Ricoh FAX2500L Operator's Manual PIF60
PRINTER INTERFACE TYPE 60
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
This printer interface can only be installed in models of the H513 series. Before installation, please
make sure that the rating plate on the rear of the machine mentions "H513".
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE PRINTER INTERFACE 1
What this Printer Interface Can Do 1
Sharing the Printer with Two Computers 1
Working with the Printer and the Fax Machine at the Same Time 2
Operating the Printer 3
CONVENTIONS 3
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 4
OPERATION PANEL
BUTTONS 5
INDICATORS 6
DISPLAY 6
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE INTERFACE KIT 7
CONNECTION TO THE COMPUTER 7
TESTING THE PRINTER 8
Printing a Test Page 8
Printing the Status Sheet and Font Samples 9
OPTIONAL KITS 10
Memory Expansion Board 10
Optional Font and Emulation Mode Cards 11
Optional Font Cartridges 12
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO TWO COMPUTERS 13
Multi-user Modes 13
Configuring the Serial and Parallel Channels 13
BASIC OPERATIONS
TURNING THE PRINTER ON LINE AND OFF LINE 14
FORM FEED 14
RESETTING THE PRINTER 15
SELECTING THE CASSETTE FOR COMPUTER PRINTOUTS 16
SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
OVERVIEW 17
HP LASERJET III EMULATION MODE 17
EPSON LQ AND FX EMULATION MODES 18
CHANGING THE EMULATION MODE 18
Using the MODE ASSIGN Feature 18
Using an Emulation Control Language 19
ADJUSTING THE PRINTER SETTINGS
INTRODUCTION 22
Selectype Mode (Printer Setup Mode Function 37) 22
Level 1 Features 22
Level 2 Features 23
Using Selectype Mode 24
The Display 24
Buttons 24
Sample Selectype Procedure 25
SELECTYPE LEVEL 1 FEATURES 27
How to Enter Selectype Level 1 27
INPUT 28
PAGE SIZE 28
COPIES 28
ORIENT. 29
FONT 29
STATUS SHEET 29
FONT SAMPLE 29
SUB CONFIG. 29
SYSTEM CONFIG. 30
FULL PRINT 30
MEMORY LEFT 31
T-OFFSET and L-OFFSET 31
SAVE MACRO 32
LOAD MACRO 33
POWERON MACRO 34
DELETE MACRO 34
SELECTYPE LEVEL 2 FEATURES 35
How to Enter Selectype Level 2 35
TEST PRINT 35
MODE ASSIGN 35
I/F CONFIG. (Interface Configuration) 36
Parallel Channel 36
Serial Channel 37
RX-BUFFER SIZE (Receive Buffer Size) 38
CH (Channel) 39
CH TIMEOUT (Channel Timeout) 41
AUTO CONT (Auto Continue) 42
P-CONFIG SAVE (Power-up Configuration) 42
FACTORY RESET 43
VERSION 43
PAGE COUNTER 44
STANDBY 44
SOLVING PROBLEMS
STATUS AND ERROR MESSAGES 45
PRINTING PROBLEMS 49
PROBLEMS WITH GRAPHICS 51
PROBLEMS WITH SELECTYPE MODE 52
PROBLEMS WITH OPTIONAL CARDS AND CARTRIDGES 53
DATA DUMP MODE 54
RESETTING THE PRINTER 55
APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS A-1
APPENDIX B. HP EMULATION MODE
HP EMULATION MODE VS HP LASERJET III B-1
Printable Area B-1
Character Clipping B-2
Paper Handling B-2
Downloaded Fonts B-2
Resident Fonts B-2
Symbol Sets B-3
OPERATING AS A LASERJET IIISi B-4
USING SELECTYPE MODE TO ADJUST THE HP EMULATION MODE B-5
ORIENT (Page Orientation) B-5
FONT B-5
SUB CONFIG. B-7
AVAILABLE FONTS AND SYMBOL SETS B-8
Resident Bitmap Fonts B-8
Resident Scalable Fonts B-9
Symbol Sets B-9
HP EMULATION COMMAND SUMMARY B-21
APPENDIX C. EPSON LQ AND FX EMULATION
MODES
OPERATING AS AN LQ OR FX PRINTER C-1
Printable Area C-1
USING SELECTYPE TO ADJUST EPSON LQ AND FX EMULATION C-2
ORIENT (Page Orientation) C-2
FONT C-2
SUB CONFIG. C-3
AVAILABLE FONTS AND SYMBOL SETS C-6
Resident Fonts C-6
Character Sets C-6
LQ AND FX EMULATION COMMAND SUMMARY C-8
APPENDIX D. OPTIONAL FONT CARDS AND
CARTRIDGES
FONT CARDS AND EMULATION MODE CARDS D-1
Font Cards D-1
Emulation Mode Cards D-1
Caring for Cards D-2
Using Font Cards D-2
Using Emulation Mode Cards D-3
Recovering from a Card Error D-4
FONT CARTRIDGES D-4
Available Font Cartridges D-4
Selecting a font from a cartridge with your application program D-6
Recovering from a cartridge error D-6
APPENDIX E. LIST OF FEATURES
APPENDIX F. CONNECTOR PIN CONFIGURATION
APPENDIX G. STATUS SHEET
GLOSSARY
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE PRINTER INTERFACE
What this Printer Interface Can Do
After you have the printer interface kit installed in your machine, you will be able to use
it as a desktop printer for your personal computer.
