Xerox DocuPrint 4508 User Manual

The Xerox
DocuPrint 4508
Desktop Laser Printer

User Guide

Xerox Corporation Xerox Canada, Limited
701 South Aviation Blvd. 5650 Yonge Street
El Segundo, CA North York, Ontario
90245 Canada
USA M2M 4G7

Americas Operations Support Rank Xerox, Limited
800 Long Ridge Road Parkway
Stamford, CT Marlow
06904-1600 Buckinghamshire
USA SL7 1YL

United Kingdom

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Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET) are trademarks of
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PCL and PCL 5e are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. This
printer contains an emulation of the Hewlett Packard PCL 5e
command language, recognizes HP PCL 5e commands, and
processes these commands in a manner comparable with Hewlett
Packard LaserJet printer products.

Notice

Specifications described in this publication are subject to change
without notice. Use of some features may be limited by your
hardware or software configuration. Contact your dealer, Xerox, or
Rank Xerox for details.

Table of Contentsi

Chapter 1 Overview of the Printer ................................................... 1-1

Overview of the Printer Features ......................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer ...................................................... 2-1

Overview ............................................................................... 2-2

Printer Set-up ........................................................................ 2-3

Unpacking the Printer .......................................................... 2-4

Installing Components .......................................................... 2-6

Testing the Printer .............................................................. 2-10

Installing Software .............................................................. 2-11

Testing the Connection ...................................................... 2-12

Chapter 3 Using the Front Control Panel ........................................ 3-1

Chapter 4 Printing Documents .......................................................... 4-1

Overview ............................................................................... 3-2

Front Panel Key and LED Functions ..................................... 3-3

Resetting the Printer ............................................................ 3-6

Printing the Self Test Pages .................................................. 3-6

Overview ............................................................................... 4-2

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Table of Contents

Chapter 5 Using Software Tools ........................................................ 5-1

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 6-1

Using the Paper Tray ............................................................ 4-2

Adjusting and Loading the Paper Tray ................................ 4-6

Using Manual Feed ............................................................... 4-7

Status Monitor and Remote Control Panel (RCP) ............... 5-2

The Status Monitor ............................................................... 5-3

The Remote Control Panel (RCP) ......................................... 5-4

Overview ............................................................................... 6-2

Front Panel LED Messages .................................................... 6-2

Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor Messages ........ 6-4

Clearing Paper Jams .............................................................. 6-8

Solving Print Quality Problems .......................................... 6-13

Chapter 7 Maintenance ....................................................................... 7-1

Overview ............................................................................... 7-2

Printer Cartridge ................................................................... 7-2

Adjusting the Print Density .................................................. 7-4

Cleaning the Printer ............................................................. 7-5

Chapter 8 Fonts ..................................................................................... 8-1

Definition of Fonts ................................................................ 8-2

Internal and Soft Fonts ......................................................... 8-4

Selecting Fonts ...................................................................... 8-5

Appendix A Printer Commands ............................................................ A-1

PCL Printer Commands ......................................................... A-2

HP-GL/2 Printer Commands ................................................ A-14

PJL Commands .................................................................... A-17

Appendix B Options Installation .......................................................... B-1

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RS232C Serial Interface Option Installation ........................ B-2

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SIMM Memory Module Installation ..................................... B-6

250-Sheet Lower Base Installation ....................................... B-9

Appendix C Ordering Information ....................................................... C-1

Appendix D Print Media Specifications .............................................. D-1

Paper and Envelope Sizes Supported .................................. D-2

Paper Specifications .............................................................. D-3

Envelope Specifications ........................................................ D-3

Adhesive Label Specifications .............................................. D-4

Appendix E Printer Technical Specifications ..................................... E-1

Appendix F Environmental Specifications ......................................... F-1

Appendix G Glossary .............................................................................. G-1

Index .............................................................................................. IX-1

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Chapter 1

Overview of the Printer Chapter1

Overview of the Printer Features ........................................ 1-3

Chapter 1: Overview of the Printer ❖ 1-1

Overview of the Printer

Engine, Resolution and Speed

• 600 x 600 dpi (dots per inch) printing resolution

• 8 ppm (pages per minute) print speed

• Up to 6000 sheets printing for one Printer Cartridge
(5% coverage)

• EconoMode to extend the Printer Cartridge life even
further

• Recyclable printer cartridge for environmental
protection

• Power Save mode/Energy Star

• Compact Size

Paper Handling

• Universal 250 sheet paper cassette (upgradeable to 500
with paper tray option) which accommodates variable
sizes of paper, including: A4, Letter, Executive, B5, Folio
and Legal paper

• Top output tray with a 125 sheet capacity (face down)

• Manual feed slot (single sheet bypass)

• Straight through paper path for transparencies, labels,
etc.

• Custom media supports for labels, envelopes and post
cards.

Computer Interfaces

• IEEE P-1284 compatible (bi-directional) parallel interface
(Nibble, Byte and ECP)

• An optional serial interface, maximum 115200 bps (bits
per second), XON/XOFF & DTR handshaking

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• Automatic interface switching if serial interface is
installed.

Overview of the Printer Features

Memory

• 2MB base memory which is expandable to 34MB

• Various sizes of expansion SIMM memory to increase
printer efficiency and to provide capacity to print a
complex page: 2MB, 4MB, 16MB, 32MB

Languages

Enhanced PCL 5e Interpreter for DOS, OS/2 and Windows
users

Overview of

the Printer

Features

EconoMode

To reduce your printing costs by conserving toner when
you print drafts, proofs, and internal correspondence, there
are four EconoModes: 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8. This feature can be
selected using the Remote Control Panel on your PC. For
more information, refer to “The Remote Control Panel (RCP)”
in Chapter 5: Using Software Tools.

Power Save

To reduce your printing costs by reducing power
consumption when printer is not active for a period of time,
there are five time intervals you can choose using the
Remote Control Panel.

Software Tools

Remote Control Panel (RCP) and Status Monitor (SM)
features enable you to send commands to your printer from
your PC, and to view printer status and help messages on
your computer’s screen.

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Overview of the Printer Features

Enhanced PCL 5e

Printer language features software compatibility with all
previous PCL Emulations, faster printing performance,
built-in type scaling technology to allow you to create
thousands of fonts, built-in HP-GL/2 vector graphics (which
handles Bezier curves and other complex graphics), and
enhanced page formatting features.

Bi-Tronics Parallel Interface

Parallel interface for high speed two-way communication
between the printer and the host computer enables you to
change printer settings and view printer status messages on
your computer’s screen.

45 Scalable Typefaces

A versatile library of fonts is resident in the printer. This
ensures a professional image for reports, memos,
spreadsheets, letters, advertising literature and
announcements. You can scale these typefaces from 0.25
point to 999.75 points, depending on the capabilities of
your software.

Extended Fonts

110 additional fonts are available on disk, supplied with the
printer.

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Chapter 2

Setting Up the Printer Chapter2

Overview ............................................................................... 2-2

Printer Set-up ........................................................................ 2-3

Physical Location .................................................................. 2-3

Environment ......................................................................... 2-4

Safety Precautions ................................................................ 2-4

Unpacking the Printer .......................................................... 2-4

Installing Components ......................................................... 2-6

Printer Cartridge ................................................................... 2-6

Paper Tray ............................................................................ 2-8

Interface Cable ..................................................................... 2-9

Power Cord .......................................................................... 2-9

Testing the Printer .............................................................. 2-10

Installing Software ............................................................. 2-11

Windows Setup .................................................................. 2-11

DOS Setup ......................................................................... 2-11

OS/2 Setup ......................................................................... 2-12

Testing the Connection ...................................................... 2-12

Chapter 2: Setting Up the Printer ❖ 2-1

Setting Up the Printer

Overview

In this chapter, you will learn how to install the printer. You
will also learn how to handle the Printer Cartridge and paper
tray.

Please read and perform all the steps in this chapter before
you attempt to configure and operate your printer.

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Printer Set-up

Setting Up the Printer

Physical Location

A 14.2 inches / 360 mm

B 14.4 inches / 367 mm

The printer should be installed on a smooth and flat surface.
There should be enough clearance around the printer to
allow air circulation around the vents to prevent the printer
from overheating, and also allow you to easily:

• Open the top door.

• Open the rear door to remove any jammed paper.

• Retrieve paper from the rear face up output.

Figure 2.1 Printer dimensions

C 7.2 inches / 184 mm

D 14.4 inches / 367 mm

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Setting Up the Printer

Environment

Safety Precautions

Unpacking
the Printer

Place the printer in a well-ventilated room where:

• Room temperature is 50° to 91°F (10° to 32.8°C).

• Relative humidity is 20% to 80% with no condensation.

• There are no abrupt temperature or humidity changes.

• There is no exposure to direct sunlight, chemicals or
vibration.

• Keep the printer away from water.

• Do not place any objects on top of the printer.

Set the box on a sturdy, flat, smooth surface. Remove the

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“Open Me First” envelope from the box.

Remove the User Guide, Power Cord, and Diskettes.

2

Remove the printer from its box.

3

Do not attempt to remove the printer by lifting it using
the packaging material. Place one hand under the front
of the printer and one hand under the back of the
printer and lift the printer out along with the
packaging material.

Remove the outer packing material from the printer.

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Remove the tape at the front side of the printer.

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A Printer Cartridge

B User Guide

C Power Cord

D Diskettes

Unpacking the Printer

Check the package contents. If any of the following package
contents are missing or damaged, contact your dealer,
distributor, Rank Xerox, or Xerox.

• User Guide

•Power Cord

• Diskettes

• Printer Cartridge

Figure 2.2 Shipping contents

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Setting Up the Printer

Installing

Components

Printer Cartridge

Caution

The protective materials from the Printer Cartridge must be
removed before you actually begin to print. Remove the
Printer Cartridge from the printer. (In some configurations,
the Printer Cartridge will be packaged separately). Remove
the protective materials (sponge, vinyl sheet, label tape, and
plastic strip), shake it several times and slide it back into the
printer.

Always grasp the Printer Cartridge from the top center in
order to avoid obstruction of photoreceptor shutter
mechanism.

Never expose the Printer Cartridge to direct sunlight.

Press the top door release button to open

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the top door.

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Remove the Printer Cartridge from its

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packaging.

Installing Components

Remove the Plastic Strip from the Printer

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Cartridge.

Grasp the clear tab on top of the Printer
Cartridge and pull firmly to remove the
entire strip of clear sealing tape.

Insert the Printer Cartridge.

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With one hand, hold the Printer Cartridge
by the top middle (do not grasp the Printer
Cartridge by the shutter wires), and slide
it into the printer.

Shake the Printer Cartridge several

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times.

Close the top door.

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If the door does not close easily, check that
the Printer Cartridge is installed correctly.

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Installing Components

Paper Tray

A Metal corner

For the best print quality and to avoid misfeed and paper
jams, use only quality, xerographic/photocopier grade paper.

Pull out the paper tray.

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Locate the three guides according to the paper sizes you

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want to use.

Refer to the section “Adjusting and Loading the Paper Tray”
in Chapter 4 for details of adjusting the tray guide.

Load up to 250 sheets of paper.

3

Place the paper by the rear guide first. Secure the corner of
the paper stack under the metal corner at the front of the
paper tray by pressing down on the stack.

Reinstall the paper tray into the printer.

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Figure 2.3 Loading paper

B Extension guide

C Rear Guide

D Side Guide

Note

If you use other paper sizes (Folio, Legal, etc.), see “Adjusting

and Loading the Paper Tray” in Chapter 4.

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Installing Components

Interface Cable

Note

Power Cord

Connect the interface cable to the PC and printer.

An interface cable is not supplied with the printer.

If you do not have a cable, purchase the cable separately from

your supplier.

