Tally Genicom mL450 User Manual

TallyGenicom mL450 Laser Printer User Manual

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Trademarks

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Registered trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office; some trademarks may also be registered in other countries. TallyGenicom, the TallyGenicom logo, are registered trademarks of TallyGenicom. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated for a page description language and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Throughout this manual, “PostScript Level 3” (PS-3) is used to refer to a set of capabilities defined by Adobe Systems for its PostScript Level 3 page description language. Adobe, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe PageMaker/Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LaserWriter, LocalTalk, Macintosh, TrueType/Apple Computer, Inc. Banyan, VINES/Banyan. DEC, DECnet, LN03, VMS/Digital Equipment Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL, HP-GL, HP-UX, LaserJet/Hewlett-Packard Co. IBM PC, Token-Ring/International Business Machines Corporation. Intel/Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows/ Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare/Novell, Inc. The ENERGY STAR logo/United States Environmental Protection Agency. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. UNIX/UNIX Systems Laboratories. Ethernet/Xerox Corporation.

Proprietary Statement

The digitally encoded software included with your 45 PPM Laser Printer is Copyrighted © 2003 by TallyGenicom. 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 TallyGenicom.

This manual is Copyrighted © 2003 by TallyGenicom, 818 W Diamond Ave., Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. 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 TallyGenicom.

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How This Manual is Organized

This manual consists of 7 chapters and 5 appendices as follows:

Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer

Describes a suitable location for your laser printer and how to unpack and install it. Be sure to read this chapter before setting up the printer..

Chapter 2 Printer and Options Parts and Functions

Describes the parts of the printer and paper handling options and their functions. A discussion of the paper path is also included. Also describes all available options and consumables for your printer and their respective part numbers.

Chapter 3 Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper Delivery and Paper Loading

Provides information on paper qualities, paper size requirements, paper paths, paper output delivery and loading of paper in your printer and options.

Chapter 4 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

This chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and also demonstrates how to navigate through the control panel menus and submenus that allow you to view and change the printer settings.

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Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer

Chapter 5 Printer Consumables, Cleaning and Maintenance

Describes how to handle and replace the EP cartridge, replacement of transfer and feed rollers and performance of other steps as necessary for day-to-day operation of your printer..

Chapter 6 Troubles h ooting

Explains procedures to isolate and solve problems that may occur during use of your printer. Clearing paper jams and detailed troubleshooting of LCD error messages are discussed in this chapter..

Chapter 7 Optional Extended Features

This chapter describes the procedures for installation of DRAM Memory DIMMs and FLASH DIMMS. Also describes how to use the extended features associated with these options.

Appendix A General Information

Provides information on how to contact your local vendor for technical support, service and repair issues.

Appendix B Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliances

Describes cautions to take when installing, transporting, or operating the printer. Also includes applicable regulatory compliances of your printer.

Appendix C Printing Font Summaries

This appendix explains the procedure for printing summaries of PCL or PostScript fonts installed in your printer..

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Appendix D Frequently Used Ethernet Commands

This appendix lists some of the most frequently-used commands of the Print Server command set. More information about the command set, including additional options, can be found in the Ethernet Network Interface Manual on the Electronic Library CD-ROM.

Appendix C TallyGenicom Customer Support and Part Numbers

This appendix lists the part numbers for TallyGenicom Intelliprint mL450 printers, options, and consumables. To order parts, contact your local authorized TallyGenicom dealer. This appendix will familarize you with TallyGenicom and how to contact TallyGenicom for support.

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Preface

Welcome -2

Features -2

Standard Configurations -3

Base Configuration (for table-top use) -3 Extended Configuration (floor-standing) -4

Manual Conventions -5

Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer

About this Chapter 1-2

Installation Precautions 1-2

Environment 1-2 Space requirements 1-2

Top View of Printer (standard configuration) 1-3 Top View of Printer (when options are installed) 1-3

Unpacking the Printer 1-4

Installing the EP Cartridge 1-6

Handling Precautions 1-6

For standard configuration 1-7

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Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette 1-10

Connecting the Parallel Cable 1-14

Connecting the Ethernet Cable 1-15

Connecting the Power Cord 1-15

Turning the Printer On 1-17

Selecting a Display Language 1-17

Installing Printer Drivers 1-18

Installing Printer Drivers and other Software for UNIX and Windows 1-18 Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS 1-19

Printing a Configuration Summary 1-19

Printing a Test Page 1-21

Printing PCL and PostScript Font Lists 1-22

Turning the Printer Off 1-23

Chapter 2 Printer and Options Parts and Functions

About this Chapter 2-2

Main Unit 2-2

Front view 2-2 Rear View 2-3 Operation Panel 2-4

Display 2-4 Controller 2-4 Inside the Printer 2-5

Options 2-6

Chapter 3 Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper

Delivery and Paper Loading

About this Chapter 3-2

Paper 3-2

Unacceptable paper 3-2 Storing paper 3-2

Paper Size Requirements 3-2

Main unit 3-3 High Capacity Feeder Option (Trays 3, 4, and 5) 3-3

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Media Sizes Supported 3-4

Media Types supported 3-5

Paper Orientation 3-6

Paper Orientation in Trays 1, 2, or 3 3-6 Paper Orientation in Tray 4 3-6 Paper Orientation in Tray 5 3-7

Top View of Long Edge Feeds 3-7

Paper and Envelope Orientation in the Bypass Feeder 3-8

3-8

Long and Short Edge Duplex Binding in Portrait and Landscape Orientations 3-9

Long Edge Duplex Bind in Portrait Orientation 3-9 Short Edge Duplex Bind in Portrait Orientation 3-9 Long Edge Duplex Bind in Landscape Orientation 3-10 Short Edge Duplex Bind in Landscape Orientation 3-10

Paper Paths 3-11

Paper path for standard configuration 3-11 Paper path when options are installed 3-12

Paper Delivery 3-13

Paper output tray 3-14 Face-up tray (option) 3-14 Face-up tray with the Duplexer (option) 3-15 Finisher/Stapler unit (option) 3-16

Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray 2 3-16

Adding paper to the multi bypass feeder 3-20

Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet) 3-22

Tray 3 (500-sheet universal paper cassette) 3-23 Trays 4 and 5 (A4/Letter size paper compartment) 3-27

Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder 3-29

Chapter 4 Understanding and Navigating the Control

Panel Menus

About this Chapter 4-2

Control Panel Features 4-2

LCD Display 4-2 LED Indicators 4-2 Pushbuttons 4-3

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Navigating the Control Panel Menus 4-4

Menu Structure 4-6

Job Library 4-7

Job Accounting 4-8

Paper Menu 4-9

Interface Menu 4-12

PS Menu 4-15

PCL Menu 4-16

System Menu 4-19

Quality Menu 4-21

Functions Menu 4-22

FLASH Menu 4-22

DISK Menu 4-23

Status Menu 4-24

Chapter 5 Printer Consumables, Cleaning and

Maintenance

About this Chapter 5-2

Replacing the EP Cartridge 5-2

Cautions on handling the EP cartridge 5-2 Cautions on storing the EP cartridge 5-2 When to replace the EP cartridge 5-2 Replacing the EP cartridge (for standard configuration) 5-3 Replacing the EP cartridge (when options are installed) 5-8

Replacing the Fuser 5-13

Replacing the Transfer Roller 5-19

Replacing the Feed Rollers 5-20

Tray 5 (HCF Un i t ) 5-23 Tray 4 (HCF Un i t ) 5-25

Cleaning 5-26

Clean the exterior of the printer 5-27 Check the interior of the printer 5-27

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Daily Maintenance 5-28

Preparing the Printer for a Period of Extended Non-Use 5-28

Relocating the Printer 5-30

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

About this Chapter 6-2

Solving Printer Power-on Problems 6-2

Solving Print Quality Problems 6-3

Clearing Paper Jams 6-6

Clearing Paper Jams from Area A 6-6 Clearing Paper Jams from Area B 6-11 Clearing Paper Jams from Area C 6-12 Clearing Paper Jams from Area E 6-13 Clearing Paper Jams from Area F 6-13 Clearing Paper Jams from Area H 6-14 Clearing Paper Jams from Tray 1 6-14 Clearing Paper Jams from Tray 2 6-14 Clearing Paper Jams from Trays 3, 4 and 5 in the HCF unit 6-14 Clearing Paper Jams from the Multi-Bypass Feeder (MBF) 6-16 Clearing Paper Jams from the Envelope Feeder 6-16

