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Software License Agreement CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER AND ALL ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED THEM, AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Definitions. “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine–readable data and program.
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Communication Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provided reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.
Trademark Acknowledgments Compatibility Software Copyright 1989 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Printronix is a registered trademark of Printronix, Incorporated. IGP is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. LinePrinter Plus is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems. PhoenixPage PCL 5 is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 How to Locate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Warnings and Special Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 The Printer . . . . .
3 Configuring the Printer Changing Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Saving a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Modifying a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Printing a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No Retract Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–41 Ignore Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–42 Maint./Misc. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–43 Panel Key Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–44 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4 Critical Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction Chapter Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 How to Locate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Warnings and Special Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual This manual is divided into chapters that contain all the information required to use the printer. Chapter 1: Introduction. General information about the manual and the printer, safety precautions, and component locations. Chapter 2: Setting Up the Printer. Procedures for installing the printer and its components. Chapter 3: Configuring the Printer. Configuration menus, options, and factory default settings. Chapter 4: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
Warnings 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 special headings: WARNING Describes conditions that could harm you. VORSICHT Unter Vorsicht werden Bedingungen beschrieben, die zu Personen. AVERTISSEMENT Les Avertissements decrivént les conditions pouvant occasionner des dommages corporels.
Conventions Throughout this manual, keys and possible key settings are printed in UPPERCASE type. In most cases, messages displayed in the LCD are shown in the following format: OFFLINE PAPER CONTROL In some cases, display messages may be shown in UPPERCASE type, surrounded by quotation marks. The Printer The printer is a programmable non-impact printer. The printing technique is a plain paper electrophotographic process, that uses a laser diode.
Printer Features The printer prints up to 24 pages per minute on an 8.5 x 11 inch page and produces a 300 x 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution on a continuous length printable area. (See Appendix A for printer specifications.
Hardware Options Ask your printer representative about these options which can enhance your printer’s versatility: • Paper stacker with printer stand The paper stacker provides for properly stacked paper from the beginning to completion of the print job. The stacker will hold an entire box of media. • Memory expansion (32 meg and 64 meg) The L1524 has 32 meg of memory factory installed. • Flash memory which may store configurations in NVRAM, emulations, fonts and logos.
General Laser Printer Technology The operation of a laser printer is somewhat different than that of an impact printer. They produce an entire page at once, compared to line printers, which produce complete character lines. NOTE: If the software application fails to give a form feed at the end of the data, and the data does not exceed the selected lines per page setting, the page will not print. Rather, it will remain in memory.
7. Cleaning: As the OPC drum continues to turn, erase lamps remove all residual electrostatic charge from the OPC. The cleaning unit then removes unused toner from the OPC. Laser Scanning Unit Heat Roller Erase Lamps Charge Corona Cleaning Unit . Paper Exit Paper Entry . Developer Unit OPC Pressure Roller Transfer Corona Figure 1–2.
2 Setting Up the Printer Chapter Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Check the Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Select a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Unpack the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Precautions WARNING The use of controls or adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation. WARNUNG Die Nichtbeachtung der in diesem Handbuch dargelegten Punkte sowie die Verwendung anderer Kontroll– oder Steuereinrichtungen kann dazu führen, daß gefährliche Strahlung abgegeben wird.
• Provide adequate ventilation. • Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. They may contact dangerous voltage points or other hazards. Injury to the operator, damage to the printer, or fire could result. • Never spill liquid of any kind on or in the printer. Use only cleaning agents and methods indicated in this manual. • Make sure nothing rests on the power cord. Do not locate the power cord where people will walk on it. Do not place the power cord under any carpet.
The printer must be connected to an acceptable AC power source; otherwise, the printer will not operate properly and may be damaged. The rear side panel label identifies the correct power source for the printer: either 100 to 120 VAC, 60 Hz (90 to 132 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 14 Amp) or 220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (198 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 7 Amp). The power source must be properly grounded.
Figure 2–1 illustrates spatial site requirements for the printer. The actual printer dimensions are shown in Figure 2–1. When installing the printer at your site, allow an additional 6 inches clearance behind the printer for connection of interface and power cables. 23 inches (58 cm) 19 inches (48 cm) 25 inches (63 cm) Figure 2–1.
Unpack the Printer The printer is shipped in two cartons. The carton containing the consumables ship set is placed on top of the printer carton. The printer carton is shown in Figure 2–2 with all of the contents. The consumables ship set; which is made up of the toner kit, OPC cartridge, and developer kit, is shipped in its own carton (not shown in Figure 2–2), as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Save the printer shipping materials in case they are needed to transport the printer to a new location.
Initial Setup To prepare the printer for operation, install the consumables that are packaged in consumable kits within the consumable ship set box. They are: • Developer unit (Developer Kit) • Starter Toner (Developer Kit) • Ozone filter (Developer Kit) • Waste toner container (Toner Kit) • Fuser cleaner felt (Toner Kit) • OPC drum unit NOTE: The material in the toner kit is recyclable. Save the toner box and packaging materials for recycling.
Developer Unit Lock-down Clamps Figure 2–3. Installing the Developer Unit Add the Starter Toner Toner is light and easily becomes air-borne and can contaminate the printer. Be careful not to stain your hands, clothes, or the interior of the printer with toner. NOTE: Use care when handling toner. If toner is spilled, use a toner vacuum to clean up the loose toner. Do not use water to clean the toner from the printer. Any toner remaining on clothes can be removed with a cloth dampened in cold water.
