Triumph-Adler LP218 Instruction Handbook

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
LP 218
Laser Printer 300 Series
Foreword

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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Foreword
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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Foreword

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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Contents
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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Introduction

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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

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Control panel
Face-down tray Paper guide
Power switch
Tray 1
Top cover release button
(Multipurpose t ray )
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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

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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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2Chapter

Setting-Up

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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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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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Grounding

Always gr ound the printer to guard against the danger of e lectrical shock. To ground the printer, connect the grounding wire to the ground terminal of the electrical outlet you are plugging in to or to a grounding contact that complies with local electrical standards in your area.
Note
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Never connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, the grounding wire for a
telephone, or to a water pipe.
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Operational Precautions

Operational Precautions
Note the following important precautions whe never using the printer.

Operating Environment

The following describes the operating environment required when using the printer.

Temperature:

10° to 35°C(50°Fto95°F) with fluctuation of 10°C (18°F ) per hour

Humidity:

15% to 85% with fluctuation of 20% per hour

Printer

The following describes precautions for using the printer.
• Never turn the printer off or open any of its covers during a print operation.
• Never place flammable gasses, liquids or objects that generate mag­netic forces near the printer.
• When unplugging the power cord, always grasp the plug and never pull on the cord. A damaged cord creates the danger of fire or elec­trical shock.
• Never touch the power cord when your hands are wet. Doing so cre­ates the danger of electrical shock.
• Always unplug the power cord before m oving the printer. Failure to do so can damage the power cord, creating the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Always unplug the power cord if you do not plan to use the printer for a long time.
• Never try to remove any secured panel or cover. The interior of the printer contains high-voltage circuitry which creates the danger of electrical shock when exposed.
• Never try to modify the printer. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
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• Never place any heavy objects on the power cord, pull on it or bend it. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Always make sure the printer is not placed on the electrical cord or the communications cables of any other electrical equipment. Also make sure that cords and cables do not get into the printer’s mecha­nism. Any of these conditions create the danger of malfunction and fire.
• Always take care so that paper clips, staples, or other small pieces of metal do not get into the printer through its vents or other open­ings. S uch objects create the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or near the printer. Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into contact w ith the printer.
• Should liquid or any piece of metal accidently get inside the printer, immediately turn it off, unplug the power cord, a nd contact cus­tomer support. Failure to take this immediate action creates the dan­ger of fire or electrical shock.
• Whenever the printer emits unusually high amounts of heat, smoke, an unusual odor, or noise, immediately turn it off, unplug it, and contact customer support. Failure to take this immediate action cre­ates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Caution
Be sure to locate the printer in a well-ventilated location. A minimal
amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this printer. Because of this, an unpleasant odor may result when the printer is used for extensive printing in a poorly ventilated area. For comfortable, healthy, and safe operation, b e sure to locate the printer in a well-ventilated area.
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Attention
Placer l’imprimante dans une pièce l a rgement v entilée
Une quantité d ’ozone négligable est d égagée pendant le fonctionne­ment de l’impr ima nte quand celle-ci est utilisée normalement. Cependant, une odeur désagréable pent être ressentie dans les pièces dont l’aération est insuffisante et lorsqu’une utilisation prolongée de l’imprimante est effectuée. Pour avoir la certitude de travailler dans des cond itions de confort, santé et sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce où se trouve l’imprimante.

Printer Supplies

Note the following precautions when handling printer supplies such as the imaging cartridge and paper.

• Avoid storing printer supplies in the following locations.

• Areas subjected to direct sunlight. Additionally, the imaging car­tridge must be protected from fluorescent light.
• Areas exposed to open flame.
• Areas subjected to high humidity.
• Areas subjected to large amounts of dust.
• Keep paper that has been removed from its wrapper, but not yet loaded onto the printer tray, in a sealed plastic bag and store it in a cool, dark location.
• Use only the imaging cartridge that is expressly specified for this printer.
• Keep supplies out of the reach of children.
• Should your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water.
Caution
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Whenever you remove the imaging cartridge from the printer,
immediately wrap it with a cloth to protect it against overexposure to light.
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Installing

Installing

Unpacking the Printer

1 Take the items and accessories shown below out of the carton.

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3
2
4
1. Face-down tray
2. Printer
3. Accessories Installation Guide CD-ROM Power cord
4. Tray 1
Caution
After unpacking, keep all packing materials out of the reach
of children.
Note
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Keep all the boxes and packing materials that the printer comes in
for later use when transporting the printer.
Installing
2 Remove the plastic bag a nd peel off the shipping tape from the
printer.

