User’s Manual The Printronix L5520 Multifunction Printer
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L5520 Multifunction Printer User’s Manual 171517-001D
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................. 17 About This Manual...............................................................17 Important Safety Precautions ..............................................18 About The Printer ...............................................................22 Features ........................................................................22 Emulations ....................................................................22 Fonts And Forms....
Table of Contents Active Emulation (If Installed)........................................57 Mode Menu .........................................................................58 Host Interface Menus ..........................................................60 Centronics Parameters ................................................61 Dataproducts Parameters .............................................64 Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)......................66 IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters ...............
Table of Contents Replacing Or Adding The Developer ..........................132 Developing Unit Removal............................................133 Adding New Developer ...............................................136 Installing The Developing Unit ....................................137 5 Scheduled Maintenance ....................... 141 Required Tools ..................................................................141 Service Level Page Counts.........................................
Table of Contents Error Messages...........................................................187 A Maintenance Log Sheets ...................... 197 Maintenance Log Sheets...................................................197 B Specifications ....................................... 205 Paper Specifications .........................................................205 Performance Characteristics .............................................208 Host Interfaces ..................................................
1 Introduction About This Manual This manual explains how to use your printer. Safety Notices And Special Information For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, it is very important that you read and comply with all information highlighted under the following special headings: WARNING WARNUNG AVISO A warning notice calls attention to a condition that could harm you. Ein Warhinweis dieser Art weist auf Verletzungsgefahr hin.
Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions CAUTION IMPORTANT A caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the printer. An important notice provides information that is vital to proper operation of the printer. NOTE: A note provides information and helpful tips about printer operation. Control Panel Keys And Display Messages Keys and indicators that are labeled on the printer are printed in uppercase letters. For example: Press ENTER to select the value shown on the LCD.
• The printer relies on protective devices in the building installation for protection. The printer must be connected to a 30 Amp, 250 V outlet. • Do not operate the printer in a room that is not properly ventilated. The room should be at least 1,000 cubic feet with a complete air exchange every two hours. • Keep combustible materials away from the printer. Dispose of used toner properly, because it is flammable. • Some components in the printer are potentially hazardous.
Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions Cleaning Unit Main Charger Control Panel Knob C Paper Feed Tractors Fuser Unit Toner Cartridge Developing Unit Power Supply for Flash Lamp Waste Toner Recovery Unit Figure 1: Printer Components 20
Power Switch $ Serial Port Diagnostic Port Optional Coax/ Twinax Port $ General Purpose I/O Port 25loc1 September 15, 2000 Parallel Port/ Optional Ethernet Port 25l 1 Figure 2: Power Switch and Printer Interfaces 21
Chapter 1 About The Printer About The Printer Printing speed is 20 pages per minute on continuous letter size and A4 size fanfold forms (long edge fed). The printer produces printed output with a 300 x 300 or, optionally, 240 x 240 or 400 x 400 dotsper-inch (dpi) resolution. See Appendix B for printer specifications.
Fonts And Forms Printronix LinePrinter Plus provides portrait and landscape image orientation. Automatic 1-up, 2-up, 4-up, and gray bar overprinting are also provided. The emulation also offers optional proportional (scalable) fonts. The following optional emulations are also available: • • • • IGP®/PGL® IGP/VGL PCL5® IPDS™ For specific information on each emulation, see the appropriate emulation manual. Fonts And Forms The printer provides a variety of resident fonts.
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2 Initial Setup Installation Overview The installation and setup of your printer is intended to be done by a service provider trained and authorized by Printronix. Your service provider is also responsible for doing a preinstallation site survey, unpacking the printer, connecting the power and host data cables, and installing the first set of consumable items in the printer. Depending on the terms of your service contract, your service provider might also power on your printer and configure it.
Chapter 2 Loading Paper IMPORTANT To prevent jams, the first fold of the paper must face toward the printer as shown. 1. Place the paper box under the tractor unit with the first paper fold toward the printer.
Tractor Pins Tractor Gate Tractor Lock 2. Pass the leading edge of the paper between the lower paper guides, as shown in the previous illustration. 3. Unlock only the right tractor by pushing forward on the tractor lock. 4. Open the left and right tractor gates and place the paper approximately half-way onto the tractor pins. NOTE: Do not push the paper past the tractors, because there is a paper jam sensor that will detect a paper jam if the paper is pushed too far. 5. Close the left tractor gate. 6.
Chapter 2 Loading Paper 7. Place the paper on the pins, then close the right tractor gate. NOTE: When you place the paper on the tractors, you should introduce a slight amount of side-to-side tension into the paper. The right tractor must be set far enough to the right so that there is no looseness or wrinkles in the paper. Do not set the right tractor too far to the right, because too much tension may cause the paper holes to tear away from the tractor pins. 8.
Powering On The Printer Power Switch Figure 3: Power Switch CAUTION The printer must be connected to a 220-240 VAC, 30 Amp, 5060 Hz power source, as shown on the rear panel label. Using an incorrect power source may damage the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is plugged into the appropriate power source, the interface cable is connected, and the host computer is on.
Chapter 2 Powering On The Printer 2. Turn on the printer by setting the power switch to | (On). When you power on the printer, the following occurs: a. The printer reads the emulation boot file and briefly displays the message: TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT... b. DIAGNOSTICS PASSED c. STAND BY light flashes d. The ONLINE indicator lights continuously and STAND BY goes out. NOTE: The printer can be set to power on in the OFFLINE state instead of the ONLINE state.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Using The Control Panel Status Indicators LINE SYNC SYS AVAIL JOB IN PROCESS Paper Path Diagram Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) STAND BY UP CANCEL ONLINE FAULT ONLINE CLEAR PREV TEST PAGE EJECT SHIFT NEXT ENTER DOWN Function Keys The control panel is located on the top right side of the front cover. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The liquid crystal display (LCD) displays messages, printer operating status, configuration options, and error codes.
Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel SYS AVAIL Twinax interface only. Indicates there is activity to the current address on the line. JOB IN PROCESS When the printer is receiving data or processing data, JOB IN PROCESS flashes. If data has been processed and is waiting to be printed, or has been printed but not yet fused and ejected by the printer, JOB IN PROCESS lights continuously.
Function Keys Function Keys The pressure-sensitive function keys are located directly below the status indicators. When pressing the keys, a “beep” verifies contact. The function keys permit you to configure the options of the printer. You can access these options via a structured menu which is displayed on the LCD. To navigate through the options, use the UP, DOWN, NEXT, and PREV keys. Press ENTER to select an option that appears on the LCD.
Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel NOTE: When the printer is not in an error state, pressing ONLINE in any level of the configuration menu causes the printer to accept any configuration changes you have entered and return to online status. When the printer is in an error state, pressing ONLINE in any level of the configuration menu causes the printer to redisplay the fault message.
Function Keys PAGE EJECT Key The PAGE EJECT key performs the following functions when the printer is online: When the JOB IN PROCESS status indicator lights steadily, pressing PAGE EJECT causes the printer to print all data in the printer. The page is then cut at the perforation (unless the Burst On Eject option is disabled). When the JOB IN PROCESS status indicator flashes, pressing PAGE EJECT causes the printer to attempt to print any data in the buffer.
Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel CANCEL Key The CANCEL key performs the following functions when the printer is offline: • • • • • Cancels the current page in process Cancels any pages queued to print but not yet printed Cancels any input data not yet processed Clears the reprint buffers Cancels a download if one is in process UP And DOWN Keys The UP and DOWN keys are used for the configuration menu: • To unlock or lock the ENTER key, press UP + DOWN at the same time when the printer is offline • T
3 Printer Configuration Printer Configuration In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to interface signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer’s operating characteristics to that of the host computer. The characteristics that define the printer’s response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters and are found in the configuration menus.
Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Unlocking And Locking The Configuration Menu In order to configure the printer from the control panel, you need to unlock the ENTER key, which is in a locked state by default. The locked state secures your configuration, preventing alteration. Unlocking The Configuration Menu Step 1. Place the printer offline 2. Unlock the ENTER key (the LCD message appears briefly). Press ON LINE + LCD Message OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL ENTER KEY UNLOCKED 3.
Moving Within The Configuration Menu Moving Within The Configuration Menu Movement within the configuration menu is done with the UP, DOWN, PREV, and NEXT keys on the control panel. The configuration procedure discusses this in more detail. Do not make any configuration changes until you have a printout of your current configuration. (See page 41.) The following figure shows how to change a menu option.
Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Press: Paper Control ONLINE Fanfold Options Image Width 2.0 inches 2.1 inches 2.2 inches 2.3 inches 2.4 inches . . . 14.7 inches* Form Length OR OFFLINE CONFIG CONTROL OFFLINE PAPER CONTROL PAPER CONTROL FANFOLD OPTIONS Inch Select FANFOLD OPTIONS Image Width Length in Inches FANFOLD OPTIONS Form Length 1.0 inches 1.5 inches 2.0 inches 2.5 inches 3.0 inches . . . 11.0 inches* . . . 24.0 inches 30.
Printing The Current Configuration Printing The Current Configuration We recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference. The printout provides a list of the parameters you set when you configured the printer. Each parameter is defined later in the chapter. NOTE: Whenever you make changes to your configuration parameters, be sure to print the configuration and save it for future reference. To print the current configuration, follow the steps listed below. Step 1.
Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Step Press 8. Lock the ENTER key. + 9. Place the printer online.
Factory Settings Factory Settings The configuration defaults set at the factory are listed below. These values are available for loading at any time, and are maintained in the printer until a new configuration is loaded. Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value Config.
Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value TOF Action Reset Buffer Size In K 64 Dataproducts Data Bit 8 Enable PI Ignored Enable Data Polarity Standard Resp.
Factory Settings Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value Idle Response Disable One Char Enquiry Disable IEEE 1284 Prime Signal Enable TOF Action Reset Buffer Size in K 64 Ethernet Buffer Size in K 64 Auto Switching Parallel Hotport Port Type Centronics Trickle Time 1/4 sec. Time Out 10 sec. Report Status Disable Serial Hotport Port Type RS-232 Trickle Time 1/4 sec. Time Out 10 sec.
Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value MAC Address hhhhhhhhhhhh Novell Protocol Enable NetBIOS Protocol Enable Novell Frame Auto Sensing PPM Port Number 3001 PPM Port Timeout 10 secs. Paper Control Fanfold Options 46 Image Width 14.6 inches Form Length 11.0 inches Paper Length Auto.
Factory Settings Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value Miscellaneous Panel Key Sound On Alarm On Power-up State Online Hex Dump Mode Disable PTX Setup Option Set Up Parse Disable Set Up SFCC 21 h Display Language English File System Overwrite Files Enable View File List File 1 Delete Files File 1 Optimize and Reboot Print File List Font Memory Max Cache Memory 900 KBytes Max Cached Char 01 KBytes Standard Chars. 340 Bold Chars.
Chapter 3 Changing Printer Configurations Changing Printer Configurations IMPORTANT In order to properly configure the printer, it is important that you have a current configuration printout, as described previously. From this printout, determine which parameters you need to change for the printer to operate correctly with the host computer, or your specific applications. To change printer settings such as paper length, emulation, and host I/O interface, perform the following steps: Step 1.
Factory Settings Step Press 8. Select the parameter to access the value options. 9. Scroll through the parameter value options until you reach the desired value. 10. Select the current value. LCD Message Baud Rate 9600 BAUD* OR ENTER Baud Rate 38400 BAUD Baud Rate 38400 BAUD 11. Continue doing this to make other changes as needed. At any time press UP to return to a higher level. 12. Lock the ENTER key. + 13.
Chapter 3 Save Configuration Saving New Configurations IMPORTANT If you do not save your configuration, all of the new values will be lost when you turn off the printer. You can save up to eight different configuration sets to meet eight unique print job requirements. For example: Config. 0: Factory Default (This cannot be altered.) Config. 1: Selects Image Width of 4 inches Selects Paper Length of 10 inches. Config. 2: Selects Image Width of 8 inches Selects Paper Length of 11 inches.
Saving New Configurations Step Press LCD Message 3. Select the Config. Control menu. CONFIG CONTROL Load Config. 4. Scroll through the parameters until you reach Save Config. CONFIG CONTROL Save Config. 5. Select Save Config. Save Config. 1* 6. Scroll through the options (1-8) until you reach the desired value. 7. Select the current value. An asterisk appears next to it. OR ENTER Save Config. 4 Save Config. 4* • If the configuration number has been previously saved and the “Protect Config.
Chapter 3 Configuration Menus Configuration Menus The following pages describe the configuration menus and their options. For details on a particular menu, see the specified page. CONFIG. CONTROL (page 53) ACTIVE IGP EMUL2 (page 57) Line Printer+ Load Config. IGP/PGL1 Save Config. Print Config. IGP/VGL1 Delete Config. PCL51 Power-up Config. IGP/PGL & LP+1 Protect Configs. IGP/VGL & LP+1 Name Configs. Reset Config Names PAPER CONTROL (page 82) Fanfold Options Hor. Image Shift Ver.
Config. Control Menu Config. Control Menu CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Factory* 1-8 Name Configs 1* (1-8) Save Config. 1* (1-8) Print Config. Current* Factory Power-up All 1-8 Delete Config. 1* (1-8) Power-Up Config. Factory* 1-8 Protect Configs. Disable* Enable Reset Config Names 1* (1-8) ALL Load Configuration The printer can store up to eight configurations. This option allows you to select and load a specific configuration. The factory default for loading is configuration 0.
Chapter 3 Configuration Menus Save Configuration Save configuration allows you to save up to eight different configurations to meet different print job requirements. Configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration that cannot be changed or saved. NOTE: If the “Protect Save CFG” option is enabled, the new configuration is not saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted. Print Configuration Print configuration allows you to output a listing of various stored printer configuration parameters.
Config. Control Menu Delete Configuration Delete configuration allows you to delete a configuration file. You can delete one or all of your eight customized configurations. Configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration and cannot be changed or deleted. Power-up Configuration Power-up configuration allows you to specify one of nine (0-8) configurations to be used upon printer power-up. The factory default for power-up is configuration 0.
Chapter 3 Configuration Menus When you move into the Name Configs. menu, the top line of the display shows the current configuration name. The second line of the display is initially the same as the top line. You can modify the second line of the display without affecting the top line until the ENTER key is pressed, which sets the modified name. Press the UP or DOWN ( = or > ) keys to cycle through the values available for that character at the cursor location.
Active Emulation (If Installed) Active Emulation (If Installed) Active Emulation1 PCL5* IGP/PGL & LP+ IGP/VGL & LP+ Active IGP2 * Factory Default 1 PCL5 Emulation 2 IGP/LP+ Emulation IGP/PGL* IGP/VGL This Active Emulation function allows the user to activate an emulation. There are two methods for selecting the desired emulation. The first is by selecting the emulation directly from the printer menu.
Chapter 3 Mode Menu Mode Menu MODE LinePrinter+ A PCL5 B IGP/PGL C IGP/VGL D IPDS E CTHI F See also the following documents: A. LinePrinter Plus Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual B. PhoenixPage PCL5 Emulation Operator’s Guide C. IGP/PGL Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual D. IGP/VGL Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual E. IPDS Laser Printer Emulation Programmer’s Reference Manual F.
Active Emulation (If Installed) When you turn on the printer, it reads the flash memory as part of its initialization to determine what emulations are installed. Based on this information, the printer then creates the appropriate selections on the Mode menu. During power-up, the printer also loads the power-up set of configuration values. The power-up set is the same as the factory set until you save a new set to power-up.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Host Interface Menus The printer provides the following host interface options: • • Centronics® parallel • • • • • Serial (RS-232 or RS-422) Dataproducts® parallel (requires optional cable adapter, p/n 703316-001) IEEE 1284® parallel Ethernet (if installed) Coax/Twinax (if installed) Auto Switching The configuration options for each interface type are shown in the illustrations on the following pages. Descriptions of the options follow each illustration.
Centronics Parameters Centronics Parameters HOST INTERFACE * Factory Default. If installed. 1 Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284 Data Bit 8 PI Ignored Data Polarity Resp. Polarity Enable* Disable Disable* Enable Prime Signal Enable* Disable Standard* Inverted TOF Action Reset* Do Nothing Standard* Inverted Ethernet1 Busy On Strobe Enable* Disable Auto Switching Latch Data On Leading * Trailing Buffer Size In K 1 2 4 8 16 32 64* 128 Data Bit 8 • • Enable.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Data Polarity The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer. • Standard. Does not expect the host computer to invert the data. • Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverted. Ones become zeros, and vice versa. Resp. Polarity The Response Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer. • • Standard. Does not invert the response signal. Inverted.
Centronics Parameters TOF Action • Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start when the Prime Signal is asserted from the host. This setting is only used if the Prime Signal parameter is enabled. • Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the Prime Signal parameter is asserted. Buffer Size In K Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Centronics parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 128 Kbytes.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Dataproducts Parameters * Factory Default. If installed. HOST INTERFACE Centronics 1 Dataproducts Data Bit8 Enable* Disable Resp. Polarity Standard* Inverted IEEE 1284 Serial Ethernet1 PI Ignored Data Polarity Enable* Disable Latch On Data Middle* Trailing Leading Prime Signal Disable* Enable Auto Switching Standard* Inverted TOF Actions Reset* Do Nothing Buffer Size In K 1* . . 128 Data Bit 8 • • Enable. Allows access to the extended ASCII character set.
Dataproducts Parameters Data Polarity The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer. • Standard. Does not expect the host computer to invert the data. • Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverted. Ones become zeros, and vice versa. Resp. Polarity The Response Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer. • • Standard. Does not invert the response signal. Inverted.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus TOF Action • Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start (reboot) when the Prime Signal is asserted from the host. This setting is used only if the Prime Signal parameter is enabled. • Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start (reboot) when the Prime Signal parameter is asserted. Buffer Size In K Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Dataproducts parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 128 Kbytes.
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) * Factory Default. 1 If installed. HOST INTERFACE Centronics Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Serial Interface Type RS-232* RS-422 Word Length 8 Bits* 7 Bits Buffer Size in K 1 2 4 8 16 32 64* 128 Stop Bits 1 Bit* 2 Bits Poll Character 0 Hex* 1 Hex . . FF Hex Ethernet1 Data Protocol XON/XOFF* ETX/ACK ACK/NAK SERIES 1, 1 CHAR SERIES 1, 2 CHAR DTR Parity None* Odd Even Mark Sense Poll Response 00 MS* . . .
