Epson ActionLaser Plus Printer User Manual

About This ManuallA Quick Reference Card at the back of the manual provides a map of SelecType menus. lThe back flap area has a front and rear

HP EmulationYour laser printer offers HP emulation which enables you to useapplication programs written for HP LaserJet series II printers.HP emulatio

HP EmulationPrinter menusMany application programs let you specify the type of printeryou’re using. Application programs often provide an installation

HP EmulationInstalling a font cartridge-To install a font cartridge, follow thesesteps:1.Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.CAUTION:

HP EmulationRemoving a fontcartridge-Toremove a font cartridge, follow thesesteps:1.Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.CAUTION: Neve

HP EmulationData in BufferPowerOff/OnclearsCONTINUE/RESETButtonclearsESC ECommandprints data inbuffer and clearsPermanentDownloadedFonts/PermanentMacr

HP EmulationIf you set the paper size with a print command that differs from thesize selected in SelecType, the message PSCHANGE appears. Pressthe CON

HP EmulationHP printer commandsThis section lists the printer commands supported in HP emulation.These commands emulate the HP LaserJet series II prin

HP EmulationJob control commandsFunctionControl CodesBackspaceLine FeedForm FeedCarriage ReturnShift OutShift InEscapeBellHorizontal TabSpaceResetPrin

HP EmulationFunctionPage Length and SizePaper sizeExecutiveLetterLegalA4Page length# = Number of lines.Printer CommandESC&I1AESC&l2AESC&l3

HP EmulationFunctionPrinter CommandVertical Line SpacingVertical motion indexESC&I#C# = Number of 1/48-inchincrements.Lines per inch1 lines per in

IntroductionThe ActionLaser Plus printer offers high performance andreliability and a wide range of features. Your printer combines asemiconductor las

HP EmulationCursor positioningFunctionVertical and HorizontalVerticalVertical (lines)# = Number of rows.Vertical (decipoints)# = Number of decipoints.

HP EmulationFont selectionFunctionPrinter CommandSymbol Set SelectionPrimary symbol setsLine drawISO ASCIIRoman-8Roman ExtensionISO Norway 1ISO United

HP EmulationFunctionPrinter CommandSymbol Set Selection (continued)Primary symbol sets (continued)Greek-8ESC(8GMath-8ESC(8MPC-8ESC(10UPC-8 (D/N)ESC(11

HP EmulationFunctionPrinter CommandSymbol Set Selection (continued)Secondary symbol sets (continued)ISO Sweden 2ESC)3SISO PortugalESC)4SISO Portugal 2

HP EmulationFunctionPoint SizePrimary point size7 Pt.8 Pt.8.5 Pt.10 Pt.12 Pt.14.4 Pt.Secondary point size7 Pt.8 Pt.8.5 Pt.10 Pt.12 Pt.14.4 Pt.StylePri

HP EmulationFunctionStroke WeightPrimary stroke weightLight (-3)Medium (0)Bold (3)Secondary stroke weightLight (-3)Medium (0)Bold (3)TypefacePrimary t

HP EmulationFunctionUnderlineEnable fixed underliningEnable floating underliningDisable underliningPrinter CommandESC&d0DESC&d3DESC&d@Font

HP EmulationSoft font creationFunctionSoft Font CreationPrinter CommandCreate font (font header)# = Number of bytes.Download character# = Number of by

HP EmulationFunction Printer CommandRectangle DimensionsHorizontal size (width)# = Number of dots.ESC*c#AHorizontal size (width)# = Number of decipoin

HP EmulationMacrosFunctionMacro ID and ControlPrinter CommandMacro IDESC&f#Y# = Macro ID number.Macro controlStart macroStop macroExecute macroCal

IntroductionHigh-quality, 300 dot-per-inch (DPI) printing at a speed of6 pages per minute for letter-size paper.Two paper delivery methods: face-down

FX EmulationYour laser printer offers FX emulation which enables you to useapplication programs written for FX printers. To use FX emulation,you must

FX EmulationPaper handling and application software setupEpson FX printers are designed to print on continuous forms andcut sheet paper. Your printer

FX EmulationFont selectionMost newer Epson FX printers have a selection of Roman and SansSerif fonts available. Your FX emulation features the Courier

FX EmulationUnsupported commandsThere are several Epson FX printer commands that are notapplicable to this printer technology and are not supported. T