3 Pull out the two cushions from the paper feed inlet.

4 Pull out the plastic-lead strip from the paper feed inlet.

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5 Remove the tape strip from the back of the printer.

For instructions on installing the optional item(s), see “Options” on page 2-20.

Installing the Face-Down T ray

With both hands, gently bend the face-down tray inwards and insert one of its tabs into its holder on the upper portion of the printer. Con­tinue to bend the face-down tray so that it curves enough for the sec­ond tab to fit into its holder and release the tray into position.
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Installing Tray 1

1 Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides, gently push
Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further (as shown in the illustration).
2 Attach the tray cover onto Tray 1.
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Setting-Up

Setting-Up
Set-up the printer according to the following instructions.

Connecting the Power Cord

1 Make sure thatthe power switch is in the (Off) position.
2 Connect one e nd of the power cord that comes with the printer to
the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
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Loading Paper

1 Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.

2 Open all three paper guides.

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3 Place a stack of paper in the c enter of Tray 1. Secure the stack
by adjusting the paper guides.
4 Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
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TurningOnthePrinter

After connecting the printer to a power outlet, press the power
switchtoturniton.
Turning on the printer causes all the indicators on the control panel to light, which indicates that the printer is warming up. In about 23 seconds or less,only the Ready indicator remains lit, indicating that the printer is ready to print.
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The printer automatically enters a power saving mode after a set
period of time in which it does not receive a print command from t he computer. The default setting is 15 minutes, however, the time period can be changed using the control panel (see “Using the Control Panel” on page 4-63). Whenever the printer receives a print com­mand while in the power saving mode, it will automatically start to warm up before printing.
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Testing the Printer

Perform the following procedure to print a configuration page and see if the printer is working correctly.
Note
See “ No Output” on page 6-17 for information on what to do if the con-
figuration page does not print when you press the panel button .

1 Place the Le tter size paper onto Tray 1. 2 Make sure that both the Paper and Error indicators are off, and

the Ready indicator is on. This indicates there is no existing error condition and no data remaining to be printed.
3 Briefly press the panel button to start the configuration page
print operation.
Face-down tray
Panel button
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Tray 1
Sample Configuration Page
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Connecting to a Computer

For Parallel Interface Caution
Always use a shielded interfacecable.Useof an unshielded cable can
result in radio interference with data.
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Note
You must purchase an IE EE 1284 type-B cable for connection between
the printer and a computer. For detailed specifications of the interface cable,see “Interface Connector and Cable” on page 7-7.
The user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of
the cable.
1 Make sure that the printer and the computer you are connecting
it to are both turned off.
2 Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the
computer.
3 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the parallel inter-
face connector on the back of the printer. Secure the interface cable using the two c lips on the parallel interface connector.
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For USB Interface Note
This printer cannot be connected with a USB cable to a computer run-
ning Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.
1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Check that Windows has finished starting up and that the printer
is ready.
4 Connect one end of the interface cable to the USB port of the
computer.
5 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the USB interface
connector on the back of the printer.
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Note
If Windowsdoes not detect the new device, leave the printer on, unplug
both ends of the USB interface cable, and then reconnect it.
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Options

Options
This section describes the optional items that are available for this printer.

Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit

The second/third paper cassette unit comes equipped with a cassette that c an hold up to 500 she ets of Letter size paper called Tray 2/Tray
3. The same unit can accommodate a va riety of other paper trays as well
(A4, JIS B5, Legal, Executive). The second and third paper cassette unitare interchangeable and can increase paperholding capacity to 1,000 sheets when installed together. Contact your dealer to find out how you can add these trays to increase the capabilities of your printer.
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Space Requirements

Options
30 cm/11­3/4 in.
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103 cm/ 40-1/2 in.
15 cm/ 6in.
60 cm/23­1/2 in.
30 cm/11-3/4 in.
* when equipped with the third paper cassette unit.
10 cm/4 in.
84 cm/33in.
75 cm/29­1/2 in. *87 cm/ 34-1/4 in.
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Options

