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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
DHHS Certification: This Atari SLM605 Laser Printer
product under the
Performance Standard established
This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within the protective housing
and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user
operation.
FCC Notice and Warning: The Atari SLM605 Laser Printer uses
energy. If not installed
equipment may cause interference with radio communications. This equipment is certified
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant
FCC rules. These rules are designed
the equipment is used
interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment
residential area
will
be
required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
In
satisfaction of Federal Communications regulations, this laser printer includes
shielded cable
an
Atari shielded cable or its equivalent
through your Atari dealer.
Please Note: Every effort has been made
in this manual.
computer hardware and software, it
after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes, errors, or omissions.
Reproduction of all or any portions of this manual is not allowed without the specific written
consent of Atari Corporation.
Atari, the Atari logo,
Corporation.
Research,
U.S
. Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Radiation
and
in
a commercial setting.
is
likely
to
cause such interference, and the
to
minimize interference with older electronic devices. Use of this device without
However,
GEM
Inc.
because Atari Corporation is constantly improving and updating its
ST,
STE,
and
GEM
in
the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
operated according
to
provide reasonable protection from interference when
is
prohibited. Replacement cables are available
to
is
unable
TT,
and SLM605
Desktop
are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital
ensure the accuracy of the product documentation
to
has
been certified
to
the instructions
to
However,
guarantee the accuracy of printed material
are
there is no guarantee that
user,
trademarks or registered trademarks of Atari
as
a Class 1 laser
and
produces radio-frequency
in
this manual, the
Subpart J of Part
at
his or her
own
an
in
expense,
Atari
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a
1968
to
of the
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Copyright ©
Sunnyvale,
All rights reserved .
1991,
Atari Corporation
CA
94089-1302
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
Getting
Assembling
Started
Choosing
Identifying
External
Cleaning
Installing
Installing
Connecting
Inserting
Connecting
CHAPTER
Paper
Handling
Automatic
Manual
Paper
Eject
Printing
Both
Thick
Envelopes
Print
The
Operation
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sides
Paper
Density
Control
Manual
Thick
Print
Paper
1:
THE
SLM605
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
the
Right
Work
the
Components
View
2:
Feed
Paper
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Select
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
the
Pad
the
the
the
Printer
Toner
Drum
the
Paper
the
Installation
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
Cartridge
Unit
Power
Cord
Cassette
Controller
WORKING WITH
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Paper
Panel
Keys
Feed
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mode
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Control
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LASER
Environment
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
and
Developing
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PRINTER
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Unit
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
THE
PRINTER
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11
12
12
15
15
15
18
19
21
21
21
22
22
23
23
23
23
24
24
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Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ready LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Thick LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manual LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Error LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Check Paper
Add Paper LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replace Toner LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Drum Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ready
to
Print: Running the
Path
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Test
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CHAPTER
Replacing the Drum Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the Drum and Paper Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Drum Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the Transfer Charger/Discharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Paper
Cleaning the Laser Beam Slit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Toner ......
Cleaning
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Precautionary & Preventive Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
APPENDIX
It Just Won't Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Final Note .....
3:
REGULAR
.......
Pad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
A:
TROUBLESHOOTING
...........
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Path
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
& Cleaning
...........
... ...
Pad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
.....
. . . .
....
...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
. .......
. .
.. ..... . . . ........
... ...
....
27
27
27
31
33
37
37
41
42
42
43
44
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APPENDIX
8:
ADDRESSING
MORE
THAN ONE DMA DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting the Dip Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
APPENDIX C:
COMMAND
Command Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Command Descriptor Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ox03
Request Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
OxOa
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ox12
Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ox15
Mode Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Ox1a
Mode Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Ox1b
Stop Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Status Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Status Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SLM
CONTROLLER
SUMMARY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atari SLM605 Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Atari SLM Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
APPENDIX
IN
THE
CUSTOMER
E:
POWER CONNECTION
UNITED KINGDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUPPORT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
51
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61
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CHAPTER
1:
THE
Your SLM605 Laser Printer has been designed to work with Atari ST"',
and TT"' computers. The SLM605's small footprint, low noise level and 300
DPI resolution make it ideal for the office, the home, or the studio .
suggest that you read this manual completely before using your new printer.
With proper use and maintenance, your SLM605 will provide you with years
of worry-free operation.
GETTING
This chapter explains how to set up your new
Read and follow the instructions carefully. The printer does not come to you
fully assembled; you must install many of its working parts.
If you haven't done so already, unpack the printer following the unpacking
instructions found in the carton.
SLM605
STARTED
LASER PRINTER
STETM
We
ATARI
SLM605 Laser Printer.
Choosing
Your new
sensitive electronic, electrophotographic, and mechanical devices. Therefore,
it is imperative that you choose the right working environment for your printer.
Avoid places that would expose the printer to dust, grease, extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or high humidity. Make sure that the site you choose is
well ventilated. An environment considered suitable for a stereo system or
television should also work well for your laser printer. Always place the printer
on a firm, level surface.
ATARI
the
Right
SLM605 Laser Printer is composed of sophisticated and
Work
Environment
1
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Note: For
see
Appendix
environmental conditions, see
Measures
Now that you've positioned the printer, it's time to install its parts and
accessories.
an
exact specification of ambient environmental conditions,
D:
Specifications. For a listing of additional important
Other Precautionary and Preventive
in
Chapter 3.
Identifying
Now that you've carefully unpacked your new printer, take a moment to look
at the following diagrams and identify each part of the system. Refer to these
as
pages
you
the
Components
assemble the SLM605 Laser Printer.
Cleanin~
Developing Unit,
Toner Cartridge
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Drum Counter
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Drum
Unit
Charger
Toner Cartridge
Developing
Unit
Note:
~
light for long periods of time. Doing
Do
not touch drum surface or expose it to natural or artificial
drum.
so
may cause damage
3
to
the
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in
order
to
Transfer Charger
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the
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External
Release Latch
View
Face-down Paper
Eject
Outlet
Paper Cassette
37
Pin
1/F
Connector
~~
Power Cord
5
II
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Inlet
Power
Switch
Face-up Paper
Outlet
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ASSEMBUNG
Now that you've familiarized yourself with the various parts of your new
printer, assembling it will
order that they are presented.