FX EmulationCommand summaryASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionInitializeESC @64 40Initialize printerPage FormatESC C 0 n 67 43Set page length in inchesn = no. o

FX EmulationASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionTab SettingESC D nn 68 44Set horizontal tabsUp to 32 tabs (1-255) entered inascending order; last n should be 0HT9

FX EmulationASCIIDec.EnhancementsHex.DescriptionSI150FESC SI150FDC21812SO140EESC SO140EDC42014ESC W1/08757ESC w1/011977ESC E69 45ESC F70 46ESC G7147E

FX EmulationASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionGraphicsESC *m n1 n2 422ASelect graphics modeSelects graphics mode mThe total number of columns =n1 + (n2 x 256).

FX EmulationASCIIDec.Printer ControlHex.DescriptionCRLFFFESC J n13 0D10 0A12 0C74 4ACarriage returnLine feedForm feedPerform n/216-inch line feed(0 &l

FX EmulationASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionOther CodesCAN2418DEL1277FESC $ n1 n23624ESC \ n1 n292BEL7 07BS808ESC >623EESC #3523ESC=613DDC11711DC319 135CCa

IntroductionMemory managementYour printer has a standard memory of 512KB expandable to 2.5MBwith the purchase of the optional 2MB memory board. Anaddi

FX EmulationUnsupported commandsThe following commands are not supported in FX emulation. If sentto the printer, they are ignored.CommandASCIICut shee

Chapter 6Maintenance and TransportationMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Maintenance Messag

MaintenanceComponentToner cartridgeCleaning padDrum unitService overhaulLife cycle (in pages)1,500 pages1,500 pages10,000 pages*100,000 pages‘If you r

Maintenance MessagesThe printer’s display lets you know when you need to performroutine maintenance procedures. The toner cartridge and drum unitmust

Maintenance Messages1.Prepare a clean flat surface to set the basket on. To catch excesstoner that may remain in the used toner cartridge, it isrecomm

Maintenance Messages4.Locate the cleaning pad inside your printer. The cleaning pad isthe long black pad with green felt handles located in a slot ont

Maintenance Messages7.Holding the green felt tabs on the new cleaning pad, insert thepad into the indentation on the fuser.8.Now locate the toner cart

Maintenance Messages9.Hold down the green button holding the toner cartridge in placeon the developer unit. As you hold down the button, slide thetone

Maintenance Messages11.12.Note: Be careful not to get any dust or dirt into the exposeddeveloper unit.Holding the new replacement toner cartridge hori

Maintenance Messages13. Hold down the green button. Pressing down on the tonercartridge, firmly slide the hooks on the cartridge into the slots onthe

IntroductionlIf you remove the drum, developer unit, or basket from theprinter, always set them on a clean, smooth surface. Be sure notto scratch or m

Maintenance Messages15. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.16. Unfasten the tape hold

Maintenance MessagesCAUTION: Once the toner cartridge has been installed, donot remove you are prompted to do so by thecontrol panel. Otherwise, tone

Maintenance MessagesCAUTION: If you regularly print high density (more than20 percent page density) graphics, you need to replace thedrum unit more fr

Maintenance MessagesThe drum unit and drum replacement cartridge must be replacedevery 10,000 pages. It is necessary to turn off the printer to replac

Maintenance MessagesChanging the drum unit and drum replacement cartridgeNote: Before changing the drum, you should locate some alcoholto use for clea

Maintenance Messages4.Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting up on the greenhandles. Discard the drum unit.5.Unpack the new drum and the cott

Maintenance Messages6. Locate the main charger wire, which extends along the length ofthe green drum inside a slot directly over the drum. Gently cle

Maintenance Messages7.Now change the drum replacement cartridge. Locate the useddrum replacement cartridge, which is in the right rear comer ofthe pri

Maintenance Messages9.Store the developer cleaner, which was also packed with thedrum, in a safe place for future use. You need to use thedeveloper cl

Routine Printer CleaningIt is necessary to clean certain printer components regularly toensure optimal print quality. Cleaning should be performedwhen

Chanter 1Setting Up the PrinterFinding a Place for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . .

Routine Printer CleaningNote: Locate some isopropyl alcohol to use for cleaning purposesbefore proceeding.1.Make sure the printer is turned off; then

Routine Printer CleaningCAUTION: When cleaning the wires, be careful not topress too hard. The wires are delicate and can break if youapply too much p

Routine Printer Cleaning2.If toner has accumulated on the black portion of the paper guidenear the transfer charger, remove the toner by carefully dra

Routine Printer CleaningCleaning the laser beam lensNote: Cleaning the lens is required at an interval of 10,000 pages(the same interval as for changi

General Printer MaintenanceIn addition to the maintenance called for by the display panelmessages, the following simple maintenance procedures may beo

General Printer MaintenanceWARNINGS:lOpening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange areamarked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, sobe ca

General Printer Maintenance4.Protect your desktop or other flat surface by covering it with asheet of paper. Then remove the developer unit from the b

General Printer Maintenance5.Insert the hooked edge of the developer cleaner about a half inch(13 mm) between the developer roller and the brass blade

General Printer Maintenance7.Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.8.Close the printer c

General Printer MaintenanceWARNINGS:lOpening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange areamarked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, sobe ca

Finding a Place for the PrinterSetting up your printer is a simple process that takes only a fewminutes. You need to find a location for your printer

GeneraI Printer Maintenance4.Gently clean the main charger wire with a cotton swab dippedin alcohol. Run the swab along the length of the wire. You ne

General Printer Maintenance6.Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.7.Close the printer c

Service OverhaulA service overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by an EpsonCustomer Care Center. Call 1-800-922-8911 for a referral.Periodically

Transporting Your PrinterIf you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from oneroom to another, make sure that you keep the printer level.

Transporting Your Printer7.Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting up on the greenhandles. (Avoid touching or scratching the green drum.) Plac

Transporting Your Printer10. Place the developer unit in a plastic bag and seal the bag. Thenwrap the unit in its original packing materials.11. Locat

Transporting Your Printer12Pack the cleaning pad in its original packing material.13. Pull out the drum replacement cartridge from its slot and wrapit

Transporting Your Printer14. Put the empty basket back in the printer. Replace and tape thepacking foam inside the printer as shown below to hold theb

Transporting Your Printer16. Repack all accessories in the accessory pack.6-38Maintenance and Transportation

Transporting Your Printer17. Pack the printer in its original packing material and put it in theouter carton.18. Place the accessory pack in the outer

Finding a Place for the PrinterTo give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 18 inches(457 mm) from the bottom of the print& to any she

Unpacking the Printer after Shipment1.Unpack the printer as described in Chapter 1. When you unpackthe developer unit and drum unit, wipe off any exce

Chapter 7TroubleshootingError Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Paper Jam Problems...

Error MessagesThis chapter discusses problems you may encounter with yourprinter and their likely solutions.The first section of this chapter describe

Error MessagesCHANGE DRUMThe drum unit may not be installed properly. Open the printer andmake sure the drum unit is seated properly in the basket. (P

Error MessagesERROR 22The buffer has overflowed due to a communication protocol error.Make sure that your SelecType settings match the communicationpr

Error MessagesNote: If the printer was recently transported, the paper feedmechanism may need to be aligned. See the section on setting thepaper feed

Error MessagesTONER EMPTYThe developer unit may not be installed properly. Open the printerand make sure the developer unit is seated properly in the

Paper Jam ProblemsThis section gives you detailed information on correcting paperjams, which are indicated by a PAPER JAM or an INSERTIONERROR message

Paper Jam Problems2.Open the cover. Remove the basket from the printer.3.Hold down the green release lever, located inside the front of theprinter, to

Paper Jam Problems4.While holding down the release lever, remove the jammedpaper. Then let go of the release lever.5.Reinstall the basket by aligning

Finding a Place for the PrinterCAUTIONS:lAvoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,excessive heat, moisture, or dust.lAvoid using electrical

Paper Jam ProblemsNote: If the printer was recently transported, the paper feedmechanism may need to be aligned to prevent further jamming.See the sec

Paper Jam Problems1. Open the printer.2.Lift out the basket as shown previously in this section.3.Remove the jammed paper.WARNING: If it is necessary

TroubleshootingThis section discusses problems you may encounter and their likelysolutions. (Paper jam problems are discussed earlier in this chapter.

