DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide Order Number EK–D2100–OP–001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts
First Printing, June 1990 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
FCC NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
Contents Preface xi Chapter 1 Printer Components 1.1 1.2 Functions of the Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required Operating Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 1–8 Chapter 2 Operating Information 2.1 Powering the Printer On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Powering the Printer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Opening the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Closing the Top Cover .
2.16 Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–50 Chapter 3 The Control Panel 3.1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 Entering Keypad Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 3–4 3–6 Chapter 4 Printer Configuration 4.1 Entering Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.
4.5.6.2 4.5.6.3 4.5.6.4 4.5.6.5 4.5.6.6 Baud Rate (baud) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS232C Data Format (rsmode) . . . Data Terminal Ready (dtr) . . . . . . . Buffer Control (xon/xoff) . . . . . . . . . End of Text/Acknowledge (etx/ack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–29 4–29 4–29 4–29 4–30 Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Maintenance 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.2 7.3 7.4 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Internal Surfaces . . . . . . . Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire . . . . Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Extending EP-S Cartridge Life . . . . . . . . . Replacing the EP-S Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Ozone Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. .............. .............. Discharging Pins .............. .............. ..............
Appendix D LN03 Compatibility D.1 D.2 D.3 General Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printable Area Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protocol Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1 D–2 D–2 Glossary Index Figures 1 1–1 1–2 1–3 1–4 1–5 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 3–1 4–1 4–2 4–3 4–4 4–5 4–6 4–7 5–1 6–1 7–1 C–1 C–2 CDRH Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C–3 C–4 C–5 Serial Connections Without Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–6 C–9 C–9 Tables 1–1 1–2 1–3 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 2–5 2–6 2–7 3–1 3–2 4–1 4–2 4–3 4–4 4–5 4–6 4–7 4–8 4–9 4–10 4–11 4–12 4–13 4–14 4–15 4–16 5–1 5–2 5–3 viii Printer Components: Front/Right-Side View Printer Components: Rear/Left-Side View . .
5–4 6–1 6–2 6–3 6–4 6–5 8–1 A–1 A–2 A–3 A–4 B–1 B–2 B–3 C–1 C–2 Transparency Specifications . . . . . . . . . Printer Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . Operator Call Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . Service Call Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common Operating Problems . . . . . . . Questions to Consider Before You Call . DECVPFS Selective Parameters . . . . . SCS—Select Character Set . . . . . . . . . NRC Fallback Selection . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface The DEClaser 2100 printer uses electrophotographic laser technology to print text and graphics at speeds up to 8 pages/minute with a density of 300 x 300 dots/inch. The printer consists of an engine (print mechanism) and a controller (formatter) that are driven from host-based software to provide shared printer access from the Digital network. The printer can serve as a personal desktop printer or as a shared group printer, and is designed to print from 3,000 to 10,000 prints per month.
Document Structure This guide focuses mainly on the operational aspects of the DEClaser 2100 and explains how to use and maintain the printer hardware. For printer installation instructions, refer to the DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide in this binder. This guide describes the printer components and their functions, such as loading paper, changing the supply cartridge, and using the operator panel.
• Appendix A, DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide, lists the DEClaser escape sequences used to program the printer. It is intended as a reference for the experienced programmer. • Appendix B, Accessories and Supplies, describes the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2100 printer and explains how to order them. • Appendix C, Specifications, lists the power, environmental, and physical specifications of the DEClaser 2100 printer.
• Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement (AA–PBWHA–TE) Contains device specific information for programmers who create applications for Digital’s ANSI-compliant level 3 devices. It is also for programmers who write applications with ANSI output that requires conversion to the PostScript page description language for printing on Digital printers.
Conventions Used in This Guide The following terms and conventions are used in this guide: Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information. CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent damage to equipment. WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal injury. Dash (—) A statement preceded by a dash describes the result of a procedural step. For example: p Check Mark ( ) 1. Insert the paper cassette by sliding it straight into the cassette slot.
Convention Meaning Bold Items from the scrolling menus appear as they do on the display (uppercase, lowercase, or initial capital letters) with the menu item shown in bold type. For example: 1. Press — Menu to enter Menu Mode. The menu display reads FONT/FEED LAYOUT. Safety Information The DEClaser 2100 printer complies with all United States government safety regulations applicable to ozone gas emissions and laser beam light exposure.
Laser Safety The DEClaser 2100 printer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. The printer does not emit hazardous light since the laser beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance.
Chapter 1 Printer Components This chapter describes the components of the DEClaser 2100 printer and their functions. This chapter also provides information about the operating space required to perform day-to-day printing operations. 1.1 Functions of the Printer Components Figure 1–1, Figure 1–2, and Figure 1–3 show the printer components. Table 1–1, Table 1–2, and Table 1–3 explain the printer components and their functions.
Figure 1–1: Components: Front/Right-Side View MLO-004826 1–2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
Table 1–1: Printer Components: Front/Right-Side View Component Function 1. Top Output Tray Printed sheets are automatically collated and stacked (face-down) here. 2. Top Cover Release Button Pressing this button unlocks the top cover so it can be opened. The top cover is opened to perform certain printer funtions such as adding a new EP-S1 cartridge or clearing a paper jam. See Section 2.3 for more information about opening the top cover. 3.
Figure 1–2: Components: Rear/Left-Side View MLO-004827 1–4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
Table 1–2: Printer Components: Rear/Left-Side View Component Function 1. Power Switch Powers the printer on or off. Pressing ‘‘ | ’’ turns power on; pressing ‘‘O’’ turns power off. To ensure that data is not lost, always be sure the display reads 00 READY and the Data indicator is off, before you power off the printer. See Section 2.1 and Section 2.2 for additional information about powering the printer on and off. 2.
Figure 1–3: Components: Inside the Printer MLO-004828 1–6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
Table 1–3: Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 1. Print Density Dial Has a range of 1–9 to adjust the print density. Selecting the lower numbers results in heavier or darker print density. For most printing applications the dial can be set to 7. See Section 2.10 for additional information about setting the print density. 2.
Table 1–3 (Cont.): Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 6. Transfer Corona Assembly Contains a corona wire that places a negative charge on the paper as it passes over the wire. This negative charge attracts the (positively charged) toner from the photo-sensitive drum in the EP-S cartridge to the paper. Keep the transfer corona wire clean at all times to ensure optimum print quality. See Section 7.1.3 for information about cleaning the transfer corona wire. 7.
Figure 1–4: Operating Space: Top View MLO-004346 Figure 1–5: Operating Space: Side View MLO-004844 Printer Components 1–9
Chapter 2 Operating Information This chapter provides the operating information necessary to perform dayto-day printer operations. It covers typical tasks such as adding paper, selecting an output tray, or powering the printer on and off. This chapter also covers manual feed operation for all print media. 2.1 Powering the Printer On Power the printer on using the following procedure. 1. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the | (ON) position.
You should observe the following when you power on the printer: — All control panel indicators light for a moment. — The Ready indicator flashes and the display reads 02 WARMING UP (assuming that the printer has cooled below operating temperature before it is powered on). — The Online and Ready indicators remain on and the display reads 00 READY DEC. NOTE: The display reads 00 READY DEC only if you are using Digital’s ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol level 3 (PPL3), which is the factory default setting.
2.2 Powering the Printer Off Power the printer off using the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and that the Data indicator is not on. CAUTION: Do not power the printer off while it is printing. Powering the printer off during printing causes paper jams and loss of data. Powering the printer off while the Data indicator is on causes the data in the print buffer to be lost. 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O (OFF) position.
2.3 Opening the Top Cover Open the top cover using the following procedure. 1. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly.
2. Lift the top cover open to the halfway position (about 30°) or to the upright position (about 90°).
2.4 Closing the Top Cover Close the top cover using the following procedure. 1. Gently lower the cover and push down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place.
