Brother Laser Printer HL-960 Series USER’S GUIDE I
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Laser Printer HL-960 Series USER’S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In Canada 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 (within California) 1-800-361-6466 If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In Canada Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q.
Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ☛ Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS........................ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ...........................................................1-1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL...................................................................1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK..................................1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ...................................................................1-4 Features ..........................................................................
USER’S GUIDE CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER.........3-1 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY.........................................................3-1 AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION .......................................3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION.........................................3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL......................................................3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle ................................................3-7 Selecting the Local Language Display ..........
TABLE OF CONTENTS SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE .....................................................4-5 SEL Switch...................................................................................4-5 SET Switch ..................................................................................4-6 ▲ (UP) or ▼ (DOWN) Switch .....................................................4-6 MODE Switch..............................................................................
USER’S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE ...........................................................4-59 SHIFT Switch ............................................................................. 4-59 EMULATION Switch ..................................................................4-60 About Emulation Modes ..........................................................4-62 ECONOMY Switch .....................................................................4-64 POWER SAVE MODE .....................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE (DISK).......................................6-1 MAINTENANCE...............................................................................6-1 Toner Cartridge.............................................................................6-1 Toner Empty Message .............................................................6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge .................................................6-2 Cleaning .......................................................
USER’S GUIDE RS-232C Serial Interface ............................................................Appendix-11 Standard Specifications..........................................................Appendix-11 Interface Connectors..............................................................Appendix-11 Pin Assignment......................................................................Appendix-11 Signal Description .................................................................
REGULATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
USER’S GUIDE Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference- causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
REGULATIONS ☛ Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK.
USER’S GUIDE IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. ☛ Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
REGULATIONS For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide connection to ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
USER’S GUIDE If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows. Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside. Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer than the others so that, in the event that the cord is pulled out of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview of the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED gives you general information about this printer. Be sure to read this chapter before you use the printer.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you read this user’s guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and the Appendices of this User’s Guide are on the floppy disk provided with this printer. Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you print out the additional chapters included on the floppy disk. • This user’s guide contains instructions or steps to teach you various operations of the printer.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK ■ The floppy disk provided with this printer contains Chapters 4, 5, 6, and the Appendices of this User’s Guide. Follow the steps below to install and print out the sections you need to see. 1. Set up your printer referring to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. Start your computer and MS-DOS® or Microsoft®-Windows® version 3.1. 3. Insert the printer User’s Guide floppy disk into the floppy disk drive A of your computer.
USER’S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard features. When you need more information on how to use a particular feature, turn to the page indicated at the end of the paragraph. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by laser beam scanning so that it can print at a speed of 12 pages per minute. The controller utilizes a high speed 32-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Universal Paper Cassette and Manual Loading This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. Since the paper cassette is a universal type, a number of different sizes of paper can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper cassette. In addition, the multi-purpose tray allows you to load paper sheet by sheet. See 3-15 for auto loading and 3-16 for manual loading.
USER’S GUIDE Automatic Emulation Selection This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software. With this feature, many users can share the printer on a network. See page 3-3. Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in its memory so that it can print larger graphics and more fonts without additional memory.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL High Speed Printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in this printer, the printer can print them with Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and higher at a high speed without downloading them. Because the printer has a TrueType Font rasterizer, it can rasterize fonts at a high speed.
USER’S GUIDE Reprint Function You can reprint the last page printed with a touch of a panel switch which allows reprinting without sending the data again from the computer. See page 4-56. Flash Memory Card and HDD Card You can store fonts, macros, logos, and other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of this printer. See pages 4-29 and 5-2.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Options The following options are available for this printer: Lower Tray Unit A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extra paper and switch between the upper and lower paper sources automatically. See page 5-1. Duplex Unit A duplex unit enables you to print on both sides of the paper. See page 5-10. Technical Reference Manual The technical reference manual contains detailed information about the printer control commands.
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CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED BEFORE USING THE PRINTER Checking the Components Printer Carton When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. Power Cord Printer Upper Paper Cassette (installed inside the printer) User’s Guide Disk Windows Driver/TrueType Compatible Font Disk #1 Windows Driver/TrueType Compatible Font Disk #2 User’s Guide (this book) Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is inside the toner cartridge carton. ☛ Caution The toner cartridge is packed inside a bag. Do not open it now. Open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED General View Control Panel Font/IC Card Slot Top Cover Face Down Print Delivery Tray A B Font Cartridge Slot Multi-purpose Tray Upper Paper Cassette Power Switch Fig. 2-3 Front View Adjustment Knob for Face Up/Down Print Delivery Rear Access Cover Bi-directional Parallel Interface Connector RS-232C Serial Interface Connector Modular Jack for Options Power Cord Connector Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Operating and Storage Environment Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power: Frequency: ±10% of the rated power voltage 50 Hz (220-240 V) or 60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet). Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED SETTING UP THE PRINTER Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open the top cover of the printer. Remember the following steps to open and close the printer. ■ To open the printer, hold both sides of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches. Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover ■ To close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides gently until it latches. Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Removing the Protective Parts After checking that you have all of the correct parts, temporarily place the printer where you can easily reach all sides. Remove the protective parts that secure the printer against damage during transportation, as shown below: ✒ Note Keep all packing materials for transporting or storing the printer later. 1. Open the top cover and the upper paper cassette. 2. Remove the protective parts from inside the printer and the cassette. 3.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Installing the Toner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to print. You have one toner cartridge as standard. A new cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,000 A4 or letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 8). If you turn on the printer without the toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the toner cartridge.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. Fig.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 5. Hold the tab firmly and pull it out until the sealing tape comes out all the way. Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ☛ Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. If your hands or clothes get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it off immediately with cold water. 6. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 7. Close the top cover of the printer. When the cartridge has almost run out of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can print several pages after the toner empty message appears, be sure to replace the toner cartridge with a new one before it becomes completely empty. ✒ Note You can select the printer’s operation when the “Toner Empty” message is displayed with the MODE switch.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette The printer usually loads paper from the installed multi-purpose tray, upper cassette or optional lower paper cassette. ✒ Note The lower tray unit is an option for this printer. This section refers to the upper paper cassette. For information about the lower paper cassette, see “LOWER TRAY UNIT” in Chapter 5.
USER’S GUIDE Follow these steps to set paper and install the paper cassette: ✒ Note Be sure to select the same paper size as the paper to be used from your application software, or correct printing cannot be obtained. If your application software does not support paper size selection on its print menu, you can change the paper size with the MODE switch in the FORMAT MODE. For paper size change, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2. Switch the adjustment lever on the back of the paper cassette according to the paper size shown below. I. II. Backwards Forwards : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive and A5 : ISO B6, A6, COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL Fig. 2-15 Switching the Adjustment lever by Paper Size 3.
USER’S GUIDE 4. Slightly lift the edge of the sliding guides and move them separately so as to match the size of paper to be used. Match the paper length first and then the paper width when setting for larger size paper. Match the paper width first and then the paper length when setting for smaller size paper. Fig. 2-17 Adjusting the Paper Cassette Sizes 5. Load paper into the paper cassette as shown below. ☛ Caution Do not load more than 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2or 20 lbs.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 1. Open the multi-purpose tray by pressing the front door of the tray lightly and lowering it gently. ✒ Note Pull out the extension tray of the multi-purpose tray for long paper if it is necessary. Fig. 2-19 Opening the Multi-purpose Tray and Pulling Out the Extension Tray 2. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to the far right side. 3. Place a stack of paper or envelopes on the tray until it is securely seated.
USER’S GUIDE Fig. 2-20 Placing Paper on the Multi-purpose Tray 4. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to match the paper width, so that it lightly touches the right side of the paper stack. ☛ Caution • Make sure that the neatly stacked paper is correctly seated on the multi-purpose tray, otherwise paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. • When printing, the inside tray automatically rises to feed paper into the printer.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Connecting the Printer to Your Computer This printer has a bi-directional parallel interface and an RS-232C serial interface. They allow the printer to communicate with IBM/PC® or compatible computers. Before connecting the printer and computer, you need to purchase or make a connecting cable specifically for the interface to be used. See “INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS” in Appendix.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Secure the connection with wire clips or screws on the printer. Parallel Interface Port Secure connection with wire clips. Computer Printer Serial Interface Port Secure connection with screws. Fig. 2-21 Connecting the Printer and Computer 4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on your computer. Be sure to secure the connection on the computer, also.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Turning the Printer On and Off Plugging in the Power Cord Plug in the power cord as follows: 1. Make sure that the POWER switch is OFF “O”: the switch is on the front right hand side of the printer. 2. Attach the power cord to the printer and plug it into an appropriate AC outlet. Fig. 2-22 Plugging in the Power Cord ☛ Caution • Check the AC voltage. This printer should be operated at the specified voltage and frequency.
USER’S GUIDE Pressing the POWER Switch The POWER switch is on the front right hand side of the printer. Pressing the ON side “ | ” supplies power to the printer, which then performs a self test and warm up. Pressing the OFF side “O” turns the power off. ON OFF Fig. 2-23 Pressing the POWER Switch ☛ Caution Always wait at least 2 seconds after turning off the power before turning it back on.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of available fonts before you actually start working with the printer. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that you have already set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the printer. Wait until the display shows the message as follows. LJ READY 001P T1 or LJ READY 001P MP 3. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
USER’S GUIDE To print out the list of optional cartridge/card fonts, PRINT FONTS C To print out the list of permanent download fonts, PRINT FONTS P To exit from the test mode, exit ✒ Notes The messages “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appear only when an optional font cartridge/card is installed in the font slot or the permanent download fonts are stored in printer memory respectively. • If the optional font cartridge/card is installed, you can print out a list of optional fonts.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 6. Press the SET switch. The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits to the off-line state. PRINT CONFIGURAITION(1/2) (LJ):HP LaserJet 4 (FX):EPSON FX-850 TEST PRINT (BS):BR-Script 2 (GL):HP-GL (PR):IBMProprinterXL PAGE COUNTER RAM SIZE !"#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[| "#$%&'()*+,-.
