Olivetti JP 90 User Manual

Printer

JP 90

MANUALE DELL’OPERATORE

USER’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Olivetti Lexikon, S. p. A.

Via Jervis, 77 - 10015 IVREA (Italy)

Olivetti Lexikon, S. p. A. reserves the right to modify the equipment described in this manual at any time and without notice.

TRADEMARKS

Any trademarks and/or proprietry names indicated are the property of their respective owners.

Printed in Italy

NOTICE: Olivetti Lexikon, S. p. A. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but Olivetti Lexikon, S. p. A. is not liable for errors or misinterpretations.

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This product satisfies the basic requirements of Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety required by the Directive s:

• 89/336/CEE of 3rd May 1989 with subsequent modifications

(Directive 92/31/CEE of 28th April 1992 and Directive 93/68/CEE of 22nd July 1993);

• 73/23/CEE of 19th F ebruary 1973 with subsequent modifications

(Directive 93/68/CEEof22nd July1993);

as having been designed in conformity with the requirements of the following Reference Norms:

• EN 55022 (Limits and methods of measurements of ra dio

interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment);

• EN 50082-1 (Electromagnet ic Compatibility - Generic Immunity

Standard - Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry);

• EN 60555-2 (Disturbance in supply systems caused by household

appliances and similar equipment - Par t 2: Harmonics);

• EN 60950 (Safety of information technology equipment, including

electrical business equipment).

Conformity with the above basic requirements is certified by means of the Mark shown on the product.

The Mark was introduced in 1995. Your attent ion is drawn to the following actions that could compromise

the characteristics of the product:

• incorrect electrical supply;

• incorrect installation; incorrect or improper use, or, in any case, not

in accordance with the warnings given in the User Manual supplied with the product;

• replacement of original components or accessories with ot hers of a

type not approved by the manufacturer, or carried out by unauthorized personnel.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsforaCLASSBdigitaldevice pursuantto Part15 ofthe FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate rad io frequency energy and, if not installed and u sed 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 insta llation.

If this equipment doescauseharmful 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 of a circuit different from that

to which thereceiver is connected.

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

assistance.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Connection of peripherals requiresthe use of grounde d shielded signal cables.

This digital equipment does not exceed the CLASS B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard ent itled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

Ce dispositif numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de CLASSE B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

Preface

This non-impact portable printer is designed and constructed to give constant print quality for both text and high resolution graphics.

The printer can be connected to the electrical power supply using the AC/DC adapter included in the packing carton, or can be operated using market standard LR6/AA type batteries or either of the optional NiCd or NiMH battery packs available.

The disposable monochrome print head with water-r esistant ink, which uses ink jet technology, produces a laser-l ike print density of up to 600 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) with minimal operating disturbance. An optional colour kit, containing a colour print head, driver diskette and instructions manual, is available.

The printer can be connected to portable or desktop PCs with a Centronics parallel interface. The resident firmware contains three different emulations: PCL III + (emulates the HP DeskJet 500 printer), EPSON LQ 850 and IBM Proprinter X24 (4207/1). Compatible with MS-DOS, MS-Windows and IBM OS/2 environments, as well as other commonly-used software applications, the printer can be used in most Word Processing and Desk-Top Publishing environments.

With a built-in ASF as its standard paper handling device and its compact size, this printer is the ideal companion for itinerant and freelance professionals.

The Structure of the Manual

This multilingual manual has seven sections: a common section, containing the illustrations, five independent language sections and a final section only in English containing the command codes and programmable parameters.

Each language section is divided into two parts: a Quick Start, which contains the essential information for installing and operating the printer, and a User Guide, which contains more detailed information on the printer’s features and functions. Each language section also contains a glossary of terms and an alphabetical index.

Quick Start

Unpacking

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Identifying the printer parts

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Connecting your printer

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Switching on your printer

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Inserting the print head

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Loading paper

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Printing the demo page

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Installing printer software

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Preface iii

User Guide

UserInterface

Adhesive template, containing light indicator sequences and common error conditions. Operator panel, containing the fu nctions of the light indicators (LEDs) and keys.

InkJet PrintHead

How to insert/remo ve the ink jet print head in/from the printer, how to clean it and preserve optimum print quality. How to obtain the print test.

