Epson EPL-6000 User Manual

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Assembling the Printer

EPL-6000 LASER 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.

Cotton swab

Cleaning pad

Developer cleaner

Face-up output tray

Paper and paper delivery

Paper specifications:

Paper weight: Cassette feed (plain paper):

Paper size:

Range of paper width and length:

Printer Specifications

Epson does not recommend or guarantee the use of any particular brand of paper. Because paper characteristics are subject to change by individual manufacturers, it is the user's responsibility to ensure the quality of paper used with the printer.

16 to 27 lb. (60 to 101

Manual feed (plain paper):

14 to 34 lb. (52 to 128

Standard sizes:

g/m’)

210 x 297 mm (8.3x 11.7 inches)

7.25 x 10.5 inches

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method:

Resolution:

Print speed: First print: Warm-up time:

Internal fonts:

Cartridges:

Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process.

Drum type: OPC Exposure:

Fusing: Heat fixing 300 x 300 dpi 6 pages per minute (letter or A4) Less than 21 seconds (letter/A4 face up) Approximately 65 seconds at 73°F (23°C)

with 512K RAM. 6 font styles: Courier 12 pt. portrait 10 cpi

Courier 12 pt. landscape 10 cpi Courier Bold 12 pt. portrait 10 cpi Courier Bold 12 pt. landscape 10 cpi Line Printer 8.5 pt. portrait 16.66 cpi Line Printer 8.5 pt. landscape 16.66 cpi

2 cartridge slots are available for identity and font cartridges.

Laser

beam scanning

Paper feed alignment and direction:

Paper feed:

Paper eject: Paper eject

capacity:

Printable area:

Center alignment for all sizes; lengthwise direction for standard sizes.

Cassette or manual feed (paper cassette capacity: up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper).

Face-up or face-down selection.

Facedown: Faceup:

150 sheets (20 lb. paper) 20 sheets (20 lb. paper)

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Mechanical

Dimensions and

weight:

Height: 8.3 inches (210 mm) Width:

16.1 inches (410 mm) excluding output and

input trays. Depth: Weight:

15.4 inches (390 mm)

Approx. 36 lb. (16 kg)

including paper cassette,

drum unit, and toner

cartridge.

Recommended

duty cycle:

3,000 sheets per month

MPBF (Mean Prints

Between Failures):

MTBF

(Mean

Between Failures): Durability:

Time

30,000 sheets

3,000 hours 5 years or 300,000 sheets

(whichever comes first)

Electrical

Voltage:

Power consumption:

120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz ± 3Hz

600W

Controller hardware

RAM:

2MB Memory Board:

4MB Memory Bard:

Total Memory:

The optional 2MB memory board provides enough memory for full-page (letter size), 300 dpi graphics plus additional memory for downloading and other

purposes.

4MB increases of fonts, graphics, etc.

512K bytes

capacity for downloading

Environment

Operation:

Storage:

WARNING: The life of consumables may be significantly reduced if they are stored at temperatures outside the range stated above.

Internal mode HP LaserJet series II emulation

Temperature: 50 to 95°F

Humidity:

20 to 80% RH without

condensation Temperature: 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) Humidity:

20 to 80% RH without

condensation

(10

to 35°C)

Interface Specifications

Pin assignments for the parallel interface The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description

of the interface signals are shown in the table below.

Return

Signal

Pin Pin

I26

Signal

DATA

DATA 1

DATA 2 22 DATA 3 23 DATA 4 24 DATA 5 25

DATA 6 26

DATA 7 27 DATA 6

Direction Description

Signal to read data I”

These signals represent information of me 1st to 8th bits of parallel data respectively. Each signal is at HIGH level when data is logical 1 and LOW when

OUT1 Acknowledge receiving data.

I-

32 -

33 34 35

AU interface conditions are based on TTL. level. Both the rise

FAULT

OUT

and fall of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds.

l The column heading ‘Direction” refers to the direction of

signal flow as viewed from the printer.

“Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and to complete the connection on the return side. These cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer.

Initial stage after data inside buffer is printed.

This signal becomes LOW when the printer is:

off line

l in error state l malfunctioning.

Not defined. Not defined.

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Interface timing

The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.

SELECT

DATA’-a

DATA STROBE

BUSY

ACK

-A

ke.T

‘“i

(min.) 8: 1 )B (min.)

A: 1

C: 1 ps (min.)

D: approx. 6 ps

Signal levels Output signals:

Input signals:

Vo,=Oto0.4V v,,

= 2.4 to 5.0 V

v,,

=0 to 0.8 V

V,”

= 2.0 to 5.0 V

Serial interface

The laser printers built-in serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or RS-422A operation. These interfaces have the following characteristics.

Data format Word length: Parity:

Start bits: Stop bits:

7 or 8 bits

0 or 1 bit (None, Odd, Even, Ignore)

1 bit 1 or 2 bits

The data format can be set using functions and menu items in SelecType.

Baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bits per second.

Signal level

RS-232C:

RS-422A:

= 2.2 to 12 V

v, =-I.4

to -12V

= 2.5 to 5V

= 0 to 0.5 V

Transmission procedures

Ready/ Busy:

The DTR signal level changes to HIGH when the printer is ready to receive data (or to LOW if set for inverted operation by SelecType).

The DTR signal level changes to LOW when the printer is not ready to receive data (or to HIGH if set for inverted operation by SelecType).

XON/XOFF:

When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends an XON (11 hex) to the host computer through the TD line for the RS-232C interface or SD+ and SD- lines for the RS-422A interface. When ROBUST-XON is set to ON (by SelecType). and data is not received within one second of the XON signal being sent, the printer sends an XON signal every second. If ROBUSTXON is set to OFF, the printer sends only one XON signal.

When the printer is not ready to receive data, it sends an XOFF (13 hex) to the host computer through the TD line for the RS232C interface or SD+ and SD- lines for the RS-422A interface.

The printer is ready to receive data when it is on line, no error conditions exist, and the buffer is not tilled above the overload value set with SelecType.

The printer is not ready to receive data when it is off line or when it is on line but the remaining capacity of the data buffer is less than the overload buffer value.

Serial interface pin assignments

The serial interface connector pm assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. The direction of signals is given relative to the printer.

Description Frame ground. Safety

ground Iine.

Transmit data This pin transmits serial

data from the printer to the computer.

Receive data. This pin transmits serial

data from me computer to

Request to send. This pin is HIGH when power is on

Clear to send. This pin

indicates that the computer

ready

to receive data

from the printer. Data set ready. This pin

indicates mat the is ready to communicate

Signal ground. This pin provides a ground for all the signal lines.

Send data. This pin sends serial data from

the printer to the computer.

Signal level is RS-422A Send data. This

pin sends serial data from me printer to the computer. Signal level is RS-422A

Same as DTR. Receive data. This

transmits serial data from the

computer to the printer

Signal Ievel is RS-422A. Data terminal ready. This

pin indicates whether or not i the printer is

receive data. If the printer ready protocol is not selected, this pin is always

HIGH

ready to receive data). If printer ready protocol is selected, the printer can accept data when the pin level is HIGH. and cannot accept data when the pin level is LOW. When busy

Not a signal, but a +5V power supply output. Maximum of 300mA

computer

ready to

(i.e. the printer

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Switch Settings

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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.

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

1 RS-232C RS-422A

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

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

Selecting a Paper Size

OFF OR OFF OFF -

Off OFF Off Off OFF ON ON OFF

3 4 5

6 7 OFF OFF ON

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

pin 25

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.

SPEClAL button

- You can press this button before printing for thin or light-weight paper or for heat-sensitive media which may require a lower fuser temperature to avoid curling.