USER’S GUIDE Checking the Printed Test Pattern After you print out the test pattern as described in the previous section, take a look at the printed sheet to check print quality. The printer has been shipped with the print density properly adjusted with the control panel switches. If you are not satisfied with the printout (too light or dark for example), adjust the print density as follows: 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line state. 3. Press the MODE switch. 4.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY Before working with your application software, you need to set up or install the printer driver in your software. Locate the printers that your application software supports and install the desired printer driver. Each software package differs in the way the printer driver is selected. Read the software manual and follow the setup or installation procedures.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Note 1: When the HL-1260 printer driver has been chosen (using the application software), the following fonts will be replaced printed using different fonts.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION This printer has an automatic emulation selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following: • Once the emulation is automatically changed, it is not changed again for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it can be set with the EMULATION switch. The factory setting is 5 seconds. • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, as the printer cannot distinguish between them.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the bidirectional parallel or RS-232C serial interface as appropriate. When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on or off with the MODE switch. For further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you use the automatic interface selection, note the following: • Once the interface is automatically changed, it is not changed again for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it can be set with the MODE switch. The factory setting is 5 seconds. • The communications parameters [ baud rate, code type, parity, stop bit, Xon/Xoff, DTR(ER), and Robust Xon] must be set for the serial interface.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL Adjusting the Control Panel Angle You can adjust the control panel to the desired angle, so you can easily read the display messages. To adjust the angle of control panel, gently pinch the tab on the right side of the panel and move the control panel up and down. Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Selecting the Local Language Display The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel switches, it shows functions and settings. If any trouble occurs, it shows the corresponding error message. You can see these messages in several languages. The default language is English. • English • French • German • Dutch • Spanish • Italian • Norwegian • Finnish • Danish • Portuguese To change to another language: 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Using the Panel Switches The printer has a versatile control panel. It has two operation modes: When you press the switches, they work in the NORMAL mode as indicated above the switches. When you press the switches with the SHIFT switch held down, they work in the SHIFT mode as indicated below the switches. You can control the basic printer operations and make various printer settings in the NORMAL and SHIFT modes.
USER’S GUIDE Printer Settings You may operate the printer with the panel switch settings unchanged. They have been factory set. When necessary, change and store them in the printer memory as user settings. There are two types of printer settings available on this printer: 1. User Settings 2. Factory Settings Remember that the user settings override the factory settings. The user settings are effective until other settings are made or they are restored to the factory settings.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER PAPER HANDLING Print Media Paper Size 1. The upper paper cassette Since the paper cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the sizes of paper in the list. The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lbs.) or up to 40 envelopes. (Paper should only be loaded up to the arrow head marked on the sliding guide.) 2. The multi-purpose tray The multi-purpose tray is the most useful feeder for you to handle many types of paper.
USER’S GUIDE paper source available size the multipurpose tray (MP) cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, ISO B6 and A6 envelope: COM 10, Monarch, C5, DL and ISO B5 other size: wide 90-216mm (3.5”-8.5”) long 148-356mm (5.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Using Envelopes Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Smooth or shiny surfaces • Protection cover at envelopes’ adhesive parts • Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • Sealing flaps as shown below • Three or more layers of paper in the marked area • Each side folded as shown below Fig.
USER’S GUIDE Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should be crisply and correctly folded (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams). • Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the following marked area. Feeding Direction Fig.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Cassette Feed The printer can feed paper from the multi-purpose tray, the upper or the optional lower paper cassette. You can select the multi-purpose tray as a paper cassette with the FEEDER switch. Since the auto paper feed mode has been factory set, the printer usually feeds paper from the upper paper cassette.
USER’S GUIDE Multi-purpose Tray (MP) Upper Paper Cassette (Tray 1) Lower Paper Cassette (Tray 2) Fig. 3-5 Cassette Feed Manual Feed When you set paper in the multi-purpose tray with the setting MANUAL FEED = ON selected with the FEEDER switch, the printer loads paper only from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the previous feeder selection. When you select the setting PAPER IN = CONT in the MP TRAY SETTING mode, the printer loads paper automatically from the multi-purpose tray.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Face Down Print Delivery The printer normally ejects paper onto the top of the printer with the printed page face down. Fig. 3-6 Face Down Print Delivery Face Up Print Delivery You can change the print delivery path from the top to the rear of the printer. Push down the knob located inside the rear paper slit on the left of the paper path selector guide. Paper Path Selector Guide Knob Rear Paper Slit Fig.
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CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY AND LAMPS This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD) and four lamps on the control panel. The display can show various messages with up to 16 characters. The lamps light to indicate the current printer status. HL-96O Fig. 4-1 Display and Lamps Display The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel, you can change settings interactively on the display.
USER’S GUIDE Printer Status Messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message Meaning 00 READY 001P T1 The printer is ready to print. AUTO LaserJet 4 The printer is off-line and currently in HP LaserJet 4 mode under AUTO emulation mode selected. HP LaserJet 4 The printer is off-line and in HP LaserJet 4 mode under HP LaserJet 4 emulation mode selected. 00 SLEEP 001P T1 The printer is in sleep status (power save mode).
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Printer Status Message Meaning (Continued) 07 FF PAUSE The printer has suspended feeding forms. Pressing the SEL switch resumes form feed. 08 RESET TO USER SETTINGS The printer is restoring itself to the user settings you made with the panel switches. (The message appears only momentarily.) 09 RESET TO The printer is restoring itself to the FACTORY SETTINGS factory settings. (The message appears only momentarily.) 01 PRINT 002 L ■ T1 Paper Source “MP”...
USER’S GUIDE Lamps The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status. READY LED indication On Blinking DATA LED indication On Blinking ALARM LED indication On ON LINE LED indication On Off 4–4 Meaning Ready to print Warming up Meaning Data remains in the printer buffer. Pressing the FORM FEED switch prints the data and clears the buffer. Receiving or processing data Meaning Some problem has occurred in the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings in the NORMAL mode. Functions available in the NORMAL mode are shown above the panel switches. HL-96O Fig. 4-3 Switches in NORMAL Mode ✒ Note The factory settings are printed in bold in this section. SEL Switch Pressing the SEL switch changes the state of the printer between online and off-line.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you press the SEL switch, remember the following: • All other switches—except the SEL switch—are operational only when the printer is off-line. • If the printer is not in auto emulation mode, the LCD displays the current emulation by pressing the SEL key to take it off-line, but you can not enter other emulation modes. To make settings in other emulation modes, press the EMULATION switch and select the emulation. • The SEL switch works as a “quick exit” switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL MODE Switch Pressing the MODE switch allows you to enter modes where you change settings. The mode menus and settings vary according to the current emulation mode and options. For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes HP-GL Mode INTERFACE MODE INTERFACE MODE Set interface, parameters. (4-15) Set interface, parameters. (4-15) FORMAT MODE FORMAT MODE Set orientation, paper size, margins, & others.
USER’S GUIDE MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu FORMAT MODE (See 4-18.
USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu CARD OPERATION (HP mode only) Sub-Setting Menu EXECUTE DATA (See 4-28.) Execute the data on the card. DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data. exit Exit to EXECUTE DATA CARD LIST SAVE Print the contents of the card. SAVE DATA End saving the data. DATA ID=##### Set data ID for saved data. MACRO ID=##### PRIMARY FONT FONT ID=##### SECONDARY FONT FONT ID=##### DOWNLOAD FONT FONT ID=##### DELETE (See 4-37.) Save a macro.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP-GL mode. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting INTERFACE MODE Same as LaserJet 4 Mode (See 4-15.) FORMAT MODE PAGE FORMAT MODE (See 4-18.
USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu PAGE PROTECTION (See 4-28.) CARD OPERATION (See 4-28.) CARD OPERATION (See 4-28.) Sub-Setting Menu PROTECT=AUTO Setting AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, or LEGAL exit Exit to CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has not been formatted: FORMAT CARD Format the flash memory card or the HDD card. exit Exit to CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has been formatted: Execute the data on the card.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Basic Operation Procedures When you operate the MODE switch, remember the following basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch to enter the MODE menus. The first mode menu appears on the display. INTERFACE MODE • Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to scroll through the menus forward or backward. (Pressing the MODE switch allows forward scroll.
USER’S GUIDE Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface For this session, select the parallel interface manually as follows: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch. The display shows the first menu. INTERFACE MODE 3. Press the SET switch. When you enter the interface mode, the display first shows the current interface with the asterisk. I/F=AUTO * 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired interface appears on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the exit menu appears on the display. exit MODE 7. Press the SET switch. Then the printer automatically returns to the off-line ready state. INTERFACE MODE The automatic interface selection has been factory set. If you want to select a specific interface manually, use the interface mode to set it.
USER’S GUIDE Even if you choose the automatic interface selection, you need to set the communications parameters for the serial interface, high speed/bidirectional communications for the parallel interface. See the tables below. For further information about automatic interface selection, see “AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION” in Chapter 3.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Display Message BaudRate= 9600 CodeType=8 bits Parity =NONE Stop Bit=1 bits Xon/Xoff=ON DTR(ER) =ON (Effective when Xon/Xoff=ON) Robust Xon =OFF (Effective when Xon/Xoff=ON) Parameters Baud rate (Data transfer speed) Code type (Data length) Parity (Data error check) Stop bits (Data separator) Xon/Xoff (Handshake protocol) Data terminal ready (ER) Robust Xon Settings 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 baud 7 bits or 8 bits None, even, or odd 1 or 2 O
USER’S GUIDE FORMAT MODE ORIENTATION When you select “ORIENTATION”, you can set portrait or landscape orientation. ✒ Note The ORIENTATION selection is effective in the HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. It does not work in the HP-GL mode. This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. You can check the current orientation on the display. PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE Fig.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL When portrait has been selected, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 001P T1 When landscape has been selected, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 001L T1 AUTO MODE ✒ Note The settings in this mode menu are effective in the HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. They do not appear in the HP-GL mode. The page/line termination is set in this mode.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Note on “AUTO MASK” When you use application software in non-HP modes, be sure to set “AUTO MASK” to ON. When you use letter- or A4-size paper, the top and bottom 2 lines are masked and they do not appear on the printout. The auto modes are subject to the current emulation mode. O : The auto modes can be set. X : The auto modes cannot be changed and no setting appears. — : The auto modes are not available.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL The following settings can be made in this mode: Display Message Page Format Mode PAPER =LETTER Set cut sheet paper size to letter, A4, legal, B5, A5, B6, A6, or executive, or envelope size to COM10, Monarch, C5, or DL. LEFT M = Set the left margin at column 0-126 at 10cpi. 0C P RIGHT M = 80C P Set the right margin at column 10-136 at 10cpi. See “List of Factory Settings” in this chapter. TOP M Set the top margin at a distance from the top edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you make settings in PAGE FORMAT MODE, note the following: • The letter size has been factory set for 110/120V model. The A4 size has been factory set for 220/240V model. • When you use a smaller size of paper than that specified in the PAGE FORMAT MODE, be sure that the print area is smaller than the paper size, or the inside of the printer will get stained with toner.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ■ About Line Settings Setting the number of lines/page automatically sets the line spacing or line feed pitch. If the paper size is changed, the number of lines/page changes accordingly. The new setting is calculated with the following expression and the remainder, if any, is ignored. However, the line feed pitch and the top and bottom margins remain effective.