2.5 Selecting the Output Tray To select the paper output tray, you position the rear output tray to the open or closed position. NOTE: You cannot select the output paper tray through a command from the host computer; opening or closing the rear output tray is the only way to select the output tray. Fig 2-6, MLO-004832 Printed paper is stacked either facedown or faceup depending on the output tray selected. When the rear output tray is closed, printed paper is delivered facedown to the top output tray.
2.5.1 Selecting the Top Output Tray (Facedown Print) If the rear output tray is not open, the printer sends printed paper facedown to the top paper tray. If the rear output tray is open, use the following procedure to select the top output tray. 1. Fold in the extension tray. Fig 2-7, MLO-004833 2. Close the rear output tray.
2.5.2 Selecting the Rear Output Tray (Faceup Print) Use the following procedure to select the rear output tray. 1. Open the rear output tray. Fig 2-9, MLO-004835 2. Fold out the extension tray.
2.6 Loading Paper The printer comes standard with either an A4-size (210 mm x 297 mm) or letter-size (8 ½" x 11") paper cassette, depending on the country it is shipped to. Optional paper cassettes are available that can accommodate the following print media: • Legal-size paper (8 ½" x 14") • Executive-size paper (7 ¼" x 10 ½") • Envelopes For ordering information about optional paper cassettes, see Appendix B. The paper cassette can hold up to 200 sheets of 75 g/ m2 basis weight (20 lb.) paper.
2.6.1 Adding Paper to the Cassette Add paper to the cassette using the following procedure. 1. Check to see that the printer is not printing and that the display reads 00 READY (or 11 PAPER OUT) before removing the paper cassette. CAUTION: Do not remove the paper cassette while the printer is printing. Removing the paper cassette during printing can damage the printer. 2. Remove the empty cassette by pulling it straight out from the printer. — The display reads 11 PAPER OUT. — The Alarm indicator lights.
3. Remove the cassette cover by lifting it off. Fig 2-12, MLO-004838 4. Insert paper into the left side of the cassette first, being sure it is inserted below the paper guide and maximum height guard. p p To prevent paper jams, do not load too much paper into the cassette. Leave a small amount of space between the paper and the maximum height guard. Make sure the paper lies perfectly flat in the cassette.
5. Replace the cover on the cassette. Fig 2-14, MLO-004840 6. Insert the paper cassette into the printer. — The Alarm indicator shuts off. — The display reads 00 READY.
2.7 Feeding Media Manually The paper feed guide on the cover of the cassette enables you to manually feed paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes into the printer. The paper feed guide also allows you to print on odd-size paper that cannot be used in the cassette. Duplex (two-sided) printing is also possible through manual feed operation (see Section 2.8).
8 ½" x 14" sheet of paper in portrait mode using manual feed. Table 2–1 describes each escape sequence in the example. [7I [99;2;2500;4200 { [8J [99!v Table 2–1: Legal-Size Coding Example Escape Sequence Name of Command Description [7I SSU (Size Select Unit) Units can be pixels, decipoints, or centipoints. This example uses pixels.
NOTE: You can use the rear output tray or the top output tray when manually feeding paper. You must use the rear output tray when feeding labels or transparencies to prevent excessive curl. 1. Open the rear output tray. Fig 2-16, MLO-004835 2. Fold out the extension tray.
3. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 4. Press Manual Feed (once or twice) until the display reads FEEDER = Manual. — After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY. — The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory. 5. Press On Line to place the printer back on line. — The On Line indicator lights. 6. Send data from the host computer to the printer.
8. Insert a single sheet of paper, labels, or a transparency into the printer until it stops. — The paper is automatically fed into the printer. — The printed paper is sent to the preselected output paper tray. NOTE: It is advisable to remove transparencies from the rear output tray as each one is printed. This prevents them from sticking together. Fig 2-19, MLO-004842 9. Wait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and repeat step 8.
10. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 11. Press Manual Feed twice until the display reads FEEDER = Cass. — After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY. — The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory. 12. Press On Line to place the printer back on line. — The On Line indicator lights. 13. Fold in the extension tray.
14. Close the rear output tray.
2.8 Using Duplex Printing The manual feed functionality of the DEClaser 2100 printer allows you to do duplex (two-sided) printing. Since the paper must pass through the printer twice to perform two-sided printing, consider these additional cautions when making duplex prints. • Do not use transparencies, labels, or envelopes when making duplex prints; use paper only. • A curl in the leading edge of the paper may cause the paper to wrinkle, misprint, or jam.
1. Open the rear output tray. Fig 2-23, MLO-004835 2. Fold out the extension tray.
3. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 4. Press Manual Feed (once or twice) until the display reads FEEDER = Manual. — After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY. — The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory. 5. Press On Line to place the printer back on line. — The On Line indicator lights. 6. Send data from the host computer to the printer.
7. Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper. Fig 2-25, MLO-004841 8. Insert a single sheet of paper into the printer until it stops. — The paper is automatically fed into the printer. — The printed paper is sent to the rear output paper tray.
9. Take the printed paper from the rear output tray and insert it into the printer printed side down when PF FEED xxx is displayed. Fig 2-27, MLO-004845 10. Continue feeding paper until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY. p If you want to continue duplex printing, go to step 6 after the display reads 00 READY. If you have finished duplex printing, go to step 11. 11. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 12.
14. Fold in the extension tray. Fig 2-28, MLO-004833 15. Close the rear output tray.
2.9 Feeding Envelopes Manually Envelopes have the same setup requirements as all other media that is fed manually (see Section 2.7). Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes, you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses. Normally the setup requirements for printing envelopes are defined by the application program you are using. Consult your application program documentation for details about its envelope printing feature.
1. Open the rear output tray. Fig 2-30, MLO-004835 2. Fold out the extension tray.
3. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 4. Press Manual Feed (once or twice) until the display reads FEEDER = Manual. — After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY. — The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory. 5. Press On Line to place the printer back on line. — The On Line indicator lights. 6. Send data from the host computer to the printer.
7. Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the envelope. Fig 2-32, MLO-004846 8. Insert a single envelope into the printer until it stops. — The envelope is automatically fed into the printer. — The printed envelope is sent to the rear output tray.
9. Wait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and insert another envelope. 10. Continue feeding envelopes until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY. p If you want to continue to manually feed envelopes after the display reads 00 READY, go to step 6. If you have finished feeding envelopes, go to step 11.
14. Fold in the extension tray. Fig 2-34, MLO-004833 15. Close the rear output tray.
2.10 Adjusting the Print Density Print density is the term used to describe the relative thickness of the line used to print characters. The thickness of a line is known as the line weight. The print density adjustment controls the amount of toner applied to the paper to make the line weight thinner or thicker.
2. Lift the top cover open to the halfway position. Fig 2-37, MLO-004848 3. Rotate the print density adjustment dial so that the desired density number is opposite the index triangle. p p p Numbers on the dial are displayed in increments of 2. Number 1 is the darkest setting; number 9 is the lightest setting. Although the printer is shipped with the dial set to number 5, you can typically obtain acceptable print quality, prolong the cartridge life, and reduce toner consumption by setting the dial to 7.
4. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place.
2.11 Printing the Engine Test Print The Engine Test Print (Figure 2–1) is used to check the printer’s paper feed mechanism for proper operation, and to check toner dispersion and line weight. The area between the lines on the Engine Test Print should be free of excess toner or smudges, and the lines should print cleanly across the entire page with no faded areas. If the print quality is poor, see Section 6.6 for help to correct the problem.
Figure 2–1: Engine Test Print Fig 2-40, MLO-004525 Operating Information 2–37
1. Check to be sure the printer has stopped printing and the message display reads 00 READY. 2. Press the test button on the right side of the printer with a ballpoint pen. — The printer enters the offline state. — The Alarm indicator lights while the page is printing. — The display reads 15 ENGINE TEST while the page is printing. — The printer remains in the offline state and the display reads 00 READY. Fig 2-41, MLO-004850 3. Press On Line to place the printer back on line.
