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I Brother Laser Printer HL-1260e /HL-1660 USER’S GUIDE.
II T rademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
i Laser Printer HL-1260e/HL-1660 USER ’ S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 Ext.
ii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions , and Notes The following conventions are used in this User ’ s Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injur y . Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer .
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPOR TANT INFORM ATION: REGUL ATION S ........................ . ix CHAPTER 1 GENERA L ............................................................. . 1-1 ABOUT THIS MANUA L ....................................
USER ’ S GUIDE i v CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTE R .......... . 3-1 SOFT WARE COMPATIBILIT Y ........................................................... . 3-1 AUTOM ATIC EMUL ATION SELECTIO N ......................................... . 3-3 AUTOM ATIC INTERFACE SELECTIO N .
TABLE OF CONTENTS v SWITCHES IN NORMAL MOD E ....................................................... . 4-5 SEL Switc h ..................................................................................... . 4-5 SET Switc h ............................
USER ’ S GUIDE v i SWITCHES IN SHIFT MOD E ............................................................. . 4-64 SHIFT Switc h ................................................................................ . 4-64 EMUL ATION Switc h ................
TABLE OF CONTENTS v ii CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANC E .................................................... . 6-1 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. . 6-1 Toner Cartridg e ............................
USER ’ S GUIDE v iii RS-232C Serial Interfac e ............................................................... . Appendix- 11 Standard Specification s ............................................................ . Appendix-11 Interface Connector s .
REGULATIONS i x IMPOR TANT INFORM ATION: REGUL ATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules .
USER ’ S GUIDE x Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ( F or Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference- causing equipment standard entitled “ Digital Apparatus ” , ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
REGULATIONS x i ☛ Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure . Radio Interference (220 - 240 V model only) This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.
USER ’ S GUIDE x ii For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT ☛ V aroitus! Laitteen k ä ytt ä minen muulla kuin t ä ss ä k ä ytt ö ohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa k ä ytt ä j ä n turvallisuusluokan 1 ylitt ä v ä lle n ä kym ä tt ö m ä lle lasers ä teilylle .
REGULATIONS x iii Th e wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code : GREEN AND YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this printer may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug.
USER ’ S GUIDE x i v DECLAR ATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) W e, Brothe r International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audensha w , Manchester M34 5JE, UK.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1–1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview of the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 1–2 ✒ Notes When you read this user’s guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and th e Appendices of this User’s Guide are on the floppy disk provided with this printe r . Rea d ABOU T CHAPTER S ON THE FLOPP Y DISK (See page 1-3 ) carefully before you print out the additional chapters included on the floppy disk.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1–3 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK ■ The floppy disk provided with this printer contains Chapters 4, 5, 6, and the Appendices of this User’s Guide. Follow the steps below to install and print out the sections you need to see.
USER’S GUIDE 1–4 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard features. When you need more information on how to use a particular feature, turn to the page indicate d at the end of the paragraph.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1–5 Universal Paper Cassette and Manual Loading This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. Since the paper cassette is a universal type, a number of di f ferent sizes of paper can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper cassette.
USER’S GUIDE 1–6 Automatic Emulation Selection Thi s printer can automaticall y select the printe r emulation mode depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software . W ith this feature, many users can share the printer on a network.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1–7 Microsoft ® W indows ® 3.1 / W indows 9 5 T rueT ype™ Compatible Fonts: • BR Symbol • Helsinki, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique • T ennessee Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItali.
USER’S GUIDE 1–8 High Speed Printing with Microsoft W indows 95 / W indows 3.1 Sinc e T rue T ype compatible fonts are resident in this printe r , the printer can print them with Microsoft W indows 95 / W indows version 3.1 at a high speed without downloading them.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1–9 Reprint Function Y ou can reprint the last page printed with a touch of a panel switch which allows reprinting without sending the data again from the computer.
USER’S GUIDE 1–10 Options The following options are available for this printer: Lower Tray Unit A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. Y ou can load extra pape r and switch betwee n the upper an d lower paper sources automatically. See page 5-1 .
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–1 CHAPTER 2 GETTING ST ARTED BEFORE USING THE PRINTER Checking the Components Printer Carton When you unpack the printer , check to see that you have all of the following parts. Fig. 2-1 Components in the Printer Carton ✒ Note An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
USER’S GUIDE 2–2 T oner Cartridge The toner cartridge is inside the toner cartridge carton. ! Caution The toner cartridge is packed inside a bag. Do not open it now. Open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–3 General V iew A B Fig. 2-3 Front View Fig. 2-4 Rear View Top Cover Multi-purpose Tray Face Down Print Delivery Tray Font/IC Card Slot Font Cartridge Slot Upper Paper Ca.
USER’S GUIDE 2–4 Operating and Storage Environment Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage Frequency: 50 Hz (220-240 V) or 60 Hz (1 10-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–5 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Opening and Closing the Printer T o install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open the top cover of the printer. Remember the following steps to open and close the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 2–6 Removing the Protective Parts After checking that you have all of the correct parts, temporarily place the printer where you can easily reach all sides.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–7 Installing the T oner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to print. Y ou have one toner cartridge as standard. A new cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,000 A4 or letter -size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 8).
USER’S GUIDE 2–8 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–9 5. Hold the tab firmly and pull it out until the sealing tape comes out all the way. Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ! Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. If your hands or clothes get dirty with toner , wipe or wash it off immediately with cold water .
USER’S GUIDE 2–10 7 . Close the top cover of the printer. When the cartridge has almost run out of tone r , the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–11 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette The printer usually loads paper from the installed multi-purpose tra y , upper cassette or optional lower paper cassette. ✒ Note The lower tray unit is an option for this printer. This section refers to the upper paper cassette.
USER’S GUIDE 2–12 Follow these steps to set paper and install the paper cassette: ✒ Note Be sure to select the same paper size as the paper to be used from your application software, or correct printing cannot be obtained.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–13 2. Switch the adjustment lever on the back of the paper cassette according to the paper size shown below . I. Backwards : letter , legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive and A5 II. Forwards : ISO B6, A6, COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL Fig.
USER’S GUIDE 2–14 4. Slightly lift the edge of the sliding guides and move them separately so as to match the size of paper to be used. Match the paper length first and then the paper width when setting for lar ger size paper . Match the paper width first and then the paper length when setting for smaller size paper .
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–15 1. Open the multi-purpose tray by pressing the front door of the tray lightly and lowering it gently . ✒ Note Pull out the extension tray of the multi-purpose tray for long paper if it is necessary . Fig. 2-19 Opening the Multi-purpose Tray and Pulling Out the Extension Tray 2.
