Mita DP-2800 Instructions Manual

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Please read the instruction handbook before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

Laser Printe

DP-2800

Table of Contents

The DP-2800 in this photograph is equipped with two optional paper feeders (ST-1000) and an optional document finisher (F-8118).

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Please read the instruction handbook before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.

The sections of this handbook and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.

DANGER: Indicates that serious injury or even death will very possibly result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical damage may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with the related points.

Symbols

The symbol indicates that the related section includes safety warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol.

...........[General warning]

...........[Warning of danger of electrical shock]

...........[Warning of high temperature]

The symbol indicates that the related section includes information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol.

...........[Warning of prohibited action]

...........[Disassembly prohibited]

The

●symbol indicates that the related section includes information on

actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol.

...........[Alert of required action]

...........[Remove the power plug from the outlet]

...........[Always connect the printer to an outlet with

a ground connection]

Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in the handbook are illegible or if the handbook itself is missing. (fee required)

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Caution

NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPRO PER INSTALLATION.

Notice on Software_____________________________________________________________________________________

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF I TS EMULATION MODES. The printer is factory set to emulate the HP LaserJet 5Si. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 2.

Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________

The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.

No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer’s firmware (contents of its read-only memory).

This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of our company is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames_________________________________________________________________________________

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE II, PRESCRIBE IIe, KPDL, and KIR are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.

Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.

HP LaserJet 5Si is a product of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

This printer uses PeerlessPrint5 to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL5 language emulation. PeerlessPrint5 is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.

This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.

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IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEME NT ____________________________________________________________________

THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQU ISITION OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVI CE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU DO NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED T O THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the Programs only in the country where you acquired the Programs. You obtain no rights other than those granted you under this license.

The term “Programs” means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions merged into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights in the Programs.

1. License

Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession of the Programs and the device to another party.

If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and any other documentation to the other party. Your license is then terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program.

You may not:

1) use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license;

2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or

3) sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program.

2. Limited Warranty

The Programs are provided “AS IS”.

THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE BUNDLING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ALDC

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3. Limitation of Remedies

IBM’s entire liability under this license is the following;

1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM’s liability will be for actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of:

a) the equivalent of U.S. $25,000 in your local currency; or

b) IBM’s then generally available license fee for the Program

This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.

IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential damages, even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of Programs supplied to IBM. IBM’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

4. General

You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action, regardless of form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States, this license is governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the Program.

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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement____________________________________________________________________

All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chianti are trademarks of Bitstream Inc.

Centutry Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation.

ITC ZapfDingbats, ITC Souvenir, ITC Benguiat, and ITC Bookman are registered trademarks of International Type-face Corporation.

Revue is a trademark of Esselte Pendaflex Corporation in the U.S., Letraset Canada Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte Letraset Ltd. elsewhere.

Bitstream Sublicense Agreement _________________________________________________________________________

FONTWARE/TrueDoc developed by BITSTREAM INC. is provided as part of this Printer by our company under license. We, as a Licensee of BITSTREAM, grants you, the Sublicensee, non-exclusive right to use FONTWARE/TrueDoc installed in this Printer, if you agree to and at all times comply with the following items:

1. Ownership

As the Sublicensee, you own the Printer in which FONTWARE/TrueDoc is originally installed, but BITSTREAM retains title to and ownership in the software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc. The Sublicense is not a sale of the original software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc or any portion or copy of it.

2. Copy Restrictions

FONTWARE/TrueDoc is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of FONTWARE/TrueDoc even if modified, merged, or included with other software, is expressly forbidden. You may be held legally responsible for any copyright in-fringement.

3. Unauthorized Use

FONTWARE/TrueDoc may not be removed, disclosed and transferred to any third party for any length of time without the prior written consent of our company or BITSTREAM. Also, you may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works based on FONTWARE/TrueDoc.

4. Term

This agreement should remain in full force and effect forever thereby allowing the Sublicensee to use the FONTWARE/TrueDoc forever unless the Sublicensee violates the terms of paragraphs 2. or 3. above. In the event of such violation, this agreement will terminate automatically without notice from us. Upon termination, you should destroy FONTWARE/TrueDoc and all copies of them, in part and in whole, including modified copies, if any.

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FCC statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Shielded circular cable should be used for interfacing with the computer.

Caution to user

Any modification without prior permission may cause harmful interference. If any modification/change is introduced to this equipment without prior permission, we as the

manufacturer cannot guarantee compliance with FCC rules.

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To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units:

Conforming to the Class B limits

ST-1000 Paper Feeder (500 sheets)

EF-100 Envelope Feeder

UF-100 Universal Feeder

AD-31 Duplexer

F-8130 Bulk Paper Stacker (3000 sheets)

F-8118 Document Finisher (1800 sheets)

KPDL Font Rom KPDL Upgrade Kit

HD-101 Hard Disk Unit

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Interface connectors

Important note on the interface connectors

Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal electronics through the interface connector(s), keep any interface connector which is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied.

* Use shielded interface cable.

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 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 printer during any phase of user operation.

Laser notice

This printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.

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

CAUTION

Laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

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CDRH regulations

The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Ozone concentration

The printer generates ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.

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Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.)

Model Number: DP-2800 Trade Name: Mita Responsible Party: MITA COPYSTAR AMERICA, INC. Address: 225 Sand Road, P.O.Box 40008

Fairfield New Jersey 07004-0008 Telephone number: 973-808-8444 Fax number: 973-882-6000

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety & EMI Requirements

IEC IEC950:1991 (+A1+A2+A3) / (IEC825-1:1993) Laser requirements (U.S.A.) FDA Title 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J

UL UL 1950: 3

edition

CAN/CSA CSA C22.2 No.950- 95 3

edition

FCC Rules 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15, subpart B, Class B CDC ICES-003 (3

): 1997, Class B

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Disclaimer

We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software.

Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer

Prolonged Non-use

If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet.

We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible damages that may occur when the printer is used next time.

Moving the Printer

When you move the printer:

Move it gently.

Keep it as level as possible, to avoid spilling toner inside the printer.

If you ship the printer, remove the developer unit and ship it separately. Be sure to consult your dealer before attempting long-distance transportation of the printer.

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ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Mita (Mita Copyst ar Am er ica, Inc.) has determined that t his pr oduct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. * ENERGY STAR is a U.S. regist er ed mark.

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The laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology.

Superb print quality

With an amorphous silicon drum, microfine ceramic toner, and the latest technology from us such as KIR function*, this laser printer delivers superb print quality and clarity. (*See page 2-45.)

Ultra long life modules

The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit and fuser unit, which are disposable in conventional printers, are specifically designed for extraordinarily long life and need no periodic replacement. The drum is made of amorphous silicon which is environmentally benign. The only maintenance regularly needed therefore is to replenish the toner supply in the developer approximately every 25,000 printed pages (A4 portrait at a printing rate of approximately 5%) and to clean some parts inside the printer.

Amorphous silicon drum

Our own unique ceramics technology has led to the development of an extremely hard and durable drum with extraordinarily long service life. Also, the drum has several excellent photoconductive properties, such as stability and reliability in varying temperatures, resistance to heat and solvent, etc., thus providing superb high resolution printing.

High speed printing

A3-size pages typically print at a rate of 16 pages per minute, B4 at 18 pages per minute, and A4 (landscape feed) at 28 pages per minute (when printing multiple copies of the same page). (Actual printing time varies depending on what is being printed.)

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Environmentally benign waste parts

The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure to dispose of containers according to local laws and regulations.)

