TowerFeed for the HP LaserJet 9000 TM IU 675 / 0150 Installation and User's Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS USER'S MANUAL TowerFeedTM 444 for the HP LaserJet 9000 Series IU 675 / 0150 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 2 BOX CONTENTS 3 UNPACKING 4 RE-PACKING 5 INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Printer Panel Settings Software Installation 6 11 12 OPERATING Loading Paper Marking a Tray with its Paper Type Paper Tray empty Paper Tray depleted during Print Job Requested Paper missing Paper Jam 13 14 14 14 14 15 APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes 16 APPENDIX B - PCL Paper Selection Comma
PREFACE Congratulations! You selected TowerFeed, a superior sheet feeder specifically designed by Rutishauser Data AG in Switzerland in collaboration with HP USA, to extend the paper handling capabilities of the HP LaserJet 9000 printer. The TowerFeed Option offers new possibilities. You can • • • select from up to 9 different paper types directly from your workstation. print extra copies instead of going to the copier to make copies.
BOX CONTENTS Note: Prior to delivery your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt. Box Contents • TowerFeed unit with trays • Accessories box • Stand for the 3000-sheet output stacker (optional and only for 4-tray unit; the optional stand for 6-tray unit is shipped in a separate box) Fig. 1 Box Content (incl. optional stand for 3000-sheet stacker) Fig. 2 Accessories Box Content (incl.
UNPACKING Note: Prior to delivery your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt. It is advisable to get a second person to help you unpack the unit. Fig. 3 Warning: TowerFeed weighs up to 60 kilograms (130 pounds) depending on configuration. Enlist the help of a second person to lift and place the printer. To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit.
RE-PACKING Re-Packing the TowerFeed unit To re-pack TowerFeed, proceed as follows (reverse order of steps for unpacking the unit): • Remove the trays and insert the transportation inserts as shown in Fig. 10 to secure the trays for shipping (it is important to secure the trays to avoid possible shipping damage). • Remove the PPCA (Paper Path Connection Assembly from inside the printer, Fig. 11) and pack it into the accessories box (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Warning: POWER OFF your printer and disconnect all power and interface cables before installing and/or servicing TowerFeed. Positioning the Printer • Place the TowerFeed unit at the location you wish. Be sure to place it on a flat location. • Carefully put the printer unit onto TowerFeed. Rear, left and right fronts of the printer are aligned with the TowerFeed fronts.
INSTALLATION Removing the Trays Transportation Inserts For shipping, the bottom plate of the TowerFeed tray is secured with transportation inserts. These have to be removed before loading the trays. • Pull out, lift upwards and pull out the trays from TowerFeed. Remove the transportation inserts (Fig. 10). There are two at each side (please keep the inserts for eventual later reshipment). • Re-insert and close the trays.
INSTALLATION Assembling Stand and 3000-sheet Output Stacker (optional) Required Tools The following list shows the tools that are required to prepare and assemble the stand with the 3000-sheet output stacker option: • Allan key 4mm (included in the accessories box, Fig. 2) • Torx hexagon key X20 • Fork wrench 10mm or monkey wrench (2 pieces) a b Note: The required Torx key and fork / monkey wrenches are not part of the product shipment and must be obtained locally. Fig.
INSTALLATION Blocking (De-blocking) the Guiding Bar in horizontal position The stand has a provision for blocking the guiding bar so that the output stacker, after being pulled back from the printer for jam removal, can be pushed back easily and without risk to tip over. • To activate the blocking mechanism, push the bolt into the guiding bar and fix it in position with the knurled screw (Fig. 18). Fig.
INSTALLATION Electrical Connections Now that TowerFeed and printer are mechanically assembled, the units have to be connected electrically to each other. c • Connect the power cables to printer and TowerFeed (Fig. 23a, Fig. 23b). b When installing the optional 3000-sheet output stacker as well, power and data cable have to be connected too: • the (short) data cable of the output stacker plugs into the ACCESSORY connector of the printer(Fig. 23c).
INSTALLATION Printer Panel Settings The following steps require the printer system to be powered on. When powering on the system, always power on TowerFeed first and then the printer. Paper Size Assignment The TowerFeed trays are coded according to their size. At boot time, the printer automatically recognizes the trays with their sizes. Paper Type Assignment Initially, the printer assigns PLAIN to each paper tray as its default paper type.
INSTALLATION Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer drivers delivered with your HP LaserJet as usual. In case of questions please refer to your printer's manual or contact your dealer. Configuring the TowerFeed Option The TowerFeed option has to be activated in the printer driver. To do so, go via Start – Settings – Printers to select the respective HP LaserJet driver.
OPERATING Operating Loading Paper • Pull open the tray you wish to load until it reaches the stop or remove it completely for more convenient loading. • Make sure that the right paper guide is in the LOAD position by firmly pushing it to its right stop. • Obtain a fresh ream of paper. Hold the ream on the long edge and bend it in and out. Repeat on the short edge. Square it off properly (Fig. 25). • Insert approx. one third of the ream in the tray and ensure that all paper is lined up nicely.
OPERATING Stock Type Marking a tray with its Paper Type As each tray typically contains a different paper type, an indication on the tray itself about the paper type loaded is helpful particularly when re-loading the tray after a paper out condition. For that purpose a paper sample can be mounted in the bow profile of the tray to clearly identify the paper that is used in that tray.