Paper

Characteristics of the paper that can be used in the printer.

Using Batteries

How to insert a nd recharge batteries or a battery pack.

UsingSoftware

How to change the printer settings via the printer driver settings or the printer set-up utility.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide, indicating common problems and their solution.

Options and product characteristics.

Refer totheappropriatechapterof theuserguidewhenever youencounteraproblem.

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Table of Contents

User Interface

Templates.....................9

Quick Start

Unpacking .................... 1

OpeningthePrinter............... 1

IdentifyingthePrinterParts........... 1

ConnectingtheAC/DCAdapter ....... 2

SwitchingonthePrinter............. 2

InsertingthePrintHead............. 2

LoadingPaper.................. 3

PrintingtheDemoPage ............ 4

Connecting to a Computer/Host System . . . 4

InstallingPrinterSoftware............ 4

Help........................ 7

OperatorPanel..................9

Basickeyfunctions ................. 9

Specialkeyfunctions ................10

Lightindicators....................11

Ink Jet Print Head

ReplacingthePrintHead........... 13

Printheadremoval .................13

Monochrome print head with replaceable ink

cartridge .......................13

Optional colour print head with replaceable ink

cartridge .......................14

PrintHeadCare ................ 16

Printtest........................16

Cleaningtheprinthead ..............17

Transportingtheprinter...............17

Paper

TypesandDimensions............. 18

Insertion..................... 18

English

PrintArea.................... 19

Table of Contents v

Using Batte ries

Supplies and Options

MarketStandardBatteries...........20

RechargeableBatteryPack..........20

Charging or Recharging Battery Packs ....21

Using Software

Modifying the Parameters in t he Windows®

3.1/3.11orWindows®95Drivers .......22

DOSEnvironment................24

RunningthePrinterSETUPUtility ........24

NoteforWindows®95users............ 24

Troubleshooting

GeneralCare..................26

ProblemsandSolutions.............27

Installation...................... 27

Paper......................... 28

Printhead ......................29

Printing........................ 29

Product C harac teristic s Glossary Index Command Codes Programmable Printer Features

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Quick Start

This section is a rapid guide for installing your pr inter and preparing it for use. It contains a sequence of operations which should be

More detailed information about the printer and its functions is givenintheUserGuide.

performed in the order described

Opening the Printer

To open the printer:

Raise and tip back the top cover).

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Extend the paper support, pulling it out to the left and then

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rotating it upwards until it is vertical (see figure on page X). The top cover serves as the input/output tray for the

sheets of paper inserted in/expelled from the printer.

Open the front cover only to access the print head.

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Unpacking

Keep the carton and all the packing materials in case you have to repack or ship the printer.

Do NOT leave the printer exposed to direct sunlight or heat sources, or in dusty, dirty or poorly ventilated environments.

Carton contents

As well as this instructions manual, the packing carton also contains the following (see page III):

A) Printer B) AC/DC adapter C) Ink jet print head D) Driver diskettes

If anything is missing or damaged, call your local retailer immediately.

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Instead of the A C/DC adapter supplied, you can use 10 market standard LR6/AA type batteries or either of the optional NiCd or NiMH battery packs (item 1 on page IV) to operate your printer (see “Using Batteries” in the User Guide).

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Identifying the Printer Parts

Take a few mi nutes to identify and locate the principal parts of your printer

Quick Start 1

Connecting the AC/DC Adapter

The AC/DC adapter (i tem B on page III) serves as the power supply for your printer when you are working in an office environment.

As the AC/DC adapter is powered as soon as it is connected to the electrical power supply, make sure that it is NOT plugged into the power supply socket when connecting its jack to the printer.

Make sure that the voltage indicated on the electrical data plate on the base of the AC/DC adapter corresponds to that of your electrical power supply.

If the voltage indicated is not that supplied, call your local retailer immediately. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CONNECT THE AC/DC ADAPTER.

either of the optional battery packs (item 1 on page IV) available (

see “Using Batteries” in the User Guide

Switching on the Printer

Press the POWER key on the operator panel to switch on

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the printer. The light indicators on the operator panel flash once in

sequence, and the POWER light indicator remains lit.

Whenever you switch on the printer, it undergoes a series of internal checks and a mechanical reset is executed (a slight noise is audible).