USER’S GUIDE 2–16 Fig. 2-20 Placing Paper on the Multi-purpose Tray 4. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to match the paper width, so that it lightly touches the right side of the paper stack.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–17 Connecting the Printer to Y our Computer This printer has a bi-directional parallel interface and an RS-232C serial interface.
USER’S GUIDE 2–18 3. Secure the connection with wire clips or screws on the printer . Computer Printer Fig. 2-21 Connecting the Printer and Computer 4. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector on your computer. Be sure to secure the connection on the computer , also.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–19 T urning the Printer On and Off Plugging in the Power Cord Plug in the power cord as follows: 1. Make sure that the POWER switch is OFF “O”: the switch is on the front right hand side of the printer . 2. Attach the power cord to the printer and plug it into an appropriate AC outlet.
USER’S GUIDE 2–20 Pressing the POWER Switch The POWER switch is on the front right hand side of the printer. Pressing the ON side “ | ” supplies power to the printe r , which then performs a self test and warm up. Pressing the OFF side “O” turns the power o f f.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–21 Printing the T est Patterns or Lists Y ou can check print quality and print a list of available fonts before you actually start working with the printer. T o do so, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that you have already set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray .
USER’S GUIDE 2–22 T o print out the list of optional cartridge/card fonts, PRINT FONTS C T o print out the list of permanent download fonts, PRINT FONTS P T o exit from the test mode, exit ✒ Not.
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2–23 6. Press the SET switch. The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits to the off-line state. !"#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[| "#$%&'()*+,-.
USER’S GUIDE 2–24 Checking the Printed T est Pattern or Demo Page After you print out the test pattern or demo page as described in the previous section, take a look at the printed sheet to check print quality. The printer has been shipped with the print density properly adjusted with the control panel switches.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–1 CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER SOFT W ARE COM P A TIBILITY Befor e working with your applicatio n software, you need t o set up or install the printer drive r in your software . Locate the printer s that you r application software supports and install the desired printer driver.
USER’S GUIDE 3–2 T o get the most out of this printer , you need to install the printer driver for this printer or the HP LaserJet 4+ and select the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode: this is the best combination. When any other HP LaserJet series printer driver is installed, select the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–3 AU T OM A TIC EMUL A TION SELECTION This printer has an automatic emulation selection function. When the printer receives data from the compute r , it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON.
USER’S GUIDE 3–4 ✒ Notes When you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following: • Once the emulation is automatically changed, it is not changed again for a short period of time. This time period is called “T ime Out” and it can be set with the EMULA TION switch.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–5 AU T OM A TIC INTER F ACE SELECTION This printer has an automati c interface selection function. When th e printer receives data from the compute r , it automatically selects the bi-directional parallel, RS-232C serial interface, or MIO interface as appropriate.
USER’S GUIDE 3–6 ✒ Notes When you use the automatic interface selection, note the following: • Once the interface is automatically changed, it is not changed again for a short period of time. This time period is called “Time Out” and it can be set with the MODE switch.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–7 ABOUT THE CONTROL P ANEL Adjusting the Control Panel Angle Y ou can adjust the control panel to the desired angle, so you can easily read the display messages. T o adjust the angle of control panel, gently pinch the tab on the right side of the panel and move the control panel up and down.
USER’S GUIDE 3–8 Selecting the Local Language Display The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel switches, it shows functions and settings. If any trouble occurs, it shows the corresponding error message.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–9 Using the Panel Switches The printer has a versatile control panel. It has two operation modes: When you press the switches, they work in the NORMA L mode as indicate d above th e switches.
USER’S GUIDE 3–10 Printer Settings Y ou may operate the printer with the panel switch settings unchanged. They have been factory set. Whe n necessar y , change and store them i n the printer memory as user settings. There are two types of printer settings available on this printer: 1 .
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–11 P APER HANDLING Print Media Paper Size 1. The upper paper cassette Since the paper cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the sizes of paper in the list. The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m 2 or 20 lbs.
USER’S GUIDE 3–12 paper source available size available type and capacity the multi- purpose tray (MP) cut sheet : letter , legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, ISO B6 and A6 envelope: COM 10, Monarch, C5, DL and ISO B5 other size: wide 90-216mm (3.5”-8.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–13 Using Envelopes A void using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Smooth or shiny surfaces • Protection cover at envelopes’ adhesive p.
USER’S GUIDE 3–14 Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should be crisply and correctly folded (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams).
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–15 Cassette Feed Th e printer can feed pape r from the multi-purpose tra y , the upper or the optional lower paper cassette. Y ou can select the multi-purpose tray a s a paper cassette with the FEEDER switch.
USER’S GUIDE 3–16 Fig. 3-5 Cassette Feed Manual Feed When you set paper in the multi-purpose tray with the setting MANUAL FEED = ON selected with the FEEDER switch, the printer loads paper only from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the previous feeder selection.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3–17 Face Down Print Delivery The printer normally ejects paper onto the top of the printer with the printed page face down. Fig. 3-6 Face Down Print Delivery Face Up Print Delivery Y ou can change the print delivery path from the top to the rear of the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–1 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL P ANEL DISPL A Y AND LAMPS This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD) and four lamps on the control panel. The display can show various messages with up to 16 characters. The lamps light to indicate the current printer status.
USER’S GUIDE 4–2 Printer Status Messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message Meaning 00 READY 001P T1 The printer is ready to print. 00 IDLE 001P T1 The printer is idle.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–3 Printer Status Message Meaning (Continued) 07 FF PAUSE The printer has suspended feeding forms. Pressing the SEL switch resumes form feed. 08 RESET TO The printer is restoring itself to the USER SETTINGS user settings you selected with the panel switches.
USER’S GUIDE 4–4 Lamps The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status. READY LED indication Meaning On Ready to print Blinking W arming up DA TA LED indication Meaning On Data remains in the printer buffer . Pressing the FORM FEED switch prints the data and clears the buffer .
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–5 SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE Y ou can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings in the NORMAL mode. Functions available in the NORMAL mode are shown above the panel switches. Fig. 4-3 Switches in NORMAL Mode ✒ Note The factory settings are printed in bold in this section.
USER’S GUIDE 4–6 ✒ Notes When you press the SEL switch, remember the following: • All other switches—except the SEL switch— are operational only when the printer is off-line.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–7 MODE Switch Pressing the MODE switch allows you to enter modes where you change settings. The mode menus and settings vary according to the current emulation mode and options. For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
USER’S GUIDE 4–8 MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–9 Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting INTERFACE MODE (Continued) I/F AUTO (Continued) MIO Setting Available only when a commercial MIO card has been installed. The settings available on the installed MIO card can appear under the sub-setting menu.