To ensure that the printer can be used with a wide range of application programs,
emulation modes for three different printer types have been provided. These emulation
modes are for:
❐ HP LaserJet IIIP (3/P/Si mode)
❐ Epson LQ
❐ Epson FX
There is a slot for an optional font cartridge (for a HP compatible font cartridge) and a
slot for an optional font card (for an Epson font card or for a PostScript or HP plotter
emulation mode card).
The printer comes with 1 megabyte of memory, and you can add up to an extra 5
megabytes, making a possible total of 6 megabytes.
If you need optional font cards or cartridges, obtain them from your computer store.
The manufacturer of this machine does not supply these items, and cannot
guarantee satisfactory operation of the machine with every font card and cartridge
that is available. See Appendix D for more on optional font cards and cartridges.
Sharing the Printer with Two Computers
Your printer has two different interfaces (these will be referred to as channels in this manual, because the printer’s software uses this term, or its abbreviation "CH"). There is a Centronics parallel channel and an RS-232C serial channel, and you can connect one computer to each. The RS-232C channel accepts data from a computer at high speeds up to 19,200 bps. The printer can automatically detect which channel data is coming in on, and data is printed on a first-in first-out basis.
You can connect the printer to two computers at the same time, using both channels.
This is known as Multi-user mode. There are two basic types of Multi-user mode; these
are described on page 13.
If you wish, you can allocate a different emulation mode to each channel, and different
sets of printer settings. You can also allocate separate parts of the printer’s memory to
each channel. See page 39 for details on how to share your printer between two
computers.
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Working with the Printer and the Fax Machine at the Same Time
In a few cases, the machine can handle two tasks at the same time. The following
tables show how to operate the machine while a job is currently in progress.
1. If you wish to print a file from the computer while the fax machine is busy
Current Task (Fax Machine) Printing a File from the PC
Immediate Transmission Possible; you can print your file
Memory Transmission
Scanning a document and storing it to memory Printing is delayed until the fax document
Receiving a fax message If a fax message is being received to
Printing a fax message from memory Possible; however, the file from the PC
Making a copy
immediately if you wish.
has been completely scanned.
memory, you can print. However, if a
received fax is being printed, the file from
the PC will remain in the buffer until the
incoming fax has been printed.
will remain in the buffer until the current
task has finished.
2. If you wish to use the fax machine (or if someone tries to send you a fax message)
while you are printing a file from the computer
Desired Use of the Fax Machine Whether Possible or Not
Immediate Transmission You can store a document in the memory, and
Memory Transmission
Scanning a document and storing it to memory Possible; you can start immediately, even though
Receiving a fax message Incoming fax messages will always be stored in
Printing a fax message from memory The message will be printed after the machine
Making a copy Not possible; wait until the machine has finished
transmission will begin immediately.
the machine is printing a file from the computer.
the memory if the machine is printing. They will
be printed after the machine has finished.
has finished the current task.
printing the copy.
Note: You can tell if the machine is printing a file from the computer by looking at
the indicator (you can tell by looking at the indicator even if the machine is
in fax standby mode). When it is flashing, the computer is sending data to the
printer. When it is steady, only printing is taking place; the computer is not
sending data.
If the indicator remains steady but nothing is being printed, see Form Feed on
page 14.
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Operating the Printer
On Line
You can print data from your computer at any time, if the printer is on line (see page 14
for how to switch the printer on line).
Off Line
No data can be received from the computer if the printer is off line. However, any data
in the printer buffer can be printed manually by the Form Feed procedure (see page
14).
Function 37: Printer "Ready"/Set Up Mode (Selectype Mode)
In this mode, you can access a wide range of printer set-up features. Printer setup
mode is called "Selectype" mode. It is described on page 22 and the pages following.
You can switch between On Line and Off Line if the printer "READY" display is
showing, but not if the printer is in Selectype mode.
To enter Printer Ready/Set Up Mode, use Function 37
Function 3 7
You can combine these into a keystroke program to enter this mode quickly. For
information on how to make a keystroke program, see the Operator’s Manual for your
fax machine.
To leave Printer Ready/Set Up mode:
Return to standby mode only from the printer "READY" display (shown above right). To
return to the "Ready" display, press the
Press
Also, if you do not touch the machine for 4 minutes while it is in printer mode, the
machine will return to standby mode.
Function to return to standby mode.
arrow on the scroll key repeatedly.
