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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
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
provide
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfemnce
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
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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are designed to
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the KC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the Emits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of
the
user to obtain and use
rAp;zore
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
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Contents
Where to Get Help
CompuServe On-line Support
safety Information
Laser safety
CDRH regulations
Internal laser radiation
Ozone emission
Laser Printer Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
About this Guide
Chapter 1 using Your printer
About Your Printer
Features
Controlling the Printer
Control Panel
SelecType mode..
Control panel components
Changing the language of display messages
Controlling the Printer with Software
Sharing the Printer
Sharing printer settings
Sharing emulations
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Standard and Optional Paper Trays
Choosing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
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Loading Paper
Setting the paper tray’s paper size
selecting the Paper Source
Using Windows software
Using DOS software
Printing on Special Paper
Choosing special paper
using manual feed
Chapter 3 Fonts
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What You Need to Know about Fonts
Font Overview
Choosing a Font
Printer and Screen Fonts
When the printer and screen fonts don’t match
Bitmap and outline fonts
TrueType fonts
Available Fonts
Adding More Fonts
Installing a font cartridge
Removing the font cartridge
Downloading soft fonts
selecting Fonts
Font Samples
Chapter 4 SelecType
SelecType Overview
When to use SeIecType
SelecType menus and items
Using SeIecType
Changing and saving SelecType settings
Resetting SelecType settings to the factory defaults
SelecType tutorial
PRINTING MENU
LJ4 Emulation Menu
ESC/P2 MENU
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GL2 MENU
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TRAY SIZE MENU
CONFIG MENU
PARALLEL MENU
SERIAL MENU
TEST MENU
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Chapter 5
When to Use Other Emulations
Other Available Emulations
Changing the Emulation
Epson ESC/P2 and FX Emulations
Operating as an LQ or Fx printer
EscP2 and FX Menu items
Epson GL/2 Emulation
The two Epson GL/2 emulations
Operating in GL/2 emulation
GL2 MENU items
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Resetting and Initializing the Printer
Resetting the printer
Initializing the printer
General Problems
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Print Quality Problems
Option Problems
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Status and Error Messages
Data Dump Mode
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Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the inside of the printer
Removing spilled toner
Cleaning the printer case
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Appendix A
Paper
Printer
Interface
Options and Consumables
Appendix B Command Summary
Supported Emulations and Control Languages
LJ4 Emulation
Epson ESC/P 2 and FX Emulations
Epson GL/2 Emulation
PJL Mode
EJL Mode
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Paper specifications
Paperfeed
General..
Environmental.
Mechanical
Electrical
Parallel interface
Serial interface
Lower paper cassette (C812301)
Imaging cartridge (S051016)
LJ4 emulation commands
GL/2 emulation context commands
Epson ESC/P 2 emulation
Epson FX emulation
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Installing the Options
Lower Paper Cassette
Installing the lower paper cassette
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Face-Up Output Tray
Optional Interface Card
Installing an interface board
Memory Module
Removing the controller board.
Installing the memory module
Reinserting the controller board
Checking the memory
Font Cartridges
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Getting Started
Getting Started 1
The Epson® ActionLaser™ 1600 printer combines high
performance and reliability with a wide range of features.
To get started with your ActionLaser printer, please:
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Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and
important safety instructions in this introduction.
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Use your
printer.
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Refer to this Reference Guide for detailed information about
your printer.
If you require additional assistance, see “Where to Get Help”
below.
where to Get Help
Epson America provides local customer support and service
through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers
and Service Centers.
Read This First
guide to set up and test your new
If you need to call for technical assistance, please print a status
sheet and have it handy. See Chapter 4 for information on
printing a status sheet.
Epson also provides the following support services through
Epson Connectionsm at (800) 922-8911:
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Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson
Reseller or Service Center
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Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of Epson products
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Epson technical information library fax service
Product literature with technical specifications on Epson’s
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current and new products
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Sales of supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for
your Epson product
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Customer Relations
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:
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An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe
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Your own user ID and password
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A complimentary subscription to CompuServe
CompuServe’s monthly publication
To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United
States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other
counties, call (614) 529-1611 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.
Magazine,
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Safety
Getting Started 3
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 Radiation Control for
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 escape from the machine during any phase of user
operation.
