® QMS-PS 410 User’s Guide 1800148-001E
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Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, do not remove any covers from your printer, except to install a memory upgrade as described in this manual. Any other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. NOTE: A shielded cable is required to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer We hereby certify that the QMS-PS PRINTER MODEL: QMS-PS 410 is in compliance with Vfg 1046/1984 and is RFI suppressed. The marketing and sale of this equipment was reported to the German Postal Service. The right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the German Postal Service. Colophon This manual was written, illustrated, and formatted using WordPerfect and Ventura Publisher.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 About the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 About the QMS-PS 410 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 The Resident Typefaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Application Software and Your Printer . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Chapter 2 Printer Use Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Using Optional Accessories Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 About Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 The Paper Feeder Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Installing a Feeder Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Putting Paper into the Optional Cassettes. . . . . . . . 4-7 Installing a Legal Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Configuring for Multiple Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Printer Problems Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Power Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Printer Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Preventing Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Clearing a Paper Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Auto Select and Emulation Timeouts . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Manual Feed Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Chapter 10 PostScript: Operator Dictionary Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 About the statusdict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Chapter 11 HP LaserJet series II Emulation Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix C B-5 B-6 B-6 B-6 B-7 Optional Accessories Available QMS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the QMS-PS 410 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Resident Typefaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Software and Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter briefly describes printer documentation and introduces the features and benefits of the QMS-PS 410 printer, including how your printer works with application software, how it receives and processes data, and how it transforms data into a printed page.
Chapter 1 About the QMS-PS 410 Printer The QMS-PS 410 printer is the most powerful laser printer in its price range. It gives you rapid processing speed, scalable and rotatable fonts, and the ability to merge text and graphics. Your printer fits easily on your desktop. Some of its other outstanding features are ■ Adobe PostScript page description language PostScript is a programming language with extensive graphics capabilities.
Chapter 1 ■ Outstanding print quality The QMS-PS 410 printer produces solid blacks and crisp fonts no matter what point size. ■ RS-232C serial, Centronics parallel, and LocalTalk (AppleTalk) interfaces which are simultaneously active This gives you the capability of having more than one system hooked up to the printer at the same time. You can share the printer between two PC’s and a Macintosh, or between two PC’s with one communicating through a serial cable and one communicating parallel.
Chapter 1 ■ Optional paper and envelope cassettes Also available for the QMS-PS 410 printer is a lower paper tray which changes your printer to a dual tray printer. With cassettes available in popular paper sizes, it expands paper capacity to 320 sheets. Envelope size cassettes are also available. Available cassettes are listed in the “Optional Accessories” appendix. ■ 45 resident typefaces The QMS-PS 410 printer includes 45 typefaces from 13 typeface families.
Chapter 1 This combination of features gives you speed, flexibility, and power. A 16 MHz, 68020 microprocessor with ASAP III architecture boosts processing speed, and still produces outstanding print quality. You have PostScript for all your desktop publishing needs and HP PCL emulation for programs that are not PostScript compatible. You can also print color PostScript files in black, white, and shades of gray.
Chapter 1 Also resident in the printer, when in the HP PCL mode, are HP’s standard internal typefaces: Courier and Line Printer. You may also download to the printer any of HP’s soft fonts. Application Software and Your Printer Most people use a software application package to print. The term “software application package” refers to a word processing program, a programming language, or a special application package that handles graphics and prints documents, spreadsheets, and/or forms.
Chapter 1 ■ Printer setup strings Software Printer Drivers Some software applications send printer commands by using software printer drivers that are included in the software package. If you use this type of application package, you usually do not see printer commands displayed on the screen. The driver sends them automatically. If the QMS-PS 410 printer is in the default ESP mode, it prints your files whether they are prepared for a PostScript printer or a LaserJet series II printer.
Chapter 2 Printer Use Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 How Software Drives Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 About Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter explains how your printer is given instructions by your software application program, basic printer operation with various kinds of paper and print media, loading paper and envelopes, and the paper delivery system of the printer. It also addresses manual feed and tray switching. Before using this chapter, you should already have installed your QMS-PS 410 printer and the QMS PS Executive Series Utilities and have your printer communicating with the host.
Chapter 2 ■ The QMS-PS 810 driver ■ The QMS-PS 810 turbo driver ■ The PS Jet/PS Jet+ driver ■ The QMS-PS 800/800+ driver ■ The QMS-PS 2000 driver ■ The QMS-PS 815/815 MR driver ■ The QMS-PS 825/825 MR driver ■ Any PostScript printer driver You may use an HP LaserJet Series II driver if you are in the default ESP mode; however, you will not be able to access PostScript fonts. About Paper The printer accommodates paper as light as 16 pound or as heavy as 28 pound (60 to 105 g/m2).
Chapter 2 blacks and sharper contrast by using special laser printer paper which is available from a variety of paper manufacturers. This paper is thicker, smoother, and whiter than copier paper and gives your page a more professional appearance. NOTE: Hammermill Paper offers free samples of their laser paper in varying weights. Call toll free 1-800-242-2148.
Chapter 2 drastically affect the appearance of your printed pages. Keep paper in good condition by storing it ■ In its wrapper ■ On a flat surface ■ In a closed cabinet ■ In a cool dry area Do not leave paper unwrapped or in a place where it can be damaged by humidity or heat.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling There are two ways of feeding paper through your printer. You may either print automatically from trays or manually feed paper by hand. Tray Feed Tray feed automatically pulls paper from either the standard tray, the optional lower tray, or from both by switching automatically when either tray empties of paper. (Instructions on how to install the optional tray are included later in the “Using Optional Accessories” chapter.
Chapter 2 The Standard Tray The standard tray (also called the multi-purpose tray) supports several types and sizes of paper and print media and does not require a separate tray for each paper size you use. It may be opened or closed, allowing you to make the printer’s size even more compact. This is useful when you are not printing or when you are printing from the optional tray. Movable Paper Guide Extension Tray Multi-Purpose Tray Fig. 2.
Chapter 2 If you are not going to print on an 8 1/2" x 11" size page, adjust the paper guide to the correct mark located toward the edge of the tray. Use the PS Executive Series Utilities software to choose paper trays. See the “Current Paper Source” section of the utilities manual for details. Tap a stack of no more than 70 sheets of paper to align the edges. Insert the paper into the printer, placing the top left corner of the stack firmly into the printer.
Chapter 2 Optional Lower Cassette An optional lower cassette and feeder are available to expand the capacity of your printer to approximately 320 sheets (70 for the standard tray, 250 for the optional). The optional feeder tray is installed under the printer so that the printer rests on top. The lower paper cassette fits into the optional feeder tray. Instructions for installation are included later in the “Optional Accessories” chapter, along with instructions for configuring the trays.
Chapter 2 The Face-Up Output Tray Paper is normally fed into the delivery tray face-down. This automatically collates your jobs by stacking them in order. However, you may choose to have your jobs delivered face-up. To do so, you must install the face-up output tray. This tray is recommended for heavy paper stock, envelopes, transparencies, and labels. Using this tray helps to reduce curl. To use the face-up output tray (stacking in reverse order), you must rotate the output selector (circled in fig. 2.
Chapter 2 Manual Feed Manual feed is the “by hand” method of feeding paper. It is very useful for ■ Overlay printing ■ Double-sided printing ■ Heavy-weight paper and envelope printing Manual feed makes it possible to feed individual sheets of paper or other material (envelopes and transparency stock) into your printer. Paper weight can range from 16 pound to 28 pound (60 to 105 g/m2). Manually Feeding Paper To feed paper by hand from the standard tray 1.
Chapter 2 Double-Sided Printing Printing can be done on regular copier-type paper or on pre-printed forms using either manual or cassette feed. Normally, you only print on one side of a page; however, you are not limited to just one-sided printing. Double-sided printing is possible using manual feed. Print the first side using manual feed. To print on the back side, simply turn the sheet over and insert it back into the printer. The most frequent problem with double-sided printing is jamming.
Chapter 2 Printing on Labels Adhesive label stock has pressure-sensitive (peel and stick) adhesive backing. The procedure for feeding labels is almost the same as for regular paper; however, you must use the face-up output tray and load label-side down to prevent labels from coming loose from the backing sheet. Use only labels recommended for laser printers. Follow the specifications for labels contained in the “Technical Specifications” appendix.
Chapter 2 Because envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on the flap may seal. Open the flap immediately after it passes through the printer, before the seal cools. It can then be resealed later in the normal manner. The use of envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem.
Chapter 2 Non-standard envelopes are also accommodated as long as they fall into the following size ranges: ■ Width = 3 4/5" to 6 2/5" (96.4 mm to 164 mm) Length = 7 2/5" to 10" (188 mm to 255 mm) The Optional Envelope Cassette To load up to 20 envelopes at a time, use the optional envelope cassette. NOTE: Instructions for installing the optional envelope cassette are given later in the “Optional Accessories” chapter. To load envelopes follow these steps: 1.
Chapter 2 2. Load the envelopes (address side up/flap side down) with the corner of the stack set into the corner of the tray as shown (fig. 2.7). Fig. 2.7 Load Envelopes in Tray 3. Align the two envelope guides with the edges of the stack. The guides must be neither too tight nor too loose. Adjust them so that there is no room between the guides and the envelopes, and so that the envelopes rest squarely in the tray. 4. Insert the cassette completely into the feeder tray.
Chapter 2 Configuring the Envelope Cassette Your printer receives the necessary instructions to print on envelopes from your software application driver. Read the printing section of your software manual to see how your software supports envelope printing. NOTE: If you have trouble with envelope jams, check the tray width adjuster to make sure it is not too tight and buckling the envelopes. Also make sure the envelopes you use are the correct size and type.
Chapter 2 Moving the lever toward the display panel side of the printer darkens print. Moving the lever away from the display panel side lightens it. The lever has four settings from light to dark. As you move the lever, it clicks at each of the two positions in the middle. If you mainly print text, the lever should be set in the middle. If you are printing pages with detailed graphics, you may want to increase the print density.
Chapter 2 ■ Current PostScript settings including whether or not the start-up page is enabled, whether the password has been changed, and whether tray chaining is enabled. The default paper tray is also identified. The picture of the printer in the upper right corner shows the current status of the printer’s name, the default paper tray, the size paper the printer is configured for, and whether tray chaining is enabled or disabled.
