DEClaser 5100 Printer Installation and Setup Guide Order Number: EK–DL510–IN.
First Printing, January 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
FCC NOTICE: 115 Volt model 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
220 Volt model only The following statements are required in accordance with CISPR-22: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Dieses ist ein Gert der Funkstrgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen knnen bei Betrieb dieses Gertes Rundfunkstrungen auftreten, in welchen Fllen der Benutzer fr entsprechende Gegenmanahmen verantwortlich ist. Ceci est un produit de Classe A.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 1 Installing the Printer 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Checking the Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Location for the Printer . . Removing the Shipping Material . . . . Installing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . Loading Paper into the Internal Tray Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . Performing the Printer Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures 1–1 1–2 1–3 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required Printer Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Example of the Start-Up Test Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Device on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Between Devices on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EIA-232 and EIA-422 Cable/Adapter Configurations Interface Adapters and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the DEClaser 5100 printer. It is designed and built to give you many years of excellent service. This book helps you get started, from unpacking the parts to installing a printer driver. Please follow the instructions in the order they are presented to install the printer successfully. After following these steps, you should be able to print files, using your application software.
Conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this guide: Term or Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information. CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent damage to equipment. WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal injury. Dash (—) A statement preceded by a dash describes the result of a step. p viii Check Mark ( ) A statement marked by a check mark indicates a special instruction related to a step.
1 Installing the Printer This chapter explains how to install and test the printer before you connect it to your computer. 1.1 Checking the Inventory Be sure that you have all of the items shown in Figure 1–1 after unpacking the DEClaser 5100 printer. • Contact your Digital distributor or authorized retailer if any printer parts are missing or damaged. • Interface cables are NOT shipped with the printer. This guide helps you identify the cable and adapters you may need.
Figure 1–1 Inventory DSG-000420 1 5 4 2 3 ! Printer $ Printer driver diskettes and documentation 1 Local " English printer documentation % Toner cartridge 1 # Power cord (115-120V model only)1 language documentation and 220-240V power cords are shipped in a separate box.
1.2 Choosing a Location for the Printer Install the DEClaser 5100 printer on a flat level surface, such as a desktop or printer stand. Allow enough space for adequate air circulation and to access the different areas of the printer. Figure 1–2 shows the top view and right side view of the printer, and indicates the required operating space. Figure 1–2 Required Printer Space 100 mm ( 4 in.) 610 mm ( 24 in.) DSG-000400 305 mm ( 12 in.) 560 mm ( 22 in.) 100 mm ( 4 in.) 1270 mm ( 50 in.) 510 mm ( 20 in.
1.3 Removing the Shipping Material Remove all shipping material before operating the printer. 1. Remove all shipping tape ! from the front and back of printer. 2. Open the top cover by pressing in on each side of the cover and lifting it up. 3. Remove the foam packing material p " and sheet of card stock #. You can leave the top cover open for the moment.
4. Lower the front tray the catch.
5. Pull out the extension tray the tray. Close the front tray.
6. Slide the internal tray out all the way from the printer. 7. Remove the tape and packing material ! from the tray. You will be loading paper in the tray later in the installation procedure, so leave the tray out of the printer for the moment.
DSG- 000405 8. Open the rear door of the printer by pressing the latch and lowering the door.
9. Push down the fusing assembly levers on each side of the fusing unit as shown on the card stock diagram . ! 10. Remove the shipping card stock " and close the rear cover. DSG-000402 1 2 This completes the removal of shipping materials. Go to Section 1.4 to continue the installation.
1.4 Installing the Toner Cartridge DSG-000411 Unpack and install the toner cartridge according to the illustrations on the top of the cartridge. Close the top cover after installing the toner cartridge.
1.5 Loading Paper into the Internal Tray The type of paper you use in the DEClaser 5100 printer affects print quality. Be sure to use only high-quality paper that meets the specifications listed in Appendix C of your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide. 1. Insert a stack of paper (up to 250 sheets) into the tray according to the instruction label on the tray. p To prevent paper jams, be sure the paper is below the paper guides and lies flat at all four corners of the tray.
