Epson ActionLaser 1400 Reference Guide

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EPSON

ActionLaser™ 1400

Reference Guide

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

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
This

equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

in a residential installation.

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
and 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
folIowing 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 radii/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection

invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference

of a

non-shielded equipment interface

cable

to this

equipment will

levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of
the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected o
unused interfaces.

Changes

or

modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADlAN

USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numéique n’émet pas
limites applicables aux appareils

de

bruits radioélectriques d&passant les

numériques

de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté per Ministère pas Ministère des Communications du
Canada.

Where to Get Help for U.S. and Canadian Users

CompuServe on-line support.

Safety Information

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Laser safety
CDRH regulations

Internal laser radiation

Ozone emission
Laser Printer Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
About this Guide

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Chapter 1Using Your Printer

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About Your Printer

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Getting the most out of your printer

Paper Handling

Loading paper
Choosing paper
Printing on special paper

Fonts

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Monitoring the Printer Status

Front panel lights

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Chapter 2

Controlling the Printer

Changing the Printer settings
Accessing Printer Driver Settings in Windows

Paper settings
Green settings
Graphics settings
Printer settings.

Font settings

About settings

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Resetting the Printer
General Problems
Print Quality Problems

Optimizing Print Quality

Adjusting edge smoothing
Adjusting toner density

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the inside of the printer

Removing spilled toner.

Cleaning the printer case

Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows

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Paper
Printer

Interface

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Paper specifications

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General
Environmental.
Mechanical
Electrical
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Appendix B Controlling Printer Settings from MS-DOS

EPSON Control Panel for DOS

Installation

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Bringing up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

Using the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

EPSON Control Panel screens
Moving within and between screens
Menubar..
Gettinghelp
Using profiles.

Reporter

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Appendix C Command Summary

LJ4P Emulation Commands

GL/2 emulation context commands

PJL Mode

Appendix D

Memory Module

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Installing Additional

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Checking the memory

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Getting Started

The EPSON® ActionLaser™ 1400 printer combines high
performance and reliability with a wide range of features.

To get started with your ActionLaser printer, please:

Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and
important safety instructions in this introduction.

Use your
printer.

Refer to this
your printer.

Read This First

Reference

Guide for detailed

guide to set up and test your new

information

about

Where to Get Help for U.S. and Canadian Users

Epson America provides local customer support and service
through a nationwide network of authorized EPSON dealers
and Service Centers.

If you need to call for technical assistance, please print a test
sheet and have it handy. To print a test sheet, turn the printer
on and then briefly press the reset button on the back of the
printer. (Make

EPSON also provides the support services listed below

through the EPSON Connection.™ U.S. users can Cd

[phone]; Canadian users can call (800) GO-EPSON.

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON
Reseller or Service

sure

the

Error light is

Center

not on.)

Technical assistance with the installation., configuration,
and operation of EPSON products

Getting Started 1

EPSON technical information library fax service
Product literature with technical specifications on EPSON’s

current and new products

Customer Relations.

Y

OU

can purchase supplies, parts, documentation, and

accessories by calling EPSON Accessories at [phone]

(U.S. only).

CompuServe® on-line support

The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers,
application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America
Forum on CompuServe.

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are
eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an
EPSON product This membership entitles you to:

An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe
Your own user ID and password
A complimentary subscription to

CompuServe

Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication

To take advantage of this offer, call [phone] in the United
States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other

countries, call [phone] or your local CompuServe access

number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type
GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America
Forum.

2 Getting Started

Safety Information

Laser safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the
Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does
not produce hazardous laser radiation.

Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined

within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam

cannot

operation.

escape from the machine during any phase of user

CDRH regulations

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations
for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory
for products marketed in the United States. The label shown
below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and
must be attached to laser products marketed in the United

States.

Radiation

Control for

Getting Started 3

Warning:

Use

of

controls, adjustments, or performance

other than those specified in this guide may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825
specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries
where required.

Internal laser radiation

of

procedures

Max Radiation Power
Wavelength

This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible
laser beam. The printer optical unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE
ITEM. Therefore, the optical unit should not be opened under
any circumstance.

5mW
780nm

Ozone emission

During printer operation, a small amount of ozone is released.
This amount is not large enough to affect human beings
adversely.

However, it is best to make sure the room where you are using

the printer has adequate circulation, especially when you are
printing a high volume of materials
continuously over a long period of time.

4 Getting Started

or using the

printer

laser Printer Precautions

This printer uses laser technology. The following list of

precautions applies whenever you open the cover. Even if you
are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these
precautions carefully to ensure safe,

Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless

instructed to do so in this guide.

efficient

operation

When you open the printer

or

remove the toner cartridge,
you expose components inside the printer that can be very
hot. Avoid touching the fuser area, which is located
immediately

above the

toner cartridge when you open the
front cover, and the motor, which is farther inside the
printer.

Do not scratch the surface of the drum, which is the green
cylinder that can be seen through an opening of the toner

cartridge. Avoid touching the drum, since oils from your

skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect
print quality.

Avoid pressing on the top of the toner cartridge. Pressing
directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill into the
printer. If there is a spill, see Chapter 3 for cleaning

instructions.

Never force the printer’s components into place. Although
the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can
damage it.

Getting Started 5

The toner cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism that

forms the image and transfers it onto the paper. Keep the
following guidelines in mind whenever you handle the toner
cartridge:

When removing the toner cartridge, avoid exposing it to
room light any longer than necessary. Exposure to light can

damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on
the printed page and reducing the life of the drum. If you

need to keep the cartridge out of the printer for long

periods, keep it in a dark, dry place.
Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its

sides.
Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It

cannot be refilled.
Try not to touch the toner and avoid all contact with your

eyes.
Do not use a cartridge for at least one hour after moving it

from a cool to a warm environment.

To get the best print quality from your toner cartridge, do not
store it in locations that are subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty

air, or corrosive gasses (such as ammonia). Also avoid locations

subject to high temperatures or humidity or abrupt changes in

temperature

or

humidity.

6 Getting Started

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.

Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a
radiator or heat register.

Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Do not insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the
printer’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power
outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch

on and off.
Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the

total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the

extension cord

Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

Except as specifically explained in this Reference Guide, do
not attempt to service the printer yourself.

Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered
the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or
exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only
those controls that are described in this Reference Guide.

Getting Started 7

About this Guide

This guide contains information for operating and maintaining

the printer once you have installed it. For information about
installing and setting up the printer, see Read

Chapter 1, “Using Your Printer,” lists the printer’s features and
describes how to load paper and control the printer.

Chapter 2, “Changing the Printer Settings,” describes how to
change printer settings using the Windows” printer driver.
Printer driver settings allow you to change the toner density,

specify the resolution, turn on toner saving mode, and specify
how long the printer is idle before it enters power saving mode.

Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” gives helpful information for
avoiding printer errors, optimizing print quality, and solving
any problems you may encounter.

Appendix A contains the technical specifications about the

printer.
Appendix B describes how to use the EPSON Control Panel for

DOS to control the printer. This appendix is intended for users
who do not have Microsoft® Windows.

This

First.

Appendix C lists the commands that can be used to control the
printer. This appendix is intended for advanced users only.

Appendix D gives step-by-step instructions for installing Single
In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs) so you can increase printer

memory up to 18MB.

8 Getting Started

Chapter 1

Using Your Printer

About Your Printer

Getting the most out of your printer

Paper Handling

Loading paper
Choosing paper

Printing on special paper
Fonts
Monitoring the Printer Status

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About Your

The Act&Laser 1400 is the latest in EPSON’s advanced line of
laser printers. It is driven by a powerful RISC processor and
emulates the Hewlett-Packard® LaserJet® 4P (LJ4P) printer,
allowing you to print using the wide variety of software
programs that support HP® printers. You can control the
printer from either the Windows or MS-DOS® environment.

The printer gives you the ability to produce good-looking,
professional documents and publications. Its 600-dpi resolution

results in sharp, crisp text and line art and realistic grayscale

images. Its edge smoothing capability further contributes to

high-quality output by smoothing lines and edges of text and

graphics.

The Act&Laser 1400 is quiet and is easy to install and use.

YOU simply set it up and connect it t0 your computer using the

parallel interface as described in Read

printer, just bring up your software program and use the Print

menu option under your File menu. From the Print menu, you

can access the settings that allow you to control the print job

and the printer itself.

Printer

This

First.

To use the

Getting the most out of your printer

The printer comes with a wide array of features that allow you

to achieve highquality output, conserve toner and power, and

easily monitor the printer status. To get the most out of your

printer, familiarize yourself with the features available to you.

High, 600-dpi resolution

Resolution can be set at 300 or 600 dpi. Both produce good­looking, crisp text and graphics. At 600 dpi, the resolution is
exceptionally sharp because the dots that make up the text and
graphics are smaller and more numerous than those used in
300-dpi resolution.

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Using Your Printer

Generally all text and graphics look better when printed at
600 dpi. This is especially true for grayscale images because a
finer halftone
images. The higher resolution of 600 dpi also means that more
gray shades can be represented, reducing the banding that is
sometimes apparent at lower resolutions.

screen can be applied to produce more realistic

Toner saving mode

The toner saving mode allows you to reduce the amount of
toner used in printing draft documents. When you turn on
toner saving mode, the printer applies less toner to each page,
causing text and graphics to appear gray rather than black. The
toner saving mode settings allow you to control how light or

dark you want the toner to be applied.