Chapter 3 Selecting Printer Languages Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 How ESP Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 ESP Conflicts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Selecting Printer Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Introduction You may never need to change printer languages. Your printer has Emulation Sensing Processor (ESP); it samples the data at the beginning of a file and invokes the correct language (PostScript, HP PCL, or an optional installed emulation)—without the user having to change switch settings or send software commands ahead of jobs. ESP is the factory default setting.
Chapter 3 However, the QMS-PS 410 printer has ESP, the unique ability to recognize different printer command languages without user intervention. All you do is send the file from a popular commercial application to the printer. You do not have to make any adjustments to either the printer or the file. Data From Computer ESP (Emulation Sensing Processor) PostScript Language HP PCL Language HP-GL Language (Optional) PostScript File HP PCL File HP-GL Graph Fig. 3.
Chapter 3 When your printer is first installed, the default for two of its interfaces (serial and parallel) is ESP. Whether you have one or two host systems, the printer prints almost any type file as long as that file is in a format and language which the printer understands (PostScript, HP PCL, or a optional card emulation like HP-GL or LN03). It does this by recognizing command sequences commonly used by those languages at the beginning of a file.
Chapter 3 information on optional emulation cards, see appendix C, “Optional Accessories Available,” and chapter 4, “Using Optional Accessories.” ESP Conflicts Some applications do not provide command sequences at the beginning of a file, but send only text as their default mode. ESP selection errors may occur in such cases. Some applications and interface configurations require changing the emulation wait timeout to adjust the time required between files that are sent.
Chapter 3 1. In PS Executive, you may select the function Current Emulations to change configuration (see the utilities manual for exact details). 2. If you are on an IBM PC or compatible, rather than constructing a PostScript command file yourself, look in the PS Executive Series Utilities directory, PSEXEC, in a sub-directory called UTIL. Copy the language file of your choice to the desired printer port. These files are ESP.SET to change to ESP (emulation selection). HPPCL.
Chapter 3 command sequence the integer for both the printer language and the printer port to be configured. setdefaultemulation is a persistent operator which acts the same as setemulation, except that it lasts after power off. It configures both the port and the printer language mode. Please read the sections which follow on the proper method for sending the command sequences and the integers which identify languages and ports.
Chapter 3 1. Make sure the printer is on, the Ready indicator is on, and the printer is online. 2. Make sure that your current port is configured to PostScript or ESP. (PostScript operators do not work with HP PCL language.) I f you do not know your current port configurations, produce a test configuration page (see “Printing Diagnotic Pages"). setsoftwareiomode Operator The setsoftwareiomode operator is a volatile operator used to configure a port to a specific printer language.
Chapter 3 create one of the following command files in a text editor and use it to set the parallel port to HP PCL printer language.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Parallel Port to PostScript To configure the parallel port to PostScript mode from the parallel port, send one of the following commands. Type the file, pressing the ENTER key after each line. serverdict begin Ø exitserver statusdict begin 1 Ø setdefaultemulation ^D serverdict begin Ø exitserver statusdict begin 1 Ø setemulation ^D Configuring the Parallel Port to ESP To configure the parallel port to ESP, send one of the following commands.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Serial Port to PostScript To conf igure the serial port to PostScript language, send one of the following commands. Type the file, pressing the ENTER key after each line. serverdict begin Ø exitserver statusdict begin Ø Ø setdefaultemulation ^D serverdict begin Ø exitserver statusdict begin Ø Ø setemulation ^D Configuring the Serial Port to ESP To configure the serial port to ESP, send one of the following commands. Type the file, pressing the ENTER key after each line.
Chapter 3 Exiting Non-PostScript Printer Languages To exit a non-PostScript language such as HP PCL, you must send a command in the HP language since that is all your printer understands at that time. HP commands are called “escape sequences” since they begin with the ASCII value for an escape key. Escape Sequence Syntax The generic version, or syntax, of an escape sequence is Syntax: <Ø><Ø4> The character must have a decimal value of 27.
Chapter 3 The command goes into effect immediately when you enter the parameter. NOTE: You may use this command as an end-of-file marker. For example, if you know that you want to exit HP PCL emulation at the end of a particular job, you may insert the command at the end of the file and your next file prints in the desired mode.
Chapter 3 d. Wait until the online light comes on; then release the TEST/CANCEL and ONLINE buttons. Your printer is now reset to factory defaults. Operating Notes for Emulation Selection ■ The most common use of the QMS-PS 410 printer (if attached with both serial and parallel cables and one host system) is to configure one port for HP PCL emulation and one port for PostScript mode.
Chapter 3 ■ If you are communicating through the serial port and parity settings for your host and your printer do not match, you may experience a loss of data and only part of the file will print. The printer’s parity setting is listed on the test configuration page. (Instructions for producing a test configuration page are in the chapter, “Printer Use.") Adjust your host computer and/or software application program to match. ■ When you are working in emulations, you should not concatenate files.
Chapter 4 Using Optional Accessories Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 About Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 The Paper Feeder Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Installing a Feeder Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Introduction The QMS-PS 410 printer has many options which expand the printer’s capabilities. Available from your QMS vendor are ■ 250-sheet lower paper cassettes in A4, letter, legal, Executive, or B5 size ■ An envelope cassette ■ Cards which contain typeface families (such as the ProCollection for HP emulations) or emulations (such as HP-GL or LN03) ■ Memory upgrades (RAM expansion) in 1, 2, or 4 MB sizes An accessories list is included in appendix C, “Optional Accessories Available.
Chapter 4 modules, by expanding RAM, provide extensive font and/or file handling and storage capabilities. The Paper Feeder Tray Since all paper cassettes slide into a paper feeder tray, the feeder tray must be installed first. The only tool necessary to install the paper feeder tray is a small screwdriver (supplied with the accessory). Since the feeder attaches to the printer’s bottom and the cassette slides into the feeder, no extra space is needed.
Chapter 4 WARNING! The printer’s controller board is extremely sensitive to static electricity. If you install accessories that contact the board, like the cards or memory upgrades, make sure you discharge any static electricity before handling accessories. Do this by touching the printer’s metal casing before touching the accessory. Do not walk across carpet while holding the accessory.
Chapter 4 Make sure your hands are placed as shown in figure 4.2 and the feeder tray assembly rests on a flat surface. If you hold the tray assembly in mid-air and attempt to remove the cassette, you will catch your hand between the feeder tray and the cassette. 3. Turn the printer on end and rest it on a stable, horizontal surface. Hold the feeder tray on both sides and position it against the printer’s bottom as shown in figure 4.3. Fig. 4.
Chapter 4 4. First, align the left side of the feeder tray with the bottom of the printer (if you have the feeder in the correct position, the left side is the side without the printed circuit board). Next, swing the right side of the feeder into position. Be careful to align the printed circuit board on the feeder properly with the bottom of the printer.
Chapter 4 5. Fasten the feeder to the printer using the four screws provided with the shipment. First, tighten all four screws with your fingers, then tighten them securely with the screwdriver provided. Fig. 4.5 Fasten Feeder to Printer Bottom 6. 4-6 Place the printer back in its normal orientation and verify that the feeder tray is securely installed on the printer. Make sure that there is no gap between the feeder and printer, and that the feeder is not loose (fig. 4.5).
Chapter 4 Putting Paper into the Optional Cassettes Load paper into the optional cassette with the printing side face-up. This is the reverse of the way you put paper in the standard tray. Fig. 4.6 Putting Paper in the Tray 1. You may load up to 250 sheets into any of the optional paper cassettes. Align the edges of the paper you wish to insert into the cassette by tapping the paper loosely on a flat surface. Slide the paper into the cassette from the front side as shown in figure 4.6.
Chapter 4 2. Make sure the paper is under the white plastic tabs at the rear of the cassette (fig. 4.7). Pressing down on all four corners of the paper stack ensures that the paper is loaded correctly. Fig. 4.
Chapter 4 3. Press down on the front of the stack to place it under the metal retaining clips at the front of the cassette. See figure 4.8. Fig. 4.8 Place Paper Under Metal Clips Installing the paper cassette into the feeder tray is a simple procedure. Any size paper cassette, except legal, slides all the way into the feeder (see legal instructions later in this chapter). Make sure the cassette is firmly seated.
Chapter 4 Cassette types and sizes and the weights of paper used with each of the cassettes are shown below (Table 4.1).
Chapter 4 There are some points to keep in mind as you install optional cassettes. Many of these points apply to any paper tray. They are ■ Once an optional tray is installed, use the PS Executive Series Utilities software to select the tray. The QMS Paper Handler driver in the utilities allows easy selection and use of the optional paper tray. See the PS Executive Series Utilities manual for details. ■ Paper should be placed in the cassette in the proper position or excessive curl may occur.
Chapter 4 Installing a Legal Cassette To install a legal size cassette 1. The legal cassette is longer than the printer and extends beyond the rear of the printer when in place. To install the legal cassette, remove the flap from the back of the printer by grasping it in the middle. Flex the flap to disengage it from the holes (fig. 4.9). Fig. 4.
Chapter 4 2. The legal cassette includes a rear cover to keep out foreign material such as dirt and dust. Insert this cover into the same holes from which the back flap was removed. You may leave this cover permanently installed. It is compatible with the other cassettes (fig. 4.10). Fig. 4.
Chapter 4 Configuring for Multiple Cassettes With an optional cassette, you have a choice of which tray your printer draws from and in what order it draws. The method for doing this varies from system to system, but there are usually three options. 1. Your software application package may include a specific procedure for sending paper source commands directly to the printer. Check your application documentation. 2. The PS Executive Series Utilities offers a menu-driven program for paper tray selection.
Chapter 4 Optional Cards Cards contain either printer emulations, such as HP-GL, or typefaces (fonts) which are not resident on the printer. The printer supports two cards at once. Many optional cards are available. For a more complete listing than what is covered here, contact your QMS vendor. Caution: The printer must be offline before inserting or removing cards. Press the online button to turn the indicator off.
Chapter 4 3. To insert an emulation card, slide the card only into slot B (fig. 4.11), label side facing up. You should hear the card snap into place. 4. Put the printer back online. To remove a card 1. Put the printer offline. 2. Pull the card out gently. 3. Put the printer back online. NOTE: If you are using a software application package, make sure the software driver installed supports the fonts in the card, if you wish to use those fonts.
