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Copyright © 1991 by Epson America, Inc., Torrance, California.
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Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
3.
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
5.
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7.
This product should be operated from 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, a
plug having a third (grounding) pin. 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 locate this product where the cord will be walked on.
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10. If an extension cord is used with this product, 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.
11. Never push objects of
any
kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they 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 product.
12. Except as specifically explained in the User’s Manual, 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 product from
the
wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
A.
If liquid has been spilled into
B.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C.
If
the
D.
product does
not
operate normally when the operating
the
product.
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 the product has been dropped or
E.
the
cabinet has been
damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
F.
indicating a need for service.
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 Radiation Control for Health
and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce
hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam
cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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. These regulations apply to laser
products manufactured from August 1,1976. 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.
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Operator Safety
This Laser Page Printer is considered a CDRH Class I laser device,
safe for personal use.
The printer contains a 5 milliwatt, 760-810 nanometer wavelength,
GaAlAs laser diode.
Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam may
cause serious eye damage; however, safety precautions and interlock
mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam
exposure to the operator.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Ozone Emission
During printer operation, a small amount of ozone is released. This
amount is nct 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 if you are printing a high
volume of materials or using the printer continuously over a long
period of time.
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
Finding a Place for the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
Assembling the Printer
Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer
The Control Panel.
Testing the Printer
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Chapter 3 Using your Printer with Application Software
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Using Printer Selection Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 SelecType
SelecType Overview.
Using SelecType
SelecType Options
Choosing a Font
Using the SUB CONFIG Option.
Chapter 5 Paper Handling
Choosing Paper.
Paper-feed Method.
Special Setting for Thin Paper
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Choosing a Paper Size
Loading Paper Manually.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation
Replacing Consumable Parts
Cleaning Your Printer
Transporting Your Printer
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Status and Error Messages
Troubleshooting Directory
Paper Jam Problems
Power Supply
Printing Problems.
Problems With Graphics
SelecType Problems
Paper Handling.
Decline in Print Quality.
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Data Dump Mode.
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Chapter 8 Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications
Printing
Interface Specifications
Initialization
Option Specifications,
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Appendix A Options
The Multi-Media Feeder
The Optional Interface Board
The Memory Expansion Board.
Optional Epson GL Identity Card
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Appendix B Font Cartridges
Available Font Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Font Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C Character Samples and Symbol Sets
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets.
HP Emulation Mode
LQ and FX Emulation Modes
Converting Hexadecimal Numbers to Decimals.
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Appendix D Printer Modes
Available Printer Modes
HP Emulation Mode
LQ and FX Emulation Modes
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Glossary
Index
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C-4
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D-3
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Introduction
Your high-performance Epson® laser printer combines reliability and
a wide range of features to give you high-quality printing that is
both fast and quiet.
The printer uses a semiconductor laser with the electrophotographic
technology used in photocopiers. The imaging system is driven by a
powerful processor that allows the printer to compose an entire page
in internal memory before printing. The printer provides you with
many features not found on other types of printers, such as the
ability to mix text and graphics and to print with a range of fonts
normally associated with typeset material.
Features
In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of use you expect
from an Epson printer, these features make using your new laser
printer even easier:
High-quality 300 dots-per-inch (DPI) printing at up to six pages
per minute.
HP LaserJet IIP
great variety of software written for Hewlett-Packard
TM
emulation that gives you easy access to the
®
printers.
A font cartridge slot for adding optional fonts to enhance the
appearance of your documents.
Two Epson ESC/P® emulation modes for compatibility with the
range of software written for Epson 9-pin and 24-pin printers.
Lower operating cost, because the consumable imaging
component is divided into the photoconductor unit and the toner
cartridge. You need only replace each when necessary, not both
as a combined unit.
Introduction 1
Introduction
Two built-in interfaces: A Centronics® parallel interface and an
RS-232C serial interface. The RS-232C interface allows you to
receive data at a baud rate of up to 19200 bps.
0.5 megabytes (MB) of RAM built-in, expandable up to 5.5MB,
for graphics printing and multiple interface operation.
The ability to connect two computers at the same time (or three
when an optional interface is installed).
Options
Many printer options are available for your printer. For detailed
information on installing and using these options, see Appendix A.
Paper cassette (legal)
If you use legal-size paper, you can purchase this optional cassette
from your dealer. The cassette allows you to feed up to 100 sheets of
legal paper into the printer.
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Introduction
Multi-media feeder (C812141)
The optional multi-media feeder allows you to feed various-sized
papers into your printer. This tray feeds up to 150 sheets of plain
paper or 15 envelopes.
Epson optional interfaces
If you would like to use this printer with three computers or to
connect two serial or parallel interfaces at the same time, install one
of these interfaces:
32 Kbyte serial interface (C823071)
32 Kbyte parallel interface (C823101)
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Introduction
Memory board (C8226Ol)
You can increase your printer’s memory using the memory board
and memory chips. You can expand the memory to a total of 5.5MB,
enough to print complex graphics. See Appendix A for information
on expanding your printer’s memory.
Introduction
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Introduction
Epson GL identity card (C826021)
The Epson GL identity card allows your printer to emulate an HP
7475A/7440A plotter.
Introduction 5
Introduction
Laser printer precautions
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.
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Do not touch
SURFACE
very hot.
Protect the light-sensitive photoconductor unit from exposure to
light. Never expose it to sunlight, and expose it to room light for
no
longer than necessary. Overexposing the unit may cause
abnormally dark or light areas to appear
thereby reduce the service life of the photoconductor unit.
If you must expose the unit either by taking it out of the printer
or by leaving the printer cover open, cover the unit with a soft
cloth or sheet of paper.
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Be very careful with
it from the printer, always set it on a clean, smooth surface. Also,
move it only with the green handles, since oils from your skin
can permanently damage parts of it and
the
fuser, which is marked by
label. If the printer
the
has
photoconductor unit. When you remove
a CAUTION: HOT
been in operation, the fuser is
on
the printed page and
may
affect print quality.
Avoid pressing on the top of the toner cartridge.
Never try to force
the
printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can
the
printer’s components into place. Although
damage it.
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Introduction
Finding your way around
This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on
setting up and operating your printer.
Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking and setting up the
printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first.
Chapters 2 and 3 contain information on using the control panel,
testing and connecting the printer, and using your printer with
application software. Chapter 4 includes a detailed description of
SelecType, the control panel feature that allows you to customize
your printer’s interface and communication settings, font selection,
and other print enhancements.
For a detailed discussion of paper handling, see Chapter 5. Make
sure you read this chapter before purchasing paper.
Chapter 6 gives you information on maintaining and transporting
your printer.
If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not
what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting tips.
Other chapters and appendixes contain information on technical
specifications, printer options, printer modes, using font cartridges,
and available symbol sets and character samples. The back of this
manual includes a glossary of printer terms and an index.
At the back of this manual is a Quick Reference card showing all
SelecType options and submenus. Use the SelecType menu maps
found on this card as guides whenever you enter SelecType.
On the back cover foldout are illustrations identifying the different
parts of your printer. You can refer to these as you set it up.
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Warnings, Cautions,
and Notes
WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily
injury.
CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.
Tips for the first-time laser printer user
To get you off to a good start with your Epson laser printer, we offer
a few tips you may find helpful:
Remember to wait for the full page to be composed before it
prints and feeds out.