OPERATING Paper Jam In case of a paper jam, the printer panel Attention LED will start blinking and the printer display will show a respective message with the following meaning: 13.03.xx PAPER JAM 13.11.xx PAPER JAM • Paper jam in printer Paper jam in TowerFeed In case of a printer paper jam, you will see the following message: 13.03.00 JAM INSIDE RIGHT DOOR Remove the paper jam and all other pages in the paper path and close all the cover(s). Printing will continue.
APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes Printer Firmware Revision The Firmware of your HP LaserJet printer must be at least Revision 02.000.0 or higher to correctly support the TowerFeed option. In case your printer does have an older Firmware, ask your dealer for a Firmware upgrade. Printer Driver Revision Please use the drivers received with your printer. For the most recent driver revisions contact your dealer or consult the HP WEB or the Rutishauser WEB site at http://www.rutishauser.ch/ti/sdlhp.htm.
APPENDIX B - PCL Paper Selection Commands Frequently used PCL commands for Paper Selection: Command function # refers to HP LaserJet 9000 ESC & l # H Selects Paper Source 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 print/eject page Tray 2 Manual Feed - Paper Manual Feed - Envelope Tray 4 (2000-Sheet Input Tray*) Tray 3 Envelope Feeder Auto Select Tray 1 Tray 4 (TowerFeed Tray 1) Tray 5 (TowerFeed Tray 2) Tray 6 (TowerFeed Tray 3) Tray 7 (TowerFeed Tray 4) Tray 8 (TowerFeed Tray 5) Tray 9 (TowerFeed Tray 6)
APPENDIX C - Tips & Hints Power ON Sequence Power On TowerFeed first! When powering on the printer, it will scan its option bus for available options. In case TowerFeed is not ready at that point of time, the printer will not activate its support and not add this option to its configuration.
APPENDIX C - Tips & Hints Standard Applications: Where to select Paper Size and Paper Type Here is the information on where to set the paper selection parameters in the most common standard applications.
APPENDIX D – Paper Quality Guidelines General These paper quality guidelines are general recommendations. Paper beyond these specifications may work as well, however it should be tested before use. Paper is a material that reacts intensively to adverse temperature and humidity conditions. The observance of proper conditions as defined below is therefore essential for trouble-free operation of TowerFeed. Please also refer to the corresponding guidelines in the printer manual.
APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting Diagnosing an Error Situation When calling for support, please have the printer test pages at hand (Configuration Page, Menu Map and Event Log Page as per APPENDIX F). Pos LED Printer Display TF Beeping Description Action / Remarks 1 OFF TRAY n OPEN NO Tray n open Close Tray NO Empty Tray without pending print request Reload tray n LOAD TRAY 1 Media Type & Size NO Requested paper not available Load Tray 1 with the correct size.
APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting Diagnosing an Error Situation (cont.) When calling for support, please have the printer test pages at hand (Configuration Page, Menu Map and Event Log Page as per APPENDIX F). Pos LED Printer Display TF Beeping Description Action / Remarks 6 ON 13.11.2x JAM IN INPUT ACCESSORY Beep Type 2 TowerFeed Motor blocked Open TF Tray(s). Remove all sheets from the TF (x = TF tray which fed the paper path. Close TF Tray(s). In case the error stays, call Service.
APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages The printer allows printing out information about its system configuration. These pages can be selected via the printer panel (Item: INFORMATION MENU). Note: The informations for the Configuration Page are recorded at power-up time. There is no update of the changes after power-up. Configuration Page (Sample printout on page 23) This page will be printed via the printer panel (INFORMATION - PRINT CONFIGURATION, or enter "22" on the numeric keypad.
APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages Please refer to page 22 for more information on this page.
APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages Info Tray 4 (= TowerFeed Tray 1) Info Tray 5 (= TowerFeed Tray 2) Info Tray 6 (= TowerFeed Tray 3) Info Tray 7-9 (= TowerFeed Tray 4-6) Please refer to page 22 for more information on this page.
APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages Please refer to page 22 for more information on this page.
APPENDIX G - TowerFeed Selftest TowerFeed Selftest Feature The TowerFeed selftest feature allows testing the TowerFeed unit independently from any printer and computer. With this test you can the paper-feeding behavior of the unit (horizontal position, skew, jam). Note: To perform a TowerFeed selftest with the printer on top of it, open the right side cover of the printer to access the media being fed from TowerFeed through the PPCA (Paper Path Connection Assembly).
APPENDIX H – TowerFeed Specifications Dimensions and Weights: Floor Model with 4 trays Floor Model with 6 trays Model Designation TF 444/44.65. TF 444/66.65. Width 740 mm 740 mm Paper Specifications: Paperweight: Note: 60 - 95 g/m2 (16 - 24 lb.) Also consult the paper specifications for your printer.
APPENDIX J - Cleaning and Maintenance TowerFeed does not require preventive maintenance. Cleaning of housing and removal of paper dust from within the TowerFeed trays might now and then be indicated. Clean the outside of TowerFeed with a lightly water-dampened cloth. Do not use detergents to avoid damage of the surfaces. To clean the paper drawers from paper dust, completely remove the drawers from TowerFeed, remove the paper and use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush.
Notes: IU 675 / 0150 30 TM TowerFeed for the HP LaserJet 9000
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