For best performance and guaranteed bi-directional

communication, use a good, shielded parallel cable with the

IEEE P-1284 compatible pin configuration.

This printer does not have a power switch. It is automatically
powered on when plugged into an AC power socket. This
printer is equipped with advanced energy conservation
technology which reduces power consumption when it is not
in active use. Plug the power cord into a 3-wire grounded
power socket. The printer will power on and the READY LED
will illuminate. If the READY LED does not illuminate, see
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.

Figure 2.4 Power cord

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Setting Up the Printer

Testing the

Printer

Test the printer by printing the Self Test sheets:

Hold down the Control Panel key for four seconds.

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Self Test sheets will be printed: one PCL 5e Configuration

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sheet and two PCL 5e Font List sheets.

Configuration Sheet: Provides all printer setup parameters.

Font List Sheets: Provide listings of all resident printer fonts.

If the sheets do not print, see Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.

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Installing
Software

Installing Software

Windows Setup

Follow the steps below to install the Remote Control Panel
(RCP), Status Monitor, printer driver, and Font Manager for
Windows.

Insert the 3.5” diskette labeled “Xerox DocuPrint 4508

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Software Installation Diskette” into the disk drive of your
computer.

In the Program Manager, click on File, then click on Run and

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type:
a:\setup or b:\setup

Then click OK.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Insert the 3.5” diskette labeled “Xerox Font Manager” into

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the disk drive of your computer. Follow steps 2 and 3.

DOS Setup

Follow the steps below to install the Remote Control Panel
(RCP), Status Monitor, and printer driver software for DOS.

Insert the 3.5” diskette labeled “DOS and OS/2 Drivers” into

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the disk drive of your computer.

Switch to the drive in which the diskette was inserted.

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Example: Type a: or b: then press the return key.

Type README, then press the return key.

3

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Setting Up the Printer

Insert the “Xerox DocuPrint 4508 Software Installation

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Diskette” disk in your disk drive.

Create a directory in which to place the DOS software

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(for example: DOSUTIL) and switch to that directory.

Type:

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copy a:\dosutil\*.* or copy b:\dosutil\*.*

Type:

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DOS4508

OS/2 Setup

Note

Testing the

Connection

Follow the steps below to install the OS/2 software.

Insert the 3.5” diskette labeled “DOS and OS/2 Drivers” into

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the disk drive of your computer.

Double click on the drive icon, then double click on disk

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icon, then double click on “INSTALL.TXT” file. Follow
instructions on screen.

To install the Remote Control Panel (RCP) option, use the

Windows subsystem of OS/2 and follow the Windows

installation instructions on the previous page.

To test the connection, make sure that the READY light is ON
and print a file from a software program you are familiar with.
If the printer does not respond at all when you print the file,
perform the following:

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• Verify that you have installed the 4508 printer driver.

• Verify that the interface cable is attached securely to both
the printer and the computer.

Chapter 3

Using the Front
Control Panel

Overview ............................................................................... 3-2

Front Panel Key and LED Functions ..................................... 3-3

Key Functions ....................................................................... 3-3

LEDs ..................................................................................... 3-4

Resetting the Printer ............................................................ 3-6

Printing the Self Test Pages ................................................. 3-6

Chapter3

Chapter 3: Using the Front Control Panel ❖ 3-1

Using the Front Control Panel

Overview

A ERROR*

B MANUAL*

C PAPER*

D READY*

This printer’s control panel consists of four status LEDs and
one Front Panel key. The LEDs indicate the printer’s status.
(The Status Monitor utility displays more detailed information
about the printer’s status on your computer’s screen.)

Figure 3.1 Front control panel

Xerox DocuPrint 4508

* These are not

labeled on the
control panel.

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Using the Front Control Panel

Front Panel

Key and LED

Functions

Key Functions

There are four key functions. The key function is determined
by the current printer’s state. For instance, holding the key
down for four seconds with READY LED ON causes three Self
Test pages to be printed. Holding the key down for four
seconds with the READY LED blinking causes the printer to
print any data remaining in the printer’s memory.

On/Off-line

Self Test

Form Feed

Pressing the key toggles the printer’s on-line
and off-line state.

When the printer is on-line and all the other
LEDs are off, hold down the key for four
seconds (until all LEDs are blinking). Three
Self Test sheets will be printed.

When the printer is on-line and the READY
LED is blinking, hold down the key for four
seconds (until all LEDs are blinking). The
printer will print any data remaining in the
printer memory.

Note

Reset

For all these functions, if the key is pressed for four seconds,

all the LEDs start blinking until the key is released.

Press the key to turn the printer off-line.
Hold down the key for four seconds (until all
LEDs are blinking). User default reset causes
the printer to clear all data from the printer’s
memory except permanent fonts and
macros, and then restore the user default
settings.

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Front Panel Key and LED Functions

LEDs

READY

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MANUAL

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On: The printer is on-line.

Off: The printer is off-line.

Blinking: The printer is receiving, or

processing data, or printing.

On: The current paper source is

manual feed slot. (READY
LED is also illuminated).

Off: The current paper source is

universal paper tray.

Blinking: When manual feed is

selected and there is some
data to print, this LED blinks
for the following two cases:

Auto Continue

†

ON:

Blinks for ten seconds to wait for the
user to insert the single sheet paper
into manual feed slot. If the paper is
not inserted after ten seconds, the
printer uses the paper in cassette tray.

†

Auto Continue

OFF:

Blinks continually until the paper is
inserted into manual feed slot.

† Auto Continue is set using the Remote

Control Panel.

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ERROR

Front Panel Key and LED Functions

PAPER

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On: The printer’s cover is open

or printer cartridge is out.

Blinking: The printer is in

“Recoverable error” state.
Press button to continue or
wait time out.

“Recoverable error:”

Overrun error or memory overflow
error. In this case, you may need to
install optional printer memory.

On: There is a paper jam (with

ERROR LED on).

Blinking: The paper tray is empty or

missing.

If all LEDs are blinking, turn off

the printer for a minute, then
restart. If the error persists,
contact your dealer for technical
support.

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Using the Front Control Panel

Resetting the

Printer

Printing the

Self Test Pages

This function resets the printer to the original factory defaults.

Press the key to turn the printer off-line. Hold down the key
for four seconds (until all LEDs are blinking). All data in the
printer’s memory is cleared. This will also restore user default
settings for printer preferences without clearing permanent
fonts and macros.

You can view the printer’s status information and available
fonts through the Self Test Page. This function is only
available when the printer is ON-LINE and the printer has no
data to print.

Make sure the READY LED is on, and all other LEDs are off.

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Hold down the key for four seconds.

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Self Test sheets will be printed: one PCL 5e Configuration

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sheet and two PCL 5e Font List sheets.

Configuration Sheet: Provides all printer setup parameters.

Font List Sheets: Provide listings of all resident printer fonts.

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Chapter 4

Printing Documents Chapter4

Overview ............................................................................... 4-2

Using the Paper Tray ............................................................ 4-2

Paper Sizes Supported .......................................................... 4-2

Adjusting and Loading the Paper Tray ............................... 4-6

Using Manual Feed ............................................................... 4-7

When to Use Manual feed .................................................... 4-7

Setting Up the Software ....................................................... 4-7

Selecting the Correct Manual Feed Paper Path ...................... 4-8

Setting Up the Printer ........................................................... 4-9

Using Priority Feed (Quick Manual Feed) ............................. 4-10

Chapter 4: Printing Documents ❖ 4-1

Printing Documents

Overview

Using the

Paper Tray

Paper Sizes

Supported

In this chapter, you will learn how to select the correct paper
path according to your needs and the paper sizes you will
use.

Since the paper tray is adjustable, it can hold up to 250 sheets
of Executive, Letter, A4, B5, Folio or Legal sized paper. To
achieve the best print quality and to avoid paper jam or
damage to your printer, use only quality, xerographic/
photocopier grade paper. See Appendix D: Print Media
Specifications for more detailed paper specifications.

Use the following steps to adjust the three guides to the paper
size.

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Using the Paper Tray

Using the Side Guide

You can use both the tab hole and paper size marker to adjust
the side guide. While pressing the side guide tab, push the
side guide forward towards the center of the tray until the tab
hole of the selected paper size is positioned to the
corresponding size. However, when using B5 size paper,
simply position the paper size marker to the B5 size.

Figure 4.1 Using the side guide

Chapter 4: Printing Documents ❖ 4-3

Using the Paper Tray

Using the Rear Guide

For the rear guide, there are four positions: three positions in
the center of the rear, and one position on the side of the rear.

If you are using A4 size paper, place the rear guide in the side
position. Otherwise, place the rear guide in one of the three
positions in the center at the rear.

Figure 4.2 Using the rear guide

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Using the Paper Tray

Using the Extension Guide

Unless you are using legal or folio sized paper, you do not
have to adjust the extension guide at all. If you need to use
legal or folio sized paper, perform the following adjustment.

While pressing the two tabs at the rear center of the paper
tray, pull the extension guide to the rear until the two buttons
are positioned into either the first position holes for folio or
into the final position holes for legal.

Figure 4.3 Using the extension guide

Chapter 4: Printing Documents ❖ 4-5

Printing Documents

Adjusting and

Loading the

Paper Tray

Pull out the paper tray and remove the paper.

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Using the rear guide or extension guide, adjust the tray for

2

each paper size.

• Extension guide: Legal, Folio

• Rear guide: Letter, Exec, B5, A4

When letterhead is used, load the paper face down,
with the top edge towards the front of the paper tray.

Secure the corner of the paper stack under the metal corner

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at the front of the paper tray.

Adjust the side guide to the corresponding size.

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Reinstall the paper tray into the printer. The green Ready

5

LED will illuminate.

A Metal corner

B Extension guide

C Rear Guide

D Side Guide

Figure 4.4 Adjustable tray view

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Using

Manual Feed

Printing Documents

When to Use

Manual feed

Note

Use the printer’s manual feed option with the rear paper path
cover open when printing on media that must go through a
straight paper path. Following are examples of media that
require the manual feed:

• Envelopes

• Adhesive Labels

• Heavy or special paper, such as a single sheet of
letterhead paper

•Odd sized paper

• Transparencies

The rear cover must be open to enable the straight through

paper path.

Setting Up the

Software

To print in manual feed mode, perform the following steps:

In your application’s page setup, your print driver, or your

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Remote Control Panel (RCP), select “manual feed” as the
paper source.

The RCP is only set after the send button is selected.

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Using Manual Feed

To prevent a paper jam, select the correct paper size in your

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software. For example, do NOT select letter size paper in
your software and then try to feed legal paper into the
manual feed slot.

If you are printing envelopes, insert the envelope, flap down,

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to the left side of the manual feed slot.

Through your software, send the command to print. The
printer’s MANUAL LED blinks, indicating the printer is ready
to receive paper through the manual feed slot.

Selecting the

Correct Manual

Feed Paper Path

Use the facedown paper path (rear paper path cover closed)
for normal paper. Use the faceup paper path (rear paper path
cover open) for envelopes, transparencies, labels, odd sized
paper, and heavier paper.

Figure 4.5 Opening Exit Cover

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Setting Up
the Printer

Using Manual Feed

If you want to use the faceup paper path, push down the exit

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cover latch.

While aligning the paper to the left, gently insert the paper

2

face up into the manual feed slot until you feel resistance on
the left corner.

Leave the other end of the paper resting on the table.

3

Manual feeding of materials such as C5 envelopes will
require you to physically support the trailing edge of
the document to prevent bending/folding of the
envelope.

Through your software, send the job to the printer. After a
moment, the printer prints the page.

If necessary, close the exit cover to use the facedown paper

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path for your next print job.