2.12 Printing Test Print A Test Print A (Figure 2–2) lists the current printer settings along with information such as total page count and the amount of free memory available.
Figure 2–2: Test Print A Fig 2-42, MLO-004851 2–40 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
When Test Print A can be printed, it is a nearly certain indication that the printer is functioning properly. You can print Test Print A to see what the current printer settings are before making changes in Menu Mode (see Chapter 4). Table 2–2 describes the items on Test Print A, and Table 2–3 decribes how to print the test print. Table 2–2: Test Print A Item Description Version This is the version of firmware the printer is using.
Use the following procedure to print a copy of Test Print A. Table 2–3: Printing Test Print A Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the printer off line. 00 READY — The On Line indicator shuts off. 2. Press Test/Font once. 05 TEST PRINT A # — Test Print A prints. 00 READY 3. Press On Line to place the printer back on line. 00 READY — The On Line indicator lights.
2.13 Printing Test Print B Test Print B (Figure 2–3) contains sample printouts of the character sets that can be examined for print quality.
Figure 2–3: Test Print B Fig 2-43, MLO-004852 2–44 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
Test Print B is printed continuously (until instructed to stop) so it can also be used to test paper feed, paper delivery, and other mechanical functions of the printer. Use the procedure in Table 2–4 to print a copy of Test Print B. Table 2–4: Printing Test Print B Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the printer off line. 00 READY — The On Line indicator shuts off. 2. Press and hold down Test/Font for about three seconds. 01 TEST PRINT B — The test page prints continuously. 3.
2.14 Printing the Font List Figure 2–4 shows the Font List, which contains a listing of all the available character sets in the printer, along with a sample of the available fonts.
Figure 2–4: Font List Fig 2-44, MLO-004853 Operating Information 2–47
The Font List includes internal fonts, cartridge fonts, and fonts that have been downline loaded into memory. You can select fonts only by using commands from the host computer; you cannot select them from the control panel. For information about selecting fonts, refer to the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement. Use the procedure in Table 2–5 to print the font list.
2.15 Using Control Representation Mode The Control Representation Mode is used to print out unprocessed data or commands sent from the host computer. This procedure is sometimes referred to as ‘‘dumping.’’ The printing of unprocessed data (in the form of characters and symbols) is convenient for debugging programs. If a specified character is undefined, a hexadecimal representation is printed in its place. This section explains how to print the character listing.
2.16 Resetting the Printer There are two methods of resetting the printer: • You can perform a hard reset by powering the printer off and then back on. • You can perform a soft reset by pressing Reset . The primary reasons for a soft reset of the printer are to exit Control Representation Mode, and to clear data in the page buffer. Use the procedure in Table 2–7 to perform a soft reset. Table 2–7: Resetting the Printer Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the printer off line.
Chapter 3 The Control Panel The control panel consists of a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and a keypad. The keypad allows you to perform certain printer functions such as printing test pages or configuring the printer menus. This chapter explains the features and uses of the control panel. The layout of the control panel is shown in Figure 3–1 and described in Table 3–1.
Table 3–1: Control Panel Functions Item Function Keypad Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key such as Test/Font or Manual Feed. When the printer is in Menu Mode, the keys perform the secondary function labeled with the gray colored symbols and text such as / or . .
Table 3–1 (Cont.): Control Panel Functions Item Function Data indicator (green) Indicates the status of the data sent to the printer. On: Data is being printed or is still in the print buffer. If the indicator is on and the printer is not printing it means the last page needs to be printed. Press Form Feed to print the last page. Off: All data has been printed. Flashing: Data is being received from the host computer.
3.1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function, depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key, such as Test/Font or Manual Feed. NOTE: With the exception of On Line , all keys operate only when the printer is off line. A ‘‘beep’’ sounds if any of these keys are pressed when the printer is on line. 3.1.1 Entering Keypad Mode Enter Keypad Mode using the following procedure. 1.
Table 3–2 (Cont.): Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Key Form Feed Function Form Feed works in conjunction with the Data indicator. If the Data indicator is on after a file stops printing, it means there is still data in the print buffer. Pressing Form Feed prints the remaining pages in the print buffer. When you press Form Feed , the indicator on the key lights to show that the data is being printed.
Table 3–2 (Cont.): Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Key Reset Function Pressing Reset performs a soft reset by clearing the data in the print buffer and returning the printer to the ready state. The printer operates with the settings currently stored in RAM, which are loaded into operating memory when a reset is performed. You can also use Reset to enter and exit Control Representation Mode (see Section 2.15). Menu Places the printer in Menu Mode and displays the first menu: FONT/FEED LAYOUT.
Chapter 4 Printer Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the printer by selecting operating parameters that can be stored in the printer’s memory. These operating parameters are known as features and values. By selecting the correct operating parameters, you ensure that the printer can communicate properly with the host computer and application software. You configure the DEClaser 2100 printer by selecting an appropriate set of values from a group of printer setup menus.
You can access some menu features by using commands from the host computer; you can select others only from the control panel. This chapter describes how to select features using the control panel. For information about selecting features using commands from the host computer, see the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement.
4.1.1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode Table 4–2 describes the function of the Menu Mode keys. After reading the description of the Menu Mode keys, you may want to try using the keys to better understand their funtionality. See Section 4.4.1 for an example that uses the Menu Mode keys to configure the printer. Table 4–2: Keypad Functions: Menu Mode Key Function .
4.2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode Printer status and operator call messages are shown on the display in uppercase lettering, preceded by a numerical code. Examples of such messages are 00 READY or 11 PAPER OUT. Menu Mode messages are displayed differently to distinguish differences between the menu selections, feature selections, and value selections. NOTE: The menu names on the message display are written to accommodate all protocols available on the DEClaser 2100 printer (ANSI, PostScript, or CaPSL).
Figure 4–2: Menu Display .. LOAD< -ROM . FONT/FEED LAYOUT COPY/OVERLAY 16 Characters Press to scroll to the left LOAD< -ROM FONT/FEED Press LAYOUT to scroll to the right COPY/OVERLAY MLO-004919 This manual shows items from the scrolling menus and features as they are displayed (uppercase, lowercase, or initial capitals) with the selected item shown in bold type for clarification.
4.2.2 Displaying Menu Values Menu values are scrolled to the right and left using . and / and are displayed with the associated feature, for example: i/f RS232C When you scroll through the values, the currently selected value is always displayed first and is denoted by an equal sign (=) between the feature and value, for example: i/f =RS232C 4.
4.3.1 Operating Memory The printer operates using the currently selected values contained in operating memory. When the printer is powered on, it loads the values stored in NVRAM into operating memory. When you select new values (through escape sequences or from the control panel), they are placed in operating memory and become part of the printer settings that are currently in use. Figure 4–3 shows the operational flow between the different types of memory.
4.3.2 ROM (Read-Only Memory) Read-only memory contains default values that are set at the factory. They are called default values because they are stored in ROM and cannot be changed. You can load these default values into operating memory while in Menu Mode using the procedure shown in Table 4–3. NOTE: Default values loaded from ROM are temporary values, and are affected if the printer receives a reset command or is powered off.
4.3.3 NVRAM (Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory) The printer can communicate with many systems using the factory default settings in ROM, but you may have to change values to accommodate your particular application or host computer. NVRAM allows those changes to be saved in a nonvolatile memory so that they are available each time you power on the printer. In nonvolatile memory the selected values are not cleared when the printer is powered off or reset. Selections are saved in NVRAM until you change them.
4.3.4 RAM (Random-Access Memory) Random-access memory is a temporary memory area that stores selected values until the printer is powered off. It is useful to store features in RAM when you need to change settings for specific print jobs. To save values in RAM while in Menu Mode, use the procedure in Table 4–5. Table 4–5: Saving Values in RAM Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the printer off line. 00 READY — The On Line indicator shuts off. 2.
