Brother Laser Printer HL-1660e USER’S GUIDE
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Laser Printer HL-1660e USER’S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In CANADA 1-800-276-7746 949-859-9700 Ext. 329 1-800-853-6660 514-685-6464 (outside California) (within California) (within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept.
Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ..........................ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ..............................................................1-1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......................................................................1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE CD-ROM.............................................1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER .......................................................................1-4 Features.......................................................
USER’S GUIDE CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER............3-1 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY ............................................................3-1 AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION ..........................................3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION ............................................3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL.........................................................3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle ...................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE ........................................................4-5 SEL Switch.......................................................................................4-5 SET Switch ......................................................................................4-6 ▲ (UP) or ▼ (DOWN) Switch.........................................................4-6 MODE Switch..................................................................................
USER’S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE ..............................................................4-64 SHIFT Switch .................................................................................4-64 EMULATION Switch......................................................................4-65 About Emulation Modes .............................................................4-67 ECONOMY Switch .........................................................................4-69 TONER SAVE MODE .....................
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE ....................................................6-1 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................6-1 Toner Cartridge .................................................................................6-1 Toner Empty Message.................................................................6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge ....................................................6-2 Cleaning.................................
USER’S GUIDE RS-232C Serial Interface ................................................................Appendix-11 Standard Specifications .............................................................Appendix-11 Interface Connectors .................................................................Appendix-11 Pin Assignment..........................................................................Appendix-11 Signal Description.....................................................................
REGULATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
USER’S GUIDE Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference- causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
REGULATIONS ☛ Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Radio Interference(220-240 V model only) This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before this product is used, ensure that you use a double-shielded interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked “IEEE1284 compliant”. The cable must not exceed 1.8 metres in length.
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REGULATIONS The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code : GREEN AND YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this printer may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows. Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside.
USER’S GUIDE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents: Safety: EMC: EN 60950, EN 60825 EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1 following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview of the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED gives you general information about this printer. Be sure to read this chapter before you use the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 2 Notes When you read this user’s guide, note the following: • This user’s guide contains instructions or steps to teach you various operations of the printer. Remember that the instructions start with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode, the display messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE CD-ROM Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader Software You need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view the Online User’s guide. 1. Close all the applications running on your PC. 2. Insert the supplied compact disc into the CD-ROM drive. 3. View the contents of the CD-ROM by using Explorer (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) or File Manager (Windows 3.1/3.11). 4. Open the sub-folder (sub-directory) which has the required language in the folder (directory) ‘Acrobat’.
USER’S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard features. When you need more information on how to use a particular feature, turn to the page indicated at the end of the paragraph. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by laser beam scanning so that it can print at a speed of 16 pages per minute (HL-1660e). The controller utilizes a high speed 32-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Universal Paper Cassette and Manual Loading This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. Since the paper cassette is a universal type, a number of different sizes of paper can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper cassette. In addition, the multi-purpose tray allows you to load paper sheet by sheet. See 3-15 for auto loading and 3-16 for manual loading.
USER’S GUIDE Automatic Emulation Selection This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software. With this feature, many users can share the printer on a network. See page 3-3. Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in its memory so that it can print larger graphics and more fonts without additional memory.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Microsoft® Windows® 3.
USER’S GUIDE High Speed Printing with Microsoft Windows 95/98/Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in this printer, the printer can print them with Microsoft Windows 95/98/3.1 at a high speed without downloading them. Because the printer has a TrueType Font rasterizer, it can rasterize fonts at a high speed.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Reprint Function You can reprint the last job printed with a touch of a panel switch which allows reprinting without sending the data again from the computer. See page 4-61. Flash Memory Card and HDD Card You can store fonts, macros, logos, and other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of this printer. See pages 4-32 and 5-2.
USER’S GUIDE Options The following options are available for this printer: Lower Tray Unit A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extra paper and switch between the upper and lower paper sources automatically. See page 5-1. Duplex Unit A duplex unit enables you to print on both sides of the paper. See page 5-11. Technical Reference Manual The technical reference manual contains detailed information about the printer control commands.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED BEFORE USING THE PRINTER Checking the Components Printer Carton When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. Power Cord Printer User’s Guide Upper Paper Cassette (installed inside the printer) Windows Driver/TrueType Compatible Font Disk #1 Windows Driver/TrueType Compatible Font Disk #2 Fig. 2-1 Components in the Printer Carton ✒ Note An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
USER’S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is inside the toner cartridge carton. ! Caution The toner cartridge is packed inside a bag. Do not open it now. Open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED General View Control Panel Font/IC Card Slot Top Cover Face Down Print Delivery Tray A B Font Cartridge Slot Multi-purpose Tray Upper Paper Cassette Power Switch Fig. 2-3 Front View Adjustment Knob for Face Up/Down Print Delivery Rear Access Cover Power Cord Connector Bi-directional Parallel Interface Connector RS-232C Serial Interface Connector Universa Serial Modular Jack for Bus connector Options MIO Card Slot Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Operating and Storage Environment Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power: Frequency: ±10% of the rated power voltage 50 Hz (220-240 V) or 60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet). Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED SETTING UP THE PRINTER Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open the top cover of the printer. Remember the following steps to open and close the printer. ■ To open the printer, hold both sides of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches. Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover ■ To close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides gently until it latches. Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Removing the Protective Parts After checking that you have all of the correct parts, temporarily place the printer where you can easily reach all sides. Remove the protective parts that secure the printer against damage during transportation, as shown below: ✒ Note Keep all packing materials for transporting or storing the printer later. 1. Open the top cover and the upper paper cassette. 2. Remove the protective parts from inside the printer and the cassette. 3.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Installing the Toner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to print. You have one toner cartridge as standard. A new cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 9,000 A4 or letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 8). If you turn on the printer without the toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the toner cartridge.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. Fig.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 5. Hold the tab firmly and pull it out until the sealing tape comes out all the way. Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ! Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. If your hands or clothes get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it off immediately with cold water. 6. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 7. Close the top cover of the printer. When the cartridge has almost run out of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can print several pages after the toner empty message appears, be sure to replace the toner cartridge with a new one before it becomes completely empty. ✒ Note You can select the printer’s operation when the “Toner Empty” message is displayed with the MODE switch.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette The printer usually loads paper from the installed multi-purpose tray, upper cassette or optional lower paper cassette. ✒ Note The lower tray unit is an option for this printer. This section refers to the upper paper cassette. For information about the lower paper cassette, see “LOWER TRAY UNIT” in Chapter 5.
USER’S GUIDE Follow these steps to set paper and install the paper cassette: ✒ Note Be sure to select the same paper size as the paper to be used from your application software, or correct printing cannot be obtained. If your application software does not support paper size selection on its print menu, you can change the paper size with the MODE switch in the FORMAT MODE. For paper size change, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2. Switch the adjustment lever on the back of the paper cassette according to the paper size shown below. I. II. Backwards Forwards : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive and A5 : ISO B6, A6, COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL Fig. 2-15 Switching the Adjustment lever by Paper Size 3.
USER’S GUIDE 4. Slightly lift the edge of the sliding guides and move them separately so as to match the size of paper to be used. Match the paper length first and then the paper width when setting for larger size paper. Match the paper width first and then the paper length when setting for smaller size paper. Fig. 2-17 Adjusting the Paper Cassette Sizes 5. Load paper into the paper cassette as shown below. ✒ Note Do not load more than 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2or 20 lbs.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 1. Open the multi-purpose tray by pressing the front door of the tray lightly and lowering it gently. ✒ Note Pull out the extension tray of the multi-purpose tray for long paper if it is necessary. Fig. 2-19 Opening the Multi-purpose Tray and Pulling Out the Extension Tray 2. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to the far right side. 3. Place a stack of paper or envelopes on the tray until it is securely seated.
USER’S GUIDE Fig. 2-20 Placing Paper on the Multi-purpose Tray 4. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to match the paper width, so that it lightly touches the right side of the paper stack. ! Caution • Make sure that the neatly stacked paper is correctly seated on the multi-purpose tray, otherwise paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. • When printing, the inside tray automatically rises to feed paper into the printer.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Connecting the Printer to Your Computer This printer has a bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface (HL-1660e only). They allow the printer to communicate with IBM/PC® or compatible computers. Before connecting the printer and computer, you need to purchase or make a connecting cable specifically for the interface to be used. See “INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS” in Appendix.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Secure the connection with wire clips or screws on the printer. Parallel Interface Port Secure connection with wire clips. Serial Interface Port Secure connection with screws. Computer USB Hub Printer Universal Serial Interface Port (HL-1660e only) Fig. 2-21 Connecting the Printer and Computer 4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on your computer. Be sure to secure the connection on the computer, also.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Turning the Printer On and Off Plugging in the Power Cord Plug in the power cord as follows: 1. Make sure that the POWER switch is OFF “O”: the switch is on the front right hand side of the printer. 2. Attach the power cord to the printer and plug it into an appropriate AC outlet. Fig. 2-22 Plugging in the Power Cord ! Caution • Check the AC voltage. This printer should be operated at the specified • • • • voltage and frequency.
USER’S GUIDE Pressing the POWER Switch The POWER switch is on the front right hand side of the printer. Pressing the ON side “ | ” supplies power to the printer, which then performs a self test and warm up. Pressing the OFF side “O” turns the power off. ON OFF Fig. 2-23 Pressing the POWER Switch ! Caution Always wait at least 2 seconds after turning off the power before turning it back on.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of available fonts before you actually start working with the printer. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that you have already set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the printer. Wait until the display shows the message as follows. LJ READY 001P T1 or LJ READY 001P MP 3. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
USER’S GUIDE To print out the list of optional cartridge/card fonts, PRINT FONTS C To print out the list of permanent download fonts, PRINT FONTS P To exit from the test mode, exit ✒ Notes The messages “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appear only when an optional font cartridge/card is installed in the font slot or the permanent download fonts are stored in printer memory respectively. • If the optional font cartridge/card is installed, you can print out a list of optional fonts.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 6. Press the SET switch. The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits to the off-line state. PRINT CONFIGURAITION(1/2) (LJ):HP LaserJet 4 (FX):EPSON FX-850 TEST PRINT (BS):BR-Script 2 (GL):HP-GL (PR):IBMProprinterXL PAGE COUNTER RAM SIZE !"#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[| "#$%&'()*+,-.