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Data Protocol The Data Protocol parameter allows you to select the software flow control protocol used for communications between the printer and the host computer. You can also turn off software flow control. Values: XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK, ACK/NAK, SERIES 1, 1 CH, or SERIES 1, 2 CH, DTR. This parameter must be set to match your host computer.
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) SERIES 1, 1 CH When you select the Series 1 with 1 Character protocol, the printer does the following: • When not ready to receive data (buffer 75% full), the printer sends a buffer full response character to the host. • When ready to receive data (buffer drops to 50% full), the printer sends a buffer empty response character to the host.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus If you enable the Series 1 Idle parameter, then whenever the buffer is less than 75% full, the printer sends a response character to the host every two seconds. You can select the poll character and the poll delay time from the printer control panel. You can also enable or disable Series 1 Idle from the control panel. Descriptions of these parameters start on page 69.
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) DTR Protocol The printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there is enough room in the printer buffer, the printer will send a high signal; if the buffer is full, the printer will send a low signal. DTR tells the host if it is safe to send more data. (If the host sends data during an unsafe condition, data will be lost.) DTR is not available when RS-422 is selected.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Data Term Ready Values: Online & BNF, True (default), False, Offline, BF, or Online. This parameter must be set to match your host computer. The DTR Function parameter is part of hardware flow control. This parameter determines when the printer generates the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal to the host computer. DTR is a status signal that the printer sends to the host to indicate whether or not the printer is ready to receive data.
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) • The Online & BNF setting (the default setting) causes the printer to assert the RTS signal only when the printer is online and its internal serial buffer is not full. • The Offline or BF asserts the RTS signal when the printer is offline or the internal serial buffer is full. • The Online setting causes the printer to assert the RTS signal whenever the printer is online. Buffer Size In K Value: 1 - 128.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Idle Response Values: Enable or Disable. The default value for this parameter is Disable. If you enable the Series 1 Idle parameter, then whenever the buffer is less than 75% full, the printer sends a response character to the host every two seconds. NOTE: This parameter is used only with the SERIES 1, 1 CH and SERIES 1, 2 CH protocols. For SERIES 1, 1 CH information, see page 69. For SERIES 1, 2 CH information, see page 70.
IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters * Factory Default. 1 If installed. HOST INTERFACE Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284 Ethernet1 Auto Switching Prime Signal TOF Action Buffer Size In K Enable* Disable Reset* Do Nothing 1 4 8 32 128 2 6 16 64* The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than that of the Centronics interface and supports bidirectional communication. Configuration of this interface is controlled from the host. Prime Signal • Enable.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Ethernet Submenu * Factory Default. 1 If installed. HOST INTERFACE Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284 Ethernet1 Auto Switching Buffer Size In K 1 2 4 8 16 32 64* 128 The Ethernet interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directly to the printer. The detailed configuration of this option is given in the PrintNet User’s Manual. Buffer Size In K This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the Ethernet buffer.
Auto Switching Parameters Auto Switching Parameters * Factory Default. 1 If installed. HOST INTERFACE Centronics Dataproducts Serial Parallel Hotport Port Type Centronics* Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Ethernet Disable IEEE 1284 Ethernet1 Auto Switching Serial Hotport Trickle Time 1/4 sec.* 1/2 sec. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. 16 sec. Off Timeout 10 sec.* (1-60) Report Status Disable* Enable Port Type RS-232* RS-422 Disable Trickle Time 1/4 sec.* 1/2 sec. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. 16 sec.
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Auto Switching Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously. With Auto Switching, the printer can service hosts attached to the serial, parallel, and coax/twinax ports as if they were the only interface connected.
Auto Switching Parameters Timeout This is the value used by the printer to time out from the current port and check the other selected Port Types for data to print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain period of time, it needs to Timeout in order to service the other ports. Report Status • Disable. When a fault occurs on the printer, only the active port reports the fault to the host. • Enable. The port will report any fault even when it is not the current active report.
Chapter 3 Ethernet Parameters (If Installed) Ethernet Parameters (If Installed) Etherenet Parameters Menu * Factory Default. HOST INTERFACE IP Address Gateway Address Subnet Mask MAC Address Novell Protocol xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx hhhhhhhhhhhh Enable* Disable Novell Frame PPM Port Number Auto Sensing* Ethernet II Ethernet 802.2 Ethernet 802.3 802.2 Snap 3001* (1023-65535) NetBIOS Protocol Enable* Disable PPM Port Timeout 10 secs.
Etherenet Parameters Menu If the printer is connected to a Printer Manager utility, the PPM Port Number and PPM Port Timeout settings must match the settings in the Printer Manager program.
Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu Paper Control Menu Paper Control Menu * Factory Default. HOST INTERFACE Fanfold Options Image Width 2.0 inches 2.1 inches 2.2 inches . . . 14.6 inches* 14.7 inches Form Length Inch Select 6 LPI Select Length in Inches Length at 6 LPI 1.0 inches 1.5 inches 2.0 inches . . 11.0 inches* . . 24.0 inches 30.0 inches Range=6 to 144 Default=66* Inch Select Paper Length Auto Select Inch Select 6 LPI Select Length in Inches Length at 6 LPI 7.0 inches 7.5 inches 8.0 inches .
Paper Control Menu * Factory Default. Hor. Image Shift Ver. Image Shift -100/100 inches -99/100 inches -98/100 inches . . . 0/100 inches* . . . 100/100 inches -100/100 inches -99/100 inches -98/100 inches . . . 0/100 inches* . . . 100/100 inches Paper Type Reset Toner Full Standard* Synthetic Toner 1 . 3* . .
Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu Fanfold Options Image Width Image Width specifies the width of the image to be printed. The allowable range is 2.0 to 14.7 inches, in 0.1 inch increments. The factory default is 14.6 inches. Form Length Form Length is the logical form length for fanfold paper. You can specify the form length in either of two ways: in inches or in the number of print lines (at six lines per inch). • Inch Select/Length in Inches (the default).
Paper Control Menu For example, a form length parameter setting of 10 inches results in a paper length setting of 10 inches, as 10 inches is within the valid range for form length and paper length parameters. A form length setting of 24 inches results in a paper length setting of 12 inches, as 24 is above the valid range. A form length setting of five inches results in a paper length setting of 10 inches, as five is below the valid range. • Inch Select/Length in Inches.
Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu When Burst on Eject is disabled, note the following effects: • PAGE EJECT: When you press PAGE EJECT or send a ~PAGE EJECT command, the paper is not separated and is not rolled back into the printer. Instead, enough forms are inserted to fuse and move all pages physically out of the printer. The exact distance depends on the current Paper Length selection. The paper moves a minimum of 25.5 inches. Note that the printer uses Paper Length and not Form Length for paper motion.
Paper Control Menu Toner The Toner option sets the frequency interval for dispensing toner. The higher the number selected, the less frequently toner is dispensed. The allowable range is from 1 to 254. The default is 3. Reprint on Fault Reprint on Fault enables (default) or disables automatic reprinting after a fault condition occurs. If Confirm is selected, the printer returns a message asking if you want to reprint.
Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu * Factory Default.
Miscellaneous Menu Alarm Alarm allows you to configure the printer to beep when a printer fault condition occurs. The default setting is On. Power-up State Power-up state allows you to configure the printer to power up in the offline or online state. The default setting is Online. Hex Dump Mode Hex dump mode allows you to place the printer into the “hex dump” mode, in which the printer outputs a hexadecimal data stream.
Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Menu Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters. If a fault occurs while printing a hex dump, the printer reverts to the normal fault state. When the fault is cleared, the printer resumes printing the hex dump (either a partial line with a form feed or nothing at all). Top-of-form remains unaffected. Figure 4.
Miscellaneous Menu Display Language Display Language allows you to select the language used for control panel messages and configuration printouts. The available choices are English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Dutch. The default setting is English. Downloaded Fonts Shows the lists of downloaded fonts. File System Overwrite Allows you to prevent files from being overwritten by disabling the overwrite function. View File List Displays the list of files in the file system.
Chapter 3 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation) Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation) * Factory Default. FONT MEMORY Max Cache Memory 50 Kbytes 100 Kbytes 150 Kbytes . 200 Kbytes* . 900 Kbytes Max Cached Char 1 Kbyte* 2 Kbytes 3 Kbytes . . . 20 Kbytes Standard Chars. 0 10 11 12 . . . 340* . . Bold Chars. 0 10 11 12 . . . 448* . . Extra Bold Char. 0 10 11 12 . . . 504* . . NOTE: For most applications, the default settings for font memory are acceptable.
Activating Font Memory Options Max Cache Memory The Max ( Maximum) Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocated to the font cache. The font cache stores bitmaps that are created on demand from the font outlines stored in Flash memory. The cache allows the printer to print scalable fonts at optimum speed.
Chapter 3 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation) Standard Chars The Standard Chars (Standar Characters) option specifies the thickness or stroke weight of the text fonts. The allowable range is 0 to 512, in increments of 1. The default is 340 Bold Chars. The Bold Chars. (Bold Characters)option specifies the thickness or stroke weight of the text fonts. The allowable range is 0 to 512, in increments of 1. Default is 448. Extra Bold Char. The Extra Bold Char.
