4227 User’s Guide
First Edition (June 1996) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting the Parallel Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the Serial Cable . . .
One Second Tear-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Manual Tear-Off (Auto Tear-Off Set to Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting AutoGap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 AutoGap Set to On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Manual AutoGap (AutoGap Set to Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 AutoGap Set to Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 - Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Auto Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tractor 2 Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Contents Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Chapter 1 Unpacking 1 Remove the printer from the carton. Caution: Do not lift the printer by yourself; it weighs 21 kilograms (46 pounds). Getting Started User’s Guide Acoustic Cover Reference Card Printer Registration Card Power Cord Ribbon Cartridge If any items are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase. If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.).
2 Place the printer so that the front of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table. Note: If you want to print more than 100 forms, make sure they stack up below the printer (on the floor) when they are finished printing in order to prevent jams. 3 4 Remove all packing tape from the printer. Pull up the left and right latches on the top cover and lift the top cover to remove it.
5 Remove the protective cardboard.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 2 Make sure the printer is Off. 3 Manually move the printhead to the far side of the printer. Getting Started Make sure the top cover is removed. If you need help, see step 4 on page 2.
Rotate the ribbon advance knob on the ribbon cartridge counterclockwise to ensure that the ribbon feeds smoothly. If necessary, untwist the ribbon. 5 Manually move the ribbon guide to the far side of the cartridge, as shown below, then rotate the ribbon advance knob to take up any slack in the ribbon.
6 Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on each side of the printhead. Pins Getting Started 7 8 Manually move the printhead to the center position. Align and insert the left and right side tabs of the ribbon cartridge into the slots in the side frames. Press down firmly on the ribbon cartridge to snap it into place.
9 Getting Started 10 Make sure the ribbon feeds smoothly by rotating the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise. Replace the top cover.
11 Attach the acoustic cover. a Align the notches on the acoustic cover with the slots on the top cover. Getting Started b Snap the acoustic cover into place. c 8 Close the acoustic cover.
Connecting the Power Cord 1 2 Make sure the printer is Off. 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer.
Connecting the Parallel Cable You will either need to connect a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer. If you are installing a serial cable, see “Connecting the Serial Cable” on page 12 for help. Make sure the printer is Off. Turn off the power on your computer. Connect the parallel cable. This cable is not supplied with your printer. An IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) is recommended.
4 Fasten the clip wires to the parallel cable. You will hear a click. 5 6 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer. Turn the printer On. Getting Started Power Switch 7 Continue with “Printing the Demonstration Page” on page 16.
Connecting the Serial Cable Turn the printer Off. Turn off the power on your computer. Connect the serial cable and adapter. The cable and adapter are not supplied with your printer. We recommend either one of Lexmark’s null modem RS 232 (DB 25 Female to DB 25 Male) serial cables, part numbers 1180786 (20 ft.) or 1038693 (50 ft.) along with the Serial Interface Adapter, part number 1319143 (DB 25 Female to Centronics 36 pin Male).
If needed, use a ballpoint pen to push the interface mode switch to the On position for RS-422 interface. The default is RS-232 interface. 5 Fasten the clip wires to the serial cable. You will hear a click. 6 Connect the other end of the serial cable to your computer.
Changing the Serial Settings 1 2 3 Turn the printer On. Press Menu to enter the function menu. Press Item ↓ until Interface Opt. appears on the display. Getting Started Interface Opt. 4 5 6 7 Menu/ Quit Tear Off Store Font Item Pitch Item Micro Next Micro Prev. Start/ Stop Load Unload LineFeed FormFeed Power Ready AutoGap Tractor2 Check Press Next → and the default interface setting appears.
d Press Store to save the setting. An asterisk (*) appears next to the setting you selected. e 8 Repeat steps a through d for each serial setting. Press Quit to exit the function menu. Getting Started Verifying Serial Interface Settings 1 On the operator panel, press Menu. 2 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Print Settings appears. 3 Make sure that forms are loaded. 4 Press Start to print the current printer-function settings. 5 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until the menu item you want appears.
Printing the Demonstration Page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print the demonstration page. If you want to load continuous forms, see “Loading Continuous Forms” on page 70. 1 2 3 Turn the printer On. Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position. Pull the paper supports up.
4 Open the manual feed door.
5 Set the left margin. For help, see “Aligning the Left Margin” on page 74. Before inserting paper, make sure that the left paper guide is aligned flush with the [A symbol printed on the margin guide. If the paper guide is not properly aligned, the Demo page prints incorrectly.
6 Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper. Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide Getting Started The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form (TOF). For more information about setting TOF, see “Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes” on page 78. b If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off, press FormFeed.
9 Press Item ↓ until Print Demo is displayed. Getting Started Print Demo Press Start Menu/ Quit Tear Off Store Font Item Pitch Item Micro Next Micro Prev. Start/ Stop Load Unload LineFeed FormFeed Power Ready AutoGap Tractor2 Check 10 Press Start to start print demo. One demo page prints. 11 Press Quit to exit the function menu.
Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English: 1 2 3 Turn the printer On. Press Menu to enter the function menu. Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Control Options appears on the display. Control Options Tear Off Store Font Item Pitch Item Micro Next Micro Prev.
4 5 Press Next . 6 7 Press Next . Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Menu Language appears on the display. Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until the desired language appears on the display. Note: The message displayed appears in English until the selected language is saved. The following figure provides the corresponding language to help you.