Figure 4.6 Using the Manual Feed

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Using Manual Feed

Using Priority

Feed (Quick

Manual Feed)

The printer’s Priority Feed feature is a quick way to manually
feed paper. If there is a sheet of paper in the manual feed slot,
the printer always prints on that sheet first, then pulls the
remaining pages from the paper cassette. No special software
commands are required. This feature is especially helpful
when the first page of your job is different from the rest.

Example: Printing multiple page letters where first page is
letterhead paper.

Fill the paper tray with plain paper.

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While aligning the paper to the left, gently insert the top

2

edge of a sheet of letterhead paper into the manual feed slot
face up until you feel resistance on the left corner.

Let the other end of the paper rest on the table. Send your

3

job to the printer as if you were printing from the cassette
(Do not select “manual feed”). The printer automatically
selects the first page from the manual feed slot, and the
remaining pages from the paper cassette.

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Using Software Tools Chapter5

Status Monitor and Remote Control Panel (RCP) ............... 5-2

The Status Monitor ............................................................... 5-3

The Remote Control Panel (RCP) ......................................... 5-4

Remote Control Panel for Windows ...................................... 5-4

Remote Control Panel for DOS ........................................... 5-14

Status Monitor for DOS ...................................................... 5-15

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Using Software Tools

Status

Monitor and

Remote

Control Panel

(RCP)

A Printer Driver is a software program that contains
commands to activate your printer’s features. It also contains
information about the names, sizes and shapes of the printer’s
internal typefaces.

You can use the Status Monitor and Remote Control Panel
software tools under DOS and Windows. The following
figures are examples of the Status Monitor and Remote
Control Panel for Windows.

Figure 5.1 Status Monitor and Remote Control Panel

for Windows

Status Monitor

Exit About

STATUS : ON-LINE

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

File Help

Total View

Printer

Emulation: PCL 5e
Baud Rate: 9600
Paper J am Reco very:

Page

Paper Size: LETTER
Paper Feed: AUTO

Font

Symbol Set: Roman-8
Typeface: Courier SWC Upright Medium

Quality

Density: MEDIUM

Send

Form Feed

Printer FontPage Quality Test

Auto Continue: ON
Time Out: 20 Secs
OFF

Orientaion: PORTRAIT
Lines/Page: 60

Default

Status Moni tor

Reset

Exit

Power Save: 30 Mins
Robust XON: ON

Copies: 1
Paper Type: NORMAL

Point Size: 12.00
Pitch: 10.00

EconoMode: OFF

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The Status

Monitor

Caution

The Status Monitor is a program that runs in background
mode. When activated it will automatically display messages
from the printer on your computer’s screen whenever the
printer’s status changes.

To start up Status Monitor, double click the Status Monitor
icon. This will start a background program running which
will display error conditions. By double clicking the Status
Monitor icon in the bottom left corner, the current status will
be displayed. Status Monitor messages are listed in “Remote
Control Panel and Status Monitor Messages” (page 6-4).

If you use the Remote Control Panel for Windows with the
Print Manager enabled, the Status Monitor software may not
run correctly.

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The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

The Remote

Control Panel

(RCP)

Remote Control

Panel for Windows

The Remote Control Panel lets you view and change printer
settings from your computer’s screen. It supplements your
printer driver support to give you complete control over the
printer’s configuration.

To start the Remote Control Panel for Windows, double click
on the “Remote Control Panel” icon.

Description of menu items

• Send Key

When a change is made in the RCP, the user must select
the Send Key to change the printer’s configuration.

• Default Key

Reset all the printer’s parameters to the factory default
values.

• Reset Key

Reset all the printer’s parameters to the user default
values.

• Form Feed Key

If any data exists in the printer, the printer form feeds the
current page. If not, this button is ignored.

• Status Monitor Key

It shows current printer status. Refer to “The Status
Monitor.”

• Exit Key

Exit the Remote Control Panel.

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File Help

The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Total View.

Shows all the parameters in the printer.

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

Tota l View

Printer

Emulation: PCL 5e
Baud Rate: 9600
Paper Jam Recovery:

Page

Paper Size: LET T ER
Paper Feed: AUTO

Font

Symbol Set: Roman-8
Typeface: Courier SWC Upright Medium

Quality

Density: MEDIUM

Send

Form Feed

Printer FontPage Quality T est

Auto Continue: O N
Time Out: 20 Secs
OFF

Orientaion: PORTRAIT
Lines/Page: 60

Default

Status Monitor

Reset

Exit

Power Save: 30 Mins
Robust XON: ON

Copies: 1
Paper Type: NORMAL

Point Size: 12.00
Pitch: 10.00

EconoMode: OFF

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The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Printer Setup

File Help

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

Total Vi ew

Send

Form Feed

Printer FontPage Quality T est

Prin ter :

Baud Rate:

Printer T i meout:

Power Save:

Status Monitor

9600

30 Minutes

Default

20

Reset

Exit

Emulation: PCL 5e

Auto Continue

x

Paper Jam Recovery
Robust XON

x

•Emulation

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Current emulation in use.

•Paper Jam Recovery

When On, maintains print job in memory and reprints
after paper jam is cleared. The default value is OFF.

• Power Save

If it is not OFF, printer goes to the power save mode
according to the indicated/selected time. In the power
save mode, the power consumption is under 10 watts. The
default value is 30 minutes

•Printer Timeout

Sets the printer value for how long to wait for data to print
from the current interface before accepting data through

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the other interface. The default value is 20 seconds.
Active only when optional serial interface is installed.

• Auto Continue

It determines the printer action when the user prints a
page without paper in the manual feed slot but the paper
source is set to manual feed. If Auto Continue is ON, the
printer picks up the paper from the tray after ten seconds.
If Auto Continue is OFF, the printer waits until the user
inserts paper into the manual feed slot.

• Baud Rate

Sets the speed of the serial interface. The default value is
9600 BPS.

• Robust XON

If it is ON, the printer sends XON character every one
second. The default value is ON.

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The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Page Setup

File Help

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

Total Vi ew

Send

Form Feed

Printer Font Quality Test

Paper Size:

Paper Feed:

Paper Type:

Lines Per Page:

Copi es :

Default

Status Monitor

Page

Letter

1st Tray

Normal Paper

Orientation:

Portrait

Land scap e

60

1

Reset

Exit

•Copies

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Selects the number of copies to be printed. You can select
1 to 99 copies. The default value is 1.

• Paper Feed

You can select the paper source: tray or manual.

•Paper Type

If you use thick paper with a weight of more than 90 gr
(24 lb) or an envelope, you must insert paper into the
manual feed slot and select “Thick Paper.”

• Lines Per Page

Sets the number of lines on the page. The default value is
60 when the paper size is LETTER and 64 when the paper
size is A4.

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•Paper Size

It sets the size of the image that will print on paper and
envelope. The default value is LETTER for 115V printers
and A4 for 220V printers.

• Orientation

It determines the direction of the print on the page. The
default value is PORTRAIT.

Chapter 5: Using Software Tools ❖ 5-9

The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Font Setup

File Help

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

Total Vi ew

Symbol Set: Typeface:

Roman-8

Deskto p
Ecm a 9 4
Macintosh
Math
MS Publisher
PIFont
PSMath
PST ext
Vnintl
VNMath

Pitch:

10.00

Send

Form Feed

Printer FontPage Quality T est

Courier SWC Upright Medium

Courier SWC Upright Bold
Courier SWC Italic Medium
Courier SWC Italic Bold
Letter Gothic Upright Medium
Letter Gothic Upright Bold
Letter Gothic Italic Medium
Dutch 801 SWC Upright Medium
Dutch 801 SWC Upright Bold
Dutch 801 SWC Italic Medium
Dutch 801 SWC Italic Bold

Point Size:

12.00

Default

Status Monitor

Reset

Exit

• Symbol Set

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A symbol set is a unique grouping of all available
characters in a font. The default value is ROMAN-8.

•Pitch

Available only when you select a fixed pitch outline font.
It is ignored for the other fonts. The default value is 10.00.

•Point Size

Available only when you select a proportionally spaced
outline font. It is ignored for the other fonts. The default
value is 12.00.

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The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

•Typeface

Shows the typeface of the current font. The default value
is “Courier SWC Upright Medium.”

All items can be adjusted automatically according to the
item you have changed. “Pitch” and “Point Size” will be
ignored or have no effect unless a fixed pitch font or
proportionally spaced outline font is selected.

Chapter 5: Using Software Tools ❖ 5-11

Using Software Tools

File Help

Quality Setup

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

Total Vi ew

Send

Form Feed

Printer Page Quality Test

Print Quality

Density

Econo Mode:

Default

Status Monitor

Reset

Exit

Font

Medium

OFF

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• Density

Determines the overall darkness of the page. The default
value is MEDIUM.

• EconoMode

Saves toner by reducing the resolution of the print. The
default value is off which denotes true 600 x 600 dpi
resolution.

There are four EconoMode settings that enable toner

conservation (

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/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/2) when printing proofs, drafts, etc.

File Help

The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Te s t

Remote Control Panel : PCL 5e

Total Vi ew

Send

Form Feed

Printer Page Quality TestFon t

Test Pri nt

Configuration List

Font List
Demo List

Default

Status Monitor

Reset

Exit

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Prints the current configuration of the printer.

• Font List

Prints the current available font list of the printer.

• Demo List

Prints the demonstration page which lists the main
features of this printer.

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The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Remote Control

Panel for DOS

File

Over-

View

Paper Size Font Emulation Auto Cont Connection Activation
Letter Courier PCL5e On LPT1 Error Mess
Orientation Pi tch Time Out Power Sav e Baud Rate Loca tion
Portrait 10.00 20 30 min 9600 1,1
Paper Feed Point Size Resolution Toner Save Robust Poll Time
Auto Ignored 600 dpi Off On 1
Copies Symbol Set Paper Type Density Msg Time
1 Roman-8 Normal Medium 99: 0
Form JamRecover Hot Key
60 Off X

Switch to the directory which contains the DOS RCP
(example: CD:\DOSUTIL).

• To start the Remote Control Panel for DOS, at the DOS
prompt, type “DOSRCP” and press enter.

• The Remote Control Panel for DOS is somewhat different
from that for Windows. If you change any item in the
Remote Control Panel for DOS, you must send it to printer
by selecting the “Send settings to printer” item from the
File menu.

• The following figure is an example of the Remote Control
Panel for DOS.

Help About eXit

Printing

Typefaces Job Config Interface Status/test

Defaults

Settings source: D:\WBFONT\DOSRCP\SETTINGS.DCP

FILE : Sa ve and open RCP file and communicate with printer

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(c) 1995

Corporation

The Remote Control Panel (RCP)

Status Monitor

for DOS

Switch to the directory which contains the DOS Status
Monitor.

• To Start Status Monitor for DOS, at the DOS prompt, type
“DOS4508 1” and press enter.

• The Status monitor is enabled with a required numeric
parameter. A maximum of two digits is accepted.

DOS4508 XX

The XX parameter value has three meanings:

— 0 deinstalls the Status Monitor TSR.

— 1-98 is the polling time period in seconds.

— 99 disables polling.

• The Status Monitor for DOS is a TSR program that
automatically displays messages from the printer.

• For more information, type “DOS4508”and press enter.

Note

Caution

If you run the Status Monitor for DOS under graphic mode, it

doesn’t display messages. Only a beep can be heard.

Do not use the Software Tools for DOS while running DOS
under Microsoft Windows.

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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting Chapter6

Overview ............................................................................... 6-2

Front Panel LED Messages ................................................... 6-2

Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor Messages ....... 6-4

Clearing Paper Jams ............................................................. 6-8

Paper Jam Causes ................................................................. 6-8

First Action ........................................................................... 6-9

Checking the Paper Feed Area ............................................ 6-10

If the Paper has Gone Completely into the Printer ............... 6-11

If the Paper is Jammed in the Rear of the Printer ................. 6-12

Solving Print Quality Problems .......................................... 6-13

Printer Cartridge Cleaning Procedure .................................. 6-16

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ❖ 6-1

Troubleshooting

Overview

The troubleshooting methods described in this chapter
enable you to repair simple problems. For problems more
complex than those described in this manual, you should
consult an authorized Xerox service provider.