Chapter 4 ■ 4 MB Memory Upgrade Module A single printer shared by many users often requires a 4 MB upgrade. It expands the printer’s memory to allow for sophisticated forms and graphics, and for many fonts. Installing Memory Upgrade Modules Memory modules contain electrical components which are extremely sensitive to static electricity. If possible, wear an anti-static wristband during the install procedure.
Chapter 4 2. Under the printer’s interface ports is a sheet metal access panel (fig. 4.12). Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the sides of the panel. Remove the access panel. Fig. 4.12 Remove Screws from Side of Panel 4-18 3. Remove the memory upgrade module from the anti-static bag along with the packet containing two small Phillips head screws. 4. Align the memory upgrade module on the access panel by matching the holes on the panel and the end of the memory upgrade module.
Chapter 4 5. Slide the module into the printer using the slot guides. Fig. 4.13 Slide Module into Printer 6. Make sure the module is firmly seated by placing your free hand on the front of the printer and firmly pushing against the knob of the access panel. 7. Replace the screw at each corner of the access panel. Plug in power cord and interface cables; then turn on the printer. 8. Print a test configuration page by taking the printer offline; then push the TEST/CANCEL button.
Chapter 5 Professional Printing Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 The Resident Typeface Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About Typeface and Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Pitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Introduction Now that you have installed your printer and it is functioning correctly, you’re ready to design a more professional page. PostScript allows your printer to place words and even graphics any place on the page, in any size, from so small you can’t even see it, to so large it is limited only by the paper size. You can place letters at any angle, even rotate them. The possibilities are limitless.
Chapter 5 The Resident Typeface Families The following typefaces are resident in your printer. See your QMS vendor if you are interested in other typeface families.
Chapter 5 ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic This typeface does not come in any other but the calligraphic italic style Sans Serif Helvetica Helvetica Bold Helvetica Oblique Helvetica Bold Oblique Helvetica Condensed Helvetica Condensed Bold Helvetica Condensed Oblique Helvetica Condensed Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Helvetica Narrow Bold Helvetica Narrow Oblique Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique ITC Avant Garde Book ITC Avant Garde Demibold ITC Avant Garde Book Oblique ITC Avant Garde Demibold Oblique Other t
Chapter 5 All of the previous typeface families are authentic; they are licensed and carry the true name. About Typeface and Fonts Many terms and phrases in desktop publishing originate from the language of printers and typesetters. This chapter explains common words and phrases used when printing with typefaces. The more you know about typeface and your printer’s capabilities, the more you can improve the appearance of your documents.
Chapter 5 been called feet and curlicues. Times-Roman, Courier, Palatino, Garamond, New Century Schoolbook, ITC Zapf Chancery, and ITC Bookman Light have serifs. In figure 5.1, only the letters e and o do not have serifs. Times Roman Fig. 5.1 Serif Sans serif (sans is French for without) indicates a typeface without any of these small tails. Sans serif typeface is decorative by the shape and styling of its letters. Sans serif typeface has less detail than serif typeface.
Chapter 5 Point Point size refers to the vertical height of a typeface (fig. 5.3). Point is a unit of measure originally used by typesetters to indicate the height of a piece of metal type. Computer typefaces are harder to measure since they are not physical objects. However, the typefaces provided with the printer, licensed from Linotype, are all sized by true printing standards. ABCABC ABCABCABC Fig. 5.
Chapter 5 Fixed spacing Fixed spacing, also known as monospacing and fixed pitch, refers to a typeface whose characters all have uniform and equal spacing (fig. 5.5). A fixed-spaced typeface is useful for spreadsheets and other documents needing columnar data. Fixed spacing is the opposite of proportional spacing. Only one of this printer’s typefaces is a monospaced typeface: Courier. Alphabet Fig. 5.
Chapter 5 Frequently used in opposition to the term fixed-spacing, proportionally-spacing places the characters according to their individual sizes, and can increase legibility and readability. All of your printer’s typefaces except Courier are proportionally spaced typefaces. Character Set A character set is a collection of symbols. The symbols contained in character sets are designed to perform various printing applications.
Chapter 5 Italic and Oblique Forms Italic typeface derives from the early sixteenth century and is the printed form of cursive writing. Italic forms are individually crafted typefaces. Oblique type forms are not designed and crafted individually but are mechanically-slanted versions of the upright form from which they derive. Oblique forms can be very attractive in their own right. The term refers to the method of design. (The following examples are all of the same point-size.
Chapter 5 Page Orientation Orientation refers to the direction of print on the page (fig.5.8). Portrait orientation reads from left to right, across the more narrow dimension of the page. This manual is in portrait orientation. Landscape orientation also reads from left to right but places the print across the wider dimension of the page. This type of printing is commonly used for spreadsheets and tables.
Chapter 5 Rotation Although many software programs only access portrait and landscape, PostScript is capable of printing text at any angle on the page. Text can even be rotated.
Chapter 5 Page Design One rule to know when designing documents is keep it simple. Avoid cluttering your documents with unnecessary font changes. It takes experience and talent to skillfully blend a wide range of typefaces. Always consider your reader first. Select a typeface that’s best for your particular document and consider the meaning of your words. What are you trying to communicate? A strong, no-nonsense typeface, like Helvetica, proclaims its message loud and clear.
Chapter 5 upper case character (CAPS) ascender cap height (key size) x-height type size (point) Base Line descender serif lower case character (l.c.) Fig. 5.9 Typeface Terms A Typeface Sampler Your QMS-PS 410 printer offers you a wide selection of resident typefaces from which to choose. Helvetica Helvetica is a popular typeface, a modification of a kind of sans serif typeface called Grotesque.
Chapter 5 Helvetica Narrow Problem! Your space is limited, your copy is too long, and you need a typeface that’s bold and attention-getting. Answer: use this typeface. This face conserves space, gets attention, and is readable. There is a bold form, an oblique form and a bold oblique form. ITC Avant Garde Book ITC Avant Garde Book is a sans serif typeface dating from 1970. ITC Avant Garde Book has a highly-stylized look, particularly in some of the symbolic characters like %% and @.
Chapter 5 Palatino Palatino is a graceful typeface designed by Hermann Zapf. This typeface is highly legible and often used for headlines. It has a bold form and a true, crafted italic form. The bold italic form is also elegant. Palatino is a popular and useful typeface, always in good taste. Adobe Garamond This classic typeface was named for Claude Garamond, a 16th century typographer and royal court printer. The typeface that bears his name is one of the most venerable in use today.
Chapter 5 Zapf Chancery Medium Italic Dating from 1979, ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic is a graceful typeface that has the look of calligraphy. Designed by Hermann Zapf, this typeface is useful for invitations, announcements, and text that needs elaborate flourish. This typeface has but one form, the Medium Italic used here. However, PostScript allows many size changes and gives you some variation. Symbol The Symbol typeface is used for technical and mathematical notation. It also contains Greek letters.
Chapter 6 Printer Care Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 When to Replace the EP-L Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Removing the EP-L Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Installing the New EP-L Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 The Cleaning Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Introduction In addition to using the correct paper and feeding it properly, the proper application of print onto paper requires that the EP-L toner application systems run smoothly. This chapter explains basic maintenance tasks to keep your printer running smoothly. It includes how to install an EP-L toner cartridge, how to produce a cleaning sheet, and how to handle the printer if you need to move it.
Chapter 6 Additional EP-L cartridges may be purchased from your QMS vendor. See “Optional Accessories Available” appendix C of this manual. Removing the EP-L Cartridge To remove the EP-L cartridge 1. Remove any paper from the standard paper tray. Close the tray by pushing in the tray extension (fig. 6.1); then fold the tray up into the paper path door. Fig. 6.
Chapter 6 2. Pull up on the release button on the right side to open the paper path door (fig. 6.2). Release Button Fig. 6.
Chapter 6 3. Remove the EP-L cartridge by pulling on the center tab (fig. 6.3). Release Button Fig. 6.3 Remove EP-L Cartridge If the EP-L cartridge does not release easily, push the release button to the right of the inserted cartridge (fig. 6.3). Discard the used cartridge.
Chapter 6 Installing the New EP-L Cartridge Remove the new EP-L cartridge from the box and protective aluminum bag. Save the aluminum bag in case you need (at some time in the future) to remove a partially-used cartridge from the printer; storing a partially used cartridge in this bag protects it from light. Fig. 6.4 Distributing Toner in Cartridge 1. Hold the cartridge as shown in figure 6.4 and gently rock it from side to side.
Chapter 6 2. Grasp the orange tab protruding from the side of the cartridge and flex it to break it loose. Pull the tab and the attached clear tape (18 inches/457.2 mm) completely out of the cartridge (fig. 6.5). Discard the tab and tape. Fig. 6.
Chapter 6 3. Hold the cartridge so the green arrow points toward the printer. Line up the green arrow on the cartridge with the green arrow inside the printer (the cartridge should be angled down). Gently push the cartridge into the printer until it fits firmly (fig. 6.6). Close the paper path door. Fig. 6.6 Inserting Cartridge into Printer The Cleaning Sheet The cleaning sheet procedure must be used each time you install a new EP-L cartridge. To accomplish the cleaning procedure 1.
Chapter 6 4. Press the Online/Offline button to put the printer back online. The printer produces a test configuration page and then a cleaning sheet. 5. Check the diagonal bar on the cleaning sheet. It should be solid black. If it is not, toner may be low or may need to be redistributed by gently rocking the toner cartridge from side to side (fig. 6.4). The cleaning sheet procedure is now complete. Breaking in a New EP-L Cartridge A new EP-L cartridge may need some breaking in.
Chapter 6 and inserted into the printer when needed. If you break in a cartridge and then store it longer than a few weeks, you may want to run a several copies to refresh the toner. Handling the Printer Handle your printer with care to extend its life. Abuse may cause damage. 1. Do not place anything on the top of the printer. 2. Place only print media (paper or transparencies) in the standard tray. 3. Keep the output tray at minimum levels.
Chapter 6 When carrying the printer, be sure to close the standard tray and to grasp the printer firmly at the bottom with both hands. Do not lift the printer by the output tray slot nor the interface connector area. Keeping the Printer Clean The QMS-PS 410 printer requires a minimum of cleaning. However, at times it may be necessary to clean the inside or outside of your printer.
