Epson ActionLaser Plus User Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures, other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

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 the outside of the unit.

Do not use this product near water.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

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.

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.

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 power 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.

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 extension cord do

the

ampere ratings on the products plugged into the

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 those covers

this

product yourself. Opening or removing

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.

If liquid has been spilled into

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the 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.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct

change

in performance,

indicating a need for service.

Contents

About This Manual

Introduction

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

Finding a Place for the Printer. Unpacking the Printer. Carrying the Printer Assembling the Printer.

Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting the Printer

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Testing the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

The Control Panel SelecType Overview The SelecType Control Panel. Using SelecType. SelecType Options.

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3-2 3-7 3-10 3-12 3-20

Chapter 4 Paper Handling

Selecting Paper. Selecting a Paper Size

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Printing Methods Summary Paper Delivery Choices Paper Feed Methods

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Chapter 5 Printer Modes

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HP Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

FX Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation

Maintenance Maintenance Messages Routine Printer Cleaning General Printer Maintenance. Service Overhaul Transporting Your Printer Unpacking the Printer after Shipment

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Error Messages Paper Jam Problems Troubleshooting. Power Supply. Printing Problems Paper Handling Decline in Print Quality FX Problems and Solutions

Appendix A Character Samples and Symbol Sets

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FX Mode Character Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Appendix B Technical Specifications

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index

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About This Manual

This user’s manual provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your laser printer.

Finding your way around

The introduction includes important information on precautions

you should take while operating your laser printer. It also discusses the features of your ActionLaser Plus,™ tells you where you can get help, and lists the options available for this printer.

Chapter 1

contains

information on unpacking and setting up

your printer. Chapter 2 includes information on testing the printer and

connecting the printer to your computer. This chapter also describes how to change your print density setting.

Chapter 3 contains information on general printer operation, including SelecType.

Chapter 4 details paper handling. Chapter 5 gives you information

mode and FX emulation mode, including command

on the

HP LaserJet series II

summaries.

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 a list of possible problems and recommended solutions.

See the appendixes for information on available symbol sets and a list of technical specifications.

The manual concludes with an index.

About This Manual

A Quick Reference Card at the back of the manual provides a

map of SelecType menus.

The back flap area has a front and rear view of the printer

designating major parts. Views of the printer’s internal

components are also shown.

Conventions used in this manual

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.

About This Manual

Introduction

The ActionLaser Plus printer offers high performance and reliability and a wide range of features. Your printer combines a semiconductor laser with

in office copiers to give you high-quality printing that is both fast

and quiet.

the

electrophotographic technology used

The imaging

powerful computer

system

used by your laser printer is driven by a

that

allows the printer to compose an entire page in internal memory before printing. The printer can manipulate the page it holds in memory to provide you with the ability to mix text and graphics, create predefined forms, and print with a range of fonts normally associated with typeset material.

Features

In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you

have come to expect from Epson® printers, the ActionLaser Plus printer offers the following:

HP LaserJet series II emulation resident in the printer, giving you access to the wide range of software written for HewlettPackard laser printers.

Epson FX emulation

that

uses the ESC/P® standard.

Epson’s SelecType feature that gives you touch control over many printer features, including font selection, paper size, and interface settings.

One slot available for font cartridges. The ActionLaser Plus can accommodate HP-compatible soft

fonts. A built-in 512KB of RAM. A 2MB memory board option

(upgradable to 4MB) is also available.

Introduction 1

Introduction

High-quality, 300 dot-per-inch (DPI) printing at a speed of 6 pages per minute for letter-size paper.

Two paper delivery methods: face-down delivery for collated sheets and face-up delivery for printing on media requiring a straight paper path and for immediate viewing of printed output.

Three built-in interfaces: parallel and RS-232C and RS-422A serial.

A small footprint and a light weight. Enhanced paper handling capabilities that allow you to select a

variety of sizes for automatic feeding without having to change

paper cassettes. A manual paper feed capability is also available.

Where to get help

Customer service for Epson products is provided by a network of

authorized Epson Customer Care Centers throughout the United

States.

Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-891 1 for the following:

Customer Care Center referrals

Technical support referrals

Information on Epson User Groups.

Options and supplies

To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact the store where you bought your printer or call Epson Accessories, Inc. at 1-800-873-7766.

Replacement Toner Cartridge #IBS300 Drum Unit Optional 2MB Memory Board

Introduction

#IBS301 #IBS401

Introduction

Memory management

Your printer has a standard memory of 512KB expandable to 2.5MB with the purchase of the optional 2MB memory board. An additional 2MB can be added to the optional memory board for a total memory of 4.5 MB.

If you wish to print full-page, 300 dot-per-inch graphics or perform other sophisticated print jobs (such as complex pages using a variety of fonts), it is recommended that you install the optional 2MB memory board.

Laser printer precautions

Certain precautions are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a laser printer. 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.

Be careful not to touch the fuser, which has a hot surface. (The fuser is the orange-colored area on the left side of the printer, inside the cover.) There is a label on the fuser warning you not

to touch the hot surface.

Protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light. You

should avoid exposing the drum unit to room light for any longer than necessary. Never expose the drum to lighting any stronger than room light. Overexposing the drum may cause

abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page,

reducing the service life of the drum.

If you must expose the drum, either by taking the drum unit out

of the printer or by leaving the printer cover open, cover the

drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper.

Introduction 3

Introduction

If you remove the drum, developer unit, or basket from the printer, always set them on a clean, smooth surface. Be sure not to scratch or mar the roller on the developer unit or the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and affect print quality.

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

Introduction

Chanter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Finding a Place for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carrying the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembling the Printer.

Installing internal components Installing the paper cassette. Installing the face-up output tray

Attaching the power cord Setting the paper feed mechanism

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Setting Up the Printer

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Finding a Place for the Printer

Setting up your printer is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. You need to find a location for your printer and install a few parts. Then your printer will be ready to be connected to your computer.

Before setting up your printer, you need to find a suitable place to use it. Be sure to keep the following points in mind when selecting a

place for your printer:

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

Place the printer close enough to the computer or workstation for its cable to reach.

Your printer is equipped with four rubber feet. Be sure that your printer stand or desktop is large enough to accommodate all four feet.

Use a grounded outlet-one that has three holes to match the power plug on the printer. Do not use an adapter plug.

Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy printer operation and maintenance. You need to locate a space that is 35 inches (889 mm) wide and 24 inches (610 mm) deep. When you install the printer in this space, you should make sure there is sufficient room on each side of the printer. See the following diagram for details.

Note: If you plan to install the faceup output tray, you need a space that is 44 inches (1118 mm) wide and 24 inches (610 mm) deep. Within this area, you need 13 inches (330 mm) of

flat, unobstructed space to the left of the printer, rather than

the 5 inches (127 mm) shown in the diagram below. There should be at least 2 inches (50 mm) of space to the left of the

tray after it is installed.

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Setting Up the Printer

Finding a Place

for

the Printer

To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 18 inches

(457 mm) from the bottom of the print& to any shelf or surface

directly above the printer.directly above the printer.

Setting Up the Printer

1-3

Finding a Place

CAUTIONS:

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 memory and your printers memory.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that might disrupt the power supply.

Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

for

the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Carefully unpack the outer carton. At the top of the carton is the accessory pack containing several printer components. Beneath the pack is the printer itself, which is protected by white foam packing material.

Note: If you already followed the instructions on your unpacking sheet, skip to the section on carrying the printer.