Figure 4–4: Operational Flow Chart Place the Printer Off Line Enter Menu Mode Select the Menu Select the Feature .
4.4.1 Sample Procedure for Changing and Saving Values This section contains an example of how to change and save values in Menu Mode. Use the steps in Table 4–6 to perform the following tasks: • Enter Menu Mode • Change page offset values of X and Y in the LAYOUT menu from +0:0 to 010:0 • Save the new values in NVRAM • Exit Menu Mode Before You Begin This example assumes that the printer is using the factory default values in ROM. You will use Test Print A to verify the changes you make.
Table 4–6 (Cont.): Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 6. Press / until the value equals -10.0. offsetX -10.0 NOTE: The value decreases in steps of 0.5. 7. Press r Enter to enter the new value. offsetX =-10.0 (momentarily) # offsetX offsetY 8. Press . once to scroll the display to the offsetY feature. offsetY autoNL o 9. Press r Enter to select the offsetY feature. offsetY =+0.0 10. Press / until the value equals -10.0. offsetX -10.0 NOTE: The value decreases in steps of 0.5.
Table 4–6 (Cont.): Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 15. Press On Line to exit Menu Mode. 00 READY — The On Line indicator lights. Verification To verify that the offset distances have been changed, print a copy of Test Print A and compare it with the copy made before the changes. Verify the changes by comparing the new layout of the page and the offset values in the LAYOUT menu (see Figure 4–5).
Figure 4–5: TEST PRINT A Verification MLO-004857 Printer Configuration 4–15
4.5 Menu Descriptions This section describes the printer menus, features, and values. Table 4–7 for a complete listing of all menus and parameters. See Table 4–7: Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values FEEDER feeder Cass.1 Manual LAYOUT offsetX2 -10.0 . . . +0.01 . . . +10.0 offsetY2 -10.0 . . . +0.01 . . . +10.0 autoNL ON1 OFF COPY copy 011 –99 COMMAND message2 English1 Finnish French German Italian Japan Norway Port.
Table 4–7 (Cont.): Menu Mode Features and Values Menu INTERFACE Features Values paint Partial1 Full Dual paper Letter1 A4 i/f2 RS232C1 CENTRO baud3 300 600 1200 2400 48001 9600 19200 rsmode3 8S1 8SS 7OS 7ES 7OSS 7ESS 8OS 8ES dtr3 Fix-H1 Ready-H xon/xoff3 ON1 OFF etx/ack3 OFF1 ON 1 Factory default setting. be selected using a command from the host. Selectable from the control panel only. 3 Available only when RS232C is selected.
4.5.1 FEEDER Menu The FEEDER menu determines whether paper is fed manually or automatically from the cassette. You can also select the paper feed selection using the Manual Feed key on the control panel. See Table 3–2 for more information about using the Manual Feed key. For more information about manual feed operation, see Section 2.7. Table 4–8 shows the features and values of the FEEDER menu. Table 4–8: FEEDER Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description feeder Cass.
4.5.2 LAYOUT Menu The features of the LAYOUT menu shown in Table 4–9 allow you to make adjustments to the print position (the distances from the edges of the paper where printing begins), and to set the new line so that print wraps when it reaches the right margin. Table 4–9: LAYOUT Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description offsetX -10.0 . . . +0.01 . . . +10.0 Determines the offset distance from the right and left sides of the page. An offset of 10.0 is approximately 1.1". offsetY -10.0 .
4.5.2.1 Offset Position (offsetX, offsetY) The offset feature of the LAYOUT menu allows you to make fine adjustments to the printing coordinates. Since the DEClaser 2100 printer is a page printer, it is not possible to adjust the print position by manually shifting the position of the page. Do not use offset to move normal data to different positions on the page. It should only be used as a mechanism to center the print on the page. Test Print B is typically used when adjusting the offset positions.
Figure 4–7 shows sample printouts of Test Print B that use different offset values.
4.5.2.2 Automatic New Line (autoNL) The autoNL feature determines whether or not the printer wraps to the next line when it reaches the right margin. 4.5.3 COPY Menu The COPY menu (Table 4–10) determines the number of copies to be printed. You can save this setting only in RAM. Table 4–10: COPY Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description copy 011 –99 Sets the number of copies to be printed. 1 Factory default setting. 4.5.
4.5.5 INITIAL Menu The INITIAL menu (Table 4–12) combines the macro, paint, and paper size features. You can save settings from this menu only in NVRAM. Table 4–12: INITIAL Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description macro 0001 –099 Assigns the user preference set and device identification answer (see Section 4.5.5.1). paint Partial1 None of the memory is reserved for bitmap pages. Memory is allocated dynamically.
4.5.5.1 Macro The macro feature allows you to select an environment for local compatibility. It specifies the return response (device identification) when a Device Attributes (DA) request is received, and assigns the proper User Preference character set. The macro feature is slightly different from other menu features because two parameters (device ID and user preference character set) are added together to determine the macro value.
The second parameter of the macro feature allows you to choose the User Preference character set appropriate for your application or system. Consult the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual for more information about the user preference sets. Table 4–14 lists the User Preference character sets and their values.
4.5.5.2 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in Table 4–15 demonstrate how to determine the macro value. Table 4–15: Macro Feature Examples Character Set and Value Device ID and Value Macro Value Total JIS Katakana (2) Level 3 (00) 02 DEC Technical (6) Level 3 (00) 06 DEC Supplemental (0) LN03 (10) 10 4.5.5.
4.5.6 INTERFACE Menu The correct interface connection is necessary to allow the printer to communicate properly with the host computer. The DEClaser 2100 printer supports both parallel and serial interface connections. The interface must match the type used by the host computer. You cannot make selections from the INTERFACE menu using commands from the host computer. All values must be selected from the control panel and can be saved only in NVRAM.
Table 4–16 (Cont.): INTERFACE Menu Features and Values Feature dtr2 xon/xoff2 etx/ack2 Values Description 8OS 8 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 7ESS 7 data bits Even parity check 2 stop bits 7OSS 7 data bits Odd parity check 2 stop bits 7ES 7 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit 7OS 7 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 8SS 8 data bits No parity check 2 stop bits Fix-H1 Sets the DTR line to a fixed high signal.
to the serial interface and are not displayed when you select the parallel interface. When you select the serial interface, you must also select certain other values in the INTERFACE menu in order to match the features of the host computer. The additional features are described next. 4.5.6.2 Baud Rate (baud) The baud rate (baud) feature sets the transmit and receive speed the printer uses to communicate with the host computer. The printer speed must match the speed used by the host computer. 4.5.6.
4.5.6.6 End of Text/Acknowledge (etx/ack) The end of text/acknowledge (etx/ack) feature is used with another type of handshaking protocol on some systems to prevent data overflow. The etx/ack feature also uses software to regulate the flow of data to the input buffer by exchanging signals with the host computer. It is recommended that this feature be enabled by systems that support etx/ack to prevent the loss of data. NOTE: The etx/ack feature is not supported on Digital systems.
Chapter 5 Print Media This chapter describes the print media that are appropriate for use with the DEClaser 2100 printer. The types of print media described in this chapter are paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. The DEClaser 2100 printer produces excellent print quality using electrophotographic laser technology. The laser printing process differs greatly from that of a conventional impact printer, and this is why paper selection is particularly important.
5.1 Paper Specifications This section contains information on the sizes and specifications of plain paper that can be used with the DEClaser 2100 printer. Table 5–1 lists the paper sizes that can be used with the standard and optional size cassettes for the printer.
Table 5–2: Paper Specifications Catagory Specification Paper weight: cassette feed 60 g/ m2 to 80 g/ m2 basis weight (16 lb. to 21 lb.) Paper weight: manual feed 60 g/ m2 to 135 g/ m2 basis weight (16 lb. to 35 lb.) Thickness 0.075 mm to 0.115 mm Moisture content 5% to 8% Smoothness 100–300 Sheffield Brightness 84% minimum recommended Heat tolerance 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second Electrical resistance 1.0 x 1011 ohm-cm–2.0 x 1012 ohm-cm (cubic content) 2.0 x 1010 ohm-cm–2.
