IBM QMS 1725E User Manual
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QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started
1800385-001B
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Dear Customer,
Although your new QMS printer is the result of the latest and most
advanced engineering techniques in the electronic industry, it isn’t
necessary for you, the user, to understand every detail of the printer’s
design in order to make it do what you bought it for. But there are
some things you’ll need to know about your printer, and we’ve
included guidebooks to help you get started.
We’ve designed your user’s guide to help you find the in formation you
need as quickly and easily as possible:
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Table of Contents—Use this section as a road map to discover
what’s in the Getting Started guide.
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About the Documentati on —T his section functions as a Welcome Center. It gives you an idea about what’s in your Getting
Started guide as well as in the other documen tation that has
accompanied your printer.
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About This Guide—This section describes the same information
as in the table of contents, but in a descriptive format.
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Headers, Footers, and Tab Dividers—Use these as markers to
help you locate the section of the manual you want quickly.
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Index—The blue pages at the end of each guide will help you find
the specific information you need.
We hope you enjoy your new QMS printer and find our guides helpful
and informative. Your QMS Technical Writer
ContentsContents
1 Introduction
Introduction .................................................................................. 1-2
Abo u t the Pr inte r ..... . .................. . ................................ . ................ 1-2
About the Documentati on ................. ........... ........ ............. ...... ....1-2
Standard Product Documentation 1-3
Optional Documentation 1-4
Related Documentation 1-5
Abo u t Th is Guide .. .. .............. . ................................................. . ....1-6
Typographic Conventions 1-7
Printer Features ........ ............. ...... .............. ..... .............. ....... .........1-7
Media Flexibility 1-8
Multiple Resolutions 1-8
Five Resident Emulations 1-8
Resident Fonts and Symbol Sets 1-9
QMS Crown Technology 1-9
Software Loadable System (SLS) 1-12
Remote Console 1-12
PCMCIA Card Slot 1-12
Printer Options 1-13
What’s Next? .............................................................................. 1-15
2 Setting Up Your Printer
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ..... .. ..... ...... ... ..... .. 2-2
Finding a Good Lo catio n ...... ....... ..... ...... ... ..... ..... ....... ....... .... ..... 2-2
Location Requirements 2-2
Power Requirements 2-3
Checking Shipment Contents .................................................... 2-4
Registering the Printer 2-4
Removing Pa ckin g Materi als .......................... ..... ....... ...... ..... ... .. 2-5
Removing the Shipping Spacers 2-5
Removing Paper from the Transfer Charge Roller 2-6
Installing the Toner Cartridge .................................................... 2-7
Installing the Paper Cassettes ................................................... 2-9
Attaching the Face-up Tray ...................................................... 2-10
Installing the Media Guide Arm ................................................ 2-11
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 2-12
Turning on the Prin ter .... ....... ...... ..... ... ..... ....... ..... ....... .... ..... ..... 2-12
Printing a Start-up Page ............................................................2-13
Enabling/Disabling the Start -up Page 2-14
Installing Options ...................................................................... 2-15
What’s Next? .............................................................................. 2-15
3 Connecting to a PC
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ..... .. ..... ...... ... ..... .. 3-2
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What You Need .......................... ............ .......................................3-2
Making the Connec tion ......... ...... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..3 -3
Testing Communication ..............................................................3-5
Creating the Test File 3-5
Sending the Test File 3-5
Verifying the Serial Port Setting Changes 3-10
PC Printing Software .............................. ..... ..... .........................3-10
Installing PS Executive Series Printer Utility Software 3-10
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver 3-11
PC Screen Fonts 3-12
What’s Next? ...................................... ........................................3 -12
4 Connecting to an Ethernet
Network
Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2
Connecting to the Network .........................................................4-2
Thin-Wire Ethernet 4-3
Twisted-Pair Ethernet 4-4
Installing the Software ................................................. .. .. .. ..........4-4
DOS 4-4
Macintosh System 4-5
OS/2 4-5
UNIX 4-7
Windows 4-9
Configuring the Interface ..........................................................4-10
EtherTalk 4-10
LAN Manager/LAN Server 4-11
NetWare 4-11
TCP/IP 4-13
Configuring the Network ...........................................................4-13
EtherTalk 4-13
LAN Manager/LAN Server 4-14
NetWare 4-17
TCP/IP 4-18
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If You Have Trouble ...................................................................4-19
For More Information .......................... ...................................... 4-19
What’s Next? .............................................................................. 4-20
5 Control Panel
Introduction . . .... ... ..... ...... . ....... .... ... ..... ...... . ....... ..... .. ..... ...... ... ..... .. 5-2
Control Panel Indicators ............................................................. 5-3
Message Window ......................................................................... 5-4
Control Panel Keys ...................................................................... 5-5
What’s Next? ................................................................................ 5-7
A QMS Customer Support
Sources of Supp ort ... ..... ....... ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....... ...... ..... .....A -2
Your QMS Vendor A-2
Your Application Vendor A-2
Q-FAX A-2
The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System A-3
CompuServe A-3
Internet A-3
QMS Customer Technical Assurance (CTA) A-4
QMS National Service A-5
QMS World-wide Offices .............................................................A-6
B Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu .....................................................................B-2
Index
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1
Introduction
In This Chapter...
