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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. • Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it, and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. • Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table or other surface that may allow the printer to fall.
l • l • If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. Never push objects of any kind into your printer because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Safety Information Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Internal Laser Radiation Max. Radiation Power _................ 5.7 10 (W) Wave Length ....................................... 780 nm x -4 This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstance.
Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Finding a Place for the Printer.. ............................................ Unpacking ................................................................................ Assembling .............................................................................. Turning On the Printer .......................................................... 1-2 1-5 1-8 1-21 Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer The Control Panel ...........................................
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Consumable Parts ................................................. Cleaning the Printer ............................................................... Transporting Your Printer ..................................................... 5-2 5-14 5-22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages.. ................................................... Troubleshooting Directory.. ................................................... Paper Jam Problems ........
Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ............................................................. Interface Specifications.. ........................................................ Initialization.. .......................................................................... Option Specifications ............................................................ Shared Printer Language .......................................................
Introduction The EPL-8000 is the latest in Epson’s advanced line of laser printers, combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. The printer combines a semiconductor laser with the electrophotographic technology used in office copiers to give you high-quality printing that is both fast and quiet. The imaging system used by the printer is driven by a powerful processor that allows the printer to compose an entire page in internal memory before printing.
introduction Two Epson ESC/P® emulation modes for the compatibility with the range of applications written for Epson 9-pin and 24-pin printers. 1 megabyte (MB) of standard random access memory (RAM) built-in, expandable up to 7.5MB for graphics printing and for using three interfaces at the same time when you add an optional interface. Two built-in interfaces: Centronics® parallel and RS-232C or RS-422 serial. You can also install an optional interface and use it as a third channel for data input.
Introduction Options Many printer options are available for your printer. For detailed information on the installation and use of these options, see Chapter 7. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by country. Contact your local dealer for the part number in your country. The lower paper cassette unit (C81228*) This optional lower paper cassette unit (model L) fits directly beneath the printer and houses the adjustable paper cassette.
Introduction The face-up output tray (C81227*) The face-up output tray allows the printer to deliver paper face-up for immediate viewing of your printed output. Use the face-up output tray for printing that requires a straight-through paper path, such as labels and overhead transparencies. IC cards Two identity cards are available from your dealer.
Introduction Interface cards Optional interface cards are available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel and serial interfaces. A complete list of available interfaces, guidelines for choosing the right interface and other instructions are given in Chapter 7. Interface cable Epson supplies several types of interface cables. You can use any interface cable that meets the specifications listed below. See your computer manual for any additional requirements.
Introduction Memory chip set (C82904*, C82905*) You can increase your printer’s current 1MB of RAM to a total of 7.5MB by installing memory chip sets and a memory expansion board. The C82904* chip set increases the printer memory by increments of 0.5MB, and the C82905* chip set can increase it by 2.0MB increments. You can install the 0.5MB chip sets on the controller board or the 0K expansion board (C82206*); you can install 2MB chip sets on the 0K expansion board only. See Chapter 7 for more information.
Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION HOT SURFACE label. If you have been using the printer, the fuser can be very hot.
Finding Your Way Around Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking and setting up your printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first. Chapter 2 contains information on using the control panel, testing and connecting the printer, and sharing the printer. It also describes how to set the printer mode and use printer selection menus. For detailed information on the SelecType options, see Chapter 3. Chapter 4 contains the information on paper handling.
Finding Your Way Around Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNING S: must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. CAUTION S: must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes: contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers.
Chapter 1 Setting Up Finding a Place for the Printer ................................................ 1-2 Unpacking ..................................................................................... 1-5 Assembling .............................................................................. Installing the cleaning pad.. ............................................... The imaging cartridge.. ....................................................... Attaching the power cord.. ..............................
Finding a Place for the Printer Before unpacking the printer, find a suitable place to use it. Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place it close enough to the computer or workstation for its cable to reach. Use a grounded outlet, one that has three holes to match the power plug on the printer. Do not use an adapter plug. Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation as well as maintenance and sufficient ventilation.
Finding a Place for the Printer l l If you install the optional face-up tray, you need at least 350 mm (14 inches) of space behind the printer. To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 530 mm or 21 inches from the bottom of the printer to any shelf or surface directly above it, as shown below.
Finding a Place for the Printer If you install the optional lower paper cassette, you need an additional 70 mm (3 inches) above the printer. CAUTIONS: l l l l 1-4 Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s memory.
Unpacking The printer and the imaging cartridge are packed in separate boxes. First, carefully unpack the main carton. 1. Remove the printer from the large carton and set it on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need someone to help you lift it. 2. Put the printer in the location you have selected for it.
Unpacking Note: When moving your printer, carry it by grasping the recesses on each side. The printer weighs about 18 kg (40 lb), so you may need someone to help you lift it.
Unpacking 3. Remove the plastic bag protecting the printer. Note: Make sure that you save all packing materials. You must repack the printer in these materials whenever you ship it. See Chapter 5 for details on transporting your printer. 4. Peel off the shipping tape as shown below.
Assembling Now you must install a few important parts. Power cord Imaging cartridge box Installing the cleaning pad The first component you install is the felt cleaning pad, which is in the imaging cartridge box. This pad constantly cleans the surface of the fusing roller, which fixes toner onto the paper.
Assembling 1. Open the imaging cartridge box and take out the cleaning pad. Leave everything else inside the box for now. 2. Open the front cover by pressing down the latch on the front cover.
Assembling 3. Press the blue release button inside the printer to open the printer’s top cover. You can open the top cover to two positions, a lower and an upper position. Open the top cover to the upper position. CAUTION: The paper support on the top cover is not a handle. Do not use it to open the cover or to lift the printer.
Assembling 4. Grasp the small yellow handle on the cleaning pad and insert the pad in the open slot on top of the fuser. The fuser is located toward the back of the printer on the inside. Make sure you install the pad in the correct position. Match the mark on the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below. WARNING: Never touch the fuser. When the printer is turned on, the fuser becomes very hot.
Assembling The imaging cartridge The imaging cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism that forms the image and transfers it onto the paper. CAUTION: Do not expose the drum to light any longer than necessary. Because the drum is light-sensitive, never expose it to lighting brighter than normal room light. Handling the imaging cartridge Keep the following cautions in mind whenever you handle the imaging cartridge: l Do not turn the cartridge upside down.
Assembling l l • l l Do not open the drum’s protective cover, and do not scratch or mar the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and reduce print quality. Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight. If you must leave it outside the printer, first cover it with the aluminum packing bag provided or a soft cloth. When handling the imaging cartridge, always set it on a clean, smooth surface.
Assembling Storing the imaging cartridge To get the best print quality from your imaging cartridge, do not store the cartridge in the following locations: l In direct sunlight l In dusty places • Where salty air or corrosive gasses (such as ammonia) are present • Where the temperature or humidity is high or subject to abrupt changes. Installing the imaging cartridge Here’s how to install the imaging cartridge: 1. Remove the imaging cartridge from its aluminum packing bag.
Assembling 2. Hold the imaging cartridge upright, as shown below, and shake the cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute the toner. 3. Hold the imaging cartridge steady and pull firmly on the yellow tab. Remove the clear seal completely.
Assembling 4. After you remove the seal, gently shake the imaging cartridge again four or five times. 5. Make sure the printer’s front cover is open and the top cover is open to the lower position, as shown below.
Assembling 6. Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below and carefully place the plastic runners on either side of the cartridge into the green grooves inside the printer. Then slide the cartridge forward as far as it will go. 7. Gently press down on the printer’s top cover until it clicks into the closed position. Then close the front cover. CAUTION: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed. See Chapter 5 for details on moving the printer.
Assembling Attaching the power cord 1. Before you attach the power cord, make sure the power switch on the top of the printer is turned off. It is off when the O on the switch is pressed down, as shown below. WARNING: If the rated voltage of the printer and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cable. 2. Insert the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer, as shown below.
Assembling Loading paper in the cassette The standard paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of paper for automatic feeding. See Chapter 4 if you need more information on paper handling. To load paper into the cassette, follow these steps: 1. Remove the paper cassette by pulling it straight out. 2. Take a stack of paper and fan it thoroughly. Tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Assembling 3. Insert a stack of paper into the cassette with the corners of the paper beneath the two tabs at the front. 4. Insert the paper cassette into the front of the printer and push it firmly into place. Now you’re ready to turn on the printer.
Turning on the Printer Make sure the printer is plugged in and the imaging cartridge is installed. Then turn on the power by pressing the vertical bar ( I ) on the power switch located at the top of the printer.
Turning On the Printer The indicator lights on the control panel light briefly when you turn on the printer. The following messages appear as the printer performs a series of internal tests and warms up: CAUTION: • Do not open the printer’s covers while the printer is warming up or printing. l After you turn off the printer, always wait at least five seconds before turning it back on. It takes approximately 70 seconds for the printer to complete its power-on routine.
Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer The Control Panel ................................................................... Display ................................................................................. Indicator lights .................................................................... Buttons ................................................................................. 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-4 Testing the Printer ..................................................................
The Control Panel The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. The panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display, indicator lights, and buttons. The display and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and you use the buttons to select printer settings and functions. Display The display shows the followings: l l l Status messages, such as WARMING UP, indicate the printer’s current status.
The Control Panel Indicator lights LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 One of these lights is on when the printer is in the SelecType mode, depending on which level you enter. These lights are off if the printer is not in the SelecType mode. See Chapter 3 for more information on SelecType. CONTINUE Flashes when an error is detected or a maintenance procedure must be performed. At the same time, an error or maintenance message appears on the display.
The Control Panel Buttons SelecType CONTINUE RESET COPY END CONTINUE 2-4 Enters SelecType mode. Press once to enter Level 1; hold down to enter Level 2. For a complete description of SelecType, see Chapter 3. This button has three functions: Enables the printer to resume printing automatically after certain error or maintenancerequired conditions.
The Control Panel RESET Cancels some settings made with SelecType or software commands. When you hold down this button for several seconds, RESET appears on the display and all settings return to their previouslysaved values. The printer finishes printing the page in progress at the moment this button is pressed, but it erases all remaining data. If you press or , the printer returns to its previous status without printing data.
Testing the Printer The printer has four built-in print tests: two test prints, a status sheet, and a font sample. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and obtain information on printer settings. Before running a test, make sure you have removed all packing materials from the printer and installed all printer parts, as described in Chapter 1. You do not need to connect the printer to a computer to run these tests.
Testing the Printer 4. Press once. The display reads as follows: 5. To run the test, press once more. The printer prints a test pattern of vertical lines and outputs the page face-down in the top exit tray. CAUTION: Never open the printer’s covers during printing.
Testing the Printer After printing the page, the printer displays TEST PRINT. To print the second test print pattern, follow these steps: 1. Press once. 2. Change the test pattern number by pressing once. 3. Press or to print second pattern. After you print the test pattern, press the SelecType button twice to exit SelecType. If the test does not print properly, see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information.
Testing the Printer Follow these steps to print the status sheet: 1. Press SelecType once to enter SelecType Level 1. Note: If you have already chosen the INDIVIDUAL mode in SelecType and have set up more than one channel, the following option appears on the display (The display shows available channels only): Press any arrow button to choose your channel; then go on to step 2. 2. Press until STATUS SHEET appears on the display. 3. Press twice to print the status sheet. 4.
Testing the Printer Printing a font sample In addition to the test print patterns and the status sheet, you can print a font sample that shows samples of the various fonts available in the selected printer mode. 1. Press SelecType once to enter SelecType Level 1.
Enhancing Print Quality When your print quality is not satisfactory, be sure that you are using smooth, high-quality paper. For information on choosing paper, see Chapter 4. If you still want to improve print quality, try adjusting the print density or changing the Resolution Improvement Technology setting. Adjusting the print density If your test print is too light or too dark, use the print density control knob to change it. 1. Turn off the printer and unplug its cord from the wall outlet. 2.
Enhancing Print Quality 6. Turn the knob clockwise for darker print, or counterclockwise for lighter print as shown. Notes: Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you select darker print, you may need to replace the imaging cartridge more often. If you want to return the print density to the factory setting (center position), align the vertical line on the center of the knob with the dot printed on the printer case. l l 7.
Enhancing Print Quality Resolution Improvement Technology Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is Epson’s new printer technology that produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. The illustration below shows an enlarged sample of a curve printed with conventional laser technology and the same curve printed with RITech. The RITech setting The factory setting for RITech gives the best quality text and graphics for nearly all purposes. It does not require you to set or adjust anything.