Large paper capacity cassettes

Equipped at the bottom with a two-stage paper feeder, each paper cassette can hold approximately 500 sheets (80 g/m

, 0.11 mm thickness). There is also a multi-purpose tray with a capacity of approximately 100 sheets. Paper can be output on a face-down output tray or an optional face-up output tray. Either output tray can stack approximately 500 sheets of paper.

Scalable printing

This printer allows reductions between various paper sizes using the page setup function.

Bitmapped and scalable typefaces

In addition to its 79 internal bitmap fonts, the printer provides 45 fully-scalable resident typefaces that are equivalent to HPLJ fonts. The scalable typefaces can be used at any size desired up to

999.75 points, in 0.25-point increments.

A new printer control language, PRESCRIBE II e

PRESCRIBE IIe includes advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills, grayscale shading, a user-accessible print image model, and multiple page orientations and print directions within the same page.

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PDF417 two-dimensional bar code

The printer includes the capability that allows the user to implement the two-dimensional stacked bar code symbology, PDF417, or Portable Data File 417. This expanded functionality is achieved by using the PRESCRIBE IIe language commands.

Automatic rotation of fonts and graphics

Images and scalable fonts are automatically rotated to match the page orientation.

A wide variety of internal symbol sets

The printer supports most Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5Si compatible symbol sets for both bitmap and scalable fonts.

Display of printer messages in any of three languages

English, French, or German. As an option it is also possible to download the messages in other languages. Please contact your dealer.

Memory card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.

Data in the memory card can be selectively read from the printer’s control panel.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compliance

Offers network managers complete open system network management.

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Large memory capacity

This printer comes standard equipped with 4 MB of memory. This can be extended up to 68 MB of memory through optional expansion of memory.

Expandable interface

Equipped with slots for installing optional interfaces, the interfaces of this printer can be expanded to meet the specific operating environment.

Options

The following options are available for this printer:

ST-1000 Paper feeder

(for installation below, 500-sheet capacity [0.11-mm paper thickness] x 2) EF-100 Envelope feeder UF-100 Universal feeder AD-31 Duplex printing unit F-8130 Bulk paper stacker (3000-sheet capacity) F-8118 Document finisher (1800-sheet capacity, includes staple function) KPDL Font Rom KPDL upgrade kit HD-101 Hard disk unit CA-28 Caster kit

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Contents

Chapter 1 Safetyguards and Installing the Page Printer...............1-1

Caution Labels.........................................................................................................1- 2

Installation Precautions............................................................................................ 1- 3

Precautions for use.................................................................................................. 1- 5

Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................ 1- 7

Moving the Printer........................................................................................................ 1-10

Names of Parts ............................................................................................................ 1-11

Setup and Connections................................................................................................ 1-13

The Multi-Purpose Tray ............................................................................................... 1-36

Expanding Memory...................................................................................................... 1-42

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer............................................2-1

Control panel................................................................................................................ 2- 2

Operating Procedures.................................................................................................. 2-11

Mode Selection Menu .................................................................................................. 2-24

Configuring Interfaces.................................................................................................. 2-27

Emulation Selection ..................................................................................................... 2-28

Reduction (Page Set)................................................................................................... 2-29

Memory Cards ............................................................................................................. 2-32

Sleep Timer Setting...................................................................................................... 2-43

Dumping Received Data.............................................................................................. 2-44

KIR Level...................................................................................................................... 2-45

Ecoprint Mode.............................................................................................................. 2-47

Resource Protection .................................................................................................... 2-48

Adjusting the Print Density........................................................................................... 2-49

Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)............................................................................. 2-49

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Chapter 3 Fonts...............................................................................3-1

Bitmap and Scalable Fonts.......................................................................................... 3- 2

List of Fonts.................................................................................................................. 3- 3

Symbol Set................................................................................................................... 3- 8

Chapter 4 Maintenance...................................................................4-1

Toner Container Replacement..................................................................................... 4- 2

Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 4-10

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................. 5-1

General Guide.............................................................................................................. 5- 2

Print Quality Problems ................................................................................................. 5- 4

Indicators and Messages............................................................................................. 5- 8

Correcting a Paper Jam............................................................................................... 5-16

Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables......................................................... 6-1

Appendix A Printer Specifications.................................................A-1

Appendix B Paper Selection...........................................................B-1

Appendix C Host Computer Interface............................................C-1

Index......................................................................................... INDEX-1

Mode Select Menu.................................................................Last page

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Chapter 1

Safetyguards and

Installing the Page

Printer

This chapter uses illustrations to explain the names of parts of this printer, how to use it, its environmental requirements, and how to install it.

Caution Labels..................................................................... 1- 2

Installation Precautions........................................................ 1- 3

Precautions for use.............................................................. 1- 5

Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................... 1- 7

Moving the Printer.................................................................... 1-10

Names of Parts........................................................................ 1-11

Setup and Connections ........................................................... 1-13

The Multi-Purpose Tray........................................................... 1-36

Expanding Memory.................................................................. 1-42

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Caution Labels

Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner.

Label 1

High temperature inside. Do not touch parts in this area, because there is a danger of getting

burned. ........................................

NOTE: DO NOT remove these labels.

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■ Environment

CAUTION

• Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury

or damage to the printer. ................................................................

• Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt become attached to the power plug, clean the plug to avoid the

danger of fire or electrical shock. ...................................................

• Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or

locations near flammable items, to avoid the danger of fire...........

• To keep the printer cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, allow access space as shown below. Leave adequate space, especially around the rear cover, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the printer.

Other precautions

• Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the printer. Install in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temperature: around 20°C, humidity: around 65%RH) and avoid the following locations when selecting a site for the printer.

Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct sunlight.

Avoid locations with vibrations.

Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.

Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.

Avoid poorly ventilated locations.

Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make liberal use of insecticide, remove the printer first!)

Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level.

• The printer will work best if it is installed in a location that is: .

Near the computer If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should be shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

Level and well supported Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer.

Installation Precautions

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■ Power supply/Grounding the printer

WARNING

• DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These

types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock.......

• Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire

or electric shock. ............................................................................

• Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your

service representative. ..................................................................

Other precautions

• Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the printer.

• Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone .

• Only use this printer under the voltage listed on the serial No. label attached to the rear panel of the printer.

• The outlet should be earthed, or an adapter should be used.

• If an extension cord is used, the total length of the power cord plus extension should be 5 meters (17 feet) or less.

• The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power circuit with equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is advisable. (Filters and transformers are available commercially.)

■ Handling of plastic bags

WARNING

• Keep the plastic bags that are used with the printer away from children. The plastic may cling to their nose and mouth causing

suffocation.......................................................................................

• If the power from the outlet itself appears to be unstable, a line stabilizer should be used. In places where the voltage tends to fluctuate, it may be necessary to install a voltage regulator.

• As the disconnect device is not incorporated in the printer's AC primary circuit, an easily accessible socket outlet must be provided near the equipment.

• If the printer is used with the optional bulk paper stacker (F-8130) or document finisher (F-8118), in order to avoid short-circuiting, it should be ensured that these devices are plugged securely into their respective power outlets.

• Be sure to connect the ground wire for the printer's power supply to the ground terminal of the power outlet, to a copper pole buried at least 65 cm (25 inches) in the ground, or to a water pipe approved by the water department for use as a ground.

• Never use a gas pipe as a ground, as this may result in fire.

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■ Cautions when using the printer

WARNING

• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they

fall inside.........................................................................................

• DO NOT remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the

printer..............................................................................................

• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. DO NOT place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical

shock. .............................................................................................

• NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the printer or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing

blindness.........................................................................................