USER’S GUIDE 4–10 Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting CARD OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card or the HDD card has been formatted: (HP mode only) EXECUTE DATA Execute the data on the card. (See 4-32.) DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–11 MODE Switch Settings in BR-Script 2 Mode The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the BR-Script 2 mode. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may b e installed in the printer .
USER’S GUIDE 4–12 Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL=OFF ON or OFF (See 4-41.) PASS NO=### Enter pass number.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–13 MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP-GL mode. ✒ Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer .
USER’S GUIDE 4–14 Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting PAGE PROTECTION PROTECT=AUTO AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, or LEGAL (See 4-31.) exit Exit to CARD OPERATION CARD OPERATION Same as BR-Script mode (See 4-32.) ADVANCED MODE Same as HP LaserJet 4+ mode (See 4-41.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–15 Basic Operation Procedures When you operate the MODE switch, remember the following basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch to enter the MODE menus. The first mode menu appears on the display.
USER’S GUIDE 4–16 Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface For this session, select the parallel interface manually as follows: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch. The display shows the first menu.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–17 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the exit menu appears on the display. exit MODE 7. Press the SET switch. Then the printer automatically returns to the off-line ready state. INTERF ACE MODE The automatic interface selection has been factory set.
USER’S GUIDE 4–18 Even if you choose the automatic interface selection, you need to set the communications parameters for the serial interface, high speed/bi- directional communications for the parallel interface, and the optional interface settings if the installed MIO card requires them.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–19 Display Message Parameters Settings BaudRate= 9600 Baud rate (Data transfer speed) 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 , 19200, 38400, 57600, 1 15200 baud CodeType=8 b.
USER’S GUIDE 4–20 FORMA T MODE ORIENT A TION When you select “ORIENT A TION”, you can set portrait or landscape orientation. ✒ Note The ORIENT A TION selection is effective in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. It does not work in other emulation modes.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–21 When portrait has been selected, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 001P T1 When landscape has been selected, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 001L T1 AU TO MODE ✒ Note The settings in this mode menu are effective in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes.
USER’S GUIDE 4–22 ✒ Note on “AUTO MASK” When you use application software in non-HP modes, be sure to set “AUTO MASK” to ON. When you use letter- or A4-size paper , the top and bottom 2 lines are masked and they do not appear on the printout.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–23 The following settings can be made in this mode: Display Message Page Format Mode PAPER =LETTER Set cut sheet paper size to letter , A4 , legal, B5, A5, B6, A6, or executive, or envelope size to COM10, Monarch, C5, or DL.
USER’S GUIDE 4–24 ✒ Notes When you make settings in P AGE FORMA T MODE, note the following: • The letter size has been factory set for 110/120V model.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–25 ■ About Line Settings Setting the number of lines/page automatically sets the line spacing or line feed pitch. If the paper size is changed, the number of lines/page changes accordingly. The new setting is calculated with the following expression and the remainder , if any , is ignored.
USER’S GUIDE 4–26 Display Message Graphics Mode PEN SETTING Set the size and percentage of gray separately for six plotter pens. CHARACTER SET Set the standard and alternate character sets.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–27 ✒ Notes • When another pen is selected, the display shows the selected pen with the number after “SIZE’ or “GRA Y . ” • Whichever resolution, 300 or 600 dpi, you have selected, the pen size takes effect in units of 300 dpi.
USER’S GUIDE 4–28 Character Sets in HP-GL Emulation Mode ANSI ASCII (Factory setting) 9825 CHR. SET FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII ROMAN8 EXT.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–29 Display Message Resolution RESOLUTION=600 Set the resolution to 600 dpi . (Factory setting) RESOLUTION=300 Set the resolution to 300 dpi.
USER’S GUIDE 4–30 ■ APT Setting When you select “APT SETTING,” you can use the advanced photoscale technology (APT). This function offers photographic fine grayscale on graphics. APT setting is available only at 600 dpi resolution in BR-Script 2 mode and it requires 6 MB of RAM to enjoy APT printouts.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–31 The high resolution control has been factory set to “MEDIUM.” The “LIGHT” or “DARK” setting might be better depending on the selected print density. Choose the best setting for clear and crisp printouts. T o check the printout with the high resolution control, perform the test print with the TEST switch.
USER’S GUIDE 4–32 The page protection function reserves additional memory so that the printer can create the entire page image in memory before physically printing it out. This function can be set for letter , A4, or legal size paper. Select the paper size for page protection.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–33 • If you turn the printer off or remove the flash memory card or the HDD card while data is being written onto or deleted from the card, all the data on the card may be lost. • If the write protect switch of the flash memory card or the HDD card is on, this mode menu does not appear.
USER’S GUIDE 4–34 When the installed flash memory card or HDD card is formatted: When you enter this mode menu with the formatted flash memory card or HDD card installed, the display shows the following menus: Display Message Flash Operation EXECUTE DATA Select the data ID and execute the selected data.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–35 ■ Card List When you select “CARD LIST” and you press the SET switch, the printer automatically loads paper and starts printing the contents of the installed flash memory card or HDD card. Y ou can check the contents and the unused capacity of the card.
USER’S GUIDE 4–36 • Save Data Y ou can send data and save it on the card. In this mode, any kind of data such as PCL data, BR-Script 2 data, and command strings can be saved. When you select “SA VE DA T A” and you press the SET switch, the display shows the following guide menus.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–37 • Save Macro ✒ Note The “SA VE MACRO” menu appears only in the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode. If you have downloaded a macro in the printer’s memory , you can save the macro on the installed flash memory card or HDD card.
USER’S GUIDE 4–38 Selec t the ID with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SE T switch again, so that the printer saves the font with the selected ID. ✒ Note When you see an asterisk on the displa y , the ID number has been used for another font.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–39 • Download Font ✒ Notes • The “ DOWNLOAD FONT” menu appears only in the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode. • Be sur e to prin t out th e list o f download font s with the TES T switch and check the download font ID on the list before you enter this menu.
USER’S GUIDE 4–40 ■ Delete When you select “DELETE” and press the SET switch, you can enter the following sub-setting menus to delete macros and fonts or format the installed flash memory card or HDD card: Display Message Save Menu MACRO ID=##### Delete the selected ID macro.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–41 FONT ID=##### Select the ID number with the ▲ or ▼ switch and press the SET switch, so that the printer deletes the selected font. • Format Card Y ou can format the flash memory card or the HDD card to delete i ts contents.
USER’S GUIDE 4–42 T o cope with this problem , you ca n lock o r unlock th e panel switches with your pass number as follows: Display Message Lock Panel LOCK=OFF Unlock the panel switches of the printer. (Factory setting) LOCK=ON Lock the panel switches of the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–43 Y ou can turn on or off the auto form feed in this mode menu as follows: Display Message Auto Form Feed AUTO FF=OFF T urn off the auto form feed. Y ou need to press the FORM FEED switch every time data remains in the printer’s memory .