Enhancing Print Quality Checking the RITech setting 1. Enter SelecType Level 2 by pressing the SelecType button until the Level 2 light comes on. 2. Press or until RITech and the current RITech setting appear on the display. 3. Press 4. Look at your check pattern to see if your current setting is correct. The check pattern is a rectangle with a pattern inside it, as shown below. When the RITech setting is best, you cannot see the pattern inside the rectangle. three times.
Enhancing Print Quality Changing the RITech setting To change the RITech setting, use SelecType Level 2. You can select LIGHT, MEDIUM (the factory setting), HEAVY, or OFF. (If necessary, see Chapter 3 for full instructions on using SelecType.) If your check pattern is too heavy, change the setting to LIGHT; if it is too light, change the setting to HEAVY; if you are printing gray shading or screen patterns, change the setting to OFF. To change your RITech setting, follow these steps: 1.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer For the printer to receive information from your computer, they must be set up so they can communicate properly. This requires the correct interface cable and communication settings. Your printer comes with the following built-in interfaces: l Centronics-compatible parallel l RS-232C/RS-422 serial The interfaces are located as shown below. Parallel interface Serial interface Several optional interface cards are also available for use with the printer.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is initially set up for parallel communication. If you are using a parallel interface, you should be able to connect your computer to the printer with a properly shielded twisted-pair cable and not change any factory settings. If you decide to use a serial interface, you may need to use SelecType to change some of the printer’s serial settings, such as baud rate or parity, to match the computer’s settings.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the parallel interface on the back of the printer. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 5. Plug the other end of the parallel cable into your computer and fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary. Some parallel cables have grounding wires at the computer end as well. If so, connect this wire to the ground screw on the computer.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Follow these steps to connect the serial interface: 1. Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Plug the serial cable connector securely into the serial interface on the back of the printer. 3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, if required.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. Fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary. This completes the connection of the serial interface cable. You now need to set the printer for serial communication with the SelecType I/F CONFIG option.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Testing the computer-to-printer connection To make sure you properly connected your computer to your printer, follow these steps before you begin working with your application software: 1. Turn on your computer; then turn on your printer. 2. A DOS prompt should apear on your computer screen. C:> If you do not have a C drive, A: > or B: > may appear. 3. Type DIR and press Enter. The screen shows a directory listing of the files in the designated drive. 4.
Selecting the Printer Mode Your printer comes with the following resident printer modes: l l l HP LaserJet series III Epson LQ-2500 Epson FX-800/1000 (FX-86e/286e) Other printer modes are available with the optional identity cards described in Chapter 7. You use the SelecType MODE ASSIGN option to select the printer mode. The default is HP LaserJet series III.
Selecting the Printer Mode HP LaserJet III emulation mode When your printer is in HP LaserJet III (LJ-3) mode, the factory setting, select one of the following drivers from your program’s printer selection menu: HP HP HP HP HP HP HP HP LaserJet IIISi™* LaserJet IIIP™ LaserJet series III™ LaserJet IIP™ LaserJet series II™ LaserJet Plus™ LaserJet 500™ LaserJet™ * See Appendix B for information on the difference between the EPL-8000 and the IIISi.
Sharing the Printer You can connect your printer to as many as three different computers at the same time using any combination of the parallel, serial, and optional interfaces. Simply connect interface cables from the computers to the interfaces. If you use the default printer mode LJ-3 for all the interfaces, that’s all you need to do unless you need to change serial interface settings.
Switching the Printer Mode Your printer comes with the following printer modes: l l l HP LaserJet III (LJ-3) Epson LQ (LQ) Epson FX (FX) Also, the following modes are available on optional identity cards. You can use only one of them at a time because your printer has only one identity card slot (Slot A.) • PostScript (PS) • HP GL (EPSON GL) If you use different printer modes with different application programs, you have three different ways to switch from one printer mode to another.
Chapter 3 SelecType SelecType Overview.. ......................................................................... Level 1 functions ............................................................................ Level 2 functions ............................................................................ 3-2 3-3 3-4 Using SelecType.. ................................................................................ The control panel.. ........................................................................
SelecType Overview The SelecType function on the printer control panel allows you to control most of the printer’s functions, such as printing test pages, selecting paper size, and changing the printer’s configuration. SelecType is divided into two levels: Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 contains everyday printing and font selection functions, and Level 2 contains functions that you are less likely to change frequently, such as printer mode and printer configuration.
SelecType Overview Level 1 functions Selects the serial, parallel, or optional channel when you have set up more than two interfaces and used the INDIVIDUAL mode. Selects the standard or optional paper cassette. Specifies the size of paper. Selects the number of copies to be printed. Selects the printing orientation: portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). Selects one of the fonts available in the current printer mode. Prints a report listing the current printer settings.
SelecType Overview Level 2 functions Prints two test patterns to check the printer’s operation. Chooses one of the emulation modes: HP LaserJet III, Epson LQ, Epson FX, or IES modes. In the IES modes, the printer switches automatically between PostScript and another mode (if PostScript is available). With an optional identity card, you can also select Epson GL or PostScript emulation. Configures the parallel and serial interfaces. : Chooses the size of the receive buffer.
SelecType Overview Saves the printer’s configuration; saves all Level 2 settings as defaults so they take effect each time you turn on the printer. Returns all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their factory settings. Displays the version numbers of the printer’s firmware components such as controller and font. Displays the total number of sheets printed by the printer. Selects one of the settings for Epson’s Resolution Improvement Technology, which produces smooth text and graphics.
Using SelecType This section describes the control panel and explains how to use SelecType. The control panel The control panel contains the display, the SelecType button (which also functions as the left arrow button, six indicator lights, and four arrow buttons.
Using SelecType The display When you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on the display. The display shows SelecType menu titles on the left side and options for each menu on the right side. The display also uses the icons shown below: This icon to the left of an option indicates that you can press either or to view other options in the menu. This icon to the left of an option indicates that the displayed option is the current selection. You can use or to view other options.
Using SelecType Enter a submenu, set an option, or select or execute an action. Return to the main menu or exit SelecType. Display options in the same menu. You can view the options one at a time by pressing the buttons once or you can scroll through them quickly by holding down one of these arrows. Steps to using SelecType Using SelecType involves seven basic steps: 1. Enter SelecType mode. 2. Select a channel (if necessary). 3. Display the main menu option. 4. Enter the option’s submenu. 5.
Using SelecType Enter SelecType mode To enter SelecType, just press the SelecType button. SelecType has two levels; the level you enter depends on how long you press the button. Press and release the SelecType button to enter Level 1, or press and hold the SelecType button to enter Level 2. When you enter Level 1, the display shows SelecType LEVEL1 briefly. Then one of the Level 1 main menu options appears. When you enter Level 2, the display shows SelecType LEVEL2 briefly.
Using SelecType Display the main menu option When you are in the SelecType main menu, an icon precedes the names of each of the main menu options on the display. In many cases, the display also shows the current setting, as shown below. The icon indicates that you can use or to display the other options on the main menu. The icon at the right of the display indicates that you can enter the submenu by pressing Options with many submenus, such as SUB CONFIG, may display only the main option.
Using SelecType Display the submenu options When you enter a submenu, the icon or the icon moves to the left of the option. You can display other options in that submenu by pressing or . The icon indicates the currently selected option. In the INPUT submenu, you can display any of the options listed below. OPT appears only when you have installed the optional lower paper cassette. Press or to move to the option you want to set.
Using SelecType Set the option When you reach the option you want to select, press to set the option. SET disappears from the display and the icon moves to the right of the display indicating that the new option has been selected. At the same time, moves to the left of the main menu option, indicating that you are back in the main menu. Note: If you want to return to the main menu at any time without changing a setting, press to exit the submenu.
Level 1 Options This section lists all the menus and options available when you use SelecType Level 1. Most menus and options are the same in the different printer modes. However, some have a different function for each mode. These menus are listed in the Appendix that describes the printer mode. See the Quick Reference Card at the back of this manual for a map of all SelecType menus and options.
Level 1 Options INPUT This option selects whether paper feeds into the printer from the standard paper cassette or the optional lower paper cassette. Menu/submenu Available options STD OPT AUTO If you choose STD, the printer loads paper from the standard paper cassette. If you choose OPT, the printer loads paper from the optional lower paper cassette. OPT appears as an option on the display only if you install the optional lower paper cassette unit.
Level 1 Options PAGE SIZE You can choose any of the paper and envelope sizes shown below with the PAGE SIZE option. Menu/submenu Available options A4 A5 B5 (Letter) LT HLT (Half Letter) LGL (Legal) GLT (Government letter) GLG (Government legal) EXE (Executive) F4 MON (Monarch) C10 (Commercial 10) DL C5 COPIES Use this option to print up to 999 copies of your print job. The factory setting is 1.
Level 1 Options ORIENT This option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. The ORIENT option is different for each printer mode; see the Appendixes for information on the printer mode you are using. FONT Available options in the FONT submenu are different for each printer mode. See the Appendixes for information on the printer mode you are using. STATUS SHEET Use this option to print a status sheet that lists the current printer settings.
Level 1 Options The following is part of a typical font sample in HP emulation mode. SUB CONFIG The submenu for the SUB CONFIG option is different in each printer mode. See the Appendixes for information on the printer mode you are using.
Level 1 Options Each submenu is explained below. l FULL PRINT — The default setting of 0 is sufficient for most uses of the printer. If you are printing complex pages, you may need to increase the setting. If the printer displays the message SET FULL PRINT, increase this setting. The setting (any number from 0 through 62) times 20 is the number of kilobytes (KB) reserved in RAM for page composition. For example, a setting of 5 reserves 100KB.
Level 1 Options l T-OFFSET — You can use the T-OFFSET (top offset) option to make fine adjustments in the position of the printing on the page. The setting is in dots; each dot is 1/300th of an inch (0.0846 mm), so you can use this option to raise or lower the printing on the page approximately 1/5th of an inch (5 mm). The factory setting is 0.
Level 1 Options l LOAD MACRO — Use this option to load one of the macros you created using the SAVE MACRO option. The factory setting is 0. When you press the following appears on the display: Menu/submenu Available options 0 to 4 Press or to choose the number of the macro you want to use. Then press to load the selected macro. Whenever you select macro 0, all Level 1 settings return to their factory settings. Press to exit this submenu without loading a macro.
Level 1 Options CAUTION: Do not turn off the printer while it is saving the macro. If you do, you may see a START UP ERROR message the next time you turn the printer on. You can save up to four different settings for each channel. However, if you are sharing the printer and use the same printer mode for more than one channel, avoid using the same macro number in different channels. For example, changes in the Channel P macro 1 setting may affect the Channel S macro 1 setting.
Level 2 Options This section lists all the menus and options available when you use SelecType Level 2. When you enter SelecType Level 2, you see one of these options: TEST PRINT MODE ASSIGN I/F CONFIG RX-BUFFER SIZE CH TIMEOUT CH TIMEOUT AUTO CONT BEEPER P-CONFIG SAVE FACTORY RESET VERSION PAGE COUNTER RITech STANDBY TEST PRINT You can use this option to print two different test patterns to check whether your printer is working correctly.
Level 2 Options MODE ASSIGN Use this option to select the printer mode for each interface you are using. The default is LJ-3. For more information on each printer mode, see the appendixes. After MODE ASSIGN appears, press once to see the following display: Menu/submenu Available options LJ-3 LQ FX EPSON GL * PS * PS & LJ-3 * (IES setting) PS & LQ * (IES setting) PS & FX * (IES setting) The printer lists these options when the corresponding identity card is installed.
Level 2 Options I/F CONFIG Use this option to configure a printer interface. The settings are parallel for channel P and serial for channel S. This option is not available for channel O. Menu/submenu Available options P (Parallel) S (Serial) The PARALLEL option has these three submenus: Menu/submenu Available options SLCTIN AUTOFEED BUSY DELAY Normally, you do not need to change these settings. Change them only when you have special requirements.
Level 2 Options l AUTOFEED — When you set AUTOFEED to OFF, the printer ignores the AUTOFEED signal on pin 14 and does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When you set AUTOFEED to ON, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives. If your text lines overprint each other, set AUTOFEED to ON. Menu/submenu Available options ON or OFF l BUSY DELAY — Use BUSY DELAY to set the delay period from the ACKNLG to the BUSY signal.
Level 2 Options After you select the serial interface, you enter one of the submenus shown below. Menu/submenu Available options WORD LENGTH BAUDRATE PARITY STOP BIT DTR XON/XOFF ENQ/ACK DSR CTS SERIAL These settings must match the settings your computer is using. Check your computer’s manual. The interface options are the same for both the RS-232C and RS-422 serial interface modes. l WORD LENGTH - You can select B-bit word length or 7-bit word length.
