Epson EPL-7000 User Manual

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference 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
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
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 difference 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 printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the

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

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from
the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
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is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every
precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Epson America, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein.

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.

Le present appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
HP LaserJet, HP LaserJet+, HP LaserJet 500, HP LaserJet series II, and HP LaserJet series IIP
are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation,
PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Copyright 1990 by Epson America Inc.

Torrance, California

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

3.

not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

Do not use this product near water.

4.

5.

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

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

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

of power. available, consult your dealer or local power
company.

8.

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a
plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into
a grounding-type 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.

9.

Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.

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10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that

the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged
into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through

cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Except as specifically explained in the User’s Manual, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing
those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing in those compartments to service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the

operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E.

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

F.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.

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Safety Information

Laser Safety

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

Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam
cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user
operation.

CDRH Regulations

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

2, 1976.

These regulations apply to laser

1, 1976.

Compliance is

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Internal Laser Radiation

Maximum Radiation Power
WaveLength

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

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

2.42
780

(nm)

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

X 10

-4

(W)

Ozone Emission

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

However, it is best to make sure the room where you a using the
printer has adequate circulation, especially if you are printing a
high volume of materials or using the printer continuously over a
long period of time.

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Contents

Introduction
Finding Your Way Around
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

Finding a Place for the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
Assembling

the

Printer..

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Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer

The

Control
Testing the Printer
Connecting to Your Computer

Panel..

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Chapter 3 SelecType

SelecType Overview
Using SelecType
Selecting Channel and Mode
SelecType Options
Choosing a Font
Using the SUB

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CONFIG. Option

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8

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1-6

1-11

2-1

2-2
2-6
2-17

3-1

3-2
3-5
3-12
3-15
3-36

Chapter 4 Paper Handling

Choosing Paper
Choosing a Paper Size
Printing Methods
Loading Paperinthe
Loading Paper

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Cassette..

Manually..

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Contents

4-1

4-2
4-5
4-6
4-9
4-13

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Chapter 5 Application Software

5-1

Using Your Printer with Application Software ......................

Controlling the Printer

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation

TONER
Routine
Transporting

LOW Message .........................................................

Cleaning ....................................................................

Your Printer

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Status

and Error

Troubleshooting

Jam

Paper

Power Supply

Print

Test

Printing
Problems
SelecType
Paper
Decline
Options
Data

Problems................................................................

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Problems

with

Problems................................................................

Handling

in

Print

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Dump

Mode...................................................................

Messages..

Directory..

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Graphics..

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Quality

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5-5

6-1

6-2

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6-22

7-1

7-2
7-10
7-12
7-20
7-21
7-22
7-26
7-28

7-31

7-36
7-43

7-48

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

Printer
Interface
Initialization..
Option

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Specifications.. ............................................................

Specifications..

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Specifications .............................................................

Contents

8-1

8-2
8-9
8-16
8-21

Appendix A Options

The
The
The Face-up
The Memory Options
The Memory

The Memory

Cartridges..

Font
Lower Paper

Output

Chip
Expansion

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Cassette

Tray

Set

A-1

A-2

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Boards..

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A-10

A-32
A-42

Appendix B Character Samples and Symbol Sets

Available Fonts and Symbol Sets
HP Emulation Mode
LQ

and

Converting Hexadecimal Numbers to

Emulation

FX

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Modes

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Decimals

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Appendix C Printer Modes

Available Printer Modes

HP Emulation
LQ and FX Emulation Modes

Mode..

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Glossary
Index

B-1

B-2
B-4

B-12
B -16

C-1

C-2
C-3
C-11

GL-1

IN-1

Contents ix

Introduction

The EPL-7000 is the latest in Epson’s advanced line of laser

printers, combining high performance and reliability with a wide
range of features.

The EPL-7000 combines a semiconductor laser with the
electrophotographic technology used in office copiers to give you
high-quality printing that is both fast and quiet.

The imaging system used by the printer is driven by a powerful
processor 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 many features not

found on other types of printers, including the ability to mix text
and graphics, create pre-defined forms, and print with a range of

fonts normally associated with typeset material.

Features

In addition to the high-quality printing and easy operation you’d
expect from an Epson printer, these features make the EPL-7000
your best choice for today’s printing:

High quality 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) printing at a speed of up
to six pages per minute. You’ll appreciate the crisp, professional
print quality produced by the EPL-7000... and its leading edge
processing speed.

0.5 Megabytes of standard Random Access Memory (RAM).
You can expand the printer’s RAM up to 6 Megabytes with
easy-to-install memory chip sets and optional memory boards.

HP LaserJet series IIP™
application programs written specifically for Hewlett-Packard
LaserJet printers.

emulation. Access the variety of

®

Introduction 1

Introduction

14 resident outline fonts to generate and download character
fonts in a wide range of sizes. These fonts provide the same
character widths used by Adobe PostScript™.

A standard paper cassette that holds up to 250 sheets of paper.
Add the optional lower cassette, which holds an additional 250
sheets, and print up to 500 pages continuously.

Three built-in interfaces. Choose Centronics

®

parallel, RS-232

serial, or RS-422 serial.

Two independent interface channels. Add optional memory and

share the printer by connecting it to two computers at the same
time. You can store customized configurations in separate
channels.

An all-in-one imaging cartridge that combines the
photoconductive, developing, and toner unit in a single,
disposable cartridge. Replace it in minutes for simple printer
maintenance.

Two paper delivery methods. Choose standard face-down
delivery for your everyday printing needs, or add the optional
face-up tray for printing on special media like lables or very
heavy paper.

A SelecType control panel for easy configuration control.
Customize your printer’s interface and communication setitngs
with the touch of a button from the printer’s front panel to
create the system that’s right for you.

Two Epson ESC/P® emulation modes for compatibility with the
range of applications software written for Epson 9-pin and
24-pin printers.

2

Introduction

Introduction

Options

Many printer options are available for your printer. For detailed

information on the installation and use of these options, see

Appendix A.

The lower paper cassette (C812051)

The optional lower paper cassette fits directly beneath the printer
and allows you to feed up to 250 sheets of paper into the printer.
The optional cassette supplements your standard paper cassette’s

250-sheet capacity.

Introduction 3

Introduction

The face-up output tray (C812071)

The face-up output tray delivers paper face-up for immediate
viewing of your printed output. Use the face-up output tray for
printing that requires a straight-through paper path, such as labels,
heavy paper, and overhead transparencies.

Interface cables

Epson supplies several types of interface cables as listed below.
See your computer manual for the required cables.

Cable

C836022 Parallel
C836041
C836061

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Introduction

Interface

Serial
Serial

Printer side

Amphenol 57
D-SUB, 25 pin
D-SUB, 25 pin

Computer side

D-SUB, 25 pin
D-SUB,
D-SUB,

25 pin
9 pin

Length

2m
2m
2m

Introduction

Memory chip set (#5900, C829041)

You can increase your printer’s current 0.5 MB of RAM to a total
of 2.0 MB by installing memory chip sets. Each set of four RAM

chips increases the printer memory by increments of 0.5 MB.