Power SupplyProblemSolutionPower is not beingsupplied to theprinter.After turning on theprinter, the displayremains blank.The power cord may be discon

Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionThe printer does notprint or stopsprinting.The ON LINEmessage appears butnothing is printed.The interface cable may no

Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionThe ON LINEYour software may not be installedmessage appears butproperly for your printer. Make sure thenothing is pri

Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionThe printout is notwhat you expected.The font selected byyour software cannotbe printed.Completely blank pagesare prin

Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionCharacters belongingto a different symbolset are being printed.Some or all of theThe interface cable may not be plugge

Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionThe position of theprintout is not whatyou expected.The printed pagelength differs from theactual length of thepaper.T

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionPaper does not feedproperly.Paper does not feed atall.Paper becomes crookedas it feeds into theprinter.Paper may be loade

Unpacking the Printer1.Remove the accessory pack and make sure you have theaccessories shown below.Setting Up the Printer1-5

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionPaper does not feedproperly(continued).More than one page ata time feeds into theprinter.The paper feeds butthen jams at

Paper HandlingProblemThe display readsPS CHANGE.SolutionYou may be trying to use a non-standardpaper size (one that is not listed on thePAPER SIZE men

Decline in Print QualityProblem SolutionThe print quality isnot what youexpected.The printed page isdirty, vertical bands orstreaks appear on thepage,

Decline in Print QualityProblemSolutionPeriodic black or whitespots appear on theprintout.Individual charactersappear uneven orbroken.The printed imag

Decline in Print QualityProblemSolutionThe paper curls.Printed pages arecurled.You may need to turn over the stack ofpaper in your paper cassette and

FX Problems and SolutionsThis section discusses problems you may encounter while usingFX emulation and their likely solutions.If these suggestions do

FX Problems and SolutionsProblemSolutionThe printout is notwhat you expected.FX emulation is notselected even after youset it in SelecType.Incorrect c

FX Problems and SolutionsProblemSolutionThe selected font, pagelayout, or other settingsare not printing asexpected.Data remains in thebuffer after pr

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Appendix ACharacter Samples and Symbol SetsHP Mode Resident Fonts...A-2Character samples...A-2Symb

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant to

Unpacking the Printer2.Carefully remove the printer from the outer carton, lifting theprinter by the recesses on each side of it. Set the printer on a

HP Mode Resident FontsThe HP mode fonts resident in the laser printer are listed below. Thecartridge slot on your printer lets you access a wide varie

Symbol Set TablesThis section includes a character table for each symbol set in the HPemulation mode that can be selected with SelecType and asubstitu

Symbol Set TablesRoman-8Symbol Set ID # 8UA-4Character Samples and Symbol Sets

Symbol Set TablesECMA-94 Latin 1Symbol Set ID # ONCharacter Samples and Symbol SetsA-5

Symbol Set TablesIBM US (PC-8)Symbol Set ID # 10UA-6 Character Samples and Symbol Sets

Symbol Set TablesIBM Denmark/Norway (PC-8 D/N)Symbol Set ID # 11UCharacter Samples and Symbol SetsA-7

Symbol Set TablesISO substitution charactersThe decimal numbers in the top row show the characters that differfrom Roman-8 for each of the ISO symbol

FX Mode Character TablesEpson Extended Graphics and italic character sets are available withFX emulation. The tables in this section show you the char

FX Character TablesItalic character setA-10 Character Samples and Symbol Sets

FX Character TablesEpson Extended Graphics character setCODE 0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFCharacter Samples and Symbol SetsA-11

Unpacking the Printer4.Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch.5.Remove the tape and foam from the printer and paper cassetteas

FX Character TablesConverting Hexadecimal Values to Decimal ValuesIf you prefer to use decimal values instead of hexadecimal values,you can convert th

Appendix BTechnical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications... B-2Printing...B-2Paper a

Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:Resolution:Print speed:First print:Warm-up time:Internal fonts:Laser beam scanning and dryelectrophotogr

Printer SpecificationsPaper and paper deliveryPaper specifications:Epson does not recommend or guaranteethe use of any particular brand of paper.Becau

Printer SpecificationsPaper feedalignment anddirection:Paper feed:Paper eject:Paper ejectcapacity:Center alignment for all sizes; lengthwisedirection

Printer SpecificationsMechanicalDimensions andweight:Recommendedduty cycle:MPBF (Mean PrintsBetween Failures):MTBF (Mean TimeBetween Failures):Durabil

Printer SpecificationsController hardwareRAM:2MB MemoryBoard:EnvironmentOperation:Storage:Total Memory:512K bytesThe optional 2MB memory board provide

