Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Action Laser II del fabbricante Epson
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Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Safety Information Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Operator Safety This Laser Page Printer is considered a CDRH Class I laser device, safe for personal use. The printer contains a 5 milliwatt, 760-810 nanometer wavelength, GaAlAs laser diode.
Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer ...................... . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ............................. . 1-4 Assembling the Printer ............................ . 1-7 Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer The Control Panel.
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Consumable Parts ....................... . 6-2 Cleaning Your Printer ............................. . 6-17 Transporting Your Printer ......................... . 6-18 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages .
Appendix B Font Cartridges Available Font Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Using the Font Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 Appendix C Character Samples and Symbol Sets Available Fonts and Symbol Sets.
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Introduction Your high-performance Epson ® laser printer combines reliability and a wide range of features to give you high-quality printing that is both fast and quiet. The printer uses a semiconductor laser with the electrophotographic technology used in photocopiers.
Introduction Two built-in interfaces: A Centronics ® parallel interface and an RS-232C serial interface. The RS-232C interface allows you to receive data at a baud rate of up to 19200 bps. 0.5 megabytes (MB) of RAM built-in, expandable up to 5.5MB, for graphics printing and multiple interface operation.
Introduction Multi-media feeder (C812141) The optional multi-media feeder allows you to feed various-sized papers into your printer. This tray feeds up to 150 sheets of plain paper or 15 envelopes.
Introduction Memory board (C8226Ol) You can increase your printer’s memory using the memory board and memory chips. You can expand the memory to a total of 5.5MB, enough to print complex graphics. See Appendix A for information on expanding your printer’s memory.
Introduction Epson GL identity card (C826021) The Epson GL identity card allows your printer to emulate an HP 7475A/7440A plotter. Introduction 5.
Introduction Laser printer precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Introduction Finding your way around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking and setting up the printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first.
Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Introduction On rare occasions, a print job needs an extra push. For some print jobs (such as a print screen), the printer may not print even though the data has been sent to the printer’s memory. If the FEED light is on, press ON LINE to take the printer off line and then press the FEED button to print.
Introduction Where to get help Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer. ............................. . 1-4 Carrying the printer ............................. . 1-6 Assembling the Printer.
Finding a Place for the Printer Before unpacking the printer, you need to find a suitable place to use it. Follow these guidelines: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place the printer close enough to the computer or workstation for its cable to reach.
Finding a Place for the Printer CAUTION: Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid using electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s memory.
Unpacking the Printer The printer and the other components are in separate packaging inside the main carton. 1. Carefully unpack the main carton and make sure you have the accessories shown below.
Unpacking the Printer 2. Carefully remove the printer from the large carton and set it on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need someone to help you lift it. 3. Remove the plastic protective bag from the printer. Then remove the plastic bags from the paper cassette, output tray, and power cord.
Unpacking the Printer Carrying the printer When you move your printer to the location you selected, carry it by placing your hands underneath each side of it, as shown below: Note: The printer weighs about 13 kg (29lbs) and should be carried with care.
Assembling the Printer Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few parts. Make sure your printer is in its operating location before you install these parts. Note: The consumable parts for this printer are listed below. It is recommended you keep spares on hand for timely replacement.
Assembling the Printer CAUTION: Never touch any part of the photoconductor unit except the green handles. Do not expose the photoconductor unit to light brighter than normal room light. Never install the toner cartridge before you install the photoconductor unit.
Assembling the Printer 2. Remove the photoconductor unit from its packaging. Pull the red protective pieces from both sides of the unit, as shown below. 3. Hold the photoconductor unit by the green handles and insert it into the printer, as shown below.
Assembling the Printer 4. Pull out the protective black paper from the photoconductor unit. 5. Gently press down on the top of the printer cover until the latch clicks shut. Note: You cannot close the printer cover if the photoconductor unit is not installed correctly.
Assembling the Printer Installing the toner cartridge After installing the photoconductor unit, you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge performs two jobs: providing the toner and developing the image. Note: You cannot install the toner cartridge before you install the photoconductor unit.
Assembling the Printer 3. Remove all the packing tape from the toner cartridge. Then pull the seal tape out of the cartridge firmly in the direction of the arrow. 4. Lift the toner cartridge cover and push it all the way down until it snaps into place.
Assembling the Printer 5. Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by sliding it gently into the opening until it locks in place. 6. Close the front cover.
Assembling the Printer Installing the output tray 1. Attach the smaller part of the output tray by fitting the holes on its sides over the two pegs inside the cutout portion of the main tray as shown below. 2. Then attach the assembled output tray by sliding the tray legs into the slots on the back of the printer.
Assembling the Printer Loading and installing the paper cassette 1. Remove all the pieces of packing tape from the paper cassette. Then push down on the metal plate on the bottom of the cassette until it locks in place. 2. Open the paper cassette cover.
Assembling the Printer 3. Take a stack of letter-size paper and fan it. (High-quality copier paper is recommended.) Tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Assembling the Printer CAUTION: Make sure the bottom plate of the cassette is in the lowered position; otherwise, a paper jam may occur. Before loading paper, remove the paper cassette from the printer. Otherwise, you may break its cover. Do not load paper above the marks inside the cassette.
Assembling the Printer Attaching the power cord 1. Before attaching the power cord, make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is off when the O on the switch is pressed down, as shown below. 2. Make sure the rated voltage of the printer matches your outlet voltage by checking the label on the back of your printer.
Assembling the Printer WARNING: If the voltage of the printer and outlet do not match, do not plug in the power cord. Contact your dealer for assistance. 3. Insert the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer, as shown below. Then plug the other end of the cord into a properly grounded outlet.
Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer The Control Panel ................................. . 2-2 Display ........................................ . 2-2 Indicator lights. ................................. . 2-3 Buttons ..........................
The Control Panel The printer control panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display, indicator lights, and buttons. The indicator lights and display let you check the current status of the printer. You use the buttons to select printer settings and functions.
The Control Panel Indicator lights CONTINUE Flashes when an error is detected or maintenance must be performed. At the same time, an error or maintenance message appears on the display. FEED On when data is received and stored in the printer but has not yet been printed.
The Control Panel Buttons SelecType Enters or exits SelecType mode. Press once to enter Level 1; keep holding it down to enter Level 2. For a complete description of the two SelecType levels and their various functions, see Chapter 4. CONTINUE RESET COPY END This button has several functions, so it has three names.
The Control Panel If you continue to hold down this button after RESET appears, INITIALIZE appears on the display and the printer settings return to the settings in effect at power on. See Chapter 4, SelecType. COPY END-Cancels the remaining copies during multi-copy printing.
Testing the Printer The printer has three built-in print tests: the status sheet and two test prints. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and obtain information on printer settings.
Testing the Printer The following messages appear as the printer performs internal tests and warms up. ROM Check RAM Check 0.5MB WARNIN G READY : P LJ-2P CAUTION: Do not open the printer cover while the printer is warming up or printing. After you turn off the printer, always wait at least five seconds before turning it back on.
Testing the Printer Selecting and printing a status sheet or test print To select and print a status sheet or test print, you must enter SelecType. The printer has two SelecType levels; the status sheet feature is in SelecType Level 1 and the test-print feature is in Level 2.
Testing the Printer 3. Press until STATUS SHEET appears on the display. 4. Press D twice to print the status sheet. A sample printout is shown below. Printer Configuration STATUS SHEET EPSON Installed Memory : 3.