USER’S GUIDE Display Message Graphics Mode PEN SETTING Set the size and percentage of gray separately for six plotter pens. CHARACTER SET Set the standard and alternate character sets. ✒ Note In most cases, the application software controls the above graphics mode settings, so you do not need to set them in this menu with the MODE switch. The software or command setting overrides the switch setting.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ✒ Notes • When another pen is selected, the display shows the selected pen with the number after “SIZE’ or “GRAY.” • Whichever resolution, 300 or 600 dpi, you have selected, the pen size takes effect in units of 300 dpi. ■ Character Set When you select “CHARACTER SET,” you can select the standard and alternate character sets used in the HP-GL emulation mode.
USER’S GUIDE Character Sets in HP-GL Emulation Mode ANSI ASCII (Factory setting) 9825 CHR. SET FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII ROMAN8 EXT. ISO IRV ISO SWEDISH ISO SWEDISH:N ISO NORWAY 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K. ISO ITALIAN ISO SPANISH ISO PORTUGUESE ISO NORWAY 2 RESOLUTION MODE The resolution can be set in this mode menu. Display Message Resolution Mode RESOLUTION Set the resolution of the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Display Message Resolution RESOLUTION=600 Set the resolution to 600 dpi. (Factory setting) RESOLUTION=300 Set the resolution to 300 dpi.
USER’S GUIDE PAGE PROTECTION If print images are too complex to print, the printer may print them out in parts or only on part of the page. If this occurs, the printer loses print data and shows the following message: 31 PRINT OVERRUN The page protection function reserves additional memory so that the printer can create the entire page image in memory before physically printing it out. This function can be set for letter, A4, or legal size paper. Select the paper size for page protection.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL CARD OPERATION ✒ Notes • BE SURE TO TURN OFF THE PRINTER POWER SWITCH BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE FLASH MEMORY CARD OR HDD CARD, OR THE CARD WILL BE DAMAGED. • The settings in this mode menu are effective only when you have installed a flash memory card or a HDD card in the card slot of the printer and you have selected the HP LaserJet 4 or HP-GL mode. They do not appear when the printer has no card or is in any other emulation mode.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes • If the card is formatted, data that has been previously written is erased. • It takes ten or more seconds to format a 2-Mbyte flash memory card or a HDD card. The more the capacity of the card, the longer time it takes to format the card.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL DATA ID=##### Select the ID with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SET switch again, so that the printer executes the selected data. ✒ Note PostScript® language data can not be printed correctly with this printer because it does not have BR-Script emulation. ■ Card List When you select “CARD LIST” and you press the SET switch, the printer automatically loads paper and starts printing the contents of the installed flash memory card or HDD card.
USER’S GUIDE • Save Data You can send data and save it on the card. In this mode, any kind of data such as PCL data and command strings can be saved. When you select “SAVE DATA” and you press the SET switch, the display shows the following guide menus. SET KEY --> END This message prompts you to press the SET switch again so that the printer exits from the data reception status when you finish sending data. Send data from your computer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL • Save Macro ✒ Note The “SAVE MACRO” menu appears only in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation mode. If you have downloaded a macro in the printer’s memory, you can save the macro on the installed flash memory card or HDD card. If a macro has been downloaded in the printer’s memory and you press the SET switch at “SAVE MACRO,” the printer prompts you to select the ID of the macro.
USER’S GUIDE Select the ID with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SET switch again, so that the printer saves the font with the selected ID. ✒ Note When you see an asterisk on the display, the ID number has been used for another font. If you select the used ID number, the old font is erased and replaced with the new one.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL • Download Font ✒ Notes • The “DOWNLOAD FONT” menu appears only in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation mode. • Be sure to print out the list of download fonts with the TEST switch and check the download font ID on the list before you enter this menu. You need to select the font in this menu with the same number you see on the list. If you have downloaded a font into the printer memory, you can save it on the flash memory card or the HDD card.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Delete When you select “DELETE” and press the SET switch, you can enter the following sub-setting menus to delete macros and fonts or format the installed flash memory card or HDD card: Display Message Save Menu MACRO ID=##### DATA ID=##### FONT ID=##### FORMAT CARD Delete the selected ID macro. Delete the selected ID data. Delete the selected ID font. Format the flash memory card or the HDD card.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FONT ID=##### Select the ID number with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SET switch, so that the printer deletes the selected font. • Format Card You can format the flash memory card or the HDD card to delete its contents. Instructions are in the following menu: FORMAT CARD When you press the SET switch in this menu, the printer asks if you delete all contents of the card: SET-->DELETE ALL Press the SET switch to start formatting the card.
USER’S GUIDE To cope with this problem, you can lock or unlock the panel switches with your pass number as follows: Display Message Lock Panel LOCK=OFF Unlock the panel switches of the printer. (Factory setting) LOCK=ON Lock the panel switches of the printer. Even if you lock the panel switches, you can use the SEL, FORM FEED, COPY, CONTINUE, RESET and TEST switches. You can only check the settings of the other switches, but you cannot change them. To change them, unlock the panel switches.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL You can turn on or off the auto form feed in this mode menu as follows: Display Message Auto Form Feed AUTO FF=OFF Turn off the auto form feed. You need to press the FORM FEED switch every time data remains in the printer’s memory. (Factory setting) AUTO FF=ON Turn on the auto form feed. Every time data remains in the printer’s memory, the auto form feed takes place after the wait time set as below.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Toner Low You can select the printer’s action when “TONER EMPTY” is detected. Display Message Network Mode TONER LOW=CONT Continue printing if the “TONER EMPTY” error occurs. (Factory setting) TONER LOW=STOP Stop printing if the “TONER EMPTY” error occurs. CONTINUE MODE If any recoverable error occurs including “Toner Empty,” it can be cleared with the CONTINUE switch. The CONTINUE switch function is selected with this mode setting.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL PRINT DENSITY You can increase or decrease the print density with the ▲ or ▼ switch in this mode menu as follows: Display Message ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ : ■■ ■ Print Density The more black squares, the darker the print density. The black squares indicate the density level. The density can be set to 15 levels. (Factory setting = ■■■■■■■■) INPUT BUFFER You can increase or decrease the capacity of the input buffer with the ▲ or ▼ switch in this mode menu.
USER’S GUIDE INPUT BUFFER SIZE 14M 15 SQUARES 5 SQUARES 100K 51K 30K 1 SQUARE 7M 4M 30K 14M 26M RAM SIZE Fig. 4-5 Input buffer size SAVE SETTINGS Suppose you share this printer with others who want different panel switch settings or you use the printer with different settings. Since you can save the current settings in the printer’s memory, you can easily reset the printer to your necessary settings after they are changed. For resetting the printer, see “RESET Switch” in Chapter 4.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL PAGE COUNTER You can check the total number of printed pages with this mode. When you enter this mode, the display shows the number for a short time and automatically moves to “exit MODE” menu. COUNT= 861 EXIT MODE When you finish setting your desired item in the mode menus, advance to the following message: exit MODE Press the SET switch to exit from the mode menus to the off-line ready state. ✒ Note Remember that you can exit from the mode menu any time with the SEL switch.
USER’S GUIDE FONT Switch Pressing the FONT switch allows you to select fonts and symbol/character sets. ✒ Notes When you use the FONT switch, note the following: • The FONT switch is effective in the HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. However the settings are subject to the current emulation mode. • If the application software supports font and symbol/character set selection, you do not need to set them with the FONT switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL SECONDARY FONT SELECT FONT s Set the secondary font. SYMBOL SET s Set the symbol set. TABLE PRINT s Print the code table. exit Exit To select the font and symbol set in the HP LaserJet 4 mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the FONT switch. The display shows the following menu. PRIMARY FONT 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the primary or secondary font setting menu.
USER’S GUIDE 5. Press the SET switch. When you enter the “SELECT FONT” menu, you can select the internal font, optional slot font, or permanent download font. The display shows the following message. INTERNAL FONT p* Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font source appears on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL See “List of Fonts” on page 4-54. 8. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The steps you follow vary according to the font type, scalable or bitmapped. ■ If you select a resident bitmapped font (Letter Gothic 16.66) or optional bitmapped fonts, the display shows the symbol set setting menu. SYMBOL SET p Go to step 9. ■ If you select resident scalable fonts or optional scalable fonts, the display shows the font style setting menu.