USER’S GUIDE Checking the Printed Test Pattern or Demo Page After you print out the test pattern or demo page as described in the previous section, take a look at the printed sheet to check print quality. The printer has been shipped with the print density properly adjusted with the control panel switches. If you are not satisfied with the printout (too light or dark for example), adjust the print density as follows: 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line state. 3.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY Before working with your application software, you need to set up or install the printer driver in your software. Locate the printers that your application software supports and install the desired printer driver. Each software package differs in the way the printer driver is selected. Read the software manual and follow the setup or installation procedures.
USER’S GUIDE To get the most out of this printer, you need to install the printer driver for this printer or the HP LaserJet and select the HP LaserJet emulation mode: this is the best combination. When any other HP LaserJet series printer driver is installed, select the HP LaserJet emulation mode. When any other printer driver is installed, select the HP-GL, BR-Script 2, EPSON, or IBM emulation mode according to the installed printer driver.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION This printer has an automatic emulation selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following: • Once the emulation is automatically changed, it is not changed again for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it can be set with the EMULATION switch. The factory setting is 5 seconds. • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, as the printer cannot distinguish between them.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the bidirectional parallel, Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface (HL-1660e only), RS-232C serial interface, or MIO interface as appropriate. When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on or off with the MODE switch.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you use the automatic interface selection, note the following: • Once the interface is automatically changed, it is not changed again for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it can be set with the MODE switch. The factory setting is 5 seconds. • The communications parameters [ baud rate, code type, parity, stop bit, Xon/Xoff, DTR(ER), and Robust Xon] must be set for the serial interface.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL Adjusting the Control Panel Angle You can adjust the control panel to the desired angle, so you can easily read the display messages. To adjust the angle of control panel, gently pinch the tab on the right side of the panel and move the control panel up and down. Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Selecting the Local Language Display The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel switches, it shows functions and settings. If any trouble occurs, it shows the corresponding error message. You can see these messages in several languages. The default language is English. • English • French • German • Dutch • Spanish • Italian • Norwegian • Finnish • Danish • Portuguese To change to another language: 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Using the Panel Switches The printer has a versatile control panel. It has two operation modes: When you press the switches, they work in the NORMAL mode as indicated above the switches. When you press the switches with the SHIFT switch held down, they work in the SHIFT mode as indicated below the switches. You can control the basic printer operations and make various printer settings in the NORMAL and SHIFT modes.
USER’S GUIDE Printer Settings You may operate the printer with the panel switch settings unchanged. They have been factory set. When necessary, change and store them in the printer memory as user settings. There are two types of printer settings available on this printer: 1. User Settings 2. Factory Settings Remember that the user settings override the factory settings. The user settings are effective until other settings are made or they are restored to the factory settings.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER PAPER HANDLING Print Media Paper Size 1. The upper paper cassette Since the paper cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the sizes of paper in the list. The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lbs.) or up to 40 envelopes (Paper should only be loaded up to the arrow head marked on the sliding guide). 2. The multi-purpose tray The multi-purpose tray is the most useful feeder for you to handle many types of paper.
USER’S GUIDE paper source available size the multipurpose tray (MP) cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, ISO B6 and A6 envelope: COM 10, Monarch, C5, DL and ISO B5 other size: wide 90-216mm (3.5”-8.5”) long 148-356mm (5.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Using Envelopes Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Smooth or shiny surfaces • Protection cover at envelopes’ adhesive parts • Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • Sealing flaps as shown below • Three or more layers of paper in the marked area • Each side folded as shown below Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should be crisply and correctly folded (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams). • Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the following marked area. Feeding Direction Fig.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Cassette Feed The printer can feed paper from the multi-purpose tray, the upper or the optional lower paper cassette. You can select the multi-purpose tray as a paper cassette with the FEEDER switch. Since the auto paper feed mode has been factory set, the printer usually feeds paper from the upper paper cassette.
USER’S GUIDE Multi-purpose Tray (MP) Upper Paper Cassette (Tray 1) Lower Paper Cassette (Tray 2) Fig. 3-5 Cassette Feed Manual Feed When you set paper in the multi-purpose tray with the setting MANUAL FEED = ON selected with the FEEDER switch, the printer loads paper only from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the previous feeder selection. When you select the setting PAPER IN = CONT in the MP TRAY SETTING mode, the printer loads paper automatically from the multi-purpose tray.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Face Down Print Delivery The printer normally ejects paper onto the top of the printer with the printed page face down. Fig. 3-6 Face Down Print Delivery Face Up Print Delivery You can change the print delivery path from the top to the rear of the printer. Push down the knob located inside the rear paper slit on the left of the paper path selector guide. Paper Path Selector Guide Knob Rear Paper Slit Fig.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY AND LAMPS This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD) and four lamps on the control panel. The display can show various messages with up to 16 characters. The lamps light to indicate the current printer status. Fig. 4-1 Display and Lamps Display The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel, you can change settings interactively on the display.
USER’S GUIDE Printer Status Messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message Meaning 00 READY 001P T1 00 IDLE 001P T1 The printer is ready to print. AUTO LaserJet 5(4+) The printer is off-line and currently in HP LaserJet mode under AUTO emulation mode selected. HP LaserJet 5(4+) The printer is off-line and in HP LaserJet mode under HP LaserJet emulation mode selected. 00 BUSY The printer is busy.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL (Continued) Printer Status Message Meaning 07 FF PAUSE The printer has suspended feeding forms. Pressing the SEL switch resumes form feed. 08 RESET TO USER SETTINGS The printer is restoring itself to the user settings you selected with the panel switches. (The message appears only momentarily.) 09 RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS The printer is restoring itself to the factory settings. (The message appears only momentarily.
USER’S GUIDE Lamps The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status. READY LED indication On Blinking DATA LED indication On Blinking 4–4 Meaning Ready to print Warming up Meaning Data remains in the printer buffer. Pressing the FORM FEED switch prints the data and clears the buffer. Receiving or processing data ALARM LED indication On Meaning Some problem has occurred in the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings in the NORMAL mode. Functions available in the NORMAL mode are shown above the panel switches. Fig. 4-3 Switches in NORMAL Mode ✒ Note The factory settings are printed in bold in this section. SEL Switch Pressing the SEL switch changes the state of the printer between on-line and off-line.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you press the SEL switch, remember the following: • All other switches—except the SEL switch—are operational only when the printer is off-line. • If the printer is not in auto emulation mode, the LCD displays the current emulation by pressing the SEL key to take it off-line, but you cannot enter other emulation modes. To make settings in other emulation modes, press the EMULATION switch and select the emulation. • The SEL switch works as a “quick exit” switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL MODE Switch Pressing the MODE switch allows you to enter modes where you change settings. The mode menus and settings vary according to the current emulation mode and options. For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes BR-Script Mode HP-GL Mode INTERFACE MODE INTERFACE MODE INTERFACE MODE Set interface, parameters. (4-17) Set interface, parameters. (4-17) Set interface, parameters.
USER’S GUIDE MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting INTERFACE MODE (Continued) I/F AUTO (Continued) MIO Setting Available only when a commercial MIO card has been installed. The settings available on the installed MIO card can appear under the sub-setting menu.
USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu CARD OPERATION (HP mode only) When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has been formatted: EXECUTE DATA Execute the data on the card. (See 4-32.) Sub-Setting Menu DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data. exit Exit to EXECUTE DATA CARD LIST SAVE Print the contents of the card. SAVE DATA End saving the data. DATA ID=##### Set data ID for saved data.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL MODE Switch Settings in BR-Script 2 Mode The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the BR-Script 2 mode. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting INTERFACE MODE Same as HP LaserJet Mode (See 4-17.) FORMAT MODE (See 4-20.) RESOLUTION MODE (See 4-28.
USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL=OFF ON or OFF (See 4-41.) PASS NO=### AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF Enter pass number.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP-GL mode. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting INTERFACE MODE Same as LaserJet Mode (See 4-17.) FORMAT MODE (See 4-20.
USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu PAGE PROTECTION PROTECT=AUTO AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, or LEGAL exit Exit to CARD OPERATION COUNT= 0 Shows the number of printed pages. (See 4-31.) Sub-Setting Menu Setting CARD OPERATION Same as BR-Script mode (See 4-32.) ADVANCED MODE Same as HP LaserJet mode (See 4-41.) PAGE COUNTER (See 4-48.) exit MODE (See 4-48.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Basic Operation Procedures When you operate the MODE switch, remember the following basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch to enter the MODE menus. The first mode menu appears on the display. INTERFACE MODE • Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to scroll through the menus forward or backward. (Pressing the MODE switch allows forward scroll.
USER’S GUIDE Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface For this session, select the parallel interface manually as follows: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch. The display shows the first menu. INTERFACE MODE 3. Press the SET switch. When you enter the interface mode, the display first shows the current interface with the asterisk. I/F=AUTO * 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired interface appears on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the exit menu appears on the display. exit MODE 7. Press the SET switch. Then the printer automatically returns to the off-line ready state. INTERFACE MODE The automatic interface selection has been factory set. If you want to select a specific interface manually, use the interface mode to set it.
USER’S GUIDE Even if you choose the automatic interface selection, you need to set the communications parameters for the serial interface, high speed/bidirectional communications for the parallel interface, and the optional interface settings if the installed MIO card requires them. See the tables below. For further information about automatic interface selection, see “AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION” in Chapter 3.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Display Message BaudRate= 9600 CodeType=8 bits Parity =NONE Stop Bit=1 bits Xon/Xoff=ON DTR(ER) =ON (Effective when Xon/Xoff=ON) Robust Xon =OFF Parameters Baud rate (Data transfer speed) Code type (Data length) Parity (Data error check) Stop bits (Data separator) Xon/Xoff (Handshake protocol) Data terminal ready (ER) Robust Xon (Effective when Xon/Xoff=ON) Settings 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 baud 7 bits or 8 bits None, even, or odd 1
USER’S GUIDE FORMAT MODE ORIENTATION When you select “ORIENTATION”, you can set portrait or landscape orientation. ✒ Note The ORIENTATION selection is effective in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. It does not work in other emulation modes. This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. You can check the current orientation on the display. PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE Fig.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL When portrait has been selected, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 001P T1 When landscape has been selected, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 001L T1 AUTO MODE ✒ Note The settings in this mode menu are effective in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. They do not appear in other emulation modes. The page/line termination is set in this mode.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Note on “AUTO MASK” When you use application software in non-HP modes, be sure to set “AUTO MASK” to ON. When you use letter- or A4-size paper, the top and bottom 2 lines are masked and they do not appear on the printout. The auto modes are subject to the current emulation mode. O : The auto modes can be set. X : The auto modes cannot be changed and no setting appears. — : The auto modes are not available.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL The following settings can be made in this mode: Display Message Page Format Mode PAPER =LETTER Set cut sheet paper size to letter, A4, legal, B5, A5, B6, A6, or executive, or envelope size to COM10, Monarch, C5, or DL. LEFT M = Set the left margin at column 0-126 at 10cpi. 0C P RIGHT M = 80C P Set the right margin at column 10-136 at 10cpi. See “List of Factory Settings” in this chapter. TOP M =0.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you make settings in PAGE FORMAT MODE, note the following: • The letter size has been factory set for 110/120V model. The A4 size has been factory set for 220/240V model. • When you use a smaller size of paper than that specified in the PAGE FORMAT MODE, be sure that the print area is smaller than the paper size, or the inside of the printer will get stained with toner.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ■ About Line Settings Setting the number of lines/page automatically sets the line spacing or line feed pitch. If the paper size is changed, the number of lines/page changes accordingly. The new setting is calculated with the following expression and the remainder, if any, is ignored. However, the line feed pitch and the top and bottom margins remain effective.