Front Panel

Table 6.1 lists LED indicator problems, the possible cause,
and recommended actions.

LED Messages

Table 6.1 LED indicator messages

LED
Function Name

ERROR ON Printer cover is open. Close printer cover.

LED

State

Problem Corrective Action

Printer Cartridge is not in printer. Install Printer Cartridge into printer.

If problem persists, contact your
dealer or Xerox/Rank Xerox for
technical support.

ERROR
(PAPER LED ON)

ERROR Blinking Recoverable Error state. Press Front Panel key to continue.

ON Printer has a paper jam. Refer to “Clearing Paper Jams”

(page 6-8).

If problem persists, contact your
dealer or Xerox/Rank Xerox for
technical support.

Overrun Error or Memory Overflow
Error.

If printed job is partially broken or
missing, install additional optional
memory.

If problem persists, contact your
dealer or Xerox/Rank Xerox for
technical support.

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Table 6.1 LED indicator messages (continued)

Front Panel LED Messages

LED
Function Name

READY OFF Printer is in OFF-LINE state. Press Front Panel key to place printer

READY ON Printer is in the Ready/Operational

READY Blinking Printer is receiving or processing

MANUAL
(READY LED ON)

MANUAL
(READY LED ON)

MANUAL
READY LED ON)

LED

State

Power cord not installed. Install power cord into printer, then

state.

data, or printing a print job.

ON Manual feed slot is current paper

source for feeding.

OFF Main and/or optional paper tray is

current paper source for feeding.

Blinking Manual feed slot is current paper

source for feeding, Auto Continue is
set to OFF, and there is processed
data ready to be printed.

Problem Corrective Action

ON-LINE.

into wall outlet.

If problem persists, contact your
dealer or Xerox/Rank Xerox for
technical support.

No corrective action required.

No corrective action required.

No corrective action required.

No corrective action required.

Insert a sheet of paper into manual
feed slot.

Manual feed slot is current paper
source for feeding, Auto Continue is
set to ON, and there is processed
data ready to be printed.

PAPER Blinking Main paper tray is empty or missing

from printer.

ALL LEDs Blinking Unknown printer malfunction. Unplug printer from wall outlet for a

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ❖ 6-3

Either wait 10 seconds for printer to
print job from main paper tray, or
insert a sheet of paper into manual
feed slot.

Load main paper tray with paper or
install paper tray into printer.

If problem persists, contact your
dealer or Xerox/Rank Xerox for
technical support.

minute, then plug printer back into
wall outlet.

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Troubleshooting

Remote

Control Panel

and Status

Monitor

Messages

Note

Table 6.2 lists Remote Control Panel messages and Status
Monitor messages, the possible cause, and recommended
actions.

The Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor only supply

printer information when the parallel interface port is

connected. They do not

The Status Monitor does not

messages when the RS232C Serial Interface Option is

installed and the Serial Option is being used as the active

port. Also, the Remote Control Panel does not

configuring of the printer when the RS232C Serial Interface

Option is installed and the parallel interface is not

function through the serial port.

provide printer problem

allow

connected.

Table 6.2 RCP and SM messages

Message Condition/Problem Corrective Action

BAND ERROR

COVER OPEN OR
MISSING CARTRIDGE

Text or vector graphics sent to the
printer were too complex.

The top cover is open or not properly
closed.

The Printer Cartridge is not installed
properly.

Decrease page complexity.

Add additional printer memory SIMM.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

Close the top cover.

Remove the Printer Cartridge, then
re-install it.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

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Table 6.2 RCP and SM messages (continued)

Message Condition/Problem Corrective Action

I/O ERROR

MEMORY FULL

OFF-LINE

The printer’s parallel cable does not
support bi-directional communication.

The communication between the
printer and PC/host is having problems.

The printer is not connected properly. Verify the connection from the printer

The printer received excessive data from
the computer to process and is out of
available memory.

You may have tried to transfer too
many soft fonts, or graphic image may
be too complex.

The status of the printer is OFF-LINE. Press the Front Panel key to place the

Check that the ports on your PC/host
are functioning and are not labeled
incorrectly.

Check the cable from your printer. It
could be loose or damaged.

to the PC/host.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

Add additional printer memory SIMM.

Decrease page image complexity.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

printer in ON-LINE state.

ON-LINE

Printer is ready to receive data via the
parallel port.

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If the printer does not go to ON-LINE
state, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Wait one minute, then reconnect.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

No corrective action required.

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Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor Messages

Table 6.2 RCP and SM messages (continued)

Message Condition/Problem Corrective Action

PAPER JAM 0

PAPER JAM 1

There is paper jammed in the printer. Clear paper jam. See “Clearing Paper

Jams” (page 6-8).

The paper jam sensors are stuck or
worn.

The paper tray was removed while a job
was printing.

There is paper jammed in the printer. Clear paper jam. See “Clearing Paper

The paper jam sensors are stuck or
worn.

The paper tray was removed while a job
was printing.

Check for obstructions in paper path.

Do not remove paper tray during
printing process.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

Jams” (page 6-8).

Check for obstructions in paper path.

Do not remove paper tray during
printing process.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

PAPER JAM 2

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There is paper jammed in the printer. Clear paper jam. See “Clearing Paper

The paper jam sensors are stuck or
worn.

The paper tray was removed while a job
was printing.

Jams” (page 6-8).

Check for obstructions in paper path.

Do not remove paper tray during
printing process.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

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Remote Control Panel and Status Monitor Messages

Table 6.2 RCP and SM messages (continued)

Message Condition/Problem Corrective Action

PAPER TRAY OPEN
OR EMPTY

PORT IS NOT
AVAILABLE

UNKNOWN STATUS

The printer has run out of paper. Refill the paper tray with paper.

The paper tray is open or not installed
properly.

The printer is not communicating with
the PC/host.

A printer hardware fault condition has
been detected.

Fully insert the paper tray into the
printer.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

Verify the parallel interface is connected
to the correct PC/host.

Verify the PC/host is using the parallel
port to establish communications.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

Unplug printer from the wall outlet.
Wait one minute, then reconnect.

If problem persists, contact your dealer
or Xerox/Rank Xerox for technical
support.

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ❖ 6-7

Troubleshooting

Clearing

Paper Jams

Paper Jam Causes

Paper Path

Position

A

Reported

Status

Jam 0

Following are some conditions that can cause paper jams.

• Removing the paper tray while a job is printing.

• Filling the tray too full.

• Not securing the paper stack under the metal corner of
the paper tray.

• Using paper that is too coarse or too smooth.

• Using damaged or used paper.

• Storing paper incorrectly, so that it curls or contains
moisture.

Figure 6.1 Paper jam positions

B

C

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Jam 1

Jam 2

Clearing Paper Jams

First Action

When a paper jam has occurred, first open the top door by
pressing the door release button on the right side of the
printer, then close it again. In most cases, this will clear the
paper jam by feeding the jammed paper out of the printer. If
this doesn’t solve the problem, refer to the following steps.

Figure 6.2 Opening the top door

Figure 6.3 Closing the top door

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ❖ 6-9

Clearing Paper Jams

Checking the

Paper Feed Area

• Open the top door.

• Take out the Printer Cartridge.

• Pull out the paper tray.

• If paper is in the paper feed area, pull the paper to the
right to release it from the feed roller. Then pull the paper
straight out. If the paper has gone completely into the
printer, see the next page.

• If the previous step clears the jam, replace the paper
tray and the Printer Cartridge, then close the top and rear
doors. The printer should return to the READY state. If it
does not clear the jam, check the top and rear areas of the
printer.

Figure 6.4 Clearing paper jams

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If the Paper has

Gone Completely

into the Printer

• While holding the printer steady, carefully pull the
jammed paper toward you to remove it.

• Do not pull the paper straight up when removing it. The
toner on the paper can contaminate the paper
transportation system and affect the print quality. Remove
paper horizontally.

• If it is too difficult to remove the paper, open the printer’s
rear access door and pull the paper straight out toward
you.

• Replace the paper tray and the Printer Cartridge, then
close the top and rear doors.

• The printer should return to the READY state. If it does
not, try one of the following:

— Check to see if there is more jammed paper in the

printer.

— Open and close the printer’s top door or press the front

panel button briefly.

Figure 6.5 Pulling the jammed paper

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ❖ 6-11

Clearing Paper Jams

If the Paper is

Jammed in the

Rear of the Printer

• Open the rear access door.

• Pull out the paper.

• Remember to close the rear access door again.

Figure 6.6 Clearing paper jams

If the paper jam light continues to be lit, open and close the

top door again. This should clear the paper jam message.

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Solving

The following table lists common print quality problems, the
possible cause, and recommended actions.

Print Quality

Problems

Table 6.3 Solving print quality problems

Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s)

Light/faint prints

Overall image is lighter than
normal

Blank prints

Entire printer page is blank with no
visible print

EconoMode turned on Turn off EconoMode

Density set incorrectly Reset to Medium

Toner level low/empty Remove Printer Cartridge, shake

it several times, then reinstall

If just installed, the Printer
Cartridge insert (tape) may still be
in place

Defective Printer Cartridge or low
on toner

Remove the tape insert

Replace Printer Cartridge

Multiple sheets are being fed from
the paper tray at the same time

No printable data received from
computer

Remove paper from paper tray and
fan it. Ensure that paper is correctly
loaded in tray with edges under
metal corners

Print a Self-Test page. If the
Self-Test page is normal, check
the following:

• Interface cable between
computer and printer

• Printer setup and application
software

If the Self-Test page is blank,
contact your dealer or Xerox/
Rank Xerox

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Table 6.3 Solving print quality problems (continued)

Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s)

Black prints

The page is entirely black

Spot deletions

Areas of the print are extremely
light or missing

Vertical line deletions

Localized print deletions forming
narrow lines running in the
direction of the paper movement

Horizontal line deletions

Localized print deletions
appearing as bands running
across the page perpendicular to
the direction of paper movement

Defective Printer Cartridge, or the
Printer Cartridge is at its end of life

Printer power supply has failed Contact your dealer or Xerox/

Damp paper stock Replace paper stock

Defective Printer Cartridge, or the
Printer Cartridge is at its end of life

Printer Cartridge not installed
correctly.

Defective paper stock, creases,
folds, etc.

Defective Printer Cartridge, or the
Printer Cartridge is at its end of life

Defective paper stock, creases,
folds, etc.