Chapter 6 1. Look inside the printer by opening the paper path door. Spots where toner may collect are shown in figure 6.7. S NT N FO TIO ULA EM T/ TES EL NC CA E E LIN LIN G IVIN ON ON S NT FO CE E RE TIV AC Y AD RE R WE PO L D ER INT PR ROR ER ER PAP JAM ER PAP T OU AR ND STA AY TR NA TIO OP AY TR Fig. 6.7 Possible Toner Locations Wipe away any visible toner with a dry lint-free cloth.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Printer Problems Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Printer Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Introduction In the world of computers and printers, occasionally problems can develop over the smallest of details. Printing problems usually stem from one of three areas: ■ Application software ■ Computer hardware ■ Printer hardware This section contains a list of possible printer problems and solutions. If you have just installed your printer, be sure you have followed the steps outlined in the Getting Started Guide.
Chapter 7 2. Can you print a test configuration page using the following procedure? a. If the Online indicator light is on, press the Online/Offline button to take the printer offline. b. Press the Test/Cancel button. c. Press the Online/Offline button to put the printer back online. In a few seconds, two pages print. The first page is the test configuration page (the second is the cleaning sheet.) This test page gives a complete report on the printer’s current status. YES - Go to question 3.
Chapter 7 4. ■ Is the interface configuration on your host correct? See the Getting Started Guide or chapter 8, “Printer/Host Communication.” ■ Print a test configuration page from the display panel. If you are using the serial interface, is the baud rate (speed of data transmission) of the printer, the computer and your software application program the same? See chapter 8 “Printer/Host Communication.” ■ If you still cannot identify the problem, contact your QMS vendor.
Chapter 7 this is not your case, you may have a laser or engine failure, and you should place a service call to your QMS vendor. Power Light If the Active indicator is on, but no start-up page prints, turn off the printer and check the following: 1. From a cold start, it takes a minute for the printer to warm up. Be sure you have waited long enough for a start-up page before suspecting a problem. 2. Check that there is paper in the paper tray. 3. Close the multi-purpose tray.
Chapter 7 3. Press the Test/Cancel and Online/Offline buttons at the same time and hold them down. 4. Turn the printer back on and release the Test/Cancel and Online/Offline when the Online indicator comes on. If upon powering up, the printer error light is still on, contact your QMS vendor. NOTE: Pressing both the Test/Cancel button and the On-line/Offline button restores the printer to its factory defaults.
Chapter 7 from the input tray, rotate the stack a half-turn, turn the stack over, and then place it back in the tray. ■ The printer’s paper path may be dirty; produce a cleaning sheet as outlined in chapter 2, “Printer Use.” ■ Adjust the paper stop in the output tray to the correct length of paper you are using. ■ If none of the above relieves repeated paper jamming, notify your QMS vendor. Clearing a Paper Jam When a paper jam occurs, the Paper Jam indicator on the printer’s display panel lights.
Chapter 7 Paper jams occur typically around the fuser roller assembly (A), and the paper feed area (B). See figure 7.1. Clear paper jams as follows: 1. Close the standard tray if it is open. (If the face-up tray is installed, remove it.) 2. Pull up the release button on the side of the front cover to unlatch the paper path door (fig. 7.2). Open the door. Be careful; the area around the transfer guide and roller is hot. Release Button Fig. 7.
Chapter 7 3. If you are printing from the standard tray, first check the paper feed area. If there is a jam, remove the paper by pulling it in the direction of the arrow (fig. 7.3). S NT N FO TIO ULA EM T/ TES EL NC CA E E LIN LIN G IVIN ON ON S NT FO CE E RE TIV AC Y AD RE R WE PO L D ER INT PR ROR ER ER PAP JAM ER PAP T OU AR ND STA AY TR NA TIO OP AY TR Fig. 7.
Chapter 7 4. If you are printing from the optional paper tray, pull out the tray and check the paper feed area (fig. 7.4). Remove paper by pulling straight out of the printer. Fig. 7.
Chapter 7 5. Check the fixing assembly area. If paper is jammed here, pull back toward printer to remove it. S NT ON FO ATI UL EM / ST TE EL NC CA E E LIN LIN G IVIN ON ON S NT FO CE E RE TIV AC Y AD RE R WE PO L D ER INT PR ROR ER ER PAP JAM ER PAP T OU AR ND STA AY TR NA TIO OP AY TR Fig. 7.
Chapter 7 6. If any paper extends from the side of the fixing assembly area, pull sheet(s) in the direction of the arrow. S NT ON FO ATI UL EM / ST TE EL NC CA E E LIN LIN G IVIN ON ON S NT FO CE E RE TIV AC Y AD RE R WE PO L D ER INT PR ROR ER ER PAP JAM ER PAP T OU AR ND STA AY TR NA TIO OP AY TR Fig. 7.6 Remove Paper from Fixing Assembly Area NOTE: Pulling paper in the opposite direction of the arrows may cause toner to adhere to the inside of the printer.
Chapter 7 7. If the end of the paper has completely passed through the fixing assembly, pull the paper in the direction of the arrow (away from printer). NTS N FO TIO ULA EM T/ TES EL NC CA E E LIN LIN G IVIN ON ON NTS FO CE E RE TIV AC Y AD RE R WE PO L D ER INT PR ROR ER ER PAP JAM ER PAP T OU AR ND Y STA TRA NA TIO Y OP TRA Fig. 7.
Chapter 7 8. Check the face-up print delivery area. If paper jams in this area, open the access door and pull the paper straight up. S NT ON FO ATI UL EM / ST TE EL NC CA E E LIN LIN G IVIN ON ON S NT FO CE E RE TIV AC Y AD RE R WE PO L D ER INT PR ROR ER ER PAP JAM ER PAP T OU AR ND STA AY TR NA TIO OP AY TR Fig. 7.8 Clearing Jams from Fuser Access Door 9. After checking and removing jams from the areas indicated above, close the paper path door.
Chapter 7 Printer Resets If the printer resets or reboots itself, check for the following problems: 1. Macintosh applications have a setup file (LaserPrep) which the LaserWriter program sends to the printer at the beginning of the first job printed by a Macintosh. This file sets the state of the printer for use by the Macintosh. Each Macintosh on the network must send the same version of setup file or the network experiences re-initialization.
Chapter 7 cartridge out and roll it from side to side. This procedure is described in chapter 2, “Printer Use,” as well as in the directions that come with the cartridge. 4. If these solutions do not work, contact your QMS vendor. Not All Pages Are Printed 1. Check your cable. See the section in the Getting Started Guide on connecting and testing with either a Macintosh or an IBM PC. You may have the wrong kind of cable. Unclear Printout See “Print Quality Problems” at the end of this chapter.
Chapter 7 IBM PC/Compatible Users - Check the Following: ■ Is the printer turned on? ■ If you are communicating serially, does your software setup match the serial settings that appear on the lower half of the test configuration page? ■ Have you set up your printer port on the system level (DOS) and installed a PostScript driver within your ap plication pr ogram? ( See DOS and softw ar e documentation.
Chapter 7 changed. Use the PS Executive Series Program to reset it or reset the printer to its defaults by pressing both the Test/Cancel and Online/Offline button simultaneously.
Chapter 7 ■ Remove the EP-L cartridge and rotate it several times. Toner can settle; this procedure redistributes it. Insert the cartridge and try printing again. ■ Place a service call to your QMS vendor. Specific Print Quality Problems Listed below are several print quality problems with possible solutions. Try the solutions in the sequence given. If these do not solve the problem, place a service call. White or Light Lines 1.
Chapter 7 Dark Image (entire page) 1. Decrease the print density by turning the print density dial inside the printer to a higher number. 2. Remove the toner cartridge and rotate it as you would when installing a new cartridge. This redistributes toner inside the cartridge. 3. Install a new toner cartridge; the old one may be defective, releasing too much toner. Black Image (entire page) 1. Install a new toner cartridge. 2. Contact your QMS vendor. Smudge Along Right Edge of Page 1.
Chapter 7 Dark Vertical Lines 1. Install a new EP-L cartridge. Sharp Horizontal Black Lines (across feed direction) 1. Place a service call. Blurred Horizontal Stripes 1. Remove the toner cartridge and rotate it as you do before installing a new cartridge. This redistributes the toner inside the cartridge. 2. Install a new toner cartridge. White Horizontal Shapes on a Black Print 1. Replace the paper in the printer with dry paper. 2.
Chapter 7 Image Easily Smears When Rubbed 1. Place a service call. Placing a Service Call If you have a problem you can’t resolve, always contact your QMS vendor first. Your QMS vendor is best equipped to immediately handle any problem you may encounter. Be prepared to provide a complete description of the problem, a start-up page, and sample printouts if available. If you call for assistance, have answers ready for the following questions to help the technicians serve you more quickly. 1.
Chapter 8 Printer/Host Communication Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 About Serial Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Option . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 8 Introduction This chapter provides more advanced information on your printer and your host’s communication with the printer. The simplest way to change your printer’s method of communicating is to use the PS Executive Series Utilities software included in your purchase. The following tasks may be accomplished, however, without the print utilities. This chapter explains how to perform these tasks.
Chapter 8 Baud Rate The baud rate is a measure of the speed of information or data transfer. The baud rate is a number, such as 1200, 2400, or 9600. The baud rates that this printer is capable of handling are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Table 8.1 Baud Rates For most users, 1200, 9600, or 19200 (depending on the system) is used. 9600 is the factory default for baud rate. Option The option defines flow control and parity parameters.
Chapter 8 ■ Flow control indicates the protocol used. ■ Parity indicates either ignored, odd, even, or none is being used.
Chapter 8 The most commonly used option integers for 7-bit data are Option No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 21 22 23 Parity Ignored Odd Even None Ignored Odd Even None Ignored Odd Even None Flow Control XON/XOFF XON/XOFF XON/XOFF XON/XOFF DTR/DSR DTR/DSR DTR/DSR DTR/DSR XON/XOFF BI DIR XON/XOFF BI DIR XON/XOFF BI DIR XON/XOFF BI DIR Table 8.3 7 Bit Data The most commonly used option integers for 8-bit data are Option No.
Chapter 8 More About Flow Control for Serial Users Desktop publishing programs often use DTR/DSR, while a spreadsheet program in the HP emulation may use XON/XOFF. If you are using a serial interface (RS-232C) between your host and the printer, you may experience printing problems because your software application program and your printer are using different flow controls. The problem is usually noticed when sending long documents to the printer.