USER’S GUIDE Display Message Graphics Mode PEN SETTING Set the size and percentage of gray separately for six plotter pens. CHARACTER SET Set the standard and alternate character sets. ✒ Note In most cases, the application software controls the above graphics mode settings, so you do not need to set them in this menu with the MODE switch. The software or command setting overrides the switch setting.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ✒ Notes • When another pen is selected, the display shows the selected pen with the number after “SIZE’ or “GRAY.” • Whichever resolution, 300 or 600 dpi, you have selected, the pen size takes effect in units of 300 dpi. ■ Character Set When you select “CHARACTER SET,” you can select the standard and alternate character sets used in the HP-GL emulation mode.
USER’S GUIDE Character Sets in HP-GL Emulation Mode ANSI ASCII (Factory setting) 9825 CHR. SET FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII ROMAN8 EXT. ISO IRV ISO SWEDISH ISO SWEDISH:N ISO NORWAY 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K. ISO ITALIAN ISO SPANISH ISO PORTUGUESE ISO NORWAY 2 RESOLUTION MODE The resolution, advanced photoscale technology (APT) and high resolution control (HRC) can be set in this mode menu. Display Message Resolution Mode RESOLUTION Set the resolution of the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Display Message Resolution RESOLUTION=600 Set the resolution to 600 dpi. (Factory setting) RESOLUTION=300 Set the resolution to 300 dpi.
USER’S GUIDE ■ APT Setting When you select “APT SETTING,” you can use the advanced photoscale technology (APT). This function offers photographic fine grayscale on graphics. APT setting is available only at 600 dpi resolution in BR-Script 2 mode and it requires 6 MB of RAM to enjoy APT printouts. When you set APT=ON, the setting of high resolution control (HRC) is unavailable. Display Message Advanced Photoscale Technology APT =OFF Cancel the advanced photoscale technology.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL The high resolution control has been factory set to “MEDIUM.” The “LIGHT” or “DARK” setting might be better depending on the selected print density. Choose the best setting for clear and crisp printouts. To check the printout with the high resolution control, perform the test print with the TEST switch. For operation, see “TEST Switch.” When you perform “TEST PRINT,” the printer prints the test pattern including a block of lines.
USER’S GUIDE The page protection function reserves additional memory so that the printer can create the entire page image in memory before physically printing it out. This function can be set for letter, A4, or legal size paper. Select the paper size for page protection. Display Message Page Protection PROTECT=AUTO Page protection on only when it is necessary. (Factory setting) PROTECT=LETTER Page protection on for letter size paper. PROTECT=A4 Page protection on for A4 size paper.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL • If you turn the printer off or remove the flash memory card or the HDD card while data is being written onto or deleted from the card, all the data on the card may be lost. • If the write protect switch of the flash memory card or the HDD card is on, this mode menu does not appear. Be sure to install a commercial flash memory card or HDD card in the upper card slot of the printer. For installation, see “FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD” in Chapter 5.
USER’S GUIDE When the installed flash memory card or HDD card is formatted: When you enter this mode menu with the formatted flash memory card or HDD card installed, the display shows the following menus: Display Message Flash Operation EXECUTE DATA Select the data ID and execute the selected data. This menu appears only when any data has been saved on the card. CARD LIST Print out the contents of the flash memory card or the HDD card. This menu appears only when anything has been saved in the card.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ■ Card List When you select “CARD LIST” and you press the SET switch, the printer automatically loads paper and starts printing the contents of the installed flash memory card or HDD card. You can check the contents and the unused capacity of the card.
USER’S GUIDE • Save Data You can send data and save it on the card. In this mode, any kind of data such as PCL data, BR-Script 2 data, and command strings can be saved. When you select “SAVE DATA” and you press the SET switch, the display shows the following guide menus. SET KEY --> END This message prompts you to press the SET switch again so that the printer exits from the data reception status when you finish sending data. Send data from your computer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL • Save Macro ✒ Note The “SAVE MACRO” menu appears only in the HP LaserJet emulation mode. If you have downloaded a macro in the printer’s memory, you can save the macro on the installed flash memory card or HDD card. If a macro has been downloaded in the printer’s memory and you press the SET switch at “SAVE MACRO,” the printer prompts you to select the ID of the macro.
USER’S GUIDE Select the ID with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SET switch again, so that the printer saves the font with the selected ID. ✒ Note When you see an asterisk on the display, the ID number has been used for another font. If you select the used ID number, the old font is erased and replaced with the new one.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL • Download Font ✒ Notes • The “DOWNLOAD FONT” menu appears only in the HP LaserJet emulation mode. • Be sure to print out the list of download fonts with the TEST switch and check the download font ID on the list before you enter this menu. You need to select the font in this menu with the same number you see on the list. If you have downloaded a font into the printer memory, you can save it on the flash memory card or the HDD card.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Delete When you select “DELETE” and press the SET switch, you can enter the following sub-setting menus to delete macros and fonts or format the installed flash memory card or HDD card: Display Message Save Menu MACRO ID=##### Delete the selected ID macro. DATA ID=##### Delete the selected ID data. FONT ID=##### Delete the selected ID font. FORMAT CARD Format the flash memory card or the HDD card.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FONT ID=##### Select the ID number with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SET switch, so that the printer deletes the selected font. • Format Card You can format the flash memory card or the HDD card to delete its contents. Instructions are in the following menu: FORMAT CARD When you press the SET switch in this menu, the printer asks if you want to delete all contents of the card: SET-->DELETE ALL Press the SET switch to start formatting the card.
USER’S GUIDE To cope with this problem, you can lock or unlock the panel switches with your pass number as follows: Display Message Lock Panel LOCK=OFF Unlock the panel switches of the printer. (Factory setting) LOCK=ON Lock the panel switches of the printer. Even if you lock the panel switches, you can use the SEL, FORM FEED, COPY, CONTINUE, RESET and TEST switches. You can only check the settings of the other switches, but you cannot change them. To change them, unlock the panel switches.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL You can turn on or off the auto form feed in this mode menu as follows: Display Message Auto Form Feed AUTO FF=OFF Turn off the auto form feed. You need to press the FORM FEED switch every time data remains in the printer’s memory. (Factory setting) AUTO FF=ON Turn on the auto form feed. Every time data remains in the printer’s memory, the auto form feed takes place after the wait time set as below.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Toner Low You can select the printer’s action when “TONER EMPTY” is detected. Display Message Network Mode TONER LOW=CONT Continue printing if the “TONER EMPTY” error occurs. (Factory setting) TONER LOW=STOP Stop printing if the “TONER EMPTY” error occurs. ERROR PRINT ✒ Note The setting in this mode menu is effective only in the BR-Script 2 mode. It does not appear in any other emulation modes. You can turn on or off the error print mode in this mode.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL BUZZER SETTING You can turn the buzzer of this printer on or off. If any errors occur and the buzzer is turned on, the printer beeps to alert you. If it is turned off, it does not sound to alert you. Display Message Buzzer BUZZER=ON Turn on the buzzer. (Factory setting) BUZZER=OFF Turn off the buzzer. SCALABLE FONT ✒ Note The setting in this mode menu is effective only in the HP LaserJet mode. It does not appear in any other emulation modes.
USER’S GUIDE PRINT DENSITY You can increase or decrease the print density with the ▲ or ▼ switch in this mode menu as follows: Display Message ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ : ■■ ■ Print Density The more black squares, the darker the print density. The black squares indicate the density level. The density can be set to 15 levels. (Factory setting = ■■■■■■■■ ) INPUT BUFFER You can increase or decrease the capacity of the input buffer with the ▲ or ▼ switch in this mode menu.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL INPUT BUFFER SIZE 14M 15 SQUARES 5 SQUARES 100K 51K 30K 4M 1 SQUARE 7M 14M 30K 26M RAM SIZE Fig. 4-7 Input buffer size SAVE SETTINGS Suppose you share this printer with others who want different panel switch settings or you use the printer with different settings. Since you can save the current settings in the printer’s memory, you can easily reset the printer to your necessary settings after they are changed. For resetting the printer, see “RESET Switch” in Chapter 4.
USER’S GUIDE PAGE COUNTER You can check the total number of printed pages with this mode. When you enter this mode, the display shows the number for a short time and automatically moves to “exit MODE” menu. COUNT= 861 EXIT MODE When you finish setting your desired item in the mode menus, advance to the following message: exit MODE Press the SET switch to exit from the mode menus to the off-line ready state. ✒ Note Remember that you can exit from the mode menu any time with the SEL switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FONT Switch Pressing the FONT switch allows you to select fonts and symbol/character sets. ✒ Notes When you use the FONT switch, note the following: • The FONT switch is effective in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. However the settings are subject to the current emulation mode. Note that the FONT switch does not work in the BR-Script 2 mode.
USER’S GUIDE SECONDARY FONT SELECT FONT s Set the secondary font. SYMBOL SET s Set the symbol set. TABLE PRINT s Print the code table. exit Exit To select the font and symbol set in the HP LaserJet mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the FONT switch. The display shows the following menu. PRIMARY FONT 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the primary or secondary font setting menu.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 5. Press the SET switch. When you enter the “SELECT FONT” menu, you can select the internal font, optional slot font, or permanent download font. The display shows the following message. INTERNAL FONT p* Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font source appears on the display.
