Hood 5000 User Manual

5000

Installation and User's Guide

for the HP LaserJet

TowerFeed

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

USER'S MANUAL

TowerFeed

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

PREFACE 3

UNPACKING 4

BOX CONTENTS 6

INSTALLATION

Hardware Installation 7 Printer Panel Settings 9 Software Installation 9

444 for Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5000 Printers

OPERATING

Loading Paper 11 Reloading Paper 12 Out of Paper 12 Paper Jam 12

PAPER QUALITY GUIDELINES 14

APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes 15

APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints 16

APPENDIX C - Standard Applications 20

APPENDIX D - Macintosh Environment 21

APPENDIX E - PCL Paper Selection Commands 23

APPENDIX F - Troubleshooting 24

APPENDIX G - Printer Selftest Pages 26

Configuration Page 27 Menu Map 28 Event Log Page 29

APPENDIX H - TowerFeed Selftest 30

APPENDIX I - Cleaning and Maintenance 31

APPENDIX J - TowerFeed Specifications 32

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PREFACE

Congratulations! You selected TowerFeed, a superior sheet feeder specifically designed by Rutishauser Data AG in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard, USA, to extend the paper handling capabilities of the HP LaserJet 5000.

The TowerFeed Option offers new possibilities. You can

select from up to 10 different paper types directly from your PC.

•

print extra copies instead of going to the copier to make copies.

• Color code copies of documents on color paper help to clearly identify a copy. The color already defines the addressee and you will save the marking of the copies.

realize an attractive alternative to the multi-part forms printed on conventional impact printers.

• will get better copies, raise the flexibility and you can save cost for expensive preprints and chemical papers.

We encourage you to read this manual carefully to ensure correct installation and reliable operation. While installing TowerFeed, or whenever an unclear situation arises, please also consult the user's manuals of your HP LaserJet 5000, your computer system, your application software and your network software.

The name TowerFeed is generic to the TowerFeed family of automatic sheet feeders and is used throughout this manual. TowerFeed has this model number scheme:

TowerFeed 444/xx.63.0y

You get the better copies and you

You

Version

01 = International (DIN A4 paper trays) 04 = US (110V, US Letter paper trays) 05 = Swiss (220V, DIN A4 paper trays)

Printer Model

63 = HP LaserJet 5000

Configuration

44 = desktop model, 3 x 500 sheets 77 = floor model, 7 x 500 sheets

For example:

TF 444/77.63.01 is an international version with 7 DIN A4 paper trays.

A plate showing type, designation and serial number is located besides of the power inlet of TowerFeed. Please refer to this designation and the serial number whenever you call your service organization.

Rutishauser Data AG, Switzerland, reserves the right to make changes to its products or services without prior notice and without incurring any obligations to incorporate such changes in units or publications shipped.

Rutishauser shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of its equipment.

TowerFeed™ is a registered trademark of Rutishauser Data AG. Windows™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. TowerFeed Support Software for Windows is a copyrighted product of Rutishauser. Other products and brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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UNPACKING

Note:

Prior to delivery, your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt.

It is advisable to get a second person to help you unpack the unit.

Warning:

TowerFeed may weigh up to 41 kilograms (90 pounds) depending on configuration. To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit, and get help if you need

To unpack the TowerFeed unit, proceed as follows:

• Cut the packing strips and remove the top of the shipping container (Fig. 1).

• Remove the four blue shock absorbers from the unit corners.

• Desktop unit: Carefully lift the TowerFeed from the lower container. Floor model: Lay the unit on its side and carefully pull off the lower part of the shipping container (Fig. 2).

• Remove the accessories box. It contains the rollers, the power and data cable, one diskette and this User's Manual (Fig. 7).

• Floor model: Insert the rollers from the accessories box with some force onto the shafts on the TowerFeed bottom plate until they snap into position with an audible click (Fig. 3).

• Stand up the TowerFeed unit (Fig. 4).

• Remove the plastic from TowerFeed.

Warning: For reshipping TowerFeed, you must use the original packing to avoid shipping damage of the unit.

Re-packing (Fig. 5)

It is recommended that you keep the packaging material and inserts for proper protection of the unit and its parts in case of reshipment.

To repack TowerFeed, follow the above steps in reverse. Be sure that all accessories including manuals and diskettes are packed in the box. Remove the trays and insert the transportation inserts as shown in Fig. 8 (It is important to secure the trays to avoid possible shipping damage). Place items according to Fig. 5. Ensure TowerFeed is correctly seated and cushioned. Insert the four blue shock absorbers and close the container.

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UNPACKING

Fig. 1 Cut the packing

strips and lift away the top of the shipping container.

Fig. 2 Lay unit on side

and carefully pull out TowerFeed from the bottom part of the shipping

container.

Fig. 3 Insert rollers

(floor models only)

Fig. 4 Stand up TowerFeed

and remove wrapping

Fig. 5 Re-packing

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BOX CONTENTS

Note:

Prior to delivery, your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged. Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt.

