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Contents i Safety Notes v Note, Caution and Warning Symbols vi Electrical Safety vii Laser Safety ix Maintenance Safety x Operational Safety xi Ozone Safety xiv Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Printer Features 1-3 Paper Handling 1-3 Connectivity 1-5 Page Description Languages 1-6 Fonts 1-6 Resolution 1-6 Print Speed 1-6 Printer Components 1-7 Base Configuration 1-7 User Guide
Contents i Safety Notes v Note, Caution and Warning Symbols vi Electrical Safety vii Laser Safety ix Maintenance Safety x Operational Safety xi Ozone Safety xiv Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Printer Features 1-3 Paper Handling 1-3 Connectivity 1-5 Page Description Languages 1-6 Fonts 1-6 Resolution 1-6 Print Speed 1-6 Printer Components 1-7 Base Configuration 1-7 User Guide
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...3-36 Using the Control Panel 3-38 The Display 3-39 The Indicator Lights 3-40 The Keys 3-41 Menu Options 3-43 Printing a Password Job 3-58 Deleting a Password Job 3-59 Generating a Printer Report 3-60 Offsetting Output 3-61 Duplex Printing 3-62 Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-1 Regular Printer Maintenance 4-2 Cleaning the Printer 4-2 Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge 4-3 Replacing Maintenance Kit Items 4-6 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Before You Begin Troubleshooting 5-2 Hardware 5-3 Software 5-3 Printer Maintenance 5-3 Consumables 5-3 Error Messages 5-4 Paper Jams...
...3-36 Using the Control Panel 3-38 The Display 3-39 The Indicator Lights 3-40 The Keys 3-41 Menu Options 3-43 Printing a Password Job 3-58 Deleting a Password Job 3-59 Generating a Printer Report 3-60 Offsetting Output 3-61 Duplex Printing 3-62 Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-1 Regular Printer Maintenance 4-2 Cleaning the Printer 4-2 Replacing the Laser Print Cartridge 4-3 Replacing Maintenance Kit Items 4-6 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Before You Begin Troubleshooting 5-2 Hardware 5-3 Software 5-3 Printer Maintenance 5-3 Consumables 5-3 Error Messages 5-4 Paper Jams...
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... your specific print job. Refer to Know Your Printer y 1-3 Paper Handling Your printer has several paper sources and paper output options as either a single sheet manual feed tray or a tray for up to achieve the results you are using and the memory installed in Figure 1.5 on loading the trays. Trays 1, 2 and 3 all have paper out sensing. Chapter 1: Getting to Chapter 2: Loading Print Media for your printer's features and capabilities. For a listing of supported media types and sizes, refer to the options you...
... your specific print job. Refer to Know Your Printer y 1-3 Paper Handling Your printer has several paper sources and paper output options as either a single sheet manual feed tray or a tray for up to achieve the results you are using and the memory installed in Figure 1.5 on loading the trays. Trays 1, 2 and 3 all have paper out sensing. Chapter 1: Getting to Chapter 2: Loading Print Media for your printer's features and capabilities. For a listing of supported media types and sizes, refer to the options you...
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... position the media in paper jams and print quality problems. 2-2 y User Guide Your printer supports a variety of standard sizes as well as follows: - 16-80 lbs. (60-216 g/m2) simplex - 20-28 lbs. (75-105 g/m2) duplex Using sizes other print media you can use with your printer will help you understand what kinds of your printer's input trays and output bins. • Table 2.2 on page 2-4 lists the standard sizes of paper, envelopes, and other print media you can use with all...
... position the media in paper jams and print quality problems. 2-2 y User Guide Your printer supports a variety of standard sizes as well as follows: - 16-80 lbs. (60-216 g/m2) simplex - 20-28 lbs. (75-105 g/m2) duplex Using sizes other print media you can use with your printer will help you understand what kinds of your printer's input trays and output bins. • Table 2.2 on page 2-4 lists the standard sizes of paper, envelopes, and other print media you can use with all...
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...by printing a Configuration Sheet at the printer's Control Panel, as the hard drive, High Capacity Feeder, etc.). Using the Printer Drivers Table 3.2 PostScript Printer Drivers Environment Windows IBM OS/2 Macintosh UNIX (Solaris 2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6, 7; Configuring the Printer Drivers When you can download drivers directly to load your workstation. These settings are not certain which options your printer will support, you initially use any of your printer drivers, make sure to properly configure them for UNIX Systems UNIX TTY Services Installing the Printer Drivers Inside the cover...