USER’S GUIDE See “List of Fonts” on page 4-59. 8. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The steps you follow vary according to the font type, scalable or bitmapped. ■ If you select a resident bitmapped font (Letter Gothic 16.66) or optional bitmapped fonts, the display shows the symbol set setting menu. SYMBOL SET p Go to step 9. ■ If you select resident scalable fonts or optional scalable fonts, the display shows the font style setting menu.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective, then the display shows the font size setting menu. ✒ Note When you have selected fixed-pitch fonts, you set the font size by the character pitch (width). When you have selected proportional spacing fonts, you set the font size in points (height). The display shows “PITCH” or “POINT” accordingly. The following displays show “PITCH” to simplify instructions. PITCH= 10.
USER’S GUIDE TABLE PRINT p 12. Press the SET switch to start printing the code table of the selected font, or press the ▲ or ▼ switch to skip this menu. The display shows the exit menu. exit 13. Press the SET switch to exit from the setting mode. The printer returns to the off-line state. Setting the Font and Character Set in the, EPSON FX-850, or IBM Proprinter XL Mode When the EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL mode has been selected, the font and character set can be selected.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 3. Press the SET switch. When you enter the “SELECT FONT” menu, you can select the internal font, optional slot font, or permanent download font. The display shows the following message. INTERNAL FONT * Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font source appears on the display.
USER’S GUIDE BROUGHAM * 5. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font appears on the display. See “List of Fonts” on page 4-59. 6. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The steps you follow vary according to the font type, scalable or bitmapped. ■ If you select a resident bitmapped font (Letter Gothic 16.66) or optional bitmapped fonts, the display shows the character set setting menu. CHARACTER SET Go to step 7.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ✒ Note The style indication appears after the font name and the style name differs according to the font name. The italic or oblique indication can appear after any style indication: “BdIt” indicates a bold italic font, “LtIt” indicates a light italic font, etc. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective, then the display shows the font size setting menu. ✒ Note When you have selected fixed-pitch fonts, you set the font size by the character pitch (width).
USER’S GUIDE US ASCII * ✒ Note The character set varies according to the current emulation mode. The above display shows the factory setting in the EPSON FX-850 emulation mode. 8. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired character set appears on the display. See “List of Symbol/Character Sets” on page 4-60. 9. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. Then the display shows the next menu. TABLE PRINT 10.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL List of Fonts For specific characters in resident bitmapped and scalable fonts, see “SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS” in Appendix. Display Message BROUGHAM LETTERGOTHIC OCR-A OCR-B LETTERGOTH16.
USER’S GUIDE List of Symbol/Character Sets The symbol sets and character sets are subject to the current emulation mode. For specific symbol/character sets, see “SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS” in Appendix.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FORM FEED Switch (REPRINT Switch) The FORM FEED switch works in two ways according to the DATA lamp status. Form Feed When the printer is off-line and there is data remaining in the printer memory, the DATA lamp comes on. Pressing the FORM FEED switch executes a form feed and prints out the remaining data.
USER’S GUIDE The display shows the following message during reprinting; REPRINT 1 JOB If the printer does not have enough memory to reprint the entire job, it reprints the last page only, and the display shows the following message during reprinting; REPRINT 1 PAGE When you press the FORM FEED switch one or more times during reprinting, you can set the number of pages to reprint. The printer reprints the same job the number of times you press the switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL CONTINUE Switch If there is a problem with the printer, it automatically suspends printing and goes off-line. Pressing the CONTINUE switch may ignore the error and resume printer operation. The function of this switch varies according to the CONTINUE mode set with the MODE switch. Since the CONTINUE mode has been factory set to MANUAL, you need to press the CONTINUE switch to recover from a printer error message.
USER’S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE You can control the basic printer operations and make various printer settings also in the SHIFT mode. Functions available in the SHIFT mode are labeled with the indications just below the panel switches. Fig. 4-8 Switches in SHIFT Mode ✒ Note The factory settings are printed in bold in this section. SHIFT Switch When you hold the SHIFT switch down with the printer off-line, you can change settings with the panel switches in the SHIFT mode.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL EMULATION Switch This printer has been factory set with the automatic emulation selection function on. The printer can select the emulation mode automatically when it receives data from the computer. When you want to set the emulation mode manually, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the EMULATION switch. Then you enter the setting mode where you change the emulation. To set the emulation mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2.
USER’S GUIDE 5. Set “Time Out” with the ▲ or ▼ switch. TIME OUT= 5s * This time out is the duration during which the printer will not allow an automatic emulation change. You can set it from 1 second to 99 seconds: the factory setting is 5 seconds. 6. Press the SET switch. The next sub-item “EPSON/IBM” appears on the display. EPSON/IBM=EPSON* 7. Select EPSON or IBM with the ▲ or ▼ switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL If the function is turned on, the downloaded macros and fonts are kept in the printer’s memory until the printer is turned off, so that they are not cleared by switching the emulation to the BR-Script 2 mode. ✒ Note The “KEEP PCL” function reserves free space in the printer’s memory and may cause a memory full error. If a memory full error occurs, expand the memory capacity or turn off this function. 10. Press the SET switch. The “exit” message appears on the display. 11.
USER’S GUIDE ■ BR-Script 2 Mode BR-Script is a Brother original page description language and it is a PostScript® language emulation interpreter. This printer supports level 2. The BR-Script interpreter of this printer can control text and graphics on pages completely and satisfactorily. Average users do not need to know much about PostScript® language. If you want to obtain technical information about PostScript® commands, see the following commercial manuals: • Adobe Systems Incorporated.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ECONOMY Switch TONER SAVE MODE You can turn on or off the toner save mode as follows: Display Message Toner Save Mode TONER SAVE=OFF Turn off the toner save mode. (Factory setting) TONER SAVE=ON Turn on the toner save mode. The amount of toner on the paper decreases and the printed image may look light gray. POWER SAVE MODE You can turn on or off the power save mode as follows: Display Message Power Save Mode POWER SAVE=ON Turn on the power save mode.
USER’S GUIDE FEEDER Switch You can select the feeder, manual feed mode, or MP tray settings with the FEEDER switch, and also select the duplex printing mode if the optional duplex printing unit is installed. Display Message Feeder FEEDER=AUTO Select a feeder or auto paper feed. MP FIRST=OFF Turns MP first on or off. MANUAL FEED=OFF Turns manual feed on or off.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FEEDER=AUTO * 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired feeder appears on the display. Display Message Paper Feed Method/Paper Source FEEDER=AUTO Auto paper feed FEEDER=MP TRAY Cassette feed from multi-purpose tray (MP tray) FEEDER=TRAY1 Upper paper cassette (Tray 1) FEEDER=TRAY2 Lower paper cassette (Tray 2) ✒ Notes When you select a feeder, note the following: • The “FEEDER=TRAY2” message appears only when the optional lower tray unit has been installed.
USER’S GUIDE When you select “MP TRAY”, “TRAY1,” or “TRAY2,” an asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the “exit” message appears on the display. Press the SET switch again, so that the printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. When you select “AUTO”, the tray selection menu for the auto paper feed appears on the display. Go to the next step. 5. Change the tray combination and priority with the ▲ or ▼ switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL • You can set “MP FIRST=ON” so that you can use the MP tray paper first until it becomes empty and then switch to other paper sources which hold the same size of paper. You can set “MP FIRST=ON” for this purpose only when all the trays hold the same type and size of paper. When the MP tray paper size is different from paper in other trays, you must not select “ON” if you do not want to use MP tray paper. 2. Press the SET switch.
USER’S GUIDE 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the paper size in the multi-purpose tray. ✒ Note When you select the multi-purpose tray as a paper source, you must set the “MP SIZE” manually since the tray cannot sense the size automatically. 3. Press the SET switch to make the displayed setting effective. Then the display shows the current “PAPER IN” setting with the asterisk as follows: PAPER IN=CONT * 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the printer action to continue or stop during manual feed.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 2. Press the SET switch to enter the media type mode. The display then shows the current setting with an asterisk: REGULAR * 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select regular, thick paper, or transparency. 4. Press the SET switch to make the setting effective. ✒ Notes • Please do not forget to change the setting back after you print your special media with the setting changed. • Envelopes cannot be fed from Tray 2 although you can set them in it.
USER’S GUIDE BIND=LONG BIND=SHORT Fig. 4-9 Binding 4. Press the SET switch to exit the DUPLEX MODE. The printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. 5. Press the SET switch again to exit the FEEDER switch setting mode to the printer off-line state. ✒ Note The duplex printing unit can handle letter, A4, legal, executive, and B5 sizes of paper. It can not handle shorter sizes of paper than B5 (250mm9.8 inches long).
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL COPY Switch You can set the number of copies to print of the same page with the COPY switch. The computer will release from a printing job in a shorter time if you use this feature than when you set the copy print quantity with your application software. Check the current setting on the display.
USER’S GUIDE RESET Switch You can reset the printer with the RESET switch. The print data that the printer has already received from the computer is cleared and the printer settings are restored to the user settings or factory settings. The temporary download fonts and macro settings you set with commands in the HP LaserJet mode are also cleared. When you want to reset the printer, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the RESET switch. You then enter the reset mode where you reset the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The printer is reset according to the selected reset mode.