Level 2 Options BAUDRATE - Use this option to set the data transfer rate (baud) for the serial interface. The baud rate is measured in bits per second (bps). See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The factory setting is 9600. Menu/submenu Available options 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 P A R I T Y - When this option is set to NONE, parity checking is disabled. The parity bit, if used, provides a basic form of error detection.
Level 2 Options l STOP BIT - Use this option to set the number of stop bits on each character of information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of a character. Menu/submenu Available options 1 or 2 l DTR - Use this option to turn the printer’s ready communications protocol ON or OFF. You can use DTR protocol in combination with the XON/XOFF option setting. Menu/submenu Available options ON or OFF l XON/XOFF - Use this option to turn the XON/XOFF communications protocol on or off.
Level 2 Options l DSR - When DSR (Data Set Ready) is OFF, the signal level is permanently set HIGH, allowing the printer to send data to the computer. The factory setting is OFF (signal level HIGH). For most communications purposes, this option should be set to OFF. When DSR is ON, data is sent to the computer only when DSR is HIGH. Menu/submenu Available options ON or OFF l CTS - When CTS (Clear To Send) is OFF, the signal level is permanently set HIGH.
Level 2 Options RX-BUFFER SIZE The receive buffer option allows you to change the size of the printer’s input buffer. A large receive buffer size allows you to quickly transfer the contents of a file from the computer’s memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints the information from its own memory and frees up the computer for other tasks. If you set the buffer size too high, however, you may get an error message telling you to add memory. The factory default setting is 5K.
Level 2 Options The setting you can select for the RX-BUFFER SIZE varies depending on the amount of total RAM size in your printer. The table below shows the available settings for the buffer sizes. X is the amount of RAM that the printer has. If you have not installed any additional memory in your printer, the factory setting is 5KB. Press to increase the buffer size or to decrease it. Press the buffer briefly to change the value 1K at a time or hold the button down to change the value rapidly.
Level 2 Options CH You do not need to change this setting if you are using only one computer. If you are using two or three computers with your printer, read this section carefully before deciding what settings to use. The CH option gives you the choice of two settings to specify how the printer’s memory is used. With AUTOSENSE the printer automatically detects which channel (parallel, serial, or optional) is receiving data and allocates all of the printer’s available memory to that channel.
Level 2 Options If you select INDIVIDUAL, the next step is assigning memory to each channel. Any channel using the LJ-3, LQ, or FX printer mode requires at least 0.5MB of memory, and any channel using PostScript or Epson GL (available on optional identity cards) requires at least 1.5MB. (Add the requirements of all three channels together to determine the minimum total memory required.) You assign the memory using a value from 0 to 9 for each channel. The factory setting is S:o P:1 O:o.
Level 2 Options Note: You can also save the settings with the P-CONFIG SAVE option, and then initialize the printer. See the P-CONFIG SAVE option later in this chapter. TIMEOUT This option is available only when the PostScript card is installed. Use this option to specify the time (in seconds) for intelligent emulation switch timeout. When the intelligent emulation switching channel receives no more data, it enters the timeout status.
Level 2 Options CH TIMEOUT Use this option to set the time for a channel timeout. If the printer is on line and receives no new data for the number of seconds specified, and if there is data in an other channel, the printer automatically switches to the channel with data. The factory setting is 60.
Level 2 Options BEEPER When you set this option to ON, a buzzer sounds when a printer error occurs. When you set the option to OFF, the buzzer does not sound. Menu/submenu Available options ON or OFF P-CONFIG SAVE Use this option to save the settings you make in Level 2 so they take effect each time you turn the printer on.
Level 2 Options FACTORY RESET Use this option to return all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their factory settings. When you select the FACTORY RESET option, the display shows the following: Menu/submenu Available options EXE (execute reset) Press to execute the reset, or press main menu without resetting the printer. to return to the CAUTION: When you press to execute the reset, the display flashes until the reset procedure is complete.
Level 2 Options PAGE COUNTER Use this option to display the number of sheets printed since the printer was installed. RITech RITech (Resolution Improvement Technology) produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. You will probably not have to change the factory setting, which is MEDIUM. See Chapter 2 for full information on RITech.
Chapter 4 Paper Handling Choosing Paper ..,.................................................................... 4-2 Choosing a Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Paper Feeding and Paper Delivery ....................................... Paper feeding ....................................................................... Paper d e l i v e r y ....................................................................
Choosing Paper With this printer you can print on many sizes and types of paper. You can also use other types of media, such as envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of media automatically from the paper cassette, but does require that some media be manually fed for greater control. This chapter describes the paper feed and delivery choices and how to select and load paper.
Choosing Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Standard office paper-You can use the printer’s paper cassette to automatically feed most types of 60 to 90 g/m 2 (16 to 24 lb) paper.
Choosing Paper Labels — Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers in your printer. When printing labels, use the optional face-up output tray; this keeps the labels from curling or coming off the backing sheet. Always manually feed labels. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with the printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet so that there are no gaps between the individual labels.
Choosing a Paper Size The printer can feed several sizes of paper automatically. Whenever possible, use your software settings to choose the paper size you require for your print job. If you cannot select the paper size with your application program, you can use the SelecType PAGE SIZE option. Note: If you are using the optional lower paper cassette, see Chapter 3 for instructions on selecting a paper size. The table below lists all of the paper sizes on the SelecType menu.
Paper Feeding and Paper Delivery Your printer has two paper-feed methods and two paper-delivery methods. Paper feeding The printer feeds paper automatically from the standard paper cassette; you can also feed most types of media from the manualfeed tray. Also available as an option is the lower paper cassette unit, which automatically feeds various sizes of paper. For information on this option, see Chapter 7. See the table in the next section for recommended paper-feed methods for different print media.
Paper Feeding and Paper Delivery The following table lists recommended paper-feed and paperdelivery methods for different print media. Be sure to print a few sheets before beginning regular use.
Loading Paper Manually If you want to print labels, envelopes, transparencies, heavy paper (over 90g/m2 or 24 lb), or other special papers, you can load the paper one sheet at a time through the manual feed slot. Also, you can manually feed paper when you want to print a small job on different paper from the type loaded in the cassette. You can manually feed paper ranging in size from 86 X 140 mm (3.4 X 5.5 inches) to 216 X 356 mm (8.5 X 14 inches).
Loading Paper Manually 3. Open the manual-feed paper guides, as shown below. If you are using legal-sized paper, open the paper support on the inside of the front cover and raise the other paper support on the top cover. 4. Adjust the manual-feed paper guides to match the size of paper you are using. Insert a sheet of paper face up into the manualfeed slot as far as it will go.
Loading Paper Manually 5. For printing on labels, envelopes, transparencies, and heavy paper, install the optional face-up output tray. Set the paper path selector on the back of the printer to the face-up position. 6. Press the MANUAL button. An M appears on the right side of the display, as shown below. 7. Make sure the ON LINE light is on; you can then send data to the printer from your computer. 8. To return to automatic loading, press the MANUAL button again.
Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette The optional lower paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of A4, letter, or executive-sized paper. Model L also holds legal-sized paper. For information on installing this option, see Chapter 7. To load paper in the cassette, follow these steps: 1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer by pulling it straight out. Then place it on a flat surface.
Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 2. Slide the paper guides open, as shown below. 3. Open the back cover on the paper cassette. Then grasp the rear green paper guide and slide it all the way to the back. 4. Take a stack of paper and fan it thoroughly. Tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 5. Insert the stack of paper face-down into the cassette with the corners of the paper beneath the two tabs at the front of the * paper cassette. Note: Do not load paper above the marks on the paper guides. 6. Slide the side paper guides together until they both rest lightly against the paper. Slide the rear paper guide forward until it rests against the paper. Then close the back cover.
Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 7. Insert the paper cassette straight into the front of the printer in the lower position and push it firmly into place. Note: Insert the adjustable paper cassette in the lower position only. It does not fit in the standard paper cassette slot. To feed paper from the optional lower paper cassette, you need to change the input setting in your software or change the SelecType INPUT option. See Chapter 3 for information.
Using the Optional Output Tray The optional output tray allows you to deliver paper in the faceup position. For information on installing this option, see Chapter 7. When paper is output face-up into the optional output tray, the printed pages pass straight through the printer without bending. After installing the face-up output tray, you can switch the paper path selector between face up and face down, as shown below.
Using the Optional Output Tray Face-down position 4-16 Paper Handling
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Consumable Parts ................................................. Removing the imaging cartridge ....................................... Cleaning the transfer charger wire ................................... Cleaning the glass lens.. ..................................................... Replacing the cleaning pad.. .............................................. Replacing the imaging cartridge.. ......................................
Replacing Consumable Parts The printer’s imaging cartridge can print up to 8,000 pages, depending upon the complexity of your print jobs. You see the following messages when your printer starts to run out of toner: TONER LOW Little toner is left; you must replace the imaging cartridge soon. When the TONER LOW message appears, you may print approximately 25 additional pages. TONER OUT No toner is left; replace the imaging cartridge and the cleaning pad, and clean the transfer charger wire and the glass lens.
Replacing Consumable Parts Removing the imaging cartridge Follow these steps to remove the imaging cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Remove any paper in the paper output tray. 3. Open the front cover. 4. Press the blue release button while lifting up on the printer’s top cover. Open the cover to the upper position, as shown below.
Replacing Consumable Parts 5. Grasp the imaging cartridge as shown below and gently pull it toward you to remove it. 6. Discard the imaging cartridge. The imaging cartridge is made of non-hazardous materials. However, always follow local regulations regarding waste disposal when you discard a used imaging cartridge.
Replacing Consumable Parts Cleaning the transfer charger wire Clean the transfer charger wire each time you replace the imaging cartridge. You should also clean the transfer charger wire if the print quality declines. See Chapter 6 for a discussion of print quality problems you can solve by cleaning the wire. Follow these steps to clean the transfer charger wire: 1. Locate the cotton swab provided in the imaging cartridge box, or use a commercially available cotton swab. 2.
Replacing Consumable Parts CAUTION: When cleaning the transfer charger wire, do not press too hard on the wire. It is delicate and can break if you apply too much pressure. Also, never touch the wire with your fingers; the oil on your fingers may damage it. 4. Clean the transfer charger wire by gently rubbing the cotton swab along its length as shown below. Only wipe from left to right. Do not moisten the cotton swab.
Replacing Consumable Parts Cleaning the glass lens 1. Locate the glass lens on the inside of the printer’s top cover. It is under a black plastic protector. 2. Reach under the protector, as shown in the illustration below, and gently wipe the glass lens with a dry, soft cloth.
Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the cleaning pad After you clean the transfer charger wire and glass lens, you can replace the cleaning pad and install a new imaging cartridge. 1. Make sure the printer is still open to the upper position. 2. Locate the cleaning pad inside the printer. It is the long black pad with a yellow felt handle near the back of the printer. WARNING: If the printer has been on, the fuser may be hot. Let it cool before you replace the cleaning pad.
Replacing Consumable Parts 3. Carefully grasp the yellow felt handle and lift out the used cleaning pad, as shown below. Be careful not to let dirt from the pad drop into the printer. Discard the cleaning pad. 4. Locate the new cleaning pad packed with your replacement imaging cartridge.
Replacing Consumable Parts 5. Hold the yellow felt handle on the new cleaning pad and insert the pad into the slot on the fuser. Match the yellow mark on the left, front corner of the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below. Replacing the imaging cartridge 1. Make sure the printer’s top cover is still open to the upper position. CAUTION: Do not expose the drum on the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary.
Replacing Consumable Parts 2. Remove the new imaging cartridge from the aluminum bag. Holding the cartridge in the position shown below, gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly. 3. Hold the cartridge steady, and pull firmly to remove the clear sealing tape.
Replacing Consumable Parts 4. Now, gently shake the imaging cartridge a few times as shown below to further distribute the toner. 5. Carefully slide the plastic runners on either side of the imaging cartridge into the green grooves inside the printer. Push the cartridge in gently as far as it will go.
Replacing Consumable Parts 6. Close the printer’s top cover by pressing down gently on top of the case until the cover snaps closed. Then close the front cover. 7. Turn the printer back on.
Cleaning the Printer The maintenance procedures you perform each time you replace the imaging cartridge should keep your printer running at its best. However, fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the inside of the printer, the roller in the paper path, and the paper feed roller as described in this section. You should also clean the paper cassette and the printer cover every few months.
Cleaning the Printer Here’s how to replace the ozone filter: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Open the printer’s top cover to its upper position. 4. Locate the ozone filter on the inside of the printer’s top cover.