The printer takes about 45 seconds to warm up when you first
turn it on and up to 20 seconds thereafter to print a page of text.
When the
FEED
light on your printer control panel is flashing,
data is being received from the computer. When the PRINTING
message appears, your job begins printing.
Have an extra toner cartridge on hand before you reach
5000 copies.
Unlike a dot matrix printer, which allows you to print even with
a worn-out ribbon, you cannot continue to print without
replacing an empty toner cartridge. A TONER LOW message lets
you know that you must replace the toner cartridge after
printing up to 20 more pages. Then TONER OUT appears.
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Introduction
On rare occasions, a print job needs an extra push.
For some print jobs (such as a print screen), the printer may not
print even though the data has been sent to the printer’s
memory. If the
off line and then press the
FEED
light is on, press
FEED
button to print.
ON LINE
to take the printer
Adjust your software’s lines-per-page setting to 60.
You may have used a lines-per-page setting of 66 with your dot
matrix printer. For most application software, you will need to
reduce the lines-per-page to 60 when printing with your laser
printer.
You may have to add memory if you print highly complex
graphics.
Your printer’s 0.5MB memory easily handles most print jobs.
However, if the INSUFF MEMORY, ADD MEMORY, or PAGE
BUFFER FULL appears, you may have to add memory using the
optional memory board and memory chips. See Appendix A in
this manual.
Take advantage of your printer's special features.
Your printer allows you to produce typeset-quality images. Use
this manual along with your computer software manuals to
enhance your printed presentations. The more legible and
pleasing your document, the more likely it will be read and well-
received.
Rest assured that your laser printer is safe to use.
Don’t hesitate to open the printer to clear paper jams or to
replace the toner cartridge or photoconductor unit. Simply
follow the Laser printer precautions found earlier in this chapter.
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Introduction
Where to
Epson America provides local customer support and service through
a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service
Centers.
Epson also provides the following support services through the
Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911:
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or
Service Center
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and
operation of Epson products
Epson technical information library fax service
Product literature with technical specifications on our current
and new products
Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories
for your Epson product
Customer Relations.
get
help
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Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Finding a Place for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Printer.
Carrying the printer
Assembling the Printer.
Installing the photoconductor unit.
Installing the toner cartridge
Installing the output tray
Loading and installing the paper cassette
Attaching the power cord
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Setting Up the Printer
1-1
Finding a Place for the Printer
Before unpacking the printer, you need to find a suitable place to use
it. Follow these guidelines:
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
Place the printer close enough to the computer or workstation for
its cable to reach.
Use a grounded outlet that has three holes to match the plug on
the printer’s power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.
When you use the printer’s standard parallel interface, make
sure you have a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable less than
3 m (10 ft) in length.
Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy printer
operation and maintenance. The diagram below shows the
amount of space recommended.
To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow
335 mm (13.5 inches) from the bottom of the printer to any shelf
or surface directly above the printer, as shown on the next page.
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Setting Up the Printer
Finding a Place
for
the Printer
CAUTION:
Avoid locations that are subject to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Avoid using electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches
or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can wipe
out valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s
memory.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or
other appliances that might affect the power supply.
Keep the entire computer and printer system away from
potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
Setting Up the Printer
1-3
Unpacking the Printer
The printer and the other components are in separate packaging
inside the main carton.
1.
Carefully unpack the main carton and make sure you have the
accessories shown below.
Paper Cassette
User's Guide
Output Tray
Photoconductor
Unit
Toner Cartridge
Power Cord
Output Tray
(smaller part)
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Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
2.
Carefully remove the printer from the large carton and set it on
a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need
someone to help you lift it.
3.
Remove the plastic protective bag from the printer. Then remove
the plastic bags from the paper cassette, output tray, and power
cord.
Note: Make sure that you save all packing materials. Repack the
printer in these materials whenever you ship it. See Chapter 6 for
details on transporting your printer.
Setting Up the Printer
1-5
Unpacking the Printer
Carrying the printer
When you move your printer to the location you selected, carry it by
placing your hands underneath each side of it, as shown below:
Note: The printer weighs about 13 kg (29lbs) and should be
carried with care. You may need someone to help you lift it.
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Setting Up the Printer
Assembling the Printer
Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few parts. Make
sure your printer is in its operating location before you install these
parts.
Note: The consumable parts for this printer are listed below. It is
recommended you keep spares on hand for timely replacement.
For more information about the life of these parts, see
Consumable parts in Chapter 8.
Photoconductor unit
Toner cartridge
Lasts up to 30,000 pages
Lasts up to 5,000 pages, depending
upon the complexity of print jobs
Installing the Photoconductor unit
The first component you need to install is the photoconductor unit.
Follow the guidelines below during installation; otherwise, print
quality may decline.
Setting Up the Printer
1-7
Assembling the Printer
CAUTION:
Never touch any part of the photoconductor unit
except the green handles.
Do not expose the photoconductor unit to light
brighter than normal room light.
Never install the toner cartridge before you install the
photoconductor unit.
1.
Push down on the latch on the top
printer cover.
of
the printer to open the
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Setting Up the Printer
Assembling the Printer
2.
Remove the photoconductor unit from its packaging. Pull the red
protective pieces from both sides of the unit, as shown below.
3.
Hold the photoconductor unit by the green handles and insert it
into the printer, as shown below.
Setting Up the Printer
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Assembling the Printer
4.
Pull out the protective black paper from the photoconductor
unit.
5.
Gently press down on the top of the printer cover until the latch
clicks shut.
Note: You cannot close the printer cover if the photoconductor
unit is not installed correctly. If you cannot close the cover,
remove the unit and then re-install it correctly. Then close the
printer cover.
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Setting Up the Printer
Assembling the Printer
Installing the toner cartridge
After installing the photoconductor unit, you install the toner
cartridge. The toner cartridge performs two jobs: providing the toner
and developing the image.
Note:
You cannot install the toner cartridge before you install the
photoconductor unit.
To ensure even toner distribution, always keep the toner
cartridge in a horizontal position during handling.
1.
Open the front cover.
2.
While holding the toner cartridge in a horizontal position, gently
shake the cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute the
toner evenly.
Setting Up the Printer
1-11
Assembling the Printer
Remove all the packing tape from the toner cartridge. Then pull
3.
the seal tape out of the cartridge firmly in the direction of the
arrow.
Lift the toner cartridge cover and push it all the way down until
4.
it snaps into place.
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CAUTION:
Never touch the roller under the toner cartridge cover;
otherwise, print quality may decline.
Make sure the toner cartridge cover is open before
sliding the cartridge into the printer.
Setting Up the Printer
Assembling
Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by sliding it gently into
5.
the Printer
the opening until it locks in place.
Close the front cover.
6.
Setting Up the Printer
1-13
Assembling the Printer
Installing the output tray
1.
Attach the smaller part of the output tray by fitting the holes on
its sides over the two pegs inside the cutout portion of the main
tray as shown below.
2.
Then
attach
into the slots on the back of
the assembled output tray by sliding the tray legs
the
printer.
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Setting Up the Printer
Assembling the Printer
Loading and installing the paper cassette
1.
Remove all the pieces of packing tape from the paper cassette.
Then push down on the metal plate on the bottom of the cassette
until it locks in place.
2.
Open the paper cassette cover.
Setting Up the Printer
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Assembling the Printer
3.