THE
be
PRINTER
a simple task. Follow the instructions
in
the
Cleaning
The toner is applied
the fuser roller at the back of the printer. The cleaning pad cleans the fuser
roller.
You
Pad
Installation
to
the paper and then fused
must replace the pad every time
to
the paper
you
change the toner.
as
it runs by
1. Open the printer and remove the basket.
2.
Holding the cleaning pad by the green felt covered tabs, place it into the
rectangular slot
in
the heater block.
Cleaning
Pad
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Installing
Toner
is a fine, black powder that is used to form printed characters
paper. The toner cartridge contains the toner. Toner is held
unit
in
preparation for printing.
When you install the toner cartridge, and whenever you replace toner, avoid
getting the powder
after installing the toner cartridge.
Locate the toner cartridge. Shake the developing unit horizontally four or five
times to evenly distribute the toner. Although the toner cartridge has been
factory installed, a clear plastic film prevents the toner from entering the
developing unit.
top of the cartridge. While holding the toner cartridge securely in place, pull
the plastic film (horizontally) out from beneath the toner cartridge. This will
free the toner, allowing it
the
You
Toner
on
your hands and face. Wash your hands thoroughly
will notice one end of plastic film has been taped to the
Cartridge
to
enter the developing unit.
on
in
the developing
the
7
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Note: Replace the toner cartridge every 1
because the developing unit
replace the first cartridge after approximately 750 pages.
information, see
Regular Maintenance.
Do not touch the magnetic roller.
The Control Panel
is
initially empty,
in
Chapter 2 and Chapter 3:
,500
pages.
you
However,
will need
For
to
more
Installing
The image to
laser beam. Toner is then applied to the drum, and the drum applies the
to
toner
the basket which is
1.
Take
cotton
swab.
the
Drum
be
printed is formed
the paper. The drum and developing unit are placed togething into
in
turn installed within the printer.
out the new drum unit and carefully clean the charger wire with a
Charger Wire
Unit
on
and
the
Developing
the drum by the printer's scanning
Unit
8
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2.
Remove the basket from the printer and place it
place the drum unit and the developing unit into the basket.
on
a flat surface. Next,
Note: Install the drum unit first. Lift both sides of the drum unit
~
the plastic handles. The axles
into the slots
Do
not touch the surface of the drum or the magnet-roller
Warning: The drum is photosensitive. When installing the drum,
e
keep
it away from direct sunlight or strong incandescent light. Save
the black bubble wrap that came with the drum unit. Whenever you
remove the drum or change
the drum from excessive exposure to light.
Drum
on
the basket handles.
Unit
on
the drum unit should slide easily
toner,
drape the sheet
by
hand.
on
top to protect
Handle
by
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3.
Following the same procedure, install the developing unit into the basket.
Once both units have been installed, open the laser printer and align the
positioning shafts
on
either side of the basket with the base frame.
Developing
4.
Gently push the handles (labeled
green)
on
both sides of the drum unit
Unit
onto the hook and latch it securely.
Note: Check the arrow
on
the basket and make sure it
aligned with the arrow
on
cover.
the
is
Shafts
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5.
Now,
may only
install the drum counter. The drum counter is designed
be
inserted one
way.
Once installed, close the printer.
so
that it
Developing Block
Note: Since the drum counter keeps track of the number of copies
~
that the drum unit has processed, it is important that they
and replaced
as
a set.
Drum Counter
be
installed
Connecting
1.
Make sure the power switch is
2.
Plug the power cord into the power inlet
the
Power
Cord
in
the OFF
11
(0)
position.
on
the back of the printer.
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Inserting
The paper cassette is used to supply the printer with a continuous supply of
paper,
position the sheet being manually fed into the printer.
or,
the
Paper
in
the case of single sheet insertion, the paper cassette is used
Cassette
to
Align the hooks
Mount the paper cassette by inserting it into the opening
printer.
A.
Note:
V
error,
on
either side of the cassette with the slots in the back.
If
the paper cassette is not installed securely a paper empty
insertion error or paper jam will occur.
on
the side of the
Paper
Cassette
Connecting
The SLM Controller allows your
Laser Printer
without the controller.
the
Controller
to
communicate with one another. The printer will not operate
ST,
STE
or TT Computer and your SLM605
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To
connect the controller to the printer and computer, follow these steps:
1.
Locate the controller packed inside the accessories assembly. Remove its
packing materials.
2.
Make sure all parts of your computer system are switched off.
3.
Plug the cable permanently fixed in the back of the controller into the
on
port marked "Hard Disk"
hard disk drive, you must disconnect the hard disk's cable from the computer
while you do this.)
the back panel of your computer. (If you have a
Hard Disk Port
13
Permanently Fixed Cable
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4.
Locate the 37-pin printer interface cable packed inside the accessories
assembly. Plug the female end of the interface cable into the controller's
on
printer port. Plug the male end into the interface port
printer.
Interface Cable
5.
If
you
have a hard disk drive, plug the hard disk's interface cable into the
hard disk (DMA) port
Hard Disk (DMA)
on
the controller.
Controller Hard Disk
the back of the
Controller
Printer Port
Po
rt
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Note: If
system, or if
or
important information.
you
want
you
7,
see Appendix
to
connect more than one laser printer to your
have
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an
ATARI
Hard Disk Drive addressed
Addressing
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than One DMA Device, for
0 ~
as
Unit 5
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CHAPTER
2:
WORKING WITH THE PRINTER
In
order
to
print with your laser printer,
ware. Information about getting your printer up and printing is covered
software manual that came with the printer. This chapter covers material that
goes beyond simply setting up the printer-information that
before and after you begin printing. Among other things, this chapter shows
you how
also describes and explains the printer's control panel indicators.
read this chapter thoroughly before going
to
load paper into the printer and how to run the test program; it
you
must use the appropriate soft-
you
on
to the software manual.
in
the
will use both
You
should
PAPER
It
is
While better results may
for use with laser printers, your SLM605 will yield superior results using
ordinary typing paper, copy machine paper (xerographic) or your own
personal or business stationary.
The printer also accepts transparencies.