Cleaning the Printer 5. Firmly grasp the plastic tab on the ozone filter and pull up to release the filter. Then lift the filter out of the printer and discard it. 6. Insert a new ozone filter, making sure it snaps into place. 7. Close the printer’s top and front covers. 8. Turn the printer back on.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning inside the printer Fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. Follow the steps below to clean the inside of the printer: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Raise the printer’s top cover to the upper position, as shown below. WARNING: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, which is marked by a caution label. If the printer has been on, the fuser may be hot; be careful not to touch it.
Cleaning the Printer 5. Remove any dirt from the paper path with a soft cloth. Cleaning the roller in the paper path 1. Locate the metal roller and its black gear on the left end of the roller.
Cleaning the Printer 2. Wipe the dirt off the surface of the roller with a soft cloth, as shown below. 3. Replace the imaging cartridge. 4. Close the printer’s top and front covers.
Cleaning the Printer Removing spilled toner If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you remove all the spilled toner. Follow these steps: 1. If only a small amount of toner is present, carefully wipe out the inside of the printer with a damp cloth. 2. If a large amount of toner is present, use a small vacuum cleaner (available from computer supply stores) to remove it. CAUTIONS: l l Toner or any other fine powder can damage some vacuum cleaners.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the printer case If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent, as shown below. CAUTIONS: l l Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover; these chemicals can damage the components and the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or any electronic components.
Transporting Your Printer If you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from one room to another, make sure you keep the printer level to avoid spilling toner. If you are shipping the printer some distance, repack the printer and its accessories in the original packing materials to avoid damaging them. CAUTION: Do not ship the printer with the imaging cartridge installed. Packing for transportation To pack the printer, assemble all the original packing materials and some strong packing tape.
Transporting Your Printer 4. Open the front cover. Then open the printer’s top cover to the lower position and remove the imaging cartridge as described earlier in this chapter. CAUTION: Hold the imaging cartridge level as you remove it to prevent toner spills. 5. Close the printer’s top and front covers. 6. Pack the printer components in the reverse order of the unpacking procedure described in Chapter 1. 7. After all the components are packed in the original cartons, seal them with packing tape.
Transporting Your Printer 5-24 Maintenance and Transportation
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Troubleshooting Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Paper Jam Problems.. .............................................................. FEED JAM.. ...................................................................... PAPER JAM.. ...................................
Status and Error Messages This section contains an alphabetical list of status and error messages that you may encounter and includes likely solutions to problems. If an error occurs, the control panel displays an error message that tells you what is wrong and, in some cases, offers a solution. Status messages also appear on the display during normal operation; they indicate the printer’s current status. Note: In some cases, the red CONTINUE light flashes when an error is detected.
Status and Error Messages CANCEL MANUAL FEED There is no paper in the manual-feed tray when you have selected manual feed. See Chapter 4 for instructions on loading paper in the manual-feed tray. To cancel manual feed, press the MANUAL button to feed paper from the cassette. This message alternates with the SET MANUAL message. [E] CARD MEMORY OVERFLOW This message indicates that the combined memory of the cards in slots A or B exceeds 4MB. Remove one or both of the cards and press the CONTINUE button.
Status and Error Messages [E] ILLEGAL CARD The printer cannot read the card inserted in the slot indicated on the display. To correct the error, press CONTINUE. If the error message remains, make sure the printer is off line and remove the card. If the red CONTINUE light still flashes, press CONTINUE. / [S] INITIALLIZE The printer is being initialized to the factory settings. [E] [E] [E] INSERT IMAGING CRTG The imaging cartridge is not installed. Install it as described in Chapter 5.
Status and Error Messages [S] PAPER FEEDING The printer is feeding paper. [E] PAPER JAM Paper is not being fed into the printer or paper is jammed in the paper path. Open the printer and clear the jammed paper as described later in this chapter. [P] PAPER OUT There is no paper in the standard paper cassette or the optional lower paper cassette (if installed). Load more paper into the selected paper cassette. See Chapter 4 for instructions on loading paper.
Status and Error Messages [S] RAM Check X.X MB The printer is checking the available RAM (X.X = capacity). [S] READY The printer is ready to print. [E] REINSERT CARD You may have removed an option card while the FEED light was still lit or while the printer was on line. To correct the error, make sure the printer is off line. Next, reinsert the card into the correct slot and press CONTINUE. See Chapter 7 for more information on optional cards.
Status and Error Messages [E] SAVE MEMORY OVERLOW This message may appear when you are trying to save a macro with the SAVE MACRO option. The printer does not have enough memory to save the macro. To correct this error, delete unused macros using the DELETE MACRO option. [E] SERVICE REQ. CXXXX A controller error has been detected. Write down the error number listed on the display and turn off the printer. Wait at least five seconds and then turn it back on.
Status and Error Messages [E] START UP ERROR If this message appears when you turn on the printer, the power may have been turned off while the printer was performing a save operation. To clear this error, press to return the printer’s default settings to LT or A4 paper, respectively. or [W] TONER LOW The printer is almost out of toner. When you see this message, you can still print up to 25 more pages. You must replace the imaging cartridge soon. [E] TONER OUT You must replace the imaging cartridge.
Troubleshooting Directory Use the directory below to help you locate the printing problem you are experiencing; then work through the suggested solutions to the problem. If the exact problem is not listed, look for one of a similar type. Most printing problems can be corrected easily. Paper jam problems Page . FEED JAM 6-12 . PAPER JAM 6-16 Power supply l Power is not being supplied to the printer. 6-21 Test print l The test prints do not print.
Troubleshooting Directory Paper handling l Paper does not feed properly. 6-31 l Paper feeds crookedly or jams. 6-31 l The printer prints a page and then stops. 6-33 Decline in print quality l The print quality is not what you expect. 6-34 Options l l l l Using optional font cartridges, the printer does not operate as expected. 6-38 Using the optional lower paper cassette unit, the printer does not operate properly.
Paper Jam Problems This section gives you detailed instructions for correcting FEED JAM and PAPER JAM errors. When one of these messages appears on the display, work through the steps in the appropriate section to clear it. Many paper jams are caused by using the wrong paper for your printer. Make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications. See Chapter 4 for tips on choosing paper.
Paper Jam Problems FEED JAM The FEED JAM message tells you that paper is not feeding into the printer, or has jammed on its way into the printer from one of these input areas: In the standard paper cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 6-13 In the optional lower paper cassette unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 6-14 At the manual-feed slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Jam Problems In the paper cassette 1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer. Note: You cannot pull out the paper cassette if the front cover c is open. 2. Remove any folded or curled paper from the front opening. If the paper tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 3. Remove any sheets that have been fed part way into the printer, and remove all the sheets from the cassette. Discard any curled or wrinkled sheets. 4. Make sure you are using the correct paper size. 5.
Paper Jam Problems In the optional lower paper cassette unit 1. Remove the optional paper cassette from the printer. 2. Remove any folded or curled paper from the front opening. 3. Remove any sheets that have been fed part way into the printer, and remove all the sheets from the cassette. Discard any curled or wrinkled sheets. 4. Make sure that you are using the correct paper size and that the paper guides are set correctly. 5.
Paper Jam Problems At the manual feed slot 1. Gently pull the jammed paper out as shown below. If the paper tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 2. Make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications for this printer. See Chapter 2 for the correct paper to use. If there are frequent paper feed jams of these types, clean the paper cassette, feed roller, and the metal roller in the paper path as described in Chapter 5.
Paper Jam Problems PAPER JAM The PAPER JAM message tells you that there is a jam at one of these locations along the paper path: At the metal roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 6-17 At the fuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See page 6-19 At the paper output area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Jam Problems At the metal roller 1. Open the printer’s covers and remove the imaging cartridge WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. 2. Locate the roller protector.
Paper Jam Problems 3. Raise the roller protector and gently pull the paper out. If it tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 4. Lower the roller protector. Then reinstall the imaging cartridge. 5. Close both printer covers. 6. After the READY message appears on the display, you can resume printing.
Paper Jam Problems At the fuser 1. Open the printer’s covers and remove the imaging cartridge. WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. 2. Gently pull the paper out. If the paper tears, make sure you remove all the pieces.
Paper Jam Problems 3. If the paper is caught under both the roller and the fuser, first pull the paper out from under the roller in the direction the paper feeds; then pull it in the opposite direction until the page is completely free. 4. Close the printer cover and the front cover. 5. When the READY message appears on the display, you can resume printing. At the paper output area 1. Gently pull the paper in either direction to find the easiest way to remove it. 2.
Power Supply Power is not being supplied to the printer. After you turn on the printer, the display panel remains blank. l l The power cable may be disconnected or may not be completely plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer and check the power cable connections between the printer and the electrical outlet; then turn the printer back on. The problem may be with the electrical outlet itself. If the outlet is controlled by an outside source such as a wall switch, make sure it is on.
Test Prints The test prints do not print. The paper does not feed at all. l l You may not have set the correct INPUT paper path with SelecType. See Chapter 3. After entering the TEST PRINT option in SelecType Level 2, you may not have pressed long enough to initiate the TEST PRINT. Try running the test again. This time, however, hold down until the display begins to flash. The paper feeds but nothing is printed. l l The imaging cartridge may need to be replaced. Replace it as described in Chapter 5.
Printing Problems The printer does not print or stops printing. The ON LINE light is on but nothing is printed. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. If you are using a parallel interface, secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. You may not be using the correct interface cable. Make sure that your interface cable meets the specifications for the printer and computer.
Printing Problems The printout is not what you expect. The font you selected with software commands cannot be printed. . The correct orientation (portrait or landscape) may not be selected. Make sure that the orientation (portrait or landscape) matches the selected font. The correct font is not selected if the font does not contain the selected orientation. . The font you selected with your software may not be available. Be sure you have installed the correct font cartridge.
Printing Problems Text is printed with an extra blank line even after you set AUTO LF to OFF. l Your interface cable may be sending the extra line feed command. Disable the AUTO FEED signal of your interface. See the interface specifications in Appendix A. Every other line of text is printed backwards. l This may happen if you use a word processing program originally set up for use with a daisy-wheel printer.
Printing Problems The position of the printout is not what you expect. The printed page length differs from the actual length of the paper. l The page length setting in your application program may be incorrect. Make sure that you have set it for the type of paper you are using. You can also change the page length with the SelecType SUB CONFIG option as described in Chapter 3, but keep in mind that your software overrides SelecType settings in most cases.
Problems with Graphics Graphic images do not print. After changing the printer mode, you are unable to print graphics. l You may not have the correct printer driver installed. If you try to print with a software package set for another printer, nothing will be printed. Make sure that the driver matches the currently selected operating mode. You cannot print graphics using the serial interface (RS-232C or RS422). l The WORD LENGTH option in SelecType Level 2 may not be set correctly.
Problem with Graphics The INSUFF MEMORY message appears and graphics cannot be printed. • The full print buffer or the receive buffer setting needs to be changed. To correct this error, change the FULL PRINT or RX-BUFFER SIZE setting in SelecType Level 1 as described in Chapter 3. • The printer does not have sufficient memory available for the task you have given it. It may be necessary to simplify the page you are trying to print or add more memory to the printer.
SelecType Problems SelecType does not function as expected. Settings made with SelecType are ignored. The software may either be overriding the SelecType settings or initializing the printer. The best solution for this problem is to use your software settings instead of SelecType settings. Otherwise, you may need to change the initialization sequence sent by your software. See your software manual for more information.
SelecType Problems After turning on the printer, the message START UP ERROR is displayed and your previously selected settings have changed. • This message may appear if you turned off the printer while it was in the process of saving settings made with the FACTORY RESET option in SelecType Level 2. If this occurs, the settings may not have been saved. Run the status sheet to check SelecType settings and reset them if necessary as described in Chapter 3.
Paper Handling Paper does not feed properly. Paper does not feed at all. l The correct paper cassette may not be selected. If you are using the optional lower paper cassette, make sure the INPUT menu is set to OPT or AUTO, When you select AUTO, the page size setting in the PAGE SIZE menu determines whether paper feeds from the standard paper cassette. (The size of the paper in the optional cassette is checked first.) See Chapter 3 to change the INPUT setting. The ON LINE light is off.
Paper Handling Multiple pages feed into the printer. l l You may not have tapped the paper edges sufficiently to ensure smooth paper feeding. If the paper has also jammed, remove it as described earlier in this chapter. Tap the edges of the stack of paper firmly on a flat surface to even up the stack; then reinsert the paper. Try printing again. Poor quality paper can cause paper feeding errors. Make sure your paper supply is not too thin or rough.