Make sure that the plug on the power cable of the AC/DC adapter is of the type accepted by the power socket yo u intend to use; if it is not, call your local retailer. Do NOT att empt to

change the plug yourself.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for accidents to persons or damage to the printer arising from the non-observance of this warnin g.

Place the printer and the AC/DC adapter on a flat surface.

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Plug the AC/DC connector jack into the socket marked

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DC-IN on the rear of the printer (see figure on page V). Insert the plug of the AC/DC adapter in the power socket

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Instead of the AC/DC adapter, your can use 10 market standard LR6/AA type batteries (see figure on page V), or

Inserting the Print Head

See the sequence of figures on page VI and the instruction template on the inside of t h e front cover.

Open the sealed print head container (item C on page III)

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and remove the print head, holding it by the casing (the end opposite the protective film).

Still holding the print head casing, remove the protective

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film.

Do not touch t he electrical contacts or the printing nozzles nor sit t he print head on either of them.

With the printer already powered, press the CARTRIDGE

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key on the operator panel to move the print head carriage to the head loading position.

2 Quick Start

Open the front cover of the printer.

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With the electrical contacts towards the corresponding

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contacts in the housing on the print head carriage, insert the print head, tilting it towards the contacts and then pushing it down to fix it in place.

Do NOT push in the print head horizontally; if presented correctly for insertion, it only needs to be pushed down gently into place.

Close the front cover.

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Press the CARTRIDGE key to return the print head to its

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rest position.

See “Ink Jet Print Head” in the User Guide for further details on the handling and care of the ink jet print head.

Loading Paper

(See the sequence of figures on page X.)

Make sure the paper support is in its vertical position (see the section entitled “Opening the Printer”) .

You can load up to 15 sheets of paper in the automatic

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sheet feeder (ASF). Fan the sheets thoroughly and make sure their edges are squared.

Press down the movable right guide and position it to

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correspond with the paper format indicated at the lower right edge of the top cover (A4 or US).

Align the paper against the left edge of the insertion slot

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and insert it until it stops against the feed rollers.

To check that the paper feeds correctly:

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– Press FORM FEED to insert a sheet of paper to the

first print position (TOF - Top of Form).

– Press FORM FEED again to expel the paper to the

output stacker.

The paper must not be crumpled or torn, ot herwise it may feed crooked and jam, or even not be inserted.

English

On reception of text to be printed, a sheet will be fed into the printer to the first print line. If there is no operation for more than 60 seconds, any paper inserted in the printer will be expelled.

Quick Start 3

After printing, the paper is expelled from the printer and stacked in the output rack (capacity 10 sheets) in front of the ASF.

Always make sure there is no paper in the printer before switching it off.

See “Paper” in the User Guide for the types and sizes of paper you can use in your printer.

Printing the Demo Page

With the printer powered, press the ON LINE and

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CARTRIDGE keys for at least four seconds. A sheet of paper will be fed into the printer and the “demo”

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page will be executed automatically. The ON LINE will flash slowly while the “demo” page is being printed.

Do not open the front cover of the printer while printing is in progress, as this may cause the paper to jam.

Connecting to a Computer/Host System

The interface cable for connecting the printer to your PC is NOT supplied with the printer. A manufacturerrecommended interface cable is available as an option.

Make sure both your printer and your computer/host system are switched off.

Plug the interface cable connector (item 3 or 4 on page IV)

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into the socket on the rear of the printer (see figure on page V).

Connect the other end of the interface cable to the

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appropriate interface connector socket (port) on your computer/host system.

Installing Printer Software

The diskettes (item D on page III) supplied with your printer

contain: To print another “demo” page, r epeat the above procedure. To suspend printing temporarily, press ON LINE (pressing

this key a second time will cause printing to continue). The “demo” page lists the principal features of your printer.

The “demo” page contents (see example on page XI) may vary slightly, but t his will not affect the functioning of your printer in any way.

a monochrome multilingual driver for Windows® 95,

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a monochrome multilingual driver for Windows® 3.1/3.11

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and the printer set-up utility (for personalised settings under DOS).

The contents of the diskettes guarantee compatibility with the

specific operating environments and provide a user-friendly

interface for programming the printer. The diskettes have a

“Read-Me” file which contains last minute information on your

driver.

