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Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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Trademarks
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and T r ueType is a trademark o f
Apple Computer, Inc.
Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation.
EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Seiko
Epson Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard, HP and PCL are registered trademark s , and HP LaserJet 5, HP
LaserJet 4+, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet II, HP LaserJet IID, HP LaserJet IIID,
HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and Bi-Tronics are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
IBM, Proprinter XL, Proprinter, and IBM/PC are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Intellifont is a registered trademark of AGFA Corporation, a division of Miles,
Inc.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this user’s guide are registered
trademarks or trademarks of respective compani es.
Compilation and Publication
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled
and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to
change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications
and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages
(including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including
but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.
©1998 Brother Industries Ltd.
Shipment of the Printer
If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any
damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The
Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier.
WARNING
When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGE must be rem o ved from the Printer.
Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge during shipping will cause sev ere damage to
the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY
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Laser Printer
HL-2060
USER’S GUIDE
(For USA & CANADA Only)
For technical and operational assistance, please call :
In USA 1-800-276-7746 (outside California)
949-859-9700 Ext. 329 (within California)
In CANADA 1-800-853-6660
514-685-6464 (within Montreal)
If you have comments or suggestions, pl ease wri te us at:
In USA Printer Customer Support
Brother International Corporation
15 Musick
Irvine, CA 92718
In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.
- Marketing Dept.
1, rue Hôtel de Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6
BBS
For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call:
In USA 1-888-298-3616
In CANADA 1-514-685-2040
Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number f or y our
password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14, 400, 8 bit s no parity, 1 stop bit.
Fax-Back System (For USA and Canada Only)
Brother Customer Service has instal l ed an easy to use Fax-Back System so you can get
instant answers to common technical quest i ons and product information for all B rother
products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the
information to any fax m achi ne, not just the one
you are calling from. Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA ) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and
follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index
of Fax-Back subjects .
DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only)
For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only)
For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660
INTERNET ADDRESS
For technical questions and downloading drivers:
http://www.brother.com
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Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide:
Warning
Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible
personal injury.
Caution
!
Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or
prevent damage to the printer.
Note
✒
Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
To Use the Printer Safely
Warning
The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the
paper carefully.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS.........................X
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL...............................................................1-1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL......................................................................1-1
INSTALLATION FROM CD-ROM......................................................1-2
Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts..............................1-3
For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0........................................................1-3
For Windows 3/1/3.11................................................................1-4
Installing the Adobe
Viewing the User’s Guide................................................................1-6
How to use the Adobe
INSTALLATION FROM FLOPPY DISKS..........................................1-8
For Windows 95/98..........................................................................1-8
For Windows 3.1..............................................................................1-8
Acrobat Reader Software..............................1-5
Acrobat Reader........................................1-7
CONNECTING YOUR PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
USING THE USB INTERFACE...........................................................1-10
Install the USB driver into your PC.................................................1-10
Install the printer driver into your PC..............................................1-12
Set the printer port to USB...............................................................1-12
Troubleshooting...............................................................................1-13
ABOUT THIS PRINTER.......................................................................1-14
Features............................................................................................1-14
Options.............................................................................................1-20
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CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED.............................................2-1
BEFORE USING THE PRINTER.........................................................2-1
Checking the Components................................................................2-1
Printer Carton..............................................................................2-1
Toner Cartridge...........................................................................2-2
General View....................................................................................2-3
Operating and Storage Environment ...............................................2-4
Power Supply..............................................................................2-4
Environment...............................................................................2-4
SETTING UP THE PRINTER...............................................................2-5
Opening and Closing the Printer......................................................2-5
Removing the Protective Parts.........................................................2-6
Installing the Toner Cartridge..........................................................2-7
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette................................................2-11
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer........................................2-15
Turning the Printer On and Off........................................................2-17
Plugging in the Power Cord .......................................................2-17
Pressing the POWER Switch......................................................2-18
Printing the Test Patterns or Lists.....................................................2-19
Checking the Printed Test Pattern or Demo Page............................2-22
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER..........3-1
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY..........................................................3-1
AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION.........................................3-3
AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION..........................................3-5
ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL........................................................3-7
Selecting the Local Language Display.............................................3-7
Turning the Maintenance Message Off............................................3-7
Using the Panel Switches.................................................................3-8
Printer Settings.................................................................................3-9
User Settings...............................................................................3-9
Factory Settings..........................................................................3-9
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PAPER HANDLING.............................................................................3-10
Print Media.......................................................................................3-10
Paper Size...................................................................................3-10
Using Envelopes.........................................................................3-12
Cassette Feed....................................................................................3-14
Manual Feed.....................................................................................3-15
Face Down Print Delivery................................................................3-16
Face Up Print Delivery.....................................................................3-16
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL................................................4-1
DISPLAY AND LAMPS.......................................................................4-1
Display.............................................................................................4-2
Printer Status Messages..............................................................4-2
LAMPS.............................................................................................4-5
READY.......................................................................................4-5
DATA.........................................................................................4-5
ON LINE....................................................................................4-5
ALARM .....................................................................................4-5
SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE........................................................4-6
SEL
Switch......................................................................................4-7
SET
Switch......................................................................................4-8
(UP)
▲
MODE
(DOWN)
or
▼
Switch........................................................4-8
Switch.................................................................................4-9
MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet,
EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes.......................4-10
MODE Switch Settings in BR-Script 2 Mode............................4-13
MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode....................................4-15
Basic Operation Procedures........................................................4-17
Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface.................4-18
INTERFACE MODE.......................................................................4-19
FORMAT MODE.............................................................................4-22
ORIENTATION.........................................................................4-22
AUTO MODE............................................................................4-24
PAGE FORMAT MODE............................................................4-25
GRAPHICS MODE....................................................................4-28
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RESOLUTION MODE....................................................................4-31
PAGE PROTECTION......................................................................4-36
CARD OPERATION.......................................................................4-37
ADVANCED MODE.......................................................................4-46
NETWORK MODE....................................................................4-46
ERROR PRINT...........................................................................4-48
CONTINUE MODE...................................................................4-49
SCALABLE FONT....................................................................4-49
PRINT DENSITY.......................................................................4-50
INPUT BUFFER.........................................................................4-50
SAVE SETTINGS......................................................................4-51
PAGE COUNTER............................................................................4-52
EXIT MODE....................................................................................4-52
FONT
Switch...................................................................................4-53
Setting the Font and Symbol Set in the HP LaserJet Mode........4-53
Setting the Font and Character Set in the EPSON FX-850,
or IBM Proprinter XL Mode ......................................................4-58
List of Fonts................................................................................4-63
List of Symbol/Character Sets....................................................4-64
FORM FEED
Switch (REPRINT Switch)......................................4-65
Form Feed...................................................................................4-65
Reprint Function.........................................................................4-65
CONTINUE
Switch.......................................................................4-67
SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE..............................................................4-68
SHIFT
EMULATION
Switch.................................................................................4-68
Switch.....................................................................4-69
About Emulation Modes.............................................................4-71
ECONOMY
Switch.........................................................................4-73
TONER SAVE MODE...............................................................4-73
POWER SAVE MODE..............................................................4-73
FEEDER
Switch..............................................................................4-74
FEEDER.....................................................................................4-74
MP FIRST...................................................................................4-76
MANUAL FEED........................................................................4-77
MP TRAY SETTING.................................................................4-78
MEDIA TYPE............................................................................4-79
DUPLEX MODE........................................................................4-80
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COPY
Switch..................................................................................4-81
RESET
Switch.................................................................................4-82
List of Factory Settings...............................................................4-84
TEST
Switch....................................................................................4-89
HEX DUMP MODE..............................................................................4-92
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS...............................................................5-1
LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-2000).........................................................5-1
Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette................................5-1
FONT CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD..................................5-3
Installing a Font Card, Flash Memory Card and
HDD Card........................................................................................5-3
Selecting the Optional Fonts............................................................5-5
MODULAR I/O CARD.........................................................................5-7
RAM EXPANSION...............................................................................5-8
DUPLEX UNIT (DX-2000)...................................................................5-13
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE.....................................................6-1
MAINTENANCE..................................................................................6-1
Toner Cartridge................................................................................6-1
Toner Empty Message................................................................6-1
Replacing the Toner Cartridge....................................................6-2
Cleaning...........................................................................................6-5
Cleaning the Printer Exterior......................................................6-5
Cleaning the Printer Interior.......................................................6-6
MAINTENANCE MESSAGES.............................................................6-8
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CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................7-1
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................7-1
Operator Call Messages.................................................................7-1
Error Messages.............................................................................7-3
Service Call Messages...................................................................7-5
Possible Problems..........................................................................7-6
Paper Jam................................................................................7-6
Unsatisfactory Printouts...........................................................7-12
APPENDICES.........................................................................Appendix-1
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS............................................................Appendix-1
Printing.........................................................................................Appendix-1
Functions......................................................................................Appendix-2
Electrical and Mechanical.............................................................Appendix-3
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................Appendix-4
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................Appendix-8
Bi-directional Parallel Interface.....................................................Appendix-8
Interface Connector.................................................................Appendix-8
Pin Assignment.......................................................................Appendix-8
Signal Description...................................................................Appendix-9
Parallel Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or
Compatible and IBM-PS/2 Computers...................................Appendix-10
RS-232C Serial Interface.............................................................Appendix-11
Standard Specifications..........................................................Appendix-11
Interface Connectors..............................................................Appendix-11
Pin Assignment.....................................................................Appendix-11
Signal Description.................................................................Appendix-12
Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or
Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers..................Appendix-13
SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS.......................................................Appendix-15
OCR Symbol Sets........................................................................Appendix-15
HP LaserJet Mode.......................................................................Appendix-16
EPSON Mode..............................................................................Appendix-24
IBM Mode..................................................................................Appendix-27
HP-GL Mode...............................................................................Appendix-29
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Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible
Typefaces.......................................................................................Appendix-34
Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType
and Type 1 Font
Compatible, and Original Typefaces..............................................Appendix-36
QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS...........................................Appendix-38
HP LaserJet Mode..........................................................................Appendix-38
PCL Command Sets..................................................................Appendix-38
CCITT G3/G4 and TIFF...........................................................Appendix-51
Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode................................Appendix-54
HP-GL/2 Command Sets..........................................................Appendix-57
Printer Job Language Commands Syntax.................................Appendix-59
EPSON FX-850 Mode....................................................................Appendix-60
IBM Proprinter XL Mode...............................................................Appendix-63
HP-GL Mode..................................................................................Appendix-66
Bar Code Control............................................................................Appendix-68
Print Bar Codes or Expanded Characters ..............................Appendix-68
INDEX...........................................................................................Index-1
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS
Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Declaration of
Conformity
(For USA Only)
Responsible Party :Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA
TEL : (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-2060
Model Number : HL-2060
Product Options: Lower Tray Unit LT-200 and Duplex Unit DX-2000
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operatio n is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equip m ent does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
−
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
−
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
−
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
−
Important
A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance
with the limits for a Class B digital device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries,
Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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International Energy Star Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to promote the
development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments,
which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and
copy machines world-wide.
As an International Energy Star partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has
decided that this product meets the guideline of the program.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique e la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
REGULATIONS
Laser Safety (110-120 V model only)
This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce
hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within
protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape
from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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FDA Regulations (110-120 V model only)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations
for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance
is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown
on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations
and must be attached tot laser products marketed in the United States.
MANUFACTURED:
BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan
This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21
CFR chapter 1 subchapter J.
☛
Caution:
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Radio Interference(220-240 V model only)
This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.
Before this product is used, ensure that you use a double-shielded
interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked
“IEEE1284 compliant”. The cable must not exceed 1.8 metres in length.