EPSON Control Panel utility

The EPSON Control Panel for Windows keeps you informed
of the printer’s status and notifies you of printing errors. Each
time the printer status changes, such as when the paper tray is
empty or an error occurs,
screen. In case of an error, the message informs you of what

steps to take to clear the error.

a message automatically appears on

Note:

If you are not
Reporter, which is included with the EPSON Control Panel
keeps you informed of the printer status.

using

the printer in a

Windows

environment, the

for

DOS,

Memory expandable to 18MB

The printer comes with 2MB of memory, which is sufficient
for printing almost all documents. However, if you regularly
print complex, graphics-intensive pages or regularly download
multiple fonts, you may want to increase the amount of printer
memory. By inserting one or two SIMMs, you can increase
printer memory to 18MB. See Appendix D for more

information.

Using Your Printer

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Energy star compliant

Your EPSON printer complies with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's Energy Star program, which promotes the
manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and
monitors. The printer conserves electricity by automatically
entering power saving mode when not in use for a specified
period of time (default is 15 minutes).

The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and
other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy
cost savings would exceed $1 billion annually and carbon

dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons.

All of EPSON’s dot matrix and ink jet printers conform to

Energy Star standards, as do all ActionLaser printers produced
after June, 1993.

The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endowment of any
product or service.

Optional PostScript® emulation

Optional software is available that allows you to print
documents formatted for PostScript Level 2. Call your dealer
or EPSON Accessories for more information.

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Using Your

Printer

Paper Handling

The paper tray holds up to 100 sheets of various standard-size

papers, including letter and legal. For other sizes and exact
specifications, see Appendix A.

Loading paper

To load a stack of paper in the printer’s paper tray:

1. Remove any paper
paper to a partial stack.

2.

Pull the paper release lever toward the front of the printer.

3.

Fan a stack of paper and load the paper in the paper tray.
Place the paper side you want printed face down in the
paper tray. Up to 100 sheets can fit in the paper tray.

remaining in the paper tray. Do not add

4.

Slide the paper guides against the paper stack so the paper
fits loosely between them. The paper guides should not fit
too tightly against the paper.

Using Your Printer

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5.

Push the paper release lever toward the back of the printer.

This places the feed roll in contact with the paper stack.
Paper will not feed properly if the paper release lever is not
in the feed position.

For information about loading heavy paper, envelopes, labels,
or transparencies, see
chapter.

‘Printing

on special paper” later in this

Choosing paper

For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers
or plain-paper copiers. Paper should be of good quality and
relatively smooth with a weight between 16 and 24 lb (60 and
90 g/m2). Because the printer is sensitive to moisture, always
store paper in a dry place.

You may use colored paper but not paper to which a clear or
colored coating has been added. For preprinted paper stock
such as letterheads, use papers and inks designed for laser
printers. Ordinary inks or dyes may smear or come off when
subjected to the high temperature of the fuser. Always test
samples of paper stock before purchasing large amounts.

Note:

The

quality

by the manufacturer at any time, so EPSON cannot guarantee any
particularone.

In addition, you can

paper (greater than 24 lb or 90 g/m2), envelopes, labels, Or

transparencies. To do so, you need to feed single sheets one at a
time. See the next section “Printing on special paper.”

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Using Your Printer

of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed

print on special stock such as heavy

Printing on special paper

You can print on special paper stock such as heavy paper

(over

24

lb or 90 g/m2), envelopes, labels, and transparencies.
When selecting special types of paper or other stock, follow the
recommendations given below.

For printing on special paper, it is usually easier to use manual
feed and print a single sheet at a time. To use manual feed,
select the printer driver’s Manual Feed option (see Chapter 2
for information on printer driver settings) and then send your
print job. The printer waits for you to press the reset button
before it prints a single sheet. If your document contains
multiple pages, you need to press the reset button for each

page.

Envelopes

Load envelopes with the flap-side up and to the left. The
printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because
different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. print
one or two envelopes to check the print quality. If the printing

is too light, adjust the toner density as described in Chapter 3.

Do not use envelopes with metal clasps or fastenings. Also do
not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed
for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes can

melt when it comes in contact with the hot fuser.

Labels

Use only labels designed for laser printers

copiers. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with

printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the

backing sheet, with no gaps between the individual labels. You

should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a
sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, do
not use the labels.

or

plain-paper

Using Your Printer

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Transparencies

You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive
drafting film if they are made for use with laser printers or

plain-paper copiers. Normally you should use manual feed

when printing transparencies.

Fonts

The printer comes with a set of 45 scalable resident fonts as
well as the Line printer bitmap font. The resident scalable fonts
include the following:

Coronet
Arial*
courier
CG Times
CG Omega

Garamond
Times New Roman*
Clarendon Condensed

* TrueType® font

For a complete listing, print a test page by pressing the reset
button at the back of the printer.

If your document contains fonts that are not resident in the
printer, the fonts need to be transferred, o r
your computer to the printer. Windows fonts, including
TrueType fonts, are downloaded automatically. For other types
of fonts to be downloaded, you need the appropriate screen
font software. For example, to download Adobe® fonts, you
need Adobe Type Manager™ (ATM); to download Intellifont™
Scalable Typefaces from Agfa,™ you need Intellifont for
Windows.™ If you don’t have the appropriate screen font

software for a particular font, the font will not be downloaded
and the printer will substitute one of the resident fonts.

®

Albertus
Antique Olive
Symbol*
Wingdings*
Letter Gothic
Univers*
Univers Condensed
Marigold

downloaded,

from

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Using Your Printer

Downloaded fonts remain in printer memory only until the
print job is completed. When the print job is completed or you
turn off the printer, downloaded fonts are flushed from
memory. Downloaded fonts, which must first be transferred

from the computer, do not print as fast as resident fonts.

If you are printing a page that consists mainly of graphics but
not a lot of TrueType text, you might want to download
TrueType as bit images as described in Chapter 2. Converting

TrueType fonts to bit images requires less printer memory and

may speed up printing. Downloading TrueType as bit images

is also useful if you want to print graphics over text so that

only a portion of the text is visible.

Monitoring the Printer Status

If you are
its status in two ways:

Note:
If you are running the EPSON Control Panel for DOS, the Reporter
provides onscreen status and error messages to keep you informed

the

running Windows, the printer keeps you informed of

The Ready

flash depending on the current status. For example, the

Ready light begins

computer to the printer.

The EPSON Control Panel for Windows automatically
presents screens to keep you informed of the printer status
or notify you of an error. For example, each time the paper
tray is empty, a screen automatically appears to inform you
of the change in status.

printer status.

and

Error lights

on the front panel come on or

to flash as data is sent from your

of

Using Your Printer

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Front panel

lights

The two lights on the front panel allow you to monitor the
status of the printer. The green Ready light is on when the
printer is on and is ready to receive print data. As data is
received from the computer, the Ready light flashes.

The

orange

Error light

indicates

an

error condition.

If the Error

light is on continuously, it indicates that no paper is loaded or

that there is a paper feed jam. A
one of the following: an internal paper jam has

flashing Error light indicates

occurred, the

front cover is open, or the toner cartridge is not installed.
Other status conditions are indicated by the combination of the

Ready

and

Error

lights. The following table describes all status

conditions that can be indicated by the printer’s lights:

Ready
Off

Slow Flashing

Flashing

On
Off

Off

Flashing

Flashing

On

Error
off
off
off

off

On

Flashing

On

Flashing

On

Printer status

Printer is off.

Printer is in power save mode.

Print data is being received at the printer or

has already been received.
Printer is ready to receive print data.
Either the paper tray is empty or there is a

paper feed problem.
One of the following errors has occurred:

• Paper has jammed inside the printer.

• The front cover is open.

• The toner cartridge is not installed.
One of the following errors has occurred:

• Insufficient memory to print job.

• Printer is in manual feed mode and is
waiting for the next sheet.

• There is a printer overrun error.

The printer is warning up.

A printer engine or controller error has
occurred. Contact your dealer or a
qualified service person.

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Your Printer

The EPSON Control Panel provides more precise information

about the printer status or any errors that occur. gee the next
section.

EPSON Control

The EPSON Control Panel
screens that appear automatically whenever the printer status

changes and whenever the printer encounters an error. For
example, EPSON Control Panel messages appear in the
following cases:

The paper tray is empty.
The printer is off or there is a communication problem
A print error has occurred. For each error, an EPSON

Control Panel message informs you of what you can do to
correct the problem.

The message remains
until you
( ) in the upper right comer of the message window. To make
the EPSON Control Panel message window reappear, double-

click the EPSON Control Panel

of your screen.

Note:
If you are using the EPSON Control Panel
prooides onscreen status and error messages to keep you informed
the printer status.

Panel for Windows

for

open on top of your software program

minimize the

screen

Windows consists of a series of

by clicking the

icon at the bottom left comer

for

Minimize

DOS, the Reporter

button

of

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Adjusting

In compliance with the Energy Star program, the printer enters
power saving mode when it is idle for a specified length of time
(15 minutes by default). While in this mode, the printer
conserves energy by using less electricity.

Power saving mode is automatically interrupted whenever you
send a print job or press the reset button at the back of the
printer. It takes approximately 45 seconds for the printer to
warm up when it is in power saving mode.