5.2 Envelope Specifications Envelopes must meet the same specifications as paper (see Table 5–2).
• Envelopes with sealing flaps at the leading and trailing edges Fig 5-2, MLO-004860 • Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges Fig 5-3, MLO-004861 Print Media 5–5
• Envelopes that have transparent windows Fig 5-4, MLO-004862 • Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, or strings Fig 5-5, MLO-004863 5–6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
5.2.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes Observe the following requirements when printing on envelopes: • Feed envelopes manually (if you are not using the special envelope cassette). • Envelopes can be printed only on the front side. • Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes, you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses. See Section 2.9 for more information about printing on envelopes.
5.3 Transparency Specifications Table 5–3 and Table 5–4 contain information on the sizes and specifications of transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 2100 printer. Table 5–3: Transparency Sizes Transparency Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Letter 8 ½" x 11" Table 5–4: Transparency Specifications Category Specification Transparency weight 60 g/ m2 to 135 g/ m2 basis weight (16 lb. to 36 lb.) Thickness 0.075 mm to 0.
5.4 Label Specifications A label consists of a face sheet, an adhesive sheet, and a carrier sheet. The face sheet (or printing surface) is usually composed of photocopying paper and should meet the same specifications for paper as described in Table 5–2. The carrier sheet and adhesive used for the labels must also be able to meet the heat tolerance specification of 200°C (392°F) for at least 0.1 second. Figure 5–1 shows the types of labels that are unacceptable.
5.4.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels Observe the following requirements when printing on labels: • Labels are usually fed manually. If you are feeding labels from a cassette, be sure they are high-quality labels that meet the specifications listed in Table 5–2. • Be sure that the carrier sheet is not exposed. • Be sure that no adhesive is exposed. • Use the rear output tray. 5.
5.5.2 Paper Storage Observe the following requirements when storing paper: • Always store unused paper in its original wrapping. The wrapping protects the paper against humidity. • Do not store paper directly on the floor, as floors are generally humid. • Lay paper on a flat surface to prevent in-ream paper curl.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you to quickly locate most problems that may occur with the printer. It discusses the following topics: • Error skip procedure • Printer status messages • Operator call messages • Software error messages • Service call messages • Common operating problems • Paper jams Most problems are identified on the message display when they occur.
Use the following procedure to acknowledge the error condition and continue printing: 1. Press Error Skip . — The Alarm indicator shuts off. — The error condition clears. — The display reads 00 READY. 2. Press On Line . — The On Line indicator lights. — Printing continues. Some communication or formatting errors may repeat when the printer is receiving additional communications data. When this happens you may need to repeat the error skip procedure several times. 6.
6.3 Operator Call Messages Operator call messages appear if a problem with the printer requires operator intervention, such as adding paper or closing the printer cover. You should check the online/offline status of the printer after correcting a problem; you may have to place the printer back on line by pressing On Line . Table 6–2 lists the operator call messages. NOTE: The operator call message number flashes when it is displayed.
Table 6–2 (Cont.): Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action PF FEED LETTER Feed letter-size paper. Manually feed letter-size paper into the printer. PF FEED LEGAL Feed legal-size paper. Manually feed legal-size paper into the printer. PF FEED EXEC Feed executive-size paper. Manually feed executive-size paper into the printer. PF FEED PAPER 80 Feed specified-size paper. Manually feed the specified-size paper into the printer.
Table 6–3 (Cont.): Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 22 LINE ERROR The receiving buffer is overflowing with data. Enable a handshaking protocol to regulate data flow (see Section 4.5.6.4, Section 4.5.6.5, and Section 4.5.6.6). Ensure that the host, the printer, and any other devices that are connected (such as print servers) all have the same type of handshaking protocol enabled. 23 MEMORY FULL Memory cannot accept additional downline loading of fonts into memory.
Table 6–3 (Cont.): Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action FE FONT REMOVAL A font cartridge has been removed from the printer. Power off the printer and install the font cartridge before powering the printer back on. If you do not want to use the font cartridge, power off the printer and wait at least two seconds, then power it back on. FF FONT FULL The font registration area is full. Reduce the number of fonts in memory. Clear fonts from memory after each job.
6.5 Service Call Messages Service call messages indicate that the printer requires servicing by a qualified Digital Customer Services engineer. Service messages are preceded by the numbers 50 through 99. Table 6–4: Service Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action XX SERVICE (where XX equals a number from 50–99) Service is required to correct the problem. Call Digital for service (Chapter 8). 6.6 Common Operating Problems Table 6–5 lists common operating problems and their possible solutions.
Table 6–5: Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The power source is defective. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. Check that there is power at the wall outlet by plugging in a lamp to see if it lights. If the lamp does not light, call your building maintenance services to check the circuit supplying power to that outlet. The power cord is not connected or is damaged.
Table 6–5 (Cont.): Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Toner is not being dispersed evenly. Remove the EP-S cartridge from the printer and gently rotate it several times to redistribute toner. POOR PRINTING Large amounts of vertical fade and/or white streaks are on the page. Replace the EP-S cartridge (Section 7.3.) Small amounts of fading occur across the page. The transfer corona wire is dirty. Clean the transfer corona wire (Section 7.1.3.
Table 6–5 (Cont.): Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The cleaning mechanism in the EP-S cartridge is not working properly. Replace the EP-S cartridge (Section 7.3). The print medium is not the recommended type. See Chapter 5 for print media specifications. A paper jam occurred. There is an obstruction in the paper path. See Section 6.7 for instructions on clearing paper jams. Print lines overlap. The vertical pitch setting is incorrect.
6.7 Paper Jams The following occurs when there is a paper jam in the printer: • The printer stops printing and goes off line. • The error message 13 PAPER JAM is displayed on the control panel. • The Alarm indicator lights. Most paper jams occur in the areas shown in Figure 6–1. Figure 6–1: Paper Jam Areas Fig 6-1, MLO-004865 After you clear a paper jam, you must reset the printer by closing the top cover. Closing the cover clears the error condition and automatically resets the printer.
6.7.1 Top and Rear Paper Tray Paper Jams Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the top and rear paper trays. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove jammed paper from the top or rear paper trays by simply pulling the paper out. Pulling the paper from the printer without releasing it from the fixing assembly first can cause damage to the printer. 1. Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down. — The top cover will release and open slightly.
2. Lift the top cover open. Fig 6-3, MLO-004868 3. Push the tab on the fixing assembly back to release the paper. WARNING: Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot.
4. Remove the jammed paper from the printer by pulling it out from the paper tray.
5. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place. — The printer initializes (recycles). — The Alarm and Data indicators shut off. — The message display reads 00 READY. Fig 6-6, MLO-004366 6. Press On Line to place the printer on line. — The printer reprints the page that was jammed.
6.7.2 Paper Feed, Transfer, and Fixing Assembly Paper Jams Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the paper feed, transfer, and fixing assembly areas. 1. Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down. — The top cover will release and open slightly. Fig 6-7, MLO-004830 2. Lift the top cover open.
3. If paper is jammed in the feed or transfer area, lift the transfer guide (green handle) to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer. p If the jammed paper did not reach the feed area, remove the cassette and pull the paper out from the cassette slot.
4. If paper is jammed in the fixing assembly, push the green tab on the fixing assembly down to release the paper, and remove the paper from the printer. WARNING: Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot.
5. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place. — The printer initializes (recycles). — The Alarm and Data indicators shut off. — The message display reads 00 READY. Fig 6-11, MLO-004366 6. Press On Line to place the printer on line. — The printer reprints the page that was jammed.