Chapter 8 program’s documentation. The manual may say which flow control protocol the program uses to print. If you can not find this information, try sending a long document to the printer. A flow control conflict is usually indicated by erratic printing: several pages print but not the complete file. If you experience erratic printing, switch your flow control protocol. Changing flow control protocol, however, requires some technical knowledge and may take some time.
Chapter 8 For example, a command might look like this: 25 19200 67 setsccbatch Channel (Interface) The interface must be ■ 25 (for 25-pin cable serial port) Baud Rate The baud rate must be chosen from Table 8.1. For example ■ 9600 Parity and Protocol We recommend choosing the parity and protocol from Table 8.3.
Chapter 8 To send the sccbatch command to change parameters, you must 1. Make a file. Using a text editor allows you to make sure the commands are typed correctly. Popular text editors are DOS Edlin, WordStar (non-document mode), PC-Write, SideKick, or most of the professional word-processing packages. Any text editor or package which outputs a plain ASCII text file will do. 2. Type into this file the correct PostScript commands to change the default settings of the PostScript mode.
Chapter 8 3. Send the file to the printer. Use either the text editor’s printing commands or, on the DOS level, the copy or print (C:> print filename) command. (Remember, you must be either in the PostScript or ESP mode for the above command to work.) 4. Re-boot your system and turn the printer off, then back on. If a blank page ejects from your printer, the file has been transmitted successfully. The changes you have made to the printer are now the default settings.
Chapter 8 Sample Edlin Files If you have an IBM PC/compatible and use the Edlin editing system, you may use the following sample files to test your laser printer and PC connection. Filename should be substituted with whatever name you chose for your file. ^D (hold down the control key while pressing D) and ^Z (hold down the control key while pressing Z) are end-of-file signals.The print filename sends the file to the printer.
Chapter 8 Send this file to select a font with PostScript: C:\>edlin filename New file *i 1:*/Times-Roman findfont 30 scalefont setfont 2:*144 432 moveto 3:*(Your Name) show 4:*showpage 5:*^D 6:*^Z *ex C:\>print filename NOTE: The parentheses around your name must be included. If you typed the previous file correctly, your name prints in Times-Roman beginning two inches from the left of the page and 6 inches from the bottom of the page.
Chapter 8 Sample PostScript File To sample PostScript’s versatility, type the following in a file, using a text editor, exactly as it appears (with your name in the places marked with italicized text). Any mistake results in an error and no output is delivered. Remember, you must first make a file in the text editor you are using and then send the file to the printer.
Chapter 8 The Error Handler A handy diagnostic tool for a file, or portion of a file, that won’t print is the Error Handler. Whenever the printer encounters an error while in PostScript mode, it prints a page identifying the error. The file must be sent to the printer after each power cycle. The Error Handler file in the PS Executive Utilities program included with your QMS-PS printer. Follow the instructions in the utilities manual.
Chapter 9 PostScript: Technical Overview Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 How Your Printer Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Using PostScript: Interactive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Entering Interactive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Exiting Interactive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9 Introduction PostScript is a programming language that provides extensive graphics capabilities. PostScript describes appearance of text, geometric shapes, and sampled images of a page to the printer and thus is called a page description language. It can rotate, scale, clip, and orient all graphic objects on all or part of a page. PostScript is designed to work with raster-output devices. These devices include laser, dot-matrix, and ink-jet printers, as well as raster-scan displays.
Chapter 9 Once in the printer, the data is used to modulate a tightly-focused beam of light produced by a laser. The laser beam is directed to a rotating, hexagonal mirror which causes the beam to scan across a photosensitive print drum. Each scan results in a raster line on the print drum. The raster lines are transferred from the print drum to the paper by electrostatic attraction and heated-roller fusion. The result is a high-quality, smudge-proof image on standard copier paper.
Chapter 9 Using PostScript: Interactive Mode PostScript programs are usually generated by application programs such as word processors. However, PostScript is available for direct use. In interactive mode, the printer and PostScript function like a computer. You input a command and this command is carried out. Then another command is input. The user speaks directly to the interpreter.
Chapter 9 2. Put the printer in PostScript-only mode using the PS Executive Series Utiltities. 3. Enter your communication program enabling you to talk directly to the printer. NOTE: Most PostScript commands are in lower case and should be typed in lower case with few exceptions (i.e., font names with capital letters). Since PostScript is case-sensitive, you must type commands exactly as they appear. 4. Type the following, in lower case letters: executive Press the Return or Enter key.
Chapter 9 NOTE: The commands that you type do not appear on the screen, so type carefully. If you make a mistake when typing, the command does not work. If you make a mistake, use the editing keys or exit the interactive mode and start at the beginning of the procedure. Exiting Interactive Mode To end interactive mode 1. Type Ctrl + D (Hold down the Control key while pressing D.) This inserts the serial end-of-the-file character. 2.
Chapter 9 Changing the Default Paper Cassette The paper source default setting is automatic feed from the standard tray. If you wish to change the default so paper feeds from the lower optional cassette, you have two choices. The easiest way is to use the PS Executive Series Utilities (see the utilities documentation for directions).
Chapter 9 Switching Cassettes (Tray chaining) You can set your printer to switch to the other cassette automatically when the current cassette is out of paper; this is called chaining. You must have the same size paper in each tray to enable chaining.
Chapter 9 The PostScript manualfeed Operator To use manual feed for continuous jobs, invoke the PostScript operator manualfeed. If you define /manualfeed to be true, the printer enters into the manual feed mode only. In this mode, your printer no longer accepts paper from either the standard or optional trays, but waits for paper to be inserted into the multi-purpose tray. Your printer waits for 60 seconds; this wait is called the manual feed timeout.
Chapter 9 If the 60-second default timeout is in effect, when the current job finishes the printer returns to automatic feed. It remains in automatic feed for all subsequent jobs until another statusdict begin /manualfeed true def command is sent to the printer. Manual Feed Within Your Program 1. After you create the file to print using manual feed, save that file using the print-to-disk, spool-to-disk, or save unformatted for ASCII.
Chapter 9 Changing Default manualfeed You can set your printer to manual feed for an indefinite period of time. However, you have to enter the proper commands to reset the printer to automatic feed. To set printer default to manual feed, send the following commands exactly as they appear here. The printer defaults to manualfeed immediately. To reset the printer to automatic feed, enter the command /manualfeed false def in place of the command shown as line 3.
Chapter 9 About Timeouts The PostScript software in your printer contains operators which limit the time the printer remains in various states of operation. These are the timeout operators and there are of interest: ■ The job timeout ■ The wait timeout ■ The emulation wait timeout ■ The autoselectwait timeout At the beginning of each job, the printer sets these timeouts to default values. You can send your printer a PostScript command which changes these values.
Chapter 9 The timeout facility is not ordinarily enabled when the printer is in interactive mode. Auto Select and Emulation Timeouts The other two modes of communication, emulation and ESP, also have timeouts associated with them. They are emulation wait Default for this timeout is 5 seconds. The emulation wait timeout limits the time the printer waits for more data on a job already in progress. It is only supported for emulations (for example, HP PCL), not PostScript.
Chapter 10 PostScript: Operator Dictionary Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 About the statusdict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Entering the statusdict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Changing Persistent Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 The serverdict Password . . . . .
Chapter 10 Introduction The printer has an extensive set of system parameters that control its behavior. These govern the baud rate, the communication protocol of the serial channels, the printer’s margins, the timeouts, and other similar functions. There are two kinds of system parameters: ■ Volatile - parameters that remain in effect only through the processing of a single file. ■ Persistent - parameters that persist even when the printer is turned off.
Chapter 10 About the statusdict Most system parameters are accessed through a special dictionary named statusdict. The name statusdict is a vestige of an early design. The statusdict is the repository for machine- and configuration-dependent operators and values. These operators and values defined in the statusdict vary from one implementation of PostScript to another. The operators and values described herein may not apply to other PostScript printers.
Chapter 10 Some system parameters are stored in statusdict as ordinary data values (integers, booleans, and strings) that may be read by executing their names. They may be changed using the def operator. Please note the following when issuing commands: ■ integer in a syntax requires you to enter a number. ■ boolean is a value indicating true/false. ■ string is an ASCII string which must be enclosed in parentheses ( ).
Chapter 10 When you want to change a persistent parameter, begin the file with this exitserver command: serverdict begin Ø exitserver The serverdict is another special dictionary containing definitions controlling the printer. The above command works where 0 is the system administrator password. If the password is incorrect, exitserver executes the error, PasswordIncorrect (which immediately invokes stop, bypassing errordict).
Chapter 10 Operators in the statusdict Some statusdict operators change persistent parameters. To invoke these operators, you must access the statusdict. For many, you must also send the serverdict begin Ø exitserver as previously described and also reboot your printer. The operators which require this are in the Operator 2 † column. Also some of the operators require you to turn the printer off and back on before they take effect; these operators are marked with an astrisk (*).
Chapter 10 FUNCTION OPERATOR 1 OPERATOR 2 † Password Timeouts checkpassword defaulttimeouts jobtimeout setpassword setdefaulttimeouts settjobtimeout waittimeout emulationwaittimeout autoselecttimeout manualfeedtimeout setwaittimeout setemulationwaittimeout setautoselecttimeout setmanualfeedtimeout Current Emulation emulation setemulation Emulation Change softwareiomode setsoftwareiomode Emulation (ports) defaultemulation setdefaultemulation Batch Mode sccbatch setsccbatch * Interactive
Chapter 10 In general, most of the following system parameters have one operator for determining current status of the system parameter. The second operator sets the parameter to the specified value or state. Each operator is examined in the following section. Syntax Key Varying fonts and placement of words in the syntax examples have distinct meanings. PostScript operators are presented in Italic Bold to indicate this word is actually typed in from the keyboard.
Chapter 10 checkpassword Syntax: integer checkpassword boolean Function This operator returns true if integer is equal to the current system administrator password; otherwise, it returns false (after delaying for one second). Default 0 Errors stackunderflow, typecheck setpassword Syntax: old new setpassword 10-8 Function Sets the system administrator password, controlling the ability to make persistent changes to system parameters or to Virtual Memory.
Chapter 10 defaulttimeouts Syntax: defaulttimeouts job manualfeed wait Function Returns the default job, manual feed, and wait timeout values. Default 0 60 30 Errors stackoverflow setdefaulttimeouts† Syntax: job manualfeed wait setdefaulttimeouts Function Establishes the default values for the three timeouts. At the beginning of each job, these values are used to initialize the job, manual feed, and wait timeouts.