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

(14-16lb)

(52-60 g/m2) Regular Paper

(16 - 27 lb.) (60 - 101

g/r+)

Heavy Paper (27 - 34 Ib.) (101 - 126 g/m

Envelopes Transparencies Labels

Paper Delivery Choices

Manual

Auto

Manual

)

Manual Manual

Manual Optional Face-up

SPECIAL

Button

Yes

Optional Face-up

Paper

Delivery

Faceup or Face-down

Face-up or Face-down

Face-up

Your laser printer can deliver paper face-down on top of the printer or face-up into the face-up output tray. The advantage of printing facedown is that when the printed stack is turned over, the pages are collated from first page to last. On the other hand, the tace-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 face-up 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 facedown printing, move the paper path selector

to the up position.

Paper ejected face down

LETTER LEGAL

A4 EXECUTIVE

Printing Methods Summary

8.5 x 11 inches

8.5 x 14 inches

210 x 297 mm

7.25 x 10.5 inches

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 facedown output.

Paper feed method -You can select either automatic or manual paper feed.

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Paper path selector

Printer Driver Information

Many application programs let you specify the type of printer you’re using by selecting a printer driver. Drivers are programs your software uses to send commands to the printer. Application programs often provide an installation or setup procedure that presents a list of printer drivers

to choose from.

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To take advantage of HP emulation, simply choose a printer driver

from the list below. They are listed in order of priority.

HP LaserJet series II HP LaserJet HP

The application program’s menu may list a number of more specific choices corresponding to various HP LaserJet font cartridges. (The choices are labeled with capital letters, such as A, B, or C.)

Fonts and font cartridges There are six resident fonts in your printer. These correspond to the

resident fonts for the HP LaserJet series II printer. They are:

Line printer

In addition, the cartridge slots on your printer let you access a wide variety of other fonts available on font cartridges.

Plusm

LaserJetTU

8.5 point

portrait landscape

EPL-6000 LASER PRINTER

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, check the character pattern to see whether you are satisfied with the print density The section in this chapter on adjusting print density describes how to change the print density

setting.

Follow the steps below to perform the self test:

WARNING: Never open the printer cover while the EPL-6000 is printing.

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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 L I HE appears on your display.) If not, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.

Press the MANUAL and SPECIAL buttons on your control panel at the same time.

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Maintenance

*If you regularly print high density graphics (more than 5% page density, you need to replace the drum unit more often.

The toner cartridge and cleaning pad must be replaced about every

1,500 pages. (The initial toner cartridge lasts about 750 pages.) A TONER EMPTY message appears when it is time to change these components.

The drum unit must be replaced about every 10,000 pages. (If you

regularly print high density graphics (more than 5% page density).

you need to replace the drum unit at the same time you install the

eighth toner cartridge.) When you replace the drum unit, it is also

necessary to change the drum replacement cartridge, which

monitors drum usage.

A CHANGE DRUM message appears when it is time to change the

drum unit and drum replacement cartridge. Also, the indicator light

on the drum replacement cartridge helps you monitor drum usage,

so that you know when a drum change is imminent.

A service overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by an

authorized Epson dealer.

Each of these procedures is described in detail in this chapter.

4. 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 at the same time.

For more information on using the control panel. see 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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Locate the density control knob, which is in the front right comer inside the printer.

Follow the steps below to perform the status print test:

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

2 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 Tine.

Press the A and V buttons at the same time.

To make the print darker, turn the knob clockwise as shown below.

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

To make the print lighter, turn the knob counterclockwise.

Font and Status Print Tests

The font print test

To perform the font print test, press the RESET/CONTINUE and the

SPECIAL buttons at the same time.

2. When you release the buttons, FONT PRINT appears on the display and the printer outputs a font print test.

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

4. When you release the buttons, STATUS PRINT appears on the display and the printer outputs the status print test.

A portion of the printout is shown below.

Error Messages

Notes:

When a problem has been corrected, you may need to press the ON LINE button to resume printing.