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Control Panel LCD Messages 6-17

Code Class 1 6-18 Code Class 2 6-19 Code Class 3 6-19 Code Class 4 6-20 Code Class 5 6-23 Code Class 6 6-25 Code Class 7 6-26 Code Class 8 6-27 Code Class 9 6-28 Alphanumeric Code Class 6-29

Ethernet Network Interface Troubleshooting 6-30

Power-Up Troubleshooting 6-30 Printing Problems 6-31 BOOTP Troubleshooting 6-31 DHCP Troubleshooting 6-32 RARP Troubleshooting 6-32 PostScript Problems 6-32 Bitmap Graphics 6-33 Technical Support 6-33

Chapter 7 Optional Extended Features

About this Chapter 7-2

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Installing DRAM Memory DIMMS 7-2

Installing a FLASH DIMM Module 7-5

Using the Hard Disk Option and User Flash DIMM Module 7-7

Operator Panel MENU Structure 7-8 Using the Disk Menu 7-9

Print 7-9

Delete 7-9

Format Disk 7-9

Disk Summary 7-9 Using the Flash Menu 7-9

Print 7-9

Delete 7-9

Format Flash 7-10

Flash Summary 7-10 Using the PCL and PostScript Power-On Files Feature 7-10

Power-on Files Defined 7-10 Using the FLASH SIMM or Hard Disk Option as a PostScript Device 7-10

Device Names and Priority 7-10 PostScript Operators 7-11 Device Parameter Sets 7-11 Warmstart.ps and Sys/Start Files 7-11

Using the Power-On Files Feature 7-13

Power-on Files Defined 7-13

Collating, Saved Jobs, and Job Accounting 7-14

Collating Feature 7-14 Saved Jobs Feature 7-16

Normal 7-17

Saved 7-17

Private 7-17

Working with Saved Jobs 7-20

Front Panel Access 7-20

Web Page Access 7-23 Job Accounting Feature 7-24

Front Panel Access 7-24

Web Page Access 7-25

Using the Custom Paper Size Feature 7-29

Operator Panel Access 7-29 Printer Driver Access 7-29

Custom Page size and Microsoft Word, Word 2000, and Word 2003 7-32

Resolution 7-32

WINDOWS NT 7-33

WINDOWS 2000 AND XP 7-33

Accessing the Printer Web Page 7-34

Using the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface 7-39

Control Panel MENU structure 7-39

SERIAL SETUP Menu 7-40

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Interpreter 7-41 Format 7-41 Serial Mode 7-41 Baud Rate 7-41 Data Bits 7-41 Stop Bits 7-41 Parity 7-41 DTR Ready/Busy 7-42 DTR On/Off 7-42 DTR Error 7-42 RTS Ready/Busy 7-42 RTS On/Off 7-42 RTS Error 7-42 XON Ready/Busy 7-42 XON On/Off 7-42 XON Error 7-43 DTR Polarity 7-43 RTS Polarity 7-43

Robust XON 7-43 Disabling the Serial Interface 7-43 Serial 7-43 References for OpenVMS users 7-43 RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments 7-44 RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments 7-44 Tro u bl es ho oting 7-44 Control Panel Error Messages 7-44

Example 7-45 Obtaining Help and Information 7-45

Your Poi n t of Purcha s e 7-45

Your Application Vendor 7-45

Technical Support 7-45

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Appendix A General Information

About this Appendix A-2

Specifications A-2

Main Unit A-2

Printable Area A-3

Normal printing A-3 Wide printing A-3

Appendix B Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliances

About this Appendix B-2

Safety Notes B-2

Power Source, Power Cord and Accessory Cable Precautions B-2

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Location and Environment Precautions B-3 Fire, Smoke and Shock Precautions B-4 Paper Jam Precautions B-4

Regulatory Compliances B-5

Class B Equipment B-5 Class 1 Laser Device and CDRH Compliance B-5 Radio and Television Interference B-6

Appendix C Printing Font Summaries

About this Appendix C-2

Printing a Font Summary C-2

PostScript Font Summary C-3

PostScript Font Summary (cont’d) C-4 PostScript Font Summary (cont’d) C-5 PostScript Font Summary (cont’d) C-6

PCL Font Summary C-7

PCL Font Summary (cont’d) C-8

Appendix D Frequently Used Ethernet Commands

About this Appendix D-2

Server Commands D-3

Protocol Commands D-6

Appendix E TallyGenicom Customer Support and Part

Numbers

About this Appendix E-2

Sources of Support E-2

Your TallyGenicom Vendor E-2 Your Application Vendor E-2 Internet E-2 TallyGenicom Technical Support E-2 TallyGenicom Service E-2

TallyGenicom World-wide Offices E-3

TallyGenicom Intelliprint mL450 Part Numbers E-5

Printers E-5 Paper Handling and Other Options E-5 Network Interfaces E-5 DRAM, FLASH DIMM, Barcode and Hard Disk Drive Options E-6

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Preface

In this Chapter . . .

 “Welcome” on page 2

 “Features” on page 2

 “Standard Configurations” on page 3

 “Manual Conventions” on page 5

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Features

Welcome

Thank you for selecting the 45 PPM Laser Printer. In this manual you will find important informa- tion regarding operation and care of your printer. Please read this manual in its entirety and keep it at hand for later reference.

Features

Your laser printer comes with the following features.

 High-speed and high-quality printing

The 45 PPM Laser Printer has paper output of 45 pages per minute with a resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi, assuring razor-sharp output of graphics and text, even at very small point sizes.

 Two integral interfaces

Base configurations of the 45 PPM Laser Printer have two integral interfaces: a bidirectional parallel port and an Ethernet 10/100BaseT port.

 Flexible Paper Source and Delivery

The printer comes standard with two 500-sheet universal paper cassettes and the MultiBypass Feeder. An optional 2500-sheet High Capacity Feeder (HCF), Envelope Feeder, and Duplexer can be installed. The printer also features the following paper output options— Face Down Output Tray, Face-Up Tray, and Finisher/Stapler.

 Ergonomic operation

The easy-to-read display clearly shows the operation status of the printer. Ergonomically shaped front-panel push-buttons are used to control all functions.

 User-friendly EP cartridge

The integrated EP cartridge contains both the toner and the photosensitive drum in a single housing, which makes it easy to replace the cartridge.

 Continuous printing of up to 3550 sheets

The two standard paper cassettes hold about 500 sheets of paper each and the multi bypass feeder holds 50 sheets. Trays 3, 4, and 5 in the optional HCF unit provide a total of 2500 sheets. Together they allow continuous printing of up to 3550 sheets.

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Standard Configurations

The 45 PPM Laser Printer can be ordered in the following two standard configurations:

Base Configuration (for table-top use)

 Memory: 64 Mbytes RAM Memory

 Resolutions: 300 x 300 dpi and 600 x 600 dpi

 Paper Input: Two 500-sheet universal paper trays and one 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Bypass

Feeder for paper, transparencies, envelopes, and other non-standard paper sizes

 Paper Output: One 500-sheet face down tray

 Interfaces: Bidirectional 1284 Parallel Port (Type-B); Ethernet 10/100BaseT Port

 Printer Languages: Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL6, PJL

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Base Configuration (for table-top use)

Optional Network Interface Ports

Output T ra y Full Sensor

Parallel Port (integral)

Finisher/Stapler Power Connector

AC Power Input Connector

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(RJ45, BNC, RS-232C/422 Serial, etc.)

Ethernet 10Base-T Port (integral)

Duplexer Connector

Finisher/Stapler Connector

High Capacity Feeder Connector

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Extended Configuration (floor-standing)

 Memory: 64 Mbytes RAM Memory

 Resolutions: 300 x 300 dpi and 600 x 600 dpi

 Paper Input: Two 500-sheet universal paper trays and one 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Bypass

Feeder

 Paper Output: One 500-sheet face down tray

 Interfaces: Bidirectional 1284 Parallel Port (Type-B); Ethernet 10/100BaseT Port

 Printer Languages: Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL6, PJL

 Paper Handling Options: Duplexer, High Capacity Feeder (includes one 500-sheet tray

and two 1,000-sheet trays), Finisher/Stapler Unit (supports 3,000 sheets, offers 3-hole punch capability and staples up to 50 sheets). Stapling and 3-hole punch functions can be used in conjunction to provide a 3-hole punched and stapled finished document of up to 50 sheets.