Testing the Printer If the status sheet prints correctly, you can skip to Connecting the Printer to Your Computer found later in this chapter. Adjusting print density If your status sheet is too light or too dark, use the print density control knob inside the printer to make the printing darker or lighter.
Testing the Printer 2. For darker print, turn the knob clockwise. A A 3. For lighter print, turn the knob counterclockwise. A A Note: Cl Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you select darker print, you may need to replace the toner cartridge more often.
Testing the Printer 4. Close the printer cover. 5. Print a status sheet again to check the new print density setting. 2-12 Testing and Connecting Your Printer.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer For the printer to receive and interpret information from your computer, both devices must be set up to communicate properly.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting the printer to more than one computer You can connect up to three computers to your printer at the same time; simply connect the interface cables to any of the built-in or optional interfaces.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the parallel interface of the printer as shown below. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown. 5. Plug the other end of the parallel cable into your computer and fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Testing the parallel connection To make sure you properly connected your computer to your printer, follow these steps before you begin working with your application software: 1. Turn on your computer; then turn on your printer.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 6. If nothing prints or the results are not what you expect, review the section on Connecting the Printer to Your Computer found earlier in this chapter.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, if required. 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector. 5. Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer.
Chapter 3 Using your Printer with Application Software Using Printer Selection Menus ...................... . 3-2 Matching the printer mode to your application program ................................... . 3-2 Printing a test file. ...................
Using Printer Selection Menus Once you’ve set up the printer, you can start using it with your application software program by choosing a printer name from the program’s printer selection menu.
Using Printer Selection Menus Epson LQ and FX emulation modes If your software supports only Epson LQ or FX printers, select the appropriate emulation mode using SelecType. To choose LQ mode, follow the steps below. (To choose FX mode, at step 4, simply choose FX instead of LJ-2P or LQ.
Using Printer Selection Menus 6. Press three times to exit SelecType. Note: The printer mode you have selected remains in effect only until you turn off the printer unless you store the current printer mode settings by performing the P-CONFIG SAVE function described in Saving the paper-size setting in Chapter 5.
Using Printer Selection Menus Printing a test file After you set the printer mode and select the most appropriate printer from your program’s printer selection menu as described above, create and print a test file using the fonts, symbols, features, and formats that you use most often.
Chapter 4 SelecType SelecType Overview ............................... . 4-2 SelecType Level 1 functions. ...................... . 4-3 SelecType Level 2 functions. ...................... . 4-4 Using SelecType. .................................. . 4-5 The control panel.
SelecType Overview The SelecType function on the printer control panel allows you to print test pages, display memory size, select paper sizes, and change your printer’s configuration without using DIP switches or software commands.
SelecType Overview SelecType Level 1 functions INPUT P-SIZE COPIES ORIENT FONT STATUS SHEET FONT SAMPLE SUB CONFIG SYSTEM CONFIG Selects the standard cassette or the optional multi-media feeder or both. Specifies the size of paper. Selects the number of copies to be printed.
SelecType Overview SelecType Level 2 functions TEST PRINT MODE ASSIGN Prints two test patterns. Chooses one of the emulation modes: HP LaserJet III’, Epson LQ, Epson FX, or (with the optional identity card installed) Epson GL. Configures the parallel and serial interfaces.
Using SelecType This section describes the control panel and explains how to use SelecType. If you would like to try a sample exercise, see Steps to using SelecType later in this section.
Using SelecType The Display When you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on the display. The display shows SelecType main menus on the left side and options for each menu on the right side. The display also uses the icons shown below: This icon to the left of an option indicates that you can press either or to view other options in the menu.
Using SelecType Steps to using SelecType There are five basic steps to using SelecType: 1. Enter SelecType mode. 2. Move to the option you want. 3. Set, select, or execute the option. 4. Save the new setting, if necessary. 5. Exit SelecType mode. You’ll see how to complete each step on the following pages.
Using SelecType Press until the INPUT option appears on the display, as shown below. The display shows one of the choices in the INPUT option to the right. Most options have further levels, called submenus, or a list of choices connected to the option.
Using SelecType The icon to the left of AUTO indicates that the option is not selected and >SET indicates that you can set that option by pressing . Note: Although the main menu options are the same for all operating modes (LQ, FX, and LJ-2P), some Level 1 submenu options are different in each mode.
Using SelecType Exit SelecType mode To exit SelecType mode from any option, press one or more times until the following display appears: 4-10 SelecType.
SelecType Options This section lists all the options available when you use SelecType. Most options are the same whether you’re working in LJ-2P, LQ, or FX emulation mode. Some of the options in Level 1, however, have a different function for each mode.
SelecType Options INPUT STD * STD OPT AUTO This option selects whether paper feeds into the printer from the standard paper cassette or the optional multi-media feeder. If you choose STD, the printer loads paper from the standard paper cassette. If you choose OPT, the printer loads paper from the optional multi- media feeder.
SelecType Options P-SIZE LETTER A4 A5 B5 *LETTER HALF LT LEGAL GLT GLG EXE F4 MONARCH Cl0 DL C5 (Half Letter) (Government Letter) (Government Legal) (Executive) (Commercial 10) You can probably choose the paper size with your application software, but if necessary, you can choose any of the paper sizes shown above with the P-SIZE option.
SelecType Options ORIENT. PORT * PORT LAND The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation. FONT RD- 0 Available options in the FONT submenu are different for each printer mode.
SelecType Options STATUS SHEET Use this option to print a status sheet that lists the current printer settings. When you reach this option, press D twice to print the status sheet. See Selecting and printing a status sheet in Chapter 2. Printer Configuration STATUS SHEET EPSON Installed Memory : 3.
SelecType Options SUB CONFIG. The submenus for the subconfiguration option are different in each printer mode. See Using the SUB CONFIG Option later in this chapter for information on using this option.
SelecType Options Paper Size Setting A4 51 A5 35 B5 43 L T 47 LG 62 HLT 36 EXE 45 Paper Size Setting GLG 57 I GLT 45 I F4 57 MONARCH 31 Cl 0 41 DL 37 C5 38 Since the amount of RAM you reserve with this option is not available for any other purpose, it is best to leave the setting at 0 until you see a SET FULL PRINT message.
SelecType Options L-OFFSET 0 -64 to +63 Use the L-OFFSET (left offset) option to make fine adjustments in the position of the printing on the page. The setting is in dots; each dot is 1/300th of an inch (0.
SelecType Options SAVE MACRO 1 1to 4 This option lets you save your current Level 1 settings as a macro and recall them anytime. When you press , the display shows: Select a macro number for your setting by pressing or Then press to save the current SelecType Level 1 settings into the macro.
SelecType Options DELETE MACRO 1 This option lets you delete any macros you create. When you press , the displays shows the following: Move to the number of the macro you want to delete by pressing or . Then press to delete the macro. All the settings saved with the specified macro are deleted.
SelecType Options Level 2 options When you press and hold down the SelecType button for a few seconds (until the SelecType LEVEL2 message appears on the display) to enter Level 2, one of the main menu.
SelecType Options MODE ASSIGN This option allows you to choose one of the three operating (or emulation) modes. * LJ-2P LQ FX The HP emulation mode offers the widest range of features, but you may also want to select the other modes to use software written specifically for other printers.
SelecType Options I/F CONFIG The interface configuration option allows you to change the settings for either of the built-in interfaces, the parallel or the serial. First press to move to the channel selection submenu. Press to change the channel, if necessary; then press .