...by printing a Configuration Sheet at the printer's Control Panel, as the hard drive, High Capacity Feeder, etc.). Using the Printer Drivers Table 3.2 PostScript Printer Drivers Environment Windows IBM OS/2 Macintosh UNIX (Solaris 2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6, 7; Configuring the Printer Drivers When you can download drivers directly to load your workstation. These settings are not certain which options your printer will support, you initially use any of your printer drivers, make sure to properly configure them for UNIX Systems UNIX TTY Services Installing the Printer Drivers Inside the cover...
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... 100 sheets. • The optional 500 Offset Bin, which holds up to 500 sheets of standard paper up to not print borders. You can select two, four, six, nine or sixteen page images per Side (N-Up printing) By default, the printer will arrange them on the sheet of paper. Using the PCL Driver Output Allows you can set the finishing mode and margins. The options are two finishing modes: • Multiple Pages per side of paper. Document Options When...
... 100 sheets. • The optional 500 Offset Bin, which holds up to 500 sheets of standard paper up to not print borders. You can select two, four, six, nine or sixteen page images per Side (N-Up printing) By default, the printer will arrange them on the sheet of paper. Using the PCL Driver Output Allows you can set the finishing mode and margins. The options are two finishing modes: • Multiple Pages per side of paper. Document Options When...
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.... For details, refer to a type of black dots, these patterns produce a gray appearance on the printed page. Using the PCL Driver Graphics Options When you select this setting if your graphic image is specially tuned to provide exceptional quality and clarity to printed images originally scanned with intricate lines and fine detail, like best. Gray Scale Gray Scale refers to the driver's Halftone Color Adjustment tab. 3-16 y User Guide
.... For details, refer to a type of black dots, these patterns produce a gray appearance on the printed page. Using the PCL Driver Graphics Options When you select this setting if your graphic image is specially tuned to provide exceptional quality and clarity to printed images originally scanned with intricate lines and fine detail, like best. Gray Scale Gray Scale refers to the driver's Halftone Color Adjustment tab. 3-16 y User Guide
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...; Use printer default Use whatever Paper Size Policy that has been set margins. The options are used to fit. Using the PostScript Driver Document Options When you select this tab, you can select a page policy and set on the printer as its default.This is the default paper size policy. • Generate error if paper not available Generates an error message on the printer. • Ignore size and use default paper tray Ignores the paper size and uses the default paper tray. • Nearest available size, adjust page Selects...
...; Use printer default Use whatever Paper Size Policy that has been set margins. The options are used to fit. Using the PostScript Driver Document Options When you select this tab, you can select a page policy and set on the printer as its default.This is the default paper size policy. • Generate error if paper not available Generates an error message on the printer. • Ignore size and use default paper tray Ignores the paper size and uses the default paper tray. • Nearest available size, adjust page Selects...
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... a number of dots by which to shift the page images inward to print black borders around each page. Using the PostScript Driver Page Layout There are two options: Multiple Page per Size (N-up Printing) and Booklet Printing. • Multiple Pages per Side (N-Up printing) By default, the printer will print the booklet with two page images, the horizontal distance from zero to twenty. The printer will shrink the page images as the left -to -Left control, if checked, will print...
... a number of dots by which to shift the page images inward to print black borders around each page. Using the PostScript Driver Page Layout There are two options: Multiple Page per Size (N-up Printing) and Booklet Printing. • Multiple Pages per Side (N-Up printing) By default, the printer will print the booklet with two page images, the horizontal distance from zero to twenty. The printer will shrink the page images as the left -to -Left control, if checked, will print...
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... Control Panel 1 The display 2 Online indicator light 3 Form Feed indicator light 4 Error indicator light 5 Data indicator light 6 Online key Password #0 7 Enter key Password #4 8 Menu Up key Password #1 9 Menu Down key Password #5 10 Item Up key Password #2 11 Item Down key Password #6 12 Value Up key Password #3 13 Value Down key Password #7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 7 9 11 13 3-38 y User Guide Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel The printer's Control Panel (Figure 3.1) serves several purposes: • It displays information about the status of the printer (or the job...
... Control Panel 1 The display 2 Online indicator light 3 Form Feed indicator light 4 Error indicator light 5 Data indicator light 6 Online key Password #0 7 Enter key Password #4 8 Menu Up key Password #1 9 Menu Down key Password #5 10 Item Up key Password #2 11 Item Down key Password #6 12 Value Up key Password #3 13 Value Down key Password #7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 7 9 11 13 3-38 y User Guide Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel The printer's Control Panel (Figure 3.1) serves several purposes: • It displays information about the status of the printer (or the job...