Installing the Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit

1 Turn off the printer and then disconnect the power cord and
interface cable from the printer.
2 Remove the paper cassette unit and the cassette from their
packaging, including the protective tape used to hold the various components in place.
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Options
3 Place the printer on top of the base unit. Make sure to align the
coupling pins of the base unit with the holes located underneath the printer.
Second paper cassette un it Third paper cassette unit
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The printer weighs approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs.) with the
optionalsecond paper cassette unit installed. Two people are recommended to lift it when necessary.
4 Load paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3. See “Loading Paper onto Tray
2/Tray 3 (Option)” on page 3-13 for details.
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Options
5 Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the
paper cassette unit.
Tray 2
Tray 3
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Options
Note
Be sure to use both hands whenever the casse tte is removed from
or inserted into the paper cassette unit.
6 Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn on the
printer. See“ConnectingthePowerCord”onpage2-12. See “Turning On the Printer” on page 2-15.
7 Generate a configuration page to verify that Tray 2 or Tray 3 is
listed under Printer Configuration item. See “Testing the Printer” on page 2-16.
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PRINTER CONFIGURATION
Tray 2 = Installed Tray 3 = Installed Duplex Unit = Not Installed
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Options

Duplex Unit

Your printer supports double-sided printing if the optional duplex unit is installed. Double-sided documents can be generated for binding along e ither the short or long edges of the paper through the printer software. For more information, refer to “Duplex Printing” on page 3-
17.
•Taketheduplexunitout of the shipping box.
• Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials.
• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and inter­face cable from the printer.

Space Requirements

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30 cm/11­3/4 in.
118cm/46­1/2 in.
60 cm/23­1/2 in.
30 cm/11-3/4 in.
10 cm/4 in.
84 cm/33 in.
30 cm/ 11-3/4 in.
63 cm/24­3/4 in.
Options

Installing the Duplex Un it

1 Turn off the printer and then disconnect the power cord and
interface cable from the printer.
2 Remove the duplex unit from the packaging including the pro-
tective tape used to hold the various components in place.
3 With a screwdriver or similar instrument, remove the flat clip
that is a ttached to the back of the main unit of the printer.
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Options
4 Align the “L” shaped duplex unit to the back of the main unit of
the printer so that the bottom of the “L” is inside of the opening at the bottom of the printer.
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Note
Make sure that the connectorof the unit is inserted into the printer
securely.
Options
5 Withone hand holding the duplexunit in position, use a Phillips
screwdriver to tighten the screws that are permanently attached to the back of the duplex unit.
Note
Hold up the duplex uni t with your hand duringinstallation until it
is secured to the printer with the screws.
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6 Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer
on. See“ConnectingthePowerCord”onpage2-12. See “Turning On the Printer” on page 2-15.
7 Generate a c onfiguration page to verify that duplexunitislisted
under the P rinter Configuration item. See “Testing the Printer” on page 2-16.
PRINTER CONFIGURATION
Tray 2 = Not Installed Tray 3 = Not Installed Duplex Unit = Installed
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Options
Expansion Memory
You can avoid many errors caused by data overload by installing suffi­cient memory into the printer.
This printer comes with 8 MB of memory. You can increase memory capacity up to 104 M B by installing an optional 8, 16 or 32 MB expan-
sion memory (SIMM) into the printer. SIMMsare available from most computer retailers.
Installing the Expansion Memory Warning
Electric sho ck hazard! Do not remove any cover of the pr in ter that is
not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual.
1 Turn off the printer and then disconnect the power cord and
interface cable from the printer.
2 Remove the expansion memory (SIMM) from its packaging. 3 Close the face-down tray an d press the top cover release but-
ton to open the top cover.
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4 Remove the two screws that hold the side cover of the pr inter in
place w ith a screwdriver.
5 Clips secure the e xterior side cover from the inside of the printer.
Gently m aneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release (see illustration).
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6 With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of
the printer is exposed. With the screwdriver, loosen and remove the four sc rews that secure the internal side cover.
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7 Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.
Caution
Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside the printer.
8 Being careful not to touch the connection points along the e dge
of the expansion memory,insert the expansion memory into one of the available sockets on the main circuit
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• Insert the expansion memory at an angle a s shown and gently swing it into the socket.
• Apply pressure until the expansion m emory locks into place.
9 Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.
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10 Replace the external side cover using the two screws provided to
secure it in place.
11 Print a Confi guration Page (see page 2-16) and check to confirm
that the “Total Memory” item correctly shows the increase in memory capacity. If it does not, repeat the above steps making sure that the e xpansion memory is installed correctly.
Note
Torelease the expansionmemory from the socket, push out on the
taps on each side of the socket.
Once the expansion memory has been installed, be sure to reset
the Printer Memory Setting to reflect the new memory capacity (see “Using the Control Panel” on page 4-63).
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Using the Panel Button