Interface SpecificationsThe laser printer has the following resident interfaces:l Parallell RS-232C/RS-422A serial.Parallel interfaceYour printer

Interface SpecificationsB-8Technical Specifications

Interface SpecificationsNoteslAll interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the riseand fall of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds

Unpacking the PrinterCAUTION: Be careful to remove all the tape and pieces offoam from the inside and outside of the printer, especiallythe foam taped

Interface SpecificationsSignal levelsOutput signals:Input signals:VOL= 0 to 0.4 V VOH=2.4 to 5.0 VVIL0 to 0.8 VVIH==2.0 to 5.0 VSerial interface

Interface SpecificationsTransmission proceduresReady/Busy:lThe DTR signal level changes to HIGH when the printer is readyto receive data (or to LOW if

Interface SpecificationsSerial interface pin assignmentsThe serial interface connector pin assignments and a description ofthe interface signals are s

Interface SpecificationsSignalPin10111820**25SignalSDREVRDDTR+5V DCRS-232C*RS-422A(SD+)non-invert(RD+)*Signal is operational for the interface.Directi

Inferface SpecificationsDIP switchesSelect the required serial interface by setting the DIP switches on theback of the printer as follows:1234567 8RS-

IndexAAssembling the printer, 1-10-24Automatic printing, 4-7-11BBasketcleaning, 6-21-22installing, 1-16Baud rate, 3-16, 3-29Buttons, control panel, 3-

CONTINUE/RESET,button, 3-5in SelecType, 3-5, 3-11, 3-17Control codes. See Printer commandsControl panelbuttons, 3-2, 3-4-6indicator lights, 3-2, 3-4LC

Epson Extended Graphics character set, 3-28, A-11Error light, 3-4Error messages, 7-2-6Escape sequences. See Printer commandsFFace-down output, 1-22, 4

IIndicator lights, 3-2, 3-4Initialization, SelecType, 3-18Interface,choosing, 2-11communications, problems, 7-14parallel. See Parallel interface.seria

MANUALbutton, 3-5, 4-12-14light, 3-4, 4-12Manual feed tray, 4-11Memoryavailable, B-6errors, related, 7-3increasing, B-6management, 5-5problems with, 7

Carrying the PrinterWhen you move your printer to the location you selected for it,carry the printer by holding the recesses on each side of the print

Paper feed mechanismproblems with, 7-5, 7-9setting, 1-23-24Paper guide, cleaning, 6-21-22Paper path selector, 1-22, 4-6Parallel interfaceconnecting, 2

Self test, 2-2-3, 2-5-6Serial interfacecommunications protocol, 3-29configuring, 3-29-30connecting, 2-13-14DIP switches, setting, 2-14-16RS-232C, 2-11

TTesting the printer, 2-2-10Toner cartridgechanging, 6-3-12initial, 6-2installing initial, 1-15-18life, 6-2-12replacement, 2-7, 6-2Transfer charger wi

EPSON® Action LaserPLUS™Quick ReferenceSelecType Main Menu*See the HP Emulation submenu** See the FX Emulation submenu*** See the Interface submenu

FX Emulation Submenu

HP Emulation Submenu

Interface Submenu

Slots for face-upoutput tray hooks

Drum replacement cartridgeTransfer chargerwire

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Assembling the PrinterBefore you can use the printer, you need to install a few importantparts. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the compo

Assembling the PrinterNote: Put the developer cleaner and magnetic cleaner in a safeplace for now. You’ll need to use the developer cleaner if vertica

Assembling the Printer1.Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch.2.Remove the basket and place it on a flat surface.3.Locate the

Assembling the Printer4.Locate the drum unit, which you can recognize by the brightgreen drum, and the cotton swab.CAUTION: Do not expose the photosen

Assembling the Printer6.Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab byrubbing the swab along the length of the wire. You need toinsert the

Assembling the Printer8.Hold the developer unit horizontally, with the toner cartridgelabel right side up. Gently shake the unit back and forth a fewt

Assembling the Printer10. With the top cover of the printer open, align the blue arrow onthe right side of the basket with the blue arrow on the print

Assembling the Printer11. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.12. Unfasten the tape ho

Assembling the Printer13.Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place,pull out the film. (Pull the film up and out toward the back

Assembling the Printer15. Now close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridgedarea on the right side of the cover.Installing the paper cassette1