SelecType Options AUTOFEED OFF ON * OFF When this option is set to off, the AUTOFEED signal on pin 14 is ignored and the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When AUTOFEED is set to on, a line feed is added to each carriage return the printer receives.
SelecType Options If you are using the serial interface, see your computer manual for the proper settings. The printer settings must match the computer settings. WORD LENGTH 8 7 *8 You can select a word length for serial communications from two options: 8-bit word length or 7-bit word length.
SelecType Options PARITY NONE *NONE ODD EVEN When this option is set to NONE, parity checking is disabled. The parity bit, if used, provides a basic form of error detection.
SelecType Options XON/XOFF O N *ON OFF This option turns the XON/XOFF communications protocol on or off. XON/XOFF protocol can be used in combination with the DTR option setting. ENQ/ACK OFF ON “OFF This option is available in the Epson GL mode only.
SelecType Options CTS OFF ON *OFF When CTS (Clear To Send) is off, the signal level is permanently set HIGH. The factory setting is off (signal level is HIGH). This setting should be set to off for most communications purposes. When CTS is on, data is sent to the computer only when CTS is HIGH.
SelecType Options CH AUTO-SENSE This option specifies how the printer’s memory is allocated among the channels. There are two basic settings: AUTO-SENSE and INDIVIDUAL. With AUTO-SENSE the printer automatically detects which interface channel (parallel, serial, or optional) is being used.
SelecType Options If you choose INDIVIDUAL, you see this display: CAUTION: Do not use the INDIVIDUAL setting unless you have installed additional memory as described in Appendix A. If you save this option before adding memory, you could damage your printer.
SelecType Options Press to execute the save and initialize operation. Your settings are now saved and also are in effect every time you turn the printer on.
SelecType Options Press ; the display shows the following: Press to initialize the printer or press to cancel and return to the main menu without saving.
SelecType Options VERSION This option displays the version number of the printer’s controller and font. Press to see the C-ROM version number, and then press to see the FONT version number. PAGE COUNTER ## This option displays the number of sheets printed since the printer was installed.
Choosing a Font The FONT option is different for each printer mode. This section describes the available submenus of the FONT option in each mode. You can use the level 1 FONT SAMPLE option as described earlier to print out a list of the available fonts.
Choosing a Font After you choose the font source, you choose the font by number based on the font source option selected above. Only fonts that match the current orientation setting can be selected. If you change the SYMSET or ORIENT settings, the available font numbers may change.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option The subconfiguration option is different for each printer mode. The function and submenus of the SUB CONFIG option for each mode is described below.
Using the SUB CONFlG Option If *** appears on the display, the number of lines you set is out of the possible range of 0 to 128. SYMSET Roman-8 Use the SYMSET option to choose from 26 resident HP symbol sets. (The HP LaserJet series IIP printer has 25 symbol sets.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option LQ and FX emulation modes When you set up your printer to operate in LQ or FX mode, the SUB CONFIG option includes the fourteen submenus shown below: SUB CONFIG. PITCH CGTABLE CONDENSED COUNTRY L-MARGIN J-REPRINT R-MARGIN AUTO CR FORM TOP ZERO CHAR.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option CONDENSED OFF * OFF ON You can use this option to change the character spacing. Condensed printing is useful for spreadsheets and other applications where you need to fit the maximum amount of information on each line. The 15 cpi character pitch cannot be condensed.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option Default right margin Paper Size Condensed Portrait Landscape 1Ocpi 12cpi 15cpi 1Ocpi 12cpi 15cpi A4 OFF 77 93 116 111 134 167 O N 133 155 116 191 223 167 A4(80 col) OFF 80 .
Using the SUB CONFIG Option FORM TOP 0.50 0.50-1.50 (inch) This option specifies the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in 0.05-inch increments. The factory setting is 0.50 inches. TEXT 66LINES 1 to available Use this option to set the page length.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option CGTABLE PcUSA * PcUSA PcMulti PcPort PcCanF PcNord DLoad ITALIC The CGTABLE (character generator table) option allows you to select the graphics character table, the italics character table, or the download table.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option J-REPRINT O N OFF *ON Use this option to reprint after a paper jam. When it is set to on and a page jams in the printer, the page is reprinted after the jam is cleared. If this option is set to off, a jammed page does not reprint automatically, but complex pages may print faster.
Using the SUB CONFIG Option WIDE PAGE O N OFF *ON When this option is on, you can print up to 80 characters at 10 cpi across an A4 or F4-size page. When it is off, you can print up to 77 characters at 10 cpi. This setting is only valid when P-SIZE is set to A4 or F4.
Chapter 5 Paper Handling Choosing Paper ................................... . 5-2 Paper-feed Method ................................ . 5-5 Special Setting for Thin Paper ....................... . 5-6 Loading Paper in the Cassette. ....................
Choosing Paper With this printer you can print on many sizes and types of paper. You can also use other types of media such as envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. This chapter describes the paper delivery choices and how to select and load paper.
Choosing Paper Standard office paper-You can use the printer’s paper cassette to feed most types of 16 to 24-1b (60- to 90-g/m 2 ) paper. This typically includes such paper as copier paper, cotton bond, and letterhead. If you feed paper manually one sheet at a time through the manual feed slot, you can use up to 42-1b (157-g/m 2 ) paper.
Choosing Paper Envelopes-Load envelopes face down as shown below. The printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses.
Paper-feed Method The printer feeds letter-size paper automatically from the standard paper cassette and most types of media from the manual feed slot. A multi-media feeder and a legal-size paper cassette are available options. For information on the multi-media feeder, see Appendix A.
Special Setting for Thin Paper If thin paper creases when you print, you can solve the problem by using the control panel to select the Special paper type setting. To change the paper type setting to Special, first make sure the printer is on line. Then press the MANUAL button and hold it down for several seconds.
Loading Paper in the Cassette The standard paper cassette holds up to 100 sheets of paper. 1. Pull out the paper cassette. CAUTION: Do not open the paper cassette cover while the paper cassette is installed in the printer; this could break the cover.
Loading Paper in the Cassette 2. Push down on the metal plate on the bottom of the cassette until it locks in place. 3. Open the paper cassette cover. 5-8 Paper Handling.
Loading Paper in the Cassette 4. 5. Take a stack of letter-size paper, fan it, and tap the edges on a flat surface to even up the stack, as shown. Insert the stack of paper face down into the paper cassette, making sure that the edges of the paper are covered by both comer brackets on the cassette.
Loading Paper in the Cassette 6. Close the paper cassette cover. 7. Insert the cassette along the slots on the inside of the printer until it locks in place. 8. If you are using the optional legal-size paper cassette, raise the smaller part of the output tray as shown below.
Choosing a Paper Size The factory paper-size setting is set to letter. Whenever possible, use your application software settings to choose the paper size you require for your print job. If you cannot select the paper size with your application program, you can use the SelecType Level 1 P-SIZE option.
Choosing a Paper Size Changing the paper-size setting 1. Press the SelecType button until the message SelecType LEVEL1 appears. 2. Press or until P-SIZE appears. 3. Press . 4. Press or until the paper size you wish to print on appears. 5. Press to set the new paper size.
Choosing a Paper Size 8. Press until POWERON MACRO appears on the display. 9. Press to select POWERON MACRO. 10. Press or until you see the macro number you want to take effect each time you turn on the printer. Be sure to use the same number you chose in step 6.