Test Print Menu Test Pattern The Test Pattern option selects the type of pattern to be used for the test printout. You may select a Lines, Grid, or Checkerboard test pattern. The Lines test pattern is the default. Selecting a test pattern will start the test. Number of Pages The Number of Pages option selects the number of pages for the test printout. You may select 1, 2, 5, 10, or a continuous printout. The default is 1 page. Print Statistics Menu PRINT STATISTICS System Memory DRAM Avail.
Chapter 3 Print Statistics Menu DRAM Avail. DRAM Avail. (DRAM Available) displays the largest available block of memory. This will assist in determining if there is a sufficient amount of memory to download additional forms, logos, etc. Flash Avail. Flash Avail. (Flash Available) displays the amount of space available to store non-volatile files (files that are not removed when the printer cycles power). RAM Disk Avail. Ram Disk Avail.
Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu TEST PRINT Test Pattern No. of Pages Clear Level A Clear Level B Clear Level C Clear Level D Clear Level E Clear Level F Clear Level G Clear Level H The Maintenance menu provides access to information about service levels for end-users and service technicians. User Maint. The User Maint. (User Maintenance) option resets the service level page count after you complete preventive maintenance (levels A, B, and C).
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Loading Flash Memory Printer emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at the factory, but you will install software or files in the following situations: • You buy the PGL or VGL graphics, Expansion-CT, or IPDS option after the printer is installed • • • • • You need to upgrade printer software You need different emulation software You have replaced the controller board You have added or replaced the flash memory card You need to load logos, fo
The lasr2fls Utility Program The lasr2fls Utility Program The lasr2fls program is a DOS utility that is supplied with the flash software on diskette. This utility converts logo, form, TIFF, setup, and font files into downloadable format. To convert files into downloadable format, do the following: 1. Create a directory on the hard drive and copy the lasr2fls utility to that directory. 2. Copy all of the files to be converted to the directory where the lasr2fls utility resides. 3.
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory IMPORTANT • The first file name following the command name is the name of the input file that you want to convert. • The second file name is the name of the downloadable output file, which the utility will create. • The third file name is the name of the output file as it will be stored in the flash memory after downloading and later displayed on the printer LCD menus. • The “A” parameter in the command line is a fixed parameter that must always be entered.
Downloading Into Flash Memory 6. Repeat step 5 for any additional font files to be converted. 7. To convert a setup file, enter a command at the DOS prompt such as: lasr2fls setup.ptx setup.dwn setup.ptx A where setup.ptx is the name of one of the setup files you want to convert. This command converts the specified setup file, creating the downloadable file setup.dwn. 8. Repeat step 7 for any additional setup files to be converted. 9.
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory To download emulation software, as well as downloadable files for logos, forms, TIFF, setup, and fonts to the printer, do the following: 1. If you plan to download any logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files into the printer, you must first use the supplied lasr2fls DOS utility program to convert these files into downloadable format. See page 99. (Emulation files require no conversion.) 2. Take the printer offline by pressing the ONLINE key.
Downloading Into Flash Memory 13. If you have no emulation software to install and you are installing only logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files, skip to step 37. If you do have emulation software to install, continue with step 14. 14. Set the printer power switch to O (Off). 15. If the emulation you are installing is supplied on a single diskette, skip to step 28.
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory 21. The PKUNZIP® program will execute, and the following message will appear on the computer screen: Insert disk #1 - Press a key when ready 22. Remove the diskette in the disk drive and insert the diskette labeled: Disk 1 of 2 (or 1 of 3, etc.) 23. Press the key on the computer. After the file is expanded to the hard drive, the following message will appear on the computer screen: Insert disk #2 - Press a key when ready 24.
Downloading Into Flash Memory 29. Make the diskette drive the active drive by typing the following at the DOS prompt: A: (If the diskette is in drive B, type B: ) 30. Get the name of the emulation file on the diskette by listing the contents of the diskette; at the DOS prompt type: DIR The file name of the emulation file on the diskette takes the form part_num.exe, for example 123456.exe. Write down the complete name of the file with the .exe extension.
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory NOTE: If you are downloading the file using the LPT2 port on the computer, enter a DOS command such as: 123456.exe -pb2 34. While the file is being copied into memory, the printer LCD informs you of the load process and status. (Messages are listed in the table on page 108.) 35. Wait until the new program has successfully loaded into printer memory. 36. If you have any additional software to install (logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files), continue with step 37.
Downloading Into Flash Memory 43. Get the names of all of the logo, form, TIFF, setup, and font files that you want to download by listing the contents of the directory; at the DOS prompt, type: DIR The downloadable files in the directory take the form: file_name.dwn Write down the complete name of each file with the .dwn extension. 44. Download the files to the printer by using the DOS copy command. Enter a command at the DOS prompt, such as: copy /b file_name1.dwn+file_name2.dwn+...
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory 51. Unplug the printer AC power plug from its electrical outlet. 52. Power off the computer. 53. Disconnect the parallel data cable from the computer and from the printer. 54. Reconnect the customer’s data input cable(s) to the printer, if required. 55. Plug the printer AC power plug into its electrical outlet. 56. Set the printer power switch to | (On). If the printer is online, press the ONLINE key to place the printer offline.
Flash Messages Table 2. Flash Messages ERROR: DC PROGRAM NOT VALID There is no emulation software installed in the DC flash memory, or the emulation software in the DC flash memory is corrupted. Power off the printer and download the program again. If the message persists, contact your service provider. ERROR: DRAM AT ADDRESS xxxxxxxx The printer found a defective DC DRAM memory location. Contact service provider.
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Table 2. Flash Messages ERROR: PROGRAM NEEDS MORE FLASH The printer requires more DC flash memory in order to run the downloaded program or in order to use the downloaded files. Optimize the flash file system. If the message persists, use a smaller emulation program, or have your service provider add DC flash memory to the controller board. ERROR: PROGRAM NOT COMPATIBLE The downloaded program is not compatible with the printer.
Flash Messages Table 2. Flash Messages FILE EXISTS ENABLE OVERWRITE The “Overwrite Files” menu selection is set to Disable, and you attempted to write to an existing file in the flash file system. Enable the “Overwrite Files” menu selection. Then, try the operation again. FILE SYS FULL ADD FLASH The file to be stored in the flash file system is too big for the flash, even if you were to delete files from the file system and optimize the file system.
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Table 2. Flash Messages FILE SYS WRITE CHECK FLASH One or more errors occurred while the printer was writing a file into the flash file system. The printer has marked the corrupt file for deletion. The cause can be data that became corrupted during download, or a hardware failure of the DC flash memory. NOTE: Although the corrupt file cannot be used, it still occupies space in the flash file system. To free this space, optimize the flash file system.
Flash Messages Table 2. Flash Messages LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH The printer has deleted the old program from the flash file system and is now writing the new program into the flash file system. None. OPTIMIZING FLASH FILES The printer is reclaiming unused space from deleted files in the flash file system. None (wait for the printer to reboot). RESETTING... PLEASE WAIT The printer has finished writing the new program into the flash file system and is automatically resetting itself. None.
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4 Consumables Replacement Consumables Replacement For the best print quality, the printer consumables should be replaced at the intervals specified in the following table. The yield of the supplies is based on a 4% coverage of letter size (8.5 inch x 11 inch) paper, but your yield may vary depending on your print applications, environmental conditions, and toner density setting.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing The Toner Cartridge NOTE: Wear vinyl gloves to prevent toner from contacting the skin. Use only cold water to remove toner from skin or clothing. Put the old cartridge in a disposable wrapper (a plastic bag, paper towels, newspaper) to minimize toner spillage. 1. Take the printer off line. Upper Doors 2. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the printer upper doors.
Replacing The Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Notch Positioning Pin 3. Rotate the old toner cartridge counterclockwise until the notch is aligned with the pin in the toner hopper, and remove the cartridge. 4. Put the old cartridge into a plastic bag and discard it. Toner Cartridge 5. Keep the new toner cartridge in its package. Hold it level and shake it back and forth three or four times as shown.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement 6. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package. Toner Hopper Cover Tape Notch 7. With the cover tape facing up, begin inserting the cartridge into the toner hopper, and slowly pull off the cover tape in the direction of the arrow. Remove the last of the tape just as the cartridge is completely inside the hopper. 8. Push the new toner cartridge as far as possible into the toner hopper.
Replacing The Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge 9. Rotate the cartridge clockwise until it stops. 10. If any toner has spilled, remove it with wet tissue paper or a toner vacuum. 11. Close the upper doors.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle When the “WASTE TONER FULL” message appears on the control panel, replace the waste toner bottle by performing the following steps, and discard the empty bottle. Do not reuse the bottle. 1. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.) Waste Toner Recovery Door Opening Lever 2. Open the waste toner recovery unit.
Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle Cap Waste Toner Bottle 3. Remove the cap from the outside of the waste toner bottle, and cap the toner bottle. 4. Remove the waste toner bottle from the unit and discard it. 5. Install a new waste toner bottle. 6. Close the printer upper doors. 7. Clear Error 28, “Waste Toner Full,” as follows: a. Press CLEAR. b. Press UP + DOWN to unlock the configuration menu. c. Enter the configuration menu and select the Paper Control menu. d.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum Drum life is dependent upon the media used and proper maintenance and operation of the printer. Print media other than bond paper (e.g., labels, card stock, plastic, or vinyl) may reduce drum life as much as 50%. To replace the drum, you need a drum auxiliary rod. Please read all steps before beginning the replacement procedure. Removal CAUTION Do not do this procedure unless you have had the appropriate training.
Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Transfer Charger Transfer Elavator Drive Shaft 6. Rotate the transfer elevator drive shaft counterclockwise. Watch the charger movement: • If the charger starts to move up, it is already in the down position. • If the charger starts to move down, continue to rotate the drive shaft until the charger reaches the complete down position.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Green Lever 7. Lower the transport unit by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left. Thumbscrew Drum Plate 8. Loosen the three thumbscrews securing the drum plate, and remove the drum plate.
Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum Nut 9. Remove the nut from the end of the drum shaft. Drum Shaft Drum Auxiliary Rod 10. Screw the drum auxiliary rod onto the drum shaft.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement . Drum 11. Pull the drum out along the drum auxiliary rod. Hold the front and back ends when the drum is nearly out of the printer, and remove it with both hands 12. Pack the old drum for shipment using the original packaging material, and close the cover of the box. 13. Wipe the drum shaft clean with a cloth. Installing The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION Avoid touching the surface of the drum with your hands. It reduces the life of the drum.
Installing The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION The drum must rest on the rubber rollers to avoid being scratched. 3. When the drum is fully inserted into the printer, the end of the drum is slightly recessed relative to the front of the printer, and the rubber guide rollers should be visible. Slightly lift the drum up off the rubber rollers, and rotate the drum by hand while applying inward pressure until the drum moves slightly farther into the printer and locks in place.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Proper Disposal Of A Drum Unit Federal regulations prohibit inappropriate disposal of laser print drums. Dispose of used drums by shipping them to one of the following organizations: Within U.S.A. U.S. Fuji Electric Inc. 240 Circle Drive N. Piscataway, NJ 08854 Attn: Rod Storm Phone: (732) 560-9410 128 Outside U.S.A. Fuji Distribution Europe B.V. Attn: Mr. Asada Leisteen 7,2132 ME Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
Removing The Developing Unit Removing The Developing Unit CAUTION Do not replace the developing unit unless you have been trained to do so. Be careful not to damage the sensors while cleaning the developing unit. (If damage occurs, contact your service representative.) Removal 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.) 3. Open the waste toner recovery unit. (See page 120.) Lever 4. Rotate the developing unit lever fully clockwise so that it is pointing straight up.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Developing Unit Lever 5. Remove the developing unit by holding the lever in one hand and pulling the developing unit partially out of the printer. Hanger 6. With your other hand, grasp the hanger and remove the developing unit from the printer.
Removing The Developing Unit 7. Place the old developing unit in a plastic bag and dispose of it properly. 8. Vacuum any spilled toner. 9. Remove the new developing unit from its package, and add developer to the unit. (See page 136.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing Or Adding The Developer Developing Unit Toner Cartridge Cross Section of Developing Unit Screw Toner Hopper Cover Toner Supply Roller Auger Developing Roller Sensor Developing Tank 132
Developing Unit Removal Developing Unit Removal 1. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.) 2. Prepare a large plastic bag in which to put the developing unit. 3. Remove the developing unit (page 129) and place it in the plastic bag, making sure it is still accessible. 4. If you are replacing the developing unit, dispose of the old unit properly, remove the new developing unit from its package, and go to step 11. If you are just replacing the developer, continue with step 5.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement CAUTION IMPORTANT The toner sensor is sensitive to both electrostatic discharge (ESD) and positional adjustment. Do not touch the sensor with your hand or jar it from its factory-set position. (See page 132.) When replacing developer in an existing developing unit, you must empty and clean the unit before adding new developer Do this every 150,000 pages. 6. Remove the three screws on the developing unit cover and the cover. 7.
Developing Unit Removal Toner Hopper Toner SprayGuard Brush 9. Vacuum up any developer and toner which remains on the toner supply roller and the auger with a toner vacuum cleaner equipped with a narrow nozzle. 10. Vacuum the toner from the toner spray-guard brush on the developing unit.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Adding New Developer Bottle Of New Developer Developing Roller Knob 11. Shake the developer bottle several times, remove the bottle cap, and screw the nozzle tightly onto the bottle. 12. While rotating the new developing roller knob counterclockwise, evenly pour the entire bottle of developer powder into the developing unit. 13. Replace the cover and tighten the screws. IMPORTANT 136 If toner or developer spills on clothing, use cold water to remove it.
Installing The Developing Unit Installing The Developing Unit Guide Rail Hanger Lever 14. On the developing unit, rotate the lever fully clockwise so that it is pointing straight up. 15. Holding the lever in one hand and the hanger in the other hand, insert the developing unit on the guide rail. 16. Rotate the hanger to the right so that it rests against the developing unit, and push the developing unit in.
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Lever Developing Roller Know 17. Rotate the developing roller knob counterclockwise until the unit drops into its final resting position. The developing unit lever should protrude through the main body of the developing unit.
Installing The Developing Unit Lever 18. Rotate the developing unit lever fully counterclockwise to lock the developing unit in place. 19. Close the waste toner recovery unit and ensure that it latches. 20. Close the printer upper doors.
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5 Scheduled Maintenance Required Tools To maintain the printer, you need the following tools: Table 3 Item Part Number Brush Cleaner 703531-169 Drum Auxiliary Rod 703531-170 Drum Freshener Pad 703531-171 Fuser Cover Glass Scraper 703531-187 Special Dry Tissue Paper 703531-188 Standard Toner Vacuum Cleaner See below for recommended models Toraysee Cloth 703531-183 Wire Cleaner 703531-168 9 inch Phillips Screwdriver N/A Recommended toner vacuum cleaner models are: • • • 3M® model 497-A
Chapter 5 Required Tools Service Level Page Counts IMPORTANT Keep a record of all maintenance done on your printer. Maintenance log sheets are provided in Appendix A. Photocopy the pages and keep your maintenance log in a binder near the printer. Every time you or your service provider do printer maintenance make an entry in the log. Each time you complete a level of preventive maintenance, you must reset the service level page count by selecting the User Maint. option on the Maintenance menu.
Clearing Service Level Messages At 900,000 pages, your service provider will do Level F, Level E, and Level D service. Note that this condition does not cause the printer to stop printing. When one of the above messages appears, you should perform the appropriate scheduled maintenance or call your factory-trained service representative to perform the maintenance. Clearing Service Level Messages When you have done a level of service, clear the page count for that service level.
Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules Maintenance Schedules User Cleaning Schedule Each time you do maintenance, you must reset the service level page count by selecting the User Maint. option on the Maintenance menu. This removes the maintenance error message. Do the following actions after the specified number of letter size pages have printed. Appendix A, “Maintenance Log Sheets,” contains log sheets to be photocopied for your use.
User Replacement Schedule User Replacement Schedule Replace the following items after the specified number of letter size pages (4% coverage) have printed. Table 5.
Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules Tech Service Replacement Schedule The following maintenance kits should be used after the specified number of letter size pages (4% coverage) have been printed.
Tech Service Replacement Schedule Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages Item Maintenance Kit, Level F, L5520 • • • • • Part Number 706812-001 Main charger Precharger Transfer charger Smoke filter Xenon (flash) lamp Level G Maintenance - 1,200,000 Pages Item Maintenance Kit, Level G, L5520 • • • • • • • • • • Part Number 706818-001 Main charger Precharger Transfer charger Smoke filter Cleaning unit Transport belt (set of 3) Cutter motor Trigger coil unit Developing motor unit Exit feed roller belt 147
Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages Item Maintenance Kit, Level H, L5520 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 148 Main charger Precharger Transfer charger Smoke filter Cleaning unit Transport belt (set of 3) Cutter motor Trigger coil unit Developing motor unit Exit feed roller belt Lamp housing filter EPS3 EPS4 Capacitor Discharge LEDs (PEL) Part Number 706830-001
Vacuuming The Printer General Cleaning For the best print quality, clean the printer every 10,000-20,000 sheets and after high density print jobs. CAUTION Due to the high temperature of the flash fusing unit, keep the area under the fuser free of paper debris. Vacuuming The Printer Following is the general cleaning procedure: 1. Set the power switch to O (Off). 2. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.) Upper Door Vacuum 3. Using a vacuum, clean up the toner, paper dust, etc.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning Developing Unit and Toner Hopper Vacuum 5. Vacuum the developing unit and toner hopper. Cleaning Unit Vacuum 6. Vacuum the cleaning unit.
Vacuuming The Printer Fuser Unit Vacuum 7. Vacuum the fuser unit. 8. Vacuum the lamp housing filter on the end of the fuser unit. CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 9 and 10 damages the drum. 9. Rotate the transfer elevator drive shaft counterclockwise. Watch the charger movement: a. If the charger starts to move up, it is already in the down position. b.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning . Transport Surface Vacuum Green Lever 14. Using an ammonia-based, wax-free cleaner or rubbing alcohol, clean the belts to remove residue buildup and restore their tacky surface. 15. After cleaning, push the transfer unit into the printer while holding down the green lever.
Vacuuming The Printer Tractor Vacuum 16. Using a vacuum, clean up the toner, paper dust, etc. in the tractor area.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning Cleaning The Chargers 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.) CAUTION Handle the charger carefully to avoid damaging or breaking the charger wires. Thumbscrew Main Charger 3. Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the main charger by pulling it toward you.