Certain

problem require

button to continue printing. However, when the AUTO CONT SelecType option is set to ON, the printer automatically clears

the error and resumes printing for

PS CHANGE ERROR 20

When the AUTO CONT SelecType option is set to ON, your printer resumes priming even though the problem may not have been fixed. This may cause a problem with your printed output.

that you press the RESET/CONTINUE

the following error

ERROR 21 ERROR 22

ERROR 40

messages:

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.

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CHANGE DRUM

The drum unit may not be installed properly. Open the printer and make sure the drum unit is seated properly in the basket. (Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles to make sure the unit has clicked into place.)

Also, the drum replacement cartridge may not be installed. Be sure to install a new drum replacement cartridge each time you replace the drum unit.

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If the message remains, the drum unit and the drum replacement cartridge must be replaced. See the section on replacing the drum unit in Chapter 6.

COVER OPEN

The printer cover is open. Close the cover and press the ON LINE

button to set the printer on line and begin normal printing.

ERROR 20

Not enough memory is available. Press the RESET/CONTINUE button

to continue printing. Your page may be printed as two or more

separate pages. This error can also be cleared by turning the printer

off and back on again. It may be necessary to simplify your print job

by downloading a smaller font, deleting some macros, or using a

lower resolution. You may also wish to purchase the optional 2MB

memory board available for this printer.

ERROR 21

The page is too complex to print. Press the RESET/CONTINUE button

to eject the page and clear the error. This error can also be cleared by

turning the printer off and back on again. Before you continue

printing, simplify the page you are trying to print

ERROR 22

The buffer has overflowed due to a communication protocol error.

Make sure that your SelecType settings match the communication

protocol settings of your computer. If the problem persists, contact

your authorized Epson dealer for service.

ERROR 40

A parity or baud rate error has occurred. Press the RESET/CONTINUE

button to clear the error. Make sure your SelecType settings match

your computer configuration. If the problem persists, contact your

authorized Epson dealer for service.

FONT CART ERROR

The font cartridge selected using the FONT SOURCE SelecType

option is not installed properly. Turn the power off. Then remove

the cartridge and reinsert it. Turn the power back on and resend the

print job. If the problem persists, make sure that the correct FONT SOURCE option has been selected in SelecType. See the section on SelecType in Chapter 3 for details.

INSERTION ERROR

There is a paper feeding problem. See the section on paper jams in

this chapter for details.

PAPER EMPTY

There is no paper in the paper cassette or the paper cassette is not

installed properly. Load more paper into the paper cassette or

properly install the cassette. See Chapter 4 for details.

PAPER JAM

Paper is jammed inside the printer. See the section on paper jams in this chapter.

If the printer was recently transported, the paper feed

Note: mechanism may need to be aligned. See the section on setting the paper feed mechanism in Chapter 1 for details.

PAPER SIZE ERROR If you press the ON LINE button to override the PS CHANGE

message, this message appears as your print job ejects to remind you to change the paper and SelecType PAPER SIZE option. See PS CHANGE below.

PS CHANGE Your application software has requested a paper size that does not

match your SelecType setting or paper. Press the RESET/CONTINUE button to clear the error; the printer is set off line.

Note: If you are using a non-standard paper size (one that is not listed on the PAPER SIZE feeding may be necessary. gee Chapter 4 for details.

After clearing the error, you have two options:

Change the paper in thecassette; then enter SelecType and change the paper size to match. Press the ON LINE button after exiting SelecType to continue printing.

Alternatively, press the ON LINE button to continue printing on

the current paper. (The message PAPER SIZE ERROR appears in the display.) Sea PAPER SIZE ERROR above.

TONER EMPTY

The developer unit may not be installed properly. Open the printer

and make sure the developer unit is seated properly in the basket If the message remains, the toner is low and you must replace the

toner cartridge. See the section on replacing the toner cartridge in Chapter 6.