1. Open the starter toner bottle, from the developer kit, and attach the spout. (See Figure 2–4.) 2. Carefully open the developer unit cover. 3. Carefully pour the starter toner into the developer unit. Make sure to spread the toner evenly from side to side. 4. Close the developer unit cover. Press the cover until you hear a click which indicates that the developer unit is closed completely. 5.
IMPORTANT For the initial installation, use the starter toner bottle from the developer kit. Do not use the toner bottles in the toner kit, which consists of two toner bottles, two fuser cleaner felts, and two waste toner containers. The printer will run with starter toner for the first 200 pages, then you will need to add toner when the LOW TONER message appears. Install the Ozone Filter 1. Remove the ozone filter from the plastic bag. 2.
Install the Waste Toner Container NOTE: The OPC drum unit must be removed before placing the waste toner container into its opening. CAUTION The OPC drum unit is light sensitive. Install it within five minutes. When removing the drum unit from the foil bag, do not touch the surface of the drum unit. Fingerprints and scratches can damage the drum surface and cause poor print quality. Do not rotate the drum unit manually.
Waste Toner Container Figure 2–6.
Install the Fuser Cleaner Felt 1. Remove one of the fuser cleaner felts from the toner kit box. 2. Remove the fuser cleaner felt from its plastic wrapping. 3. Lift the cleaner felt cover on the fuser unit. If the cleaner felt cover comes off, simply slide the shafts into the appropriate openings in the fuser unit. (See Figure 2–7.) 4. Carefully slide the fuser cleaner felt into the opening on the top of the fuser unit. 5. Close the cleaner felt cover.
Install the OPC Drum Unit CAUTION The OPC drum unit is light sensitive. Install it within five minutes. When removing the drum unit from the foil bag, do not touch the surface of the drum unit. Fingerprints and scratches can damage the drum surface and cause poor print quality. Do not rotate the drum unit manually. Forced rotation will cause an incorrect count for the life of the drum unit and may cause poor print quality. 1. Remove the OPC drum unit from its foil bag.
Load Paper 1. Install the paper entrance guide. 2. Install the paper exit guide. 3. Raise the top of the printer by firmly pressing the top cover latch on the left side of the front panel. (See Figure 2–11.) 4. Insert paper into the front of the printer. Press the tension release as required to insert the paper. 5. Unlock the tractors by pushing up the tractor locks. 6. Open the tractor gates on the tractor unit, place the paper on the pins, and close the tractor gates. 7.
Top Cover Latch Tension Release Paper Entrance Guide Paper Entrance Tractor Gate Tractor Pins Tractor Locks Figure 2–9.
Cable Connections Connect the interface cable to the appropriate printer interface connector and to the host computer. (See Figure 2-12.
Powering On The Printer Power Switch Figure 2–11. Power Switch WARNING To prevent injury to yourself or damage to the printer, make sure the printer is connected to a proper power source. WARNUNG Um Personenschäden oder eine Beschädigung des Druckers zu verhindern, sicherstellen, daß der Drucker an eine geeignete Stromquelle angeschlossen ist. ATTENTION S’assurer que l’imprimante est branchée afin d’éviter tout risque de blessures corporelles ou de dommages à l’imprimante.
1. Make sure the power switch is set to 0 (OFF). 2. Verify that the site line voltage is the same as the voltage specified in “Check the Power Requirements” section, page 2–3. 3. Connect the power cord (supplied with the printer) to the AC power connector on the printer. (See Figure 2–12.) NOTE: To prevent electrical interference, separate the AC power cord and the interface cable. 4. Connect the opposite end of the power cord to the AC line receptacle. 5.
Check for Interference The printer should be used only with FCC, VDE, or CE certified computing devices. If the printer is installed within 10 feet of audio or video equipment, interference may occur. Determine if there is interference by turning the printer ON and OFF and checking the audio and video equipment for noise spikes. If interference occurs, perform the following: 1. Relocate the printer or the electronic device affected by the interference, including the antenna, if applicable. 2.
7. Temporarily remove the OPC drum in order to remove the waste toner container. NOTE: The waste toner container is recyclable. A recycling shipping label is provided, with instructions attached, in the toner box. 8. Place the green cap on the filler hole of the waste toner container and remove it from the printer and package it for recycling. 9. Install the OPC Drum in the printer. 10. Always carry the printer and developer unit upright. Long Distance Transport 1.
2–22 Setting Up the Printer
3 Configuring the Printer Chapter Contents Changing Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Saving a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Modifying a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Printing a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Interface Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22 Host Interface: Autoswitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–23 Auto Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–23 Port Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24 Trickle Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Interface: Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–30 Data Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–30 Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–33 Word Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–33 Stop Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignore Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–42 Maint./Misc. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–43 Panel Key Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–44 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Printer Settings Changing printer settings, such as paper length, emulation, and host I/O interface, is referred to as configuring the printer. You configure the printer using the control panel. 1. Make sure the printer is offline. If ONLINE is lit, press ON LINE. OFFLINE CONFIG CONTROL 2. Press NEXT or PREV to cycle through these menus: Config. Control Active Emulation Mode Host Interface Paper Control Printer Control Maintenance/Miscellaneous Font Memory Diagnostics 3.
ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED 6. If there are more values you want to change, use the UP, DOWN, NEXT and PREV switches to access the value and press ENTER to select it. 7. At any time, you may press UP to return to the options one level higher. 8. At any time, you may also press ON LINE to save your changes temporarily, exit the configuration menu, and place the printer online. 9. Once you have finished selecting all of your options, you can save your configuration for later access.