Installing Your Application Software Now that you have set up your printer, make sure that it works with the application software (program) you want to use. Most application software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Follow the instructions that came with your application software to see what printer drivers are available with that specific program.
Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for Epson mode, select the Epson FX-1050 or DFX-5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your application software. See your application’s user documentation for more information. What to do Next Getting Started You have completed printer setup. To learn more about your printer, continue with “Using the Operator Panel” on page 31.
Features and Functions Chapter 2 Your printer has many features to help you perform your work efficiently. The printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to print several print styles and graphics. Feature Function Multi-speed Printing FastDraft—533 characters per second (cps) Draft—400 cps Courier and Gothic (near-letter quality)—100 cps Character Spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17.1, and 20 pitch characters per inch (cpi), as well as proportional spacing.
Features and Functions 26 Feature Function Multiple-part Forms Printing 6-part forms (carbon and carbonless) Code Pages Your printer supports the following code pages: 437, 437G, 813, 850, 851, 853T, 857, 860, 861, 863, 865, 869, 920, 1004, and 1053. Software Compatibility Compatible with all IBM and IBM-compatible computers.
Front View of Printer Top Cover Paper Supports Operator Panel Acoustic Cover Manual Feed Door Features and Functions Paper Guides Front Cover Power Switch Paper Select Lever Part Name Function Acoustic cover Lowers noise level produced by the printer. Front cover Covers the continuous forms tractor. Manual feed door Manual feed of cut forms. Operator panel Indicates printer status and makes control of printer functions simple and convenient.
Part Name Function Paper guides Aligns the margins of a cut form sheet. Paper select lever Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( • Continuous forms ( ) Paper supports Supports cut forms when they are ejected from the printer. Power switch Switches power On or Off. Top cover Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components.
Rear View of Printer Tear-Off Bar Power Connector Features and Functions Tractor Connector Interface Mode Switch Parallel or Serial Connector Part Name Function Parallel or serial connector Connects the parallel or serial cable. Interface mode switch Switches to RS-232c or RS-422 mode. Tear-Off bar Allows you to tear off continuous forms. Tractor connector Supplies power to the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. Power connector Connects power from the power cord to the printer.
Supplies A parallel or serial cable, ribbon cartridges, and paper are the only supplies you need for your printer. You can order a parallel cable from Lexmark. Order part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or part number 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). When you need a new ribbon cartridge, order Lexmark part number 11A6150. You can order a serial cable from Lexmark. Order Lexmark part number 1180786 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) and part number 1319143.
Using the Operator Panel Chapter 3 This section describes the basic functions of the operator panel buttons, lights, and the function menus. Display Tear Off Store Font Item Pitch Item Micro Next Micro Prev. Start/ Stop Load Unload LineFeed FormFeed Power Ready AutoGap Using the Operator Panel Menu/ Quit Tractor2 Check Your application software may allow you to operate your printer from your computer.
Buttons When using the function menus, press Item ↓ or Item ↑ to scroll through the menu items. Press Next → or Prev. ← to move to the next previous menu level. Press this button: When you want to: Menu • Enter the function menu. The printer goes offline. Quit • Exit the function menus. Using the Operator Panel • Run a Power-On Self Test (POST). Tear Off • Advance the forms to the tear-off position. • Retract the forms to the Top-of-Form (TOF) position when the forms are at the tear-off position.
When you want to: Micro↓ • Advance the forms down 0.35 mm (1/72 in.). When you hold this button for more than one second, the forms move continuously until you release it. Next • Scroll forward to display the value you want in the function menu. Micro ↑ • Advance the forms up 0.35 mm (1/72 in.). When you hold this button for more than one second, the forms move continuously until you release it. Prev. • Return to the previous function menu selection.
Using the Operator Panel Lights Light When you see this light... Power (Green) The printer power is on. Ready (Green) The printer is online and ready to print. The following conditions cause the Ready light to turn off: Check (Yellow) 34 • Pressing Start/Stop • Detecting an end-of-form (EOF) • Detecting a paper jam • Detecting a cover open • Detecting a hardware error • Detecting a Power-On Self Test (POST) failure. • The printer is offline.
Using the Function Menus This section describes the function menus and how to set them. To set functions: 1 2 3 Press Start/Stop. Press Menu to enter the function menu. Press Item ↓ or Item↑ until the function menu you want appears on the display. Note: The selectable function menu is different depending on the selected data stream mode (IBM PPDS or Epson emulation) and the Interface mode (Parallel, RS-232 or RS-422). 6 Press Next to enter that menu item.
Overview of Function Menus Use the Item ↑ and Item ↓ buttons to move through the menu and option directories. Press Next → to move away from the Main Menu to the subordinate directories and choices. Press Prev. ← if you want to go back in a menu or return to the Main Menu.
Auto Tear-Off Auto Cut Sh. Ld. Auto Sheet Feed* Tractor* Form Length Press Left Margin Next Right Margin Bottom Margin Lines Per Inch Eject by FF Press Next AutoGap Data Options Uni-Dir Print Auto Rdy Cut Sht Paper Out Alarm TOF Read Menu Language Press Next Press Next Buffer Size Automatic LF Automatic CR Slashed Zero Press Next Emulation Character Table* Int’l Character* Control Options Emulation Opt.
