Model 97, 97fxSelect HP Laserjet III if using in the HP emulation mode.
Model 97, 97fxSelect Postscript or Model 97 if using in the Postscript emulation mode.
WIN31ALL.EXE is the Windows 3.1x driver, and can be download from one of the on-line services.
Note: Use the model 95 driver in Windows 95. This can be installed through the "Add Printer."
The driver for the MAC is PSPRT811.SEA this can be downloaded from America On-line and the NEC
BBS. If you need just a PPD file download NECPPDS
NECBBS508-635-4706
America On-linekeyword NECTECH
Microsoft Network keyword NECTECH
ftp siteftp.nectech.com
webpagewww.nec.com
Compuservego NECTECH
Fax Option for Win 95
At the present time NEC is not planning to offer updated PostScript Fax drivers for Windows 95.
Adobe Systems, the developer of the original PS Fax software has decided not to offer a Win95
compatible PS Fax driver. PostScript Fax was offered on NEC Silentwriter models 95, 97, and 1097.
All three models have been discontinued.
PCPanel for Win 95
Because of significant technical changes required to update the current PcPanel software for Win95,
as well as having limited resources, NEC Technologies, Inc. currently does not have plans to offer
updates to this Software.
QuickDraw GX Drivers Macintosh
Due to QDGX's limited acceptance in the Macintosh market and the amount of development effort
required to develope QDGX drivers for older model printers, NECTECH currently does not have plans
to offer QDGX drivers for older NEC printers. However it important to know that these printers can
function with the existing LaserWriter GX drivers which Apple ships with System 7.5.x. Apple ships an
extension called Desktop Print Monitor. This ships with 7.5.2 operating system and Apples 8.3 driver
and supports drag and drop, and True Type GX fonts.
To order parts for this printer please call 800-233-6321 in the U.S. and 800-727-2787 in Canada.
A second source for parts, manuals and supplies is Good Impressions at 800-370-9500 or 617-935-9500
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Interface diagrams and pin assignments
Parallel
RS-232
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Error and Status CodesMemory Switch Settings
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Control and Escape Codes
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The following subsections contain the illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) and NEC part numbers for the Silentwriter Model 97. Table
4–7 lists related documentation and replacement shipping carton part numbers. Table 4–8 lists the easy order part numbers and
stocking identification numbers for the printer’s options and consumable items. Use EASY ORDER NUMBERS when ordering options
or consumables. STOCKING ID NUMBERS are used for reference by NEC.
Table 4–7Model 97 Documentation and Packaging
DescriptionStocking ID Number
Silentwriter Model 97 User’s Guide819–180550–000
Silentwriter Model 97 Setup Guide819–180549–000
Silentwriter Model 97 Technical Reference Guide819–180551–000
Downloadable Fonts User’s Guide819–180167–000
PS Support Kit for DOS819–050050–000
PS Support Kit for Macintosh819–050051–000
Shipping Carton808–821430–001A
Shipping Carton Inserts136–790727–001A
136–790727–002A
136–790727–003A
Table 4–8Silentwriter Model 97 Options
DescriptionEasy Order NumberStocking ID Number
Options
Upper Paper Cassettes
Letter 8.5–in. x 11–in. (217mmm x 280mm)9503808–871314–001A
Legal 8.5–in. x 14–in. (217mm x 356mm)9504808–871314–003A
Tables 4–9 and 4–10 list the field–replaceable parts for the printer. Figures 4–51 and 4–52 show the illustrated parts
breakdown.
Table 4–9Model 97 Field–Replaceable Parts for Figure 4–51
ItemDescriptionPart Number
1Left Side Cover808–821160–007A
2AC Power Cord808–802104–015A
3Laser Unit (Shoulder) Screw (3)808–821163–003A
4Laser Unit Pressure Spring (2)808–821163–001A
5Laser Unit (Print Head Assy)808–821386–350A
6Ozone Filter808–821376–012A
7Fan Motor808–821376–013A
8Left Rear Cover Assembly808–821160–003A
9Upper Unit Top Cover808–821160–008A
9 aUpper Eject Roller808–821376–002A
9bLower Eject Roller808–821376–014A
10Left Lock Lever808–821161–011A
11Lock Lever Torsion Spring808–821161–012A
12Right Lock Lever808–821161–014A
13Power Supply Top Cover808–821160–015A
1 4Font Cartridge Cover Assembly808–821474–004A
15Support Assembly Screw (2)135–783671–A
1 6Control Panel808–812472–001A
17Control Panel Front Cover808–821474–003A
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Figure 4–51 Silentwriter Model 97 Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Table 4–10Model 97 Field–Replaceable Parts for Figure 4–52