• If the printer becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from the printer, there is an odd smell, or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately, remove the power plug from

the outlet and contact your service representative.........................

• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power switch OFF (O) immediately. Next, remove the power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger of fire

or electrical shock. Then contact your service representative. ......

• When adding memory, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet. If this operation is performed with the power still attached,

there is a danger of electrical shock...............................................

• DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as

there is a danger of electrical shock. .............................................

• For safety purposes, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the

outlet when cleaning the main charger............................................

• ALWAYS contact your service representative for maintenance or

repair of internal parts......................................................................

CAUTION

• DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the power

plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.)......................

• ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the printer. If the power cord is damaged, there is a danger of fire or

electrical shock.................................................................................

• If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch OFF (O). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outlet for safety purposes

during the time the printer is not in use. ..........................................

• ALWAYS hold the designated parts only when lifting or moving

the printer.........................................................................................

• For safety purposes, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the

outlet when performing cleaning operations.....................................

Precautions for use

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• If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult with your service representative in regard

to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the printer....................

■ Cautions when handling consumables

CAUTION

• Avoid inhalation, ingestion, skin or eye contact. If ingestion occurs, dilute stomach contents thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If skin contact occurs, wash with soap and water. If contact with eyes occurs, flush thoroughly with water

and seek medical treatment...........................................................

• Prolonged inhalation of excessive dusts may cause lung damage. Use of this product, as intended, does not result in

inhalation of excessive dusts. ........................................................

• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks

may cause burn..............................................................................

• Keep away from children................................................................

Other precautions

• Always read the safety instructions which are included in the box or printed on the container when handling consumables.

• Dispose of the toner or toner containers in accordance with Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.

• Store consumables in a cool, dark location.

• If the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, return it to its original package and reseal it.

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Unpacking and Inspection

Remove the printer from the package according to the steps given below. (See figure on next page.) After removing the printer, check that nothing is missing against the list of packaged contents.

Place the box containing the printer on a flat, stable surface.

Remove the INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK, Toner Kit and other items located on top of the spacer

and remove the spacer.

Carefully remove the printer.

List of packaged contents

The printer and paper feeder are packaged in separate boxes.

CAUTION

Be sure that two or more people unpack and install the printer. Be very careful as the printer is heav

and can hurt your back.

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Contents of Printer Box and How to Remove Them

(1) Power Cord (2) Drum Unit Cover* (3) Toner Kit (toner container, cleaning cloth) (4) INSTALLATION HANDBOOK, CD-ROM contains INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK, printer drivers, etc.

Remove the tape used for packaging as shown in the diagram rather than cutting with a cutter. This tape can be reused when repackaging the printer.

* This drum unit cover is neces s ary

during maintenance to remove the drum unit.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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How to Remove the Paper Feeder

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Moving the Printer

Note the following items when moving the printer.

Be sure to lift the printer gently, keeping it horizontal, to prevent toner from soiling the inside of the printer.

When transporting the printer a long distance, contact your dealer from which you purchased the printer.

CAUTION

Be sure that two or more people lift the printer. Grasp the handholds indicated in the figure below and lift carefully so as not to hurt your back.

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Names of Parts

Front View/Side View

Paper Full Sensor

Control Panel

Front Cover

Upper Paper Feed Cassette

Lower Paper Feed Cassette

Vent

Paper Stopper

Connector for Optional Feeder*

MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray

Paper Feeder Side Cover

Paper Feeder

Face-Down Output Tray

Power Switch

Side Cover

Face-Up Output Tray

To prevent static electricity, be sure to cover the optional

feeder connector not being used with the protective caps supplied with the printer.

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Memory Card Slot

Slot Cover for Optional Hardware

Parallel Interface Connector*

Serial Interface (RS-232C/RS-422A) Connector*

Slot Cover for Installat i on of Optional Interface

Power Cord Connector

Rear Panel

Toner Container Release Lever (Green)

Top Cover

Drum Unit

Drum Unit Release Lever (Green) (Service use only)

Fuser Unit

Charger Unit

Handle for Pulling Out Paper Feed Unit (Green)

Paper Feed Unit

Developer Unit

Developer Unit Release Lever (Green) (Service use only)

Toner Container

To prevent static electricity, be sure to cover interface

connectors not being used with the protective caps supplied with the printer.

Interior View

Cleaning Knob (Green)

Rear View

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Setup and Connections

Set up the printer according to the following steps.

Install the printer on the paper feeder. ............................................................................Page 1-14

Open the top cover. ........................................................................................................Page 1-15

Install the toner container. ..............................................................................................Page 1-16

Close the top cover. ........................................................................................................Page 1-19

Adjust the paper guide on the paper feed cassette. .......................................................Page 1-19

Add paper. ......................................................................................................................Page 1-22

Open the paper stopper on the face-down tray (if required). ..........................................Page 1-24

Open the face-up output tray (when the tray is being used). ..........................................Page 1-24

Connect the printer to the computer. ..............................................................................Page 1-25

10.

Attach the power cord. ....................................................................................................Page 1-27

11.

Test the printer. ...............................................................................................................Page 1-28

12.

Test the interface with the computer. ..............................................................................Page 1-29

13.

Install the printer driver. ..................................................................................................Page 1-30

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1. Install the printer on the paper feeder.

Align the installation holes on the bottom of the printer with the positioning pins on top of the paper feeder and slowly lower the printer into place. Check that the connector on top of the paper feeder is properly connected to the connector on the bottom of the printer.

Connector

Positioning Pins

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2. Open the top cover.

Remove the packing tape stuck to the printer and gently lift the top cover as far as it will go.

Top Cover

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3. Install the toner container.

Take the toner container from the toner kit. Shake the toner container with the protective seal facing up as shown in the figure five times or more to thoroughly mix the toner inside.

Carefully peal off the protective seal.

Shake five or more times

Protective Seal

Toner Container

Proctective Seal

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Check that the two toner container release levers are positioned to the right (released) as shown in the figure. If not positioned to the right, slide them to the right until they stop.

Align the ends of the toner container with the grooves to the left and right inside the printer as shown in the figure and install.

Toner Container Release Levers (positioned to right)

Toner Container

Grooves

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Check that the toner container is installed in the correct position, and push forcefully on the top of

the toner container.

After the toner container is installed, set the two toner container release levers to the left position (fixed).

Toner Container Release Levers (Be sure to set to the left and fix the container in place.)

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4. Close the top cover.

Close the top cover.

5. Adjust the paper guide on the paper feed cassette.

The paper feed cassette attached to the paper feeder located at the bottom of the printer can be used to supply standard paper from A5 size up to ledger size by adjusting its paper guide and paper stopper position. The paper feed cassette is shipped from the factory set to A4 or letter. The positions for each paper size are indicated inside the paper feed cassette.

Note______________________________________________________________________

A4 and letter size can only be fed in the landscape direction.

Top Cover

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Paper feed cassette position

Pull out the paper feed cassette until it stops.

Open the paper feed roller located on the right side of the cassette until it stops as shown in the figure.

Next, adjust the position of the paper stopper located on the left side of the cassette. While holding down the lever (green) on the paper guide, slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size.

Adjust the position of the paper guides located at the front and rear of the paper feed cassette.

Align the paper guides to the desired paper size by pressing the knobs (green) on the paper guides so they slide.

: Paper Size Indicator Pos i tion

Paper Stopper

Paper Guide

Front Side

Paper Guide

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Paper Feed Cassette

Paper Limit Indicator

Paper Stopper

Paper Guide

Do not touch the rubber part of the paper feed unit.

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6. Add paper.