USER’S GUIDE Switch MODE Item INTERFACE MODE FORMAT MODE 4–80 Sub-Item Factory Setting – I/F=AUTO For AUTO mode TIME OUT TIME OUT= 5s For bi-directional PARALLEL interface HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED=ON BI-DIR BI-DIR=ON For RS-232C serial interface Baud Rate BaudRate= 9600 Code Type CodeType=8 bits Parity Parity =NONE Stop Bit Stop Bit= 1 bits Xon/Xoff Xon/Xoff=ON DTR (ER) DTR (ER)=ON Robust Xon Robust Xon=OFF ORIENTATION (Except for BRORI=PORTRAIT Script 2) AUTO MODE (HP LaserJet) AUTO LF OFF AUTO CR OFF
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Switch Item MODE (continued) FORMAT MODE (continued) Sub-Item Factory Setting PAGE FORMAT MODE (HP LaserJet, EPSON, & IBM) PAPER LETTER (For 110/120V model) A4 (For 220/240V model) LEFT M 0 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 0 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 0 (A4, PORTRAIT) 0 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 0 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 0 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 0 (A5, LANDSCAPE) 0 (A6, LANDSCAPE) RIGHT M 80 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 80 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 78 (A4, PORTRAIT) 106 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 136 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 113 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 113 (
USER’S GUIDE Switch Item MODE PAGE FORMAT (continued) (continued) Sub-Item LINES (HP) LINES (Non-HP) X OFFSET Y OFFSET Factory Setting 60 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 78 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 64 (A4, PORTRAIT) 64 (A5, PORTRAIT) 64 (A6, PORTRAIT) 45 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 45 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 43 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 43 (A5, LANDSCAPE) 43 (A6, LANDSCAPE) 62 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 80 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 66 (A4, PORTRAIT) 66 (A5, PORTRAIT) 66 (A6, PORTRAIT) 47 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 47 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 45 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 45 (A5, LAND
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Switch Item MODE (continued) RESOLUTION MODE Sub-Item RESOLUTION APT SETTING HRC SETTING – PAGE PROTECTION (Non-BR-Script2) ADVANCED MODE PAGE COUNTER NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL AUTO FF For AUTO FF=ON WAIT TIME FF SUPPRESS TONER LOW ERROR PRINT (BR-Script2) CONTINUE MODE BUZZER SETTING SCALABLE FONT (HP, EPSON, & IBM) PRINT DENSITY For any interfaces INPUT BUFFER – Factory Setting RESOLUTION=600 APT=OFF HRC=MEDIUM PROTECT=AUTO LOCK PANEL=OFF AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=
USER’S GUIDE Switch Item Sub-Item ECONOMY – TONER SAVE MODE POWER SAVE MODE For POWER SAVE=ON TIME OUT FEEDER FEEDER - MP FIRST MANUAL FEED MP TRAY SETTING MEDIA TYPE DUPLEX MODE COPY – LANGUAGE (FORM FEED + POWER ON) 4–84 MP SIZE PAPER IN DUPLEX BIND – – Factory Setting TONER SAVE=OFF POWER SAVE=ON TIME OUT=30m FEEDER=AUTO For FEEDER=AUTO AUTO=T1>T2>MP MP FIRST=OFF MANUAL FEED=OFF MP SIZE=LETTER (For 110/120V model) MP SIZE=A4 (For 220V/240V model) PAPER IN=CONT REGULAR DUPLEX=OFF BIND=LONG COPY PAG
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL TEST Switch You can test the printer or print out the list of fonts with the TEST switch. To do so, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the TEST switch. You will then enter the test mode where you may test the printer or print out the list of fonts. To test the printer, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Hold down the SHIFT switch and press the TEST switch. When you enter the test mode, the display shows the first test mode item.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes The message “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appears only when the optional font cartridge/card is installed in the font slot or permanent download fonts are stored in printer memory. • If the optional font cartridge/card is installed, you can print out the list of optional fonts. Since the list shows the ID numbers specific to each optional font, it helps you to select them with the FONT switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ■ When the “PRINT FONTS” mode has been selected, the display shows the selected mode and the printer starts printing out the font list. The display may look like this: 06 PRINT FONTS I When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits from the test mode to the off-line state.
USER’S GUIDE HEX DUMP MODE This printer has a useful hex dump mode for checking the print data sent from your computer. The printer lists the print data in hexadecimal form. To enter the hex dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Check the power state. 2. Operate the switches according to the power state. • If the printer has been turned off, turn on the printer. The printer starts the self-test and the display shows the following message.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4. Send data from your computer. When the printer receives data, it starts printing hexadecimal values of the received data. To exit from the hex dump mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Reset the printer with the RESET switch. Or turn off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and turn it on again.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-1200/LT-1600) Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette The lower tray unit is a device that functions as a third paper source which can contain a maximum of 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lbs). For the optional lower tray unit, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Lower Tray Unit Fig.
USER’S GUIDE FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD Installing a Font Cartridge/Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card This printer has one slot for an optional font cartridge and one slot for an optional font card, flash memory card or HDD card. If you install the optional font cartridge/card, you can use the fonts stored in them as well as resident fonts. For optional font cartridges/cards, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS The following type of flash memory card can be installed: • 4 Mbyte: • 8 Mbyte: • 16 Mbyte: • 32 Mbyte: MB98A81273 MB98A81373 MB98A81473 MB98A81573 • 1 Mbyte: • 2 Mbyte: • 4 Mbyte: • 10 Mbyte: AMC001CFLKA AMC002CFLKA AMC004CFLKA AMC010CFLKA • 4 Mbyte: • 8 Mbyte: • 20 Mbyte: AMC004DFLKA AMC008DFLKA AMC020DFLKA
USER’S GUIDE Selecting the Optional Fonts After you have installed the optional font cartridge/card, you can select optional fonts by any of the following methods: 1. Through your application software 2. With a font selection command 3. With the FONT switch When you select fonts through your application software, follow the instructions specific to your software. Refer to your software manual if you need assistance.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 2. Find the font slot and font ID number on the list. Slot A or B Font ID Number Fig. 5-3 Font ID Numbers on the Font List 3. Select the font with the FONT switch. See “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4.
USER’S GUIDE MODULAR I/O CARD This printer has a modular input/output (MIO) interface slot on the rear panel. This slot allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible sharing/network card. For more information about MIO cards, consult the dealer where you purchased this printer. When you install the MIO card, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the wall socket. ✒ Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before installing or removing the MIO card. 2.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS RAM EXPANSION This printer has 8 Mbytes of memory standard and 2 slots for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 72 Mbytes by installing commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMMs). (The standard memory fitted can vary depending on the printer model and country.
USER’S GUIDE The following capacity of SIMM can be installed: • 1 Mbyte HITACHI HB56D25632B-6A, -7A, -8A MITSUBISHI MH25632BJ-7, -8 • 2 Mbyte HITACHI HB56D51232B-6A, -7A, -8A MITSUBISHI MH51232BJ-7, -8 • 4 Mbyte HITACHI HB56A132BV-7A, -7AL, -7B, -7BL, -8AL, -8B, -8BL MITSUBISHI MH1M32ADJ-7, -8 • 8 Mbyte HITACHI HB56A232BT-7A, -7AL, -7B, -7BL MITSUBISHI MH2M32EJ-7, -8, MH2M32DJ-7, -8 • 16 Mbyte TOSHIBA THM324000BSG-60, -70, -80 • 32 Mbyte TOSHIBA THM328020BSG-60, -70, -80 In general, the SIMM must have the
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 4. Remove the left side cover by sliding it to the rear of the printer. Fig. 5-6 Removing the Left Side Cover 5. Loosen the screws and then slide and remove the metal cover. Screw(Yellow) Fig. 5-7 Removing the Metal Cover 6. Unpack a SIMM and hold it on its edge. Caution SIMM boards may be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface.
USER’S GUIDE 7. Install as many SIMMs as you need. • Set a SIMM into the slot at an angle. • Push the tip gently towards the vertical until it clicks into place. ✒ Notes • When you install less than two SIMMs, be sure to install them in the order of slots 1and 2. • When you install different capacities of SIMMs, be sure to install the larger capacity SIMMs in the lower socket and smaller capacity SIMMs in order in the upper sockets.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS DUPLEX UNIT (DX-1200/DX-1600) The duplex unit is an optional device that allows printing on both sides of pages. When it is installed, you can select either duplex printing or simplex printing from the control panel or by software command. For more information about the control panel, see “FEEDER switch” in Chapter 4.
USER’S GUIDE When the duplex unit is installed, paper handling and capacity of the upper paper cassette changes as follows: For Duplex paper source all sources for duplex printing (DX) available size cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5(except T2) and Executive The upper paper cassette with duplex installed paper source the upper paper cassette (T1) 5–12 available size cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive A5 ISO B6 A6 envelope : COM 10 Monarch C5 DL ISO B5 capacity :250 sheets/27.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Toner Cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 9,000 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 8). You can check the current page count or the number of printed pages with the MODE switch (PAGE COUNTER). For further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4. ✒ Notes Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the print density setting.
USER’S GUIDE Follow these steps to check the toner cartridge: 1. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. If you turn on the printer without a toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE 2. Rock the toner cartridge gently several times at a 45° angle to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Install the toner cartridge again. 4. Try printing and check the printed page.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 4. Clean the anti-static teeth with a clean brush. ✒ Note Never touch or clean the transfer roller, or print quality may deteriorate. Clean Brush Anti-Static Teeth Transfer Roller Fig. 6-1 Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth 5. Clean the transfer guide, referring to “Cleaning the Printer Interior” in this chapter. 6. Open the bag to unpack a new toner cartridge. Handle the toner cartridge with care. 7. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands.
USER’S GUIDE 8. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. 9. Hold the tab firmly and pull it until the sealing tape comes out all the way. 10. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the printer. ✒ Note Push both sides of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated correctly in place. 11. Close the top cover of the printer.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge, be sure to clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. If the printed page gets stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as follows: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the paper cassette and optional font cartridge/card. 3.
USER’S GUIDE 5. If paper or foreign objects are stuck in the paper cassettes, remove them. Fig. 6-4 Cleaning the Paper Cassette 6. Replace the paper cassette and the optional font cartridge/card. Cleaning the Printer Interior Dip a soft cloth in water and wring it out thoroughly for cleaning the printer interior. ✒ Notes When you clean the printer interior, pay attention to the following: • If your clothes are smeared with toner, wipe off toner with a dry cloth and wash clothes in cold water.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer interior as follows: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Clean both sides of the paper access cover and transfer guide by wiping off toner and paper particles with a dry, soft cloth. The paper access cover can be lifted up to allow easier access for cleaning. Transfer Guide Paper Access Cover Fig. 6-6 Cleaning the Paper Access Cover and Transfer Guide 4.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If any problems occur, the printer automatically stops printing, diagnoses the problem, and displays the corresponding message to alert you. Take the appropriate action, referring to the following tables. If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Inform the dealer of the message number for quick troubleshooting.
USER’S GUIDE Operator Call Message 18 MANUAL FEED ***** SIZE 19 CHECK FONT 20 FONT REMOVAL 27 NO DX UNIT 27 NO DX TRAY 27 DX OPEN 7–2 Meaning The printer requests you to load paper manually. (The message appears alternately to show a particular size.) An error occurred in the optional font cartridge/card. Action Load the requested size of paper on the multi-purpose tray and press the SEL switch. Turn off the printer, and reinstall or replace the optional font cartridge/card.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Error Message 31 PRINT OVERRUN Meaning Print overrun 32 BUFFER ERROR Input buffer overflow 34 MEMORY FULL Work memory overflow 40 LINE ERROR Error in the communications circuit 41 PRINT CHECK Error in communication with the engine controller Action Press the CONTINUE switch to start printing the next page. Data which overran the print area on the page cannot be printed. Check your page protection setting with the MODE switch.