Chapter 10 jobtimeout Syntax: jobtimeout integer Function Returns the number of seconds remaining before the job timeout occurs. A returned value of 0 means the job never times out. Default 0 Errors stackoverflow setjobtimeout† Syntax: integer setjobtimeout Function Sets the timeout for the current job to the value integer, a non-negative integer specifying a time interval in seconds.
Chapter 10 waittimeout Syntax: waittimeout integer Function The wait timeout currently in effect for the PostScript mode; i.e., the number of seconds the printer waits to receive additional characters from the host computer before it gives up and aborts the current job by executing a timeout. At the beginning of a job, the printer initializes waittimeout to the default wait timeout returned by defaulttimeouts; but a PostScript program may change it to any non-negative integer value.
Chapter 10 emulationwaittimeout Syntax: emulationwaittimeout integer Function The wait timeout currently in effect for the emulation mode; i.e., the number of seconds the printer waits to receive additional characters from the host computer before it gives up and abort the current job by executing a timeout. Default 5 Errors rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheck setemulationwaittimeout Syntax: integer setemulationwaittimeout Function Sets the wait timeout for the emulation mode.
Chapter 10 autoselecttimeout Syntax: autoselecttimeout integer Function The wait timeout currently in effect for the ESP mode; i.e., the number of seconds the printer waits to receive additional characters from the host computer before trying to select a language. This period of time is ignored if the printer receives 256 bytes of data before the default timeout occurs. This is ignored if ESP is not the interface mode.
Chapter 10 manualfeedtimeout Syntax: manualfeedtimeout integer Function The number of seconds the printer waits for a page to be inserted into the manual feed slot. This timeout applies only when the printer is in manual feed mode; i.e., when manualfeed is true. When beginning a job, the printer initializes manualfeedtimeout to the default returned by defaulttimeouts. A PostScript program may change it to any non-negative integer value (by using def, put, or store).
Chapter 10 emulation Syntax: integer1 emulation integer2 Function Returns the current emulation for the specified interface. Errors rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheck setemulation† Syntax: integer1 integer2 setemulation Function Sets the current emulation for the specified interface port. Remains in effect until reset. This command may be used inside the server loop. Special Note This feature works for all interface ports.
Chapter 10 defaultemulation Syntax: integer1 defaultemulation integer2 Function Returns the default emulation for the specified interface. Errors rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheck setdefaultemulation† Syntax: integer1 integer2 setdefaultemulation Function Sets the current emulation for the specified interface port. Remains in effect until reset. Special Note This feature works for all interface ports.
Chapter 10 softwareiomode Syntax: softwareiomode integer Function Returns the current setting of the software i/o mode. Default 200 (ESP) Errors stackunderflow setsoftwareiomode† Syntax: integer setsoftwareiomode Function Sets the software interface for communication between the printer and the host computer to the value designated by the setting argument.
Chapter 10 sccbatch Syntax: channel sccbatch baud option Function Returns the baud rate, parity, and option integer for the specified channel (25). Default 25 9600 71 Errors rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheck setsccbatch Syntax: channel baud options setsccbatch Function Sets communication parameters as specified by three integers designating channel (25), baud rate, and opti ons (see chapter 8, “Print er/Host Communication”).
Chapter 10 sccinteractive Syntax: channel sccinteractive baud options Function Returns the baud rate and options for the 25-pin serial channel. Default value 25 9600 71 Errors rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheck setsccinteractive† Syntax: channel baud options setsccinteractive Function Sets the 25-pin serial communication channel parameters. Also, you must cycle the printer off and on for the new commands to take effect.
Chapter 10 buffersizes Syntax: buffersizes integer1 integer2 integer3 integer4 Function Returns configuration, in bytes, of the frame, fontcache, displaylist and communications buffer sizes. Default 1028096 bytes - frame buffer 153600 bytes - font cache buffer 65536 bytes - displaylist buffer 24576 bytes - host communictions buffer fontcachesize Syntax: fontcachesize integer Function Returns sum of virtual memory currently allocated to the font cache size.
Chapter 10 setfontcachesize† Syntax: integer setfontcachesize Function Permits the user to configure the size of the font cache. Special Note The buffer may not be configured to be smaller than the minimum size. The buffer may not be configured so that it causes the serial, parallel and AppleTalk buffer sizes, or virtual memory to be smaller than their minimum sizes. Also, you must cycle the printer off and on for this command to take effect.
Chapter 10 serialbuffersize Syntax: serialbuffersize integer Function Returns size of the serial communications buffer. setserialbuffersize Syntax: Function integer setserialbuffersize Sets the serial host buffer size. This size is forced to the nearest larger 2k boundary. Also, you must cycle the printer off and on for this command to take effect.
Chapter 10 appletalkbuffersize Syntax: appletalkbuffersize integer Function Returns size of the AppleTalk communications buffer. setappletalkbuffersize Syntax: integer setappletalkbuffersize Function Sets the AppleTalk host buffer size. This size is forced to the nearest larger 2k boundary. Also, you must cycle the printer off and on for this command to take effect.
Chapter 10 numberofpapertrays Syntax: numberofpapertrays integer Function Returns an integer indicating the number (1 or 2) of paper trays currently installed (since last power up cycle). Default 1 Errors invalidaccess, rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheck defaultpapertray Syntax: defaultpapertray value Function Returns the default paper tray number. The value returned is Ø or 1.
Chapter 10 setdefaultpapertray† Syntax: value setdefaultpapertray Function Establishes the default paper tray to determine paper tray feed. The value must be Ø or 1, where Ø indicates that the lower tray is the default and 1 indicates that the upper tray is the default. This function is dependent on whether the single standard tray configuration is in place or if the optional second paper tray is available.
Chapter 10 setdefaultmultipurposetraysize† Syntax: name boolean setdefaultmultipurposetraysize Function Sets the standard paper tray size for the standard paper tray. The boolean, true, results in portrait orientation.
Chapter 10 defaulttrayswitch Syntax: defaulttrayswitch integer Function Returns whether the printer is to switch to the other paper tray on paper out. This variable accepts a legal boolean value, true or false. When defaulttrayswitch is set to true, all subsequent paperout errors are suppressed and paper is fed into the printer from the optional tray as long as the optional tray contains the correct paper type.
Chapter 10 Other Operators in the statusdict There are several additional statusdict operators. They have to do with the operation of the printer and are not intended for execution by user programs, but may be useful for obtaining information. dostartpage Syntax: dostartpage boolean Function Returns the boolean that specifies whether a test page is printed at power-on.
Chapter 10 margins Syntax: margins top left Function Returns the two margin adjustment parameters set by setmargins. Default 0, 0 Errors stackoverflow setmargins† Syntax: top left setmargins Function Adjusts the printer’s margins by changing the alignment of the imageable area on the page. The top and left operands are integers that specify distances in device space (the unit size is one device pixel or 1/300 inch).
Chapter 10 pagecount Syntax: pagecount integer Function Returns the number of pages that have been printed by this printer. (There is no way to reset this value.) Errors stackoverflow printername Syntax: (string) printername substring Function Stores the printer’s name into the supplied string (overwriting some initial portion of its value) and returns a string object designating the substring actually used.
Chapter 10 setprintername† Syntax: (string) setprintername Function Establishes string to be this printer’s name. The string is printed on the test page at power-on time; it also defines the name used to identify this printer on AppleTalk. The string should be 31 or fewer characters long, should consist entirely of printing characters, and should not contain the characters ‘:’or ‘@’. A string is a composite object whose value must be enclosed in ’(’ ’)’.
Chapter 10 jobtimeout Syntax: jobtimeout integer Function Returns the number of seconds remaining before the job timeout occurs. A returned value of 0 means the job never times out. Default 0 Error 0 manualfeed Syntax: /manualfeed boolean def Function A boolean that controls whether paper is to be fed manually (true) or from the paper tray (false). To use this command, you must include the ’/’ and ’def’.
Chapter 10 revision Syntax: revision integer Function An integer designating the current revision level of the machine-dependent portion of the PostScript interpreter. Default Ø The resettodefaults operator PostScript provides a way to return your printer to all of its default factory settings, except pagecount and defaultpapertray.
Chapter 11 HP LaserJet series II Emulation Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 About HP Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 About PCL Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Escape Sequence Syntax. . .
Chapter 11 Introduction Because your printer is an intelligent general purpose computer, it can emulate the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet series II printer. If you have a software package that does not support PostScript but does work with the HP LaserJet series II, you can use this emulation with your program. About HP Emulation This emulation is recommended for use with those programs that are not PostScript compatible.
Chapter 11 The LaserJet series II emulation supports, with very few exceptions, the entire set of escape sequence commands for both the LaserJet and LaserJet series II printers. This includes ■ Positioning commands ■ Typeface selection commands ■ Bitmap graphics Unlike the LaserJet series II, your printer does not limit the area covered by bitmaps. Additionally, your printer does not limit the rules, macros, overlays, and downloadable fonts of the LaserJet series II printer.
Chapter 11 Default Settings The following table shows the default settings for the LaserJet emulator: Command Page Orientation Page Length Top Margin Text Length Left Margin Right Margin Vertical spacing Horizontal Spacing Character Set Pitch Size Style Weight Typeface Graphics Resolution Underlining Line Termination End-of-Line # of copies Paper Source Default Values Portrait Length of installed paper cassette 0.25 inches Page length less 0.50 inches 0.
Chapter 11 About PCL Commands Escape sequences are commands sent to the printer to tell the printer what actions to perform. These commands are based on the Printer Control Language (PCL) used by the HP LaserJet and LaserJet series II. There are two kinds of commands in PCL: Control Characters These are commands composed of single characters with ASCII values of 32 or less. Escape Sequences These are commands with multiple characters that begin with an character (ASCII 27).
Chapter 11 must be included in the command as they further define the action requested. The group code is used with commands that require additional parameters. This character can be either numeric or alphabetic, depending on the command. Parameter 1 is a numeric value. Options for this parameter are An optional + or - sign An integer Ø through 9 An optional decimal point Optional digits after decimal point, for a fractional part The default value for p1 is Ø.
Chapter 11 The example of a generic escape sequence used is quite long only to show the possible placement of codes. Many escape sequence commands, including the ones you may use most often, are much shorter.