Assembling the PrinterInstalling the face-up output trayThe face-up output tray lets you print heavier paper and othermedia requiring a straight paper

Assembling the PrinterWARNING: When you open the printer cover, the traytouches the desktop and slides to the left of the printer asshown below. Befor

Assembling the PrinterWhen it is not in use, you can leave the tray attached to the printerbut rotated so that it rests on top of the printer. However

Assembling the PrinterAttaching the power cord1.Before attaching the power cord, make sure that the powerswitch on the left side of the printer is tur

Assembling the Printer3.Wait at least five seconds, then turn off the power and reinsertthe paper cassette. Push the cassette in until it goes no furt

Chapter 2Testing and Connecting Your PrinterTesting the Printer...2-2Turning on the power...2

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Testing the PrinterThe laser printer has three built-in print tests: the self test, font printtest, and status print test. These tests let you check t

Testing the PrinterThe power indicator lights and a PLEASE WA I T messageappears while the printer warms up. (It takes about a minute forthe printer t

Testing the Printer3.Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the edges of the paperon a flat surface to even up the stack.4.Insert the stack of pa

Testing the Printer8.If you are not using letter size paper (the factory default settingfor your printer), see the section on SelecType in Chapter 3 f

Testing the Printer4.When you release the buttons, SELF TEST appears on thedisplay and the printer prints a self test.Notes:lIt is important to press

Testing the Printer2.Locate the density control knob, which is in the front rightcomer inside the printer.3.To make the print darker, turn the knob cl

Testing the Printer5.Close the printer cover.6.Print the self test again to check the new print density setting.(To print the self test, make sure the

Testing the Printer3.To perform the font print test, press the CONTINUE/RESET and theSPECIAL buttons at the same time.4.When you release the buttons,

Testing the Printer3.Press the and buttons at the same time.4.When you release the buttons, ST AT U SPRINT appears on thedisplay

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerFor the laser printer to be able to receive and interpret informationfrom your computer, both devices need to b

1.2.3.Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.Unplug this product

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerConnecting the parallel interfaceIf you are using the laser printer’s standard parallel interface, youmust use

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer4.Plug the other end of the cable into your computer.Now that you have connected the parallel interface, see Ch

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer3.Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, ifrequired.4.Plug the other end of the cable into yo

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerThe DIP switches are located at the back of your printer and arenumbered 1 through 8.The DIP switch settings ar

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerNow that you have connected the serial interface cable andchecked the DIP switches, you need to set the printer

Chapter 3Using the PrinterThe Control Panel...3-2Control panel display...3-2Indicator lights.

The Control PanelThe control panel on the laser printer gives you control over manyprinter functions, including interface settings, font selection, an

The Control PanelINITIALIZEON LINE [LTRIOFF LINE [LTR]PLEASE WA ITPROCESSINGPUSH MANUAL KEYRESETSELF TESTSTATUS PRINTThis message appears when you res

The Control PanellMaintenance and error messages inform you of requiredmaintenance or of an existing error condition. For a detailed listof maintenanc

The Control PanelSETCONTINUE/RESETMANUALPress this button to switch from aSelecType function to a list of options forthat function and to set SelecTyp

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that thetotal of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into theextension cord do no

The Control PaneISPECIALON LINEPress this button to set a higher fusertemperature. Use this setting for envelopesand heavy (27 through 34-pound) paper

SelecType OverviewThe SelecType feature lets you control many of your printer’sfunctions, from the simplest to the most complex.With SelecType’s menu-

SelecType OverviewSelecType main menuPAPER SIZECOPIESAUTO CONT(Automatic Continue)EMULAT I ONSpecifies the size of the paper.Selects the number of cop

SelecType OverviewHP emulation submenuFONT SOURCESets the default font source location.FONT NUMBERAllows you to specify font number basedon the font s

The SelecType Control PanelThis section examines the SelecType portion of the control panel anddescribes the steps necessary to select SelecType funct

The SelecType Control PanelUse of these buttons is described in more detail in the followingsections.CONTINUE/RESETThis button has several uses relate

Using SelecTypeThis section describes how to change SelecType functions. Fordescriptions of each available option, see the SelecType Optionssection la

Using SelecType PAPER SIZE = LTR* The left side of the display shows menu functions. The right sideshows options for each function. An asterisk (*) to

Using SelecTypeSet an optionWhen you reach the option you wish to use, press the SET button.An asterisk (*) appears next to the option, indicating tha