Using the Panel Button
The panel button can be used to perform various operations according to the status of the printer.
Panel button

Print Configuration Page

Use the following procedure whenever you want to configuration for printer.
Press the panel button while printer is idle without a ny errors and
job requests. See “Testing the Printer” on page 2-16 for details.
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Form Feed

Use the following procedure whenever a print job is canceled due to a memoryoverflow.
Press the panel button to perform a form feed.
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Printing Paper

Printing Paper

Type

Caution
This printer i s designed to print on onl y the following types of paper.
Paper Source Manual
Paper Type
Plain Paper
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60-90 g/m
60-90 g/m
Special
Paper
weight:
2
(16 - 24 lbs.)
Recycled Paper
weight:
2
(16 - 24 lbs.) Transparency
Sheet
Labels ❍❍None
Letterhead ❍❍None
Envelopes ❍❍No ne
Thick Paper
weight: 90-163 g/
2
m
(24 to 43-1/4
lbs.
Feed
Tray
❍❍❍
❍❍❍
❍❍None
❍❍None
Tray 1
Tray 2/
Tray 3
Note
Special paper is not supported for duplex printing.
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Size

Caution
This printer is designed to print on only the following sizes of paper.

Standard sizes

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Feed
Paper Size
A4
210 mm × 297 mm
A5
148 mm × 210 mm
JIS B5
Standard
Size
*1.Each of the 5 cassettes of Tray 2/Tray 3 support one of the 5 types of paper
that are c ompatible with this printer.
*2.Letteris standard cassette size for the second/third paper c assette unit.
182 mm × 257 mm
Legal
8-1/2 in.× 14 in.
Letter
8-1/2 in. × 11 in.
Executive
7-1/4 in. × 10-1/2 in.
Tray
❍❍❍
❍❍None
❍❍❍
❍❍❍
❍❍❍
❍❍❍
Tray 1
Tray 2/
Tray 3
*2
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Envelope and Custom Size

Paper Source Manual
Feed
Paper Size
Env. DL
110 mm × 220 mm
Env. C5
162 mm × 229 mm
Env. B5
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Envelope
and Cus­tom Size
176 mm × 250 mm
Env. Com10
4-1/8 in. × 9-1/2 in.
Env. Monarch
3-7/8 in. × 7-1/2 in.
Custom Size
3-1/2 in.to8-1/2 in.
× 6 in. to 14 in.
Tray
❍❍None
❍❍None
❍❍None
❍❍None
❍❍None
❍❍None
Tray 1
Tray 2/
Tray 3
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Note
Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality,a
misfeed or print failure.
• Paper already used in a thermal transfer printeror ink jet printer.
• Paper that is too thin or too thick.
• Paper folded, curled or torn.
• Paper having binding holes or perforations.
• Paper with surfaces that a re too sm ooth or too rough or with varying surfaces.
• Paper having special coatings on their surfaces such as carbon paper, heat-sensitive paper and pressure-sensitive paper.
• Sheets of various sizes.
• Paper not cut on right angles.
• Paper bound by glue, staples or clips.
• Paper affixed with labels which are easy to peel.
• Post cards that are warped or bent.
Envelopes should m eet the following re quirement:
• Sharp folds and edges.
• General mailing envelopes without seals on the glued portion.
• Having flags thefull widthof theenvelope(unacceptable if the flap is glued).
• Wrinkle-free, no fasteners.
Generally, envelopes perform well, but some types may w rinkle. We
strongly recommend testing and type of envelope before buying it in large amounts.
For more information, refer to “Loading Paper” on page 3-7.
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Printing Paper