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.
Warning
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Getting started
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures
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.
Max. Radiation Power
Wave Length
This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible
laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE
ITEM. Therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened
under any circumstance.
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 or using the printer
continuously over a long period of time.
5.7 x 10-4 w
780nm
Laser printer Precautions
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This printer uses laser technology. The following list of
precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover.
Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure
to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient
operation.
Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked by a
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CAUTION HOT SURFACE label. If the printer has been in
use, the fuser can be very hot.
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Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless
instructed to do so in this guide.
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Do not scratch the surface of the drum. Avoid touching the
drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage
its surface and may affect print quality.
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Avoid pressing on the top of the imaging cartridge.
Pressing directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill
into the printer. If there is a spill, see Chapter 6 for cleaning
instructions.
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Never force the printer’s components into place. Although
the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can
damage it.
The imaging 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
imaging cartridge:
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When removing the imaging cartridge, avoid exposing it to
room light any longer than necessary. If you need to keep
the cartridge out of the printer for long periods, cover it
with a cloth. The imaging cartridge contains a
light-sensitive drum, which is the green cylinder that can
be seen through the openings of the cartridge. Exposure to
light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to
appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of
the drum.
Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its
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sides.
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Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It
Cannot be refilled.
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Try not to touch the toner and avoid all contact with your
eyes.
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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 imaging cartridge, do
not store the cartridge 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read all of these instructions.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use
3.
a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
Do not use this printer near water.
4.
Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
5.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
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provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do
not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7.
Use the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
8.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug.
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type
plug.
9.
Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.
10. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into
the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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11. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they
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may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the printer.
12.
Except as specifically explained in this Reference Guide, do
not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or
removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove”
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing in those compartments to service
personnel.
13. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A.
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B.
If liquid has been spilled into it.
C.
If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D.
If it does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
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If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F.
If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating
a need for service.
About this Guide
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This guide contains information for using, operating, and
maintaining the printer once it has been installed. For
information about installing and setting up the printer, see the
Read This First guide.
Chapter 1, “Using Your Printer,” describes the printer’s
features and the printer’s control panel, which allows you to
access the printer settings. This chapter also contains a section
that describes sharing the printer among multiple users.
Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,” contains information on loading
paper and setting up the printer for the type and size of paper
that is loaded.
Chapter 3, “Fonts,” provides basic information about fonts and
tells you how to select and add fonts.
Chapter 4, “SelecType,” describes the printer settings that can
be modified by using SelecType”’ in the control panel. Read this
chapter if you are not able to modify a printer setting from
your software.
Chapter 5, “Using Other Printer Emulations,” describes the
ESC/P2,™ FX, and GL/2 emulations. Read this chapter if you
need to print documents formatted for dot matrix printers or if
you are using a Hewlett-Packard® plotter application.
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance,” gives helpful
information for what to do if you encounter a printer error.
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” contains the technical
specifications about the printer and the optional products that
can be used with the printer.
Appendix B, “Command Summary,” lists the commands that
can be embedded in print jobs to control the printer. This
appendix is intended for advanced users only.
Appendix C, “Option Installation,” gives step-by-step
installation instructions for the optional products that can be
used with the printer.
Chapter 1
Using Your Printer
About Your Printer
Features.
Controlling the Printer
Control Panel
SelecType mode
Control panel components
Changing the language of display messages
Controlling the Printer with Software
Sharing the Printer
Sharing printer settings
Sharing emulations
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About Your Printer
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Using Your Printer
The ActionLaser 1600 is the latest in Epson’s advanced line of
laser printers, giving you high-quality printing that is both fast
and quiet.
The imaging system is driven by a powerful RISC processor
that speeds up processing and gives you the ability to mix text
and graphics, create predefined forms, and print with a range
of fonts normally associated with typeset material.
The printer comes with a full set of features that contribute to
consistently highquality output. This section lists the main
features.
Energy Star Compliant
Your Epson ActionLaser 1600 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 ActionLaser 1600 conserves
electricity by automatically entering a low-power, standby
mode when not in use for fifteen 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 endorsement of any
product or service.
High, 600-dpi resolution
The printer can run in one of two resolutions: 300 dpi or
600 dpi. both resolutions produce good-looking, 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.