Loading Paper Manually If you want to print on paper other than letter-size, or special paper or other media such as labels, envelopes, transparencies, or heavy paper (over 24 lb, or 90 g/m 2 ), you can load the paper one sheet at a time through the manual feed slot.
Loading Paper Manually 5. Adjust the paper guides to match the size of paper you are using as shown below. 6. Insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot as far as it will go.
Loading Paper Manually Note: When you hand-feed consecutive pages, insert the next sheet after the following messages: These two messages appear alternately. If you press the printer stops manual feeding and feeds paper automatically from the paper cassette or optional multi-media feeder, according to the INPUT menu setting in SelecType Level 1.
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Consumable Parts ........................ . 6-2 Replacing the toner cartridge ..................... . 6-3 Replacing the ozone filter. ........................ . 6-8 Cleaning the transfer charger wire.
Replacing Consumable Parts Your printer’s consumable parts and their approximate usage are shown below: Toner cartridge Up to 5,000 pages depending upon the complexity of print jobs Photoconductor u.
Replacing Consumable Parts Note: Because other factors such as the paper you print on affect the life of the photoconductor unit, you may occasionally have to replace the unit before you see the CHANGE PCU message. See Troubleshooting, Chapter 7. Replacing the toner cartridge Follow these instructions carefully when you see the TONER OUT message.
Replacing Consumable Parts 2. Grasp the paper cassette tray with both hands and pull it out of the printer. 3. Open the front cover. 6-4 Maintenance and Transportation.
Replacing Consumable Parts 4. Remove the toner cartridge by pulling it straight out. Then close the toner cartridge cover. 5. Dispose. of the toner cartridge as a unit with nonburnable items. Do not take the cartridge apart. Follow any local regulations that may apply to nonburnable waste.
Replacing Consumable Parts 7. Remove all packing tape from the cartridge. Then pull the seal tape out of the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow. 8. Lift back the toner cartridge cover as shown. Then press the cover all the way down until it snaps into place.
Replacing Consumable Parts 9. Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by sliding it gently into the opening until it locks in place. 10. Close the front cover. 11. Insert the paper cassette. Each time you replace the toner cartridge, you should replace the ozone filter and clean the transfer charger wire as described next.
Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the ozone filter Ozone is generated inside the printer by the high voltages used during the printing process. Replace the ozone filter each time you replace the toner cartridge. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
Replacing Consumable Parts 4. Install the new filter as shown below. 5. Close the fan cover. Cleaning the transfer charger wire Clean the transfer charger wire each time you replace the toner cartridge. You should also clean the transfer charger wire if the print quality declines.
Replacing Consumable Parts 2. Locate the green transfer charger wire cleaner on the photoconductor unit and slide it to the right as far as it will go. Then move it back to its original position. 3. Close the printer cover. Replacing the photoconductor unit When you see CHANGE PCU on the display, it is time to replace the photoconductor unit.
Replacing Consumable Parts 1. Make sure the printer is off. 2. Grasp the paper cassette tray with both hands and pull it out of the printer. WARNING: l Do not touch the fuser, which is marked with a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. The fuser is very hot during and directly following printer use.
Replacing Consumable Parts 3. Open the front cover. 4. Pull out the toner cartridge. 5. Push down on the latch on the top of the printer to open the printer cover.
Replacing Consumable Parts 6. Remove the photoconductor unit by pulling up on the green handles on both sides of the photoconductor unit. 7. Dispose of the photoconductor unit by placing it with nonburnable items. Do not take the photoconductor unit apart.
Replacing Consumable Parts CAUTION: Never touch any part of the photoconductor unit except the green handles. Do not expose the photoconductor unit to light brighter than normal room light. 9. Insert the photoconductor unit into the printer while holding the green handles.
Replacing Consumable Parts 11. Press and at the same time. Make sure COVER OPEN PCU 0 appears on the display. 12. Gently press down on the top of the printer cover until the latch clicks shut. Note: You cannot close the printer cover if you installed the photoconductor unit incorrectly.
Replacing Consumable Parts 14. Close the front cover. 15. Insert the paper cassette. 6-16 Maintenance and Transportation.
Cleaning Your Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If printing problems occur (print is too light, white stripes appear, or nothing prints), see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
Transporting Your Printer If you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from one room to another, remove the paper cassette and make sure that you keep the printer level to avoid spilling toner. If you plan to ship the printer some distance, repack the printer and its accessories in the original packing materials to avoid damaging them.
Transporting Your Printer 3. Remove the output tray and the paper cassette. Then remove any paper in the paper cassette and repack the cassette in its original packing materials. 4. Open the front cover. 5. Pull out the toner cartridge. 6. Make sure the toner cartridge cover is closed.
Transporting Your Printer 7. Close the front cover. 8. Push down on the latch on the top of the printer to open the printer cover. 9. Remove the photoconductor unit by pulling up on the green handles located on both sides of the unit as shown below.
Transporting Your Printer CAUTION: Never touch any part of the photoconductor unit except the green handles. Do not expose the photoconductor unit to light brighter than normal room light. 10. Put the photoconductor unit back in its original packaging.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages. ......................... . 7-2 The messages ................................... . 7-2 Troubleshooting Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Paper Jam Problems .........
Status and Error Messages If an error occurs, your best source of information is the display on the control panel. The messages displayed there tell you what may be wrong and, in some cases, indicate the actions you should take to correct the problem.
Status and Error Messages [E] CHANGE PCU Replace the photoconductor unit as described in Chapter 6. [S] CHAR CREATING Characters are being created. [S] COPY END Multiple-copy printing is cancelled. (You pressed the COPY END button when the printer was off line.
Status and Error Messages [E] ILLEGAL CARD A card in the card slot or a cartridge in the cartridge slot cannot be read. To correct this error, take the printer off line and then press CONTINUE. If the error message remains, make sure the printer is off line and remove the card or the cartridge.
Status and Error Messages [E] PAPER OUT [paper source] [paper size] There is no paper in the paper source from which the printer expects to feed paper.
Status and Error Messages [E] RESELECT TRAY The optional multi-media feeder is not installed and the INPUT option is set to OPT or AUTO. Install the optional multi-media feeder and then press CONTINUE.
Status and Error Messages [E] SET FULL PRINT This message may appear when you are trying to print graphics or a mix of text and graphics. Press CONTINUE and then change the FULL PRINT setting in SelecType Level 1. See Chapter 4 for more information about this setting.
Troubleshooting Directory Use the directory below to help you locate the printing problem you are experiencing; then work through the suggested solutions. If the exact problem is not listed, look for one of a similar type. Most printing problems can be corrected easily.
Troubleshooting Directory Decline in print quality The print quality is not what you expected. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29 Options Using optional font cartridges, the printer does not operate as expected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Jam Problems This section gives you detailed information on correcting paper jams. Find the error message on your display and work through the steps below to correct the problem. FEED JAM The FEED JAM message indicates that paper is not feeding into the printer from the specified tray or has jammed on its way into the printer.
Paper Jam Problems CAUTION: If the paper tears while you remove it, make sure you also remove any pieces remaining in the printer. To do this, open the printer cover, remove any paper pieces from the paper feed path, and close the printer cover. 2. Open and close the printer cover to reset the paper jam detector.