Duplexer

Printer

High Capacity Feeder

Finisher/Stapler Unit

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Manual Conventions

NOTE: Notes contain tips, extra information, or important information that deserves emphasis or

reiteration.

Caution: Cautions present information that you need to know to avoid equipment damage, process failure, or extreme annoyance. Pay special attention to these sections and read them fully before operating the printer. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any problems or damage arising from improper use.

WARNING! Warnings indicate the possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure is not performed exactly as described in the manual. Pay special attention to these sections and read them fully to prevent possible injury.

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Unpacking and Installing

Chapter 1

Your Printer

In this Chapter . . .

 “About this Chapter” on page 1-2

 “Installation Precautions” on page 1-2

 “Unpacking the Printer” on page 1-4

 “Installing the EP Cartridge” on page 1-6

 “Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette” on page 1-10

 “Connecting the Parallel Cable” on page 1-14

 “Connecting the Ethernet Cable” on page 1-15

 “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 1-15

 “Turning the Printer On” on page 1-17

 “Selecting a Display Language” on page 1-17

 “Installing Printer Drivers” on page 1-18

 “Printing a Configuration Summary” on page 1-19

 “Printing a Test Page” on page 1-21

 “Printing PCL and PostScript Font Lists” on page 1-22

 “Turning the Printer Off ” on page 1-23

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Installation Precautions

About this Chapter

Describes a suitable location for your laser printer and how to unpack and install it. Be sure to read this chapter before setting up the printer.

Installation Precautions

Before unpacking your laser printer, it is recommended that you read the following to assist locating a suitable spot for your new laser printer. To make optimum use of the printer, observe the following precautions when locating the printer.

Environment

WARNING: The installation surface must be stable and very sturdy to support the considerable weight of the printer. If the printer falls over, there is a severe risk of injuries.

 Place the printer on a horizontal, sturdy and stable surface. The printer weighs about 106 lbs.

(48 kg) and may cause injury if it falls over.

 Always place the printer under the following conditions:

Temperature: 50º to 95º F (10 to 35º C) Humidity: 15 to 85% (non-condensation)

 Be sure to keep the temperature to below 82º F (28º C) if the humidity is 85%

If the temperature changes drastically from a cold environment to a warm environment, condensation may develop inside the printer and cause print problems. Therefore, be sure to let the printer rest for some time to adjust to the new temperature.

 Do not subject the printer to direct sunlight or a malfunction may result.

 Do not place the printer in a location with high temperature and humidity, poor ventilation,

or high level of dust, otherwise a fire hazard or electric shock may result.

 Do not place the printer near heaters or similar objects, otherwise a fire hazard may result.

 Never block the ventilation openings of the printer, otherwise the internal temperature will

build up and cause a fire hazard.

 Do not place the printer near alcohol, benzine, or other volatile and flammable materials, or a

fire hazard may result.

Space requirements

CAUTION: Be sure to leave ample space between the ventilation openings on the printer and the nearest wall or other surface, otherwise overheating may occur leading to a fire hazard. For easy operation, maintenance and replacing of consumables, you should also leave the clearances shown below around the printer. Installation of the printer should be carried out by qualified service personnel.

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Top View of Printer (standard configuration)

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Space requirements

7.9

(200)

41.7

(1060)

14.3

(364)

Measurements in inches (mm)

Top View of Printer (when options are installed)

7.9

(200)

18.1

(460)

42.7

(1084)

7.9

(200)

24.8

(630)

18.1

(460)

81.5

(2069)

39.4

(1000)

Measurements in inches (mm)

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Unpacking the Printer

1. Cut the shipping straps off the exterior carton.

2. Remove the four plastic inserts at the base of the shipping container by pulling on the tabs of

each insert. Plastic inserts should be completely removed.

3. Lift the shipping carton up and away from the printer.

4. Remove the plastic bag and any shipping tapes affixed to the printer.

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Space requirements

5. Refer to the cautions below on how to carry the printer. Then, with the assistance of another

person, lift up the printer and place it on the floor.

WARNING:

1) This printer is very heavy. The weight of the main unit without paper cassette, consumables, and paper is about 106 lbs (48kg). Never attempt to lift the printer by yourself. The printer should always be carried by two persons.

2) To carry the printer, grasp the four bottom corners from the right and left sides, not from the front (where the control panel is located) and back sides. Never try to lift the printer while holding any part other than the bottom corners otherwise there will be a severe risk of injury if the printer is dropped.

3) When lifting the printer, correct posture is important to prevent injuries.

6. Relocate the printer to a flat and sturdy surface meeting the “Location and Environment Pre-

cautions” on page B-3.

NOTE: Save the carton and packing materials for later use in case you need to ship the printer at a

later time. It is particularly important that you save the wooden shipping pallet.

CAUTION: Never attempt to ship your printer without using the wooden pallet. Severe damage may occur.

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Installing the EP Cartridge

When you unpack the printer, make sure that all the items shown below are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase.

45 PPM Laser Printer

Installation Guide

The 45 PPM

Laser Printer

Electronic Library CD-ROM

EP Cartridge

Paper tray size labels

Power cord

Printer main unit

Installing the EP Cartridge

Before installing the EP cartridge, see the following precautions. Also, read ”Chapter 5 Printer

Consumables, Cleaning and Maintenance” for more information on the EP cartridge.

Handling Precautions

 Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight or other strong light sources.

 Do not carry out the procedure in a brightly lit location, and complete the installation proce-

dure as quickly as possible (within about 5 minutes).

 When the EP cartridge is removed from the printer, immediately put it back in its original

packing or wrap it with a thick lint-free cloth.

 If the EP cartridge is moved from a cold location to a warm location, let it rest for 1 hour or

more before using it.

 Do not turn the cartridge over and do not stand it on its end.

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For standard configuration

 Toner is not harmful to the human body, but if some toner has come into contact with your

skin, you can wash it off with warm water and soap. If toner gets on your clothing, you should try to immediately blow it off with compressed air.

 After removing the sealing tape, do not shake the EP cartridge.

 The drum shutter protects the photosensitive drum from external light. Do not open the

drum shutter by hand.

 Never touch the surface of the photosensitive drum.

For standard configuration

1. Hold the latch and open the upper left cover.

2. Remove the EP cartridge from the packing carton, and pull out the protective paper sheet

from the drum shutter.

3. Hold the EP cartridge horizontally and gently shake it 5 to 6 times to evenly distribute the

toner inside. Uneven toner distribution may degrade print quality. If the toner has not been

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Installing the EP Cartridge

properly freed by shaking the cartridge, a noise may be heard when turning on the printer and the EP cartridge may be damaged.

4. Open the front cover as indicated.

WARNING: Never touch the fuser area (where a label indicating high temperature is located). Burns may result.

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For standard configuration

5. While holding the orange handle with one hand, gently push the cartridge all the way into the

printer.

CAUTION: Do not touch any parts inside the printer. Make sure the cartridge is seated properly.

1. Gently pull out the sealing tape in the direction of the arrow.

NOTE: If the tape is pulled out at an angle, it may break.

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Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette

2. Close the front cover and the upper left cover.

NOTE: When closing the upper left cover, do not use the latch on the cover. Instead, follow the

instruction label on the cover and push the recommended location.

Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette

1. Pull out the cassette until it stops.

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For standard configuration

2. Prepare a stack of paper. Make sure the tops of the sheets are properly aligned.

NOTE: Do not use paper with creases or wrinkles. When using special paper, fan it before insertion.

3. Gently lift up the length guide, and slide it all the way until it stops.

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Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette

4. While pressing down the gray handle, slide the side guide all the way until it stops.

5. Align the four corners of the paper and place the paper in the cassette. The paper should

enter easily between the guides. Make sure the paper does not get bent upwards by the guides.

NOTE: Make sure the paper stack height does not exceed the paper limit mark. Do not overload the

cassette. Always load paper of the same size.

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For standard configuration

6. Adjust the side guide to the paper width.

NOTE: Adjust the guide to the paper size correctly; otherwise paper may not be transported correctly

and may result in a paper jam.

7. Align the edges of the paper stack

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Connecting the Parallel Cable

8. Adjust the length guide to the paper length.

NOTE: Make sure the guide stopper is locked firmly in the guide hole on the bottom of the cassette.

Adjust the guide to the paper size correctly otherwise paper may not be transported correctly and may result in a paper jam.

9. Insert a correct paper size label into the paper size slot on the cassette, then push the cassette

all the way back into the printer until it latches.