Printable Area

This printer is designed to print on paper with a 4 mm (0.16 in.) margin on all sides.
4mm (0.16 in.)
4mm (0.16 in.)
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4mm (0.16in.)
Printable
area
4mm (0.16 in.)
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Loading Paper

Loading Paper
The following sources can be used to feed paper into the printer:
•Tray1
• Manual feed tray
• Tray 2/Tray 3 (option)
Tray 1 is the standard source for supplying paper to the printer. Various types and sizes of paper can be fed from this tray.
You can also add Tray 2/Tray3 a s a secondary/third paper source. See “Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit” on page 2-20 for details on using this tray unit.
Whenever you are using special size paper, be sure to use the printer driver installed on the computer to specify the printing area. You may experience some variation in print quality when using special size paper.
Always r emember that paper storage conditions greatly affect print quality. Store paper in its original package. Keep paper out of areas subject to extreme temperatures or humidity.
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Loading Paper

Loading Paper onto Tray 1

You can load up to 250 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 1. See “Printing Paper” on page 3-2 for details on paper sizes and types.

1 Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.

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2 Open the paper guides.

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3 Place a stack of paper in the c enter of Tray 1. Adjust the paper
guides so that both the left and the right sides of the paper stack
are secure.
Maximumlevel mark
Note
A maximum level markon the paperguide shows how high
youcanstackpaperonTray 1. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark.
Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto
Tray 1 is completely used.
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4 Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
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Manual Loading (Manual Feed T ray)

1 Make sure thatthe tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1. 2 Open the paper guides.

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3 Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side
to be printed fa cing up.
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Note
Insert only one sheet of paper at a time when feeding manually.
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4 Adjust the paper guides so that both sides of the paper are
secure.

Printing on Envelopes

The manual feed tray supports Commercial 10, Monarch, DL, C5, and B5 envelopes.
Note
Because there is great variation in the quality of paper used for enve-
lopes, we suggest that you produce test prints of various types before purchasing any envelope in large quantities for use with this printer.
Make sure that all edges are creased sharply a nd that all flaps are folded
correctly.
Do not use envelopes that a re self-adhesive. Use only envelopes that
have standard sealing that sticks after it is moistened.
Use envelopes of which flaps run the entire length of the envelope. Enve-
lopes that seal at one end will not feed properly.
Do not use envelopes that have a window. Such envelopes can seriously
damage the printer.
Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled.
Never use envelopes that have clasps or any other type of fastener that
can damage the printer.
Do not store envelopes in an area that is subject to high humidity.
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Loading Paper
1 Place the e nvelope with the side to be printed facing up on the
tray. The flap of the envelope should be facing down and to the left.
Note
Insert only one envelope at a time when feeding manually.
2 Make sure that the envelope is placed in the center of the tray
andthatitissecuredbythepaper guides.
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Loading Paper

Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3 (Option)

You can load up to 500 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3. See “Printing Paper” on page 3-2 for details on paper sizes and types.
Note
Make sure that the Tray2/Tray 3 for the proper size of paper to be used
for printinghasbeeninstalled into the second/third pa p er casse tte unit. See “Second/ThirdPaper CassetteUnit” on page 2-20 for i nstructions on inserting (and removing) the Tray 2/Tray 3 into (and from) the second/ third paper cassette unit.
To remove Tray 2/Tray 3 from the unit, pull it out as far a s it will go
without force. Then gently raise the forward-end up, and remove Tray 2/ Tray 3 from the unit.
1 Slide Tray 2/Tray 3 out of the second/third papercassette
unit.
Tray 2 Tray 3
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Loading Paper

2 Remove the cassette cover from Tray 2/Tray 3.

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3 Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2/
Tray 3 until it locks.
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4 Place a stackof up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2/Tray 3 so
that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is still facing up.
Note
A maximum levelmarkinside the inlet of Tray 2/Tray 3 shows
how high you can stack paper on Tray 2/Tray 3.Makesurethat paper is stacked no higher than this mark.
Maximumlevel mark
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Tray2/Tray 3 does not support landscape oriented paper feeding.
Do not load additional paper until a ll the paper currently on Tray
2/Tray 3 is completely used up.
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Loading Paper
5 Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2/Tray 3 into the
second/third paper cassette unit.
Tray 2
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Duplex Printing

Duplex Printing
This feature prints document data on both sides of a sheet of paper. Installation of the optional duplex unit is required to perform duplex printing.
You can choose either Bind Long Edge or Bind Short Edge whe n gen­erating duplex documents.

