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HP 220240 User's Manual

1. 0 cee ene D 1 D 2 Printable Area Compatibility o D 2 D 3 Protocol Compatibility oo ooooooo ooo D 2 Glossary Index Figures Ss 1 CDRH Label mn NN DN ei PA LGA xvii 1 1 Components Front Right Side View 1 1 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View 1 3 1 3 Components Rear Output Tray o o o 1 5 1 4 Components Inside the Printer 1 7 1 5 Operating Space Top View ooooooooooooo 1 10 1 6 Operating Space Side VieW o cee eens 1 10 2 1 Printout Selector ooo o 2 7 2 2 Printout Selections oo oooooooooo eens 2 8 2 3 Duplex Paper Path o ooo 2 11 2 4 Engine Test Pri ii eee OE Ba BANGAG 2 38 2 b Test Print A osre ranea e a adds 2 41 2 6 Test Brint Buil 2 45 2 Ent Lista AA 2 47 3 1 Control Panel a a die ae 3 1 4 1 Sample ofa Meda 4 1 4 2 Menu Display a ria a e e 4 4 4 3 Operating Memory 0 0 0 cece eens 4 6 vii 4 4 Operational Flow Chart oooooooooo ooo 4 10 4 5 Test Print A Verificati0N o oooooooooo o 4 14 4 6 Offset PositioMing o o o o 4 21 4 7 Offset Printout SampleS o oooooooooooo ooo 4 22 5 1 Unacceptable Labels o oooooooo o 5 9 6 1 Paper Jam reas o o 6 14 7 1 Rocking the EP S
2. 0 oo 4 5 6 3 RS232C Data Format rsmode 2005 4 5 6 4 Data Terminal Ready dtr 4 5 6 5 Buffer Control xoM XO0f o oooooooooo oo 4 5 6 6 End of Text Acknowledge etx ack 4 5 7 DUPLEX Men of nad aia a a a Chapter 5 Print Media 5 1 Paper Specifications o ooo o 5 1 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper 5 2 Envelope Requirements 5 2 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes 5 8 Transparencies inin a a a aa a e Ea aAa A a aTa 5 3 1 Special Considerations When Printing Transparencies BA Labels a a T e athe we cea 5 4 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels 5 5 Paper Handling and Storage o ooooooooo oo 5 5 1 Paper Handling 2x ir oa 5 5 2 Paper Storage laba a dale da clita a leah aot babala Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Error Skip Procedure o 6 2 Printer Status Messages oo oo 6 3 Operator Call Messages o o 6 4 Software Error Messages oo o eee eens 6 5 Service Call Messages o o 6 6 Common Operating Problems 6 6 1 Incorrect Printing Mode o o oo o ooo 6 12 6 1 Paper Jams rd BAT kk Pe BS ee 6 13 6 7 1 Paper Jam Areas 1 6 and 7 o o o oooooo
3. o oo 3 7 Chapter 4 Printer Configuration 4 1 Entering Menu Mode o o o 4 2 4 1 1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode 4 3 4 2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode 4 4 4 2 1 Displaying Menu and Feature Selections 4 4 4 2 2 Displaying Menu Values oooooooooo ooo 4 5 4 3 Printer Configuration Memory oo oooooooo ooo 4 5 4 3 1 Operating Memory 0 eee nes 4 6 4 3 2 ROM Read Only Memory 00 00 eee eee 4 7 4 3 3 NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory 4 8 4 3 4 RAM Random Access Memory o oooooo oo 4 9 4 4 Operational Flow in Menu Mode o oo oooo ooo 4 9 4 4 1 Sample Procedure for Changing and Saving Values 4 11 4 5 Menu Descriptions ooo o 4 15 4 5 1 FEEDER Menu 00 cece eens 4 18 4 5 2 LAYOUT Menu a ete oe OSS eR OES 4 20 4 5 2 1 Offset Position offsetX offsetY 4 21 4 5 2 2 Automatic New Line autoNLD o oo o o 4 23 4 5 3 COPY Mena a Gg ia NGABA ens 4 23 4 5 4 COMMAND Menu 0 0 0 eee eee eee 4 23 4 5 5 INITIAL Menu 2222 4 5 5 1 Macros a Pa SL AR e 4 5 5 2 Examples Using the Macro Feature 4 5 5 3 Paint Mode paint 0a 4 5 5 4 Paper Size paper a 4 5 6 INTERFACE Menu 22 2 4 5 6 1 Interface Selection f a 4 5 6 2 Baud Rate baud
4. 8 2 DECVPFS Numeric Parameters o ooooooooo A 9 Character Set Identification ooooooooo A 17 DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Accessories and Supplies B 1 Ordering Within the U S A o ooooooooo ooo B 4 Ordering Outside the U S A o ooooooooo ooo B 4 Serial Interface Pin Assignment C 4 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments C 9 Preface The DEClaser 2200 plus printer uses electrophotographic laser technology to print text and graphics at speeds up to 8 pages minute with a density of 300 x 300 dots inch The printer consists of an engine print mechanism and a controller formatter that are driven from host based software to provide shared printer access from the Digital network The printer can serve as a personal desktop printer or as a shared group printer and is designed to print from 5 000 to 12 000 prints per month Some of the features of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer include Duplex two sided printing capability Two cassette trays with automatic switching capability Capacity for two optional external Digital ANSI compliant font cartridges emulation cartridges or PostScript cartridges Font downline loading capability Support for both serial and parallel interfaces Convenient user maintenance one replaceable supply cartridge Ability to print on envelopes Manual feeding capability The following are some of the opti
5. Feeding Direction MLO 004944 Printer Configuration 4 21 Figure 4 7 shows sample printouts of Test Print A that use different offset values Figure 4 7 Offset Printout Samples MLO 004898 Figure 4 7 22 picas 4 22 Operator s Guide 4 5 2 2 Automatic New Line autoNL The autoNL feature determines whether or not the printer wraps to the next line when it reaches the right margin 4 5 3 COPY Menu The COPY menu Table 4 10 determines the number of copies to be printed You can save this setting only in RAM Table 4 10 COPY Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description copy 011 99 Sets the number of copies of each sheet to be printed IFactory default setting 4 5 4 COMMAND Menu The COMMAND menu Table 4 11 is used to display messages in your native language Three types of messages are displayed in the desired language status operator call and error Service call messages and menus are displayed only in English You cannot select this setting using commands from the host computer You must select it from the control panel You can save the setting only in NVRAM Table 4 11 COMMAND Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description message English Displays messages in the selected language Finnish French German Italian Japan Norway Port Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch Factory default setting Printer Configuration 4 23 4 5 5 INITIAL Menu The IN
6. Feeds from one of the cassettes until it runs out of paper and then automatically switches over to the second cassette to continue printing You can load paper into the empty cassette while printing from the second cassette This feature allows you to print continuously for larger printing jobs The same size paper cassettes must be used when printing in the Auto feed mode Selects the manual feed mode of operation You must feed paper one sheet at a time when in the manual feed mode NOTE The Manual value cannot be selected if the printer is in duplex mode Selects the lower paper cassette to automatically feed paper into the printer Selects the optional envelope feeder to auto matically feed envelopes into the printer Factory default setting 2Available only when the optional envelope feeder is installed Printer Configuration 4 19 4 5 2 LAYOUT Menu The features of the LAYOUT menu shown in Table 4 9 allow you to make adjustments to the print position the distances from the edges of the paper where printing begins and to set the new line so that print wraps when it reaches the right margin Table 4 9 LAYOUT Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description offsetX 10 0 Determines the offset distance from the right and left sides of the page An offset of 10 0 is approximately 1 1 in 0 01 10 0 offsetY 10 0 Determines the offset distance from the top and bottom of the page An
7. Is the horizontal line X start position according to the SSU sequence Is the verical line Y start position according to the SSU sequence Is line length according to the SSU sequence Is line width according to the SSU sequence DSR Device Status Request CSI PSN Where Ps 00r5 Sends an extended status report Ps 6 Sends a cursor position report Ps 1 Disables all unsolicited status reports Ps 2 Enables brief unsolicited status reports sends extended status report Ps 23 Enables extended unsolicited status report sends extended status report JFY Justify CSI Ps SPF Where Ps 0 Stops text justification Ps 2 Justifies text with limits Ps 2 Justifies text without limits A 26 Operator s Guide RIS Reset to Initial State ESC c Resets the printer to initial state values and returns to DEC PPL3 protocol ROCS Return from Other Coding System ESC Returns to DEC PPL3 from an alternate protocol emulation mode SOCS Select Other Coding System ESC 8 Selects HP PCL emulation mode ESC5 4 Selects PostScript interpreter mode PostScript protocol ESC Selects IBM ProPrinter emulation mode ESC lt Selects CaPSL emulation mode SnC1R C1 Receive Mode CSI SP 6 Interprets C1 as CO CSI SP T Interprets C1 as C1 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 27 Appendix B Accessories and Supplies This appendix lists some of the accessories and supplies available f
8. Topic Table Printer Status Messages Table 6 2 Operator Call Messages Table 6 3 Software Error Messages Table 6 4 Common Operating Problems Table 6 5 NOTE The printer status messages do not require operator intervention 6 1 Error Skip Procedure The DEClaser 2200 plus printer alerts you to error conditions by stopping the printer placing it off line and displaying the type of error on the control panel Some error conditions cannot be cleared using the error skip procedure For example 12 PRINTER OPEN needs to be corrected Troubleshooting 6 1 immediately before printing can continue You can acknowledge other types of errors and still continue printing by pressing Error Skip When these types of errors occur you may elect to take the long term corrective action for example adding RAM or reassigning memory at another time Use the procedure in Table 6 1 to acknowledge the error condition and continue printing Table 6 1 Error Skip Procedure Operation Display Reads Error Message 1 Press Error Skip 00 READY The Alarm indicator shuts off The error condition clears 2 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights Printing continues Some communication or formatting errors may repeat when the printer is receiving additional communications data When this happens you may need to repeat t
9. 5 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place The printer initializes recycles The Alarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY MLO 005120 Figure 6 12 16 picas 6 Press on Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed Troubleshooting 6 23 6 7 3 Paper Jam Area 5 Duplex Printing Mode Only Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the lower paper path area 1 Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 6 13 15 5 picas 6 24 Operator s Guide 2 If paper is jammed in the transfer area lift the transfer guide green handle to release the paper MLO 004869 Figure 6 14 16 picas 3 Open the side door and lift the green paper jam lever to raise the paper path plate e The side door is spring loaded and remains open when you lift the green paper jam lever MLO 004535 Figure 6 15 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 25 4 Remove the jammed paper from the lower paper path area MLO 004534 Figure 6 16 15 5 picas 5 Lower the green paper jam lever to its operating position The side door is spring loaded and automatically closes when the paper jam lever is lowered into its operating position MLO 004533 Figure 6 17 16
10. The printer remains in the offline state and the display reads 00 READY MLO 004894 Figure 2 37 19 picas 3 Press OnLine to place the printer back on line Operating Information 2 39 2 13 Printing Test Print A Test Print A Figure 2 5 lists the current printer settings along with information such as total page count and the amount of free memory available 2 40 Operator s Guide Figure 2 5 Test Print A MLO 004895 Figure 2 38 36 picas Operating Information 2 41 You can print Test Print A to check the current printer settings before making changes in Menu Mode see Chapter 4 Table 2 2 describes the items on Test Print A and Table 2 3 decribes how to print the test print Table 2 2 Test Print A Item Description Version Total RAM Font Card Page Count Free RAM Current Settings This is the version of firmware the printer is using The firmware version number aids the Digital Services engineer if there is a problem with the printer This is the total amount of random access memory available in the printer RAM is shown in kilobytes listing the base amount of RAM plus any optional RAM base RAM optional RAM Lists the name of installed emulation cartridges PostScript cartridges or font cartridges and their location left or right font cartridge slot Indicates the total number of pages printed to date Indicates the total amount of RAM available This memory spac
11. the following methods Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer or peripheral with respect to the receiver Move the computer or peripheral away from the receiver Plug the computer or peripheral into a different outlet so that they are on different branch circuits than the receiver If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 To meet FCC requirements a shielded parallel cable is required to connect the device to a personal computer or other Class B device Contents Preface xi Chapter 1 Printer Components 1 1 Functions of the Printer Components 1 1 12 Required Operating Space ooo ooo ooo 1 9 Chapter 2 Operating Information 2 1 Powering the Printer On o o 2 1 2 2 Powering the Printer Off o o oo oooooooo ooo 2 3 2 3 Opening the Top Cover o 2 4 2 4 Closing the Top Cover o ooooooo cece ee eae 2 6 2 5 Printout Selector o oooooooooooooo ooo S 2 7 2 6 Printing in Simplex Mode oo oooooooocoooo o 2 8 2 6 1 Selecting Facedown Printout Top Output
12. 7 Operating Information 2 7 2 6 Printing in Simplex Mode Printed paper is delivered and stacked either facedown or faceup depending on the printout position selected Figure 2 2 When envelope faceup is selected printed paper is delivered faceup to the rear output tray Although the rear output tray can be used to stack paper faceup from a cassette it is used primarily to stack envelopes transparencies labels and heavier weight thicker papers See Section 2 9 for information about manually feeding print media When duplex facedown is selected printed paper is delivered facedown to the top output tray Your print job is collated in the correct page order when it is delivered to the top output tray NOTE You cannot select the printout delivery envelope faceup or duplex facedown through a command from the host computer positioning the printout selector is the only way to select the printout delivery for all modes of operation Figure 2 2 Printout Selections MLO 005122 Figure 2 7 19 picas CAUTION Do not try to change the printout selector while the printer is printing Changing the printout selector during printing causes paper jams 2 8 Operator s Guide 2 6 1 Selecting Facedown Printout Top Output Tray Use the following procedure to select the top output tray for facedown printing 1 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005123 Figure 2 8 16 picas 2 Fold in the extension
13. 99 2 2550 4200 lt SP gt DECSSS Set Sheet Size Defines manual feed input and the width 2550 pix els 8 12 in and length 4200 pixels 14 in of the paper A ESC gt 8 lt SP gt J PFS Page Format Select Selects portrait mode of printing and sets the margins for the larger size paper A ESC gt 99 v DECASFC Selects the manual feed Automatic Sheet Feeder mode of operation Control NOTE Manual feed mode can also be selected from the FEEDER Menu or from the control panel using Manual Feed NOTE Jf you are using full or dual paint mode send the appropriate DECMM command See Appendix A for additional programming information For detailed information about sending commands from the host computer consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement Section 2 9 1 describes how to feed media using Feeder Select on the control panel to invoke the manual feed mode See Chapter 4 for information about setting the manual feed value from the FEEDER menu 2 20 Operator s Guide 2 9 1 Manually Feeding Paper Labels and Transparencies Use the following procedure to manually feed paper labels and transparencies Refer to Chapter 5 for the specifications required for print media Be sure the printer is set up to print on the media size you are using either throug
14. CAUTION Remove transparencies from the rear output tray as each one is printed This prevents them from sticking together MLO 005133 Figure 2 23 15 5 picas 2 24 Operator s Guide 10 11 12 Wait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and repeat step 8 y Continue feeding paper until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY If you want to continue feeding paper manually after the display reads 00 READY go to step 6 If you have finished feeding paper manually go to step 10 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off Press Feeder Select until the paper feed mode you want to use is displayed FEEDER Lower FEEDER Upper FEEDER Auto FEEDER Manual FEEDER Option NOTE FEEDER Option is displayed when the envelope feeder is installed After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory Press on Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights Operating Information 2 25 13 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005123 Figure 2 24 15 5 picas 14 Fold in the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 25 15 picas 2 26 Operator s Guide 2 10 Feeding Envelopes Manually Envelopes have the same setup requirements as all other media that are fed manually see Section
15. Density Dial 2 Cleaning Brush 3 Fixing Assembly 4 EP S Cartridge 5 Ozone Filter 1 8 Operator s Guide Has a range of 1 9 to adjust the print density Selecting the lower numbers results in heavier or darker print density For most printing applications the dial can be set to 7 See Section 2 11 for additional information about setting the print density The green cleaning brush has two cleaning surfaces The brush end which is used to clean the discharging pins on the transfer corona assembly and the fabric end which is used to clean the primary corona wire in the EP S cartridge See Chapter 7 for more information about using the cleaning brush The fixing assembly consists of a heat roller a pressure roller and a roller cleaner Toner is bonded to the paper as it passes between the heat and pressure rollers The roller cleaner removes excess toner that may accumulate on the heat roller The roller cleaner is replaced each time a new EP S cartridge is installed Each EP S cartridge comes with replacement instructions or you can refer to Section 7 3 for more information about replacing the roller cleaner The EP S cartridge contains a photo sensitive drum the primary charge corona wire a drum cleaning blade toner and a toner application roller When the 16 TONER LOW message is displayed it could mean that the toner is not being distributed evenly Rock the cartridge to redistribute the toner see Section 7 3
16. Guide 11 Close the fixing assembly cover NOTE The fixing assembly cover does not close tightly MLO 004358 Figure 7 35 16 5 picas Maintenance 7 29 12 Wipe the paper feed area black plastic clean with a cloth dampened with water CAUTION To prevent possible damage to the internal and external surfaces of the printer do not use cleaners or solvents Use a clean cloth dampened with water only MLO 004871 Figure 7 36 16 picas 7 30 Operator s Guide 13 Wipe the transfer area clean with the dampened cloth The transfer area consists of the following components The movable transfer guide with green handle and clear plastic strip The metal transfer roller The silver colored metal transfer guide MLO 004872 Figure 7 37 16 picas Maintenance 7 31 14 Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab CAUTION The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile Do not press down on the wires too hard or they may break MLO 004877 Figure 7 38 14 5 picas 7 32 Operator s Guide 15 Remove the wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when removing the wire pin cleaner from the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 39 16 picas Maintenance 7 33 16 Clean the discharging pins in the groove using the brush end of the cleaner CAUTION You must lift the brush over the separation wires as you clean along