·optical stripes, those coated with silicon lubricant, and transparencies
intended for use with infrared copiers are not recommended.
Automatic
The printer can feed up to
cassette.
HANDUNG
not necessary to purchase special paper for the SLM605 Laser Printer.
be
obtained by purchasing papers milled specifically
However,
Paper
You
can also feed transparencies with the paper cassette, but
Feed
150
sheets of paper automatically with the paper
15
transparencies with white
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NEVER feed envelopes using the paper cassette. They will jam the
automatic feed.
To
load a stack of paper for automatic feed through the printer, follow these steps:
To
print envelopes, use the manual feed option.
1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer.
2.
Lift the manual paper plate and slide the paper guides away from each other.
Paper
Cassette
16
Hooks
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3.
Place a stack of
paper above the line
the guides back
4.
Close the manual paper plate and put the cassette back
paper,
on
in
until they closely fit the sides of the
up to 150 sheets, into the cassette.
the right side of the cassette. Once positioned, move
paper.
Make sure the left and right paper guides are still aligned.
A
V
~ote:
s1ze
Use the paper support when loading the cassette with Legai-
paper.
Line
Do
not load
in
the printer.
Paper
17
Paper
Support
Page 24
Manual
You
can also manually feed paper through the printer. Envelopes, and thick
sheets of paper must be manually fed.
printer's manual feed feature is software-dependent.
ware that drives your printer for manual feed if
sheets of paper through the printer. Refer
To
feed a single sheet through the printer, follow these steps:
1.
Press
feed. The MANUAL light will
2.
Place the paper to
guides
Feed
Keep
in
mind,
however,
You
you
want to feed individual
to
your software manual for details.
IMMIUI
so
there is no gap between the sides of the paper and the guides.
on
the front panel or configure your software to manual
glow.
be
used
on
the manual paper planer. Adjust the
that the
must set up the soft-
Guide
Guide
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3.
Once the paper is placed between the guides, push the paper forwards,
into the printer until it makes contact with the cassette feed roller. When
using stationary or other printed materials, insert paper with printed side
Print Face
4.
Now,
direct your software to
printing.
"print"
document. Press
mimi~
to
start
up.
Paper
You
face-down is selected, pages are ejected face-down into the well
the printer. With face-up ejection selected, pages are output
of the printer.
Eject
may select between two output methods: face-up or face-down. When
Mode
on
19
at
the top of
the left side
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Paper
Ejected Face
Down
Paper Ejected Face-down
·
~~~.;~~~~------------1
Paper Eject Selection Lever
c:~
-~
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On
the left side of the printer is the paper eject
the
UP
position, paper is ejected face-down into the well at the top of the
printer. When the lever
the left side of the printer.
is
in
the
DOWN
PRINTING
lever.
When the lever is
position, paper is output face-up from
in
Both
As
capable of printing
side, place the printed page face up and manually feed it into the printer.
~
Thick
Your SLM605 has a provision built-in for working with heavy weight
For
THICK
Manually insert the page along the paper guide.
~
Sides
with a plain-paper photocopier, your
on
both sides of a sheet of paper.
Note: When printing
to
second side
filling paper cassette to maximum capacity when printing doublesided. Double-sided printing also may cause jam errors more often
than one-sided printing.
be
on
printed may not
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both sides, the printing quality
SLM605 Laser Printer is
To
print on the reverse
be
as
good
as
the first. Avoid
on
Paper
special projects or when using cover stock, press
PAPER
Note: When the THICK
necessary to select MANUAL. Use face-up paper ejection when
printing to thick sheets.
light will
glow,
letting
PAPER
you
know that the printer is
option
THICK
PAPER
is
selected, it is not
the
paper.
. The
ready.
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Envelopes
To
print
on
envelopes, press
the manual paper guide. Because the envelope
short side rather than the long side,
your data
~
in
the proper direction.
Note: Use face-up paper ejection when printing envelopes.
and
you
must direct your software
position the envelope within
is
being feed
in
along its
to
print
PRINT
From
and locate the Print Density Control
uneven, turn the knob clockwise
turn the knob counter clockwise. Increasing print density increases the
consumption of
DENSITY
time to time,
toner.
Density
Control Knob
CONTROL
you
may need to adjust the print density. Open the printer
Knob.
If printouts are light, streaked, or
to
increase density. If printouts
are
too light,
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THE
CONTROL
PANEL
Though most of the time you'll
what
to
do,
the printer itself
panel that light
LE~ER
up
when
I I
is
it has something
TI'
c::=J
ERROR
Operation
•MMII"''
Keys
c~ANUAL
)
be
using your computer
equipped with nine indicators
to
tell
you.
c::=J
c::::::J
8'v
l I
c::::::J
95
I
II
c::::::J w c::::::J
c::=J
to
tell your printer
on
its control
POWER
READY
DRuM
cHANGE
Use
this
key
to
is
on,
light
accept manually
THICK
Use
this
printer
manually
the printer
PAPER
key
to
has
disengaged the paper cassette
fed
thick sheets of
switch
select Thick Paper printing
fed
from
cassette auto feed
has
disengaged the paper cassette
sheets.
paper.
23
to
mode.
and
manual feed. When the
and
is
prepared
When this light
is
prepared
to
is
accept
on,
to
the
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I
IDID
Used
PAPER
A sliding switch that lets the user select one of four paper sizes.
( PRINT )
in
conjunction
SELECT
I@MIUI
I LET(ER II
to start printing.
LEGAL I E=r4
1
j
L_
~
:J
--'
BS
II
I
Indicators
POWER LED
A green
READY LED
The green Ready indicator lights
indicator is dark while the printer is warming up or when a major error occurs
(such
LED
as
a paper jam).
=POWER
indicator that glows when the printer is ON.
=READY
up
when the printer is ready to print. The
THICK LED
This green LED lights when the printer is set to accept thick
MANUAL LED (c;;;ANUAL )
This green LED lights when the printer
of
paper.
24
is
set
to
accept manually
paper.
fed
sheets
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ERROR LED
This
red
indicator glows when the printer registers
jam.