IEC 825 Specification (220-240 V model only)
This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825
specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where
required.
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser
radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened
under any circumstances.
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REGULATIONS
☛
Caution:
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The following caution label is attached on the cover of the scanner unit.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
CAUTION
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VARO!
ADVARSEL
ATTENTION
VORSICHT
ATENCIÓN
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT.
USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING NÅR KABINETLÅGET STÅR ÅBENT.
UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASSE 3B LASER.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR
ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. LUOKAN
3B LASERLAITE.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN
NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. KLASSE 3B LASERPRODUKT.
RADIATIONS LASER INVISIBLES QUANDOUVERT ET VERROUILLAGE ENLEVE.
EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 3B.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFENT UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG
ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B.
RADIACIÓN LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE
LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ
ATASCADO. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA
DE LOS OJOS. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B.
For Finland and Sweden
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa
☛
mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
Varning – Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna
Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig
laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted
only into a standard three-pin power point which is properly grounded
through the normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-pin plug type and
correctly wired to provide proper grounding. Incorrectly wired extension
cords may cause personal injury an equipment damage.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the
power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe. For your
safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, consult
a qualified electrician.
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Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission (For Germany
Only)
Lpa < 70 dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2
Wiring Information (For U.K. only)
Important
If the mains plug supplied with this printer is not suitable for your socket
outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three
pin plug. If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit the
same rating fuse as the original.
If a moulded plug is severed from the mains cord then it should be
destroyed because a plug with cut wires is dangerous if engaged in a live
socket outlet. Do not leave it where a child might find it!
In the event of replacing the plug fuse, fit a fuse approved by ASTA to
BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.
Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug with the cover omitted.
WARNING - THIS PRINTER MUST BE EARTHED
The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the
following code :
GREEN AND YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
The colours of the wires in the main s lead of this printer may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug.
If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows.
Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to damage the
coloured insulation of th e wires inside.
Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length. If the construction
of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer than the
others so that, in the event that the cord is pu lled out of the plug, the
green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect.
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Remove a short section of the coloured insulation to expose the wires.
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with th e letter “E” o r by the safety
earth symbol
, or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black or blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red or brown.
The outer sheath of the cord must be secured inside the plug. The
coloured wires should not hang out of the plug.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
We, Brother International Europe Ltd.,
Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge,
Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK.
declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative
documents:
REGULATIONS
Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825
EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1
following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and
the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by
91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).
Manufacture at the following facilities is carried out under a Quality
System which is registered by BSI Quality Assurance and JQA Quality
Assurance.
Brother Industries, Ltd., Kariya Plant
1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya-shi,
Aichi-ken 448-0803, Japan.
BSI Certificate of Registration No. FM27391
JQA Certificate of Registration No. 0340
* When used with the DX-2000, this product complies with EN 55022
Class A.
Issued by:
Brother International Europe Ltd.
European Development and Technical Services Division
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer
and covers the following topics:
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview of the printer. Read this
chapter first to get familiar with the printer.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED gives you general information
about this printer. Be sure to read this chapter before you use the printer.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH TH E PRINTER gives you
important information on the printer setup to work with your computer
and software. Be sure to read this chapter before you work with the
printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL details the functions of the panel
switches and lamps.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS describes the optional accessories for this
printer.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain
your printer
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you troubleshoot the
printer in case of problems.
APPENDICES contain detailed technical information on the printer as
well as the character sets and a quick reference guide to the printer
control commands.
INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of this manual.
✒ Note
When you read this user’s guide, note the following:
• This user’s guide contains instructions or steps to teach you various
operations of the printer. Remember th at th e instructions start with the
factory settings, particularly in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you
change the settings, particularly the emulation mode, the display
messages change accordingly.
• The paper size has been factory set to letter and legal or A4,
depending upon the final destination of the printer. Some display
messages appear differently in accordance with this setting .
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INSTALLATION FROM CD-ROM
The supplied CD-ROM contains the following materials.
• Printer Driver & TrueType
You need to configure your PC for the printer by installing the printer
driver and TrueType-compatible fonts.
• Other useful utilities -
Several other useful utility software programs are availab le o n th e
CD-ROM.
• Documentat ion -
This Setup guide and the User’s Guide are available on the CD-ROM.
You can view the On-Line guides with the Adobe
software included on the CD-ROM.
If your PC does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can install the printer
driver from the supplied floppy disks. For the other software that is
supplied on the CD-ROM, it is possible to make disk sets from the CDROM if you can get access temporarily to a PC with CD-ROM and
Floppy disk drives.
fonts -
Acrobat Reader
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Installing the printer driver and TrueType fonts
For Windows ® 95/98/NT4.0
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
2. Click the
button and select
Start
3. Select Printers and double
click the
4. Select
Have Disk
5. Click the
Add Printer
Browse
icon.
.
.
Settings
.
6. Open the following directory.
<for Window 95/98 user>
D (or the appropriate directory letter):\driver \ p cl \
Win31-95 \ Disk 1
<for Window NT4.0 user>
D (or the appropriate directory letter) :\ driver \ pcl \
WinNT4
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7. Click the OK button.
8. Follow the instructions in Windows 95/98/NT.
For Windows 3.1/3.11
1. Close all the applications running on your PC.
2. Insert the supplied compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.
3. View the contents of the CD-ROM by using File Manager
(Windows 3.1/3.11).
<File Manager: Windows 3.1/3.11>
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4. Open the sub-folder (sub-directory) which ‘Win31-95’ in the folder
(directory) ‘Driver’.
5. Double click the file ‘setup.exe’ in the folder ‘Disk 1’ to run the
installer.
After the installer stars, simply follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
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Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader Software
You need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view the
User’s guide.
1.Close all the applications running on your PC.
2.Insert the supplied compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.
3. View the contents of the CD-ROM by using Explorer (Windows
95/98/NT 4.0) or File Manager (Windows 3.1/3.11).
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4. Open the sub-folder (sub-directory) which has the required language
in the folder (directory) ‘Acrobat’.
Ar16X301.exe - Windows3.1/3.11
Ar32X301.exe - Windows95/98/NT4.0
X stands for the language version.
5. Double click the file ‘ArXXX301.exe’ to run the installer.
After the installer starts, simply follow the instructions that app ear on
the screen.
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Viewing the User’s Guide
1.Insert the supplied compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.
2. View the contents of the CD-ROM by using Explorer (Windows
95/98/NT 4.0) or File Manager (Windows 3.1/3.11).
3. Open the sub-folder (sub-directory) which has the required language
in the folder (directory) ‘Document’.
Userxxx.pdf
- User’s Guide
xxx stands for the language version.
4. Double click the file to be opened.
5.The Acrobat Reader software is automatically launched and the
required manual will be opened.
Refer to the next section ‘How to use the Adobe
Acrobat Reader’.
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How to use the Adobe Acrobat Reader
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- Bookmarks -
These bookmarks
contain the titles of
each section.
To go to the
destination specified
by a bookmark,
click the bookmark
text or double- click
the page icon
to the left of the
bookmark name
.
Select ‘Close’ from this
menu to close the file.
Click this button to display
the bookmarks on the left of
the document.
The texts marked with p urple color have l inks to the related
pages. The shape of cursor pointer will be changed to the
‘finger’ when positioned over a link. To go to the destination
specified by these links, click on it.
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INSTALLATION FROM FLOPPY DISKS
You need to configure Windows for the printer by installing the printer
driver and TrueType-compatible fonts from the supplied floppy disks.
For Windows 95/98
1. Insert the supplied floppy disk labeled “disk1” into your floppy disk
drive.
2. Click the
3. Select
click the
4. Follow the instructions in Windows 95/98.
For Windows 3.1
Because
floppy disks, be sure to use the supplied installer program to install them.
These instructions assume you will install the driver and fonts from the
floppy disk drive A:.
1. Start Windows 3.1.
Start
button and select
Printers
the supplied printer driver and fonts are compressed on the
and double
Add Printer
icon.
Settings
.
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2. Insert the supplied disk for Windows into your floppy disk drive.
SETUP
key.
Run
from the
” in the box: for
3. Choose
4. Type the drive name where you
inserted the supplied disk and
“
example, A:\SETUP. Click
the OK button or press the
Enter
File
menu in the Program Manager.
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5. The installer program will begin. Follow the instructions on the
computer screen. (Be sure to restart Windows when the installation
process is completed.)
✒
Note
• The installer automatically updates your
by adding
DEVICE=bi-di.386
SYSTEM.INI
under the
[386Enh]
Windows file
section. If
any bi-directional parallel communications device driver has
previously been installed, it will be deactivated b y this new driver. If
you want to use the driver that was previously installed, you should
re-install your previous driver. However, re-installing the previous
driver will make the HL-2060 series driver inactive.
• The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows default.
• The installer auto m a tically sets the printer port to the parallel
interface,
•
During this installation,
SYSTEM.INI
LPT1
.
changes have been made to the
file. It is necessary to restart Windows so that the
changes become effective and the installed b i-d irectio nal parallel
communications device driver can take effect.
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Connecting Your Printer to Your Computer using the USB interface
The Universal Serial Bus is an interface which allows the printer to be
connected to multiple peripheral devices. If your PC has a USB port, you
can connect the printer to your PC by using the USB interface as
described in the following procedure.
✒
Note
• We recommend that you use the USB interface with this printer on
Microsoft Windows 98. Although Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2.1
supports the USB interface, some PCs do not work correctly with the
USB interface.
• Only one Brother printer can be used in the same chain of the USB
connection. If more than one Brother printer exists in the same chain
of the USB connection, only one printer can be used.
• To obtain the latest driver, refer to the following page on our web
site:
http://www.brother.com/english/E-ftp/softwin.html/
Install the USB driver into your PC
1. Turn the printer power off.
Connect your PC and HL2060 with the USB
interface cable.
Next
power
button.
on.
2. Turn the printer
The dialog shown on the left
will appear on your PC.
Click the
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3. Select “Search for the best
driver for your device.”
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Click the
Next
button.
4. Insert the supplied CDROM into the drive of your
PC.
Select “Specify a location”
depending on which media
you use.
Click the
5. Click the
Next
Next
button.
button.
The USB driver is installed.
6. When the dialog shown left
appears on your PC, click
Finish
button.
Be sure to restart
Windows 98 so that the
installed USB driver will
be effective.
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Install the printer driver into your PC
When the installation of the USB driv er is complete, install the printer
driver.
From CD-ROM: Run the CD-ROM program and go to the ‘Install
From Floppy disk: Refer to the Software Quick Setup Guide.
Set the printer port to USB
After installing the USB driver and prin ter driver, the printer port has to
be set to ‘USB port’.
driver’ menu.
1. Click the
2. Select HL-2060 icon in printers so that the selected HL-2060 icon is
highlighted.
3. Select
Start
button and select
Properties
from
File
Printers
menu.
Settings
in
.
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4.Click
Details
tab.
5.Select
following port”.
6. Click OK to close the properties dialog box.
Troubleshooting
If the printer does not print from the USB p ort, try reinstalling the USB
driver as follows;
1.Double-click the file ‘DeinsUSB.exe’ in the USB directory of CD-
ROM.
2.Turn the printer off and on again.
3.“Add New Hardware Wizard” is launched again, follow the
instruction of the Wizard.
BRUSB
:(USB Printer Port) in the box for “Print to the
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ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Features
This printer has the following standard features. When you need more
information on how to use a particular feature, turn to the page indicated
at the end of the paragraph.
High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing
This printer uses electrophotography technology by laser beam scanning
so that it can print A4 size paper at a speed of up to 20 pages per minute
or letter size paper at up to 21 pages per min ute. The controller utilizes a
high speed 32-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips. The
quiet printing will not bother you working in your office or at home: max.