CONVENTIONS
The following conventions were used when writing this manual.
Keynames: Mainly, these have been placed in a different typeface, and enclosed in a box. For example: the scroll key,
Function means "Press the Function key". For the arrow keys on
(for example) means "Press the arrow on the scroll key".
Displays: Messages seen in the bottom line of the display panel are shown in a larger box, normally to the right of the operation that causes the display to appear.
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Operation Panel: This section will acquaint you with the buttons and indicators on the
operation panel that are for use only with the printer. It also outlines how to access the
various printer control functions.
Installation: This section shows you how to connect your computer to the printer and
check that it is working properly. It also tells you how to install the optional font cards
and cartridges that you can get for your printer.
Basic Operations: This section shows you how to perform basic operations, such as
resetting the printer and switching it on or off line.
Selecting the Emulation Mode: This section tells you how to select one of the
emulation modes.
Adjusting the Printer Settings: This section shows you how to modify the machine’s
settings.
Solving Problems: This section explains any error messages that may appear on the
screen while you are using your fax machine as a printer. It also tells you how to solve
some common problems. However, for mechanical problems such as paper jams, refer
to your fax machine’s Operator’s Manual.
Appendix A. Specifications: This contains a list of the printer’s most important
specifications. Also see the Specifications section in your fax machine’s manual.
Appendix B. HP Emulation Mode: This section contains technical information on the
HP LaserJet emulation mode. It also shows you how to fine-tune the emulation mode
to adjust the appearance of your output.
Appendix C. Epson Emulation Modes: This section is similar to Appendix B, except
that it deals with the Epson emulation modes.
Appendix D. Optional Font Cards and Cartridges: This section gives details about
the optional cards and cartridges that you can use with this printer interface kit.
Appendix E. List of Features: This section lists up all the features that can be
adjusted with "Selectype" mode, along with their factory settings.
Appendix F. Connector Pin Configuration: This section shows the names of the
signals present on the serial and parallel connectors at the back of the machine. Show
this to a technician if you are having problems.
Appendix G: Status Sheet: This gives a sample status sheet printout.
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OPERATION PANEL
BUTTONS
To operate the printer, you will use the four buttons marked , , , and on the
scroll key . See your fax machine’s Operator’s Manual to see where the scroll key is on
your fax machine.
The main uses of these four printer mode buttons are as follows.
Press this to enter printer setup mode from printer "Ready" mode. Set up mode is also
known as Selectype mode. Also, when in printer setup mode, press this repeatedly to
return to printer "Ready" mode.
This button has three main functions:
❐ If the (Line Fail) indicator is flashing, read the error message on the display and
correct the problem (see page 45 for details). Then, press this button to resume
printing.
❐ If you hold this button down for several seconds, RESET appears on the display and
all printer settings are returned to their previously stored settings. If you continue to
press this button after RESET appears, INITIALIZE will appear on the display, and
the printer settings will return to the power-on default settings. For more on resetting
the machine, see page 15.
❐ If you switch the printer off line then press this button during a multi-copy print run,
any remaining copies will be canceled.
When the printer is off line and the (Feed) indicator is lit, press this button to print
out the data remaining in the printer’s memory. If you are using more than one channel,
you can print data received by each channel alternately. See Form Feed on page 14.
(As a reminder, note that this arrow key points towards the printout tray.)
When the printer is on line and the (Feed) indicator is either off or blinking slowly,
press this button to print on paper fed in from the by-pass tray. This is called Manual
Feed.
Watch the (on line/off line) indicator, and press this button to switch the printer
between on line and off line modes. Do this only when the machine is in printer
"Ready" mode. (As a reminder, note that the arrow on the arrow key points the same
way as the arrow in the On Line indicator.)
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INDICATORS
To monitor the printer’s status, look at the display panel. The various messages that
appear on the display panel are explained on page 45. Also, there are three indicators
for use only with the printer. See your fax machine’s operator’s manual to see where
these are on your fax machine. The indicators are as follows.
Line Fail indicator
This indicator flashes when a printing error is detected. An error message appears on
the display (see page 45 for details concerning error messages).
Feed indicator
❐ If this indicator is flashing rapidly: The printer is receiving data from the com-
puter, or receiving data and printing previously received data at the same time.
❐ If this indicator is lit and the printer is printing: All data has been received and
printout is in progress.
❐ If this indicator is lit and the printer is not printing: Data has been received and
stored in the printer’s buffer, but it has not yet been printed. See Form Feed
(page 14).
❐ If this indicator is flashing slowly: The printer is receiving data through a channel
other than the currently selected channel, using Autosense mode (see page 13 for
more details on channels and Autosense mode).
On Line indicator
This indicator is lit when the printer is on line, indicating that the printer is ready to
receive data. If the printer is off line, the indicator is out. The indicator flashes while the
printer is switching between on and off line status.
DISPLAY
The display on the operation panel shows the printer’s current status. When the
machine is in printer "READY:" mode, the bottom line of the display should appear
something like the following.