1.6 Connecting the Power Cord This section describes how to connect the power cord. You connect the interface cables after performing the printer self-test. 1. Be sure the power switch (located in the front of the printer) is in the O (OFF) position . ! " then plug the other DSG-000404 2. Connect the power cord to the rear of the printer end into the wall outlet.
1.7 Performing the Printer Self-Test To verify the printer is operating properly before connecting it to your computer, press the power switch to the | (ON) position. p p The indicator lights on the control panel flash momentarily, and after the printer warms up (approximately 40 seconds) it generates a start-up page, listing items such as communication settings and installed options (Figure 1–3). Go to Chapter 10 in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide if the printer does not power on correctly.
2 Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers The DEClaser 5100 printer supports simultaneous connections to its serial, parallel, and LocalTalk ports, and to an optional network card. Simultaneous connections allow you to print from three or more different systems. This chapter describes how to connect interface cables to the printer. To Connect the Printer to . . . See . . . Ethernet Network Section 2.1 IBM or compatible PC Section 2.2 Apple Macintosh computer Section 2.
2.2 IBM or Compatible PC Interface Connections If you use MS–DOS or Windows software, you can connect the DEClaser 5100 printer to your PC using a parallel or serial cable. The parallel port supports IEEE 1284 bidirectional and standard Centronics unidirectional communications, while the serial port supports EIA-232 and EIA-422 communications. Use the following information to help you determine which interface port to use for your particular printing requirements.
Serial Port Use the serial port if your printer is more than 3 meters (10 feet) from your PC or if a printer (or other device) is already connected to the parallel port on your PC. The DEClaser 5100 printer supports EIA-232 and EIA-422 serial communications. EIA-422 is recommended if your system supports it and you require high speeds and long distances.
2.2.1 Connecting a Parallel Cable Parallel cables are available from your local computer store or can be ordered from Digital. See Appendix D in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide for parallel cable ordering information. ! 1. Connect the Centronics end of the cable (with the bar type contacts) to the printer parallel port, and press the wire clips into the connector to secure the cable to the port . " 1 DSG-0-00412 2 2.
2.2.2 Connecting a Serial Cable If your PC has an AT style serial port, you can use a 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable available from most computer stores. You can also use an MMJ style cable with the appropriate adapters. See Appendix D in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide for MMJ cable/adapter ordering information. 1. Connect the cable to the printer serial port connector to secure the cable to the port . " !, using the screws on the 2.
2.2.3 Configuring Your DOS Files This section explains changes you might need to make to your MS–DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT file to communicate with the printer. If you are not familiar with changing text in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, see your MS–DOS User’s Guide and Reference for information about text editors and the MODE command. If you are replacing another printer with the DEClaser 5100 printer, your AUTOEXEC.BAT file may already be correct if you are using the same printer port.
If You Are Using the Parallel Port Most computers use the first parallel port (labeled LPT1 on your PC) to communicate with the printer. If your printer is connected to LPT1, it is recommended that you specify the retry parameter in the MODE command. The ‘‘retry’’ parameter tells the printer what action to take if a time-out error occurs. The examples in Table 2–1 causes the computer to send a ‘‘busy’’ message if the port is busy during a status check. Table 2–1 AUTOEXEC.
If You Are Using the Serial Port If the printer is connected to a serial port, you must redirect printer output through the MODE command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The example in Table 2–2 uses two MODE commands; the first line configures the serial port and the second line redirects the output from the parallel port (LPT1) to the serial port (COM1). Table 2–2 AUTOEXEC.BAT Modifications for Serial Connections If you are using . . . Add the following commands . . . MS–DOS Version 4.
2.2.4 Printer Drivers A printer driver is a software program that allows your computer to access the features of your printer. This section describes the drivers you can use to operate your printer. 2.2.4.1 Drivers for MS–DOS Users MS–DOS applications use printer drivers from within the application program; they do not use the Windows drivers included with the printer.