CPU ERROR ERROR 10

ERROR 11

ERROR 12 ERROR 33

If one of these error messages appears, follow the steps below.

Press the RESET/CONTINUE button

2 If the error does not clear, turn the printer off for at least five

seconds. Then turn it back on.

If the problem remains, service is required. If you need service, contact an authorized Epson dealer. If you need assistance locating a dealer, call the Epson Consumer Information Center at

1-800-922-8911 for the location of the nearest Epson dealer.

menu in the SelecType), manual

ERROR 30 ERROR 31 ERROR 32

Routine Cleaning

It is necessary to clean certain printer components regularly to ensure optimal print quality. Cleaning should be performed whenever the drum unit or toner cartridge is replaced. You should also clean the components listed below If you are having problems with print quality, as discussed in Chapter 7.

Cleaning schedule

The toner cartridge is replaced about every 1,500 pages, and the

drum unit is replaced every 10,000 pages. Bach time you replace one of these components, you should clean the following items:

Transfer charger wire and discharge wire

l Paper guide l Basket l Laser beam lens.

Note: You should also clean each of these items if you are having print quality problems, as discussed in Chapter 7.

(When replacing the drum, you should also clean the main charger wire on the new drum unit, as described in the section on replacing the drum unit.)

WARNING: You should turn off your printer and

disconnect the power cord before cleaning your printer.

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Cleaning the laser beam lens

Note: Cleaning the lens is required at an interval of 10,000 pages (the same interval as for changing the drum). If you wish, you can clean the lens when you change the drum and skip this procedure

when you change the toner cartridge. If you plan to skip this procedure. go to step 3 for information on reassembling your

Follow these steps to clean the laser beam lens:

Locate the lens, which is the clear plastic component inside the

top cover of your printer.

2Clean the lens with a lens cleaning cloth or other clean, soft

cloth. Do not use alcohol

Raised printer cover

To ready your printer for printing reinstall your basket. (Press

down simultaneously

until the drum unit clicks into place.) Then close the printer cover. Plug in the power cord and turn your printer back on.

Gently clean the main charger wire with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Run 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.

on the drum unit’s two green handles

Cleaning the transfer charger and discharge wires

Follow the steps below to clean the transfer charger wire and discharge wire.

Note: Locate some isopropyl alcohol to use for cleaning purposes before

proceeding

Make sure the printer is turned off, then disconnect the power

cord from the wall outlet. Also be sure that the printer cover is

open and that the basket is removed from the printer.

WARNING: This procedure exposes the green drum unit,

which is in the basket. Because the drum is light-sensitive,

minutes, maximum. drum unit with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever the

drum is exposed.

Locate a cotton swab.

with the printer cover open, locate the the discharge wire, which are in indentations at the bottom of

the printer, beneath where the basket normally rests. These wires are thin and difficult to spot instantly.

It is recommended that you cover the

transfer charger wire and

Transfer charger wire

With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the

arrows point toward each other when the unit is properly

installed.) Gently lower the basket into place.

arrow on the printer case. (The

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General Printer Maintenance

In addition to the maintenance called for by the display panel messages, the following simple maintenance procedures may be occasionally necessary:

Cleaning the developer unit. You should clean the developer unit if vertical white lines appear on your printed page.

Cleaning the main charger wire. You should clean this wire if print quality declines.

These procedures are described below.

Cleaning the developer unit

If vertical white lines appear on your printed page, you need to clean the developer unit with the developer cleaner. Follow these steps:

Locate the developer cleaner. A cleaner is included with the accessory pack that comes with your printer. A cleaner is also packed with replacement drum units.

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2 Insert the hooked edge of the developer cleaner about a half inch

(13 mm) between the developer roller and the brass blade, as

shown below. Draw the cleaner the full length of the developer unit several times,

discarding

excess toner. Then

reinstall the

developer unit in the basket.

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Installation/Support Tips

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