Take a stack of letter-size paper and fan it. (High-quality copier
paper is recommended.) Tap the edges of the paper on a flat
surface to even up the stack.
4.
Load a stack of up to 100 sheets of paper into the cassette.
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Setting Up the Printer
Assembling the Printer
CAUTION:
Make sure the bottom plate of the cassette is in the
lowered position; otherwise, a paper jam may occur.
Before loading paper, remove the paper cassette from
the printer. Otherwise, you may break its cover.
Do not load paper above the marks inside the cassette.
You can load up to approximately 100 sheets of plain
paper in the cassette.
Make sure the corner brackets on the cassette cover the
edges of the paper.
5.
Close the paper cassette cover.
6.
Insert the cassette along the slots on the inside of the printer until
it locks in place.
Note: The standard cassette holds letter-size paper. If you would
like to use other paper sizes, please contact your Epson dealer.
Optional paper-feeding accessories are available.
Setting Up the Printer
1-17
Assembling the Printer
Attaching the power cord
1.
Before attaching the power cord, make sure the power switch on
the printer is turned off. It is off when the O on the switch is
pressed down, as shown below.
2.
Make sure the rated voltage of the printer matches your outlet
voltage by checking the label on the back of your printer.
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Setting Up the
Printer
Assembling the Printer
WARNING:
If the voltage of the printer and outlet do not
match, do not plug in the power cord. Contact your dealer
for assistance.
3.
Insert the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer, as
shown below. Then plug the other end of the cord into a
properly grounded outlet.
Setting Up the Printer
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Chapter 2
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
The Control Panel
Display
Indicator lights.
Buttons
Testing the Printer.
Turning on the printer
Selecting and printing a status sheet or test print
Adjusting print density
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Connecting the printer to more than one computer.
Choosing an interface
Connecting the parallel interface
Testing the parallel connection
Connecting the serial interface
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Testing and Connecting Your Printer
2-1
The Control Panel
The printer control panel is made up of three elements: a liquid
crystal display, indicator lights, and buttons. The indicator lights and
display let you check the current status of the printer. You use the
buttons to select printer settings and functions.
Display
The display shows the printer’s status and available options.
Status messages, such as WARMING UP, indicate the printer’s
current status.
Error messages, such as PAPER OUT, inform you of
maintenance procedures that must be performed or of error
conditions.
SelecType options, such as MODE ASSIGN, allow you to control
printer mode, font selection, paper handling, and many other
printer functions.
For information on SelecType instructions and messages, see
Chapter 4. For a complete list of status and error messages, see
Chapter 7.
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Testing and Connecting Your Printer
The Control Panel
Indicator lights
CONTINUE
Flashes when an error is detected or maintenance must be
performed. At
the
same time, an error or maintenance message
appears on the display.
FEED
On when data is received and stored
in
the printer but has not yet
been printed. Rapid flashing indicates the printer is receiving data
from the computer. If the light flashes slowly,
data through an interface other
than
the default interface in auto-
the
printer is receiving
sense mode.
ON LINE
On
when the printer is on line, indicating the printer
can
receive and
print data. When the printer is off line, this light is off. The light
flashes
as the system switches between
on
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
and off line status.
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The Control Panel
Buttons
SelecType
Enters or exits SelecType mode. Press once to enter Level 1; keep
holding it down to enter Level 2. For a complete description of the
two SelecType levels and their various functions, see Chapter 4.
CONTINUE
RESET
COPY END
This button has several functions, so it has three names. This manual
uses the name appropriate to the operation being described.
CONTINUE-Enables the printer to resume printing automatically
after certain error or maintenance-required conditions. If the
CONTINUE light is flashing, read the corresponding status or error
message on the display and correct the problem as described in
Chapter 7, which has a complete list of status and error messages.
RESET-Cancels some settings made with SelecType or software
commands. When you hold down this button for several seconds,
RESET appears on the display panel and all settings return to their
previously-saved values. The printer finishes printing the page
already in progress at the moment this button is pressed; however,
all remaining data is discarded. If you press or , the printer
returns to its previous status without printing data.
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The Control Panel
If you continue to hold down this button after RESET appears,
INITIALIZE appears on the display and the printer settings return to
the settings in effect at power on. See Chapter 4, SelecType.
COPY
END-Cancels the remaining copies during multi-copy
printing. This button is effective only when multiple-copy printing is
selected and the printer is off line.
FEED
MANUAL
If the
FEED
press
light is lit, press
FEED
to print out data in the printer’s memory. If you use more
ON LINE
to take
the
printer off line. Then
than one channel, you can print data received by each of those
channels.
To select manual paper feeding, press this button when the
light is off or flashing slowly and the printer is
ON LINE
on
line.
FEED
Switches the printer between on line and off line status. This switch
is disabled when the printer is in SelecType mode.
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Testing the Printer
The printer has three built-in print tests: the status sheet and two test
prints. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and
obtain information on printer settings.
Before running a test, make sure you have removed all packing
materials from the printer, as described in Chapter 1, and that you
have installed all printer parts. You do not need to connect the
printer to your computer to run these tests.
Turning on the printer
Turn on the power by pressing the power switch located on the top
left comer of the printer. The printer is on when the vertical line ( I )
is pressed down. The control panel lights turn on briefly.
Note: If a FEED JAM message appears on the control panel,
remove the paper cassette and any paper in the printer. Next,
open and close the printer cover. Then replace the paper cassette.
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Testing the Printer
The following messages appear as the printer performs internal tests
and warms up.
ROM Check
RAM Check 0.5MB
WARNING
READY : P LJ-2P
CAUTION:
Do not open the printer cover while the printer is
warming up or printing.
After you turn off the printer, always wait at least five
seconds before turning it back on.
Never turn the printer off while it is printing or
feeding paper. Otherwise a STARTUP error may occur.
It takes approximately 45 seconds for the printer to complete its
power-on routine.
When the READY message appears, you can begin the test print
operation. If the display remains blank, see Chapter 7 for
troubleshooting information.
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
2-7
Testing the Printer
Selecting and printing a status sheet or test print
To select and print a status sheet or test print, you must enter
SelecType. The printer has two SelecType levels; the status sheet
feature is in SelecType Level 1 and the test-print feature is in Level 2.
The level selected depends on the amount of time you hold down
the
SelecType
Note: For a complete description of SelecType levels and
functions, including Level 2 test prints, see Chapter 4. You may
also use the Quick Reference card located at the back of this
manual.
Selecting and printing a status sheet
A status sheet lists the current printer settings.
1.
Make sure that your printer is turned on.
2.
Press the
button.
SelecType
button until SelecType LEVEL1 appears.
Note:
If you have used SelecType before, and if the printer is set up
to use more than one channel, the following option appears on
the display at step 2:
CANCEL : < S : P: O : >
Press or to choose your channel. Then go on to
step 3.
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Testing the Printer
3.
Press until STATUS SHEET appears on the display.
4.
Press D twice to print the status sheet. A sample printout is
shown below.