Try as much as possible to use fresh paper which has just been opened. Paper which has been stored long periods contains moisture and may result in sheets sticking together and/or paper jams. For specifications on the paper which can be used with this printer, please refer to

Appendix B

Paper Selection

Square the edges of the paper and insert into the paper feed cassette as shown in the figure. Be sure that the paper does not exceed the paper limit indicators located on the left and right of the paper guide (see previous page). The paper feed cassette can hold up to about 500 sheets (0.11 mm thickness per sheet). Printing is performed on the underside of the paper.

Return the opened paper feed roller to its original position.

Do not touch the rubber part of the paper feed unit.

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Close the paper feed cassette.

Paper is added to the second paper feed cassette in the same way.

Size indicator plates are also supplied. Place these on the front of the cassette according to the paper size inside to make it easy to know the current paper size.

Size Indicator Plate

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7. Open the paper stopper on the face-down tray (if required).

Raise the paper stopper on the face-down tray.

8. Open the face-up output tray (when the tray is being used).

Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side facing up (reverse order). The face-up output tray is located on the left side of the printer. Use it by opening as shown in the figure.

Paper Stopper

Face-up output tray

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9. Connect the printer to the computer.

A standard Centronics parallel interface connector ( ) and RS-232C/RS-422A serial interface connector (

IOIOI

) are located on the rear side of the printer. For pin connections, please refer to

Appendix C

Parallel Interface Connector (

)

Serial Interface (RS-232C/RS-422A) Connector (

IOIOI

)

Slot Cover for Installat i on of Optional Interface

CAUTION

Before performing this step, be sure to turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

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Parallel Interface Connection

Plug one end of the printer cable into the connector on the printer marked with a

(parallel)

symbol.

Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place.

Plug the other end of the printer cable into the computer’s parallel (Centronics) interface connector. This connector is usually labled PRINTER. For details, please refer to the hardware manual for the computer.

Serial Interface Connection

The printer is shipped from the factory with its serial interface set to RS-232C mode, but it can also be set to RS-422A mode in accordance with how it will be used. For details, please refer to

Appendix C

Plug one end of the cable into the connector marked

IOIOI

on the printer.

Tighten the screws on both sides securely.

Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's serial interface connector. For details, please refer to the hardware manual for the computer.

Clips

Printer Cable

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10. Attach the power cord.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Only use the power cord supplied with the printer.

Plug the power cord into the power cord connector on the rear side of the printer.

Connect the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.

Power Cord

Power Cord Connector

CAUTION

Be sure the printer's power switch is turned off.

WARNING

Be sure to connect the ground wire of the printer to ground.

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11. Test the printer.

Use the following procedure to test the printer and print out a status page indicating factory settings. For details on the indicators and keys on the printer’s control panel, please refer to

Chapter 2

Control Panel

Turn on the printer's power switch. It does not matter whether the computer's power is on or off. Self test will be displayed in

the message display of the printer.

Notes_____________________________________________________________________

When the printer’s power is turned on after a toner container has been installed for the first time, the printer will display the message

Please wait

for about five minutes until it becomes ready for

printing (Ready). Note that the printer is not broken.

An error message of the form XXX

Open

will be displayed in the printer’s message display unless all covers on the printer are properly closed. If this happens, check that the part indicated in the error message is properly closed.

Wait until the ON LINE indicator lights and Ready appears in the message display.

If the ON LINE indicator is off, make it light by pressing the

ON LINE

key.

Press the

STATUS

key. Information such as the margin position and memory allocation

currently set for the printer will be printed on a page in a list.

If the status page prints without problems, you can tell that the developer unit and paper feed cassette are installed properly. For details on the contents of the status page, see

Chapter 2

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12. Test the interface with the computer.

In order to check that the printer and the computer are properly connected you must print by sending an actual command from the computer.

Turn on the printer's power switch and turn on the computer’s power as well.

Wait until the message display switches from Self test to Ready.

Check that the ON LINE indicator is lit. If it is not lit, make it light by pressing the

ON LINE

key.

Enter and execute the following command at the DOS prompt on the computer screen.

ECHO !R! STAT; EXIT;> PRN

If this causes the printer to print a status page (a page on which current printer settings are printed), then the printer and computer are properly connected. If this does not print a status page, check that the printer cable is properly connected. The cable or one of the connectors may also be broken.

Notes on Application Software

The computer and printer have been successfully connected by the procedures up to this point. In order to print from software run on the computer, it is necessary to install a printer driver on the computer to which the printer is connected. After the printer driver is installed, be sure to make proper printer settings from within the software.

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13. Install the printer driver.

A CD-ROM containing a printer driver for Windows (Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT

3.51/4.0) is supplied with this printer. Once this printer driver is installed on the computer, it is possible to make various settings for this printer from within Windows applications. It is also possible to control options and printing from within Windows.

For each of these operating systems, the printer driver is located in the folder on the CD-ROM. The steps for installing this driver are given below. Read this in conjunction with the manual supplied with Windows.

For details on how to install the printer driver under Windows NT, read the file README.TXT in the CD-ROM's root directory.

Installing Under Windows 95

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

Click on

“

Start" with the mouse on the Windows95 Task Bar, and align the cursor with “Setting.”

Click on

“

Printers” among the items displayed.

Start Button

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The printer folder will open. Double click on

“

Add printer.”

The Printer Wizard screen will appear. Click on

“

Next >.”

. A screen for selecting the printer to be connected will appear. Select the most appropriate

printer and click on

“

Next.”

Next,

“

Click the manufacturer and model of your printer....” screen will appear. At this point,

select

“

Have Disk…” located at the lower right. (See the figure for

Step 7

A screen for installing from floppy disk will appear. Enter

“

[CD-ROM Drive Name]:\” as the

source from which to copy the file and click on

“

OK.

”

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Select

“

DP-2800,” click on “Next >,” and follow the on-screen instructions to install. Once the

driver has been properly installed, the printer icon will be added to the printers folder.

Note______________________________________________________________________

When printing under Windows 95, be sure to set the emulation of this printer to HP LaserJet 5Si (default setting).

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Installing Under Windows 3.1

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

Double click on the Control Panel.

Double click on “Printers.”

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Click on

“

Add >>.”

A screen for

“

List of Printers:” will appear. From the choices, click on “Install Unlisted or

Updated Printer.”

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Click on

“

Install….”

The install printer menu will appear. Enter

“

[CD-ROM Drive Name]: \” and click on “OK.”

Select “DP-2800” from the printers displayed and click on “OK.” Once the driver has been installed, close the Control Panel by clicking on “Close.”

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The Multi-Purpose Tray

The multi-purpose tray is incorporated on the right side of the printer. It can be used in one of three modes: first mode, cassette mode or manual mode. The multi-purpose tray can hold about 100 sheets of paper (0.11 mm thickness).

First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)

The printer automatically feeds any paper placed on the multi-purpose tray even if another paper source is selected. After all paper in the multi-purpose tray is printed, paper will be fed from the paper source originally set. (This is the factory set default.)

Cassette Mode

Approximately 100 sheets of paper can be continuously fed.

Manual Mode

Special non-standard paper can be fed one sheet at a time. For details on paper which can be used with this printer, please refer to

Appendix B

In first mode and manual mode, printing is carried out using custom size paper feed timing regardless of the size setting for multi-purpose tray.

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Feeding from the Multi-Purpose Tray

Open the multi-purpose tray as shown in the figure.

Open the sub tray and adjust the paper guides according to the width of the paper to be fed.

Multi-purpose tray

Paper guides

Sub tray

Note:

The paper guides must be set to the narrowest position when closing the mult i -purpos e tray.