Bind Long Edge

AA
Portrait Landscape

Bind Short Edge

Portrait
A
A
A A
AA
Landscape
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Duplex Printing

The supported paper types and sizes for duplex printing a re as follows.

Paper Type

Plain p aper:
60-90 g/m2(16 - 24 lbs.)
Recycle paper:
60-90 g/m2(16 - 24 lbs.)
Note
Do not use special paper (transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead
and thick paper) for duplex printing.
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Paper Size

A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter,Legal, Executive.
Note
The Long Edge Binding setting of the printer driver cannot be used to
print duplex documents on custom size paper.
Remember the following points when generating duplex documents:
• The size of both original documents that will be used to make one duplex document must be the same.
• The original document that is loaded f irst into the duplex unit will be output f ace down.
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PCL Printer Driver

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Chapter 4PCL Printer Driver

Introduction

Introduction
The Laser Printer 300 Series PCL Printer Driver was specially devel­oped to provide true Windows-based printing for users. The Laser Printer 300 Series PCL P rinter Driver consists of three programs: the Laser Printer 300 Series PCL Printer Driver, the Printer Status Display and the Control Panel.

PCL Printer Driver:

This program is built into the operating system. It controls printer operations and enables proper printing. For detailed instructions on installing the PCL Printer Driver, refer to page 4-17, 4-21, 4-27 or 4-30.

Status Display:

This program displays information about the current status of the computer’s local printer. For detailed instructions on installing the Status Display, refer to page 4-36.

Control Panel:

This program displays the current settings of the computer’s local printer. You can also use Control Panel to change settings and to reset counters. For detailed instructions on installing the Control Panel, re fer to page 4-36.
Important!
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The printer driver for your Laser Printer 300 Series is located on the CD-
ROM that comes with your printer.
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System Requirements

System Req uiremen ts
The following describes the minimum system requirements that are necessary to correctly run the Laser Printer 300 Series PCL Printer Driver.
OperatingSystem: MicrosoftWindows95,Windows98, WindowsMe, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a 486DX 16MHz CPU (Pentium processor recommended)
CD-ROM drive I/O Interface: IEEE 1284 type-B parallel
USB (not available with Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0) Memory:Atleast8MBofPCRAM Free Disk Space: Approximately 5MB for files
Important!
When connecting the printer to the computer with a USB cable, be sure
to read the section “Installing the USB Device Driver for the Laser Printer300Series”onpage4-3. If the printer is not being connected to the computer with a USB cable, skip the following section, and then continue to the appropriate printer driver installation section for your computer’s operating system.
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Installing t he USB Device Driver for the Laser Printer 300 Series

When connecting the Laser Printer 300 Series printer to your c omputer with a USB cable, install the USB device driver according to the fol­lowing instructions before installing the printer driver.
This printer cannot be connected with a USB cable to a computer run­ning Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.

To Install the USB Device Driver Under Windows 98

1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 98. 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Check that Windows 98 has finished starting up and that the

printer is ready.
4 Insert the Printer Driver CD-ROM that comes with your printer
into your c omputer ’s CD-ROM drive.
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5 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable (For
more details, refer to “Connecting to a Computer” on page 2-
18.) to display the
Add New Hardware Wizard dialog.

6 Click Next to display the next dialog. 7 Check the Search for the best driver for your device. (Rec-

ommended).
option button, and then click Next.
8 When the next dialog appears, check the Specify a location
box, and then click Bro wse.
9 Browse the CD-ROM a nd navigate to: English\usb. Then, click
OK.
10 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer sc reen to
complete the installation.
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11 When the following dialog appears, click Finish to finish the
installation.
This completes the installation of the USB device driver for the Laser P rinter 300 Series printer.
12 When the Add Printer Wizard dialog appears, continue with the
procedure in “To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard” on page 4-25
.
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Installing the USB Device Driver for the Laser Printer 300 Series