=:J
ERROR
an
error such
as
a paper
CHECK
PAPER
PATH
LED c::::1
8'v
This indicator lights up when there is a paper jam inside the printer. This
simply means that the paper has failed to advance properly through the
printer. Paper jams are generally easy to fix. Open the printer's cover and
find and remove the stuck sheet(s) of paper.
After correcting the paper jam, close the printer. Once the printer warms
up (the printer automatically switches off whenever the top is opened), the
CHECK
for any jammed paper
ADD
The ADD
PAPER
PAPER
PAPER
PATH
LED
LED should
you
may have missed.
c::::~
l!ll
be
dark. If it isn't, check the paper path
indicator lights up when the paper cassette is empty or has
been removed.
REPLACE TONER LED
c::::~U
The REPLACE TONER indicator lights up when the toner cartridge needs
replacement (about every
Regular Maintenance.
1,500
pages).
For
more information, see Chapter
3:
DRUM
COUNTER
The Drum Counter keeps track of how many sheets of paper have been
processed by the currently installed drum.
At
9,900 copies, the Drum Counter
LED changes to red, signalling the need to change the drum and install a new
drum counter. Drum counters are included with each drum replacement kit.
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(
I
I
Periodically check the drum counter status light. The following chart displays
the colors your drum counter will display and that color's meaning.
Color
Number
READY
Now that you've assembled your printer you're ready to test it to make sure
that it is working properly.
follow these steps:
1.
power cord to the printer is securely connected, and that there is paper in
the paper cassette.
2.
SLM605. Always switch
3.
displayed, obtain a directory window of the SLM605 disk.
of
LED: Green Orange
of
Copies:
Note:
notice that the drum unit indicator has turned orange, it is time to
purchase a new drum unit/drum counter LED.
Be
sure that the printer and controller are connected properly, that the
Switch on all components of your computer system, beginning with the
Insert the SLM605 software disk into Drive
Your
TO
PRINT:
printer will not print more than
RUNNING
To
on
the computer last.
7,500
THE
run
the test program that you received on disk
9,900
10,005
TEST
A.
With the GEM Desktop
copies. Once you
PROGRAM
Red
10,000
4.
Double-click
printer will begin
top of the printer. Now you're ready to print.
Note:
SLM605 Laser Printer, refer to the software manual
the printer.
on
the file TEST.PRG. The disk drive will
to
work. Soon the SLM605 test pattern will emerge from the
For
details
on
installing the software to drive your
26
whir,
and the
you
received with
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CHAPTER
3:
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
For
a quick reference to all regular maintenance procedures for the SLM605
Laser Printer,
see
the Maintenance Checklist
at
the end of this chapter.
REPLACING
The drum and drum counter must
drum counter inside the printer tells
Your
ATARI
drum and drum page counter.
Drum
Turn
and all peripherals off.
Open the
by
on the top of the
printer while pulling the
release latch. Remove
the basket containing
the developing block
and place it
clean surface.
Counter
computer, printer
laserpri~er
placing one hand
THE
retailer carries the drum replacement kit which includes a new
on
a flat,
DRUM
Developing
Block
UNIT
be
replaced every 1(¥)00 pages. The
you
when it's time to replace the drum.
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Inside the printer,
on
light
changes
changes
it reaches
longer operate until the drum unit and counter is replaced.
the counter glows green up to 7,500 pages. When it reaches
to
to
10,000
at
the back and to the right,
orange and then changes to
orange, make sure
copies (and the counter glows red) your printer will no
you
have a new drum
red
is
the drum counter. The LED
at
10,000
pages. When the LED
at
hand because once
7,500
, it
The drum counter
whenever
counter to remove it. Replace the counter before installing the new drum.
you
is
included with your new drum and should
change drums. Using it's handle, simply pull up
be
replaced
on
the old
A Note: Make sure the printer is OFF and unplugged before working
V within the printer.
The
Drum
Remove the developing block from the basket. After removing the developing
block, remove the drum unit.
Unit
Drum
Unit
Basket
28
Developing
Unit
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Take
the
new
drum unit out of the
Because the drum
conditions.
box.
Unwrap the protective black plastic.
is
photosensitive, do not expose it
to
harsh lighting
Next, take a cotton swab
delicate filament,
Paper Chargers)
be
Install the new drum unit
unit.
Do
not touch the surface of the drum or the magnet
extremely sensitive
After placing the drum unit
and
clean the charger wire. The charger wire
careful when cleaning it.
in
the basket.
to
light and must
in
the basket, put the developing unit
Be
be
replaced
lifting the drum unit or the developing unit,
Drum
Unit
is
(see
Cleaning Drum and
careful when handling the drum
roller.
The drum
as
be
sure
skillfully
to
use
as
possible.
in.
When
their handles.
Handle
a
is
Basket
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Cleaning
You
should clean the drum and paper chargers every time you replace the
drum. The drum charger electrostatically charges the drum to attract the
toner. The paper charger electrostatically charges the paper to attract the
toner.
the
Drum
and
Paper
Chargers
DRUM
Remove the drum unit from the printer and clean the charger wire using a
cotton
drum surface.
A Note:
CHARGER
swab.
Use care when cleaning the charger wire.
Turn
the power supply OFF and disconnect the power cord
Do
not touch the
V before working within the printer.
Cotton
Swab
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CLEANING
1.
Remove the developing block from the printer.
2.
Clean the charger wire using a cotton swab.
THE
TRANSFER CHARGER/DISCHARGER
Take
care not
charger wire. Clean the transfer charger using a dry cloth.
to
break the
Discharger
Cotton
Transfer
Charger /
Guide
Swab
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CLEANING
You
should clean the paper path every time
ever you notice toner smudges or spills inside the printer.
path, follow these steps:
1.
Open the top cover and remove the developing block.
2.
With a soft, dry cloth, clean the paper path.
3.
Using a soft, dry cloth, clean the guides
4.
Clean the mylar sheet using a cotton swab.
~
Note:
THE
PAPER
Do
not use alcohol.
PATH
you
replace the toner or when-
on
the basket.
To
clean the paper
CLEANING
Every
10,000
or when changing
drum-take
the
moment to clean the
opening through
which the laser beam
passes. When
cleaning this
opening, use lens
paper or a lens
cleaning cloth.
