Silentwriter
SuperScript 660i
User's Guide
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©NEC Technologies, Inc., 1994.
©Copyright, WinStyler™/Phase II, 1992-1994, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 2.0
©Copyright, WinRefs™/Phase II, 1994, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 2.0
©Copyright, DTIR™, 1992-1994, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 1.0
©Copyright, LaserAct®/Phase II, 1990-1994, Destiny Technology Corp, Ver. 4.5
©Copyright, PageStyler®/Phase II, 1989-1994, Destiny Technology Corp. Ver. 1.0
©Copyright, 1992, Microsoft Corporation
First Printing — November 1994
Copyright 1994 |
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NEC Technologies, Inc. |
NEC Corporation |
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Contents i |
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Using this Guide |
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Introduction |
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How the Printing Process Works |
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Standard Features |
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Options |
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Ordering Supplies and Accessories |
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Setting Up |
2-1 |
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Unpacking |
2-2 |
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Locating the Printer Items |
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Operating Requirements |
2-4 |
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Printer Dimensions |
2-5 |
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System Requirements |
2-7 |
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External Printer Parts |
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Internal Printer Parts |
2-12 |
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Installing the 200-sheet Hopper |
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Installing Paper |
2-14 |
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Toner Cartridge |
2-17 |
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Setting Up the Toner Cartridge |
2-17 |
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Installing the Toner Cartridge |
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Interface Cable |
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Power Cord |
2-26 |
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Printing a Test Page |
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Installing SuperScript 660i DOS Software |
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Installing SuperScript 660i Windows Software |
2-31 |
3 Printing with Your SuperScript 660i |
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SuperScript 660i Print Modes |
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PCL Print Mode |
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SuperScript PCL Control Panel |
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Printing From a Windows Application |
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Printing From a DOS Window |
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Printing PCL Files From DOS Command Line |
3-5 |
Print Navigator Software Kit |
3-5 |
Print Navigator Default Setup Program |
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Print Navigator Page Setup Screen |
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Print Navigator Font Setup Screen |
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Print Navigator Quality Setup Screen |
3-11 |
Print Navigator Memory Setup Screen |
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Print Navigator Options Setup Screen |
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The Reporter |
3-14 |
Print Navigator Printer Status Display |
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GDI Mode |
3-16 |
GDI Setup Screen |
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2Up/4Up Screen |
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GDI Options Screen |
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Advanced Options |
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Manual Duplex Printing |
3-21 |
Scaling |
3-24 |
Print to File |
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Density Button |
3-25 |
Forms Window |
3-26 |
4 NEC SuperScript 660i Print Manager |
4-1 |
5 Print Status Window |
5-1 |
Overview |
5-2 |
Print Status in DOS |
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Displaying the Print Navigator Print Status Screen |
5-2 |
Print Status in Windows |
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6 Selecting Paper and Media |
6-1 |
Paper Properties |
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Print Areas |
6-4 |
Paper and Media Use |
6-5 |
Preprinted Forms |
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Heavy Print Stock |
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Envelopes |
6-7 |
Adhesive Labels |
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Transparency Film |
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Media Purchasing Specifications |
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Sheet Paper |
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Envelopes |
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Adhesive Labels |
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Transparency Film |
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Storage Guidelines |
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Using Fonts |
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Printer Resident Fonts |
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Default Font |
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Fonts in GDI Mode |
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Installing TrueType Fonts |
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Selecting LaserJet 4P Fonts |
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By Attribute |
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By Number |
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An Example Using BASIC |
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Using the Control Panels |
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Choosing Print Options |
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How to Print Using Various Media |
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The 200-sheet Hopper |
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Installing the 200-sheet Hopper |
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Installing and Removing the Legal Guide |
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200-sheet Hopper Feed |
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Manual Feed |
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Removing the 200-sheet Hopper |
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Output Paths |
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Face-up Tray |
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Face-down Door |
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Maintaining Your Printer |
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Redistributing the Toner |
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Cleaning the Printer |
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge |
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Cleaning the Printer Mechanism |
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Installing the Toner Cartridge |