Paper Jam Problems 3. Make sure that the paper is evenly aligned in the multi-media feeder and that the paper rests below the multi-media feeder’s maximum paper marks. Then replace the multi-media feeder. 4. Make sure that you are using the correct paper size in the multi- media feeder.
Paper Jam Problems 2. If the paper is caught just in front of the roller, gently pull the paper out as shown below. 3. If the paper is caught under the roller, first turn the roller forward or backward to free the paper from the roller. Then pull the paper out from under the roller until the page is completely free of the roller.
Paper Jam Problems 4. If the paper is caught at the fuser area, pull the paper out as shown below. 5. If the paper is caught under both the roller and the fuser, first pull the paper out from under the roller in the direction the paper feeds; then pull it in the opposite direction until it is completely free of the fuser.
Paper Jam Problems 6. If the paper is caught at the paper ejection section, gently pull the paper to remove it. 7. Close the printer. Resume printing when the printer warms up.
Power Supply Power is not being supplied to the printer. After turning on the printer, the display panel remains blank. The power cable may be disconnected or may not be completely plugged into the electrical outlet.
Printing Problems The printer does not print or stops printing. The ON LINE light is on but nothing is printed. Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer. Perform the section on Testing the computer-to-printer connection in Chapter 2.
Printing Problems The printer stops printing and the display reads PAPER OUT or TONER OUT. Replace the component specified. See Chapter 5 for paper loading instructions. See Chapter 6 for toner cartridge replacement instructions. The printout is not what you expected.
Printing Problems Text is printed with an extra blank line even after you set AUTOFEED to off. Your interface cable may be sending the extra line feed command. Disable the AUTOFEED signal of your interface. See the interface specifications in Chapter 8.
Printing Problems Even after changing the page length or margin positions, you find that the printed position is not correct. You may need to set the printing position with the T-OFFSET or L-OFFSET settings in the SYSTEM CONFIG menu of SelecType Level 1.
Problems With Graphics Graphic images do not print. After changing the printer mode, you are unable to print graphics. You may not have the correct printer driver installed. If you try to print with a software package set for another printer, nothing will be printed.
Problems With Graphics The message INSUFF MEMORY appears and graphics cannot be printed. The full print buffer or the receive buffer setting needs to be changed. To correct this error, change the FULL PRINT setting in the SYSTEM CONFIG option of SelecType Level 1 or the RX-BUFFER SIZE setting in SelecType Level 2 as described in Chapter 4.
SelecType Problems SelecType does not function as expected. Settings made with SelecType are ignored. You may not have saved your settings before turning off or resetting the printer. Make sure you save your settings with the SYSTEM CONFIG option SAVE MACRO setting in SelecType Level 1 or with P-CONFIG SAVE in Level 2.
SelecType Problems Desired SelecType settings are nut displayed. You may be trying to select a setting that is not available in the currently selected printer mode. Not all settings are available in all printer modes. For example, you cannot select OPT from the INPUT menu if you haven’t installed the optional multi-media feeder.
Paper Handling Paper does not feed properly. Paper does not feed at all. The correct paper cassette may not be selected. If you are using the optional multi-media feeder, make sure the INPUT menu is set to OPT or AUTO.
The paper feeds but then jams at the paper eject area. There may be too much paper in the output tray. Never let more than 50 sheets accumulate in the face-down output tray on top of the printer. Printed pages curl too much and are not placed in the output tray properly.
Paper Handling The printer prints a page and then stops. The display reads PAPER SIZE ERROR and the CONTINUE light flashes. You may have selected the wrong paper size with your application software.
Paper Handling CAUTION: When you press the RESET button, any data remaining in the printer is lost. If you continue to print using paper that is smaller than the size of paper set with your software, toner may accumulate inside the photoconductor unit and damage it.
Decline in Print Quality If the print quality declines, read through the following section and try to match your problem with the descriptions below. The descriptions may not always match your problem exactly, so try to find one of a similar type.
Decline in Print Quality Vertical black or white bands or lines appear on printed pages. The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire as described in Chapter 6. The lens of the toner cartridge may be dirty. Open the front cover, remove the toner cartridge, and place it on a clean, flat surface.
Decline in Print Quality Toner smudges across the printed pages. The bottom of the photoconductor unit may be dirty. Remove the photoconductor unit and wipe the bottom of it with a clean, dry cloth. Then reinstall it as described in Chapter 6. There may be a problem with the toner cartridge.
Decline in Print Quality Completely blank pages are output. If the TONER LOW message appears on the display, replace the toner cartridge as described in Chapter 6. Check to be sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed as described in Chapter 1.
Decline in Print Quality The printed image is too dark. The print density knob may not be set correctly. Raise the printer cover and turn the print density knob counterclockwise. See Chapter 2 for information on adjusting the print density knob. If the problem persists, replace the photoconductor unit as described in Chapter 6.
Options Using optional font cartridges, the printer does not operate as expected. The desired font cannot be selected. You may not have inserted the font cartridge correctly. Reinsert the cartridge as described in Appendix B. The correct page orientation (portrait or landscape) may not be selected with SelecType.
Options Several sheets feed into the printer at one time and jam (the FEED JAM or PAPER JAM message appears on the display). You may not be fanning and tapping the stack of paper sufficiently. Remove the jammed paper following the instructions earlier in this chapter.
Options The optional interface may not be installed correctly. Turn off the printer and unplug the interface cable and the power cable. Then check to see that the mating connector of the interface is correctly plugged into the main board. See The Optional Interface Board in Appendix A for more information.
Data Dump Mode Data dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy for experienced users to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and computer. The data dump mode produces an exact printout of the codes reaching the printer. 1.
Data Dump Mode Look at the sample data dump printout shown in Step 3. By reading the characters printed in the text field on the right side of the data dump printout or the printout of hexadecimal codes, you can check what codes are being sent to the printer.
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Printing .......................................... . 8-2 Paper and paper delivery. ........................ . 8-3 Consumable products.
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Resolution: Printing speed: First print: Warm-up time: Internal modes: IC card slot: 1 slot for identity cards Cartridge slot: 1 slot for font cartridg.
Printer Specifications FX and LQ modes Courier 10 cpi Upright/Italic* M/B P/L Courier 12 cpi Upright/Italic* M/B P/L Line printer 16.66 cpi Upright M/B* P/L Prestige 12 cpi Upright M/B* P/L* Prestige 20 cpi Upright M/B* P/L* M: Medium, B: Bold, P: Portrait, L: Landscape * The Italic, Bold, and Landscape effects are created internally.
Printer Specifications Paper weight: Paper size: Plain paper: 60-90 g/m 2 , 16-24 lb Card stock: 90-157 g/m 2 , 24-42 1b Paper sizes using SelecType Paper: Type Size A4 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm B5 182 x 257 mm F4 210 x 330 mm Letter 8.5 x 11 inches Legal 8.
Printer Specifications Printable area: Special sizes: Basically, the paper area within a ¼ inch (6.4 mm) border is the printable area for any paper size.
Printer Specifications HP LJ-2P mode (Units = dots at 300 dpi; I, r, t, b = 50 dots) 8-6 Technical Specifications.
Printer Specifications FX and LQ emulation modes (Units = dots at 300 dpi) Technical Specifications 8-7.
Printer Specifications Paper feed alignment and direction: Center alignment for all sizes Paper feed: Automatic or manual feed Input paper supply (75 glm 2 or 20 lb paper): 100 sheets 150 sheets (opti.