USER’S GUIDE Error Message 42 CARD FULL 43 CARD W ERROR 44 SIMM ERROR 45 MIO ERROR 46 OPT IO ERROR 47 CARD R ERROR XX SIZE ERROR IGNORE DATA (BR-Script 2 mode only) 7–4 Meaning Card overflow Action Delete unnecessary macros or fonts, or use a new card. See page 4-32. Card write error Set the write protect switch of the card to OFF if it has been set to ON. Use a new card. If the same error occurs, consult your dealer or service personnel.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Service Call Messages Service Call Message 50 FUSER MALF Meaning Malfunction of fuser 51 LASER BD MALF Malfunction of laser beam detector 52 SCANNER MALF Malfunction of laser scanner motor 53 DX FAN MALF Malfunction of fan motor in the duplex unit 54 MOTOR MALF Malfunction of main motor 55 HIGH VOL MALF Malfunction of high voltage power supply 61 PROG ERROR Program ROM checksum error 62 FONT ERROR Font ROM checksum error 63 D-RAM ERROR D-RAM error 66 NV-W ERROR N
USER’S GUIDE Possible Problems This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if any problem should occur, note the display message and take the appropriate action. This section describes the actions to be taken against paper jams and unsatisfactory printouts. Paper Jam If paper jams in the printer, it stops printing and displays the following message.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper may jam in the paper cassette, inside the printer, at the rear access cover or at the paper exit. Check the jam location and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer automatically resumes printing. However, the DATA lamp may come on and the following message may appear on the display. 07 FF PAUSE After a paper jam has occurred, data usually remains in the printer memory.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Paper Jam at Rear Access Cover 13 JAM REAR If a paper jam occurs behind the rear access cover before the paper exit, remove the jammed paper as follows: 1. Open the rear access cover. 2. Pull out the jammed paper slowly in direction A or B. Rear Access Cover Direction A Direction B Fig. 7-3 Paper Jam at Rear Access Cover 3. Close the rear access cover.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Paper Jam at Fixing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the fixing roller, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2. Remove the jammed paper by holding it with both hands and pulling it slowly towards you. Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Paper Jam at the Paper Access Cover Inside the Printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the paper access cover, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Pull the upper paper cassette out of the printer to release the edge of the paper from the paper feed roller, or the paper might be torn and difficult to remove. 2. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Raise the paper access cover. 4.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Paper Jam in the Paper Cassette 13 JAM TRAYS If a paper jam occurs inside the paper cassette, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the paper cassette. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Fig. 7-6 Paper Jam at Paper Cassette 3. Install the paper cassette. ! Caution Do not pull out the upper paper cassette while paper is being fed from the lower paper cassette, or it causes a paper jam.
USER’S GUIDE Unsatisfactory Printouts If you are not satisfied with the printout quality, check the problem and take the necessary action to clear it. ✒ Note It is possible that paper could meet all of the guidelines listed in the specifications and still not print satisfactorily. This may be due to temperature, humidity or other variables over which the printer has no control. If you cannot clear print problems, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Follow these steps to clear the problem: 1. Open the top cover of the printer. Fig. 7-8 Opening the Top Cover 2. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Fig.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Rock the cartridge gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 7-10 Distributing the Toner Evenly 4. Install the toner cartridge and close the top cover of the printer. 5. Print out several pages. If you are still not satisfied with the printout, replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Stains and Stripes If the printed page is stained with toner or has vertical stripes, clean the printer interior. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 6. Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come together right now, over Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come together right now, over Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come together right now, over me.
USER’S GUIDE ■ White Spots The printed page may have white spots in black text and graphics areas. Make sure that you use paper or OHP films that meet specifications and have the correct printing surface. Fig. 7-12 White Spots ■ Toner Scatter If toner scatters around printed characters and stains the printed page, clean the printer interior. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 6. Fig.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Black Page If an entire page is printed in black, make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed. Never use heat-sensitive paper, or it may cause this problem. Fig. 7-14 Black Page ■ White Page If nothing is printed on pages, make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty, the sealing tape is removed from the toner cartridge, or you use paper, OHP films, or envelopes that meet specifications.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Dropout If nothing or part of a page is printed, make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty or the toner is evenly distributed in the cartridge. Take the proper action, referring to “Unclear Printouts” in this section. Also, make sure that you use paper, OHP films or envelopes that meet specifications. Moist paper causes this problem. If the print density is set too low, this problem may occur. Adjust the print density to the proper setting.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Caution Operation of the printer outside the specifications shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end user/purchaser. (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In CANADA 1-800-276-7746 949-859-9700 Ext.
APPENDICES APPENDICES PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wavelength: Pulse duration: Output: Resolution 600 dots per inch (The resolution can be enhanced by using high resolution control feature.) 780 nm 80 ns 5 mW max. Print Speed 16 pages per minute (A4 size) 17 pages per minute (Letter size) Warm Up Max.
USER’S GUIDE Functions CPU MB86832 100 MHz (SPARC architecture) Emulation Automatic emulation selection • HP LaserJet 5 (PCL 6)/ LaserJet 4+ (PCL 5e) • • • • BR-Script Level 2 HP-GL EPSON FX-850 IBM Proprinter XL Interface Automatic interface selection among bi-directional parallel, RS-232C serial, Universal Serial Bus, and MIO interface. For further information, see the section “INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS” in Appendix.
APPENDICES Electrical and Mechanical Power Source U.S.A. and Canada: Europe and Australia: AC 110 to 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption Printing: 340 W or less Stand-by: 75 W or less Stand-by in sleep mode: 16 W or less Noise Printing: 52 dB A or less Stand-by: 45 dB A or less Temperature Operating: Storage: 10 to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.
USER’S GUIDE PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Input Cassettes : • Standard upper cassette (Tray 1) • Optional lower cassette (Tray 2) • Paper size: TRAY 1: Letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, ISO B6, A6, COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL TRAY 2: Letter, legal, A4 and Executive (OPTION) • Max. stacking height in the cassette = 55 mm(2.1”) • Max. paper cassette capacity = Approx. 500 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lbs) when duplex unit installed = Approx.
APPENDICES Test printing on paper, especially envelopes, is recommended before making a large purchase. The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Note The manufacturer neither warrants or recommends the use of any particular paper. The operator is responsible for the quality of paper used with the printer. Paper Types to Avoid Some types of paper might not perform well or may cause damage to your printer. Types of paper to avoid are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Highly textured paper. Smooth or shiny paper. Paper that is coated or has a chemical finish. Damaged, wrinkled or prefolded paper.
APPENDICES 5. 6. 7. 8. Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. Envelopes made with smooth or shiny paper. Envelopes that are rough, highly textured, or deeply embossed. Envelopes which do not lie flat or that are curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. 9. Envelopes having an open flap with an adhesive that seals the envelope. USE OF ANY OF THE ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR PRINTER. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT.
USER’S GUIDE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Bi-directional Parallel Interface Interface Connector A shielded cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant with the following pin assignment should be used. Most existing parallel cables support bidirectional communication, but some might have incompatible pin assignments or may not be IEEE 1284 compliant. 18 15 12 9 6 3 1 36 33 30 27 24 21 19 Fig. A-1 Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Appendix–8 Signal Pin No.
APPENDICES Signal Description Pin No. 1 Signal Name DATA STROBE IN/OUT Explanation IN Data is latched at the leading edge of this signal. 2-9 DATA 0 - 7 IN Parallel 8 bit data 10 ACKNLG OUT Data reception is completed and the printer is ready for the next data reception when this signal becomes low. 11 BUSY OUT The printer cannot receive data when this signal is high. The signal becomes high under data receiving, off-line, or error states.
USER’S GUIDE Parallel Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers Signal Appendix–10 DATA STROBE DATA 0 Printer Pin No. 1 2 Computer Pin No.
APPENDICES RS-232C Serial Interface Standard Specifications 1) Baud rate: 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 baud Synchronization: Start-stop Communications control: No protocol Data length: Serial 7 bits or 8 bits Parity: Odd, even, or none Stop bit: 1 or 2 stop bits Protocol: Xon/Xoff or DTR Interface Connectors A shielded cable should be used. 13 10 25 7 21 4 1 18 14 Fig. A-2 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin No.
USER’S GUIDE Signal Description Signal Name IN/OUT Explanation Appendix–12 FG – Frame Ground SD OUT RD IN RS OUT DR IN Data Set Ready. When DSR is at “SPACE” level, data can be accepted. SG – Signal Ground ER OUT Send Data. Receive Data. Receives data transmitted from the computer. Request To Send. “SPACE” level when the printer is ready to send data to the computer. Data Terminal Ready. “MARK” level when the printer is Busy.
APPENDICES Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers The following diagrams show the pin connections for the most common serial communications. ■ DB-9 Serial Connection When you use a computer with a 9-pin serial port, use a cable with the following pin configurations.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin No.
APPENDICES SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS You can select the symbol and character sets with the FONT switch in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. See “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4. When you have selected the HP-GL emulation mode, you can select the standard or alternate character set with the MODE switch. See “GRAPHICS MODE” in Chapter 4. OCR Symbol Sets When the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, the corresponding symbol set is always used.
USER’S GUIDE HP LaserJet Mode Roman 8 (8U) ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) ISO Latin5 (5N) PC-8 (10U) PC-8 D/N (11U) PC-850 (12U) PC-852 (17U) PC-8 Turkish (9T) Windows Latin1 (19U) Windows Latin2 (9E) Windows Latin5 (5T) Legal (1U) Ventura Math (6M) Ventura Intl (13J) Ventura US (14J) PS Math (5M) PS Text (10J) Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) MS Publishing (6J) Windows 3.
APPENDICES EPSON Mode The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set.
USER’S GUIDE IBM Mode PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish ANSI ASCII 9825 CHR. SET FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII ROMAN8 EXT. ISO IRV ISO SWEDISH ISO SWEDISH:N ISO NORWAY 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K.
USER’S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-775 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
APPENDICES PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-775 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
USER’S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-775 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
APPENDICES PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Typeface Bermuda Script Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-775 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
USER’S GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS The following tables show commands sorted by function. For further information about commands, refer to the “Technical Reference Manual,” which is optionally available. ✒ Note l represents the lowercase l letter. Script notation is used because lowercase l and the number 1 can be easily confused with each other.