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... language used for PostScript and PCL jobs (and appears only when the optional duplex unit is not loaded. Sets multiple copies of each page (not collated sets). Sets the default edge-to-edge printing in PostScript and PCL. Sets the default paper type used in PostScript and PCL. Allows the printer to automatically select an alternate paper size and/or type if the requested size and/or type is installed). Sets the default duplex printing for Control Panel display messages and generated reports. Using the Control Panel Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options (continued) Menu...
... language used for PostScript and PCL jobs (and appears only when the optional duplex unit is not loaded. Sets multiple copies of each page (not collated sets). Sets the default edge-to-edge printing in PostScript and PCL. Sets the default paper type used in PostScript and PCL. Allows the printer to automatically select an alternate paper size and/or type if the requested size and/or type is installed). Sets the default duplex printing for Control Panel display messages and generated reports. Using the Control Panel Table 3.6 Control Panel Menu Options (continued) Menu...
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... y User Guide Prints a copy of print quality over the entire page (intended for analysis of the disk directory (and appears only if the optional hard drive is installed). Prints a "test pattern" for use by the service technician). Table 3.6 Page 13 of interpreting it as if the power was cycled but bypasses the power on the Control Panel. Menu Items Config Sheet PCL Demo PCL Font List PS Font List Menu Map Test Print Disk Directory Fault History Display Faults Hex Mode Restart Printer Description Prints a Configuration Sheet showing the printer's current...
... y User Guide Prints a copy of print quality over the entire page (intended for analysis of the disk directory (and appears only if the optional hard drive is installed). Prints a "test pattern" for use by the service technician). Table 3.6 Page 13 of interpreting it as if the power was cycled but bypasses the power on the Control Panel. Menu Items Config Sheet PCL Demo PCL Font List PS Font List Menu Map Test Print Disk Directory Fault History Display Faults Hex Mode Restart Printer Description Prints a Configuration Sheet showing the printer's current...
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... your printer driver when you set the driver's Orientation and Duplex options to the appropriate settings, as shown in Figure 3.3 on page 2-4 for the specific job). To ensure that duplex jobs print in Table 2.1 on page 3-63. 3-62 y User Guide Use only the size paper listed in the proper orientation, set printer properties (for all jobs) or when you can print two-sided (duplex) jobs. Do not use envelopes, postcards, transparencies, or label paper for duplex jobs. Duplex Printing Duplex Printing With the optional duplex unit installed, you print a document (for two-sided jobs.
... your printer driver when you set the driver's Orientation and Duplex options to the appropriate settings, as shown in Figure 3.3 on page 2-4 for the specific job). To ensure that duplex jobs print in Table 2.1 on page 3-63. 3-62 y User Guide Use only the size paper listed in the proper orientation, set printer properties (for all jobs) or when you can print two-sided (duplex) jobs. Do not use envelopes, postcards, transparencies, or label paper for duplex jobs. Duplex Printing Duplex Printing With the optional duplex unit installed, you print a document (for two-sided jobs.
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For optimum performance, keep the printer out of use. Power the printer off before cleaning. Do not use warnings appear on the Control Panel to avoid untimely image quality problems. However, it is designed to need very little ongoing maintenance other than the replacement of maintenance items as they reach their end of direct sunlight. Particles in your printer. See the System Administrator Guide on your printers CD for procedures...
For optimum performance, keep the printer out of use. Power the printer off before cleaning. Do not use warnings appear on the Control Panel to avoid untimely image quality problems. However, it is designed to need very little ongoing maintenance other than the replacement of maintenance items as they reach their end of direct sunlight. Particles in your printer. See the System Administrator Guide on your printers CD for procedures...
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... the printer is powered on, connected to the network and that the network is operational. • Check Control Panel messages for "Paper Jam," "Door Open," etc. • If the port (parallel or network) the printer is connected to Table 5.2 for suggested remedies. If it . Check the Configuration Sheet for the port or protocol you are using . - If it to see if the Port Enable item in the appropriate Interface Menu is enabled for the port you are using to...
... the printer is powered on, connected to the network and that the network is operational. • Check Control Panel messages for "Paper Jam," "Door Open," etc. • If the port (parallel or network) the printer is connected to Table 5.2 for suggested remedies. If it . Check the Configuration Sheet for the port or protocol you are using . - If it to see if the Port Enable item in the appropriate Interface Menu is enabled for the port you are using to...