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Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Remove the accessory pack and make sure you have the accessories shown below.

Setting Up the Printer

1-5

Unpacking the Printer

Carefully remove the printer from the outer carton, lifting the printer by the recesses on each side of it. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need to have someone help you lift it.

Remove the white foam packing material and plastic bag protecting the printer. Also remove the plastic bag from the paper cassette.

Note: It is very important to save

all

packing need to repack the printer in these materials whenever you ship the printer. Chapter 6 has details on transporting your printer.

1-6 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch.

Remove the tape and foam from the printer and paper cassette as shown on the next page.

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Unpacking the Printer

CAUTION: Be careful to remove all the tape and pieces of foam from the inside and outside of the printer, especially

the foam taped inside the printer. Save the foam: you'll

need whenever you transport the printer.

To close the cover, push only on the ridged portion of the lid.

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Setting Up the Printer

Carrying the Printer

When you move your printer to the location you selected for it, carry the printer by holding the recesses on each side of the printer, as shown below.

Note: The printer weighs about 36 lb. (16 kg) and should be carried with care. You may need to have someone help you lift it.

Setting Up the Printer

1-9

Assembling the Printer

Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few important parts. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the components shown below. The basket is inside the printer and must be removed when you install certain parts. The other parts shown were shipped in the accessory pack.

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Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Note: Put the developer cleaner and magnetic cleaner in a safe place for now. You’ll need to use the developer cleaner if vertical white lines appear on your printed pages. The magnetic cleaner is useful for removing excess toner from the paper guide. Usage of these two accessories is described in Chapter 6.

Installing internal components

This section describes how to install internal components, including

the drum unit, drum replacement cartridge, cleaning pad, and developer unit.

The drum unit, drum replacement cartridge, cleaning pad, and toner cartridge (which is attached to the developer unit) need to be replaced periodically. See Chapter 6 for details.

CAUTION: When handling the drum, developer unit, or

basket, always set them on a clean, smooth surface. Be sure not to scratch or mar the roller on the developer unit

or the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum,

since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and affect print quality.

Setting Up the Printer

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Assembling the Printer

Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch.

1. Remove the basket and place it on a flat surface.

Locate the cleaning pad in the accessory pack. Holding the green

3. felt tabs on the cleaning pad, insert the pad into the indentation on the orange-colored fuser on the left side of your printer.

WARNING:

Never touch the fuser. When the printer is in

operation, the fuser becomes very hot.

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Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Locate the drum unit, which you can recognize by the bright green drum, and the cotton swab.

CAUTION: Do not expose the photosensitive drum to light any longer (a few minutes at most). It is recommended that you cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever drum is exposed. Also, do

not touch the surface of the drum.

Place the drum unit on a clean, smooth surface and locate the main charger wire, which extends along the length of the green drum inside a slot in the silver bar directly over the drum. The wire is silver and very thin, so it is difficult to see.

CAUTION: The main charger wire is very delicate. Do not press on it too hard or it may break. Also, never touch the wire.

Setting Up the Printer

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Assembling the Printer

Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab by rubbing the swab along the length of the wire. You need to insert the cotton swab a fraction of an inch into the slot to reach the wire.

Set the drum unit aside for a moment and locate the developer

unit, which is labelled: Initial Toner Cartridge.

CAUTION: Do not touch the roller on the developer

unit.

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Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Hold the developer unit horizontally, with the toner cartridge label right side up. Gently shake the unit back and forth a few times to distribute the toner.

Install the drum unit (lifting it by its green handles) and the

developer unit in the basket. The drum unit goes closer to the orange tab.

Setting Up the Printer

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Assembling the Printer

10. With the top cover of the printer open, align the blue arrow on the right side of the basket with the blue arrow on the printer case. (The arrows point toward each other when the unit is properly installed.) Gently lower the basket into place.

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Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

11. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place.

12. Unfasten the tape holding the clear plastic film in place on the initial toner cartridge, which is attached to the developer unit.

Setting Up the Printer

1-17

Assembling the

Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place,

13.

Printer

pull out the film. (Pull the film up and out toward the back of the printer.) Pull firmly until the other end of the film comes out of the cassette.

14.

Insert the drum replacement cartridge in the slot at the right rear comer of the printer frame (with the printer cover open). Make sure that the indicator light faces the front of the printer. Press down on the cartridge until it is inserted all the way.

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Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

15. Now close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridged area on the right side of the cover.

Installing the paper cassette

Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer. Align the hooks on either side of the paper cassette with the slots in the opening. Make sure you have removed any tape in the opening.

Hooks

Insert the paper cassette into the printer in the direction of the arrow on the side of the cassette. Push the cassette in until it goes no further, then lower the end of the cassette (the end you insert paper into) until the cassette drops into place.

CAUTION: It is particularly important to lower the cassette into place. If the paper cassette is not installed properly, the control panel may display a PAPER

EMPTY error.

Setting Up the Printer

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Assembling the Printer

Installing the face-up output tray

The face-up output tray lets you print heavier paper and other media requiring a straight paper path. (See Chapter 4 for details.) The face-up output tray also lets you view your printed output the moment it comes out of the printer.

If you wish to install the faceup output tray, follow these steps:

Locate the two face-up output tray hooks on the left side of your printer.

Mount the face-up output tray onto the hooks as shown.

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Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

WARNING: When you open the printer cover, the tray touches the desktop and slides to the left of the printer as shown below. Before you install the tray, make sure there is at least 13 inches (330 mm) of unobstructed area to the left of the printer. Otherwise your tray may run into an obstruction and break

when you

open

the

cover.

Setting Up the Printer

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Assembling the Printer

When it is not in use, you can leave the tray attached to the printer

but rotated so that it rests on top of the printer. However, you should lower the tray before you open the printer cover.

Note: The printer is factory set for face-down output on top of the printer. If you prefer faceup delivery, simply move the paper path selector (located on the left side of the printer) to the down

position.

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Assembling the Printer

Attaching the power cord

Before attaching the power cord, make sure that the power switch on the left side of the printer is turned off. (It is off when

the O

side of

the

switch is pushed down.)

Attach

the

power cord to the socket at

the

back of the printer, as shown below. Then plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded outlet.

Note: Do not connect the to your computer until the next

chapter.

Setting the paper feed mechanism

Follow the steps below if you are using the printer for

the

first time

or if you have just transported the printer:

Be sure the printer is turned off; then remove the paper cassette.

Turn on the power by pressing the side of the power switch marked with the vertical bar. The power indicator lights and a

PAPER EMPTY

message appears.

Setting Up the Printer

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Assembling the Printer

Wait at least five seconds, then turn off the power and reinsert the paper cassette. Push the cassette in until it goes no further, then lower the right side of the cassette (the side you load paper into) until it drops into place.

This procedure causes the paper feed mechanism, which can become misaligned when you transport the printer, to resume its original position. If you do not perform these steps before using your printer for the first time or after transporting your printer, paper jams may result.

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Chapter 2

Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Testing the Printer

Turning on the power. Loading paper Performing the self test. Adjusting print density Performing the font and status print tests.

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Choosing an interface Connecting the parallel interface Connecting the serial interface Setting the DIP switches for the serial interface

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Testing the Printer

The laser printer has three built-in print tests: the self test, font print test, and status print test. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and obtain information on printer status.

It is recommended that you run the self test before you begin using your printer to make sure the printer is operating correctly. This test is also useful for checking the print density setting on your printer. The other two tests, the font print test and status print test, can be run any time you need information on fonts or printer status.