Chapter 7 Maintenance To obtain optimum performance from the DEClaser 2100 printer, you must perform the prescribed care and maintenance as outlined in this chapter. This chapter describes how to properly maintain the printer and covers the following topics: • Cleaning the printer • Cleaning the primary corona wire • Cleaning the transfer corona wire • Extending EP-S cartridge life • Replacing the EP-S cartridge • Replacing the ozone filter 7.
7.1.1 Cleaning the Internal Surfaces Clean the transfer and paper feed areas inside the printer using the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY. 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O (OFF) position.
3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly. Fig 7-2, MLO-004830 4. Lift the top cover open.
5. Wipe the paper feed area (black plastic) clean with a cloth dampened with water. WARNING: Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot.
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7. Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover locks into place.
7.1.2 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire The primary corona wire is located inside the EP-S cartridge. A dirty primary corona wire can cause black streaking to occur on the paper, and should be cleaned to correct this problem. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY. 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O (OFF) position.
3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly. Fig 7-8, MLO-004830 4. Open the top cover halfway.
5. Remove the EP-S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover. Fig 7-10, MLO-004890 6. Remove the wire/pin cleaner from the inside of the printer. WARNING: Be careful when removing the wire/pin cleaner from the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot.
7. Insert the felt end of the wire/pin cleaner into either end of the EP-S cartridge slot. CAUTION: Do not insert the brush end of the wire/pin cleaner into the slot. Inserting the brush end can damage the corona wire. Fig 7-12, MLO-004875 8. Move the cleaner in the slot from side to side three to four times to clean the corona wire.
9. Return the wire/pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer. Fig 7-14, MLO-004873 10. Install the EP-S cartridge into the top cover.
11. Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover locks into place.
7.1.3 Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins The transfer corona wires and discharging pins are part of the paper transfer area inside the printer. Normally, you clean these corona wires and discharging pins each time you replace the EP-S cartridge, but you may find it necessary to clean them between cartridge replacements if you experience problems with print quality. NOTE: You will need a dry cotton swab, such as the one supplied with new EP-S cartridges, to clean the corona wires. 1.
3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly. Fig 7-18, MLO-004830 4. Lift the top cover open.
5. Remove the wire/pin cleaner from the inside of the printer. WARNING: Be careful when removing the wire/pin cleaner from the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot.
6. Clean the discharging pins (in the groove) using the brush end of the cleaner. CAUTION: You must lift the brush over the separation wires as you clean along the groove. Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the discharging pins.
7. Return the wire/pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer.
8. Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab. CAUTION: The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile. Do not press down too hard on the wires. Fig 7-23, MLO-004877 9. Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover locks into place.
7.2 Extending EP-S Cartridge Life Each EP-S cartridge contains a photosensitive drum and toner, assuring you of optimum print quality throughout the life of the cartridge. When the cartridge runs out of toner, you replace it with a new one. CAUTION: The use of refilled EP-S cartridges is not recommended and may have an adverse effect on print quality. Consummables available through Digital, or recommended by Digital, should be used with Digital laser printers.
7.3 Replacing the EP-S Cartridge When the 16 TONER LOW message is displayed, it means that the printer is either running out of toner or the toner is not being distributed evenly. Before replacing the EP-S cartridge, make sure that the toner is really depleted. Rock the cartridge back and forth gently to redistribute any remaining toner as shown in Figure 7–1. Figure 7–1: Rocking the EP-S Cartridge Fig 7-25, MLO-004362 Reinstall the cartridge and try printing.
To replace the EP-S cartridge, follow the instructions that come with the cartridge or use the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY. 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O (OFF) position.
3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover will release and open slightly. Fig 7-27, MLO-004830 4. Open the top cover to its halfway position.
5. Remove the EP-S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover. p Open the top cover to its full upright position after removing the cartridge.
6. Open the green fixing assembly cover. WARNING: The fixing assembly may be hot. Be careful when accessing the fixing unit.
7. Remove the used fixing roller cleaner from the fixing assembly. p Discard the used fixing roller cleaner. Fig 7-31, MLO-004879 8. Wipe the fixing roller with the cleaning pad on the end of the new cleaner.
9. Peel off the cleaning pad and discard it. Fig 7-33, MLO-004356 10. Insert the new cleaner into the fixing assembly.
11. Close the fixing assembly cover. NOTE: The fixing assembly cover does not close tightly.
12. Wipe the paper feed area (black plastic) clean with a cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the internal and external surfaces of the printer, do not use cleaners or solvents. Use a clean cloth dampened with water only.
13. Wipe the transfer area clean with the dampened cloth.
14. Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab. CAUTION: The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile. Do not press down on the wires too hard or they may break. Fig 7-38, MLO-004877 15. Remove the wire/pin cleaner from the inside of the printer. WARNING: The fixing assembly may be hot. Be careful when removing the wire/pin cleaner from the printer.
16. Clean the discharging pins in the groove, using the brush end of the cleaner. CAUTION: You must lift the brush over the separation wires as you clean along the groove. Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the pins.
17. Return the wire/pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer. Fig 7-41, MLO-004873 18. Rock the new EP-S cartridge five or six times as shown to distribute the toner evenly.
19. Lower the top cover to its partially opened position and install the new cartridge. Fig 7-43, MLO-004889 20. Snap the tab from the left side of the cartridge by moving it up and down.
21. Grasp the tab and pull the sealing tape completely out of the cartridge. p Discard the sealing tape. NOTE: The sealing tape is about 55 cm (22") long and may have toner on it. If you get toner on your hands or clothing, wash them with cold water and soap.
22. Close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until it snaps into place.
7.4 Replacing the Ozone Filter The DEClaser 2100 is equipped with a disposable ozone filter that must be replaced after each 100,000 printed pages. See Appendix B for ordering information. Use the following procedure to replace the ozone filter. WARNING: Never operate the printer without the ozone filter installed. The filter removes ozone, which could be hazardous to your health. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY. 2.
3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover will release and open slightly. Fig 7-48, MLO-004830 4. Lift the top cover open all the way.
5. Pull down the ozone filter cover to access the filter. WARNING: The fixing assembly may be hot. Be careful when accessing the ozone filter. Fig 7-50, MLO-004880 6. Remove the filter by pulling it out by its tab.
7. Grasp the new filter by its tab and slide it into place. CAUTION: Always handle the filter by its tab and not by its mesh sides. The mesh sides are fragile and can be damaged easily. Fig 7-52, MLO-004882 8. Fold the filter tab in and close the filter cover until it snaps into place.
Chapter 8 Service If you cannot correct a problem with the DEClaser 2100 printer, request servicing by a qualified Digital Customer Services engineer. This chapter lists the available services. 8.1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services Digital Equipment Corporation provides a wide range of maintenance programs for printers. These include on-site, carry-in, and mail-in maintenance services.
For more information on any of Digital Equipment Corporation’s maintenance services, call the Digital Customer Services office in your area during normal business hours. Refer to the list of questions in Table 8–1 before calling the service center. Table 8–1: Questions to Consider Before You Call Is the call necessary? Check Chapter 6. yourself. Often you can solve the problem Who should call for service? Typically, the system manager should place the call for service.
Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide This quick reference guide contains basic information on using certain programming instructions with your DEClaser printer. For quick reference use, see these sections: Category Section Positioning Controls A.1 Margins and Spacing A.2 Set/Reset Modes A.3 Fonts and Character Sets A.4 Miscellaneous A.
A.1 Positioning Controls CUU—Cursor Up CSI Pn A Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. DECCAHT—Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 DECCAVT—Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 DECHTS—Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1 DECSHTS—Set Horizontal Tabstop CSI Pn ;...; Pn u DECSVTS—Set Vertical Tab Stops CSI Pn ;...
HPA—Horizontal Position Absolute CSI Pn ‘ Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. HPB—Horizontal Position Backward CSI Pn j Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. HPR—Horizontal Position Relative CSI Pn a Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. TBC—Tab Clear CSI Ps ;...