55 dB A (printing)/40 dB A (stand-by) or 52 dB A (printing)/45 dB A
(stand-by).
1,200 DPI Resolution
This printer uses a print engine with a resolution of 1,200 dots per inch
(dpi). Compared with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of the output is far
superior. See page 4-31. By utilizing the 300-dpi mode, the printer can
also print 300-dpi data, if necessary. (In HP emulation you can select a
horizontal 1200-dpi mode by special control command. See page
Appendix-54.)
High Resolution Control
The high resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp
printouts. See 4-34.
Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge
The toner cartridge can print up to 9,000 single-sided pages at 5%
coverage. The one piece, easy-to-replace toner cartridge does not require
difficult maintenance. Just install it. See 2-7.
Advanced Photoscale Technology
®
This printer can print graphics in 256 shades of gray in HP
emulation and BR-Script level 2, producing nearly photographic quality.
LaserJet 5™
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Manual Loading
This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. Even
envelopes can be loaded from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper
cassette. In addition, the multi-purpose tray allows you to load paper
sheet by sheet. See 3-15 for auto loading and manual loading.
Four Interfaces
This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C
serial interface, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) and a modular input/output
(MIO) compatible interface.
If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface,
you can monitor the printer status. It is fully compatible with the
industry-standard bi-directional parallel interface. See page 2-15.
The RS-232C serial interface is an industry standard so that you can
connect it to any computer using a standard serial cable. See page 2-15.
The Universal Serial Bus is an interface which allows the printer to be
connected with multiple peripheral devices. (Window 98 only)
The MIO interface allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible
card. If you install the card, you can use one more interface port for
features such as networking or printer sharing. See page 5-7.
Automatic Interface Selection
This printer can automatically select the bi-directional parallel, RS-232C
serial, Universal Serial Bus, or MIO interface depending on the interface
port through which it receives data. With this feature, the printer can be
connected to more than one computer. See page 3-5.
Five Emulation Modes
®
This printer can emulate the Hewlett-Packard
®
(PCL
6) , PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script
laser printer-LaserJet 5
Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HP-GL™ plotter as well as
EPSON
®
FX-850™, and IBM® Proprinter XL® printers. You can print
with all application programs that support one of these printers. See page
3-1.
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Automatic Emulation Selection
This printer can automatically select the printer emu latio n mode
depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software.
With this feature, many users can share the printer on a network. See page
3-3.
Data Compression Technology
This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data
in its memory so that it can print larger graphics and more fonts without
additional memory.
Memory Expansion
This printer has 8-Mbytes of RAM as standard. It can be expanded up to
72 Mbytes When you select duplex mode with an optional duplex unit
installed, the memory should be expanded to 10 M bytes in total or more to
enjoy 600-dpi duplex printing. See pages 4-33 and 5-8. (The standard
memory fitted can vary depending on the printer model and country.)
75 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts
This printer has the following scalable fonts and bitmapped fonts. The
fonts that can be used vary according to the current emulation mode.
■HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes
Scalable Fonts:
Intellifont Compatible Fonts:
•Alaska, Extrabold
•Antique Oakland, Oblique, Bold
•Brougham, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
•Cleveland Condensed
•Connecticut
•Guatemala Antique, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
•Letter Gothic, Oblique, Bold
•Maryland
•Oklahoma, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
•PC Brussels Light, LightItalic, Demi, DemiItalic
•PC Tennessee Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
•Utah, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
•Utah Condensed, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
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Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 / Windows 95/98 TrueType
Compatible Fonts:
• BR Symbol
• Helsinki, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
• Tennessee Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
• W Dingbats
Type 1 Font Compatible Fonts:
• Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique
• Calgary MediumItalic
• Copenhagen Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
• Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
Brother Original Fonts:
• Bermuda Script
•Germany
• San Diego
•US Roman
Bitmapped Fonts (Portrait and Landscape):
• LetterGothic16.66 Medium, Italic, Bold , BoldItalic
• OCR-A
• OCR-B
■ BR-Script 2 Mode
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Scalable Fonts:
• Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique
• Alaska, Extrabold
• Antique Oakland, Oblique, Bold
• Bermuda Script
• BR Dingbats
• BR Symbol
• Brougham, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
• Brussels Light, LightItalic, Demi, DemiItalic
• Calgary MediumItalic
• Cleveland Condensed
• Connecticut
• Copenhagen Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
• Germany
• Guatemala Antique, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
• Helsinki, Oblique, Bold, BoldObliq ue
• Helsinki Narrow, Oblique, Bold, BoldOb lique
• Letter Gothic, Oblique, Bold
• Maryland
• Oklahoma, Oblique, Bold, Bold Oblique
• Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
• San Diego
• Tennessee Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
• US Roman
• Utah, Oblique, Bold, BoldObliqu e
• Utah Condensed, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
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High Speed Printing with Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 /
Windows 3.1
Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in th is p r inter, the printer
can print them with Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / Windows
version 3.1 at a high speed without downloading them. Because the
printer has a TrueType Font rasterizer, it can rasterize fonts at a high
speed.
Bar Code Print
This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes:
•Code 39 •UPC-E
•Interleaved 2 of 5 •Codabar
•EAN-8 •US-PostNet
•EAN-13 •ISBN
•UPC-A •Code 128
•EAN-128
CCITT G3/G4
Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in addition to HPcompatible formats, it can quickly receive and print data compressed in
this format.
Lock Panel
If the panel switch settings have been changed, the printer may not work
as you expect. You can lock your settings to prevent changes from being
made. See page 4-46.
Power Save Mode
This printer has a power saving mode. As laser printers consume power to
keep the fixing assembly at a high temperature, this feature can save
electricity when the printer is on but not bein g used. The factory setting
of the Power Save mode is ON that complies with EPA En erg y Star new
specification. Compared with conventional laser printers, this printer
consumes less power even when the power saving mode is turned off. See
page 4-73.
Toner Save Mode
This printer has an economical toner save mode. You can cut your printer
running cost substantially by using this mode in addition to the improved
life expectancy of the toner cartridge. See page 4-73
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Reprint Function
You can reprint the last job printed with a touch of a panel switch which
allows reprinting without sending the data again from the computer. See
page 4-65.
Font Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card
This printer has two slots for an optional font card, flash memory card or
HDD card.
If you have installed optional font card(s), you can use the fonts stored in
them as well as the resident fonts. For optional font cards, consult the
dealer where you purchased the printer.
Saving User Settings
You can operate the printer differently from other users with your own
panel switch settings. Two sets of user settings can be stored. See page 4-
51.
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Options
The following options are available for this printer:
Lower Tray Unit
A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extra
paper and switch between the upper and lower paper sources
automatically. See page 5-1.
Duplex Unit
A duplex unit enables you to print on both sides of the paper. See page 5-
13.
The following commercial products can be installed into this printer:
MIO Card
A commercial modular input/output (MIO) compatible sharing/network
card gives you an additional interface port for attaching the printer to a
network or sharing your printer with multiple computers. See page 5-7.
Font cards
Commercial font cards containing additional scalable fonts or bitmapped
fonts. See page 5-3.
Flash Memory Card and HDD Card
A commercial flash memory card or a HDD card can be installed. You
can store fonts, macros, logos, and other print data in a commercial
PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card. See pages 4-37
and 5-3.
RAM Expansion
Installing commercial memory modules expands the memory capacity up
to 72 Mbytes. See pages 5-8.
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CHAPTER 2
GETTING STARTED
BEFORE USING THE PRINTER
Checking the Components
Printer Carton
When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the
following parts.
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Power Cord
Upper Paper Cassette
(installed inside the print er)
User’s Guide (this book),
Software Quick Setup Guide
Printer
Windows Driver/TrueType
Compatible Font Disk #1
Windows Driver/TrueType
Compatible Font Disk #2
CD-ROM
Fig. 2-1 Components in the Printer Carton
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!
✒ Note
• An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase an
appropriate cable according to the interface you intend to use. The
power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the
country where you purchased the printer.
• The paper size has been factory set to letter, legal or A4 depending
upon the final destination of the printer.
• 110/120V model: letter or legal size paper set.
• 220/240V model: A4 size paper set.
The illustration of the HL-2060 printer in this manual shows the A4
paper cassette installed.
When the letter/legal size paper cassette is installed, it extends beyond
the rear of the printer.
The A4 cassette does not extend beyond the rear of the printer.
Toner Cartridge
The toner cartridge is inside the toner cartridge carton.
Caution
The toner cartridge is packed inside a bag. Do not open it now. Open it
immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge
must not be exposed to light for a long time.
Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge
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General View
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Font/IC Card Slot
Rear Access Cover
Face Down Print
Delivery Tray
Control Panel
Multi-purpose Tray
Upper Paper Cassette
Power Switch
Fig. 2-3 Front View
Adjustment Knob for
Face Up/Down Print Delivery
Bi-directional Parallel
Interface Connector
Top Cover
MIO Card Slot
Power Cord Connector
RS-232C Serial
Interface Connector
Modular Jack for Options
Fig. 2-4 Rear View
Universa Serial
Bus connector
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Operating and Storage Environment
Please take note of the following before using the printer.
Power Supply
Use the printer within the specified power range.
AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage
Frequency: 50/60 Hz (220-240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V)
The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5
feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances,
particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. If it is unavoidable
that you must use the printer with these appliances, we recommend you
use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
Environment
Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and
humidity.
Ambient temperature:10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
Do not block the air exit on top of the printer. Do not place objects on top
of the printer, especially on the air exit.
Ventilate the room where you use the printer.
Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind
or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight if the printer
is unavoidably set up near a window.
Do not install the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate
magnetic fields.
Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. Do not
expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses.
Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
Keep the printer clean. Do not install the printer in a dusty place.
Do not install the printer near an air conditioner.
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SETTING UP THE PRINTER
Opening and Closing the Printer
To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open
the top cover of the printer. Remember the following steps to open and
close the printer.
■To open the printer, hold both sides of the top cover and raise it
upwards until it latches.
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Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover
■To close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides gently
until it latches.
Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover
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Removing the Protective Parts
After checking that you have all of the correct parts, temporarily place the
printer where you can easily reach all sides. Remove the protective parts
that secure the printer against damage during transportation, as shown
below:
✒ Note
Keep all packing materials for transporting o r storing the printer later.
1. Open the top cover and the upper paper cassette.
2. Remove the protective parts from inside the printer and the cassette.
3. Remove both spacers from the fixing roller.
Protective Parts
2-6
Fig. 2-7 Removing the Protective Parts
Spacers
Fig. 2-8 Removing the Protective Parts Fig. 2-9 Removing the Spacers
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Installing the Toner Cartridge
This printer uses a toner cartridge to print. You have one toner cartridge
as standard. A new cartridge contains enough toner to print up to
approximately 9,000 A4 or letter-size single-sided pages at about 5%
coverage (if the print density is set at level 8).
If you turn on the printer without the toner cartridge installed, the display
shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the
toner cartridge.
14 NO CARTRIDGE
To install the toner cartridge, follow these steps:
1.Open the top cover of the printer.
2.Open the bag to unpack the toner cartridge.
Caution
!
• Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct light.
• Do not stand the toner cartridge on its end or turn it up-side down.
• Do not touch the shaded parts shown below.
• Do not open the drum shutter otherwise the toner or drum is adversely
affected and might cause serious damage when printing.
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Drum Shutter
Fig. 2-10 Don’ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge
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3.Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times
at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
45°
45°
Fig. 2-11 Rocking the Toner Cartridge
4.Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from th e
toner cartridge.
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Fig. 2-12 Detaching the Tab
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5.Hold the tab firmly and pull it out until the sealing tape comes o ut all
the way.
Fig. 2-13 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape
Caution
!