4 Quick Start

For Windows® users

Windows® 95 environment, you appropriate Windows® driver from the diskettes. These drivers give you access to all the printer features.

For DOS users

Guide.

: to work in Windows® 3.1/3.11 or

: please refer to “Using Software” in the User

MUST

first install the

Windows® 3.1/3.11

To install the Windows® driver through Control Panel in Main folder, proceed as follows:

1. Insert the specific diskette in drive A (usually) of your PC.

2. Activate Windows® environment (if necessary, consult

your Windows® user manual).

Activate the Control Panel in the Main window, clicking twice with your mouse indicator on the corresponding icon.

Select the Printers icon, in the same way.

If the Installed Printers box is empty, click on Install..

If the Installed Printers box already contains one or more driver names, click on Add>> , select Install Unlisted or

Updated Printer in the List of Printers andthenclickon

Install... .

Click on Browse..., to display the nationalised drivers available. Click twice on the driver name you require in Directories: (suffix “en” = driver in English) and then click on OK.

The Install Driver window will now show the driver you have selected; click on OK.

10.

The Add Unlisted or Updated Printer window contains the list of drivers present on the diskette. Select the driver with your printer name and click on OK.

11. Your driver is now installed and your printer name appears in the List of Printers.

12.

With your printer name highlighted, click on the Set as Default Printer button, so that your printer will be active in

all your Windows® applications.

13. Check your printer connection by clicking on the Connect.. button. By default, your printer will be connected on the LPT1 port which corresponds to the hardware connection of a parallel interface cable.

14.

Click on the Close button of the Printers dialogue box.

For further information, consult your Windows® 3.1/3.11 documentation.

English

Check that the Install Driver window already indicates the drive (usually A) in which you have inserted the driver diskette, otherwise, click on the drive name and change it, using your PC keyboard.

Quick Start 5

Windows® 95

To choose the driver language you require and then install the driver using the “Plug and Play” feature, proceed as follows:

Your printer must b e powered, connected to your PC and NOT in error mode (no LEDs flashing).

1. Insert the specific driver diskette in drive A (usually) of your PC.

2. Activate Windows® (if necessary, consult your Windows® user manual).

Press Start and select the option Run....

4. Type “ a:\?????” (your printer name, as indicated on the diskette label) and press Enter/Return. A screen indicating the language selection is displayed; follow the instructions on this and the subsequent screens, to configure the language you require. Once the language configuration is completed, the Desktop screen will be redisplayed.

5. Now restart Microsoft® Windows® 95 (execute the “shut down” command and restart from Start).

6. A window, indicating that a new peripheral has been detected (New hardware found and the printer name), is displayed.

The same window shows the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer option already highlighted. ClickontheOK button.

With the Install from Disk window displayed, insert the specific driver diskette in the drive selected, specify this drive and click on OK.

Your printer name is displayed in the Select Device window. Click on OK.

The Add Printer Wizard window is displayed. If there are no printer drivers already installed on your system, your printer will be installed as the Default printer. If other drivers are already installed, you will be asked if you want to use this printer as the default. Click on Yes.

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Click on Next. The same window will prompt you to print a Test Page.ClickonYes, if you want to be sure that the driver has been installed correctly. This page also gives you a list of all the files that have been copied into your system during installation.

11. Your driver is now installed. A window will ask you if the test page has been completed. An affirmative reply indicates that the driver is installed correctly.

For further information, consult your Windows® 95 documentation.

Your printer is now ready to operate in Windows® environment.

For more details on the drivers and printer set-up, see “Using Software” in the User Guide.

6 Quick Start

Help

On the top side of the front cover, there is label illustrating a number of light indicator configurations and key sequences. Embossed on the inside of the front cover, there are the instructions for replacing the print head.

page XII and “User Interface” in the User Guide for further details.

If you have any problems setting up and/or operating the printer, check that you have followed the specific procedure correctly. If you are unable to solve the problem or require further information,

and Solutions” in Troubleshooting in the User Guide.

refer to the section entitled “Problems

See figures on

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Quick Start 7

User Interface

Templates

Operator Panel

This section describes the functions of the keys and indicator lights on the operator panel.

English

Basic key function s

Your printer has two instruction templates (see examples on page XII) to help you when you are using the printer.

one, on the upper side of the front cover, shows a number

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of the key and light indicator functions. the other, containing the instructions for the

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insertion/replacement of the print head, is embossed on the inside of the front cover.