USER’S GUIDE 4–44 ■ T oner Low Y ou can select the printer’s action when “ T ONER EMPTY” is detected. Display Message Network Mode TONER LOW=CONT Continue printing if the “TONER EMPTY” error occurs. (Factory setting) TONER LOW=STOP Stop printing if the “ TONER EMPTY” error occurs.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–45 BUZZER SETTING Y ou can turn the buzzer of this printer on or off. If any errors occur and the buzzer is turned on, the printer beeps to alert you. If it is turned off, it does not sound to alert you. Display Message Buzzer BUZZER=ON Turn on the buzzer.
USER’S GUIDE 4–46 PRINT DENSITY Y ou can increase or decrease the print density with the ▲ or ▼ switch in this mode menu as follows: Display Message Print Density ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ The more black squares, the darker the ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ print density .
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–47 INPUT 14M BUFFER 1 5 SQUARES SIZE 5 SQUARES 4M 100K 51K 1 SQUARE 30K 30K 7M 14M 26M RAM SIZE Fig. 4-7 Input buffer size S A VE SETTINGS Suppose you share this printer with others who want di f ferent panel switch settings or you use the printer with di f ferent settings.
USER’S GUIDE 4–48 P AGE COUNTER Y ou can check the total number of printed pages with this mode. When you enter this mode, the display shows the number for a short time and automatically moves to “exit MODE” menu.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–49 FONT Switch Pressing the FONT switch allows you to select fonts and symbol/character sets. ✒ Notes When you use the FONT switch, note the following: • The FONT switch is effective in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes.
USER’S GUIDE 4–50 SECONDARY FONT SELECT FONT s Set the secondary font. SYMBOL SET s Set the symbol set. TABLE PRINT s Print the code table. exit Exit T o select the font and symbol set in the HP LaserJet 4+ mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–51 5 . Press the SET switch. When you ente r the “SELECT FONT” menu, you ca n select th e internal font, optional slot font , or permanent downloa d font. The display shows the following message. INTERNAL FONT p* Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font source appears on the display.
USER’S GUIDE 4–52 See “List of Fonts” on page 4- 5 9 . 8 . Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection e f fective. The steps you follow vary according to the font type, scalable or bitmapped. ■ I f you select a resident bitmapped font (Letter Gothic 16.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–53 Press th e SET switch to mak e the displayed selectio n effective, then the display shows the font size setting menu. ✒ Note When you have selected fixed-pitch fonts, you set the font size by the characte r pitch (width).
USER’S GUIDE 4–54 TABLE PRINT p 12. Press the SET switch to start printing the code table of the selected font, or press the ▲ or ▼ switch to skip this menu. The display shows the exit menu. exit 13. Press the SET switch to exit from the setting mode.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–55 3 . Press the SET switch. When you ente r the “SELECT FONT” menu, you ca n select th e internal font, optional slot font , or permanent downloa d font. The display shows the following message. INTERNAL FONT * Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font source appears on the display.
USER’S GUIDE 4–56 BROUGHAM * 5 . Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired font appears on the display. See “List of Fonts” on page 4- 5 9 . 6 . Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection e f fective. The steps you follow vary according to the font type, scalable or bitmapped.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–57 ✒ Note The style indication appears after the font name and the style name differs according to the font name. The italic or oblique indication can appear after any style indication: “ BdIt” indicates a bold italic font, “LtIt” indicates a light italic font, etc.
USER’S GUIDE 4–58 US ASCII * ✒ Note The character set varies according to the current emulation mode. The above display shows the factory setting in the EPSON FX-850 emulation mode. 8. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired character set appears on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–59 List of Fonts For specific characters in resident bitmapped and scalable fonts, see “SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS” in Appendix. . Display Message Font BROUGHAM Scalable Brougham LETTERGOTHIC Scalable LetterGothic OCR-A Bitmapped OCR-A 12 cpi OCR-B Bitmapped OCR-B 12 cpi LETTERGOTH16.
USER’S GUIDE 4–60 List of Symbol/Character Sets The symbol sets and character sets are subject to the current emulation mode. For specific symbol/character sets, see “SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS” in Appendix.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–61 FORM FEED Switch (REPRINT Switch) The FORM FEED switch works in two ways according to the D A T A lamp status. Form Feed When the printer is o f f-line and there is data remaining in the printer memor y , the D A T A lamp comes on.
USER’S GUIDE 4–62 When you press the FORM FEED switch one or more times during reprinting, you can set the number of pages to reprint. The printer reprints the same page the number of times you press the switch.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–63 CONTINUE Switch If there is a problem with the printe r , it automatically suspends printing and goes o f f-line. Pressing the CONTINUE switch may ignore the error and resume printer operation. The function of this switch varies according to the CONTINUE mode set with the MODE switch.
USER’S GUIDE 4–64 SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE Y ou can control the basic printer operations and make various printer settings also in the SHIFT mode. Functions available in the SHIFT mode are labeled with the indications just below the panel switches. Fig.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–65 EMULA TION Switch This printer has been factory set with the automatic emulation selection function on. The printer can select the emulation mode automatically when it receives data from the computer . When you want to set the emulation mode manually , hold down the SHIFT switch and press the EMULA TION switch.
USER’S GUIDE 4–66 5. Set “Time Out” with the ▲ or ▼ switch. TIME OUT= 5s * This time out is the duration during which the printer will not allow an automatic emulation change. Y ou can set it from 1 second to 9 9 seconds: the factory setting is 5 seconds.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–67 If the function is turned on, the downloaded macros and fonts are kept in the printer’s memory until the printer is turned off, so that they are not cleared by switching the emulation to the BR-Script 2 mode.
USER’S GUIDE 4–68 ■ BR-Script 2 Mode BR-Script is a Brother original page description language and it is a PostScript ® language emulation interpreter. This printer supports level 2. The BR-Script interpreter of this printer can control text and graphics on pages completely and satisfactorily.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–69 ECONOMY Switch TONER SA VE MODE Y ou can turn on or off the toner save mode as follows: Display Message T oner Save Mode TONER SAVE=OFF Turn of f the toner save mode. (Factory setting) TONER SAVE=ON Turn on the toner save mode.
USER’S GUIDE 4–70 FEEDER Switch Y ou can select the feeder , manual feed mode, or MP tray settings with the FEEDER switch, and also select the duplex printing mode if the optional duplex printing unit is installed. Display Message Feeder FEEDER=AUTO Select a feeder or auto paper feed .
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–71 FEEDER=AUTO * 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch until the desired feeder appears on the display. Display Message Paper Feed Method/Paper Source FEEDER=AUTO Auto paper feed .