You can specify how long the printer is idle before power
more information, see Chapter 2.

the Power Saving Mode

saving mode comes on or turn off power saving mode. For

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Chapter 2

Controlling the Printer

Changing the Printer Settings
Accessing Printer Driver Settings in Windows

Paper settings
Green settings
Graphics settings
Printer settings
Font settings

About settings

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Changing the Printer Settings

In Windows-based software programs, you use the Print dialog
box, which is accessible through the File menu, to specify the
most common printer settings, including the number of copies,
print range, and orientation

Note:
If you are not running Windows, you control printer settings through
the EPSON Control Panel for DOS. See Appendix B for more

information.

Additional settings are provided by the ActionLaser 1400
printer driver. The printer driver settings allow you to do the

following:

Change the resolution

Turn power saving mode on and off and specify how long

the printer is idle before entering power saving mode

Turn on toner saving mode and specify what level of toner
saving to use

Control the toner density.

Other settings are described later in this chapter.

Note:

If you are using Microsoft Windows, you can also control the printer

through
the

select the printer driver, change the printer‘s interface port, and

control the printing of your files. Normally you need to use the

Printers

Windows manual

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the

Printers icon in the Control Panel. Double-&king on

Printers

icon brings up a dialog

icon only when you first set up the printer. See your

for more

Controlling the Printer

box

that

information.

allows you

to

install and

Accessing Printer Driver Settings in Windows

To access printer driver settings, first choose Print from the
File menu to bring up the Print dialog box. You now need to
select another option Depending on your software program,
you need
Some programs then prompt you to select the ActionLaser 1400
before the Setup dialog boxes appear.

Printer driver settings are accessible on six Setup dialog boxes.
The first Setup dialog box you see is for Paper settings:

to choose

the

Setup, Options,

or

Printer

button

At the top of the dialog box are tabs for each Setup dialog box:
Paper, Green, Graphics, Printer, Fonts, and About. The table on
the next page lists the settings available on each.

To change a printer setting, open the appropriate dialog box by
choosing the tab. Change one or more printer settings and then
choose the
want information about any of the printer settings, look up the

setting in this chapter or choose the Help button.

OK

button at the bottom of the dialog box. If you

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To return the settings within a dialog box to their default

settings, choose the Default

button.

Setup
dialog box

Paper

Green

Graphics

Printer

Fonts

About

Items
Papersize

Orientation

Number of Copies

Paper Feed Source
Auto continue
Toner Saving

Edge Smoothing

Toner Density

Power Saving

Power Saving Interval

Graphics Mode

Graphic quality
Gray Scale

True Type Mode

User Printer True Type

Fonts
Printer Memory
Page Protection
Resolution
Brings up the Font Manager so you can download PCL

fonts

Displays software version information

Settings

Letter (default)
Legal
A4

Executive
COM-10 envelope
Monarch envelope
DL envelope
C5 envelope
B5 envelope

Portrait. Landscape

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Automatic, Manual, Envelope

on, off

On, Off
Off. Light, Medium, Dark
Light, Medium, Dark

on, off

1-999
Raster, HP-GL/2
High, Medium, Low

Photographic Images
Line Art Images

Scanned Images

Download as True Type

Download as bit images

on, off

2-18MB

0n, Off

300, 600

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Paper settings

The Paper Setup dialog box contains the settings described
below.

Paper Size

Specifies the size of paper loaded in the paper tray. Select
one of the following paper or envelope sizes:

Letter (default)

Legal

A4
Executive

COM-10 envelope

Monarch envelope
DL envelope
C5 envelope
B5 envelope

Orientation

Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or
landscape orientation. In portrait orientation, the top of the
page is parallel to the short edge of the page. In landscape
orientation the top of the page is parallel to the long edge.

Normally you should select print orientation from the Print
dialog box.

8.5 x 11 inches

8.5 x 14 inches
210x297mm

7.25 x 10.5 inches

41/8x9.5 inches

37/8 x 7.5 inches

110x220 mm
l62x229 mm
l76x250 mm

Copies

Specifies how many uncollated copies to print. This option

is provided in case your software program does not allow

you to specify the number of copies. Normally you should
use the Copies command from the Print menu to specify
the number of copies.

You can enter any number from 1 to 999. The default is 1.

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Paper Feed

Specifies whether paper or envelopes are fed automatically

from the paper tray or whether paper is fed manually. The

options for Paper Feed are Automatic (default), Manual,

and Envelope.
By default, Automatic is selected and the printer uses the

paper in the paper tray and prints pages continuously as

long as print data is received from the computer.
Use the Manual setting when you want to print a single

sheet at a time, such as when you are printing heavy paper,
labels, or transparencies. Use the Envelope setting if you
are printing on envelopes; when using Envelope feed, be
sure to specify the appropriate Paper Size setting for the
type of envelope (COM-10 is the default).

When Manual or Envelope is selected, the printer waits for
you to press the reset button It then prints a single sheet
and waits to print until you again press the reset button.

Manual and Envelope stay active only until you exit
Windows. Each time you start Windows, the paper feed is

reset to the default (Automatic).

Auto Continue

Permits the printer to automatically recover from printer

overrun and memory overflow errors and continue

printing. By default, Auto Continue is on. If a printer

overrun or memory overflow error occurs while Auto
Continue is off, press the reset button to resume.

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Green settings

The options on the Green dialog box allow you to conserve
toner and power.

Toner Saving

Allows you to use less toner when printing draft
documents. This can reduce your printing costs because
you need to replace toner cartridges less often. Toner
Saving can be one of the following: Light, Medium, Dark,
or Off (default).

The Light setting uses the least amount of toner, and the

Dark setting produces the most legible output while still
saving toner.

Setting Toner Saving to Off results in normal output and
toner usage.

Edge Smoothing

Allows you to adjust the edge smoothing feature or turn it
off. Edge smoothing improves the appearance of text and
line art by smoothing the edges of characters and line art.
For more information about edge smoothing, see Chapter 3.

The settings for Edge Smoothing are Off, Light, Medium

(default), and Dark Normally you should not need to
change the default setting. Probably you need to adjust
Edge Smoothing only in the following cases:

You notice the edges of text or line art are too light or

dark. To adjust for this, use the Light setting if the

edges are too dark, or use the Dark setting if the edges

are too light.
Some graphics that include gray shading or a screen

pattern are improved when you turn off Edge
Smoothing.

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Toner Density

Specifies the density of the toner applied to the page.
Normally, you should not need to adjust this setting. It is
provided to allow you to compensate for variations among

toner cartridges.
The settings for Toner Density are Light, Medium (default),

and Dark.

Note

Increasing the density increases the rate of tow consumption.

Power Saving

Specifies whether power saving mode is on or off.
When Power Saving is on, the printer uses less electricity

by entering a low-power state when the printer is idle for
the length of time specified by Power Saving Interval.
When the printer is in the low-power state, it takes

approximately 45 seconds for the printer to warm up once
it receives data.

In compliance with the Energy Star program, Power Saving
is factory-set to on.

Power Saving Interval

Specifies

enters power saving mode. Power Saving Interval can be
any value from 1 to 999 minutes. The default is 15 minutes.

Power Saving Interval is valid only when Power Saving is

on.

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Controlling

in minutes how long the printer is idle before it

the

Printer

Graphics settings

The following settings allow you to control the printing of

graphics:

Graphics Mode

Specifies whether images are sent to the printer as
HP-GL/2 graphics or as raster (bitmapped) graphics. The
default is HP-GL/2 graphics.

Printing images in HP-GL/2 mode is faster than printing in
raster mode. How ever, not all graphics can be printed in
HP-GL/2 mode. If you are having difficulty printing
graphics, change the Graphics Mode setting to Raster.

Graphics Quality

Specifies whether to use a lower resolution to print

graphics. The settings are High (default), Medium, and
Low. Note that Graphics Quality does not affect text.

The High setting prints graphic5 at 100% of the current

resolution setting. The Medium and Low settings print
graphics at 50% and 25% of the current resolution,
respectively.

For example, if the current resolution is 600 dpi, graphics
are printed a t 600 dpi with High, 300 dpi with Medium,

and 150 dpi with the Low setting. When the current
resolution is 300 dpi, you can print graphics at 300, 150,
and 75 dpi.

For highest quality printing, use the default High setting.
Use Medium or Low if you are having difficulty printing
complex graphics or if you want faster printing.

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Gray Scale

Specifies what halftone pattern to apply to grayscale
images. The options are Photographic Images (default),
Line Art images, and Scanned Images. Each option is
described below. The best way to choose a setting for your
images is to experiment. Print a grayscale image at each
setting and choose the one you like best.

Choose Photographic Images for images that you want to
have a smooth, realistic appearance. This setting provides
soft contrasts between shades of gray and works well for
images originally designed with color. At 300 dpi, the
printer uses an 8 bit-by-8 bit “clustered dot” method to
emulate 60 levels of gray. At 600 dpi, the printer uses a
16 bit-by-16 bit method to emulate 120 levels of gray.

Choose Line Art Images for images with intricate lines
and fine detail, such as clip art images. This setting
providessolid lines and sharp contrasts between shaded

areas. When Line Art Images is selected, the printer uses

8 bit-by-8 bit “dispersed dot” patterns to produce 32 gray

tones.
Choose Scanned Images for images that were originally

scanned. In this setting the printer uses a variation of

the 8 bit-by-8 bit “clustered dot” method used in the
Photographic Images setting. This method produces
60 levels of gray at 300 dpi and 120 levels at 600 dpi.

TrueType Mode

Specifies whether TrueType fonts are downloaded as
TrueType fonts or are first converted to bitmapped images
before being downloaded. By default, TrueType fonts are
downloaded as TrueType fonts.