THE
pages-
a
LASER
BEAM
Lens Paper
SLIT
Laser Beam Slit
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REPLACING
THE
TONER
CARTRIDGE & CLEANING
PAD
Regular maintenance requires that you replace the toner cartridge every
pages.
to
1,500
tell
At
pad.
cleaning pad.
However,
replace the cartridge after approximately 750 pages (from then
pages). The Replace
you
when it's time to replace the toner cartridge.
the same time you ·change the toner, you must also replace the cleaning
Your
Atari retailer carries the replacement toner kit, which includes a new
because the toner hopper is initially empty,
Toner
indicator
on
the printer's control panel will
you
will first need
on
every
Toner
Whenever
Wash
toner cartridge, follow these steps:
1.
cartridge from the plastic
bag.
clear plastic tab taped
the top of the cartridge.
2.
the toner cartridge labelside up and shake it gently
from side
and down) a
you
replace toner, avoid getting the powder
your hands thoroughly after installing the toner cartridge.
Remove the toner
For
now,
leave the
to
Using both hands, hold
to
side (not
few
up
times.
on
your hands and
To
replace the
Developing
Block
1,500
face.
3.
Turn
off all computer
and laser printer. Open the
printer's top
4.
Remove the developing
block and place it
covered surface.
cover.
on
a
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5.
Tap
the toner cartridge lightly
cartridge drop into the·developing unit.
6.
Press the button
toner cartridge
Toner Cartridge
to
the left
on
the inner left of the developing unit
to
to
make
disengage it from the developing unit.
Button
the remaining toner
and
in
the
slide the
Warning:
toner near electrical equipment!
7.
Before installing the new toner cartridge, rock it back and forth
horizontally 4 or 5 times without removing the film.
The toner
is
electrically conductive. Never dispose of the
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8.
Align the four hooks
developing unit and fit the cartridge
on
a new toner cartridge with the slots in the
to
the unit.
~'<
Developing
Unit
Button
9.
Pull the film out horizontally while holding the toner cartridge securely.
to
After the film is removed, move the cartridge
up.
the right until the button pops
Toner
Cartridge
~~'..~
35
Film
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Cleaning
To
replace the cleaning pad, follow these steps:
Pad
Note:
the printer. Note that the heat rollers are extremely hot when the
printer is operating. Check that the rollers have cooled before replacing the cleaning pad.
1.
Remove the cleaning pad from the
plastic bag. Make sure that the white
felt pad fits snugly
2.
Open the printer's top cover and
remove the developing block. Wrap the
removed developing block in a black
cloth or cover with black bubble plastic
saved from when drum was installed
to prevent the drum from being
exposed to light.
3.
Remove the old cleaning
pad, and replace it with the
new pad.
4.
Close the top
Take
care that dirt from the cleaning pad does not drop inside
in
its frame.
Cleaning
cover.
Pad
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TRANSPORTING
THE
PRINTER
Moving the printer from one side of the room to another requires
ordinary measures.
unit
as
you
move it.
Transporting the printer longer distances does,
some important safety measures. Most important is that
in
cartridge
to do this is to tape the cartridge
along the periphery of the cartridge's top
of the cartridge entirely and empty the hopper thoroughly.
G
Whenever transporting or storing your printer, always remember to pack the
unit in its original packing materials. The carton and foam packing are
specially designed
OTHER
To
ensure top performance from both your SLM605 Laser Printer and your
entire Computer system, follow these additional guidelines:
place to prevent toner spillage inside the printer. The easiest way
Warning: The toner is electrically conductive. Never dispose toner
near electrical equipment.
PRECAUTIONARY & PREVENTIVE
You
need only keep the printer level and avoid jolting the
to
prevent damage
however,
in
place inside the hopper and
cover.
Another method is to dispose
to
the printer during shipping.
require that
you
no
extra-
you
take
secure the toner
run
tape
MEASURES
Always have
Avoid dusty or greasy work areas.
Keep
all components away from extreme heat or moisture.
Keep
all components out of direct sunlight.
Do
not switch the printer off while it is printing. Whenever
printer off, wait at least two seconds before you switch it
you
printer securely placed
on
a firm, level surface.
~
you
do switch the
on
again.
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Always switch off your system before cleaning it. Clean the out-side of the
Do
components with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth only.
cleaners, abrasives , or solvents.
To
ship or store your printer, repack it
materials.
in
the original factory packing
not use
MAINTENANCE
CHECKUST
Every 1,500 pages
• Replace toner cartridge (Initial toner cartridge: 750 pages)
• Replace cleaning pad
• Clean drum charger
• Clean paper charger
• Clean paper path
Every
• Replace drum
• Reset drum counter
5%
1QOOO
Note: The predicted page count is based
A4
the printable area and the print density dial is set to the center
position.
printing equals printing 250
pages
on
the number of printed
or letter-size pages where amount of coverage is less than
"A"
characters
on
an
A4-size sheet of paper.
5%
of
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APPENDIX A:
TROUBLESHOOTING
If
you
run
into problems while connecting or operating your SLM605 Laser
you
Printer, chances are the difficulty is a minor hitch that
easily. This appendix describes potential problems and outlines easy solutions.
IT
JUST
WON'T
WORK
can take care of
Sometimes the printer just won't work. If your printer doesn't
instance, it won't come
1.
Switch off all parts of your computer system. Make sure all cable connec-
tions are correct and secure.
2.
Switch the printer on. Allow the printer
Ready indicator comes
indicator fails to come
Service Center.
3.
Switch
PRINT
Should
here are some measures
1.
Clean the paper path.
on
all other system components. Always switch
QUAUTY
you
detect inconsistencies in print quality, or generally poor print quality,
on-try
on
on
the following steps:
to
after the printer warms
after two minutes, contact
you
can
take.
39
warm
up.
up.
If the printer's Ready
an
respond-for
Be
sure the printer's
authorized
on
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the computer last.
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---------------
--------------------
2.
Replace the cleaning pad.
3.
Clean the drum and paper chargers. Check to see that the chargers'
wires are not broken.
4.
Check the toner supply. Replace the toner if necessary.
5.
Make sure the drum control is set correctly.
6.
Adjust the print density control.
7.