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... information on ordering more printer memory. • For a PCL job, do the following: - If the job still does not print error message says "out of 4 5-28 y User Guide Check the output for information about printer memory options. If an error page prints, there is a problem in the PostScript Menu to print. Action • Check that you are using the correct PostScript or PCL printer driver. • For a PostScript job, set the Print Errors item in the PostScript coding. See Appendix C: Printer Options for PCL errors. -
... information on ordering more printer memory. • For a PCL job, do the following: - If the job still does not print error message says "out of 4 5-28 y User Guide Check the output for information about printer memory options. If an error page prints, there is a problem in the PostScript Menu to print. Action • Check that you are using the correct PostScript or PCL printer driver. • For a PostScript job, set the Print Errors item in the PostScript coding. See Appendix C: Printer Options for PCL errors. -
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... of 8 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting y 5-29 Table 5.3 Page 1 of printer operation, contact your printer's printed output, refer to replace the cartridge.) Replace paper stock. Remove the laser print cartridge carefully and vigorously shake it several times, then reinstall it. (This may occur under any of the cases listed in Table 5.3 are concerned about any problems with your service provider. If you experience a problem which may help redistribute the remaining toner before having...
... of 8 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting y 5-29 Table 5.3 Page 1 of printer operation, contact your printer's printed output, refer to replace the cartridge.) Replace paper stock. Remove the laser print cartridge carefully and vigorously shake it several times, then reinstall it. (This may occur under any of the cases listed in Table 5.3 are concerned about any problems with your service provider. If you experience a problem which may help redistribute the remaining toner before having...
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... paper tray at the same time. low on toner. Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s) If just installed, the laser print cartridge sealing tape may still be in place. Replace the laser print cartridge. Solving Print Quality Problems Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems (continued) Problem Blank Prints Entire printed page is blank, contact your service provider for assistance. 5-30 y User Guide Table 5.3 Page 2 of 8 If the Test Print is normal, check the following: • Interface cable between computer and printer • Printer set up and application software If the Test...
... paper tray at the same time. low on toner. Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action(s) If just installed, the laser print cartridge sealing tape may still be in place. Replace the laser print cartridge. Solving Print Quality Problems Table 5.3 Print Quality Problems (continued) Problem Blank Prints Entire printed page is blank, contact your service provider for assistance. 5-30 y User Guide Table 5.3 Page 2 of 8 If the Test Print is normal, check the following: • Interface cable between computer and printer • Printer set up and application software If the Test...
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... Description • C-3 Location • 1-9 Paper sizes supported • 2-4, 2-5 Fault History Printing • 3-60 Fax Friendly Black • 3-31 Flash memory Description • C-4 Folio size paper Dimensions • 2-4 Supported trays/bins • 2-4 Fonts • 1-6 Front cover Location • 1-7, 1-8 Fuser Location • 1-8 H Hard disk drive Description • C-3 I Index cards Dimensions • 2-4 Supported trays/bins • 2-4 L Labels Sizes supported • 2-4 Supported Trays/Bins • 2-4 Laser print cartridge Location • 1-8 Replacing • 4-3 ¨...
... Description • C-3 Location • 1-9 Paper sizes supported • 2-4, 2-5 Fault History Printing • 3-60 Fax Friendly Black • 3-31 Flash memory Description • C-4 Folio size paper Dimensions • 2-4 Supported trays/bins • 2-4 Fonts • 1-6 Front cover Location • 1-7, 1-8 Fuser Location • 1-8 H Hard disk drive Description • C-3 I Index cards Dimensions • 2-4 Supported trays/bins • 2-4 L Labels Sizes supported • 2-4 Supported Trays/Bins • 2-4 Laser print cartridge Location • 1-8 Replacing • 4-3 ¨...
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... Problems See Troubleshooting Product CD • 1-10, 1-12 Proof printing PCL jobs • 3-10 PostScript jobs • 3-23 R Rear cover Location • 1-7, 1-8 Resolution • 1-6 S Scaling images • 3-30 Secure printing PCL jobs • 3-9 PostScript jobs • 3-22 Serial card Description • C-3 Standard output bin Capacity • 2-4 Location • 1-7 Paper sizes supported • 2-4, 2-5 User Guide Statement size paper Dimensions • 2-4 Supported trays/bins • 2-4 T Test Print Printing • 3-60 Token Ring Card Description • C-3 Toner See Laser...
... Problems See Troubleshooting Product CD • 1-10, 1-12 Proof printing PCL jobs • 3-10 PostScript jobs • 3-23 R Rear cover Location • 1-7, 1-8 Resolution • 1-6 S Scaling images • 3-30 Secure printing PCL jobs • 3-9 PostScript jobs • 3-22 Serial card Description • C-3 Standard output bin Capacity • 2-4 Location • 1-7 Paper sizes supported • 2-4, 2-5 User Guide Statement size paper Dimensions • 2-4 Supported trays/bins • 2-4 T Test Print Printing • 3-60 Token Ring Card Description • C-3 Toner See Laser...