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Check that the message Ready is displayed in the printer's message display, and that the ON LINE indicator is lit.

Set the paper source to the multi-purpose tray by pressing the

FEED

key until the message display indicates MP tray. The multi-purpose tray indicator on the control panel will flash, and Add paper will be displayed.

Press the

MODE

key to display MP tray mode >.

Press the

4 (

Form Feed

) key to display >MP tray size, then press the

ENTER

key so

you can set the paper size to be fed from the multi-purpose tray. See

Mode Select Menu

the end of this HANDBOOK.

The manner in which paper is fed in each of these modes is explained below.

First mode

Press the

MODE

key to display MP tray mode >.

After pressing the

ENTER

key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and – keys.

Display First and then press the

ENTER

key.

MP tray mode > First

Press the

EXIT

key.

Note______________________________________________________________________

In this mode, the paper source indicator on the control panel does not change while paper is being fed from the multi-purpose tray.

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Cassette Mode

Press the

MODE

key to display MP tray mode >.

After pressing the

ENTER

key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and – keys.

Display

Cassette

and then press the

ENTER

key.

MP tray mode > Cassette

Press the

EXIT

key.

Insert the paper so that it is aligned straight in the tray as far as it will go. About 100 sheets (0.11 mm thickness, 80 g/m

) can be inserted at one time. Do not load paper above the paper

limit mark.

Ready will appear on the message display.

Paper limit mark

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Manual mode

Press the

MODE

key to display MP tray mode >.

After pressing the

ENTER

key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and – keys.

Display

Manual

and then press the

ENTER

key.

MP tray mode > Manual

Press the

EXIT

key.

Insert the paper in the multi-purpose tray as far as it will go. About 100 sheets (0.11 mm

thickness, 80 g/m

) can be inserted at once. Do not load paper above the paper limit mark

(See page 1-38).

Ready will appear on the message display.

Send printing commands and data from the computer.

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The message display will display Processing after which the message Set paper Press CONTINUE will be displayed.

If you want to abandon the manual feeding procedure, press the

CANCEL

key. The message

display will indicate Print Cancel? Current job. Press the

ENTER

key. Printing

will stop and the printer will return to “ Ready ”.

If you wish to continue printing, press the

CONTINUE

key. Paper loaded in the tray will be fed

and printed. To continue printing in manual mode, repeat the steps from

step 4

Feeding Envelopes

Envelopes should be fed face up. Be sure to set the print direction from the Mode Select Menu. Insert the envelopes in the tray as far as they will go. Do not load envelopes above the paper limit mark.

For details on suitable envelope paper quality and shape, see

Appendix B

. Be sure to use suitable

envelopes as print quality may be reduced. For the envelope sizes which can be used with this printer, see the table on page 2-5.

Envelopes

Paper limit mark

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Expanding Memory

The printer comes standard equipped with 4 MB of main memory. However, more complex pages can be printed and processing speed increased by expanding the printer's memory. There are two slots available in the printer for expanding memory. Printer memory can be expanded to up to 68 MB by installing optional extended memory chips (SIMMs) in these slots.

Note______________________________________________________________________

The expansion memory should be installed only by an authorized dealer or a certified technician. We shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the expansion memory.

Memory Required by the Printer Environment

It may be necessary to extend memory depending on the operating environment of the printer. Please refer to the table below for minimum memory requirements in various environments.

Minimum Memory Required

Resolution: 300 dpi Resolution: 600 dpi HP LaserJet 5Si (factory setting) 4 MB 4 MB HP LaserJet 5Si, duplex mode = on* 4 MB 6 MB HP LaserJet 5Si, duplex mode = off Resource protection

— 10 MB

HP LaserJet 5Si, duplex mode = off Resource protection

— 14 MB

*An optional duplex unit (AD-31) is required for duplex printing.

Printing Environment

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The description given below is intended for service personnel.

Precautions on the Handling of Extended SIMMs

Static electricity which may accumulate in the human body through walking on carpets or other such surfaces is the enemy of SIMMs loaded with many semiconductor chips. Pay attention to the following things before installation to protect memory chips against damage from static electricity.

Do not remove the SIMMs from their anti-static bag until immediately prior to installation.

Eliminate any static electricity from your body through grounding before touching the SIMMs.

Be absolutely sure when handling the SIMMs to hold them by the substrate without touching the printed connector section.

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Installing SIMMs

Insert the SIMM or SIMMs into the dedicated sockets on the printer's main board.

WARNING

Take precautions that no foreign substances such as metal chips or liquid get inside the printer during the installation process. Operation of the printer during the presence of a foreign substance may lead to fire or electric shock.

WARNING

Be sure to turn off the printer's power and disconnect all cables when installing SIMMs in the printer. Failure to do so may lead to electric shock.

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Turn off the printer's power and disconnect the power cord and all cables connected to the

printer.

Remove the six screws on the printer's rear cover, and remove the rear panel. There are two

sockets for installing SIMMs located on the main board.

Sockets for Installing SIMMs

Screws

Rear Panel

Main Board

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Remove the SIMM or SIMMs from the package.

Align the connector side of the SIMM with the socket groove paying attention to the left and right sides of the SIMM.

Gently push both sides of the top edge of the SIMM into the groove and gently push it upright. Check that both edges of the SIMM are being held in place by the catches on the socket.

Note______________________________________________________________________

SIMMs may be installed in either slot regardless of their memory capacity.

Catch

SIMM

Socket

Catch

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To remove a SIMM from a socket, open the catches on both sides of the socket as shown in the figure. Remove the SIMM from the socket.

After the SIMMs have been installed, reattach the rear cover on the printer and tighten all six

screws securely.

After SIMMs have been installed in the printer, use the following procedure to check that installation has been performed properly.

Catch

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Testing Extended Memory

Check that the power switch is off, plug the power cord into the printer, and turn the power on.

Wait for the printer's

ON LINE

indicator to light and the message display to read Ready, and

press the

STATUS

key.

If installation has been performed properly, a status page will be printed. Check the

Available

Memory Item

in the upper right. Information on the SIMMs installed in slot 1 and slot 2 is shown here. There is no problem if total memory has increased. (The printer is shipped from the factory with 4096 KB [4 MB] of memory.)

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2-1

Chapter 2

Operating the Page

Printer

This chapter explains the printer's control panel and operating procedures. It also covers operations which use the memory cards.

Control panel ......................................................................2- 2

Operating Procedures.........................................................2-11

Mode Selection Menu......................................................... 2- 24

Configuring Interfaces.........................................................2-27

Emulation Selection............................................................2- 28

Reduction (Page Set) .........................................................2- 29

Memory Cards....................................................................2-32

Sleep Timer Setting............................................................2-43

Dumping Received Data.....................................................2- 44

KIR Level............................................................................2-45

Ecoprint Mode.....................................................................2-47

Resource Protection...........................................................2-48

Adjusting the Print Density..................................................2-49

Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer) ...................................2- 49

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2-2

Control Panel

The printer control panel consists of indicators, a message display, and various keys.

Nearly all of the printer modes set using keys on the control panel are automatically recorded within the printer, and are not lost even if power is turned off. The previous operational mode is therefore restored when the printer's power is turned on again.

3 4

Symbolic Indicators

ON LINE Key

CANCEL Key

STACK Key

FEED Key

Message Display

CONTINUE/

Key

- key

FORM FEED/

Key

MODE/ EXIT Key

ENTER/STATUS key

+ key

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Message Display

The message display displays the printer's operational mode. Messages which are displayed and their meaning are given in the table below.