Cleaning The Chargers Charger Grid Brush Cleaner Main Charger 4. Place the main charger on a flat, clean work surface. 5. Using the brush cleaner (listed on page 141), clean the exposed side of the charger grid and the body of the main charger to remove paper dust, etc., as shown above.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning Front Retaining Tab $ Rear Retaining Tab Charger Grid Main Charger $ 6. Position the main charger with the charger grid up and the front end of the charger toward you, as shown in the following figure. Remove the charger grid from the main charger as follows: a. While pressing the front retaining tab toward the rear of the charger, unhook the rear end of the charger grid from the rear retaining tab. b. Release the front retaining tab, then remove the charger grid from it.
Cleaning The Chargers Brush Cleaner Charger Grid 7. Using the brush cleaner (listed in Table 3 on page 141), clean both sides of the charger grid, as shown below. Wire Cleaner Main Charger 8. Using the wire cleaner (listed in Table 3 on page 141), clean the two wires in the main charger, as shown below. Be sure that both wires are cleaned thoroughly. When dirt is caked on, the wires feel gritty. When clean, the wires feel smooth. 9. Install the charger grid. 10.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning Precharger/Transfer Charger 11. Open the waste toner recovery unit. (See page 144.) Precharger Transfer/Separator Charger Thumbscrews 12. Loosen the precharger thumbscrew and transfer/separator charger thumbscrew, and remove the chargers by pulling them toward you. 13. Place the chargers on a flat, clean work surface. 14. Using the brush cleaner and the wire cleaner (listed on page 141), remove the dust and dirt on the wires.
Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass WARNING WARNUNG The fuser unit remains hot after operation. Wait until it has completely cooled down before handling it. Die Einbrennvorrichtung behält auch nach dem Betrieb ihre Temperatur bei. Fassen Sie sie erst an, wenn sie vollständig abgekuhlt ist. AVISO La unidad de fusor estará a alta temperatura después de funcionar. Espere a que se haya en friado por completo antes de manipularia.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning IMPORTANT Do not use any cleaners or chemicals on the Fuser Unit Cover Glass. Use only the scraper. 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. 3. Open the waste toner recovery unit. CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 4 and 5 damages the drum. Transfer Charger Transfer Elevator Drive 4.
Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass . Holding Plate Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Fuser Unit Green Lever 5. Lower the transport surface by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left 6. Loosen the thumbscrews on the right and left fuser unit holding plates. 7. Grasp the handle and pull out the fuser unit until the second handle is visible. 8. With the other hand, grasp the second handle and remove the fuser from the printer.
Chapter 5 General Cleaning CAUTION Do not scratch or place your hands directly on the cover glass. Fingerprints on the cover glass or lamps will cause them to break. Fuser Cover Glass Scraper 9. Using the fuser cover glass scraper (listed on page 141), remove the dirt and toner buildup on the cover glass surface. 10. Wipe away any remaining toner or dirt with a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 141).
Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass Screw Filter Housing Fuser Unit Filter Plate Filter 11. Remove the two screws that secure the filter housing to the filter, then remove the filter. 12. Vacuum the filter, then install it. 13. Vacuum any paper dust from the printer frame. 14. Install the fuser, making sure that the guide pins in the screw bracket align with the holes in the side frame of the printer.
Chapter 5 Major Cleaning Major Cleaning Removing The Cleaning Unit 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. 3. Open the waste toner recovery unit by pushing downward on the opening lever and pulling the handle toward you to swing the unit outward and away from the printer. (See page 149.) 4. Loosen the three thumbscrews securing the drum plate, and remove the drum plate. CAUTION Do not turn the cleaning unit upside down, because toner might spill.
Removing The Cleaning Unit CAUTION Do not touch the brush surface with your hand. $ Cleaning Unit Cleaning Unit Handle Rotate Shaft $ Brush 6. Vacuum the brush on the cleaning unit. Turn the end of the shaft to rotate the brush. Continue to rotate and vacuum the brush until the entire brush surface has been cleaned.
Chapter 5 Major Cleaning CAUTION Do not flex the discharge LED, because it may break. Screw Discharge LED 7. Remove the screw (1) holding the LED bracket to the side frame. 8. Remove the discharge LED by pulling it toward you. 9. Remove the discharge LED screw.
Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum Discharge LED 10. Using a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 141), wipe off the dirt on the discharge LED. 11. Install the discharge LED. 12. Remove the developing unit from the printer. Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION When cleaning the photoreceptor drum, observe the following precautions: • To prevent the drum surface from becoming contaminated or scratched, clean the drum only in a location that is free of dust.
Chapter 5 Major Cleaning Drum 13. Remove the photoreceptor drum. (See page 122.) 14. Place the drum on a covered work surface. 15. If the drum is only slightly dirty, clean it with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. Do not use acetone. 16. If the drum contains toner build-up, clean it with the drum freshener pad (listed on page 141). Turn the drum little by little while polishing the drum surface with the freshener pad. Polish with a slight force against the surface of the drum, using a spiral motion.
Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum 18. Wipe the drum surface again using a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 141). Cleaning the drum may leave wiping stains to be left on the surface of the drum. Stained areas may deteriorate the drum surface if the drum is left unused in the printer for a long time after cleaning. Thus, after cleaning and installing the drum in the printer, use maximum size paper to print an image repeatedly until no stains remain.
Chapter 5 Major Cleaning Cleaning The SELFOC® Lens CAUTION When wiping the SELFOC lens, do not apply excessive force to the drum surface potential sensor located near the SELFOC lens, as this may cause the sensor to be dislocated. (If this happens, contact your service representative.) SELFOC Lens Drum Surface Potential Sensor 24. Wipe the SELFOC lens by moving a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 141) from the inner part of the printer toward you.
6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter discusses diagnostic tests, paper jams, and status and error messages. Maintaining Print Quality To maintain good print quality, clean the printer according to the schedules and information listed in Chapter 5. 1. Perform a General Cleaning (page 149). NOTE: Recommended toner vacuum cleaner models are listed on page 141. 2. Clean the main charger, precharger, and transfer charger. See page 154 for the main charger.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting NOTE: For replacement intervals, see the maintenance schedules that begin on page 144. The printer includes diagnostic circuits and software to aid in the discovery, prevention, and correction of system problems and failures. The printer has both offline and on-line diagnostics. Offline Diagnostics Most of the software diagnostics are executed when the printer is powered on and when you request diagnostic information through the control panel.
Paper Jam Near The Tractor After the error is cleared, the printer reprints any pages that were not ejected prior to the error, provided the Reprint on Fault option is enabled. (See the Paper Control menu on page 82.) Paper Jams Paper Jam Near The Tractor Left Tractor Right Tractor 1. Raise the tractor gates. 2. Pull out the jammed fanfold paper. If the end of the paper is crumpled, tear it away from the perforation. 3. Reload the paper.
Chapter 6 Paper Jams Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section Opening Lever Waste Toner Recovery Unit 1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 116, step 2.) 2. Open the waste toner recovery unit. (See page 120.
Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 3 and 4 will damage the drum. Transfer Charger Transfer Elevator Drive Shaft 3. Rotate the transfer elevator drive shaft counterclockwise. Watch the charger movement: • If the charger starts to move up, it is already in the down position.
Chapter 6 Paper Jams CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position before opening the transport unit. Green Lever 4. Lower the transport unit by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left. 5. Check to see if any paper is jammed.
Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section Knob C 6. Turn knob C clockwise 90° to raise the scuff roller holding the paper.
Chapter 6 Paper Jams Tractor Gates 7. Separate the fanfold paper at the perforations. Then remove the jammed paper by pulling it out. When removing the paper from the paper input section, raise the tractor gates first, then pull out the jammed paper. CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position before closing the transport unit. 8.
Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section 1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 116.) 2. Open the waste toner recovery unit cover. (See page 120.) CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 3 and 4 will damage the drum. Transfer Charger Transfer Elevator Drive 3.
Chapter 6 Paper Jams CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position before opening or closing the transport unit. Green Lever 4. To lower the transport route surface, turn the green transport unit lever to the left. 5. Manually clear the paper jam. 6. Restore the transport unit and the waste toner recovery unit to their original positions, and close the upper doors.
Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section 1. Open the upper doors. (See page 116.) Knob B 2. Pull up the bottom lever to raise the paper guide, and turn the green knob B counterclockwise. This causes the jammed paper to be moved to the paper feed section. Remove any jammed paper. 3. Lower the paper guide by restoring the bottom lever to its original position. Close the upper doors.
Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages System Status And Error Messages When an error occurs, the printer displays an appropriate message on the control panel LCD. Some errors are operator-correctable, some require field service, and others require reprinting. Operator-correctable errors include paper jams and missing consumables. After correcting the error condition, press CLEAR to remove the message from the display, and place the printer offline.
Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition If Reprint On Fault Is Disabled: • Any pages left in the printer at the time of failure are not reprinted. Data is lost (you need to reprint the lost pages according to your application software). If Reprint On Fault Is Confirm: • The control panel on the printer returns a message asking whether or not to reprint. Answer Yes to reprint, answer No if a reprint is not necessary.
Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages b. The printer then redisplays the original fault message or any other uncleared fault message. c. Attempt to clear the fault condition again, or contact your service representative. • If the fault is cleared and if you do not need to reload the paper into the tractors (for example, the printer ran out of toner): • The printer goes OFFLINE. • Press ONLINE to resume printing.
Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition Clearing A Fault When Reprint On Fault Is Enabled 1. A fault occurs. 2. Do what is necessary to correct the fault condition. 3. Press CLEAR. 4. The STAND BY LED blinks and the following message appears while the printer attempts to clear fault: Standby ... Clearing Fault • If the fault is not cleared: a. The printer beeps and briefly displays the following message: Faults Not Cleared b.
Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages a. Reload the paper onto the tractors. b. Press CLEAR. The printer reprints only the pages affected by the fault (even though the message display reads “OFFLINE”). c. • Press ONLINE to resume printing. If the fault is cleared, and if you already have reloaded the paper while clearing the fault condition (in Step 2), the following message appears: Reprinting Failed Pages a. The printer reprints only the pages affected by the fault. b.
Error Messages Error Messages Table 6, “Error Messages,” on page 188, lists errors by error code and shows which are operator-correctable, which require field service, and which require reprinting. • Operator-correctable errors include paper jams and missing consumables. • Errors requiring field service are printer failures that require the attention of service personnel. • Errors requiring reprinting are those errors which require reprinting to recover from an error condition.
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Error Messages Table 6.
Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6.
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Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Error Code Error Message Operator Correctable Field Service Required Reprint Required 4B CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL á 4C CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL á 4D CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL á 4E CONTROLLER COMM.
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Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Error Code Error Message Operator Correctable Field Service Required Reprint Required FILE EXISTS ENABLE OVERWRITE á á FILE SYS INVALID OPTIMIZE&REBOOT á á FILE SYS WRITE CHECK FLASH á á RELOAD PAPER PIN TRACTORS á á CLEAR PAPER PATH FOR REPRINT á á FRAMING ERROR á á PARITY ERROR á á BUFFER OVERRUN á á BUFFER OVERFLOW á á TABLE NOTES: 1.
Error Messages 4. For error number 02: If the error is caused by a paper-empty at the lower sensor (Paper Near End Sensor), it is not necessary to reprint. 5. Status message only: No operator action is required to clear the message. The Front Cover Open error can occur when either the Upper Doors or the Paper Output Door is open. If the Upper Doors are closed, push the Paper Output Door in to release it to its down position.
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A Maintenance Log Sheets Maintenance Log Sheets The log sheets on the following pages are intended for your use. These may be photocopied and kept in a binder near the printer. Be sure to use them each time you or your service provider perform printer maintenance.
Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets Level A Maintenance - 15,000 Pages (User) Action Item Part # Clean General cleaning N/A Clean Main charger 705741-001 Clean Precharger 705742-001 Clean Transfer charger 705743-001 Clean (See Note 1) Cover glass N/A Replace (See Note 2) Toner cartridge 703532-050 Performed By Date Note 1: Every 15,000 pages or 6 paper jams, whichever occurs first.
Level B Maintenance - 150,000 Pages (User) Action Item Part # Clean General cleaning N/A Clean Main charger 705741-001 Clean Precharger 705742-001 Clean Transfer charger 705743-001 Clean See Note 1 Cover glass N/A Clean SELFOC lens N/A Vacuum Lamp housing filter 202985-001 Vacuum Cleaning unit 705740-001 See Note 2 Photoreceptor drum 703535-001 Replace See Note 3 Toner cartridge 703532-001 Replace Developer 703548-001 Replace See Note 4 Waste toner bottle 202984-001 Pe
Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets Level C Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (User) Action Item Part # Clean General cleaning N/A Clean See Note 1 Cover glass N/A Clean SELFOC lens N/A Clean Flash power supply filter N/A See Note 2 Photoreceptor drum 703535-001 Replace Developing Unit 705739-001 Replace See Note 3 Toner cartridge 703532-001 Replace Waste toner bottle 202984-001 Performed By Date Note 1: Every 15,000 pages or 6 paper jams, whichever occurs first.
Level D Maintenance - 300,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Clean Flash power supply filter n/a Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Precharger 705742-001 Replace Transfer charger 705743-001 Replace Lamp housing filter 202985-001 Performed By Date Level E Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Clean Flash power supply filter n/a Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Precharger 705
Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Clean Flash power supply filter n/a Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Xenon lamp 703541-001 Performed By Date Level G Maintenance - 1,200,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Clean Lamp housing filter 202985-001 Clean Flash power supply filter n/a Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Precharger 705742-001 Replace Transfer charger 70
Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages (User) Action Item Part # Clean Flash power supply filter n/a Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Precharger 705742-001 Replace Transfer charger 705743-001 Replace (See Note 1) Cleaning unit 705740-001 Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Transporting belt-3 703531-035 Replace Lamp housing filter 202985-001 Replace Capacitor: See WARNING on following page.
Appendix A WARNING Maintenance Log Sheets The flash fuser capacitor (P/N 703531-561) must be replaced at least every 2,400,000 letter size pages. Failure to do so can harm you and damage the equipment. WARNUNG Der kondensator der Flash-Einbrennvorrichtung muß nach mindestens 2.400.000 Seiten im Format “Letter” ausgetauscht werden. Geschieht dies nicht, ist mit Personen- und Sachschäden zu rechnen. AVISO El condensador flash del fusor se debe sustituir como mínimo cada 2.400.000 páginas de tamaño carta.
B Specifications Paper Specifications Paper type Fanfold Paper size Width 7 to 16 inches Length* 1 to 30 inches, in multiples of 1/6 inch. Tractor pin holes See Table 7 on page 206. * Measured from main folding/cutting perforation to main folding/ cutting perforation.
Appendix B Paper Specifications Table 7 Specification 206 Inch Dimension in Figure Millimeter Pin hole center to folding perforation 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2 4.23, 6.35, 8.47, 1.20 8 Hole center line to edge of form 0.236 ± 0.028 6.0 ±0.1 1 Hole diameter 0.156 ± 0.004 4.0 ±0.1 N/A Distance between centers of two consecutive holes 0.500 ± 0.002 12.7 ±0.05 5 Max. deviation of holes from their center line 0.004 0.
1 1 2 9 3 4 8 7 6 5 6 Legend: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Hole centerline to edge of form Center Line Main Folding/Cutting Perforation Centerline to Centerline Distance between centers of two consecutive holes Center Line Deviation Tractor Pin Hole Pin hole to perforation Fanfold Paper 207
Appendix B Performance Characteristics Paper thickness .010 inch maximum Paper weight 8 to 44 lb. bond (68-165g/m2), 44-125 lb. tag/label (75-204g/m2) Paper feed Automatic paper parking mechanism incorporated Maximum paper stack size 3000 sheets (18 lb.) Cut 0.12 inches or 3mm minimum Cut to Tie 3:1 minimum Performance Characteristics Printing density 300 x 300 dpi 400 x 400 dpi or 240 x 240 dpi (options) Printing speed 2.
Host Interfaces Duty cycle 200,000 total pages/month of fanfold paper (11-in.
Appendix B Memory Requirements Memory Requirements The L5000 series printers have 32 MB (standard) or 64 MB (optional) of RAM (Random Access Memory) and 8 MB (standard) or 16, 32, or 64 (optional) of Flash Memory. This is standard with all new printer shipments and all upgraded printers.
Electromagnetic Interference Physical Characteristics And Environment Dimensions (H x W x D) 49 inch H x 30 inch W x 34 inch D In crate: 36 inches H x 58 inches W x 61 inches D Weight 353 lbs. (or 441 lbs. with options) Input voltage range 200 - 240 V +10% 50/60 Hz (47 - 62 Hz) single phase Power consumption 3300 W (operating); wall outlet must be on a 30-amp breaker.
Appendix B Physical Characteristics And Environment ° Temperature (5F) 80 71 Maximum Temperature/ Humidity Limits 50 30 70 80 Humidity (%) RH Sound level 212 Operating 60 db (A-weighted ) max. Full options Standby state 50 dB (A-weighted) Inclination 1° max.
C Host I/O Interfaces Host I/O Interfaces The printer provides connections inside the left side panel for the following host I/O interfaces: • • • • • • Serial Interface (RS-232 or RS-422) Centronics Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Ethernet Interface (if installed) Coax/Twinax Interface (if installed) One serial and one parallel interface can be active simultaneously via Auto Switching.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Serial Port General Purpose I/O Port Optional Coax/ Twinax Port Parallel Port/ Optional Ethernet Port Diagnostic Port Figure 5: Interface Cable Connections 214
Performance Considerations Performance Considerations The printer prints letter size and A4 size fanfold paper at 15 pages per minute portrait (one page every 4.0 seconds) and 20 pages per minute landscape. To sustain printing at full speed, data for each page must be received and rendered in less than 4.0 seconds for portrait mode (otherwise the printer pauses).
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Sustaining high communication data transfer rates may require the host computer to be tuned to meet the printer’s speed requirements.
RS-232 Serial Interface For application efficiency in IGP/PGL or IGP/VGL, it is best to store a form in the printer and then execute it with dynamic data, rather than send the entire form each time. Also if possible, eliminate sending white space (spaces or tabs) at the end of lines if it is not necessary. Memory intensive applications may require an adjustment to the allocation of global memory for optimal performance.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector on the right, rear side panel for connection of a serial interface cable. This connector is also used for the RS-422 serial interface. Selection of the desired interface is determined by the position of the RS-232/422 switch located on the right, rear side panel of the printer. Table 8 lists the pin assignments of the RS-232 interface connector.