Printer Configuration
Installed Memory : 3.OMbytes Controller Version : 15.04
CH Mode : AUTO-SENSE
Auto Continue
Standby : DISABLE
:P
CH
Mode
I/F :
PARALLEL
PARALLEL (CH P)
SLCTIN
SERIAL (CH S) : RS232C
Word Length(bit) : 8 Baudrate(bps) : 9600
Stop Bit
DSR
Receive Buffer
Mode Configuration
Input Tray : AUTO Font : RD-0
Copies
Sub Configuration
Form Length
System Configuration
: OFF
Top Offset
Full Print
Load Macro
:l
: 60
: OFF
: LJ-2P
:2 DTR
: OFF
: 1kbytes
: 0
: 0
: 0
STATUS SHEET EPSON
CH Time out
Total Printed Count: 25
Version
AUTOFEED
CTS
Orientation : PORT
Symbol Set
: OFF
: ON
: OFF
: Roman-S
BUSY Delay(µs) : 0
Parity
XON/XOFF
ENQ/ACK
Paper size
Left Offset
Memory Left
Power On Macro : 0
: 28
: 17.04
: 0
: 2949Kbytes
: NONE
: ON
: OFF
: LETTER
Note: The status sheet prints the printer’s current settings,
including any new macro settings. See Chapter 4 for information
on macro settings.
5.
Press the
SelecType
button twice to exit SelecType.
If the status sheet does not print properly, see Chapter 7 for
troubleshooting information.
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Testing the Printer
If the status sheet prints correctly, you can skip to Connecting the
Printer to Your Computer found later in this chapter.
Adjusting print density
If your status sheet is too light or too dark, use the print density
control knob inside the printer to make the printing darker or
lighter.
1.
Push down the latch on the top of the printer to open the printer
cover. Locate the small green knob on the inside right middle of
the printer as shown below.
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2.
For darker print, turn the knob clockwise.
AA
3.
For lighter print, turn the knob counterclockwise.
Testing the Printer
AA
Note:
Cl
Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If
you select darker print, you may need to replace the toner
cartridge more often.
Cl
When you replace the toner cartridge, turn the knob to the
default position. The knob clicks when you reach the default
position.
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Testing the Printer
4.
Close the printer cover.
5.
Print a status sheet again to check the new print density setting.
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Testing and Connecting Your Printer
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
For the printer to receive and interpret information from your
computer, both devices must be set up to communicate properly.
You must choose the correct interface cable and communication
settings.
Note: After connecting the printer to your computer and before
using your application software, be sure to complete Testing the
computer-to-printer connection found at the end of this chapter.
Select from the following built-in and optional interfaces:
Centronics-compatible parallel interface
RS-232C serial interface
Optional Epson interfaces:
32K serial interface (C823071)
32K parallel interface (C823101)
Other optional interface boards may be available. Contact your
Epson dealer for details.
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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Connecting the Printer
to Your
Computer
Connecting the printer to more than one computer
You
can
connect up to three computers to your printer at the same
time; simply connect
the
interface cables to any of the built-in or
optional interfaces.
Choosing an interface
To connect the printer to your computer, first determine whether
you require a parallel or serial connection. If your computer
provides both types of connection, use the parallel interface for the
printer and leave the serial port of your computer free for devices
such as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of connection
to use, consult your dealer.
The printer is initially set up for parallel communication. If your
computer has a parallel interface, you should be able to connect it to
the printer with a properly shielded cable and
factory settings.
not
change any
If, however, you find
to use SelecType to change some of
that
you need a serial interface, you may need
the
printer’s serial settings, such
as baud rate or parity, to match the computer’s settings. Chapter 4
provides instructions on setting up the serial interface to operate
with your computer. For information on the optional interface
board, see Appendix A.
Connecting the parallel interface
If you want to use the printer’s standard parallel interface, make
sure you have a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable less than 3 m
(10 ft) in length.
1.
Turn off both your printer and computer. Then unplug the
power cords from the electrical outlets.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
2.
Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the parallel
interface of the printer as shown below.
3.
Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either
side of the connector.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
4.
If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s
ground connector as shown.
5.
Plug the other end of the parallel cable into your computer and
fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary. Some
parallel cables have grounding wires at the computer end as
well. If so, connect this wire to the ground screw on the
computer.
Note: You can use the SelecType Level 2 I/F CONFIG option to
change some of the parallel interface settings. However, you will
probably never need to change these settings.
Now you can test the computer-to-printer connection as described
below.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Testing the parallel connection
To make sure you properly connected your computer to your
printer, follow these steps before you begin working with your
application software:
1.
Turn on your computer; then turn on your printer.
2.
Bring up a DOS prompt on your computer screen such as:
c:>
If you do not have a C drive, A:> or B:> may appear.
3.
Type DIR and press
Enter.
The screen shows a directory listing of
the files in the designated drive.
4.
Press the
5.
Press
Print Screen
RESET
on your printer control panel. The printer prints
button on your keyboard once.
what is on your screen, as shown below.
C:\EPL>dir
Volume in drive C has no label
Directory of C:\EPL
<DIR> 11-20-90
<DIR> 11-20-90
PRNTWIN3
READWIN3
READWIN2
PRNTWIN2
READOS2
PRNTOS2
WIN2C
WIN3B
WIN3C
OS2
WIN2A
WIN3A
WIN2B
C:\EPL>
BAT
BAT
BAT
BAT
BAT
BAT
TXT
TXT
TXT
TXT
TXT
TXT
TXT
15 File(s)
166
104
104
166
372
685
642
667
1058
1079
530
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
33
11-20-90
97
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
11-20-90
8093696 bytes free
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6.
If nothing prints or the results are not what you expect, review
the section on Connecting the Printer to Your Computer found
earlier in this chapter. Make sure that you used the proper cable,
that the cable is connected securely to both the computer and the
printer, and that you selected the appropriate interface.
7.
If you are still not able to print the computer screen, see Where to
Get Help in the introduction of this manual.
Connecting the serial interface
If you want to use the printer’s standard serial interface, make sure
that you have a properly shielded cable and that it is the correct one
for your printer.
1.
Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug the power
cords from the electrical outlets.
2.
Plug the serial cable connector securely into the serial interface of
the printer, as shown below.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
3.
Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, if
required.
4.
If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s
ground connector.
5.
Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer. (Fasten
the connector screws to the interface, if required.)
You may need to change some interface settings, such as baud rate
and parity, before your printer and computer can communicate
properly. See Chapter 4 for instructions on setting up the serial
interface to work with your computer.
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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Chapter 3
Using your Printer with Application Software
Using Printer Selection Menus
Matching the printer mode to your application
program ....................................
Printing a test file.
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Using your Printer with Application Software
3-1
Using Printer Selection Menus
Once you’ve set up the printer, you can start using it with your
application software program by choosing a printer name from the
program’s printer selection menu.
If your program has a printer selection menu, follow the instructions
below about printer emulation (operating) modes to get the best
performance from your printer.
Matching the printer mode to your application program
Your printer has three printer operating modes, also called
emulations. They are:
HP LaserJet IIP emulation
Epson ESC/P LQ printer emulation
Epson ESC/P FX printer emulation
The printer is factory-set to HP LaserJet IIP mode, and this setting
gives you the fullest range of features. For more information about
printer modes, see Appendix D.
HP LaserJet III’ emulation mode
When your printer is in HP LaserJet IIP (LJ-2P) mode, the factory
setting, select one of the following drivers from your program’s
printer selection menu:
HP LaserJet IIP
HP LaserJet series II™
HP LaserJet Plus™
HP LaserJet 500™
HP LaserJet™
If none of the above printers is listed among your program’s options,
select any printer model that uses the HP Printer Command
Language (PCL). Do not select PCL-5.