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Transporting the Printer |
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Removing the Toner Cartridge |
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Removing the Paper Hopper |
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Removing the Interface Cable |
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Removing the Power Cord |
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Check List Before Transporting the Printer |
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10 Troubleshooting |
10-1 |
Print Quality Maintenance |
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Paper Jam |
10-4 |
Locations of Potential Paper Jams |
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Removing the Jammed Paper |
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Paper Jams in the Hopper |
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Paper Jams in the Fuser Unit |
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Points to Check to Avoid Paper Jams |
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Testing the Printer |
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DOS Test Print |
10-10 |
Windows Test Print |
10-10 |
SuperScript Status Messages |
10-12 |
Installation Problems |
10-12 |
Operating Problems |
10-16 |
Print Navigator Status Messages |
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Output Quality |
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Light Page |
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Blank Page |
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Black Page |
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Streaked Page |
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Spots on Back of Paper |
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Blank Spots |
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Solid White Vertical Lines |
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Incomplete Page |
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Text Appears Jagged or Low Resolution in GDI Mode |
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Unexpected Font in Either GDI or PCL Mode |
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Unexpected Font in PCL Mode |
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Shifted or Broken Image |
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Allocating Virtual Memory |
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Commonly Asked Questions |
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11 Getting Service and Support (For U.S. only) |
11-1 |
Assistance |
11-2 |
Getting Help from Your Company |
11-2 |
Getting Help from NEC |
11-3 |
Silentwriter SuperScript 660i Printer Limited Warranty |
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Warranty |
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Warranty Length |
11-5 |
Warranty Coverage |
11-5 |
Warranty Support |
11-7 |
Getting Warranty Service |
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Limitation of Damages and Implied Warranties |
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A Character Sets and Code/Sequence/Commands |
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Character Sets |
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PCL Character Set Charts |
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ISO Substitution Table |
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Code/Sequence/Commands |
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Control Codes and Escape Sequences |
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B Optimizing Printer Performance |
B-1 |
What to Do |
B-2 |
C Specifications |
C-1 |
D Interface Cable Specifications |
D-1 |
Cable Configurations |
D-4 |
Pin Assignment of the Printer Side Connector |
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E Removing SuperScript Files from Your System |
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F Installing the Memory Expansion Module |
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Glossary |
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Using this Guide
This guide provides an introduction to the NEC SuperScript 660i printer and includes information about set up, features, operation, and maintenance.
If you are a new user, you may want to read this entire user’s guide to familiarize yourself with the printer. If you have been using the printer for some time, you can scan the Contents for specific information that you need.
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Introduction 1–1
1 Introduction
1–2 Introduction
This guide provides complete instructions for operating your new NEC Silentwriter® SuperScript 660i printer. All printer features are explained and illustrated in detail.
The Silentwriter SuperScript 660i is a new laser printer which sets the standard by incorporating true 600 dpi resolution and complete HP LaserJet 4P functionality in an affordable, simple to use printer. Combining the best of both worlds, this printer has been optimized for fast printing in both PCL5e and Windows mode.
For PCL printing, the SuperScript 660i has a fast intelligent controller using an Intel i960 controller and complete HP LaserJet 4P emulation. Therefore, this printer can be used with any computer which has an HP LaserJet 4P driver and a standard PC parallel printer port.
The printer default settings can easily be changed by using the DOS based Print Navigator software included with your printer.
For Windows printing, this printer is provided with the SuperScript 660i software which offers GDI printing and on-line printer status information. GDI printing offers the full performance of the total Windows printing system and takes advantage of the available power of the CPU in your computer.
Your computer and the Silentwriter SuperScript 660i communicate bi-directionally to exchange operating status information (i.e., warm-up, paper out, paper jam, etc.) and display messages requiring your attention, if necessary. Hence, you can focus on your work without periodically referring to the printer operator panel, a benefit of the SuperScript software.
Introduction 1–3
HOWTHE PRINTING PROCESS WORKS
STANDARD FEATURES
The SuperScript 660i is designed as a personal laser printer to conserve desk space and it features low power consumption.
Whenever you send a job to the printer, an “image” of that page is temporarily written to the rotating surface of an electrophotographic (EP) drum. This image acts like a magnet that attracts toner to the drum. (The toner and the drum are grouped in one self-contained cartridge.)
At the same time, paper (or transparency film or an envelope) passes through the printer and near the drum. The paper is electrostatically charged as it reaches the drum.
Toner, previously attracted to the drum as image areas, is transferred to the charged paper. The paper then passes between two rollers where a combination of heat and pressure bonds the toner to the paper. The paper is then moved to the output tray.
The following list highlights Silentwriter SuperScript 660i features.
Two Printing Modes
The Silentwriter SuperScript 660i software allows you to select from two different modes of printing:
•PCL5e emulation mode provides compatibility with the popular printer language used in the LaserJet® 4P.
•GDI mode provides WYSIWYP (What You See Is What You Print) output in Windows.
Print speed: up to 6 pages per minute.
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Print resolution: 600×600 dots per inch. 300×300 dots per inch.