Connecting the Parallel Cable

1. Attach an optional parallel cable to the parallel port on the rear of your printer.

2. Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the parallel port on your PC or workstation.

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Connecting the Ethernet Cable

1. Attach appropriate cable to your Ethernet hub.

2. Attach the opposite end of the cable to the ethernet port on the printer.

Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the printer to an AC outlet as described below.

WARNING: To prevent the risk of electric shock, never touch the power cord or plug with wet hands.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the power cord, always grasp the plug and do not pull at the cable. Damage to the cord can lead to fire and electric shock.

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For standard configuration

 Do not plug the printer into an AC outlet with incorrect voltage.

 Do not use any multi-extension cord connector otherwise there is a risk of fire and electric

shock.

 Do not use extension cords with rated current less than 124V 15A. Never use extension

cords with low capacity, or extreme heat or flame may result. Consult your dealer on the correct type of extension cord to use.

 Do not damage or modify the extension cord. Also, do not bend, pull, or place heavy objects

on the extension cord otherwise the extension cord may be damaged and result in fire hazard or electric shock.

 See “Safety Notes” on page B-2.

AC outletPower cord

1. Insert the power cord into the AC connector on the printer

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Connecting the Power Cord

2. Verify that the power switch of the printer is set to the [O] (off) position then insert the plug

of the power cord into the AC outlet.

3. Connect the power cord to the outlet.

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Turning the Printer On

Set the power switch to the [I] position to turn on the printer.

The top line of the LCD display reads:

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For standard configuration

followed by asterisks progressing across the bottom line:

Following a LED self test, asterisks progress across both lines of the display

and the Power On Self Test ends with the top line of the display reading:

NOTE: While turned on, the printer will go into the standby state if it remains idle for a period of time.If

an error message appears, see “Control Panel LCD Messages” on page 6-17.

Selecting a Display Language

The default language for all LCD display messages and the Configuration Summary and Test Page is English. You can change the default language to Espanol, Italiano, Deutsch or Francais.

**************

************** **************

Ready

NOTE: The language that you select will be reflected on all LCD display messages, and also the

content of the Configuration Summary and Test Page.

To change the default language from English to one of the other four available selections:

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Installing Printer Drivers

1. From the Ready status, press MENU, the control panel display will read:

Menu Paper

2. Press PREVIOUS or NEXT until the display reads:

Menu System Menu

3. Press SELECT, the display will read:

System Menu Factory Defaults

4. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS until the display reads:

System Menu Display Language

5. Press SELECT, the display will read:

System Menu English

6. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS until the desired default language appears on the bottom line of

the display:

7. Press SELECT. You have now changed the default language.

Installing Printer Drivers

Installing Printer Drivers and other Software for UNIX and Windows

To install printer drivers and other software for UNIX and Windows, go to the SOFTWARE folder located on the Electronic Library CD-ROM. The SOFTWARE folder contains the following subfolders:

 Drivers Folder

The Drivers folder contains all of the printer drivers necessary to print from Windows 3.1and 95/98, and Windows NT 3.5.1 and 4.0, and Windows 2000 systems. Refer to the DRIVERS.TXT file included in this folder for more information about installing and using driver software.

 NetPort Folder

The NetPort folder contains the network port software that allows you to print directly from Windows 95/98 and Intel Windows NT 4.0 systems. Refer to the README.TXT file included in this folder for more information about installing and using this software.

 PFDload Folder

The PFDload folder contains information about downloading printer firmware updates. Refer to the README.TXT file included in this folder for more information.

 UnixSW Folder

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The UnixSW folder contains UNIX Printing Software, which is an enhanced print filter and network socket driver that allows you to take advantage of all of the printing features of your printer. Refer to the INSTSALL.PDF file included in this folder for more information about installing and using Gentian UNIX Printing Software.

Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS

To install printer drivers for MacOS, refer to the following folder on the Electronic Library CD-ROM:

 Printer Driver folder

 The Printer Driver folder contains the AdobePS driver installation kit and PPD file for the

printer. These items are available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Printing a Configuration Summary

Your printer can print a configuration summary that lists the currently selected status of menu options, media selections in trays, options installed and other relevant information about your printer. To print a Configuration Summary, follow these steps:

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Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS

1. From the Ready status, press MENU, the control panel display will read:

Menu Paper

2. Press PREVIOUS or NEXT until the display reads:

Menu Functions

3. Press SELECT, the display will read:

Functions Reset Printer

4. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS until the display reads:

Functions Print Summary

5. Press SELECT. A two page Configuration Summary will print. An example of a Configura-

tion Summary appears on the following page.

NOTE: Depending upon the options installed and menu settings, your Configuration Summary may

vary.

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Printing a Test Page

Your printer can print a test page that lists the indicates, grey scale, resolution settings, page counter, and other relevant information about your printer. To print a Test Page, follow these steps:

1. From the Ready status, press MENU, the control panel display will read:

2. Press PREVIOUS or NEXT until the display reads:

3. Press SELECT, the display will read:

4. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS until the display reads:

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Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS

Menu Paper Menu

Menu Functions

Functions Reset Printer

Functions Print Test

5. Press SELECT, the display will read:

Print Test Single

6. Press SELECT. A single page Test Page will print. An example of a Test Page appears on the

following page.

NOTE: The size of the Test Page will match the size of the default paper size selected.

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Printing PCL and PostScript Font Lists

Your printer has the capability of printing lists of all installed PCL or PostScript fonts. To print a Font List, follow these steps:

1. From the Ready status, press MENU, the control panel display will read:

Menu Paper Menu

2. Press PREVIOUS or NEXT until the display reads:

Menu Functions

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Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS

3. Press SELECT, the display will read:

Functions Reset Printer

4. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS until the display reads:

Functions Print Fonts

5. Press SELECT, the display will read:

Print Fonts PCL Fonts

NOTE: You may toggle between PCL Fonts and Postscript Fonts using the PREVIOUS or NEXT

push-buttons.

6. Press SELECT. A multi page resident Font List will print. Examples of a PCL and PostScript

Font Lists appears in Appendix C of this manual.

Turning the Printer Off

Remember to turn off the printer at the end of day or when the printer will not be used for an extended period of time.

NOTE: When the printer is turned off, all print data still in memory will be erased.

Set the power switch to the [0] position to turn off the printer.

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Printer and Options Parts

Chapter 2

and Functions

In this Chapter . . .

 “About this Chapter” on page 2-2

 “Main Unit” on page 2-2

 “Options” on page 2-6

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Main Unit

About this Chapter

Main Unit

Front view

1 Paper output tray Collects printed sheets, face down.

2 Paper stopper Stops printed sheets so that they are collected properly.

3 Operation panel Contains all push-buttons, LEDs and LCD display controls

required for operation of the printer.

4 Power switch Serves to turn the printer on and off.

5 Tray 1 Paper cassette which holds about 500 sheets of paper.

6 Tray 2 Paper cassette which holds about 500 sheets of paper.

7 Front cover Provides access to the EP cartridge inside the printer.

8 Multi bypass feeder

(MBF)

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Accepts both standard and non-standard paper sizes for printing.

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Rear View

9 Lower left cover Access area for clearing paper jam.

10 Upper left cover Open this cover to clear paper jam or when replacing the

EP cartridge.

NOTE: The upper left cover can be closed only when the EP cartridge is installed in the printer. Do not

close it when the EP cartridge is not inside the printer.

Rear View

1 DUPLEXER connector Connects to the optional duplexer.

2 OUTPUT connector Connects to the optional Finisher/Stapler unit.

3 TRAY connector Connects to the optional HCF (High Capacity Feeder)

unit.

4 Power cord receptacle Connects to an AC outlet.

5 AC outlet Supplies power to the optional Finisher/Stapler unit.

6 Controller Houses the parallel and RJ45 ports and optional

network interfaces.

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Main Unit

Operation Panel

Display

Shows error messages and other status information. Refer to ”Chapter 4 Understanding and Navi-

gating the Control Panel Menus” for a detailed discussion about using the LCD display and

push-buttons of the control panel.

Controller

23456

1 Optional Network Interfaces

2 Parallel Port

3 Ethernet Reset Switch

4 LED

ON - 100BaseT Connection active OFF - 10BaseT Connection active

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5 LED

ON - Indicates Ethernet connection is active.

6 RJ45 Ethernet Port

Inside the Printer

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Inside the Printer

1 Fuser Fixes toner onto the paper

2 EP Cartridge The integrated cartridge contains the toner and the

photosensitive drum.