USER’S GUIDE 4–72 When you select “MP TRA Y”, “TRA Y1,” o r “TRA Y2,” an asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the “exit” message appears on the display . Press the SET switch again, so that the printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–73 • Y ou can set “MP FIRST=ON” so that you can use the MP tray paper first until it becomes empty and then switch to other paper sources which hold the same size of paper . Y ou can set “MP FIRST=ON” for this purpose only when all the trays hold the same type and size of paper .
USER’S GUIDE 4–74 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select the paper size in the multi-purpose tray . ✒ Note When you select the multi-purpose tray as a paper source, you must set the “MP SIZE” manually since the tray cannot sense the size automatically .
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–75 2. Press the SET switch to enter the media type mode. The display then shows the current setting with an asterisk: REGULAR * 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ switch to select regular , thick paper, or transparency . 4. Press the SET switch to make the setting effective.
USER’S GUIDE 4–76 BIND=LONG BIND=SHORT Fig. 4-9 Binding 4. Press the SET switch to exit the DUPLEX MODE. The printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. 5. Press the SET switch again to exit the FEEDER switch setting mode to the printer off-line state.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–77 COPY Switch Y ou can set the number of copies to print of the same page with the COPY switch. The computer will release from a printing job in a shorter time if you use this feature than when you set the copy print quantity with your application software.
USER’S GUIDE 4–78 RESET Switch Y ou can reset the printer with the RESET switch. The print data that the printer has already received from the computer is cleared and the printer settings are restored to the user settings or factory settings.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–79 4. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The printer is reset according to the selected reset mode.
USER’S GUIDE 4–80 Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting MODE INTERFACE MODE – I/F=AUTO For AUTO mode TIME OUT TIME OUT= 5s For bi-directional PARALLEL interface HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED=ON BI-DIR BI.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–81 Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting MODE (continued) FORMAT MODE (continued) PAGE FORMAT MODE (HP LaserJet4, EPSON, & IBM) PAPER LETTER (For 110/120V model) A4 (For.
USER’S GUIDE 4–82 Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting MODE (continued) PAGE FORMAT (continued) LINES (HP) 60 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 78 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 64 (A4, PORTRAIT) 64 (A5, PORTRAIT) 64 (A6, PO.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–83 Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting MODE (continued) RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION=600 APT SETTING APT=OFF HRC SETTING HRC=MEDIUM PAGE PROTECTION – PROTECT=AU.
USER’S GUIDE 4–84 Switch Item Sub-Item Factory Setting ECONOMY – TONER SAVE MODE - TONER SAVE=OFF POWER SAVE MODE - POWER SAVE=ON For POWER SAVE=ON TIME OUT TIME OUT=30m FEEDER FEEDER - FEEDER=A.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–85 TEST Switch Y ou can test the printer or print out the list of fonts with the TEST switch. T o do so, hold down the SHIFT switch and press the TEST switch. You will then enter the test mode where you may test the printer o r print out the list of fonts.
USER’S GUIDE 4–86 ✒ Notes The message “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appears only when the optional font cartridge/card is installed in the font slot or permanent download fonts are stored in printer memory. • If the optional font cartridge/card is installed, you can print out the list of optional fonts.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–87 ■ When the “PRINT FONTS” mode has been selected, the display shows the selected mode and the printer starts printing out the font list. The display may look like this: 06 PRINT FONTS I When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits from the test mode to the off-line state.
USER’S GUIDE 4–88 HEX DUMP MODE This printer has a useful hex dump mode for checking the print data sent from your computer. The printer lists the print data in hexadecimal form. T o enter the hex dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Check the power state.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4–89 4. Send data from your computer. When the printer receives data, it starts printing hexadecimal values of the received data. T o exit from the hex dump mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5–1 CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS LOWER TR A Y UNIT ( L T-1200/ L T-1600) Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette The lower tra y unit is a device that functions as a third paper source which ca n contain a maximum of 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m 2 or 2 0 lbs).
USER’S GUIDE 5–2 FONT C A RTRIDGE/C A RD, FL A SH M E M O R Y/ HDD C A RD Installing a Font Cartridge/Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card This printer has one slot for an optional font cartridge and one slot for an optional font card, flash memory card or HDD card.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5–3 The following type of flash memory card can be installed: • 512 Kbyte : Mitsubishi MF8513-GBDA T01 • 1 Mbyte : Mitsubishi MF81M1-GBDA T01 • 2 Mbyte : Mitsubishi MF82M1-GB.
USER’S GUIDE 5–4 Selecting the Optional Fonts After you have installed the optional font cartridge/card, you can select optional fonts by any of the following methods: 1.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5–5 2 . Find the font slot and font ID number on the list. Fig. 5-3 Font ID Numbers on the Font List 3 . Select the font with the FONT switch.
USER’S GUIDE 5–6 MODULAR I/O CARD This printer has a modular input/output (MIO) interface slot on the rear panel. This slot allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible sharing/network card. For more information about MIO cards, consult the dealer where you purchased this printer.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5–7 RAM EXP ANSION This printer has 2 Mbytes or 4 Mbytes of memory standard and 2 slots for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 66 Mbytes by installing commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMMs).
USER’S GUIDE 5–8 The following capacity of a SIMM can be installed: • 1 Mbyte HIT ACHI HB56D25632B-6A, -7A, -8A MITSUBISHI MH25632BJ-7, -8 • 2 Mbyte HIT ACHI HB56D51232B-6A, -7A, -8A MITSUBISH.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5–9 4. Remove the left side cover by sliding it to the rear of the printer . Fig. 5-6 Removing the Left Side Cover ✒ Note Be careful not to connect the network interface cable into the modular jack for options located inside the left side cover , or it may damage the printer .
USER’S GUIDE 5–10 7. Install as many SIMMs as you need. • Set a SIMM into the slot at an angle. • Push the tip gently towards the vertical until it clicks into place. ✒ Notes • When you install less than two SIMMs, be sure to install them in the order of slots 1and 2.
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5–11 DUPLEX UNIT (DX-1200/DX-1600) The duplex unit is an optional device that allows printing on both sides of pages. When it is installed, you can select either duplex printing or simplex printing from the control panel or by software command.
USER’S GUIDE 5–12 When the duplex unit is installed, paper handling and capacity of the upper paper cassette changes as follows: For Duplex paper source available size all sources for duplex print.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6–1 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE T oner Cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6 ,000 A4/Letter-siz e single-sided pages at about 5 % coverage (if the print density is set at level 8).