Message Meaning

Self test

The printer is self-testing and warming up after power-up and is not ready to

print.

Please wait

The printer is warming up and is not ready to print.

Ready

The printer is ready to print

Processing

The printer is processing print data or in the middle of printing.

Waiting

The last page remains unprinted. The printer waits awhile and eventually generates a form feed allowing the last page to be printed. (The length of time depends on the form feed timeout setting.) The printing will begin immediately when the Form Feed key is pressed. If a memory card is being used this can indicate the printer is waiting for data to be written.

FormFeed TimeOut

An automatic form feed has been generated.

Paper Loading

After the paper feed cassette has been loaded into the paper feeder, the paper feed position within the cassette is being readied.

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Control Panel

2-4

Interface Indicator

The interface indicator indicates the interface over which data is currently being received or was last received. When an optional interface such as a network interface is installed in the printer, this indicator displays the information in the table below depending on the interface used.

Display Description

PAR

Parallel interface

SER

Serial interface (RS-232C/RS-422A)

OPT

Optional interface

These indicators will flash while the printer is receiving data and continue flashing until the interface is released even if data transmission is finished. The printer gives priority to data coming in over the interface corresponding to the blinking indicator.

Resolution Indicator

This shows the current printing resolution. Resolution is set to 600 dpi (dot-per-inch), HP LaserJet 5Si emulation, when shipped from the factory. The printer's resolution can be selected using the mode select menu (See the menu hierarchy given at the end of this HANDBOOK.).

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Paper Size Indicator

The paper size indicator indicates the paper size of the cassette currently installed in the printer (factory setting is A3) or the paper size currently set for the multi-purpose tray. During printing the paper size specified by the computer in data being sent to the printer will be displayed. (For example, if the paper size in the cassette is B5 and reduced printing from A4 to B5 has been specified, B5 will be displayed before and after printing but A4 will be displayed during printing.)

The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.

Indicator Paper Size Indicator Paper Size

ISO A3 (29.7 ´ 42 cm)

ISO C4 (22.9 ´ 32.4 cm)*

ISO A4 (21 ´ 29.7 cm)

ISO C5 (16.2 ´ 22.9 cm)*

ISO A5 (14.8 ´ 21 cm)

ISO B5 (17.6 ´ 25 cm)*

ISO A6 (10.5 ´ 14.8 cm)*

Executive (7-1/4 ´ 10-1/2 inches)*

JIS B4 (25.7 ´ 36.4 cm) [only the multi-purpose tray

JIS B5 (18.2 ´ 25.7 cm) feeding]

JIS B6 (12.8 ´ 18.2 cm)*

Commercial 6-3/4

Letter (8-1/2 ´ 11 inches) (3-5/8 ´ 6-1/2 inches)*

Ledger (11 ´ 17 inches)

Commercial 9

Legal (8-1/2 ´ 14 inches) (3-7/8 ´ 8-7/8 inches)*

Monarch (3-7/8 ´ 7-1/2 inches)*

CUSTOM (11.7 x 17.7 inches)

Business (4-1/8 ´ 9-1/2 inches)*

Japanese Postcard (10 x 14.8 cm)

ISO DL (11 ´ 22 cm)*

Return Postcard (20 x 14.8 cm)

* Only when the multi-purpose tray or EF-100/UF-100 is installed.

Note______________________________________________________________________

Settings made by application software have priority over settings made from the control panel.

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Copy Indicator

Indicates the number of copies set in the current interface (001 – 999), and the number is reduced as printing proceeds.

Indicator

Refer to the table below for the names and meanings of indicators on the control panel.

Indicators on the Control Panel

Indicator Name Description

Face-down tray

indicator

Flashing: Indicates that paper is jammed near the facedown output tray. Lit: indicates when printed pages are delivered to the facedown output tray.

Face-up tray

indicator

Flashing: Indicates that paper is jammed near the face-up output tray. Lit: indicates when printed pages are delivered to the faceup output tray.

Toner indicator Flashing: Indicates there is insufficient toner

Lit: Indicates that the printer is out of toner. Replace with a new toner container.

Cassette feed

indicator

Flashing: Indicates that the cassette is not installed properly or there is no paper in the cassette or that paper is jammed in the paper feed cassette. Lit: Indicates paper is being fed from the paper feeder (ST-1000).

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Indicator Name Description

Multi-purpose feed

indicator

Flashing: Indicates that there is no paper in the tray or that paper is jammed near the multi-purpose tray. Lit: Indicates when paper is fed from the multi-purpose feed tray.

Optional paper feeder

indicator

Flashing: Indicates that there is no paper in the optional envelope feeder (EF-100) or universal feeder (UF-100); or that paper is jammed near the paper feed opening. Lit: Indicates that paper is being fed from the optional envelope feeder (EF-100) or universal feeder (UF-100).

Duplex printing

indicator

Flashing: Indicates that paper is jammed in the optional duplex printing unit (AD-31). Lit: Indicates that the printer is printing in duplex mode when the optional duplex printing unit (AD-31) is installed.

ON LINE

On-line indicator Lit: indicates that the printer is on-line. The printer prints

received data. Off: The printer is offline. The printer stores but does not print received data.

DATA

Data indicator Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place.

Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data is being written to the memory card.

ATTENTION

Attention indicator This indicator indicates a problem that may be resolved by

the user. Off: Indicates operations are normal. Flashing: Indicates that the printer needs maintenance. Check the message display for details and take appropriate action. Lit: This indicates that the printer cannot print due to no paper in the cassette or similar reason. Check the message display for details and take appropriate action.

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About the LED Indicator for the Paper Feed Cassettes

The size indicator plate on the front of the paper feed cassettes is illuminated by LED. This LED indicates the status of the cassettes as follows depending on whether it is on, off or flashing.

LED Status Meaning

Flashing quickly Paper feed from this cassette is jammed. Flashing slowly This cassette is out of paper.

Lit This cassette is currently selected.

Out

The cassette is not inserted properly.

The cassette is not currently selected.

Paper size indicators

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Control Keys

The functions of each key are given in the table below.

Key Function

ON LINE

key Pauses and restarts printing. Data can be sent even while printing is paused.

(See page 2-16.)

CANCEL

key (1) This key can be used to cancel mode selection during mode selection or cancel printing

during printing. (See page 2-17.) (2) It also cancels the alarm buzzer when it goes off. (See page 2-49.) (3) Pressing this key while the message display reads

Ready

will cause the printer to

display

Sleeping

after about five seconds and the printer to enter sleep mode.

(See page 2-43.)

STACK

key This key selects whether to output paper face-down (printed side down) or face-up (printed

side up). It can also select optional output locations when corresponding options are installed. (See page 2-14.)

FEED

key This key selects the paper feed cassette or multi-purpose tray as the paper source. It can

also select an optional if one is installed. (See page 2-15.)

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Key Function

CONTINUE

key

(1) This key forcibly cancels errors and resume printing when printing is halted due to

errors such as memory overflow.

(2) This key functions as the 3key during mode selection. It moves upward in the mode

select menu and moves the cursor left.

EXIT/MODE

key (1) This key interrupts settings when pressed during mode selection. (See page 2-23)

(2) This key is used to start and end the next mode selection and make settings.

This key is used in relation to the interface, emulation, fonts, character code set, memory

card operations and optional hardware, etc. (For details, see the menu hierarchy given at

the end of this manual.)

+ key

- key

These keys are used to select menus and change setting values while making settings with

the

MODE

key. Holding either key down activates an auto-repeat function causing menus

to continuously change.

FORM FEED

and 4key

(1) This key is used to forcibly print a form feed on the last page when a print timeout

occurs.