Sharp Edge Technology
Silentwriter SuperScript 660i features the patented Sharp Edge Technology (SET). This feature detects and smoothes the jagged edges of raster images by dividing one full dot into several subdots set in the same area. The print quality of both text and line graphics is thus improved.
Introduction 1–5
Paper input: from a 200-sheet hopper supporting:
Paper:
1Letter
2A4
3Executive
4B5 (GDI Only)
5Legal Envelope:
1Monarch
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3DL
4C5
5B5 (PCL Only)
Paper output: face-up tray with a maximum capacity of 50 sheets (at 17 lb), or face-down door.
Toner cartridge: clean, efficient printer operation centered around one easily replaceable cartridge. The Starter Toner Cartridge shipped with your printer will print 2,000 pages (at 5% coverage). Replacement toner cartridges will print up to 4,000 pages (at 5% coverage).
Power Saving Mode
This printer has Power Saving Mode. In this mode, if the printer is idle for a specified time (default 15 minutes), the fuser unit pauses and power consumption will be decreased. However, the next job requires a warm up time. The printer is in Power Saving Mode when it is turned on. You can also turn Power Saver Mode OFF in the Print Status Window (See Chapter 5, Print Status Window).
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Toner Saving Mode
This feature allows you to save toner by controlling print density. You can enable this mode in Print Status Window (See Chapter 5, Print Status Window).
Print Darkness
This feature allows you to control the darkness of any page as required. You can set this mode to light, medium, or dark in Print Status Window (See Chapter 5, Print Status Window).
Density Adjustment (GDI Only)
This feature allows you to adjust the contrast and brightness of the output when printing. This feature is useful for making adjustments to produce the best quality when printing.
Manual Duplex Printing (GDI Only)
When selected, you can print on both sides of a page in either of two binding styles (Book style - binding in the middle, or Report style - binding at the top and bottom).
Cover Page (GDI Only)
When selected, a customized page of either text, graphics, or a combination will automatically print at the beginning of a print job.
Trailer Page (GDI Only)
When selected, a customized page of either text, graphics, or a combination will automatically print at the end of a print job.
Introduction 1–7
OPTIONS
ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
Print Overlay (B/W) (GDI Only)
When selected, a customized overlay of either text, graphics, or combination will print on either the first page or all pages of a print job. Now you can print your logo and text together without having to import your logo into every print job. This can also be used to add your own custom watermark to your documents.
Print Overlay (Color) (GDI Only)
When selected you can print a customized overlay of either text, graphics, or combination in one of three colors. For example, you could print your company logo in red and your correspondence in black. This feature requires a color toner cartridge (purchased separately).
The options available for the Silentwriter SuperScript 660i include the following.
SuperScript PS2 Upgrade Kit
This option upgrades your SuperScript 660i to include support for PostScript Level 2 printing, in addition to the standard GDI and PCL modes.
To order any of the following printer supplies or accessories, contact your NEC printer dealer or call 1–800–NEC–INFO to locate a supplies dealer nearest you.
1–8 Introduction
Table 1-1 Supplies and Accessories
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SuperScript PS2 Upgrade Kit |
660i PS |
Blue Toner Cartridge |
20-062 |
Red Toner Cartridge |
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Yellow Toner Cartridge |
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For a detailed description of the PCL printer language, the LaserJet 4P Printer Technical Reference Manual is available through the Hewlett Packard Company. Call Hewlett Packard’s Direct Marketing Division toll free at 1-800-538-8787 or direct at 408- 720-2428. In Canada call 416-671-8383.
Setting Up 2–1
2 Setting Up
2–2 Setting Up
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Setting Up 2–3
Locating the
Printer Items
Locate the following items:
•NEC Silentwriter SuperScript 660i Printer
•SuperScript 660i software kit
•User’s guide
•Hopper
•Legal Guide
•Power cord
•Starter Toner Cartridge (in the printer)
•Packing material (not shown)
NOTE: Save this user’s guide and all packing materials in case the printer needs to be repacked.
2–4 Setting Up
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
The following operating environment requirements should be satisfied:
Place the printer on a sturdy, flat surface.
Keep the room well ventilated with a relative humidity between 20% and 80% and temperature between 50˚F and 90.5˚F (10˚C to 32.5˚C).
Leave adequate space around the printer for easy access (see the following figure).
WARNING: Do not place objects near the printer that may cover the ventilation holes on its sides.
Setting Up 2–5
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Setting Up 2–7
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The SuperScript 660i has an intelligent controller with a full PCL5e emulation resident and is compatible with the LaserJet 4P. Therefore, this printer can be used with any computer which has a LaserJet 4P driver and a standard PC parallel port.