2.2.4.2 Drivers for Windows Users The DEClaser 5100 printer supports Adobe PostScript Level 2 and also provides Enhanced PCL5 emulation if you require it. This section contains information about the PostScript and PCL drivers. PostScript Drivers A PostScript printer driver is supplied with the DEClaser 5100 printer and should be used as the first choice.
2.3 Connecting the Printer to a Macintosh Computer Use this procedure to connect the printer directly to your Macintosh computer. If you are connecting to an existing AppleTalk network, see Section 2.3.1. ! 1. Attach one end of the cable to the LocalTalk port on the printer and the other end to the Macintosh printer port (identified by the printer icon). Go to Section 2.3.2 to continue the installation.
2.3.1 Connecting to an Existing AppleTalk Network This section explains how to connect the printer to an AppleTalk network when it is: • The last device on the network (Section 2.3.1.1) • Between devices on the network (Section 2.3.1.2) See your system manager if you are not sure if your printer is located between devices or is the last device on the network. 2.3.1.
Figure 2–1 Last Device on the Network DSG-000415 1 3 2 3. Go to Section 2.3.2 to continue the installation.
2.3.1.2 When the Printer is Between Devices on the Network This procedure describes how to connect the printer when it is installed between devices on an existing network. Figure 2–2 shows the network configuration before, and after the printer is installed. NOTE Installing the DEClaser 5100 printer between devices interrupts network operation until the new connections are made. You should notify users on the network before connecting your printer so they are aware of the temporary interruption. 1.
Figure 2–2 Between Devices on the Network DSG-000410 1 2 3 4. Go to Section 2.3.2 to continue the installation.
2.3.2 Installing the Macintosh Printer Driver A Macintosh printer driver is supplied with the DEClaser 5100 printer. Although other Macintosh drivers may work with the DEClaser 5100 printer, you should install the driver included with the printer, which takes maximum advantage of the DEClaser 5100 printer features and performance. Install the printer driver according to the Adobe Printer Driver User Guide (Macintosh Version) instructions that comes with the diskettes labeled ‘‘Macintosh.
2.4 Connecting to OpenVMS VAX or ULTRIX Systems This procedure explains how to connect the DEClaser 5100 printer to an OpenVMS VAX or ULTRIX operating system. You use the serial port to connect the printer, unless you have an optional Ethernet network card installed.
2.4.1 Connecting Cables and Adapters Although the DEClaser 5100 printer has only one serial port, it can use one of two distinct serial interfaces: EIA-232 or EIA-422. These interfaces require different cables. The interface and cables you choose depend on your printer distance and speed requirements, and whether your system supports EIA-422. Use EIA-232 if: • The printer is less than 15 meters (50 feet) from the host. • You do not require (guaranteed) speeds greater than 19200 bps.
Figure 2–3 EIA-232 and EIA-422 Cable/Adapter Configurations EIA-232 BC16E-XX H8575-E WORKSTATION BC16E-XX H8575-E H8575-A WORKSTATION BC16E-XX H8575-E 6 PIN DECserver BN24H-XX H8575-E 8 PIN DECserver EIA-422 BN24H -XX H8585-AD WORKSTATION H8585-AD BN-26H-X H8585-AD BN24H -XX DSG-000419 8 PIN DECserver 6 PIN DECserver Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers 2–19
Figure 2–4 lists typical cable and adapter configurations for the DEClaser 5100 printer. Host System / Server EIA Interfaces Host Adapter Cable Printer Adapter VAXstation 3100 DECstation 3100 DECserver 300 DECserver 90L DECserver 90L+ LATprint EIA-232 or...
Use the following procedure to connect the printer to your OpenVMS VAX or ULTRIX operating system. ! 1. Connect the appropriate adapter to the serial port , using the thumbscrews on the adapter to secure the cable to the port . # " 2. Connect the appropriate cable to the adapter and the other end to your VAXstation, server (or server adapter if required), or terminal.