Before running any of these tests, make sure you have removed all protective materials from the printer and that you have installed all components as described in Chapter 1.

Note: You do not need to connect the printer to your computer before running these tests. (Connecting your printer to your computer is described later in this chapter.)

Before performing these tests, it is necessary to turn on the power and load paper as described below.

Turning on the power

Make sure the printer is plugged in.

Turn on the power by pressing the side of the power switch marked with the vertical bar.

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Testing the Printer

The power indicator lights and a

PLEASE WA I T

message

appears while the printer warms up. (It takes about a minute for

the printer to warm up.) Then the

appears. If

the

display remains blank, see Chapter 7 for

PAPER EMPTY

message

troubleshooting information.

CAUTION: After turning off least five seconds before switching it back

the

printer, always wait at

on.

Loading paper

The paper cassette holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper. To load paper, follow the steps below. See Chapter 4 for more information on paper handling.

Remove the paper cassette.

Open the manual feed tray on the paper cassette. Slide

the

paper

guides all the way apart, as shown below.

Testing and Connecting Your Printer

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Testing the Printer

Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.

Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure that

the

top of the stack does not cover

paper cassette.

Push

the paper in gently as far as it can go.

the

red line inside the

Slide the paper guides together (if necessary) until they are both

resting lightly against the paper.

Close the manual feed tray.

Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer with the arrow on the side of

the

cassette pointing into the printer. Rush the cassette in until it goes no further and lower the end of the cassette (the end you load paper into) until it drops into place.

CAUTION:

It is particularly important to lower the

cassette into place. If the cassette is not installed properly,

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the message

Testing and Connecting Your Printer

PAPER EMPTY

appears in

the

display.

Testing the Printer

If you are not using letter size paper (the factory default setting for your printer), see the section on SelecType in Chapter 3 for details on setting

the

correct paper size.

Performing the self test

Successful completion of

the

self test indicates that you have set up your printer correctly and that you are ready to connect the printer to your computer. If you are unable to print this test, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information.

The self test also lets you check your print density setting. After you

print the self test,

satisfied with the print density. The section in

check the character

pattern to see

this

chapter on

whether

you

are

adjusting print density describes how to change the print density

setting. Follow the steps below to perform the self test:

CAUTION:

Never open the cover while the printer is

printing.

Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on before performing the self test.

Be sure that your printer is off line. (OFF display.) If not, press the

ON LINE

button to set the printer off

LINE appears on your

line.

Press

the MANUAL

and

SPECIAL

buttons on your control panel at

the same time.

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Testing the Printer

When you release the buttons, SELF TEST appears on the

display and the printer prints a self test.

Notes:

It is important to press the buttons

For more information on using the control panel, see

at the same time.

Chapter 3.

Part of the character pattern is shown below. Look at your printout to determine whether the print is too light or too dark. If you need to change the print density, see the following section on adjusting print density.

Adjusting print density

If the self test you printed is too light or too dark, adjust the print density as follows:

Open the printer cover by lifting up on the latch.

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Testing the Printer

Locate the density control knob, which is in the front right

2. comer inside the printer.

To make the print darker, turn the knob clockwise.

Note: Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you increase the print density, you need to replace the toner cartridge more frequently.

To make the print lighter, turn the knob counterclockwise.

Note: If you wish to return the print density to the factory default setting, point the arrow on the knob toward the gray dot on the printer case.

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Testing the Printer

Close the printer cover.

Print the self test again to check the new print density setting.

(To print the self test, make sure the printer is off line; then press

the

MANUAL

and

SPECIAL

buttons at the same time.)

Performing the font and status print tests

There are two other tests you can perform, in addition to the self test. The font print test gives you information on available HP fonts and the status test lists printer settings. Like the self test, the successful completion of either of

these tests

indicates that you have correctly set up your printer and that you are ready to connect the printer to your computer.

The font print test

The font print test gives you details

available HP fonts, including font source and font ID number, pitch, point size, available symbol sets, and a print sample.

The symbol set ID numbers listed on the font print test (in

the

symbol set column) provide the unique portion of the escape sequence needed to select that particular symbol set. For more information information

symbol sets, see Appendix A, and for more

escape sequences, see Chapter 5.

Follow the steps below to perform the font print test:

Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on.

Be sure that your printer is off line. (OFF LINE appears on your display.) If not, press the

ON LINE

button to set the printer off

line.

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Testing the Printer

To perform the font print test, press the

SPECIAL

When you release the buttons, FONT

buttons at the same time.

CONTINUE/RESET

appears on the

display and the printer outputs a font print test.

A portion of the font print test printout is shown below.

and the

Internal

COURIER

I00

I01

COURIER

I02 COURIER 10

I03 COURIER

I04

COURIER

I05

COURIER

I06

COURIER

I07

I08

LINE PRINTER

10 12 1OU

10 12

16.6 8.5

12 10U

12 11U

12 ON

12 8U

12 ON

11U

Status print test

The status print test gives you information on current printer settings, such as paper size, number of copies selected, and font source and number.

Follow the steps below to perform the status print test:

Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on.

Be sure that your printer is off line. (OFF LINE appears on your display.) If not, press the

ON LINE

button to set the printer off

line.

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Testing the Printer

Press the and buttons at the same time.

When you release the buttons, ST AT U S

PRINT appears on the

display and the printer outputs the status print test.

A portion of a sample printout is shown below.

Function & Menu Status

Paper Size Copies Auto Continue Status print

Power-ON

Data Buffer Over Run Buffer Buzzer

Letter 1 ON OFF ON-LINE 2K Bytes 10 % ON

Interface

Parallel

Current Page Format

Letter 8.5 x 11 inch

Vertical

Page Length Top Margin 3 Lines Text Length Current LPI

66 Lines Left Margin 60 Lines Current CPI

6 LPI

Right Margin Printable Chara

Horizontal

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0 columns 80 Columns 10 CPI 80 Characters

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

For the laser printer to be able to receive and interpret information from your computer, both devices need to be set up so that they can communicate correctly. This requires having the correct interface cable and selecting the right communications settings. You can select from the following built-in interfaces:

Parallel

l RS-232C serial

l RS-422A serial.

Choosing an interface

When connecting the laser printer to your computer, you first have to determine whether a parallel or serial Many computers only provide one type of connection for a printer. If both serial and parallel connections are available, it is normally

better to use

the

parallel interface for the printer, leaving the serial

port of your computer free for devices such as modems. If you are in

any

doubt about which type of connection to make, consult your

computer dealer.

connection

should be used.

Your printer is set up at the factory for parallel communication. If your computer also uses parallel communication, you should be able to connect up immediately, provided you have a shielded parallel interface cable.

If, however, you find that you need a serial interface, you must change the communications settings with SelecType as described in

Chapter 3. You also need to find out which type of serial interface is required by your computer (RS-232C or RS-422A) and set the printer’s DIP switches accordingly. (The DIP switches are factory set

for the RS-232C serial interface.)

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Connecting the

Printer

to Your Computer

Connecting the parallel interface

If you are using the laser printer’s standard parallel interface, you must use a shielded parallel interface cable.

these

steps to

connect the

parallel interface:

Turn off both your printer and computer.

Plug the connector securely into the parallel interface of the printer as shown. (The parallel interface is

the

leftmost

connector, if you are facing the back of your printer.)

Lock the wire clips together into place on each side of the connector.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Plug the other end of the cable into your computer.

Now that you have connected the parallel interface, see Chapter 3 for information on operating your printer.