WARNING: The fuser becomes very hot in operation. If you have to access the fuser area, turn the power off and wait at least 40 minutes before removing the drum cartridge and touching the fuser section. Never touch the fuser area where a label indicating high temperature is located (such as that shown below), or else burns may result

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Options

The above illustration show the printer with the standard cassette feeders, duplexer, and face-up tray installed.

1 Duplexer For printing on both sides of a sheet.

2 Duplexer latch Lift to replace the EP cartridge or remove jammed

paper

3 High Capacity Feeder (HCF)

unit (Trays 3, 4, 5)

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Contains 3 cassettes for high volume paper input.

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The above illustration shows the printer with the envelope feeder installed.

Inside the Printer

5 Envelope feeder The optional envelope feeder can be hold up to about

100 envelopes.

The above illustration shows the printer with the Finisher/Stapler unit installed.

6 Finisher/Stapler unit High capacity finisher (stacker) and stapler for

automatic stapling of printed sheets.

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Options

NOTE: Additional options such as network interfaces, memory DIMMs, consumables and user

publications are available for your printer. For a complete list of available options, part numbers and ordering information see ”Appendix E TallyGenicom Customer Support and Part Numbers” .

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Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper Delivery and Paper Loading

Chapter 3

In this Chapter . . .

 “About this Chapter” on page 3-2

 “Paper” on page 3-2

 “Paper Size Requirements” on page 3-2

 “Media Sizes Supported” on page 3-4

 “Media Types supported” on page 3-5

 “Paper Orientation” on page 3-6

 “Long and Short Edge Duplex Binding in Portrait and Landscape Orienta-

tions” on page 3-9

 “Paper Paths” on page 3-11

 “Paper Delivery” on page 3-13

 “Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray 2” on page 3-16

 “Adding paper to the multi bypass feeder” on page 3-20

 “Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)” on page 3-22

 “Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder” on page 3-29

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Paper

About this Chapter

Provides information on paper qualities, paper size requirements, paper paths, paper output delivery and loading of paper in your printer and options.

Paper

To obtain good print quality, only use the recommended paper. In choosing paper other than the recommended ones, use the following tables as guidance. Using paper other than that recommended may cause paper jam and other printer problems. Contact your point of purchase for more information.

Unacceptable paper

Avoid using the following media as they cause paper jams and print quality problem.

 Excessively thick or thin paper

 Paper that has already been printed

 Wrinkled, torn or bent paper

 Moist or wet paper

 Curled paper

 Paper with an electrostatic charge

 Glued paper

 Paper with special coating

 Color paper with surface treatment  Paper unable to withstand temperature of 302∫F(150∫ C)

 Thermal paper

 Carbon paper

 Paper with paper fastener, ribbons, tape etc. attached

 Heavily textured paper

 Label stock with exposed backing sheets

Storing paper

In addition to using paper meeting the specifications, be sure to store the paper properly to avoid print quality problems and paper jams.

 Store paper in a dry location away from direct sunlight.

 Store any unused paper in its original packing and store in it in a dry location.

 Store paper horizontally on a flat surface.

Store paper so as to avoid wrinkle, bending, curl, etc.

Paper Size Requirements

The paper sizes you can use are listed in the following tables.

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Main unit

Paper Source

Tray 1 Tray 2

Tray 1 Only A5 LEF 148 210 Yes Yes

A4 LEF 210 297 Yes Yes

B4 SEF 364 257 Yes Yes

8.5” x 11” LEF 216 280 Yes Yes

8.5” x 13” SEF 330 216 Yes Yes

7.5” x 10.5” LEF 184 267 Yes Yes

B5 LEF 182 257 Yes Yes

A3 SEF 420 297 Yes Yes

8.5” x 14” SEF 356 216 Yes Yes

11” x 17” SEF 432 279 Yes Yes

5.5” x 8.5” LEF 140 216 Yes Yes

Paper Size Simplex

Printing

X (mm) Y(mm)

Duplex Printing

High Capacity Feeder Option (Trays 3, 4, and 5)

Paper Source

Tray 3 A4 LEF 210 297 Yes Yes

B4 SEF 364 257 Yes Yes

8.5” x 11” LEF 216 280 Yes Yes

8.5” x 13” SEF 330 216 Yes Yes

7.5” x 10.5” LEF 184 267 Yes Yes

B5 LEF 182 257 Yes Yes

A3 SEF 420 297 Yes Yes

11” x 17” SEF 432 279 Yes Yes

8.5” x 14” SEF 356 216 Yes Yes

Paper Size Simplex

X (mm) Y(mm)

Printing

Duplex Printing

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Media Sizes Supported

NOTE: 1. Different size papers cannot be mixed and loaded into the same paper source.

2. Duplex printing is possible only when the optional duplexer is installed.

Media Sizes Supported

NOTE: In the following table, SEF refers to Short Edge Feed whereas LEF refers to Long Edge Feed.

See “Paper Orientation” on page 3-6

MEDIA SIZE Tra y 1Tra y 2Tra y 3Tra y 4Tra y 5MBF Env

Paper Source

Tray 4 Tray 5

Paper Size Simplex

Printing

A4 LEF 210 297 Yes Yes

8.5” x 11” LEF 216 280 Yes Yes

7.5” x 10.5” LEF 330 216 Yes Yes

B5 LEF 182 257 Yes Yes

Duplex Printing

Fdr

LEDGER (11” x 17”) * * * *

LETTER LEF (8.5” x 11”) * * * ***

LEGAL (8.5” X 14”) * * * *

FOLIO (8.5” X 13”) * * * *

EXECUTIVE (7.25” X 10.5”) * * * ***

STATEMENT (5.5” X 8.5”) * *

A3 *** *

A4 LEF ******

A4 SEF *

A5 * *

A6 *

B4 *** *

B5 ******

MONARCH ENVELOPE * *

DL ENVELOPE * *

C5 ENVELOPE * *

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MEDIA SIZE Tra y 1Tra y 2Tra y 3Tra y 4Tra y 5MBF Env

COM 10 ENVELOPE * *

LETTER SEF *

Media Types supported

NOTE: In the following tables, SEF refers to Short Edge Feed whereas LEF refers to Long Edge Feed.

MEDIA TYPE Tray 1Tra y 2Tra y 3Tra y 4Tra y 5MBF Env

PLAIN *******

LABEL *

TRANSPARENCY (LETTER) * * *

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High Capacity Feeder Option (Trays 3, 4, and 5)

Fdr

TRANSPARENCY (A4) * * *

PREPUNCHED *******

LETTERHEAD *******

COLORED *******

PREPRINTED *******

BOND *******

CARD STOCK *

POSTCARD *

ENVELOPE * *

OTHER *******

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Paper Orientation

Paper Orientation in Trays 1, 2, or 3

Top View of Short Edge Feeds Top View of Long Edge Feeds

 1 represents duplex printing

 2 represents simplex printing

Paper Orientation in Tray 4

Top View of Long Edge Feeds

 1 represents duplex printing

 2 represents simplex printing

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Paper Orientation in Tray 5

Top View of Long Edge Feeds

 1 represents duplex printing

 2 represents simplex printing

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Paper Orientation in Tray 5

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Paper Orientation

Paper and Envelope Orientation in the Bypass Feeder

Top View of Short Edge Feeds (SEF) Top View of Long Edge Feeds (LEF)

 1 represents duplex printing

 2 represents simplex printing

Top View of Envelope Feeds

 1 represents Envelope

 2 represents DL Envelope

 3 represents C5 Envelope

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Paper and Envelope Orientation in the Bypass Feeder

Long and Short Edge Duplex Binding in Portrait and Landscape Orientations

Long Edge Duplex Bind in Portrait Orientation

Short Edge Duplex Bind in Portrait Orientation

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Long and Short Edge Duplex Binding in Portrait and Landscape Orientations

Long Edge Duplex Bind in Landscape Orientation

Short Edge Duplex Bind in Landscape Orientation

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Paper Paths

The following illustrations show the paper path through the printer in its standard configuration and also when options are installed.