USER’S GUIDE Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective, then the display shows the font size setting menu. ✒ Note When you have selected fixed-pitch fonts, you set the font size by the character pitch (width). When you have selected proportional spacing fonts, you set the font size in points (height). The display shows “PITCH” or “POINT” accordingly. The following displays show “PITCH” to simplify instructions. PITCH= 10.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL TABLE PRINT p 12.Press the SET switch to start printing the code table of the selected font, or press the ▲ or ▼ switch to skip this menu. The display shows the exit menu. exit 13.Press the SET switch to exit from the setting mode. The printer returns to the off-line state. Setting the Font and Character Set in the, EPSON FX-850, or IBM Proprinter XL Mode When the EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL mode has been selected, the font and character set can be selected.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Press the SET switch. When you enter the “SELECT FONT” menu, you can select the internal font, optional slot font, or permanent download font. The display shows the following message. INTERNAL FONT * Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font source appears on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL BROUGHAM * 5. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font appears on the display. See “List of Fonts” on page 4-54. 6. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The steps you follow vary according to the font type, scalable or bitmapped. ■ If you select a resident bitmapped font (Letter Gothic 16.66) or optional bitmapped fonts, the display shows the character set setting menu. CHARACTER SET Go to step 7.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Note The style indication appears after the font name and the style name differs according to the font name. The italic or oblique indication can appear after any style indication: “BdIt” indicates a bold italic font, “LtIt” indicates a light italic font, etc. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective, then the display shows the font size setting menu. ✒ Note When you have selected fixed-pitch fonts, you set the font size by the character pitch (width).
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL US ASCII * ✒ Note The character set varies according to the current emulation mode. The above display shows the factory setting in the EPSON FX-850 emulation mode. 8. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired character set appears on the display. See “List of Symbol/Character Sets” on page 4-55. 9. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. Then the display shows the next menu. TABLE PRINT 10.
USER’S GUIDE List of Fonts For specific characters in resident bitmapped and scalable fonts. Display Message BROUGHAM OCR-B LETTERGOTH16.6 PcTENNESSEE CONNECTICUT CLEVELAND Cd UTAH GUATEMALA MARYLAND 4–54 Font Scalable Brougham Bitmapped OCR-B 12 cpi Bitmapped Letter Gothic 16.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL List of Symbol/Character Sets The symbol sets and character sets are subject to the current emulation mode. For specific symbol/character sets, see “SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS” in Appendix.
USER’S GUIDE FORM FEED Switch (REPRINT Switch) The FORM FEED switch works in two ways according to the DATA lamp status. Form Feed When the printer is off-line and there is data remaining in the printer memory, the DATA lamp comes on. Pressing the FORM FEED switch executes a form feed and prints out the remaining data.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL When you press the FORM FEED switch one or more times during reprinting, you can set the number of pages to reprint. The printer reprints the same page the number of times you press the switch. ✒ Note The reprint data remains in the printer’s memory until the printer is reset or the emulation, or some settings are changed. After you have reprinted confidential data, be sure to reset the printer to clear it from the printer’s memory.
USER’S GUIDE CONTINUE Switch If there is a problem with the printer, it automatically suspends printing and goes off-line. Pressing the CONTINUE switch may ignore the error and resume printer operation. The function of this switch varies according to the CONTINUE mode set with the MODE switch. Since the CONTINUE mode has been factory set to MANUAL, you need to press the CONTINUE switch to recover from a printer error message.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE You can control the basic printer operations and make various printer settings also in the SHIFT mode. Functions available in the SHIFT mode are labeled with the indications just below the panel switches. HL-96O Fig. 4-6 Switches in SHIFT Mode ✒ Note The factory settings are printed in bold in this section. SHIFT Switch When you hold the SHIFT switch down with the printer off-line, you can change settings with the panel switches in the SHIFT mode.
USER’S GUIDE EMULATION Switch This printer has been factory set with the automatic emulation selection function on. The printer can select the emulation mode automatically when it receives data from the computer. When you want to set the emulation mode manually, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the EMULATION switch. Then you enter the setting mode where you change the emulation. To set the emulation mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 5. Set “Time Out” with the ▲ or ▼ switch. TIME OUT= 5s * This time out is the duration during which the printer will not allow an automatic emulation change. You can set it to 1 second from 99 seconds: the factory setting is 5 seconds. 6. Press the SET switch. The next sub-item “EPSON/IBM” appears on the display. EPSON/IBM=EPSON* 7. Select EPSON or IBM with the ▲ or ▼ switch.
USER’S GUIDE If the function is turned on, the downloaded macros and fonts are kept in the printer’s memory until the printer is turned off, so that they are not cleared by switching to the other emulations. ✒ Note The “KEEP PCL” function reserves free space in the printer’s memory and may cause a memory full error. If a memory full error occurs, expand the memory capacity or turn off this function. 10.Press the SET switch. The “exit” message appears on the display. 11. Press the SET switch again.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ■ HP-GL Mode The HP-GL mode is the emulation mode where this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard plotter model HP-7475A. Since many graphics and CAD applications support this type of plotter, you can get more out of this printer working with your application software. ■ EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Mode The EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes are the emulation modes where this printer emulates the industry-standard dot matrix printers of respective manufacturers.
USER’S GUIDE ECONOMY Switch POWER SAVE MODE You can turn on or off the power save mode as follows: Display Message Power Save Mode POWER SAVE=ON Turn on the power save mode. The fixing assembly of the print engine is turned off after the specified time to save power. (Factory setting) POWER SAVE=OFF Turn off the power save mode. The fixing assembly of the print engine is always powered on to keep its temperature at the specified level.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FEEDER Switch You can select the feeder, manual feed mode, or MP tray settings with the FEEDER switch, and also select the duplex printing mode if the optional duplex printing unit is installed. Display Message Feeder FEEDER=AUTO MP FIRST=OFF MANUAL FEED=OFF MP TRAY SETTING MEDIA TYPE DUPLEX MODE Select a feeder or auto paper feed. Turns MP first on or off. Turns manual feed on or off.
USER’S GUIDE FEEDER=AUTO * 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired feeder appears on the display. Display Message Paper Feed Method/Paper Source FEEDER=AUTO FEEDER=MP TRAY Auto paper feed FEEDER=TRAY1 FEEDER=TRAY2 Upper paper cassette (Tray 1) Cassette feed from multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Lower paper cassette (Tray 2) ✒ Notes When you select a feeder, note the following: • The “FEEDER=TRAY2” message appears only when the optional lower tray unit has been installed.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL When you select “MP TRAY”, “TRAY1,” or “TRAY2,” an asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the “exit” message appears on the display. Press the SET switch again, so that the printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. When you select “AUTO”, the tray selection menu for the auto paper feed appears on the display. Go to the next step. 5. Change the tray combination and priority with the ▲ or ▼ switch.
USER’S GUIDE • You can set “MP FIRST=ON” so that you can use the MP tray paper first until it becomes empty and then switch to other paper sources which hold the same size of paper. You can set “MP FIRST=ON” for this purpose only when all the trays hold the same type and size of paper. When the MP tray paper size is different from paper in other trays, you must not select “ON” if you do not want to use MP tray paper. 2. Press the SET switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the paper size in the multipurpose tray. ✒ Note When you select the multi-purpose tray as a paper source, you must set the “MP SIZE” manually since the tray can not sense the size automatically. 3. Press the SET switch to make the displayed setting effective. Then the display shows the current “PAPER IN” setting with the asterisk as follows: PAPER IN=CONT * 4.
USER’S GUIDE 2. Press the SET switch to enter the media type mode. The display then shows the current setting with an asterisk: REGULAR * 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select regular, thick paper, or transparency. 4. Press the SET switch to make the setting effective. ✒ Notes • Please do not forget to change the setting back after you print your special media with the setting changed. • Envelopes can not be fed from the Tray 2 although you can set them in it.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL BIND=LONG BIND=SHORT Fig. 4-7 Binding 4. Press the SET switch to exit the DUPLEX MODE. The printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. 5. Press the SET switch again to exit the FEEDER switch setting mode to the printer off-line state. ✒ Note The duplex printing unit can handle letter, A4, legal, executive, and B5 sizes of paper. It can not handle a shorter size of paper than B5 (250mm-9.8 inches long).
USER’S GUIDE COPY Switch You can set the number of copies to print of the same page with the COPY switch. The computer will release from a printing job in a shorter time if you use this feature than when you set the copy print quantity with your application software. Check the current setting on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL RESET Switch You can reset the printer with the RESET switch. The print data that the printer has already received from the computer is cleared and the printer settings are restored to the user settings or factory settings. The temporary download fonts and macro settings you set with commands in the HP LaserJet 4 mode are also cleared. When you want to reset the printer, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the RESET switch. You then enter the reset mode where you reset the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 4. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The printer is reset according to the selected reset mode.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting MODE INTERFACE MODE – I/F=AUTO For AUTO mode TIME OUT TIME OUT= 5s For bi-directional PARALLEL interface HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED=ON BI-DIR BI-DIR=ON For RS-232C serial interface Baud Rate BaudRate= 9600 FORMAT MODE Code Type CodeType=8 bits Parity Stop Bit Parity =NONE Stop Bit= 1 bits Xon/Xoff DTR (ER) Robust Xon ORIENTATION AUTO MODE (HP LaserJet4) AUTO LF AUTO CR AUTO WRAP AUTO SKIP AUTO MODE (EPSON) AUTO LF AUTO CR AUTO WRAP AUTO
USER’S GUIDE Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting MODE (continued) FORMAT MODE (continued) PAGE FORMAT MODE (HP LaserJet4, EPSON, & IBM) PAPER LETTER (For 110/120V model) A4 (For 220/240V model) LEFT M 0 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 0 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 0 (A4, PORTRAIT) 0 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 0 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 0 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 0 (A5, LANDSCAPE) 0 (A6, LANDSCAPE) RIGHT M 80 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 80 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 78 (A4, PORTRAIT) 106 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 136 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 113 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 113 (A5, LANDS
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Switch Item MODE PAGE FORMAT (continued (continued) ) FORMAT MODE (HP-GL) Sub-Item LINES (HP) Factory Setting 60 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 78 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 64 (A4, PORTRAIT) 64 (A5, PORTRAIT) 64 (A6, PORTRAIT) 45 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 45 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 43 (A4, LANDSCAPE) 43 (A5, LANDSCAPE) 43 (A6, LANDSCAPE) LINES (Non-HP) 62 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 80 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 66 (A4, PORTRAIT) 66 (A5, PORTRAIT) 66 (A6, PORTRAIT) 47 (LETTER, LANDSCAPE) 47 (LEGAL, LANDSCAPE) 45 (A4, LANDSCAPE
USER’S GUIDE Switch Item Sub-Item MODE (continued) RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION PAGE PROTECTION – Factory Setting RESOLUTION=600 PROTECT=AUTO ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW CONTINUE MODE PRINT DENSITY For any interfaces INPUT BUFFER TONER LOW=CONT CONTINUE=MANUAL – 0 SELECT FONT BROUGHAM SYMBOL SET SECONDARY FONT SELECT FONT SYMBOL SET FONT (EPSON) FONT – ROMAN8 BROUGHAM ROMAN8 PAGE COUNTER FONT (HP) PRIMARY FONT CHARACTE
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Switch Item ECONOMY POWER SAVE MODE Sub-Item Factory Setting – POWER SAVE=ON For POWER SAVE=ON TIME OUT TIME OUT=30m FEEDER FEEDER – MP FIRST – FEEDER=AUTO For FEEDER=AUTO AUTO=T1>T2>MP MP FIRST=OFF MANUAL FEED – MANUAL FEED=OFF MP TRAY SETTING MP SIZE MEDIA TYPE DUPLEX MODE PAPER IN – DUPLEX BIND COPY – – LANGUAGE (FORM FEED + – POWER ON) MP SIZE=LETTER (For 110/120V model) MP SIZE=A4 (For 220V/240V model) PAPER IN=CONT REGULAR DUPLEX=OFF BIND=LONG COPY PAGES=1 L
USER’S GUIDE TEST Switch You can test the printer or print out the list of fonts with the TEST switch. To do so, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the TEST switch. You will then enter the test mode where you may test the printer or print out the list of fonts. To test the printer, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Hold down the SHIFT switch and press the TEST switch. When you enter the test mode, the display shows the first test mode item. TEST PRINT 3.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ✒ Notes The message “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appears only when the optional font cartridge/card is installed in the font slot or permanent download fonts are stored in printer memory. • If the optional font cartridge/card is installed, you can print out the list of optional fonts. Since the list shows the ID numbers specific to each optional font, it helps you to select them with the FONT switch.