Included with the SuperScript 660i software kit is Print Navigator software and SuperScript 660i software. Print Navigator is a software control panel for the printer and reports printer status from DOS.
The Print Navigator minimum system requirements are as follows:
1.DOS 3.1 or later
2.80286 PC
3.640K RAM
4.900KB hard disk space
5.bidirectional parallel printer cable (not included)
The SuperScript 660i software is for Windows 3.1 and allows printing in Windows native mode (GDI) or PCL mode and supports additional features such as printer status reporting, 2Up/4Up printing, and color overlays. The minimum system requirements for the SuperScript 660i GDI software are as follows:
1.at least a 386SX 16MHz CPU (Windows 3.1 Enhanced Mode)
2.MS DOS 3.3 or later
3 4 MB RAM
4.8.5 MB Swap File
5.8.6 MB hard disk space
6.bidirectional parallel printer cable (not included)
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Upper Cover (also functions as a face-up tray)
Provides access to the inside of the printer and stacks printed sheets with printed side facing up. Maximum capacity: 50 sheets.
Lock Release Lever
Unlocks and opens the upper cover.
Status Panel
There are three indicator lights to show the operating status of the printer.
- Ready indicator: the left panel light is used to show that the printer is ready (steady green), warming up, job process (rapid blinking), or in power saving mode (slow blinking).
-Paper indicator: the middle panel light is used to show that the printer detects paper empty (steady yellow), manual feed (blinking).
2–10 Setting Up
-Attention indicator: the right panel light is used to show that the printer detects cover open, no cartridge (steady red), or a paper jam, data error (blinking).
All indicators light when the printer is powered on or when a printer hardware error occurs.
Front Panel Button
Pressing this button can clear memory overflow and print overrun. For more details, see Table 10-2 in Chapter 10.
200-sheet Hopper
Holds up to 200 sheets of paper (at 17 lbs).
Face-down Door
Ejects the printed sheets with printed side facing down.
Power Switch
Turns the printer off or on.
Model Number
Indicates the model number of your printer.
Serial Number
Indicates the serial number of your printer. (You need to enter this number on the warranty registration).
Setting Up 2–11
Memory Cover
Provides access to the inside of the printer for the optional memory expansion module. The printer's memory can be expanded by adding up to 2 Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMM). These are available from your local dealer.
The specifications for the memory expansion module are as follows:
SIMM, 72 pin, 70 nsec, DRAM module with gold finger 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 MB. The maximum memory that can be installed in the printer is 48MB (one 32 MB SIMM and one 16 MB SIMM).
NOTE: Please do NOT install two optional 32 MB SIMMs in the printer. Installing two 32 MB SIMMs will cause the printer to malfunction.
Parallel Interface
Provides connection to the Centronics-type parallel interface connector of your computer.
Power Outlet
Connects the power cord to a power outlet.
2–12 Setting Up
INTERNAL
PRINTER
PARTS
Toner Cartridge
Contains the toner used in the printing process and the electrophotographic (EP) drum.
Paper Guide Ribs
Guides the sheets to the fuser unit.
Transfer Roller
A high voltage roller that attracts the toner to the sheets.
Setting Up 2–13
Laser Diode Unit
Exposes and generates the print image on the EP drum surface.
Fuser Unit
Fixes the toner to the paper.
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3.Check that the 200-sheet hopper is securely set and that the lock release levers have returned to their original position.
NOTE: If you use legal size paper, install the Legal Guide on 200-sheet hopper (refer to Chapter 8 “Installing and Removing the Legal Guide”).
2–14 Setting Up
INSTALLING PAPER
Up to a maximum of 200 sheets (17 lb) can be loaded in the hopper at once.
1.Open the manual feed cover of the 200-sheet hopper by pulling forward. The manual feed cover clicks into 2 different positions. See diagram below. Stop at the second click. Do not try to pull the manual feed cover beyond this point as it might break.
Setting Up 2–15
2.Pull up the paper guide lever and move the paper guide in the direction indicated by the arrow. Flip up the hopper guide.
3.Insert paper with the left edge evenly touching the left side of the hopper.
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4.Adjust the paper guide until it touches the paper and then press down on the paper guide lever to lock it in place.
5.Carefully return the manual feed cover to its original position.
NOTE: It is not possible to print with the manual feed cover open. Return the manual feed cover to its original position. Do not open the manual feed cover while printing.
Setting Up 2–17
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2.Hold the cartridge horizontally and gently rock it five or six times to distribute the toner evenly.
NOTE: Rock the cartridge in the direction indicated in the illustration. While rocking, take care not to touch the drum protection shutter (red transparent plastic) of the toner cartridge.