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You might want to first convert TrueType fonts to bit
images if your document contains a lot of graphics but not
a lot of TrueType text. In this case, printing TrueType fonts
as bit images requires less printer memory and may speed
up printing.

Printing TrueType fonts as bitmap images is also useful if
you want to overlay graphics on top of text.

Use Printer TrueType Fonts

Substitutes printer-resident TrueType fonts for TrueType
fonts contained in a document. By default, Use Printer
TrueType Fonts is on.

Using printer fonts is faster than downloading fonts from
your computer. However, there may be slight differences
between the printer fonts and the fonts on your computer.
If you require that the printed output exactly match what
you see on screen and are willing to sacrifice some printer

performance, turn off Use Printer TrueType Fonts.

Printer settings

Page Protection

When Page Protection is enabled, the printer reserves
additional memory and does not print a page until the
entire page is fully composed. This allows the printer to
Print complex pages that can otherwise cause print
overrun errors. The amount of memory that is reserved
depends on the paper size.

The sttings for Page Protection are Automatic (default),

Off, Letter, A4, and Legal.

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When Automatic is selected, the printer first analyzes each
page. If a page is complex, Page Protection is turned on
automatically for the appropriate paper size; otherwise, it
is not used.

If you continue to encounter page overrun
when Page Protection is on, you may want to add more
printer memory. See Appendix D for more information.

Resolution

Chooses between 600- (default) and 300-dpi resolution

For highest quality, use 600 dpi for both text and graphics.
If you are experiencing printer memory problems or you
want faster printing, use 300-dpi resolution.

Memory

Defines the amount of memory installed in the printer.
Windows uses this information to determine
of memory you have available for printing.

The Memory setting should exactly match the total amount

of memory in your printer. If you add more memory to the
printer, you need to change the Memory setting to match
the amount of printer memory. The additional memory will
not be available unless the

If you are unsure how much memory is installed in your
printer, print a test page by pressing the reset button at the
back of the printer. (Make sure the
the

Error light is off.) The

stated in KB.

Memory setting is correct..

Ready light is on

amount of memory (RAM) is

errors

even

the amount

and

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Memory can be any value between 2 and 18MB. The
default is 2MB.

Controlling

the

Printer

Font

settings

Choosing the Font tab brings up the Font Manager, which
allows you to install PCL-compatible fonts to your hard
disk. You need to use Font Manager only to install
PCL-compatible fonts.

For

more

information, use the

About settings

The About dialog box displays information about the
software version.

Help

button.

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Printer
General Problems
Print Quality Problems

Optimizing Print Quality

Adjusting edge smoothing

Adjusting toner density.

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the inside of the printer
Removing spilled toner
Cleaning the printer case

Deleting the EPSON Control Panel for Windows

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Resetting the Printer

In many cases, you can recover from a problem, such as a
printer overrun or a memory overflow, by briefly pressing the

reset button at the rear of the printer. This clears the error so

the printer can resume printing.

You can also reset the printer to clear its memory of any print

jobs

currently in memory and to return to the factory defaults.
To reset the printer, press down the reset button at the back of
the printer for five seconds. Be aware that your software
settings override the default settings.

General Problems

This section describes some general problems you may
encounter and gives some suggestions on how to avoid them.

Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems

If you have frequent paper feed or paper jam problems, use this
checklist of corrective measures:

Use a higherquality paper that is not too thin or rough.
Some types of paper require single-sheet feeding. See

"Paper Handling” in Chapter 1.
Be sure to pull the paper release lever toward the front of

the printer before installing paper. After paper is installed,
push the lever back.

Always remove any paper
before you load paper. Do not add more paper when paper
is already loaded.

Fan the stack of paper and then tap it on the edge to align it
before loading.

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remaining in the paper tray

Be sure the printer is level.

Do not

Be sure to adjust the paper guides so the paper can slide in
and out freely.

Never let more than 50 sheets accumulate in the exit tray.
Try turning over the stack of paper in the tray. Most paper

packages indicate which side should be face up.

Do not load paper while the printer is operating.

load

more than 100 sheets of paper in the tray.

The Ready light does not turn on when you turn the printer on

Open the printer’s front cover and make sure the toner
cartridge is installed securely.

Turn off the printer and check the power cable connections
between the printer and the electrical outlet; then turn the
printer back on

If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside source such
as a wall switch, make sure the switch is turned on or plug
another electrical device into the outlet to make sure the outlet
is operating properly.

The Ready light is on but nothing prints

Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer.
Perform the procedure ‘Testing the computer-to-printer
connection”

The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both

ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Be
sure to secure the connector using the wire retaining clips.

in Read This First.

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Make sure your interface cable is shielded.
The toner cartridge may be empty. Replace the toner cartridge

as described

in Read This First.

A single

sheet or the last sheet doesn’t print

The file you sent might not contain a form feed command. (The
printer won’t print a single page or the last page of a multi-

page documen
To print the single sheet or last sheet, briefly press the reset
button at the back of the printer.

t unless the file ends in a form feed command.)

Some or all of the output is garbled or printed as asterisks

Make sure that both ends of the interface cable are plugged

in securely.

Make sure your interface cable is shielded.

If the printer still does not print correctly, call your dealer or a

qualified service person.

Position of the printout is not correct

Make sure that you are using the correct page length and
margin settings in your software program.

Graphics

don’t print correctly

Make sure your software program supports LJ4P emulation
Graphics require large amounts of memory; if you are

encountering problems because of insufficient memory,

simplify your graphics or use fewer graphics on a page. If
you often print graphics-intensive pages, you may want to
add more memory as described in Appendix D.

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The font you selected in your software program doesn’t print

The font you selected in your software program is not

Windows

non-Windows fonts, you need to obtain the font screen
software appropriate for the type of font (e.g., ATM, Intellifont
for Windows).

font and cannot be downloaded. To download

a

Print Quality Problems

Dark or dirty background

Turn off the printer and remove the toner cartridge. Clean the

paper path inside the printer using
Be sure to wipe the laser scanner window, which is located
immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom of the
printer interior.

Clean internal printer components by printing thee pages with
only one character per page.

There may be a problem with the toner cartridge. Remove the
cartridge, shake it gently from side to side, and then reinstall it.
If this does not solve the problem, replace the toner cartridge as

described

in Read This First.

a clean, soft, dry

cloth.

Change the Toner Density setting to light print. See “Adjusting
toner density" later in this chapter.

Vertical black or white bands or lines

Install a new

print several pages to check the print quality.

toner cartridge

as

described

in Read This First

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and

Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer
using a clean, soft, dry cloth Be sure to wipe the laser scanner
window, which is located immediately in front of the orange

strip at the bottom of the printer interior.

Horizontal black or white bands or black page

Install

a new toner cartridge as described

in Read This First.

Uneven darkness

Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to

moisture absorbed by the paper. Do not store your paper in a

humid or damp environment.

Take out the toner cartridge, shake it gently from side to side,

and then reinstall it.
If this does not solve the problem, install a new toner cartridge

as

described

check the print quality.

in Read This First. Then

print

several

pages to

Toner smudges

Remove the toner cartridge, shake it from side to side to
distribute the toner, and wipe the bottom of it with a clean, dry
cloth.

Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer
using a clean, soft, dry cloth. Be sure to wipe the laser scanner
window, which is located immediately in front of the orange

strip at the bottom of the printer
Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with

only one character per page.

If the problem

in Read This First.

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remains, replace the toner cartridge as described

interior.

Missing areas on printed image

Your paper may be

moisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture
content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not
store your paper in a humid or damp environment.

You may not be using the correct type of paper for your

printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed
characters appear distorted
copier paper is recommended for best results. See Chapter 1
for information on choosing paper.

moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to

or

broken Smooth, highquality

Completely blank pages

Check to be sure the toner cartridge is installed as described in

Read This First.

The toner cartridge may be empty. Replace the cartridge.
The problem may be with your software program or interface

cable. Print a test sheet by briefly pressing the reset button on
the back of the printer (make sure the
If the test page is blank, the problem is with the printer. Call
your dealer or a qualified service person.

Error light is not

on).

Printed image is light or faint

The toner cartridge is probably empty. Replace the toner

cartridge as described in Read This

Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to
moisture

content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not
store your paper in a humid or damp environment.

absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture

First.

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Take out the toner cartridge, shake it gently from side to side to
distribute the toner, and then reinstall it. If the problem persists,
replace the toner cartridge

as

described

in Read This First.

Use the printer driver’s Toner Density
See “Adjusting toner density” later in this

Image is too

Use the printer driver’s Toner Density item for lighter print.
See “Adjusting toner density” later in this chapter. If the

problem persists, replace the toner cartridge as described in

Read This First.

Non-printed

dark

side of the page is dirty

item

for darker print.

chapter.

Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Turn off the

printer. Remove the toner cartridge and then clean the paper
path of the printer using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Be sure
to wipe the laser scanner
immediately in front of the orange strip at the bottom of the
printer interior.

window. This window is located

Optimizing Print Qualify

If the quality of your printouts is

sections for information on enhancing the print quality.

Adjusting edge

The edge smoothing feature improves the appearance of text
and graphics by smoothing the jagged edges of characters and
line art, resulting in higher quality output.

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smoothing

not good,

read the following

The settings for Edge Smoothing are Off, Light, Medium
(default), and Dark Normally you should not need to change
the default setting. Probably you need to adjust Edge
Smoothing only in the following cases:

You notice the edges of text or line art are too light or dark.
To adjust for this, use the Light setting if the edges are too

dark, or use the Dark setting if the edges are too light.
Some graphics that include gray shading or a screen

pattern are improved when you turn off Edge Smoothing.