Menu Options The following table provides information on where to find specific functions on the operator panel of the printer. Those selections in italics may or may not appear on the panel, depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed. Navigating Through the Function Menus Press: When you want to move: Item ↑ Up through the Main, Primary, or Secondary levels.
Main Menu Primary Options Set Top of Form Select Tractor — Secondary Options — • Tractor 1 Allows you to specify which • Tractor 2 tractor you would like to use. — Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed. Print Demo — — Print Settings — — Load Macro Macro x (x = 1 to 4) Using the Operator Panel Sets up a macro, for which you designate the settings.
Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Macro x Options Character Options (x = 1 to 4) Does not appear if “Disable” Paper Handling Options is selected in “Default AutoGap Macro”. Copy Macro x Allows you to copy the settings of one macro to another. Using the Operator Panel Character Options If “Enable” is selected in “Default Macro”, this item appears in the macro menu.
Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Paper Handling Options Auto Tear-Off On, Off, One Second If “Enable” is selected in “Default Macro”, this item appears in the macro menu. If on, moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar. Auto Cut Sheet Load On, Off If on, automatically loads cut sheets into the printer. Auto Sheet Feed Automatically feeds cut sheets if using Auto Sheet Feeder. On, Off Using the Operator Panel Does not appear when the Tractor 2 Option is installed.
Main Menu Primary Options AutoGap On If “Enable” is selected in “Default Macro”, this item appears in the macro menu. – Automatically adjusts the printer to the thickness of the paper being printed upon. Secondary Options — Using the Operator Panel – Select this option when you want the printer to check for paper thickness every time paper is loaded. Off – Allows you to manually specify the thickness of the paper being printed upon.
Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Data Options Buffer Size Maximum, Minimum Controls the size of the buffer between the computer and the printer. Automatic LF On, Off Automatically performs a line feed (LF) when a carriage return (CR) is sent. Automatic CR On, Off Slashed Zero Using the Operator Panel Automatically performs a carriage return (CR) when a line feed (LF) is sent. On, Off Prints all zeros with a slash through the center.
Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Control Options TOF Read Enable, Disable (continued) Tells the printer to check the TOF after each new sheet is loaded. Menu Language Changes the language used on the operator panel. Using the Operator Panel Emulation Options Interface Options English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Emulation IBM, EPSON Character Table Italics, Graphics International Character U.S.A., France, Germany, U.K.
Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Interface Options Stop Bits 1, 2 (continued) Does not appear if “Parallel” is selected for “Interface”. Protocol Does not appear if “Parallel” is selected for “Interface”. Honor DSR Does not appear if “Parallel” is selected for “Interface”. XON/XOFF, DTR Pacing, Multi XON/XOFF On, Off Print Adjust Trace Mode Prints the hexadecimal values for all data sent to the printer.
Setting the Printer Online or Offline The printer must be online to accept data. To set the printer: • Online, press Start/Stop; the Ready light comes on. If paper is not loaded, the Check light blinks. • Offline, press Start/Stop; the Ready light goes off. Stopping the Printer Using the Operator Panel To temporarily stop printing, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is off. The printer finishes printing the current line and then stops printing.
Using Tear-Off The Tear-Off function advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar position. Tear-Off can be set to move a continuous form automatically to the tear-off position when Auto Tear-Off is set to On, or it can be set so you can move a continuous form manually to the tear-off position when Auto Tear-Off is set to Off. To set Auto Tear-Off, see page 41.
One Second Tear-Off When Auto Tear-Off is set to one second, continuous form paper automatically advances to the tear-off position if a print job ends and no data is received within one second of the last data transmission. For more information, see “Auto Tear-Off (Set to One Second)” on page 80.
Manual AutoGap (AutoGap Set to Off) When AutoGap is Off, you can manually adjust the gap position between the printhead and the paper. To manually set AutoGap, press: Menu. Item ↓ until AutoGap appears. Next →. Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Off appears. Store. Next →. Item ↓ or Item ↑ to select the manual position you want. Using the Operator Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Store to save the setting. Quit to exit the function menu.
Manual AutoGap Settings Paper Type Paper Thickness Weight of Paper Single Forms (Single Sheets or Continuous Forms) Thin 45.1 g/m2 (12 lb) 1 56.25 g/m2 (15 lb) Normal 67.5 g/m2 75 g/m2 (18 lb) 1 or 2 (20 lb) Thick 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2 Multiple-Part Forms __ Using the Operator Panel When the setting is 4 or higher, printing speed becomes slower.
Selecting or Locking a Font or Pitch When you select a temporary font or pitch, the printer uses it unless the document software specifies a different one. The printer reverts to the default font/pitch when you turn the power off. If a font or pitch is locked, the printer uses the selected font/pitch regardless of the font/pitch selection in the document software. The printer reverts to the default font/pitch when you turn the power off. To select a font or pitch temporarily, press: Start/Stop.
Setting and Using a Macro Using the Operator Panel You can use up to four macros to store your settings permanently. To set a macro, follow these steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press Menu. 7 Press Quit. Press Item ↓ until Default Macro appears. Press Next → and then Item ↓ until Macro x (x = 1 to 4) appears. Press Store to save the setting. Press Prev. ← and then Item ↓ until Macro x Options appears. Set and store your settings (see “Macro x Options” on page 40 for a list of items you can set in your macro).