Generally all text and graphics look better when printed at
600 dpi. This is especially true for grayscale images since
600-dpi resolution allows a finer halftone screen to be applied,
increasing the sharpness and clarity of the image. 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.
HP® LaserJet®4 emulation and other emulation
The printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 (LJ4)
printer. This allows for easy access to the great variety of
software written for HP LaserJet printers.
Three other emulations are built in the printer: Epson ESC/P2,
Epson FX, and Epson GL/2. These emulations provide
compatibility with documents written for dot matrix printers
or for HPGL/2® plotters. For more information about these
emulations, see Chapter 5, “Using Other Printer Emulations.”
Wide selection of built-in fonts
The printer comes with a selection of 45 scalable fonts,
including 10 TrueType fonts, to provide you with the fonts
you need to create professional-looking documents and
publications.
Using Your Printer
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Bi-Resolution Improvement Technology (Bi-RITech)
The RITech feature is an Epson printer technology that
produces smoother, crisper lines, text, and graphics. RITech is
available for both the 300- and 600-dpi resolutions. For more
information about RITech, see Chapter 6.
Two built-in interfaces and optional interfaces
The printer comes equipped with two built-in interfaces: a
Centronics® parallel interface and a serial interface that can be
set to RS-232C or RS-422.
A variety of optional interfaces can also be installed. See
Appendix C, “Option Installation.”
Optional accessories
In addition to the optional interfaces, you can add a wide range
of additional accessories to further customize your printer:
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Faceup tray for straight-through feeding of envelopes,
transparencies, and heavy paper stock.
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Additional 250-page paper tray to increase the paper
capacity to 400 pages.
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Additional memory modules to allow you to print more
complex text and graphics.
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Font cartridges for increasing the selection of fonts. Most
HP-compatible cartridges work with your printer. For a list,
see “Font Cartridges,” in Appendix C.
Using Your Printer
Controlling the Printer
In general, there are three ways to control the settings of your
printer:
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The Printer Setup menu in your software
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The Printers icon in the Microsoft
Panel
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The printer’s front control panel buttons
Which way you use depends on the type of printer settings you
want to change. The most commonly adjusted parameters,
such as the number of copies, resolution, and orientation, can
be
changed from your software or from the
Windows Control Panel. For more information about changing
printer settings from software, see the section “Controlling the
Printer with Software” later in this chapter.
Some settings cannot be changed from software and some
software might not allow you to control printer settings. In
these cases, you can use the printer’s control panel to adjust the
printer settings.
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Windows™ Control
Printers
icon in the
Control Panel
The printer’s control panel is used most often for the following:
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Viewing printer status and error messages
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Taking the printer on and off line
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Resetting the printer to factory settings or initializing the
printer to clear print data
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Changing the printer settings that cannot be changed
through software
Using Your Printer
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SelecType mode
One of the functions of the control panel is to enable you to use
SelecType mode. In this mode you can access menus that allow
you to change printer settings such as the resolution, the
number of copies, and the printer’s communication and
protocol settings. For a full list of the printer settings available
through SelecType and for information about changing settings
using SelecType, see Chapter 4.
Note:
You will not normally need to use SelecType. Most software
programs allow you to change printer settings.
Control panel components
The main components of the control panel are the liquid crystal
display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons.
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Your Printer
The display shows the printer’s current status, an error
message, or the current SelecType menu or item.
Indicator lights
On Line
On when the printer is on line, indicating
that the printer can receive and print data.
The light flashes as the printer switches
between on-line and off-line status.
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Flashes when an error is detected or a
maintenance procedure is needed. The error
or maintenance message appears on the
display at the same time. To correct the
problem described on the display, see
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting and
Maintenance.”
Form Feed
On when data is received and stored in the
printer’s buffer but not yet printed. Rapid
flashing indicates the printer is receiving
data from the computer.
Buttons
The buttons on the control panel allow you to access printer
functions. Most buttons have two functions, one listed on top
of the button and the other below the button. The top function
is accessible by simply pressing the button. The bottom
function is accessible by pressing the button while you are
holding down the
Alt
button.
Using
Your Printer
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The buttons on the control panel function as follows:
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Your Printer
On Line/
Manual
Menu/
Tray Select
Switches the printer between on-line and
off-line status. This switch is disabled when
the printer is in SelecType mode.