To change the Edge Smoothing setting:

1.

From your software program, choose
in the File menu.

2.

Then choose the Setup

program, you might need to

3.

If necessary, select the ActionLaser 1400 in the list of printers.
(Not all software programs prompt you to select the printer.)

4.

In the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1400, choose the
Green tab.

option. (Depending on your software

select Options

Print

or

Page Setup

or

Printer.)

5. Change the Edge Smoothing setting as appropriate.

6.

Choose OK Then close all screens by choosing

as appropriate.

If your printed images still need to be improved, you probably
need to change the Toner Density setting. For a darker edge
smoothing setting, make the toner density lighter and vice
versa. See the next section, “Adjusting toner density.”

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OK

or

Close

Adjusting toner density

Note:
Do not change the toner density unless
toner density affects all text and graphics, so check the new setting by
printing several pages with various kinds of text and graphics.

If your printed pages are too light or too dark, adjust the toner
density as follows:

1.

From your software program, choose
in the File menu.

2.

Then choose the Setup

software program, you might need to select

Printer.)

3.

If necessary, select the ActionLaser 1400 in the list

printers. (Not all software programs prompt you to select

the printer.)

4.

In the Setup dialog box for the ActionLaser 1400, choose the
Green tab.

option (Depending on your

it is necessary.

Print

or

Page Setup

Options

Changing the

of

or

5. Change the Toner Density setting as appropriate.

6.

Choose OK. Then close all screens

as appropriate.

Note:

Increasing
select darker print, you may need to replace the toner cartridge more

Often.

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the

toner density

increases

by choosing

toner consumption.

OK

If you

or

Close

Cleaning the Printer

The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a
decline in print quality, clean the inside of the printer as
described in this section. You should also clean the printer’s
outer case every few months.

Whenever you dean the printer or replace components, print a
test sheet by pressing the printer’s reset button.

CIeaning the inside of the

Fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside
the printer. Follow the steps below to clean the inside of the
printer:

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Open the printer’s front cover.

printer

Warning:

When you open the printer or remove the toner cartridge,
you expose components inside the printer that can be very
hot. Avoid touching

immediately above the toner cartridge when you open the

front cover, and the motor, which is further inside the

printer.

3.

Remove the toner cartridge.

the fuser area,

which is located

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4.

Remove any dirt inside the printer with a soft, clean cloth.

Do not use compressed air.

Be sure to clean the laser scanner window. This window
is located in the lower area of the printer interior,
immediately in front of the orange strip.

5.

Reinstall the toner cartridge.

6. Close the front cover.

7.

Remove any pages and clean the paper tray with a soft cloth.

Removing

If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you
remove all the spilled toner. Follow these steps:

1.

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spilled toner

If only a small amount of toner is present, remove the toner
cartridge and carefully wipe out the inside of the printer
with a clean, dry cloth Be sure to clean the laser scanner
window, which is located in the lower area of the printer

interior immediately in front of the orange strip.

2.

If a large amount of toner is present, use a small vacuum
cleaner (available from computer supply stores) to remove
it. Then carefully wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Caution:

Toner or any other fine powder can damage some vacuum

cleaners. Be

cleaner before you use it on spilled toner.

Note:
If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it

use hot water; it may cause the toner to leave a permanent stain.

sure to read

the instructions for

off with cold water. Do not

your vacuum

Cleaning the printer case

If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer
and clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild
detergent.

Caution:

Never

these
careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or any
electronic

use alcohol or

chemicals can damage the components

components.

thinner

to clean the printer’s outer case;

and case. Be

Deleting the EPSON Control Panel

If you need to delete the EPSON Control Panel for Windows,
do the following:

1.

Turn on the computer and start Windows.

2.

From the Program Manager, choose
This brings up the Run dialog box.

3.

In

the

Command Line

text box, type C:\EPPRT\EPDELETE.

for

windows

Run

in the File menu.

Troubleshooting 3-13

Note:

If you installed the EPSON Control Panel in a directory other
than the default EPPRT directory, be sure to specify the correct
pathname.

4.

When you are asked if you want to delete the EPSON
Control Panel, choose OK

5.

Once the EPSON Control Panel is deleted, a message
appears telling you to delete EPDELETE.EXE. Choose

6.

Use the File Manager to delete the C:\EPPRT directory.

OK.

3-14 Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Paper

Printer

Interface

.................................

Paper specifications

.................................

General..

Environmental
Mechanical..
Electrical
Toner cartridge

.............................

...............................

.......................

............................

..........................

..........................

.........................

A-2
A-2

A-3
A-3
A-4

A-4

A-4
A-5

A-6

Technical Specifications A-1

Paper

Paper

specifications

Note:

Since the
manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the use of any particular
brand or type of paper. Always test samples

quantities or

Paper types:

Paper weight:

quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the

of paper stock before purchasing large

printing large jobs.

Plain paper
Special paper
Labels
Envelopes

Transparencies

Colored paper

2

2

Paper size:

Paper:

Envelope:

Plain paper:
card stock:

Type

Letter

Legal
Executive

A4
B5

Monarch
Commercial 10
DL
C5

16 to 24 lb, 60 to 90 g/m
24 to 32 lb, 90 to 120 g/m
(manual feed only)

Size

8.5 x 11 inches

8.5 x 14 inches

7.25 x 10.5 inches
210 mm x 297 mm

176 mm x 250 mm
37/8 x 7 1/2 inches
41/8 x 9 1/2 inches
ll0 mm x 220 mm

162 mm x 229 mm

Caution:

Do not load any size of paper

Printable area:

4 mm from paper edge

A-2 Technical Specifications

other than those listed above.

Puper feed

Paper feed
alignment and

direction:

Paper feed:
Paper tray supply

(20 lb paper):
Paper eject:
Exit tray capacity

(20 lb paper):

Printer

General

Center alignment for all sizes

Automatic or manual feed
100 sheets

5-10 envelopes, depending on thickness
Face down

50 sheets

Printing method:

Resolution:

Printing speed:

Warm-up time:
Internal emulation:

Resident fonts:

CPU:
RAM:

Laserbeam

electrophotographic process
300 x 300, 600 x 600 dpi, switchable
Up to 4 pages per minute depending on the font

and quantity of data
Approximately 45 seconds
HP

LaserJet

35 Intellifont, 10 TrueType for PCL 5e
(See Chapter 1 for a list of resident printer fonts.)

Intel 80960SA, 16 MHz
2M8 expandable up to 18MB

scanning and dry

4P emulation

®

Technical Specifications A-3

Environmental

Temperature:

Humidity:

Altitude:

Mechanical

Dimensions and

weight:

Durability:

Electrical

Voltage:

Rated frequency:

Rated current

Power:

Operation: 5 to 35° C (42 to 95° F)
Storage:

Operation: 15 to 85% RH
Storage:

2500 meters (8200 feet) maximum

Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight: Approx. 11 lb (5 kg)

5

years or 100,000 sheets, whichever comes first

90 V to 132 V

50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 3 Hz

Approximately 3.2 amps

Approximately 400W
Powers down to less than 30W in power save
mode

-20 to 40° C (-1 to 104° F)

5 to 95% RH

10.5 inches (265 mm)
13 inches (330 mm)

9.25 inches (235 mm)

including the

toner cartridge.

safety
standards:

Laser radiation
regulations:

Elm

A-4

Technical Specifications

UL 1950
CSA 22.2 No. 950 Deviation 3

FDA (NCDRH) class l

FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B

Toner cartridge

Model number:
Storage

temperature:

Storage humidity:

Shelf life:
Life:

The number of pages you can print with a toner cartridge varies
depending on the type of printing. If you print a few pages at a time or
print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print
fewer pages. The 5% print ratio is equivalent to double-spaced standard

text.
You can increase the life of the toner cartridge by using toner saving

mode.

SO51023

0 to 35° C (32 to 95° F)

15 to 85% RH
24 months after production
Up to 4000 pages under the following conditions:

Letter-size paper, continuous printing, and
5% print ratio.

Technical

Specifications

A-5

Interface

The parallel

interface connector

pin assignments and a description of the

interface signals are shown in the table below.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8
9

10

11

12

13

Return
Pin

19

20
21
22

23
24
26
26
27

28

29

30

Signal

STROBE

DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 4
DATA 5
DATA 6
DATA 7
DATA 8

ACKNLG

BUSY

PE

SLCT

Direction

IN

IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Description

STROBE pulse to read data.
Pulse width must be at least

0.5

µs at the receiving

terminal.
These signals represent

parallel data bits 1 to 8.
respectively. Each signal is at
HIGH level when data is
logical 1 and LOW when it is
logical 0.

About a 1-10-µs pulse width.

LOW indicates data has
been received and the
printer is ready to accept
mare data.

A HIGH signal indicates that
the printer cannot receive
data. The signal goes HIGH in

the following cases:

1. During printing

2.

During a

A HIGH signal indicates the
printer is out of paper.

Pulled up to +5V through

Signal
Pin

3.3 K resistance.

14

15
16
17

18

AUTO

FEED

NC

GND

CHASSIS

GND

NC

IN

Not used

Natured
Logic ground level
Printer’s chassis ground,

which is connected to the
signal ground.