Memory expansion boards (C822011, C822031)

Two optional memory expansion boards are available to
supplement your printer’s memory. The economical C822031
memory board comes with a standard .5 MB of additional RAM.
Add memory chip sets to this board and increase your printer’s

RAM to 4.5 MB, enough memory to print complex graphics.
The more powerful C822011 memory board comes with a standard

2 MB of additional RAM. Add memory chip sets to this board and
you can increase your printer’s RAM to a total of 6 MB
the most demanding print jobs.

to handle

Introduction 5

Laser Printer Precautions

This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions

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

l Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked by a

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. If the printer has been in

operation, the fuser can be very hot.

l High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is

on. Do not touch the areas marked by a high voltage label, as
shown below.

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

should avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light for
any longer than necessary. Do not open the drum’s protective
cover. Overexposing the drum may cause abnormally dark or

light areas to appear on the printed page, reducing the service
life of the drum.

Laser Printer Precautions

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Laser Printer Precautions

If you must expose the drum either by taking the imaging
cartridge out of the printer or by leaving the printer cover
open, cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper.

l Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you

remove the imaging cartridge from the printer, always set the
cartridge on a clean, smooth surface. Also, avoid touching the
drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its

surface and may affect print quality.

l Avoid pressing on the top of the toner cartridge. Pressing

directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill into the
printer. If there is a spill, see Chapter 6 for cleaning

instructions.

l Never try to force the printer’s components into place.

Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling
can damage it.

Laser Printer Precautions

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Finding Your Way Around

This user’s manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step

instructions on setting up and operating your printer.

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking and setting up the
printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first.

Chapters 2 and 3 contain information on using the control panel,
testing and connecting the printer, and general operation. The
information on SelecType options in Chapter 3 is necessary for the
day-to-day operation of your printer.

For a detailed discussion of paper handling, see Chapter 4. Make
sure you read this chapter before purchasing your paper supply.

Chapter 5 contains information on using the printer with software,
while Chapter 6 gives you information on maintaining your
printer.

If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are
not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting tips.

Other chapters contain information on technical specifications,
printer options, printer modes, and configuring the interfaces. The
appendixes contain a list of available symbol sets and character

samples. You will also find a glossary of printer terms and an

index.
At the back of this guide is a Quick Reference card showing all

SelecType menus and options. The SelecType menu maps found
on this card can be used as guides whenever you enter SelecType.

On the back cover foldout are illustrations identifying the different
parts of your printer. You can refer to these as you set it up.

Finding Your Way Around

8

Finding Your Way Around

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

WARNING: must be followed carefully to avoid bodily

injury.

CAUTION: must be observed to avoid damage to your

equipment.

Note: contain important information and useful tips on the

operation of your printer.

Where to Get Help

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

Epson also provides the following support services through the
Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911:

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller

or Service Center
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and

operation of Epson products
Epson technical information library fax service
Product literature with technical specifications on our current

and new products
Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories

for your Epson product
Customer Relations.

Finding Your Way Around

9

Chapter I

Setting Up the Printer

the

a

Finding

Opening the printer cover

Unpacking the Printer

Carrying

Assembling the Printer

Installing the cleaning pad
Installing the imaging cartridge
Installing the paper cassette
Attaching the power cord

Place

for

the printer..

Printer..

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1-4

1-6
1-10

1-11
1-11
1-13
1-19
1-21

Setting Up the Printer

1-1

Finding a Place for the Printer

Before unpacking the printer, you need to find a suitable place to
use it. 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.
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. The diagram below shows the
amount of space recommended.

1-2

Setting Up the Printer

Finding a Place for the Printer

•

If you install the optional face-up tray, you need 16 inches
(400 mm) of space behind the printer. Make sure there is 13

inches (330 mm) of flat, unobstructed space to the left of the
printer

to accommodate the tray.

l To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 17

inches or 430 mm from the bottom of the printer to any shelf
or surface directly above the printer, as shown below.

Setting Up the Printer

1-3

Finding a Plarc for the Printer

If you install the optional lower paper cassette, you need an
additional 4 inches

(100

mm) directly above the printer.

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 printer’s

memory.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large

motors or other appliances that might disturb the

power supply.
Keep the entire computer and printer system away

from potential sources of interference, such as

loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Opening the printer cover

The printer cover opens to two positions, as shown on the
following page. When you lift the latch to open the printer cover,
it stops automatically in the lower position (at an angle of about
45 degrees). This position protects the imaging cartridge from
overexposure to light. When you lift the cover as far as it will go,
it stops at the upper position (about 70 degrees). The instructions
in this manual tell you which position to use for each task.

1-4

Setting Up the Printer

Lower position (45°)

Upper position (70°)

Finding a Place for the Printer

Setting Up the Printer

1-5

Unpacking the Printer

The printer and the imaging cartridge are packed separately. First,
carefully unpack the large main carton. At the top of the carton is
the accessory pack containing several printer components.
Under this is the printer itself, which is protected by white
packing material.

1.

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

1-6.

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

2.

Carefully remove the printer from the large carton and set it on
a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need
someone to help you lift it.

3.

Remove the plastic bag protecting the printer. Then remove the
plastic bag from the paper cassette.

Note: Make sure that you save all packing materials. You must
repack the printer in these materials whenever you transport it.
See Chapter 6 for details on transporting your printer.

Setting Up the Printer

1-7

Unpacking the Printer

Remove the tape from the printer and the paper cassette.

4.

Use the wrench to unscrew the two screws on the front of the

5.
printer, as shown below.

1-8

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Lift up the front latch and open the printer cover as far as it

6.

will go, as shown below. Remove the protective plate.

7.

To close the printer, gently press down on the top of the case
until the latch clicks shut.

8.

Finally, check to see that neither the printer nor any of the
accessories has been damaged during transportation.

Setting Up the Printer

1-9

Unpacking the Printer

Carrying the printer

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

Note: The printer weighs about 40 lb. (18kg) and should be
carried with care. You may need someone to help you lift it.

1-10

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few important
parts. Make sure your printer is at its operating location before
you install the parts.

Installing the cleaning pad

The first component that you need to install is the cleaning pad.
It is packaged inside the imaging cartridge box. The felt cleaning
pad cleans the surface of the fusing roller, which fixes toner onto

the paper.

Setting Up

the

Printer 1-11

Assembling the Printer

1.

Open the imaging cartridge box and take out the cleaning pad.
Leave the imaging cartridge, cotton swab, and packing materials

inside the box for now; you will use them later.

Imaging cartridge

2.

Lift up the front latch and open the printer cover to the upper

Cleaning pad

Cotton swab

position, as shown below.

1-12

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

WARNING: Never touch the fuser. When the printer is

in operation, the fuser becomes very hot.

3.

Hold the cleaning pad by the yellow handle and place the
cleaning pad into the indentation on top of the fuser. To make
sure you install the pad in the correct position, match the
triangle on the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as
shown below.

Installing the imaging cartridge

The imaging cartridge forms the image and transfers it onto the
paper. See Chapter 6 for information on imaging cartridge life.

CAUTION: The drum is light-sensitive. Do not expose it

to light any longer than necessary and do not expose it

to light brighter than normal room light.

Setting Up

the

Printer

1-13

Assembling the Printer

Handling the imaging cartridge

Keep the following cautions in mind whenever you handle the
imaging cartridge:

l Do not turn the cartridge upside down.

l Do not open the drum’s protective cover. Do not scratch or

mar the surface of the drum. Also, do not touch the drum,
since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and
may affect print quality.

1-14

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight. If you must
expose the drum, first cover it with the aluminum packing bag
provided or a soft cloth.

When handling the imaging cartridge, always set it on a clean,
smooth surface.

Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It cannot
be refilled.

Do not use a cartridge for at least one hour after moving it
from a cool to a warm environment.

Storing the imaging cartridge

Follow these storage precautions to get the best print quality from

your imaging cartridge:

l Do not store in direct sunlight.

l Do not store in dusty places.

•

Do not store where salty air or corrosive gasses (such as
ammonia) are present.

l Do not store where the temperature or humidity are high or

subject to abrupt changes.

Setting Up the Printer

1-15

Assembling the Printer

Follow these steps to install the imaging cartridge:

1.

Remove the imaging cartridge from its aluminum packing bag.

CAUTION: Do not open the drum’s protective cover. It

protects the drum from light and contact.

2.

Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below and shake the

cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute the toner.

1-16

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

3. Pull the yellow tab firmly, as shown below, to remove the clear
seal completely.

After you remove the seal, gently shake the imaging cartridge

4.
again four or five times.

Setting Up the Printer

1-17

Assembling the Printer

5. Make sure the printer cover is in the lower position.

6. Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below. Carefully place the

plastic runners on either side of the cartridge into the green

grooves inside the printer. Slide the cartridge forward as far as
it will go.

1-18

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

7.

Now that you have installed the internal components, close the

printer and gently press down on the top of the case until the
latch clicks shut.

CAUTION: Never transport the printer with the imaging

cartridge installed. See Chapter 6 for details on moving or
transporting the printer.

Installing the paper cassette

Before you install the paper cassette, make sure you have removed

the packing tape from the cassette.

Setting Up the Printer

1-19

Assembling the Printer

Locate the paper cassette opening at the front of the printer. Align

the small notches on either side of the paper cassette with the
metal pins inside the printer; then lower the paper cassette into
place, as shown below.

Note: Make sure the notches fit securely onto the pins on the
printer. If the paper cassette is not installed properly, a PAPER
OUT error may appear on the display.

1-20

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Attaching the power cord

Before you attach the power cord, make sure the power switch

1.
at the rear of the printer is turned off. It is off when the O on
the switch is pressed toward the printer, as shown below.

WARNING: If the rated voltage of the printer and your
outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for

assistance. Do not plug in the power cable.

Setting Up the Printer

1-21

Assembling the Printer

Insert the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer,

2.
as shown below. Then plug the other end of the power cord
into a properly grounded outlet.

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Setting Up the Printer

Chapter 2

Testing and Connecting Your Printer

The

Control
Display
Indicator lights
Buttons

Testing

Loading paper for a test print
Turning on the printer
Selecting and running a test print
Printingastatus
Adjusting the print density

Connecting the

Sharing the printer
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The Control Panel

The printer control panel gives you easy control over many printer
operations. The panel is made up of three elements: buttons,
indicator lights, and a liquid crystal display. You use the buttons

to select printer settings and functions, and the indicator lights and

display show the current status of the printer.

Display

The display shows the printer’s status and available options. The
types of information displayed are given below.

Status messages, such as WARMING UP, indicate the printer’s

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current status.
Maintenance and error messages, such as PAPER OUT, inform

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you of maintenance procedures that must be performed or of
error conditions.

SelecType options, such as MODE, allow you to control printer

l

mode, font selection, paper handling, and many other printer
functions.

For information on using SelecType, see Chapter 3. For a complete
list of maintenance and error messages, see Chapter 7.

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Indicator lights

The Control Panel

LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2

ON LINE

CONTINUE

CH S, CH P

One of these lights is on when the printer is in

the SelecType mode, depending on which level

you enter. These lights are off if the printer is not
in SelecType mode.

On when the printer is on line, indicating that the
printer can receive and print data, off when the
printer is off line. The light flashes as the system
switches from on line to off line status.

Flashes when an error is detected or a
maintenance procedure must be performed. At the

same time, an error or maintenance message

appears on the display.
One of these lights goes on when data is received

by the indicated channel and is stored in the
printer without being printed -out. The CH S light
goes on if you are using the serial interface. The

CH P light goes on if you are using the parallel

interface. A flashing light indicates that the
printer is receiving data from the computer.

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The Control Panel

Buttons

You use these four arrows to select and set

printer options in SelecType mode. Their

functions are described in detail in Chapter 3.

FEED

ON LINE

CONTINUE
COPY END/RESET

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Testing and Connecting Your Printer

When the printer is off line and the CH P or

CH S light is lit, press this button to print out

received data. If you use both channels, you
can print data received by either channel. If you

press

or the ON LINE button, the

printer returns to its previous status without

printing data.
Switches the printer between on line and off

line status. This switch is disabled when you
are in SelecType mode.

This button has three functions, so it has three
names.

CONTINUE — Enables the printer to resume

printing after some error or maintenance

The Control Panel

messages. If the CONTINUE light is flashing, read
the corresponding error or status message on the
display and correct the problem as described in
Chapter 7.

COPY END — Cancels the remaining copies during

multiple-copy printing. This button is effective
only when the printer is off line.

RESET — Cancels some settings made with

SelecType or software commands. When you hold
down this button for several seconds, ‘RESET
appears on the display and all settings return to
their previously saved values. The page being
printed when this button is pressed is finished.
However, all remaining data is discarded. If you

press

or

, the printer returns to its

previous status without printing data.
If you continue to hold down this button after
RESET appears, INITIALIZE appears on the
display and the printer settings return to the
power-on default settings.

SelecType

Enters or exits SelecType mode. Press once to
enter Level 1; hold down to enter Level 2. When
you enter each level, the corresponding indicator
light goes on. For a complete description of
SelecType, see Chapter 3.

Other control panel features

Data dump

Hold down the SelecType button while you turn on
printer to turn on data dump (or hex dump)
mode. This feature allows advanced users to find
the cause of communication problems between the
computer and the printer. See Chapter 7.

Testing and Connecting Your Printer

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Testing the Printer

The printer has two built-in print tests: the self test and the status
sheet. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and
print a list of current printer settings. Before running a test, make
sure you have removed all packing materials from the printer, as
described in Chapter 1, and that you have installed all of the
components.

You do not need to connect the printer to your computer to run
these tests.

Loading paper for a test print

The standard paper cassette can automatically feed up to 250

sheets of paper. To load paper, follow the steps below. See
Chapter 4 if you need more information on paper handling.

1. Push the paper set lever forward to the manual position.

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Testing the Printer

Slide the paper guides all the way open, as shown below.

2.

3. Take a stack of A4 or letter-size paper (high-quality copier
paper is recommended) and tap the edges of the paper on a flat

surface to even up the stack.

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Testing the Printer

4.

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

that the top of the stack does not exceed the maximum height

mark inside the cassette, as shown below. Gently push the
paper in as far as it will go.

5.

Slide the paper guides together until they both rest lightly
against the paper.

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Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Testing the Printer

6.

Pull the paper set lever back to the automatic position.

Note: The paper set lever must be in the automatic position

before paper can be fed automatically from the paper cassette. If
you set the lever to the manual position when the printer is on,
automatic paper feeding is disabled and the PAPER OUT

message appears on the display, even if there is paper in the

paper cassette.

Now you’re ready to turn on the printer and run a test print.

Turning on the printer

Make sure the printer is plugged in and the imaging cartridge is

installed; then turn on the power by pressing the vertical bar

on the power switch located at the back of the printer. All of the

lights on the control panel light briefly at power on.

Testing and Connecting Your

Printer

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Testing the Printer

The following messages appear as the printer performs a series of
internal tests and warms up:

CAUTIONS:

l Do not open the printer cover while the printer is

warming up or printing.

l After you turn off the printer, always wait at least

five seconds before turning it back on.

It takes approximately 70 seconds for the printer to complete its
power-on routine. When the READY message appears, you can
continue with the test print operation. If the display remains
blank, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information.

Selecting and running a test print

The printer has two SelecType levels. The status sheet feature is in
SelecType Level 1 and the test print feature is in Level 2.

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Testing the Printer

Note: For a complete description of SelecType levels and

functions, see Chapter 3. You may also find the Quick Reference
card located at the back of this manual useful as a guide
whenever you use SelecType.

Follow these steps to select and run the test print:

1.

Hold down the SelecType button until the LEVEL 2 indicator light
goes on and TEST PRINT appears on the display.

If you have entered SelecType before, TEST PRINT may not be
the first option to appear. If the Level 2 indicator is on, you can
press the up or down arrow until TEST PRINT appears on the
display. Then go on to step 2.

If you did not hold down the button long enough to enter Level 2,

the LEVEL 1 indicator goes on. If this happens, press the SelecType

button once to exit SelecType and repeat step 1.

2. Press once. The display reads as follows:

3. To run the test, press once more. The printer prints a test
pattern of vertical lines and ejects the page face-down on top
of the printer.

CAUTION: Never open the printer cover during printing.

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Testing the Printer

Part of a typical pattern 1 test print is shown below:

After the page has been printed, the printer returns to the main
menu and the display shows TEST PRINT.

If you want to print the second test print pattern, follow these
additional steps:

4. Press I,( once; then change the test pattern number by
pressing or once to display the following:

5. Press I,( to print the second pattern.

After you print the test pattern, press SelecType once to exit
SelecType mode.

If the test pattern prints correctly, you can skip to the section on
connecting the printer to your computer later in this chapter. If the

test print does not operate properly, see Chapter 7 for
troubleshooting information.

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Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Testing the Printer

Printing a status sheet

In addition to the test print patterns, you can print a status sheet
that lists printer settings for your selected channel.

Note: The status sheet prints the printer’s current settings. If
you change the macro number setting for the LOAD MACRO
option in the SYSTEM CONFIG submenu, the status sheet
prints out the new macro settings. MACRO 0 is the factory
default setting.

Follow these steps to print the status sheet:

1.

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

2.

Press SelecType once to enter SelecType Level 1.

Note: If you have used SelecType before, and if the printer is

set up to use both channels, the following option appears on the
display:

Press or to choose your channel, then go on to step 3.

3. Hold down until STATUS SHEET appears on the
display.

4. Press to print the status sheet.

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Testing the Printer

A portion of the status sheet printout is shown below.

Printer Configuration

Installed Memory : 0.5kbytes
Memory Share

Auto Continue

standby

:

P

CH
Mode

I/F :

PARALLEL

PARALLEL (CH P)

SLCTIN

SERIAL (CH S) : RS232C

word Length(bit) : 8
Stop Bit
DSR

Receive Buffer

Mode Configuration

Input Tray

Copies

Sub Configuration

Form Length : 60

: OFF

: 2

: OFF

: 1kbytes

: AUTO
: 1

: S 0:10P
: OFF
: DISABLE

: L-JET2P

AUTOFEED

Baudrate(bps) : 9600
DTR
CTS

Font

orientation : PORT

Symbol Set

STATUS SHEET

:

Controller Version : 02.07 06.03
CH Time out
Beeper

Version

: OFF

: ON
: OFF

: RD-0

BUSY Delay(µ6) : 0

Parity

XON/XOFF

ENQ/ACK

Paper Size

EPSON

: 10
: ON

: 09.36

: LETTER

: NONE
: ON
: OFF

Adjusting print density

You can control the overall density of the printed image with the
print density control knob. If your test print is too light or too
dark, adjust the print density as follows:

1.

Lift the latch to open the printer cover to the lower position.

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Testing the Printer

Find the yellow density control knob inside the front right

2.

corner of the printer, as shown below.

For darker print, turn the knob clockwise as shown.

3.

AA

Note: Increasing the print density increases toner consumption.

If you select darker print, you may need to replace the imaging
cartridge more often.

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Testing the Printer

4. For lighter print, turn the knob counterclockwise as shown.

AA

Note: If you want to return the print density setting to the

factory setting (center position), align the vertical line on the
knob with the dot on the scale.

5. Close the printer cover.

6.

Run the test print again to check the new print density setting.

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Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

For the printer to receive and interpret information from your
computer, both devices must be set up so they can communicate
properly. This requires the correct interface cable and the right
communication setting. You can select from the following built-in
interfaces:

l

l RS-232C/RS-422 serial

Centronics

®

compatible parallel

Sharing the printer

One of the unique features of your printer is that you can connect
it to two different computers at the same time. Simply use the
serial interface for one computer and the parallel interface for the
other. Once you have connected the interfaces, you use SelecType
to divide the printer’s memory between Channel S (serial interface)
and Channel P (parallel interface), and to change serial interface

settings as necessary.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If you want to share the printer, skip the section on choosing an
interface. You must first add memory to your computer’s main
board as described in the section on installing memory chip sets in
Appendix A. Next, follow the instructions in Connecting the
Parallel Interface and Connecting the Serial Interface to connect
each interface; then see Chapter 3 for details on using SelecType to
configure each channel.

Choosing an interface

When connecting the printer to your computer, first determine
whether you should use a parallel or serial connection. Many
computers provide only one type of connection for a printer. If
both types of connections are available, it is usually better to use
the parallel interface for the printer, leaving the serial port of your
computer free for other devices such as modems. If you are in any
doubt about which type of connection to make, consult your
dealer.

The printer is set up for parallel communication at the factory. If
your computer has a parallel interface, you should be able to

connect it to the printer with a properly shielded cable and not
change any factory settings.

If, however, you find that you need a serial interface, you must set
up Channel S with SelecType. You may also need to use SelecType
to change some of the serial settings, such as baud rate or parity,
to suit your needs. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using
SelecType to change printer settings.

Connecting the parallel interface cable

If you want to use the printer’s standard parallel interface, make
sure you have a shielded cable suitable for a Centronics-compatible
interface.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

1.

Turn off both your printer and computer. Then unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.

2.

Plug the connector securely into the parallel interface of the

printer, as shown below.

3.

Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on
either side of the connector.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

4.

If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s
ground connector as shown.

5.

Plug the other end of the connector into your computer. Some
parallel cables have grounding wires at the computer end as
well. If so, connect this wire to the ground screw on the

computer.

Note: You can use the SelecType CH CONFIG option to change
some of the parallel interface settings. However, you will
probably never need to change these settings.

Now that you have connected the parallel interface, see Chapter 5
for information on operating your printer with your application
program.

Connecting

If you want to use the printer’s standard serial interface, make sure
that you have a properly shielded cable and that it is the correct
one for your printer.

Follow these steps to connect the serial interface cable:

1. Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.

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the serial interface cable

Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Plug the cable connector securely into the serial interface as

2.
shown below.

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

3.

required.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s

4.
ground connector.

Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. (Fasten the

5.

connector screws to the interface, if required.)

This completes the connection of the serial interface cable. Before
you can use the printer, you need to set it up for serial
communication using the SelecType CH CONFIG option in
Level 2. You may also need to change some interface settings, such
as baud rate and parity, before your printer and computer can
communicate properly. See Chapter 3 for instructions on setting up

the serial interface to work with your computer.

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Chapter 3

SelecType

SelecType Overview

SelecType Level 1 functions
SelecType Level 2 functions

Using SelecType

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Level 2 options

Choosing a Font

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LQ and FX emulation modes

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SelecType Overview

The SelecType function on the printer control panel allows you to

control many of the printer’s functions. Use SelecType’s menu­based system to change your printer’s configuration without using
DIP switches and to select most font and print options without

using software commands.
Your application program may send printer commands that

temporarily override the SelecType settings. If you are not getting

the results you expect, check your application software settings,

Note: New SelecType settings are in effect only until you turn

off the printer, unless you save them with the Level 1 SYSTEM
CONFIG option or the Level 2 P-CONFIG.SAVE option
described later in this chapter.

SelecType is divided into two levels as shown below. Level 1
contains everyday printing and font selection functions, and Level
2 contains functions that are less likely to be changed frequently,
such as printer mode and printer configuration. A brief description
of each main menu option follows. See SelecType Options later in
this chapter for detailed descriptions of all SelecType options.

Level 1

CH SELECT

INPUT

P-SIZE
COPIES
ORIENT.

FONT

STATUS SHEET
SUB CONFIG.
SYSTEM CONFIG.

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SelecType

Level 2

TEST PRINT
CH CONFIG
MEMORY SHARE
CH TIMEOUT
AUTO CONT.

BEEPER
P-CONFIG. SAVE

FACTORY RESET
VERSION
STANDBY

SelecType Overview

Note: See the Quick Reference Card at the back of this manual
for a map of SelecType menus and options.

SelecType Level

CH SELECT

1 functions

Selects the parallel (P) or serial (S) channel
when you have set up both interfaces.

INPUT
P-SIZE

COPIES

ORIENT.

Selects the standard or optional paper cassette.
Paper size. Specifies the size of paper.
Selects the number of copies to be printed.

Orientation. Selects portrait (vertical) or
landscape (horizontal) printing orientation.

FONT
STATUSSHEET

Selects one of the available fonts.
Prints a report listing the current printer

settings.

SUB CONFIG.

Subconfiguration. Depending on the printer
mode, controls such features as symbol set and
number of text lines.

SYSTEM CONFIG. System configuration. Saves Level 1 settings,

displays the amount of memory remaining,
changes top and left offsets, and controls
printing of complex pages.

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SelecType Overview

SelecType Level 2 functions

TEST PRINT

CH CONFIG.

MEMORY SHARE

CH TIMEOUT

AUTO CONT.

BEEPER
P-CONFIG. SAVE

Prints two test patterns to check printer
operation.

Channel configuration. Sets up the operating
mode, interface configuration, and the size of
the printer’s input buffer for each channel.

Memory share. Specifies the proportion of the
printer’s memory shared between channel S
and P.

Channel time out. If no data is sent during the
specified time period, the printer switches from
one channel to the other.

Automatic continue. Permits the printer to
continue printing instead of stopping under
certain error conditions.

Turns the beeper on or off.
Printer configuration save. Saves all Level 2

settings as defaults so they take effect each
time you turn the printer on.

FACTORY RESET

VERSION

STANDBY

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SelecType

Returns all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their
factory settings.

Displays the version numbers of the printer’s
firmware components such as the controller and
font.

Conserves power by reducing power to the
fixing heater when the printer is not used for
30 minutes.

Using SelecType

This section describes the control panel and explains how to use
SelecType. If you want to try a guided practice, see the sample
exercise included in Steps to using SelecType, later in this section.

The control panel

The SelecType portion of the control panel contains the SelecType

button, Level 1 and Level 2 indicator lights, four arrow buttons,
and the display.

The display

When you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on the
display. The display shows SelecType main menus on the left side.
On the right side, the display shows the options for each main
menu.

The icons in the display are like road signs — they indicate the
direction you can move using the arrow buttons.

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Using Selec Type

The

icon (up and down arrows) to the left of

an option indicates that you can press either

or to view other options in the

menu,
The icon to the left of an option indicates

that the option displayed is the current
selection. You can use or to view
other options.

These icons indicate that you can press or

to enter a submenu, select an option, set

an option, or select an action.

Buttons

SelecType

Use the arrow buttons to move through menus and to select,
display, and set SelecType options.

Enters and exits SelecType mode. Press once to

enter Level 1 or hold down to enter Level 2.
The Level 1 or Level 2 light goes on to indicate
which level is active.

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Enter a submenu, set an option, or select an
action.

Return to the main menus.

Display options in the same menu. You can
view the options one at a time by pressing the
buttons once or you can scroll through them
quickly by holding down one of these arrows.

SelecType

Using SelecType

Note: If you press an arrow that is invalid, the printer beeps and

does not change the display.

Steps to using SelecType

There are six basic steps to using SelecType:

Enter SelecType mode.

1.

2.

Select channel, if necessary.

Move to the option you want to set.

3.

4.

Set the option.
Save the new setting, if necessary.

5.

Exit SelecType mode.

6.

You’ll see how to complete each step on the following pages. This
section uses the SelecType Level 1 INPUT option to explain the
steps to using SelecType. You may want to try each step as you
read it for hands-on practice.

Enter SelecType mode

SelecType has two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. You can press the

SelecType

Level 2. The Level 1 or Level 2 indicator light goes on to indicate
which level is active.

Press

SelecType

button once to enter Level 1, or hold it down to enter

once to enter SelecType Level 1.

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Using SelecType

Select channel

If you have connected computers to both interfaces and set the

MEMORY SHARE option, whenever you enter SelecType Level 1,
the display shows the channel select option, as shown below. If
you have not set up both interfaces, SelecType skips this option
and the display shows one of the Level 1 main menu options.

CAUTION: If you have attached a printer to each

interface and want to share the printer, you must add
additional memory to the printer. (See Appendix A.)
Then you must set the MEMORY SHARE option in

Level 2 before you select the channel. If you have not set
the MEMORY SHARE option, CH P is selected.

After you select the channel, one of the main menu options
appears on the display. The printer stores the settings for each
channel separately. The settings you choose for one channel do not
affect the settings of the other.

Move to the desired option

When you enter SelecType Level 1 or Level 2, one of the main
menu options appears on the display. To look at the other options
at this level, you can use the and buttons.

Press until the INPUT option appears on the display, as
shown below.

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SelecType

Using SelecTType

The display shows one of the choices in the INPUT option to the
right. Most options have further levels, called submenus, or a list
of choices connected to the option. Some options, like the SUB
CONFIG option, may display only the main option until you enter

the submenu. And some options, like the VERSION option, simply

display information about your printer.
You use the button to enter the next level of an option.
Press to enter the next level of the INPUT option.

indicates that STD is selected, and in some cases a message (SET,

EXEC, or PRINT) appears to the right of the option shown.
In the INPUT option, you can display any of the choices listed

below.

STD
OPT
AUTO

OPT appears only when you install the optional lower paper
cassette.

Press or to move to AUTO. Your display should look

like this:

indicates that the option is not selected and SET indicates that

you can set that option by pressing

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Using SelecType

Note: Although the main menu options are the same for
all operating modes (LQ, FX, and L-JET2P), some Level 1

submenu options are different in each mode. Submenu options

for each mode are discussed later in this chapter.
Set the option
To set an option, you can simply press

Press to select AUTO. SET disappears from the display and
the icon moves to the right of the display indicating that the
new option has been set.

At the same time, moves to the left of the main menu option,
indicating that you are back in the main menu.

Note: If you want to back out to the main menu at any time
without changing a setting, press

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Using SelecType

Your new setting remains in effect until you change it again or
turn off the printer.

Save the setting

If you want a setting to remain in effect even when you turn the
printer off and on, you can use the SYSTEM CONFIG option to
save Level 1 settings, and P-CONFIG. SAVE option to save Level 2
settings.

Exit SelecType mode

To exit SelecType mode from any option, press the SelecType
button.

SelecType

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Selecting Channel and Mode

Channels

This printer has two channels built-in so that you can connect the
printer to two different computers at the same time and share the
printer.

Channel P is set for parallel communication and Channel S is set
for serial communication. You can store a different group of
settings in each channel.

want to share the printer. See Appendix A for

Once you have installed the additional memory, change the
MEMORY SHARE setting to divide the printer’s memory between
the two channels. Then you can set the printing options for each
channel to meet specific needs. For example, in each channel you
might want to use a different printer mode, or size of printer input
buffer. SelecType options make it easy to customize the settings of
each channel.

Available printer modes

Your printer comes with the following resident printer emulation

modes:

l HP LaserJet series IIP
l Epson LQ-2500

l Epson FX-86e/286e

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SelecType

Selecting Channel and Mode

The HP emulation mode offers the widest range of features, but
you may also want to select other modes to use software written
specifically for other printers. You must change the MODE setting
before you can operate your printer as an Epson LQ-2500 or

FX-86e/286e

printer.

Setting

the channel and printer mode with the

CH CONFIG option

To change the channel and the printer mode, first you must set the
rate of printer memory sharing with the MEMORY SHARE option.
Until you set this option, you cannot select Channel S.

CAUTION: Do not change the MEMORY SHARE

option until you have installed additional memory in the
printer. You could damage the printer. See Appendix A
for information an adding memory.

Follow the steps below to change the CH CONFIG option. This
example describes selecting Channel P and setting the printer mode
to LQ emulation mode.

Hold down the SelecType button until you enter SelecType

1.

Level 2. The Level 2 light goes on. One of the Level 2 main

menus appears on the display.

Press or until the CH CONFIG option appears.

2.

Press to enter the CH CONFIG option. The display

3.

shows:

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Selecting Channel and Mode

If you want to change the channel, press or . If you

4.

do not, press Then you move to a submenu, MODE. The
current setting for HP emulation mode is shown on the display:

5.

Press to enter the MODE option. The icon appears to
the left of the currently set printer mode as shown below.

6.

You can choose either the L-JET2P, LQ, or FX mode. Press
either or until the mode you want to select appears
on the display.

7.

Press to set the new mode. The display returns to the
main menu.

8.

Press the

SelecType

button to exit SelecType.

This mode setting remains in effect until you change the setting
again or turn off the printer. If you want this setting to remain in
effect even after you turn the printer off and back on, use the
P-CONFIG option to save the setting as described later in this
chapter.

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SelecType Options

This section lists all the options available when you use SelecType.
Most options are the same whether you’re working in L-JET2P,
LQ, or FX emulation mode. Some of the options in Level 1,
however, have a different function for each mode. These options

are listed later in this chapter. See the Quick Reference Card for a

map of all SelecType menus and options.

Level 1 options

When you press
main menu options listed below appears on the display.

INPUT

P-SIZE
COPIES
ORIENT.

FONT

STATUSSHEET

SUB CONFIG.

SYSTEM CONFIG.

Each of these options is described below. An asterisk (*) indicates

the factory default setting for each option.

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once to enter Level

1,

one of the Level 1

Note: If you have set the MEMORY SHARE option in Level 2,

the display shows CH SELECT whenever you enter Level 1.
After you select the channel, one of the main menu options
listed above appears on the display.

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SelecType Options

STD
OPT

*AUTO

This option selects whether paper feeds into the printer from the

standard paper cassette or the optional lower paper cassette.
If you choose STD, the printer loads paper from the standard

paper cassette.
If you choose OPT, the printer loads paper from the optional lower

paper cassette. OPT only appears as an option on the display if the

optional lower paper cassette is installed.

If you choose AUTO, the printer loads paper from the paper

cassette containing the size of paper specified by the P-SIZE (paper

size) option. If both cassettes contain the specified paper size, the

printer loads paper from the optional lower paper cassette until it

is empty, then switches to the standard paper cassette.

If the paper in any of the cassettes does not match the paper size

set with P-SIZE option, the printer returns a paper size error.

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SelecType Options

A4

A5

B5

LETTER

HALF LT

LEGAL
GLT
GLG

EXE

F4
MONARCH
C10

DL

(Half Letter)

(Government Letter)
(Government Legal)
(Executive)

(Commercial

10)

C5

You can choose any of the paper sizes shown above with the
P-SIZE option. The factory setting is LETTER.

1 to 99

Use this option .to print up to 99 copies of your print job. The
factory setting is 1. If you select a number above one, the display
keeps count of the number of copies completed and the current
setting. For example, if you set the copies option to 10 and 5

copies are complete, the display shows 5/10.

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SelecType Options

PORT

LAND

The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters
are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical) or
landscape (horizontal) orientation.

Available options in the FONT submenu are different for each
printer mode. See Choosing a Font later in this chapter for
information on using this option.

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SelecType Options

Use this option to print a status sheet that lists the current printer
settings. When you reach this option, press to print the
status sheet.

Printer Configuration

Installed Memory : 0.5Mbytes
Memory Share
Auto Continue
standby : DISABLE

CH

:

P

Mode

I/F :

PANALLEL

PARALLEL (CH P)

SLCTIN

SERIAL (CH S) : RS232C

Word Length(bit) : 8
Stop Bit
DSR

Receive Buffer

Mode Configuration

:

OFF

: S 0:10P
: OFF

: L-JET2P

: 2
: OFF CTS

:1kbytes

STATUS SREET

Controller Version : 02.07 06.03
CH Time out
Beeper

Version

AUTOFEED

Baudrate(bps) : 9600

DTR

: OFF

:ON
:

OFF

BUSY Delay(µs) : 0

Parity
XON/XOFF
ENQ/ACK

EPSON

: 10
: ON

: 09.36

: NONE
:ON
:

OFF

The submenus for the subconfiguration option are different in each
printer mode. See Using the SUB CONFIG Option later in this
chapter for information on using this option.

This option includes the eight submenus shown below.

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SelecType Options

FULL PRINT

T-OFFSET

L-OFFSET

MEMORY LEFT

LOAD MACRO

SAVE MACRO

DELETE MACRO
POWERON MACRO

Each submenu is explained below.

0 to 62

The default setting of 0 is sufficient for most uses of the printer,
but printing complex pages may require an increase in the setting.
If the message SET FULL PRINT appears on the display, increase
this setting. The setting (any number from 0 through 62) times 20
is the number of Kbytes reserved in RAM for page composition.
For example, a setting of 5 reserves 100 Kbytes. The following
table shows the maximum setting necessary for each size of paper.
The setting may be lower than the maximum, but it will never

need to be higher.

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Paper Size

A4

A5
B5

LT

LG
HLT

EXE

SelecType

Setting

51
35
43
47
62
36

45

Paper Size

GLG
GLT
F4
MONARCH
C10

DL

C5

Setting

57
45
57
31
41
37
38

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Since the amount of RAM you reserve with this option is not
available for any other purpose, it is best to leave the setting at 0
until you see a SET FULL PRINT message. Then, increase the
setting in small increments until the error does not occur.

If FULL PRINT is set to the maximum value, the SET FULL
PRINT error is not displayed. If an INSUFF. MEMORY or PAGE
BUFFER FULL message appears, installing optional memory is the
only solution. See Appendix A for information on extra memory
options.

-64 to +63

You can use the T-OFFSET (top offset) option to make fine
adjustments in the position of the printing on the page. The setting
is in dots; each dot is 1/300th of an inch (0.0846 mm) so you can
use this option to raise or lower the printing on the page up to
approximately 1/5th of an inch. The factory setting is 0.

-64 to +63

Use the L-OFFSET (left offset) option to make fine adjustments in

the position of the printing on the page. The setting is in dots;
each dot is 1/300th of an inch (0.0846 mm). With this option, you
can move the printing on the page approximately 1/5th of an inch

to the left (settings from -1 to -64) or to the right (settings from

1

to

i-63).

The factory setting is 0.

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SelecType Options

This option displays the amount of memory available. You can use

this information to see whether a newly-installed memory option
is working correctly or to see how much memory you have
available for fonts or complex graphics.

0

to

4

Use this option to load one of the macros you’ve created using the
macro save option. The factory setting is 0. When you press
the following appears on the display:

Press or to choose the number of the macro you want
to use. Then press to load the selected macro. Whenever you
select macro 0, all Level 1 settings return to their factory settings.
Press to exit this submenu without loading a macro.

1 to 4

This option lets you save your current Level 1 settings as a macro
and recall them anytime. You can save up to four macros for each
channel using the numbers 1 through 4. When you press the
display shows:

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SelecType

SelecType Options

Select

Then

a macro number for your setting by pressing or .

press to save the current SelecType Level 1 settings to
the non-volatile memory so that they are in effect each time you
turn the printer on.

Press at any time to exit this submenu without saving a
macro.

CAUTION: Do not turn off the printer while it is saving
macro, or you may see a START UP ERROR message the
next time you turn the printer on.

You can save up to four different settings for each channel.
However, if you are sharing the printer, and if you use the same

operating mode for both channels, avoid using the same macro
number for both channels to save different settings. Changes in the
channel P macro 1 setting may affect the setting in Channel S
macro 1 settings.

This option lets you delete any macros you create. When you press

, the display shows the following:

Move to the number of the macro you want to delete by pressing

or . Then press to delete the macro. All the

settings saved with the specified macro are deleted.

Press to return to the main menu without deleting a macro.

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SelecType Options

0 to 4

Use this option to specify the macro number you want to use as

the power-on default for each operating mode. Each time you turn
the printer on, the macro you have set with this option is in effect.
Select macro 0 to use the factory default settings.

Level 2 options

When you hold down

the

SelecType

button to enter Level

2,

one of

the main menu options listed below appears on the display.

TEST PRINT

CH CONFIG
MEMORY SHARE
CH TIMEOUT
AUTO CONT.
BEEPER
P-CONFIG. SAVE
FACTORY RESET
VERSION
STANDBY

Each of these options is described below. An asterisk (*) indicates

the factory default setting.

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SelecType Options

Print two different test patterns to check whether your printer is
working correctly. After TEST PRINT appears, press once to
see the following display.

Press to print Pattern 1 (vertical lines) or press to
display Pattern 2 (horizontal lines); then press to print
Pattern

2.

The channel configuration option allows you to choose settings for
the MODE (operating mode), I/F (interface configuration), and
RX-BUFFER (

size

of receive buffer) for each channel. You select
the channel you are going to use. After CH CONFIG appears,
press to see the following display:

* P or S

Press to select Channel I’. If you share the printer and want
to select Channel S, press to display option S; then press

to select channel S. Once you select a channel, you enter the

submenus of CH CONFIG option:

MODE
i/F
RX-BUFFER

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SelecType Options

L-JET2P

LQ
FX

This option selects one of three operating modes that the printer
can use. You can set a different mode for each channel. See
Selecting Channel and Mode earlier in this chapter for more
information.

PARALLEL

SERIAL

This option selects the printer interface. The settings are parallel

for Channel P and serial for Channel S. The PARALLEL option has
these three submenus:

SLCTIN
AUTOFEED
BUSY DELAY

ON

OFF

With SLCTIN set to OFF, the printer is continuously selected and
device control codes DC1 and DC 3 are ignored. In almost all
cases, leave SLCTIN set to OFF. When SLCTIN is ON, the
SLCTIN signal goes HIGH at power-on and the control codes DC1
and DC3 are valid.

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SelecType Options

ON

OFF

When this option is set to OFF, the AUTOFEED signal on pin 14
is ignored and the printer does not send an automatic line feed
(LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When AUTOFEED
is set to ON, a line feed is added to each carriage return the
printer receives. If your text lines overprint each other, you may
need to set AUTOFEED to ON.

-5

0

+5

This option sets the delay period from the ACKNLG to the BUSY

signal. Available settings are

0, -5,

and

+5

microseconds. For

most applications, leave this option set to 0 microseconds. The

factory setting is

0.

Before you can set options on the SERIAL submenus, you must

choose either RS-232C or RS-422 to match your interface

communication.

RS232C

RS422

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SelecType Options

After you select the type of serial interface, you enter one of the
submenus for the SERIAL option shown below.

WORD LENGTH

BAUDRATE
PARITY
STOP BIT
DTR
XON/XOFF
ENQ/ACK
DSR
CTS

A brief description of each serial interface option follows.

Note: The interface options are the same for both the RS-232C

and M-422 serial interface modes.

7

8

You can select a word length for serial communications from two

options: B-bit word length or 7-bit word length. See your computer

manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The

factory setting is B-bit.

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SelecType Options

300
600

1200
2400
4800

9600

19200

Use this option to set the data transfer rate (baud) for the serial
interface. The baud rate is measured in bits per second (bps). See
your computer manual and software documentation for the proper
setting. The factory setting is 9600.

NONE

ODD

EVEN

When this option is set to NONE, parity checking is disabled. The
parity bit, if used, provides a basic form of error detection. See
your computer manual and software documentation for the proper
setting.

1

2

This option sets the number of stop bits on each character of
information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of a
character.

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SelecType Options

ON

OFF

This option turns the printer ready communications protocol on or
off. DTR protocol can be used in combination with the
XON/XOFF option setting.

ON

OFF

This option turns the XON/XOFF communications protocol on or

off. XON/XOFF protocol can be used in combination with the
DTR option setting.

This option appears on the display but is not effective in your
printer. Just leave it set to OFF.

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SelecType Options

ON

OFF

When DSR (Data Set Ready) is off, the signal level is permanently

set HIGH, allowing the printer to send data to the computer. For
most communications purposes, this option should be set to OFF
(signal level HIGH). When DSR is on, data is sent to the computer
only when DSR is HIGH.

ON

OFF

When CTS (Clear To Send) is off, the signal level is permanently

set HIGH. The factory setting is OFF (signal level is HIGH). This
setting should be set to OFF for most communications purposes.
When CTS is on, data is sent to the computer only when CTS is
HIGH.

1 to 99 (Kbytes)

The receive buffer option allows you to change the size of the

printer’s input buffer. By choosing an appropriate buffer size, you
can quickly transfer the contents of a file from the computer’s
memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints the
information from its own memory and frees up the computer for
other tasks. The factory setting is 1K.

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SelecType Options

CAUTION: Do not set this option unless you have

installed optional memory as described in Appendix A.
The printer has 0.5 MB RAM, however; you must have

0.6 MB RAM to share the printer. If you set this option

before adding memory, you could damage your printer.

This option specifies the proportion of memory for channel S and
Channel P. The numbers at the right indicate the current available
memory. If you want to share the printer, press to display:

S 0:10P

S 1: 9P

S10: OP

The proportion of memory for each channel can be set from 10:0
to

0:10 by

increments of

1.

The factory settings is

P10:

OS. Press

or to change the setting.

CAUTION: When you share the printer, each printer

channel requires at least 0.3 Kbytes of RAM, the printer
always needs some portion of RAM for general
operation. If you use one memory chip set to increase the
printer’s memory to 1.0 MB, your best setting would be

4:6 or 6:4.

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SelecType Options

When you select the memory sharing proportion, save the setting
with P-CONFIG SAVE option and turn the printer off. Wait at
least 5 seconds and turn it back on. Then the setting becomes
effective.

5 to 95 (in steps of 5)

This option sets the time for a channel timeout. If the printer is on

line and no new data is sent for the number of seconds specified,
and there is data in the other channel, the printer automatically

switches the current channel to the other. The factory setting is 10.

ON

OFF

When automatic continue is set to ON, the printer automatically
continues to print after a certain period of time when one of the
following errors occurs: SET FULL PRINT, PAGE BUFFER FULL,

PAPER SIZE ERROR, TRAY SET XXX, and INSUFF. MEMORY.
When this option is off, you must press the CONTINUE button to
resume printing. In most cases, leave this option set to OFF.

ON

OFF

When this option is on, a buzzer sounds when a printer error

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

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SelecType Options

This option (printer configuration save) is similar to the SAVE
MACRO option in Level 1. Use it to save settings you make in
Level 2 so they take effect each time you turn the printer on.

FACTORY RESET returns all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to their
factory settings. When you select the FACTORY RESET option,
the display shows the following:

Press to execute the reset, or press to return to the
main menu without resetting the printer.

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CAUTION: When you press to execute the reset,

the display flashes until the reset procedure is complete

Do not turn off the printer until the READY message

appears on the display, or you may see a START UP

ERROR message the next time you turn the printer on.

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SelecType Options

This option displays the version number of the printer’s controller
and font. Press to enter the version display mode, and then
press several times to see the version number of the
following components:

C-ROM1
C-ROM2
FONT

ENABLE

DISABLE

The standby mode is designed to save power by reducing the
power to the fixing heater whenever no panel buttons are pushed

or no data sent to the printer for 30 minutes. In this mode the

printer begins warming up as soon as you press any button or send

any data, becoming ready to print within 70 seconds. The default
is DISABLE, which keeps the printer warmed up and ready to
print at all times.

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Choosing a Font

The FONT option is different for each printer mode. This section
describes the available submenus of the FONT option in each
mode. You can use the STATUS SHEET option to print out a list
of the fonts that are available.

HP emulation mode

When you are in the L-JET2P mode, the FONT option display

shows:

Press to enter the FONT option.

You first choose the font source. The five possible choices are
listed below:

RD

A

B

C

DL

Only available options appear on the display. Options A, B, and C
are available only if you insert a font card or cartridge in those

slots. The DL option appears only when a font has been

downloaded from your computer. See Appendix B and C for a

description of the resident HP fonts.

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Resident font
Font card slot A
Font card slot B
Font cartridge slot C
Downloadable soft font

Choosing a Font

After you choose the font source, you choose the font by number

based on the font source option selected above. Only fonts that
match the current orientation setting can be selected. If you change
the SYMSET or ORIENT settings, the available font numbers may
change. To save selected font as the default font, use the SAVE
MACRO option in the Level 1 SYSTEM CONFIG menu.

LQ and FX emulation modes

When you use either LQ or FX emulation mode, the FONT option
display shows:

Courier

Prestige
DL

This FONT option allows you to select a font by typeface. The
factory setting is Courier. After selecting the desired font, you can
also adjust the character spacing and size of the font with the
PITCH and CONDENSED settings found in this option’s submenu.

Note: Resident and optional fonts specifically designed for the
HP emulation mode cannot be used in the LQ or FX mode.

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