READY indicates
standby mode.
This indicates the currently active
channel (P: Parallel, S: Serial).
This indicates the emulation mode that
is currently selected for this channel.
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INSTALLING THE INTERFACE KIT
Make sure that the machine is unplugged before you have the interface kit installed.
The installation must be carried out by a qualified service technician.
CONNECTION TO THE COMPUTER
Font
Cartridge
Slot (on the
side of the
machine)
Font/Emulation
Card Slot
Connector for the Serial
Channel
Connector for the Parallel
Channel
There is no cable provided with the printer interface kit. To connect the printer to your
computer, you will need either:
❐ A cable for the parallel channel, also known as a Centronics cable.
❐ A cable for the serial channel, also known as a null modem RS-232C cable.
If you plan to connect two computers, you will need one of each.
Make sure that the computer and the printer are both switched off and unplugged
before connecting or disconnecting the cable at either end.
Cables should not be longer than 2.5 metres [about 8 feet].
When connecting the printer to your computer, determine which channel you will be
using. Some computers only provide one type of channel. If your computer has both
types, use the parallel channel, leaving the serial channel free for other devices, such
as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of connection to use, consult your
dealer.
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The printer is initially set up for the parallel channel. If your computer has a parallel
channel, you should be able to connect it up with a properly shielded, twisted pair
cable and use it without having to change any of your printer’s settings.
If you have to use a serial channel, you may also need to adjust some of the serial
channel settings, such as Baud rate (see page 37), to match your computer’s settings.
If you plan to connect a computer to each channel, see page 13.
TESTING THE PRINTER
The printer has two built-in tests: the status sheet, and the test print. These tests let
you check the operation of your printer and obtain information on printer settings.
Printing a Test Page
Function 3 7
1.
2. Hold down until the display is as shown on
the right. Then release it immediately.
Note: If you did not hold down
enough, press
step 2.
twice, then repeat
long
3. Hold down
shown on the right.
4.
5. Select either the vertical lines test pattern ("1"
is displayed) or the horizontal line test pattern
("2" is displayed).
Use
When the correct one is displayed, press
The machine prints a test pattern.
6. Press
mode.
7. Press
or to select the test pattern.
Function to leave printer mode.
or until the display is as
.
twice to return to printer "Ready"
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Printing the Status Sheet and Font Samples
Function 3 7
1.
2. Press until the screen is as shown on the
right, then release it immediately.
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3. Hold down
SAMPLE if you need the font samples) appears on the display.
4. Press
font samples). The printer may take a few
seconds to print this.
5. Press
mode.
6. Press
Note: ❐ The status sheet shows the printer’s current settings. You can use macros
Function to leave printer mode.
to store various sets of printer settings for different uses of the printer. If you
wish to print the settings stored with each macro, perform the LOAD
MACRO routine first, then follow the above steps.
For full information about macros: See pages 32 to 34 .
❐ If you have already set the printer in Individual Multi-user mode: The fol-
lowing display appears at step 2.
until STATUS SHEET (or FONT
twice to print the status sheet (or the
twice to return to printer "Ready"
Press
nel, then go on to step 3.
❐ If you have already set the printer in Autosense Multi-user mode: You
can only print out the status sheet or font samples for the channel that was
displayed on the screen immediately before you started this procedure. If
you wish to see the settings for the other channel, you will have to select the
other channel using the CH feature (for example, change from AUTOSENSE S to AUTOSENSE P). Then print the status sheet or font samples.
For information on the CH feature, see page 39.
❐ A sample of the status sheet is shown in Appendix G.
to select the serial (S) channel, or to choose the parallel (P) chan-
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INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL KITS
Memory Expansion Board
Your machine has 1 megabyte of memory for the printer (this memory is separate from
the memory that is used for facsimile document memory). If you need some more
memory for your printer, contact your dealer. The printer can have a maximum of 6
megabytes.
The installation procedure is as follows.
[B]
[A]
WARNING
Do not remove any screws other than the four screws mentioned in this procedure.
High voltages are present inside the machine. Do not attempt to install the memory
board unless the machine is turned off and the power cord is unplugged.
Also, do not touch any of the contacts on the machine’s circuit boards, because
many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity on you or your
clothing.
1. If there are any messages stored in your fax machine’s memory, print them (see
"Substitute Reception" in your fax machine’s Operator’s Manual.
2. Turn off the power, and unplug the machine from the wall socket.
3. Remove covers [A] and [B]. See the above Warning.
4. Insert the RAM chips into the sockets on the memory expansion board [C]. See the
instructions provided with the memory board for how to do this.
5. Insert the memory expansion board [C].
[C]
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6. Put back covers [A] and [B].
7. Plug in the machine, then turn on the power.
Caution
Do not plug in or switch on until everything is connected up.
Optional Font and Emulation Mode Cards
See Appendix D for details on the types of font and emulation mode cards available,
how to use them, and how to maintain them.