17. If the 16 TONER LOW message continues to be displayed after you rock the cartridge it means the EP S cartridge has run out of toner and you should replace it see Section 7 3 Removes ozone generated by the printer The ozone filter is replaced every 100 000 pages The page count is shown on Test Print A see Section 2 13 See Section 7 4 for replacement instructions WARNING Do not operate the printer without the ozone filter in place The filter removes ozone that could be hazardous to your health Table 1 4 Cont Printer Components Internal View Component Function 6 Transfer Corona Assembly Contains a corona wire that places a negative charge on the paper as it passes over the wire This negative charge attracts the positively charged toner from the photo sensitive drum in the EP S cartridge to the paper Keep the transfer corona wire clean at all times to ensure optimum print quality See Section 7 1 3 for information about cleaning the transfer corona wire 7 Paper Transfer Guide Ensures that paper is properly routed from the cassette to the transfer corona assembly You can also open the paper transfer guide to access paper jams that occur in that area Lift the green handle to remove the jammed paper 1 2 Required Operating Space Always allow ample space around the printer to perform day to day printing operations Figure 1 5 and Figure 1 6 show the minimum amount of space required to perform these oper
18. S cartridge Section 7 3 See Chapter 5 for print media specifications MISCELLANEOUS Print lines overlap The print is skewed Printed pages have garbled characters Envelopes are fogged lightly with toner Printer beeps when Duplex is pressed The vertical pitch setting is incorrect The print medium is not the recommended type Paper is not loaded in the cassette properly Incorrect printer features were selected Print density setting is too light The printout selector is not set to the duplex position The printer is in manual feed mode Correct the vertical pitch setting in your application program See Chapter 5 for print media specifications Reload paper in the cassette Section 2 8 1 Check to see that the baud rate and data bits parity format match the host computer settings Section 4 5 6 Increase the print density setting by selecting a lower number on the print density dial See Section 2 11 Set the printout selector to the duplex position Section 2 5 Set the FEEDER menu value to Auto Upper or Lower See Section 4 5 1 Troubleshooting 6 11 6 6 1 Incorrect Printing Mode An incorrect printing mode error occurs when the duplex mode of operation is incorrectly selected to print envelopes Select the simplex mode of operation as follows 1 Press onLine to place the printer off line The On Line indicator
19. The artistic representation of a typeface that describes a set of characters by point size weight and style font attributes The seven characteristics of a font that define how printed characters look when you use that font type family spacing type size scale factor typeset character weight and character proportion These attributes are not affected by the character set you use font file A data file that contains information used to reproduce a particular font font file ID A 31 character code that describes the character set and font attributes for a given font file font ID A 16 character code that describes the seven basic font attributes including type family of the ROM fonts The code cannot contain lowercase letters Glossary 3 host The computer that provides services and enables startup and management of the peripheral devices such as printers image area The printable portion of a page Like most printers the DEClaser 2200 does not allow printing to the physical edge of the page initialize To set starting values such as counters switches or addresses at the beginning of or at prescribed points in a computer routine interface Connects two devices through the interface cable such as a computer and printer making it possible for them to communicate with each other The DEClaser 2200 printer supports a parallel Centronics and a serial RS232C interface landscape printing A method of prin
20. The use of refilled EP S cartridges is not recommended and may adversely affect print quality Consumables available through Digital or recommended by Digital should be used with Digital laser printers A new EP S cartridge lasts for approximately 4 000 pages A4 or letter size of typical word processing text at 4 coverage with the print density dial set to 7 However the cartridge life will vary depending on the amount of toner used for your particular application and the print density setting If your average page contains more white space than the typical 4 coverage the cartridge life will be longer You can significantly extend the life of an EP S cartridge by setting the print density adjustment dial to the highest number possible lightest setting that gives you acceptable print quality The higher setting reduces the amount of toner used For most applications the dial can be set to 7 See Section 2 11 for information about setting the print density The following rules apply to cartridge care e For best print quality always use the EP S cartridge before the expiration date printed on the box Do not remove the cartridge from its aluminum packing bag until you are ready to use it e Store the cartridge in an area where the average temperature is 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F e Allow the cartridge to adjust to room temperature for at least one hour when moving a cartridge from a cold location to a hot location
21. Tray 2 9 2 6 2 Selecting Faceup Printouts Rear Output Tray 2 10 2 6 3 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Simplex Mode a A ars PN 2 11 2 7 Printing in Duplex Mode 0 0 00 eee ooo 2 11 2 7 1 Duplex Printing Printer Setup 2 12 2 7 2 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Duplex Modesto a E 2 14 2 8 Loading Paper o 2 14 2 8 1 Adding Paper to the Cassettes 2 16 2 9 Feeding Media Manually o ooooooooo ooo 2 19 2 9 1 Manually Feeding Paper Labels and Transparencies 2 21 2 10 Feeding Envelopes Manually 0 000000 ooo 2 27 2 10 1 Feeding Envelopes o o ee eae 2 27 2 11 Adjusting the Print Density 0 00 00 0 ue 2 33 2 12 Printing the Engine Test PriMt o 2 37 2 13 Printing Test Print A 0 0 eee eee 2 40 214 Printing Test PrintB o oooooooocooo oo 2 44 2 15 Printing the Font List o ooooooooooo ooo 2 46 2 16 Using Control Representation Mode o 2 49 216 1 Entering Control Representation Mode 2 49 2 17 Resetting the Printer 2 a 2 50 2 18 Emulation Mode of Operation o 2 51 Chapter 3 The Control Panel 3 1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode o o 3 4 3 11 Entering Keypad Mode a 3 4 3 2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode
22. Unit Mode CS 1v Resets the Positioning Unit Mode DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 13 A 4 Fonts and Character Sets ASCEF Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SP Fs If the final character Fs is L Is ISO 4873 level 1 M Is ISO 4873 level 2 N Is ISO 4873 level 3 DECATFF Assign to Type Family or Font DCS Ps1 Ps2 id string ST Where Ps1 0o0r1 Ps1 2 Psl 3 Ps1 4 Ps2 10 Ps2 11 Ps2 12 Ps2 19 id_string Assigns a font collection plus by a 16 character font identifier to SGR number Assigns type family ID 7 characters to SGR number Assigns a 16 character font ID to SGR number Assigns a 12 character font collection ID to SGR number Is the primary SGR font selection Is the first alternative Is the second alternative Is the ninth alternative Is the identifier required by the type of assignment identified by Ps1 A 14 Operator s Guide DECAUPSS Assign User Preference Supplemental Character Set DES Ps 1 UD a DST Where Ps 0 Isa 94 character set Ps 1 Isa 96 character set Possible D D values 5 DEC Supplemental Ps 0 A ISO Latin 1 Supplemental Ps 1 I JIS Katakana Ps 0 4 DEC Hebrew Supplemental Ps 0 H IsO Latin Hebrew Supplemental Ps 1 1Not resident DECDTFF Delete Type Family or Font DCS Ps id string ST Where Ps 0 Requires the ID string for a 7 character type family ID Ps 1 Requires th
23. are used in this guide Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent damage to equipment WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal injury Dash A statement preceded by a dash describes the result of a procedural step For example 1 Insert the paper cassette by sliding it straight into the cassette slot The Alarm indicator shuts off The display reads 00 READY Check Mark y A statement marked by a check mark indicates a special instruction related to a procedural step For example 1 Add paper to the cassette by placing it into the left side first being sure the paper is inserted below the paper guide and maximum height guard y To prevent paper jams do not load too much paper into the cassette Leave a small amount of space between the paper and the maximum height guard V Make sure the paper lies perfectly flat in the cassette Key A key name is shown enclosed in a box to indicate that you press that key on the control panel Key names are always shown in initial capital letters For example 1 Press Menu to access the printer menu selections UPPERCASE Printer status messages and operator call messages are shown in uppercase For example The display reads 00 READY The display reads 11 PAPER OUT XV Convention Meaning Bold Items from the
24. area on the page For A4 and letter size paper set the paper size feature in the INITIAL Menu Table 4 12 and press Reset The paper feature sets up the printing coordinates for manual feed operation according to the value selected either A4 or Letter This allows the printer to print within the correct boundaries on the sheet of paper For paper sizes other than A4 or letter you must use commands from the host computer that tell the printer the paper size you are using These commands tell the printer where to print on the page An example of this would be printing on legal size paper Since the printer does not recognize the larger legal size paper you must send it the proper commands escape sequences to print correctly on the page These commands should precede the data in the file to be printed Operating Information 2 19 The following command line contains instructions to print on legal size paper in manual feed mode This example is set up to print a file on an 8 Y in x 14 in sheet of paper in portrait mode using manual feed Table 2 1 describes each escape sequence in the example A ESC gt 7 lt SP gt I lt ESC gt 99 2 2550 4200 lt SP gt lt ESC gt 8 lt SP gt J lt ESC gt 99 v Table 2 1 Legal Size Coding Example Escape Sequence Name of Command Description A ESC gt 7 lt SP gt I SSU Size Select Unit Units can be pixels deci points or centipoints This example uses pixels A ESC gt
25. inch Ps 1 Is centipoint 1 7200 inch DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 11 SVS Set Vertical Spacing CSI Ps SP L Where Ps 0 Is 1200 centipoints 6 lines inch Ps 1 Is 1800 centipoints 4 lines inch Ps 2 Is 2400 centipoints 3 lines inch Ps 3 Is 600 centipoints 12 lines inch Ps 4 Is 900 centipoints 8 lines inch Ps 5 Is 1416 centipoints 6 lines 30 mm Ps 6 Is 2136 centipoints 4 lines 30 mm Ps 7 Is 2856 centipoints 3 lines 30 mm Ps 8 Is 720 centipoints 12 lines 30 mm Ps 9 Is 3600 centipoints 2 lines inch A 3 Set Reset Modes CRM Control Representation Mode CSI 3h Sets Control Representation Mode EsT 3 1 Resets Control Representation Mode DECAWM Autowrap Mode CsI 7h Sets Autowrap Mode CSI2 1 1 Resets Autowrap Mode A 12 Operator s Guide DECCRNLM Carriage Return New Line Mode CSI 40h Set CR acts as New Line CSI 7401 Reset CR acts as Carriage Return DECOPM Origin Placement Mode CSI 52h Sets Origin Placement Mode CSI 52 1 Resets Origin Placement Mode DECPSM Horizontal Pitch Select Mode CSI 29h Sets Horizontal Pitch Select Mode CSI 7291 Resets Horizontal Pitch Select Mode DECPSP Proportional Spacing Mode CSI 27h Sets Proportional Spacing Mode CSI 727 1 Resets Proportional Spacing Mode LNM Line Feed New Line Mode CSI 20h Set LF acts as New Line CSI 201 Reset LF acts as Line Feed PUM Positioning Unit Mode CSI 11h Sets the Positioning
26. oo 6 14 6 7 2 Paper Jam Areas 2 3 4 and6 6 19 6 7 3 Paper Jam Area 5 Duplex Printing Mode Only 6 24 6 7 4 Paper Jam Area 8 Duplex Printing Only 6 28 Chapter 7 Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Printer o o ooooocooooooo ooo 7 1 7 1 1 Cleaning the Internal Surfaces o o 7 2 7 1 2 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 7 7 7 1 3 Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins 7 15 7 2 Extending EP S Cartridge Life 7 21 7 3 Replacing the EP S Cartridge 7 22 7 4 Replacing the Ozone Filter o 7 40 Chapter 8 Service 8 1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services 8 1 Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 1 Positioning Controls a A 3 A 2 Margins and Spacing A 6 AS Set Reset Mod S iiss cc cocs ce euliwe ch eaniee cd aeeuliws A 12 A 4 Fonts and Character Sets o o ooooooooooo oo A 14 A 5 Miscellaneous uta ook Wi NAA PE Maen ea owe A 20 Appendix B Accessories and Supplies B 1 Ordering Information a B 4 vi Appendix C Specifications C 1 Operating Specificati0OS a C 1 C 2 Serial Interface Specifications o C 4 C 3 Parallel Interface Specificati0MS o C 8 Appendix D LNO3 Compatibility D 1 General Differences
27. printer 1 4 Operator s Guide Figure 1 3 Components Rear Output Tray MLO 005112 Figure 1 3 15 5 picas Printer Components 1 5 Table 1 3 Printer Components Rear Output Tray Component Function 8 Extension Tray 9 Paper Jam Clearance Lever 10 Printout Selector 11 Paper Support Guide Must be extended when printing documents faceup See Section 2 6 2 for information about using the extension tray Lifting this lever allows you to access paper jams in the rear output tray area See Section 6 7 for more information about clearing paper jams Allows you to select either envelope faceup mode or duplex facedown mode Envelope faceup mode sends simplex output and envelopes to the rear output tray The duplex facedown mode can be used in simplex or duplex mode This mode delivers paper facedown to the top output tray NOTE The printer beeps if you try to select duplex mode and the printout selector is not set to the duplex position The printout selector must be set to the duplex position to print in duplex mode This guide is raised during printing in duplex mode Section 2 7 The guide supports the paper as it moves over the rear output tray during the reversing cycle 1 6 Operator s Guide Figure 1 4 Components Inside the Printer MLO 005113 Figure 1 4 30 5 picas Printer Components 1 7 Table 1 4 Printer Components Internal View Component Function 1 Print
28. reset from the control panel to indicate that the printer is reinitializing The feature is designed for use with future applications and should be set to disabled at this time Consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual for additional information about this feature Printer Configuration 4 25 Table 4 14 Initialization Message Initialization Message Value Disabled 001 Enabled 05 Factory default setting The DEClaser 2200 plus printer can identify itself as a Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol level 3 printer and therefore can be recognized as such by symbionts and terminal drivers that conform to Digital ANSI compliant architecture This identification is also compatible with level 2 devices because all level 2 sequences are also supported You can also select an LN03 identification for applications that require the printer to identify itself as an LN03 printer For example the DECmate word processing system requires an LN03 device identification The device identification values are shown in Table 4 15 Table 4 15 Device Identification Device ID Value Digital ANSI compliant 001 level 3 device LN03 01 IFactory default setting 4 26 Operator s Guide 4 5 5 2 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in Table 4 16 demonstrate how to determine the macro value Table 4 16 Macro Feature Examples Initialization Character Set Me
29. shuts off 2 Press Duplex to select the simplex mode of operation The Duplex indicator shuts off Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup print position 4 Fold out the extension tray MLO 004900 Figure 6 1 16 picas 5 Press on Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 6 12 Operator s Guide 6 7 Paper Jams Paper jams are typically caused by Damaged paper torn or folded Improperly stored paper excessive paper curl or humidity Paper that does not meet specifications incorrect weight or heat tolorance Paper that is improperly loaded in the tray not aligned properly To reduce the chance of paper jams follow the instructions for proper paper selection storage and loading as outlined in Chapter 5 To ensure that you are loading paper in the tray properly see Section 5 5 1 for the correct procedure The following events occur when there is a paper jam in the printer The printer stops printing and goes off line The error message 13 PAPER JAM is displayed on the control panel The Alarm indicator lights Most paper jams occur in the areas shown in Figure 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 13 Figure 6 1 Paper Jam Areas MLO 004529 Figure 6 2 23 picas After clearing a paper jam reset the printer by closing the front cover Closing the cover clears the error condition but the printer must be placed back on line After the cover
30. the printer is on line operating memory Contains the current print settings loaded from NVRAM and any modifications Operating memory is RAM and is cleared when the printer is powered off Operating memory is sometimes known as working memory ozone filter Removes ozone generated by the printer The ozone filter should be replaced every 100 000 pages Never operate the printer without the ozone filter installed Operating the printer without the ozone filter installed could be hazardous to your health page In the context of a laser printer the image you are printing you can print up to two pages per sheet one page per side parallel interface A data communications interface that transmits multiple bits of data usually in 1 byte segments simultaneously The DEClaser 2200 printer uses a Centronics parallel interface portrait printing A method of printing characters parallel to the short edge of the paper This is the normal page orientation for printing For example this page is printed in a portrait orientation Glossary 5 PostScript language A programming language designed to convey a description of a desired page to a printer It can describe a page containing any combination of text graphical shapes and digitized images primary corona wire A wire located inside the EP S cartridge that places an electrical charge on the photosensitive drum preparing it to accept an image from the laser beam pri
31. the envelope cassette is installed Duplex mode is incorrectly specified to feed envelopes from the optional envelope feeder The printout selector is placed in the envelope faceup position Request for an A4 size paper cassette The printer was not reset after the cassette size was changed Request for a letter size pa per cassette 6 4 Operator s Guide Remove the cartridge and rotate it back and forth several times to re distribute toner evenly Section 7 3 Replace the EP S cartridge Sec tion 7 3 Add paper to the empty paper cassette Section 2 8 1 Install the paper cassette securely into the printer The upper and lower paper cas settes must be the same size when the printer is in auto feeding mode The optional envelope cassette can be used only from the upper cassette slot Install the envelope cassette into the upper cassette slot See Section 6 6 1 to correct this error condition See Section 6 6 1 to correct this error condition Return the printout selector to the duplex facedown position See Section 2 5 Install an A4 size paper cassette into the printer Reset the printer Install a letter size paper cassette into the printer Table 6 3 Cont Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action PC LOAD LEGAL PC LOAD EXEC PF FEED A4 PF FEED LETTER PF FEED LEGAL PF FEED EXEC PF FEED PAPER 80 The printer was not