To Install the USB Device Driver Under Windows Me

1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows Me. 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Check that Windows Me has finished starting up and that the

printer is ready.
4 Insert the Printer Driver CD-ROM that comes with your printer
into your c omputer ’s CD-ROM drive.
5 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable (For
more details, refer to “Connecting to a Computer” on page 2-
18.) to display the
Add New Hardware Wizard dialog.
6 Check the Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)
option button, and then click Next.
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7 Check the Search for the best driver for your device. (Rec-
ommended)
and then click
option button, check the Specify a location box,
Browse.
8 Browse the CD-ROM a nd navigate to: English\usb. Then, click
OK.
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9 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer sc reen to
complete the installation.
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10 When the following dialog appears, click Finish to finish the
installation.
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This completes the installation of the USB device driver for the Laser P rinter 300 Series.
11 When the Add Printer Wizard dialog appears, continue with the
procedure in “To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard” on page 4-25.
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To Install the USB Device Driver Under Windows 2000

If the printer is connected to the computer using a USB cable, USB Printing Support may automatically be incorporated, depending on the operating system. In order to activate all functions of the Laser Printer 300 Series, the USB device driver must be installed.
Install the USB device driver for the Laser Printer 300 Series according to the following procedure.

1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 2000. 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Check that Windows 2000 has finished starting up and that the

printer is ready.
4 Insert the Printer Driver CD-ROM that comes with your printer
into your c omputer ’s CD-ROM drive.
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5 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable (For
more details, refer to “Connecting to a Computer” on page 2-
18.) to display the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog.
6 Using the Found New Hardware Wizard, install the Laser Printer
300 Series PCL Printer Driver. See “To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-Play” on page 4-30. After installing the printer driver,install the US B device driver for the Laser Printer 300 Series as described below.
7 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then
click
Properties in the shortcut menu that appears. The System
Properties dialog appears.
8 Click the Hardware tab of the System Properties dialog, and
then click the
Device Manager button.
9 Double-click USB Printing Support below Universal Serial
Bus controllers
appears.
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10 Click the Driver tab of the USB Printing Support Properties dia-
log, and then c lick
Update D river.
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11 Click Next to display the next dialog.

12 Check the Search a suitable driver for my device (recom-
mended)
option button, and then click Next.
13 When the next dialog appears, check the Specify a loca tion
box, and then click Next.

14 Click Browse. 15 Browse the CD-ROM and navigate to: English\usb. Then, click

Open.

16 Click OK, and then click Next. 17 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer sc reen to

complete the installation.
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18 When the following dialog appears, click Cancel.

Note
Be sure to click Cancel to stop the Add Printer Wizard.
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19 When the following dialog appears, click Finish to finish install-
ing the USB device driver.
Continue with this procedure to set the printer port.
20 ClickStart, point to Settings, and then click Printersto display
the Printers dialog.
21 In the Printers dialog, click the Laser Printer 300 Series PCL6
printer icon.
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22 Select Properties from the File menu.

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23 In the Properties dialog, click the Portstab, and then select
USB/001 Laser Printer 300 Series from the ports list.
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Note
Remove the check for the port with “Virtualprinter port for USB”
listed under Printer 300 Series” listed under
Description, and then select the port with “Laser
Description.

24 Click Apply. 25 In the Printers dialog, click the Laser Printer 300 Series PCL6

printer icon, and then click Use Printer Offline in the File menu to remove the check.
26 Click the General tab of the Properties dialog, and then click
Print Test Page.
Check that the test page is correctly printed by the printer. This completes the installation and setting of the USB device
driver.
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Installing the PCL Printer Dr iver Under Windows 95

Installing t he PCL Printer Driver Under Windows 95
This section provides information on installing the Laser Printer 300 Series PCL Printer Driver under Windows 95.
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug­and-Play
1 After c onnecting the printer to your computer with the parallel
cable, turn on the printer.

2 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95.

Update Device Driver Wizard dialog appears on the dis-
The play.
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3 Insert the Printer Driver CD-ROM that comes with your printer
into your c omputer ’s CD-ROM drive, and then click
Next.
4 Click the O ther Location button, type
D:\English\PCL6Driver\W95 and click OK. (In this example,
we assume that
D: is the name of the CD-ROM drive.)
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