If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. If your
hands or clothes get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it off immediately
with cold water.
6.Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on
the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge
holder inside the printer.
✒ Note
Push both sides of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated in
its place.
Fig. 2-14 Inserting the Toner Cartridge
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7.Close the top cover of the printer.
When the cartridge has almost run out of toner, the display shows the
following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner
cartridge.
16 TONER EMPTY
Although you can print several pages after the toner empty message
appears, be sure to replace the toner cartridge with a new one before it
becomes completely empty.
✒ Note
You can select the printer’s operation when the “Toner Empty” message
is displayed with the MODE switch. The prin ter continues or stops
printing. For further information, see “Toner Low” in Chapter 4.
For toner cartridge replacement, see “Toner Cartridge” in Chapter 6.
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Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette
The printer usually loads paper from the installed multi-purpose tray,
upper cassette or optional lower paper tray.
✒ Note
The lower tray unit is an option for this pr inter. This section refers to the
upper paper cassette. For information about the lower paper cassette, see
“LOWER TRAY UNIT” in Chapter 5.
The paper sources have the following limitation. For more information
about paper, see “PRINT MEDIA” in Chapter 3.
paper source available size available type and
the multipurpose tray
(MP)
the upper
paper
cassette (T1)
the optional
lower paper
cassette (T2)
all sources
for duplex
printing
(DX)
cut sheet : letter, legal and A4
envelope: COM 10,
Monarch, C5,
DL and ISO B5
cut sheet : letter and legal
(letter/legal cassette),
A4 (A4 cassette)
cut sheet : letter and legal
(letter/legal cassette),
A4 (A4 cassette)
cut sheet : letter, legal, A4,
ISO B5 (except T2)
and Executive
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capacity
plain paper : 150
2
(80 g/m
or 20 lbs)
envelope : 10
OHP film : 100
label stock : 100
other type : weight
= 60 to 199 g/m
2
(16 to 53 lbs)
plain paper : 500
(80 g/m
2
or 20 lbs)
weight = 60 to 90
2
(16 to 24 lbs)
g/m
plain paper : 500
(80 g/m
2
or 20 lbs)
weight = 60 to 90
2
(16 to 24 lbs)
g/m
* The capacity of
T1 is reduced from
the above specified
capacities with
when
the duplex unit
installed.
✒ Note
If you will print paper that is more than 135 g/m2 (36 lbs) from the MP
tray, please insert the paper in the MP tray one sheet at a time, and print it
by using the face up print output.
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Follow these steps to set paper and install th e paper cassette:
✒ Note
Be sure to select the same paper size as the paper to be used from your
application software, or correct printing cannot be obtained.
If your application software does not support paper size selection on its
print menu, you can change the paper size with the MODE switch in the
FORMAT MODE. For paper size change, see “MODE Switch” in
Chapter 4.
The paper size has been factory set to letter, legal or A4, depending upon
the final destination of the printer.
•110/120V model: letter or legal size paper set.
•220/240V model: A4 size paper set.
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1.Open the multi-purpose tray by pressing the front door of the tray
lightly and lowering it gently .
✒ Note
Pull out the extension tray of the multi-purpose tray for long paper if it is
necessary.
Fig. 2-15 Opening the Multi-purpose Tray
and Pulling Out the Extension Tray
2.Lift up and slide the paper width guide to the far right side.
3.Place a stack of paper or envelopes on the tray until it is securely
seated.
✒ Note
When you place paper on the multi-purpose tray, note the following:
• If you will be printing on paper that is more than 135 g/m2 (36 lbs)
from the MP tray, please insert the paper in the MP tray one sheet at a
time and print it by using the face up print output.
• The print surface must be face up.
• The leading edge must be placed inside first and lightly against the
printer.
• The left side must be aligned with the left guide.
• The top of the paper stack must be under the holders on both sides of
the tray. The maximum thickness is 15 mm or 0.59 inches.
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Fig. 2-16 Placing Paper on the Multi-purpose Tray
4.Lift up and slide the paper width guide to match the paper width, so
that it lightly touches the right side of the paper stack.
Caution
!
• Make sure that the neatly stacked paper is correctly seated on the
multi-purpose tray, otherwise paper may not be fed correctly,
resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
• When printing, the inside tray automatically rises to feed paper into
the printer.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
This printer has a bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial
interface, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. They allow the
printer to communicate with IBM/PC
connecting the printer and computer, you need to purchase or make a
connecting cable specifically for the interface to be used. See
“INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS” in Appendix.
Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set, simply
connect the interface cable to the printer. In some cases, you need to turn
off the high-speed and bi-directional parallel communications with the
MODE switch. For further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter
4.
When you use the serial interface, you need to have the same
communications settings on both the printer and computer. Since the
automatic interface selection mode has been factory set with certain
factory settings (baud rate = 9600, code type = 8 bits, parity = none, stop
bit = 1, Xon/Xoff = ON, DTR (ER) = ON, and Robust Xon = ON), you
may simply connect the interface cable if these are the same as the
settings on your computer. When necessary, set the communications
parameters with the MODE switch on the printer. For further information,
see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4. For the settings on the computer, see
the manual of the computer or software you use.
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or compatible computers. Before
Connect the printer to your computer as follows:
1.Make sure that both the computer and the printer are turned off.
Caution
!
• Always turn off the printer and computer when connecting and
disconnecting the cable.
• When connecting and disconnecting the cable from the Universal
Serial Bus interface, however, it is not necessary to turn off the printer
and computer.
2.Connect one end of the interface cable to the interface connector
located on the back of the printer.
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3.Secure the connection with wire clips or screws on th e printer.
Parallel Interface Port
Secure connection with wire clips.
Computer Printer
Serial Interface Port
Secure connection with screws.
Fig. 2-17 Connecting the Printer and Computer
4.Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector
on your computer. Be sure to secure the connection on the computer,
also.
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Turning the Printer On and Off
Plugging in the Power Cord
Plug in the power cord as follows:
1.Make sure that the POWER switch is OFF “O”: the switch is on the
front right hand side of the printer.
2.Attach the power cord to the printer and p lu g it into an appropriate
AC outlet.
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Fig. 2-18 Plugging in the Power Cord
Caution
!
• Check the AC voltage. This printer should be operated at the specified
voltage and frequency.
• USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz
• Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Since this printer must be electrically grounded, the power cord
should be connected to a grounded AC outlet.
• The total length of the power cord, including extension cords, should
not exceed 5 meters (16.4 feet). Use of a longer power cord may result
in reduced voltage or malfunctions.
• Do not unplug the power cord to turn off the printer.
• The printer should be installed near a power outlet which is easily
accessible.
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Pressing the POWER Switch
The POWER switch is on the front right hand side of the printer. Pressing
the ON side “ | ” supplies power to the printer, wh ich then performs a self
test and warm up. Pressing the OFF side “O” turns the power off.
ON
OFF
Fig. 2-19 Pressing the POWER Switch
Caution
!
Always wait at least 2 seconds after turning off the power before turning
it back on.
Do not turn the power off while the printer is printing, as this may cause a
paper jam and adversely affect the printer.
The printer performs a self-diagnosis at start-up to check its hardware and
software. If the printer should find any problems, the display will show
the corresponding message. See “TROUBLESHOOTING” in Chapter 7.
04 SELF TEST
The display shows several messages quickly at start-up. If the printer
detects no errors, it automatically goes on-line and the message changes
to show the current printer status and settings.
LJ READY 001P T1
LJ : The auto emulation selection is set and currently the HP
LaserJet emulation mode is selected.
READY :The printer is ready to print.
001 : The number of copies to print is set to 1.
P : Portrait print is selected.
T1 : Paper is fed from Tray 1.
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Printing the Test Patterns or Lists
You can check print quality and p r int a list of available fonts before you
actually start working with the printer. To do so, follow these steps:
1.Make sure that you have already set the toner cartridge and loaded
paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray.
2Turn on the printer. Wait until the display shows the message as
follows.
LJ READY 001P T1
or
LJ READY 001P MP
3.Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
The ON LINE lamp goes off.
4.Hold down the SHIFT switch and press the TEST switch.
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5.Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to scroll through the display until the desired
message appears. To print your selection, press the SET switch.
Choose from one of the following selections :
To print out the demo page,
DEMO PAGE
To print out the test pattern,
TEST PRINT
To print out the list of printer settings,
PRINT CONFIG
To print out the list of internal or resident fonts,
PRINT FONTS I
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To print out the list of optional font card,
PRINT FONTS C
To print out the list of permanent download fonts,
PRINT FONTS P
To exit from the test mode,
exit
✒ Note
The messages “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appear only
when an optional font card is installed in the font slot or the permanent
download fonts are stored in printer memory respectively.
• If the optional font card is installed, you can print out a list of optional
fonts. Since the list shows the ID numbers specific to each optional
font, it helps you to select them with the FONT switch. For further
information, see “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4 and “FONT CARD,
FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD” in Chapter 5.
• If user-defined characters are already downloaded into the printer
memory as permanent download fonts, you can print out a list of
them. For further information, see “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4.
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6.Press the SET switch.
The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When the
printer finishes printing, it automatically exits to the off-line state.
TEST PRINT
!"#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[|
"#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}
#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~
$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!
%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"
&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#
'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$
()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%
)*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&
*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'
+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'(
,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()
-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*
./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+
/1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,
1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-.
34567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./
4567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./1
567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./12
67890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./123
7890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./1234
890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./12345
90:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{\}~!"#$%&'()*+,-./123456
ABC
TEST PRINT PRINT CONFIG
PORTRAIT LIST
NUMBER SYMBOL SET
(ID) PITCH SIZE STYLE WEIGHT TYPEFACE F O N T S A M P L E(600dpi)
I000 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Medium(0) PcTENNES Reg (4101)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s0b4101T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I001 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Bold(3) PcTENNES Bd (4101)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s3b4101T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I002 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Midium(0) PcTENNES It (4101)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s0b4101T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I003 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Bold(3) PcTENNES BdIt (4101)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s3b4101T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I004 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Medium(0) OKLAHOMA Reg (4113)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s0b4113T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I005 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Bold(3) OKLAHOMA Bd (4113)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s3b4113T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I006 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Medium(0) OKLAHOMA It (4113)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s0b4113T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I007 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Bold(3) OKLAHOMA BdIt (4113)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s3b4113T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I008 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Medium(0) CONNECTICUT (4116)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s0b4116T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I009 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(4) Bold(3) CLEVELAND Cd (4140)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v4s3b4140T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I010 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Light(-3) PcBRUSSEL Lt (4143)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s-3b4143T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I011 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Bold(2) PcBRUSSEL Bd (4143)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s2b4143T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I012 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Light(-3) PcBRUSSEL LtIt(4143)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s-3b4143T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I013 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Bold(2) PcBRUSSEL BdIt(4143)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s2b4143T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I014 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Medium(0) UTAH Reg (4148)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s0b4148T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I015 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Upright(0) Bold(3) UTAH Bd (4148)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v0s3b4148T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I016 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Medium(0) UTAH It (4148)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s0b4148T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
I017 8U:ROMAN 8...