Using SelecType4.Press the SET button again to set the emulation.5.Press the SET button a third time to enter the emulationsubmenu, where you can chan

ContentsAbout This Manual1Introduction1Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer1-1Finding a Place for the Printer...1-2Unpacking the Prin

Using SelecTypeInterface submenuTo enter the interface submenu from the main menu, follow thesteps below:1.Press the or button unti

Using SelecType7.Press the SET button to activate the option. The function stopsblinking, and the option starts blinking.8.Use the or

Using SelecTypeInitializing SelecType to factory default settingsTo initialize SelecType options, returning them to the factorysettings, follow the

Using SelecTypeSelecType practice exampleTo better understand how to use SelecType, you may want to trythis example.Turning off the buzzerThis example

SelecType OptionsThis section describes in detail each SelecType menu option.Main menu optionsWhen you enter the SelecType main menu by setting the pr

SelecType OptionsCOPIES = 01*01 through 99You can change the setting to print between one and 99 copies ofeach page.AUTO CONT = ON*ON*OFFWhen this opt

SelecType OptionsSTATUS PRT = OFF*ONOFF*When this option is on, a status print test is run each time the printeris powered on. See Chapter 2 for infor

SelecType OptionsHP emulation submenu optionsWhen you enter the HP emulation submenu, you can access any ofthe menu functions listed below. Accessing

SelecType OptionsFORM = 060*005-128This option sets the form length (the number of lines printed oneach page).SYMBOL = ROMAN8*ROMAN8*ECMA-94 (Latin 1)

SelecType OptionsFX emulation submenu optionsWhen you enter the FX emulation submenu, you can access any ofthe menu functions listed below. Accessing

Chapter 5 Printer Modes5-1HP Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2FX Emulation . . . . . . . . . .

SelecType OptionsINTL CG = USA*USA*FRANCEGERMANYUKDENMARKSWEDENITALYSPAINThis option selects the international character set. The capability toselect

SelecType OptionsSKIP-OVER = ON*ON*OFFThis option allows you to select skip perforation. When set to ON, amargin is created between the last line prin

SelecType OptionsSince the character table setting affects only half of the charactertable, you can still print text if you have selected the Extended

SelecType OptionsInterface submenu optionsThe interface submenu is used to set options for the serial interface.If you are using a serial interface, t

SelecType OptionsDATA BIT = 8*8*7This option sets the number of data bits in each character ofinformation sent to the printer.PARITY = NONE*NONE*ODDEV

Chapter 4Paper HandlingSelecting Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Selecting a Paper Size . . . . . . .

Selecting PaperWith the laser printer, you can print on many sizes and types ofpaper. You can also use other media, such as envelopes, labels, andover

Selecting PaperFor best results, use paper made especially for laser printers. Papermade for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice.If you want to

Selecting a Paper SizeThe default paper size setting in SelecType is LTR for letter-sizepaper. If you are using a different size paper, change the PAP

Printing Methods SummaryYou have several choices to make when printing. These choicesdepend mainly on the type of paper or other print media you use.P

About This ManualThis user’s manual provides step-by-step instructions on setting upand operating your laser printer.Finding your way aroundThe introd

Paper Delivery ChoicesYour laser printer can deliver paper face-down on top of the printeror face-up into the faceup output tray. The advantage of pri

Paper Feed MethodsThe paper cassette holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper forautomatic printing. Additionally, the manual feed tray, on top of thepa

Paper Feed Methods3.Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. Next, tap the edges ofthe paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.4.Insert the sta

Paper Feed MethodsNote: Additional instructions for printing on special paper typesare given below.lTo print on letterhead or three-hole punched paper

Paper Feed Methods7.Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer.Align the hooks on each side of the cassette with the slots one

Paper Feed Methods10. If you want faceup delivery, set the paper path selector to thedown position.11. If the paper you have just loaded is a differen

Paper Feed Methods2.If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printeroff line. Set the printer for manual printing by pressing th

Paper Feed Methods4.Insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot, gently pushingit in as far as it can go.Note: Insert the paper with the side yo

Paper Feed Methods11. Insert the next sheet of paper and press the MANUAL buttonagain. Proceed in this manner until you have finished the printjob.12.

Chapter 5Printer ModesHP Emulation..........5-2Using HP emulation mode.......5-2HP printer commands...