Paper path for standard configuration

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Paper path for standard configuration

1. The paper is pulled out of a paper cassette or the multi bypass feeder.

2. The image is transferred by the photosensitive drum inside the EP cartridge.

3. The toner on the paper is fixed by the fuser.

4. The paper emerges onto the paper output tray, face down.

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Paper Paths

Paper path when options are installed

Finisher/Stapler

The following illustration shows the printer with the optional HCF unit, duplexer, and face-up tray

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Paper path when options are installed

Face Down Output T r ay

Duplexer

1. The paper is pulled out of a paper cassette or the multi bypass feeder.

2. The image is transferred by the photosensitive drum.

3. The toner on the paper is fixed by the fuser.

4. The paper is output as follows:

Paper Delivery

The output of paper from the printer is provided in the following ways.

NOTE: Avoid storing too many printouts in the paper output tray. Remove them as soon as possible;

z For face-up tray: face up.

z For paper output tray: face down.

z For Finisher/Stapler unit: face down, stapled.

otherwise paper jam and paper delivery problems may result.

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Paper Delivery

Paper output tray

The standard output tray enables printouts to emerge facing down. It can store up to about 500 sheets of printed paper.

Face-up tray (option)

When installed and selected, the face-up tray can store up to about 200 sheets of paper coming out face down.

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Face-up tray with the Duplexer (option)

When installed and selected, the face-up tray can store up to about 200 sheets of printouts coming out face down.

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Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray 2

Finisher/Stapler unit (option)

Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray 2

1. Pull out desired tray until it stops.

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Finisher/Stapler unit (option)

2. Prepare a stack of paper. Make sure the tops of the sheets are properly aligned.

3. Gently lift up the length guide, and slide it all the way until it stops.

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Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray 2

4. While pressing down the gray handle, slide the side guide all the way until stops.

5. Align the four corners of the paper and place the paper in the cassette. The paper should

enter easily between the guides. Make sure the paper does not get bent upwards by the guides.

NOTE: Make sure the paper’s stack height does not exceed the paper limit mark.

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Finisher/Stapler unit (option)

6. Adjust the side guide to the paper width.

NOTE: Adjust the guide to the paper size correctly otherwise paper may not be transported correctly

and may result in paper jam.

7. Align the edges of the paper stack

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Adding paper to the multi bypass feeder

8. Adjust the length guide to the paper length.

NOTE: Make sure the guide stopper is locked firmly in the guide hole on the bottom of the cassette.

Adjust the guide to the paper size correctly otherwise paper may not be transported correctly and may result in a paper jam.

9. Insert a correct paper size label into the paper size slot on Tray 2, then push the cassette all

the way back into the printer until it latches.

Adding paper to the multi bypass feeder

The multi bypass feeder can hold about 50 sheets (up to 80g/m2 or about 3/16” or 5mm high) of paper. When adding paper, make sure the height of the paper stack is below the paper limit mark on the multi bypass feeder.

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Finisher/Stapler unit (option)

1. If necessary, pull out the extension tray to a length desired for the paper to be loaded.

2. Place paper along the right side of the multi bypass feeder.

3. Push the paper guide until it slightly touches the paper stack.

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Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)

4. Insert the paper stack as far as it can go into the printer. The paper is now ready for use.

5. When the paper is no longer required, remove it and push back the extension tray if neces-

sary.

Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)

The HCF unit adds one 500-sheet universal paper cassette (Tray 3) and two A4/Letter size paper compartments (Trays 4 and 5) for high volume printing.

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Tray 3 (500-sheet universal paper cassette)

1. Pull out Tray 3 until it stops.

2. Prepare a stack of paper. Make sure the tops of the sheets are properly aligned.

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Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)

3. Gently lift up the length guide, and slide it all the way until it stops.

4. While pressing down the gray handle, slide the side guide all the way until it stops. If you will

use the same paper as before, this step is not required.

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Tray 3 (500-sheet universal paper cassette)

5. Align the four corners of the paper and place the paper in the cassette. The paper should

enter easily between the guides. Make sure the paper does not get bent upwards by the guides.

NOTE: Make sure the paper’s stack height does not exceed the paper limit mark.

6. Adjust the side guide to the paper width.

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Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)

7. Align the edges of the paper stack.

CAUTION: Adjust the guide to the paper size correctly otherwise paper may not be transported correctly and may result in a paper jam.

8. Adjust the length guide to the paper length.

CAUTION: Make sure the stack is under the retaining clips on both sides. Also make sure that the guide stopper is locked firmly in the guide hole on the bottom of the cassette. Adjust the vertical guide to the paper size correctly, otherwise paper may not be transported correctly and may result in paper jam.

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Trays 4 and 5 (A4/Letter size paper compartment)

9. Insert a correct paper size label into the paper size slot on the cassette, then push the cassette

all the way back into the printer until it latches.

Trays 4 and 5 (A4/Letter size paper compartment)

Trays 4 and 5 are designated for printing of A4 or letter size paper. The following illustrate how to add paper using Tray 4, the left compartment, as an example.

1. Pull on the latch to open Tray 4.

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Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)

2. Prepare a stack of paper. Make sure the tops of the sheets are properly aligned.

3. Insert paper into the compartment.

NOTE: Make sure the paper’s stack height does not exceed the paper limit mark.

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Trays 4 and 5 (A4/Letter size paper compartment)

4. Push Tray 4 back into the printer.

Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder

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1. Prepare a stack of envelopes. Make sure the envelopes are not stuck together and all flaps are

closed.

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Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder

2. While lifting the envelope weight, insert envelopes with the flap-side up and the long edges

leading first.

3. Slide the side guide so that it slightly touches the edges of the envelope stack

CAUTION: Make sure the envelopes do not exceed the paper limit mark. Do not add envelopes while printing otherwise a paper jam may result

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Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Chapter 4

In this Chapter . . .

 “About this Chapter” on page 4-2

 “Control Panel Features” on page 4-2

 “Navigating the Control Panel Menus” on page 4-4

 “Menu Structure” on page 4-6

 “Job Library” on page 4-7

 “Job Accounting” on page 4-8

 “Paper Menu” on page 4-9

 “Interface Menu” on page 4-12

 “PS Menu” on page 4-15

 “PCL Menu” on page 4-16

 “System Menu” on page 4-19

 “Quality Menu” on page 4-21

 “Functions Menu” on page 4-22

 “FLASH Menu” on page 4-22

 “DISK Menu” on page 4-23

 “Status Menu” on page 4-24

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Control Panel Features

About this Chapter

This chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and also demonstrates how to navigate through the control panel menus and submenus that allow you to view and change the printer settings.

Control Panel Features

The control panel is located on the front of the printer, and contains the display, indicators, and pushbuttons that allow you to view and change the printer settings.

The figure below shows the control panel features.

LED Indicators

LCD Display

Figure 4-1: Control Panel.

Pushbuttons

LCD Display

The LCD display shows status and error messages that inform you of the current status of the printer, and also displays menus, submenus, and printer settings when you are in the menu system. The display contains two lines of text, each with a maximum of sixteen characters.

LED Indicators

The LED indicators also indicate printer status. The four indicators can each be on, off, or blinking, indicating different phases of printer operation. The table below explains the LED indicators.

LED COLOR WHEN OFF WHEN ON WHEN BLINKING

Green Printer is NOT

READY

Green Printer is IDLE Printer is ACTIVE

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Printer is READY N/A

Printer is WAITING

(processing a job)

(a partial job has been printed, and the printer is waiting for additional job data)

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LED COLOR WHEN OFF WHEN ON WHEN BLINKING

Yellow Printer is not in

error mode

There is an error that requires user

N/A

intervention, such as a paper jam, a service call required, etc.

Green POWER is off POWER is on Power Saver Mode

Pushbuttons

The control panel pushbuttons allow you to access and navigate menus, and also assist you in recovering from printer errors. The table below explains the functions of the eight pushbuttons.

PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION

START/STOP—Push this button to start or stop the printer, or to exit the menu system.

MENU—Push this button to enter the menu system.

NEXT—Push this button to move to the next menu, submenu, or setting within the same level of the menu structure.

SELECT—Push this button to select the menu or submenu that is shown on the second line of the display or to choose and save the setting shown on the second line of the display.

CANCEL—Push this button to cancel an action.

STATUS—Push this button to enter the Status Menu and view the current status of printer.

PREVIOUS—Push this button to return to the previous menu, submenu, or option within the same level of the menu structure.

RETURN—Push this button to move up one level in the menu structure to the menu shown on the first line of the display.

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Navigating the Control Panel Menus

When you press the MENU button on the control panel, you enter the printer’s menu system. At that point, the first line of the display contains the text “Menu”, indicating that you are in the menu system. The second line of the display lists the active menu, which you can change by pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS button.

