Triumph-Adler LP218 Instruction Handbook
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
LP 218
Laser Printer 300 Series
Foreword
Safety Information
Laser Safety
This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no
possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated
according to the instructions in this manual.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housing,the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during
any phase of user operation.
Internal Laser Radiation
Maximum Radiation Power:
1.03 mW at laser aperture of the print head unit
Wavelength:
770–810 nm
This product employs Class IIIb Laser Diode that emits an invisible
laser bea m.
Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print
head unit.
The print head unit is not a field service item.
Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circum-
stance.
Laser Safety
This printer is certified as a Class I Laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Per-
formance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This m eans that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
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CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser
products on A ugust 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products
marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the C DRH regulations and m ust be a ttached to laser products m arketed in the United States.
Laser Safety Label
Caution
◆ Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Caution
◆ This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm.
Laser Caution Label
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User Instructions
FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning (for U.S.A. Users)
FCC: Declaration of Conformity
Product Type Laser Beam Prin ter
Product
Name
Options Second Paper Cas s ette Unit
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subj ec t to the following condi tions ;
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that ma y cause undesired operation.
Laser Printer 300 Series
Third Paper Cassette Unit
Duplex Unit
Expansion memory (Maximum 96MB )
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses a nd ca n radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interface by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate t he receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device m ust be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded
network cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.
The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations,
and any changes or m odifications must be registered with the FCC and
are subject to FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user
without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty
under FCC regulations.
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Warning
◆ The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations,
and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC
and are subject to FCC control.
◆ Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting
the manufa cturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations.
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) Warning (for Canada Users)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
This Class A digital apparatus (4179-261) complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A (4179-261) est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Ozone Release
During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This
amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be
sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventilation, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the
machine is being used c ontinuously over a long period.
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Welcome
And thank you for selecting a Laser Printer 300 Series Printer!
This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it
operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as general precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To
ensure the top pe rformance and effective use of your printer, read this
manual c arefully from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later reference.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Should there be any discrepancy between the printed materials and the
electronic-based resources provided with your printer, please refer to
the printed ma terials as your primary resource.
Trademark Acknowledgments
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their r espective companies or organizations.
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Laser Safety......................................................i
Ozone Release ...............................................vi
Trademark Acknowledgments........................vii
Introduction..........................................................1--1
Operating System ........................................1-1
Indicators......................................................1-5
Panel Button................................................. 1-6
Setting-Up.............................................................2--1
Selecting a Location for the Printer..............2-1
Operating Environment................................2-5
Printer...........................................................2-5
Printer Supplies............................................ 2-7
Unpacking the Printer................................... 2-8
Installing the Face-Down Tray....................2-10
Installing Tray 1.......................................... 2-11
Connecting the Power Cord....................... 2-12
Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit.............2-20
Expansion Memory ....................................2-30
Using the Printer..................................................3--1
Print Configuration Page..............................3-1
Form Feed.................................................... 3-1
Type.............................................................3-2
Paper Type................................................. 3-18
Paper Size.................................................. 3-18
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PCL Printer Driver................................................4--1
Introduction......................................................4-1
System Requirements..................................... 4-2
Installing the USB Device Driver for the Laser
Printer 300 Series............................................ 4-3
To Installthe USB Device Driver Under Windows
98.................................................................4-3
To Installthe USB Device Driver Under Windows
Me................................................................4-6
To Installthe USB Device Driver Under Windows
2000.............................................................4-9
Installing the PCL Printer Dr iver Under Windows
95.....................................................................4-17
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play............................................................4-17
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-19
Installing the PCL Printer Dr iver Under Windows
98/Windows Me..............................................4-21
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play Under Windows 98.............................4-21
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play Under Windows Me............................4-23
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-25
Installing the PCL Printer Dr iver Under Windows
NT 4.0.............................................................. 4-27
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To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-27
Installing the PCL Printer Dr iver Under Windows
2000.................................................................4-30
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play............................................................4-30
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-33
Installing the Laser Printer 300 Series Utilities436
Using the PCL Printer Driver........................ 4-38
Displaying the PCL Printer Driver Setup Dialog
4-38
Common Buttons .......................................4-42
Setup.......................................................... 4-43
Paper..........................................................4-51
Quality........................................................ 4-55
Device Options Setting...............................4-58
Using the Status Display...............................4-59
Starting Up the Status Display....................4-59
Using the Status Display ............................ 4-61
Using the Control Panel................................4-63
Starting Up the Control Panel.....................4-63
Using the Control Panel.............................4-65
Uninstalling the PCL Printer Driver ............. 4-72
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To Uninstall the PCL Printer Driver ............ 4-72
Uninstalling the Laser Printer 300 Series Utilities
4-76
To Uninstall the Laser Printer 300 Series Utilities
4-76
Uninstalling the USB Device Driver.............4-80
To Uninstall the USB Device Driver............ 4-80
Maintenance.........................................................5--1
To Replace the Imaging Cartridge................5-2
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer..............5-8
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller...................5-9
Troubleshooting...................................................6--1
Clearing a Paper Misfeed................................ 6-1
Inside the Printer..........................................6-1
Face-Down Tray...........................................6-6
Tray 1...........................................................6-6
Manual Feed Tray........................................6-8
Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option). 6-9
Duplex Unit (Option)................................... 6-10
Print Quality Problems.................................. 6-12
No Output................................................... 6-17
USB Connection Problems...........................6-19
Is the computer equipped with a system that
enables USB connections?........................ 6-19
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Was the computer correctly set up?...........6-20
Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) ............6-30
Indicator Light Patterns..............................6-30
Specifications.......................................................7--1
Parallel Interface..........................................7-7
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1Chapter
Introduction
Chapter 1Introduction
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Chapter 1Introduction
Features
Features
The various features listed below make the Laser Printer 300 Series the
powerful printer for any size office.