32. the groove Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the pins MLO 004876 Figure 7 40 20 picas 7 34 Operator s Guide 17 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 41 16 picas 18 Rock the new EP S cartridge five or six times as shown to distribute the toner evenly MLO 004362 Figure 7 42 16 picas Maintenance 7 35 19 Lower the top cover to its partially opened position and install the new cartridge MLO 004363 Figure 7 43 18 picas 7 36 Operator s Guide 20 Snap the tab from the left side of the cartridge by moving it up and down MLO 004364 Figure 7 44 16 5 picas Maintenance 7 37 21 Grasp the tab and pull the sealing tape completely out of the cartridge Discard the sealing tape NOTE The sealing tape is about 55 cm 22 in long and may have toner on it If you get toner on your hands or clothing wash them with cold water and soap MLO 004365 Figure 7 45 16 5 picas 7 38 Operator s Guide 22 Close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until it snaps into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 46 16 picas Maintenance 7 39 7 4 Replacing the Ozone Filter The DEClaser 2200 plus printer is equipped with a disposable ozone filter that must be replaced after each 100 000 printed pages See Appendix B for ordering information Use the following procedure to replace the ozone filter WARNING Vever operate the printer without the
33. the host computer 48001 9600 19200 rsmode 8S 8 data bits No parity check 1 stop bit 1Factory default setting 2 Available only when RS232C is selected 4 28 Operator s Guide Table 4 17 Cont INTERFACE Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description 8ES 8 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit 80S 8 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 7ESS 7 data bits Even parity check 2 stop bits 7OSS 7 data bits Odd parity check 2 stop bits 7ES 7 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit 70S 7 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 8SS 8 data bits No parity check 2 stop bits dtr Fix H Sets the DTR line to a fixed high signal Ready H Sets the DTR line to a high signal when the printer is ready to receive data xon xoff ON Enables buffer overflow control OFF Disables buffer overflow control etx ack OFF Disables buffer overflow control ON Enables buffer overflow control NOTE Etx ack is not supported on Digital systems Factory default setting 2 Available only when RS232C is selected Printer Configuration 4 29 4 5 6 1 Interface Selection i f The interface selection i f feature selects the type of interface used to communicate with the host computer and enables video mode The parallel and serial interface options must match the interface used by the host computer When you select the parallel CENTRO interface you do not select any other settings in the INTERFACE menu The other
34. the operator call messages NOTE The operator call message number flashes when it is displayed Table 6 3 Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 11 PAPER OUT There is no paper in the Add paper to the paper cassette paper cassette Section 2 8 1 There is no paper cassette Install the paper cassette securely installed in the printer into the printer 12 PRINTER OPEN 13 PAPER JAM 14 NO EP CART or the cassette is not installed securely The top cover of the Close the top cover Section 2 4 printer is open Paper is jammed Remove jammed paper from the inside the printer printer Section 6 7 There is no EP S cartridge Install an EP S cartridge in the in the printer printer Section 7 3 Troubleshooting 6 3 Table 6 3 Cont Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 16 TONER LOW 17 U lt gt L FEED 18 EC INCORRECT 19 PAPER PATH 3 19 PAPER PATH 4 PC LOAD A4 PC LOAD LETTER Toner in the EP S cartridge is not being distributed evenly The EP S cartridge has run out of toner There is no paper in the upper or lower paper cassette The upper or lower paper cassette is not installed in the printer or the cassette is not installed securely The paper cassettes are not the same size The optional envelope cassette is incorrectly installed in the lower cassette slot Duplex mode is incorrectly specified when
35. to print a copy of Test Print B Table 2 4 Printing Test Print B Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press and hold down Test Font for about 3 seconds The test page prints continuously 3 Press Test Font to stop printing Test Print B NOTE You can also press On Line to stop printing Test Print B 4 Press OnLine to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 00 READY 01 TEST PRINT B 04 TEST STOP 1 00 READY 00 READY 2 15 Printing the Font List Figure 2 7 shows the Font List which contains a listing of all the available character sets in the printer along with a sample of the available fonts 2 46 Operator s Guide Figure 2 7 Font List MLO 004853 Figure 2 40 36 picas Operating Information 2 47 The Font List includes internal fonts cartridge fonts and fonts that have been downline loaded into memory You can select fonts only by using commands from the host computer you cannot select them from the control panel For information about selecting fonts refer to the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement Use the procedure in Table 2 5 to print the font list Table 2 5 Printing the Font List Ope
36. turns power on pressing O turns power off To ensure that data is not lost always be sure the display reads 00 READY and the Data indicator is off before you power off the printer See Section 2 1 and Section 2 2 for additional information about powering the printer on and off The rear output tray is selected when you are using certain types of print media such as transparencies labels and envelopes It can also be used when you want printed output to be stacked faceup Refer to Section 2 6 2 for information about choosing the different output trays Additional RAM random access memory can be added to the printer in 1 2 or 3 MB capacities This access cover allows you to easily install the extra memory board Refer to the documentation that comes with the optional memory board for installation instructions Opening this access cover allows you to remove paper jammed in the lower paper path See Section 6 7 for more information about clearing paper jams This connector is used if the interface cable from the host computer is a parallel cable See the DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Installation Guide for more information about connecting the printer to your computer This connector is used if the interface cable from the host computer is a serial cable See the DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Installation Guide for more information about connecting your computer to the printer This is where the power cord is connected to the
37. wall outlet NO PRINTOUT The message display reads 00 READY The message display reads 00 READY and the Data indicator is on The interface cable to the host is not connected properly Interface selection baud rate or data bits parity features may not match the host settings The printer is in the offline state Data is still in the print buffer Check the cable connections at the printer and at the host computer See Section 4 5 6 for information about these features Press On Line to place the printer on line Press On Line to place the printer off line and then press Form Feed to print the remaining data Be sure to press On Line to place the printer back on line after the last page is printed Troubleshooting 6 9 Table 6 5 Cont Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action POOR PRINTING Large amounts of vertical fade and or white streaks are on the page Small amounts of fading occur across the page Vertical black streaks occur on the page Printing is too light Printing is too dark The page printed blank The page printed black Stray toner is fused to the paper Toner is not being dispersed evenly The transfer corona wire is dirty The primary corona wire is dirty The print density setting is incorrect The primary and transfer corona wires are dirty Th
38. xiv Automatic new line feature 4 23 Baud rate feature 4 30 Buffer control feature xon xoff 4 31 C CDRH regulations xvii Cleaning discharging pins 7 15 internal surfaces 7 2 primary corona wire 7 7 the printer 7 1 transfer corona wires 7 15 COMMAND menu 4 23 Common operating problems 6 8 Configuring the printer 4 1 Control panel 3 1 Control Representation Mode 2 49 COPY menu 4 23 D Data terminal ready dtr feature 4 30 Discharging pins 7 15 Document structure xii Dtr 4 30 DUPLEX menu 4 31 Duplex printing 2 11 printer setup 2 12 E Engine Test Print 2 37 Envelopes manual feeding 2 27 special considerations 5 7 specifications 5 4 EP S cartridge care of 7 21 replacing 7 22 Error skip procedure 6 1 Etx ack end of text acknowledge feature 4 31 F Features automatic new line 4 23 baud rate 4 30 buffer control xon xoff 4 31 data terminal ready dtr 4 30 displaying 4 4 end of text acknowledge etx ack 4 31 interface selection 4 30 macro 4 25 offset position 4 21 paint mode 4 27 paper size 4 27 RS232C data format 4 30 FEEDER menu 4 18 Font List 2 46 Forms loading 2 11 2 14 INITIAL menu 4 24 to 4 27 Index 1 INTERFACE menu 4 28 to 4 31 Interface selection feature 4 30 K Keypad in Keypad Mode 3 4 in Menu Mode 3 7 4 3 L Labels special considerations 5 10 specifications 5 9 Laser safety xvii LAY
39. 05131 Figure 2 19 15 5 picas 2 18 Operator s Guide 2 9 Feeding Media Manually The paper feed guide on the cover of the cassette enables you to manually feed paper labels transparencies and envelopes into the printer The paper feed guide also allows you to print on odd size paper that cannot be used in the cassette NOTE You cannot feed media manually when the printer is in the duplex mode of operation Although labels and transparencies are usually fed manually high quality labels and transparencies such as those sold through DECdirect can also be fed automatically from the cassette Check the media specifications in Chapter 5 for additional information about labels and transparencies Not all media can be fed automatically from the cassette You must feed the following print media into the printer manually e Nonstandard sized papers from 100 mm x 190 mm 3 9 in x 7 in to 216 mm x 356 mm 8 in x 14 in that do not fit in the cassette e Thicker papers whose basis weight is from 84 g m to 135 g m 22 lb to 36 lb e Envelopes unless you are using the special envelope cassette or feeder You can invoke manual feed operation in three ways Using the Feeder Select key on the control panel e Selecting the Manual value in the Feeder Menu e Sending a command from the host computer When feeding paper manually you need to tell the printer the paper size you are using so that printing occurs in the proper
40. 2 9 Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses Normally the setup requirements for printing envelopes are defined by the application program you are using Consult your application program documentation for details about its envelope printing feature If your application program does not have an envelope printing feature you need to set up your address files using commands escape sequences that instruct the printer to print in the right location on the envelope Section 2 9 contains an example of using escape sequences to print in a certain area on the page Appendix A contains a listing of DEClaser 2200 plus printer commands and programming information for the experienced programmer For detailed programming information to set up your address files see the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement 2 10 1 Feeding Envelopes You should observe some special cautions before feeding envelopes into the printer Make the following checks before you manually feed envelopes e The sealing flap should run along the length of the envelope not at the leading or trailing edges Be sure the sealing flap is folded properly with none of the glue exposed The leading and trailing edges should not be more than two layers thick e Th
41. 4 5 Saving Values in RAM ooo eee 4 9 4 6 Changing and Saving Values o 4 11 4 7 Menu Mode Features and Values 4 15 viii 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 4 18 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 6 1 FEEDER Menu Features and Values 4 19 LAYOUT Menu Features and Values 4 20 COPY Menu Features and Values o ooo o 4 23 COMMAND Menu Features and Values 4 23 INITIAL Menu Features and Values 4 24 User Preference Character Set oooooooooo oo 4 25 Initialization Message o 4 26 Device Identification o ooooooooooo ooo o 4 26 Macro Feature Examples o 4 27 INTERFACE Menu Features and Values 4 28 DUPLEX Menu Features and ValuesS 4 32 Cassette Feed Paper Sizes 000 cece ee eee 5 2 Paper Specifications 0 0 0 cece ee eae 5 3 Transparency Sizes o o oooocoooooooo ooo 5 8 Transparency Specifications o ooooooooooo oo 5 8 Error Skip Procedure 0 0 cece e eee eee 6 2 Printer Status Messages o o ooo eee eae 6 2 Operator Call Messages 0 0 cece eee oo 6 3 Software Error Messages o o 6 6 Common Operating Problems o oooooooo 6 9 Questions to Consider Before You Call
42. AM is a temporary memory area that stores selected values until the printer is powered off It is useful to store features in RAM when you need to change settings for specific print jobs To save values in RAM while in Menu Mode use the procedure in Table 4 5 Table 4 5 Saving Values in RAM Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Menu to place the FONT FEED LAYOUT printer in Menu Mode 5 3 Press x three times SAVE gt RAM SAVE gt 4 Press V Enter OK momentarily to save the values 1 in RAM SAVE gt RAM SAVE gt 5 Press On Line to place 00 READY the printer on line The On Line indicator lights 4 4 Operational Flow in Menu Mode Figure 4 4 illustrates the operational flow to select and change values while in Menu Mode See Section 4 4 1 for an example of selecting values while in Menu Mode Printer Configuration 4 9 Figure 4 4 Operational Flow Chart Place the Printer Off Line Enter Menu Mode Y Select the Menu Y Select the Feature Y Change the Value Settings Y No Save Yes Save Settings in Memory Place the Printer Back On Line MLO 004946 4 10 Operator s Guide 4 4 1 Sample Procedure for Changing and Saving Values This section contains an example of how to change and save values in Menu Mode Use the st
43. Cartridge o 7 22 C 1 RS232C Pin Assignments C 5 C 2 Serial Connections to Modem ooo C 6 C 3 Serial Connections Without Modem C 7 C 4 Parallel Pin Assignment C 10 C 5 Parallel Connections ooo o o C 10 Tables 1 1 Printer Components Front Right Side View 1 2 1 2 Printer Components Rear Left Side View 1 4 1 3 Printer Components Rear Output Tray 1 6 1 4 Printer Components Internal VieW 1 8 2 1 Legal Size Coding Example o 2 20 2 2 Test Prat e A 2 42 2 3 Printing Test Print A oerset uie oe ipai e a E a 2 43 2 4 Printing Test PrintB o ooooooocooo mo 2 46 2 5 Printing the Font List o oooooooooo ooo 2 48 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode 2 49 2 7 Resetting the Printer o cece ees 2 50 2 8 Selecting Emulation Mode o oo oo 2 51 3 1 Control Panel Functions o oooooo oooo o 3 2 3 2 Entering Keypad Mode 0 0 cece eee eens 3 4 3 3 Keypad Functions Keypad Mode o o ooo o 3 5 4 1 Entering Menu Mode o o o 4 2 4 2 Keypad Functions Menu Mode 000005 4 3 4 3 Recalling Factory Default Values from ROM 4 7 4 4 Saving Values in NVRAM 022 4 8
44. Category Specification Transparency weight 135 g m to 150 g m basis weight 16 Ib to 36 lb Thickness 0 095 mm to 0 115 mm Heat tolerance 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second 5 3 1 Special Considerations When Printing Transparencies Observe the following requirements when printing on transparencies e Transparencies are usually fed manually If you are feeding transparencies from a cassette be sure they are high quality transparencies and meet the specifications listed in Table 5 4 e Remove transparencies from the rear output tray as each one is printed to prevent them from sticking to each other Use the rear output tray 5 8 Operator s Guide 5 4 Labels A label consists of a face sheet an adhesive sheet and a carrier sheet The face sheet or printing surface is usually composed of photocopying paper and should meet the same specifications for paper as described in Table 5 2 The carrier sheet and adhesive used for the labels must also be able to meet the heat tolerance specification of 200 C 392 F for at least 0 1 second CAUTION Exposed adhesive on labels can damage the printer To test for exposed adhesive press a plain piece of paper on top of the sheet of labels If the paper sticks to the labels you should not use those labels Figure 5 1 shows the types of labels that are unacceptable Figure 5 1 Unacceptable Labels MLO 005991 Figure 5 7 21 picas Print Media 5 9 5 4 1 Special Considerations
45. DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Operator s Guide Order Number EK DECLB OG 001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts First Printing June 1990 Revised July 1991 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 Digital Equipment Corporation 1991 All rights reserved Printed in U S A The Reader s Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation BASIC Service DECdirect DEClaser DECmailer DECmate DECserver DECservice DECstation EDT LN03 MicroVAX PRO Rainbow ReGIS VAX VAX DOCUMENT VAXmate VAXstation VAX VMS VMS WPS PLUS VT and the DIGITAL
46. Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight Do not stand the cartridge on its end or lay it upside down Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge or open the light blocking shutters Exposing the cartridge to light may result in poor print quality e Do not open the drum protection shutter Touching the photosensitive drum will damage it and cause problems with print quality Maintenance 7 21 7 3 Replacing the EP S Cartridge When the 16 TONER LOW message is displayed it means that the printer is either running out of toner or the toner is not being distributed evenly Before replacing the EP S cartridge make sure that the toner is really depleted Rock the cartridge back and forth gently to redistribute any remaining toner as shown in Figure 7 1 Figure 7 1 Rocking the EP S Cartridge MLO 004362 Figure 7 25 16 5 picas Reinstall the cartridge and try printing If the toner low message does not appear or printing is acceptable the cartridge will last for a while longer If the toner low message remains on and the print quality is not acceptable you need to replace the EP S cartridge Replacing the EP S cartridge requires the following e Cleaning the fixing roller e Replacing the fixing roller cleaner e Cleaning the transfer corona wires and discharging pins You should perform all of these procedures each time you replace the EP S cartridge to ensure optimum print performance 7 22 Operator s Guide
47. E Digital Equipment Corporation PO Box CS2008 Nashua NH 03061 Order toll free 1 800 DIGITAL DEC direct between the hours of 8 30 a m and 8 00 p m EST Table B 3 Ordering Outside the U S A MAIL TELEPHONE In Canada In Australia In New Zealand Digital Equipment Corporation Attention Accessories Supplies Business Manager c o Local Subsidiary or Digital Approved Distributor Order toll free 1 800 267 6215 Outside Sydney Metropolitan Area toll free 008 226 363 From Sydney Metropolitan Area 412 7000 Auckland toll free 0800 800 332 B 4 Operator s Guide Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the operating and interface specifications for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer C 1 Operating Specifications Type Printing Method Laser Power Resolution Printing Speed Warm Up Time Paper Cassettes Manual Feed Top Output Tray Capacity Rear Output Tray Capacity Paper Weight Range Cassette Feed Paper Weight Range Manual Feed Desktop page printer Electrophotographic using laser beam scanning 5 mW maximum 300 dpi 8 pages minute maximum using A4 or Letter size paper from the cassette Less than one minute at 20 C 68 F 200 sheet capacity Letter 8 in x 11 in A4 297 mm x 182 mm Executive 7 Zin x 10 Hin Legal 8 in x 14 in One sheet at a time 100 mm x 190 mm 3 9 in x 7 in to 216 mm x 356 mm 8 Hin x 14 in 100 shee
48. G1 Designates the character set into G2 Designates the character set into G3 lFor 94 character sets 2For 96 character sets Table A 2 Character Set Identification Character Set Numberof Character Set Characters Identifier British ASCII DEC Dutch DEC Finnish French DEC French Canadian German ISO Italian Legal JIS Roman JIS Katakana DEC Norwegian Danish ISO Spanish DEC Swedish 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 A B initial setting for GO and G1 4 qm Oo FU 4 NTN N Oo 1Not resident DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 17 Table A 2 Cont Character Set Identification Numberof Character Set Character Set Characters Identifier DEC Swiss 94 Norwegian Danish 94 DEC Supplemental 94 5 DEC Technical 94 gt DEC Special Graphics 94 0 DEC Portuguese 94 906 User Preference Supplemental 94 lt initial setting for G2 and G3 DEC 7 Bit Hebrew 94 Jo DEC Hebrew Supplemental 94 4 ISO Latin 1 Supplemental 96 A ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental 96 H 2By default User Preference Supplemental is DEC Supplemental to ensure compatibility A 18 Operator s Guide SGR Select Graphic Rendition ESTUDIS WAG os de SEM Where Ps 0 Turns off all attributes standard and private Ps 1 Turns on bold Ps 3 Turns on italics Ps 4 Turns on underline Ps 9 Turns on strike through Ps 10 19 Selects the font accordin
49. ITIAL menu Table 4 12 combines the macro paint and paper size features You can save settings from this menu only in NVRAM To activate the settings perform a reset after changing them Table 4 12 INITIAL Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description macro 0001 099 Assigns the user preference set device identification answer and initialization message see Section 4 5 5 1 paint Partial Reserves no memory for bitmap pages Memory is allocated dynamically Full Directs the printer to allocate memory space for one full bitmap page The Full setting eliminates complex errors but may slow the printer down if not all pages require a full bitmap NOTE A4 and letter size require at least 1 MB of optional RAM Legal size requires 2 MB of optional RAM Dual Directs the printer to allocate memory space for two full bitmap pages The Dual setting allows you to print at a more efficient speed for documents that require full page bitmaps for all pages It also allows you to print duplex pages for which each side requires a full page bitmap The Dual setting requires more memory space that must be shared with fonts NOTE A4 and letter size require at least 2 MB pf optional RAM Legal size requires 3 MB of optional RAM paper Letter Specifies letter size 8 Y in x 11 in paper for manual feed operation A4 Specifies A4 size 297 mm x 210 mm paper for manual feed operation Factory default setting 2Factory de
50. Logo The following are third party trademarks BITSTREAM is a registered trademark of Bitstream Inc Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation GC Times and CG Triumvirate are trademarks of AGFA Compugraphic Corporation IBM and ProPrinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation LaserJet is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Corporation ITC Souvenir is a registered trademark of International Typeface Corporation PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix Inc 1700 This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 1 2 FCC NOTICE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
51. Mode In Keypad Mode the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key such as Test Font or Feeder Select When the printer is in Menu Mode the keys perform the secondary function labeled with the gray colored symbols and text such as lt or e NOTE All keys and related functions with the exception of On Line work only when the printer is off line This is true whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode See Section 3 1 for information about using the keypad in Keypad Mode See Section 4 1 for information about using the keypad in Menu Mode Works in conjunction with On Line to indicate when the printer is on line or off line see On Line in Table 3 3 On The printer is on line and controlled by the host computer The host computer can send data to print and commands to control the printer Off The printer is off line and cannot receive any data or commands from the host computer It can only be controlled using the keys on the control panel Works in conjunction with Form Feed to indicate when data in the print buffer is being printed or when the command to print is canceled see Form Feed in Table 3 3 On Data in the print buffer is being printed Off Data is not being printed Flashing Command to print is canceled Indicates whether the printer is set to print in duplex mode two sided printing or simplex mode one sided p
52. Mode a 3 Press lt once LOAD lt ROM FONT F 4 Press V Enter to OK momentarily load the default 1 values from ROM LOAD lt ROM FONT F 5 Press On Line to place 00 READY the printer on line The On Line indicator lights Printer Configuration 4 7 4 3 3 NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory The printer can communicate with many systems using the factory default settings in ROM but you may have to change values to accommodate your particular application or host computer NVRAM allows those changes to be saved in a nonvolatile memory so that they are available each time you power on the printer In nonvolatile memory the selected values are not cleared when the printer is powered off or reset Selections are saved in NVRAM until you change them To save values in NVRAM while in Menu Mode use the procedure shown in Table 4 4 Table 4 4 Saving Values in NVRAM Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Menu to place the FONT FEED LAYOUT printer in Menu Mode E 3 Press 1 twice SAVE 5NVRAM LOAD 4 Press V Enter OK momentarily to save the values l in NVRAM SAVE gt NVRAM LOAD 5 Press On Line to place 00 READY the printer on line The On Line indicator lights 4 8 Operator s Guide 4 3 4 RAM Random Access Memory R
53. OR The receiving buffer is overflowing with data 23 MEMORY FULL Memory cannot accept additional downline load ing of fonts into memory 24 FULLPAINT REJ Full paint mode is not allowed due to lack of memory space 26 MEMORY FULL RAM space is full 40 LINE ERROR An error has occurred in the communication circuit 41 PRINT CHECK A misprint has occurred 6 6 Operator s Guide Clear fonts from memory after each job Assign one or two full page bitmap areas in memory to handle the complex data see Section 4 5 5 3 Add additional RAM Assign one or two full page bitmap areas in memory to handle the complex data see Section 4 5 5 3 Enable a handshaking protocol to regulate data flow see Section 4 5 6 4 Section 4 5 6 5 and Section 4 5 6 6 Ensure that the host the printer and any other devices that are connected such as print servers all have the same type of handshaking protocol enabled Clear fonts from memory after each job Reallocate less bitmap page memory space Section 4 5 5 3 Add additional RAM Clear fonts from memory after each job Add additional RAM Clear fonts from memory after each job Add additional RAM Check the interface parameters Sec tion 4 5 6 Check the integrity of lines be sure cables are properly shielded and that all ground screws are in place Perform the error skip procedure Section 6 1 Table 6 4 Cont Software Error Messages Messa
54. OUT menu 4 20 to 4 23 Letterhead paper loading 2 11 2 14 LN03 compatibility D 1 Macro feature 4 25 examples 4 27 Maintenance 7 1 Manual feed operation 2 19 envelopes 2 27 paper labels transparencies 2 21 Memory nonvolatile random access 4 8 operating 4 6 random access 4 9 read only 4 7 Menu COMMAND 4 23 COPY 4 23 DUPLEX 4 31 FEEDER 4 18 INITIAL 4 24 INTERFACE 4 28 LAYOUT 4 20 Menu descriptions 4 15 Menu mode 4 2 to 4 3 Menu mode display 4 4 to 4 5 Menus Index 2 Menus Cont displaying 4 4 Messages operator call 6 3 printer status 6 2 service call 6 8 software error 6 5 N Nonvolatile random access memory 4 8 NVRAM 4 8 O Offset position feature 4 21 Operating memory 4 6 Operating space 1 9 Operational flow in Menu Mode 4 9 Operator call messages 6 3 Output tray in simplex mode 2 8 rear 2 10 top 2 9 Output tray selection 2 7 to 2 10 Ozone filter replacement 7 40 Ozone safety xvi p Paint mode feature 4 27 Paper loading 2 14 manual feed 2 19 special considerations 5 3 specifications 5 2 Paper handling 5 10 Paper jams 6 13 lower paper path area 6 24 paper feed transfer and fixing assembly areas 6 19 paper reversing area 6 28 top and rear paper trays 6 14 Paper size feature 4 27 Paper storage 5 10 Power off 2 3 Power on 2 1 Preprinted paper loading 2 11 2 14 Print density adjustment 2 33 Printer components
55. To replace the EP S cartridge follow the instructions that come with the cartridge or use the following procedure 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 26 15 picas Maintenance 7 23 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 27 15 5 picas 4 Open the top cover to its halfway position MLO 004893 Figure 7 28 14 5 picas 7 24 Operator s Guide 5 Remove the EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover y Open the top cover to its full upright position after removing the cartridge MLO 004890 Figure 7 29 19 picas Maintenance 7 25 6 Open the green fixing assembly cover WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when accessing the fixing unit MLO 004354 Figure 7 30 16 5 picas 7 26 Operator s Guide 7 Remove the used fixing roller cleaner from the fixing assembly Discard the used fixing roller cleaner MLO 004879 Figure 7 31 16 picas 8 Wipe the fixing roller with the cleaning pad on the end of the new cleaner MLO 004355 Figure 7 32 16 5 picas Maintenance 7 27 9 Peel off the cleaning pad and discard it MLO 004356 Figure 7 33 16 5 picas 10 Insert the new cleaner into the fixing assembly MLO 004357 Figure 7 34 16 5 picas 7 28 Operator s
56. When Printing on Labels Observe the following requirements when printing on labels e Labels are usually fed manually If you are feeding labels from a cassette be sure they are high quality labels that meet the specifications listed in Table 5 2 e Be sure that the carrier sheet is not exposed e Be sure that no adhesive is exposed Use the rear output tray 5 5 Paper Handling and Storage Although you may be using paper that meets all specifications improper handling and storage may affect the quality of the paper and the performance of the printer Improper storage and handling can cause paper jams misfeeding and other printer performance problems Follow the recommendations in this section on paper storage and handling to reduce the possibility of printer jams and misfeeds 5 5 1 Paper Handling Observe the following requirements when handling paper e Load the cassette to its proper capacity rather than adding small amounts at a time Loading small amounts of paper can cause jams because of air pockets created between small stacks of paper e When you unwrap a new package of paper discard the top and bottom sheets as they tend to absorb the most humidity from the surrounding environment e Sudden changes in temperature or humidity can cause paper curl leading to misfeeds and paper jams If you bring paper from a storage environment that differs greatly in temperature or humidity from the printer room leave the paper u
57. Y printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press and hold 03 RESET Reset for about 1 10 seconds 03 DUMP 1 03 RESET y 00 READY DUMP The printer is now in Control Representation Mode and ready to accept data or commands from the printer To exit Control Representation Mode perform a soft reset see Section 2 17 Operating Information 2 49 2 17 Resetting the Printer There are two methods of resetting the printer e You can perform a hard reset by powering the printer off and then back on e You can perform a soft reset by pressing Reset Perform a soft reset of the printer under the following circumstances When changing paper cassette sizes e To clear data in the print buffer e To invoke features in the INITIAL menu e To enter and exit Control Representation Mode Use the procedure in Table 2 7 to perform a soft reset Table 2 7 Resetting the Printer Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press and hold 03 RESET Reset for about 1 3 seconds 00 READY 3 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 2 50 Operator s Guide 2 18 Emulation Mode of Operation The DEClaser 2200 plus operates using DEC PPL3 mode If you have an optional emulation cartridge installed se
58. ad is now in Keypad Mode 00 READY Table 3 3 describes the keypad functions in Keypad Mode 3 4 Operator s Guide Table 3 3 Keypad Functions Keypad Mode Key Function On Line Form Feed Error Skip Pressing On Line alternates the printer between the online mode and offline mode The mode is indicated by the green light on the key On The printer is on line and controlled by the host computer The host computer can send data to print and commands to control the printer Off The printer is off line and cannot receive any data or commands from the host computer It can only be controlled using the keys on the control panel Form Feed works in conjunction with the Data indicator If the Data indicator is on after a file stops printing it means there is still data in the print buffer Pressing Form Feed prints the remaining pages in the print buffer When you press Form Feed the indicator on the key lights to show that the data is being printed If you press Form Feed again while the data is printing it stops printing the remaining pages and the indicator flashes until the current page exits the printer Once the page exits the printer the indicator light remains off Form Feed can be pressed again to resume printing The DEClaser 2200 plus printer alerts you to certain error conditions by stoppin
59. alizes recycles The Alarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY MLO 005120 Figure 6 7 16 picas 6 Press On Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed 6 18 Operator s Guide 6 7 2 Paper Jam Areas 2 3 4 and 6 Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the paper feed transfer and fixing assembly areas 1 Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 6 8 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 19 2 Lift the top cover open WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004531 Figure 6 9 16 picas 6 20 Operator s Guide 3 If paper is jammed in the feed or transfer area lift the transfer guide green handle to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer Ifthe jammed paper did not reach the feed area remove the cassette and pull the paper out from the cassette slot MLO 005340 Figure 6 10 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 21 4 If paper is jammed in the fixing assembly push the green tab on the fixing assembly down to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004870 Figure 6 11 16 picas 6 22 Operator s Guide
60. and functions 1 1 1 2 1 8 Printer configuration memory 4 5 to 4 9 Printer status messages 6 2 Print media 5 1 Punched paper loading 2 11 2 14 Q Quick Reference Guide A 1 fonts and character sets A 14 margins and spacing A 6 miscellaneous A 20 positioning controls A 3 set reset modes A 12 R RAM 4 9 Random access memory 4 9 Read only memory 4 7 Replacement procedures EP S cartridge 7 22 ozone filter 7 40 Resetting the printer 2 50 ROM 4 7 RS232C data format feature 4 30 S Safety information xvi CDRH regulations xvii laser xvii ozone xvi Service 8 1 Service call messages 6 8 Software error messages 6 5 Software requirements xii Specifications Specifications Cont envelopes 5 4 labels 5 9 operating C 1 paper 5 2 parallel interface C 8 serial interface C 4 transparencies 5 8 T Test Print A 2 40 Test Print B 2 44 Test prints Engine Test Print 2 37 Test Print A 2 40 Test Print B 2 44 Top cover closing 2 6 opening 2 4 Transfer corona wire 7 15 Transparencies special considerations 5 8 specifications 5 8 Troubleshooting 6 1 V Values changing and saving 4 11 to 4 14 displaying 4 5 X Xon xoff 4 31 Index 3
61. ant to continue to manually feed envelopes after the display reads 00 READY go to step 6 If you have finished feeding envelopes go to step 11 NOTE If the background of a printed envelope is fogged lightly with toner you can reset the print density dial to a lower number to correct the fogging problem See Section 2 11 for additional information about adjusting the print density dial 11 Press on Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 12 Press Feeder Select until the feed mode you want is displayed FEEDER Lower FEEDER Upper or FEEDER Auto After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 13 Press on Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights Operating Information 2 31 14 Fold in the extension tray MLO 005124 Figure 2 30 16 picas 15 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005128 Figure 2 31 16 picas 2 32 Operator s Guide 2 11 Adjusting the Print Density Print density is the term used to describe the relative thickness of the line used to print characters The thickness of a line is known as the line weight The print density adjustment controls the amount of toner applied to the paper to make the line weight thinner or thicker You can significantly extend the life of an Electrophotogra
62. ary of terms This guide is organized as follows e Chapter 1 Printer Components describes the components and features of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer e Chapter 2 Operating Information covers operating procedures such as powering the printer on loading paper and adjusting print density It also describes how to manually feed print media e Chapter 3 The Control Panel covers the use of the printer s control panel It describes operational information about the indicators keys and message display e Chapter 4 Printer Configuration explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with your computer system You configure the printer by selecting features and their associated values from the various set up menus This chapter also describes how to save values in memory e Chapter 5 Print Media describes the various printing media that can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus including paper envelopes Xii transparencies and labels It also addresses the proper way to store and handle paper Chapter 6 Troubleshooting contains basic testing and troubleshooting techniques that allow you to correct common operating problems such as poor printing or paper jams Chapter 7 Maintenance explains how to care for and maintain the printer It describes how to replace the electrophotographic supply EP S cartridge and ozone filter and how to clean the printer Chapter 8 Service explains how to obtain
63. ation provides a wide range of maintenance programs for printers These include on site carry in and mail in maintenance services You can use these programs to select a plan that meets your service needs from complete Digital support to self maintenance Digital offers fast low cost quality maintenance performed at your site by trained service specialists Whether you select the DECservice or Basic Service agreements or choose the Time and Materials service your printer will receive the best possible maintenance There are more than 150 Digital carry in service centers in major cities around the world These service centers offer convenient fast and dependable maintenance at a savings over on site service If you prefer self maintenance you can mail in your field replaceable unit FRU for repair through our fast turnaround DECmailer repair service Service 8 1 For more information on any of Digital Equipment Corporation s maintenance services call the Digital Services office in your area during normal business hours Refer to the list of questions in Table 8 1 before calling the service center Table 8 1 Questions to Consider Before You Call Is the call necessary Check Chapter 6 Often you can solve the problem yourself Who should call for service Typically the system manager should place the call for service Where should you call In the continental United States If you purchased on site warranty support at t