Menu Paper Menu

If you press the NEXT button repeatedly, the second line of the display cycles through the main menus in the following order:

 Job Library Menu

 Job Accounting Menu

 Paper Menu

 Interface Menu

 PS Menu

 PCL Menu

 System Menu

 Quality Menu

 Functions Menu

 Flash Menu

 Status

NOTE: Additional menus and submenus may appear in the printer menu system when other options are

installed.

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Pushbuttons

The following figure shows the sequence of pushbuttons and display messages that would allow you to change the number of copies printed. This example illustrates the basic relationship between menus and submenus and demonstrates how the NEXT, PREVIOUS, SELECT, and RETURN buttons help you to navigate through the menus.

Menu Paper Menu

Copies 2

Copies 3

Menu Interface Menu

Copies 1

Paper Menu Copies

Figure 4-2: Navigating the Paper Menu.

Paper

Paper Menu Copies

Menu Paper Menu

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Paper Menu” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the paper menu.

4. Press the NEXT button until the text “Copies” is shown on the second line of the display.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter the copies submenu.

6. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to increase or decrease the number of copies

printed.

7. Press the SELECT button to save this setting.

8. Press the START/STOP button to exit the menu system.

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Menu Structure

The following figure shows the structure of the control panel main menus and submenus.

Job Library

Print Delete

PCL Menu

Orientation Font Source Font Number Pitch Symbol Set Macro Filter Lines Per Page CR Mode LF Mode FF Mode Print Area Parameter Values

Paper Source Paper Size

Job Accounting

Enabled Print Info Reset Info

Paper Menu

Copies Duplex Duplex Bind Default Source Manual Feed Output Tray Media Size/Type

MBF Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 (optional) Tray 4 (optional) Tray 5 (optional)

Tray Linking Job Oftset Blank Pages Staple Mode Face Up Inst Hole Punch MBF First Auto Resize Separator Page Custom Size Unit

System Menu

Display Language Alarm Control Power Saver Wait Timeout Job Timeout Jam Recovery Hex Print Ton e r Ou t Page Compression Intellifilter

Interface Menu

Port

Parallel Network 1

Parallel Setup

Interpreter Format Mode Delay Out Close Binary PS

Network 1Setup

Interpreter Format Network Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router LPD Banner DHCP Delay Out Close Host Name mDNS Local Link mDNS Host Name mDNS Svc Name Multi-Session AppleTalk Binary PS

Spooling Factory Defaults

PS Menu

Print PS Errors Manual Feed TO

Quality Menu

Ton e r Sa v er Print Density

Functions

Reset Printer Print Summary Print Test Print Fonts

Figure 4-3: Printer Menu Structure.

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Job Library

Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the system settings.

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installed.

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Job Library Menu” is shown on the second line of the

display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the Job Library menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Print or Delete.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

Submenu Default

Setting

Print Print

User Folder 1

Print Print

Job1

Job Name PIN

Print Job Name

Copies - Select 1-99

Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the User Folder Names.

2. Press SELECT to choose the desired User Folder.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the Print Job Names.

2. Press SELECT to choose the desired Print Job.

This step is necessary if the job is a PRIVATE job.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to increase or decrease each digit of the four-digit number.

2. Press SELECT to set one digit and move to the next digit.

3. Press SELECT after changing the last digit to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to increase or decrease each digit of the two-digit number.

2. Press SELECT set one digit and move to the next digit.

3. Press SELECT after changing the last digit to save this setting.

Print Job Name

Copies

Print Printing

Playback

Delete Delete

(To delete a saved job)

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1. Press SELECT to print the job.

1. The printer will display PRINTING on Line 1 and PLAYBA CK on Line 2 o f the display while printing the job.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through Print or Delete options.

2. Press SELECT to choose Delete.

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Job Accounting

Submenu Default

Job Accounting

The Job Accounting Menu provides access to functions and settings related to this feature. Use the following procedure to enter the Job Accounting Menu to change the settings or access the functions:

Setting

Delete User Folder 1

Delete Job1

Job Name PIN

Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the User Folder Names.

2. Press SELECT to choose the desired User Folder.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the Print Job Names.

2. Press SELECT to choose the desired Print Job to Delete.

This step is necessary if the job is a PRIVATE job.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to increase or decrease each digit of the four-digit number.

2. Press SELECT to set one digit and move to the next digit.

3. Press SELECT after changing the last digit to save this setting.

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Job Accounting Menu” is shown on the second line of

the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the Job Accounting Menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Enable, Print Info, Reset Info.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the system settings.

SubMenu Default Settings Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Enabled No Yes

Print Info 1. Press SELECT to begin printing the Job Accounting

Reset Info 1. Press SELECT to reset the Job Accounting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through Yes or No options.

2. Press SELECT to choose Yes to turn on this function.

Summary Report.

Information. This will delete all stored information related to jobs received by the printer.

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Paper Menu

The Paper Menu provides access to the printer settings for various paper-handling functions. Use the following procedure to enter the paper menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Paper Menu” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the Paper Menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus.

5. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the printer paper-handling

settings:

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Copies

This submenu allows you to change the number of copies printed.

Duplex

This submenu allows you to turn the duplex on or off.

Duplex Bind

This submenu allows you to choose between LEF (Long Edge Feed) and SEF (Short Edge Feed).

Default Source

This submenu allows you to choose a default paper source from a list of all installed sources.

Manual Feed

This submenu allows you to turn the manual feed on or off.

1 Numbers 1 - 999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to increase

or decrease the number of copies printed.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Off On/Off 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle

between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

LEF LEF/SEF 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle

between LEF and SEF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Tray 1 M B F

Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 (optional) Tray 4 (optional) Tray 5 (optional)

Off On

Off

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the list of available sources of paper.

2. Press SELECT to set a source as the default.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Output Tray

This submenu allows you to choose a default output tray from a list of all installed output trays.

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Stacker (optional)

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the list of available output trays.

2. Press SELECT to set a tray as the default.

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Paper Menu

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Media Size/Type

This submenu allows you to set the media size and type for the MBF Tray and set the medial type for all other trays.

Tray Linking

This submenu allows you to turn the tray linking function on or off.

MBF

Size: Letter LEF Type: Plain

Tray 1

Type: Plain

Tray 2

Type: Plain Tray 3 (optional) Type: Plain Tray 4 (optional) Type: Plain Tray 5 (optional) Type: Plain

Size

MBF: Letter LEF, A4 LEF, B5 LEF, A5, A6, Statement, Executive, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Com10 Envelope, Monarch Envelope, Ledger, A3, B4, Legal, Folio, A4 SEF, Letter SEF

On On

Off

Typ e

MBF: Plain, Transparency, Prepunched, Letterhead, Colored, Preprinted, Bond, Label, Card Stock, Postcard, Envelope, Other

Other Trays: Plain, Transparency, Prepunched, Letterhead, Colored, Preprinted, Bond, Other

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the list of available sources of paper.

2. Press SELECT to choose a tray.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between MEDIA SIZE and MEDIA TYPE.

4. Press SELECT to choose either.

5. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available sizes or types.

6. Press SELECT to set a size or type.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Job Offset Off On

Off

Blank Pages

This submenu allows

Print Print

Do Not Print you to choose to either print or not print blank pages of a document.

Staple Mode

This submenu allows you to choose a staple mode for the Finisher/

Off Dual

Off

Front

Rear Stapler option. This submenu is only available if the Finisher/Stapler is installed.

Face Up Inst No No

Yes

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between PRINT and DO NOT PRINT.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to locate your preferred staple mode.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between NO and YES.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Hole Punch

This submenu allows

Off On

Off you to turn the Hole Punch feature on and off. This submenu is only available if the Finisher/Stapler is installed.

MBF First Off On

Off

Auto Resize

This menu will scale

Off On

Off the output of a PS job to the size selected. It does not scale a PCL job.

Separator Page

Prints a blank page

Off On

Off between print jobs.

Custom Size Unit

This menu is used to

Inches Inches

Millimeters set the unit of measurement for the Custom Paper Size feature.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between INCHES and MILLIMETERS.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Interface Menu

The Interface Menu provides access to the printer interface settings. Use the following procedure to enter the interface menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Interface Menu” is shown on the second line of the

display.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the interface menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Port, Parallel Setup, and Net-

work Setup.

5. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the printer interface settings:

Submenus Default

Setting

Port

This submenu allows you to enable the type of interface.