Disabling/Enabling the Operator Panel All buttons except the Start/Stop, FormFeed, and Load/Unload buttons on the operator panel can be disabled. To disable the operator panel: 1 2 Turn the printer Off. Press and hold Micro ↓ and Micro ↑ and then turn the printer On. Note: When any button except Start/Stop, FormFeed, or Load/ Unload is pressed while the printer is disabled, the Operator Panel Disabled message appears on the display for approximately 2 seconds.
Using the Operator Panel 54 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel
Selecting and Loading Paper Chapter 4 Paper Types and Sizes Single Sheets Envelope Selecting and Loading Paper Below is an illustration of the types of paper you can use with your printer.
Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Selecting and Loading Paper Multiple Part Single Sheets 56 Page Width Page Length Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.
Single Continuous Forms Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm (16.0 in.) N/A 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Maximum Hole to Hole 393 mm (15.5 in.) N/A N/A Minimum Hole to Hole 63 mm (2.5 in.) N/A N/A Selecting and Loading Paper Page Width Multiple Part Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm (16.0 in.) N/A 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Maximum Hole to Hole 393 mm (15.5 in.
Envelopes Width Length Weight Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Selecting and Loading Paper Multiple Part Forms (45 g/m2 or 12 lb) - Thickness 58 Single Multiple part Single Sheets 0.058-0.114 mm (0.0023-0.0045 in.) 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) Continuous Forms 0.058-0.114 mm (0.0023-0.0045 in.) 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) Envelopes 0.053 mm (0.021 in.
Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope Single sheets or multi-part forms can be loaded one at a time into the manual feed. Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see “Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 85 or “Tractor 2 Feeder” on page 96 for paper loading instructions. Selecting and Loading Paper Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear.
5 Pull the paper supports up. Selecting and Loading Paper Paper Supports Paper Select Lever 6 60 Open the manual feed door.
7 Set the left margin. Before inserting paper, move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide. Printing begins at the [A symbol Margin Guide Left Paper Guide Selecting and Loading Paper The distance from the left paper guide to the [A symbol determines the width of the left margin. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer.
8 To load a single sheet: a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper. When you load preprinted forms, put the top of the form in first, printed side up. Selecting and Loading Paper Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the TOF.
To load an envelope: a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide, with the top edge first, print side up. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope. Selecting and Loading Paper Address added to show correct orientation. The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the TOF. To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On, see “Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load” on page 64.
Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load When set to On, the printer automatically loads a cut form. When set to Off, you must press FormFeed or LineFeed to load a cut form. To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On, press: Selecting and Loading Paper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 64 Menu. Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. Next →. Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Auto Cut Sheet Load appears. Next →. Item ↓ or Item ↑ until On appears. Store to save the setting. Quit to exit the function menu.
Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded 1 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position. 2 Turn the printer On. A Selecting and Loading Paper Paper Select Lever 3 To clear the paper path, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, as shown. 4 5 Park the continuous forms by pressing Load/Unload. Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap. For help, see “Setting AutoGap” on page 48.
6 7 Open the manual feed door. Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position.
8 Set the left margin. Before inserting paper, move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on the margin guide. Printing begins at the [A symbol Margin Guide Left Paper Guide Selecting and Loading Paper The distance from the left paper guide to the [A symbol determines the width of the left margin. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer.
9 To load a single sheet: a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper. Selecting and Loading Paper When you load preprinted forms, put the top of the form in first, printed side up. The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the TOF position. For help, see “Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load” on page 64.
To load an envelope: a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide, with the top edge first, print side up. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope. Address added to show correct orientation. Selecting and Loading Paper The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the TOF position. For help, see “Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load” on page 64.
Loading Continuous Forms The printer offers one paper path for continuous forms. Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see “Printer Options” beginning on page 83 for paper loading instructions. Selecting and Loading Paper To load continuous forms: 70 1 2 Turn the printer On. 3 Make sure AutoGap is On. (This is the default setting.) For help, see “AutoGap Set to On” on page 48. 4 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position.
6 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Locking Lever Open the left and right tractor doors. Selecting and Loading Paper 7 8 Place the paper pinfeed holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door 9 Close the left and right tractor doors.
10 Set the left margin. Adjust the tractors so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the rear plate. Selecting and Loading Paper Printing starts at the [A symbol The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the left margin at 1 inch (2.
Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop. The paper loads to the first print position, or tear-off position if Auto Tear-Off is On. 14 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is on solid). If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. You are now ready to print. Selecting and Loading Paper 12 When printing on continuous forms, the first 1½ inches of the first page may have unequal line spacing.
Aligning the Left Margin You can manually change the first print position at the left margin. The first print position is indicated by the [A symbol. You can also set the left margin from your application software. Manually-Loaded Single Sheets or Envelopes To set the left margin for single sheets or envelopes, move the left paper guide to the left of the [A symbol, located above the left paper guide.
Continuous Forms To set the left margin for continuous forms, first locate the [A symbol on the printer (see figure below). [A Symbol Selecting and Loading Paper Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Locking Lever Move the left tractor to the left or right of the [A symbol. Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock it in place. Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever.