Paper Handling The printer prints a page and then stops. The display reads PAPER SIZE ERROR and the red CONTINUE light flashes. l l l You may be trying to use a paper size that is not on the PAGE SIZE menu in SelecType. You may be able to feed this paper manually as described in Chapter 4. Use only paper sizes that are within the specified range listed in Appendix A. The paper size set with the PAGE SIZE option may not match your paper size. If the FEED light is out, press CONTINUE.
Decline in Print Quality If the print quality declines, read through the following section and try to match your problem with the descriptions below. The descriptions may not always match your problem exactly, so try to find one of a similar type. For minor print quality adjustments, see the sections on adjusting the print density knob and using RITech in Chapter 2.
Decline in Print Quality Horizontal black or white bands appear on printed pages. l l The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire as described in Chapter 5. There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge. Replace it as described in Chapter 5. Periodic dirty marks appear in the printout. l There may be a scratch on the drum of the imaging cartridge. Replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 5. Toner smudges across the printed pages.
Decline in Print Quality The darkness of the printout is uneven. • l The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean it as described in Chapter 5. If this does not correct the problem, replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 5. Irregular areas of missing image appear on the printed page. l l l Your paper may be moist or damp. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
Decline in Print Quality A black page is printed. l The imaging cartridge may need to be replaced. Replace it as described in Chapter 5. The printed image is light or faint. The print density knob may not be set correctly. Adjust the knob by turning it clockwise. If the TONER LOW warning appears, replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 5. The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire as described in Chapter 5. Your paper may be moist or damp.
Options Using font cards or cartridges, the printer does not operate as expected. The desired font cannot be selected. • You may not have inserted the card or cartridge correctly. Reinsert it as described in Chapter 7. • The SelecType FONT option may not be set correctly. After you install the font card or cartridge, change the FONT setting as described in Chapter 3. l SelecType may be set to an orientation that does not support your font card or cartridge.
Options Several sheets feed into the printer at one time and cause a jam. (The FEED JAM or PAPER JAM message appears on the display.) You may not be tapping the stack of paper sufficiently before you load it. Remove the jammed paper as described earlier in this chapter. Before reloading paper, be sure to tap the paper firmly to even up the edges of the stack. Do not load pages that are creased or folded. You may not be using the correct paper for your printer.
Options After installing additional memory (memory chip set or a memory expansion board), the printer does not function as expected After you turn on the power, the RAM Check message does not display the expected amount of memory. • The RAM chips or the optional memory board may not be installed correctly. Turn off the printer and check the installation. Make sure that the chips are installed in the correct sector of the main board and that each chip is firmly seated in its socket.
Data Dump Mode Data dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy for experienced users to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and computer. In data dump mode, the printer produces an exact printout of the codes it receives. 1. Make sure that paper is loaded and the printer is off. 2. Hold down the SelecType button while you turn on the printer. Make sure you hold the button down until you see message HEX DUMP on the display. 3.
Data Dump Mode 4. To turn off the data dump mode and stop printing, press ON LINE to set the printer off line. (If you press ON LINE while a page is being printed, the green ON LINE light flashes until the page is ejected and the printer goes off line.) To exit the data dump mode, turn off the printer. Look at the sample data dump printout.
Data Dump Mode Converting hexadecimal numbers to decimals If you prefer to use decimal numbers instead of hexadecimal numbers, you can convert them with the chart below. Just read down the column for the first digit of the hexadecimal value and across in the row for the second digit. The decimal value that corresponds to your hexadecimal number is at the intersection of the column beginning with the hexadecimal number’s first digit and the row beginning with the hexadecimal number’s second digit.
Data Dump Mode 6-44 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Options Identity Cards .......................................................................... Epson PostScript card.. ....................................................... Epson GL identity card ...................................................... Caring for identity cards.. .................................................. Inserting an identity card.. ................................................. Removing an identity card ................................................
Identity Cards An identity card allows you to operate your printer in an optional printer mode. Two of the identity cards available for this printer are the Epson PostScript card and the Epson GL card. See your dealer about the availability of other identity cards. Note: You cannot use identity cards #5690 and #5691 with this printer. You can use only one identity card at a time. The card must be installed in slot A. Note: You can also use optional font cards in slots A and B.
Identity Cards Epson GL identity card Follow these guidelines when using the Epson GL card. l You must allocate at least 1.5 MByte of RAM for the channel that will use Epson GL mode. This means you need to add at least 0.5 MB of RAM to your printer before you can use GL mode. See “Memory Options” later in this chapter. l The printer ignores device control commands from optional interfaces even if the interface is serial. Use the printer’s serial interface to enable the additional device control commands.
Identity Cards l l Be careful when you insert and remove a card. You can damage it by attempting to insert it in the wrong way or by using too much force. Always turn the printer off before you insert or remove a card. Inserting an identity card You can insert an identity card into slot A only. 1. If the printer’s power is on, turn it off. 2. Hold the card so its arrow faces the side of the slot marked with an arrow. 3.
Identity Cards Removing an identity card 1. Turn off the printer. CAUTION: Never remove the card when the printer’s power is on. 2. Grasp the card at the center and gently pull it straight out of the slot. Recovering from an error When the display shows one of the following messages, a card error has occurred: REINSERT CARD ILLEGAL CARD REMOVE CARD CARDMEMORY OVERFLOW See “Status and Error Messages” in Chapter 6 for instructions on solving the problem.
Font Cartridges Optional fonts are available with optional font cartridges. Font cartridges provide many different typestyles in addition to your printer’s internal fonts. The printer has one slot for a font cartridge, a variety of which are available from your dealer. Note: . For slots A and B on the right side of the printer, optional font cards may also be available from your dealer. Available fonts vary by a printer mode; see the Appendixes for more information on the available fonts.
Font Cartridges Compatible font cartridges The table below lists all font cartridges that you can use with the printer. Each font cartridge manual contains information about its character and symbol sets. Note: Some of these fonts may be the same as your printer’s fonts. See the Appendixes for a list of the fonts and character sets available in each printer mode.
Font Cartridges Supplier Cartridge number Cartridge HP C2053A C2053A C2053A C2053A C2053A C2053A #C04 #C05 #C06 #C07 #C08 #C09 Persuasive Presentations Forms Etc.
Font Cartridges Supplier Cartridge number Cartridge UDP Super Times T&F Tax and Finance WP Plus C1 MS Plus C1 Spread sheets C3 Presentation Plus C4 Forms C5 Bar Codes C6 Equations C7 Global C8 lntercon PHONT+ PRO IIP Bitstream CTG-A00 1 MOD-A00 1 MOD-A002 MOD-A003 MOD-A004 MOD-A005 MOD-A006 MOD-A007 MOD-A008 TYPE CITY STARTER PACK, DELI ADD-ON CARD CENTRAL PARK ADD-ON CARD SKYSCRAPER ADD-ON CARD SOHO ADD-ON CARDD CENTURY SCHOOLBOOK ADD-ON CARD HUMANIST 521 ADD-ON CARD BITSTREAM CHARTER ADD-ON CARD
Font Cartridges Inserting a font cartridge You can insert a font cartridge into slot C located on the front of the printer. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the cartridge or on the printer’s cartridge slot; you could damage them. 1. Make sure the printer is off or off line. 2. Hold the cartridge so its label faces left, as shown below. 3. Insert the cartridge into the slot and press firmly until it snaps into place.
Font Cartridges 4. Turn on the printer or set it on line. CAUTION: If the message REMOVE CARD appears on the display, you inserted the cartridge when the printer was on line or when its memory contained data. If you see this message, remove the cartridge and press CONTINUE: then repeat steps 1 through 4. Selecting fonts Once you have inserted a font cartridge, you can select the fonts you want to print using SelecType or your application program.
Font Cartridges 1. Make sure the printer is off line or turned off. If the FEED light is on, press FEED to print out any data before you remove the cartridge. 2. Remove the cartridge by grasping it at the top and slowly pulling it straight out of the slot.
The Lower Paper Cassette Unit The optional lower paper cassette unit is an automatic sheet feeder that fits directly beneath the printer. It houses the adjustable paper cassette, which holds up to 250 sheets of paper to supplement the standard paper cassette’s 250-sheet capacity. With the optional cassette installed, you can load two different sizes of paper in your printer at once: one in the lower cassette and the other in the standard cassette.
The Lower Paper Cassette Unit 5. Lift the printer using the recessed handles on each side and hold it over the lower paper cassette. The printer is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it. Also, you may need to have someone help you align the holes on the printer with the pins on the cassette unit.
The Lower Paper Cassette Unit 6. Make sure the front of the printer faces the same way as the front of the cassette. Then align the printer with the cassette using the two alignment pins, shown below. These pins fit into the two holes on the bottom of the printer. Lower the printer until it rests on the cassette unit. 7. Plug the power cord back into the printer and into an electrical outlet. Also re-attach the interface cable. 8. Turn the printer on.
The Face-up Output Tray The printer normally delivers paper face down on top of the printer. If you want face-up delivery, you can install the optional face-up output tray. This tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output and is recommended for printing on media such as labels and overhead transparencies that require a straightthrough paper path. Installing the face-up output tray 1. Unpack both the tray and the static brush from the carton. 2. Turn off the printer.
The Face-up Output Tray 4. Slide the tray into the bottom of the face-up output slot so the notches on each side fit under the tabs on the side of the slot. The printer is factory set for face-down output. To select face-up delivery, set the paper path selector to the FACE UP position, as shown below.
Optional Interface Cards You can use various interface cards to supplement the capabilities of your printer’s built-in hardware interfaces. If you want to use Channel 0 (optional interface) instead of or in addition to Channel P (parallel interface) or Channel S (serial interface), you must install an optional interface card. See Chapter 2 for more information about these channels.
Optiona I Interface Cards Installing an interface card 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the back of the printer. 3. Turn the printer around so you are facing the back and disconnect any interface cables. 4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot; then lift off the plate. Be sure to keep both screws; you may use them again in step 7.
Optional Interface Cards 5. Slide the interface card into the grooves in the top and bottom of the interface slot shown below. Push it in firmly to make sure it connects to the printer’s internal socket. 6. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the interface card.
Optional Interface Cards 7. Connect the proper interface cable to the interface card and to your computer. If the cable has a grounding wire, connect it with a screw you removed in step 4, as shown below. Also, connect other interface cables, if you are using more than one computer. Use the other screw you removed in step 4 to connect the grounding wire. See “Connecting the Printer to Your Computer” for which screw you should connect. 8. Make sure the printer is turned off.
Memory Options The printer comes with 1MB of Random Access Memory (RAM). If you regularly print complex pages using graphics or downloaded fonts, you may need to increase your printer’s memory. You can increase it up to 7.5MB. You have two options for adding memory to your printer: l l Increase the memory on the main controller board with .5MB memory chip sets. You can install up to two chip sets for a total of 1MB of additional RAM (2MB RAM total).
Memory Options When to increase the printer memory The printer displays one of these status messages when you have insufficient memory. • INSUFF MEMORY • PAGE BUFFER FULL • ADD MEMORY FOR CH X These messages are described in more detail in Chapter 6. If one of these messages appears, you can try to reclaim any unused RAM by changing the settings for the SelecType FULL PRINT and RX-BUFFER SIZE options. See Chapter 3 for information on changing these options.
Memory Options * If you install 6.5MB of memory on the OKB expansion board, you do not need to install any additional chip sets on the controller board; your printer can access a maximum of 7.5MB.
Memory Options Installing additional memory To install a memory chip set or a memory expansion board you need a cross-head screwdriver and a chip puller or a flat-head screwdriver. If you have questions about installing the chip set or the board, contact your dealer for assistance. WARNING: High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Do not attempt to remove the controller board unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.
Memory Options 3. Remove the four screws that secure the metal bracket on the back of the printer. Keep the screws so you can use them to reinstall the controller board. 4. Press down on the lever at the bottom of the bracket to release the controller board, as shown below. Press firmly until the board pops out slightly.
Memory Options 5. Grasp the board with both hands and pull it straight out of its slot. 6. Set the controller board on a clean, stable surface with the bracket (connector) facing to your right and the components facing up. 7. If you have installed an optional interface card, you must remove it before you can install a memory chip set on the controller board. Grasp the interface card and pull it straight out of the interface slot.
Memory Options Installing chip sets on the controller board The RAM chip sockets are located on the upper right side of the controller board. There are two sectors on the board, each containing four chip sockets (identified by their IC numbers), as shown below. If both two sectors are empty, install the first chip set in sector 1. If sector 1 is already filled, install the second chip set in sector 2. Sector IC number Total RAM when filled 1 10, 11, 12, 13 1.