To install a card, do the following:
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer "Ready" mode and that it is off line (the
indicator must be off).
❐ The indicator must be off. If it is flashing, the printer is receiving data. If it is lit
but not flashing, press
❐ Never insert a card if the printer is on line, or while you are making printer set-
tings (using Selectype mode), or while the printer is resetting.
to print the data that is still in the buffer.
2. Hold the card so that the maker’s logo
is pointing up and the arrow is pointing
towards the slot.
❐ Make sure that the card is the cor-
rect way up.
❐ The card is slightly bent. Do not try
to flatten it or bend it further.
❐ Do not touch the small gold contacts
along the card’s edge.
3. Carefully slide the card in to the slot.
❐ Do not force it into the slot.
If REMOVE CARD appears on the
display, you inserted the card when the
printer was on line or when the printer
memory contained some data. Remove
the card and press
step 1 of the installation procedure.
. Then go back to
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INSTALLATION
To take a card out of the slot, do the following:
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer "Ready" mode and that it is off line (the
indicator must be off).
❐ The indicator must be off. If it is flashing, the printer is receiving data. If it is lit
but not flashing, press
2. Grasp the card at the center and gently pull it straight out of the slot.
Never remove a card if the printer is on line, while making printer settings (using
Selectype mode), or while the printer is resetting. If you remove a card while the
printer is in one of these states, a REINSERT CARD message will appear on the
display. An error will also occur if you remove a card while the indicator is on,
even if the printer is off line. See the error message descriptions (page 45) for
more details.
Optional Font Cartridges
See Appendix D for details on the types of font cartridges available, how to use them,
and how to maintain them. To install a font cartridge, do the following:
to print the data that is still in the buffer.
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer "Ready" mode and that it is off line (the
indicator must be off).
❐ The indicator must be off. If it is flashing, the printer is receiving data. If it is lit
but not flashing, press
❐ Never insert a font cartridge if the printer is on line, or while you are making
printer settings (using Selectype mode), or while the printer is resetting.
2. Hold the font cartridge so that the label is facing
your left.
❐ Make sure that the font cartridge is facing the
correct way.
3. Press firmly until the cartridge snaps into place.
❐ Do not use excessive force.
If REMOVE CARD appears on the display, you
inserted the cartridge when the printer was on
line or when the printer memory contained some
data. Remove the card and press
back to step 1 of the installation procedure.
to print the data that is still in the buffer.
. Then go
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To take a cartridge out of the slot, do the following:
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer "Ready" mode and that it is off line (the
indicator must be off).
❐ The indicator must be off. If it is flashing, the printer is receiving data. If it is lit
but not flashing, press
2. Grasp the cartridge at the edge and slowly pull it straight out of the slot.
Never remove a cartridge if the printer is on line, while making printer settings
(using Selectype mode), or while the printer is resetting. If you remove a cartridge
while the printer is in one of these states, a REINSERT CARD message will
appear on the display. An error will also occur if you remove a cartridge while the
indicator is on, even if the printer is off line. See the error message descriptions
(page 45) for more details.
to print the data that is still in the buffer.
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO TWO COMPUTERS
Multi-user Modes
Your printer has two channels. One is serial (RS-232C) and the other is parallel
(Centronics). You can hook up a separate computer to each channel.
If you connect two computers to your printer, you can set up the printer to monitor the
two channels in one of two different ways.
❐ Autosense Multi-user Mode: In this mode, the printer automatically detects which
channel is receiving data, and allocates all the available printer memory to that channel.
❐ Individual Multi-user Mode: The printer allocates a fixed proportion of available
printer memory to each channel.
To select one of these, use the CH feature (see page 39 for how to program this
feature).
Configuring the Serial and Parallel Channels
Your printer will probably work straight away with the default settings. However, if your
computer is having problems communicating with the printer, you may have to adjust
the I/F CONFIG (Interface Configuration) settings (see page 36 and the pages
following). The settings must match the settings for your computer.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
TURNING THE PRINTER ON LINE AND OFF LINE
The printer must be on line before it can receive data from the computer. When the
printer is off line, it will not accept data from the computer.
To switch between on line and off line:
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer
READY: mode.
Note: If the machine is in fax standby
mode, press
Function 3 7 .
2. Press the
The indicator is lit when the printer is on line, indicating that the printer is ready to
receive data. If the printer is off line, the indicator is out. The indicator flashes while the
printer is switching between on and off line status.
key.
FORM FEED
If the indicator is lit and the printer is not printing, data has been received and stored
in the printer’s buffer, but it has not yet been printed.
To print the data:
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer
READY: mode.
Note: If the machine is in fax standby
mode, press
2. Switch the printer off line (press
If the printer is in Individual Multi-user mode: You can specify which channel to
print from. The display will be as follows if you do a form feed.
Function 3 7 .
), then press to print.