P: Scalable Italic(1) Bold(3) UTAH BdIt (4148)
ESC(IDESC(s1p#v1s3b4148T (#:point size 0.25 - 999.75)
ID:Symbol Set ID
INTERNAL FONT
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/012
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/01
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/012
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/012
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0123456
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/01
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/01
ABCDefgh123?!"#$%&'()<>/0
(LJ):HP LaserJet 4 (BS):BR-Script 2 (GL):HP-GL
(FX):EPSON FX-850 (PR):IBMProprinterXL
PAGE COUNTER = 682
RAM SIZE = 10Mbyte
USER SETTINGS SETTING1 SETTING2
< EMULATION >
EMULATION AUTO LaserJet4 AUTO LaserJet4 AUTO LaserJet4
AUTO TIME OUT (S) 5 5 5
EPSON/IBM EPSON EPSON EPSON
KEEP PCL OFF OFF OFF
< MODE >
- INTERFACE MODE I/F PARALLEL <- < AUTO TIME OUT (S) 5 <- < PRL SETTING
HIGH SPEED ON <- < BI-DIR ON <- < RS-232C SETTING
BaundRate (BAUD) 9600 <- < CodeType (bits) 8 <- < Parity NONE <- < Stop Bit (bits) 1 <- < Xon/Xoff ON <- < DTR(ER) ON <- < Robust Xon OFF <- <-
- FORMAT MODE ORIENTATION PORTRAIT <- < AUTO MODE
(LJ)
AUTO LF OFF OFF OFF
AUTO CR OFF OFF OFF
AUTO WRAP OFF OFF OFF
AUTO SKIP ON ON ON
(FX)
AUTO LF OFF OFF OFF
AUTO MASK OFF OFF OFF
(PR)
AUTO LF OFF OFF OFF
AUTO CR OFF OFF OFF
AUTO MASK OFF OFF OFF
PAGE FORMAT MODE
X OFFSET (dots) 0 <- < Y OFFSET (dots) 0 <- < PAPER A4 A4 A4
(LJ)
LEFT M (C) 0 0 0
RIGHT M (C) 78 78 78
TOP M (") 0.5 0.5 0.5
BOTTOM M (") 0.5 0.5 0.5
LINES (L) 64 64 64
(FX)
LEFT M (C) 0 0 0
RIGHT M (C) 80 80 80
TOP M (") .33 .33 .33
BOTTOM M (") .33 .33 .33
LINES (L) 66 66 66
(PR)
LEFT M (C) 0 0 0
RIGHT M (C) 80 80 80
TOP M (") .33 .33 .33
BOTTOM M (") .33 .33 .33
LINES (L) 66 66 66
- RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION (DPI) 600 <- < HRC MEDIUM <- <-
PRINT CONFIGURAITION(1/2)
PRINT FONTS I
Fig. 2-20 Test Pattern, Setting List, and Font List
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Checking the Printed Test Pattern or Demo Page
After you print out the test pattern or demo page as described in the
previous section, take a look at the printed sheet to check print quality.
The printer has been shipped with the print density properly adjusted with
the control panel switches. If you are not satisfied with the printout (too
light or dark for example), adjust the print density as follows:
1.Turn on the printer.
2.Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line state.
3.Press the MODE switch.
4.Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to scroll through the display until the
“ADVANCED MODE” appears.
5.Press the SET switch.
6.Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to scroll through the display until the
“PRINT DENSITY” appears.
7.Press the SET switch.
8.Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired print density value appears.
The value can change from 1 (light) to 15 (dark).
9.Press the SET switch.
10.Press the SEL switch to exit from the mode men us and set the printer
on-line state.
For more information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
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CHAPTER 3
BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
Before working with your application software, you need to set up or
install the printer driver in your software. Locate the printers that your
application software supports and install the desired printer driver. Each
software package differs in the way the printer driver is selected. Read the
software manual and follow the setup or installation procedures.
Be sure to select the printer emulation mo de that matches the installed
printer driver. This printer emulates particular p r in ter m o dels of the
following manufacturers. Since this printer has been factory set with the
automatic emulation selection on, you may not need to select the
emulation mode. When necessary, select the appropriate printer
emulation mode with the panel switches according to the printer driver
installed in your application software. See “CHAPTER 4 CONTROL
PANEL.”
Printer Driver Emulation Mode
HL 2060 HP LaserJet 5
HL 1660/1660e HP LaserJet 5
HL 1260/1260e HP LaserJet 5
HP LaserJet 5 HP LaserJet 5
HP LaserJet 4/4+ HP LaserJet 5
HL-10h HP LaserJet 5
HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet 5
HL 2060 BR-Script 2
HL 1660/1660e (BR Script 2) BR-Script 2
HL 1260/1260e BR-Script 2
®
PostScript
HL-10h (BR-Script) BR-Script 2
HL-10PS/DPS BR-Script 2
HL-8PS BR-Script 2
Apple
PostScript® language printer BR-Script 2
* HP 7475A™ HP-GL
HP-GL™ HP-GL
* EPSON FX-850 EPSON FX-850
EPSON FX-80™ EPSON FX-850
* IBM Proprinter XL IBM Proprinter XL
IBM Proprinter
level 2 language printer BR-Script 2
®
LaserWriter® II NT/NTX BR-Script 2
®
IBM Proprinter XL
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To get the most out of this printer, you need to install the printer driver
for this printer or the HP LaserJet and select the HP LaserJet emulation
mode: this is the best combination. Wh en any other HP LaserJet series
printer driver is installed, select the HP LaserJet emulation mo de. When
any other printer driver is installed, select the HP-GL, BR-Script 2,
EPSON, or IBM emulation mode according to the installed printer driver.
You may find difficulty in printing EPS file format pictures with the HP
LaserJet mode. In this case, it is better to select the BR-Script 2 mode.
An asterisk (*) indicates the best or recommended combination of the
printer driver and emulation mode. Be sure to use any of these best or
recommended combinations if circumstances permit. When an emulation
mode other than the HP mode or BR-Script 2 is selected, the printout may
differ slightly from the printout that the targ et p r inter produces.
For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 or Windows 3.1 users, to get the best
performance from your printer, install the driver supplied with your
printer.
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AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION
This printer has an automatic emulation selection function. When the
printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the
emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON.
The printer can select the emulation among the following combinations:
EPSON/IBM Priority EPSON (default) IBM
Auto Selection Mode HP LaserJet HP LaserJet
BR-Script 2 BR-Script 2
HP-GL HP-GL
EPSON FX-850 IBM Proprinter XL
To get the most out of this laser printer, we recommend you use the HP
LaserJet emulation mode, which is a true laser printer mode. Since the HP
LaserJet mode takes the highest prio rity in the automatic emulation
selection, you can start using the printer as it is with the factory settings in
most cases.
When the automatic emulation selection is active, you can check the
current emulation on the display. When the printer is in ready, print, or
wait states, the display reads as follows:
Emulation Status Display in Ready State
HP LaserJet LJ READY 001P T1
BR-Script 2 BS IDLE 001P T1
HP-GL GL READY 001P T1
EPSON FX-850 FX READY 001P T1
IBM Proprinter XL PR READY 001P T1
To select the emulation mode manually, use the EMULATION switch.
For further information, see “EMULATION Switch” in Chapter 4.
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✒ Note
When you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following:
• Once the emulation is automatically changed, it is not changed again
for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it
can be set with the EMULATION switch. The factory setting is 5
seconds.
• The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, as the
printer cannot distinguish between them. Since the factory setting is
the EPSON emulation mode, you might need to select the IBM
emulation mode with the EMULATION switch when you need to use
this emulation.
• Try this function with your application software or network server. If
the function does not work properly, select the required emulation
mode manually using the printer panel switches or use emulation
selection commands from your software.
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AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION
This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the
printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the bidirectional parallel, Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface , RS-232C
serial interface or MIO interface as appropriate.
When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on or off with the MODE switch. For
further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4. Since the
automatic interface selection mode has been factory set to ON, simply
connect the interface cable to the printer.
When you use the serial interface, you need to have the same
communications settings on both the printer and computer. Since the
automatic interface selection mode has been factory set with certain
settings, you may be able to simply connect the interface cable to the
printer if your computer has the settings listed below.
Communications Parameters Factory Settings
Baud rate (data transfer speed) 9600
Code type (data length) 8 bits
Parity (data error check) None
Stop bit (data separator) 1 stop bit
Xon/Xoff (handshake protocol) ON
DTR (ER) ON
Robust Xon OFF
If a commercial interface card has been installed in the MIO card slot, it
can be selected automatically.
When necessary, select the interface or the serial communications
parameters manually with the MODE switch (INTERFACE MODE) on
the printer. For further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
For the settings on the computer, see the manual of the computer or
software you are using.
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✒ Note
When you use the automatic interface selection, note the following:
• Once the interface is automatically changed, it is not changed again
for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it
can be set with the MODE switch. The factory setting is 5 seconds.
• The communications parameters [ baud rate, code type, parity, stop
bit, Xon/Xoff, DTR(ER), and Robust Xon] must be set for the serial
interface. Although they have been factory set as shown in the above
table, you may need to change them with the MODE switch.
• This function takes a few seconds to work. If you want to speed up
printing, select the required interface manually with the MODE
switch.
If you constantly use only one interface, we recommend that you select
that interface in the interface mode. The printer allocates all of the input
buffer to that interface if only one interface is selected.
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ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL
Selecting the Local Language Display
The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate
the control panel switches, it shows functions and settings. If any
problems occur, it shows the corresponding error message. You can see
these messages in several languages. The default language is English.
• English • German • Spanish • Norwegian • Danish
• French • Dutch • Italian • Finnish • Portuguese
To change to another language:
1.Turn off the printer.
2.Hold down the FORM FEED switch and turn on the printer.
The message “SELF TEST” appears and then the message changes to
“LANG.=ENGLISH * ”.
3.Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until your desired language appears on the
display.
4.Press the SET switch to make the selected language message
effective.
An asterisk (*) appears at the end of the display for a short time, and
then the printer automatically returns to o n - line state with the selected
language message on the display.
Turning the Maintenance Message Off
This printer periodically prompts you to replace parts to enjoy high
quality and reliable printing jobs.
Turning the messages off:
You can turn these messages off by taking the following steps.
1.Turn on the printer with pressing the “FORM FEED” key.
2. Choose “MAINTENANCE” with the ▼ key and press the
3.Choose “MAINTENANCE = OFF” with the ▼ key and press the
key.
SET
SET
key.
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Using the Panel Switches
Shows various
–
Display
messages.
Lights when printer
–
READY
is ready to print.
– Selects on-line or off-
SEL
line state.
– Slelects font and
FONT
character set.
Sets functions in
–
MODE
various modes.
EMULATION
CONTINUE
– Selects printer
–
Ignores the error
and resumes
operation.
emulation.
The printer has a versatile control panel. It has two operation modes:
When you press the switches, they work in the NORMAL mode as
indicated above the switches. When you press the switches with the
SHIFT switch held down, they work in the SHIFT mode as indicated
below the switches. You can control the basic printer operations and
make various printer settings in the NORMAL and SHIFT modes.
For further information, see “SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE” and
“SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE” in Chapter 4.
– Lights when printer is
ON LINE
DATA
FORM FEED
FEEDER –
in the on-line state
– Blinks when data is being
received and lights when
unprinted data remains in
ptrinter memory
Prints out
–
remaining data or
reprints the same
pa
Selects paper source and
media type to be used and
duplex pritning.
– Forward scroll through
(UP)
modes and settings.
– Prints self-test pattern or fonts.
TEST
.
.
ges.
– Shifts switch operation.
SHIFT
– Sets selected mode and funtions.
SET
COPY
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RESET
Reverse scroll through
–
modes and settings.
– Selects toner save and
power save mode.
– Sets the number of copies
to print.
Fig. 3-1 Switch Operation in NORMAL and SHIFT Modes
(DOWN)
ECONOMY
✒ Note
When the printer is in use in the BR-Script 2 mode, some switches are not
used.
– Resets printer or restores
to factor
y settings.
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Printer Settings
You may operate the printer with the panel switch settings unchanged.
They have been factory set. When necessary, change and store them in
the printer memory as user settings.
There are two types of printer settings available on this printer:
Remember that the user settings override the factory settings. The user
settings are effective until other settings are made or they are restored to
the factory settings.