• Fast 18-page-per-minute print speed for quick output
• 1200 × 600 dpi resolution for superior print quality
• PCL 6 emulation for powerful printer language support
• 66 MHz R ISC processor for high-performance printing
• 8 MB of memory (standard)
• USB interface built in
Operating System
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows M e
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 2000
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Printer Parts and Accessories
Printer Parts and Accessories
Printer
Chapter 1Introduction
Control panel
Face-down tray
Paper guide
Power switch
Tray 1
Top cover release button
(Multipurpose t ray )
1-2
USB interface
connector
Power cord socket
Parallel interface
connector
Printer Parts and Accessories
Top cover
Image transfer
roller
Fusing unit
Manual feed tray
Tray cover
Imaging cartridge
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Paper guide
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Printer Parts and Accessories
Options
Chapter 1Introduction
Cassette cover
Tray 2 (500-sheet
second cassette)
Cassette cover
Tray 3 (500-sheet
Second paper
cassette unit
Third paper
cassette unit
third cassette)
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Duplex unit
Control Panel
Control Panel
The control panel has three indicators and one button.
Ready (green) indicator
Paper (amber) indicator
Error (red) indicator
Panel button
Indicators
The three indicators turn on, off, or blink in c ombination to let you
know the current status of the printer.
Note
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◆ You can find out details of the printer’s status by checking the informa-
tion that appears on your computer screen (see “Starting Up the Status
Display” on pa ge 4-59).
◆ See “Indicator Lights (Printer Messages)” on page 6-30 for information
about how the control pa nel indicators indicate the current status of the
printer.
ex.)
Printer is rea dy.
Paper misfeed
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Control Panel
Panel Button
The panel button ca n be used to perform various operations a ccording
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to the status of the printer.
• Print configuration page
•Formfeed
For details, see “Using the Panel Button” on page 3-1.
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Setting-Up
Chapter 2Setting-Up
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Chapter 2Setting-Up
Installation Precautions
Installation Precautions
Note the following important precautions when selecting a location for
the printer and when c onnecting it to a power source.
Selecting a Location for the Printer
A proper location helps to ensure that your printer provides you with
the long se rvice life for which it is designed. Double-check to make
sure that the location you select has the following c haracteristics.
• Choose a location that is well-ventilated.
• Make sure there is no chance of ammonia or other organic gasses
being generated in the area.
• The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby
and unobstructed.
• Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas in the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators, and areas subjected to temperature and humidity extremes.
• Choose a sturdy, level surface where the printer will not be exposed
to strong vibration.
• Keep the printer away from any objects that m ight block its heat
vents.
• Do not locate the printer near curtains or other combustible objects.
• Choose an area where there is no possibility of the printer being
splashed with wa ter or other liquids.
• Make sure that the surrounding area is c lean, dry, and free of dust.
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Installation Precautions
Space Requirements
Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to
ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and maintenance.
11-3/4 in.
/30cm
6in./
15 cm
24-3/4 in.
/63cm
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40-1/2 in./
103 cm
23-1/2 in./
60 cm
11-3/4in./30cm
4in./10cm
33 in. / 84 cm
Installation Precautions
Power Source
The following are the power source requirements for this printer.
Power supply:
220-240 V at 50–60 Hz
Voltage fluctuation:
220-240 V, ± 10%
Frequency fluctuation:
Within ±3Hz
Note
◆ Use a power source with minimal voltage and frequency fluctuation.
◆ Only use an outlet that i s rated for the voltage capacity specified for this
printer.
◆ Be s ure to plug the power cord all the way into the outlet. The outlet
should be located near the printer and be easily accessible so you can
unplug the power cord immediately should any problem occur.
◆ Make sure the outlet you use is visible, and not hidden behind the printer
or any other object.
◆ If any other e lectrical equipment is plugged into the same outlet, make
sure that the capacity of the outlet is not exceeded.
◆ If you use an e xtension c ord, make sure its capacity is greater than the
power consumption of the printer. Using an extension cord with a lower
capacity creates the danger of fire.
◆ Never use a multiple socket to connect other appliances or machines to
the same outlet being used to power the printer.
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