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QMS qms-ps 800+ User Manual

User's Guide
Publication
Number
1720393A
February
1987
About
This Manual
The manual is divided into these major parts:
• Part
I,
"Getting Started"
• Part
II, "Tutorial"
• Part
III, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting"
• Part IV, "Advanced User's Infomlation"
• Part
V,
"POSTSCRIPT
Addendum"
•
Appendix A, "Font Tables"
•
Appendix B, "Printer Specifications"
• Appendix C, "J liablo 630 Emulation Mode"
•
Appendix D, "Hewlett-Packard LaserJet Plus Emu-
lation
Mode"
•
Appendix E, "Hewlett-Packard 7475 Plotter Emu­lation
Mode"
Part
I, "Getting Started" will take you from unpacking
to power-up. Part II, "Tutorial" will acquaint you with the many fea-
tures
of
your laser printer and help you start printing. If
you are new to
POSTSCRIPT
or laser printers, you will
want
to
read this section throroughly (after Part I) before
you go on to any other part
of
the manual.
Proprietary Statements
& Notices
Proprietary Statement
The digitally encoded software included with the QMS­PS
800+
is
© Copyrighted 1986 by Adobe Systems Inc.,
All Rights Reserved. This software may not be repro­duced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission
of
Adobe
Systems, Inc.
Copyright Notice
This manual
is
©Copyrighted 1987
by
QMS, Inc., Mo­bile, Ala., All Rights Reserved. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any other media or language, without the express written permis­sion
of
QMS, Inc.
Afanual Notice
QMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to insure that this manual is free
of
inaccuracies and omissions.
However,
QMS, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind in-
cluding, but not limited
to, any implied warranties
of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with
regard to this manual.
QMS, Inc. assumes
no
responsi-
i
bility for, or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for incidental, special, or consequential damages aris­ing out
of
the furnishing
of
this manual, or the use
of
this manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance
of
the equipment when so operated.
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 the 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 laserbeam cannot escape from the machine during any phase
of
user oper-
ation.
FCC
Compliance
ii
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy.
If
not installed and used properly, (in strict accordance with the man­ufacturer's instructions) it may cause interference
to
radio and
television reception.
It
has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B computing device
in
accordance with
the specifications in Subpart J
of
Part 15
of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interfer­ence in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If
this
equipment does cause interference to radio
or
television recep-
tion, which can
be
detennined 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:
(1) Reorient the receiving antenna. (2) Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. (3) Move the computer away from the receiver. (4) Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver are
on
different branch circuits. (5)
If
necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The
Fed­eral Communications Commision has prepared a helpful booklet: "How
to
Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Of­fice, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
A SHIELDED INTERFACE CABLE IS REQUIRED
TO
COM-
PLY WITH CLASS B LIMITS.
Warning
To
prevent electrical shock, do not remove the cover
of
the
laser printer. There
are
NO
user-serviceable parts inside.
Servicing should be done
ONLY by qualified service per-
sonnel.
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Contents
I Getting Started
A Unpacking and Inspection
A.1
What's Included
...
......
.
A.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . .
A.3 Inspection. . . . . .
..
.
....
AA
Reshipping . . . . . . .
.. ..
B Printer Set-Up
B.l
Find A Good Spot
B.2 Spacer Removal . . . . .
..
.
..
.
B.3 Print Cartridge Installation. .
....
o.
0 0
BA
Fixing Assembly Cleaner Installation 0 0 0 B.5 Paper Tray Installation . 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 B.6
Lllstalling
the
Paper Cassettes 0 • 0 0 0 0 0
B.7 Print Density
..
..
0 0 0 0 0 0
C Connecting the Printer
C.1
Connecting the Interface Cable Co2
Connecting
the
Power Cord
D Ready
To
Go ...
Contents
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2 1-3
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-6 1-7
1-10 1-11
1-13
1-15
1-16
1-16 1-17
1-17
v
II
Tutorial
2-1
A
The Display Panel 2-2
A.I
Display Light Functions
2-3
A.2
Display
Panel Illustrations
2--4
B
Power On
2-4
C
Start-Up
Page
2-5
D
Making Changes
2-8
D.I
Changing Persistent Parameters 2-8
D.2
Changing Volatile Parameters 2-10
E Printer Communications
2-10
E.l
Interfaces
. . . . . . . ~ .
2-10
E.2
Set-Up
.........
2-11
E.3 Modes of Operation
2-11
E.4 The Mode Switch
~ . . . ~ . . .
2-12
E.S
Changing Communication Parameters. .
2-15
E.6
Setting
Up
the Host
.............
2-17
F Printing a File
2-17
F.l
Sample File . .
.....
2-17
F.2
Printing Sequence
2-19
G
Paper Size
2-19
G.l
Changing Paper
Size.