❐ To print data from the parallel channel, press
❐ To print data from the serial channel, press
❐ If you do not wish to print data, press
See page 13 for details on your printer’s multi-user modes.
to exit from this procedure.
.
.
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RESETTING THE PRINTER
You may need to reset the printer sometimes.
1. Make sure that the machine is in printer
READY: mode.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Note: If the machine is in fax standby mode, press
2. Hold the
all printer settings are returned to their previously stored settings.
If you continue to press the
the display, and the printer settings will return to the power-up default settings.
Caution: If you reset the machine while it is printing, the current page will be printed,
but other data remaining in the printer’s memory will be discarded.
If the printer is in Individual Multi-user mode: You can specify which channel to
reset. The display will be as follows if you reset the machine.
❐ To reset the parallel channel, press
❐ If you do not wish to reset any channel, press
If the printer is in Autosense Multi-user Mode: You can only reset the channel that
was displayed on the screen immediately before you reset the printer.
❐ See page 13 for details on your printer’s multi-user modes.
❐ For more on initializing the printer, see page 55.
button down for several seconds. RESET appears on the display and
button after RESET appears, INITIALIZE will appear on
, or to reset the serial channel, press .
to exit from the reset procedure.
Function 3 7 .
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BASIC OPERATIONS
SELECTING THE CASSETTE FOR COMPUTER PRINTOUTS
You can use the following procedure to select which cassette is used when you print a
file from your computer.
❐ Paper must be in theorientation (that is, the short side must feed in first).
1. Make sure that the machine is in standby mode, ready for fax communication.
Function 6 0 2 2 2 2 8 1
2.
3. Press
until the screen is as shown on the
right.
4. Select the required cassette by pressing
screen, then press
Yes .
Note: ❐ If you have a duplex tray installed, you will see "----" on the screen in-
stead of "1ST"
❐ If you do not have an optional paper feed unit, you will not see "3RD"
or "4TH" on the screen.
PSTN LINE TYPE SELECT
DP TT
YES
CASSETTE FOR PRINTER SELECT
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH
TO END
YES
TO END
or until it is highlighted on the
The machine returns to standby mode for fax communication.
If you are going to print on pre-printed forms, observe the following precautions.
❐ Inform the person who supplies you with forms that you will be using them in a laser
printer.
❐ Forms must be printed using heat resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or give off
toxic emissions when subject to heat of about 200 °C [392 °F] for 0.1 second.
❐ Before putting the forms in the cassette, make sure that the ink is completely dry.
Otherwise, it may transfer to rollers inside the machine, interfering with the printer’s
mechanisms.
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SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
OVERVIEW
Your printer has the following three emulation modes:
❐ HP LaserJet series IIIP
❐ Epson LQ-2500
❐ Epson FX-800/1000 (FX-86e/286e)
In addition, other emulation modes are available by installing optional Epson cards.
See Appendix D for more information.
The emulation mode that you select affects the following:
❐ The printer that you select from your application software’s printer selection menu.
❐ The available symbol sets and fonts, and the available optional font cards or car-
tridges.
❐ Some features connected with paper handling, such as the printable area.
See Appendix D for more information about the available cards and cartridges.
HP LASERJET III EMULATION MODE
Your printer interface will be in this mode when it is delivered. When your printer is in
this mode (also known as 3/P/Si mode), select one of the following drivers from your
computer application software’s printer selection menu, in the following order of
preference.
❐ HP LaserJet IIISi
❐ HP LaserJet IIIP
❐ HP LaserJet series III
❐ HP LaserJet IIP
❐ HP LaserJet series II
❐ HP LaserJet Plus
❐ HP LaserJet 500
❐ HP LaserJet
If none of the above printers is listed among your program’s options, select any printer
model that uses the HP Printer Command Language (PCL). For printing documents,
HP LaserJet III mode is recommended.
See Appendix B for the information on the difference between this machine and the
IIISi, and for more information about the HP LaserJet III emulation mode.
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SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
EPSON LQ AND FX EMULATION MODES
When your printer is in Epson LQ or FX printer mode, select one of the following
drivers from your computer application software’s printer selection menu.
❐ LQ-2500, LQ-1050/850, LQ-1000/800 (expanded ESC/P), LQ-500, LQ-1500 (with
version 2 ROM), LQ printer
❐ FX-1000/800 (286e/86e), FX-85, FX-80
If none of the above printers is listed among your program’s options, choose the first
available of the following: RX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. For printing
documents, FX-1000 mode is recommended.
See Appendix C for more information about the Epson LQ and FX emulation modes.
CHANGING THE EMULATION MODE
If you use different printer modes with different application programs, you may have to
switch emulation modes frequently. There are two ways to switch emulation modes:
❐ Using the Selectype Level 2 MODE ASSIGN feature (this must be performed on the
printer’s operation panel using the procedure described below)
❐ Using an emulation control language
- Using the MODE ASSIGN Feature -
Your printer has two channels, one serial (RS-232C) and one parallel (Centronics). You
can select a different emulation mode for each of the channels.