64. ations See the DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Installation Guide for additional information about location requirements and environmental conditions Printer Components 1 9 Figure 1 5 Operating Space Top View MLO 005115 Figure 1 5 15 picas Figure 1 6 Operating Space Side View MLO 005114 Figure 1 6 12 picas 1 10 Operator s Guide Chapter 2 Operating Information This chapter provides the operating information necessary to perform day to day printer operations It covers typical tasks such as adding paper selecting an output tray or powering the printer on and off This chapter also covers manual feed operation for all print media 2 1 Powering the Printer On Power the printer on using the following procedure 1 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the ON position MLO 005116 Figure 2 1 16 picas You should observe the following when you power on the printer All control panel indicators light for a moment The Ready indicator flashes and the display reads 02 WARMING UP assuming that the printer has cooled below operating temperature before it is powered on Operating Information 2 1 The Online and Ready indicators remain on and the display reads 00 READY DEC NOTE The display reads 00 READY DEC only if you are using Digital s ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol which is the factory default setting If you are using an optional protocol such as PostScript or CaPSL the di
65. atures by using commands from the host computer you can select others only from the control panel This chapter describes how to select features using the control panel For information about selecting features using commands from the host computer see the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement NOTE The interface message and page offset features can be configured only from the control panel 4 1 Entering Menu Mode You configure the printer by selecting certain parameters features and values while in Menu Mode When the printer is in Menu Mode the keys labeled with gray text and symbols function to select parameters from the menu Table 4 1 shows how to enter Menu Mode NOTE With the exception of on Line all keys operate only when the printer is off line Table 4 1 Entering Menu Mode Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Menu to place the FONT FEED LAYOUT printer in Menu Mode a The printer is now in Menu Mode and the keys labeled with gray text and symbols operate 4 2 Operator s Guide 4 1 1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode Table 4 2 describes the function of the Menu Mode keys After reading the description of the Menu Mode keys you may want to try using th
66. bout feeding print media manually NOTE The manual feed and option feed modes are not selectable when the printer is in duplex mode 3 2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode You configure the printer by selecting certain parameters features and values while in Menu Mode You select these parameters using keypad keys that function differently when the printer is in Menu Mode Chapter 4 covers printer configuration and explains the use of the keypad when in Menu Mode see Section 4 1 The Control Panel 3 7 Chapter 4 Printer Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the printer by selecting operating parameters that can be stored in the printer s memory These operating parameters are known as features and values By selecting the correct operating parameters you ensure that the printer can communicate properly with the host computer and application software You configure the DEClaser 2200 plus printer by selecting an appropriate set of values from a group of printer setup menus You make these selections while the printer is in Menu Mode Once values are selected you can save them in the appropriate type of memory Saving features in the proper type of memory allows you to retain most printer values so that the printer has to be configured only once Figure 4 1 shows a sample menu from Test Print A Figure 4 1 Sample of a Menu MLO 004856 Figure 4 1 11 5 picas Printer Configuration 4 1 You can access some menu fe
67. ced on the corona wires paper and electrophotostatic drum Although cleaning is part of the procedure you follow when replacing the EP S cartridge you may find it necessary to clean the printer between cartridge changes if print quality begins to deteriorate CAUTION To prevent possible damage to the internal and external surfaces of the printer do not use cleaners or solvents Use a clean cloth dampened with water only Maintenance 7 1 7 1 1 Cleaning the Internal Surfaces Clean the transfer and paper feed areas inside the printer using the following procedure 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 1 15 picas 7 2 Operator s Guide 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 2 15 5 picas 4 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 7 3 16 picas Maintenance 7 3 5 Wipe the paper feed area black plastic clean with a cloth dampened with water WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004871 Figure 7 4 16 picas 7 4 Operator s Guide 6 Wipe the following items clean in the transfer area with the dampened cloth The movable transfer guide with green handle and clear plastic strip The metal transfer roller The silver co
68. cedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous laser light exposure CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured beginning August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States The label shown in Figure 1 indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States Figure 1 CDRH Label DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE SI OUVERT DANGEREUX DE REGARDER A L INTERIEUR VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLEN WENN GEOFFNET NICHT HINEINSEHEN 750 850nm 5mw V ma CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER EN CAS D OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA N KYM TT M LLE LASERSATEILYLLE AL KATSO SATEESEEN MLO 004945 NOTE This label is attached to the laser scanner unit inside the printer xvii Chapter 1 Printer Components This chapter describes the components of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and their functions This chapter also provides information about the operating space required to perform day to day printing operati
69. e 10 Press lt until the value equals 10 0 NOTE The value decreases in steps of 0 5 11 Press V Enter to enter the new value 12 Press A to return to the menu selections 13 Press lt three times to reach the NVRAM SAVE menu 14 Press V Enter to save the offset values in NVRAM 4 12 Operator s Guide offsetX 10 0 offsetX 10 0 momentarily 1 offsetX offsetY offsetY autoNL o offsetY 0 0 offsetX 10 0 offsetY 10 0 momentarily 1 offsetY autoNL o LAYOUT COPY OVER SAVE 5NVRAM LOAD OK momentarily 1 SAVE gt NVRAM LOAD Table 4 6 Cont Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 15 Press On Line to exit 00 READY Menu Mode The On Line indicator lights Verification To verify that the offset distances have been changed print a copy of Test Print A and compare it with the copy made before the changes Verify the changes by comparing the new layout of the page and the offset values in the LAYOUT menu see Figure 4 5 Printer Configuration 4 13 Figure 4 5 Test Print A Verification MLO 004897 Figure 4 5 36 picas 4 14 Operator s Guide 4 5 Menu Descriptions This section describes the printer menus features and values See Table 4 7 for a complete listing of all menus and parameters Table 4 7 Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Feature
70. e Appendix B for ordering information Operating Information 2 15 2 8 1 Adding Paper to the Cassettes Add paper to the cassettes using the following procedure 1 Check to see that the printer is not printing and that the display reads 00 READY before you remove the paper cassette If the printer has run out of paper the display reads 11 PAPER OUT or 17 U lt gt L FEED CAUTION Do not remove the paper cassette while the printer is printing Removing the paper cassette during printing can damage the printer 2 Remove the empty cassette by pulling it straight out from the printer The display reads 11 PAPER OUT or 17 U lt gt L FEED The Alarm indicator lights MLO 005130 Figure 2 15 16 picas 2 16 Operator s Guide 3 4 Remove the cassette cover by lifting it off MLO 004838 Figure 2 16 15 5 picas Insert paper into the left side of the cassette first being sure it is inserted below the paper guide and maximum height guard y To prevent paper jams do not load too much paper into the cassette Leave a small amount of space between the paper and the maximum height guard y Make sure the paper lies perfectly flat in the cassette MLO 004839 Figure 2 17 13 picas Operating Information 2 17 5 Replace the cover on the cassette MLO 004840 Figure 2 18 13 5 picas 6 Insert the paper cassette into the printer The Alarm indicator shuts off The display reads 00 READY MLO 0
71. e ID string for a 31 character font file ID DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 15 DECLFF Load Font File DCS Ps1 Ps2 Ps3 y font record font record comment record ST Where Ps1 0 Ps2 0 Ps2 1 Ps2 2 Ps2 3 Ps2 4 Ps3 0 Ps3 1 Is Digital font file format Is print the summary sheet Is do not print the summary sheet Is send font error and warning information Is print the summary sheet and send font error and warning information Is print font error and warning information Is delete all fonts Is replace loaded font files with same ID as loaded font file LS1R Locking Shift 1 Right ESC G1 becomes the active GR character set LS2 Locking Shift 2 ESC n G2 becomes the active GL character set LS2R Locking Shift 2 Right ESC G2 becomes the active GR character set LS3 Locking Shift 3 ESC o G3 becomes the active GL character set LS3R Locking Shift 3 Right ESC G3 becomes the active GR character set A 16 Operator s Guide SCS Select Character Set BSC LA du oa EE Where I Left parenthesis T Right parenthesis I Asterisk I Plus sign I Minus sign I Period I Slash Designates the character set into GO Designates the character set into G1 Designates the character set into G2 Designates the character set into G3 Designates the character set into
72. e can be used to downline load fonts from the host computer be reserved as bitmap pages or used to support options such as PostScript Shows all of the setup menus and the current values in operational memory Each menu also shows what kind of memory the values can be stored in RAM only NVRAM only or in either type of memory RAM NVRAM See Table 4 7 and Section 4 5 for a complete listing and description of all the menu features 2 42 Operator s Guide Use the procedure in Table 2 3 to print a copy of Test Print A Table 2 3 Printing Test Print A Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off Press Test Font once Test Print A prints Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 00 READY 05 TEST PRINT A J 00 READY 00 READY Operating Information 2 43 2 14 Printing Test Print B Test Print B Figure 2 6 contains sample printouts of the primary and secondary character sets that can be examined for print quality 2 44 Operator s Guide Figure 2 6 Test Print B MLO 004852 Figure 2 39 36 picas Operating Information 2 45 Test Print B is printed continuously until instructed to stop so it can also be used to test paper feed paper delivery and other mechanical functions of the printer Use the procedure in Table 2 4
73. e envelope should be folded without any wrinkles or creases Specifications for printing envelopes are listed in Section 5 2 Operating Information 2 27 1 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 26 16 picas 2 Fold out the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 27 15 picas 2 28 Operator s Guide Press on Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off Press Feeder Select until the display reads FEEDER Manual After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory Press on Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights Send data from the host computer to the printer The Data indicator lights and the display reads PF FEED xxx where xxx paper size Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the envelope MLO 005134 Figure 2 28 16 picas Operating Information 2 29 8 Insert a single envelope into the printer until the envelope stops The envelope is automatically fed into the printer The printed envelope is sent to the rear output tray MLO 005135 Figure 2 29 16 picas 2 30 Operator s Guide 9 Wait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and insert another envelope 10 Continue feeding envelopes until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY Ifyou w
74. e identification is set to LN03 it responds as a base model LN03 not an LN03 PLUS even though it may have sufficient memory for a full bitmap See Section 4 5 5 1 for additional information about the device identification e The DEClaser 2200 plus printer does not support Tektronix mode the LN03 PLUS does The DEClaser 2200 plus printer does not contain the Modern Gothic font resident in the LN03 PLUS D 2 Operator s Guide If a font used on the page is deleted to free up memory for another requirement the DEClaser 2200 plus printer may cause a page break It does not try to transfer the display list to bitmap memory like the LNO3 PLUS would If you encounter page breaks set the paint feature value to Full see Table 4 12 NOTE The Full value can be activated only if at least 1 MB of optional RAM is installed in the printer When a font report is issued the DEC Supplemental character set is now reported as 245 94 character set 965 rather than 010 94 character set lt which is now the User Preference character set The DEClaser 2200 plus printer has three Hebrew character sets and the Legal character set resident in the printer This also modifies the font status report because more fonts are included The DEClaser 2200 plus printer enforces the Common Font File Format CFFF syntax and semantics more strictly than the LN03 Therefore some fonts containing errors which load correctly on the LN03 may not load properl
75. e keys to better understand their funtionality See Section 4 4 1 for an example that uses the Menu Mode keys to configure the printer Table 4 2 Keypad Functions Menu Mode Key Function gt Performs two functions e Scrolls the menus and features to the right e Increases numeric values lt Performs two functions Scrolls the menus and features to the left e Decreases numeric values A Returns the printer to the previous level of operation V Enter Performs three functions e Advances to the next lower menu level Invokes the ROM RAM and NVRAM functions e Invokes the selected value On Line Exits Menu Mode and returns printer operation back on line Printer Configuration 4 3 4 2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode Printer status and operator call messages are shown on the display in uppercase lettering preceded by a numerical code Examples of such messages are 00 READY or 11 PAPER OUT Menu Mode messages are displayed differently to distinguish differences between the menu selections feature selections and value selections NOTE The menu names on the message display are written to accommodate the protocols available on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer ANSI PostScript or CaPSL Depending on the protocol being used the menu names that appear on the message display may not read exactly as they do on Test Print A For example if you are using D
76. e primary corona wire is faulty The transfer corona wire is faulty The print density setting is incorrect The toner seal was not completely removed from the EP S cartridge The EP S cartridge is faulty The primary corona wire is broken or is not making contact The printer is dirty 6 10 Operator s Guide Remove the EP S cartridge from the printer and gently rock it several times to redistribute toner see Section 7 3 Replace the EP S cartridge Sec tion 7 3 Clean the transfer corona wire Section 7 1 3 Clean the primary corona wire Section 7 1 2 Adjust the print density setting Section 2 11 Clean the primary and transfer corona wires Section 7 1 2 and Section 7 1 3 Replace the EP S cartridge Section 7 3 Call your Digital service represen tative to repair the printer Chap ter 8 Adjust the print density setting Section 2 11 Remove the toner seal completely from the EP S cartridge Replace the EP S cartridge Section 7 3 Be sure the EP S cartridge is seated properly in the printer Replace the EP S cartridge Section 7 3 Clean the printer Section 7 1 Table 6 5 Cont Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action POOR PRINTING The overall print quality is poor The cleaning mechanism in the EP S cartridge is not working properly The print medium is not the recommended type Replace the EP
77. e the flow of data to the input buffer by exchanging signals with the host computer It is recommended that this feature be enabled by systems that support etx ack to prevent the loss of data NOTE The etx ack feature is not supported on Digital systems Use xon xoff if you have a Digital system 4 5 7 DUPLEX Menu The DUPLEX menu determines whether paper is printed on one or two sides The duplex printing mode can be selected under software control from the host or by using Duplex on the control panel Duplex mode is indicated when the Duplex indicator is on See Table 3 3 for more information about using Duplex NOTE Duplex mode cannot be selected if the printer is in manual feed mode has the envelope cassette or feeder installed or is set to the envelope faceup position Table 4 18 shows the features and values of the DUPLEX menu Printer Configuration 4 31 Table 4 18 DUPLEX Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description duplex OFF Selects the simplex mode of operation Paper is printed on one side in simplex mode ON Selects the duplex mode of operation Paper is printed on two sides in duplex mode and delivered to the top output tray Factory default setting 4 32 Operator s Guide Chapter 5 Print Media This chapter describes the print media that are appropriate for use with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer The types of print media described in this chapter are pape
78. e way laser printers print and bond toner to the paper you must observe some special requirements with certain types of papers Do not use preprinted papers that do not meet the specifications for heat tolerance The ink from some preprinted papers such as those with a company letterhead can cause smearing and in some extreme cases could damage the printer Do not use colored papers in which the color is applied as a coating to the surface Do not use thermal papers e Prepunched paper is not recommended Do not use carbon papers Print Media 5 3 5 2 Envelope Requirements Envelopes must meet the same specifications as paper see Table 5 2 In addition the following types of envelopes cannot be used with the printer Envelopes with sealing flaps that are open MLO 005731 Figure 5 1 14 picas 5 4 Operator s Guide Envelopes with sealing flaps at the leading and trailing edges MLO 005729 Figure 5 2 14 5 picas Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges MLO 005732 Figure 5 3 15 picas Print Media 5 5 e Envelopes that have transparent windows MLO 005730 Figure 5 4 14 picas Envelopes that have clasps snaps or strings MLO 005733 Figure 5 5 15 picas 5 6 Operator s Guide 5 2 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes Observe the following requirements when printing on envelopes Feed envelopes manually if you are not u