Connecting the serial interface

If you are using the printer’s serial interface, make sure that you have a properly shielded cable, and

that

it is the correct one for your

computer. Follow these steps to connect the serial interface:

Turn off both

Plug the cable connector securely into

the

printer and

the

computer.

the

serial interface as shown. (The serial interface is just to the left of the DIP switches if you are facing the back of your printer.)

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, if required.

Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. (Fasten the screws of the connector to the interface, if required.)

This completes the connection of the serial interface cable. Now you need to set the DIP switches for the type of serial interface you are using.

Setting the DIP switches for the serial interface

The DIP switches are factory set for the RS-232C interface. If you are using the RS-422A interface, you need to change the DIP switches according to the table on the next page.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

The DIP switches are located at the back of your printer and are numbered 1 through 8.

The DIP switch settings are listed below. Use the tip of a ballpoint pen or another small pointed object to turn the switches ON or OFF. Pressing a switch down sets it ON and up sets it OFF.

Note: Turn your printer off before setting the switches. Then turn it back on to implement your changes.

2 3 RS-232C RS-422A

* If DIP switch 5 is turned ON when the RS-232C serial interface is in use, pin 25

on the connector is set to +5V; if the DIP switch is turned OFF, the pin on the connector is not used.

OFF OFF OFF OFF * OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON

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OFF

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Now that you have connected the serial interface cable and checked the DIP switches, you need to set the printer for serial communication in SelecType. You may also need to change several interface settings, such as baud rate and parity, before your printer and computer can communicate properly. See the SelecType section in Chapter 3 for details on serial interface settings and for other information on operating your printer.

Note: The serial interface settings on your printer must match the serial interface settings on your computer.

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Chapter 3

Using the Printer

The Control Panel

Control panel display Indicator lights. Buttons

SelecType Overview

SelecType main menu. Interface submenu. HP emulation submenu FX emulation submenu

The SelecType Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using SelecType.

Enter SelecType Display main menu functions Enter menu options. Set an option Display submenu functions and select options Exit SelecType and reset the printer. Initializing SelecType to factory default settings SelecType practice example.

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HP emulation submenu options FX emulation submenu options Interface submenu options.

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3-1

The Control Panel

The control panel on the laser printer gives you control over many printer functions, including interface settings, font selection, and

paper size. The control panel is made up of three elements: a display, lights, and buttons. The buttons let you select options for SelecType printer’functions, while the indicator lights and the

display let you monitor the current status of the printer.

Control panel display

The display on the left side of the control panel lets you monitor the printer’s status and view SelecType functions and their available options. The display gives you three types of information, as described below:

Status messages, which appear in the display as part of the normal operation of your printer, indicate the printer’s current status.

DATA IN BUFFER

FONT PRINT

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This message appears after the printer receives data without a form feed command. The printer is waiting to receive more data or a form feed command or for

you to

press the

CONTINUE/RESET

button to

print the page. This message appears when you run the

font print test, which prints all available fonts in HP emulation.

The Control Panel

INITIALIZE

ON LINE [LTRI

OFF LINE [LTR]

PLEASE WA IT

PROCESSING

PUSH MANUAL KEY

This message appears when you reset printer functions to the original factory default settings. This procedure is described in the section on initializing SelecType in this chapter.

This message appears when the printer is

on line, ready to receive data. The current paper size is shown on the right (for example,

L TR

for letter size paper).

This message appears when the printer is off line, unable to receive data. The current paper size is shown on the right.

This message appears for approximately 60 seconds while the printer warms up and completes self-diagnostic checks.

This message appears while the printer is receiving data and printing. It changes to

LINE before the paper is ejected.

This message appears during manual printing. See Chapter 4 for instructions on manual feed printing.

RESET

SELF TEST

STATUS PRINT

This message appears when you reset printer functions to their SelecType settings.

This message appears during the self test, which prints a character pattern that lets you check the print density and see whether your printer is operating correctly.

This message appears during the status

print test, which gives you information on

current printer settings

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3-3

The Control Panel

Maintenance and error messages inform you of required maintenance or of an existing error condition. For a detailed list of maintenance and error

SelecType options let you control many printer functions, such

messages,

see Chapter 7.

as font selection and paper handling. For information on

SelecType instructions and messages, see the SelecType section

later in this chapter.

Indicator lights

POWER ERROR

MANUAL

Buttons

Selec Type

UP DOWN

On when

to indicate an error condition. Details

the

printer power supply is on.

of the error condition appear in the display.

Indicates

that

the printer is in the manual

paper feed mode.

When the printer is off line, use this button to enter or exit SelecType.

In SelecType mode, these two buttons allow you to move through SelecType menus and submenus.

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Using the Printer

The

Control

Panel

SET

CONTINUE/RESET

Press this button to switch from a SelecType function to a list of options for that function and to set SelecType options.

This button

has

several functions.

Printing data in buffer-When the printer is on line and print data is in the buffer and no new data is received within five seconds, the message DATA IN BUFFER appears. Pressing the button at

that

time clears the buffer by

CONTINUE/RESET

printing a page. Resetting the printer - When the printer is

off

line,

holding this button down for three seconds clears the buffer, resets printer functions to their current SelecType settings, and clears temporary soft fonts

and

temporary macros. The message

RESET

Clearing certain error messages -

appears briefly in the display.

When

certain error messages appear in the display, this button can be pressed to clear them and set the printer on line. Pressing this button also overrides paper size messages. See the Error Messages section in Chapter 7 for more information.

MANUAL

The

CONTINUE/RESET

button also has several functions related to SelecType. See the section

on the

SelecType control panel

for details. When the printer is off line, use this button

to alternate between manual and automatic paper feed modes.

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The Control PaneI

SPECIAL

ON LINE

Press this button to set a higher fuser temperature. Use this setting for envelopes and heavy (27 through 34-pound) paper. When

this

option is on, a pound sign (#I appears at the right of the display. The default setting is off.

Press this button to set the printer on line or off line. This button is disabled in the SelecType mode.

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Using the Printer

SelecType Overview

The SelecType feature lets you control many of your printer’s

functions, from the simplest to the most complex. With SelecType’s menu-based system, you can easily change the

printer’s configuration without DIP switches. (It is necessary to use DIP switches only if you need to select the RS-422A serial interface. See Chapter 2 for details.) Also, SelecType lets you select many font and print functions without software commands.

You can enter the main menu to perform routine printing functions. In addition, you can enter submenus to control serial interface settings and emulation options for HP and FX emulation.

Note: Your application program may send printer commands that temporarily override the emulation submenu settings. If you are not getting the results you expect, check your application

software settings.

A brief description of each menu function is given below. See the SelecType Options section in this chapter for a detailed description of each function and its available options. The sections on the control panel and using SelecType explain SelecType operation.

Note: See the Quick Reference Card at the back of this manual for

a map of SelecType menus.

Main

PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT EMULATION

I/F STATUS PRT POWER ON

DATA BUFFER OVER LORD BUZZER

Interface Submenu

BAUD RATE PROT DATA BIT

PARITY STOP BIT ROBUST-XON

HP Emulation FX Emulation Submenu Submenu

FONT SOURCE ORIENTATION FONT NUMBER CONDENSED FORM ZERO SYMBOL

INTL CG SKIP-OVER AUTO LF CG TABLE TOP OF FORM

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3-7

SelecType Overview

SelecType main menu

PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT

(Automatic Continue)

EMULAT I ON

I/F

(Interface)

STATUS PRT

POWER ON

DATA BUFFER

OVER LORD BUZZER

Interface submenu

Specifies

the

size of the paper. Selects the number of copies to print. Lets the printer continue printing instead

of stopping under certain error conditions. Allows you to select the emulation mode

and enter the emulation submenus.