(2) This key functions as the 4key during mode selection. It moves downward in the menu

hierarchy and moves the cursor right (See page 2-23).

ENTER

STATUS

key

(1) This key confirms settings selected during mode selection.

(2) This key prints a status page (online). (See page 2-19.)

Notes_____________________________________________________________________

Menus set using these keys are enabled for the interface currently indicated on the message display.

Settings made from the control panel may be automatically switched to different settings by application software being used.

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Operating Procedures

This section explains basic operations of the printer and procedures leading up to and including printing.

Operating Precautions

Do not turn off power during printing. This may result in a paper jam or damage to the printer.

Do not open covers on the printer or covers of optional equipment or open the paper feed cassette during printing.

Do not move the printer during printing.

Refrain from frequently plugging and unplugging the power plug from the power outlet even when power is turned off.

Do not plug or unplug the power cord or printer cables while the printer's power is turned on.

Be sure that the printer's power is off when inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing a memory card while the printer's power is on may result in damage to the memory card and/or the printer.

Be sure to carefully attach and detach paper feed cassettes and carefully open and close the top cover.

Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet and take precautions against dust gathering on the printer by draping a cover over it when it is not in use.

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Switching Power On

Check that the power cord is securely plugged in at both ends. Check that the pr int er is connected to the computer (See page 1-25).

1. Push the power switch to the ON ( | ) position.

2. Wait for the printer to warm up. During warm-up the message display indicates Self test.

3. At the end of the warm-up period, the ON LINE indicator lights, and the message display indicates Ready.

The printer is now ready to print.

Note _____________________________________________________________________

If an error is detected wh ile the printer is warming up, the ATTENTION indicator will lig h t . A message concerning the error will be displayed in the me ssage display. ( See Chapt er 4.)

Power Switch

CAUTION

If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overright, etc.), turn the power switch OFF(O). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outlet for safety purposes during the time the printer is not in use. Also be sure to cover the printer so that dust does not accumulate.

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Basic Printing Operations

The flow of basic operations to print is given below. Keys on the control panel are explained after that. For details on using the

MODE

key, be sure to read the section “Mode Select Menu” at the end of this

manual in conjunction with this section.

1. Use the

MODE

key to set an emulation for the printer which conforms to the software being used.

This printer is shipped from the factory with emulation set to HP LaserJet 5Si.

2. Use the

MODE

key to select the font to use and paper direction.

3. Use the

FEED

key to select paper feeding from the cassette or the multi-purpose tray.

4. Use the

STACK

key to select the destination output tray.

5. Use the

MODE

key to set the number of printed copies.

6. Check that the message

Ready

appears in the message display and that the

ON LINE

indicator

lights, then make preparations to print from the computer.

Press the

FORM FEED

key if, after printing, the message

Waiting

appears in the message display.

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Selecting the Output Tray

Printed paper can be output on either the face-up output tray or the face-down output tray. Selecting the face-up output tray will cause paper to be stacked with the printed surface facing up. Selecting the face-down output tray will cause paper to be stacked with the printed surface facing down. Normally it is more convenient to use the face-down output tray.

When the message

Ready or Add paper

appears in the message display, the output tray will be

switched every time the

STACK

key is pressed and the selected destination will appear in the

message display as follows.

Face-up tray Face-down tray

The output tray currently selected will also flash on the indicator on the front panel.

Face-Down Tray Indicator

Face-Up Tray Indicator

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Feed Selection

Use the

FEED

key to select whether to feed paper from one of the paper feed cassettes or from the multi-purpose tray. If optional paper feeders (ST-1000 or EF-100/UF-100) are installed, any of these can also be selected.

The

FEED

key can be used whenever the message display indicates

Ready

Add paper

Press the

FEED

key. The selection cycles and is momentarily displayed in the message display as:

Cassette 1

(Paper feeder's top cassette)

Cassette 2

(Paper feeder's bottom cassette)

Cassette 3

(Displayed when an optional feeder is installed [upper

cassette])

Cassette 4

(Displayed when an optional feeder is installed [lower cassette])

Cassette 5

(Displayed when a second optional feeder is installed [upper

cassette])

Cassette 6

(Displayed when a second optional feeder is installed [lower

cassette])

MP tray

(Printer's multi-purpose tray)

Universal feeder

(Displayed when an EF-100 or UF-100 is installed)

The cassette indicator corresponding to the selected cassette on the control panel will flash. Selecting the paper feeder (ST-1000) cassette will also light the ready indicator on the front of that cassette.

Paper feed selections can also be made using the PRESCRIBE II PSRC command.

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Switching Online/Offline

After printing starts, it is possible to interrupt printing to check whether the print job is coming out as anticipated.

Pressing the

ON LINE

key during data processing will cause the

ON LINE

indicator to go out and pressing it during printing will cause the printer to stop after the page currently being printed is finished. During processing means anytime the messages

Processing, Waiting

FormFeed

TimeOut

are being displayed in the message display.

The printer continues to receive data even while the printer is offline while the message

Processing

is displayed. Press the ON LINE key to bring the printer online again. The printer will come online and the

LINE

indicator will light.

Read the section below on how to cancel printing.

MP (multi-purpose) tray indic at or

Cassette indicator

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Canceling Printing

Perform the following procedure when you wish to cancel printing after it has begun.

1. Check if the message

Processing

is displayed in the message display.

2. Press the

ON LINE

key to take the printer offline.

3. Perform the necessary procedure on the computer to halt printing.

4. Press the

CANCEL

key.

5. The message

Print Cancel?

will appear in the message display and the interface to be

canceled will be displayed.

The following interfaces may be displayed.

Parallel Serial Option

(only when an optional interface is installed)

6. Selecting the interface to cancel using the + or - key and then press the

ENTER

key. Printing

from the interface selected will be stopped. A few pages may be printed even after the

CANCEL

key is pressed as remaining data received

before the

CANCEL

key was pressed is printed.

The message

Print Cancel? Current job

will also be displayed when the

CANCEL

key is pressed for the purpose of stopping the printing of status pages or font lists from the control panel. Pressing the

ENTER

key will cause printing to stop after the printer finished printing the

current page.

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Press the

CANCEL

key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.

Press the

ON LINE

key to put the printer back online to continue with other print jobs.

Notes_____________________________________________________________________

Canceling data from the computer using the

CANCEL

key will restore temporary settings to their

default values. (The same status resulting from executing the PRESCRIBE II RES command.)

It is impossible to cancel printing of just one side when printing in duplex mode using an optional duplex printing unit (AD-31).

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Status Printout

It is possible to print out and check the printer's current status including unit emulation, font, printing range, and memory usage.

1. Check that the

ON LINE

indicator lit and that the message

Ready

is displayed in the message

display.

2. Press the

STATUS

key. The message display will read

Processing

, and a status page will be

printed. After it is finished printing, the message display will return to

Ready

An example of a printed status page is shown on the next page. Note that information on an actual status page may differ slightly from this example.

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Sample Status Page

4562378

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1 Software version

This information shows the software version and date of issue of the printer.

2 Hardware information

This information shows the currently selected paper feed source (indicated by an asterisk), paper size, and main settings of the printer.

3 Page information

This information shows the currently selected resolution and number of copies.

4 Memory usage

This information shows the amount of total memory installed in the printer and the amount of currently available memory.

5 Installation Options

This shows the options currently installed in the printer.

6 Emulation

This shows all available emulations and the currently selected emulation (marked with an asterisk). The printer is shipped from the factory set to HP LaserJet 5Si emulation.

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7 Interface information

This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface.