Memory Options Follow these steps to install a memory chip set: 1. Make sure all the pins on the chip are aligned. They should point inward at slightly less than a 90” angle, as shown below. If any of the pins are bent incorrectly, gently push them back into alignment. 2. Line up the pins on the RAM chip with the holes in the socket. Be sure that the small notch on the end of the chip is toward your right.
Memory Options 3. Gently press the chip halfway into the socket. If it goes in at an angle, remove it with a chip puller or a small flat-head screwdriver; then reinsert the chip. CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the chip or the board when removing the chip. 4. Once the chip is properly inserted, push down firmly on both ends to make sure it is fully seated. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each of the remaining chips. 6. Reinstall the interface card, if necessary.
Memory Options The four sectors must be filled in alphabetical order. For example, if you are installing your first chip set, install it in sector A. Then install your next chip set in sector B and so on. See the table under “Selecting a memory option,” earlier in this chapter, for a list of the RAM configurations possible. Before you install the chips, check their pin alignment as described in step 1 of the previous section. Then follow these steps: 1.
Memory Options 3. Press the chip into the socket as described in steps 3 and 4 of the previous section. 4. Set the board’s DIP switches to indicate the amount of memory you have installed. Use a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, to set the DIP switches as shown below. Set the switches according to the tables below. RAM (internal and amount added to controller board) DIP Switch 1MB 1.5MB 2MB 1 2 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON DIP Switch Sector ON OFF 3 4 5 6 A B C D 2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB .5MB .
Memory Options Installing the expansion board on the controller board 1. 2. Locate connector CN3 on the controller board. Position the memory expansion board as shown below, and carefully insert its connector into connector CN3. Secure the expansion board with the three screws that came with it.
Memory Options Reinstalling the controller board 1. Hold the controller board so the component side faces your left, and fit its top and bottom edges into. the grooves inside the slot. Gently slide the board about halfway into the printer. 2. Make sure the lever on the bottom of the controller board is all the way down. As you slide the board further into the printer, make sure the lever’s tab is positioned inside the opening in the bracket, as shown below.
Memory Options 3. Now slide the controller board into the printer. The lever pivots outward. Firmly press up on the lever to lock the board into place. If the controller board does not fit smoothly into the printer, do not force it. Remove it and make sure the edges fit properly into the grooves in the slot. 4. Gently press in on the board to make sure it is fully seated. Then secure the board with the four screws you removed previously. 5. Replace the optional interface card, if you removed one.
Memory Options Checking the printer’s memory Perform the following steps to verify that you installed the chip sets properly and that the printer recognizes the memory: 1. Turn on the printer. You should then see the following: l All indicator lights on the panel light briefly l The ROM Check message appears. 2. When the RAM Check x.xMB message appears, make sure the printer displays the total amount of RAM that you now have installed (including the 1MB of internal memory).
Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ............................................................. Printing ................................................................................ Paper and paper delivery .................................................. Consumable products ........................................................ Mechanical .......................................................................... Electrical ..................................................
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process Resolution: 300 X 300 dpi Printing speed: Up to 10 pages per minute (letter or A4) (depending on the font and quantity of data) First print: Less than 18 seconds with A4 or letter Warm-up time: 70 seconds or less at normal temperature Printer modes: • HP LaserJet series III emulation l ESC/P 24-pin printer emulation (LQ-2500) • ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX-800/1000, FX-86e/286e) IC card sl
Printer Specifications Paper and paper delivery Paper specifications Types: • Plain paper • Special papers l Labels l Envelopes l Transparencies l Colored paper l Card stock Epson does not recommend or guarantee any particular brand of paper. Because paper characteristics are subject to change by individual manufacturers, it is your responsibility to ensure the quality of paper used with the printer.
Printer Specifications Paper sizes: Paper: Envelope: Type A4 A5 B5 Letter Half-Letter Legal Government Letter Government Legal Executive F4 Size 210 X 297 mm 148 X 210 mm 182 X 257 mm 8.5 X 11 inches 5.5 X 8.5 inches 8.5 X 14 inches 8.0 X 10.5 inches 8.5 X 13 inches 7.25 X 10.5 inches 210 X 330 mm Monarch Commercial 10 DL C.5 3 7/8 X 7 4 l/8 X 9 110 X 220 162 X 229 l/2 inches l/2 inches mm mm Printable area: Depends on the printer mode. See the Appendixes.
Printer Specifications Paper feed alignment and direction: Center alignment for all sizes Paper feed: Automatic or manual feed Input paper supply (75 g/m2 or 20 lb paper): 250 sheets 250 additional sheets with optional lower paper cassette unit installed Several envelopes Paper eject: Face-up or face-down Paper eject capacity (75 g/m2 or 20 lb.
Printer Specifications The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing. If you print a few page at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. Ozone filter (SOPlOO3): Needs to be replaced every six months. Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Durability: A-6 266 mm (10.5 inches) 477 mm (18.8 inches) 384 mm (15.
Printer Specifications The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing. If you print a few page at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. Ozone filter (6091003): Needs to be replaced every six months. Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Durability: A-6 266 477 384 18 mm (10.5 inches) mm (18.8 inches) mm (15.
Printer Specifications Electrical 120 V model 108 V to 132 V Voltage 220/240 V model 198 V to 264 V Rated frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz k 3 Hz 50 Hz to 60 Hz + 3 Hz Power consumption Less than 850 W Less than 850 W Insulation resistance 2 M 0 minimum 2 M R minimum Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis) 1000 VAC rms for one minute or 1000 VAC rms for one second 1500 VAC rms for one minute or 1500 VAC rms for one second Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of
Interface Specifications The printer has the following resident interfaces: • Parallel l RS-232C/RS-422 serial Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. ParalIel interface pin assignments The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 1 19 STROBE IN The STROBE pulse to read data in. Pulse width must be more than 0.
Interface Specifications Appendix A A-9
Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction 35 +5v 36 SLCTIN Description Pulled up to +5V through 3.3KR resistance IN The DC1/DCS control codes are valid only when this signal is HIGH (SLCTIN set to OFF). This setting can be changed with SelecType. Notes: l l l • A-10 All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and fall times of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds. Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal.
Interface Specifications Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Signal level: TTL compatible Serial interface The printer’s resident serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or E-422 operation. These interfaces have the following characteristics: Data format Word length: Parity: Stop bits: Printer ready protocol: 7 or 8 bits none, odd, or even 1 or 2 enabled (DTR and XON/XOFF protocol set to ON.
Interface Specifications Baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bits per second Signal level RS-232C: Conforms to EIA Connector D-sub 25pin connector Handshaking The printer’s serial interface can use DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal levels and XON/XOFF communication protocols either separately or in combination.
Interface Specifications Appendix A A-13
Interface Specifications Signal RS-422 Direction Pin RS-232C 20 DTR OUT Description Data terminal ready. This pin indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data. If the printer ready protocol is not selected, this pin is always high (the printer is ready to receive data). If the printer ready protocol is selected, the printer can accept data when the pin level is high and cannot accept data when the pin level is low.
Initialization There are four ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) as shown in the table below. Hardware initialization l l Software initialization l l When you turn on the power When you execute the FACTORY RESET option in SelecType Level 2 When software sends the printerinitialize command When you press the RESET button on the printer All initialization except FACTORY RESET have identical results.
Option Specifications Lower paper cassette unit Electrical AC power supply: DC 24 V supplied by the printer Insulation resistance: 10 M ohm minimum Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Can withstand 1000 VAC rms (120V model) or 1500 VAC rms (220/24OV model) for one minute Power consumption: 12 W or less Paper and paper delivery Weight: 60 to 90 g / m (16 to 24 lb) Paper feed: Automatic feed delivery system; tray capacity up to 250 sheets (75 g/m 2 or 20 lb paper) A-16 2 Appendix A
Option Specifications Feeding speed: For first sheet, 18 seconds or less (A4 or letter-size paper) For subsequent sheets, up to 10 pages per minute (A4-size paper) Types: Plain paper, such as copier paper, memo sheets, and letterheads Mechanical Dimensions and weigh ( (without the printer) Height: 70 mm (2.8 inches) Width: 480 mm (18.9 inches) Depth: 370 mm (15 inches) including the standard cassette Weight: 3.8 kg (8.
Shared Printer Language Three emulation control command languages are available to change the printer mode: Epson Job Language (EJL) Printer Job Language (PJL) • Emulation Switch (ES) l l Epson Job Language (EJL) The Epson Job Language is an original Epson language.
Shared Printer Language Emulation Switch (ES) This feature lets you use printer commands to switch directly between the PostScript and LaserJet III modes. To switch from LJ-3 to I’S mode, send the following: To switch from PS to LJ-3, send the following: executive, , [ < LF >] serverdict begin 0 exitserver, , [ < LF >] executive, , [ < LF >] statusdict begin, < CR >, [ < LF >] 5 setsoftware io mode ^D The code in brackets [ ] is not absolutely necessary.
Shared Printer Language Perform these steps by sending specific commands from your computer to your printer. For step 1, always send the universal exit command: , Next you must immediately send an EJL command. For example, you can enter LQ mode by sending the following: “@ EJL ENTER LANGUAGE = LQ”, < LF > Therefore, you need to send the commands below to switch to the LQ mode: ESC, SOH, @EJL ENTER LANGUAGE = LQ, < LF > The printer mode indicated on the display changes to the new one.
Shared Printer Language Command summary for using EJL • Universal exit command Universal exit language/Start of EJL Format: ASCII code: ESC SOH Decimal: 27 1 Hexadecimal: 1B 01 < description > Exit current printer mode and enter EJL mode From EPSON GL mode, you cannot enter the EJL mode with this command. You must change the printer mode with SelecType.
Shared Printer Language Comment @EJL COMMENT < comment strings > < LF > Format: ASCII code: @EJL COMMENT Decimal: 64 69 74 69 78 84 Hexadecimal: 4D 45 4A 4D 45 4E < comment strings > 32 67 79 77 10 4C 20 43 4F 54 77 4D OA Inquire printer name @ EJL INQUIRE NAME < LF > Format: ASCII code: @ EJL INQUIRE NAME < LF> Decimal: Hexadecimal: 64 85 69 40 55 45 69 73 10 45 49 74 82 76 69 32 32 73 78 78 65 81 77 4A 52 4C 45 20 20 49 4E 4E 41 51 4D OA
Appendix B HP Emulation Mode B-2 Introduction ............................................................................ HP LaserJet series III printer mode .................................. B - 2 Operating the EPL-8000 as a LaserJet IIISi. .................... B - 8 SelecType Options ................................................................. ORIENT .............................................................................. F O N T ..............................................................
Introduction HP emulation allows you to use application software designed for the HP LaserJet series III printer. This means you can use software configured for an HP LaserJet series III printer without having to modify it. This section gives you information about using HP emulation. It describes the unique features of your printer’s HP emulation as well as the differences between your printer’s HP emulation and printing with the HP LaserJet itself.
Introduction Epson EPL-8000 HP LaserJet series Ill 250 sheets 500 sheets (with option) 200 sheets 150 sheets 50 sheets 100 sheets 20 sheets Paper size Letter Legal A4 Executive Half-letter* B5* A5* G-letter* G-legal* F4* Monarch 7-314 Commercial 10 DL C5 Letter Legal A4 Executive Monarch 7-3/4 Commercial 10 DL C5 Resident fonts Bitmap 14 Scalable 13 ** Bitmap 10 Scalable 8 Input paper supply Output paper supply Face-down Face-up (with option) * * * These paper sizes can be selected only wit
Introduction In order to match your printing to the output produced on an HP LaserJet series III printer, you can use the T-OFFSET and L-OFFSET features of the SYSTEM CONFIG option to make fine adjustments to the print start position. However, be careful not to move the printing position to a point outside of the printable area because some of the data may not be printed.
Introduction Paper size A4 A5 85 Letter Legal Half letter Executive G-Legal G-Letter F4 Commercial 10 Monarch C5 DL l X r t Y b 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 2380 2050 1648 2450 2450 1550 2075 2450 2300 2380 1137 1062 1813 1199 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 3407 2380 2936 3200 4100 2450 3050 3050 3800 3798 2750 2150 2604 2498 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 (Units = dots at 300 dpl.
Introduction Resident fonts The printer offers a variety of resident fonts in HP emulation mode. Character samples of each font are included later in this appendix. The following table lists the resident fonts available in HP emulation mode. Five fonts marked with an asterisk (*) are available only with a LaserJet IIISi driver or by using a printer command. See page B-8 for more information.