USER’S GUIDE ■ When the “PRINT FONTS” mode has been selected, the display shows the selected mode and the printer starts printing out the font list. The display may look like this: 06 PRINT FONTS I When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits from the test mode to the off-line state.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL HEX DUMP MODE This printer has a useful hex dump mode for checking the print data sent from your computer. The printer lists the print data in hexadecimal form. To enter the hex dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Check the power state. 2. Operate the switches according to the power state. • If the printer has been turned off, turn on the printer. The printer starts the self-test and the display shows the following message.
USER’S GUIDE 4. Send data from your computer. When the printer receives data, it starts printing hexadecimal values of the received data. To exit from the hex dump mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Reset the printer with the RESET switch. Or turn off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and turn it on again.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-1200) Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette The lower tray unit is a device that functions as a third paper source which can contain a maximum of 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lbs). For the optional lower tray unit, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Lower Tray Unit Fig.
USER’S GUIDE FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD Installing a Font Cartridge/Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card This printer has one slot for an optional font cartridge and one slot for an optional font card, flash memory card or HDD card. If you install the optional font cartridge/card, you can use the fonts stored in them as well as resident fonts. For optional font cartridges/cards, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS The following type of flash memory card can be installed: • 512 Kbyte • 1 Mbyte • 2 Mbyte • 4 Mbyte : Mitsubishi MF8513-GBDAT01 : Mitsubishi MF81M1-GBDAT01 : Mitsubishi MF82M1-GBDAT01 : Mitsubishi MF84M1-G1EAT01 • 2 Mbyte • 2 Mbyte : Fujitsu : Fujitsu MB98A81113-20 MB98A81123-25 • 1 Mbyte : Fujisoku JF1024A3-R03 • 1 Mbyte • 2 Mbyte : Toshiba : Toshiba MCM33708DFB MCM33709DFB • 1 Mbyte • 2 Mbyte • 4 Mbyte : AMD : AMD : AMD AMC001FLKA AMC002FLKA AMC004FLKA The following type o
USER’S GUIDE Selecting the Optional Fonts After you have installed the optional font cartridge/card, you can select optional fonts by any of the following methods: 1. Through your application software 2. With a font selection command 3. With the FONT switch When you select fonts through your application software, follow the instructions specific to your software. Refer to your software manual if you need assistance.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 2. Find the font slot and font ID number on the list. Slot A or B Font ID Number Fig. 5-3 Font ID Numbers on the Font List 3. Select the font with the FONT switch. See “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4.
USER’S GUIDE RAM EXPANSION This printer has 2 Mbytes of memory standard and 3 slots for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 26 Mbytes by installing commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMMs).
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS The following capacity of a SIMM can be installed: • 1 Mbyte HITACHI HB56D25632B-6A, -7A, MITSUBISHI MH25632BJ-7 • 2 Mbyte HITACHI HB56D51232B-6A, -7A MITSUBISHI MH51232BJ-7 • 4 Mbyte HITACHI HB56A132BV-7A, -7AL, -7B, -7BL MITSUBISHI MH1M32ADJ-7 • 8 Mbyte HITACHI HB56A232BT-7A, -7AL, -7B, -7BL MITSUBISHI MH2M32EJ-7, MH2M32DJ-7 In general, the SIMM must have the following specifications: Type: 72 pin and 32 bit or 36 bit output Access Time: 80 nsec.
USER’S GUIDE 4. Remove the left side cover by sliding it to the rear of the printer. Fig. 5-5 Removing the Left Side Cover 5. Loosen the screws and then slide and remove the metal cover. Screw(Yellow) Fig. 5-6 Removing the Metal Cover 6. Unpack a SIMM and hold it on its edge. ✒ Note Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface. If static electricity collects, it damages the memory.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 7. Install as many SIMMs as you need. • Set a SIMM into the slot at an angle. • Push the tip gently towards the vertical until it clicks into place. ✒ Notes • When you install less than three SIMMs, be sure to install them in the order of slots 1, 2, and 3. • When you install different capacities of SIMMs, be sure to install the larger capacity SIMMs in the lower socket and smaller capacity SIMMs in order in the upper sockets. Slot 3 SIMM Slot 2 Slot 1 Fig.
USER’S GUIDE DUPLEX UNIT (DX-1200) The duplex unit is an optional device that allows printing on both sides of pages. When it is installed, you can select either duplex printing or simplex printing from the control panel or by software command. For more information about the control panel, see “FEEDER switch” in Chapter 4.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS When the duplex unit is installed, paper handling and capacity of the upper paper cassette changes as follows: For Duplex paper source all sources for duplex printing (DX) available size cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5(except T2) and Executive The upper paper cassette with duplex installed paper source the upper paper cassette (T1) available size cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO B5,Executive A5 ISO B6 A6 envelope : COM 10 Monarch C5 DL ISO B5 capacity :250 sheets/27.
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Toner Cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,000 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 8). You can check the current page count or the number of printed pages with the MODE switch (PAGE COUNTER). For further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4. ✒ Notes Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the print density setting.
USER’S GUIDE Follow these steps to check the toner cartridge: 1. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. If you turn on the printer without a toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE 2. Rock the toner cartridge gently several times at a 45° angle to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Install the toner cartridge again. 4. Try printing and check the printed page.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 4. Clean the anti-static teeth with a clean brush. ✒ Note Never touch or clean the transfer roller, or print quality may deteriorate. Clean Brush Anti-Static Teeth Transfer Roller Fig. 6-1 Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth 5. Clean the transfer guide, referring to “Cleaning the Printer Interior” in this chapter. 6. Open the bag to unpack a new toner cartridge. Handle the toner cartridge with care. 7. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands.
USER’S GUIDE 8. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. 9. Hold the tab firmly and pull it until the sealing tape comes out all the way. 10.Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the printer. ✒ Note Push both sides of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated correctly in place. 11. Close the top cover of the printer.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge, be sure to clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. If the printed page gets stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as follows: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the paper cassette and optional font cartridge/card. 3.
USER’S GUIDE 5. If paper or foreign objects are stuck in the paper cassettes, remove them. Fig. 6-4 Cleaning the Paper Cassette 6. Replace the paper cassette and the optional font cartridge/card. Cleaning the Printer Interior Dip a soft cloth in water and wring it out thoroughly for cleaning the printer interior. ✔ Warning & ☛ Caution When you clean the printer interior, pay attention to the following: • Never touch the hot fuser. • Be careful not to inhale the toner.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer interior as follows: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Clean both sides of the paper access cover and transfer guide by wiping off toner and paper particles with a dry, soft cloth. The paper access cover can be lifted up to allow easier access for cleaning. Transfer Guide Paper Access Cover Fig. 6-6 Cleaning the Paper Access Cover and Transfer Guide 4.
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CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If any problems occur, the printer automatically stops printing, diagnoses the problem, and displays the corresponding message to alert you. Take the appropriate action, referring to the following tables. If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Inform the dealer of the message number for quick troubleshooting.
USER’S GUIDE Operator Call Message 18 MANUAL FEED ***** SIZE 19 CHECK FONT 20 FONT REMOVAL The font cartridge/card was removed while the printer is on-line. 27 NO DX UNIT The duplex unit is not installed with the printer when the duplex printing mode is selected. The duplex paper guide tray is not installed in T1 when duplex printing mode is selected. The cover of the duplex unit is open. 27 NO DX TRAY 27 DX OPEN 7–2 Meaning The printer requests you to load paper manually.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Error Message Meaning 31 PRINT OVERRUN Print overrun 32 BUFFER ERROR 34 MEMORY FULL 40 LINE ERROR 41 PRINT CHECK Action Press the CONTINUE switch to start printing the next page. Data which overran the print area on the page cannot be printed. Check your page protection setting with the MODE switch. Setting page protection to the correct size could solve this problem. If printing at 600 dpi, you may need to add optional SIMM memory. See page 5-6.