.............
2-20
VI
Contents
C Fixing Assembly Cleaner
3-9
C.l
Replacing the Fixing Assembly Cleaner 3-9
C.2 Cleaning the Fixing Roller .
3-10
D Corona Wires
3-10
D.I Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 3-11 D.2 Cleaning the Transfer Corona
Wire.
. 3-12
E Cleaning the Transfer Guide 3-13
F The Separation Belt 3-14
F.l
Cleaning the Separation Belt
3-14
F.2 Replacing the Separation
Belt.
.
3-14
G Troubleshooting 3-16
G.l
Display Panel Lights
G.2 Print Quality Problems.
H Placing A Service Call
I Warranty Information
I.1 Warranty Return
to
Factory
......
1.2 Warranty Repair
..
1.3
Warranty Exclusions
1.4 Non-Warranty Return
.....
I.5 Non-Warranty Repair
Charges.
1.6
Warranty Disclaimers
.........
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3-16
3-17
3-20
3-20
3-20 3-20 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21
Contents
IV
Advanced User's Information 4-1
A The Printer
A.I The Controller
4-1
4-2
A.2 The Print
Engine.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-3
B Serial Communication 4-3
B.l The Communication Channels. . . . . . . .
..
4-3
B.2 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-4
B.3
Connecting
to
the
Host. . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4-4
C Protocols 4-5
C.l
AppleTalk.....................
4-8
D Interactive Mode
4-9
D.I Using the Inte, active Mode . . . . . . . . .
..
4-9
D.2 Changing setsccbatch
...............
4-11
E Fonts 4-15
F Status Queries and Spontaneous Messages 4-15
G Timeouts
H The
Error
Handler
V PostScript Addendum
A System Parameters
B Persistent Parameters
Contents
4-18
4-19
5-1
5-1
5-2
ix
B.l
Changing Persistent Parameters
5-2
B.2
Persistant Status diet Operators .
5-4
B.2.l pagecount
...
5-4
B.2.2
pagestackorder
5-4
B.2.3
setprintername
5--4
B.2A printername .
5-5
B.2.5 setsccbatch .
5-5
B.2.6
sccbatch
· .
5-6
B.2.7 setsccinteractive .
5-6
B.2.S
sccinteractive
5-7
B.2.9 setdostartpage .
5-7
B.2.10 dostartpage
5-7
B.2.ll
setmargins .
5-7
B.2.12 margins
· .
5-8
B.2.13 setdefaulttimeouts
5-8 B.2.14 defaulttimeouts 5-9 B.2.15 setpassword
..
5-9
B.2.16
checkpassword 5-10
B.2.l7
setidlefonts .
5-10
B.2.1S idlefonts
· .
5-10 B.2.19 seteescratch 5-11 B.2.20 eescratch
..
5-11
B.3
Additional Persistent Parameters . 5-11
C Volatile Parameters
5-12
C.l
Volatile Statusdiet Operators. 5-13 C.l.l
setjobtimeout
~ . . .
5-13
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Contents
E Diablo 630 Parameters
F Fonts
G Differences
H Unsupported Commands
Appendix D - Hewlett-Packard Laser
Jet
Plus Emulation
A Purpose
B How to
Use LaserJet Plus Emulation
C Communications
D Protocol
E LaserJet Plus Parameters
F Supported Commands
G
Differences
G.l Clipping Region G.2
Paper Size Interactions .
G.3
Symbol Set
G.4
Character Widths .
G.5
Line Printer Font
G.6
Transparent Communication
G.7
Storage
of
Information .
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C-2
C-5
C-5
C-6
D-l
D-l
D-l
D-2
D-2
D-2
D-3
D-3
0-3
D-4
D-4
0-5 D-5 D-6 D-6
Contents
,
\
/
Appendix E - Hewlett-Packard
7475 Plotter Emulation
A
Purpose
B How to Use 7475 Plotter Emulation
C
Communications
D Protocol
E 7475 Plotter Parameters
F Paper Size
G Text
H Character Sets
I Pens
J
Transparent Communication
K Removing the Output
L Persistent State
M Commands
Mol
Supported Commands
E-l
E-l
E-l
E-2
E-2
E-2
E-3
E-3
E-3
E-4
E-4
E-4
E-5
E-5
E-5
Mo2
Unsupported Commands 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E-6
M.3 Supported Commands with Differences 0 0 0 • 0
E-7
Contents
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Part I
Getting Started
Introduction
The QMS-PS 800+
is
a compact printer which combines
the high quality
of
laser printing and the flexibility
of
the powerful
POSTSCRIPT
programming language. The
QMS-PS 800+ can be used with a wide variety
of
com-
puter systems, including IBM PC/compatibles and
the Apple Macintosh. It will also work with many main­frame and minicomputers.