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About the printer
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About the documentation
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About this manual
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Printer features and user benef it s
About the
Printer
About the Printer
The QMS 1725E Print System offers the unique QMS Crown mult itasking operating system, superior performance, extensive connectivity, upgrade options including duplex printing, and flexible emulatio n
support.
In addition, it prints 17 pages per minute (let te r/A4 paper size) and is
a high-quality 300x300 and 600x600 dpi multiple-resolution desktop
printer.
About the Documentation
The documentation provides a window int o the many capabili tie s of
your printer. The more familiar you are with the documentat ion, the
easier it’ll be for you to achieve the results you want from your printer.
Several pieces of documentation accompany your printe r. If you’ve
ordered printer options, you’ll have even more manu als. But don’t
worry—you don’t have to read them all before you’re able to use your
printer. In fact, some of them you may never have to refer to at all,
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About the
Documentation
depending on the type of documents you print and the environment in
which you print them.
This section will give you an idea of how we’ve organized inf ormation
and which documents you’ll probably refer to the most.
Standard Product Docum entation
The following document atio n is shipped with your print er:
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QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started
You're looki ng at this manual right now. It contains detailed, illustrated instruction s to guide you as you unpack and set up your
printer and connect it to a host computer . In addition, it introduces
you to the printer’s control panel. The “About Th is Manua l” section later in this chapter details the content s of this manual.
QMS 1725E Print System Operation
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This manual guides you through the day-to-day operation of your
printer. It includes information on replacing print media and toner,
using advanced printing features, handling and cleani ng your
printer, improving print quality, and troubleshooting printer problems.
QMS 1725E Print System Reference
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This manual provides information you may need only once in a
while, such as information on typefaces and fonts, the control
panel menu, memory, job modes, the PS protocol option, HP-G L
color encoding, and installing and using printe r options. This
manual also provides technical specifi cati ons, a list of printersupported QMS Document Option Command s (DOC), character
tables, and a glossary of frequently used terms.
QMS CrownNet Interface Syste m Administ rator’s Guide
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This manual guides you through the Network 2 menu used in
configuring the Ethernet interface. You will also find the information you need for using the CrownAdmin and CrownNet Manager
software here.
Introduction
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About the
Documentation
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QMS Crown Network Notes
Refer to this manual for tips on using your QMS 1725E Print System if you’re connecting to a network. It discusses 3Com
3+Open, Banyan VINES, LAN Manager-based LA Ns, Novell NetWare, TCP/IP, UNIX, and VMS /DE Cnet . In most cases, only
advanced network users and system administrat ors need this
information.
This manual is provided on disk in encapsulated PostScript
(EPS) form. Refer to the REA DM E file on the dis k for informat ion
on printing a hard copy of the manual.
QMS Crown Remote Console User’s Guide
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For network administrators using the print er’s Remote Console
feature, this manual provides inform ation and instruct ion on how
to control and monitor printer functions through net work commu nications.
QMS Crown Techni cal Referen ce Manual
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This manual provides advanced technical inform ation, including
information on communication protocols and printer emulations.
In most cases, only advanced users and system administrators
need to access this inf ormation.
This manual is provided on disk in encapsulated PostScript
(EPS) form. Refer to the REA DM E file on the dis k for informat ion
on printing a hard copy of the manual.
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Printer Option Docum ent ation
If you purchased a printer option (for example, a CrownNet inter-
face card for a Token-Ring network), you probably received separate documentation fo r it. See chapte r 6, “Printer Opt ions, ” of the
QMS 1725E Print System Reference
information.
guide for additional option
Optional Documentation
The following document atio n is available as an optional purchase.
Contact your QMS vendor.