Page too complex Decrease page complexity or add

Replace Printer Cartridge

(Perform the Printer Cartridge
cleaning procedure discussed on
page 6-16 before replacing the
Printer Cartridge)

Rank Xerox

Replace Printer Cartridge

Remove or reinstall the Printer
Cartridge

Replace paper stock

Replace Printer Cartridge

Replace paper stock

printer memory

Vertical dark streaks

Black lines running across the print
in the direction of paper
movement

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Contaminated paper path Clean paper path. Print several

Defective Printer Cartridge, or the
Printer Cartridge is at its end of life

blank sheets of paper to remove
any toner accumulations

Replace Printer Cartridge

(Perform the Printer Cartridge
cleaning procedure discussed on
page 6-16 before replacing the
Printer Cartridge)

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Solving Print Quality Problems

Table 6.3 Solving print quality problems (continued)

Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s)

Repetitive horizontal dark
streaks

Black lines running across the page
perpendicular to the direction of
paper movement

Dark spots/marks

Unfused or partially fused
image

The printed image is not fully fused
to the paper and easily rubs off

Contaminated paper path Clean paper path. Print several

blank sheets of paper to remove
any toner accumulations

Defective Printer Cartridge, or the
Printer Cartridge is at its end of life

Contaminated paper path Clean paper path. Print several

Defective Printer Cartridge Replace Printer Cartridge

Damp paper stock Replace paper stock

Heavy or unusual paper stock Use only approved paper/media

Replace Printer Cartridge

(Perform the Printer Cartridge
cleaning procedure discussed on
page 6-16 before replacing the
Printer Cartridge)

blank sheets of paper to remove
any toner accumulations

(Perform the Printer Cartridge
cleaning procedure discussed on
page 6-16 before replacing the
Printer Cartridge)

Use thick paper setting for heavy
stock

Wrinkled prints

Prints are wrinkled, creased, or
torn

Blurred prints

Image is blurred at the edges

Defective Fuser Module Contact your dealer or Xerox/Rank

Xerox

Poor paper condition Inspect/replace paper stock

Paper is damp Replace paper stock

Fuser module is at its end of life Contact your dealer or Xerox/

Rank Xerox

Poor paper condition Inspect/replace paper stock

Paper is damp Replace paper stock

Contaminated Printer Cartridge Replace Printer Cartridge

(Perform the Printer Cartridge
cleaning procedure discussed on
page 6-16 before replacing the
Printer Cartridge)

Table6.3 Page3 of 4

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ❖ 6-15

Solving Print Quality Problems

Table 6.3 Solving print quality problems (continued)

Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s)

Random deletions

Random light areas and deletions

Printer Cartridge

Cleaning

Procedure

Poor paper condition Inspect/replace paper stock

Paper is damp Replace paper stock

Contaminated Printer Cartridge Replace Printer Cartridge

(Perform the Printer Cartridge
cleaning procedure discussed
below before replacing the Printer
Cartridge)

Table6.3 Page4 of 4

This procedure is used to clean any toner/ink contamination
which may be present on or in the Printer Cartridge and is
found on printed pages.

To initiate the procedure, follow these instructions:

Power ON the Printer and allow the “READY” LED to light

1

and stay lit.

Press and hold down on the Front Panel Key until all four

2

LED’s on the Control Panel remain lit (NOT BLINKING) and
the Printer begins to cycle up (STARTS TO FEED PAPER),
then release pressure on key.

The Printer will produce one page with Toner/Ink
contamination and background. Once is usually sufficient to
clean the Printer Cartridge, but heavy contamination may
require that this procedure be repeated.

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Chapter 7

Maintenance Chapter7

Overview ............................................................................... 7-2

Printer Cartridge ................................................................... 7-2

Replacing the Printer Cartridge ............................................. 7-2

Adjusting the Print Density ................................................. 7-4

Print Density ......................................................................... 7-4

EconoMode .......................................................................... 7-4

Cleaning the Printer ............................................................. 7-5

Chapter 7: Maintenance ❖ 7-1

Maintenance

Overview

Printer

Cartridge

Replacing the

Printer Cartridge

In this chapter, you will learn how to replace the Printer
Cartridge and how to adjust the print density.

Refer to the following steps for Printer Cartridge replacement.

Press the top door release button to open

1

the top door.

Remove the old Printer Cartridge.

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Remove the new Printer Cartridge from

2

its packaging.

Please remember to recycle the
used Printer Cartridge by following
the instructions enclosed in the new
Printer Cartridge packaging.

Printer Cartridge

Remove the Plastic Strip from the Printer

3

Cartridge.

Grasp the clear tab on top of the Printer
Cartridge and pull firmly to remove the
entire strip of clear sealing tape. Discard
the tape, shake the Printer Cartridge side
to side to distribute the toner evenly inside
the cartridge.

Insert the Printer Cartridge.

4

With one hand, hold the Printer Cartridge
by the top middle (do not grasp the Printer
Cartridge by the shutter wires), and slide
it into the printer.

Close the top door.

5

If the door does not close easily, check that
the Printer Cartridge is installed correctly.

Chapter 7: Maintenance ❖ 7-3

Maintenance

Adjusting the

Print Density

Print Density

EconoMode

The print density of this printer can be selected through the
Remote Control Panel. Refer to Chapter 5: Using Software
Too ls . The three different print densities available are dark,
medium and light. The medium setting is the factory default.

With one Printer Cartridge, you can print up to 6000 sheets of
normal documents (5% coverage). You can extend the life of
your Printer Cartridge even further by utilizing the
EconoMode. While you are printing for an intermediate draft
review, you can select the EconoMode to print. For the final
draft, you can switch back to normal printing. Refer to the
section “The Remote Control Panel (RCP)” (page 5-4) for the
EconoMode setting procedure.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the

Printer

To prevent excessive wear and to preserve the print quality,
keep the printer free of dust and debris.

Figure 7.1 Cleaning the printer

Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the printer from its
power source.

Clean the outside of the printer with a slightly damp cloth

1

(Use water only).

Do NOT use ammonia-based cleaners on or around
your printer.

Clean the inside of the printer with a dry lint-free cloth.

2

Remove all dust, spilled toner, and particles of paper.

Clean the ridges of the rear printer door with a dry lint-free

3

cloth or brush.

Chapter 7: Maintenance ❖ 7-5

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Chapter 8

Fonts Chapter8

Definition of Fonts ............................................................... 8-2

Internal and Soft Fonts ........................................................ 8-4

Internal Fonts ....................................................................... 8-4

Soft Fonts ............................................................................. 8-4

Selecting Fonts ...................................................................... 8-5

Chapter 8: Fonts ❖ 8-1

Fonts

Definition of

Fonts

A font is a group of characters and symbols that have similar
characteristics.

Figure 8.1 Font samples

• Symbol Set

A unique subgrouping of the available alphabetic,
numeric, and special characters in a font.

• Spacing

The character width.

Fixed pitch font characters have the same width.

The width of a proportional font character is variable.

• Pitch

The number of characters that can be printed in one
horizontal inch.

• Height (Point Size)

Units of measurement that identify the height of a font.

72 points per inch.

•Style

A stylistic variation of a font, such as bold or italic.

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Definition of Fonts

• Stroke Weight

The thickness of the character.

• Typeface

The name of the design of characters and symbols.

• Orientation

The position of the logical page with respect to the
physical page.

Figure 8.2 Examples of orientation

(0,0)

Physical Page

X

ABCD...

Portrait

Physical Page

Reverse Portrait

To p M ar g in

Logical Page

(0,0)

Logical Page

Top M ar g in

Y

ABCD...

X

(0,0)

Physical Page

ABCD...

Y

Landscape

Physical Page

Y

ABCD...

Reverse Landscape

(0,0)

Chapter 8: Fonts ❖ 8-3

Fonts

Internal and

Soft Fonts

Internal Fonts

Soft Fonts

Depending on the capability of your software, you can size
the proportionally spaced internal typeface from 0.25 point to
999 point, in quarter-point increments.

The printer automatically rotates any font from portrait to
landscape depending on the page orientation.

When the printer is ON-LINE and the READY LED is on, you
can print the list of currently available fonts for the printer by
depressing the key for 4 seconds.

Downloading is the process of transferring soft fonts from a
host computer to the printer’s memory.

Figure 8.3 Examples of soft fonts

(TrueType scalable)

Note

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Once downloaded, a soft font occupies a portion of printer

memory (RAM)

Fonts

Selecting

Fonts

You can select fonts by using the font selection features of
your software application by sending printer commands
through the software program or by using the Remote Control
Panel program.

The factory default font is Courier, 12 point, 10 pitch, portrait
orientation, upright medium weight font with the Roman8
symbol set.

When the printer looks for a requested font, it checks the font
source in the following order:

1. Soft font.

2. Internal font.

Chapter 8: Fonts ❖ 8-5

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Appendix A

Printer Commands AppendixA

PCL Printer Commands ........................................................ A-2

HP-GL/2 Printer Commands ............................................... A-14

PJL Commands ................................................................... A-17

Appendix A: Printer Commands ❖ A-1

Printer Commands

PCL Printer

Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

JOB CONTROL COMMANDS

Reset

Universal Exit

—

Language (ULE)

Reset —

Number Of Copies # of Copies

Long Edge (Left)
Offset Registration

Short Edge (Top)
Offset Registration

# of Decipoints
(1/720”)

# of Decipoints
(1/720”)

Unit Of Measure # = Number of

units per inch

Paper Source Eject Page

Paper Tray

Manual Feed

Manual
Envelope Feed

Optional Paper
Tray (Lower)

Page Size Executive

Letter

Legal

A4

Monarch

COM 10

DL

C5

Folio

B5

Page Length # of Lines

(5-128)

E

%-12345X 027 037 045 049 050 051 052 053 088 1B 25 2D 31 32 33 34 35 58

C

E

E 027 069 1B 45

C

E

&l#X (x) 027 038 108 # ... # 088 (120) 1B 26 6C # ... # 58 (78)

C

E

&l#U (u) 027 038 108 # ... # 085 (117) 1B 26 6C # ... # 55 (75)

C

E

&l#Z (z) 027 038 108 # ... # 090 (122) 1B 26 6C # ... # 5A (7A)

C

E

&u#D (d) 027 038 117 # ... # 068 (100) 1B 26 75 # ... # 44 (64)

C

PAGE CONTROL COMMANDS

Page Length and Size

E

&l0H (h) 027 038 108 048 072 (104) 1B 26 6C 30 48 (68)

C

E

&l1H (h) 027 038 108 049 072 (104) 1B 26 6C 31 48 (68)

C

E

&l2H (h) 027 038 108 050 072 (104) 1B 26 6C 32 48 (68)

C

E

&l3H (h) 027 038 108 051 072 (104) 1B 26 6C 33 48 (68)

C

E

&l4H (h) 027 038 108 052 072 (104) 1B 26 6C 34 48 (68)

C

E

&l1A (a) 027 038 108 049 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 31 41 (61)

C

E

&l2A (a) 027 038 108 050 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 32 41 (61)

C

E

&l3A (a) 027 038 108 051 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 33 41 (61)

C

E

&l26A (a) 027 038 108 050 054 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 32 36 41 (61)

C

E

&l80A (a) 027 038 108 056 048 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 37 31 41 (61)

C

E

&l81A (a) 027 038 108 056 049 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 38 31 41 (61)

C

E

&l90A (a) 027 038 108 057 048 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 39 30 41 (61)

C

E

&l91A (a) 027 038 108 057 049 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 39 31 41 (61)

C

E

&l3001A (a) 027 038 108 051 048 048 049 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 33 30 30 31 41 (61)

C

E

&l100A (a) 027 038 108 049 048 048 065 (97) 1B 26 6C 31 30 30 41 (61)

C

E

&l#P (p) 027 038 108 #...# 080 (112) 1B 26 6C #...# 050 (70)

C

Table A.1 Page 1 of 12

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PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Orientation

Orientation Portrait

Landscape

Reverse Portrait

Reverse
Landscape

Print Direction # Degrees of

Rotation

Top Margin # of Lines

Text Length # of Lines

Left Margin # of Columns

Right Margin # of Columns

Clear Horizontal

—

Margins

Perforation Skip Disable

Enable

Horizontal Motion
Index (HMI)

Vertical Motion
Index (VMI)

Line Spacing
(Lines per inch)

# of 1/120”
Increments

# of 1/48”
Increments

1 line/inch

2 lines/inch

3 lines/inch

4 lines/inch

6 lines/inch

8 lines/inch

12 lines/inch

16 lines/inch

24 lines/inch

48 lines/inch

E

&l0O (o) 027 038 108 048 079 (111) 1B 26 6C 30 4F (6F)

C

E

&l1O (o) 027 038 108 049 079 (111) 1B 26 6C 31 4F (6F)

C

E

&l2O (o) 027 038 108 050 079 (111) 1B 26 6C 32 4F (6F)

C

E

&l3O (o) 027 038 108 051 079 (111) 1B 26 6C 33 4F (6F)