8 Fonts at startup (for each interface)

This shows the font automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font). It is possible to set different fonts for the parallel interface and the serial interface. The figure on page 2-20 shows default settings. The font is set to "1" (Courier bitmap font).

This also shows font information similar to the column below if an optional interface is installed.

9 KIR test pattern

This is used when setting the printer's KIR mode. For details, see page 2-45.

10 User font list

Following the status page, font listings are output which show the fonts which have been downloaded to the printer from the computer.

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Form Feed

Depending on the software, the message

Waiting

may be displayed in the message display when you get to the end of a print job. This occurs when the software does not issue a final form feed to the printer indicating the end of the print data. If you wait awhile,

FormFeed TimeOut

will be displayed

and the last page will be printed automatically. Pressing the

FORM FEED

key allows you to finish

printing immediately.

1. Check if the message display reads

Waiting

2. Press the

FORM FEED

key. The message display will now read

Processing

and the last

page will print.

Note______________________________________________________________________

The

Waiting

display may also appear due to interruptions in printed data while the computer is

processing data. Pressing the

FORM FEED

key unnecessarily when the message display reads

Waiting

will result in a form feed.

Mode Selection

The

MODE

key is used when making various mode settings and selections. For details, see the

section

Mode Selection Menu

beginning on the next page.

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Mode Selection Menu

This section explains the menu hierarchy used for all menus which can be set and selected using the

MODE

key. The

MODE

key can be used to display all of the menus in the table below. This mode

selection menu conforms to the menu hierarchy given at the end of this manual. Pressing the

MODE

key initially displays menus at the top of the hierarchy.

Use the + and - keys to move between menus in the same level. The + key shows the next menu, while the - key shows the previous one. Change levels by using the 3and 4keys. The 4key moves to lower levels (sub-menus), while the 3key moves to higher levels.

Mode Selection Menu List

Menu Description Default Setting

Interface >

Selects the interface for which settings are to be made. Settings from the mode select menu are applied to the interface selected here.

Parallel

•

Depending on the computer connected, you can select

from any of

Nibble (high), Auto, Normal,

High speed

Nibble (high)

•

The following settings can be made for the serial

interface. Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity None Protocol DTR (pos.) & XON

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Menu Description Default Setting

Number of copies

Set the number of copies to be printed. This can be set up to 999.

001

Emulation

Switches the printer emulation. The mode can be further set if KC-GL emulation is set.

HP LaserJet 5Si

Font

Selects the print font. bitmap

Page set

Size reduction settings [See page 23] [CS] ® [CS]

Page orientation

Print direction settings [See page 23] Portrait

HARD DISK

The following settings can be made from sub-menus when an optional hard disk unit is installed. (For details, please read the hard disk unit instruction manual.)

—

MEMORY CARD

The following operations can be performed from submenus on memory cards installed in the printer.

—

MP tray mode

The multi-purpose tray mode can be set to priority, cassette or manual. Pressing the

key will display

MP tray size

, allowing you to set the paper size for the multi-purpose tray.

First A4 or Letter

Univ. paper size

This is displayed when an optional postcard feeder (EF-

100) or universal feeder (UF-100) is installed. The paper size can be set for either of these feeders.

Paper Type

This can be changed depending on the thickness of the paper to be printed on.

Thin

: 60 to 70 g/m

Normal

: 70 to 80 g/m

Thick

: 90 to 200 g/m

To prevent paper jams, be sure to feed thick paper from the multi-purpose tray and output on the face-up tray. For details on paper which can be used, see

Appendix B

Normal

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Menu Description Default Setting

Duplex mode

This is displayed when an optional duplex printing unit (AD-

31) is installed. Select the duplex printing mode (long edge or short edge).

None

Others >

The following sub-menus can be displayed by pressing the

key and then the + or – key.

Automatic form feed timeout setting Sleep timer setting [See page 2-43.] Receive data damping [See page 2-44.] Printer reset Line feed setting [See page 2-23.] Carriage return setting Display total number of printed pages KIR mode setting Ecoprint Mode setting Page protection mode Resolution setting Resource setting Print density setting Alarm (buzzer) setting Print area correction Service (for service personnel)

30 sec. 30 min. – – LF only CR only – Medium Off Auto 600 Off 03 Off 00 –

Main items within these menus are explained beginning on the next page. For details on other menus, see the

Mode Select Menu

diagram at the end of this HANDBOOK.

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Configuring Interfaces

The printer is equipped with both a parallel and serial interface. Independent settings can be made for each interface. Optional interfaces can also be installed.

To configure each interface, press the

MODE

key and use the + or - key to select the interface you

wish to make settings for.

Note______________________________________________________________________

This interface selection does not select which interface data will be received from. The printer automatically selects that interface.

Parallel Interface

The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/high-speed mode. Normally, this interface is used under the default setting

Nibble (high)

, see

Appendix C

. After setting the interface, be sure to reset the printer or turn the power off at least once. The new setting will be enabled thereafter.

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Emulation Selection

The following emulations can be selected for this printer. The emulation selected is stored even while the printer's power is off.

Line printer IBM Proprinter Diablo 630 Epson LQ-850 HP LaserJet 5Si (Default setting) KC-GL

KC-GL Emulation

The following settings can be made from the sub-menu when KC-GL emulation is selected.

Display Description

> KC-GL Pen width

The width of pens (1) through (8) can be set in 1-dot increments from 01 to 99. After selecting the pen on this sub-menu, you can also display and select the width set for that pen on a lower menu.

> KC GL Page set

Any of the following page sizes can be set:

A2, A1, A0, B3, B2, B1,

B0, SPSZ

(custom size specified using the SPSZ command). The selected

page size will be automatically reduced to the actual paper size being used.

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Reduction (Page Set)

Make settings on the page set menu to print at a reduced size. This menu is used to set the source paper size and the paper size to use after reduction. These settings can be made from within programs or files using the PRESCRIBE SPSZ command.

Notes_____________________________________________________________________

Printed results when making reductions differ from equivalent size printing. Sometimes the line width of characters may not be consistent or lines may appear in figures or image patterns.

Landscape feeding while making reductions is possible from the multi-purpose tray in priority mode.

Bring up the page set menu. The following display will appear.

Source size indicator···

This is the paper size before reduction.

This must be the same as the paper size set for print data from the computer.

Target size indicator···

This is the paper size after reduction.

This must be the same as the paper size set for the feed cassette.

Target size indicator

Source size indicator

Page set [CS] ® [CS]

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It is possible to set the following paper sizes (envelope) when using the PRESCRIBE SPSZ command. The message display will show the messages given in the following table. For details on the SPSZ command, see

Chapter 6

Source Size-Target Size Combinations

Source Size Indicator Target Size Indicator Reduction/Enlargement Ratio

CS CS

CS 98%

100%

98%

Legal size

(8.5 ´ 14 inches)

LG 98%

100%

98%

Letter size

(8.5 ´ 11 inches)

LT A4

LT 98%

100%

94% 98%

Ledger size

(12 ´ 15.5 inches)

LD 98%

100%

98%

(14.8 ´ 21 cm)

A5 98%

100%

98%

(18.2 x 25.7 cm)

B5 98%

100%

98% 81%

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Source Size Indicator Target Size Indicator Reduction/Enlargement Ratio

(21 ´ 29.7 cm)

A4 LT B5

A4 98%

100%

94% 86% 98%

(25.7 ´ 36.4 cm)

B4 B5 A4

B4 98%

100%

70% 81% 98%

(29.7 ´ 42 cm)

A3 A4 B4

A3 98%

100%

70% 86% 98%