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Using Printer Selection Menus
Epson LQ and FX emulation modes
If your software supports only Epson LQ or FX printers, select the
appropriate emulation mode using SelecType. To choose LQ mode,
follow the steps below. (To choose FX mode, at step 4, simply choose
FX instead of LJ-2P or LQ.)
1.
Press and hold down the
SelecType
button until SelecType
LEVEL2 appears on the display.
2.
Press until MODE ASSIGN appears.
3.
Press The following appears on the display.
Note: If you want to change the printer mode for the serial or
optional interfaces, press until S or O appears.
4.
Press . Then press until the mode you want to use appears.
(The mode is LQ in this example.)
5.
Press to set the mode.
Using your Printer with Application Software
3-3
Using Printer Selection Menus
6.
Press three times to exit SelecType.
Note: The printer mode you have selected remains in effect
only until you turn off the printer unless you store the current
printer mode settings by performing the P-CONFIG SAVE
function described in Saving the paper-size setting in
Chapter 5.
7.
Enter your program’s printer selection menu and choose the first
printer available from the list of printers below. (They are listed
in order of preference.)
When your printer is in LQ mode, select one of the following from
your program’s printer selection menu:
LQ-2500
LQ-1050/850
LQ-510
LQ-1000/800 (expanded ESC/P)
LQ-500
LQ-1500 (with version 2 ROM)
LQ printer
In FX mode, choose one of the following:
Fx-850/1050
FX-1000/800 (286e/86e)
FX-85
FX-80
If none of the above printers is listed among your program’s options,
choose the first available of the following: Epson printer, Standard
printer, Draft printer.
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Using your Printer with Application Software
Using Printer Selection Menus
Printing a test file
After you set the printer mode and select the most appropriate
printer from your program’s printer selection menu as described
above, create and print a test file using the fonts, symbols, features,
and formats that you use most often. Printing the test file shows you
how the printer works with your application program.
If the printing results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7,
Troubleshooting, or consult your computer or software manual.
Using your Printer with Application Software 3-5
Chapter 4
SelecType
SelecType Overview
SelecType Level 1 functions.
SelecType Level 2 functions.
Using SelecType.
The control panel.
Thedisplay
Buttons
Steps to using SelecType
SelecType Options.
Level 1 options
Level 2 options.
Choosing a Font.
HP emulation mode
LQ and FX emulation modes.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option
HP emulation mode
LQ and FX emulation modes.
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SelecType 4-1
SelecType Overview
The SelecType function on the printer control panel allows you to
print test pages, display memory size, select paper sizes, and change
your printer’s configuration without using DIP switches or software
commands. However, use SelecType only when you are unable to
use your application software to control settings required for your
print job.
Note: New SelecType settings are in effect only until you turn off
the printer unless you save them with the Level 1 SYSTEM
CONFIG option or the Level 2 P-CONFIG SAVE option described
later in this chapter.
SelecType is divided into two levels as shown below. A brief
description of each main menu option follows. See SelecType
Options later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of all
SelecType options.
Level 1
CH SELECT
INPUT
P-SIZE
COPIES
ORIENT
FONT
STATUS SHEET
FONT SAMPLE
SUB CONFIG
SYSTEM CONFIG
Note: See the Quick Reference card at the back of this manual for
a map of SelecType menus and options.
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SelecType
Level 2
TEST PRINT
MODE ASSIGN
I/F CONFIG
RX-BUFFER SIZE
CH
CH TIMEOUT
AUTO CONT
P-CONFIG SAVE
FACTORY RESET
VERSION
PAGE COUNTER
STANDBY
SelecType Level 1 functions
SelecType Overview
INPUT
P-SIZE
COPIES
ORIENT
FONT
STATUS SHEET
FONT SAMPLE
SUB CONFIG
SYSTEM CONFIG
Selects the standard cassette or the optional
multi-media feeder or both.
Specifies the size of paper.
Selects the number of copies to be printed.
Orientation. Selects portrait (vertical) or
landscape (horizontal) printing orientation.
Selects one of the available fonts.
Prints a report listing the current printer
settings.
Prints all font samples (bit-map and scalable
fonts) in the printer.
Subconfiguration. Depending on the printer
mode, controls such features as symbol set
and number of text lines.
System configuration. Saves Level 1 settings in
macros for one or more printer modes,
displays the amount of memory remaining,
changes top and left offsets, and controls
printing of complex pages.
SelecType 4-3
SelecType Overview
SelecType Level 2 functions
TEST PRINT
MODE ASSIGN
I/F CONFIG
RX-BUFFER SIZE
CH
CH TIMEOUT
AUTO CONT
P-CONFIG SAVE
FACTORY RESET
Prints two test patterns.
Chooses one of the emulation modes: HP
LaserJet III’, Epson LQ, Epson FX, or (with the
optional identity card installed) Epson GL.
Configures the parallel and serial interfaces.
Chooses the size of the receive buffer,
Channel mode. Sets the interface channels to
auto-sense or individual.
Channel time out. If no data is sent during the
specified time period, the printer switches
from one channel to the other.
Automatic continue. Permits the printer to
continue printing instead of stopping under
certain error conditions.
Printer configuration save. Saves all Level 2
settings.
Returns all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their
factory settings.
VERSION
PAGE COUNTER
STANDBY
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SelecType
Displays the version numbers of the printer’s
controller and font.
Displays the total number of sheets printed by
the printer and the number by the current
photoconductor unit.
Conserves power by reducing power to the
fixing heater when the printer is not used for
30 minutes.
Using SelecType
This section describes the control panel and explains how to use
SelecType. If you would like
using SelecType later in this section.
The Control Panel
to try a
sample exercise, see Steps to
The control panel contains the
as the left arrow button, three indicator lights, four arrow
buttons, and the display.
SelecType
button (which also functions
SelecType
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Using SelecType
The Display
When you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on the
display. The display shows SelecType main menus on the left side
and options for each menu on the right side.
The display also uses the icons shown below:
This icon to the left of an option indicates that
you can press either or to view other
options in the menu.
This icon to the left of an option indicates that
the option displayed is the current selection.
You can use or to view other options.
This icon indicates that you can press to
enter a submenu, select an option, set an
option, or execute an action.
Buttons
Enters and exits SelecType mode. To enter
Level 1 press the
SelecType LEVEL1 appears on the display; to
enter Level 2 hold the button down longer
until SelecType LEVEL2 appears on the
display.
Use the arrow buttons to move through menus and to select, display,
set, or execute SelecType options.
Enter a submenu, set an option, or select or
execute an action.
Return to the main menus or exit SelecType.
Display options in the same menu. You can
view the options one at a time by pressing the
buttons once or you can scroll through them
quickly by holding down one of these arrows.
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SelecType
SelecType
button until
Using SelecType
Steps to using SelecType
There are five basic steps to using SelecType:
1. Enter SelecType mode.
2.
Move to the option you want.
3.
Set, select, or execute the option.
4.
Save the new setting, if necessary.
5. Exit SelecType mode.
You’ll see how to complete each step on the following pages. This
section uses the SelecType Level 1 INPUT option to explain the steps
to using SelecType. You may want to try each step as you read it for
hands-on practice.
Enter SelecType mode
SelecType has two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. To enter Level 1 press
the SelecType button until SelecType LEVEL1 appears on the display;
to enter Level 2 hold the button down longer until SelecType
LEVEL2 appears.