Allows you to set up

the

printer’s interface to conform to the requirements of your computer.

Allows you to

run the

status print test each

time the printer is powered on.

Selects either on line or off line mode when

the

printer is powered

on.

Sets the size of the data buffer in kilobytes. Selects the data buffer overflow value. Turns the buzzer on or off.

BAUD RATE PROT

(Protocol)

DATA BIT PARITY STOP BIT ROBUST-XON

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Using the Printer

Sets the data transfer rate. Selects the protocol.

Selects the number of data bits. Selects the parity. Selects the number of stop bits. Turns Robust-Xon on and off.

HP emulation submenu

SelecType Overview

FONT SOURCE FONT NUMBER

FORM

(Form Length)

SYMBOL

FX emulation submenu

ORIENTATION CONDENSED ZERO

INTL CG SKIP-OVER AUTO-LF CG TABLE

TOP OF FORM

Sets the default font source location. Allows you to specify font number based

on the font source selected. Sets the number of lines that can be printed

on the paper. Selects a symbol set.

Selects portrait or landscape. Selects 17 cpi characters. Selects slashed zero. Selects an international character set. Creates a top and bottom margin. Selects Auto Line Feed. Selects Epson Extended Graphics or italic

character table. Selects a top margin.

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3-9

The SelecType Control Panel

This section examines the SelecType portion of the control panel and describes the steps necessary to select SelecType functions and change options for each function.

The SelecType portion of the control panel consists of

the

SelecType

addition,

button,

the CONTINUE/RESET

the

and buttons, and the

button has several functions in

the

SET

SelecType.

The left side of side of the display

SelecType

the

display

shows the

shows

options for

Use the

SelecType functions. The right

each

function.

SelecType

buttonto enter and exit SelecType. (After exiting SelecType, you must

use the CONTINUE/RESET

described below to implement your changes.)

The button moves you up a menu or

increases

numeric values.

display,

button. In

button as

The button moves you

decreases

numeric values.

The main menu works in a loop, so that pressing

down

the

a menu or

button at the last function takes you around to the first function; pressing the button at the first function takes you to the last function.

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The SelecType Control Panel

Use of these buttons is described in more detail in the following

sections.

CONTINUE/RESET

CAUTION: This initializing procedure returns all SelecType options to their factory settings, cancelling all changes you have made. It should be used with care.

This button has several uses related to SelecType.

Implementing SelecType changes - After you exit SelecType (with the printer off line), hold down seconds (until the message

this

button for three

RESET

appears) to make your SelecType settings

take effect.

Initializing SelecType settings to factory

defaults - In SelecType mode, hold down

the

CONTINUE/RESET

seconds (until the message

button for three

INITIALIZE appears). Then hold down the button for three more seconds (until the message

RESET

appears) to return all SelecType functions to the factory settings. See the section on initializing SelecType for full details.

SET

Use

the SET

button to select and set

SelecType options.

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3-11

Using SelecType

This section describes how to change SelecType functions. For descriptions of each available option, see the SelecType Options section later in this chapter. You need to perform several basic steps each time you use SelecType. Details follow the list below:

Enter SelecType

Display main menu functions

Enter menu options

Set an option

Display submenu functions and select submenu options (if desired)

Exit SelecType

Reset the printer

with the CONTINUE/RESET

button.

Details of

each

step are provided below.

Enter SelecType To enter SelecType, set the printer off line by pressing the

ON LINE

button. Then press the SelecType button. You are now in the main menu, which contains these menu functions:

PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT EMULATION

l/F STATUS PRT POWER ON DATA BUFFER OVER LOAD BUZZER

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Using SelecType

PAPER SIZE = LTR*

The left side of the display shows menu functions. The right side shows options for

each

function. An asterisk (*) to the right of an

option indicates that it is the current setting.

Display main menu functions

soon as

you enter the main menu, you see the first function and the current option for that function. The function is blinking. (Blinking functions or options appear shaded in this chapter.)

You can use the to move down the list of functions; you can use

the to move back up the list.

Enter menu options

Move to the function

you wish to change.

Press the

SET

button to

activate the list of options. The menu function stops blinking, and

the

menu option starts blinking, indicating that you

can now choose

an option.

Use the and buttons to

move

forward and backward through

the various options.

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Using SelecType

Set an option

When you reach the option you wish to use, press the

SET

button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the option, indicating that it has been set. The option stops blinking and the function starts blinking. To implement your SelecType changes, see

the

section on exiting

SelecType later in this chapter. If you want to return to

option, make sure

the

menu functions

the current

without

setting a

new

option (the one with the asterisk) appears in the display. (If necessary, use the arrows to move to the current option.) Press the the menu function begins blinking. You can now

SET

button. The option stops blinking and

move to a new

function.

Display submenu functions and select options

When you want to enter the emulation or interface submenus

the

SelecType main menu, follow the steps described below.

Note: Options for

each

function are described in the SelecType

from

Options section later in this chapter.

HP and FX emulation submenus

To enter the emulation submenu, follow the steps described below:

Press the or button until you in

the

display.

Press the

SET

button to switch to

see the EMULATION

the

current option.

function

3. If necessary, use the or button to select the option you

prefer,

EMULATION = HPLJ2*

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HPLJ2 or

Using the Printer

FX.

The example below shows

HPLJ2.

Using SelecType

Press the

4. Press the

5. submenu, where

Use

SET

button again to set the emulation.

SET

button a third time to enter

FONT SOURCE FONT NUMBER FORM SYMBOL

the

or button to select a function to change.

you

can

change these

the

emulation

options:

ORIENTATION CONDENSED ZERO

INTL CG SKIP-OVER AUTO LF CG TABLE TOP OF FORM

Note: This submenu does not work in a loop. Pressing the button when the first item is displayed or the button when the last item is displayed causes you to exit

the

emulation

submenu and return to the main menu.

Press the

SET

button to activate the option. The function stops

blinking, and the option starts blinking. Use

the

Press the indicating that

or button to move to the option you want to set.

SET

button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the option,

the

new option has been set. The option stops

blinking; the function starts blinking.

10. To exit the emulation submenu and return to the main menu, use the or button to take you back to the main menu. The message EMULATION = HPLJ2* or FX* appears.

If you wish to exit SelecType at this point, see the section on exiting SelecType later in this chapter.

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Using SelecType

Interface submenu

To enter

the

interface submenu from the main menu, follow the

steps below:

Press the or button until you see the

I/F function in the

display.

Press the

SET

button to activate the menu option. (The option

starts blinking, indicating that it has been activated.)

If the I/F function is set to the PARALLEL option, press the button to select the

Press the

SET

button to set

SERIAL

option.

the SERIAL

option. An asterisk (*)

appears next to SERIAL.

I/F = SERIAL*

Press the

SET

button a third time to enter

the

interface submenu, where you can change options for the menu functions listed below. (The SelecType Options section in this chapter describes options for these functions in detail.)

BAUDI RATE PROT DATA BIT PARITY STOP BIT ROBUST-XON

Use the or button to move to a function you

want to

change.

Note: This submenu does not work in a loop. Pressing the button when button when

BAUD RATE

ROBUST-XON

is displayed or pressing

is displayed causes you to exit the

submenu and return to the main menu.