NOTE: If the “Protect Configs.” option is enabled, the new configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted. Refer to page 3–19 for details. Follow these steps to save a new configuration: 1. Press ON LINE to take the printer offline. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL 2. Press DOWN. 3. Press NEXT or PREV until the following is displayed: CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config. 4. Press DOWN. 5. Press NEXT or PREV to cycle through the options (1–8).
Saving Configuration The following is displayed to indicate the configuration has been saved: Save Config. (selected number) * 7. It is recommended you print the configuration and store it in a safe place for future reference. Refer to page 3–11 for details on printing the configuration. NOTE: If you want to make these new configuration parameters active at printer power-up, make sure you select this configuration as the “power-up config” (page 3–19 ).
c. Press DOWN. Load Config. Factory* d. Press NEXT or PREV to cycle through the options (0–8). NOTE: Configuration “0” is the factory default configuration and cannot be altered. “0” is not displayed. The display shows “Factory, 1–8.” e. When the desired number is displayed, press ENTER to make the selection. The following is displayed briefly: Loading Saved Configuration The following is displayed to indicate the configuration has been loaded: Load Config.
b. Press DOWN. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. c. Press DOWN. d. Press NEXT or PREV until the following is displayed: CONFIG. CONTROL Delete Config. e. Press DOWN. f. Press NEXT or PREV to cycle through the options (1–8). When the desired number is displayed (e.g., 1), press ENTER to select it. The following is displayed briefly: Deleting Configuration Then, the following is displayed to indicate the configuration has been deleted: Delete Config. 1* 5.
Printing a Configuration It is recommended that you print and store your configurations for future reference. The printout provides a list of the parameters you set when you created this configuration. To print a configuration: 1. Press ON LINE to take the printer offline. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL 2. Press DOWN. CONFIG CONTROL Load Config. 3. Press NEXT or PREV until the following is displayed: CONFIG CONTROL Print Config. 4. Press DOWN. 5.
Factory Settings Table 3–1 lists the the factory default settings (i.e., Config. 0). These values are available for loading at any time, and are maintained in the printer until a new configuration is loaded. Table 3–1. Factory Settings Mode LinePrinter+ PCL5 (optional) IGP/PGL (optional) IGP/VGL (optional) IPDS (optional) CTHI (optional) LP+ (Refer to the LP+ User’s Manual for defaults.) Host Interface 3–12 Centronics Data Bit 8 PI Ignored Data Polarity Resp.
Serial Interface Type Data Protocol Baud Rate Word Length Stop Bits Parity Data Term Ready Request To Send Buffer Size In K Poll Character Poll Response Idle Response One Char Enquiry RS–232 XON/XOFF 9600 baud 8 1 None True On/Offline and Buffer 64 00 Hex 0 MS Disable Disable IEEE 1284 Prime Signal TOF Action Buffer Size In K Enable Reset 64 Ethernet Buffer Size In K 64 Ethernet Params IP Address Gateway Address Subnet Mask MAC Address Novell Protocol NetBIOS Protocol Novell Frame PPM Port Number PPM
C/T Hotport Port Type Timeout Report Status Paper Control Image Width Paper Length Hor Image Shift Vert Image Shift Reprint on Fault Printer Control Fuser Temperature Energy Time Out No Retract Mode Ignore Errors Check TOF Lever Paper Control Error Maint / Misc Panel Key Sound Alarm Power–up State Hex Dump Mode PTX SETUP Option SETUP PARSE SETUP SFCC Display Language Downloaded Fonts File System Auto Locking Set Lock Key Font Memory Max Cache Memory Max Cached Characters Standard Characters Bold Characters
Configuration Menus The printer provides the following “main level” configuration menus: • Config. Control. These options allow you to save, print, load, delete, name, and reset entire sets of configuration parameters. • Active Emulation. This menu allows you to select the PGL or VGL emulation from the menu if IGP, PCL5, or LP+ is installed. • Mode. This menu allows you to configure the options which are available for the current operating (active) emulation.
Configuration Menu Overview The configuration process matches the printer operating characteristics to those of the host computer. This chapter explains how to use the control panel to change individual settings and save them as a customized configuration. Figure 3–1 shows an overview of the configuration menu. The following pages describe how to move within the menu, change configuration settings, and save and print configurations. This is the menu structure for the LinePrinter Plus emulation.
Config Control Menu Config Control Load Config. Save Config. Factory* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Print Config. 1* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power–Up Config. Factory* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Delete Config. Current* Factory Power–up All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Protect Configs. Disable* Enable 1* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Configs 1* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Reset Cfg Names 1* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL Figure 3–2. Config.
Load Configuration The printer can store numerous configurations. This option allows you to select and load a specific configuration. The factory default for loading is configuration 0. Note that configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration that cannot be changed and is always available for loading. Save Configuration Save configuration allows you to save up to eight different configurations to meet different print job requirements.
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.
Press the UP or DOWN keys (YorB) to cycle through the values available for that character at the cursor location. Press the NEXT key to move to the next character to be modified. Press the PREV key to go back to a character you have already modified. Continue until you have entered the name you want to give to this configuration, then press ENTER to save. The name you entered will now represent this configuration on the printer’s front panel.