This user's guide provides all the necessary information for the unpacking, inspection, installation, operation, and maintenance
of
your printer. Technical information for
advanced users is also included.
A Unpacking
and
Inspection
Before you attempt to use your QMS-PS 800+ carefully unpack and inspect it. Retain the shipping carton and packing materials until the contents have been inspected and checked against the packing list.
If
there is any ev-
idence
of
external damage, do not attempt
to
use the equipment. Contact the carrier immediately, initiate a damage claim, and notify your dealer
of
the problem.
A.I
What's
Included
The QMS-PS 800+ printer system is shipped in two parts: the printer unit and the print cartridge.
The following items should be enclosed in the Printer unit shipping container:
Getting Started
1-1
1.
QMS-PS 800+ print engine
2.
Print tray with sliding extension
3.
Manual-feed extension
4.
Cassette paper tray
5.
POSTSCRIPT
Language Reference Manual
6.
POSTSCRIPT Language Tutorial and Cookbook
7. QMS-PS
800+ User's Guide
The following items should be included in the
Print Car-
tridge shipping container:
1.
Print Cartridge
2.
Fixing Assembly Cleaner (plastic/felt rod)
3.
Installation sheet
A.2 Unpacking
After opening the shipping container, carefully remove the trays from the depression in the foam packing. Lift off
the foam packing and locate the handles on the front
and rear
of
the printer (Figure 1). Lift the printer out
of
the shipping container. Always use the HANDLES
when lifting the printer!
Remove the plastic bag en-
closing the printer.
1-2
Getting Started
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Figure
1:
Lifting the Printer
A.3
Inspection
Carefully inspect the printer as follows:
1.
Examine the paper cassettes and inspect them for
damage.
2.
Check for exterior damage to the printer.
3.
Locate the green release lever (right side
of
printer)
and lift
it
to raise the springloaded top half
of
the
printer. Inspect the inside
of
the printer for damage.
If
it is dirty, clean the inside with a damp cloth.
Getting Started 1-3
4.
Inspect the bag enclosing the print cartridge for tears or any other indications
of
damage. Locate
the fixing assembly cleaner (separate) and check
for damage to the rod
or
the felt.
A.4 Reshipping
If
it becomes necessary to return your printer, a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must first be obtained from
QMS (call 1-205-633-4300). The RMA number must accompany the returned equipment. This will help
QMS to make arrangements for repair or re-
placement
as
soon as possible.
When preparing the equipment for reshipment, please give special attention to packing in order to prevent fur­ther damage.
B Printer Set-Up
To set up your printer, complete the procedures on the
following pages:
B.1 Find A Good Spot
Choose a location for your QMS-PS 800+ that meets the following guidelines:
1-4
1.
Your printer should be installed on a sturdy, level surface.
2.
It should be located where there is sufficient space to permit unimpeded operation. Refer to Figure 2 for recommended space requirements for the printer.
Getting Started
3.
It should not
be
installed in a location making it
susceptible to water damage or variations in tem-
perature!humidity, i.e., near water faucets, boilers,
humidifiers, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
4.
It should not be exposed to excessive heat, dust,
ammonia fumes, or direct sunlight.
5.
The room temperature should be 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the relative humidity
20 to 80 per-
cent.
6.
The location should
be
well ventilated.
AT LEAST
17.5cm (7in.)
1...----"+Oot---47.5cm
(18.7in)
-.1
.
...---+--
40cm
(15.75in.)
AT
LEAST
105cm
(41.5in)
Figure
2:
Space Requirements
Getting Started
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B.3 Print Cartridge Installation
1.
Open the right door to install the print cartridge.
(The right door will not open unless the upper half
of
the printer has been raised.) Place your thumb
on the ribbed surface
of
the window in the center
of the door. Curve your fingers down under the door and pull out and down with your thumb. The door should pop open.
2.
Take the print cartridge out
of
its bag. Hold the
cartridge as shown in Figure
4.
Rotate it slowly 45-degrees in both directions several times in or­der to distribute the toner evenly inside the car­tridge. Tilting the cartridge toward either end can cause uneven distribution
of
the toner and should
be avoided.
Figure
4:
Rotating the Print Cartridge
Getting Started
1-7
B.4 Fixing Assembly Cleaner Installation
1.
Take the fixing assembly cleaner (a long plastic and felt stick) out
of
the print cartridge box. Remove
its plastic wrapper.
2.
Raise the upper half
of
the printer.
3.
Open the fixing assembly cover and insert the cleaner into the groove on the underside
of
the cover. (See
Figure 7.)
4.
Close the fixing assembly cover and the upper half of
the printer.
Figure 7: Inserting the Fixing Assembly Cleaner
1-10
Getting Started
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