C

E

&a#P 027 038 097 # ... # 080 (112) 1B 26 61 # ... # 50 (70)

C

Margins and Text Length

E

&l#E (e) 027 038 108 # ... # 069 (101) 1B 26 6C # ... # 45 (65)

C

E

&l#F (f) 027 038 108 # ... # 070 (102) 1B 26 6C # ... # 46 (66)

C

E

&a#L (l) 027 038 097 # ... # 076 (108) 1B 26 61 # ... # 4C (6C)

C

E

&a#M (m) 027 038 097 # ... # 077 (109) 1B 26 61 # ... # 4D (6D)

C

E

9 027 057 1B 39

C

Perforation Skip Mode

E

&l0L (l) 027 038 108 048 076 (108) 1B 26 6C 30 4C (6C)

C

E

&l1L (l) 027 038 108 049 076 (108) 1B 26 6C 31 4C (6C)

C

Horizontal Column Spacing

E

&k#H (h) 027 038 107 # ... # 072 (104) 1B 26 6B # ... # 48 (68)

C

Vertical Line Spacing

E

&l#C (c) 027 038 108 # ... # 067 (99) 1B 26 6C # ... # 43 (63)

C

E

&l1D (d) 027 038 108 049 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 31 44 (64)

C

E

&l2D (d) 027 038 108 050 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 32 44 (64)

C

E

&l3D (d) 027 038 108 051 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 33 44 (64)

C

E

&l4D (d) 027 038 108 052 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 34 44 (64)

C

E

&l6D (d) 027 038 108 054 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 36 44 (64)

C

E

&l8D (d) 027 038 108 056 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 38 44 (64)

C

E

&l12D (d) 027 038 108 049 050 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 31 32 44 (64)

C

E

&l16D (d) 027 038 108 049 054 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 31 36 44 (64)

C

E

&l24D (d) 027 038 108 050 052 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 32 34 44 (64)

C

E

&l48D (d) 027 038 108 052 056 068 (100) 1B 26 6C 34 38 44 (64)

C

Table A.1 Page 2 of 12

Appendix A: Printer Commands ❖ A-3

PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

CURSOR POSITIONING

Vertical and Horizontal

Vertical Position # of Rows

# of Units

# of Decipoints

Horizontal Position # of Columns

# of Units

# of Decipoints

Half Line Feed

Line Termination CR=CR; LF=LF;

FF=FF

CR=CR+LF;
LF=LF; FF=FF

CR=CR;
LF=CR+LF;
FF=CR+FF

CR=CR+LF;
LF=CR+LF;
FF=CR+FF

Push/Pop Position Push

Pop

Primary Symbol Set ISO 60:

Norwegian 1

ISO 4: United
Kingdom

Windows 3.1
Latin 2

ISO 69: French

ISO 21: German

ISO 15: Italian

Microsoft
Publishing

DeskTop

PS Text

MC Text

E

&a#R (r) 027 038 097 # ... # 082 (114) 1B 26 61 # ... # 52 (72)

C

E

*p#Y (y) 027 042 112 # ... # 089 (121) 1B 2A 70 # ... # 59 (79)

C

E

&a#V (v) 027 038 097 # ... # 086 (118) 1B 26 61 # ... # 56 (76)

C

E

&a#C (c) 027 038 097 # ... # 067 (99) 1B 26 61 # ... # 43 (63)

C

E

*p#X (x) 027 042 112 # ... # 088 (120) 1B 2A 70 # ... # 58 (78)

C

E

&a#H (h) 027 038 097 # ... # 072 (104) 1B 26 61 # ... # 48 (68)

C

E

= 027 061 1B 3D

C

End-of-Line Termination

E

&k0G (g) 027 038 107 048 071 (103) 1B 26 6B 30 47 (67)

C

E

&k1G (g) 027 038 107 049 071 (103) 1B 26 6B 31 47 (67)

C

E

&k2G (g) 027 038 107 050 071 (103) 1B 26 6B 32 47 (67)

C

E

&k3G (g) 027 038 107 051 071 (103) 1B 26 6B 33 47 (67)

C

Push/Pop Position

E

&f0S (s) 027 038 102 048 083 (115) 1B 26 66 30 53 (73)

C

E

&f1S (s) 027 038 102 049 083 (115) 1B 26 66 31 53 (73)

C

FONT SELECTION

Symbol Set Selection

E

(0D 027 040 048 068 1B 28 30 44

C

E

(1E 027 040 049 069 1B 28 31 45

C

E

(9E 027 040 057 069 1B 28 39 45

C

E

(1F 027 040 049 070 1B 28 31 46

C

E

(1G 027 040 049 071 1B 28 31 47

C

E

(0I 027 040 048 073 1B 28 30 49

C

E

(6J 027 040 054 074 1B 28 36 4A

C

E

(7J 027 040 055 074 1B 28 37 4A

C

E

(10J 027 040 049 048 074 1B 28 31 30 4A

C

E

(12J 027 040 049 050 074 1B 28 31 32 4A

C

Table A.1 Page 3 of 12

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PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Ventura
International

Ventura US

Wingdings

PS Math

Ventura Math

Math-8

Symbol

ISO 8859-1
(ECMA-94)
Latin 1

ISO 8859-2
Latin 2

ISO 8859-9
Latin 5

ISO 11: Swedish

ISO 17: Spanish

Windows 3.1
Latin 5

PC Turkish

ISO 6: ASCII

Legal

Roman-8

Windows 3.0
Latin 1

PC-8

PC-8 D/N

PC 850

Pi Font

PC-852

Windows 3.1
Latin 1 (ANSI)

E

(13J 027 040 049 051 074 1B 28 31 33 4A

C

E

(14J 027 040 049 052 074 1B 28 31 34 4A

C

E

(579L 027 040 053 055 057 076 1B 28 35 37 39 4C

C

E

(5M 027 040 053 077 1B 28 35 4D

C

E

(6M 027 040 054 077 1B 28 36 4D

C

E

(8M 027 040 056 077 1B 28 38 4D

C

E

(19M 027 040 049 057 077 1B 28 31 39 4D

C

E

(0N 027 040 048 078 1B 28 30 4E

C

E

(2N 027 040 050 078 1B 28 32 4E

C

E

(5N 027 040 053 078 1B 28 35 4E

C

E

(0S 027 040 048 083 1B 28 30 53

C

E

(2S 027 040 050 083 1B 28 32 53

C

E

(5T 027 040 053 084 1B 28 35 54

C

E

(9T 027 040 057 084 1B 28 39 54

C

E

(0U 027 040 048 085 1B 28 30 55

C

E

(1U 027 040 049 085 1B 28 31 55

C

E

(8U 027 040 056 085 1B 28 38 55

C

E

(9U 027 040 057 085 1B 28 39 55

C

E

(10U 027 040 049 048 085 1B 28 31 30 55

C

E

(11U 027 040 049 049 085 1B 28 31 31 55

C

E

(12U 027 040 049 050 085 1B 28 31 32 55

C

E

(15U 027 040 049 053 085 1B 28 31 35 55

C

E

(17U 027 040 049 055 085 1B 28 31 37 55

C

E

(19U 027 040 049 057 085 1B 28 31 39 55

C

Table A.1 Page 4 of 12

Appendix A: Printer Commands ❖ A-5

PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Spacing

Primary Spacing Fixed

Proportional

Primary Pitch # Characters/

inch

Set Pitch Mode 10.0

Compressed
(16.5-16.7)

Elite (12.0)

Primary Height # Points

Primary Style Upright (Solid)

Italic

Condensed

Condensed
Italic

Compressed
(Extra
Condensed)

Expanded

Outline

Inline

Shadowed

Outline
Shadowed

E

(s0P (p) 027 040 115 048 080 (112) 1B 28 73 30 50 (70)

C

E

(s1P (p) 027 040 115 049 080 (112) 1B 28 73 31 50 (70)

C

Pitch

E

(s#H (h) 027 040 115 # ... # 072 (104) 1B 28 73 # ... # 48 (68)

C

E

&k0S (s) 027 038 107 048 083 (115) 1B 26 6B 30 53 (73)

C

E

&k2S (s) 027 038 107 050 083 (115) 1B 26 6B 32 53 (73)

C

E

&k4S (s) 027 038 107 052 083 (115) 1B 26 6B 34 53 (73)

C

Point Size

E

(s#V (v) 027 040 115 # ... # 086 (118) 1B 28 73 # ... # 56 (76)

C

Style

E

(s0S (s) 027 040 115 048 083 (115) 1B 28 73 30 53 (73)

C

E

(s1S (s) 027 040 115 049 083 (115) 1B 28 73 31 53 (73)

C

E

(s4S (s) 027 040 115 052 083 (115) 1B 28 73 34 53 (73)

C

E

(s5S (s) 027 040 115 053 083 (115) 1B 28 73 35 53 (73)

C

E

(s8S (s) 027 040 115 056 083 (115) 1B 28 73 38 53 (73)

C

E

(s24S (s) 027 040 115 050 052 083 (115) 1B 28 73 32 34 53 (73)

C

E

(s32S (s) 027 040 115 051 050 083 (115) 1B 28 73 33 32 53 (73)

C

E

(s64S (s) 027 040 115 054 052 083 (115) 1B 28 73 36 34 53 (73)

C

E

(s128S (s) 027 040 115 049 050 056 083 (115) 1B 28 73 31 32 38 53 (73)

C

E

(s160S (s) 027 040 115 049 054 048 083 (115) 1B 28 73 31 36 30 53 (73)

C

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Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Stroke Weight

Primary Font
Stroke Weight

Ultra Thin

Extra Thin

Thin

Extra Light

Light

Demi Light

Semi Light

Medium (book
or text)

Semi Bold

Demi Bold

Bold

Extra Bold

Black

Extra Black

Ultra Black

Typeface Family Albertus

Antique Olive

Coronet

Courier

Letter Gothic

CG Times

Univers

Wingdings
(Intellifont
version)

Font Default Primary Font

Secondary Font

Underline Enable Fixed

Enable Floating

Disable

E

(s-7B (b) 027 040 115 045 055 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 37 42 (62)

C

E

(s-6B (b) 027 040 115 045 054 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 36 42 (62)

C

E

(s-5B (b) 027 040 115 045 053 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 35 42 (62)

C

E

(s-4B (b) 027 040 115 045 052 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 34 42 (62)

C

E

(s-3B (b) 027 040 115 045 051 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 33 42 (62)

C

E

(s-2B (b) 027 040 115 045 050 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 32 42 (62)

C

E

(s-1B (b) 027 040 115 045 049 066 (98) 1B 28 73 2D 31 42 (62)

C

E

(s0B (b) 027 040 115 048 066 (98) 1B 28 73 30 42 (62)

C

E

(s1B (b) 027 040 115 049 066 (98) 1B 28 73 31 42 (62)

C

E

(s2B (b) 027 040 115 050 066 (98) 1B 28 73 32 42 (62)

C

E

(s3B (b) 027 040 115 051 066 (98) 1B 28 73 33 42 (62)

C

E

(s4B (b) 027 040 115 052 066 (98) 1B 28 73 34 42 (62)

C

E

(s5B (b) 027 040 115 053 066 (98) 1B 28 73 35 42 (62)

C

E

(s6B (b) 027 040 115 054 066 (98) 1B 28 73 36 42 (62)

C

E

(s7B (b) 027 040 115 055 066 (98) 1B 28 73 37 42 (62)

C

Primary Typeface Family

E

(s4362T (t) 027 040 115 052 051 054 050 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 33 36 32 54 (74)

C

E

(s4168T (t) 027 040 115 052 049 054 056 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 31 36 38 54 (74)

C

E

(s4116T (t) 027 040 115 052 049 049 054 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 31 31 36 54 (74)