When changing from one emulation to another, the printer will load the power–up configuration. Thus, any configuration settings done before selecting these emulations and not saved in NVRAM will be lost. NOTE: In order to configure an emulation, that emulation must be selected in the ACTIVE EMULATION menu; other emulations not selected will not appear in the menu. Mode Menu Mode LinePrinter* PCL5 IGP/PGL IGP/VGL IPDS CTHI Figure 3–4. Mode Menu “Mode” refers to the emulation software that you use.
IGP/PGL Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual IGP/VGL Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual IPDS Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual CTHI Emulation for LaserLine Printers Programmer’s Reference Manual Host Interface Menu Host Interface Twinax * = Factory Default 1 =Available when an Ethernet Adapter is present Coax Available only in CT option Autoswitching Centronics* Dataproducts Serial Available only in CT option IEEE
Host Interface: Autoswitching Host Interface Coax * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed Twinax Available only in CT option Autoswitching Centronics Centronics* Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Ethernet Disable Serial Ethernet1 IEEE 1284 Available only in CT option Parallel Hotport Port Type Dataproducts Serial Hotport Trickle Time Time Out 1/4 sec.* 1/2 sec. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. 16 sec. Off 10 sec.
Port Type Select the types of parallel, serial, and C/T interfaces which are connected to the printer. For example, if your printer is attached to one host with a Centronics connection and a second host with an RS–422 connection, you would select Centronics under the Parallel Hotport menu, and RS–422 under the Serial Hotport menu.
Host Interface: Centronics Host Interface Coax * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed Twinax Autoswitching Available only in CT option Available only in CT option Data Bit 8 PI Ignored Enable* Disable Centronics Dataproducts Serial Data Polarity Resp.
Data Polarity This 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: Inverts the response signal sent to host computer.
Do Nothing: Nothing occurs before a warm start when the Prime Signal 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. PE Line Action The PE (Paper Empty) Line Action signal from the printer tells the host not to send any more data, then gives the TOF signal.
PI Ignored The PI (Paper Instruction) signal controls vertical paper motion. It is dependent on your host computer. Enable: Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters or control codes. Disable: Causes the printer to interpret the eight data lines as VFU commands when the PI signal is true. Data Polarity This parameter must be set to match the Data Polarity of your host computer. Standard: Does not expect the host computer to invert the data.
TOF Action Reset : A form feed is done before a warm start when the Prime Signal is asserted from the host. This setting is only used if the Prime Signal parameter is asserted. Do Nothing: Nothing occurs before a warm start when the Prime Signal 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.
Host Interface: Serial * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed Host Interface Coax Twinax Available only in CT option Available only in CT option Interface Type Data Protocol RS–232* RS–422 Autoswitching XON/XOFF* ETX/ACK ACK/NAK SERIES 1, 1 CHAR SERIES 1, 2 CHAR DTR Request To Send Buffer Size in K Online and BNF* Offline or BF Online False True 1 2 4 8 16 32 64* 128 Baud Rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600* 19200 38400 57600 115200 Poll Character 0 Hex* 1 Hex . . .
The Data Protocol parameter allows you to select the software flow control protocol. The actions for each of the six possible parameter values are as follows: XON/XOFF (default) When you select the XON/XOFF protocol, the printer does the following: • When not ready to receive data (i.e. offline or full data buffer), the printer sends ASCII code DC3 (Device Code 3, hex 13, XOFF) to the host. • When ready to receive data (i.e.
The printer uses different response characters to represent buffer full and buffer empty, depending on whether it is online or offline.
Offline Buffer Empty 0 CR Buffer Full 2 CR NOTE: When using the SERIES 1, 2 CH protocol, be careful with the transmission of binary data (control codes, bit images, etc.) since the printer discards poll characters. 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.
Stop bits signal the end of a transferred serial data word. Parity Values: None (default), Odd, Even, Mark, and Sense This parameter must be set to match your host computer. The host may send a parity bit with every data word. The parity bit is used for error checking. Data Term Ready Values: Online & BNF, True (default), False, Offline or BF, or Online This parameter must be set to match your host computer. The DTR Function parameter is part of hardware flow control.
• The True parameter setting causes the printer to continuously assert the RTS signal. • The False setting causes the printer to never assert the RTS signal. • The Online & BNF (buffer not full) 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 (buffer full) asserts the RTS signal when the printer is off-line or the internal serial buffer is full.
Idle Response Values: Enable or Disable (default) 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. See page 3–31 for more information. One Char Enquiry Values: Enable or Disable (default) The One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response back to the host.
Host Interface: IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters Host Interface Coax * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed Twinax Available only in CT option Autoswitching Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet1 IEEE 1284 Available only in CT option Prime Signal Disable* Enable TOF Action Buffer Size In K Reset* Do Nothing Figure 3–10. IEEE 1284 Menu The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than that of the Centronics interface and supports bidirectional communication.
Buffer Size In K This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the IEEE 1284 parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 128 KBytes. Ethernet Parameters Menu Host Interface * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed Coax Available only in CT option Twinax Autoswitching Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284 Available only in CT option IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Novell Frame Auto Sensing* Ethernet II Ethernet 802.2 Ethernet 802.3 802.2 Snap Gateway Address Subnet Mask xxx.