Press SelecType until SelecType LEVEL1 appears on the display.
Then one of the Level 1 main menu options appears.
Move to the desired option
After the SelecType Level 1 or Level 2 display appears, you see one
of the main menu options. To look at the other options at this level,
use the and buttons.
Note: If you are using the INDIVIDUAL setting, you choose a
channel before this step.
SelecType 4-7
Using SelecType
Press until the INPUT option appears on the display, as shown
below.
The display shows one of the choices in the INPUT option to the
right. Most options have further levels, called submenus, or a list of
choices connected to the option. Some options, like the SUB CONFIG
option, may display only the main option until you enter the
submenu. And some options, like the VERSION option, simply
display information about your printer.
You use the
button to enter the next level of an option.
Press enter the next level of the INPUT option.
The icon to the left of STD indicates that STD is selected, and the
message SET appears to the right of the option.
In the INPUT option, you can display any of the choices listed below
by pressing or .
STD
OPT
AUTO
OPT appears only when you have installed the optional multi-media
feeder.
Press or to move to AUTO. Your display should look like this:
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Using SelecType
The icon to the left of AUTO indicates that the option is not selected
and >SET indicates that you can set that option by pressing .
Note: Although the main menu options are the same for all
operating modes (LQ, FX, and LJ-2P), some Level 1 submenu
options are different in each mode. Submenu options for each
mode are discussed later in this chapter.
Set, select, or execute the option
To set, select, or execute an option, you simply press D
Press D to select AUTO. Then SET disappears from the display and
the > icon moves to the right of the display indicating that the new
option has been set:
At the same time, the icon moves to the left of the main menu option,
indicating that you are back in the main menu.
Note: If
you want
to back out to the main menu at any time
without changing a setting, press as many times as necessary.
Your new setting remains in effect until you change it again or turn
off the printer.
Save the setting
If you want a setting to remain in effect even when you turn the
printer off and on, you can use the SYSTEM CONFIG option to save
Level 1 settings, and the P-CONFIG SAVE option to save Level 2
settings. The SYSTEM CONFIG option SAVE MACRO setting is
described in Chapter 5, Changing the paper-size setting. The
P-CONFIG SAVE option is described later in this chapter.
SelecType 4-9
Using SelecType
Exit SelecType mode
To exit SelecType mode from any option, press one or more times
until the following display appears:
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SelecType
SelecType Options
This section lists all the options available when you use SelecType.
Most options are the same whether you’re working in LJ-2P, LQ, or
FX emulation mode. Some of the options in Level 1, however, have a
different function for each mode. These options are listed later in this
chapter. See the Quick Reference card at the back of this manual for
a map of all SelecType menus and options.
Level 1 options
When you press the
LEVEL1 appears on the display. Then one of the Level 1 main menu
options listed below appears.
INPUT
P-SIZE
COPIES
ORIENT
FONT
STATUS SHEET
FONT SAMPLE
SUB CONFIG
SYSTEM CONFIG
Each of these options is described below. An asterisk (*) indicates the
factory default setting for each option.
Note: If you have selected the INDIVIDUAL setting in Level 2, the
display shows CH SELECT after the Level 1 display whenever
you enter Level 1. After you select the channel, one of the main
menu options listed above appears on the display.
SelecType
button to enter Level 1 first SelecType
SelecType
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SelecType
Options
INPUT
STD
* STD
OPT
AUTO
This option selects whether paper feeds into
the
printer from the
standard paper cassette or the optional multi-media feeder.
If you choose STD, the printer loads paper from the standard paper
cassette.
If you choose OPT, the printer loads paper from the optional multi-
media feeder. OPT appears as an option on the display only if the
optional multi-media feeder is installed.
If you choose AUTO, the printer loads paper from the paper source
containing the size of paper specified by the P-SIZE (paper size)
option. If you choose AUTO and both
the
standard paper cassette
and optional multi-media feeder contain the same size paper, you
can
print up to 250 sheets continuously.
If the paper in none of the sources matches the paper size set with
P-SIZE option, the printer displays a paper size error.
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P-SIZE
LETTER
A4
A5
B5
*LETTER
HALF LT
(Half Letter)
LEGAL
GLT
GLG
EXE
(Government Letter)
(Government Legal)
(Executive)
F4
MONARCH
Cl0
(Commercial 10)
DL
C5
You can probably choose the paper size with your application
software, but if necessary, you can choose any of
the
paper sizes
shown above with the P-SIZE option. The factory setting is LETTER.
COPIES
1
1 to 99
You can use your software to print multiple copies of your
documents, but you can also use this option to print up to 99 copies
of your print job. The factory setting is 1. If you select a number
above one, the display keeps count of
completed and the current setting. For example, if you set
the
number of copies
the
COPIES option to 10 and 5 copies are complete, the display shows
5/10.
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ORIENT.
PORT
* PORT
LAND
The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters
are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical) or landscape
(horizontal) orientation.
FONT RD- 0
Available options in the FONT submenu are different for each
printer mode. See Choosing a Font later in this chapter for
information on using this option.
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STATUS SHEET
Use this option to print a status sheet that lists the current printer
settings. When you reach this option, press D twice to print the
status sheet. See Selecting and printing a status sheet in Chapter 2.
Printer Configuration
Installed Memory : 3.OMbytes
CH Mode
Auto Continue
Standby
CH
:P
Mode : LJ-2P
I/F : PARALLEL
PARALLEL (CH P)
SLCTIN
SERIAL (CH S) : RS232C
Word Length(bit) : 8 Baudrate(bps) : 9600
Stop Bit
DSR
Receive Buffer
Mode Configuration
Input Tray
Copies
Sub Configuration
Form Length
System Configuration
: OFF
Top Offset
Full Print
Load Macro
: AUTO
: 1
: 60
: AUTO-SENSE
: OFF
: DISABLE
:2
: OFF
: 1Kbytes
: 0
: 0
: 0
STATUS SHEET
AUTOFEED
DTR
CTS
Font : RD-0
Orientation : PORT
Symbol Set : Roman-8
Controller Version : 15.04
CH Time out
Total Printed Count: 25
Version
: OFF
: ON
: OFF
Left offset
Memory Left
Power On Macro : 0
BUSY Delayµs) : 0
Parity
XON/XOFF
ENQ/ACK
Paper Size
EPSON
: 28
: 17.04
: NONE
: ON
: OFF
: LETTER
: 0
: 2949Kbytes
FONT SAMPLE
Use this option to print out all bit-map and scalable fonts in the
printer. When you reach this option, press D twice to print the font
sample sheets.
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SUB CONFIG.
The submenus for the subconfiguration option are different in each
printer mode. See Using the SUB CONFIG Option later in this
chapter for information on using this option.
SYSTEM CONFIG.
This option includes these eight submenus:
FULL PRINT
T-OFFSET
1-OFFSET
MEMORY LEFT
LOAD MACRO
SAVE MACRO
DELETE MACRO
POWERON MACRO
Each submenu is explained below.
FULL PRINT
0
0 to 62
The default setting of 0 is sufficient for most uses of the printer, but
printing complex pages may require an increase in the setting. If the
message SET FULL PRINT appears on the display, increase this
setting. The setting (any number from 0 through 62) times 20 is
the
number of kilobytes (K) reserved in RAM for page composition. For
example, a setting of 5 reserves 100K. The following table
shows
the
maximum setting necessary for each size of paper. The setting may
be lower than
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the
maximum, but it will never need to be higher.