USER’S GUIDE Error Message 42 CARD FULL Meaning Card overflow 43 CARD W ERROR Card write error 44 SIMM ERROR Incorrect installation of SIMMs 46 OPT IO ERROR Connection error with optional feeders and duplex unit. Card read error 47 CARD R ERROR XX SIZE ERROR 7–4 Paper of incorrect size is loaded into XX. XX is T2/ DX. Action Delete unnecessary macros or fonts, or use a new card. See page 4-29. Set the write protect switch of the card to OFF if it has been set to ON. Use a new card.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Service Call Messages Service Call Message 50 FUSER MALF Meaning Malfunction of fuser 51 LASER BD MALF Malfunction of laser beam detector 52 SCANNER MALF Malfunction of laser scanner motor 53 DX FAN MALF Malfunction of fan motor in the duplex unit.
USER’S GUIDE Possible Problems This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if any problem should occur, note the display message and take the appropriate action. This section describes the actions to be taken against paper jams and unsatisfactory printouts. Paper Jam If paper jams in the printer, it stops printing and displays the following message.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper may jam in the paper cassette, inside the printer, at the rear access cover or at the paper exit. Check the jam location and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer automatically resumes printing. However, the DATA lamp may come on and the following message may appear on the display. 07 FF PAUSE After a paper jam has occurred, data usually remains in the printer memory.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Paper Jam at Rear Access Cover 13 JAM REAR If a paper jam occurs behind the rear access cover before the paper exit, remove the jammed paper as follows: 1. Open the rear access cover. 2. Pull out the jammed paper slowly in direction A or B. Rear Access Cover Direction A Direction B Fig. 7-3 Paper Jam at Rear Access Cover 3. Close the rear access cover.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Paper Jam at Fixing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the fixing roller, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2. Remove the jammed paper by holding it with both hands and pulling it slowly towards you. Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Paper Jam at the Paper Access Cover Inside the Printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the paper access cover, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Pull the upper paper cassette out of the printer to release the edge of the paper from the paper feed roller, or the paper might be torn and difficult to remove. 2. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Raise the paper access cover. 4.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Paper Jam in the Paper Cassette 13 JAM TRAYS If a paper jam occurs inside the paper cassette, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the paper cassette. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Fig. 7-6 Paper Jam at Paper Cassette 3. Install the paper cassette. ☛ Caution Do not pull out the upper paper cassette while paper is being fed from the lower paper cassette, or it causes a paper jam.
USER’S GUIDE Unsatisfactory Printouts If you are not satisfied with the printout quality, check the problem and take the necessary action to clear it. ✒ Note It is possible that paper could meet all of the guidelines listed in the specifications and still not print satisfactorily. This may be due to temperature, humidity or other variables over which the printer has no control. If you cannot clear print problems, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Follow these steps to clear the problem: 1. Open the top cover of the printer. Fig. 7-8 Opening the Top Cover 2. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Fig.
USER’S GUIDE 3. Rock the cartridge gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 7-10 Distributing the Toner Evenly 4. Install the toner cartridge and close the top cover of the printer. 5. Print out several pages. If you are still not satisfied with the printout, replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Stains and Stripes If the printed page is stained with toner or has vertical stripes, clean the printer interior. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 6. Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come together right now, over me. Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come together right now, Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come together right now, over me.
USER’S GUIDE ■ White Spots The printed page may have white spots in black text and graphics areas. Make sure that you use paper or OHP films that meet specifications and have the correct printing surface. Fig. 7-12 White Spots ■ Toner Scatter If toner scatters around printed characters and stains the printed page, clean the printer interior. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 6. Fig.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Black Page If an entire page is printed in black, make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed. Never use heat-sensitive paper, or it may cause this problem. Fig. 7-14 Black Page ■ White Page If nothing is printed on pages, make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty, the sealing tape is removed from the toner cartridge, or you use paper, OHP films, or envelopes that meet specifications.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Dropout If nothing or part of a page is printed, make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty or the toner is evenly distributed in the cartridge. Take the proper action, referring to “Unclear Printouts” in this section. Also, make sure that you use paper, OHP films or envelopes that meet specifications. Moist paper causes this problem. If the print density is set too low, this problem may occur. Adjust the print density to the proper setting.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In Canada 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 (within California) 1-800-361-6466 If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In Canada Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q.
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APPENDICES APPENDICES PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wavelength: 780 nm Pulse duration: 80 ns Output: 5 mW max. Resolution 600 dots per inch Print Speed 12 pages per minute (A4/Letter size) Warm Up Max.
USER’S GUIDE Functions CPU 79R3041 20 MHz (MIPS R3000 architecture) Emulation Automatic emulation selection • HP LaserJet 4 (PCL 5e) • HP-GL • EPSON FX-850 • IBM Proprinter XL Interface directional Automatic interface selection between biparallel and RS-232C serial interface. For further information, see the section “INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS” in Appendix.
APPENDICES Electrical and Mechanical Power Source U.S.A. and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption Printing: 500 WH or less Stand-by: 80 WH or less Stand-by in sleep mode: 20 WH or less Noise Printing: Stand-by: Temperature Operating: 10 to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Storage: 0 to 35°C (38°F to 95°F) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation) Storage: 10 to 80% (without condensation) Dimensions (W x H x D) inches) 371.6 x 326.
USER’S GUIDE PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Input Cassettes : • Standard upper cassette (Tray 1) • Optional lower cassette (Tray 2) • Paper size: TRAY 1: Letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, ISO B6, A6, COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL TRAY 2: Letter, legal, A4 and Executive (OPTION) • Max. stacking height in the cassette = 55m(2.1”) • Max. paper cassette capacity =Approx. 500 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lbs) when duplex unit installed =Approx.
APPENDICES Test printing on paper, especially envelopes, is recommended before making a large purchase. following types of envelopes are not recommended for use.
USER’S GUIDE ✒ Note The manufacturer neither warrants or recommends the use of any particular paper. The operator is responsible for the quality of paper used with the printer. Paper Types to Avoid Some types of paper might not perform well or may cause damage to your printer. Types of paper to avoid are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Highly textured paper. Smooth or shiny paper. Paper that is coated or has a chemical finish. Damaged, wrinkled or prefolded paper.
APPENDICES 5. Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. 6. Envelopes made with smooth or shiny paper. 7. Envelopes that are rough, highly textured, or deeply embossed. 8. Envelopes which do not lie flat or that are curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. 9. Envelopes having an open flap with an adhesive that seals the envelope. USE OF ANY OF THE ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR PRINTER. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT.
USER’S GUIDE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Bi-directional Parallel Interface Interface Connector A shielded cable with the following pin assignment should be used. Most existing parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might have incompatible pin assignments. 18 15 12 9 6 3 1 36 33 30 27 24 21 19 Fig. A-1 Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Appendix–8 Signal Pin No.
APPENDICES Signal Description Pin No. Signal Name 1 DATA STROBE IN/OUT Explanation IN Data is latched at the leading edge of this signal. 2-9 DATA 0 - 7 IN Parallel 8 bit data 10 ACKNLG OUT Data reception is completed and the printer is ready for the next data reception when this signal becomes low. 11 BUSY OUT The printer cannot receive data when this signal is high. The signal becomes high under data receiving, off-line, or error states.
USER’S GUIDE Parallel Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers Signal Printer Pin No. DATA STROBE 1 DATA 0 2 DATA 1 3 DATA 2 4 DATA 3 5 DATA 4 6 DATA 5 7 DATA 6 8 DATA 7 9 10 ACKNLG BUSY 11 PE 12 SLCT 13 AUTO FEED GND FAULT SLCT IN Appendix–10 14 19 - 30 32 36 Computer Pin No.
APPENDICES RS-232C Serial Interface Standard Specifications 1) Baud rate: 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, or 57600 baud Synchronization: Start-stop Communications control: No protocol Data length: Serial 7 bits or 8 bits Parity: Odd, even, or none Stop bit: 1 or 2 stop bits Protocol: Xon/Xoff or DTR Interface Connectors A shielded cable should be used. 13 10 25 7 21 4 1 18 14 Fig. A-2 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin No.
USER’S GUIDE Signal Description Signal NameIN/OUT Explanation Appendix–12 FG – Frame Ground SD OUT RD IN RS OUT Request To Send. “SPACE” level when the printer is ready to send data to the computer. DR IN Data Set Ready. When DSR is at “SPACE” level, data can be accepted. SG – ER OUT Send Data. Receive Data. Receives data transmitted from the computer. Signal Ground Data Terminal Ready. “MARK” level when the printer is Busy.
APPENDICES Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers The following diagrams show the pin connections for the most common serial communications. ■ DB-9 Serial Connection When you use a computer with a 9-pin serial port, use a cable with the following pin configurations.
USER’S GUIDE SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS You can select the symbol and character sets with the FONT switch in the HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. See “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4. When you have selected the HP-GL emulation mode, you can select the standard or alternate character set with the MODE switch. See “GRAPHICS MODE” in Chapter 4. OCR Symbol Sets When the OCR-B font is selected, the corresponding symbol set is always used.
APPENDICES HP LaserJet 4 Mode Roman 8 (8U) ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) ISO Latin5 (5N) Appendix–15
USER’S GUIDE PC-8 (10U) PC-8 D/N (11U) PC-850 (12U) PC-852 (17U) Appendix–16
APPENDICES PC-8 Turkish (9T) Windows Latin1 (19U) Windows Latin2 (9E) Windows Latin5 (5T) Appendix–17
USER’S GUIDE Legal (1U) Ventura Math (6M) Ventura Intl (13J) Ventura US (14J) Appendix–18
APPENDICES PS Math (5M) PS Text (10J) Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) Appendix–19
USER’S GUIDE MS Publishing (6J) Windows 3.
APPENDICES The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see the Roman 8 character set.
USER’S GUIDE EPSON Mode US ASCII The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set.
APPENDICES PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 Appendix–23
USER’S GUIDE PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish Appendix–24
APPENDICES IBM Mode PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 Appendix–25
USER’S GUIDE PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish Appendix–26
APPENDICES HP-GL Mode ANSI ASCII 9825 CHR.
USER’S GUIDE FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII Appendix–28
APPENDICES ROMAN8 EXT.