Chapter 11 The RESET Command You should remember that any command change you make within a control code remains in effect until you change it, that is, the printer “defaults” to your change when it powers up. In order for the printer to default to the settings listed in Table 12.1, you may enter a RESET command. If you enter the RESET command of to the beginning of each new command change, your printer performs the commands for change, but returns to the default settings when it completes the job.
Chapter 11 Function Parameter Escape Decimal Value Sequence Page Layout Commands Orientation Portrait Landscape &l0O &l1O 027 038 108 048 079 027 038 108 049 079 Page Size Executive Letter Legal A4 &l1A &l2A &l3A &l26A 027 038 108 049 065 027 038 108 050 065 027 038 108 051 065 027 038 108 050 054 065 Page Length Top Margin Text Length # of Lines # of Lines # of Lines &l#P &l#E &l#F 027 038 108 #...# 080 027 038 108 #...# 069 027 038 108 #...
Chapter 11 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Decimal Value Print Position Command Set HMI # of 1/20" increments Row # Col # # of decipoints # of decipoints # of dots # of dots Push Pop &k#H 027 038 107 #...# 072 &a#R &a#C &aH &aV *p#X *p#Y &f0S &f1S 027 038 097 #...# 082 027 038 097 #...# 067 027 038 097 #...# 072 027 038 097 #...# 086 027 042 112 #...# 088 027 042 112 #...
Chapter 11 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Decimal Value Advanced Graphics (con’t) Gray Scale Pattern ID 2% Gray 10% Gray 15% Gray 30% Gray 45% Gray 70% Gray 90% Gray 100% Gray *c2G *c10G *c15G *c30G *c45G *c70G *c90G *c100G 027 042 099 050 071 027 042 099 049 048 071 027 042 099 049 053 071 027 042 099 051 048 071 027 042 099 055 048 071 027 042 099 055 048 071 027 042 099 057 048 071 027 042 099 049 048 048 071 HP Pattern ID 1 Horiz. Lines 2 Vert.
Chapter 11 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Decimal Value Symbol Set Roman-8 USASCII Linedraw Math8 (8U (0U (10U (8M 027 040 056 085 027 040 048 085 027 040 049 085 027 040 056 077 Spacing Proportional Fixed (s1P (s0P 027 040 115 049 080 027 040 115 048 080 Pitch 10 CPI *12 CPI 16.66 CPI (s10H (s12H (s16.6H 027 040 115 049 048 072 027 040 115 049 050 072 027 040 115 049 054 046 054 072 Point Size 7 Pt. 8 Pt. 8.5 Pt. 10 Pt. 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt.
Chapter 11 Function Parameter Escape Sequence Decimal Value Font ID # *c#D 027 042 099 #...# 068 ASCII Code # (Decimal) *c#E 027 042 099 #...# 069 Font Management Font ID Character Code Font and Character Control Create Font Delete all *c0F Fonts Delete all *c1F Temporary Delete last *c2F Font ID Specified Delete last *c3F Font ID & Char.
Chapter 11 Additional Technical Information The remainder of this chapter documents how the emulator differs from the LaserJet series II printer. Font Selection The LaserJet series II emulation follows the same algorithm for selecting fonts as described in the LaserJet Technical Reference Manual. The resident Courier, Courier Bold, and Line Print Compressed typefaces are completely compatible to the fonts provided in the HP LaserJet series II printer.
Chapter 11 inches long (356 mm). For more information on manual feed see chapters 9 and 6, “PostScript: Technical Overview” and “Printer Use.” ^D, ^T, and ^C Commands The bitmap graphics of the LaserJet series II printer require that 8-bit data be transmitted to the printer. Hence, when the printer is in the LaserJet series II printer emulation mode, it configures the communication parameters so that all 256 characters are transmitted uninterpreted to the emulator.
Chapter 11 sequences. Permanent ones are deleted when the printer is powered off and back on (or by other explicit escape sequences). When a font or macro is deleted, its space becomes available for reuse, for example, for subsequently downloaded fonts or macros. The emulator models the storage management of the LaserJet series II printer. Fonts and/or macros may be designated permanent or temporary and may be deleted via the standard LaserJet series II printer escape sequences.
Appendix A Cable Pinouts IBMPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IESMPCDTRCablePinouts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LocalTalkPinouts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentronicsParallel............................................ Notes to the Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A IBM PC - To connect a stand-alone computer to your printer through the 25-pin serial interface requires a null modem cable. The following tables show the suggested pinouts for a null modem using DTR for the IBM PC/XT and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers. The cable has a 25pin male connector on the printer end and either a 25-pin or g-pin female connector on the computer end. Computer 25 or g-Pin Male 25-Pin Female 25 or g-Pin Female 25-Pin Male Serial Cable - Fig. A.
Appendix A IBM PC DTR Cable Pinouts The following tables show the suggested cable pinouts for the IBM PC/XT and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers. We recommend that you use a DTR cable so you can use the default DTR/DSR flow control. With a typical RS-232C cable, you can use only XON/XOFF flow control.
Appendix A LocalTalk Pinouts - The table below gives the pin assignments and functions for the cable used to connect a Macintosh and printer with a DIN-8 cable. Fig. A.2 PhoneNET Cable for LocalTalk LocalTalk Pinouts: Pin No.
Appendk A Centronics Parallel Shown below is a typical parallel cable. Computer 25-pin Female 36-p/n Female Amphenol 25-pin Male 36-pin Male Amphenol Fig. A.3 Typical Parallel Cable The table on the next page lists the pin assignments for the Centronics parallel interface cable that can be used with your printer.
~ -~ Appendix A Pinouts: Centronics Parallel Signal Pin No. Return Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-30 31 32 33 34 35 36 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C a b l e Pinouts -__ Signal Direction In STROBE In DATA 1 In DATA 2 In DATA 3 In DATA 4 In DATA 5 In DATA 6 In DATA 7 Ill DATA 8 out ACKNLG out BUSY Out PE Out SLClT.
Appendix A Notes to the Table Direction refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Return denotes “twisted-pair return” and is to be connected at signal-ground level. When wiring the interface, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and never fail to complete connection on the return side. To effectively prevent noise, these cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the system unit and printer, respectively.
Appendix B Technical Specifications Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Characteristics . . .
Appendix B Print Engine Print Method Electrophotographic recording with semiconductor laser. Dry toner, image transfer to plain paper. Resolution 300 x 300 dots per inch. Print Speed 4 pages per minute letter or A4 paper size. Actual speed depends on application. Toner Dry, single component in user-replaceable cartridge. Toner Cartridge Life 3,500 pages at normal (5%) page coverage. Warm-Up Time About 2 minutes from cold start. Maximum Duty Cycle 6,000 pages per month.
Appendix B Controller B-2 Type 68020 MPU-based internal controller operating at 16.6 MHz. Memory 2.0 MB RAM standard, upgradable to 3, 4, or 6 MB. Printer Emulations HP LaserJet Series II (HP PCL) HP-GL 7475A (optional card) LN03 (optional card) Printer Language Adobe PostScript page description language. Fonts 45 resident typefaces which can be scaled from 4 points upward and rotated to any degrees in 1 degree increments. Host-resident downloadable fonts are also available.
Appendix B Paper Handling Paper Size (Standard Tray) Letter: 8 1/2" x 11" Legal: 8 1/2" x 14" A4: 210 mm x 297 mm B5: 182 mm x 257 mm Executive: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" Special Stocks Your printer can handle special stocks including envelopes, labels and transparency film. Envelope minimum of 3 1/2" x 7" (86 mm x 178 mm) maximum of 7 2/5" x 10 1/2" (188 mm x 267 mm) Transparency film: Letter, A4 Labels: Letter, A4 Specification Description Face Sheet Must meet specifications in Table B.
Appendix B Basis Weight 16 to 28 pound (60 to 105 g/m2) Grain Long grain Moisture Content 4% to 6% weight Furnish (Composition) 100% chemical wood pulp and/or cotton fiber Acid Content 5.5 pH minimum Ash Content Not to exceed 10% or contain large amounts of clay or talc Opacity 85% minimum Brightness 83% minimum Caliper 3.0 to 7.0 mils Curl Inream: flat within 0.3 inch (8mm) Printed: flat within 0.
Appendix B Paper Tray (standard) QMS-PS 410 (with standard tray) accommodates: Paper Tray (optional) Optional paper trays (with cassette feeder) are available for: Letter: 8 1/2" x 11" Legal: 8 1/2" x 14" A4: 210 mm x 297 mm B5: 182 mm x 25 mm Executive: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" Envelope: minimum of 3 1/2" x 7" (86 mm x 178 mm) maximum of 7 2/5" x 10 1/2" (188 mm x 267 mm) Letter: 8 1/2" x 11" Legal: 8 1/2" x 14" A4: 210 mm x 297 mm B5: 182 mm x 25 mm Executive: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" Envelope minimum of 3 1/2" x 7"
Appendix B Physical Characteristics Type Compact, dual tray, desktop laser printer with internal controller Dimensions 350 x 405 x 204 mm Height increases 55 mm when optional tray is added. Weight Approximate 11 kg. Electrical Power Requirements 110/120v 50/60 Hz or 220/240v 50 Hz. Frequency 50/60 hz. Environmental Requirements B-6 Temperature 50 to 90.5 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 32.5 degrees Celsius). Humidity 10% to 80% RH. Noise Level Less than 55 dB (A).
Appendix B Environments Your printer can interface with: ■ Apple Macintosh ■ IBM PC and compatibles ■ Most mini and mainframe computers Your printer uses industry-standard RS-232 null modem serial, Centronics parallel, or DIN-8 LocalTalk interfaces.
Appendix C Optional Accessories Available QMS Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C QMS Accessories The following optional accessories are available from your QMS vendor. Other accessories may have become available since this printing; check with your vendor, or contact QMS through Q-Fax, CompuServe, or the QMS Bulletin Board. See appendix F, “Product Sales and Support,” for information about these services.
Appendix C ■ Documentation: QMS-PS 410 User’s Guide QMS-PS 410 PS Executive Series User’s Guide QMS-PS 410 Getting Started Guide ♦ C-2 Optional Accessories Available
Appendix D Character Encoding Tables Character Encoding Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D Character Encoding Tables Character encoding tables are included with this manual as a reference. The standard PostScript fonts use a flexible encoding scheme by which character codes select character descriptions. These tables show the codes of each character. Some programs require you to input character encoding information in order to fully use the available fonts. At the top of the table is the font name.