User Settings
Although the printer settings have been factory set, you can change them
with the control panel switches. Since this printer has a memory, you can
store the panel switch settings in the memory as “User Settings.” They are
recalled every time you turn on the printer.
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1. User Settings
2. Factory Settings
In addition to the current settings, you can save two more sets of user
settings with the MODE switch and restore to them with the RESET
switch. The current settings are cleared after restoring one of the saved
user settings.
Factory Settings
The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They
are called “Factory Settings.” Although you can operate the printer with
these factory settings unchanged, you can tailor the printer by making
user settings.
✒ Note
Changing the user settings does not affect factory settings. You cannot
modify the preset factory settings.
The changed user settings can be restored to the factory default settings
with the RESET switch. For further information, see “RESET Switch” in
Chapter 4.
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PAPER HANDLING
Print Media
Paper Size
1.The upper paper cassette
You can use letter and legal or A4 sizes of paper in the paper cassette.
2
The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m
or 20 lbs).
• 110/120V model: letter or legal size paper set.
• 220/240V model: A4 size paper set.
2.The multi-purpose tray
The multi-purpose tray is the most useful feeder for you to handle
many types of paper. The multi-pu r pose tray can hold up to 150
sheets of paper (80 g/m
2
or 20 lbs) or up to 10 envelopes.
The paper types and sizes that can be fed from th e multi-purpose tray
are as follows:
• Plain paper from 95 mm x 216 mm (3.75” x 8.5”) to 148 mm x
2
356 mm (5.8” x 14”) [Weight = 60 to 199 g/m
(16 to 53 lbs)]
• Overhead projector (OHP) films
• Colored paper
• Label stock
• Envelopes of COM10, Monarch, C5, DL, or ISO B5 size
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3.The optional lower paper cassette (option)
The paper cassette expands the paper source capacity, The cassette
2
can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m
20 lbs). You can use letter
and legal or A4.
4.The duplex unit
The duplex unit can handle letter, legal, A4, Executive and ISO B5
(except Tray 2) size papers from the feeders.
✒ Note
If you will be printing on paper of more than 135g/m2 (36 lbs) weight
from the MP tray, please place the paper in the MP tray one sheet at a
time and print it by using the face up output.
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paper source available size available type and
capacity
the multipurpose tray
(MP)
cut sheet : letter, legal and A4,
envelope: COM 10, Monarch,
C5, DL and ISO B5
other size: wide 95-216mm
(3.75”-8.5”)
long 148-356mm
(5.8”-14”)
plain paper : 150
2
(80 g/m
or 20 lbs)
envelope : 10
OHP film : 100
label stock : 100
other type : weight
= 60 to 199 g/m
2
(16 to 53 lbs)
the upper
paper
cassette (T1)
the optional
lower paper
cassette (T2)
all sources
for duplex
printing
(DX)
cut sheet : letter and legal
(letter/legal cassette),
A4 (A4 cassette)
cut sheet : letter and legal
(letter/legal cassette),
A4 (A4 cassette)
cut sheet : letter, legal, A4,
ISO B5 (except T2)
and Executive
plain paper : 500
(80 g/m
2
or 20 lbs)
weight = 60 to 105
2
(16 to 28 lbs)
g/m
plain paper : 500
(80 g/m
2
20 lbs)
weight = 60 to 90
2
(16 to 24 lbs)
g/m
* The capacity of
T1 is reduced from
the above specified
capacities with
the duplex unit
installed.
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Using Envelopes
Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics:
•Smooth or shiny surfaces
•Protection cover at envelopes’ adhesive parts
•Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase
•Sealing flaps as shown below
•Three or more layers of paper in the marked area
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•Each side folded as shown below
Fig. 3-2 Envelope Information
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Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following:
•Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap.
•The sealing flaps should be crisply and correctly folded (irregularly
cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams).
•Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the following
marked area.
Feeding Direction
Fig. 3-3 Envelopes
✒ Note
If envelopes get smudged during printing, set the print density to a higher
value in the ADVANCED MODE with MODE switch for darker
printouts. To adjust the print density setting, see “Checking the Printed
Test Pattern or Demo Page” in Chapter 2.
•Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure.
•All sides should be properly folded without any wrinkles or creases.
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Cassette Feed
The printer can feed paper from the multi-purpose tray, the upper
cassette and the optional lower paper cassette. You can select th e
multi-purpose tray as a paper cassette with the FEEDER switch. Sinc e
the auto paper feed mode has been factory set, the printer usually
feeds paper from the upper paper cassette. When the optional lower
paper cassette is installed and the upper paper cassette runs out of
paper, the printer automatically switches to the lower paper cassette.
When the lower paper cassette runs out of paper or it is not installed,
the printer automatically switches to the multi-purpose tray
(T1>T2>MP) and feeds from there as long as they contain paper of
the same size. When necessary, select the feeder with the FEEDER
switch. For further information, see “FEEDER Switch” in Chapter 4.
For information about the lower paper cassette, see “LOWER TRAY
UNIT” in Chapter 5.
✒ Note
When you load paper into the multi-purpose tray or the paper cassette,
note the following:
• If you use the multi-purpose tray, the paper size has to be manually
set in the MP TRAY SETTING mode with the FEEDER switch.
• If your application software supports paper size selection on the print
menu, you can select it through the software. If your application
software does not support it, you can set the paper size with the
MODE switch.
• The paper size has been factory set to letter for 110/120V models or
A4 for 220/240V models. If you want to use other sizes of paper or
envelopes, change the paper size in the PAGE FORMAT MODE of
the FORMAT MODE with the MODE switch. For paper size
selection, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
• If you use pre-printed paper in the cassettes, please note that the paper
should be loaded with the printed side face down and the top of the
paper to the front of the cassette. If you use pre-printed paper in the
multi-purpose tray, the paper should be loaded with the printed side
face up and the top of the paper towards the printer.
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You can set the paper size for the paper cassette with the MODE switch
in the PAGE FORMAT mode. The printer automatically de tects th e paper
size you set in the paper cassette. If you load a different size of paper in
the paper cassette from the size selected with the MODE switch or
through your application software, the printer prompts you to set the
proper size of paper as follows:
LOAD PAPER ↔**** SIZE
( **** indicates the paper size you have selected with the MODE
switch in the PAGE FORMAT mode or through your application
software.)
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Upper Paper
Cassette (Tray 1)
Lower Paper
Cassette (Tray 2)
Manual Feed
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Multi-purpose
Tray (MP)
Fig. 3-4 Cassette Feed
When you set paper in the multi-purpose tray with the setting MANUAL
FEED = ON selected with the FEEDER switch, the printer loads paper
only from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the previous feeder
selection. When you select the setting PAPER IN = CONT in the MP
TRAY SETTING mode, the printer loads paper automatically from the
multi-purpose tray. When you select the setting PAPER IN = STOP, the
printer waits for you to press the SEL key to start printing. You can set
the paper feed mode and the paper size with the FEEDER switch. For
further information, see “FEEDER Switch” in Chapter 4.
✒ Note
When you feed paper manually, note the following:
• If your application software supports a manual feed selection in the
print menu, you can select it through the software. Since the software
or command setting overrides the switch setting, you do not need to
set the manual feed mode and the pape r size with the FEEDER switch.
• If you use pre-printed paper in the multipurpose tray, please note that
it is inserted with the pre-printed side face up. Insert the top of the
page towards the printer in the multi-pu r pose tray.
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Face Down Print Delivery
The printer normally ejects paper onto the top of the printer with the
printed page face down.
Face Up Print Delivery
Fig. 3-5 Face Down Print Delivery
You can change the print delivery p a th from the top to the rear of the
printer. Push down the knob located inside the rear paper slit on the left
of the paper path selector guide.
Paper Path
Selector Guide
Rear Paper Slit
Fig. 3-6 Face Up Print Delivery
Knob
The printer ejects paper through the rear paper slit with the printed page
face up.
✒ Note
After you have finished face up print delivery, be sure to reset the knob to
switch back to the face down print delivery.
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CHAPTER 4
CONTROL PANEL
DISPLAY AND LAMPS
This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD) and five lamps on the
control panel. The disp lay can show various messages with up to 16
characters. The lamps light to indicate the current printer status.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL
Alarm Lamp
Ready Lamp
Fig. 4-1 Display and Lamps
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Display
The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the
control panel, you can change settings interactively on the display.
When you turn the printer off-line, the display changes to show the
currently selected emulation and informs you that you can make settings
in the current emulation.
If any problems occur, the display shows the corresponding operator call,
error, or service call message to prompt you to take an action. For more
information on these messages, see “TROUBLESHOOTING” in Chapter
7.
Printer Status Messages
The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed
during normal ope ration:
Printer Status Message Meaning
00 READY 001P T1 The printer is ready to print.
00 IDLE 001P T1 The printer is idle. (BR-Script 2 mode
only)
AUTO LaserJet 5 The printer is off-line and currently in HP
LaserJet mode under AUTO emulation
mode selected.
HP LaserJet 5 The printer is off-line and in HP LaserJet
mode under HP LaserJet emulation mode
selected.
00 BUSY 001P T1 The printer is busy. (BR-Script 2 mode
only)
00 SLEEP 001P T1 The printer is in sleep status (power save
mode).
01 PRINT 001P T1 The printer is printing.
01 PR300 001P T1 The printer is printing by decreasing the
resolution from more than 600 dpi to 300
dpi because of insufficient memory.
01 SX 001P T1 The printer is printing in simplex mode
due to insufficient memory for the
selected duplex mode.
02 WAIT 001P T1 The printer is warming up.
04 SELF TEST The printer is performing self-diagnosis.
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Printer Status Message Meaning
05 TEST PRINT The printer is printing the test pattern.
06 DEMO PAGE The printer is printing the demonstration.
06 PRINT CONFIG The printer is printing the list of the
current printer settings.
06 PRINT FONTS I The printer is printing the list of the
internal or resident fonts.
06 PRINT FONTS C The printer is printing the list of the
optional fonts stored in an installed font
card.
06 PRINT FONTS P The printer is printing the list of the
permanent download fonts.
06 CARD PRINT The printer is printing the contents of a
flash memory card or HDD card.
07 FF PAUSE The printer has suspended feeding forms.
Pressing the SEL switch resumes form
feed.
08 RESET TO The printer is restoring itself to the
USER SETTINGS user settings you selected with the panel
switches. (The message appears only
momentarily.)
09 RESET TO The printer is restoring itself to the
FACTORY SETTINGS factory settings. (The message appears
only momentarily.)
Now initializing The printer is initializing the MIO card or
initializing the printer for BR-Script 2
emulation.
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01 PRINT 002 L
Status Copy Page s
Emulation
... Fixed emulation expressed with double figures
“##”
... AUTO HP LaserJet emulation
“LJ”
... AUTO BR-Script 2
“BS”
... AUTO HP-GL emulation
“GL”
... AUTO EPSON FX-850 emulation
“FX”
... AUTO IBM Proprinter XL emulation
“PR”
Fig. 4-2 Display
■
T1
Paper Source
“T2”
Duplex
“■”
Orientation
“P”
“L”
... Multi-Purpose Tray
“MP”
... Manual Feed
“MN”
... Tray 2
“T1”
... Tray 2
... Duplex
... Simplex
“ ”
... Portrait
... Landscape
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Lamps
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL
The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status.
READY
LED indication Meaning
On Ready to print
Blinking Warming up
DATA
LED indication Meaning
On Data remains in the printer buffer. Pressing the
FORM FEED switch prints the data and clears
the buffer.
Blinking Receiving or processing data
ON LINE
LED indication Meaning
On The printer is on-line and ready to print
Off The printer is off-line and stops printing.