SelecType Options
Paper Size
A4
A5
B5
LT
LG 62
HLT
EXE 45
Setting
51
35
43
47
36
Paper Size Setting
GLG
GLT
F4
MONARCH
Cl0
DL
C5
57
45
57
31
41
37
38
I
I
Since the amount of RAM you reserve with this option is not
available for any other purpose, it is best to leave the setting at 0
until you see a SET FULL PRINT message. Then, increase the setting
in small increments until the error does not occur.
If FULL PRINT is set to the maximum value,
error does
not
occur. If an INSUFF MEMORY or PAGE BUFFER
the
SET FULL PRINT
FULL message appears, you must install optional memory. See
Appendix A for information on installing additional memory.
T-OFFSET
-64
to +63
0
You can use the T-OFFSET (top offset) option to make fine
adjustments in the position of
in dots; each dot is
option to raise or lower
1/300th
the
the
printing on the page. The setting is
of an inch (0.0846 mm) so you can use
this
printing on the page up to
approximately 1/5th of an inch (5 mm). The factory setting is 0.
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L-OFFSET
-64
to +63
0
Use the L-OFFSET (left offset) option to make fine adjustments in the
position of the printing on the page. The setting is in dots; each dot is
1/300th of an inch (0.0846 mm). With this option, you can move the
printing on the page approximately 1/5th of an inch (5 mm) to the left
(settings from -1 to -64) or to the right (settings from 1 to +63). The
factory setting is 0.
MEMORY LEFT
K
This option displays the amount of memory (in kilobytes) available.
You can use this information to see whether a newly-installed
memory option is working correctly or to see
you
have
available for fonts or complex graphics.
LOAD MACRO
0
how
much memory
0 to 4
Use this option to load one of the macros you’ve created using the
SAVE MACRO option. The factory setting is 0. When you press
,
the following appears on the display:
Press or to
choose
the number of the macro you want to use.
Then press to load the selected macro. Whenever you select
macro 0, all Level 1 settings return to their factory settings. Press
to exit this submenu without loading a macro.
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SAVE MACRO
1
1to 4
This option lets you save your current Level 1 settings as a macro
and recall them anytime. When you press
, the display shows:
Select a macro number for your setting by pressing or Then
press to save the current SelecType Level 1 settings into the
macro. Next use the POWERON MACRO option described later in
this section to choose the same number as chosen in SAVE MACRO.
Then the settings you have chosen are in effect each time you turn
the printer on.
Press at any time to exit this submenu without saving a macro.
Avoid using the same macro number in different channels,
especially if you connect the printer to more than one computer and
if you use the same printer emulation mode for more than one
channel. For example, changes in the Channel P macro 1 setting may
affect the Channel S macro 1 setting.
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DELETE MACRO
1
This option lets you delete any macros you create. When you
press , the displays shows the following:
Move to the number of the macro you want to delete by pressing
or . Then press to delete the macro. All the settings saved with
the specified macro are deleted.
Press to return to the main menu without deleting a macro.
POWERON MACRO
0
0 to 4
Use this option to specify the macro number you want to use as the
power-on default for each operating mode. Each time you turn the
printer on, the macro you set with this option is in effect. Select
macro 0 to use the factory default settings.
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Level 2 options
SelecType Options
When you press and hold down the
SelecType
button for a few
seconds (until the SelecType LEVEL2 message appears on the
display) to enter Level 2, one of the main menu options listed below
appears on the display:
TEST PRINT
MODE ASSIGN
I/F CONFIG
RX-BUFFER SIZE
CH
CH TIMEOUT
AUTO CONT
P-CONFIG SAVE
FACTORY RESET
VERSION
PAGE COUNTER
STANDBY
Each of these options is described below. An asterisk (*) indicates the
factory default setting, if there is one.
TEST PRINT
Print two different test patterns to check whether your printer is
working correctly. After TEST PRINT appears, press once to see
the following display:
Press to print Pattern 1 (vertical lines) or press to display
Pattern 2 (horizontal lines); then press to print Pattern 2.
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MODE ASSIGN
This option allows you to choose one of the three operating (or
emulation) modes.
* LJ-2P
LQ
FX
The HP emulation mode offers the widest range of features, but you
may also want to select the other modes to use software written
specifically for other printers. You must change
setting before you can operate your printer as an Epson LQ or FX
printer.
Press . The following display appears:
the
MODE ASSIGN
When you change
the
printer mode, you first select a channel, P
(parallel), S (serial), or 0 (optional). Optional appears only if you
have installed an optional interface. Press until the channel you
want to
Press D to set the
change the setting again or turn off the printer. If you want
choose
appears; then press
new
mode. This mode remains in effect until you
.
this
setting to remain in effect even after you turn the printer off and
back on, use
the
P-CONFIG SAVE option to save the setting as
described later in this chapter.
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I/F CONFIG
The interface configuration option allows you to change the settings
for either of
the
built-in interfaces, the parallel or the serial. First
press to move to the channel selection submenu.
Press to change the channel, if necessary; then press .
The PARALLEL option has these three submenus:
SLCTIN
AUTOFEED
BUSY DELAY
SLCTIN
OFF
ON
* OFF
With SLCTIN set to off, the printer is continuously selected and
device control codes DC1 and DC3 are ignored. In almost all cases,
leave SLCTIN set to off. When SLCTIN is on, the SLCTIN signal goes
HIGH at power-on and the control codes DC1 and DC3 are valid.
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AUTOFEED
OFF
ON
* OFF
When this option is set to off, the AUTOFEED signal on pin 14 is
ignored and the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF)
command with each carriage return (CR). When AUTOFEED is set
to on, a line feed is added to each carriage return the printer receives.
If your text lines overprint each other, you may need to set
AUTOFEED to on.
BUSY DELAY 0
-5
*0
+5
MIN
This option sets the delay period from the ACKNLG to the BUSY
signal. Available settings are 0, -5, +5 microseconds, and MIN. For
most applications, leave this option set to the factory setting of 0
microseconds. When you select MIN, the ACKNLG signal is always
set to HIGH.
The serial channel has the following submenus:
WORD LENGTH
BAUDRATE
PARITY
STOP BIT
DTR
XON/XOFF
ENQ/ACK
DSR
CTS
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If you are using the serial interface, see your computer manual for
the proper settings. The printer settings must match the computer
settings.
WORD LENGTH 8
7
*8
You can select a word length for serial communications from two
options: 8-bit word length or 7-bit word length. See your computer
manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The
factory setting is 8-bit.
BAUDRATE
300
4800
9600
600 * 9600
1200 19200
2400
Use this option to set the data transfer rate (baud) for the serial
interface. The baud rate is measured in bits per second (bps). See
your computer manual and software documentation for the proper
setting. The factory setting is 9600.
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PARITY
NONE
*NONE
ODD
EVEN
When this option is set to NONE, parity checking is disabled. The
parity bit, if used, provides a basic form of error detection. See your
computer manual and software documentation for the proper
setting.
STOP BIT 2
1
*2
This option sets the number of stop bits on each character of
information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of a
character.
DTR
ON
*ON
OFF
This option turns the printer ready communications protocol on or
off. DTR protocol can be used in combination with the XON/XOFF
option setting.