Introduction Available fonts Symbol name Scalable Bitmap Scalable (ITC Zapf Dingbats) Roman-8 Norway 1 Roman Extension French HP German Italian JIS ASCII ECM94-1 Swedish2 ANSI ASCII 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Norweg2 German HP Spanish Legal Chinese Spanish IRV Swedish Portuguese IBM Portuguese IBM Spanish IBM-US IBM-DN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PsMath Windows PsText Velnternational VeUS MsPublishing VeMath DeskTop Math-8 PiFont 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VeZapf
Introduction Operating the EPL-8000 as a LaserJet IIISi If your application software does not list the EPL-8000 on its printer menu but does list the HP LaserJet IIISi, choose the LaserJet IIISi instead of the LaserJet III to take advantage of all of your printer’s features. In addition to the differences between the EPL-8000 and the LaserJet III described in the previous section, there are only a few additional differences between the EPL-8000 and the LaserJet IIISi.
SelecType Options This section lists unique menus and options available when you use SelecType in HP emulation mode (LJ-3). See Chapter 3 for more information on SelecType. ORIENT The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), reverse portrait (opposite direction of portrait), and reverse landscape (opposite direction of landscape).
Selec Type Options After you select the font source, press or until the display shows the font number you want; then press to select the font. If the font you select is a scalable font, you must perform an additional step as follows. If you selected a proportional font, press or the font’s point size. Then press once to set. Menu/submenu to select Available options 4.00 to 999.75 (in steps of 0.25) If you selected a fixed pitch font, press spacing in characters per inch.
Selec Type Options Available options Menu/submenu FORM 0 through 128 or *** 64LINES If *** appears on the display, the number of lines you selected is out of the possible range of 0 to 128. . S Y M S E T - Use the SYMSET option to choose from 4 1 resident HP symbol sets. In most cases, you will not change this setting. Available options Menu/submenu SYMSET Roman-8 I.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets This section describes the fonts and symbol sets available in HP emulation mode. The printer offers a variety of resident bitmap and scalable fonts in HP emulation mode. The following table lists attributes that can be changed for bitmap and scalable fonts.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Resident scalable fonts The following table lists the attributes of the resident scalable fonts. • • • • All of the orientations (Portrait, landscape, reverse portrait, and reverse landscape) are available for all the fonts. The spacing for all fonts is proportional. Style: U =Upright, I = Italrc, CU =Condensed upright, Cl =Condensed Italic In GL/2 mode, some font enhancements such as rotation, italic, mirror image, and outline are available.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets The font samples below show only portrait orientation; the characters are the same in landscape orientation. Courier 12point 0123456789 Courier bold 12point 0123456789 12point 0123456789 Courier italic lOpoint 0123456789 10point 0123456789 Courier italic lOpoint 0123456789 Line printer 8.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets EPSON Roman T Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTZ a bcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Roman T Bold Italic ABCDEFGH~KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sam serif U ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sam serif U Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWVXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuwvxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sam serif LI Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghlj’krnnopgrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Appendix B B-15
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets EPSON Sans serif U BoId Italic ABCDEFGHIIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijkMmnoPqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif U Medium Condensed ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif U Bold Condensed ABCDEFGHlJKLMNOPQflSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuwvxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans setjf U Medium Condensed Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVlMlZ abcdefghijk/mnopqtxtuvwuyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif Ll Bold Condensed Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets ITC Zapf Dingbats Stick ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Note: The EPL-8000 printer can print fonts generated by Bitstreams FaceLift™ and Bitstream Fontware@ Installation Kits using Bitstream Typeface Packages for the PC. Refer to your FaceLift or Fontware User Guide for instructions on using Bitstream typefaces with HP LaserJet compatible printers. Symbol sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Roman-8 (8U) ECMA-94 Latin-1 (ON) B-18 Appendix B
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets IBM-US (IOU) IBM-DN (11U) Appendix B B-19
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PcA4ulfilingual (IZU) Legal (IU) CODE] 0 1 2 3 0 ! * # $ 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D Q a q R b r S T c d s t % & ' ( ) * + f S U e u V f v W g w X h x Y i y Z j z [ k S @lI: 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F B-20 E 6 F 7 8 9 : ; = ¢ ; ? Appendix B 4 5 6 7 @ P o p G H I J K L M 1 N © o - m n o t ™ # 8 9 A B C D E F 7
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets I.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Ven ha International (13J) Ventura US (14J) B-22 Appendix B
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PS Math f5A4) PS Text (10J) CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 ! 4 0 5 6 @P 7 ‘ l A Q a 2 B R b # 3 C S c $ 4 D T d % 5 E U e & 6 F V f ,, ; ) * + , / x 9 : ; ? x 8 9 A B c D E F P q r s t u v : y z { \ l 1 M] m} N ” n o - o I J K Y Z [ : i j k Appendix B B-23
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) B-24 Appendix B
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Microsoft Publishing (6J) Windows (9U) Appendix B B-25
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Desk Top (7) B-26 Appendix B
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PsZapf Dingbats (I OL) Zd 100 (11L) Appendix B B-27
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Zd 300 (13L) B-28 Appendix B
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets International Set for IS0 Sets ID 23 24 40 58 5C 5D 5E 60 78 7C 70 7E ANSI ASCII Norwegian vl French HP German Italian .
Default Settings When your printer is initialized, the settings for the HP emulation mode are reset to the values shown in the table below.
Default Settings Item * Factory Reset Reset Fonts (both primary and secondary) Symbol set Spacing Pitch Height Style Strokeweight Typeface Roman-8 Fixed 10 cpi 12 point Upright Medium Courier * * * * * * * Underline Off Off Font ID 0 0 Character code 0 0 Raster graphic resolution 75 dpi 75 dpi Macro ID 0 0 End of line wrap Off Off Display function Off Off Advanced graphics H-size=O, V-size=O, ID=0 H-size=O, V-size=O, ID=0 Symbol set Roman-8 SelecType setting Font numbers a
HP Emulation Command Summary This section lists the commands supported by HP emulation mode. For more information on these commands, see the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III Printer Technical Reference Manual. All commands closely emulate the HP LaserJet series III except for the following: ESC &l#A can be used to select the following eight paper sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, Monarch, Commercial 10, DL, and C5. This command overrides the SelecType PAGE SIZE setting.
Printer commands arranged by topic The HP printer commands supported in HP LaserJet series III emulation are listed below.
HP Emulation Command Summary ESC (BH ESC (01 ESC (6J ESC (7J ESC (SJ ESC (10J ESC (13J ESC (14J ESC (OK ESC (1K ESC (2K ESC (8K ESC (9K ESC (0L ESC (1L ESC (2L ESC (8L ESC (9L ESC (10L ESC (11L ESC (12L ESC (13L ESC (0M ESC (1M ESC (5M ESC (6M ESC (8M ESC (ON ESC (2N GSC (5N ESC (10N ESC )8H ESC )01 ESC )6J ESC )7J ESC )8J ESC )l0J ESC )13J ESC )14J ESC )0K ESC )lK ESC )2K ESC )8K ESC )9K ESC )0L ESC )lL ESC )2L ESC )8L ESC )9L ESC )l0L ESC )llL ESC )12L ESC )13L ESC )0M ESC )lM ESC )5M ESC )6M ESC )8M ES
HP Emulation Command Summary ESC (OR ESC )0R ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC (1R (3R (0S (1S (2S (3S (4S (5S (6S (7S (8S (16S (17S (18S (0T (8T (0U (1U (2U ESC )lR ESC )3R ESC )0S ESC )lS ESC )2S ESC )3S ESC )4S ESC )5S ESC )6S ESC )7S ESC )BS ESC )16S ESC )17S ESC )18S ESC )0T ESC )ST ESC )0U ESC )lU ESC )2U ESC (5U ESC (7U ESC (SU ESC (9U ESC (10U ESC (11U ESC (12U ESC (17U ESC (15I-J ESC (0V ESC (SV ESC (0Y ESC (1Y ESC (2Y ESC )5U ESC )7U ESC )8U ESC )9U
HP Emulation Command Summary ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC (4Y (5Y (6Y (7Y (BY (15Y (s#P (s#H (s#V (s#S (s#B (s#T &k#S ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC )4Y )5Y )6Y )7Y )BY )15Y )s#P )s#H )s#V )s#S )s#B )s#T Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode CODABAR Barcode MSI/Plessey Barcode Code 11 Barcode UPC/EAN Barcode USPS Zip Spacing Pitch (cpi) Point size Style Stroke Weight Typeface Font pitch Page length, page size, text length: ESC &l#P ESC &l#A ESC &l#F Page length Paper si
HP Emulation Command Summary Half-line feed: ESC = Half -line feed Specialized printer control: ESC E Printer reset ESC &l#X ESC %#X Select number of copies Exit LaserJet mode Miscellaneous: ESC ESC ESC ESC &k#H &k#G &s#C &l#H Horizontal motion index Line termination End of line wrap Paper input control Cursor positioning: ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC &a#C &a#R &a#H &a#V *p#X “p#Y Horizontal (columns) Vertical (lines) Horizontal (decipoints) Vertical (decipoints) Horizontal (dots) Vertical (dots) Un
HP Emulation Command Summary Perforation skip mode: ESC &l#L Perforation skip mode Font management: ESC *c#D ESC *c#E ESC *c#F ESC (s # W[data] ESC )s # W [data] ESC (#X ESC )#X ESC (3@ ESC )3@ Specify font ID Specify character code Font and character control Download character Create font (font descriptor) Designate downloaded font (primary) Designate downloaded font (secondary) Font default (primary) Font default (secondary) Macros: ESC &f#Y ESC &f#X Macro ID Macro control Push/Pop position: ESC &f
HP Emulation Command Summar.
HP Emulation Command Summary Line and fill attributes group: Line attributes Line type User defined line type Select pen Pen width Pen width unit selection Fill type Screened vectors Raster fill definition Anchor corner Symbol mode Transparency mode LA LT UL SP PW w u FT sv RF AC SM TR Vector group: PD PU PA PR AA AR AT RT CI PE Pen down Pen up Plot absolute Plot relative Arc absolute Arc relative Absolute arc three point Relative arc three point Circle Polyline encoded Polygon group: EA ER RA RR EW W
HP Emulation Command Summary FP Fill polygon Character group: SD AD FI FM ss SA DI DR SI SR SL CF LB DT LO DV ES CP TD Standard font definition Alternate font definition Primary font (standard font) Secondary font (alternate font) Select standard font Select alternate font Scalable or bitmap font Absolute direction Relative direction Absolute character size Relative character size Character slant Character fill mode Label Define label terminator Label origin Define variable text path Extra space Charact
Appendix C LQ and FX Emulation Mode Introduction.. .......................................................................... Operating as an LQ or FX printer ................................... C-2 C-2 SelecType Options.. ............................................................... ORIENT .............................................................................. F O N T .................................................................................. SUB CONFIG.. ...............................
Introduction Your printer has the ability to emulate an Epson LQ-2500, FX800/l000, or FX-86e/286e printer. This means that you can use your printer with software that supports only Epson LQ or FX printers. Operating as an LQ or FX printer Before you can operate your printer as an LQ or FX printer, you need to change the printer mode using the MODE ASSIGN setting in SelecType Level 2. See Chapter 3 for details on using SelecType.
Introduction Printable area Paper Size A4 A5 B5 Letter Legal Half letter Executive G-Legal G-Letter F4 Commercial-10 Monarch c5 DL I X r t Y b 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 2386 1654 2056 2456 2456 1556 2081 2456 2306 2386 1143 1068 1819 1205 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 3414 2386 2942 3206 4106 2456 3056 3806 3056 3804 2756 2156 2610 2504 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 (Unit = dots at 300 dpi) Appendix C C-3
SelecType Options This section lists unique menus and options available when you use SelecType in either LQ or FX emulation mode. See Chapter 3 for details on using SelecType. ORIENT The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation. Menu/submenu ORIENT. Available options PORT LAND PORT FONT The FONT option selects a font by typeface.
Selec Typr Options SUB CONFIG When you set up your printer to operate in LQ or FX mode, the SUB CONFIG option includes the submenus shown below: Menu/submenu SUB CONFIG. Available options PITCH CONDENSED L-MARGIN R-MARGIN FORM TOP TEXT SKIPBOTTOM CGTABLE COUNTRY J-REPRINT AUTO CR ZERO CHAR WIDE PAGE B-IMAGE PITCH - You can select a character pitch of 10, 12, or 15 characters per inch (cpi), or choose proportional spacing.