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About the
Documentation
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QMS
Crown Document Option Commands
Document Option Commands (DOCs) are sof tware codes you
insert in documents to enable printer fe atu res that cannot be
accessed by your application or page description langu age. This
manual lists and explains all of the DOCs. The Document Option
Commands supported by your printer are liste d in appendix C,
“Document Option Commands,” of the
QMS 1725E Print System
Reference.
Using QMS DOC, you can develop one driver to support all languages and emulations for your printer. Also, you can use host
network management software to create custom ized netwo rk
printer queues for all users connected to the printer. In most
cases, only advanced users and system administrators need this
information.
HP PCL 5 Emulation Techni cal Referen ce
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This manual provides HP PCL 5 emulation inf orm ation for users
experienced in working with both the PCL and HP-GL printer languages, commands, and concepts. It includes a list of printersupported commands for th e PCL 5 emulat ion to enable you to
use the advanced features of your printer.
Related Documentation
Don’t forget that your application, host operating system, and network
documentation all contain useful printing inform ation.
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About This
Guide
About This Guide
This guide provides detailed information on how to set up your QMS
1725E Print System and how to use the contro l panel. It is divided
into the following sections:
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Chapter 1—Intr odu ction
Presents an overview of the documentation and of the printer’s
features.
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Chapter 2—Setting Up Your Printer
Guides you in selecting a location for your printer and explains
how to unpack and set up your printer.
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Chapter 3—Connecti ng to a PC
Explains how to connect the printer to an IBM PC or compatible
computer.
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Chapter 4—Connecti ng to an Ethernet Netwo rk
Explains how to connect the printer using the built-i n Ethernet
port, how to install the software, and how to configure the interface and the network.
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Chapter 5—Using the Con trol Panel
Introduces the parts of the printer control panel.
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Appendix A—QM S Custom er Suppo rt
Provides world-wide product sales and support telephone numbers and describes how to communicate with QMS through the
QMS Bulletin Board, CompuS e rve, the Internet and Q-FAX.
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Appendix B—Con fig urati on Men u
Illustrates the printer’s menu structure.
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Typographic Conventions
The following typographic conve ntions are used in this manual:
Printer
Features
Mixed-Case
Cour ier
Mixe d-Case
Italic
Courier
UPPERCASE
COUR IER
lowercase bold PostScript operators and DOS commands
lowercase italic
UPPERCASE File and utility names
↵ Press the Enter key (PC) or Return key (Macintosh)
^ Press and hold down the Ctrl key (PC)
Text you type, and messages and information displayed
on the screen
Variable text you type; replace the italicized word(s) with
information specific to your printer or computer
Information displayed in the printer message window
Variable information in text
» Note: Notes contain tips, extra informati on, or important information that
deserves emphasis or reiteration.
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Caution:
Cautions present information that you need to know to avoid
equipment damage, process fail ure, or extreme annoyance.
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WARNING!
Warnings indicate the possibili ty of pers onal injury if a specific
procedure is not performed exactly as described in the m anual.
ACHTUNG!
Bitte halten Sie sich exakt an die im Handbuch beschriebene
Vorgehensweise, da sonst Verletzungsge fahr bestehen könnte.
Printer Features
This brief overview will acquaint you with your printer’s major features
and how they can benefit you. Specific chapters throughout the documentation contain more info rm ation on each fe ature. Consult the
index or the table of contents in each guide to locate this information.
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Printer
Features
Media Flexibility
Your printer sup ports print medi a of different sizes— A4, executive,
legal, letter—and in both portrait and landscape orientatio ns.
User Benefit—You can print on commonly used media sizes.
Multiple Resolutions
The printer supports two print resolutions: 300x300 and 600x600 dpi
(dots per inch).
User Benefit—Two resolutions allow you to customize the quality of
your output according to its use: 300x300 dpi for most hardcopy
needs, 600x600 dpi for high resolution output.
Five Resident Emulations
Your printer supports printing in HP PCL5, HP-GL, Lineprinter, CCITT,
and PostScript emula tion s.
User Benefit—Most applicat ion s can print directly to the printer.
HP PCL 5 Emulation
The printer emulates the Hewlet t -Packard LaserJet IIIS i at both
300x300 dpi (bitmap and scalable fonts) and 600x600 dpi (scalable
fonts only). The available resolution for HP-GL/2 is 300x300 dpi.
HP-GL Emulation
The printer provides HP-GL plotter emulation (7470A, 7475A, 7550A,
and ColorPro) at 300x300 dpi and 600x600 dpi.