79. el provides information on printer status and can be used to perform certain printer functions such as resetting the printer or configuring the printer menus See Chapter 3 for additional information about using the control panel while printing Chapter 5 has information about using the control panel to change the various printer menus These two slots accept the optional font PostScript and emulation program cartridges available for the printer The paper cassettes automatically feed paper to the printer Each cassette can hold approximately 200 sheets of 20 Ib 75 g m basis weight paper See Section 2 8 for more information about loading paper in the cassettes The manual feed guide is part of the paper cassette cover The feed guide allows you to manually feed paper envelopes transparencies and labels into the printer For more information about feeding print media manually see Section 2 9 1EP S stands for electrophotographic supply 1 2 Operator s Guide Figure 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View MLO 005111 Figure 1 2 12 5 picas Printer Components 1 3 Table 1 2 Printer Components Rear Left Side View Component Function 1 Power Switch 2 Rear Output Tray 3 Memory Board Access Cover 4 Paper Jam Access Cover 5 Parallel Centronics Interface Cable Connector 6 Serial RS232C Interface Cable Connector 7 Power Cord Receptacle Powers the printer on or off Pressing
80. eps in Table 4 6 to perform the following tasks e Enter Menu Mode e Change page offset values of X and Y in the LAYOUT menu from 0 0 to 10 0 e Save the new values in NVRAM e Exit Menu Mode Before You Begin This example assumes that the printer is using the factory default values in ROM You will use Test Print A to verify the changes you make Print a copy of Test Print A before beginning this example Section 2 13 Be sure that all printing has stopped and the display reads 00 READY before you make any changes Table 4 6 Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Menu to place the FONT FEED LAYOUT printer in Menu Mode 3 Press once to scroll LAYOUT COPY OVER the display to the LAYOUT menu 4 Press V Enter to enter offsetX offsetY the LAYOUT menu 5 Press V Enter to select offsetX 0 0 the offsetX feature K Printer Configuration 4 11 Table 4 6 Cont Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 6 Press lt until the value equals 10 0 NOTE The value decreases in steps of 0 5 7 Press V Enter to enter the new value 8 Press gt once to scroll the display to the offsetY feature 9 Press V Enter to select the offsetY featur
81. er CSI 2 266 A 20 Operator s Guide DA2R Device Attributes Secondary Report CST gt Psi 7 Padi Ps3 Pale Where Ps1 46 Ps1 47 Ps2 xx Ps3 0 Ps3 1 Ps3 2 Ps3 3 Ps4 n Ps4 1 Ps4 2 Ps4 4 Ps4 8 Ps5 yy Ps5 00 Identifies the DEClaser 2100 plus printer Identifies the DEClaser 2200 plus printer xx is the major firmware version number multiplied by 10 No memory cards installed 1 Mbyte memory card installed 2 Mbyte memory card installed 3 Mbyte memory card installed Is the sum of the codes of the installed optional protocols Is PostScript Is CaPSL Is IBM ProPrinter Is HP PCL 4 Is the minor firmware version number Is Version x x 00 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 21 DECASFC Automatic Sheet Feeder input tray Control CSI Ps lox Where Ps 0 No tray change Ps 1 Selects the top tray Ps 2 Selects the bottom tray only on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Ps 3 Selects the envelope feeder only on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Ps 99 Selects manual feed operation 1 Available only if the option is installed DECRFS Request Font Status CSI Ps Where Ps 0 Sends both reports same as 1 followed by 2 Ps 1 Sends font status includes all built in fonts downline loaded fonts and cartridge fonts Ps 2 Sends status of memory bytes available for downline loaded fonts A 22 Operator s Guide DECFSR Font Status Repo
82. eric value according to the Select Size Unit SSU sequence and Positioning Unit Mode PUM setting A value of 0 is treated as one vertical position up DECCAHT Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 Clears all horizontal tab stops DECCAVT Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 Clears all vertical tab stops DECHTS Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1 Sets a tab stop at the active horizontal position DECSHTS Set Horizontal Tab Stops CSL BN ers PAU Where Pn n Is the number of units according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting DECSVTS Set Vertical Tab Stops ESTILO e tee BON Where Pn n Is the number of units according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting DECVTS Vertical Tab Set ESC 3 Sets a tab stop at the active vertical position DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 3 HPA Horizontal Position Absolute CSLPES Where Pn 0 Is treated as horizontal position 1 Pn n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting HPB Horizontal Position Backward CSI Pn j Where Pn 0 Is treated as one horizontal position to the left Pn n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting HPR Horizontal Position Relative CSI Pna Where Pn 0 Is treated as one horizontal position to the right Pn n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting TBC Tab Clear CS LIPS Fs va os oF PSG Where Ps 0 Clears one horizontal tab stop at active co
83. ex Print Mode CSI Ps SP x Physical Tumbling Ps Print Mode State State 0 True simplex normal Simplex Off 1 True simplex normal Simplex Off 2 True simplex tumbled Simplex On 3 True duplex normal Duplex Off 4 True duplex tumbled Duplex On 5 Duplex master normal Simplex Off 6 Duplex master tumbled Simplex On 7 Simplex compressed normal Duplex Off 8 Simplex compressed tumbled Duplex On A 24 Operator s Guide DECSITF Select Input Tray Failover EST Pali PE2Z za Pen SP N Where Psl 0 Disables all composite input trays Psl 1 Defines composite tray 1 Ps2 Psn n Designates the tray as a member of the composite tray NOTE Tray numbers are the same as in the DECASFC sequence DECSNC Set Number of Copies CSI PN q Where Pn 0 Is treated as one copy Pn 1 99 Is the number of copies Pn gt 99 Is treated as 99 copies DECSSS Set Sheet Size CSI Ps1 Ps2 j Pn3 Pn4 SP Where Ps1 0 Is any slot Psl 1 Is top tray Ps1 99 Is manual feed Ps2 n Is key number ignored Pn3 n Is width defined as leading edge Pn4 n Is length DECSTR Soft Terminal Reset CSI p Resets the printer to initial state values and returns to DEC PPL3 protocol DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 25 DECVEC Draw Vector CSI Psi p Pn2 7 Pn3 Pn4 Pnb Where Ps1 0 Psl 1 Ps1 Other Pn2 n Pn3 n Pn4 n Pn5 n Draws horizontal line X Draws vertical line Y Performs no action
84. external device C 8 Operator s Guide Table C 2 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Pin Signal Direction 1 DataStrobe In 2 Data 1 In 3 Data 2 In 4 Data 3 In 5 Data 4 In 6 Data 5 In 7 Data 6 In 8 Data 7 In 9 Data 8 In 10 ACK Out 11 Busy Out 12 Call PE Out 13 Select Out 14 15 Not Connected 16 0 Volts Logic Ground 17 Chassis Ground 18 5 Volts Out 19 29 Ground 30 InpuiPrimeRet Out 31 InpuiPrime In 32 Fauli Out 33 Aux Out 1 34 Not Connected 35 Aux Out 2 36 Not Connected Mgnored Specifications C 9 Figure C 4 Parallel Pin Assignment MLO 004886 Figure C 4 7 5 picas Figure C 5 Parallel Connections MLO 004888 Figure C 5 15 5 picas C 10 Operator s Guide Appendix D LN03 Compatibility This appendix contains information highlighting the differences between the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and the LN03 printer This information is directed at the differences affecting compatibility between the printers D 1 General Differences The following list identifies the general differences between the LN03 printer and the DEClaser 2200 plus printer A 25 pin serial cable female and an MMJ to 25 pin male adapter are provided with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer The LN03 does not come with an interface cable Font cartridges for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer do not have the same physical format or the same internal data format as the font cartridges for the LN03 If your appl
85. fault setting for North America Other countries use A4 as the default setting 4 24 Operator s Guide 4 5 5 1 Macro The macro feature allows you to select an environment for local compatibility It assigns the proper User Preference character set enables disables the initialization message and specifies a return response device identification when a Device Attributes DA request is received The macro feature is slightly different from other menu features because three parameters device 1D initialization message and User Preference character set are added together to determine the macro value The device ID initialization message and user preference values cannot be selected independently they must be added together to form the macro value The macro feature allows you to choose the User Preference character set for your application or system Consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual for more information about the user preference sets Table 4 13 lists the user preference character sets and their values Table 4 13 User Preference Character Set Character Set Value DEC Supplemental 00 ISO Latin 1 Supplemental 10 JIS Katakana 20 ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental 30 DEC Latin Hebrew Supplemental 40 DEC 7 Bit Hebrew 50 DEC Technical 60 Factory default setting 2Not resident The initialization message is sent to connected devices when the printer is powered on or
86. features in this menu apply only to the serial interface and are not displayed when you select the parallel interface When you select the serial RS232C interface you must also select other values in the INTERFACE menu in order to match the features of the host computer The additional features are described in Section 4 5 6 2 When you select Optional I O you enable video mode You must plug the video option into the I O port for the Optional I O option to appear on the 1 f menu 4 5 6 2 Baud Rate baud The baud rate baud feature sets the transmit and receive speed the printer uses to communicate with the host computer The printer speed must match the speed used by the host computer 4 5 6 3 RS232C Data Format rsmode The RS232C data format rsmode feature determines the data format the printer uses to communicate with the host computer The first part of the value 7 or 8 is the number of data bits the printer expects to see in each character it receives The second part of the value is the type of parity checking bit the printer looks for in each character A parity check is a method used to detect errors when data is sent over a communications line Some systems use an odd parity bit to detect errors while other systems use an even parity bit Some systems use no parity bit at all The third part of rsmode is the number of stop bits Some systems use one stop bit while other systems require two The format for the data bit
87. g commands 2 8 Loading Paper The printer comes standard with either A4 size 210 mm x 297 mm or letter size 8 Y in x 11 in paper cassettes depending on the country it is shipped to Optional paper cassettes and an optional envelope feeder are available that can accommodate the following print media e Legal size paper 8 Hin x 14 in e Executive size paper 7 4 in x 10 in e Envelopes For ordering information about optional paper cassettes see Appendix B Each paper cassette can hold approximately 200 sheets of 75 g m basis weight 20 lb paper Each cassette incorporates a convenient paper feed guide on its cover that can be used to manually feed paper envelopes transparencies and labels See Section 2 9 for information about feeding print media manually 2 14 Operator s Guide Here are some general guidelines about the paper used in the printer e Use only high quality paper such as the papers listed in Appendix B e Avoid using any paper that is creased folded punched clipped stapled or damaged e To prevent paper curl a curved bend in the paper stack the paper on a flat surface for storage e Prevent changes to the moisture content of the paper by storing it properly and rewrapping unused portions Do not store paper directly on the floor Complete specifications for print media are in Chapter 5 For more detailed information consult the Digital Laser Printers Guide to Paper and Other Media se
88. g the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place MLO 005120 Figure 2 35 16 picas 2 36 Operator s Guide 2 12 Printing the Engine Test Print The Engine Test Print Figure 2 4 is used to check the printer s paper feed mechanism for proper operation and to check toner dispersion and line weight The area between the lines on the Engine Test Print should be free of excess toner or smudges and the lines should print cleanly across the entire page with no faded areas If the print quality is poor see Section 6 6 for help to correct the problem If the Engine Test Print will not print there may be a problem with the paper feed mechanism Refer to Section 6 6 for help to correct the problem If you cannot correct the problem call Digital Services to repair the printer see Chapter 8 for service information You can check line weight by looking at the thickness of the line after performing a print density adjustment Section 2 11 Operating Information 2 37 Figure 2 4 Engine Test Print MLO 004525 Figure 2 36 36 picas 2 38 Operator s Guide 1 Check to be sure the printer has stopped printing and the message display reads 00 READY 2 Press the test button on the right side of the printer with a ballpoint pen The printer enters the offline state The Alarm indicator lights while the page is printing The display reads 15 ENGINE TEST while the page is printing
89. g the printer and displaying the type of error on the control panel When this happens you may elect to note the problem and then continue printing by pressing Error Skip Pressing Error Skip bypasses these errors so that printing continues After you press Error Skip the printer remains off line You must press On Line to place the printer back on line and continue printing Some errors can repeat such as communications errors or print formatting errors when the printer is receiving additional communication data When this happens you may need to repeat the Error Skip procedure several times Refer to Chapter 6 for additional information about errors and corrective actions The Control Panel 3 5 Table 3 3 Cont Keypad Functions Keypad Mode Key Function Test Font Reset Menu Duplex 3 6 Operator s Guide Test Font performs several functions in Keypad Mode e Pressing the key once prints Test Print A see Section 2 13 Pressing and holding the key down for at least three seconds prints Test Print B see Section 2 14 e Pressing the key twice prints the Font List see Section 2 15 Pressing Reset for about 3 seconds performs a soft reset by clearing the data in the print buffer and returning the printer to the ready state The printer operates with the values in operating memory and any
90. g to the initial state or as assigned by DECATFF Ps 21 Turns on double underline Ps 22 Turns off bold Ps 23 Turns off italics Ps 24 Turns off underline and double underline Ps 29 Turns off strike through Ps 53 Turns on overline Ps 55 Turns off overline 20 Turns all private attributes off 24 Turns superscript on subscript off 25 Turns subscript on superscript off 26 Turns on overline 224 Turns off superscript and subscript 226 Turns off overline Turns off subscript superscript and overline DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 19 A 5 Miscellaneous CPR Cursor Position Report CSI Pnl Pn2R Where Pnl n Numeric parameter describing the active vertical position according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 n Numeric parameter describing the active horizontal position according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting DA Device Attributes CSIc Requests the Primary Device Attributes Report DA2 Device Attributes Secondary CSR Sic Requests a Secondary Device Attributes Report DAR Response to Device Attributes DA Request CSLI Pal Ps osa e o Fare The following is the generic response indicating a DEClaser 2200 plus printer UST 24324 68282105 ad HI 16 5 NG LG The following is the generic response indicating a DEClaser 2100 plus printer CSE 2 132446807 9 8102 AD IZ lec The following is an alias response for backward compatibility with the LN03 print
91. ge Meaning Corrective Action 42 ERROR There is an expansion interface error 43 ERROR There is an expansion interface error FE FONT REMOVAL A font cartridge has been removed from the printer FF FONT FULL The font registration area is full Power off the printer and verify that any memory expansion boards are correctly installed If the problem continues call your Digital service representative Chapter 8 Power off the printer and verify that any memory expansion boards are correctly installed If the problem continues call your Digital service representative Chapter 8 Power off the printer and install the font cartridge before powering the printer back on CAUTION To prevent damage to the font cartridge or the printer always turn the printer off before removing a font cartridge If you do not want to use the font cartridge power off the printer and wait at least two seconds then power it back on Reduce the number of fonts in memory Clear fonts from memory after each job Add RAM Troubleshooting 6 7 6 5 Service Call Messages Service call messages indicate that the printer requires servicing by a qualified Digital service representative see Chapter 8 for service information Service messages are displayed as XX SERVICE where XX is a number from 50 99 NOTE Before calling for service try to clear the error message by powering the printer off After a few seconds power the pri
92. h the paper size feature in the INITIAL Menu or by using commands from the host computer before feeding media see Section 2 9 NOTE You can use the rear output tray or the top output tray when manually feeding paper You must use the rear output tray when feeding labels or transparencies to prevent excessive curl 1 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 20 16 picas Operating Information 2 21 2 Fold out the extension tray 3 Press On Line MLO 005125 Figure 2 21 15 5 picas to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off Feeder Select until the display reads FEEDER Manual After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY 4 Press The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 5 Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 6 Send data from the host computer to the printer The Data indicator lights and the display reads PF FEED xxx where xxx paper size 2 22 Operator s Guide 7 Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper MLO 005132 Figure 2 22 15 5 picas Operating Information 2 23 8 Insert a single sheet of paper labels or a transparency into the printer until it stops The paper is automatically fed into the printer The printed paper is sent to the rear output tray
93. he error skip procedure several times 6 2 Printer Status Messages Printer status messages are displayed to show the printer s current operating condition see Table 6 2 This status information lets you know if the printer is performing a task or is ready to receive another job Status messages are displayed whether the printer is on line or off line Table 6 2 Printer Status Messages Message Meaning 00 READY The printer is ready to operate The ready condition can exist whether the printer is on line or off line 01 TEST PRINT B Test Print B is being printed Section 2 14 6 2 Operator s Guide Table 6 2 Cont Printer Status Messages Message Meaning 02 WARMING UP The printer has not reached operating temperature Printing cannot be performed while the printer is warming up 03 RESET The printer is being reset Section 2 17 04 TEST STOP 05 TEST PRINT A 06 FONT LIST A 15 ENGINE TEST Test printing has stopped Test Print A is being printed Section 2 13 Font List A is being printed Section 2 15 The mechanical engine test is being executed Section 2 12 6 3 Operator Call Messages Operator call messages are displayed if a problem with the printer requires operator intervention such as adding paper or closing the printer cover Check the online offline status of the printer after correcting a problem you may have to place the printer back on line by pressing on Line Table 6 3 lists
94. he following conventions are used throughout this appendix Convention Meaning CSI ESC SP Ps Pn Fs The is the control character 9 11 used to introduce the Control Sequence Introducer as part of the format of a DEC PPL3 command For example CSI Pn A Both parameter characters and intermediate characters are supported in a CSI control sequence This is the control character 1 11 used to introduce an escape sequence as part of the format of a DEC PPL3 command For example ESC 4 Unlike the CSI commands ESC commands do not support parameter characters Indicates a space character 2 0 as part of the format of a DEC PPL3 command For example CSI 3 SP x Spaces appear between characters in commands for clarity they are not part of the command syntax unless indicated with the SP character Selective parameter or one that identifies a list of options pertaining to the specific command If 5 3 14 or 3 15 occurs at the beginning of a string of parameters the parameters that follow are Digital private parameters If the character gt or is present it must occur only once at the beginning of the parameter string Intermediate character component of an escape sequence control sequence or control string Used to identify sequences in which the final character can vary A 2 Operator s Guide A 1 Positioning Controls CUU Cursor Up CSI Pn A Where Pn n Is the num
95. he time of sale call Digital at 1 800 DEC 8000 If you do not have on site warranty support and are returning the printer to Digital for service call 1 800 225 5385 For per call service information call your local sales office In Alaska Hawaii Canada and Europe Call your local sales office for service What does the service center Write down the serial and model numbers located on the need to know label above the rear output tray How should you describe Summarize the problem Make a note of the problem e What you were doing when the printer failed e Any messages on the display panel e Any strange noises Stay by the printer and host system if possible because the service representative may ask you to recreate the problem 8 2 Operator s Guide Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide This quick reference guide contains basic information on using certain programming instructions with your DEClaser printer For quick reference use see these sections Category Section Positioning Controls A 1 Margins and Spacing A 2 Set Reset Modes A 3 Fonts and Character Sets A 4 Miscellaneous A 5 For detailed information about sending commands from the host computer consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 1 Conventions T
96. hen you select new values through escape sequences or from the control panel they are placed in operating memory and become part of the printer settings that are currently in use Figure 4 3 shows the operational flow between the different types of memory Figure 4 3 Operating Memory ROM NVRAM RAM f f Load lt ROM Save gt NVRAM sors Save gt RAM Reset Operating Memory Contains Current Printer Settings Commands Menu Operations Host Computer Control Panel ROM Not Cleared at Power Off Cannot Be Changed NVRAM Not Cleared at Power Off Can Be Changed RAM Cleared at Power Off Can Be Changed MLO 004947 4 6 Operator s Guide 4 3 2 ROM Read Only Memory ROM contains default values that are set at the factory They are called default values because they are stored in ROM and cannot be changed You can load these default values into operating memory while in Menu Mode using the procedure shown in Table 4 3 NOTE Default values loaded from ROM are temporary values and are affected if the printer receives a reset command or is powered off If you want to retain the default values you must save them in NVRAM see Section 4 3 3 Table 4 3 Recalling Factory Default Values from ROM Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Menu to place the FONT FEED LAYOUT printer in Menu
97. ication requires special cartridges logos signatures private character sets you need to use a soft copy or have a new cartridge made The DEClaser 2200 plus printer comes with 1 MB of RAM and can be upgraded up to 4 MB The available memory is 796 KB up to 3 796 MB The LN03 PLUS option is dedicated to bitmap processing while the LN03 RAM cartridges are dedicated to font storage On the DEClaser 2200 plus printer you can use the available memory for font storage bitmap storage or a display list To ensure the availability of bitmap memory use the Memory Management DECMM command or the paint feature in the INITIAL menu to allocate sufficient memory The DEClaser 2200 plus printer does not use DIP switches to select features Instead it uses setup menus and a nonvolatile memory to select and save features The DEClaser 2200 plus printer uses coded keys on the paper cassettes to indicate paper size When the DEClaser 2200 plus printer encounters a page too complex error it stops until the error is cleared using the Eror Skip key see Section 6 1 LN03 Compatibility D 1 D 2 Printable Area Compatibility The printable area on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer is approximately the same as the printable area on the LN03 printer There is an approximate 14 non printable area around the page This difference does not affect applications that do not print within 14 of the paper edge When the LN03 printer encounte
98. ides in the DEClaser 2200 printer is an example of a bitmap font buffer An area in the printer s memory used for temporary storage of data during input and output operations built in fonts Fonts that reside in memory and are shipped with the printer These fonts are sometimes referred to as internal or resident fonts Glossary 1 CaPSL Canon Printing System Language This page description language uses escape sequences to control the printer character attribute A feature of a highlighted character You can select underlining bold printing italic printing and strike through attributes character set A set of codes that describe the general appearance of a set of characters For example a character set might contain the code for an uppercase A or the number 1 Character sets do not describe the style font of a printed character command An instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function Commands are sent from the host computer to the printer when the printer is on line configuration The process of changing the settings of the printer or computer to communicate properly with each other For example if you use a serial interface features such as baud rate and rsmode must be configured to match the host computer and printer default A value or setting the printer assumes unless specific changes are made For example the interface default value for the DEClaser 2200 printer is RS232C se
99. igital s ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol the first menu listed on Test Print A is the FEEDER menu but on the message display it is printed as the FONT FEED menu 4 2 1 Displaying Menu and Feature Selections Menu and feature selections are scrolled to the left or right and are shown on the display in groups of 16 characters This means that in addition to the menu or feature you have selected other characters are displayed from the next menu or feature Think of the menu and feature selections as being placed on a scrolling band separated only by a space The display shows a group of 16 characters from the band and denotes the selection by displaying it first with a cursor below the first letter See the examples in Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Menu Display LOAD ROM FONT FEED LAYOUT COPY OVERLAY 16 Characters Press to scroll to the left Press B to scroll to the right LOAD lt ROM FONT LAYOUT COPY OVER MLO 004919 4 4 Operator s Guide This manual shows items from the scrolling menus and features as they are displayed uppercase lowercase or initial capitals with the selected item shown in bold type for clarification For example FONT FEED LAYOUT or offsetX offset Y 4 2 2 Displaying Menu Values and are A and v Menu values are scrolled to the right and left using displayed with the associated feature for example if RS232C When you scrol
100. inch Ps 14 Is 800 centipoints 9 characters inch Ps 15 Is 696 centipoints approx 10 3 characters inch DECSLPP Set Lines per Physical Page CSI Pnt Where Pn 0 Sets the form length to the logical paper size Pn n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and the PUM setting A 6 Operator s Guide DECSLRM Set Left and Right Margins CSI Pnl 7 Pn2 s Where Pni n Is the left margin setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn1 0 is treated as 1 Pn2 n Is the right margin setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 0 is treated as 1 DECSTBM Set Top and Bottom Margins CSI Pnl Pn2 r Where Pni n Is the top margin setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn1 0 is treated as 1 Pn2 n Is the bottom margin setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 0 is treated as 1 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 7 DECVERP Set Vertical Pitch CSI Ps z Where Ps 0 Is determined by the current font Ps 1 Is 1200 centipoints 6 lines inch Ps 2 Is 900 centipoints 8 lines inch Ps 3 Is 600 centipoints 12 lines inch Ps 4 Is 3600 centipoints 2 lines inch Ps 5 Is 2400 centipoints 3 lines inch Ps 6 Is 1800 centipoints 4 lines inch Ps 10 Is 1152 centipoints 66 lines A size printable area Ps 11 Is 1152 centipoints 66 lines A size printable a
101. ing restrictions apply during printing in duplex mode e You cannot feed envelopes e You cannot feed paper manually 2 7 1 Duplex Printing Printer Setup Use the following procedure to set the printer up for duplex printing 1 Set the printout selector to the duplex print position MLO 005128 Figure 2 13 16 picas 2 12 Operator s Guide 2 Lift the paper support guide up from under the rear output tray MLO 005129 Figure 2 14 16 picas Operating Information 2 13 3 Press on Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 4 Press Duplex to place the printer in duplex mode The Duplex indicator lights NOTE f the printer beeps and the Duplex indicator does not light the printer is probably in the manual feed mode Check to see that the Feeder Menu is not set to the manual feed mode see Section 4 5 1 5 Press on Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 2 7 2 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Duplex Mode To print forms letterhead paper or punched paper in duplex mode load the media facedown with the top edge of the paper facing away from the printer The procedure for printing this media in simplex mode is different from printing in duplex mode See Section 2 6 3 You can also load one tray for simplex printing and one tray for duplex printing and then select the appropriate tray usin
102. int Media 5 1 5 1 Paper Specifications This section contains information on the sizes and specifications of plain paper that can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Table 5 1 lists the paper sizes that can be used with the standard and optional size cassettes for the printer Table 5 1 Cassette Feed Paper Sizes Paper Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Executive 7 in x10 Hin Letter 8 Yin x 11 in Legal 8 Yin x 14 in Manual Feed Paper and Envelope Sizes Manual feed operation can accept all of the paper sizes listed in Table 5 1 as well as the following sizes for paper and envelopes Minumum 100 mm x 190 mm 4 in x 7 Zin Maximum 216 mm x 356 mm 8 Hin x 14 in Table 5 2 lists paper specifications for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer 5 2 Operator s Guide Table 5 2 Paper Specifications Category Specification Paper weight cassette feed Paper weight manual feed Thickness Moisture content Smoothness Brightness Heat tolerance Electrical resistance Cotton rag content 60 g m to 80 g m basis weight 16 lb to 21 Ib 60 g m to 135 g m basis weight 16 lb to 35 Ib 0 075 mm to 0 115 mm 5 to 8 100 300 Sheffield 84 minimum recommended 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second 1 0 x 104 ohm cm 2 0 x 1012 ohm cm cubic content 2 0 x 101 ohm cm 2 0 x 10 ohm cm surface 25 maximum 5 1 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper Because of th
103. is closed press OnLine to place the printer back on line When a paper jam is cleared and printing is resumed the DEClaser 2200 plus printer automatically reprints the page that jammed 6 7 1 Paper Jam Areas 1 6 and 7 Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the top or rear paper trays This procedure illustrates a jam in the top tray You use the same method to clear a paper jam from the rear tray 6 14 Operator s Guide CAUTION Do not attempt to remove jammed paper from the top or rear paper trays by simply pulling the paper out Pulling the paper from the printer without releasing it from the fixing assembly first can cause damage to the printer 1 Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005342 Figure 6 3 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 15 2 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 6 4 16 picas 6 16 Operator s Guide 3 Push the tab on the fixing assembly back to release the paper WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004866 Figure 6 5 16 picas 4 Remove the jammed paper from the printer by pulling it out from the paper tray MLO 004530 Figure 6 6 16 picas Troubleshooting 6 17 5 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place The printer initi
104. l through the values the currently selected value is always displayed first and is denoted by an equal sign between the feature and value for example if RS232C 4 3 Printer Configuration Memory Printer configuration uses four types of memory an operating memory that contains the currently selected values and three storage memories in which values are stored or saved These memories are known as ROM read only memory RAM random access memory and NVRAM nonvolatile random access memory NOTE All four types of printer configuration memory are separate and distinct from the Free RAM listed on Test Print A Configuration memory can be accessed only from the menus to set up the operational parameters of the printer You can save new values temporarily in RAM but they are cleared when the printer is powered off You can also save new values in NVRAM so that they are not cleared if the printer is reset or powered off ROM contains the factory default values that can be recalled into the operating memory Some values can be saved only in RAM or only in NVRAM while other values can be saved in either type of memory For a listing of the types of memory in which values can be saved see Table 4 7 Printer Configuration 4 5 4 3 1 Operating Memory The printer operates using the currently selected values contained in operating memory When the printer is powered on it loads the values stored in NVRAM into operating memory W
105. lect Emulation Mode to invoke a protocol from the cartridge Use the procedure in Table 2 8 to select Emulation Mode Table 2 8 Selecting Emulation Mode Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator goes off 2 Press and hold Menu for about 4 seconds v 3 Press lt or to select Emulation Mode 4 Press V Enter to select and save the mode The mode is automatically saved in NVRAM 00 READY MODE DEC 00 MODE EMULATION NAME xx 00 READY EMULATION NAME or READY Operating Information 2 51 Chapter 3 The Control Panel The control panel consists of a liquid crystal display LCD indicator lights and a keypad The keypad allows you to perform certain printer functions such as printing test pages or configuring the printer menus This chapter explains the features and uses of the control panel The layout of the control panel is shown in the following figure and described in Table 3 1 Figure 3 1 Control Panel MLO 004896 Figure 3 1 14 picas The Control Panel 3 1 Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Item Function Keypad On Line indicator green Form Feed indicator green Duplex indicator green 3 2 Operator s Guide Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu
106. lly or automatically from one of the cassettes The optional envelope feeder can also be selected from the FEEDER menu when that option is installed The paper feed selection is shown on the control panel by the paper feed indicators The lighted indicator shows the selected feed cassette or envelope feeder If none of the indicators are on it indicates that the manual feed mode of operation is selected For more information about manual feed operation see Section 2 9 The FEEDER menu values can also be selected using Feeder Select on the control panel See Table 3 3 for more information about using Feeder Select Table 4 8 shows the features and values of the FEEDER menu NOTE Two envelope options are available for the DEClaser 2200 plus an envelope cassette and an envelope feeder The envelope feeder shares the upper slot with the paper cassette while the envelope cassette must be installed in the upper slot Keep this distinction in mind when selecting the proper value from the FEEDER menu 4 18 Operator s Guide Table 4 8 FEEDER Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description feeder Upper Auto Manual Lower Option Selects the upper paper cassette to automatically feed paper into the printer NOTE You must select the Upper value when using the optional envelope cassette because the envelope cassette can only be installed in the upper cassette slot of the printer
107. lored metal transfer guide MLO 004872 Figure 7 5 16 picas Maintenance 7 5 7 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 6 16 picas 7 6 Operator s Guide 7 1 2 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire The primary corona wire is located inside the EP S cartridge A dirty primary corona wire can cause black streaking to occur on the paper and should be cleaned to correct this problem 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 7 15 picas Maintenance 7 7 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 8 15 5 picas 4 Open the top cover halfway MLO 004893 Figure 7 9 14 5 picas 7 8 Operator s Guide 5 Remove the EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover MLO 004890 Figure 7 10 19 picas Maintenance 7 9 6 Remove the wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING Be careful when removing the wire pin cleaner from the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004873 Figure 7 11 16 picas 7 10 Operator s Guide Insert the felt end of the wire pin cleaner into either end of the EP S cartridge slot CAUTION Do not insert the brush end of the wire pin cleaner into the slot Inserti
108. lumn Ps 1 Clears one vertical tab stop at active line Ps 2 Clears all horizontal tab stops Ps 3 Clears all horizontal tab stops Ps 4 Clears all vertical tab stops A 4 Operator s Guide VPA Vertical Position Absolute CSI Pnd Where Pn 0 Is treated as vertical position 1 Pn n Is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting VPB Vertical Position Backward CSI Pnk Where Pn 0 Is treated as one vertical position up Pn n Is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting VPR Vertical Position Relative CSI Pne Where Pn 0 Is treated as one vertical position down Pn n Is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 5 A 2 Margins and Spacing DECSHORP Set Horizontal Pitch CSI Ps w Where Ps 0 Is determined by current font Ps 1 Is 720 centipoints 10 characters inch Ps 2 Is 600 centipoints 12 characters inch Ps 3 Is 545 centipoints 13 2 characters inch Ps 4 Is 436 centipoints 16 5 characters inch Ps 5 Is 1440 centipoints 5 characters inch Ps 6 Is 1200 centipoints 6 characters inch Ps 7 Is 1090 centipoints 6 6 characters inch Ps 8 Is 872 centipoints 8 25 characters inch Ps 9 Is 480 centipoints 15 characters inch Ps 11 Is 420 centipoints approx 17 1 characters inch Ps 12 Is 840 centipoints approx 8 55 characters inch Ps 13 Is 400 centipoints 18 characters