USER’S GUIDE ISO NORWAY 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K.
APPENDICES ISO ITALIAN ISO SPANISH ISO PORTUGUESE ISO NORWAY 2 Appendix–31
USER’S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Typeface Brougham Set ID Symbol Set 8U 0N 2N 5N 10U 11U 12U 17U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 579L Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
APPENDICES PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 10U 11U 12U 17U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 579L Typeface(Continued) LetterGothic 16.66** • • • • • • • Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
USER’S GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS The following tables show commands sorted by function. For further information about commands, refer to the “Technical Reference Manual,” which is optionally available. ✒ Note l represents the lowercase l letter. Script notation is used because lowercase l and the number 1 can be easily confused with each other.
APPENDICES Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Paper Size Executive Letter Legal A4 B5 B6 A5 A6 Envelopes Monarch COM 10 DL C5 ESC & l # A ESC & l 1 A ESC & l 2 A ESC & l 3 A ESC & l 26 A ESC & l 100 A ESC & l 1024 A ESC & l 1025 A ESC & l 1026 A 27 38 108 ## 65 27 38 108 49 65 27 38 108 50 65 27 38 108 51 65 27 38 108 50 54 65 27 38 108 49 48 48 65 27 38 108 49 48 50 52 65 27 38 108 49 48 50 53 65 27 38 108 49 48 50 54 65 1B 26 6C ## 41 1B 26 6C 31 41 1B 26 6C 32 41 1B 26 6C 33 41 1B 26 6C 32 36 4
USER’S GUIDE Function RASTER GRAPHICS Resolution Setting 75 dpi 100 dpi 200 dpi 150 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi Raster Graphics Presentation Orientation Oriented Raster Oriented Begin Raster Graphics Left-most Position Current Position Transfer Data 62 ## 57 Command Decimal Hexadecimal ESC * t 75 R ESC * t 100 R ESC * t 200 R ESC * t 150 R ESC * t 300 R ESC * t 600 R 27 42 116 55 53 82 27 42 116 49 48 48 82 27 42 116 50 48 48 82 27 42 116 49 53 48 82 27 42 116 51 48 48 82 27 42 116 54 48 48 82 1B 2A 74 37 35
APPENDICES Function PATTERN Horizontal Size Horizontal Size Vertical Size Vertical Size Pattern ID Setting (See note below.
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal 1 Horiz. Line 2 Vert.
APPENDICES Function DOWNLOAD FONT Font ID Set Character Code Set Command Decimal ESC * c # D 27 42 99 ## 68 (#: ID) ESC * c # E 27 42 99 ## 69 (##: chara.
USER’S GUIDE Function Command USER-DEFINED SYMBOL SET Symbol Set ID Set ESC * c # R (#: ID) Define Symbol Set ESC ( f # W (#: byte) Symbol Set Control Delete All ESC * c 0 S Delete Temporary ESC * c 1 S Delete Current ID ESC * c 2 S Make Temporary ESC * c 4 S Make Permanent ESC * c 5 S MACRO Macro ID Set ESC & f # Y (#: ID) Decimal Hexadecimal 27 42 99 ## 82 1B 2A 63 ## 52 27 40 102 ## 87 1B 28 66 ## 46 27 42 99 48 83 27 42 99 49 83 27 42 99 50 83 27 42 99 52 83 27 42 99 53 83 1B 2A 63 30 53 1B
APPENDICES Function Flush All Pages Flush All Complete Pages Flush All Page Data Free Memory Space Echo OTHER COMMANDS Push Cursor Position Pop Cursor Position Display Function ON OFF Transparent Print Perforation Skip ON OFF End of Line Wrap ON OFF Auto Underline ON Fix Float OFF Half Line Feed Line Termination CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF CR=CR+LF, LF=LF, FF=FF CR=CR, LF=LF+CR, FF=FF+CR CR=CR+LF, LF=LF+CR, FF=FF+CR Print Orientation Portrait Landscape Reverse Portrait Reverse Landscape Print Direction Copy Volum
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Decimal Simplex/Duplex Print (Available when Duplex Unit is installed) Simplex ESC & l 0 S 27 38 108 48 83 Duplex & Long-Edge Binding ESC & l 1 S 27 38 108 49 83 Duplex & Short-Edge Binding ESC & l 2 S 27 38 108 50 83 Paper Side Selection (Available when Duplex Unit is installed) Next Side ESC & a 0 G 27 38 97 48 71 Front Side ESC & a 1 G 27 38 97 49 71 Back Side ESC & a 2 G 27 38 97 50 71 Long-edge Offset ESC & l # U 27 38 108 ## 85 (#/720 inch) Short-edge Offset ESC & l # Z
APPENDICES Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Wingdings PS Math Ventura Math Math-8 Symbol ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-5 Latin5 ISO 11: Swedish HP Spanish ISO 17: Spanish ISO 10: Swedish ISO 16: Portuguese ISO 84: Portuguese ISO 85: Spanish Windows 3.1 Latin5 PC Turkish ISO 6: ASCII Legal ISO 2: IRV Roman 8 Windows 3.0 Latin1 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC 850 Pi Font PC-852 Windows 3.1 Latin1 Character Set (original) ROMAN 8 US ASCII GERMAN UK ENGLISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN S. SPANISH A. ENGLISH W.P. U.K.
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 Fixed Pitch or P.S. Fixed P.S. Character Pitch Selection 1 ESC ( s 25 C ESC ( s 23 C ESC ( s 26 C ESC ( s 27 C ESC ( s 28 C ESC ( s 29 C 27 40 115 50 53 67 27 40 115 50 51 67 27 40 115 50 54 67 27 40 115 50 55 67 27 40 115 50 56 67 27 40 115 50 57 67 1B 28 73 32 35 43 1B 28 73 32 33 43 1B 28 73 32 36 43 1B 28 73 32 37 43 1B 28 73 32 38 43 1B 28 73 32 39 43 Character Pitch Selection 2 10 Pitch 16.
APPENDICES Function Command Scalable Fonts Intellifont-compatible Fonts (##: point size) Brougham ESC ( s 0 p ## h 0 s 0 b 4 0 9 9 T Brougham Bold ESC ( s 0 p ## h 0 s 3 b 4 0 9 9 T Brougham Oblique ESC ( s 0 p ## h 1 s 0 b 4 0 9 9 T Brougham BoldOblique ESC ( s 0 p ## h 1 s 3 b 4 0 9 9 T Cleveland Condensed ESC ( s 1 p ## v 4 s 3 b 4 1 4 0 T Connecticut ESC ( s 1 p ## v 1 s 0 b 4 1 1 6 T Guatemala Antique ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 4 1 9 7 T Guatemala Italic ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 4 1 9 7 T Guatemala Bo
USER’S GUIDE CCITT G3/G4 (original command) One of the unique features of the PCL mode of this printer is it supports CCITT G3/G4 type data compression format. ■ CCITT G3/G4 (Raster Graphic Mode 1152) The printer’s PCL mode supports CCITT G3/G4 type graphic data compression. This format is popular in optical document storage area as this compression is effective to store black and white type pictures. Compression mode for CCITT G3/G4 is 1152 and the command becomes ESC * b 1152 M.
APPENDICES Mode 1152 graphic data header data structure Position 0-1 2-3 4-7 8-11 12-13 14-15 16-19 20-21 22-55 56-59 60-61 62-63 64-65 66-67 68-69 70-71 72-73 74-75 76-77 78-79 80-81 82-83 84-85 86-87 88-89 92-93 Data 6E 6E 0A 00 5E 00 00 00 File Length Description ‘nn’ This is header ID. reserved (Header Version) Picture data start offset from header top File length including 94 byte header. If file length is 65,536 byte, these 4 bytes become “00 00 01 00”.
USER’S GUIDE HP-GL/2 Command Sets Command Mnemonic Parameters Dual Context Extensions ENTER PCL MODE ESC % # A 0-Retain previous PCL cursor position and palette 1-Use current HP-GL/2 pen position and palette None Font_ID Font_ID 0-Scalable fonts only 1-Bitmapped fonts allowed RESET ESC E PRIMARY FONT FI SECONDARY FONT FN SCALABLE OR BITMAPPED FONTSS B Palette Extensions TRANSPARENCY MODE SCREENED VECTORS Vector Group ARC ABSOLUTE TR SV AA ARC RELATIVE AR ABSOLUTE ARC THREE POINT AT BEZIER ABSOL
APPENDICES Command EDGE WEDGE POLYGON MODE FILL POLYGON EDGE POLYGON Character Group SELECT STANDARD FONT SELECT ALTERNATE FONT ABSOLUTE DIRECTION RELATIVE DIRECTION ABSOLUTE CHARACTER SIZE RELATIVE CHARACTER SIZE CHARACTER SLANT EXTRA SPACE STANDARD FONT DEFINITION ALTERNATE FONT DEFINITION CHARACTER FILL MODE LABEL ORIGIN LABEL DEFINE LABEL TERMINATOR CHARACTER PLOT TRANSPARENT DATA DEFINE VARIABLE TEXT PATH Mnemonic Parameters EW PM FP EP radius, start_angle, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; polygon_def
USER’S GUIDE Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Command Function and Syntax Syntax Rules [] <> Brackets indicate optional parameters. Indicates special characters and items Special Characters and Items DEC. HEX.