Parallel:

Network Card 1:

Available Settings

Parallel:

On, Off

Network Card 1:

On, Off

Procedure for Changing Setting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between PARALLEL, NETWORK CARD 1.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Submenus Default

Setting

Parallel Setup

This submenu allows you

Interpreter:

Auto Switch to set up the parallel interface.

Format:

Raw

Mode:

Bidirectional

Delay Out

Close:

Off

Binary PS:

Off

Available Settings

Interpreter:

Auto Switch PCL PostScript 3

Format:

Raw Normal Binary

Mode:

Bidirectional Standard

Delay Out Close:

Off On

Binary PS:

Off On

Procedure for Changing Setting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the INTERPRETER, FORMAT, MODE, DELAY OUT CLOSE, and BINARY PSsubmenus.

2. Press SELECT to choose a submenu.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the settings.

4. Press SELECT to choose and save a setting.

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Interface Menu

Submenus Default

Setting

Network Card 1 Setup

This submenu allows you to set up the Network interface.

Interpreter:

Auto Switch

Format:

Raw

Network Address:

IP Address:

(user-specified)

Subnet Mask:

(user-specified)

Default Router:

(user-specified)

LPD Banner:

DHCP:

Delay Out Close:

Off

Available Settings

Interpreter:

Auto Switch PCL PostScript 3

Format:

Raw Normal Binary

Network Address:

IP Address:

(user-specified)

Subnet Mask:

(user-specified)

Default Router:

(user-specified)

LPD Banner:

On Off

DHCP:

Off On

Delay Out Close:

Off On

Procedure for Changing Setting

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to move among the submenus.

2. Press SELECT to choose a submenu.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the settings.

4. Press SELECT to save this setting.

Host Name: Character string 0-31 characters

mDNS:

Local Link:

0.0.0.0

mDNS Host Name:

Product name and last 3 hex byte values of Network Address

mDNS Svc Name:

Product name and last 3 hex byte values of Network Address

Mulit-Session:

AppleTalk:

Binary PS:

Off

Host Name:

mDNS:

On Off

Local Link:

mDNS Host Name:

mDNS Svc Name:

Mulit-Session:

On Off

AppleTalk:

Binary PS:

Off On

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The PS Menu provides access to the PostScript settings. Use the following procedure to enter the PS Menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “PS Menu” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the PS menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Print PS Errors, and Manual

Feed TO.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the PostScript settings:

Submenus Default

Setting

Print PS Errors

This submenu allows you to choose to either print or not print PS errors.

Manual Feed TO

This submenu allows you to set the manual feed timeout—the number of seconds the printer should wait for a manual feed. A setting of 0 will cause printer to wait indefinitely for a manual feed.

Off On

0 0 - 99999 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to increase or

Available Settings Procedure for Changing Settings

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON

Off

(print) and OFF (do not print).

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

decrease each digit of the five-digit number.

2. Press SELECT to move to the next number.

3. Press SELECT after setting the last digit to save the setting.

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PCL Menu

The PCL Menu provides access to the PCL settings. Use the following procedure to enter the PCL menu:

1. Press the MENU button on the control panel.

2. Press the NEXT button until the text “PCL Menu” is shown on the second line of the dis-

play.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the PCL menu.

4. Press the NEXT button to move through the submenus: Print PS Errors, Manual Feed

TO.

5. Press the SELECT button to enter a submenu.

6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the PCL settings:

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Orientation

This submenu allows you to choose the orientation of the page.

Font Source

This submenu allows you to choose a font source.

Font Number

This submenu allows you to set the font number.

Pitch or Point Size

This submenu allows you to change the pitch of text.

Portrait Portrait

Landscape

Internal Internal 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

0 Numbers 0-? 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

10.00 0.08 - 100.00 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE.

2. Press SELECT to choose and save an orientation.

scroll through the available font sources.

2. Press SELECT to choose and set a source.

increase or decrease the font number.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

increase or decrease the pitch.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

Symbol Set

This submenu allows you to choose a symbol set.

Macro Filter

This submenu allows you to turn the macro filter on or off.

Lines Per Page

This submenu allows you to change the number of lines per page.

10U:PC-8 CP437 10U:PC-8 CP437

11U:PC-8 D/N 12U:PC-850 17U:PC-852 9T:PC-Turkish 19U:WIN Latin1 9E:WIN Latin2 5T:WIN Latin5 7J:Desk Top 10J:PS Text 13J:Ventura Intl 14J:Ventura US 6J:Microsoft Pub 8M:Math-8 PS:Math

15U:Pi Font 1U: Legal 1E: ISO4 UK 0U:ISO6 ASCII 0S:ISO11 Swedish 0I:ISO15 Italian 2S:ISO17 Spanish 1G:ISO21 German 0D:ISO60 Norweg. 1F:ISO69 French 9U:WIN3.0 Latin1 8U:Roman 8 0N:ISO 8859-1 2N:ISO 8859-2 5N:ISO 8859-5

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the available symbol sets.

2. Press SELECT to choose and set a symbol set.

6M:Ventura Math

Off On

Off

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between ON and OFF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

45 5 - 128 1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to

increase or decrease the lines per page.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

CR Mode

This submenu allows you top define the action prompted by a carriage return—a carriage return equals either a carriage return alone, or a carriage return and a line feed together.

LF Mode

This submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a line feed—a line feed equals either a line feed alone or a carriage return and a line feed together.

CR = CR CR = CR

CR = CR/LF

LF = LF LF = LF

LF = CR/LF

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose from CR=CR or CR=CR/LF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose from LF=LF or LF=CR/LF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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PCL Menu

Submenus Default Setting Available Settings Procedure for Changing Setting

FF Mode

FF = FF FF = FF This submenu allows you to define the action prompted by a form feed—a form feed equals either a form feed alone or a carriage return and a form feed together.

Print Area

Normal Normal This submenu allows you to set the print area.

Parameter Values Paper Source:

MBF

Paper Size:

Executive

FF = CR/FF

Expanded

Paper Source:

MBF Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 4 Tray 5 Auto-select

Paper Size:

Executive, Letter, Legal, Statement, Folio, Ledger, A6, A5, A4, B5, B4, Monarch Envelope, Com10 Envelope, DL Envelope, CS Envelope

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose from FF=FF or FF=CR/FF.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between the NORMAL and EXPANDED settings.

2. Press SELECT to save this setting.

1. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to toggle between the PAPER SOURCE and PAPER SIZE submenus.

2. Press SELECT to choose a submenu.

3. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the settings.

4. Press SELECT to save this setting.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

How This Manual is Organized

Chapter 2 Printer and Options Parts and Functions

Chapter 3 Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper Delivery and Paper Loading

Chapter 4 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer

Chapter 5 Printer Consumables, Cleaning and Maintenance

Chapter 6 Troubles h ooting

Chapter 7 Optional Extended Features

Appendix A General Information

Appendix B Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliances

Appendix C Printing Font Summaries

Appendix D Frequently Used Ethernet Commands

Appendix C TallyGenicom Customer Support and Part Numbers

Contents

Preface

Features

Welcome

Standard Configurations

Base Configuration (for table-top use)

Extended Configuration (floor-standing)

Manual Conventions

Installation Precautions

About this Chapter

Environment

Space requirements

Unpacking the Printer

Installing the EP Cartridge

For standard configuration

Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette

Connecting the Parallel Cable

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning the Printer On

Selecting a Display Language

Installing Printer Drivers

Installing Printer Drivers and other Software for UNIX and Windows

Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS

Printing a Configuration Summary

Printing a Test Page

Printing PCL and PostScript Font Lists

Turning the Printer Off

Main Unit

About this Chapter

Front view

Rear View

Operation Panel

Controller

Inside the Printer

Options

Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper Delivery and Paper Loading

Paper

About this Chapter

Unacceptable paper

Storing paper

Paper Size Requirements

Main unit

High Capacity Feeder Option (Trays 3, 4, and 5)

Media Sizes Supported

Media Types supported

Paper Orientation

Paper Orientation in Trays 1, 2, or 3

Paper Orientation in Tray 4

Paper Orientation in Tray 5

Paper and Envelope Orientation in the Bypass Feeder

Long and Short Edge Duplex Binding in Portrait and Landscape Orientations

Paper Paths

Paper path for standard configuration

Paper path when options are installed

Paper Delivery

Paper output tray

Face-up tray (option)

Face-up tray with the Duplexer (option)

Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray 2

Finisher/Stapler unit (option)

Adding paper to the multi bypass feeder

Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet)