Thank you for your decision to purchase a Laser Printer 200 Series.
To achieve the best possi ble results and to use your laser printer
effectively, this User’s Manual provides you with information on the
follow ing topics:
G installing the printer driver,
G working with the printer drivers and tools,
G working with the printer,
G caring for and maintaining your printer,
G troubleshooting.
Read this User’s Manual careful ly before o perating your prin ter for the first
time, and always keep the manual within reach.
Trademarks
PCL is a registered tradema rk of the Hewl ett -Packard Company.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centr onics,Inc.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of the Internati onal Business Machines
Corporation.
All other names of products and brand-names are tradem arks or
registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.
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1.2Roadmap of this manual
Where to find what in this User’s M anual
You don’t know exactly where to find the information you need? The
following table is designed to help you.
Alternatively, to find information on a specific problem quickl y and
precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User ’s Manual.
No.Title of chapterContent of chapter
Table of contentsA complete list of all the chapters and sub-chapters in
1IntroductionIntroductory remarks and information on how to use
2Unpacking, installing and
setting up the printer
3Installing the printer driverA step-by-step explanation of the routine for installing
4Working with the Windows
printer drivers
5Working with the Windows
printer tools
6Working with the DOS printer
tools
7Working with the printerGetting to know how your printer works. For example,
8Installing optional
accessories
9Caring for and maintaining
your printer
10TroubleshootingHelp with analysing and rectifying faults.
11AppendixA collection of helpful additional information, e.g.:
this User’s Manual.
this manual as well as notes on the safe use of the
printer.
Information on how to set up the printer as well as an
introduction to the various features.
the printer driver.
Details of how to control the printer via the printer
driver. This helps you learn how to use the printer’s
functions effectively.
Details of how you can use the supplementary
Windows programs most effectively.
Details of how you can use the supplementary DOS
programs most effectively.
information on:
• loading paper
• monitoring print jobs
• cancelling print jobs
Details of how to install optional accessories
correctly, e.g.:
• 500-sheet paper feed tray
Details of how to look after your printer and how you
can easily replace cerain parts yourself.
• technical specification
• index of keywords
Introduction
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Introduction
Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation
Special type styles and methods of presentation are used in this User’s
Manual to highlight var ious circumstances. The following examples will
help you to recognize and deal with the most important of these.
CAUTION
This is a warning!
A warning alerts you to danger to life and limb or to damage that could
result to the machine by tr eating it improperly .
➜ The arrow refers yo u to saf ety measures that must be taken to pr event
[MENU]key on the control panel / butt on on the printer driver with
➜Single action to be performed (there are no other steps)
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the hazard.
the description “Menu“
Step 1 of a series of actions
Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.
Help is available here .
?
➜ The approach that is suggested
here is sure to get you to your
desired result.
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Here you can see what has to be done.
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This is a hel p fu l tip
Text passages th at are iden tified in this manner provide you with trick s
and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the printer.
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1.3Working safely with your laser printer
Notes on your safety and operating saf ety
Working improperly wit h the printer can result in heal th hazards, electric
shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should
make yourself fami li ar with this information on your safety and operating
safety.
CAUTION
Observe the following information:
➜ Make sure that the power cable is correctly plugged into the socket
and that the socket is at al l ti m es visible and readily accessible.
➜ Do not pull on t he ca ble t o pull the po wer p lug out of the s ocke t as t his
may damage the cable. The result could be an electric shock or a fi re.
➜ Remove the power plug fr om the socket if the machine will not be i n
use for an extended period of time.
➜ Do not remove the power cab le from the socket wit h wet hands as this
may result in an electric shock.
➜ Do not mov e the unit unl ess the power ca ble has been rem oved from
the socket. Ot herwise you may d amage the cabl e. The r esult co uld be
a short-circuit or a fi re.
➜ Do not place any hea vy objects on t he power cable. Do not pull or kink
the cable as this can result in damage to the cable. The result could
be an electric shock or a fi re.
➜ Make sure that the machine is not standing on a cable to another
machine as this can result in damage to that cable. The result could
be a fire or improper functioning of the unit in quest ion.
➜ Make sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage.
Otherwise the result could be a fire or an electric shock.
➜ Switch off the unit immediately and unplug th e power cable if the
power supply cable is damaged. Failure to do so could result in a f ire
or an electric shock . Inform your customer suppo rt techni cal special ist.
➜ Use only ext ens ion cab les t hat are des igned f or at le ast t he maxim um
power rating of the machine. Extension cables with lower ratings can
result in the unit ove rheating and can even cause a fire.
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Introduction
➜ Perform only t he procedures that are described in this manual. Usi ng
➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine.
➜ Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress.
➜ Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress.
➜ Do not place any magnetic objects near the machine.
➜ Do not use any flammable sp rays, liqui ds or gases in the vicinity of the
➜ Do not remove any safet y devices and do not alter the const ruct ion of
➜ Do not insert any paper cl ips, staple s or other smal l meta l objec ts into
➜ Do not place coffee cups, drin ks bottles or other conta iners with liquids
➜ If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notic e smoke or an
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the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
machine.
the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components.
Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
openings on the machine. The result could be an electric shock or a
fire. If metal pieces are fed i nto th e machi ne, swi tch it of f imm ediate ly,
disconnect the power cable and inform your customer support
technic a l sp e c ialis t.
in them on the machine. If li quid enters the machine the result could
be an electric sho ck or a f ire. If l iquid does g et into the ma chine, swit ch
it off immediately , di sconnect the power cable and i nform your
customer support t echnical specialist.
unusual odour coming fr om the machine, swi tch it off immedia tely and
remove the power cable from the socket. Inform your custo me r
support technical specialist.
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Introduction
Laser safety
This printer is equipped with a laser. If the printe r is used in accordance
with the instructions in this User’s Manual, the laser presents no danger.
The radiation emitt ed is complet ely absorbed and attenuated by the case.
The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing
procedure.
This laser printer is categorized as a Class 1 print er. This classifica tion
means that the printer does not produce any hazardous laser radiation.
Internal laser radiation
Average radiation output:
0.6mW at the laser apert ure of the print head unit.
Wavelength: 770-810 nm
This device works with a laser diode of class 3b with invisib le l aser
radiation. The las er diode and the polygon mirror fo r sampling are
integrated in the pr int head unit.
The print head unit is NOT AN ITEM TO BE MAINTAI NED ON SITE. You
should therefore not open it under any circumstances.
CAUTION
Dangerous laser radiation!
Using the printer in a manne r other than as indicated in this manual may
result in exposure to dangerous radiation.
➜ Use the printe r only according to the instr uctions contained in this
User’s Manual.
This is a semiconduc tor laser pri nter. T he maxi mum radiati on outpu t of t he
laser diode is 5 mW. The wavelength is 770-810 nm.
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Safety label
Laser caution label
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Ozone emission
Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These
quantities do not repr esent a health hazard. In spite of this, you should
take care that the area in which the machine is located has adequate
ventilation, especially if you are printing large quantities of materials or if
the machine is being use d conti nuously over a long period of time.
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2Unpacking, installing and setting up
the printer
2.1Unpacking your laser printer
CAUTION
Plastic packaging mate rials are dangerous for children!
➜ After unpacking, keep the pa ckaging mater ials out of r each of chi ldren.
Remove the printer and accessories
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from the box.
❍ Printer
❍ Inst a llation Guide
❍ CD-ROM
❍ Power cable
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Remove the packagi ng m a t e r i al
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from the printer.
Remove the transport strap fr om the
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printer.
Fold down paper feed tray 1.
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Remove the two transport pads
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from the paper feed tray.
Slide the two paper guides
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outwards.
Pull on the plastic tab to remove the
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transport strip from the paper feed
tray.
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Why keep packaging materials?
If you need to transpo rt t he pr inter, you c an reuse the packagi ng. Thi s
will ensure that your printer is safely and correctly packed.
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2.2Overview of the print er
External features
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No.DescriptionNo.Description
1Release button for top cover7Paper feed tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
2C ontrol panel8Manual paper feed unit
3Paper output tray
(printed side down)
4Top Cover10Paper output selector switch
5Paper guides11Socket for power cable
6Extending paper support12Parallel port
9Power Switch (ON/OFF)
(printed side up/down)
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Inside the printer
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No.DescriptionNo.Description
1Fusing unit3Toner cartridge
2Image transfer roller
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Optional accessories
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No.DescriptionNo.Description
1Paper output tray
(printed side up)
2Paper feed tray
(500-sheet capacity)
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Printer control panel
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The control panel has three indicator lamps and one control button.
For further infor m ati on on the control panel, see page 10-15.
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2.3Installing your laser printer
Place of installation
The printer should be set up in a place which is:
G dry and free from dust,
G on a stable surface,
G well ventila ted,
G well clear of hig hly flammable items, e.g. curtains,
G clear of objects which might obstruct the printer’s ventilat ion slits,
G near to an easily accessible power socket.
The printer must be positioned such that it cannot be adversely affected
by the following:
G splashing l iquids,
G organic gases, e.g. ammonia,
G direct sunlight,
G severe temperature fluctuati ons,
G exhaust-ai r from heating, ventil ation or air-conditioning systems.
Storage of consumables and accessories
Printing consumables and accessories should be kept:
G sealed in their original packagings,
G protected against direct sunlight or heat,
G protected against fluorescent light,
G in a cool, dry and dust- free place,
G out of reach of children.
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CAUTION
Toner poses a health hazard!
Toner is harmful if swallowed.
➜ If you swallow toner, con sult a doctor immediately.
➜ If you get ton er on your han ds, wash them i mmediately with cold water
and soap.
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Ambient conditions
The optimum ambient conditions for your printer are as follows:
G Temperature range 10°C to 35°C
(fluctuations max. 10°C per hour) ;
G Humidity ra ng e 15% to 85 %
(fluctuations max. 20% per hour).
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Space required
Make certain t hat th ere is enou gh space a vai labl e around the print er (s ee
illustration). This will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and
maintenance of the pr int er.
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2.4Setting up your laser printer
Setting up paper feed tray 1
Set the feed tray for the required paper format.
Lift up the paper output tray.
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Fold down the paper feed tray.
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2
Press the right-hand paper guide
3
together in order to re lease the
guide. Slide the guide outwards as
far as it will go.
Place the paper between the paper
4
guides. Slide the guid es up to the
stack of paper.
How many sheets may I place
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on the tray?
➜ The stack of paper should not
rise above the "max." mark.
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Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer
Connecting the power cable
Only use the power cable suppli ed with the printer!
The laser printer requires a non-fluctua ti ng power supply. If necessa ry,
power cable (supplied) into the
power socket of the print er.
Insert the other end of the power
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cable into a power socket.
CAUTION
Using the wrong power cable may lead to a short-circuit!
The use of a power cable of inadequat e cross- sec tion can lead to a shor tcircuit.
➜ Only use an extensi on cable which has a hi gher rat ing than the c urrent
consumption of the printer.
➜ Only use earthed cables.
➜ Always observe the relevant local regu lations regarding the
connection of electrical equipment to the mai ns network.
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Switching the printer on and off
CAUTION
Improper handling may result in damge to the printer!
➜ Never switch off the printer while a print job is in progress, the printer
is receiving data fr om the computer (flashing “Stand-by“ lamp on
control panel) or the printer is being reset.
➜ Switch the power switc h to "I" (ON)
in order to activate the printer.
The printer is ready for use after
approx. 23 seconds.
➜ Switch the power switch to
"0" (OFF) in order to deactivate the
printer.
✎
Saving energy is sensible!
When the printer has been inactive for a certain length of time, it
automatically switc hes to the POWER SAVE mode. This time period
can be adjusted via the pri nter tools, see page 5-9.
When the printer receives a new pri nt job whil e in POWER SAVE
mode, it automatically switches to the warm-up phase.
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Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer
Printing out the configuration page
The configuration page should be printed out in ord er to ensure that the
printer is operating correctly.
Switch on the printer.
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The printer is ready for use after
approx. 23 seconds.
Make sure that:
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❍ the “Fault“ and “Paper“ lamps
are off, and
❍ the “Stand-by“ lamp is on (but
not flashing).
Briefly press the control button.
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The configuration page is printed
out.
Control button
✎
Be prepared for technical inquiries!
Always have a current configuration page available in the event of a
technical inquiry. Make a note of the printer‘s serial No. on the
configuration page, see page 1-7 (Safety label).
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