Box Contents

(1) TowerFeed unit with

drawers

(2) Accessories box

Accessories Box Contents

(1) TowerFeed User's Manual

(this manual)

(2) TowerFeed Installations

Software (Diskette)

(3) Data Cable

(4) Power Cable

(5) Rollers (Floor models only)

(6) Positioning Pin

Fig. 6 Box Contents

Fig. 7 Accessories Box Contents

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INSTALLATION

Warning

: TowerFeed may weigh up to 41 kilograms (90 pounds) depending on configuration. To prevent back strain or injury, enlist the help of someone and bend your knees when lifting the unit.

Warning

: POWER OFF your printer and TowerFeed and disconnect all power and interface cables before you proceed with the installation.

Hardware Installation

Remove Transportation Inserts

• Pull out, lift upwards and remove the trays from TowerFeed so as to remove the transportation inserts (Fig. 8). There are two at each side (keep the inserts for reshipment).

• Re-insert and close the trays.

Fig. 8 Removing Transportation Inserts

Note:

Located on the right side of each tray you will find coding pins for the paper size. They are set by the factory and must not be changed.

Inserting the front Positioning Pin

• Slide the positioning pin from the accessories box into the cut-out of the TowerFeed cover plate until it snaps into position with an audible click. Make sure that the pin looks upwards (Fig. 9).

Note:

To remove the positioning pin, push a pin (e.g. screw driver) through the hole on top of the cover plate. This will release the retaining spring and you can remove the positioning pin.

Fig. 9 Inserting the front

Positioning Pin

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INSTALLATION

Position and Connect Printer

Warning

: The printer may weigh up to 34 kilograms (50 pounds). Enlist the help of a second person to lift the unit. To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit.

• Place the TowerFeed unit at the location you wish. If your TowerFeed is a desktop model, be sure the table or cabinet is level and sturdy enough to carry the load. If your TowerFeed is a floor model, be sure to place it on a flat location.

Floor model TowerFeeds especially must be level!

Note:

If TowerFeed is not level, paper jams and/or left margin deviation may occur. This is indicated if the left corner of the paper is 'dog eared' or the left edge of the paper is shredded, or the left margin is shifted and the print-out skewed.

• Carefully lift the laser printer onto TowerFeed. Place its positioning holes on the positioning pegs of the TowerFeed top (Fig. 10).

Fig. 10 Positioning the HP LaserJet 5000

• Connect TowerFeed and printer with the C-Link cable (Fig. 11) one end to the printer port (ACCESSORY) and the other end to the left TowerFeed connector (••). The right TowerFeed connector (•) allows to connect to further paper handling options.

Note:

Secure the connectors with the screws to ensure proper connection of the systems.

• Connect the power cables to printer and TowerFeed (Fig. 11).

Note:

When you power on the system, power on FIRST TowerFeed and then the printer.

Caution:

When rolling TowerFeed and printer to another place, watch out when crossing doorsteps to not have the unit tipping over or TowerFeed drawers sliding open.

Fig. 11 Connecting the Cables and

Location of the Power Switch

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INSTALLATION

Printer Panel Settings

POWERSAVE = OFF

The PowerSave function of the printer is not supported when TowerFeed is installed. As the printer by default has its PowerSave function turned on, this PowerSave function must be turned off via the printer panel settings. For that purpose select with the menu key the CONFIGURATION MENU, there the POWERSAVE function and set it to POWERSAVE=OFF.

With the printer's PowerSave mode activated, the printer panel will display INITIALIZING after warming up from its sleep mode and stay there. In that case the printer has to be turned off and on again (and will loose the actual print job). By turning the PowerSave mode off, such situations will be avoided.

Papertype Assigments

By default, each paper tray has assigned the paper type PLAIN. In case of a paper out in a selected tray, the printer automatically will pull paper from another tray. Assigning a different paper type to each tray inhibits the automatic switching to another tray if the selected tray runs out of paper. To assign a paper type to an input tray, select with the menu key the PAPER HANDLING MENU and there the specific input tray. Then assign to each tray another one of the 11 predefined paper types. If you have several trays with the same paper, assign to each of these trays the same paper type. This will increase your input capacity for this paper type, as the printer will automatically switch to the next tray with the same paper type in case the selected tray runs out of paper. For further information please also refer to APPENDIX B – Tips & Hints.

Note:

PLAIN is the default paper type. In case a print job arrives without paper selection, the printer will pull paper from the first tray containing PLAIN paper (e.g. printer test pages).

Software Installation

Installation of Printer Driver

The diskette delivered with your TowerFeed system contains the HP LaserJet 5000 PCL6 driver software supporting the TowerFeed option for Windows 3.11 and Windows 95.

For availability of the most recent printer drivers and drivers for other operating systems, please consult our WEB page at http://www.rutishauser.ch/TI/SDLHP.htm.

Note:

After installing the new printer driver, exit and restart your Windows System.

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