Lineprinter Emulation
The Lineprinter emul ati on prints sim ple, unformat ted text files at
300x300 and 600x600 dpi. Each text line ends with a carriage return.
CCITT
This emulation supports CCITT Group 3 1-D, Group 3 2-D, and
Group 4. Key features specific to this emulation inclu de a stream-ori-
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Printer
Features
ented data flow system, concise data attribute set, and enhanced performance.
PostScript Level 2 Emulation and Level 1
Compatibility
The QMS 1725E Print System’s Level 2 emulation allows you to take
full advantage of your printer's high print resolution (up to 600x600
dpi). The Level 2 emulation is compatible with Adobe’s PostScript
Level 2 language while providing additional capabilities. QMS Level 2
emulation supports extensive graphics ca pabil ities to control t he
appearance of text, geometric shapes and images, and impro ves
memory and resource management. Full support for PostScript Level
1 files is also included.
Resident Fonts and Symbol S ets
Your printer comes with 12 PostScript typeface families containing 39
licensed fonts, and it provides TrueType font support (in PostSc ript
emulation only). All resident PostS cript typeface families have mu lti lingual character sets. The printer also has 7 resident bitmap HP PCL
fonts in 25 symbol sets each, 12 resident scalable HP PCL fonts in 35
symbol sets each, 1 resident scalable HP PCL font in 5 symbol sets,
and 40 resident HP-GL symbol sets.
User Benefit—With so many resident fonts and symbol sets, there is
less need for time-consuming downloadin g.
QMS Crown Technology
The QMS Crown multitasking operat ing s ystem provides fast processing speeds, networking capability, and higher printer performance while maintaining outstanding print quality.
Compile-Ahead Technology and True Multitasking
Compile-ahead technology keeps all of your printer’s resources busy
to improve throughput. While the engine is printi ng a page,
compile-ahead technology uses available printer mem ory to prepare
the subsequent pages of the document (or the next job). With pages
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Printer
Features
ready in memory, the engine continues pri nting as it deposits printed
pages in the output tray. (In other words, compiling, rasterizing , and
printing all work independently but simult aneously.)
User Benefit—Because print job processing time is significantly
reduced, you spend less time waiting for your documents to print.
Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)
Other printers may have mult iple int erf ace ports, but your QMS
all
1725E Print System is unique because SIO allows
ports—Ethernet, parallel, serial, and an optional interfa ce —to be
at the same time
active
The multiple interfaces let you connect to any Ethe rnet network or
directly to an IBM or compatible PC. The printer also wo rks in many
minicomputer and main frame co mpu ter environm ents .
User Benefit—You can have more than one computer printing to the
printer. Each interface has an input buffer (which may be expanded
with additional memory) that receives data while anot her interface is
being used to print.
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of its interface
Emulation Sensing Processor (ESP) Technology
Most printers can recognize only their native comma nd languag e.
However, using a form of artif icial intel ligen ce , ESP technology a nalyzes incoming file data from any of the printer ’s interfaces, selects
the appropriate emulation from those insta lled on the printe r, and processes the print job.
User Benefit—When your printer is in ESP mo de, you can easily
print PostScript, HP PCL5, HP -GL, CCITT, and Lineprinter documents without chan ging printer swi tch settings or sending soft ware
commands to accomm odat e different print er la nguages.
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Printer
Features
Context Switching
After its initial use, the state of an emulat ion and downl oaded dat a
(such as fonts, macros, and overlays) are preserved for as long as
the printer power is on.
User Benefit—Repetit ive download ing of emulat ion s, font s, m acros,
and overlays is unnecessary, saving you time.
Compressed Data Formats
Crown printers convert data received from the input buffer s into
intermediate, compressed blocks until the data is needed for printing.
These compressed blocks of data are designed to be processed
rapidly by the printer, and many more can be stored in memory at one
time than can traditional bitmapped image s.
User Benefit—This increases the speed of printer features such as
collation and autom at ic ja m recovery.
Automatic Jam Recovery
With most printers, if a media jam occurs, you must remove the
jammed media and then reprint the job. On a QMS Crown printer, if
the Page Recovery menu option is set to “on,” and a media jam
occurs, once you remove the jammed media, the printer reprints the
jammed page and then cont inue s with the print job. This is possible
because compressed data formats allow more pag e s to be stored in
memory. The printer remembers the last page printed, pulls the necessary information from memory, and automatically reprints any lost
pages.
User Benefit—You save time and print media because it’s unnecessary to resend a print job after clearing a media jam.
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Printer
Features
Software Loadable System (SLS)
Your printer has a software load able s ystem , which allows you to
replace or upgrade its system software from a host computer.