Replace the drum and the drum and paper chargers.
8.
If white lines appear
clean it using the mylar scraper provided.
Developing
Unit
on
--------------------------------------------
your pages, remove the developing unit and
~
40
Mylar
~
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...
CLEARING
Occassionally
glow when a paper jam has occured.
PAPER
you
will experience paper jams. The paper jam
JAMS
red
8v\r
Paper jams affect one or more of three different areas of the paper
paper supply, paper transport or paper
different manner.
eject-and
each area is cleared
LED
path-
will
in
a
Paper Eject
Paper Transport
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Paper
Remove
cassatt~
developmg . block
the
black cloth harmful
the drum
light.
Supply
e paper
th
and
the
block. Cover
develop~~g
protect
from
in
Top Cover
Press the pap d
release
remove
paper.
Paper
Remove the paper
cassatt~
developmg . g block
the developm rotect
black
clothf
the drum
light.
Remove the fixer
paper_
unit
from
s1de.
er guide
~~~era:med
Transport
nd
the
a block. Cover
in
t~pharmful
ro
the jammed
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Paper
Remove the paper
cassette and the
developing block.
Cover the developing
block
protect the drum from
harmful light.
Pull out the jammed
paper.
If the paper has
jammed after passing
the fixing rollers, pull
the paper out from the
heat roller unit side.
Eject
in
black cloth
to
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A
FINAL
Your
ATARI
reliability. Like anything else electronic and mechanical, however, a laser
printer can break down. If
serious, take your printer
For
the location of the nearest
dealer or write
Write
Service Center Information
NOTE
SLM605 Laser Printer is designed for low maintenance and high
you
experience problems that
to
an
ATARI
to:
Atari Customer Relations
Post
Office
Sunnyvale,
Box
CA
61657
94088
authorized
on
ATARI
Service Center, contact your
the outside of the envelope.
Service Center.
you
think may
ATARI
be
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APPENDIX B:
ADDRESSING
THAN
Your
SLM605 Laser Printer communicates with the system through the
SLM Controller and the DMA port (Hard Disk)
TT Computer: the system treats the laser printer
computer
than two DMA devices, additional hardware and software
Each DMA device (laser printer or hard disk) in your system must have a
unique unit address
by the printer's controller
must set the DIP switch
following is true:
•
ONE
can
access up
You
have more than one
You
have
•
(Hard disks are set to Unit 0 at the factory.)
(0
an
to
eight DMA devices.
to
7).
DIP
on
at least one of the controllers if either of the
ATARI
MORE
DMA DEVICE
on
your
ATARI
as
a DMA device.
However,
A laser printer's unit address
(dual in-line package) switch setting.
ATARI
Hard Disk Drive assigned
SLM605 Laser Printer.
ST,
to
access more
is
required.
is
determined
as
Unit 5 or
STE
Your
You
or
7.
t
SETTING
Use the following steps
G
THE
Warning: During the procedure, it
environment
humid, or extremely hot or cold.
DIP
be
SWITCHES
to
set the
clean, dust-free, and
DIP
switches
45
on
a SLM Controller.
is
essential that your system's
dry.
It
must not
be
wet,
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1.
Switch off all components
2.
Disconnect the interface cables running from the controller to the printer
in
your computer system.
and from the controller to the computer.
3.
Gently turn the controller
driver, unscrew and remove the four screws, one
over,
bottom-side
up.
With a Phillips screw-
at
each corner,
in
bottom panel of the controller's housing.
4.
Carefully turn the controller right-side
bottom panel
by
lifting it straight
in
place with your hands
up.
Lay the cover beside the controller.
as
up
again, making sure to
you
turn it
over.
Remove the cover
the
keep
the
,A
Warning: While it's top cover
is
off,
keep
all foreign objects (such
W tools) outside the controller.
5.
Now that the controller's internal components
switchbox
board (PCB). The
switchbox should
6.
at
the front and just left of center
DIP
switches
be
plainly visible.
are
housed
• 0 ••
0.~---
0
a
·
·...
·••••.•
"'
The switchbox contains three tabs; these are the
switch has two possible states: OFF and ON. All switches
the OFF position.
To
turn a switch ON, move the tab
the tip of a pencil or ballpoint pen.
are
exposed, find the small
on
the controller's printed circuit
in
this small switchbox. The
Switchbox
~
DIP
Address Numbers
_.
~
DIP
to
the
Switch
switches. A DIP
are
initially set to
ON
position using
as
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7.
The numbers "4 2
switchbox. Each number
to
combine
switch box itself. The important numbers are
determine the printer's address. Disregard any numbers
1"
are printed
is
assigned
on
the PCB along one side of the
to a DIP
switch. These numbers
"4 2 1"
as
printed
on
on
the
the
PCB.
The following table gives all possible
returned. Add together the assigned numbers of switches
for a given printer's address. The controller's DIP switches factory set
7.
5 or
(See table below.)
Unit Address
0
1
2
3
SW4
ON ON ON
ON
ON
ON
4 OFF
5 OFF
6 OFF OFF
7 OFF
If
you
have two laser printers, leave one
the other
OFF), for example. Actually,
long
assigned to that address.
8.
computer and printer.
as
Unit 6 (move
as
you
do not have another DMA device (laser printer, hard disk)
Replace the controller's top
SW1
you
DIP
switch settings and the addresses
in
the OFF position
SW2
ON
OFF
OFF OFF
ON
ON
OFF
as
originally set (Unit
to
the
ON
position, and leave
can assign any address to a laser printer,
cover,
and reconnect the controller to the
SW1
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
7)
and address
SW2
and
to
SW4
Unit
as
Warning: If you perform any operation or modification
e
of your SLM Controller other than setting the DIP switches,
Corporation reserves the right to disclaim warranty liability for your
SLM Controller and SLM605 Laser Printer, or for any other adversely
affected component
in
your system.
47
to
the inside
ATARI
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•
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APPENDIX C:
SLM
CONTROLLER
COMMAND SUMMARY
The
ATARI
parallel DMA bus interface of the
interface of the xerographic printer engine. The SLM
ler,
providing device-independent command interpretation and control of
printer operations.