Paper Control Menu * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed 2 =PCL5 only Paper Control Menu Image Width 3.0 inches 3.1 inches . . . 8.0 inches* 8.1 inches 8.2 inches 8.3 inches 8.4 inches 8.5 inches2 Paper Length Inch Select* Length in Inches* 1.0 inches 1.5 inches 2.0 inches . . . 11.0 inches* . . . 33.0 inches Hor Image Shift 6 LPI Select Length at 6 LPI 8 LPI Select Length In 8 LPI Range = 6 to 198 Range = 8 to 264 Default = 66* Default = 88* –20/20 inches –19/20 inches –18/20 inches . . .
• Inch Select/Length in Inches (the default). This selection allows you to set the form length in inches. The range is from 1.0 to 33.0 inches, in one–half inch increments. The default is 11.0 inches. • 6LPI Select/Length at 6 LPI. This menu selection allows you to set the paper length in lines. The range is from 6 to 198 lines, in 1 line increments. The default is 66 lines. • 8LPI Select/Length at 8 LPI. This menu selection allows you to set the paper length in lines. The range is from 8 to 264.
Printer Control Menu * = Factory Default 1 = If Installed Printer Control Fuser Temperature Normal * –5 degrees C –10 degrees C +15 degrees C +20 degrees C +25 degrees C +10 degrees C +5 degrees C Energy Timeout 1 minute 5 minutes * 10 minutes 30 minutes Disabled No Retract Mode Ignore Errors Disabled* Enabled Check TOF Lever Paper Ctrl Err Disabled* Enabled Enabled* Disabled Fuser Temperature The fuser temperature option allows you to reduce the normal temperature of the fuser by up to –10 C
The printer completes each print job by fusing the toner on the last page and advancing the last page to exit the printer. To print the next job, the printer must retract the paper from outside the printer to prevent white space (blank pages) from occurring between printed pages. This is the normal printing mode (default). Some types of media can snag when retracted into the printer. NOTE: Set the No Retract Mode to Enable to prevent paper from retracting into the printer.
Maint./Misc.Menu Misc. Menu Panel Key Sound On* Off Display Language English* German French Italian Spanish Dutch Alarm Power-up State Hex Dump Mode On* Off Online* Offline Disable* Enable Char.
Panel Key Sound Values: On (default) and Off This option allows you to configure the printer to beep when you press a key (switch). Alarm Values: On (default) and Off This option allows you to configure the printer to beep when a printer fault condition occurs. Power-up State Values: Online (default) and Offline This option allows you to configure the printer to power-up in the offline or online state.
Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters. Cancel the hex dump mode (while off-line), by disabling it from the control panel. The paper then may be advanced to the next top-of-form. 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).
Downloaded Fonts Allows you to download a substitution table to replace any character in the current character set with a different character in the same font. • Char Operations. Allows you to delete, load, and save a character from flash and delete a character from RAM. • Ld Char at PwrUp. Allows you to disable or enable loading up a character at power up. • Set Operations. Allows you to delete, load, and save a character from flash and delete a character from RAM. • Ld Set at PwrUp.
Font Memory Menu Font Memory Max Cache Memory Max Cached Char 50 Kbytes 100 Kbytes 150 Kbytes . 200 Kbytes . 900 Kbytes* 1 Kbyte * 2 Kbytes 3 Kbytes . . . 20 Kbytes Standard Chars. Bold Chars. 0 10 11 12 . . . 340* . . 512 0 10 11 12 . . . 448* . . 512 Extra Bold Char. 0 10 11 12 . . . 504* . . 512 Figure 3–14. Font Memory Menu NOTE: For most applications, the default settings for font memory will be acceptable.
created on demand from the font outlines stored in Flash memory. The cache allows the printer to print scalable fonts at optimum speed. To calculate the memory required, use this equation: horizontal resolution x vertical resolution character x height (inches) x character width (inches) x # of characters to be cached 8 The allowable range is 50 KBytes to 900 KBytes, in 50 KByte increments. The default value for this parameter is 900 KBytes.
Extra Bold Char. The Extra Bold Char 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 504. Engine Life Data * = Factory Default Engine Life Data System Memory DRAM Avail. Flash Avail. RAM Disk Avail. 32 Megabytes* Figure 3–15. Engine Life Data Menu System Memory The L1524 printer has 32MB of RAM (Random Access Memory). This is the standard with all new printer shipments, and all upgraded printers.
System Info System Info Engine Pages Drum Pages Power Off Count Figure 3–16. System Info System Info provides you with information concerning page count and power off count. This data is used by the controller to determine the proper time to replace consumables. The power off count is used to identify the proper time to replace the EPROM.
downloadable format. You can then copy them to the printer’s flash memory as binary data files, as instructed later in this section. The procedures that follow assume that you are familiar with DOS file commands. The CNVT2FLS Utility Program The CNVT2FLS program is a DOS utility that is supplied with the emulation software. This utility converts logo, form, TIFF, setup, and font files into downloadable format. To convert files into downloadable format, do the following: 1.
• The first file name following the command name is the name of the input file that you want to convert. (There are no restrictions on the filename or extension.) • The second file name is the name of the downloadable output file, which the utility will create. (Again, there are no restrictions on the filename or extension.) • 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.
5. To convert a font file, enter the following at the DOS prompt on the computer, for example: CNVT2FLS custom.sf custom.dwn custom.sf A FONT where custom.sf is the name of one of the font files you want to convert. This command converts the specified font file, creating the downloadable file custom.dwn. 6. Repeat step 5 for any additional font files to be converted. 7. To convert a setup file, enter the following at the DOS prompt, for example: CNVT2FLS setup.ptx setup.dwn setup.