USER’S GUIDE 6–2 Follow these steps to check the toner cartridge: 1 . Remove the toner cartridge from the printe r . If you turn o n the printer without a toner cartridge installed, th e display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the toner cartridge.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6–3 4 . Clean the anti-static teeth with a clean brush. ✒ Note Never touch or clean the transfer rolle r , or print quality may deteriorate. Fig. 6-1 Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth 5 . Clean the transfer guide, referring to “Cleaning the Printer Interior” in this chapte r .
USER’S GUIDE 6–4 8. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. 9. Hold the tab firmly and pull it until the sealing tape comes out all the way .
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6–5 Cleaning Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge, be sure to clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. If the printed page gets stained with toner , clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth.
USER’S GUIDE 6–6 5. If paper or foreign objects are stuck in the paper cassettes, remove them. Fig. 6-4 Cleaning the Paper Cassette 6. Replace the paper cassette and the optional font cartridge/card. Cleaning the Printer Interior Dip a soft cloth in water and wring it out thoroughly for cleaning the printer interior .
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6–7 Clean the printer interior as follows: 1 . T urn o f f the printer and unplug the power cord. 2 . Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. 3 . Clean both side s of the pape r access cover an d transfer guide by wiping o f f toner and paper particles with a dr y , soft cloth.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–1 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If any problems occu r , the printer automatically stops printing, diagnoses th e problem, and displays the corresponding message to alert you. T ake the appropriate action, referrin g to the followin g tables.
USER’S GUIDE 7–2 Operator Call Message Meaning Action 18 MANUAL FEED ***** SIZE The printer requests you to load paper manually. (The message appears alternately to show a particular size.) Load the requested size of paper on the multi-purpose tray and press the SEL switch.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–3 Error Messages Error Message Meaning Action 31 PRINT OVERRU N Print overrun Press the CONTINUE switch to start printing the next page. Data which overran the print area on the page cannot be printed. Check your page protection setting with the MODE switch.
USER’S GUIDE 7–4 Error Message Meaning Action 42 CARD FULL Card overflow Delete unnecessary macros or fonts, or use a new card. See page 4-32 . 43 CARD W ERROR Card write error Set the write protect switch of the card to OFF if it has been set to ON.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–5 Service Call Messages Service Call Message Meaning Action 50 FUSER MALF Malfunction of fuser T urn off the printer. W ait 15 minutes, then turn it on again. 51 LASER BD MALF Malfunction of laser beam detector T urn of f the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 7–6 Possible Problems This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However , if any problem should occur , note the display message and take the appropriate action. This section describes the actions to be taken against paper jams and unsatisfactory printouts.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–7 Paper may jam in the paper cassette, inside the printer , at the rear access cover or at the paper exit. Check the jam location and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer automatically resumes printing.
USER’S GUIDE 7–8 ■ Paper Jam at Rear Access Cover 13 JAM REAR If a paper jam occurs behind the rear access cover before the paper exit, remove the jammed paper as follows: 1. Open the rear access cover . 2. Pull out the jammed paper slowly in direction A or B.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–9 ■ Paper Jam at Fixing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the fixing roller , follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2. Remove the jammed paper by holding it with both hands and pulling it slowly towards you.
USER’S GUIDE 7–10 ■ Paper Jam at the Paper Access Cover Inside the Printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the paper access cover, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–11 ■ Paper Jam in the Paper Cassette 13 JAM TRAYS If a paper jam occurs inside the paper cassette, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the paper cassette. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Fig. 7-6 Paper Jam at Paper Cassette 3. Install the paper cassette.
USER’S GUIDE 7–12 Unsatisfactory Printouts If you are not satisfied with the printout quality, check the problem and take the necessary action to clear it. ✒ Note It is possible that paper could meet all of the guidelines listed in the specifications and still not print satisfactorily .
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–13 Follow these steps to clear the problem: 1. Open the top cover of the printer . Fig. 7-8 Opening the Top Cover 2. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
USER’S GUIDE 7–14 3. Rock the cartridge gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 7-10 Distributing the Toner Evenly 4. Install the toner cartridge and close the top cover of the printer.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–15 ■ Stains and Stripes If the printed page is stained with toner or has vertical stripes, clean the printer interior. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 6. Here come Pat-top ,he come. One thing I can tell you is you go to be free.
USER’S GUIDE 7–16 ■ White Spots The printed page may have white spots in black text and graphics areas. Make sure that you use paper or OHP films that meet specifications and have the correct printing surface.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–17 ■ Black Page If an entire page is printed in black, make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed. Never use heat-sensitive paper , or it may cause this problem.
USER’S GUIDE 7–18 ■ Dropout If nothing or part of a page is printed, make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty or the toner is evenly distributed in the cartridge. T ake the proper action, referring to “Unclear Printouts” in this section.
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7–19 ! Caution Operation of the printer outside the specifications shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end user/purchaser . (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 Ext.
APPENDICES Appendix–1 APPENDICES PRINTER SPECIFICA TIONS Printing Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser W avelength: 780 nm Pulse duration: 80 ns Output: 5 mW max. Resolution 600 dots per inch (The resolution can be enhanced by using high resolution control feature.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–2 Functions CPU 79R3041 20 MHz (MIPS R3000 architecture) Emulation Automatic emulation selection • HP LaserJet 4+ (PCL 5 e ) • BR-Script Level 2 • HP-GL • EPSON FX-850 • IBM Proprinter XL Interface Automatic interface selection among bi-directional parallel, RS-232C serial, and MIO interface.
APPENDICES Appendix–3 Electrical and Mechanical Power Source U.S.A. and Canada: AC 1 10 to 120 V , 60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V , 50 Hz Power Consumption <HL-1260e> Printing: 29.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–4 P APER SPECIFICA TIONS Paper Input Cassettes : • Standard upper cassette ( T ray 1) • Optional lower cassette (Tray 2) • Paper size: TRA Y 1: Letter , legal, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, ISO B6, A6, COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL TRA Y 2: Letter, legal, A4 and Executive (OPTION) • Max.
APPENDICES Appendix–5 T est printing on paper , especially envelopes, is recommended before making a large purchase. The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–6 ✒ Note The manufacturer neither warrants or recommends the use of any particular paper . The operator is responsible for the quality of paper used with the printer . Paper T ypes to A void Some types of paper might not perform well or may cause damage to your printer .
APPENDICES Appendix–7 5. Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. 6. Envelopes made with smooth or shiny paper . 7. Envelopes that are rough, highly textured, or deeply embossed. 8. Envelopes which do not lie flat or that are curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–8 INTERF ACE SPECIFICA TIONS Bi-directional Parallel Interface Interface Connector A shielded cable that is IEEE 1285 compliant with the following pin assignment should be used.