SelecType Options • L-MARGIN - Use this option to set the left margin. Margin units are determined by the current pitch (characters per inch) and the condensed setting (ON or OFF). The factory setting is 0. Menu/submenu Available options O L-MARGIN 0 to available If you select proportional, 10 cpi and condensed determine margin units. If you change the setting of ORIENT, PAGE SIZE, or WIDE PAGE (when PAGE SIZE is set to A4 or F4), the left margin defaults to 0.
Selec Type Options Default right margin l FORM TOP - Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in 0.05inch increments. The factory setting is 0.50 inches. Menu/submenu FORM TOP 0.50 Available options 0.50 - 1.
SelerTypc Options l TEXT - Use this option to set the page length. The unit of measure for this option is 1/6th of an inch. The factory setting is 66 (line spacing 6 lines per inch). I Menu/submenu TEXT 62LINES Available options 1 to available If you change the ORIENT, PAGE SIZE, or FORM TOP settings with SelecType, the form length setting automatically returns to the default setting for each paper size.
Selec Type Option Menu/submenu CGTABLE PcUSA l Available options P c & 4 PcMulti PcPort PcCanF PcNord DLoad ITALIC COUNTRY - Use this option to select one of the thirteen international symbol sets. See Available Fonts and Symbol Sets later in this appendix for samples of the characters in each country symbol set.
Selec Type Options l J-REPRINT - Use this option to reprint after a paper jam. When it is set to ON and a page jams in the printer, the page is reprinted after you clear the jam. If this option is set to OFF, the jammed page does not reprint automatically, but complex pages may print faster. Available options Menu/submenu J-REPRINT l OFF AUTO CR - Use the automatic carriage return option to perform a carriage-return line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin.
Selec Type Options l WIDE PAGE - When this option is ON, you can print up to 80 characters at 10 cpi across an A4-or F4-size page. When it is OFF, you can print up to 77 characters at 10 cpi. This setting is valid only when PAGE SIZE is set to A4 or F4. If you change the WIDE PAGE setting when sizes other than A4 or F4 are selected with the PAGE SIZE option, L-MARGIN automatically defaults to 0 and the R-MARGIN and the TEXT LINES return to the default setting for the currently selected paper size.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets This section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets available in LQ and FX emulation mode. Resident fonts The printer offers a variety of resident fonts in the LQ and FX emulation modes. The following table lists these resident fonts and shows samples of text printed with them.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Character sets This section provides character tables for the character sets available in the LQ and FX emulation modes. The tables show both the characters and their hexadecimal values. Epson Italic Character Table Note: You can print italics when either the italic character table or the extended graphics character table is selected.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Epson Extended Graphics Character Table Epson International Character Sets C-14 Appendix C
Default Settings When the printer is initialized, the settings for the LQ and FX emulation modes are reset to the values shown in the table below.
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary This section lists the control codes and escape sequences supported in the LQ and FX emulation modes. Some LQ and FX printer codes are not available, either because the functions are not required (such as draft printing) or are not possible because of the different technologies used in these printers.
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary SI / ESC SI These commands print 10 cpi characters in a 16.66 cpi font, and 12 cpi characters in a 20 cpi font. On an actual LQ or FX printer, these commands condense the font. ESC x This command is normally used to select between draft and LQ quality with an LQ or FX printer. However, this command has no effect on your printer’s print quality since all characters are printed at 300 dpi (dots per inch).
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary ESC C, ESC CO When you send the ESC C or ESC CO command to change the page length on the LQ or FX printers, you can print more than one page on the same sheet of paper. Because your printer processes data page-by-page, each page must be printed on a separate sheet of paper, so exact LQ or FX emulation cannot be provided. Problems will occur when the page length set with the ESC C or ESC CO command differs from the actual page length.
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary Printer commands arranged by topic The following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commands by topic.
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary ESC j VT ESC B ESC b ESC / Perform n/180-inch reverse feed (LQ) Perform n/216-inch reverse feed (FX) Tab vertically Set vertical tabs Set vertical tabs in channels Select vertical tab channel Horizontal mo Con: ESC $ ESC \ ESC 1 ESC Q BS HT ESC D Set absolute horizontal print position Set relative horizontal print position Set left margin Set right margin Backspace Tab horizontally Set horizontal tabs Overall printing style: ESC x ESC k ESC ! Select letter quality o
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary Font enhancement: ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC S ESC T ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC - Select emphasized mode Cancel emphasized mode Select double-strike mode Cancel double-strike mode Select superscript/subscript mode Cancel superscript/subscript mode Select italic mode Cancel italic mode Turn underline mode on/off Word processing: ESC a ESC SP Select justification Set intercharacter space Character handling: ESC t ESC R ESC & ESC : ESC % ESC I ESC 6 ESC 7 Select character table
Glossary application program Any software program designed to carry out a particular task. For example, word processing or graphics packages are application programs. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning numerical codes to characters and control codes. The system is widely used by manufacturers of computers, printers, and software.
bold A print enhancement that produces darker than normal characters and is typically used to add emphasis to a document. Bold is also offered as a font attribute. See weight. buffer See memory. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte usually corresponds to one character or code. cache The area of memory that stores internally generated fonts. character set A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language.
decimal See number systems. default A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. dot graphics See bit image graphics. download A way of transferring information from the computer to the printer. download font A font that is loaded into the printer’s memory from an outside source, such as a computer. dpi Dots per inch. This is a measure of print resolution.
electrophotographic process The printing method used by your printer. In this process, a low-power laser is used to expose selected portions of a revolving photosensitive drum. Toner is then attracted to the exposed areas of the drum to form a mirror image of the page to be printed. The toner adhering to the drum is then transferred to the surface of the paper where it is fused in place using a process combining heat and pressure.
font caching A feature which keeps the most frequently used characters in printer memory. font card An optional card that contains additional fonts. graphics driver A part of an applications program that allows a computer to produce graphic images on a particular type of printer. hexadecimal (hex) See number systems. hex dump mode A printing mode that can be used to print out the exact codes reaching the printer. This mode can be used by experienced users as a troubleshooting tool.
input buffer A portion of RAM used as a temporary holding area for data received from the computer until it is printed. Also known as printer memory. interface The connection between the printer and the computer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. italic A typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized. See also oblique. landscape Printing that is oriented sideways on the page.
nonvolatile memory The portion of the printer’s memory that is not lost when you turn off the printer. The ROM portion of nonvolatile memory is permanent. The EEPROM portion is permanent unless it is reprogrammed. number systems Three number systems are commonly used with printers: decimal is base 10 and uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. This is the most familiar system. hexadecimal (hex) is base 16 and uses the characters O-9 and A-F. This is frequently used by programmers.
orientation Refers to the direction in which characters are printed on a page. This direction is either portrait with the text printed across the width of the page, or landscape with the text printed across the length of the page. outline font A font defined by mathematical equations. Outline fonts allow certain attributes, such as size and orientation, to be changed. Also called scalable font. parallel interface See interface.
printer mode A set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer modes can emulate existing printers. proportional spacing Printing in which character width varies from character to character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a typewritten draft. RAM Random Access Memory.
serial interface See interface. status sheet A report that lists the SelecType settings and other printer information. You can print this report using the SelecType feature. style Refers to whether or not a character is slanted. The two styles are upright and italic (oblique). symbol set A collection of symbols (letters, numbers, and special characters) used by a font. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. test print A method of checking the operation of the printer.
Index A Adjusting print density, 2-11 Arrow buttons, 3-7 Assembling the printer, 1-8 AUTO CONT function, 3-35 B BEEPER function, 3-36 Buttons, control panel, 2-4 C Cards, identity, 7-2--3 Carrying the printer, 1-6 CH function, 3-32 CH TIMEOUT function, 3-35 Channel configuration, 3-32 Character samples and symbol sets, B-12, C-12 Choosing an interface, 2-16 paper, 4-2 Cleaning glass lens, 5-7 metal roller, 5-18 printer case, 5-21 transfer charger wire, 5-5 Computer, connecting to the printer, 2-16 Connec
E EJL, see Epson Job Language Electrical specifications, A-7 Emulation modes, see Printer modes Enhancing, print quality, 2-11 Envelopes, 4-4, 7, 8 Environmental specifications, A-7 Epson Job Language, A-18 Epson LQ and FX emulation modes, C-1 character sets, C-13 printer menu, 2-24 resident fonts, C-12 Epson GL optional identity card, 4, 7-3 Error handling, messages, and status, 6-2 F Face-up output tray, optional, 4, 4-15, 7-16 FACTORY RESET function, 3-37 FEED indicator light, 2-3 FEED JAM, 6-11 FEED MA
Indicator lights, 2-3 Initialization, A-15 INPUT function, 3-14 Inserting a font cartridge, 7-10 INSUFF MEMORY, 6-4, 7-22 Intelligent emulation switch, 2-26 Interface choosing, 2-16 specifications, A-8 J Jams FEED, 6-11 PAPER, 6-16 L Labels, 4-1,4-3, A-3 Laser printer precautions, 7 Lens, glass, cleaning, 5-7 Level 1, indicator light, 2-3 Level 2, indicator light, 2-3 Lights, indicator, 2-3 LOAD MACRO, 3-20 in optional cassette, 1-19 in standard cassette, 4-11 manually, 4-8 L-OFFSET, 3-19 Lower paper casse
P Packing for transportation, 5-22 PAGE COUNTER function, 3-38 PAGE SIZE function, 3-15 Paper choosing, 4-2 choosing size, 4-5 handling, 4-1 jam problems, 6-11 loading in cassette, 1-19, 4 - 1 1 loading manually, 4-8 size, 4-5, A-4 specifications, A-3 Paper cassette, 1-19, 4-11 PAPER JAM, 6-16 Paper size choosing, 4-5 setting, 3-15 Paper-feed method, 4-6 Parallel interface connecting, 2-17 setting, SelecType, 3-24 specifications, A-8 P-CONFIG SAVE function, 3-36 PITCH, B-9 POINT, B-9 PostScript, optional c
S Safety precautions, 7 SAVE MACRO, 3-20 Selecting and printing a font sample, 2-10 and printing a status sheet, 2-8 and printing a test print, 2-6 printer modes, 2-23 SelecType buttons, 3-7 display, 3-7 Level 1 functions, 3-3, 3-13 Level 2 functions, 3-4, 3-22 problems, 6-29 using, 3-6, 3-8 Serial interface, connecting, 2-19 settings, SelecType, 3-24, 26 specifications, A-11 Setting up the printer, 1-1 Shared printer language, 2-26, A-18 Sharing the printer, 2-25 Specifications electrical, A-7 environment
U Unpacking the printer, 1-5 V VERSION function, 3-37 W Warnings, cautions, and notes, 9 Weight paper, 4-2, A-3 printer, A-6 IN-6 Index
SelecType Map The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. Mode-specific options, those marked “refer to mode,” are listed under each printer mode later on this card. See Chapter 3 for a description of each option.
SelecType Level 1 LJ-3 mode ORIENT PORT LAND R-PORT R-LAND FONT RD A B C PITCH HEIGHT SUB CONFIG.
SelecType Level 1 in LQ and FX modes FONT Courier Prestige (OCR-B) (OCR-A) DL* SUB CONFIG. PITCH 10 12 15 Prop. CONDENSED L-MARGIN R-MARGIN FORM TOP TEXT ON/OFF 0 to available 0 to available 0.50 to 1.50 1 to available SKIP BOTTOM CGTABLE ON/OFF ITALIC PC USA PcMult PcPort PcCanF PcNord DLoad COUNTRY USA France German UK Denmark Sweden Italy Spain1 Japan Norway DemkP Spain2 LatinA J-REPRINT AUTO CR ZERO CHAR.
SelecType level 1 CANCEL:< S:A P:V (0: >) INPUT STD (OPT) AUTO PAGE SIZE A4 A5 85 LT HLT LGL GLT GLG EXE F4 MON Cl0 DL c5 COPIES 1 - 999 ORIENT. Refer to Mode FONT Refer to Mode STATUS SHEET FONT SAMPLE SUB CONFIG. Refer to Mode SYSTEM CONFIG.
SelecType Level 2 TEST PRINT PATTERN 1 PAlTERN 2 MODE ASSIGN w-3 LQ FX (EPSON GL) w (PS&LJ-3) (PS&LQ) (PS&FX) I/F CONFIG. RX-BUFFER SIZE CH (TIMEOUT) PARALLEL SLCTI N AUTOFEED BUSY DELAY SERIAL RS232C RS422 WORD LENGTH BAUD RATE PARITY STOP BIT DTR XON/XOFF ENQ/ACK DSR CTS AUTOSENSE INDIVIDUAL S,P,O CG TIME OUT 10 to 600 AUTO CONT. O N OFF BEEPER P-CONFIG.