Downloading into Flash Memory IMPORTANT When downloading an emulation to the printer, all other optional font files, customer-supplied logos, and setup files will be erased. You will then need to reload these files. Before starting a download procedure, be sure that you have all of the necessary installation files on hand. CAUTION Do not interrupt the downloading process. Interrupting a download will damage the flash memory on the controller board and the PrintNet card.
8. Disconnect all data input cables from the printer interface. 9. Connect a parallel data cable to the default parallel port (LPT1) of an IBM-compatible computer that is using the PC-DOS or MS-DOS operating system. NOTE: You can connect the cable to the LPT2 port if the LPT1 port is already in use. If you use the LPT2 port, the download command is different, as described in the note after step 33. 10. Connect the parallel data cable to the parallel port of the printer. 11.
19. Get the name of the compressed emulation file on the diskette by typing the following at the DOS prompt: DIR A: (If the diskette is in drive B, type B: ) The file name of the compressed file on the diskette takes the form part_num.zip, for example 123456.zip. 20. At the DOS prompt type: A:\PKUNZIP A:\part_num where part_num is the six digit number you noted in the previous step. (Replace A: with B: if you are using the B drive.) 21.
26. Type the following at the DOS prompt: DIR You will see a directory listing containing the file part_num.exe, where the filename is the six digit number (e.g., 123456.zip) you noted above. Write down the complete name of the file with the .exe extension. This is the file you will download into the printer. 27. On the printer control panel, press and hold down the ON LINE+PAGE EJECT keys. Without releasing the keys, power the printer on.
34. When you see “WAITING FOR FILE DOWNLOAD” on the LCD, release the ON LINE and PAGE EJECT keys. 35. If the software to be installed is already on the hard drive, change to the drive and directory where the software resides, then skip to step 38. If the software to be installed is on diskette, continue with step 36. 36. Insert the diskette containing the software to be installed into diskette drive A (or B) of the computer. 37.
42. If you have any more software to install (logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files), go back to step 32. 43. When all of the new software has successfully loaded into memory and the printer has reset itself, set the printer power switch to O (off). 44. Remove the diskette(s) from the computer and store them with the printer. 45. If you had to install a parallel data cable to the computer and printer in step , continue with step 46. If not, skip to step 51. 46.
Table 3–1. Flash Messages LCD Messages Explanation Required Action CLEARING PROGRAM FROM FLASH The program successfully loaded into printer RAM and the checksum matched. The printer is now deleting the old program from the flash file system. None. DIAGNOSTICS PASSED The printer self-test has finished, and there were no errors. None. ERROR OCCURRED FLUSHING QUEUES * An interim message that displays while the printer discards host data it cannot use because a fault condition exists.
ERROR: NVRAM FAILURE The non-volatile memory has failed. Contact service provider. (Do NOT attempt to replace NVRAM.) ERROR: PROGRAM NEEDS MORE DRAM The printer requires more DC DRAM memory in order to run the downloaded program, or in order to use the downloaded files. Use a smaller emulation program or have your service provider add DC DRAM to the controller board.
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.
INSUFFICIENT RAM REBOOT/ADD RAM Before the printer can write a file into the flash file system, the file must be completely stored in the DC DRAM. In certain situations, there might be insufficient DRAM space for the file, especially when the printer has been operating for some time. LOADING FONTS The printer is copying fonts from None. DC flash memory to DC DRAM. LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT xx% The printer is downloading the new program into printer RAM.
3–64 Configuring the Printer
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Chapter Contents Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Off-Line Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 On-Line Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Running the Printer Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Diagnostics The printer includes self-diagnostic circuits and software to aid in the discovery, prevention, and correction of system problems and failures. Printer diagnostics fall into these categories: • Off-line Diagnostics • On-line Diagnostics Off-Line Diagnostics Most of the software diagnostics are executed under the following circumstances: • The printer performs diagnostic routines when you request a configuration/test print via the control panel.
• Engine Sensor Checks – Scans engine status sensors including paper out, fuser temperature, toner level, cover interlocks, paper jam switches, and fuser cam motor • Video Interface Error – Consists of interface protocol failures • Optical System Errors – Includes beam detect, laser power, and mirror motor • Toner Out • Missing Components – Includes OPC drum unit and waste toner container Non–critical errors allow the printer to continue to operate, but the LCD displays the conditions that exist.
(PI line active) or a blank (PI not active). Columns 19 and 20 contain the hexadecimal code for the first character, followed by a blank. The PI line condition and hexadecimal code for the second character is printed in columns 22, 23, and 24, followed by a blank. The hexadecimal code for the 16th character is printed in columns 78, 79, and 80. Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip–over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters.
Message Problem Corrective Action 04 INSTALL TONER CUP Toner waste bottle is not installed or not detected. Install or reseat toner waste bottle. 05 INSTALL OPC DRUM The OPC drum is not installed or not detected. Install or reseat the OPC drum unit. 06 CLEAR PAPER JAM AT FUSER INPUT Entry jam sensor is on. Clear the paper jam. Refer to the Operator’s Guide. 07 CLEAR JAM AT FUSER EXIT Exit jam sensor is on. Clear the paper jam. Refer to the Operator’s Guide.
Message Problem 15 FUSER FAIL Call Service A rotation error of the pressure roller cam has occurred. There is an unfused image at the fuser. 16 FUSER FAIL Call Service Pressure roller cam did not stop or is out of position after stop attempt or the sensor is bad. 17 FUSER FAIL Call Service Pressure roller cam did not start or the sensor is bad. 18 FUSER FAIL Call Service The sensor that detects the position of the speed control plate is defective.