ALARM
LED indication Meaning
On Some problem has occurred in the printer.
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SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE
You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer
settings in the NORMAL mode. Functions available in the NORMAL
mode are shown above the panel switches.
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Fig. 4-3 Switches in NORMAL Mode
✒ Note
The factory settings are printed in bold in this section.
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SEL Switch
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL
Pressing the SEL switch changes the state of the printer between on-line
and off-line. When the printer is on-line, the ON LINE lamp lights and the
printer is ready to receive data from the computer. When the printer is offline, the ON LINE lamp is off.
To receive data from the computer, set the printer on-line. To operate the
control panel switches, set the printer off-line.
When you press the SEL switch when the printer is the on-line state, it
turns off-line and the LCD displays the current emulation mode.
AUTO LaserJet 5
You can enter other emulations in the auto emulation mode by pressing
the ▲ (UP) or ▼ (DOWN) switch.
✒ Notes
When you press the SEL switch, remember the following:
• All other switches—except the SEL switch—are operational only
when the printer is off-line.
• If the printer is not in auto emulation mode, the LCD displays the
current emulation by pressing the SEL key to take it off-line, but you
cannot enter other emulation modes. To make settings in other
emulation modes, press the EMULATION switch and select the
emulation.
• The SEL switch works as a “quick exit” switch. If you are lost in the
display menus or you want to quickly exit the display menu, press the
SEL switch. You can exit quickly from any depth of the display menu
to the on-line ready state. If you have already made a setting effective
by pressing the SET switch and then press the SEL switch to quickly
exit, your setting (whether made by accident or on purpose) will
remain effective. Pressing the SEL switch will not cancel any setting.
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SET Switch
(UP) or ▼ (DOWN) Switch
▲
Pressing the SET switch allows you to select certain items on the display
or make the displayed menu or setting effective. The switch also works as
an execute switch to perform the displayed function.
When you press the SET switch, the printer stores the settings you have
selected into the memory as “User Settings.” Every time you turn on the
printer, it is reset according to these user settings. They remain effective
until you make new settings or restore them to the factory settings. For
factory reset, see “RESET Switch” in this chapter.
✒ Note
When you press the SET switch to select a setting, an asterisk appears at
the end of display for a short time. Since the asterisk indicates the
selection, you can easily find the current setting when you scroll through
the display.
Pressing ▲ (UP) ▲ or ▼ (DOWN) switch scrolls the menus and settings
forward or backward respectively on the display. Press or keep pressing
the switch until you access the desired item.
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MODE Switch
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL
Pressing the MODE switch allows you to enter modes where you change
settings. The mode menus and settings vary according to the current
emulation mode and options. For details, refer to the pages indicated in
parentheses.
HP LaserJet, EPSON
FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes
BR-Script Mode HP-GL Mode
INTERFACE MODE INTERFACE MODE INTERFACE MODE
Set interface, parameters. (4-19) Set interface, parameters. (4-19) Set interface, parameters. (4-19)
FORMAT MODE FORMAT MODE FORMAT MODE
Set orientation, paper size, margins, &
others. (4-22)
Set horizontal & vertical offsets. (4-22) Set orientation, paper size, margins, pen
setting & others. (4-22)
RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION MODE
Set resolution & HRC. (4-31) Set resolution & HRC. (4-31) Set re s olution & HR C . (4-31)
PAGE PROTECTION PAGE PROTECTION
Protect data on a page. (4-36) Not available. Protect data on a page. (4-36)
CARD OPERATION CARD OPERATION CARD OPERATION
Set a flash memory card or a HDD card in
HP mode. (4-37)
Set a flash memory card or a HDD card.
(4-37)
Set a flash memory card or a HDD card.
(4-37)
ADVANCED MODE ADVANCED MODE ADVANCED MODE
Set network mode, print density, & others.
(4-46)
Set network mode, print density, & others.
(4-46)
Set network mode, print density, & others.
(4-46)
PAGE COUNTER PAGE COUNTER PAGE COUNTER
Show # of printed pages. (4-52) Show # of printed pages. (4-52) Show # of printed pages. (4-52)
exit MODE exit MODE exit MODE
Exit to off-line ready state. (4-52) Exit to off-line ready state. (4-52) Exit to off-line ready state. (4-52)
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MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and
IBM Proprinter XL Modes
The following table shows all the selections you can make with the
MODE switch in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter
XL modes.
✒ Note
The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the
current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be
installed in the printer.
Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
INTERFACE MODE I/F=PARALLEL HIGH SPEED=ON ON or OFF
(See 4-19.) BI-DIR=ON ON or OFF
I/F=RS-232C BaudRate= 9600 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
CodeType=8 bits 7 or 8 bits
Parity =NONE NONE, EVEN,
Stop Bit=1 bits 1 or 2 stop bits
Xon/Xoff=ON ON or OFF
DTR (ER)=ON ON or OFF
Robust Xon=OFF ON or OFF
exit Exit to INTERFACE M ODE
I/F=USB
I/F=OPTION Available only when a commercial MIO card has been
installed.
MIO Setting The settin
exit Exit to INTERFACE M ODE
I/F=AUTO TIME OUT= 5s 1 to 99 seconds
PRL Setting Bi-directional settings for
HIGH SPEED=ON ON or OFF
BI-DIR=ON ON or OFF
exit Exit to PRL Setting
RS-232C Setting Parameters for AUTO mode
BaudRate= 9600 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
CodeType=8 bits 7 or 8 bits
Parity =NONE NONE, EVEN, or ODD
Stop Bit=1 bits 1 or 2 stop bits
Xon/Xoff=ON ON or OFF
DTR (ER)=ON ON or OFF
Robust Xon=OFF ON or OFF
exit Exit to RS-232C Setting
4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, or 115200 baud
or ODD
s available on the
installed MIO card can appear
under the sub-setting menu.
AUTO
4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, or 115200 baud
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g
g
Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
INTERFACE MODE
(Continued)
FORMAT MODE ORIENTATION ORI=PORTRAIT PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE
(See 4-22.) AUTO MODE AUTO LF=OFF ON … LF + CR
RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 300, 600 or 1200 dpi
(See 4-31.) HRC SETTING HRC=MEDIUM OFF, LIGHT, MEDIUM, or
PAGE PROTECTION
(See 4-36.)
CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has not been formatted:
(See 4-37.) (HP mode only)
I/F AUTO
(Continued)
PAGE FORMAT MODE PAPER =LETTER
exit Exit to FORMAT MODE
exit Exit to RESOLUTION MODE
PROTECT=AUTO AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, or
FORMAT CARD Format the flash memory card or
CARD 1
CARD 2
exit
exit Exit to CARD OPERATION
MIO Setting Available only when a
AUTO CR=OFF ON … LF, FF, or VT + CR
AUTO WRAP=OFF ON … Auto wrap on
AUTO SKIP=ON ON … Auto FF at bottom
(HP mode) OFF … No FF at bottom
AUTO MASK=OFF ON … Auto mask on
(EPSON & IBM modes) OFF … Auto mask off
exit Exit to AUTO MODE
(For 110/120V model)
PAPER =A4
(For 220/240V model)
LEFT M = 0C 0 to 126 columns
RIGHT M = 80C
(Letter, Portrait)
RIGHT M = 78C
(A4, Portrait)
TOP M =0.5” (HP mode) 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0”
BOTTOM M=0.5”
(HP mode)
LINES = 60L
(HP, Letter, Portrait)
LINES = 64L
(HP, A4, Portrait)
X OFFSET= 0 -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots
Y OFFSET= 0 -500 (down) to +500 (up)
exit Exit to PAGE FORMAT MODE
commercial MIO card has been
installed. The settin
on the installed MIO card can
appear under the sub-settin
menu.
OFF … CR only
OFF … LF, FF, or VT only
OFF … Auto wrap off
margin
margin
LETTER, LEGAL, A4, A5,
A6, B5, B6, EXECUTIVE,
COM10, MONARCH, C5 and
DL
10 to 136 columns
10 to 136 columns
0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0”
5 to 128 lines/page
5 to 128 lines/page
dots
DARK
LEGAL
the HDD card.
CARD 1 (2)
s available
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Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has been formatted:
(HP mode only) EXECUTE DATA Execute the data on the card.
DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data.
exit Exit to EXECUTE DATA
CARD LIST Print the contents of the card.
SAVE SAVE DATA Send data to be saved.
SET KEY--> END End saving the data.
DATA ID=##### Set data ID for saved data.
SAVE MACRO Save a macro.
MACRO ID=##### Set macro ID for saved macro.
PRIMARY FONT Save primary font.
FONT ID=##### Set primary font ID for saved
SECONDARY FONT Save secondary font.
FONT ID=##### Set secondary font ID for saved
DOWNLOAD FONT Save download font.
FONT ID=##### Set download font ID for saved
exit Exit to CARD 1 (2) OPERATION
DELETE MACRO ID=##### Delete the selected macro.
DATA ID=#### Delete the selected data.
FONT ID=##### Delete the selected font.
FORMAT CARD Format the flash card.
SET –> DELETE ALL Execute formatting the card.
exit Exit to FORMAT CARD
exit Exit to CARD 1 (2) OPERATION
ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL=OFF ON or OFF
(See 4-46.) PASS NO=### Enter pass number.
AUTO FF=OFF ON or OFF
WAIT TIME= 5s 1 to 99 seconds for AUTO ON
FF SUPPRESS=OFF ON or OFF
TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP
exit exit to NETWORK MODE
CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL
SCALABLE FONT FONT=ALL ALL, LJ4
PRINT DENSITY
INPUT BUFFER
SAVE SETTINGS SAVE SETTING 1 Save the current setting as #1
exit exit to ADVANCED MODE
PAGE COUNTER
(See 4-52.)
exit MODE Exit MODE.
(See 4-52.)
COUNT= 0 Shows the number of printed
■■■■■
❏❏❏❏❏
SAVE SETTING 2 Save the current settings as #2
font.
font.
font.
Increase or decrease the print
density. (15 levels)
Increase or decrease the input
buffer capacity. (15 levels)
pages.
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MODE Switch Settings in BR-Script 2 Mode
The following table shows all the selections you can make with the
MODE switch in the BR-Script 2 mode.
✒ Note
The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the
current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be
installed in the printer.
Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
INTERFACE MODE
Same as HP LaserJet M
(See 4-19.)
FORMAT MODE X OFFSET=0 -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots
(See 4-22.) Y OFFSET=0 -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots
RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION=600 300, 600 or 1200 dpi
(See 4-31.) APT SETTING APT=OFF ON or OFF
CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has not been formatted:
(See 4-37.) CARD 1
CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has been formatted:
(See 4-37.) CARD 1 EXECUTE DATA Execute the data on the card.
ode
exit Exit to PAGE FORMAT MODE
HRC SETTING HRC=MEDIUM OFF, LIGHT, MEDIUM, or DARK
exit Exit to RESOLUTION MODE
FORMAT CARD Format the flash memory card or
CARD 2
exit
exit Exit to CARD OPERATION
CARD 2 DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data.
CARD LIST Print the contents of the card.
SAVE SAVE DATA Send data to be saved.
SET KEY--> END End saving the data.
DATA ID=##### Set data ID for saved data.
exit Exit to CARD OPERATION
DELETE MACRO ID=##### Delete the selected macro.
DATA ID=#### Delete the selected data.
FONT ID=##### Delete the selected font.
FORMAT CARD Format the card.
SET –> DELETE ALL Execute formatting the card.
exit Exit to FORMAT CARD
exit Exit to CARD 1 (2) OPERATION
the HDD card.
CARD 1 (2)
OPERATION
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Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL=OFF ON or OFF
(See 4-46.) PASS NO=### Enter pass number.