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the

Using SelecType

Press the

SET

button to activate

the

option. The function stops

blinking, and the option starts blinking.

Use

Press the

the

or button to move to the option you want to set.

SET

button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the option, indicating that the new option has been set. The option stops blinking and

the

function starts blinking.

10. To exit the emulation submenu and return to the main menu, use

the

message

or button to take you back to

I/F = SERIAL* appears in the display.

the

main menu.

The

If you wish to exit SelecType at this point, see the section below on exiting SelecType.

Exit SelecType and reset the printer

To exit SelecType (from any main menu or submenu function) and implement your changes, follow these steps:

When you have set all the options you want, press the

SelecType

button. The printer is set off line.

Hold down the

the

message

options are implemented in the printer’s

CONTINUE/RESET

RESET

appears) to implement your changes. The

button for three seconds (until

memory

until you

change them or initialize them to the factory settings.

Note: To implement changes to

LOAD,

and interface submenu settings you must also turn the

the DATA BUFFER, OVER

printer off. Remember to leave the printer off for at least five seconds before turning it back on.

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Using SelecType

Initializing SelecType to factory default settings

To initialize SelecType options, returning them to

the

factory settings, follow the steps below. (Factory settings are marked with an asterisk (*) in the SelecType Options section.)

Press the

ON LINE

SelecType

button to set the printer off line.

button to enter SelecType. This message

appears:

PAPER SIZE = LTR*

Hold down

the message

Your printer is set off

OFF LINE LTR

Hold down the until the

Your printer is set on line. This message appears in the display:

the CONTINUE/RESET

INITIALIZE appears in the display.

line.

This message appears in

CONTINUE/RESET

message RESET

appears in the display.

button for three seconds until

button for three more seconds

the

display:

ON LINE LTR

If initializing SelecType changes your DATA

LOAD,

or interface submenu settings, you should also turn off the

BUFF E R, OVER

printer to save these settings. (Remember to wait for at least five seconds before turning the printer back on.)

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Using SelecType

SelecType practice example

To better understand how to use SelecType, you may want to try this example.

Turning off the buzzer

This example shows how to turn off the buzzer.

Press the

SelecType

button to enter SelecType. This message

appears:

PAPER SIZE = LTR*

Press the button nine times or simply press

until the

BUZZER is

Press the word

Press the button to move to

BUZZER = ON*

blinking.

SET

button to move to the list of buzzer options. The

starts blinking.

appears in the display. The word

the OFF

the

option.

button once,

BUZZER = OFF

Press the

SET

button to set

the

option. The asterisk (*) now appears next to the word OFF. The word again.

BUZZER = OFF*

Now exit SelecType by pressing the down appears in the display.

the CONTINUE/RESET

button for three seconds until

BUZZER starts blinking

SelecType

button. Then hold

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SelecType Options

This section describes in detail each SelecType menu option.

Main menu options

When you enter the SelecType main menu by setting the printer off line and pressing the menu functions listed below:

PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT EMULATION

I/F

STATUS PRT

POWER ON DATA BUFFER OVER LOAD BUZZER

Options for each menu function are described below. An asterisk (*)

is shown to the right of the factory default setting.

SelecType

button, you can change any of the

PAPER SIZE = LTR*

LTR*

LGL

EXEC

The four paper size options are listed below:

Letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal size paper (8.5 x 14 inches) European style (210 x 297 mm) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)

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LTR LGL

EXEC

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SelecType Options

COPIES = 01*

01 through 99

You can change the setting to print between one and 99 copies of

each page.

AUTO CONT = ON*

ON*

OFF

When this option (automatic continue) is on, your printer automatically continues printing after a 10 second pause when one of the following errors occurs: paper size, error 20

(memory

overflow), error 21 (page too complex), error 22 (communication

error), and error 40 (parity/baud rate error). When this option is off,

you

must press the

CONTINUE/RESET

button to continue printing. See

Chapter 7 for details on error messages.

EMULATION = HPLJ2*

This option allows you to enter

HPLJ2*

the

HP or FX emulation submenu

(described in the following sections).

I/F = PARALLEL*

This option selects the printer interface. When

PARALLEL*

SERIAL

the

serial interface is set, this option is used to enter the interface submenu (described later).

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SelecType Options

STATUS PRT = OFF*

ON OFF*

When this option is on, a status print test is run each time the printer is powered on. See Chapter 2 for information on this print test.

POWER ON = ON LINE*

When this option is set to on line,

ON LINE* OFF LINE

the

printer is set on line after you turn on the printer. In the off line setting, the printer is set off line after you turn on the printer.

DATA BUFFER = 02*

01 through 99

This option sets the size of the data buffer in kilobytes.

OVER LORD = 10*

01 through 40

This option selects the printer’s data buffer overflow value. The

options are percentages.

BUZZER = ON*

When this option is

on, a

buzzer sounds when a printer error occurs.

ON* OFF

When the option is turned off, the buzzer does not sound.

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SelecType

Options

HP emulation submenu options

When you enter the HP emulation submenu, you can access any of the menu functions listed below. Accessing this submenu is

described in the section on displaying submenu functions.

FONT SOURCE FONT NUMBER FORM SYMBOL

Options for each function are described below. An asterisk (*) is shown to the right of the factory default option.

FONT SOURCE = I*

I* 1

This option selects the printer’s font source. The options are listed below:

Internal font Cartridge slot Downloadable soft font

Note: Only available options appear on your display.

FONT NUMBER = 00* 00 through 99

This option selects the printer’s font number, based on the font source option selected above. For a list of available fonts and font ID numbers, print the font print test as described on page 2-8.

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SelecType Options

FORM = 060*

This option sets

the

each page).

SYMBOL = ROMAN8*

form length

005-128

(the

number of lines printed on

ROMAN8* ECMA-94 (Latin 1)

IBM-US IBM-O N I SO2

(Danish/Norwegian)

(International Reference

Version)

ISO4

(United Kingdom)

ISO6 (ASCII) ISO10 (Swedish) ISO11 (Swedish) ISO14 (JIS ASCII) ISO15 (Italian) ISO16 ISO17 (Spanish) ISO21 (German) ISO25 (French) ISO57 (Chinese) ISO60 ISO61 ISO69 (French) ISO84

ISO85 GERMAN SPANISH

(Portuguese)

(Norwegian 1) (Norwegian 2)

(Portuguese) (Spanish: IBM)

This option sets the symbol set. A symbol set is a unique group of available characters, Each symbol set is designed to meet the needs

of a specific application. See Appendix A for details.

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SelecType Options

FX emulation submenu options

When you enter the FX emulation submenu, you can access any of the menu functions listed below. Accessing this submenu is described in the section on displaying submenu functions.

ORIENTATION CONDENSED

ZERO

INTL CG

SKIP-OVER AUTO LF CG TABLE TOP OF FORM

Options for each function are described below. An asterisk (*) is shown to the right of the factory default option.

ORIENTATION = P*

The orientation option selects are printed on the page, either portrait

CONDENSED = OFF*

the

direction in which the characters

(P)

or landscape

OFF*

(L).

This option selects condensed printing. When the option is set to

OFF,

the printer prints at 10 characters per inch (cpi). When it is set

ON,

the printer prints at 17 cpi.

Note: Condensed printing selects

the

smaller, Line Printer font.

See Appendix A for a character sample.