A Specifications Original Manufacturer Supplies Consumables design, specification, and selection are critical and integral to the development of any computer printer imaging system. For the name of your nearest full service distributor, please call: United States Europe Singapore (800) 733–1900 (33)1–46–25–1900 (65) 546–4116 The yield of the supplies is based on a 5% page coverage using 20 lb bond paper. In a typical business letter, for example, text covers about 5% of the page using 20 lb bond paper.
Developing Kit (704539–007): Ozone Filter 100,000 pages Developer Unit 100,000 pages Starter Toner Bottle 200 pages Cleaning Kit Fuser Assembly (see note below): 120V (704539–012): 300,000 pages 230V (704539–013): 300,000 pages NOTE: If all printer consumables have been replaced and image defects and/or paper creases persist, the fuser may need to be replaced. The fuser is the unit that heats the toner so that it adheres to the paper.
Power Consumption Operating Mode 1.5 kw (peak while fusing) 1.0 kw (average while fusing) Standby Mode 0.3 kw (average for 80° F ambient) Energy Saving Mode Less than 45w Recommended Cooling 4000 BTU/hr @ 100% printing Dimensions Height 9.8 in. (25 cm) Width 18.2 in. (46 cm) Depth 19.3 in. (49 cm) Weight 58 lb. (26.3 Kg) Environment Temperature +50° to + 90° F Humidity 20% to 85% RH, noncondensing Altitude Up to 7,500 ft.
XSResolution 300 x 300 dpi Interfaces Standard Centronics or IEEE 1284 Parallel RS–232 and RS–422 Serial Optional Dataproducts (requires cable adapter) Coax Twinax Ethernet via PrintNet Emulations Standard Line Printer Plus or HP PCL5 Optional IGP/PGL and/or IGP/VGL LinePrinter Plus HP PCL5 IPDS CTHI Font and Character Sets Printer emulation fonts and characters sets as well as custom fonts and scalable AGFA typefaces. The available fonts depend upon the emulation(s) installed.
Paper Stacker (with printer stand) Specifications Power stacker, p/n 704539–001 (120V) p/n 704539–004 (230V), capable of holding and stacking an entire box of print media A–5
A–6 Specifications
B Host I/O Interfaces The printer provides connections on the rear panel for the following host I/O interfaces: • Centronics Parallel or IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface • Dataproducts Parallel Interface • Serial Interface (RS–232 or RS–422) • PrintNet Ethernet Interface (if installed) • Coax/Twinax Interface (if installed) The parameters for each interface are selected through the control panel via the “Host Interface” menu as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer”.
Table B–1.
ACKNOWLEDGE – A low true pulse from the printer indicating the character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer. DATA STROBE – A low true, 100 ns minimum pulse from the host to clock data into the printer. DATA LINES – Eight standard or inverted levels from the host that define the data, which may consist of a character or function code. Sensing Data Line 8 is controlled by printer configuration.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface This interface allows the printer to operate with controllers designed for Dataproducts printers. The interface is capable of transferring up to 500,000 characters per second. The maximum cable length from the controller (host computer) to the printer is 40 feet. NOTE: Optional adapter cable (p/n 703316–001) and termination resistors RP1 330Ω (p/n 101381–331) and RP2 220Ω (p/n 101381–002) are required.
NOTE: The printer comes standard with 470/1K ohm terminator resistors. Verify host computer port termination resistor requirements. In most cases, Dataproducts requires 220/330 ohm termination resistors. Optional termination resistors are available from your service provider. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals The Dataproducts interface signals are defined below.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the Dataproducts interface via the “Host Interface” menu as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer”. 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.
RS–232 Serial Interface This interface is used with bit serial devices compatible with EIAr RS–232E or CCITT V.24 standards. The interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association Specification. The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). 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.
RS–232 Serial Interface Signals The RS–232 serial interface signals are defined below. Receive Data (RxD) – Serial data stream to the printer. Transmit Data (TxD) – Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection. 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.
Idle Response Disable One Char Enquiry Disable NOTE: Only the factory default setting is shown above. Refer to the “Configuring the Printer” chapter for additional options. RS–422 Serial Interface This interface is used with bit serial devices compatible with EIA RS–422B or CCITT V.27 and V.11 standards. The interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association Specification. The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).
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. RS–422 Serial Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the RS–422 serial interface via the “Host Interface” menu as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer”.
Prime Signal Enable TOF Action Reset Buffer Size In K 64 The 1284 supports three operating modes which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the host. Compatibility Mode This mode provides compatibility with Centronics-like host I/O. Data is transferred from the host to the printer in 8-bit bytes over the data lines. Compatibility Mode can be combined with Nibble and Byte Modes to provide bidirectional communication. Nibble Mode Eight bits equals one Byte.
Table B–6.
Type of Mode Pin Source of Data 26 Printer Signal Ground (Data 7) 27 Printer Signal Ground (Data 8) 28 Printer Signal Ground (PError, Select, nAck) 29 Printer Signal Ground (Busy, nFault) 30 Printer Signal Ground (nAuto, nSelectIn, nInit) 31 Printer nInit 32 Printer NFault 33 Printer Not Defined 34 Printer Not Defined 35 Printer Not Defined 36 Printer nSelectIN NOTE: Compatible Nibble Byte nDataAvail aDataAvail 1284 Active 1284 Active The length of the data cable f
Xflag. Driven by the printer. A high true level indicating the printer is ready for data transfer and the printer is on-line. (Data bits 2 and 6 in Nibble Mode.) Host Busy / Host Acknowledge / NDStrobe. Driven by the host. Activates auto–line feed mode. Peripheral Logic High. Driven by the printer. When the line is high, the printer indicates all of its signals are in a valid state. When the line is low, the printer indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state. nReverse Request.