Printer Specifications Photoconductor unit (S051005): Storage temperature: 0 to 30°C (32 to 80°F) For less than 20 days -20 to 43°C (-4 to 109°F) Storage humidity: 20% to 80% RH For less than 20 days 5% to 95% Shelf life: 18 months after production Life: Photoconductor unit life is up to 30,000 pages.
Printer Specifications Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Height: 177 mm (7.0 inches) 356 mm (14.0 inches)* Width: 479 mm (18.9 inches) 479 mm (18.9 inches)* Depth: 362 mm (14.3 inches) 700 mm (27.6 inches)* Weight: Approx. 13 kg (29 lb.)* * Including paper cassette, photoconductor unit, output tray, and toner cartridge.
Printer Specifications Controller hardware CPU: 68000 (CPU clock 14.1312 MHz) RAM: Standard: 0.5 MB (expandable up to 5.5MB) Environmental Temperature: Humidity: 0 to 30°C (32 to 80°F) 20% to 80% RH.
Interface Specifications The printer has the following resident interfaces: Centronics parallel RS-232C serial Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. Parallel interface pin assignments The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below.
Interface Specifications Signal Pin Direction Description Return Pin 28 Signal ACKNLG 10 About a 10-microsecond pulse. LOW indicates data has been received and that the printer is ready to accept more data. This signal is output as a pair with BUSY. OUT 11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer cannot receive data.
Interface Specifications 8-14 Technical Specifications.
Interface Specifications Note: All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and fall of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds.
Interface Specifications Note that it is possible to change the timing between ACKNLG and BUSY. Signal level: TTL compatible Serial interface (RS-232C) Data format Word length: 7 or 8 bits Parity: none, odd or even Stop bits: 1 or 2 Baud rate Signal level Connector Printer ready protocol: enabled (DTR and XON/XOFF protocol set to ON.
Interface Specifications Serial interface pin assignments The serial interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below.
Interface Specifications Handshaking The printer’s serial interface can use DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal levels and XON/XOFF communication protocols either separately or in combination XON/XOFF .
Initialization There are five types of printer initialization (returning the printer to a fixed set of conditions). All of the printer’s parameters return to the default power-on settings: When the power is turned on. When the power is turned off and, after at least 5 seconds, turned on again.
Initialization The following tables list the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. The default conditions are different for each printer mode.
Initialization Item Factory Reset Reset Fonts (both primary and secondary) Symbol set Roman-8 * Spacing Fixed * Pitch 10cpi * Height 12 point * Style Upright * Strokeweight Medium * Typeface Courier *.
Initialization Default settings in LQ and FX emulation modes Item Paper input Paper size Page length Top of form Left margin Right margin Horizontal tab settings Vertical tab settings VFU channel Character spacing International character set Factory Reset Auto Letter 62 lines 0.
Initialization Item Factory Reset Underline, Superscript, Subscript, Double-width, Bold of f Italic Upright Intercharacter 0 spacing Justification Off DC 1, DC 3 DC 1 MSB Enable Reset Off Upright 0 Of.
Option Specifications Multi-media feeder Electrical Power supply: DC 24 V supplied by the printer Insulation resistance: 10 Mohm minimum Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Can withstand 1250 VAC rms for one minute. Paper and paper delivery Size: Paper Width: 98-216 mm (3.
Option Specifications Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Without the printer: Height: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Width: 326 mm (12.8 inches) Depth: 384 mm (15.
Appendix A Option s The Multi-Media Feeder ........................... . A-2 Installing the multi-media feeder ................. . A-2 Loading paper ................................. . A-5 Operating the multi-media feeder ................. . A-7 The Optional Interface Board .
The Multi-Media Feeder The optional multi-media feeder handles automatic feeding of many types of paper. It holds up to 150 sheets of paper, and it can feed paper from 98 to 216 mm (3.86 to 8.50 inches) wide and from 148 to 356 mm (5.83 to 14.0 inches) long.
The Multi-Media Feeder 1. Remove the manual feed paper guide. 2. Attach the multi-media feeder as shown below. Then, mount the multi-media feeder safely on the printer.
The Multi-Media Feeder 3. Move the paper guide on the multi-media feeder as shown below. 4. Open the lid of the multi-media feeder. A-4 Options.
The Multi-Media Feeder Loading paper 1. To load paper into the multi-media feeder, first raise up the paper cover. 2. Adjust the paper guides to match the paper size you are using, as shown below.
The Multi-Media Feeder 3. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 4. Insert a stack of paper into the multi-media feeder, making sure the top of stack does not exceed the maximum height of the paper guide, as shown below.
The Multi-Media Feeder 5. Close the paper cover. Operating the multi-media feeder To feed paper from the multi-media feeder automatically, you need to change the paper source with your application software, or you can change the INPUT menu in SelecType Level 1.
The Multi-Media Feeder 3. Press to change the feeding method. 4. Press or to choose the feeding method. Two of the feeding methods can select the multi-media feeder.
The Multi-Media Feeder Note: The new paper setting is effective only temporarily in the current printer mode unless you use SelecType’s Level 1 SAVE MACRO setting so the paper size you use most often is automatically selected whenever you turn on, reset, or initialize your printer.
The Optional Interface Board You can use one of the following optional interface boards for your printer. For information on other types of interface boards, contact your Epson dealer.
The Optional Interface Board 3. Insert the interface board by sliding it along the guides in the printer. Push firmly on the board until it locks in place. 4. Hand-tighten the screws on the interface board until snug. 5. Turn the printer around. Then attach the proper interface cable to the computer and to the optional interface connector.
The Optional Interface Board Before you use the interface board, you may need to change the printer mode and the interface connection with SelecType, but if you are using the SelecType default of AUTO-SENSE, you probably will not need to change any SelecType settings.
The Memory Expansion Board You probably need to add memory if you have trouble printing complex or graphics-intensive pages, or if any of the following messages appear often: INSUFF MEMORY, PAGE BUFFER FULL, or ADD MEMORY. Using the INDIVIDUAL setting in the CH mode in SelecType also requires additional memory.
The Memory Expansion Board Installing RAM chips on the memory board There are four sectors on the memory board, each with four chip sockets, as shown below. There are three ways to install chip sets on this board. 0.5MB chip sets in blocks A, B, C, and D A 2.
The Memory Expansion Board After you have bought the chip sets and decided where to install them, follow the steps below: 1. Locate the DIP switches on the memory board and make sure that switches 1 and 2 are off, as shown below.
The Memory Expansion Board 3. Make sure that all the pins on each chip are straight. The pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90° angle as shown below. If any of the pins are bent, straighten them by gently pushing them back into alignment with the other pins.
The Memory Expansion Board CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the chip or the board when removing the chip. 6. With the chip properly inserted, push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well-seated. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each of the three remaining chips.
The Memory Expansion Board 1. Unplug the power cable from the printer. 2. Disconnect all interface cables from the rear of printer. 3. Remove the two brass-colored retaining screws and the memory board cover located on the right side of the printer. Keep the screws and the cover in a safe place.
The Memory Expansion Board 5. Secure the board using the four screws attached to the memory board. 6. Replace the cover over the memory board as shown below and secure it with the two brass-colored retaining screws.
The Memory Expansion Board Checking the board Complete the following steps to make sure that the memory expansion board is installed properly and is functioning correctly. 1. Turn on the printer power and watch the display for the following: All the indicator lights on the display light briefly.