VPA—Vertical Position Absolute CSI Pn d Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. VPB—Vertical Position Backward CSI Pn k Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value, according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. VPR—Vertical Position Relative CSI Pn e Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value, according to SSU sequence and PUM setting.
A.2 Margins and Spacing DECSHORP—Set Horizontal Pitch CSI Ps w Where: Ps = 0 is determined by current font Ps = 1 is 720 centipoints (10 characters/inch) Ps = 2 is 600 centipoints (12 characters/inch) Ps = 3 is 545 centipoints (13.2 characters/inch) Ps = 4 is 436 centipoints (16.5 characters/inch) Ps = 5 is 1440 centipoints (5 characters/inch) Ps = 6 is 1200 centipoints (6 characters/inch) Ps = 7 is 1090 centipoints (6.6 characters/inch) Ps = 8 is 872 centipoints (8.
DECSTBM—Set Top and Bottom Margins CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 r Where: Pn1 = Top margin-setting numeric value. Pn2 = Bottom margin-setting numeric value.
Table A–1: DECVPFS Selective Parameters Pn = Meaning If ‘‘Zero’’ 2 Length of paper Default1 3 Width of paper Default 4 Top margin 0 5 Bottom margin Bound of printable area 6 Left margin 0 7 Right margin Bound of printable area 8 Page home line Top margin 9 Page end line Bottom margin 10 Line home position Left margin 11 Line end position Right margin 1 The length and width default to the active paper tray values.
PFS—Page Format Select CSI Ps SP J CSI ?Ps SP J—(Digital Private) Where: Ps = 0 Portrait normal text. Ps = 1 Landscape normal text. Ps = 2 Portrait normal A4. Ps = 3 Landscape normal A4. Ps = 4 Portrait normal North American letter. Ps = 5 Landscape normal North American letter. Ps = 6 Portrait extended A4. Ps = 7 Landscape extended A4. Ps = 8 Portrait extended legal. Ps = 9 Landscape extended legal. Ps = ?20 Portrait extended North American private.
SPI—Spacing Pitch Increment CSI Pv ; Ph SP G Where: Pv = 0 is determined by current font. Pv = n is the vertical spacing increment numeric value. Ph = 0 is determined by current font. Ph = n is the horizontal spacing increment numeric value. SSU—Select Size Unit CSI Ps SP I CSI ?Ps SP I—(Digital Private) Where: Ps = 2 is decipoint 1/720 inch. Ps = 7 is pixel 1/300 inch. Ps = ?1 is centipoint 1/7200 inch.
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PUM—Positioning Unit Mode CSI 11 h Set CSI 11 i Reset A.4 Fonts and Character Sets ASCEF—Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SP F If the final character is: L is ISO 4873, Level 1. M is ISO 4873, Level 2. N is ISO 4773, Level 3. DECATFF—Assign to Type Family or Font DCS Ps1 ; Ps2 } id_string ST Where: Ps1 = 0, 1 assigns a font collection PLUS by a 16-character font identifier to SGR number. Ps1 = 2 assigns type family ID (7 characters) to SGR number.
DECAUPSS—Assign User-Preference Supplemental Character Set DSC Ps ! u D...D ST Where: Ps = 0 is a 94-character graphic character set. Ps = 1 is a 96-character graphic character set. Possible D . . .
LS1R—Locking Shift 1 Right ESC ~ LS2—Locking Shift 2 ESC n LS3—Locking Shift 3 ESC o LS2R—Locking Shift 2 Right ESC } LS3R—Locking Shift 3 Right ESC | SCS—Select Character Set ESC I* ...In F I* Character Code Set Selection ( Left parenthesis 2/8 G0 ) Right parenthesis 2/9 G1 * Asterisk 2/10 G2 2/11 G3 - Hyphen 2/13 G1 . Period 2/14 G2 / Slash 2/15 G3 94-Character Sets + Plus sign 96-Character 1 You Sets1 cannot designate a 96-character set into G0.
Table A–2: SCS—Select Character Set G0 G1 G2 G3 Character Set ESC ( B ESC ) B ESC * B ESC + B ASCII ESC ( A ESC ) A ESC * A ESC + A British NRCS ESC ( 5 ESC ) 5 ESC * 5 ESC + 5 Finnish NRCS ESC ( R ESC ) R ESC * R ESC + R French NRCS ESC ( 9 ESC ) 9 ESC * 9 ESC + 9 DEC French-Canadian NRCS ESC ( K ESC ) K ESC * K ESC + K German NRCS ESC ( Y ESC ) Y ESC * Y ESC + Y ISO Italian NRCS ESC ( J ESC ) J ESC * J ESC + J JIS Roman ESC ( I ESC ) I ESC * I ESC + I JIS K
Table A–3: NRC Fallback Selection G0 G1 G2 G3 Character Set ESC ( C ESC ) C ESC * C ESC + C (Fallback to Finnish NRCS) ESC ( Q ESC ) Q ESC * Q ESC + Q (Fallback to DEC French-Canadian NRCS) ESC ( E ESC ) E ESC * E ESC + E (Fallback to Norwegian/Danish NRCS) ESC ( H ESC ) H ESC * H ESC + H (Fallback to DEC Swedish) SGR—Select Graphic Rendition CSI Ps ; Ps ; Ps m CSI ?Ps ; Ps ; Ps m—(Digital Private) Where: Ps = 0 or none Turns off all attributes (standard and private).
Table A–4: Selective Digital Private Parameters Ps = Meaning ?0 is all private attributes off.1 ?4 is superscript on, subscript off. ?5 is subscript on, superscript off. ?6 is overline. ?24 is turn off superscript and subscript. ?26 is turn off overline. 1 For purposes of turning private SGR parameters off, overline is considered a private sequence. Overline is always turned off by ’?0’, regardless of how it was turned on (?6 or 53).
DA2R—Device Attributes (Secondary) Report CSI > Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Ps3 ; Ps4 c DECASFC—Automatic Sheet Feeder (input tray) Control CSI Ps ! v Where: Ps = 0 No tray change. Ps = 1 Top tray. Ps = 2 Bottom tray (not used with DEClaser 2100 printer). Ps = 3 Envelope feeder (not used with DEClaser 2100 printer). Ps = 99 Manual feed. DECFIN—Document Finishing CSI Ps ! } Where: Ps = 0 Default. Ps = 1 Toggles the offset.
DECMM—Memory Management CSI Ps + v Where: Ps = 0, 1 No guaranteed imaging capabilities. Ps = 2 A or A4-size image guaranteed without complexity errors. Ps = 3 Legal size image guaranteed without complexity errors. Ps = 4 A or A4-size image guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode. Ps = 5 Legal-size image guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode. DECNS—New Sheet CSI SP s DECRFS—Request Font Status CSI ps " { Where: Ps = 0 Send both reports (same as 1 and 2).
DECSCL—Set Conformance Level CSI Ps1 ; Ps2 " p Where: Ps1 = 0 is treated as 73. Ps1 = 71 character cell, level 1 printers. Ps1 = 72 character cell, level 2 printers. Ps1 = 73 proportional, level 3 printers.
DECSNC—Set Number of Copies CSI Pn & q Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = 1–99 is the number of copies. Pn = >99 is treated as 99. DECSSS—Set Sheet Size CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 SP { Where: Pn1 = 0 is any slot. Pn1 = 1 is top tray. Pn1 = 99 is manual feed. Pn = 2 is key number (ignored). Pn = 3 is width (defined as leading edge). Pn = 4 is length.
DECVEC—Draw Vector CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 ; Pn5 ! | Where: Ps = 0 is draw X (horizontal) line. Ps = 1 is draw Y (vertical) line. Ps = Other is perform no action. Pn2 = X is X (horizontal line) start position (according to SSU sequence). Pn3 = Y is Y (vertical line) start position (according to SSU sequence). Pn4 is line length (according to SSU sequence). Pn5 is line width (according to SSU sequence).