Diagnostic Port This interface is used for connection with a computer port to run diagnostic tests using software driven diagnostics. The connections, with a six pin RJ-11 connector, are made as shown in Figure B–1 and Table B–7. 1 6 Figure B–1. Diagnostic Port Table B–7.
B–16 Host I/O Interfaces
C Media Requirements The printer requires continuous form electrographic grade media with 0.5 inch pitch tractor feed pin holes. The media capabilities and requirements are listed below: Width 4.0 to 10.0 inches edge to edge (3.5 to 9.5 inches pin to pin) Length 3.0 to 33.0 inches in 1/8 or 1/6 inch increments Weight 18 to 42 lb. bond (67 to 158 g/m2) 110 lb. tag stock 99 lb. card stock Labels: Face Stock Carrier Adhesive 40 to 60 lb. book stock (60 to 90 g/m2) 50 lb.
C–2 Media Requirements
Glossary ACIA Acronym for Asynchronous Communication Interface Adapter. baud A unit of speed that measures the rate at which information is transferred. Technically, baud rate is the reciprocal of the length in seconds of the shortest pulse used to carry data. For example, a system in which the shortest pulse is 1/1200 second operates at 1200 baud. On RS–232 serial lines, the baud rate equals the data flow rate in bits per second (bps).
default A value, parameter, attribute, or option that is assigned by a program or system when another has not been specified by the user. developer The developer unit uses the toner and carrier particles to produce a developed image onto the surface of the photoconductor belt. diagnostic Pertaining to the detection and isolation of a printer malfunction or mistake.
MPP Acronym for Maximum Print Position. Also known as line length. NMI Acronym for Non-Maskable Interrupt. non impact Printing which does not result from any mechanical impact onto the paper. Example: an electrophotographic printer. OPC The material of the OPC drum is an insulator when in the dark and is conductive when exposed to light. operating system A collection of programs that control the overall operation of a computer system.
(ROM–resident fonts are fonts permanently stored in a printer and available at any time via software commands.) stop bits The signal which indicates the end of a character or element. toner A fine, negatively-charged, black, powdery substance used to develop an image. toner cartridge Contains the toner (ink) that will be used to make marks on the paper.
Index A About the Printer, 1–2 ACK/NAK, 3–31 Activating Font Memory Options, 3–47 Active Emulation Menu, 3–20 Adjustments loading flash memory, 3–53 software upgrades, 3–50, 3–54 Alarm, 3–44 Auto Switching, 3–23 Autoswitching, 3–23 B Compatibility Mode, B–11 Config Control Menu, 3–17 Config. Control menu options power–up configuration, 3–19 protect config.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals, B–5 Ethernet Parameters Menu, 3–38 delete configuration, 3–19 ETX/ACK, 3–31 Delete Files, 3–46 Extra bold chars.
WRITING TO FLASH, 3–61 WRONG CHECKSUM, 3–61 ERROR OCCURRED FLUSHING QUEUES *, 3–60 FILE EXISTS ENABLE OVERWRITE, 3–62 FILE SYS FULL ADD FLASH, 3–62 FILE SYS FULL DELETE FILES, 3–62 FILE SYS FULL OPTIMIZE&REBOOT, 3–62 FILE SYS INVALID OPTIMIZE&REBOOT, 3–62 FILE SYS WRITE CHECK FLASH, 3–62 INSUFFICIENT RAM REBOOT/ADD RAM, 3–63 LOADING FONTS, 3–63 LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT xx%, 3–63 LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH, 3–63 OPTIMIZING FLASH FILES, 3–63 SECURITY CODE VIOLATION, 3–63 TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT, 3–63 WA
Dataproducts, B–4 diagnostic port, B–15 RS–232 serial, B–7 RS–422 serial, B–9 termination resistors, B–6 Interference, checking, 2–20 L LAN Connection, 1–8 Latch On Data, 3–26, 3–28 load configuration, 3–18 LOADING FONTS, 3–63 LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT xx%, 3–63 LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH, 3–63 M Maint./Misc.
LOADING PROGRAM / INTO FLASH, 3–63 OPTIMIZING / FLASH FILES, 3–63 P P I Ignored, 3–25, 3–28 RESETTING ... PLEASE WAIT, 3–63 Panel Key Sound, 3–44 RESETTING...
dimensions, A–3 electrical, A–2 emulations, A–4 environmental, A–3 fonts, A–4 interfaces, A–4 options, A–4 original manufacturer supplies, A–1 power consumption, A–3 printing, A–3 Printing, Hex Dumps, 4–3 Printing Configuration Parameters, 3–11 protect config.
U Unpacking the Printer, 2–6 Upgrading software, 3–50, 3–54 Utility program, CNVT2FLS, 3–51 W WAITING FOR PROGRAM DOWNLOAD, 3–63 Warnings, 1–3 Warnings and Special Information, 1–3 Waste Toner Container, 2–11 Word length, 3–33 V Vertical Image Shift, 3–40 View File List, 3–46 X XON/XOFF, 3–31 Index–7
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