Not used

printer-error state

A-6 Technical Specifications

31
32

33
34

35

36

Return
Pin

Signal

GND

NC

ERROR

GND

NC

+5V

SLCTIN

Direction

Out

IN

Description
Twisted-pair return signal

ground level.
Not used

This signal level goes LOW

when the printer is:

1. Out of paper

2. In an error state

Same as for Pins 19-30

Not used
Pulled up to +5 V through

3.3 K

resistance.

Available only for

bidirectional use.

Signal
Pin

19-30

Note:

All

interface conditions

are based on TTL level. Both the rise and fall times

each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds.
Data transfer must

be

carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY

signal. (Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of

the

ACKNLG signal or when the level of

the

BUSY signal is LOW.)

The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as
viewed from

the printer.

Return denotes the twisted-pair return to be connected at signal ground

level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a

twisted-pair cable

for

each

signal and to complete the connection on the return side.
The ACKNLG pulse width varies.

of

Technical Specifications A-7

A-8 Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Controlling Printer Settings from

MS-DOS

EPSON Control Panel for DOS

Installation

Bringing up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

Using the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

EPSON Control Panel screens
Moving with in and between screens
Menu bar
Getting help

using profiles

Reporter

.............................

.............................

............................

..........................

...............................

..................

.............

.................

.............

......

B-2
B-2
B-3

B-4
B-4

B-5
B-6
B-6

B-7

B-7

Controlling Printer Setting from MS-DOS

B-1

EPSON Control Panel for DOS

If you are not running Microsoft Windows, you can control printer
settings through the EPSON Control Panel for DOS. This
consists of five screens that allow you to do the following:

Change page setup settings, such as the number of copies,
orientation, and page size.

Select a font, point size, or symbol set.
Control the print quality by specifying the edge smoothing, toner

saving, resolution, and toner density settings.
Control how printer memory is used for page protection.
Turn the power save option on or off and specify how long the

printer is idle before power save mode turns on.

Most of the settings available in the EPSON Control Panel for DOS are
the same as the printer driver settings available for Widows. For a
description of the individual printer settings, see Chapter 2.

Some settings, such as those for page setup and font selection, are also
available through your software program Whenever possible, change
settings in yours software program rather than in the EPSON Control
Panel for DOS. Not only is it more convenient, but the settings in your
software program override settings in the EPSON Control Panel for DOS.

Note:

You cannot

run

the EPSON Control Panel for

DOS from

onscreen

Windows.

utility

Installation

1. Insert the EPSON Control Panel for DOS diskette in a diskette drive.

2.

From a DOS prompt, change to the diskette drive by typing A: or B: as
appropriate. Press Enter.

3.

Type SETUP and press Enter. After a few moments, the initial setup
screen appears.

4.

B-2

Read the information on the setup screen.
continue.

Controlling Printer Settings from

Then press Enter to

MS-DOS

5. The screen displays the default setup parameters that are designed to
be used for most computer environments. If the default parameters
are acceptable and you don’t need to make any changes, press Enter.

If you need to make changes, tab to
up a series of screens,

For each setting, press Enter to accept the default or change the
setting and press Enter. The setup program begins uncompressing
files and copying them to your hard disk.

6. When a message appears telling you that installation was successful,

press Enter to exit the setup program.

This completes installation of the EPSON Control Panel for DOS.

To use your printer, select the HP LaserJet 4P printer driver in your
software program. If this driver is not available, contact your software
manufacturer for an updated version of the software program. Until you
receive the new version, you can use any LaserJet III driver or any driver
that uses HP PCL.

See your software manual for specific information on how to select a
printer driver.

each of which prompts you to change a setting.

No

and press Enter. This brings

Bringing up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

To bring up the EPSON Control Panel for DOS, do the following:

1. At a C: prompt, change to the PANEL directory by typing
CD\PANEL. Then press Enter.

Note:

If you installed the EPSON Control Panel to a different directory than the
default, be sure to specify the correct pathname.

2. Type PANEL and press Enter.

Controlling Printer

Settings from MS-DOS

B-3

Using the EPSON Control Panel for DOS

The interface for the EPSON Control Panel for DOS consists of three parts:
the current screen, a menu bar, and buttons for accessing other screens.

EPSON Control Panel screens

The EPSON Control Panel for DOS consists of five screens: Page Setup,
Font, Quality, Memory, and Options. One screen is displayed at a time,
and the other
screen.

screens are represented by buttons to the left of the current

B-4

Controlling

Printer Settings from MS-DOS

The five screens are listed below, along with the items available on each.

Menu

Page Setup

Font

Quality

Memory

Options

Moving

within

and

Item

copies

tines per Page
Orientation
Paper Feed
Paper Size
Auto

Continue

Typeface
Pitch
Symbol Set

Toner Saving

Edge Smoothing
Resolution

Toner Density

Page Protection
Power Save

Power Save interval

between screens

When you first bring up EPSON Control Panel for DOS, the Page Setup
screen is displayed. If you have

mouse capability, you can simply point

and click to access settings in the current screen or move to another screen.
If you‘re using the keyboard and you want to change an item in the

current screen, use the Tab key to move to the item you want to change.
Then use the up and down arrows

to select a new setting for the item.

Press Tab to apply the new setting and move to the next item.
To access another

sawn, hold down the Alt key and press the letter that
is underlined on the screen button. For example, to open the Font screen,
press Alt + N. To move from the screen button to the

currently displayed

screen, press Tab.
Once you make changes to the settings, choose OK to save the changes

and update the printer. To cancel your changes and return to the original

settings, choose Cancel. (If

Cancel,

you are prompted to save or to cancel changes when you exit the

you exit the

screen without choosing OK or

EPSON Control Panel.)

Controlling

Printer

Settings from

MS-DOS

B-5

Menu bar

The menu bar contains the following four menus:

File

View

Utility

Help

To access a menu using the keyboard, hold down the Alt key while you
press the first letter of the name of the menu (e.g., press Alt + F to bring
up the File menu). Use the up and down arrows to select an item on the
menu. Then press Enter.

Help is available for each item in the menu bar. To bring up help, move
the cursor to the item and press F1.

To move the cursor from the menu bar to the screen, press Esc.

The File selections allow you to exit the utility,
save printer settings as a profile, retrieve a
previously saved profile, and export a profile to
the printer. For more information about profiles,
see the following section.

Choosing View brings up a listing of the current

printer settings.
The Utility selections allow you to reset the

printer, change the port setting, and print a test
page, status sheet, and

The Help menu contains the Help index and the
About item.

demonstration page

Getting help

The status bar at the bottom of the screen provides a brief description for

each setting. For more information about the current setting, press F1.

You can also bring up the Help Index in the menu bar, which allows you

to get help for any EPSON Control Panel item. To bring up the Help Index
using the keyboard, press Alt + H, then press Enter. Use the up and down
arrows to move through the list of items When you reach the item for
which you want help, press Enter.

B-6

Controlling Printer Settings

from MS-DOS

Using profiles

A profile is a specific set of printer settings. If you often re-use the same
printer settings, you can create a profile to easily update your printer with
predefined settings.

There are three ways to create a profile:

Use the EPSON Control Panel for DOS to change the printer settings

as needed. Then choose Save
a dialog box that prompts you to assign a filename and choose the
directory in which to stare the profile. When you complete the

information in the dialog box, choose OK.

Open an existing profile and modify the settings of the profile. To do

so, use Open Profile in the File menu to open an existing

Change just those settings that you want to change and then choose
Save As in the File menu Enter a new filename and choose the

directory in which to save the

Use the settings

do

so, choose Import Profile From Printer in

brings up a dialog box that prompts you to name the profile and
choose the directory in which to store it.

When you open a profile, you can export the printer settings described by
the profile by using the Export

currently in use by the printer to create a profile. To

Profile in the File

profile.

Profile to Printer

item on the File menu

menu. This brings up

profile.

the File menu. This

Reporter

The Reporter keeps you informed of the printer status and alerts you to

printer problems. Each time the printer status changes or an error occurs,
a message automatically appears on screen to notify you Each Reporter
message gives you the option of disabling the particular
does not reappear until you re-enable it.

To load the Reporter.

1. Change to the PANEL directory by typing CD PANEL.

2. Type REP.

Controlling Printer Settings from MS-DOS

message so that

it

B-7

Once the Reporter is loaded, you can modify its operating parameters.

Use the hot key combination Ctrl + Alt + R to bring up the Reporter's

main menu. The main menu allows you to do the following:

Enable messages that you have disabled.

Review the last message displayed by the Reporter.
Deactivate (or re-activate) the Reporter. When the Reporter is

deactivated, it does not monitor the printer and does not display
messages.

Change the hot key combination used to bring up the Reporter’s
main menu.

Change the colors of the Reporter’s messages.

A help option on the menu provides a brief explanation for each topic on
the main menu.

B-8 Controlling Printer Settings from MS-DOS

Appendix C

Command Summary

LJ4P Emulation Commands

GL/2 emulation context commands

PJL Mode

...............................

....................

.............

C-2
C-12

C-14

Command Summary C-1

LJ4P Emulation Commands

Your printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4P (LJ4P) printer and
uses the PCL Se

This appendix lists the available printer co
Most of the
language; however, some have operational differences.

The following notes apply to various commandsin the following
command summary:

1. These commands are specific to the EPSON ActionLaser 1400.

2. Secondary printer commands are specified as secondary by using a right parenthesis")" in the
command in stead of a left parenthesis.

command language:

commands

closely emulate the original printer or the control

mmands

for LJ4P emulation.