C

E

(s4099T (t) 027 040 115 052 048 057 057 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 30 39 39 54 (74)

C

E

(s4102T (t) 027 040 115 052 049 048 050 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 31 30 32 54 (74)

C

E

(s4101T (t) 027 040 115 052 049 048 049 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 31 30 31 54 (74)

C

E

(s4148T (t) 027 040 115 052 049 052 056 084 (116) 1B 28 73 34 31 34 38 54 (74)

C

E

(s6826T (t) 027 040 115 054 056 050 054 084 (116) 1B 28 73 36 38 32 36 54 (74)

C

Font Default

E

(3@ 027 040 051 064 1B 28 33 40

C

E

)3@ 027 041 051 064 1B 29 33 40

C

Underline

E

&d0D (d) 027 038 100 048 068 (100) 1B 26 64 30 44 (64)

C

E

&d3D (d) 027 038 100 051 068 (100) 1B 26 64 33 44 (64)

C

E

&d@ 027 038 100 064 1B 26 64 40

C

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PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Transparent Print

Transparent Print

# of Bytes

Data

Assign Font ID Font ID #

Font and
Character Control

Delete all Fonts

Delete all
temporary fonts

Delete last font
ID specified

Delete last
character
specified

Make font
temporary

Make font
permanent

Copy/Assign
the currently
invoked font as
temporary

Set Symbol Set ID #

Define Symbol Set # of Bytes

Symbol Set
Control

Delete all
symbol sets

Delete all
temporary
symbol sets

Delete current
soft symbol set
(last ID #)

Make current
soft symbol set
temporary

Make current
soft symbol set
permanent

Select Font
(with ID #)

ID # primary
font

ID # secondary
font

E

&p#X[Data] 027 038 112 # ... # 088 1B 26 70 # ... # 58

C

FONT MANAGEMENT

E

*c#D (d) 027 042 099 # ... # 068 (100) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 44 (64)

C

E

*c0F (f) 027 042 099 048 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 30 46 (66)

C

E

*c1F (f) 027 042 099 049 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 31 46 (66)

C

E

*c2F (f) 027 042 099 050 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 32 46 (66)

C

E

*c3F (f) 027 042 099 051 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 33 46 (66)

C

E

*c4F (f) 027 042 099 052 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 34 46 (66)

C

E

*c5F (f) 027 042 099 053 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 35 46 (66)

C

E

*c6F (f) 027 042 099 054 070 (102) 1B 2A 63 36 46 (66)

C

Soft Symbol Set Management/Creation

E

*c#R (r) 027 042 099 # ... # 082 (114) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 52 (72)

C

E

(f#W[Data] 027 040 102 # ... # 087 1B 28 66 # ... # 57

C

E

*c0S (s) 027 042 099 048 083 (115) 1B 2A 63 30 53

C

E

*c1S (s) 027 042 099 049 083 (115) 1B 2A 63 31 53 (73)

C

E

*c2S (s) 027 042 099 050 083 (115) 1B 2A 63 32 53 (73)

C

E

*c4S (s) 027 042 099 052 083 (115) 1B 2A 63 34 53 (73)

C

E

*c5S (s) 027 042 099 053 083 (115) 1B 2A 63 35 53 (73)

C

Font Selection by ID Number

E

(#X 027 040 # ... # 088 1B 28 # ... # 58

C

E

)#X 027 041 # ... # 088 1B 29 # ... # 58

C

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Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Soft Font Creation

Font Descriptor

# of bytes

(font header)

Download

# of bytes

character

Character code Character code

# (decimal)

Raster Resolution 75 dots/inch

100 dots/inch

150 dots/inch

300 dots/inch

Raster Graphics
Presentation

Follows
orientation

Follows
physical page

Start Raster
Graphics

Left Raster
Graphics
Margin

Current Cursor

Raster Y Offset # of Raster

Lines of vertical
movement

Set Raster
Compression
Mode (Method)

Unencoded

Run-Length
Encoded

Tagged Image
File Format

Delta Row

Adaptive
compression

Transfer Raster

# of Bytes

Data by row

End Raster
Graphics

Old version

Preferred

Raster Height # Raster Rows

Raster Width # Pixels of the

Specified
Resolution

E

)s#W[Data] 027 041 115 # ... # 087 1B 29 73 # ... # 57

C

E

(s#W[Data] 027 040 115 # ... # 087 1B 28 73 # ... # 57

C

E

*c#E (e) 027 042 099 # ... # 069 (101) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 45 (65)

C

GRAPHICS

Raster Graphics

E

*t75R (r) 027 042 116 055 053 082 (114) 1B 2A 74 37 35 52 (72)

C

E

*t100R (r) 027 042 116 049 048 048 082 (114) 1B 2A 74 31 30 30 52 (72)

C

E

*t150R (r) 027 042 116 049 053 048 082 (114) 1B 2A 74 31 35 30 52 (72)

C

E

*t300R (r) 027 042 116 051 048 048 082 (114) 1B 2A 74 33 30 30 52 (72)

C

E

*r0F (f) 027 042 114 048 070 (102) 1B 2A 72 30 46 (66)

C

E

*r3F (f) 027 042 114 051 070 (102) 1B 2A 72 33 46 (66)

C

E

*r0A (a) 027 042 114 048 065 (97) 1B 2A 72 30 41 (61)

C

E

*r1A (a) 027 042 114 049 065 (97) 1B 2A 72 31 41 (61)

C

E

*b#Y (y) 027 042 098 # ... # 089 (121) 1B 2A 62 # ... # 59 (79)

C

E

*b0M (m) 027 042 098 048 077 (109) 1B 2A 62 30 4D (6D)

C

E

*b1M (m) 027 042 098 049 077 (109) 1B 2A 62 31 4D (6D)

C

E

*b2M (m) 027 042 098 050 077 (109) 1B 2A 62 32 4D (6D)

C

E

*b3M (m) 027 042 098 051 077 (109) 1B 2A 62 33 4D (6D)

C

E

*b5M (m) 027 042 098 053 077 (109) 1B 2A 62 35 4D (6D)

C

E

*b#W[Data] 027 042 098 # ... # 087 1B 2A 62 # ... # 57

C

E

*rB (b) 027 042 114 066 (98) 1B 2A 72 42 (62)

C

E

*rC (c) 027 042 114 067 (99) 1B 2A 72 43 (63)

C

E

*r#T (t) 027 042 114 # ... # 084 (116) 1B 2A 72 # ... # 54 (74)

C

E

*r#S (u) 027 042 114 # ... # 083 (115) 1B 2A 72 # ... # 53 (73)

C

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PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

THE PRINT MODEL

Imaging

Select Current
Pattern

Solid Black
(default)

Solid White

HP-defined
Shading Pattern

HP-defined
Cross-Hatched
Pattern

User-defined
pattern

Source
Tr an sp a re nc y
Mode

Pattern
Tr an sp a re nc y
Mode

Rectangle Width
(Horizontal Size)

Rectangle Height
(Vertical Size)

Fill Rectangular
Area

Tr an sp a re nt

Opaque

Tr an sp a re nt

Opaque

# of dots

# of decipoints

# of dots

# of decipoints

Solid Black

Erase (solid
white fill)

Shaded Fill

Cross-hatched
Fill

User-Defined

Current Pattern

Pattern ID % of Shading

or Type of
Pattern or User
Pattern ID

E

*v0T (t) 027 042 118 048 084 (116) 1B 2A 76 30 54 (74)

C

E

*v1T (t) 027 042 118 049 084 (116) 1B 2A 76 31 54 (74)

C

E

*v2T (t) 027 042 118 050 084 (116) 1B 2A 76 32 54 (74)

C

E

*v3T (t) 027 042 118 051 084 (116) 1B 2A 76 33 54 (74)

C

E

*v4T (t) 027 042 118 052 084 (116) 1B 2A 76 34 54 (74)

C

E

*v0N (n) 027 042 118 048 078 (110) 1B 2A 76 30 4E (6E)

C

E

*v1N (n) 027 042 118 049 078 (110) 1B 2A 76 31 4E (6E)

C

E

*v0O (o) 027 042 118 048 079 (111) 1B 2A 76 30 4F (6E)

C

E

*v1O (o) 027 042 118 049 079 (111) 1B 2A 76 31 4F (6E)

C

Rectangle Dimensions

E

*c#A (a) 027 042 099 # ... # 065 (97) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 41 (61)

C

E

*c#H (h) 027 042 099 # ... # 072 (104) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 48 (68)

C

E

*c#B (b) 027 042 099 # ... # 066 (98) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 42 (62)

C

E

*c#V (v) 027 042 099 # ... # 086 (118) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 56 (76)

C

E

*c0P (p) 027 042 099 048 080 (112) 1B 2A 63 30 50 (70)

C

E

*c1P (p) 027 042 099 049 080 (112) 1B 2A 63 31 50 (70)

C

E

*c2P (p) 027 042 099 050 080 (112) 1B 2A 63 32 50 (70)

C

E

*c3P (p) 027 042 099 051 080 (112) 1B 2A 63 33 50 (70)

C

E

*c4P (p) 027 042 099 052 080 (112) 1B 2A 63 34 50 (70)

C

E

*c5P (p) 027 042 099 053 080 (112) 1B 2A 63 35 50 (70)

C

E

*c#G (g) 027 042 099 # ... # 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 47 (67)

C

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Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Shading 2% Gray

10% Gray

15% Gray

30% Gray

45% Gray

70% Gray

90% Gray

100% Gray

Pattern 1 Horiz. Line

2 Vert. Lines

3 Diagonal
Lines

4 Diagonal
Lines

5 Square Grid

6 Diagonal Grid

Define Pattern # of bytes

User-Defined
Pattern Control

Delete all
patterns

Delete all
temporary
patterns

Delete current
pattern

Make pattern
temporary

Make pattern
permanent

Set Pattern
Reference

Rotate with
orientation

Point Follow physical

page

E

*c2G (g) 027 042 099 050 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 32 47 (67)

C

E

*c10G (g) 027 042 099 049 048 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 31 30 47 (67)

C

E

*c15G (g) 027 042 099 049 053 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 31 35 47 (67)

C

E

*c30G (g) 027 042 099 051 048 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 33 30 47 (67)

C

E

*c45G (g) 027 042 099 052 053 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 34 35 47 (67)

C

E

*c70G (g) 027 042 099 055 048 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 37 30 47 (67)

C

E

*c90G (g) 027 042 099 057 048 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 39 30 47 (67)

C

E

*c100G (g) 027 042 099 049 048 048 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 31 30 30 47 (67)

C

E

*c1G (g) 027 042 099 049 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 31 47 (67)

C

E

*c2G (g) 027 042 099 050 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 32 47 (67)

C

E

*c3G (g) 027 042 099 051 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 33 47 (67)

C

E

*c4G (g) 027 042 099 052 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 34 47 (67)

C

E

*c5G (g) 027 042 099 053 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 35 47 (67)

C

E

*c6G (g) 027 042 099 054 071 (103) 1B 2A 63 36 47 (67)

C

USER-DEFINED PATTERN/MANAGEMENT CREATION

E

*c#W[Data] 027 042 099 # ... # 087 (119) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 57 (77)

C

E

*c0Q (q) 027 042 099 048 081 (113) 1B 2A 63 30 51 (71)

C

E

*c1Q (q) 027 042 099 049 081 (113) 1B 2A 63 31 51 (71)

C

E

*c2Q (q) 027 042 099 050 081 (113) 1B 2A 63 32 51 (71)

C

E

*c4Q (q) 027 042 099 052 081 (113) 1B 2A 63 34 51 (71)

C

E

*c5Q (q) 027 042 099 053 081 (113) 1B 2A 63 35 51 (71)

C

E

*p0R (r) 027 042 112 048 082 (114) 1B 2A 70 30 52 (72)

C

E

*p1R (r) 027 042 112 049 082 (114) 1B 2A 70 31 52 (72)

C

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PCL Printer Commands

Table A.1 PCL printer commands (continued)

Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

MACROS

Macro ID Macro ID #

Macro Control Start Macro

Def.