NOTE: Do not touch the drum protection shutter.
Setting Up 2–19
3.Grasp the transparent toner sealing tape and pull the tape out. The toner sealing tape is approximately 20 inches long when completely removed.
NOTE: Be sure to pull the tape straight and slowly out of the cartridge to prevent it from being broken in the middle. Be careful not to get toner from the tape on your hands. If you get toner on your hands, wash with cold water.
2–20 Setting Up
4.Carefully remove the yellow drum protection pins of the toner cartridge (2 pieces).
NOTE: Do not touch the drum protection shutter.
Setting Up 2–21
Installing the
Toner
Cartridge
1.Check that the power switch is off.
2.Pull the lock release lever of the upper cover and carefully open it.
2–22 Setting Up
3.Hold the toner cartridge by its two green handles and gently release it bottom first into the printer.
NOTE: Check that the toner cartridge is securely seated inside the printer.
Setting Up 2–23
4. Carefully push down the upper cover to close it.
NOTE: Check that the lock release lever has securely returned to its locked position.
2–24 Setting Up
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2.Plug the interface cable connector into the printer and then secure the lock springs.
3.Connect the other end of the cable to the computer. Refer to your computer manual for details about selection of a proper interface connector.
2–26 Setting Up
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2.Plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear panel of the printer.
Setting Up 2–27
PRINTING A TEST PAGE
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an outlet.
To print a test page from your SuperScript 660i, do the following:
1.Turn the printer ON.
2.Press the front panel button briefly. After the printer warms up, the test page will print.
2–28 Setting Up
INSTALLING SUPERSCRIPT 660I DOS SOFTWARE
If you print from DOS a great deal of the time, you should load this software. The DOS software is called Print Navigator and controls two programs: Navigate and Reporter.
To install this software:
•Insert the SuperScript 660i Print Navigator disk into Drive A:\ (or whatever drive is designated onyour PC).
•Type a:\SETUP and press ENTER. The following header screen is displayed:
Pressing any key or clicking the mouse button will continue the installation.
At this point the software will check to see if the host system has sufficient memory including RAM and hard disk space. If insufficient space exists, a message will appear.
This screen defines what drive and directory the Print Navigator software will be installed on. The default is C:\PRTNAV. The directory will be created automatically if not found.
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If the drive or directory is invalid or there is not enough hard disk space for the installation, an error message will be displayed.
The setup program is fairly automatic. Follow the instructions on the screen. You need to decide the input destination path to set the printer's settings; the default printer port (LPT1,2 or 3), the hot key designation to run Reporter, display mode (either graphic or text), and whether you want the report to be added to the autoexec.bat file. This means that the Reporter will be loaded automatically whenever you turn on your computer or run autoexec.bat. Reporter monitors the printer status in real-time and automatically displays error and warning messages directly on your PC screen whenever the printer status changes. Examples of printer status messages are: printer warming up, paper empty, paper jam, etc.
To activate the printer status software type: C:\PRTNAV\REPORTER.
You are now ready to print from your favorite DOS application. Simply open your application, select an HP LaserJet 4P driver and print.
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To print a Test Page from Print Navigator:
1.Select Utility from the Print Navigator Screen.
2.Click on Print SelfTest Page. After the printer warms up, the test page will print.
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INSTALLING SUPERSCRIPT 660I WINDOWS SOFTWARE
The Silentwriter SuperScript 660i includes a software installation program to make setup easier. The installation program analyzes your system configuration, installs the SuperScript 660i software and fonts, and makes any necessary changes to Windows startup files.
Once you have started the NEC SuperScript 660i setup program, you can cancel the installation at any time. Just click on the Cancel button that appears in the setup program window.
NOTE: You must have a minimum of 4 megabytes of RAM and sufficient disk space for SuperScript. (See “System Requirements”.) SuperScript software checks your system and will report if an adjustment is required.
To install the SuperScript 660i software:
1.Place the NEC SuperScript 660i software diskette #1 into the appropriate disk drive of your computer, for example A:. Close the drive door or lever if the drive has one.
2.To start Microsoft Windows, type WIN/3 at the DOS prompt.
Windows will start up as usual, after which the Program Manager window should be displayed on your screen. If the Program Manager appears as an icon, restore it by double-clicking on the icon.
3.From the Program Manager menu, click on File. Then click on the Run... Option. The Run Program dialog box appears.
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4.At the prompt, type:
A:\NECSETUP
where [A:] is the letter of the drive containing the SuperScript 660i software diskette. The first setup screen appears as shown in the following figure.
Click the mouse or press any key to continue.