Pressing this button while holding down the
Alt
button turns on manual feed so you can
feed single sheets of special stock such as
envelopes, transparencies, and labels. See
Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,” for more
information about manual feed.
When manual feed is on, pressing this button
prints the next sheet.
The first time you press
Menu,
the printer
goes off line, and SelecType mode is turned
on. Each time you press
Menu,
you advance
to the next SelecType menu.
When the printer is on line, pressing this
button while holding down the
Alt
button
allows you to quickly change the selected
tray. For more information, see “Using the
control panel buttons” in Chapter 2.
Item/
Paper Size
In SelecType mode, advances through the list
of items available for the currently selected
menu. An asterisk indicates the current
setting.
When the printer is on line, pressing this
button while holding down the
Alt
button
allows you to quickly change the selected
paper size. For more information, see “Using
the control panel buttons” in Chapter 2.
+
(arrow>
Alt
Enter/
Form Feed
Continue/
Reset
Advances through the settings that are
available for the current SelecType item.
Modifies the function of other buttons.
In SelecType mode, accepts the setting
currently shown on the display as the new
value.
When the printer is on line and data is
remaining, pressing this button while
holding down the
Alt
button prints out the
data and clears the buffer.
Enables the printer to resume printing after
certain error or maintenance-required
conditions.
Pressing this button while holding down the
Alt
button resets the printer with new
SelecType settings.
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Other common uses for these buttons are as follows:
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Using
Your Printer
Q
On Line
P
Reset
P
Form Feed
Press to set the printer on line after you
reload paper. (The printer is off line when
the paper is out.)
Press to stop printing or to clear remaining
data.
Press to print out data in the printer’s
memory. (This button ejects the page even
though the printer has not received a form
feed command.)
Changing the language of display messages
By default, the display messages are in English as are the status
sheet and font sample printouts; however, you can change the
language to any one of the following: French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Finnish, or
Portuguese.
To change the language of display messages:
1.
Turn off the printer.
2.
3. Press the arrow button to select the language you want to use.
4.
5. Hold down the
While
holding down the
Do
not release the
CONFIG LANGUAGE.
Once the language you want to use is displayed, press the
Enter
button to save the new setting.
Alt
printer for the new language.
Menu
button, turn on the printer.
Menu
button until the display shows
button and press
Reset
to update the
Controlling the Printer with Software
Most software programs have a Printer Setup menu that allows
you to adjust certain printer settings such as the number of
copies, orientation, and resolution. The settings you can change
depend on your particular software and the driver you are
using. See your software manual for specific information about
the Printer Setup menu.
If you are using Windows, you can control printer settings
through the
Double-clicking on the
allows you to do the following:
D
Install a new printer driver.
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Change the type of printer interface port.
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Modify certain printer settings.
See your Windows manual for specificinformation about
printer setup options.
Printers
icon in the Windows Control Panel.
Printers
icon brings up a dialog box that
Sharing the printer
Up to four computers can be connected directly to the printer if
you install optional interfaces and if each computer is
connected to a different interface port. If you need to connect
more than four computers or if you need to connect multiple
computers to the same port, you can indirectly connect the
computers to the printer by using a switch box.
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When multiple users are
connected
to the printer, you need to
be aware of the potential configuration and emulation conflicts
that can occur when different users have different print
requirements. The following potential conflicts can occur:
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Users might be using different SelecType settings.
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Users might be using different drivers and thus require
different emulations.
The conflicts occur because SelecType settings are shared by all
users of the printer, and the emulation is shared by all users of
the same interface port. Each time the SelecType settings or the
emulation is changed, other users are affected.
Sharing printer settings
If you modify printer settings from your software, the changes
affect only your print job. Except for resolution and page
protect, changes made from your software application will not
affect other users.
However, the SelecType printer settings are shared among all
users of the printer. The only SelecType settings that are not
shared among all ports are the EMULATION, PARALLEL, and
SERIAL menu settings.
If you change settings using SelecType, you also change
settings for all other users, so it’s important to keep other users
informed of the changes you make. Also, if your printout is not
what you expect, check first whether any SelecType settings
have been changed by another user.
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