Appendix D Standard Fonts Character Set I \02x \03x \15x D-2 1 h 1 i j 1 k 1 1 I m n Character Encoding Tables 0
Appendix D Symbol Encoding Character Encoding Tables D-3
Appendix D ITC Zapf Dingbats Encoding I4 I5 I octal IO I 1 I 2 16 I 17 4 D-4 Character Encoding Tables
Appendix E Computer Literacy How Your Computer Talks to Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Your Printer’s Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Bibliography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix E How Your Computer Talks to Your Printer The following sections introduce you to the method of data transfer between your computer and your printer. This is not essential knowledge to operate and fully use your QMS-PS 410 printer. This information may help you to understand, however, the operation of your printer. When you enter data into your computer from the keyboard, it performs rapid, complex calculations and compiles and correlates data based on only two numbers, Øs and 1s.
Appendix E In its permanent memory (ROM), the printer stores all the factory default choices and resident fonts. In its long-term memory (EEPROM), the printer stores choices not likely to be changed on a daily basis, such as emulation mode. These things stay in memory even when you reset or turn off the printer. In its short-term memory (RAM), the printer stores the current page data, downloaded fonts, and any other data used to print the current page.
Appendix E Holzgang, David, Understanding PostScript Programming. Alameda, CA: Sybex, 1988. ISBN 0-89588-566-2. Karsnitz, John R., Graphic Arts Technology. Albany, NY: Delmar, 1984. ISBN 0-8273-1828-6. PostScript Language Journal, the PostScript industry newsletter, West Orange, NJ: Pipeline Associates. ISBN 0891-5873. Smith, Ross. Learning PostScript: A Visual Approach. Berkeley: Peachpit Press, 1990. ISBN 0-938151-12-6.
Appendix F Product Sales and Support Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QMS Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q-Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CompuServe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Third Party Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix F Product Support QMS has an established worldwide network of authorized QMS vendors. Your local vendor (the one from whom you bought the printer) is best equipped to help you. He has specially trained service technicians available to answer any questions. Your dealer also has the latest programs to examine and analyze any problems. In the continental United States, call or write: QMS, Inc.
Appendix F printing problems, and lists of printer specifications, options, consumables, and pricing. The Q-Fax number is 1-800-633-7213. Have your fax number handy when you call (or place the call from your fax machine’s handset). Your can choose to have either a specific document or a directory (a list of currently available documents) faxed to you. The first time you call, request a directory (press 2 on your phone when prompted) to find out what is currently available.
Appendix F QMS International Service and Support Canada QMS Canada Inc. 9630 Rte Trans-Canadienne Saint-Laurent, Quebec Canada H4S 1V9 Telephones: (514) 333-5940 (800) 361-3392 Fax: (514) 333-5949 Calgary Office: Telephone: (402) 266-3500 Mississauga Office: Telephone: (416) 673-8060 (800) 387-3188 Ottawa Office: Telephone: (613) 563-1177 Quebec Office: Telephone: (418) 522-0508 Vancouver Office: Telephone: (604) 872-0631 (800) 633-6176 Europe QMS Europe B.V. Reactorweg 160 P.O.
Appendix F New Zealand QMS New Zealand Limited P.O. Box 56380 Unit A, 123 Dominion Road Mt. Eden Auckland, New Zealand Telephone: (64)-9/607912 Fax: (64)-9/603599 Australia QMS Australia Pty Ltd.
Glossary ANSI An acronym for American National Standards Institute. This organization has established many standards in the fields of computing and information processing which are accepted world-wide. AppleTalk A network communication protocol most commonly used by Macintosh systems and often used by print networks. See also LocalTalk. ASCII An acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
Bit An acronym for binary digit. The bit is the most fundamental unit of information that a computer can accept. It has two states called 1 (one) and 0 (zero), or on and off, and can be used to represent a yes/no type of statement. Groups of bits are used to represent more complex statements such as a character. The most common grouping of bits is called a byte, consisting of eight bits. See also ASCII. Bitmap A bitmap is a grid composed of small dots used to define an image, line drawing, or character.
Command An instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function. commands are sent from the host computer to the printer via the interface cable when the printer is online. Controller The software that controls the engine of a printer. The controller is the intelligence of the printer. Concurrent Interfaces The QMS-PS 410 printer’s three interface ports are all active simultaneously. This gives you the ability to print all three ports concurrently rather than be restricted to one.
DOS An acronym for Disk Operating System, which is a program that instructs a disk-based micro-computing system to schedule and supervise work, manage computer resources, and operate and control peripheral devices. Download Transfer information from one device to another. Downloaded fonts are not built into the printer. They are transferred from the computer and stored in the printer’s memory temporarily. They disappear from the printer’s memory when the printer is turned off.
Engine The part of a printer where the paper is physically processed and printed. It is the body and internal components that house the controller. EP-L Cartridge The EP-L (electrophotographic) cartridge contains a photosensitive print drum and a supply of toner. Because the drum is photosensitive, it must be protected from exposure to light. The cartridge, which prints an average of 3,500 pages, is replaceable.
Face-Up Output Tray A paper tray attached to the printer above the standard tray that results in paper, transparencies or envelopes being stacked in face-up order. This tray is mandatory for transparencies, envelopes and labels. Factory Default Factory defaults refer to the printer settings that are programmed into the printer at the factory. These settings are used unless they are overridden with printer commands sent through software or PS Executive Series Utilities.
Font Characteristics Font characteristics determine what a printed font looks like. These characteristics include symbol set, spacing, pitch, point size, style, stroke weight, and typeface. Fuser Access Doors The fuser access doors - an internal door and an external door - both allow access to areas where paper may jam. Fuser Assembly The fuser assembly contains two heated rollers between which the paper passes after toner has been applied; the heated rollers bond the toner to the paper.
HP PCL (Hewlett Packard Printer Control Language) HP PCL is the printer control language native to the HP LaserJet series II printer. The QMS-PS 410 printer has an HP PCL emulation. Icon A pictorial symbol indicating a printer function. Interface The place where two devices are physically connected, allowing them to communicate. On your printer, the interface plate is on the back of the printer towards the bottom.
Landscape Orientation See orientation. Lower Cassette The lower cassette is an optional tray you can attach to your printer. It comes with either a letter-size or and A4-size paper tray. Additional paper trays and an envelope tray can be purchased. Optional lower cassettes (LC) provide increased paper capacity as well as adding versatility to your printer by converting it from single to dual bin capability.
Octal A number system with the base 8. The octal system uses eight number symbols (0 through 7) and is used as a simple way to represent binary numbers. Off-Line When the printer is off-line, it will not accept data from the computer. The printer is taken off-line by clicking the ONLINE key. When the ONLINE indicator is off, the printer is off-line. On-Line When the printer is on-line, it will accept data from the computer.
Paper Jam A paper jam describes what happens when paper gets stuck somewhere along the paper path. Paper Path This is the path the paper follows in its journey through the printer; it begins at the paper tray pickup point and ends where it exists the printer. Parallel A data transmission technique that sends each bit simultaneously over separate lines. It is normally used to send a byte (8 bits) at a time between computers and printers.
Persistent This term is used to reference printer parameters which remain in the printer’s memory after you power off. They appear each time you power on the printer. Pitch Pitch refers to the number of characters printer per horizontal inch. For example, 12 pitch means that 12 characters will be printed per horizontal inch. Pitch is only applied to fonts with fixed spacing. Point Size The height of a character or symbol in a font is measured by point size. There are 72 points per inch.
Printer Driver A printer driver is a file that enables the application program to talk with the printer. Usually, the printer driver is installed within an applications program. PROM An acronym for Programmable Read Only Memory. A storage device that can be programmed by electrical pulses. A PROM does not lose its memory when the printer is powered off. Proportional Spacing In proportional spacing, horizontal spacing between characters and symbols in a font varies according to the width of the character.
Resolution A measurement of the dots-per-inch (dpi) in output material, either printed or visual, as in a “high-resolution monitor.” Your printer features a 300-dpi resolution. ROM An acronym for Read Only Memory, ROM is a more stable kind of memory than RAM. Information stored in ROM is retained and can be retrieved each time the machine is activated. RS-232C A 25-pin hardware interface which allows the transfer of data in an asynchronous serial format.
Serial Interface This is a connection between computers and printers in which character information is transmitted sequentially as contrasted with parallel or simultaneous transfer. Simultaneous Interface The QMS-PS 410 printer’s three interface ports are all active concurrently. This gives you the capability to print to all three ports simultaneously rather than be restricted to one. See concurrent interfaces. Soft Font Soft fonts are fonts created or stored on disks.
Style Style, or character style, refers to whether a character is upright or slanted (oblique or italic). Italics are often used to add emphasis. Symbol Set A symbol set is a unique subgrouping of all the available characters in a font. Each symbol set is defined with a specific set of application in mind. For example, the MATH symbol set includes special characters used in mathematical and scientific applications.
Toner Cartridge (EP-L) A disposable cartridge containing dry toner and a print drum. Transparency A type of stationery, also known as OHP (overhead projection) film, commonly used for presentations. Typeface Typeface refers to the basic printed design of characters in a font. For instance, Courier, Times Roman, and Garamond Gothic typefaces each print characters of different designs.
Index A Accessories Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 - 4-19 Adjustments Print Density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Adobe Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Aldus PageMaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 AppleTalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Terminators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 ASAP III. . . .
D Dark Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Data Transfer Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Default Printer Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Defaults Determining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 HP PCL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Restore to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Restoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 DEL Character . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feeding Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Feeding Paper Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18, 8-1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Font Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Sample File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Font Cache Determining Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Font Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Installing .
Language controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, B-2 Laser Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Legal Size Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Light Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Lines per inch Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 LocalTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper Cassette Installing Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Switching by PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Paper Feeder Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Paper Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Paper Jams Preventing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
setmanualfeedtimeout. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 setmargins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 setparallelbuffersize . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 setpassword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 setprintername . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 setsccbatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 setsccinteractive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 setserialbuffersize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 setsoftwareiomode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 setwaittimeout.
setdefaultemulation Using. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 setemulation Using. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 setsccbatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Setup Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 - 1-7 showpage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 SideKick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Smears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Smudge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WingZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 WordPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7, 3-3 WordStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Z Zapf Chancery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Zapf Dingbats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 X XON/XOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