DSR—Device Status Request CSI Ps n CSI ?Ps n Where: Ps = 0,5 Send an extended status report. Ps = 6 Send a cursor position report. Ps = ?1 Disable all unsolicited status reports. Ps = ?2 Enable brief unsolicited status reports, send extended status report. Ps = ?3 Enable extended unsolicited status report, send extended status report. JFY—Justify CSI Ps SP F Where: Ps = 0 is stop justification. Ps = 2 is justify with limits. Ps = ?2 is justify without limits.
Appendix B Accessories and Supplies This appendix lists some of the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2100 printer. Contact your local sales representative or refer to your latest DECdirect catalog for a complete list of products and the latest pricing information. See Section B.1 for additional ordering information.
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B.1 Ordering Information Use the following mailing addresses and telephone numbers to order products for the DEClaser 2100 printer. Table B–2: Ordering Within the U.S.A. MAIL Digital Equipment Corporation PO Box CS2008 Nashua, NH 03061 TELEPHONE Order toll free 1–800–DIGITAL (DECdirect) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST Table B–3: Outside the U.S.A.
Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the operating and interface specifications for the DEClaser 2100 printer. C.
Built-in Font Files: The DEClaser 2100 has 36 built-in font files. The font files consist of four fonts and nine character sets. These fonts are: • Courier 10-point normal1 portrait • Courier 10.3-point normal portrait • Courier 6.
Power Consumption: 100–115 V models = 810 W @ 115 V 220–240 V models = 790 W @ 240 V Packaged Weight: Approximately 24.0 kg (54 lb.) Installed Weight: Approximately 20.6 kg (45.5 lb.) Dimensions: Width: 454 mm (17.9") Depth: 525 mm (20.7") Depth: 815 mm (32.1") with A4 paper cassette installed and the rear output tray opened Height: 228 mm (9.
C.2 Serial Interface Specifications Table C–1 lists the pin signals for the RS232C serial interface connector. Figure C–1 shows the pin assignments on the connector. Figure C–2 and Figure C–3 show the serial connections with and without connection to a modem.
Figure C–2: Serial Connections to Modem MLO-004885 Specifications C–5
Figure C–3: Serial Connections Without Modem MLO-004887 C–6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide
C.3 Parallel Interface Specifications Table C–2 lists the pin signals for the parallel (Centronics) interface connector. Figure C–4 shows the pin assignments on the connector, and Figure C–5 shows the parallel connections to an external device.
Table C–2: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Pin Signal Direction 1 DataStrobe In 2 Data 1 In 3 Data 2 In 4 Data 3 In 5 Data 4 In 6 Data 5 In 7 Data 6 In 8 Data 7 In 9 Data 8 In 10 ACK Out 11 Busy Out 12 Call (PE) Out 13 Select Out 14–15 Not Connected – 16 0 Volts (Logic Ground) – 17 Chassis Ground – 18 5 Volts Out 19–29 Ground – 30 InputP rimeRet Out 31 InputP rime In 32 F ault Out 33 Aux Out 11 – 34 Not Connected – 35 Aux Out 21 –
Figure C–4: Parallel Pin Assignment MLO-004886 Figure C–5: Parallel Connections MLO-004888 Specifications C–9
Appendix D LN03 Compatibility This appendix contains information highlighting the differences between the DEClaser 2100 printer and the LN03 printer. This information is directed at the differences affecting compatibility between the printers. D.1 General Differences The following list identifies the general differences between the LN03 printer and the DEClaser 2100 printer. • A 25-pin serial cable (female) and an MMJ-to-25 pin male adapter are provided with the DEClaser 2100 printer.
D.2 Printable Area Compatibility The printable area on the DEClaser 2100 is approximately the same as the printable area on the LN03 printer. There is an approximate ¼" nonprintable area around the page. This difference does not affect applications using the predefined Page Format Selections (PFS) or applications that do not print within ¼" of the paper edge.
• The DEClaser 2100 does not contain the Modern Gothic font resident in the LN03 PLUS. • If a font used on the page is deleted to free up memory for another requirement, the DEClaser 2100 may cause a page break. It does not try to transfer the display list to bitmap memory like the LN03 PLUS would. If you encounter page breaks, set the paint feature value to Full (see Table 4–12). NOTE: The Full value can be activated only if at least 1 MB of optional RAM is installed in the printer.
Glossary ASCII Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. The ASCII code table is widely used for data processing and communication. The codes listed represent a set of characters and commands. A4 paper size The European paper size of 210 mm x 297 mm. basis weight A measurement used to describe the paper weight density in grams per square meter. Acceptable basis weight ranges for the printer are from 60 g/ m2 to 135 g/ m2 , or the equivalent of 16 lb. to 36 lb.
CaPSL Abbreviation for Canon Printing System Language. This page description language uses escape sequences to control the printer. character attribute A feature of a highlighted character. You can select underlining, bold printing, italic printing, and strike-through attributes. character set A set of codes that describe the general appearance of a set of characters. For example, a character set might contain the code for an uppercase A or the number 1.
buffer of the printer by placing a high or low voltage on the DTR line of the serial port. DTR is sometimes known as ‘‘hardware handshaking protocol.’’ duplex A layout indicating that a document is to be printed on two sides. The DEClaser 2100 printer can perform duplex printing only while in the manual feed mode of operation. EP-S cartridge Abbreviation for electrophotographic supply cartridge.
host The computer that provides services and enables startup and management of the peripheral devices, such as printers. image area The printable portion of a page. Like most printers, the DEClaser 2100 does not allow printing to the physical edge of the page. initialize To set starting values such as counters, switches, or addresses, at the beginning of, or at prescribed points in a computer routine.
NVRAM Abbreviation for nonvolatile random-access memory. Nonvolatile means that data is retained in NVRAM even after the printer is powered off. NVRAM is particularly useful when you are setting up the printer configuration, because all of the values can be saved and retained. off line A communications mode during which the printer cannot receive data from the host computer. When the On Line indicator is off, it indicates that the printer is off line.
PostScript language A programming language designed to convey a description of a desired page to a printer. It can describe a page containing any combination of text, graphical shapes, and digitized images. primary corona wire A wire located inside the EP-S cartridge that places an electrical charge on the photosensitive drum, preparing it to accept an image from the laser beam.
resolution The number of dots in a defined area. The resolution of the DEClaser 2100 printer is 300 dpi. ROM Abbreviation for read-only memory. ROM contains all of the factory default feature values. It is a permanent memory and cannot be cleared or changed. serial interface A data communications interface that transmits data sequentially, one bit at a time, at a fixed speed. The DEClaser 2100 printer uses an RS232C serial interface.
Index A F Accessories and supplies, B–1 Associated documents, xiii FEEDER menu, 4–18 Font List, 2–46 C G CDRH regulations, xvii Changing and saving values, 4–15 Cleaning the printer, 7–1 discharging pins, 7–13 internal surfaces, 7–2 primary corona wire, 7–7 transfer corona wires, 7–13 COMMAND menu, 4–22 Common operating problems, 6–7 Configuring the printer, 4–1 Control panel, 3–1 Control Representation Mode, 2–49 COPY menu, 4–22 Glossary, 8–1 D Labels special considerations, 5–10 specifications, 5
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S Safety information, xvi CDRH regulations, xvii laser, xvii ozone, xvi Service, 8–1 Service call messages, 6–7 Software error messages, 6–4 Software requirements, xi Specifications envelopes, 5–4 labels, 5–9 operating, C–1 paper, 5–2 parallel interface, C–7 serial interface, C–4 transparencies, 5–8 T Test Print A, 2–39 Test Print B, 2–43 Top cover closing, 2–6 opening, 2–4 Transfer corona wire, 7–13 Transparencies special considerations, 5–8 specifications, 5–8 Troubleshooting, 6–1 V Values saving and ch