Top-Of-Form (TOF) Top-Of-Form (TOF) sets the first line of print. You can set and save TOF from the operator panel for single sheets, continuous forms, and for each macro that is enabled. Setting TOF for Continuous Forms TOF can range from minus 2.54 cm (1 in.) to plus 35.56 cm (14 in.) from the top of continuous form paper. Selecting and Loading Paper Note: Use this method to set TOF for continuous forms loaded in the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. To set and save TOF: 1 2 3 Turn the printer On.
6 7 Press Menu. Set Top of Form appears on the display. Press any paper movement key (Micro ↓, Micro ↑, or LineFeed) to move the paper to the position you want. The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed. When the cartridge is not installed, you can easily see the position of the two horizontal white lines on either end of the metal platen bar. Use these lines as your reference point when lining up your TOF.
Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes TOF can range from minus 2.54 cm (1 in.) to plus 55.88 cm (22 in.) from the top of cut sheet paper. To set and save TOF: 1 2 Turn the printer On. Make sure continuous forms are parked (press Load/Unload.) The operator panel displays a Paper Empty/Add Paper message. 3 4 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position. Load a cut sheet of paper or envelope through the manual feed.
Auto Tear-Off (Set to On) When Auto Tear-Off is on, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar (tear-off position) when: • • • • the printer has finished printing; the paper has advanced to the TOF on the next page; no data, printer control codes, or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the TOF; and the print buffer has not received data for one second.
Auto Tear-Off (Set to Off) When Auto Tear-Off is off, press Tear Off/Store to manually move the continuous form paper to the tear-off position. 1 When your print job has finished, press Tear Off. The continuous form moves to the tear-off position. 2 Press Micro ↓ or Micro ↑ to move the paper to the position you want on the tear bar. 3 Press Start/Stop to set the tear-off position. Selecting and Loading Paper The printer beeps twice. The paper rolls backward, then goes to the new tear-off position.
Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment If your print job looks fuzzy or blurry, you may wish to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. The following steps illustrate how to adjust the alignment of the print wires. 1 2 3 4 5 Load continuous forms. Press Menu. Press Item ↓ until Print Adjust appears on the display. Press Next →. Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ to choose Draft or Courier.
7 Press Next or Prev. to adjust the alignment. Lines 2 and 4 move to align with lines 1 and 3. The printer is aligned correctly when lines 2 and 4 are vertically aligned with lines 1 and 3. Press Item ↑ to move lines 2 and 4 to the right. Press Item ↓ to move lines 2 and 4 to the left. In the example below, press Item ↑ to correct the alignment. Selecting and Loading Paper Lines 1 and 3 do not move 8 9 Press Store to save the selected value. Press Start/Stop to print the alignment pattern.
Printer Options Chapter 5 The following options are available for your printer: Part Number Auto Sheet Feeder 79F4841 Extended Cut Sheet Paper Guides 1333163 Parallel Cable 1329605 (3.05 m [10 ft.]), 1427498 (6.1 m [20 ft.
This section also describes how to install the Auto Sheet Feeder and Tractor 2 Feeder. Paper loading instructions for the options are also included.
Auto Sheet Feeder Read this section to install the Auto Sheet Feeder, change the Auto Sheet Feeder setting on the printer, and load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. The Auto Sheet Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. With the Auto Sheet Feeder installed, you can print from single sheets of paper stacked in a tray instead of manually feeding each sheet.
The paper you use in the Auto Sheet Feeder must meet the following specifications. Automatic Feed Mode (Single-part Form) Length 139.7 mm (5.5 in.) minimum 355.6 mm (14.0 in.) maximum1 558.8 mm (22 in.)2 Width 105 mm (4.13 in.) minimum 364 mm (14.3 in.) maximum 1 2 Paper width greater than 215.9 mm (8.5 in.). For 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) paper width or less. . Printer Options Manual Insertion Mode (Single-/Multi-part Form) Length 139.7 mm (5.5 in.) minimum 355.6 mm (14.0 in.) maximum1 558.8 mm (22 in.
Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder is easy to install and remove. You will not need to make electrical connections or require special training or tools. 1 2 Make sure the printer is Off. Open, pull up, and remove the front cover. Front Cover Power Switch Printer Options Paper Select Lever 3 4 Push up the paper select lever. Insert the tabs on both sides of the Auto Sheet Feeder into the grooves on the printer.
5 Attach the front paper supports to the Auto Sheet Feeder. 6 Pull the paper supports to the upright position and attach the wire paper supports to them.
7 Attach the front cover that came with the Auto Sheet Feeder. Front Cover 8 9 Turn the printer on. Select Auto Sheet Feed On from the function menu. To turn Auto Sheet Feed on, press: Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options a Menu. b Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. c Next →. d Item ↓ until Auto Sheet Feed appears. e Next → to see the printer’s setting. f Item ↓ until On appears. g Store to save the setting. h Quit to exit the function menus.
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder lets you print from single sheets of paper stacked in the feeder. The option also includes a manual feed tray that lets you manually feed a single sheet of paper. This section includes instructions for loading paper in the automatic sheet feeder and the automatic sheet feeder’s manual feed tray. Loading Paper for Automatic Feed 1 If continuous forms are loaded, park them.
6 Place single sheets into the Auto Sheet Feeder. Note: • • Place letterhead paper with the letterhead facing up and toward the printer. The paper level should not exceed the markings on the label located on the inside of the paper holder.
7 Move the paper guide so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Printing begins at the [A symbol. Margin Guide Printer Options Left Paper Guide The distance from the [A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin. 8 92 Move the right paper guide to match the paper width you are using.
9 Push the locking lever in toward the printer. Locking Lever Printer Options 10 Press Start/Stop. The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print.
Loading Paper for Auto Sheet Feeder Manual Feed If continuous forms are currently loaded on the printer, park the continuous forms before performing these steps. For help parking continuous forms, see steps 1 and 2 of “Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders” on page 111. 1 2 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position. Pull the locking lever forward. Note: After you finish printing on manual insertion paper, move the locking lever back to let paper feed automatically.
3 Set the left margin. Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide. Printing begins at the [A symbol. Left Paper Guide Margin Guide Printer Options The distance from the [A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the left margin at 1 inch (2.
Tractor 2 Feeder Printer Options The Tractor 2 Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and provides dual tractor capability with a second tractor feed for continuous forms. This option lets you have two different types of continuous forms loaded on your printer at the same time. (A convenient manual feed tray on top of the feeder allows you to manually feed cut sheets or envelopes while the feeder is installed.
Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder is easy to install. No special tools or training are needed. Note: Before installing the Tractor 2 Feeder, make sure continuous forms are loaded on the other tractor feeder. (When Tractor 2 is installed, you must remove it from the printer to load continuous forms on the other tractor feeder.) For help loading continuous forms on the other tractor feeder, see “To load continuous forms:” on page 70. 1 2 Make sure the printer is Off.
6 Insert the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder into the grooves on the printer. Groove Tab Left Side Panel Right Side Panel Printer Options 7 Attach the front cover that came with the Tractor 2 Feeder.
Remove the system board cover from the back of the printer. Lift the cover while prying at the bottom center. 9 On the system board cover, twist the knockout plug to remove it. 10 Printer Options 8 Replace the system board cover.
11 Plug the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into the tractor connector on the back of the printer. Make sure the symbol (▲) on the Tractor 2 Feeder cable faces up. Align the symbol (▲) on the cable with the (▼) symbol on the back of the printer above the tractor connector. Tractor 2 Feeder Cable Tractor Connector Printer Options 12 Position the cable clamp flush with the bottom edge of the printer and against the embossed edge, with the open section facing upward.
Insert the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into the clamp, as shown, and snap the clamp shut. 14 Turn the printer On. Printer Options 13 See “Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder” on page 102 for information on how to load the Tractor 2 Feeder.
Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder has a tractor feeder for continuous forms and a manual feed tray for single sheets and single-part forms. This section includes directions for loading both continuous forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder and single sheet or envelopes in the manual feed tray. Printer Options Loading Continuous Forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder 102 1 2 Turn the printer On. 3 Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap. For help, see “Setting AutoGap” on page 48.
Lift up and pull out the manual feed tray to remove it from the Tractor 2 Feeder. 7 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Printer Options 6 Locking Lever 8 Open the left and right tractor doors.
9 Place the paper holes over the second or third pins on the tractors. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door Close the left and right tractor doors.
11 Set the left margin. Move the tractors so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide. Moving the paper all the way to the left creates the widest left margin. Moving the paper all the way right creates the narrowest left margin. The distance from the [A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin. Printing begins at the [A symbol on the margin guide.
13 14 Replace the manual feed tray. 15 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is on solid). If it is not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. You are now ready to print. 16 Read “Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders” to learn how to switch from one tractor feeder to the other. Press Start/Stop. The paper loads to the print position or the tear-off position if Auto Tear-Off is On.
Loading Cut Sheets in the Tractor 2 Feeder Use the manual feed tray on the Tractor 2 Feeder to load single sheets. Use only single sheets of paper or single-part forms. 1 2 Turn the printer On. Make sure the paper path is clear. If continuous forms are loaded in the printer, park them: a Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms. Printer Options b Press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. 3 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position.
4 Pull the paper supports to the upright position.
5 Set the left margin. Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide. Printing begins at the [A symbol. Left Paper Guide Margin Guide Printer Options The distance between the [A symbol and the left paper guide determines the left margin. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the left margin at 1 inch (2.
6 Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper. Right Paper Guide Printer Options The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the top of the form. For help, see “Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load” on page 64. b If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off, press FormFeed. 7 110 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is on solid).
Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders The Tractor 2 light on the operator panel shows you which tractor feeder is selected. The Tractor 2 light is On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is selected. To park continuous forms on the currently selected tractor feeder and switch to the other tractor feeder: Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms loaded on the tractor feeder. 2 You can either change tractors temporarily (switch for current print job only) or change the default tractor.
e f Store to save the setting. Quit to exit the functions menu. To change the default tractor, press: Printer Options a Menu. b Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. c Next →. d Item ↓ until Tractor appears. e Next →. f Item ↓ until Tractor 2 appears. g Store to save the setting. h Quit to exit the functions menu.
Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder To remove the Tractor 2 Feeder and load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder: 1 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press down on the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder. While holding the tabs down, pull the Tractor 2 Feeder straight out of the printer. If continuous forms are loaded on the Tractor 2 Feeder, remove the continuous forms. Tab Printer Options Tab 4 Load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder.
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Solving Printer Problems Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems This section helps you identify printer conditions and problems you can often correct yourself. When you first recognize a problem, determine whether it is located within the printer, the software program, or an option. After you’ve determined where the problem is located, then follow the steps in this chapter to solve the problem.
Testing the Printer Each time you turn the printer on, it performs an internal check, or Power-On Self Test, of its settings. The printer can also perform a printer test. You can run this test even if your printer is not connected to your computer. If the printer is connected to your computer, make sure the computer is turned on. Before you test the printer, make sure paper and ribbon are installed. To run a printer test: Solving Printer Problems 1 2 3 4 Turn the printer On. Press Menu.
Clearing Paper Jams Use the following procedures to remove paper jams from your printer. When jams occur, the Check light is on and the 002 Paper Jam message appears on the display. If this happens, follow these steps to clear the jam: 1 Open the top cover and tear off the forms at the tear bar and front bottom openings of the printer. 2 Open the front cover and open the left and right forms tractor doors and remove the forms from both tractors.
Problem Conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem. Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 001 Paper Out • End-of-form (EOF) condition. Action: Load forms or paper in the printer and press Start/ Stop. Solving Printer Problems • Forms are loaded incorrectly. Action: Check that the forms are loaded correctly. For help, see “Loading Continuous Forms” on page 70. 002 Paper Jam • Paper jam condition.
Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 005 Cover Open • Top cover is open or not properly closed. Top cover 007 Data Error Solving Printer Problems Action: Close the top cover properly. Tip: Even if the top cover seems to be closed, there may be paper caught between the top cover and the printer unit. • Data is not transmitted correctly and the printer prints ¿, ¿¿, or ¿¿¿. Action: Turn off the printer. Check that the serial settings of the serial interface are correct.
Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 6xx Machine Chk • Paper Jam Condition Action: Turn off the printer. Remove the jammed paper from the printer. • A Hardware error occurred. Action: Turn off the printer. Wait 30 seconds, then turn the printer on. If the error still occurs, contact your point of purchase, or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country. Feed Lever Error • The paper select lever is not in the correct position.
Paper Feed Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Paper does not feed. Paper is jammed. Paper is torn. • Obstruction in the printer. Tip: Even if the printer does not detect a paper jam, a piece of paper may remain in the printer, or adhesive tape or glue stuck to the platen may prevent the paper from feeding properly. • Pinfeed holes are not aligned. Action: Align the pinfeed holes of the forms with the tractor pins.
Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer does not print. • Printer is not in the ready state. (Ready light is off.) Action: Press Start/Stop. (Ready light comes on.) • Printer cable is disconnected or not connected correctly. Action: Turn off the computer and the printer. Check that the printer cable is connected correctly at both ends. Turn the computer and printer on. • Interface mode setting is not correct.
Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printing is too light or blurred. • Ribbon is worn or dry. Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. For help, see “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge” on page 4. • AutoGap is set incorrectly. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). Tip: Mark the date of ribbon cartridge replacement. This may help to remind you of the next replacement date. Dots are missing. • Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly. Action: Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly.
Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Bidirectional alignment is not properly aligned. • AutoGap is set incorrectly. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). • Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct. Action: Adjust the value (see “Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment” on page 81). Printer slows down or stops intermittently. • Printer is used continuously for a long time. Action: Normal operation. • Dense pattern is printed. Solving Printer Problems Action: Normal operation.
Power Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer is turned on, but the Power light is off. • Power cord is unplugged or not plugged in correctly. Action: Check that the power cord is correctly connected at both ends. • No electricity at the power source. Action: Check the power source by connecting another electrical appliance. Operator Panel Button Problem Probable Causes and Actions All buttons except Start/Stop, Load/Unload, and FormFeed do not work. • Operator panel is disabled.
Solving Printer Problems Display Messages 126 Message Description Ready (IBM) The printer is online and ready to accept data, and IBM PPDS mode is selected. Ready (EPSON) The printer is online and ready to accept data, and Epson emulation mode is selected. 001 Paper Empty/ Add Paper The printer is out of paper or the paper is not loaded properly. Load paper in the printer. For help, see “Selecting and Loading Paper” on page 55. 002 Paper Jam Remove Paper Clear paper jam.
Description Courier Courier font is selected. Draft (Normal) Normal Draft font is selected in Epson Emulation mode. Draft (Fast) FastDraft font is selected in Epson Emulation mode. XXCPI XX pitch is selected. PS Proportional Spacing is selected. Return to TOF Press Start The perforation is at the tear-off position. Tear off the paper, then press Start/Stop. The paper retracts to the TOF position. Auto Tear Off The perforations automatically move to the tear off position.
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Maintaining Your Printer Chapter 7 This section describes how to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer: 1 2 3 Turn the printer Off. Unplug the power cord. Wait until the printhead is cool. Cleaning the inside of the Printer: Every few months, use a soft brush and a vacuum to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of paper. Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from going into the vacuum.
Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 1 2 Remove all paper from the printer. 3 Clean the two paper-guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth. Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down and place it on a flat surface. Maintaining Your Printer You can rotate one roller while applying the cleaning cloth to the other roller.
Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Carefully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on the ribbon cartridge. The cartridge unlatches from the printer. Remove the top cover. Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Guide For help installing a ribbon cartridge, see “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge” on page 4.
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Notices Appendix A Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the place where you bought your printer or a service representative for additional suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded parallel interface cable, such as Lexmark part number 1329605.