APPENDICES Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Paper Size Executive Letter Legal A4 B5 B6 A5 A6 Envelopes Monarch COM 10 DL C5 ESC & l # A ESC & l 1 A ESC & l 2 A ESC & l 3 A ESC & l 26 A ESC & l 100 A ESC & l 1024 A ESC & l 1025 A ESC & l 1026 A 27 38 108 ## 65 27 38 108 49 65 27 38 108 50 65 27 38 108 51 65 27 38 108 50 54 65 27 38 108 49 48 48 65 27 38 108 49 48 50 52 65 27 38 108 49 48 50 53 65 27 38 108 49 48 50 54 65 1B 26 6C ## 41 1B 26 6C 31 41 1B 26 6C 32 41 1B 26 6C 33 41 1B 26 6C 32 36 41
USER’S GUIDE Function RASTER GRAPHICS Resolution Setting 75 dpi 100 dpi 200 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi Raster Graphics Presentation Orientation Oriented Raster Oriented Begin Raster Graphics Left-most Position Current Position Transfer Data Set Compression Mode Uncoded Run-Length Encoded Tagged Image File Format Delta Row Mode 5 Mode 9 CCITT G3/G4 (original) TIFF (for 600 dpi only, original) 1200 dpi Image Format (for 1200 dpi only, original) Compress Transfer Raster Y Offset Raster Height Raster Width End
APPENDICES Function PATTERN Horizontal Size Horizontal Size Vertical Size Vertical Size Pattern ID Setting (See note below.
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal 1 Horiz. Line 2 Vert.
APPENDICES Function DOWNLOAD FONT Font ID Set Character Code Set Command Decimal ESC * c # D 27 42 99 ## 68 (#: ID) ESC * c # E 27 42 99 ## 69 (##: chara.
USER’S GUIDE Function USER-DEFINED SYMBOL SET Symbol Set ID Set Define Symbol Set Symbol Set Control Delete All Delete Temporary Delete Current ID Make Temporary Make Permanent MACRO Macro ID Set Macro Control Start Macro Definition End Macro Definition Execute Macro Call Macro Macro Overlay ON Macro Overlay OFF Delete All Macros Delete Temporary Macro Delete Current Macro Make Temporary Macro Make Permanent Macro Macro/Card (original) Delete All Macros from Card Delete Current Macro from Card Save Current
APPENDICES Function Flush All Pages Flush All Complete Pages Flush All Page Data Free Memory Space Echo OTHER COMMANDS Push Cursor Position Pop Cursor Position Display Function ON OFF Transparent Print Perforation Skip ON OFF End of Line Wrap ON OFF Auto Underline ON Fix Float OFF Half Line Feed Line Termination CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF CR=CR+LF, LF=LF, FF=FF CR=CR, LF=LF+CR, FF=FF+CR CR=CR+LF, LF=LF+CR, FF=FF+CR Print Orientation Portrait Landscape Reverse Portrait Reverse Landscape Print Direction Copy Volume
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Decimal Simplex/Duplex Print (Available when Duplex Unit is installed) Simplex ESC & l 0 S 27 38 108 48 83 Duplex & Long-Edge Binding ESC & l 1 S 27 38 108 49 83 Duplex & Short-Edge Binding ESC & l 2 S 27 38 108 50 83 Paper Side Selection (Available when Duplex Unit is installed) Next Side ESC & a 0 G 27 38 97 48 71 Front Side ESC & a 1 G 27 38 97 49 71 Back Side ESC & a 2 G 27 38 97 50 71 Long-edge Offset ESC & l # U 27 38 108 ## 85 (#/720 inch) Short-edge Offset ESC & l # Z 2
APPENDICES Function Wingdings PS Math Ventura Math Math-8 Symbol ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-5 Latin5 ISO 11: Swedish HP Spanish ISO 17: Spanish ISO 10: Swedish ISO 16: Portuguese ISO 84: Portuguese ISO 85: Spanish Windows 3.1 Latin5 PC Turkish ISO 6: ASCII Legal ISO 2: IRV Roman 8 Windows 3.0 Latin1 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC 850 Pi Font PC-852 Windows 3.1 Latin1 Character Set (original) ROMAN 8 US ASCII GERMAN UK ENGLISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN S. SPANISH A. ENGLISH W.P. U.K.
USER’S GUIDE Function PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 Fixed Pitch or P.S. Fixed P.S. Character Pitch Selection 1 Character Pitch Selection 2 10 Pitch 16.
APPENDICES Function Command Scalable Fonts Intellifont-compatible Fonts (##: point size) Alaska ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 1 b 4 3 6 2 T Alaska Extrabold ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 4 b 4 3 6 2 T Antique Oakland ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 4 1 6 8 T Antique Oakland Bold ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 4 1 6 8 T Antique Oakland Oblique ESC ( s 1 p ## v 1 s 0 b 4 1 6 8 T Brougham ESC ( s 0 p ## h 0 s 0 b 4 0 9 9 T Brougham Bold ESC ( s 0 p ## h 0 s 3 b 4 0 9 9 T Brougham Oblique ESC ( s 0 p ## h 1 s 0 b 4 0 9 9 T Brougham BoldObl
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Type 1 Font Compatible Fonts (##: point size) Atlanta Book ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 1 5 5 T Atlanta Demi ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 1 5 5 T Atlanta BookOblique ESC ( s 1 p ## v 1 s 0 b 1 5 5 T Atlanta DemiOblique ESC ( s 1 p ## v 1 s 3 b 1 5 5 T Calgary MediumItalic ESC ( s 1 p ## v 1 s 0 b 1 5 9 T Copenhagen Roman ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 1 5 7 T Copenhagen Bold ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 1 5 7 T Copenhagen Italic ESC ( s 1 p ## v 1 s 0 b 1 5 7 T Copenhagen BoldItalic ESC ( s 1
APPENDICES CCITT G3/G4 and TIFF (original command) One of the unique features of the PCL mode of this printer is it supports CCITT G3/G4 type data compression and TIFF format. ■ CCITT G3/G4 (Raster Graphic Mode 1152) The printer’s PCL mode supports CCITT G3/G4 type graphic data compression. This format is popular in optical document storage area as this compression is effective to store black and white type pictures. Compression mode for CCITT G3/G4 is 1152 and the command becomes ESC * b 1152 M.
USER’S GUIDE Mode 1152 graphic data header data structure Position 0-1 2-3 4-7 8-11 12-13 14-15 16-19 20-21 22-55 56-59 60-61 62-63 64-65 66-67 68-69 70-71 72-73 74-75 76-77 78-79 80-81 82-83 84-85 86-87 88-89 90-91 92-93 Appendix–37 Data 6E 6E 0A 00 5E 00 00 00 File Length Description ‘nn’ This is header ID. reserved (Header Version) Picture data start offset from header top File length including 94 byte header. If file length is 65,536 byte, these 4 bytes become “00 00 01 00”.
APPENDICES ■ TIFF Format (Raster Graphic Mode 1024) & Advanced Photoscale Technology The printer’s PCL mode supports TIFF Version 5.0 file format as a format to transfer raster graphics data. Mode set command for TIFF file format is ESC *b1024M. One transfer graphics data command (ESC*b###W) should contain whole TIFF file. In mode 1024, transfer graphics data command byte count does not have a limitation of 32,767 byte. The printer supports both ‘MM’ (big endian) format and ‘II’ (little endian) format.
USER’S GUIDE Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode(Raster Graphic Mode 1027) The printer supports 1200 dpi printing for special image formats in 1200 dpi mode. We recommend that the installed printer memory is 10 Mbytes or more for 1200 dpi printing. To set 1200 dpi mode, 1. Set 1200 dpi printing mode by using the following PJL command: @PJL SET RAS1200MODE = ON 2.
APPENDICES The block data is composed as follows: Position Data Description 0-1 Block length n-2 2-3 Horizontal position dots from the left of the page 4-5 Vertical position dots from the leading edge of the page 6 Height dots number of image vertical dots 7-8 Width words number of image horizontal 16 bit words 9 - (n - 1) Compression data compression image data Ex.
USER’S GUIDE Ÿ 16 bit repeating compressed data When the most significant 3 bits in the first 2 bytes are in the order 1, 0, 0, the remaining 13 bits indicate the number of times to repeat 16 bit data. The following 2 bytes should be the 16 bit data to repeat.
APPENDICES HP-GL/2 Command Sets Command Mnemonic Parameters Dual Context Extensions ENTER PCL MODE ESC % # A 0-Retain previous PCL cursor position and palette 1-Use current HP-GL/2 pen position and palette None Font_ID Font_ID 0-Scalable fonts only 1-Bitmapped fonts allowed RESET PRIMARY FONT SECONDARY FONT SCALABLE OR BITMAPPED FONTS Palette Extensions TRANSPARENCY MODE SCREENED VECTORS Vector Group ARC ABSOLUTE ESC E FI FN SB TR SV AA ARC RELATIVE AR ABSOLUTE ARC THREE POINT AT BEZIER ABSOLU
USER’S GUIDE Command EDGE WEDGE Mnemonic Parameters EW POLYGON MODE FILL POLYGON EDGE POLYGON Character Group SELECT STANDARD FONT SELECT ALTERNATE FONT ABSOLUTE DIRECTION RELATIVE DIRECTION ABSOLUTE CHARACTER SIZE RELATIVE CHARACTER SIZE CHARACTER SLANT EXTRA SPACE STANDARD FONT DEFINITION ALTERNATE FONT DEFINITION CHARACTER FILL MODE LABEL ORIGIN LABEL DEFINE LABEL TERMINATOR CHARACTER PLOT TRANSPARENT DATA DEFINE VARIABLE TEXT PATH PM FP EP radius, start_angle, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; polygon_
APPENDICES Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Command Function and Syntax Syntax Rules [] <> Brackets indicate optional parameters. Indicates special characters and items Special Characters and Items Printer Job Language Commands Syntax COMMENT DEFAULT DINQUIRE Reply ECHO Reply ENTER EOJ INFO Reply INITIALIZE INQUIRE Reply JOB OPMSG RDYMSG RESET SET STMSG Reply Exit Current Emulation/Start PJL (UEL/SPJL) USTATUS Reply USTATUSOFF (No Operation) DEC.