AUTO FF=OFF ON or OFF
WAIT TIME= 5s 1 to 99 seconds for AUTO ON
FF SUPPRESS=OFF ON or OFF
TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP
exit exit to NETWORK MODE
ERROR PRINT ERROR PRINT=OFF ON or OFF
CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL
PRINT DENSITY
INPUT BUFFER
SAVE SETTINGS SAVE SETTING 1 Save the current setting as #1
exit exit to ADVANCED MODE
PAGE COUNTER
(See 4-52)
exit MODE Exit MODE
(See 4-52)
COUNT= 0 Shows the number of printed
■■■■■
❏❏❏❏❏
SAVE SETTING 2 Save the current settings as #2
Increase or decrease the print
density. (15 levels)
Increase or decrease the input
buffer capacity. (15 levels)
pages.
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MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode
The following table shows all the selections you can make with the
MODE switch in the HP-GL mode.
✒ Note
The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the
current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be
installed in the printer.
Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
INTERFACE MODE
Same as LaserJet Mode
(See
4-19.)
FORMAT MODE
(See 4-22.)
RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION=600 300, 600 or 1200 dpi
(See 4-31.) HRC SETTING HRC=MEDIUM OFF, L IGHT, MEDIUM, or
PAGE FORMAT MODE PAPER=LETTER
(For 110/120V mode)
X OFFSET= 0 -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots
Y OFFSET= 0 -500 (up) to +500 (down)
exit Exit to PAGE FORMAT
GRAPHICS MODE PEN SETTING
SETTING PEN1 PEN1 to 6
SIZE #=3 dots 1 to 10 dots (pen size in
GRAY #=100% 15, 30, 45, 75, 90, or 100%
exit Exit to SETTING PEN1–6
exit Exit to GRAPHICS MODE
CHARACTER SET
STANDARD SET Standard character set
ANSI ASCII See character sets on page
ALTERNATE SET Alternate character set
ANSI ASCII See character sets on page
exit Exit to GRAPHICS MODE
exit Exit to FORMAT MODE
exit Exit to RESOLUTION MODE
LETTER, LEGAL, A4, A5,
A6, B5, B6, EXECUTIVE,
COM10, MONARCH, C5,
and DL
dots
MODE
(Set size and gray
percentage for the selected
pen. )
dots)
(# is the selected pen
number. )
(# is the selected pen
number. )
4-28.
4-28.
DARK
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Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting
PAGE PROTECTION PROTECT=AUTO AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, or
(See 4-36.) exit Exit to CARD OPERATIO N
CARD OPERATION
Same as BR-Script mode
(See 4-37.)
ADVANCED MODE
Same as HP LaserJet mode
(See 4-46.)
PAGE COUNTER
(See 4-52.)
exit MODE Exit MODE
(See 4-52.)
COUNT= 0 Shows the number of printed
LEGAL
pages.
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Basic Operation Procedures
When you operate the MODE switch, remember the following basic steps:
1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
2. Press the MODE switch to enter the MODE menus.
The first mode menu appears on the display.
INTERFACE MODE
• Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to scroll through the menus forward o r
backward. (Pressing the MODE switch allows forward scroll.)
INTERFACE MODE ←▼ or ▲→ FORMAT MODE
←▼ or ▲→ RESOLUTION MODE ←▼ or ▲→ …
• Press the SET switch to enter the next lower menu level of the
selected menu.
Mode Menu SET→ Setting Menu SET→ Sub-Setting Menu
• Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the setting on the display.
I/F=PARALLEL ←▼ or ▲→ I/F=RS-232C ←▼ or ▲→
I/F=OPTION ←▼ or ▲→ …
• Press the SET switch to make the selected setting effective. Then
you move to the next selection or exit to the upper menu level.
When you see “exit” and press the SET switch, you can exit from
the current level of menu to the next highe r level of the menu.
3. Advance to “exit MODE” and press the SET switch to exit from the
mode menus to the off-line ready state.
Pressing the SEL switch any time in any level of the menus allows you
to exit from the mode menus to the on-line state. The settings you have
made with the SET switch before exit are effective.
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Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface
For this session, select the parallel interface manually as follows:
1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
2. Press the MODE switch.
The display shows the first menu.
INTERFACE MODE
3. Press the SET switch.
When you enter the interface mode, the display first shows the current
interface with the asterisk.
I/F=AUTO *
4. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired interface appears on the
display.
I/F=PARALLEL
Display Message Interface Mode
I/F=PARALLEL Parallel interface
I/F=RS-232C Serial interface
I/F=USB Universal Serial Bus interface
I/F=OPTION Optional interface for MIO card
I/F=AUTO Auto interface selection
✒ Note
The optional interface is available only when a commercial MIO
compatible sharing/network card has been installed.
5. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective.
An asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the
printer automatically exits from the setting menu to the interface menu.
INTERFACE MODE
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6. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the exit menu appears on the display.
7. Press the SET switch.
Then the printer automatically returns to the off-line ready state.
INTERFACE MODE
The automatic interface selection has been factory set. If you want to
select a specific interface manually, use the interface mode to set it.
Display Message Interface Mode
I/F=PARALLEL Parallel interface
I/F=RS-232C Serial interface
I/F=USB Universal Serial Bus interface
I/F=OPTION Optional interface for MIO card
I/F=AUTO Auto interface selection
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exit MODE
Select the setting menu and enter the sub-setting menu to change the
setting as follows:
■ Automatic Interface Selection
1. When you use the automatic interface selection function, select the
function on the display as follows:
I/F=AUTO
2. When you select this function with the SET switch, the display shows
the next sub-setting menu as follows:
TIME OUT
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3. When you press the SET switch again, the display shows the
following messages:
TIME OUT= 5s *
You need to set the time out for the auto interface selection from 1 to 99
seconds with the ▲ or ▼ switch: factory setting = 5 seconds. This time
out is the duration during which the printer will not allow another
automatic change to the interface.
Even if you choose the automatic interface selection, you need to set the
communications parameters for the serial interface, high speed/bidirectional communications for the parallel interface, and the optional
interface settings if the installed MIO card requires them. See the tables
below.
For further information about automatic interface selection, see
“AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION” in Chapter 3.
■ Parallel Interface
When you intend to use the bi-directional parallel interface, select the
interface on the display as follows:
I/F=PARALLEL
When you use the parallel interface, you need to set the communications
mode in the following sub-setting menu.
Display Message High Speed and Bi-directional Parallel
Communications
HIGH SPEED=ON Turns on or off the high speed parallel
communications.
BI-DIR=ON Turns on or off the bi-directional parallel
communications.
The above high-speed and bi-directional settings are used for the
bi-directional parallel interface of this printer. The bi-directional parallel
interface is compatible with the IEEE 1284 standard bi-directional parallel
interface. Although it uses the same cable, hardware, and software as the
bi-directional parallel interface, to use its enhanced capabilities—such as
bi-directional communication between the computer and printer and faster
transmission of data—you need a printer driver or software that supports
these features. Check with your software vendor to see if your software
supports bi-directional parallel features.
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■ Serial Interface
When you intend to use the serial interface, be sure to select the same
communications parameters on both the printer and computer. You must
set them for the automatic interface selection, too.
Display Message Parameters Settings
BaudRate= 9600
CodeType=8 bits
Parity =NONE
Stop Bit=1 bits
Xon/Xoff=ON
DTR(ER) =ON
(Effective when
Xon/Xoff=ON)
Robust Xon =OFF
(Effective when
Xon/Xoff=ON)
Baud rate
(Data transfer speed)
Code type
(Data length)
Parity
(Data error check)
Stop bits
(Data separator)
Xon/Xoff
(Handshake protocol)
Data terminal ready
(ER)
Robust Xon ON: Sends Xon while waiting.
150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
baud
7 bits or 8 bits
None, even, or odd
1 or 2
ON: DTR & Xon/Xoff handshake
OFF: DTR handshake only
ON: Makes DTR (ER) low when
OFF: Does not make DTR (ER)
OFF: Sends Xon once, when the
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the buffer is full.
low when the buffer is full.
DTR(ER) goes low only
when the printer is off-line.
printer status changes from
off-line to on-line.
■ Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface
If your computer has a USB interface, you can connect the printer and
computer with the USB interface. When using the USB interface, select
the interface on the display as follows;
I/F=USB
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FORMAT MODE
■ Optional Interface
If you have installed a commercial modular input/output (MIO) card in
the printer, you can select the optional MIO interface in this mode. If the
installed MIO card requires any optional interface settings, they appear
under this menu. Set them, referring to the manual of the MIO card.
I/F=OPTION
✒ Note
This setting appears only when the MIO card has been installed. For
installation of the MIO card, see “MODULAR I/O CARD” in Chapter 5.
ORIENTATION
When you select “ORIENTATION”, you can set portrait or landscape
orientation.
✒ Note
The ORIENTATION selection is effective in the HP LaserJet, EPSON
FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. It does not work in other
emulation modes.
This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. You can
check the current orientation on the display.
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
Fig. 4-4 Page Orientation
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When you enter the setting mode, the display first shows the current
orientation with an asterisk.
ORI=PORTRAIT *
Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired orientation appears on the
display.
Display Message Orientation
ORI=PORTRAIT Portrait
ORI=LANDSCAPE Landscape
Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective.
An asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the
printer automatically exits from the setting mode to the FORMAT
MODE.
When portrait has been selected, the display may look as follows:
00 READY 001P T1
When landscape has been selected, the display may look as follows:
00 READY 001L T1
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AUTO MODE
✒ Note
The settings in this mode menu are effective in the HP LaserJet, EPSON
FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. They do not appear in other
emulation modes.
The page/line termination is set in this mode.
Display Message Setting Auto Mode
AUTO LF =OFF
AUTO CR =OFF
AUTO WRAP =OFF
AUTO SKIP =ON
AUTO MASK =OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON Line feed and carriage return occur when the printer
OFF No line feed and carriage return occur when the
ON Form feed occurs when the printer position reaches
OFF No form feed occurs when the printer position reaches
ON The printer ignores the top and b ottom margin settings
OFF The printer operates according to the margin settings
CR → CR+LF
CR → CR
LF → LF+CR, FF → FF+CR, VT → VT+CR
LF → LF, FF → FF, VT → VT
position reaches the right margin.
printer position reaches the right margin.
the bottom margin.
the bottom margin.
you make with the control panel. The page length is
automatically set to 11” for letter or A4-size paper and
to 14” for legal-size paper.
you make with the control panel.
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✒ Note on “AUTO MASK”
When you use application software in non-HP modes, be sure to set
“AUTO MASK” to ON. When you use letter- or A4-size paper, the top
and bottom 2 lines are masked and they do not appear on the printout.
The auto modes are subject to the current emulation mode.
: The auto modes can be set.
O
: The auto modes c annot be changed and no setting appears.
X
: The auto modes are not available.
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Printer Emulation (Factory settings in bold print)
AUTO Mode HP
LaserJet
AUTO LF
AUTO CR
AUTO WRAP
AUTO SKIP
AUTO MASK
O
O
O
O
—
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
EPSON
FX-850
OFF
O
ON
X
ON
X
IBM
Proprinter XL
OFF
O
OFF (Note)
O
ON
X
——
O
OFF
O
OFF
✒ Note
In the IBM emulation mode, FF codes are always followed by a CR code.
PAGE FORMAT MODE
✒ Notes
The settings in this mode menu vary as follows:
• All settings are effective in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and
IBM Proprinter XL modes.
• The X and Y (vertical and horizontal) offsets are effective in the BR-
Script 2 mode. Other settings are not effective and they do not appear
in this mode.
• The paper size and the X and Y (vertical and horizontal) offsets are
effective in the HP-GL mode. Other settings are not effective and they
do not appear in this mode.
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