APPENDICES Appendix–9 Signal Description Pin No. Signal Name IN/OUT Explanation 1 DA T A STROBE IN Data is latched at the leading edge of this signal. 2 - 9 DA T A 0 - 7 IN Parallel 8 bit data 10 ACKNLG OUT Data reception is completed and the printer is ready for the next data reception when this signal becomes low.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–10 Parallel Cable Connection for IBM-PC/A T or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers Signal Printer Pin No. Computer Pin No.
APPENDICES Appendix–11 RS-232C Serial Interface Standard Specifications 1) Baud rate: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 1 15200 baud 2) Synchronization: Start-stop 3) Com.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–12 Signal Description Signal Name IN/OUT Explanation FG – Frame Ground SD O UT Send Data. RD IN Receive Data. Receives data transmitted from the computer . RS OU T Request T o Send. “SP ACE” level when the printer is ready to send data to the computer .
APPENDICES Appendix–13 Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/A T or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers The following diagrams show the pin connections for the most common serial communications. ■ DB-9 Serial Connection When you use a computer with a 9-pin serial port, use a cable with th e following pin configurations.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–14 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS Y ou can select the symbol and character sets with the FONT switch in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes.
APPENDICES Appendix–15 HP LaserJet 4+ Mode Roman 8 (8U) ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) ISO Latin5 (5N).
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–16 PC-8 (10U) PC-8 D/N (1 1U) PC-850 (12U) PC-852 (17U).
APPENDICES Appendix–17 PC-8 T urkish (9T) W indows Latin1 (19U) W indows Latin2 (9E) W indows Latin5 (5T).
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–18 Legal (1U) V entura Math (6M) V entura Intl (13J) V entura US (14J).
APPENDICES Appendix–19 PS Math (5M) PS T ext (10J) Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U).
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–20 MS Publishing (6J) W indows 3.0 (9U) Desktop (7J) MC T ext (12J).
APPENDICES Appendix–21 Symbol (19M) W indings (579L) The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–22 EPSON Mode US ASCII The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set.
APPENDICES Appendix–23 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–24 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 T urkish.
APPENDICES Appendix–25 IBM Mode PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–26 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 T urkish.
APPENDICES Appendix–27 HP-GL Mode ANSI ASCII 9825 CHR. SET.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–28 FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINA VIAN SP ANISH/LA TIN JIS ASCII.
APPENDICES Appendix–29 ROMAN8 EXT . ISO IR V ISO SWEDISH ISO SWEDISH:N.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–30 ISO NOR W A Y 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K..
APPENDICES Appendix–31 ISO IT ALIAN ISO SP ANISH ISO POR TUGUESE ISO NOR W A Y 2.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–32 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible T ypefaces PCL Symbol Set Typeface Alaska Antique Brougham Cleveland Connect- Guatemala Letter Set ID Symbol Set Oakland Cond.
APPENDICES Appendix–33 PCL Symbol Set Typeface(Continued) LetterGothic Mary- Oklahoma PC PC Utah Utah Set ID Symbol Set 16.66** land Brussels Tennessee Cond.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–34 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s T rueT yp e™ and T ype 1 Font Compatible, and Original T ypefaces PCL Symbol Set Typeface Atlanta B R Copen- Ca lgary Helsinki P.
APPENDICES Appendix–35 PCL Symbol Set Typeface Bermuda Script Germany San Diego US Roman Set ID Symbol Set 8 U Roman-8 • • • • 0 N ISO 8859-1 Latin1 • • • • 2 N ISO 8859-2 Latin2 5 N ISO 8859-9 Latin5 1 0 U PC-8 • • • • 1 1 U PC-8 D/N • • • • 1 2 U PC-850 • • • • 1 7 U PC-852 9 T PC-Turk 1 9 U Windows 3.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–36 QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS The following tables show commands sorted by function. For further information about commands, refer to the “T echnical Reference Manual,” which is optionally available. ✒ Note l represents the lowercase l letter.
APPENDICES Appendix–37 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Paper Size ESC & l # A 27 38 108 ## 65 1B 26 6C ## 41 Executive ESC & l 1 A 27 38 108 49 65 1B 26 6C 31 41 Letter ESC & l 2 A .
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–38 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal RASTER GRAPHICS Resolution Setting 75 dpi ESC * t 75 R 27 42 116 55 53 82 1B 2A 74 37 35 52 100 dpi ESC * t 100 R 27 42 116 49 48 48 8.
APPENDICES Appendix–39 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal PATTERN Horizontal Size ESC * c # A 27 42 9 9 ## 65 1B 2A 63 ## 41 (# dot) Horizontal Size ESC * c # H 2 7 42 9 9 ## 7 2 1B 2A 6 3 ## 48 (.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–40 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal 1 Horiz. Line ESC * c 1 G 27 42 9 9 49 71 1B 2A 63 31 47 2 Vert. Lines ESC * c 2 G 27 4 2 99 50 71 1B 2A 63 32 4 7 3 Diagonal Lines ES.
APPENDICES Appendix–41 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal DOWNLOAD FONT Font ID Set ESC * c # D 27 4 2 99 # # 68 1 B 2A 63 # # 44 (#: ID) Character Code Set ESC * c # E 27 42 99 ## 69 1B 2A 63 ## 45 (##: chara.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–42 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal USER-DEFINED SYMBOL SET Symbol Set ID Set ESC * c # R 27 42 99 # # 82 1B 2 A 6 3 ## 5 2 (#: ID) Define Symbol Set ESC ( f # W 2 7 4 0 .
APPENDICES Appendix–43 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Flush All Pages Flush All Complete Pages ESC & r 0 F 27 38 114 48 70 1B 26 72 30 46 Flush All Page Data ESC & r 1 F 27 38 114 49 7.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–44 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Simplex/Duplex Print (Available when Duplex Unit is installed) Simplex ESC & l 0 S 27 38 108 48 83 1B 26 6C 30 53 Duplex & Lon.
APPENDICES Appendix–45 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Wingdings ESC ( 579 L 27 4 0 5 3 5 5 57 7 6 1B 28 3 5 3 7 3 9 4 C PS Math ESC ( 5 M 27 40 53 77 1B 28 35 4D Ventura Math ESC ( 6 M 27 40 5.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–46 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal PC-8 ESC ( s 25 C 27 40 115 50 53 67 1B 28 73 32 35 43 PC-8 D/N ESC ( s 23 C 27 40 115 50 51 67 1B 28 73 32 33 43 PC-850 ESC ( s 26 C .
APPENDICES Appendix–47 Function Command Scalable Fonts Intellifont-compatible Fonts (##: point size) Alaska ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 1 b 4 3 6 2 T Alaska Extrabold ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 4 b 4 3 6 2 T Ant.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–48 Function Command Type 1 Font Compatible Fonts (##: point size) Atlanta Book ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 1 5 5 T Atlanta Demi ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 1 5 5 T Atlanta BookObli.