APPENDICES EPSON FX-850 Mode Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Null Ignored NUL 0 00 Bell Ignored BEL 7 07 Space Moves the cursor one position to the right SP 32 20 Backspace Moves the cursor one position to the left BS 8 08 Line Feed Moves down one line LF 10 0A Form Feed Ejects a page (if data has been printed on it) FF 12 0C Carriage Return Moves cursor to left margin CR 13 0D Home Positioning Moves the cursor to the home position ESC < 27 60 1B 3C Select Printer Ignored DC1 17 11 Desel
USER’S GUIDE Command name Set Right Margin Function Sequence Sets right margin n columns from the left margin (range depends on type size and paper size) Sets bottom margin at the n-th line, ESC N n counting from the bottom Cancels the setting of the bottom margin Decimal ESC Q n Hexadecimal 27 81 n 1B 51 n Set Skip-over 27 78 n 1B 4E n Perforation Cancel Skip-over ESC O 27 79 1B 4F Perforation Set 1/6” Line Spacing Line spacing is set to 1/6 inch ESC 2 27 50 1B 32 Set 1/8” Line Spacing Line spacing is
APPENDICES Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set/Cancel Double- Sets (n = 1) or cancels (n = 0) double-high ESC w n 27 119 n 1B 77 n High Mode mode Set Italic Print Mode Selects italic printing ESC 4 27 52 1B 34 Cancel Italic Print Cancels italic printing ESC 5 27 53 1B 35 Mode Set Super/Subscript Sets either superscript (n=0) or subscript ESC S n 27 83 n 1B 53 n Print Mode (n=1) printing Cancel Super/ Cancels effect superscript or subscript ESC T 27 84 1B 54 Subscript Print Mode prin
USER’S GUIDE IBM Proprinter XL Mode Command name Null Bell Space Backspace Line Feed Form Feed Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Ignored NUL 0 00 Ignored BEL 7 07 Moves the cursor one character to the right SP 32 20 Moves the cursor one character to the left BS 8 08 Moves the cursor to the next line LF 10 0A Prints the data in the buffer and ejects the FF 12 0C page (if the buffer is empty, this command is ignored) Carriage Return Moves the cursor to the left margin on the CR 13 0D current line.
APPENDICES Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Cancel Skip-over Perforation Set 1/8” Line Spacing Mode Set 7/72” Line Spacing Mode Save n/72” Line Spacing Mode Activate n/72” Line Spacing Mode set by ESC A Set n/216” Line Spacing Execute n/216” Line Spacing Set Horizontal Tab Stops Horizontal Tab Cancels the bottom margin setting ESC O 27 79 1B 4F Sets line spacing to 1/8 inch ESC 0 27 48 1B 30 Sets line spacing to 7/72 inch ESC 1 27 49 1B 31 Sets line spacing mode to n/72
USER’S GUIDE Command name Function Set/Cancel Underline Print Mode When n=1, subsequent characters ESC - n (including spaces, but excluding horizontal tabs) are underlined. When n=0, this effect is canceled When n=1, subsequent characters ESC _ n (including spaces, but excluding horizontal tabs) are overlined.
APPENDICES HP-GL Mode Command Mnemonic Vector Group ARC ABSOLUTE ARC RELATIVE chord_angle]; PLOT ABSOLUTE PLOT RELATIVE PEN DOWN PEN UP Parameters AA AR x_center, y_center, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; x_increment, y_increment, sweep_angle [, PA PR PD PU [x, y … [, x, y]]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; [x, y … [, x, y]]; Polygon Group CIRCLE CI SHADE RECTANGLE ABSOLUTE SHADE RECTANGLE RELATIVE EDGE RECTANGLE ABSOLUTE EA EDGE RECTANGLE RELATIVE ER SHADE WEDGE WG EDGE WEDGE EW Character Group
USER’S GUIDE Function Command Go to Other Emulations HP LaserJet 4 IBM Proprinter XL EPSON FX-850 User Reset Restore to User Settings Factory Reset Restore to Factory Settings Decimal Hexadecimal ESC CR H ESC CR I ESC CR E 27 13 72 27 13 73 27 13 69 1B 0D 48 1B 0D 49 1B 0D 45 ESC CR ! n R n = 0 to 2 27 13 33 n 82 1B 0D 21 n 52 ESC CR F D 27 13 70 68 1B 0D 46 44 Duplex/Simplex Print (available when duplex unit is installed) (original) Set Simplex ESC CR ! 0 D 27 13 33 48 68 Set Duplex & long e
APPENDICES Bar Code Control The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet 4, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. Print Bar Codes or Expanded Characters Code Dec Hex ESC i 27 105 1B 69 Format: ESC i n … n \ Creates bar codes or expanded characters according to the segment of parameters “n … n”. For further information about parameters, see the following “Definition of Parameters.” This command must end with the “ \ ” code (5CH).
USER’S GUIDE ■ Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing n = “s0” or “S0” n = “s1” or “S1” n = “s3” or “S3” 3 : 1 (default) 2:1 2.5 : 1 This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar code style parameter is ignored. Expanded Character “S” 0 = White 1 = Black 2 = Vertical stripes 3 = Horizontal stripes 4 = Cross hatch eg.
APPENDICES ■ Bar Code Human Readable Line On or Off n = “r0” or “R0” n = “r1” or “R1” Human readable line OFF Human readable line ON Default: Human readable line ON (1) “T5” or “t5” (2) “T6” or “t6” (3) “T130” or “t130” (4) “T131” or “t131” Default: Human readable line OFF All others This parameter specifies whether or not the printer prints the human readable line below the bar code.
USER’S GUIDE ■ Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing Offset in X-axis n = “xnnn” or “Xnnn” This parameter specifies the offset from the left margin in the “u”- or “U”-specified unit. ■ Bar Code & Expanded Character Offset in Y-axis n = “ynnn” or “Ynnn” This parameter specifies the downward offset from the current print position in the “u”- or “U”-specified unit.
APPENDICES ■ Expanded Character Rotation n = “a0” or “A1” n = “a1” or “A1” n = “a2” or “A2” n = “a3” or “A3” Upright (default) Rotated 90 degrees Upside down, rotated 180 degrees Rotated 270 degrees ■ Bar Code Data Start n = “b” or “B” Data that follows “b” or “B” is read in as bar code data. Bar code data must end with the “ \ ” code (5CH), which also terminates this command. The acceptable bar code data is subject to the bar code mode selected by “t” or “T”.
USER’S GUIDE • When EAN 8, EAN 13, or UPC A is selected with the parameter “t5” or “T5”: Ten numerical characters “0” to “9” can be accepted as bar code data. The number of characters for bar codes is limited as follows. EAN 8: Total 8 digits (7 digits + 1 check digit) EAN 13: Total 13 digits (12 digits + 1 check digit) UPC A: Total 12 digits (11 digits + 1 check digit) A number of characters other than above causes data error and the bar code data is printed as normal print data.
APPENDICES • When ISBN (EAN) is selected with the parameter “t130” or “T130”: Same rules apply as for “t5” or “T5” • When ISBN (UPC-E) is selected with the parameter “t131” or “T131”: Same rules apply as for “t6” or “T6” • When EAN 128 set A, set B or set C is selected with the parameter “t132” or “T132”, “t133” or “T133” or “t134” or “T134” respectively: Same rules apply as for “t12” or “T12”, “t13” or “T13”, or “t14” or “T14”. ■ Box Drawing ESC i … E (or e) “E” or “e” is a terminator.
USER’S GUIDE LPRINT CHR$(27);"it3r1o0x00y40bA\"; 'Post Net LPRINT CHR$(27);"it4r1o0x00y60b1234567890?\"; 'EAN-8 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x00y70b1234567?\"; 'UPC-A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x50y70b12345678901?\"; 'EAN-13 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x100y70b123456789012?\"; 'UPC-E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it6r1o0x150y70b0123456?\"; 'Codabar LPRINT CHR$(27);"it9r1s0o0x00y100bA123456A\"; 'Code 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it12r1o0x00y120bCODE128A12345?\"; 'Code 128 set B LPRINT CHR$(27);"it13r1o0x00y140bCODE128B12345?\"; 'Code
INDEX INDEX ▼ (DOWN) switch: 4-6 ▲ (UP) switch: 4-6 A adjustment knob for face up/down print delivery: 2-3 adjustment lever: 2-13 ALARM lamp: 4-4 angle of control panel: 3-7 anti-static teeth: 6-3 application software: 3-1 AUTO CR: 4-19 auto form feed: 4-38 AUTO LF: 4-19 AUTO MASK: 4-19 auto mode: 4-19 AUTO SKIP: 4-19 AUTO WRAP: 4-19 automatic emulation selection: 3-3 automatic interface selection: 3-5, 4-15 B bar codes: 1-7, Appendix-59 baud rate: 4-17 bi-directional parallel communications: 4-16 bi-di
USER’S GUIDE factory settings: 3-10, 4-74 FEEDER switch: 4-65 fixing roller: 7-9 flash memory card: 1-9, 5-2 flash operation: 4-30 floppy disk: 1-3 fonts: 1-6, 4-54 font card: 5-2 font cartridge: 1-9, 5-2 font cartridge slot: 2-3 font/IC card slot: 2-3 font ID number: 5-5 font list: 4-82 font size: 4-48, 4-52 font source: 4-46, 4-50 font style: 4-47, 4-51 FONT switch: 4-44 form feed: 4-56 form feed suppress: 4-39 FORM FEED switch: 4-56 fuser: 6-6 G G3/G4: 1-7 G3/G4 format: Appendix-46 graphics mode: 4-24
INDEX options: 1-9 orientation: 4-18 P page format mode: 4-21 page protection: 4-28 paper access cover: 6-7, 7-10 paper capacity: 3-12 paper cassette: 1-5, 2-11, 3-15 paper exit: 7-7 paper feed method: 4-66 paper guide: 6-7 PAPER IN setting: 4-69 paper jam: 7-6 paper path selector guide: 3-17 paper size: 3-12 paper source: 3-12, 4-66 paper type: 3-12 paper width guide: 2-15 parallel interface: 1-5, 4-16 parallel interface port: 2-18 parity: 4-17 pass number: 4-38 PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card: 1-8 p
USER’S GUIDE time out for the auto interface selection: 4-15 time out for the automatic emulation change: 4-60 time out for the power save mode: 4-64 toner cartridge: 1-4, 2-2, 2-7, 6-1 toner empty: 6-1 toner low: 4-40 top cover: 2-3, 2-5 top margin: 4-21 transfer guide: 6-7 transfer roller: 6-3 tray 1: 3-16 tray 2: 3-16 U upper paper cassette: 2-3, 3-11 user settings: 3-10, 4-42 W wait time: 4-39 Windows: 1-7 X X offset: 4-21 Xon/Xoff: 4-17 Y Y offset: 4-21 Index–4
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