ZERO = UNSLASHED*

When this option is

set to SLASHED the

UNSLASHED*

SLASHED

zero character prints with a

slash through it (0). This option is useful for clearly distinguishing

between the uppercase letter O and zero when printing documents

such as program lists.

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SelecType Options

INTL CG = USA*

USA* FRANCE GERMANY UK DENMARK SWEDEN

ITALY SPAIN

This option selects the international character set. The capability to select an international character set provides you with a range of characters and symbols used in other languages.

Twelve character codes between decimal 35 and 126 can represent different characters depending on the international character set you select.

The table below shows the 13 available international character sets. The countries 0 through 7 are available through this SelecType option; 8 through 12 are available only through command. See Chapter 5 for information

the

ESC R printer

printer commands.

International character sets

123

124

125

126

USA

France

Germany

Denmark I

Sweden

Italy

Spain I

Japan

Norway

Denmark II

Spain II

Latin America

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SelecType Options

SKIP-OVER = ON*

This option allows you to select skip perforation. When set to margin is created between

the

ON* OFF

last line printed on

one

page and the

ON,

first line printed on the next page. This feature is helpful if your application program does not provide top and bottom margins. If set to page and the first line printed

OFF,

data may be lost between

AUTO LF = CR*

on the

CR* CR + LF

the

last line printed on one

next page.

This option selects whether or not a line feed (LF) code is added to each carriage return (CR) code. Since many computers and application programs automatically add line feeds to carriage returns, the setting you use depends on your computer and application software. If your printing has an extra space between lines, select

CR + LF.

CG TABLE = ITALIC* ITALIC*

CR.

If your printed

lines

are on top of each other, select

GRAPH

This option allows you to select character table

(GRAPH)

or the italics character table

The Extended Graphics character table

the

Epson Extended Graphics

(ITALIC).

contains

international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, comers, and shaded areas. If you have an IBM® computer or an IBM compatible, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you

wish

to print the character graphics as

they are displayed on the screen.

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SelecType Options

Since the character table setting affects only half of the character table, you can still print text if you have selected the Extended Graphics set. Also, the ESC 4 command can be used to turn on the italic mode even if you have selected the Epson Extended Graphics character table.

The printouts below show which characters are printed in each table. For a chart showing the characters and their hexadecimal and decimal codes, see Appendix A.

Italics

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGH IJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopq rstuvwxyz{|}~

TOP OF FORM = 03*

This option sets the top margin in 1/12-inch increments within the printable area. The printable area of each page begins 1/4 inch from the top of the page. This option adds to that 1/4 inch margin. If 00 is set, for example, there is a 1/4 inch top margin. If 12 is set, there is a 1-1/4 inch top margin.

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00 through 12

SelecType Options

Interface submenu options

The interface submenu is used to set options for the serial interface. If you are using a serial interface, the options listed below should be set so that they match the requirements of your computer.

BAUD RATE

PROT DATA BIT PARITY STOP BIT ROBUST-XON

Options for each menu function are described below. An asterisk (*)

is shown to the right of the factory default setting.

BAUD RATE = 9600*

19200 9600* 4800 2400

1200 600 300

This option sets the rate data is transferred from the computer to the printer. The computer and printer must be set to the same baud rate.

PROT =

RDY/BSY(H)*

RDY/BSY(H)* RDY/BSY(L) XON/XOFF

This option sets printer’s communication protocol. A communication protocol keeps the computer from sending more information than

the

printer can handle. Most computers require RDY/BSY set

to high. The RDY/BSY option is also referred to as DTR POLARITY.

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SelecType Options

DATA BIT = 8*

8* 7

This option sets the number of data bits in each character of information sent to the printer.

PARITY = NONE*

This option sets

the

parity bit, which provides a basic form of error

NONE* ODD EVEN

IGNORE

detection.

STOP BIT = 1*

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.

ROBUST-XON = ON*

ON* OFF

When this option is set to one-second intervals until data is received. Only transmitted when this option is set to normally be set to ON, since

ON,

additional Xon’s are transmitted at

one Xon

OFF.

This option should

most

computers run using the ON

setting.

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Chapter 4

Paper Handling

Selecting Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting a Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Methods Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Delivery Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Feed Methods

Automatic printing Feeding paper manually.

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Paper Handling 4-1

Selecting Paper

With the laser printer, you can print on many sizes and types of paper. You can also use other media, such as envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of paper automatically from the paper cassette, while special print media and special paper require manual feeding for greater control.

The type of paper you use in the printer directly affects the quality of the material you print.

A printed image is made up of many tiny dots of toner. If the paper is rough, the edges of the letters become ragged because some of the dots fall into indentations on the paper. The smoother the paper used, the better your printing will look.

You should use especially smooth paper for printing originals that will be used to make reproductions. Because reproduction introduces its own raggedness to the edges of the letters, you want to start with the best originals possible.

Below are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media for your printer.

Note: Since the quality of a particular paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or type of paper. Be sure to test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Standard office paper - You can use the paper cassette to automatically feed most types of 16 to 27 lb. (60 g/m2 to 101 g/m2) paper. This typically includes such paper as copier paper, memo sheets, cotton bond, and letterhead. If you feed paper manually through the manual feed slot, you can use 14 to 34 lb. (52 g/m

128 g/m2) paper.

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Selecting Paper

For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers. Paper made for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice.

If you want to use less expensive paper, test it thoroughly before regular use. Paper should be of good quality, relatively smooth, and readily available. Also, keep in mind

that

if the paper is textured or

too rough, your printed output may not be as clear. Do not use paper that is sensitive to silicon oil.

Special paper - You can use colored or three-hole punched paper

as long as it

meets

the weight limits given above for standard office

paper. However, do not use coated paper.

Labels

- Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers in your printer. When printing labels, you should use the faceup output tray; this keeps the labels from curling or coming off their backing

sheet.

(Face-up printing is described in the section on

paper delivery choices.) To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer

parts, use only labels that completely cover the backing sheet so that there are no gaps.

You should also test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing

an ordinary sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks at all, the labels should not be used.

Other materials - You

can use

overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film if they are made for use with plain-paper copiers or laser printers. These materials should be ejected face-up into the face-up paper tray.

Paper Handling 4-3

Selecting a Paper Size

The default paper size setting in SelecType is LTR for letter-size paper. If you are using a different size paper, change the PAPER

SIZE setting in SelecType. You may also need to adjust the paper guides on the paper cassette to match the size of the paper you want to use.

The table below lists all of the paper sizes on the SelecType menu.

8.5 x

LETTER LEGAL

EXECUTIVE

11 inches

8.5 x

14 inches

210 x

297 mm

7.25 x 10.5 inches

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Paper Handling

Printing Methods Summary

You have several choices to make when printing. These choices

depend mainly on the type of paper or other print media you use. Paper delivery method - You can

choose

between face-up output

and face-down output.

Paper feed method -

You can select either automatic or manual

paper feed.

SPECIAL

button - You should press

this

button before printing

envelopes or heavy paper. The following table

shows

recommended settings for different print media. (If you wish to try other settings, be sure to test print a few sheets before regular use.) Paper feed and paper delivery methods are described in the following sections.

Paper

Feed

Thin Paper Manual

(14 - 16 lb.) (52 - 60 g/m2)

Regular Paper

(16 - 27 lb.)

(60 - 101 g/m

Heavy Paper

(27 - 34 lb.)