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XON/XOFF ON
*ON
OFF
This option turns the XON/XOFF communications protocol on or
off. XON/XOFF protocol can be used in combination with the DTR
option setting.
ENQ/ACK
OFF
ON
“OFF
This option is available in the Epson GL mode only.
DSR OFF
ON
*OFF
When DSR (Data Set Ready) is off, the signal level is permanently set
HIGH, allowing the printer to send data to the computer. For most
communications purposes, this option should be set to off (signal
level HIGH). When DSR is on, data is sent to the computer only
when DSR is HIGH.
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CTS
OFF
ON
*OFF
When CTS (Clear To Send) is off, the signal level is permanently set
HIGH. The factory setting is off (signal level is HIGH). This setting
should be set to off for most communications purposes. When CTS is
on, data is sent to the computer only when CTS is HIGH.
RX-BUFFER
1
to 99 (K)
SIZE
The receive buffer size option allows you to change the size of the
printer’s input buffer. By choosing an appropriate buffer size, you
can quickly transfer the contents of a file from the computer’s
memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints the
information from its own memory and frees up the computer for
other tasks. If you set the buffer size too high, you may get an error
message telling you to add memory. The factory setting is 1K.
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CH
AUTO-SENSE
This option specifies how the printer’s memory is allocated among
the channels. There are two basic settings: AUTO-SENSE and
INDIVIDUAL. With AUTO-SENSE the printer automatically detects
which interface channel (parallel, serial, or optional) is being used.
This is the default setting and is the best choice for most uses of the
printer. The INDIVIDUAL setting requires you to add memory to
the printer and allows you to allocate independent memory to each
channel. Choose INDIVIDUAL only if you regularly print raw data
such as DOS text or program lists.
If you want to change the setting, press to enter the option, then
press or to choose INDIVIDUAL or AUTO-SENSE.
If the channel shown is correct, press twice to save the setting. If
you need to change the channel, press to move to the channel
position, then press or to select the channel (P, S, or 0) you
want. This setting determines which channel is the default, but if the
default channel is not in use, the printer uses any other channel that
is being used. Then press D to set the channel.
After you set the channel, you see the following display:
Press D to execute the save and initialize operation. Your setting is
now saved and also is in effect every time you turn the printer on.
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If you choose INDIVIDUAL, you see this display:
CAUTION: Do not use the INDIVIDUAL setting unless
you have installed additional memory as described in
Appendix A. If you save this option before adding
memory, you could damage your printer.
Press to move to the following display:
The number on the left is the total number of megabytes (M)
available, and the number to the right of each channel is the
proportion of the memory allocated to that channel. Use the
and buttons to change the proportion numbers (between 0 and 9).
Note: When you share the printer, each printer channel requires at
least 0.3K of RAM and the printer always needs some portion of
RAM for general operation. If you use one memory chip set to
increase the printer’s memory to 1.0MB, your best settings would
be 3:4:3 or 4:3:3 or 3:3:4.
Then press to set the numbers and move to the following display:
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Press to execute the save and initialize operation. Your settings
are now saved and also are in effect every time you turn the printer
on.
CH TIMEOUT 60
10 to 600 (in steps of 10)
This option sets the time for a channel timeout. If the printer is on
line and no new data is sent for the number of seconds specified, and
there is data in the other channel, the printer automatically switches
from the current channel to the other. The factory setting is 60.
AUTO CONT.
ON
OFF
* OFF
When automatic continue is set to on, the printer automatically
continues to print after a certain period of time when one of the
following errors occurs: SET FULL PRINT, PAGE BUFFER FULL,
PAPER SIZE ERROR, TRAY SET XXX, and INSUFF MEMORY.
When this option is off, you must press the
CONTINUE
button to
resume printing. In most cases, leave this option set to off.
P-CONFIG.
SAVE
This option (printer configuration save) is similar to the SAVE
MACRO and POWERON MACRO options in Level 1. Use it to save
settings you make in Level 2 so they take effect each time you turn
on the printer.
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Press ; the display shows the following:
Press to initialize the printer or press to cancel and return to
the main menu without saving.
FACTORY RESET
FACTORY RESET returns all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their
factory settings. When-you select the FACTORY RESET option,
the
display shows the following:
Press to execute the reset, or press to return to the main menu
without resetting the printer.
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VERSION
This option displays the version number of the printer’s controller
and font. Press to see the C-ROM version number, and then press
to see the FONT version number.
PAGE COUNTER ##
This option displays the number of sheets printed since the printer
was installed. Press to display the following:
This option displays the number of sheets printed for the current
photoconductor unit.
STANDBY
DISABLE
ENABLE
* DISABLE
The standby mode is designed to save power by reducing the power
to the fixing heater whenever no panel buttons are pushed and no
data is sent to the printer for 30 minutes. In this mode the printer
begins warming up as soon as you press any button or send any
data, becoming ready to print within 45 seconds. The default is
DISABLE, which keeps the printer warmed up and ready to print at
all times.
Note: If the power is on and you do not use the printer for eight
hours, it automatically enters standby mode, even if the standby
mode is disabled.
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Choosing a Font
The FONT option is different for each printer mode. This section
describes the available submenus of the FONT option in each mode.
You can use the level 1 FONT SAMPLE option as described earlier to
print out a list of the available fonts.
Note: You will almost always use your application software, not
SelecType to select fonts.
HP emulation mode
When you are in the LJ-2P mode, the FONT option display shows:
FONT
RD- 0
Press to enter the FONT option.
You first choose the font source. The three possible choices are listed
below:
*RD
C
Resident font
Font cartridge slot
DL Downloadable soft font
Only available options appear on the display. Option C is available
only if you insert a cartridge in the cartridge slot. The DL option
appears only when a font has been downloaded from your
computer. See Appendix C for a description of the resident HP fonts.
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Choosing a Font
After you choose the font source, you choose the font by number
based on the font source option selected above. Only fonts that
match the current orientation setting can be selected. If you change
the SYMSET or ORIENT settings, the available font numbers may
change. To save a selected font as the default font, use the SAVE
MACRO option in the Level 1 SYSTEM CONFIG menu.
LQ and FX emulation modes
When you use either the LQ or FX emulation mode, the FONT
option display shows:
FONT
Courier
* Courier
Prestige
DL
The factory setting is Courier. After selecting the desired font, you
can adjust the character spacing and size of the font with the PITCH
and CONDENSED settings in the SUB CONFIG option.
Note: Resident and optional fonts specifically designed for the HP
emulation mode cannot be used in the LQ or FX modes.
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Using the SUB CONFIG Option
The subconfiguration option is different for each printer mode. The
function and submenus of the SUB CONFIG option for each mode is
described below.
Once you set new settings with the SUB CONFIG option, each
setting remains in effect until you change it again or turn off the
printer unless you use the Level 1 SYSTEM CONFIG option SAVE
MACRO setting described earlier in this chapter.
HP emulation mode
When you are in LJ-2P emulation mode, the SUB CONFIG option
includes two submenus:
SUB CONFIG.
FORM
SYMSET
Press to enter
FORM
the
64LINES
SUB CONFIG option submenu.
0 through 128
***
Use the FORM option to set the number of lines for
the
selected
paper size and orientation. The setting you choose also changes the
line spacing. This setting is affected by P-SIZE, ORIENT, and FONT
settings. If 0 is selected, the line spacing changes to 1/6-inch.
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