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/ 1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. Japanese VCCI Notice Notices Energy Star The EPA ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with computer manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Safety Information • If your product is NOT marked with this symbol, , it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. • The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.
Norme di sicurezza • Se il prodotto NON è contrassegnato con questo simbolo DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra. • Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilmente raggiungibile. • Per la manutenzione o le riparazioni, escluse quelle descritte nelle istruzioni operative, consultare il personale di assistenza autorizzato.
Veiligheidsvoorschriften • Zorg ervoor dat uw produkt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeerd met det symbool . • Het netsnoer moet worden aangesloten op een gemakkelijk bereikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het produkt. • Neem contact op met een professionele onderhoudstechnicus voor onderhoud en reparaties die niet in de bij het produkt geleverde instructies beschreven worden.
Säkerhetsanvisningar • Om produkten INTE är märkt med denna symbol MÅSTE den anslutas till ett jordat vägguttag. • Nätkabeln måste anslutas till ett lättåtkomligt vägguttag i närheten av maskinen. • Låt endast utbildad servicepersonal utföra sådan service och sådana reparationer som inte beskrivs i handledningen. Sikkerhetsinformasjon • Hvis produktet ditt ikke er merket med dette symbolet, , må det bare kobles til en stikkontakt som er jordet.
Japanese Safety Information Notices Chinese Safety Information Korean Safety Information 140 Appendix A: Notices
Statement of Limited Warranty Appendix B Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark 4227 Forms Printer This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this machine if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.” This machine is subject to these terms only if located in the country of the seller from whom the machine was purchased.
The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt. If this machine is a feature or accessory, this statement applies only when that feature or accessory is used with the machine for which it was designed. To obtain warranty service, you may be required to present the feature or accessory with such machine.
Extent of Warranty We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a machine. Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, operation in other than the Specified Operating Environment, improper maintenance by you, failure caused by service of the machine by those other than a Remarketer or Lexmark, or failure caused by a product, including supplies, for which we are not responsible.
This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark. Lexmark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation. Additional Rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Glossary A C A4 paper. Paper size that is 210 x 297 characters-per-inch (cpi). The number of characters printed within an inch horizontally across a page. Used to measure the character spacing of a printer. mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) all-points-addressable (APA). The ability to address and print or not print each picture element on a display surface. application software. Software audible alarm.
D E data. Information entered into or used by a computer. emphasized print type. A print type in which characters are made bolder. data bits. The number of data bits sent in each transmission frame using the serial interface. F default. A value, parameter, or style. attribute that the printer uses when none is specified. document-on-demand. Your printer’s capability to automatically move paper from the print line to the tear off bar upon completion of a print job. dot-matrix printer.
L P letter quality. A denser print mode that enhances the quality of print characters. Compare with draft-print. parallel interface. A type of connection lines per inch (lpi). Number of lines of text printed in a vertical inch. lines per page (LPP). Unit of measure used with lines per inch to set form length. load position. The line position of the paper where the first line prints. Also referred to as the Top-Of-Form (TOF). M macro. Printer setting to store mode. A style of printer output.
R RAM. Random access memory. resident font. A font stored in the printer. S sans serif. Letters printed without short lines stemming from the upper and lower ends. Glossary serial interface. A type of connection that links a printer to a computer, by which the 8 bits of a character are sent one bit at a time. printed in the top half of the normal printing line. system board. The main circuit board that supports a variety of basic system devices. T Top-Of-Form (TOF).
Index C adjusting bidirectional alignment 81 advancing paper 46 aligning left margin 74 application software, installing 23 auto sheet feeder described 85 installing 87 loading paper automatic feed 90 manual feed 94 rollers, cleaning 130 setting left margin 95 Auto Tear-Off One Second 80 Set to Off 80 Set to On 79 AutoGap 42, 48 Off (manual) 49 On 48 Single 50 changing tractor feeders 111 cleaning auto sheet feeder rollers 130 printer 129 clearing jams 117 configuring the printer 23 connecting parallel c
E electronic emissions notices 133 Emulation Options 44 Energy Star 135 envelopes, loading manual feed 59 with continuous forms 65 F Index features and functions 25 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 133 font, selecting or locking 51 function menus overview 36–37 table 38–45 I installing application software 23 auto sheet feeder 87 ribbon cartridge 4–7 Interface Options 44 J jams, clearing 117 L language, setting 21 left margin, aligning continuous forms 75 envelopes 74 single sheets 74
setting language 21 printer online or offline 46 Top-Of-Form 76 stopping the printer 46 using Tear-Off 47–48 options auto sheet feeder 83, 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83, 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56–58 types continuous forms 57 envelopes 58 labels 55 single sheets 56 Paper Hand Options 41 paper jams 117 parallel cable, connecting 10 pitch, selecting or locking 51 power cord, connecting
Index paper 55 pitch 51 serial cable, connecting 12 Set Top of Form 39 setting AutoGap 48 operator panel language 21 printer online or offline 46 Top-Of-Form in a Macro 78 setting macros 52 single sheets, loading 59 software, installing 23 solving problems alarm and abnormal noise 124 clearing paper jams 117 display message list 126 error codes or messages 118 operator panel buttons 125 paper feed 121 power 125 printer test 116 printing and print quality 122 stopping the printer 46 supplies 30 T Tear-Off.
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