USER’S GUIDE EPSON FX-850 Mode Command name Null Bell Space Backspace Line Feed Form Feed Carriage Return Home Positioning Select Printer Deselect Printer Set MSB=0 Set MSB=1 Cancel MSB Settings Expand Printable Code Area Cancel Expanded Printable Code Area Expand Printable Code Area Cancel Expand Printable Code Area Change Emulation (original) Function Ignored Ignored Moves the cursor one position to the right Moves the cursor one position to the left Moves down one line Ejects a page (if data has been p
APPENDICES Command name Set Right Margin Set Skip-over Perforation Cancel Skip-over Perforation Set 1/6” Line Spacing Set 1/8” Line Spacing Set 7/72” Line Spacing Set n/72” Line Spacing Set n/216” Line Spacing Perform n/216” Paper Feed Perform n/216” Reverse Paper Feed Set Horizontal Tab Stops Horizontal Tab Set Vertical Tab Stops Vertical Tab Select VFU Set Vertical Tab Stops (VFU Channel) Set Absolute Print Position Set Relative Print Position Set Pica Pitch Set Elite Pitch Set Proportional Spacing Mode
USER’S GUIDE Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set/Cancel DoubleHigh Mode Set Italic Print Mode Cancel Italic Print Mode Set Super/Subscript Print Mode Cancel Super/ Subscript Print Mode Set/Cancel Underline Print Mode Select Justification Sets (n = 1) or cancels (n = 0) double-high mode Selects italic printing Cancels italic printing ESC w n 27 119 n 1B 77 n ESC 4 ESC 5 27 52 27 53 1B 34 1B 35 ESC S n 27 83 n 1B 53 n ESC T 27 84 1B 54 ESC - n 27 45 n 1B 2D n ESC a n
APPENDICES IBM Proprinter XL Mode Command name Null Bell Space Backspace Line Feed Form Feed Function Ignored Ignored Moves the cursor one character to the right Moves the cursor one character to the left Moves the cursor to the next line Prints the data in the buffer and ejects the page (if the buffer is empty, this command is ignored) Carriage Return Moves the cursor to the left margin on the current line.
USER’S GUIDE Command name Cancel Skip-over Perforation Set 1/8” Line Spacing Mode Set 7/72” Line Spacing Mode Save n/72” Line Spacing Mode Activate n/72” Line Spacing Mode set by ESC A Set n/216” Line Spacing Execute n/216” Line Spacing Set Horizontal Tab Stops Horizontal Tab Set Vertical Tab Stops Vertical Tab Restore to Default Tab Settings Set Pica Pitch Set Elite Pitch Set/Cancel Proportional Spacing Mode Set Condensed Character Mode Set Emphasized Character Mode Cancel Emphasized Character Mode Set En
APPENDICES Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set/Cancel Underline Print Mode When n=1, subsequent characters (including spaces, but excluding horizontal tabs) are underlined. When n=0, this effect is canceled When n=1, subsequent characters (including spaces, but excluding horizontal tabs) are overlined.
USER’S GUIDE HP-GL Mode Command Mnemonic Parameters Vector Group ARC ABSOLUTE ARC RELATIVE PLOT ABSOLUTE PLOT RELATIVE PEN DOWN PEN UP AA AR PA PR PD PU x_center, y_center, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; x_increment, y_increment, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; Polygon Group CIRCLE SHADE RECTANGLE ABSOLUTE SHADE RECTANGLE RELATIVE EDGE RECTANGLE ABSOLUTE EDGE RECTANGLE RELATIVE SHADE WEDGE EDGE WEDGE CI RA RR EA ER WG EW radius
APPENDICES Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Go to Other Emulations BR-Script 2 Batch Mode BR-Script 2 Interactive Mode HP LaserJet IBM Proprinter XL EPSON FX-850 ESC CR AB ESC CR AI ESC CR H ESC CR I ESC CR E 27 13 65 66 27 13 65 73 27 13 72 27 13 73 27 13 69 1B 0D 41 42 1B 0D 41 49 1B 0D 48 1B 0D 49 1B 0D 45 High Resolution Control (HRC) Set HRC Off Set HRC to Light Level Set HRC to Medium Level Set HRC to Dark Level ESC CR R O ESC CR R L ESC CR R M ESC CR R D 27 13 82 79 27 13 82 76 27 13 82
USER’S GUIDE Bar Code Control The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. Print Bar Codes or Expanded Characters Code Dec Hex ESC i 27 105 1B 69 Format: ESC i n … n \ Creates bar codes or expanded characters according to the segment of parameters “n … n”. For further information about parameters, see the following “Definition of Parameters.” This command must end with the “ \ ” code (5CH).
APPENDICES ■ Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing n = “s0” or “S0” n = “s1” or “S1” n = “s3” or “S3” 3 : 1 (default) 2:1 2.5 : 1 This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar code style parameter is ignored. Expanded Character “S” 0 = White 1 = Black 2 = Vertical stripes 3 = Horizontal stripes 4 = Cross hatch eg.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Bar Code Human Readable Line On or Off n = “r0” or “R0” n = “r1” or “R1” Human readable line OFF Human readable line ON Default: Human readable line ON (1) “T5” or “t5” (2) “T6” or “t6” (3) “T130” or “t130” (4) “T131” or “t131” Default: Human readable line OFF All others This parameter specifies whether or not the printer prints the human readable line below the bar code.
APPENDICES ■ Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing Offset in X-axis n = “xnnn” or “Xnnn” This parameter specifies the offset from the left margin in the “u”- or “U”-specified unit. ■ Bar Code & Expanded Character Offset in Y-axis n = “ynnn” or “Ynnn” This parameter specifies the downward offset from the current print position in the “u”- or “U”-specified unit.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Expanded Character Rotation n = “a0” or “A1” n = “a1” or “A1” n = “a2” or “A2” n = “a3” or “A3” Upright (default) Rotated 90 degrees Upside down, rotated 180 degrees Rotated 270 degrees ■ Bar Code Data Start n = “b” or “B” Data that follows “b” or “B” is read in as bar code data. Bar code data must end with the “ \ ” code (5CH), which also terminates this command. The acceptable bar code data is subject to the bar code mode selected by “t” or “T”.
APPENDICES • When EAN 8, EAN 13, or UPC A is selected with the parameter “t5” or “T5”: Ten numerical characters “0” to “9” can be accepted as bar code data. The number of characters for bar codes is limited as follows. EAN 8: EAN 13: UPC A: Total 8 digits (7 digits + 1 check digit) Total 13 digits (12 digits + 1 check digit) Total 12 digits (11 digits + 1 check digit) A number of characters other than above causes data error and the bar code data is printed as normal print data.
USER’S GUIDE • When ISBN (EAN) is selected with the parameter “t130” or “T130”: Same rules apply as for “t5” or “T5” • When ISBN (UPC-E) is selected with the parameter “t131” or “T131”: Same rules apply as for “t6” or “T6” • When EAN 128 set A, set B or set C is selected with the parameter “t132” or “T132”, “t133” or “T133” or “t134” or “T134” respectively: Same rules apply as for “t12” or “T12”, “t13” or “T13”, or “t14” or “T14”. ■ Box Drawing ESC i … E (or e) “E” or “e” is a terminator.
APPENDICES 'EAN-8 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x00y70b1234567?\"; 'UPC-A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x50y70b12345678901?\"; 'EAN-13 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x100y70b123456789012?\"; 'UPC-E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it6r1o0x150y70b0123456?\"; 'Codabar LPRINT CHR$(27);"it9r1s0o0x00y100bA123456A\"; 'Code 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it12r1o0x00y120bCODE128A12345?\"; 'Code 128 set B LPRINT CHR$(27);"it13r1o0x00y140bCODE128B12345?\"; 'Code 128 set C LPRINT CHR$(27);"it14r1o0x00y160b";CHR$(1);CHR$(2);"?\"; 'ISBN(EAN) LPRINTCHR$(27);
INDEX INDEX t (DOWN) switch: 4-6 s (UP) switch: 4-6 A adjustment knob for face up/down print delivery: 2-3 adjustment lever: 2-13 advanced photoscale technology (APT): 1-4, 4-30 ALARM lamp: 4-4 angle of control panel: 3-7 anti-static teeth: 6-3 application software: 3-1 AUTO CR: 4-21 auto form feed: 4-42 AUTO LF: 4-21 AUTO MASK: 4-21 auto mode: 4-21 AUTO SKIP: 4-21 AUTO WRAP: 4-21 automatic emulation selection: 3-3 automatic interface selection: 3-5, 4-17 mode: 4-28 code table: 4-54, 4-58 code type: 4-1
USER’S GUIDE F K face down print delivery: 3-17 face down print delivery tray: 2-3 face up print delivery: 3-17 factory settings: 3-10, 4-79 FEEDER switch: 4-70 fixing roller: 7-9 flash memory card: 1-10, 5-2 flash operation: 4-34 floppy disk: 2-1 fonts: 1-6, 4-59 font card: 5-2 font cartridge: 1-10, 5-2 font cartridge slot: 2-3 font/IC card slot: 2-3 font ID number: 5-5 font list: 4-87 font size: 4-53, 4-57 font source: 4-51, 4-55 font style: 4-52, 4-56 FONT switch: 4-49 form feed: 4-61 form feed suppre
INDEX number of printed pages: 4-48 O off-line: 4-5 on-line: 4-5 ON LINE lamp: 4-4 operator call message: 7-1 optional fonts: 5-4 optional interface: 4-19 options: 1-10 orientation: 4-20 P page format mode: 4-23 page protection: 4-32 paper access cover: 6-7, 7-10 paper capacity: 3-12 paper cassette: 1-5, 2-11, 3-15 paper exit: 7-7 paper feed method: 4-71 paper guide: 6-7 PAPER IN setting: 4-74 paper jam: 7-6 paper path selector guide: 3-17 paper size: 3-12 paper source: 3-12, 4-71 paper type: 3-12 paper
USER’S GUIDE stop bit: 4-19 switch: 3-9 symbol set: 4-60, Appendix-15 T table print: 4-54, 4-58 technical reference manual: 1-10 test mode: 4-85 test pattern: 4-86 TEST switch: 4-85 TIFF Format: Appendix-38 time out for the auto interface selection: 4-17 time out for the automatic emulation change: 4-65 time out for the power save mode: 4-69 toner cartridge: 1-4, 2-2, 2-7, 6-1 toner empty: 6-1 toner low: 4-44 toner save mode: 1-8, 4-69 top cover: 2-3, 2-5 top margin: 4-23 transfer guide: 6-7 transfer roll