Optional Epson GL Identity Card The Epson GL Identity card allows you to install the Epson GL printer mode on your printer. The printer has one slot for identity cards. The optional Epson GL Identity card requires a minimum of 1MB additional memory. To add memory, see page A-13.
Optional Epson GL Identity Card Inserting a card You can insert a card into the slot on the right side of the printer. CAUTION: Never insert or remove a card while the printer is on line, in SelecType mode, or while the printer is resetting (after you press RESET).
Optional Epson CL Identity Card 5. Gently slide the card into the slot as shown below. CAUTION: If the message REMOVE CARD appears on the display, you inserted the card when the printer was on line or when the printer’s memory contained data. If you see this message, remove the card, press CONTINUE, then return to step 1.
Optional Epson GL Identity Card Using the Epson GL identity card To run the EPSON GL printer mode after inserting the identity card, follow these steps: 1. Press SelecType until SelecType LEVEL2 appears on the display. 2. Press until MODE ASSIGN appears.
Optional Epson GL Identity Card Removing a card CAUTION: Never remove a card while the printer is on line, in SelecType mode, or while the printer is resetting. If you remove a card while the-printer is in one of these states, a REINSERT CARD message appears on the display.
Optional Epson GL Identity Card Recovering from a card error When the display shows one of the following messages, a card error has occurred: REINSERT CARD ILLEGAL CARD #X REMOVE CARD MEMORY OVERFLOW INSUFF MEMORY A card error occurs if you insert or remove a card when the printer is on line or when the printer’s memory contains data.
Appendix B Font Cartridges Available Font Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Using the Font Cartridges .......................... . B-4 Inserting a font cartridge ......................... . B-4 Selecting a font with your application program.
Available Font Cartridges This printer can use any of the font cartridges listed below when the HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode is selected. By using font cartridges, you can select many different styles of type in addition to the resident fonts in your printer.
Supplier Cartridge number Cartridge HP (continued) C2053A #CO1 WordPerfect C2053A #CO2 Microsoft C2053A #CO3 Polished Worksheets. C2053A #CO4 Persuasive Presentations C2053A #CO5 Forms Etc.
Using the Font Cartridges Inserting a font cartridge You insert a font cartridge into the slot on the front of the printer. CAUTION: Never insert or remove a cartridge while the printer is on line, in SelecType mode, or while the printer is resetting (after you press RESET).
Using the Font Cartridges 4. Hold the cartridge so that the label on the cartridge faces left as shown below. 5. Press firmly until the cartridge locks into place.
Using the Font Cartridges CAUTION: If the message REMOVE CARD appears on the display, you inserted the cartridge when the printer was on line or when the printer’s memory contained data. If you see this message, remove the cartridge, press CONTINUE; then return to step 1.
Using the Font Cartridges Removing a font cartridge CAUTION: Never remove a font cartridge while the printer is on line, in SelecType mode, or while the printer is resetting. If you remove a card while the printer is in one of these states, a REINSERT CARD message appears on the display.
Using the Font Cartridges 4. Grasp the edges of the cartridge and slowly pull it from the slot. 5. Turn on the printer or press ON LINE to set the printer on line.
Appendix C Character Samples and Symbol Sets Available Fonts and Symbol Set s .................... . C-2 Resident fonts . .................................. . C-2 Symbol set s ..................................... . C-3 HP Emulation Mod e ............
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets This appendix describes the printer’s resident fonts and available symbol sets in HP LaserJet IIP and Epson LQ/FX emulation modes. Resident fonts The following table lists the resident bitmap fonts in the printer and the printer modes that support these fonts.
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Symbol sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Not all symbol sets are available in all modes. The following table lists the symbol sets and the modes that can access those sets.
HP Emulation Mode This section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets available in HP emulation mode. Resident fonts The printer offers a variety of resident fonts in HP emulation mode. The following table lists the resident fonts available in HP emulation mode and shows samples of text printed with them.
HP Emulation Mode ISO ANSI ASCII Set (Symbol Set ID #OU) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: For the shaded areas, see the international character table for that set.
HP Emulation Mode International Set for ISO Sets ISO 6 ISO 2 ISO 4 ISO 10 ISO 11 ISO 14 ISO 15 ISO 16 ISO 17 ISO 21 ISO 25 ISO 57 ISO 60 ISO 61 ISO 69 ISO 84 ISO 85 Name ANSI ASCII 0U IRV 2U United Ki.
HP Emulation Mode HP Roman-8 Extension (Symbol Set ID 0E) HP Legal Set (Symbol Set ID #1U) Character Samples and Symbol Sets C-7.
HP Emulation Mode ISO 100 ECMA-94 Latin-1 (Symbol Set ID #0N) C-8 Character Samples and Symbol Sets.
HP Emulation Mode HP Roman-8 Set (Symbol Set ID #8U) Character Samples and Symbol Sets C-9.
HP Emulation Mode HP IBM-US Set (Symbol Set ID #10U) IBM-US (#10u) IBM-DN (#11u) C-10 Character Samples and Symbol Sets.
HP Emulation Mode P C Multilingual (Symbol Set ID #12U) Note : <01> H to <14> H and <16> H to <1F> H cannot be printed in ESCP emulation modes.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes This section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets available in LQ and FX emulation modes. Resident fonts The printer offers a variety of resident fonts in LQ and FX emulation modes. The following table lists the resident fonts available in LQ and FX emulation modes and shows samples of text printed with them.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes Character sets This section provides character tables for the character sets available in LQ and FX emulation modes. The tables show both the characters and their hexadecimal values. Epson Italic Character Table Note: You do not need to select the italic character table to print italics.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes Pc USA C-14 Character Samples and Symbol Sets.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes The following tables show the characters that differ from P C USA. P C Nordic 9B 9D AF P C Portuguese 84 86 89 88 8C 8E 8F 91 92 94 96 98 99 9D 9F A9 Pc CanFrench Character S.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes International Characters for Countory U.S.A. France Germany U.K. Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain 1 Japan Norway Denmark 2 Spain 2 Latin America C-16 Character Samples and Symbol.
CODE 0 123456789ABCDE F 0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 3 .
Appendix D Printer Modes Available Printer Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... D-2 HP Emulation Mode .............................. . D-3 Operating as an HP LaserJet IIP printer ............. . D-4 HP emulation command summary .
Available Printer Modes Your printer comes with the following resident printer modes: HP LaserJet IIP Epson LQ Epson FX This appendix gives you information on how to operate your printer as an HP LaserJet series IIP, Epson LQ-2500, or Epson FX-800/1000 (FX-86e/286e) printer.
HP Emulation Mode HP emulation allows you to use commercial software designed for the HP LaserJet IIP printer. This means you can connect your printer to a computer configured for an HP LaserJet IIP printer without having to modify computer software. This section gives you information about using HP emulation.
HP Emulation Mode Operating as an HP LaserJet IIP printer Operating the printer in HP emulation mode differs slightly from operating a LaserJet IIP because the two printers use different technologies.
HP Emulation Mode Printable area The size of the printable area for the LaserJet IIP and this printer is the same. The maximum number of characters that can be printed per line is also the same. However, the absolute print position may not be exactly the same as a printout from an HP LaserJet IIP printer.
HP Emulation Mode All commands closely emulate the LaserJet IIP except for the following: ESC &1#A can be used to select the following eight paper sizes: A4 Letter Legal Executive Monarch Commercial 10 DL C5 This command overrides the P-SIZE setting in SelecType.