User Benefit—Future enhancem ents to the system software ca n be
easily installed as they become available from QMS.
» Note: The software loadable system mentioned in this section does not
modify the code used by QM S CrownNet Interface cards.
Remote Console
The Ethernet network inte rface and its accompanying software all ow
your printer to establish a Remote Console connection vi a EtherTalk,
LAN Manager/LAN Se rver, Novell NetWare, and TCP/IP. Printer status that requires user intervention is displayed on the remote console.
For example, a status messag e may indicat e that paper is lo w, the
output bin is full, or a media jam has occurred. The QMS
Interface System Admi nistrato r’s Manual
ning a Remote Console session, and the QMS
sole User’s Guide
and configure the printer. A copy of each manual is shipped with your
printer.
explains how to use a Remote Console to control
has information on begin-
Crown Remote Con-
CrownNet
User Benefit—The ability to control your printe r from a remote console as well as from the printer’s own control panel means you don’t
have to leave your workstation every time the printer needs attent ion.
Moreover, you’ll know right away if the printer is tied up with a media
jam or other simple problem requiring user inte rventio n.
PCMCIA Card S lot
There are two slots on the front of the printer under the lower paper
cassette. These slots support font and security cards (see the following section, “Printer Optio ns,” for det ails).
User Benefit—The PCM CIA slot gives your printer a flexible inter face for added features and future expansion.
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Printer
Features
Printer Options
The following options are available for your QMS 1725E Print System. Contact your QMS vendor for purchase information.
Upgradable RAM (Random Access Memory)
The QMS 1725E Print System comes with 8 MB of RAM. However,
you can upgrade this RAM to 64 MB through the installation of SIMMs
(single in-line memory mod ules). A dditiona l RAM allows you to print
at higher resolutions on certain media sizes, download and cach e
fonts, and attach and use multiple hard disks. Addit iona l RAM also
increases the printer’s buffer (the area where data sent from the host
computer is stored), allowing you to send large data-intensive files to
the printer without tying up the host for long period s.
User Benefit—Your printer ’s memory can be upgraded as your
needs grow.
Fonts
Optional fonts are available in three different formats.
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The optional Intellifon t SIMM increases the numbe r of fonts available to the HP PCL 5 emulation on your printer from 20 to the 37
PCL 5 fonts available on a Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4Si.
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The HP ProCollection fonts and special P ostscript fonts are contained on font cards or must be downloaded to an optional printer
hard disk. Font cards can be inserted in either of the two card
slots.
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The printer also supports an optional Kanji SCSI hard disk that
allows you to print the Japanese fonts Ryumin Light KL and
Gothic Medium BBB (both licensed to QMS by Morisawa and
Company, Ltd.) as well as the fonts Mincho Medium, Mincho
Heavy, Gothic Bold, and Gothic Heavy (licensed to QMS by
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Printer
Features
TypeBank ). These fonts can be printed at a variety of point sizes
and in different styles and resolutions.
Contact your QMS vendor for a complete list of available fonts.
User Benefit—Optiona l fonts increa se the print er ’s functionali ty and
allow you to create more distinctive docu ments.
Emulations
Optional emulations, such a s LN03 and QUIC II, are contained on
disks and must be downloaded to an optional printer hard disk.
User Benefit—Extra emul ations allow you to print docume nts c reated in printer languages other than tho se resident on the printer.
Security Card
An optional security card allows you to password-protect the printer’s
configuration menu. Th e card can be inserted in the PCMCI A (Personal Computer Memory Card Intern atio nal Associatio n) card slot.
User Benefit—A security card restricts access to the configuration
menu to those users with valid password s, thus ensuring that defaul t
settings are not changed inappropriatel y.
Network Interfaces
The QMS 1725E Print System can use optional interf a ces such as
LocalTalk, IBM 3270, IBM 5250A, or one of the CrownNet NICs (network interface cards) running multiple protocols. Conta ct your QMS
vendor for a list of available protocols.
User Benefit—Optiona l interf aces provi de flexibili ty and fast data
transfer in complex network environments.
Hard Disk Expandability
The QMS 1725E Print System provides support for an optional int ernal SCSI hard disk and three external SCSI hard disks.
User Benefit—Hard disks provide t rue virtual memor y as well as
storage for character bitmaps, downloaded outl ine fo nts, and other
files.
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What's Next?
Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your Printer,” explains how to find a good loca-
tion for the printer, unpack the printer, install a toner cartridge, load
and install paper cassettes, and print a start-up page.