❐ You can select one of three settings: 3/P/Si (HP emulation mode), LQ, or FX.
❐ If you install the Epson GL Identity card (see page D-4 for more about this card), the
EPSON GL choice is also available.
To select an emulation mode, do the following.
Function 3 7
1.
2. Hold down until Selectype Level 2 appears, as shown on the right, then release
the key immediately.
3. Press
4.
until MODE ASSIGN appears.
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5. Press or to select the channel to adjust.
In this example, we shall adjust the parallel
channel (CH P should be displayed; to adjust
the setting for the serial channel, CH S
should be displayed; ignore the setting for
CH O).
6.
7. Press or until you see the emulation
mode that you need. Example: Epson LQ
mode.
8.
9. Press three times to return to printer
"Ready" mode.
Function
10.
SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
- Using an Emulation Control Language -
Two emulation control languages are available to change the emulation mode.
❐ Epson Job language (EJL)
❐ Printer Job Language (PJL)
Procedures in these languages are done entirely from the computer; there is no need
to be by the printer. This is useful if the printer is located some distance away from
your computer. However, you need to be an experienced user to make the best use of
these control languages; some examples are given below.
Epson Job Language (EJL)
EJL allows you to switch your printer into any of the available emulation modes. To use
EJL, make two batch files and one text file for each emulation mode that you plan to
use. Two batch files are needed: one to switch over the printer if it is on a serial port
(such as com1), and one to switch it over if it is on a parallel port (such as lpt1).
❐ ejlhp.bat, ejlhpcom.bat, hp.txt: To switch the printer into HP LaserJet mode
❐ ejlfx.bat, ejlfxcom.bat, fx.txt: To switch the printer into Epson FX mode
❐ ejllq.bat, ejllqcom.bat, lq.txt: To switch the printer into Epson LQ mode
❐ ejlgl.bat, ejlglcom.bat, gl.txt: To switch the printer into Epson GL mode (requires
the Epson GL emulation card)
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SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
- Format of the Text File -
The basic format of each text file is: <ESC> <SOH>@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=[mode]
Example: To switch to HP LaserJet III emulation mode.
The text file hp.txt would be: <ESC> <SOH>@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=LJ-3
- Format of the Batch Files -
There are two batch files for each emulation mode. One is for a printer connected to
your computer’s parallel port, and the other is for a printer connected to the serial port.
Parallel Port: The batch file ejlhp.bat would look like this:
rem This batch file changes the printer to HP LaserJet III emulation
rem if it is connected to your parallel port.
copy hp.txt prn
Serial Port: The batch file ejlhpcom.bat would look like this:
rem This batch file changes the printer to HP LaserJet III emulation
rem if it is connected to your com1 serial port.
mode com1:9600,n,8,1,
copy hp.txt com1
- Creating the Text File -
Either:
If you have Microsoft Windows, use Windows Notepad to create the text file.
❐ To create the <ESC> character, type Ctrl-[ (hold down the Ctrl key and press the left
square bracket key).
❐ To create the <SOH> character, type Ctrl-A.
❐ Type the rest of the line:
@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=[mode]
where [mode] is:
LJ-3 for HP LaserJet III emulation
LQ for Epson LQ emulation
FX for Epson FX emulation
GL for Epson GL Emulation
Also, you can type PJL if you wish to use the Hewlett Packard Printer Job Language.
Or:
If you do not have Microsoft Windows, you have to use a BASIC language interpreter
program and DOS Edit.
❐ Start QBASIC, the BASIC language interpreter that comes with MS-DOS.
Type QBASIC and press Enter.
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SELECTING THE EMULATION MODE
❐ Type in the following BASIC program:
REM This program creates a text file for switching emulations
input "Name the text file that you want to create"; n$
OPEN n$ FOR OUTPUT AS #1
PRINT #1, CHR$(27); CHR$(1);
PRINT #1, "@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE="
CLOSE
❐ Save the program by selecting "Save As" in the File menu. Specify a file name.
❐ Run the program. To do this, select "Start" in the Run menu. The program prompts
you to name the text file. Then it will create the text file.
❐ Exit QBASIC by selecting "Exit" in the File menu.
❐ Use DOS Edit to add the appropriate mode parameter to the end of the file.
LJ-3 for HP LaserJet III emulation
LQ for Epson LQ emulation
FX for Epson FX emulation
GL for Epson GL Emulation
For example, to switch to Epson LQ emulation, add LQ to the end of the file.
<ESC><SOH>@EJL ENTER LANGUAGE=LQ
❐ Save the file by selecting "Save" in the File menu
- Creating the Batch File -
Use any DOS or Windows text editor.
- Using a Batch File -
For example, whenever you wish to use EJL to switch the printer into HP LaserJet III
mode, type ejlhp at the DOS command line, then press Enter.