(101 - 128 g/m2)

Envelopes

)

Transparencies

Labels

Auto

Manual

Manual Manual

Manual

SPECIAL

Button

Yes

Optional

Paper

Delivery

Face-up or Face-down

Face-up

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Paper Delivery Choices

Your laser printer can deliver paper face-down on top of the printer

or face-up into the faceup output tray. The advantage of printing face-down is that when the printed stack is turned over, the pages are collated from first page to last. On the other hand, the face-up output tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output. The face-up method of delivery is necessary for printing on media that require a straight-through paper path, such as envelopes, labels, heavy paper, and overhead transparencies.

To select faceup printing, simply move the paper path selector (located on the left side of the printer) to the down position. Also be sure that the face-up output tray is installed. (See Chapter 1 for details.) To select face-down printing, move the paper path selector to the up position.

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Paper Handling

Paper Feed Methods

The paper cassette holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper for automatic printing. Additionally, the manual feed tray, on top of the paper cassette, allows you to hand-feed single sheets of paper.

Automatic printing

To print automatically, follow the steps listed below.

Remove the paper cassette.

Open the manual feed tray on the paper cassette. Slide the paper guides all the way apart, as shown below.

Paper Handling 4-7

Paper Feed Methods

Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. Next, tap the edges of

3. the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.

Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure

4. that the top of the stack does not cover the red line on the inside

of the paper cassette. Push the paper in gently as far as it can go.

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Paper Handling

Paper Feed Methods

Note: Additional instructions for printing on special paper types are given below.

To print on letterhead or three-hole punched paper, load it

faceup, with the top of the paper pointing into the printer.

To print on the back of a printed page, load the paper with the

printed side face-down, top of the page in first. To reduce paper jams, manual feed is recommended for two-sided printing. (When you print on both sides of a page, the print quality on the second side may not be as good as on the first.)

To print on legal-size paper, pull out the paper support

beneath the paper cassette as shown below.

Slide the paper guides together (if necessary) until they are both resting lightly against the paper.

Close the manual feed tray.

Paper Handling 4-9

Paper Feed Methods

Locate the paper cassette opening on the Align the hooks on each side of

the

each side of the opening.

right

side of the printer.

cassette with

the

slots

Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer with the arrow on the side of the cassette pointing into the printer. Push the cassette in until it

can

go no further and lower

the

end of the cassette (the

end you load paper into) until the cassette drops into place.

CAUTION: It is particularly important to lower the

cassette into place. If the cassette is not installed properly,

the message PAPER EMPTY

For envelopes and paper weights of 27 to 34 lb. (101 to

128 g/m2),

press the

SPECIAL

appears in the display.

button. A pound sign (#) appears at

the right of the display.

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Paper Handling

Paper Feed Methods

10. If you want faceup delivery, set the paper path selector to the down position.

11. If the paper you have just loaded is a different size than the paper you last used, set the SelecType option for the new paper size, as described in Chapter 3.

12. Press the

LINE button to set the printer on line.

Now your laser printer is ready to print.

Feeding paper manually

If you want to print on mailing labels, heavy paper (over 27 lb. or 101 g/m2), light-weight paper (14 through 16 lb. or 52 through 60 g/m2), envelopes, or transparencies, or if you are printing a small job on a different type of paper than is already in the cassette, you can hand-feed the paper using the manual feed tray.

You can manually feed paper ranging in size from 3.2 x 5.0 inches

(82 x 127 mm) to 8.5 x 14.0 inches (216 x 356 mm).

Note: For best results, it may be necessary to change the amount

of paper in the paper cassette; it is recommended that you leave the cassette half-filled (half-way to the red line) during manual printing.

It is easy to hand-feed paper with the laser printer; just follow the steps listed below.

If the paper size you are printing on is different than the paper size you just used, use SelecType to select the new paper size as described in Chapter 3. (If you are using a non-standard paper size that is not listed in SelecType, skip this step.)

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Paper Feed

Methods

If the printer is on line, press the

ON LINE

button to set the printer

off line. Set the printer for manual printing by pressing the

MANUAL

Open the manual feed guides wide enough to fit the paper being

button on the control panel. The manual light comes on.

printed.

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Paper Handling

Insert a sheet of paper into it in as far as it

can go.

Paper Feed Methods

the

manual feed slot, gently pushing

Note: Insert the paper with For example, to print on paper with

Slide the manual feed guides together until

the

blank side face-up.

the

side you want to print

the

back of a printed page, load the

they

are both resting

face-up.

lightly against the paper.

For envelopes and paper weights of 27 to 34 lb. (101 to

128 g/m2),

the right of the display

For transparencies, mailing labels, envelopes, and thick paper, set the paper path selector to

press

the SPECIAL

when

button. A pound sign (#) appears at

you press this button.

the

down position for face-up

delivery. Press the

Use your application software to print your document. The

message PUSH MANUAL KEY

10. Push the MANUAL

ON LINE

button to set the printer on line.

appears in the display.

button again to print

the first

page.

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Paper

Feed Methods

11. Insert the next sheet of paper and press the

MANUAL

button again. Proceed in this manner until you have finished the print job.

12. When you have completed manual printing, set the printer off line by pressing the button. (The manual light goes out.) Then press the

ON LINE

button. Next, press the

MANUAL ON LINE

button to set the printer back on line.

You may now resume normal printing.

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Paper Handling

Chapter 5

Printer Modes

HP Emulation

Using HP emulation mode.

HP printer commands

FX Emulation

Using FX emulation mode FX printer commands

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Printer Modes 5-1

HP Emulation

Your laser printer offers HP emulation which enables you to use application programs written for HP LaserJet series II printers. HP emulation is the factory setting so the printer is automatically in HP emulation mode unless you change it with SelecType.

Note: Epson FX emulation is also available. The Epson FX emulation lets you use software written specifically for Epson FX printers. You must use SelecType to choose FX emulation if you want to use it. See page 5-22 for further information.

HP emulation lets you use commercial software designed for the HP LaserJet series II printer. Simply follow the software’s instructions for printing with an HP LaserJet series II printer.

Using HP emulation mode

This section gives you information about using HP emulation. It describes the unique features of your printer’s HP emulation, as

well as the differences between the printer’s HP emulation and printing with the HP LaserJet itself.

Unique features

Certain ActionLaser Plus printer functions give you greater versatility than you get with an HP LaserJet series II printer. These include the following:

The ability to print on different sizes of paper without changing

the paper cassette.

An easy-to-use control panel.

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Epson ActionLaser Plus User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Introduction

Finding a Place for the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Carrying the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Installing internal components

Installing the paper cassette

Installing the face-up output tray

Attaching the power cord

Setting the paper feed mechanism

Testing the Printer

Turning on the power

Loading paper

Performing the self test

Adjusting print density

Performing the font and status print tests

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Choosing an interface

Connecting the parallel interface

Connecting the serial interface

Setting the DIP switches for the serial interface

The Control Panel

Control panel display

Indicator lights

Buttons

SelecType Overview

SelecType main menu

Interface submenu

HP emulation submenu

FX emulation submenu

The SelecType Control Panel

Using SelecType

Enter SelecType

Display main menu functions

Enter menu options

Set an option

Display submenu functions and select options

Exit SelecType and reset the printer

Initializing SelecType to factory default settings

SelecType practice example

SelecType Options

Main menu options

HP emulation submenu options

FX emulation submenu options

Interface submenu options

Selecting Paper

Selecting a Paper Size

Printing Methods Summary

Paper Delivery Choices

Paper Feed Methods

Automatic printing

Feeding paper manually

HP Emulation

Using HP emulation mode