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What's Next?
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Setting Up Your Printer
In This Chapter...
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Finding a good location for the printer
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Unpacking the printer
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Installing a toner cartridge
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Loading and installing paper cassettes
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Printing a start-up page
Introduction
Introduction
This chapter explains how to set up your QMS 1725E Print System
for the first time.
It includes information on finding a good location for the printer,
unpacking it and checking the shipment content s, inst alling a toner
cartridge and paper cassette, and printing a start-up page.
Finding a Good Location
Your QM S 1725E Print System operates in alm ost any comput ing
environment. However, when selecting your printer’s location, use the
following guidelines.
Location Requirements
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Away from cooling sources, heat ing sources, extreme tem pera-
ture changes, direct sunlight, excessive dust, and corrosive
chemicals or vapors.
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Away from any strong electromagnetic field (such as that created
by an air conditioner) and excessive vibration.
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Temperature range of 50° F (10° C) to 9 0° F (32.5°C).
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Relative humidit y range of 20% to 80%.
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Level (with less than 2° slope) and capable of supporting the
printer weight, which is about 50 lbs (23 kg) for the printer only.
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An appropriate distance from the host comp uter, based on your
operating environment— 6 feet (1.8 m eters) or less for parallel
connection or 25 feet (7.5 meters) or less for a serial connection.
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Well ventilated. Leave space on each side of the printer for ade-
quate ventilation.
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Enough space to allow you to open the top cover, access the rear
delivery tray, and slide out the paper cassettes.
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21.7'' (550 mm)
Overhead View
39.4'' (1000 mm)
65.1”
(1654 mm)
21.7'' (550 mm)
7.9'' (200 mm)
58.3'' (1480 mm)
15.7'' (400 mm)
Power Requirements
Your printer requires a prope rly grounded AC outlet with a power
range of ±10% of the rated voltage (100, 110/120, or 220/240 V).
Noise-generating equipment should not be connected to the same
electrical outlet as the printer. The recommended frequency is 50 Hz
±2 Hz for 100 and 220/240 V systems and 60 Hz ±2 Hz for 110/120 V
systems.
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Caution
: The supplied power cord is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug for
safety purposes. Use the proper grounding-type power outlet.
Setting Up Your Printer
2-3
Checking Shipment Contents
Checking Shipment Contents
In addition to this manual, your shipment consists of the following
items. As you unpack the printer in the next section, make sure that
all of these items are included in your shipment before setting up your
printer. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your shipping
company or your QMS vendor. See appendix A, “QMS Customer
Support,” for world-wide product sales and support information.
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Two 500-sheet letter or A4 p aper cassettes
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Power cord
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Warranty and registration card
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Toner cartridge
QMS 1725E Print System Operation
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QMS 1725E Print System Reference
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QMS CrownNet Interface Syste m Administ rator’s Guide
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QMS Crown Network Notes
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QMS Crown Techni ca l Reference Manual
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QMS Crown Remote Console User’s Guide
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Documentation binder
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PS Executive Series Util ities softw are (on disk)
» Note: Interface cables are not included with the printer. If you ne ed cables,
contact your QM S vendor or a local computer s tore. Chapter 3, Connecting
to a PC, and chapt er 4, Connecting to an Ethernet Network, provid e
information on the type of cable you need.
(on disk)
guide
guide
(on disk)
Registering the Printer
QMS is committed to develop ing print systems tha t offer you flexible,
efficient solutions, so we’re interested in knowing how you plan to use
your printer. Register now.
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Removing Pa cking Materials
To register by mail, fill out and send in your warranty card. To register
by telephone, in the US call QMS toll-free at (800) 637-8049. In other
countries, refer to appendi x A, “QM S Customer Support,” for the
appropriate telephone number.
Removing Packing Materials
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Caution:
order. Follow the unpacking instructions in the order given. Damage to the
printer may result if the printe r is turned on bef ore all packing ma terials are
removed.
The packing materials consist of several pieces of cardboard, foam,
tape, and shipping spacers. Y ou must remove the tape and cardboard
from the inside of the paper cassettes and from the inside and outside
of your printer.
Its import ant that you remove the packing materials in the proper
Removing the Shipping Spacers
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Caution
: You could damage your printer if you operate it before removing the
shipping s pacers.
The shipping spacers are the plastic pieces with orange tags inside
the printer. Remove these plastic shipping spacers before you turn on
the printer. To remove the shipping spacers, follow these steps:
Setting Up Your Printer
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