After this, the display on the printer will appear as follows:
Then, when you print a file from the computer, the printer will switch into HP LaserJet
III mode and print the file.
Note: If you are in Epson GL plotter emulation mode, you cannot use EJL to change
to another emulation mode. You must use the MODE ASSIGN feature of Selectype Level 2.
Printer Job Language
This emulates the HP LaserJet series III printer’s PJL feature. Some information on
PJL commands is given in Appendix B. For full details, see an HP LaserJet III printer
manual.
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ADJUSTING THE PRINTER SETTINGS
INTRODUCTION
Selectype Mode (Printer Setup Mode - Function 37)
Printer setup mode (also called Selectype mode) is divided into two levels.
❐ Level 1 contains commonly-used printing and font selection features.
❐ Level 2 contains printer mode and printer configuration adjustments that you may
not wish to use as often.
Note: In many cases, your application software will override the Selectype settings. If
you are getting unexpected results, check your application software settings.
To view the current settings of your printer, print the status sheet (see page 9).
Note: Any changes that you make to the settings will be erased if you switch the
power off, unless you save the new settings.
❐ To save your Level 1 settings, use the SAVE MACRO feature of the
SYSTEM CONFIG menu (see page 32).
❐ To save your Level 2 settings, use the P-CONFIG SAVE feature (see page
42).
Level 1 Features
One of the following features appears in the display when you enter Level 1. Scroll
through the list with the
INPUT: This feature has no effect on the printer’s operation.
PAGE SIZE: Use this to specify the size of paper that is being used.
COPIES: Use this to select the number of copies to be printed. This setting is only
effective for copies of documents output in printer interface mode. ORIENT.: Use this to select the printing orientation: portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal)
FONT: Use this to select a font from those available in the current emulation mode.
STATUS SHEET: Use this to print a list of the current printer settings.
FONT SAMPLE: Use this to print the fonts that are available in the current emulation
mode. SUB CONFIG.: This menu allows you to control settings within the current emulation mode that can be adjusted. SYSTEM CONFIG.: This menu contains routines for memory allocation, remaining memory space display, printer offset, and macros to store your Level 1 settings. S: P: This prompt asks you which channel you wish to adjust. This is only seen if you have set up both the serial and parallel channels using the Level 2 CH feature, and selected the Individual mode (see page 39).
and keys until you see the feature that you need.
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ADJUSTING THE PRINTER SETTINGS
Level 2 Features
One of the following features appears in the display when you enter Level 2. Use the
and keys to scroll through the list until you see the feature that you need to use. (To
return to the printer "Ready" display, press
TEST PRINT: Use this to print a test pattern.
MODE ASSIGN: Use this to select an emulation mode.
I/F CONFIG.: Use this to change the configuration of the serial and parallel channels.
RX-BUFFER SIZE: Use this to change the size of the printer’s data buffer.
CH: If you are connecting your printer to more than one computer, use the CH feature
to allocate memory to each channel. CH TIMEOUT: Use this to define the channel timeout. If no data is sent during the specified time period, the printer switches to the other channel. AUTO CONT.: If you switch Auto Continue on, the printer will continue printing when certain types of error are detected. P-CONFIG. SAVE: Use this to save all the current Level 2 settings. These settings will take effect every time you switch the machine on.
FACTORY RESET: Use this to reset all Level 1 and 2 settings to the factory settings.
VERSION: Use this to check the version numbers of the printer control software and
fonts. PAGE COUNTER: This counter only gives the total number of pages made by the printer. For a count of the pages made by your machine, including faxes and copier printouts, use the counter feature described in your fax machine’s Operator’s Manual. STANDBY: Do not use this feature.
repeatedly.)
See appendix E for a more detailed list of these features and their possible settings.
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ADJUSTING THE PRINTER SETTINGS
Using Selectype Mode
The Display
When you enter Selectype mode, menus and options appear on the display. The
display shows feature names on the left side and optional settings for each feature on
the right side.
The display also uses the following icons.
If seen to the left of an option, this indicates that you can press
either
If seen to the left of an option, this indicates the current
setting of the feature. You can press either
options or features.
or to view other options or features.
or to view other
This icon indicates that you can press
select an option, set an option, or execute an action.
Buttons
- Entering Selectype Mode -
Use this to enter Selectype mode from printer "Ready" mode.
To enter Level 1, press the button until "SELECTYPE LEVEL 1"
appears on the display, then release it immediately.
To enter Level 2, hold the button down longer, until
"SELECTYPE LEVEL 2" appears on the display.
- Within Selectype Mode -
Use the arrow buttons to move through menus and to select, display, set, or execute
Selectype options.
Use this to enter a submenu, set an option, or select or execute an action.
to enter a submenu,
Use this at any time to return through the menu levels to the main menu or to get out of
Selectype mode.
and
Use these buttons to scroll through the available choices. Either press the button once
to view the options one at a time, or hold the button down to scroll quickly through the
options.
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