Function Key(s) Indication

PrinterOn/Off POWER

Printerready/ Pause

(less than 4 s.)

ON LINE (less than 4 s.)

TogglestheprinterON/OFF condition. When t hePOWERlightindi cator isoff,pressingthiskeywillswitch theprinteron. When t hePOWERlightindi cator islit,pressingthiskeywillswitch theprinteroff.

Togglesthep rinter ON-/OFF LINEcondition. Whenthep rinteris ON LINE,t he ONLINE lightind icator is litand theprinterisundercomputer control. When theprinterisOFFLINE, theprint headcarriageisin its restposition,theONLINElight indicatorisoffandanyprinting operationissuspended.

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Function Key(s) Indication

Special key functions

Paperload/ eject

Changeprint head

FORM FEED (les s than 4s.)

CARTRIDGE Thefirsttime thiskeyispres sed,

Ifthereis nopaper i ns erted r eady forprinting,causesasheetto be insertedfrom the ASFto th efirst printposition (Topof FormTOF). If asheet of paper isalready presentin theprinter,causes its expulsiontotheoutputtray.

If there is no paper in theASF or theprin ter and t heFORMFEED lightindicatorisflashingslowly, this means that therei sdatato be printed. Load paper inthe ASFandpress this key to continuetheprintingoperation.

theprintheadcarriagemoves fromitsrestpositiontothe insertion/removalposition. Thesecondtimeitispressed,the printheadcarriagemovesback to itsrestposition.

Function Key(s) Indication

Demopage ONLINE and

Paperjam FORM FEED

Print test POWER and

Batteryrecharging POWER

Terminating batteryrecharge

Batterypack discharging (only NiCd)

CARTRIDGE (morethan4 s.)

(morethan4 s.)

CARTRIDGE

(morethan4s.)

ON LINE and FORM FEED (morethan4s.)

The“demo ” pagei spr inted. TheON LINElightindicator

flasheswhilethepageis beingprinted

Pull the jammed pageback outof thepri nter.

Hold t hekey

is completely free

With the printer the keys simultane ously; release first POWER then CARTRIDGE.

The print test is printed. The light indica tors start

flashing in sequence. The printer returns ON LINE.

Causes the rapid discharge of a NICd battery pack. Throughout the discharge operation, the light indicators continuously light all together and then go out one at a time in sequence.

until the paper

OFF

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Function Key(s) Indication

Light indicators

Hex-dump POWERand

FORM FEED

Withtheprin ter the keys simultaneously; release first POWER then FORM FEED. Sets the printer to operate in hexadecimal mode (see

Troubleshooting

The ON LINE fla shes while a hex-dump operation is in process. To exit from hex-dump mode, the pr inter must be switched off.

OFF

,press

The template on the upper side of the front cover of the printer illustrates some o f the special key functions indicated in the above table.

LED Status Indication

English

POWER lit The printer is switched on.

off The printer is switched off. flashing slowly The batteries/battery pack

is low (approximately 5 standard pages can still be printed).

flashing rapidly The batteries/battery pack

is discharged (they /it must be recharged or replaced).

ON LINE lit The p rinter is ON LINE.

off The printer is OFF LINE. flashing slowly Data is being processed.

FORM FEED flashing slowly There is no paper in the

ASF.

CARTRIDGE flashing slowly “End of ink” c ondition.

flashing rapidly Change print hea d (the

print head currently inserted is not compatible with the file transmitted for printing), or no print head in printer, or print head no t inserted correctly.

(continued)

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LED Status Indication

CARTRIDGE (continued)

All four light indicators

flashing rapidly Press CARTRIDGE to

flash once in sequence The printer has been

flash three times simultaneously

off The printer is in standby

flash continuously in sequence

light all together and then go out one at a time in sequence, continuously

move the print head carriage to the head loading position.

switched on. Incorrect operator action

Troubleshooting

(see

mode, i.e. there has been no printer/operator activity within the last 30 seconds. Press any key to return to ON LINE mode.

The battery pack is being charged.

The NiCd battery pack is being discharged.

The template on the upper side of the front cover illustrates some of the light indicator functions indicated in the above table.

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