Function

command Parameter

Job control

Reset
Number of

copies
Universal exit

language

Long-edge
(left) offset

registration
Short-edge

(top) offset
registration

Unit of measure ESC &u #D

ESC E
ESC &/ #x

ESC %- #x

ESC &/ #U

ESC &/ #Z

Page control

paper source 1 ESC &/ 0H

ESC &/ 1H Standard tray
ESC &/ 2H
ESC &/ 3H

Decimal value

027

069

#=1-99

x11-5

# = number of 027 030 108 #...# 085 1B 26 6C #...# 55
decipoints (l/720*)

# = number of 027 038 108 #...# 090 1B 26 6C #...# 5A
decipoints (1/720*)

# = No. of units
per inch

Eject page

Manual feed 027 038 108 050 072
Manual envelope 027 038 108 051 072

feed

038108 #...# 088

027

027 038 117 #...# 068

027 038 108 048 072
027 038 108 049 072

Hexadecimal value

1B 45

#...#

1B 266C

1B 26 75 #...# 44

1B 26 6C 30 4B
1B 26 bC 31 48
1B 26 6C 32 48
1B 26 6C 33 48

58

C-2

command Summary

Function Command

1

Page size

Page length

Orientation

Print direction ESC &a#P

Top margin
Text length ESC &/ #F

Left margin

Right margin ESC &a#M

Clear ESC 9

horizontal
margins

Perforation
skip

Horizontal ESC &k#H
motion index

(HMI)

Vertical motion ESC &/ #C

index (VMI)

Line spacing

ESC &/ 1A
ESC &/ 2A
ESC &/ 3A
ESC &/ 26A
ESC &/ 80A
ESC &/ 81A
ESC &/ 90A
ESC &/ 91A
ESC &/ 100A
ESC &/ 101A

ESC &/ #P

ESC &/ 0O
ESC &/ 1O
ESC &/ 2O
ESC &/ 3O

ESC &/ #E

ESC &a#L

ESC &/ 0L
ESC &/ 1L

ESC &/ 1D
ESC &/ 2D
ESC &/ 3D
ESC &/ 4D
ESC &/ 6D

ESC &/ 8D
ESC &/ 12D

Parameter

Executive
Letter

Legal
A4

Monarch
COM 10
International DL

International C5
International B5
Custom
# = No. of lines

(5-128)

Portrait

Landscape

Reverse Portrait

Reverse Landscape

# = Degrees of

rotation counter

clockwise in 90°

increments

# = No. of lines

# = No. Of lines

# = No. of columns

# = No. of columns

Disable
Enable
# = No. of 1/120"

increments

# = No. of 1/48"

increments

1 line/inch
2 lines/inch
3 lines/inch
4 lines/inch
6 lines/inch
8 lines/ inch
12 lines/inch

Decimal value
027 038 108 049 065
027 038 108 050 065
027 038 108 051 065
027 038 108 060 054 065
027 038 108 056 048 056
027 038 056 049 065

027 038 108 057 048 065
027 038 108 057 049 065
027 038 108 049 048 048 065
027 038 049 048 049 065
027 038 108 #...# 080

027 038 108 048 079
027 038 108 049 079
027 038 108 050 079
027 038 108 051 079
027 038 097 #...# 080

027 038 108 #...# 069
027 038 108 #...# 070
027 038 097 #...# 076
027 038 097 #...# 077
027 057

027 038 018 048 076
027 038 108 049 076

027 038 107 #...# 072

027 038 108 #...# 067

027 038 108 049 068

027 038 108 050 068
027 038 108 051 068
027 038 108 052 068
027 038 108 054 068

027 038 108 056 068

027 038 108 049 050 068

Hexadecimal value

1B 26 6C 31 41

1B 26 6C 32 41
1B 26 6C 33 41
1B 26 6C 32 36 41
1B 26 6C 38 30 41
1B 26 6C 38 31 41
1B 26 6C 39 30 41
1B 26 6C 39 31 41
1B 26 6C 31 30 41
1B 26 6C 31 30 31 41
1B 26 6C #...# 050

1B 26 6C 30 4F
1B 26 6C 31 4F
1B 26 6C 32 4F
1B 26 6C 33 4F
1B 26 61 #...# 50

1B266C #...# 45
1B266C #...# 46
1B 26 61 #...# 4C
1B2661 #...# 4D
1B 39

1B 26 6C 30 4C

1B 26 6C 31 4C
1B 26 6B #...# 48

1B 26 6C #...# 43

1B 26 6C 31 44
1B 26 6C 32 44
1B 26 6C 33 44
1B 26 6C 34 44
1B 26 6C 36 44
1B 26 6C 38 44
1B 26 6C 31 32 44

Command Summary C-3

Function

Command

Parameter Decimal value

Hexadecimal value

C-4 Command Summary

Function

Command Parameter

Decimal value Hexadecimal value

Command Summary C-5

Function

Command

Parameter

Decimal value

Hexadecimal value

C-6 Command Summary

Function

Font management

Command

Parameter

Decimal value

Hexadecimal value

command Summary C-7

Function

Command

Raster graphics

Parameter

Decimal value Hexadecimal value

C-8

Command Summary

Function

Command

Parameter

Decimal value

Hexadecimal value

Command Summary C-9

Function

Macros

Command Parameter

Decimal value

Hexadecimal value

C-10

Command Summary

Function Command Parameter

Programming hints

Decimal due

Hexadecimal value

Command Summary C-11

Function

Command

GL/2 emulation

context

commands

Dual context extension

Enter PCL mode
Reset

Primary font (standard font)
Secondary font (alternate font)

Scalable or bitmap font

ESC %#A
ESC E

A
FN

SB

Configuration and status group

lnput P1 and P2

Input relative P1 and P2
Scale

Input

window
Rotate coordinate system
Initialize
Default values
Comment

IP
IR
SC

IW

RO
IN
DF
co

Line and fill attributes group

Lint attributes
Line type
User defined line type

Select pen

Pen width
Pen width unit selection

Fill type
Screened vectors

Raster fill definition
Anchor corner
Symbol mode
Transparency mode

LA

LT
UL

SF

PW
WU

FT
SV
RF

AC
SM

TR

C-12 Command Summary

Function

Vector group

Pen down

Pen up
plot absolute

Plot relative
Arc absolute
Arc

relative

Absolute arc three point
Relative arc three point

Polyline encodeed

Bezier absolute
Bezier relative

Command

PD
PU

PA
PR
AA
AR
AT
RT
FE
BZ
BR

Polygon

Circle

Edge rectangle absolute

Edge rectangle relative

Fill rectangle absolute

Fill rectangle relative

Edge wedge
Fill wedge

Polygon mode

Edge polygon
Fill polygon

group

a

EA
ER
RA
RR

EW
WG
PM
EF
FF

Character group

Standard font definition
Alternate font definition
Select standard font
Select alternate font
Absolute direction
Relative direction
Absolute character size

Relative character size

Character slant
Character fill mode
Label
Define label terminator

SD
AD
SS
SA

Dl
DR
Sl
SR
SL
CF
LB
DT

Command Summary C-13

Function
Label origin

Define Variable text path
Extra space
character plot
Transparent data

Define variable text path

Command
LO
w
Es
CP
TD

W

PJL Mode

This section lists the available commands for the Printer Job Language

(PJL)

Function
COMMENT

DEFAULT

DINQUIRE
ECHO
ENTER

EOJ

INFO

INITIALIZE
INQUIRE

JOB

OPMSG

RDYMSG

RESET

SET
STMSG

UEL/SPJL
USTATUS

USTATUSOFF

PJL

Command
@ PJL COMMENT <words> [<CR>] <LF>

@ PJL DEFAULT [LPARM] [<(CR>] <LF>
@ PJL DINQUIRE [LPARM] [<CR>] <LF>

@ PJL ECHO [Words] [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = ***[<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL EOJ [NAME = job name] [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL INFO read only variable [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL INITIALIZE [<CR>] <LF>

@ PJL lNQUIRE [LPALM] VARIABLE [<CR>] <LF>

@ PJL JOB [NAME = job name] [Start = first page] [<CR>} <LF>

@ PJL OPMSG DISPLAY = message [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL RDYMSG DISPLAY = message [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL RESET [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL SET [LPARM] [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL STMSG DISPLAY = message [<CR>] <LF>
<ESC>%-12345X
@ PJL USTATUS variable = VALUE [<CR>] <LF>
@ PJL USTATUSOFF [<CR>] <LF>

@ PJL [<CR>] <LF>

C-14

Command Summary

Appendix D

lnstalling Additional Memory

Memory Module

Installing
Checking the memory

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SlMMs

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D-2
D-2
D-4

Installing

Additional Memory

D-1

Memory Module

By installing one or two 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, or 8MB Single In-Line Memory
Modules (SIMMs), you can increase printer memory up to 18MB. You
may want to add additional memory if you are having difficulty printing
complex, graphics-intensive pages or if you regularly use many
downloaded fonts.

You can purchase SIMMs from various vendors. Be sure the SIMMs you

purchase meet the following requirements:

72-pin type

Capacity of 1, 2, 4, or 8MB

Access speed of 70ns or less

Installing SIMMs

Warning

High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Do not
attempt to install a SIMM unless the printer is turned off.

1.

Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

2.

Turn the printer so the back of the printer is facing you.

3.

Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the five screws that secure the
metal access cover as shown below. Lift off the access cover.

D-2

Installing

Additional

Memory

Warning:

Avoid touching the electrical components that are exposed after you

remove the metal access cover. They may be very hot if the printer
has been used recently.