HP Emulation Mode Printer commands arranged by topic The HP printer commands supported in HP LaserJet IIP emulation are listed below. Backspace BS Line feed LF Form feed FF Carriage return CR Shift ou.
HP Emulation Mode Symbol set IS0 14: JIS ASCII HP Katakana IS0 57: Chinese HP Kana 8 HP Korean 8 HP Line Draw HP Block Character HP Math7 Technical HP Math8 IS0 100: ECMA94 Latin-1 OCR-A OCR-B APL (Ty.
HP Emulation Mode Symbol set OEM-1 HP Roman-8 Windows IBM-US IBM-Denmark/Norway P C Multilingual (CP850) HP Pi Font HP Arabic (McKay’s Version) HP Arabic Bar-Code 3 of 9 EAN/UPC Spacing Pitch (cpi) .
HP Emulation Mode Half-line feed: Half-line feed Raster graphics: Raster graphics resolution Start raster graphics Transfer raster graphics End raster graphics Specialized printer control: Printer res.
HP Emulation Mode Miscellaneous: Horizontal motion index Line termination End of line wrap Select number of copies Paper input control Font management: Specify font ID Specify character code Font and .
LQ and FX Emulation Modes Your printer has the ability to emulate an Epson LQ-2500 or FX-800/1000 (86e/286e) series printer. This means that you can connect your printer to a computer set up for an Epson LQ or FX printer and print without having to modify the software controlling your printer.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes The following commands are either not available or are ignored in LQ or FX emulation mode: ESC < Unidirectional mode (one line) ESC 8 Disable paper end detector ESC 9 Enab.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes ESC x This command is normally used to select between draft and LQ quality with an LQ or FX series printer. However, this command has no effect on your printer’s print quality since all characters are printed at 300 dpi (dots per inch) Letter Quality.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes ESC C, ESC C0 When you send the ESC C or ESC CO command to change the page length on LQ or FX printers, you can print more than one page on the same sheet of paper. Because your printer processes data page- by-page, each page must be printed on a separate sheet of paper, so exact LQ or FX emulation cannot be provided.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes Data control: CAN MSB control ESC = ESC > ESC # Vertical motion: Form feeding FF ESC C ESC C0 ESC EM ESC N ESC O Line feeding LF ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC A ESC J ESC j .
LQ and FX Emulation Modes Horizontal motion: Margins ESC 1 Set left margin ESC Q Set right margin Horizontal tabbing HT Tab horizontally ESC D Set horizontal tabs Print position: CR Carriage return BS.
LQ and FX Emulation Modes Print enhancement: ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC S ESC T ESC - Word processing: ESC a ESC SP Character tables: ESC t ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC R ESC I Select emphasized mode Cancel empha.
Glossary application program Any software program designed to carry out a particular task. For example, word processing and graphics packages are application programs. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning numerical codes to characters and control codes.
bold A print enhancement that produces darker than normal characters and is typically used to add emphasis to a document. Bold is also offered as a font attribute. buffer See memory. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte usually corresponds to one character or code.
download font A font that is loaded into the printer’s memory from an outside source, such as a computer. dpi Dots per inch. This is a measure of print resolution. driver The part of an application program that converts commands from the program into commands used by the printer.
fixed pitch Refers to the character spacing of a font in which the width is the same for all characters, as distinguished from proportional spacing. For fixed-pitch fonts, narrow characters such as lowercase i take up as much space as wider characters such as uppercase W.
line space The distance between lines of text. memory The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates.
parallel interface See interface. Parity A method of checking the reliability of data transmission between the computer and printer. pitch A measure of character width. Characters can be fixed pitch, where the width is the same for all characters, or proportionally spaced, with varying widths.
proportional spacing Printing in which character width varies from character to character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a typewritten draft. RAM Random Access Memory.
symbol set A collection of symbols (letters, numbers, and special characters) used by a font. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table.
Index A Adjusting the print density, 2-10-12 Arrow buttons, 4-6 Assembling the printer, 1-7-20 Attaching the power cord, 1-18-19 AUTO CONT function, 4-4, 4-31 B Buttons, control panel, 2-4-5, C Carryi.
E Emulation modes, see Epson and HP Envelopes, 5-4 Epson LQ and FX emulation modes, 3-2-4, 4-35, 4-38-44, 8-7, 8-22-23, C-12-16, D-12-18 character sets, C-13-16 printer modes, D-12-18 resident fonts, .
Installing multi-media feeder, A-24 optional interface board, A-10-12 output tray, 1-14 paper cassette, 1-15-17 photoconductor unit, 1-7-10 toner cartridge, 1-11-13 INSUFF MEMORY, 7-22 Interface choos.
Output tray, installing, 1-14 Ozone filter, 6-8-9, 8-9 P Packing for transportation, 6-18-21 PAGE COUNTER function, 4-4, 4-33 Paper choosing, 5-2-4 choosing size, 5-11-13 handling, 5-1-16, 7-25-28 jam.
R RAM, 4-16-17, A-14-16 Removing a font cartridge, B-6-7 Replacing consumable parts, 6-2-16 ozone filter, 6-8-9 photoconductor unit, 6-10-16 toner cartridge, 6-3-7 RESET button, 2-4-5 Resident fonts, .
T Technical specifications, 8-1-25 Test file, printing, 3-5 print, selecting and printing, 2-8 TEST PRINT function, 4-4, 4-21 Testing and connecting your printer, 2-1-20 parallel connection, 2-17-18 p.
Quick Reference SelecType Map The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. Mode-specific options, those marked “refer to mode,” are listed under each printer mode later on this card. See Chapter 3 for a description of each option.
SelecType Level 1 in LJ-2P mode FONT RD - 0 to available (A) - 0 to available (C) - 0 to available DL* SUB CONFIG. FORM 60LINES [0 to 128 or ***] SYMSET Roman-8 IBM-US IBM-DN ECM94-1 IRV French UK Chi.
FONT Courier Prestige (OCR-B) (OCR-A) DL * SUB CONFIG. PITCH 10 1 2 1 5 PROP. CONDENSED ON/OFF L-MARGIN 0 to available R-MARGIN 1 to available FORM TOP 0.
SelecType Level 1 CANCEL:< S:^ P:V 0: > INPUT STD (OPT) AUT O P-SIZE Lette r A 5 EX E B 5 F 4 LETTER MONARCH HALF LT C1 0 LEGA L D L GL T C 5 GL G [OTHER] COPIES 1 - 9 9 ORIENT. PORT LAN D FONT Refer to mode STATUS SHEET FONT SAMPLE SUB CONFIG. Refer to mode SYSTEM CONFIG.
SelecType Level 2 TEST PRINT PATTERN 1 PATTERN 2 MODE ASSIGN CH X mode LJ-2 P L Q F X (EPSON GL) I/F CONFIG. CH X CONFIG. [CH P] SLCTIN AUTOFEED BUSY DELAY [CHS ] WORD LENGTH BAUD RATE PARITY STOP BIT DT R XON/XOFF ENQ/AC K DS R CT S RX-BUFFER SIZE 1 TO 99 C H CH AUTOSENSE CH INDIVIDUAL — nMS:t P:u O:v – t.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Epson Action Laser II è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Epson Action Laser II - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Epson Action Laser II imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Epson Action Laser II ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Epson Action Laser II, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Epson Action Laser II.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Epson Action Laser II. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Epson Action Laser II insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