Stop Macro
Def.

Execute Macro

Call Macro

Enable Overlay

Disable Overlay

Delete Macros

Delete All
Temp. Macros

Delete Macro ID

Make
Temporary

Make
Permanent

Set Status
Readback
Location Type

Invalid Location

Currently
Selected

All Locations

Internal

Downloaded

Cartridge

User-Installed
ROM (SIMMs)

Set Status
Readback
Location Unit

All entities of
the Location
Ty pe

Entity 1 or
Temporary

Entity 2 or
Permanent

Inquire Status
Readback Entity

Font

Macro

User-defined
Pattern

Symbol Set

Font Extended

E

&f#Y (y) 027 038 102 # ... # 089 (121) 1B 26 66 # ... # 59 (79)

C

E

&f0X (x) 027 038 102 048 088 (120) 1B 26 66 30 58 (78)

C

E

&f1X (x) 027 038 102 049 088 (120) 1B 26 66 31 58 (78)

C

E

&f2X (x) 027 038 102 050 088 (120) 1B 26 66 32 58 (78)

C

E

&f3X (x) 027 038 102 051 088 (120) 1B 26 66 33 58 (78)

C

E

&f4X (x) 027 038 102 052 088 (120) 1B 26 66 34 58 (78)

C

E

&f5X (x) 027 038 102 053 088 (120) 1B 26 66 35 58 (78)

C

E

&f6X (x) 027 038 102 054 088 (120) 1B 26 66 36 58 (78)

C

E

&f7X (x) 027 038 102 055 088 (120) 1B 26 66 37 58 (78)

C

E

&f8X (x) 027 038 102 056 088 (120) 1B 26 66 38 58 (78)

C

E

&f9X (x) 027 038 102 057 088 (120) 1B 26 66 39 58 (78)

C

E

&f10X (x) 027 038 102 049 048 088 (120) 1B 26 66 31 30 58 (78)

C

STATUS READBACK

E

*s0T (t) 027 042 115 048 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 30 54 (74)

C

E

*s1T (t) 027 042 115 049 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 31 54 (74)

C

E

*s2T (t) 027 042 115 050 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 32 54 (74)

C

E

*s3T (t) 027 042 115 051 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 33 54 (74)

C

E

*s4T (t) 027 042 115 052 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 34 54 (74)

C

E

*s5T (t) 027 042 115 053 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 35 54 (74)

C

E

*s7T (t) 027 042 115 055 084 (116) 1B 2A 73 37 54 (74)

C

E

*s0U (u) 027 042 115 048 085 (117) 1B 2A 73 30 55 (75)

C

E

*s1U (u) 027 042 115 049 085 (117) 1B 2A 73 31 55 (75)

C

E

*s2U (u) 027 042 115 050 085 (117) 1B 2A 73 32 55 (75)

C

E

*s0I (i) 027 042 115 048 073 (105) 1B 2A 73 30 49 (69)

C

E

*s1I (i) 027 042 115 049 073 (105) 1B 2A 73 31 49 (69)

C

E

*s2I (i) 027 042 115 050 073 (105) 1B 2A 73 32 49 (69)

C

E

*s3I (i) 027 042 115 051 073 (105) 1B 2A 73 33 49 (69)

C

E

*s4I (i) 027 042 115 052 073 (105) 1B 2A 73 34 49 (69)

C

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Function Parameter Command Decimal Value Hexadecimal Value

Flush All Pages Flush All

complete pages

Flush All Page
Data

Free Memory

—

Space

Echo # = Echo value

(-32767 to

32767)

Enter PCL Mode Use previous

PCL cursor
position

Use current
HP-GL/2 pen
position for
cursor position

Enter HP-GL/2
Mode

Use Previous
HP-GL/2 pen
position

Use current
PCL cursor
position

HP-GL/2 Plot
Horizontal Size

HP-GL/2 Plot
Vertical Size

Set Picture Frame
Anchor Point

Horizontal size
in inches

Vertical size in
inches

Set anchor
point to cursor
position

Picture Frame

Decipoints

Horizontal Size

Picture Frame

Decipoints

Vertical Size

E

&r0F (f) 027 038 114 048 070 (120) 1B 26 72 30 46 (66)

C

E

&r1F (f) 027 038 114 049 070 (120) 1B 26 72 31 46 (66)

C

E

*s1M (m) 027 042 115 049 077 (109) 1B 2A 73 31 4D (6D)

C

E

*s#X (x) 027 042 115 # ... # 088 (120) 1B 2A 73 # ... # 58 (78)

C

PCL VECTOR GRAPHICS SWITCHING/SET-UP PICTURE FRAME

E

%0A 027 037 048 065 1B 25 30 41

C

E

%1A 027 037 049 065 1B 25 31 41

C

E

%0B 027 037 048 066 1B 25 30 42

C

E

%1B 027 037 049 066 1B 25 31 42

C

E

*c#K (k) 027 042 099 # ... # 075 (107) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 4B (6B)

C

E

*c#L (l) 027 042 099 # ... # 076 (108) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 4C (6C)

C

E

*c0T (t) 027 042 099 048 084 (116) 1B 2A 63 30 54 (74)

C

E

*c#X (x) 027 042 099 # ... # 088 (120) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 58 (78)

C

E

*c#Y (y) 027 042 099 # ... # 089 (121) 1B 2A 63 # ... # 59 (79)

C

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Printer Commands

HP-GL/2

Printer

Commands

Table A.2 HP-GL/2 Context Printer Commands

Command Mnemonic Parameters

DUAL CONTEXT EXTENSIONS

Enter PCL Mode Esc%#A 0 - Retain previous PCL cursor position

Reset EscE None

Primary Font F1 Font_ID

Secondary Font FN Font_ID

Scalable Or Bitmapped Fonts SB 0 - Scalable fonts only

PALETTE EXTENSIONS

* Parameters in brackets are optional.

Transparency Mode TR 0 - Off (opaque)

Screened Vectors SV [screen_type[,shading[,index]]]

VECTOR GROUP

* Parameters in brackets are optional.

Arc Absolute AA x_center, y_center, sweep_angle [,chord_angle];

Arc Relative AR x_increment, y_increment, sweep-angle [,chord_angle];

Absolute Arc Three Point AT x_inter, y_inter, x_end, y_end [,chord_angle];

Bezier Absolute BZ x1y1x2yx3y3...[x1y1x2y2x3y3]

Bezier Relative BR x1y1x2yx3y3...[x1y1x2y2x3y3]

Plot Absolute PA [x,y . . . [,x,y]];

Plot Relative PR [x,y . . . [,x,y]];

Pen Down PD [x,y . . . [,x,y]];

Pen Up PU [x,y . . . [,x,y]];

Relative Arc Three Point RT x_incr_inter, y_incr_inter, x_incr_end, y_incr_end [,chord_angle];

Polyline Encoded PE [flag[val]|coord_pair . . . [flag[val]|coord_pair]];

POLYGON GROUP

* Parameters in brackets are optional

Circle CI radius [,chord_angle];

Fill Rectangle Absolute RA x_coordinate, y_coordinate;

Fill Rectangle Relative RR x_increment, y_increment;

1 - Use current HP-GL/2 pen position

1 - Bitmapped fonts allowed

1 - On (transparent)

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Command Mnemonic Parameters

Edge Rectangle Absolute EA x_coordinate, y_coordinate;

Edge Rectangle Relative ER x_increment, y_increment;

Fill Wedge WG radius, start_angle, sweep_angle [,chord_angle];

Edge Wedge EW radius, start_angle, sweep_angle [,chord_angle];

Polygon Mode PM polygon_definition;

Fill Polygon FP 0 - Odd/Even

Edge Polygon EP None

CONFIGURATION AND STATUS GROUP

* Parameters in brackets are optional

Scale SC [x1, x2, y1, y2 [,type [,left, bottom]]];

Input Window IW [xLL,yLL,xUR,yUR];

Input P1 and P2 IP [p1x, p1y [,p2x, p2y]];

Input Relative P1 and P2 IR [p1x, p1y [,p2x, p2y]];

Default Values DF None

Initialize IN [n];

Rotate Coordinate System RO [angle];

Comment CO “text ... text:

CHARACTER GROUP

* Parameters in brackets are optional

Select Standard Font SS

Select Alternate Font SA

Absolute Direction DI [run, rise];

Relative Direction DR [run, rise];

Absolute Character Size SI [width, height];

Relative Character Size SR [width, height];

Character Slant SL [tangent_of_angle];

Extra Space ES [width [,height]]

Standard Font Definition SD [kind, value . . . [,kind, value]];

Alternate Font Definition AD [kind, value . . . [,kind, value]];

Character Fill Mode CF [fill_mode [,edge_pen]];

Label Origin LO [position];

Label LB [char . . . [char]]1bterm

Define Label Terminator DT [1bterm [,mode]];

Character Plot CP [spaces, lines];

1 - non-zero winding

or
[x1,xfactor,y1,yfactor,2];

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Table A.2 HP-GL/2 Context Printer Commands (continued)

Command Mnemonic Parameters

Transparent Data TD [mode];

Define Variable Text Path DV [path [,line]];

LINE AND FILL ATTRIBUTES GROUP

* Parameters in brackets are optional

Line Type LT [line_type [,pattern_length [,mode]]];

Line Attributes LA [kind, value . . . [,kind, value]];

Pen Width PW [width [,pen]];

Pen Width Unit Selection WU [type];

Select Pen SP [pen]; (required, 1 for black (recommended) or 0 for white)

Symbol Mode SM [char];

Fill Type FT [fill_type [,option1 [,option2]]];

Anchor Corner AC [x_coordinate, y_coordinate];

Raster Fill Definition RF [index [,width, height, pen_nbr . . . pen_nbr]];

User Defined Line Type UL [index [,gap1 . . . gapn]];

(width and height must be less than 255)

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PJL Commands

Table A.3 PJL Commands

Command Command Description Parameters Example

COMMENT Causes PJL to accept the command

line as a comment.

DEFAULT Sets default value for environment

variables.

INFO Requests a specified category of

printer information, such as printer
model number, printer memory
available, configuration, status,
environment variables, and
unsolicited status variables.

PAPER,
ORIENTATION,
MANUALFEED,
SYMSET,
PITCH,
POINTSIZE,
COPIES,
FORMLINES,
AUTOCONT,
TONERSAVE,
POWERSAVE,
BAUDRATE,
ROBUS,
TYPEFACE

ID,
MEMORY,
VARIABLES,
ENGINE,
CONFIG

ESC% - 12345X@PJL(CR/LF)
@PJL COMMENT(CR/LF)
* * Beginning of JOB * * (CR/LF)
ESC% - 12345X

ESC% - 12345X@PJL(CR/LF)
@PJL DEFAULT=A4(CR/LF)
ESC% - 12345X

ESC% - 12345X@PJL(CR/LF)
@PJL INFO ID(CR/LF)
ESC% - 12345X

ECHO Returns the <words> portion of

the command to the host
computer.

INITIALIZE Resets current variables to factory

default values.

RESET Resets current variables to user

defined values.

UEL/SPJL Exits current printer language and

returns control to PJL.

ESC% - 12345X@PJL(CR/LF)
@PJL ECHO(CR/LF)
This is Echo Test(CR/LF)
ESC% - 12345X

ESC% - 12345X@PJL(CR/LF)
OPJL INITIALIZE(CR/LF)
ESC% - 12345X

ESC% - 12345X@PJL(CR/LF)
@PJL RESET(CR/LF)
ESC% - 12345X

ESC% - 12345X

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