Bus communication follows a defined host-initiated dialog sequence
consisting of a COMMAND PHASE,
Data transfers are asynchronous and follow a Data Request/Acknowledge
handshake protocol, with one byte of data transferred during each hand-
shake. Note that the controller contains a two-byte FIFO which is loaded prior
to the transfer
The host
which is receiyed during
send the controller a parameter list during
PHASE.
SLM
Page
Printer Controller functions
ATARI
ST
DATA
OUT PHASE, and
of
a new block of data.
can
interrogate the controller for a list of configuration parameters
an
EXTENDED
STATUS
an
as
a translator between the
Computer and the serial video
is
an
intelligent control-
STATUS
PHASE. The host can also
EXTENDED COMMAND
PHASE.
COMMAND
Commands are dispatched
Command Descriptor Block. Note that a delay is required between
consecutive Command Descriptor Blocks
respond.
DEFINITIONS
to
the page printer controller via a six-byte
49
to
allow time for the controller
to
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COMMAND
Byte
DESCRIPTOR
o
0 0 0 0 0
I
BLOCK
0 0 0
I Operati
I
on
Code
Controller Number
Byte
1
0 0 0 -
Byte
2
Byte
3
Byte
4
Byte
5
The
ATARI
operations.
COMMAND SUMMARY
Page
OpCode
Ox03
OxOa
ox'12
Ox15
Ox1a
Ox1b
0
0
0 0
Printer Interface command set contains the following printer
Command
Request Sense
Print
Inquiry
Mode Select
Mode Sense
Stop Print
- -
0 0 0
-
- - - -
TABLE
-
-
- -
-
0 0 0
-
Device Number
Operation Length
-
Operation Modifiers
Ox03
Upon receipt of this command, the controller performs
status check and enters the
Request
Sense
STATUS
PHASE to return the current status.
50
an
immediates printer
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Byte 0
lJ
0 0 0 1
REQUEST
(Ox03)
Controller Number
SENSE
OpCode
Byte 1
Byte 2 - - - - - -
Byte 3 - - - - - Byte 4 - - - Byte 5 - - - - - -
OxOa
Upon receipt of this command, the controller starts the printer and enters the
DATA
Print
OUT PHASE to receive page images from the host.
o o o - - - - -
Device Number
Page
images consist of pure bit-mapped data.
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Ox12
Inquiry
Upon receipt of this command, the controller enters the EXTENDED
PHASE and returns identification data consisting of device-specific
information.
Byte 0
Byte 1 o o o - - - - -
Byte 2 - - - - - Byte 3 - - - Byte 4 - - - - - - - Byte 5
The following is returned using the EXTENDED
null Status Byte
IDENTIFICATION
Byte 0
is
returned before this operation.
UST
0
0
0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0
INQUIRY
Controller Number
Device Number
0
Device
OpCode
STATUS
Type
(PRINTER)
(
Ox12)
PHASE. Note that a
STATUS
Byte 1
Byte 2
Byte 3
Byte 4
Byte 5
Byte n o o o o o o o o
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
0 0
0 0
-
- -
- -
0 0
0
-
String Length
0
Identification String
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Ox15
Upon receipt of this command, the controller enters the EXTENDED
COMMAND PHASE and receives host-specified parameter data.
Mode
Select
Byte 0
Byte 1
Byte 2
Byte 3 - - - - - - - Byte 4 - - - - - Byte 5 o - - - - -
Refer
to
the MODE SENSE command for a detailed description of the
Parameter List.
Ox1a
Upon receipt of this command, the controller enters the EXTENDED
PHASE and returns absolute, default, or current parameter data.
Mode
0 0
0 0
- -
I
0
I
9
- -
Sense
1
0 1
I
- - -
- -
0
MODE SELECT OpCode
(Ox15)
Controller Number
-
-
Device Number
Reset Default
STATUS
Byte 0
1 1 0 1 0
[J
Byte 1 o o o - - - - -
Byte 2 - - - - - - - -
MODE
1
53
(Ox1a)
Controller Number
Device Number
SENSE
OpCode
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Byte 3 - - - - - - - Byte 4 o o o o o o o o List Length
Byte 5 o - - - - - - -
Return Absolute
The following is returned using the EXTENDED
Status Byte is returned before this operation
PARAMETER
Byte 0 0 0 0 0
Byte 1
Byte 2
Byte 3
Byte 4
Byte 5
Byte 6
Byte 7
Byte 8
Byte 9 - 0 0 0
UST
0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0 0
0
0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0 0
0
0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0
0 Block Width (LSB)
0 0
0 0
0 Left Margin (L
L
I I
I
I
I
0
Byte
Byte
10
11
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0
0
0 0
STATUS
PHASE. Note that a
List Length
Block Height (MSB)
Block Height (LSB)
Block Width (MSB)
Top Margin (MSB)
Top Margin (LSB)
Left Margin (MSB)
SB)
Manual Feed
Input Select
Auto Select
Prefeed Paper
Thick Pixels
Vertical Resolution (MSB)
Vertical Resolution (LSB)
Byte
Byte
Byte
12
13
14
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
Horizontal Resolution (MSB)
Horizontal Resolution (LSB)
System Timeout
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Byte
15
Byte
16
Byte
17
18
Byte
Byte
19
Byte 20
Byte
21
Byte 22
Byte 23
0
0 0
0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0 0
-
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0
0 0 0
-
0 0 0
I
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
I
I
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Scan Time (MSB)
Scan Time (LSB)
Page
Page
Input Capacity (MSB)
Input Capacity (LSB)
Output Capacity (MSB)
Output Capacity (MSB)
L Stagger Output
I
Output Select
Duplex Print
Color Separation
Count (MSB)
Count (LSB)
Byte n
Ox1b
Stop
- -
Print
- - -
- -
-
Reserved
Upon receipt of this command, the controller terminates a multi-page print
operation
This command
at
the end of the current page.
Byte 0
1 0 1
lJ
Byte 1 o o o - - - - -
Byte 2 - - Byte 3
Byte 4 - - - - - Byte 5
is
valid only after receiving a definite or indefinite multi-page
STOP
PRINT
(Ox1
b)
Controller Number
Device Number
OpCode
PRINT command.
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STATUS
A Status Byte is returned following the successful or unsuccessful execution
of a command
DEFINITIONS
on
a selected device.
Byte 0
0 0 0 0 0
I Error Code
Device Number
The Status Byte will return the following error codes
Status
Summary
Printer
Controller
Command
Table
ErCode
OxOO
Ox02
Ox03
Ox04
Ox05
Ox06
Ox07
Ox08
Ox09
OxOa
OxOb
OxOc
OxOd
OxOe
Ox10
Ox12
Ox15
Ox1a
STATUS
No
Error
Ornery Printer
Toner Empty
Warm Up
Paper Empty
Drum Empty
Input Jam
Through Jam
Output Jam
Cover Open
Fuser Malfunction
Imager Malfunction
Motor Malfunction
Video Malfunction
System Timeout
Invalid Operation Code
Invalid Device Number
Invalid Parameter List
in
low-to-high priority.
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APPENDIX D:
SPECIFICATIONS
Atari
Printing Method
Developing Method
Warm-Up Time
Printing Speed
Horizontal Resolution
Vertical Resolution
Paper
Paper
SLM605
Type
Feed
Laser
Printer
Non impact electrophotographic
semiconductor laser with
scanning beam.
Write-to-white using dry toner
Approximately 1 minute
First Page: Approximately 25 seconds.
Thereafter: Six pages per minute
300 dots per inch
300 dots per inch
Standard xerographic, envelope, labels, or
transparencies
Automatic feed with paper cassette,
150
sheets maximum; manual feed
Paper Exit
Face down or face up {changeable with one
touch lever)
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Paper Size:
Letter
Legal
Size:
8.5 x 11
Print Area: 2400 x
Size:
8.5 x 14
in.
in.
(216
3180
(216
x 279mm)
dots
x 356mm)
Print Area: 2400 x 4080 dots
A4
85
Toner Cartridge Life
Drum Life
Average Monthly
Print Volume
Drum Storage
Conditions
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Ambient Environ-
mental Conditions
Size:
8.3 x 11.7
in.
(210
x 297mm)
Print Area: 2336 x 3386 dots
Size:
7.2 x 10.1
Print Area:
in.
(182
2016 x 2914
x 257mm)
dots
1,500 pages
10,000
pages
3,000 pages per month
° F
(0
to 35 °
Temperature: 32 to 95
Storage Life:
100/120V
2.5
years
±10% @
50/60Hz
C)
220/240V ± 10% @ 50 Hz (international)
Printing: Approximately 250W
Idle: Approximately
Temperature: 50 to 95 ° F
70W
(10
to 35 ° C)
Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%
Dimensions
Weight
Width:
Depth:
Height:
35.3
lb.
16.1
15.4
8.5
(16
58
in. (410mm)
in. (390mm)
in. (210mm)
kg)
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Atari
SLM
Controller
Interface
Type:
Parallel DMA to serial video
DMA Bus Cable (Controller to Computer)
1 Data 0
2 Data 1
3 Data 2
4 Data 3
Data 4
5
Data 5
6
7 Data 6 14
8 Data 7
9
10
11
12 Reset
Select
Chip
Interrupt Request 17 Ground
Ground 18 Read/Write
10
9 8 7 6 5 4
• • • • • • • • • •
•
• • • • • • • •
19
18 17 16
13 Ground
Acknowledge
15
Ground
16
A1
19
Data Request
Serial Video (Controller to Printer)
Not Connected
1
2 REO
ST
3
4 VSY
5 VCK
FORM1
6
7 VDA 23
8
FORM2 24 Signal Ground
~
9
ERR 25
10
PE
11
TE
PJ
12
13 MN 29
14
CD
15
ROY
16
+5V
17
+5V
18 Not Connected
19
Not Connected
20
Not Connected
21
Frame Ground 37 Not Connected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
•••••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••••
ro~~~~~~v~~~~~~~~~~
22 Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
26 Signal Ground
27 Signal Ground
28 Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
30
31
Not Connected
32
Not Connected
Not Connected
33
Not Connected
34
35
+5V
36
+5V
,
3 2
15
14
13 12
II
1112 1314
15 16 17 18 19
~
Note: All pinout diagrams are from the external port view.
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APPENDIX E:
CONNECTION
IN
THE
UNITED KINGDOM
In
the United Kingdom, the
50
Hz
mains supply.
The wires
code:
Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral (NI
Brown - Live
in
this mains lead
(l)
r
(E)
Blue
ATARI
Computer equipment operates
are
colored
Green/Yellow
in
accordance with the following
~Fuse
on
240V,
Brown
Cord Grip
If the colors of the wires
pond with the colored markings identifying the terminals
pr~ceed
The wire colored GREENNELLOW must
plug marked
GREEN, or GREENNELLOW.
as
follows:
by
the letter E or
in
the mains lead of this appliance
be
connected to the terminal
by
the safety earth symbol ~ , or colored
61
do
in
your plug,
not corres-
in
the
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The wire colored BLUE must
letter N or colored BLACK. The wire colored
be
connected
to
BROWN
the terminal marked with the letter L or colored
the terminal marked with the
must
be
connected
RED.
to
If a 13-amp
(BS1363)
other type of plug
plug, adaptor, or
plug
is
used, a 3-amp fuse must be fitted, or if any
is
used, a 3-or 5-amp fuse must
on
the distribution board.
be
fitted either
in
the
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CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
Atari Corporation welcomes questions about your Atari computer products.
We
also provide technical assistance. Write to Customer Relations
address listed below.
To
Atari user groups also provide outstanding assistance.
Atari user groups
one of the addresses listed below.
Atari Customer Relations
Post Office Box 61657
Sunnyvale,
In
the United Kingdom, write to:
in
your area, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to
CA
94088-61657
receive a list of
at
the
Atari Corp. (UK)
Customer Relations
Post Office Box 555
Slough
Berkshire
SL2 5BZ
Please indicate
your letter on the outside of the envelope.
Ltd
.
User Group Ust, Technical Assistance, or the subject of
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JI\.ATARI
Copyright ©
Sunnyvale,
®
1991
, Atari Corporation
CA
94089-1302
Printed
in
Japan
C398791-001
Rev.
A
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