RS-232 Serial Interface RS-232 Serial Interface Signals The RS-232 serial interface signals are defined below: • • Receive Data (RxD) - Serial data stream to the printer. • Request To Send (RTS) - Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration. • Clear To Send (CTS) - Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to receive data/status signals from the printer.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-232 Serial Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the RS-232 serial interface via the Serial Interface menu, as described on page 66.
RS-422 Serial Interface The serial data transfer baud rate is selectable from the control panel. The input format consists of a single start bit, 7 or 8 data bits, and one or two stop bits. The operator can set the number of data bits from the control panel. The data bits are interpreted with the least significant bit first. The operator can also set parity checking via the control panel. The printer interface uses a first-in/first-out buffer with the size selectable from the control panel.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector on the right side panel for connection of a serial interface cable. This connector is also used for the RS-232 serial interface. Selection of the desired interface is determined by the position of the RS232/422 switch located on the right, rear side panel of the printer. Table 9 lists the pin assignments of the RS-422 interface connector.
RS-422 Serial Interface RS-422 Serial Interface Signals The RS-422 serial interface signals are defined below: • Received Data (RxD) - Serial data stream from the host to the printer. • Transmitted Data (TxD) - Serial data stream from the printer to the host. Subject to protocol selection. • Request To Send (RTS) - Control signal from the printer to request permission to send data to the host. Subject to configuration.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the RS-422 serial interface via the Serial Interface menu, as described on page 66. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Host Protocol XON/XOFF Baud Rate 9600 Word Length 7 to 8 data bits Stop Bits 1 Bit Parity None Data Term Ready True RTS Function Online & BNF Buffer Size In K 64 Poll Character 0 Poll Response 0 MS.
Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector on the right side panel for connection of a Centronics parallel interface cable. The following table lists the pin assignments of the Centronics interface connector.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Centronics Parallel Interface Signals The Centronics interface signals are defined below: • PAPER EMPTY (PE) - A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is in a fault condition. • SELECT - A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is ready for data transfer and the ONLINE key has been activated. • BUSY - A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer cannot receive data.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the Centronics interface via the Centronics Interface menu, as described on page 61. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Data Bit 8 Enable P I Ignored Disable Data Polarity Standard Resp.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector on the right side panel for connection of a parallel interface cable. This 36-pin connector requires a cable adapter to convert it to a 50-pin AMP connector for Dataproducts compatibility. Contact the factory for the adapter (p/n 703316-001). Table 11: lists the pin assignments of the Dataproducts cable adapter.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals The Dataproducts interface signals are defined below: • READY - A high true signal from the printer indicating AC power and DC voltages are present, paper is loaded properly, and the printer is not in a fault condition. • ON LINE - A high true signal from the printer indicating the Ready Line is true and the ONLINE key on the control panel has been activated. The printer is ready to accept data from the host.
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the Dataproducts interface via the Dataproducts Interface menu, as described on page 64. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Data Bit 8 Enable P I Ignored Enable Data Polarity Standard Resp.
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Configuration IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the IEEE 1284 interface via the IEEE 1284 Interface menu, as described on page 75. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Prime Signal Enable TOF Action Reset Buffer Size in K 64 NOTE: Only the factory default settings are shown above. See page 75 for additional options.
Appendix C 232 Host I/O Interfaces
Index A Cleaning general, 149 Adjustments main charger, 154 loading Flash memory, 98 Cleaning fuser unit cover glass, 159 software upgrades, 98 CLEAR Alarm, 89 function key, 34 B Clearing faults procedure with Reprint on Fault Baud Rate, 71 enabled, 185 Buffer Size, 73 CLEARING PROGRAM FROM Buffer Size in K, 76 Busy Polarity, 62, 65 Buttons See Function keys, 31 C Cable connections locations, 213 CANCEL function key, 36 FLASH, 108 Clearing service level messages, 143 Configuration menus Fo
Index E Control panel using, 31 Cover glass fuser unit cleaning, 159 D Electromagnetic interference specifications, 210 Emulation specifications, 209 Danger notice, 17 Emulations, 22 Data Bit 8, 61, 64 ENTER Data Polarity, 62, 65 Dataproducts Interface menu options data bit 8, 64 function key, 35 Environmental specifications, 211 ERROR Dataproducts parallel interface, 227 Delete Configuration, 55 DC PROGRAM NOT VALID, 109 Developer replacing, 132 DRAM AT ADRESS xxxxxxxx, 109 Developing unit
Index ERROR OCCURRED FLUSHING ERROR DC PROGRAM NOT VALID, 109 QUEUES *, 108 DRAM AT ADDRESS xxxxxxxx, 109 Errors operator-correctable, 182 FLASH DID NOT PROGRAM, 109 requiring field service, 182 FLASH NOT DETECTED, 109 requiring reprinting, 182 FLASH TYPE IS NOT Errors requiring field service, 182 SUPPORTED, 109 Errors requiring reprinting, 182 F NO DRAM DETECTED, 109 NVRAM FAILURE, 109 PROGRAM NEEDS MORE Fanfold paper jams, 173 FAULT status lamp, 32 Fault clearing procedure with Reprint on
Index INSUFFICIENT RAM REBOOT/ADD RAM, 112 PREV, 36 SHIFT, 34 LOADING FONTS, 112 TEST, 34 LOADING PROGRAM FROM UP, 36 PORT xx%, 112 Fuser unit cover glass cleaning, 159 G LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH, 113 OPTIMIZING FLASH FILES, 113 Glass cover fuser unit cleaning, 159 H SECURITY CODE VIOLATION, 113 TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT, 113 WAITING FOR PROGRAM DOWNLOAD, 113 Font Memory menu, 92, 95 Hex Dump Mode, 89 Host Interface menu, 60 Host interface specifications, 209 Host Protocol, 68 I activati
Index Location Intervals replacement consumables, 145 disk drives, 29 replacement user responsibility, 145 power switch, 29 Log sheets I/O connections maintenance, 197 locations, 213 J level E, 201 level F, 202 Jams paper level G, 202, 203 in transport input section, 179 level H, 203 in transport output section, 181, 182 M near paper output section, 174 near tractor, 173 Jams paper fanfold, 173 JOB IN PROCESS Main charger cleaning, 154 Maintenance status lamp, 32 service levels, 97 K M
Index Memory loading software into flash, 98 Memory requirements, 210 Message display See Liquid crystal display, 31 Message table error messages, 187 Messages CLEARING PROGRAM / FROM FLASH, 108 DIAGNOSTICS / PASSED, 108 ERROR DC PROGRAM / NOT VALID, 109 DRAM AT / ADDRESS xxxxxxxx, 109 FLASH TYPE / IS NOT SUPPORTED, 109 FLASH / DID NOT PROGRAM, 109 FLASH / NOT DETECTED, 109 NO DRAM / DETECTED, 109 NVRAM / FAILURE, 109 PROGRAM / NEEDS MORE DRAM, 109 PROGRAM / NEEDS MORE FLASH, 110 ERROR OCCURRED / FLUSHING
Index Miscellaneous menu options Paper loading, 25 alarm, 89 display language, 90, 91 Paper Inst (Instruction) Line, 64 hex dump mode, 89 Paper jams panel key sound, 88 in transport input section, 179 power-up state, 89 in transport output section, 181, 182 PTX SETUP options, 90 near paper output section, 174 N near tractor, 173 Paper jams fanfold, 173 NEXT Paper output section function key, 36 paper jams near, 174 Novell Protocols, 80 Paper path diagram, 31 Number of Pages, 95 Paper s
Index R PREV function key, 36 Print Configuration, 54 Print Statistics menu, 95 options printer life, 96 options system memory, 95 Printer Recharging developing unit See Replacing, developer, 132 Recommended vacuum cleaners, 141 Replacement intervals emulations, 22 consumables, 145 general information, 22 user responsibility, 145 powering on, 29 Replacing Printer diagnostics developing unit, 129 offline, 172 toner cartridge, 116 online, 172 waste toner bottle, 120 Printer Life, 96 Replacing
Index Schedules maintenance, 144 SECURITY CODE VIOLATION, 113 Serial interface printer, 205 printer paper, 205 Specifications printer electromagnetic interference, 210 RS-232, 217 emulations, 209 RS-422, 220 environment, 211 Serial Interface menu options host interfaces, 209 baud rate, 71 memory requirements, 210 buffer size, 73 performance, 208 DTR function, 72 physical, 211 host protocol, 68 safety regulations, 211 parity, 71 RTS function, 72 series 1 delay, 73 STAND BY status lamp, 32 S
Index W TEST function key, 34 WAITING FOR PROGRAM Test Pattern, 95 Test Print menu, 94, 95 options number of pages, 95 Test Print menu options test pattern, 95 DOWNLOAD, 113 Waste toner bottle replacing, 120 X TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT, 113 XON/XOFF, 68 Toner bottle waste replacing, 120 Toner cartridge replacing, 116 Tractor paper jams near, 173 Transport input section paper jams in, 179 Transport output section paper jams in, 181, 182 U UP function key, 36 Upgrading software, 98 User Maint, 97
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