4.

Press the SIMM firmly in one of the slots until it snaps into place.

If you have a second SIMM, press it into the remaining slot.

5.

6.

Replace the metal access cover.

7.

Reattach the power cord.

8.

Switch on the printer's power.

9.

Now you need to update the printer driver’s Memory setting. Bring
up a software program that you often use to print.

10.

From the File menu, choose

11.

Choose the Setup button. (Depend) on your software, you might

need

to

choose Options or Printer.)

12.

If prompted

13.

When the Paper Setup dialog box appears, change the Memory

to

select a printer, select

Print or Page Setup.

ActIonLaser 1400.

setting for the amount of memory now installed in the printer. (Be
sure to include the 2MB already installed.)

14.

Choose OK
box,

to close dialog boxes.

choose

Cancel.

When you return to the

Print dialog

Installing Additional Memory D-3

Checking the memory

To verify that memory is correctly installed, print a test sheet by pressing

the reset button at the back of the printer.

If an incorrect

printer and remove the metal access cover. Make sure yoù correctly
installed the SIMM or SIMMs. If the amount of RAM is still incorrect,
contact your dealer or a qualified service person for assistance.

amount of memory is shown on the test sheet, turn off the

D-4

Installing Additional Memory

Glossary

Auto line feed
A printer feature in which each carnage return code (CR) is automatically
accompanied by a line feed (LF) code.

control codes

Special codes used to control printer functions such as performing a
carriage return or line feed.

default
A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or
initialized.

download
To transfer information from the computer to the printer. Fonts are
downloaded to the printer when needed.

dpi
Dots per inch. The number of dots per inch is a measure of printer
resolution. The higher the number of dots, the higher the resolution

driver

See printer driver.

drum

The part of the toner cartridge where the image is formed and transferred

to the paper.
edge smoothing

A feature

emulation
See printer emulation.

ESC (escape) code
A special control code used to begin most printer commands.

font
A set of characters and symbols that share a common typographic design
and style.

halftone
A grayscale image that is composed of small dots. The dots can be close

together to create black or more widely spaced to create gray or white
areas in the image. Newspaper photographs are common examples of
halftones.

that

smooths the jagged edges

of printed lines or shapes.

Glossary 1

interface
The connection between the printer and the computer.

landscape
Printing that is oriented sideways on the page. This orientation gives you
a page that is wider than it is high and is useful for printing spreadsheets.

memory
The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store
information. some information is fixed and is used to control how the
printer operates Information that is sent to the printer from the computer

(such as downloaded fonts) is stored temporarily.

orientation

Refers to the direction in which characters are printed on a page. This
direction is either portrait with the text printed across the width of the
page, or landscape with the text printed across the length of the page.

PCL 5e
The command language built into the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4P.

point size
The height of a particular font as measured from the top of the tallest

character

to

the

bottom of the lowest. A point is a typographic unit of

measure equivalent to 1/72 of an inch.
portrait

Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in
which printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard
orientation for printing letters or documents.

printer driver
The part of a software program that converts commands from the
program into

commands used by the printer.

printer emulation
A set of operating commands that determines how data sent from the
computer is interpreted and

acted

upon. Printer emulations replicate

existing printers, such as the HP LaserJet 4P.

reset

To refresh the printer’s memory and erase the

current print jobs, and reset

printer settings to the factory defaults.
resident font

A font that is stored

permanently

in the printer% memory.

2 Glossary

resolution

A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer

or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch.

symbol set

A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to
specific codes in a character table.

test sheet

A report that lists the printer settings and other printer information.

toner cartridge

The consumable part of the printer that contains a photosensitive print
drum and the toner supply.

TrueType

An outline font format that was developed jointly by Apple

®

Computer
and Microsoft Corporation. TrueType fonts are outline fonts that can be
easily resized for screen display or for printing.

Glossary 3

4 Glossary

lndex

This index contains entries for this manual as well as the Read This First guide.
Page numbers from the Read This First guide are preceded by RTF (e.g., RTF-9).

A

About, 2-13
Accessories, EPSON, 2

Adjusting toner density, 3-10

B

Bidirectional parallel interface

installing the cable, RTF-12
pin assignments, A-6

Bitmaps

converting TrueType fonts,

2-10-11

Blank pages, 3-7
Button, see Reset button

C

Cartridge, see Toner cartridge
Choosing paper, 1-6

cleaning the printer, 3-11-12

clearing errors, 3-2

CompuServe membership, 2
controlling the printer

from DOS, B-4-8
from Windows, 2-2-13

Copies, 2-5

D

Dark background, 3-5
Downloaded fonts, 1-8
Draft documents, 2-7

Driver, see Printer driver

E

Edge Smoothing, 2-7

changing the setting, 3-8-9
Electrical specifications, A-4
Energy Star compliance, 1-4
Envelopes, 1-7

feeding manually, 2-6

sizes, 2-5, A-2
Environmental specifications, A-4
EPSON Accessories, 2

EPSON Connection, 1

EPSON Control Panel for DOS, B-2-8

installing, B-2
EPSON Control Panel for Windows,

1-3, 1-9, 1-11
deleting, 3-13-14
installing, RTF-14
minimizing, 1-11

Error light, 1-10

Errors, recovering from, 3-2

F

Faint images, 3-7
Feed jams

clearing, RTF-21

preventing, 3-2-3
Font Manager, 2-12
Fonts, 1-8

downloading,18

installing PCL fonts, 2-13

printer resident fonts, 1-8

printing TrueType fonts as

graphics, 2-10-11
problems with 3-5
substituting printer resident

fonts, 2-11

Front panel lights, 1-10

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G

Graphics

applying halftone patterns, 2-10

printing as HP-GL/2, raster, 2-9

printing at lower resolutions, 2-9

problems with, 3-4-5

Graphics Mode, 2-9
Graphics Quality, 2-9
Gray Scale, 2-10
Green settings, 2-7-8

M

Manual feed, 1-7,2-6

Memory, 1-3

adding, D-2-3

clearing, 3-2

Memory

setting, 2-12

O

Orientation, 2-5

H

Halftones, applying to graphics, 2-10

Help,

accessing from EPSON Control

Panel for DOS, B-6

getting support, 1

HP- GL/2 graphics, 2-9

Horizontal lines, 3-6

I
Installing

additional

EPSON Control Panel for DOS,

B-2-3

EPSON Control Panel for

Windows, RTF-14

toner cartridge, RTF-3-6

Interface, specifications, A-6

L
Labels, 1-7

Landscape orientation, 2-5
Laser

scanner

3-12

Light images, 3-7

Line Art Images, 2-10
LJ4P emulation, 1-2

command summary, C-2-14

Loading paper, 1-5-6, RTF-7-10

memory, D-2-3

window, cleaning

P

Page Protection, 2-11
Paper

choosing, 1-6

loading, 1-5-6, RTF-7-10
problems with jamming, 3-2-3
reloading, RTP-10
specifications, A-2

Paper Feed, 2-6
Paper jams,

clearing, RTP-21-24
preventing 3-2-3

Paper release lever, 1-5
Paper Size, 2-5
Paper tray, 1-5

loading paper, 1-5-6, RTF-9-11

Parallel interface

installing the cable, RTF-12

pin assignments, A-6-7

PCL fonts, installing, 2-13

PCL 5e command language, c-2

Photographic Images, 2-10
PJL mode,
Portrait orientation, 2-5
PostScript emulation option, 1-4
Power, conserving, 1-4, 2-8
Power consumption, A-4
Power cord, installing, RTF-11
Power Saving Interval, 2-8
Power saving mode, 1-12

setting, 2-8

commands, c-14

IN-2

print quality

optimizing, 3-8-10
problems with, 3-5-8

Printable area, A-2

Printer

cleaning, 3-11-12
controlling from MS-DOS, B-2-8
controlling Windows, 2-2-13
features, 1-2
maintaining, RTF-17-24
monitoring the status, 1-9-11
resetting, 3-2
setting up, RTF-1-15
specifications, A-3-5
system requirements, RTF-1
testing, RTF-12
testing the computer connection,

RTF-13

unpacking, RTF-2
Printer driver, RTF-14
Printer driver settings, 2-4-13

accessing, 2-3

resetting to factory defaults, 3-2

saving as a profile in DOS, B-7
Printer
Profiles, B-7

overruns,

preventing 2-11

R

Raster graphics, 2-9
Ready light, 1-10

doesn’t come on, 3-3
Reporter, 1-3, B-7-8
Reset button, RTF-12
Resident fonts, 1-8
Resolution, 1-2,2-12

changing for graphics, 2-9

S

safety instructions, 7
scanned Images, 2-10
Setup dialog boxes, 2-3

SIMM

installing, D-2-3
specifications, D-2

Status, monitoring, 1-3, 1-9-11

T

Test page, printing, RTF-12
Toner

adjusting the density, 3-10
cleaning spills, 3-12
conserving, 2-7
problems with smudges, 3-6

Toner cartridge

handling precautions, 6
installing, RTF-3-6
replacing, RTF-17-21
specifications, A-5

Toner density, 2-8

adjusting, 3-10

Toner Saving, 2-7

Toner saving mode, 1-3

Transparencies, 1-8

TrueType fonts

converting to bit images, 2-10-11

downloading, 1-9

resident in printer, 1-8

using printer TrueType fonts, 2-11

V

Vertical bands, 3-5

W

Window envelopes, 1-7

IN-3