APPENDICES Appendix–49 CCITT G3/G4 and TIFF (original command) One of the unique features of the PCL mode of this printer is it supports CCITT G3/G4 type data compression and TIFF format. ■ CCITT G3/G4 (Raster Graphic Mode 1 152) The printer’s PCL mode supports CCITT G3/G4 type graphic data compression.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–50 Mode 1 152 graphic data header data structure Position Data Description 0-1 6E 6E ‘nn’ This is header ID. 2-3 0A 00 reserved (Header V ersion) 4-7 5E 00 00 00 Picture data start offset from header top 8-1 1 File Length File length including 94 byte header .
APPENDICES Appendix–51 ■ TIFF Format (Raster Graphic Mode 1024) & Advanced Photoscale T echnology The printer’s PCL mode supports TIFF V ersion 5.0 file format as a format to transfer raster graphics data. Mode set command for TIFF file format is ESC *b1024M.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–52 Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode(Raster Graphic Mode 1027) The printer supports 1200 dpi printing for special image formats in 1200 dpi mode. W e recommend that the installed printer memory is 10 Mbytes or more for 1200 dpi printing.
APPENDIC ES Appendix–53 The block data i s com posed as f ollow s: Position Data Description 0 - 1 B lock length n - 2 2 - 3 Ho rizontal positio n dots from the left of the page 4 - 5 V ertical p os.
USER’ S GUIDE Appendix–54 16 bit repeatin g com pressed data When the most significant 3 bits in the first 2 bytes are in the order 1, 0, 0, the remaining 13 bits indicate the number of times to repeat 16 bit data. The following 2 bytes should be the 16 bit d ata to repeat.
APPENDICES Appendix–55 HP-GL/2 Command Sets Command Mnemonic Parameters Dual Context Extensions ENTER PCL MODE ESC % # A 0-Retain previous PCL cursor position and palette 1-Use current HP-GL/2 pen p.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–56 Command Mnemonic Parameters EDGE WEDGE EW radius, start_angle, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; POLYGON MODE PM polygon_definition; FILL POLYGON FP 0 Odd/Even fill EDGE POLYGO.
APPENDICES Appendix–57 Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Command Function and Syntax Syntax Rules [ ] Brackets indicate optional parameters. < > Indicates special characters and items Special Characters and Items DEC.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–58 EPSON FX-850 Mode Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Null Ignored NUL 0 0 0 Bell Ignored BEL 7 07 Space Moves the cursor one position to the right SP 32 20.
APPENDICES Appendix–59 Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set Right Margin Sets right margin n columns from the left ESC Q n 27 81 n 1B 51 n margin (range depends on type size and pa.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–60 Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set/Cancel Double- Sets (n = 1) or cancels (n = 0) double-high ESC w n 27 119 n 1B 77 n High Mode mode Set Italic Print .
APPENDICES Appendix–61 IBM Proprinter XL Mode Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Null Ignored NUL 0 0 0 Bell Ignored BEL 7 07 Space Moves the cursor one character to the right SP 32 .
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–62 Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Cancel Skip-over Cancels the bottom margin setting ESC O 27 79 1B 4F Perforation Set 1/8” Line Sets line spacing to 1/.
APPENDICES Appendix–63 Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set/Cancel When n=1, subsequent characters ESC - n 2 7 45 n 1B 2D n Underline Print (including spaces, but excluding Mode horizontal tabs) are underlined.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–64 HP-GL Mode Command Mnemonic Parameters Vector Group ARC ABSOLUTE AA x_center, y_center, sweep_angle [, chord_angle]; ARC RELATIVE AR x_increment, y_increment, sweep_angle .
APPENDICES Appendix–65 Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal Go to Other Emulations BR-Script 2 Batch Mode ESC CR AB 27 13 65 66 1B 0D 41 42 BR-Script 2 Interactive Mode ESC CR AI 27 13 6 5 7 3 1B 0 .
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–66 Bar Code Control The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. Print Bar Codes or Expanded Characters Code ESC i Dec 27 105 Hex 1B 69 Format: ESC i n … n Creates bar codes or expanded characters according to the segment of parameters “n … n”.
APPENDICES Appendix–67 ■ Bar Code, Expanded Character , Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing n = “s0” or “S0” 3 : 1 (default) n = “s1” or “ S1” 2 : 1 n = “s3” or “ S3” 2.5 : 1 This parameter selects the bar code style as above.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–68 ■ Bar Code Human Readable Line On or Off n = “r0” or “R0” Human readable line OFF n = “r1” or “R1” Human readable line ON Default: Human readable line ON.
APPENDICES Appendix–69 ■ Bar Code, Expanded Character , Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing Offset in X-axis n = “xnnn ” or “Xnnn” This parameter specifies the offset from the left margin in the “ u”- or “U”-specified unit.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–70 ■ Expanded Character Rotation n = “a0” or “A1” Upright (default) n = “a1” or “A1” Rotated 90 degrees n = “a2” or “A2” Upside down, rotated 180 de.
APPENDICES Appendix–71 • When EAN 8, EAN 13, or UPC A is selected with the parameter “t5” or “T5”: T en numerical characters “0” to “9” can be accepted as bar code data. The number of characters for bar codes is limited as follows.
USER’S GUIDE Appendix–72 • When ISBN (EAN) is selected with the parameter “t130” or “ T130”: Same rules apply as for “t5” or “T5” • When ISBN (UPC-E) is selected with the param.
APPENDICES Appendix–73 'UPC-A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x50y70b12345678901?"; 'EAN-13 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x100y70b123456789012?"; 'UPC-E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it.
INDEX Index–1 INDEX ▼ (DOWN) switch: 4-6 ▲ (UP) switch: 4-6 A adjustment knob for face up/down print delivery: 2-3 adjustment lever: 2-13 advanced photoscale technology (APT): 1-4, 4-30 ALARM la.
USER’S GUIDE Index–2 F face down print delivery: 3-17 face down print delivery tray: 2-3 face up print delivery: 3-17 factory settings: 3-10, 4-79 FEEDER switch: 4-70 fixing roller: 7-9 flash memo.
INDEX Index–3 number of printed pages: 4-48 O o f f-line: 4-5 on-line: 4-5 ON LINE lamp: 4-4 operator call message: 7-1 optional fonts: 5-4 optional interface: 4-19 options: 1-10 orientation: 4-20 P.
USER’S GUIDE Index–4 spacers: 2-6 stop bit: 4-19 switch: 3-9 symbol set: 4-60 , Appendix-14 T table print: 4-54, 4-58 technical reference manual: 1-10 test mode: 4-85 test pattern: 4-86 TES T swit.
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