109. mation section at the end of this guide Those optional manuals are Xiv Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual EK PPLV3 PM 001 This manual is for application programmers who create software that produces Digital ANSI compliant level 3 output It describes printer protocol character processing and printer control functions Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement EK PPLV3 PS 001 Contains device specific information for programmers who create applications for Digital s ANSI compliant level 3 devices It is also for programmers who write applications with ANSI output that requires conversion to the PostScript page description language for printing on Digital printers PostScript Translators Reference Manual for ReGIS and Tektronix 4010 4014 AA PBWFA TE This manual is for programmers who need to convert ReGIS or Tektronix 4010 4014 documents to PostScript for printing on PostScript printers The DEClaser 2200 plus has a PostScript option and can print Tektronix 4010 4014 and ReGIS files using the Common Print Symbiont CPS Digital Laser Printers Guide to Paper and Other Media EK LASER GD This manual is for general users and contains detailed information about buying and storing print media paper envelopes labels and transparencies that can be used with Digital laser printers Conventions Used in This Guide The following terms and conventions
110. mensions 100 115 Vac 50 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 50 Hz 100 115 V models 940 W maximum 220 240 V models 890 W maximum Approximately 30 4 kg 67 1 lb Width 454 mm 17 9 in Depth 665 mm 26 0 in Depth 888 mm 35 0 in with A4 paper cassette installed and the rear output tray opened Height 332 mm 12 7 in Specifications C 3 C 2 Serial Interface Specifications Table C 1 lists the pin signals for the RS232C serial interface connector Figure C 1 shows the pin assignments on the connector Figure C 2 and Figure C 3 show the serial connections with and without connection to a modem Table C 1 Serial Interface Pin Assignment Pin Signal Direction 1 Frame Ground 2 Transmit Data Out 3 Receive Data In 4 Request to Send Out 5 Not Used 6 Data Set Ready In 7 Signal Ground 8 19 Not Used NO o Data Terminal Ready Out 21 25 Not Used C 4 Operator s Guide Figure C 1 RS232C Pin Assignments MLO 004884 Figure C 1 12 5 picas Specifications 8 C 5 Figure C 2 Serial Connections to Modem MLO 004885 Figure C 2 19 picas C 6 Operator s Guide Figure C 3 Serial Connections Without Modem MLO 004887 Figure C 3 23 5 picas Specifications C 7 C 3 Parallel Interface Specifications Table C 2 lists the pin signals for the parallel Centronics interface connector Figure C 4 shows the pin assignments on the connector and Figure C 5 shows the parallel connections to an
111. ng the brush end can damage the corona wire MLO 004875 Figure 7 12 15 5 picas Maintenance 7 11 8 Move the cleaner in the slot from side to side three to four times to clean the corona wire MLO 004874 Figure 7 13 14 picas 9 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 14 14 picas 7 12 Operator s Guide 10 Install the EP S cartridge into the top cover MLO 004363 Figure 7 15 18 picas Maintenance 7 13 11 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 16 16 picas 7 14 Operator s Guide 7 1 3 Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins The transfer corona wires and discharging pins are part of the paper transfer area inside the printer Normally you clean these corona wires and discharging pins each time you replace the EP S cartridge but you may find it necessary to clean them between cartridge replacements if you experience problems with print quality NOTE Use a dry cotton swab such as the one supplied with new EP S cartridges to clean the corona wires 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 17 15 picas Maintenance 7 15 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightl
112. nopened for a day to allow it to adjust to the printer room environment 5 10 Operator s Guide Check to see that the paper is loaded with the correct side up Some packages of paper have an arrow on the label that points in the direction of the top side of the paper Load paper with this top side up If there is no arrow on the label check the paper for curl If a small amount of curl is present fan the paper in the opposite direction of the curl to remove as much of the curl as possible Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to properly load paper 5 5 2 Paper Storage Observe the following requirements when storing paper Always store unused paper in its original wrapping The wrapping protects the paper against humidity Do not store paper directly on the floor as floors are generally humid Lay paper on a flat surface to prevent in ream paper curl Print Media 5 11 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you to quickly locate most problems that may occur with the printer It discusses the following topics Topic Section Error skip procedure Section 6 1 Printer status messages Section 6 2 Operator call messages Section 6 3 Software error messages Section 6 4 Service call messages Section 6 5 Common operating problems Section 6 6 Paper jams Section 6 7 Most problems are identified on the message display when they occur The corrective action to take is listed in the appropriate table as follows
113. nter controller firmware The firmware that interprets the data in a print request according to a specified data syntax builds bitmaps of each page to be printed and forwards the bitmaps to the print engine which produces the hardcopy output print density The relative thickness of the line used to print characters The thicker the line the darker and denser it looks The thickness of a line is known as the line weight printer software The software that handles the communications between the process that makes a print request terminal the process that provides resources a host and the process that performs the printing service a print queue protocol A procedure or set of rules that controls the communication between computers and peripherals Also a set of conventions between communicating processes regarding the format and contents of messages to be exchanged RAM Random access memory RAM retains data only while power remains on Data is cleared from RAM when the printer is powered off The DEClaser 2200 printer contains 1 0 MB of built in RAM which is expandable up to 4 0 MB with optional memory boards reset A procedure that clears data in the print buffer and returns the printer to the ready state The printer operates using the settings stored in RAM These settings are loaded into operating memory when a reset is performed Glossary 6 resolution The number of dots in a defined area The resoluti
114. nter on Ifthe error message is still displayed power the printer off and call for service 6 6 Common Operating Problems Table 6 5 lists common operating problems and their possible solutions Follow the corrective actions in the order in which they are listed Check the table to solve printer problems before calling for service NOTE Since many problems with print quality could be caused by a faulty component in the EP S cartridge it is recommended that you keep a spare cartridge as a replacement If you are experiencing a problem with print quality that is not listed in the troubleshooting table you can replace the EP S cartridge to see if that solves the problem before calling for service CAUTION Be careful when checking items inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot 6 8 Operator s Guide Table 6 5 Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action NO POWER The printer does not power up when you set the power switch to the ON position The power source is defective The power cord is not connected or is damaged Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet Check that there is power at the wall outlet by plugging in a lamp to see if it lights If the lamp does not light call your building maintenance services to check the circuit supplying power to that outlet Check the power cord for damage and secure connections at the printer and at the
115. offset of 10 0 is approximately 1 1 in 0 01 10 0 autoNL ON When the print position reaches the right margin it wraps to the left margin of the next line OFF When the print position reaches the right margin it does not move to the next line until the printer receives a Carriage Return CR or Line Feed LF command from the host computer Data beyond the right margin is lost until the carriage return or line feed command is received Factory default setting 4 20 Operator s Guide 4 5 2 1 Offset Position offsetX offsetY The offset feature of the LAYOUT menu allows you to make fine adjustments to the printing coordinates Since the DEClaser 2200 plus printer is a page printer it is not possible to adjust the print position by manually shifting the position of the page Do not use offset to move normal data to different positions on the page Use it only to center the print on the page Test Print B is typically used to adjust the offset positions You cannot set offset positions using escape sequences from the host computer You must select them from the control panel Figure 4 6 shows the directions of offsetX and offsetY in relation to the direction that paper is fed into the printer NOTE Offset values are changed in increments and decrements of approximately 0 1 in from the default value of 0 0 in For example an offset value of 5 0 moves the print origin approximately 0 5 in Figure 4 6 Offset Positioning
116. on of the DEClaser 2200 printer is 300 dpi ROM Read only memory ROM contains all of the factory default feature values It is a permanent memory and cannot be cleared or changed serial interface A data communications interface that transmits data sequentially one bit at a time at a fixed speed The DEClaser 2200 printer uses an RS232C serial interface sheet In the context of a laser printer the physical piece of paper that is printed simplex A layout indicating that a document is formatted to be printed on one side of a sheet toner A black powder commonly known as dry ink which is used to form the characters on the paper Toner is contained in the EP S cartridge on the DEClaser 2200 printer transfer corona wire Places an electronic charge on the paper that attracts transfers toner from the photosensitive drum to the paper type family A group of fonts that have a similar design but differ in the six other font attributes For example Courier is a type family that resides in the DEClaser 2200 printer type family ID A 7 character code that identifies a type family xon xoff A software protocol used with RS232C serial communication It regulates the flow of data to the input buffer by exchanging on off signals with the host computer The xon xoff protocol is sometimes referred to as software handshaking protocol Glossary 7 Index A Accessories and supplies B 1 Associated documents
117. ons 1 1 Functions of the Printer Components Figures 1 1 through 1 4 show the printer components Tables 1 1 through 1 4 explain the printer components and their functions Figure 1 1 Components Front Right Side View MLO 005110 Figure 1 1 14 5 picas Printer Components 1 1 Table 1 1 Printer Components Front Right Side View Component Function 1 Top Output Tray 2 Top Cover Release Button 3 Carrying Grip Plate 4 Test Print Button 5 Control Panel 6 Font Cartridge Slots 7 Upper and Lower Paper Cassettes 8 Manual Feed Guide Printed sheets are automatically collated and stacked facedown here Pressing this button unlocks the top cover so it can be opened The top cover is opened to perform certain printer funtions such as adding a new EP S cartridge or clearing a paper jam See Section 2 3 for more information about opening the top cover The carrying grip plates are located on the right and left sides of the printer These plates are grooved to provide a nonslip surface when you are lifting the printer Always place your hands under the carrying grip plates when lifting the printer This button is used to print the Engine Test Print The button is recessed To depress it use a ballpoint pen or similar instrument See Section 2 12 for more information about printing the Engine Test Print The control panel consists of a message display indicator lights and a keypad The control pan
118. ons available for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer User installable memory expansion up to 3 MB User installable emulation cartridges Digital ANSI compliant font cartridges User installable PostScript upgrade capability User installable envelope feeder Envelope cassette Xi Software Requirements Some features of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer may or may not be available depending on the operating software used by the host computer system and the application software that you are using For information about the printer features you can use with your application program consult your application program documentation For help choosing the right software package for your application needs contact your Digital sales representative Document Structure This guide focuses mainly on the operational aspects of the DEClaser 2200 plus and explains how to use and maintain the printer hardware For printer installation instructions refer to the DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Installation Guide in this binder This guide describes the printer components and their functions such as loading paper changing the supply cartridge and using the operator panel It also covers the proper maintenance procedures to keep your printer operating efficiently and basic troubleshooting techniques for correcting common operating problems The appendices describe accessories and supplies operating specifications programming information and contain a gloss
119. or the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Contact your Digital sales representative or refer to your latest DECdirect catalog for a complete list of products and the latest pricing information See Section B 1 for additional ordering information Table B 1 DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Accessories and Supplies Part Number Description LNXX CA LNXX CB LNXX CC LNXX CD LNXX CN LNXXR PS LN06R UA LNXX LA LNXX LB LNXX LE LNXX HP LNXX PP LNXX LN LNXX LT LNXX UC LNXX UD CG Times proportional font cartridge CG Triumvirate proportional font cartridge ITC Souvenir and Script proportional font cartridge Monospaced font cartridge CaPSL ROM cartridge PostScript cartridge PostScript upgrade kit Legal size paper cassette 8 in x 14 in A4 size paper cassette 297 mm x 210 mm Executive size paper cassette 7 44 in x 10 in HP LaserJet IIP series emulations IBM Proprinter X24E emulations Envelope cassette Letter size paper cassette 8 Y in x 11 in 1 MB RAM module 2 MB RAM module lThese fonts work only with DEC PPL3 protocol 2These fonts work with HP PCL protocol Accessories and Supplies B 1 Table B 1 Cont DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Accessories and Supplies Part Number Description LNXX UE 3 MB RAM module LNXX AC EP S Cartridge Supplies Kit quantity 1 LNXX XA EP S Cartridge Supplies Kit quantity 4 LNXX XB EP S Cartridge Supplies Kit quantity 16 LNXX XC EP S Cartridge S
120. ozone filter installed The filter removes ozone which could be hazardous to your health 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 47 15 picas 7 40 Operator s Guide 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover will release and open slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 48 15 5 picas 4 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 7 49 16 picas Maintenance 7 41 5 Pull down the ozone filter cover to access the filter WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when accessing the ozone filter MLO 004880 Figure 7 50 16 picas 6 Remove the filter by pulling it out by its tab MLO 004881 Figure 7 51 16 picas 7 42 Operator s Guide 7 Grasp the new filter by its tab and slide it into place CAUTION Always handle the filter by its tab and not by its mesh sides The mesh sides are fragile and can be damaged easily MLO 004882 Figure 7 52 16 picas 8 Fold the filter tab in and close the filter cover until it snaps into place MLO 004883 Figure 7 53 16 picas Maintenance 7 43 Chapter 8 Service If you cannot correct a problem with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer request servicing by a qualified Digital service representative This chapter lists the available services 8 1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services Digital Equipment Corpor
121. phic Supply EP S cartridge by setting the print density adjustment dial to the highest possible number lightest setting that gives you acceptable print quality For most applications a print density setting of 7 can be used to produce high quality print and extend the life of the cartridge NOTE The EP S cartridge life can be up to 4 000 A4 or letter size pages This specification is based on 4 toner coverage with the print density set at 7 You can check the line weight thickness by printing the Engine Test Print after performing the adjustment see Section 2 12 Use the following procedure to adjust print density 1 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 2 32 15 5 picas Operating Information 2 33 2 Lift the top cover open to the halfway position MLO 004893 Figure 2 33 14 5 picas 2 34 Operator s Guide 3 Rotate the print density adjustment dial so that the desired density number is opposite the index triangle y Numbers on the dial are displayed in increments of 2 y Number 1 is the darkest setting number 9 is the lightest setting y Although the printer is shipped with the dial set to number 5 you can typically obtain acceptable print quality prolong the cartridge life and reduce toner consumption by setting the dial to 7 MLO 004849 Figure 2 34 16 picas Operating Information 2 35 4 Close the top cover by gently lowerin
122. picas 6 26 Operator s Guide 6 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place The printer initializes recycles The Alarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY MLO 005120 Figure 6 18 16 picas 7 Press On Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed Troubleshooting 6 27 6 7 4 Paper Jam Area 8 Duplex Printing Only Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the paper reversing area on the rear output tray 1 Lift and hold the paper jam lever to remove jammed paper from the paper reversing area MLO 004532 Figure 6 19 16 picas 2 Open and then close the top cover to clear the error condition 6 28 Operator s Guide Chapter 7 Maintenance To obtain optimum performance from the DEClaser 2200 plus printer you must perform the prescribed care and maintenance as outlined in this chapter This chapter describes how to properly maintain the printer and covers the following topics e Cleaning the printer e Cleaning the primary corona wire e Cleaning the transfer corona wire Extending EP S cartridge life e Replacing the EP S cartridge Replacing the ozone filter 7A Cleaning the Printer Keeping the printer clean helps ensure optimum print quality because stray paper dust and toner can adversely affect the voltage levels pla
123. position about 90 MLO 005119 Figure 2 4 12 picas y The halfway position is intended for Replacing the EP S cartridge e Adjusting the print density dial The upright position is intended for e Replacing the fixing roller cleaner e Replacing the ozone filter e Clearing paper jams e Cleaning the inside of the printer Operating Information 2 5 2 4 Closing the Top Cover Close the top cover using the following procedure 1 Gently lower the cover and push down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place MLO 005120 Figure 2 5 16 picas 2 6 Operator s Guide 2 5 Printout Selector The printout selector located on the rear paper tray allows you to choose the output tray for the type of jobs you are printing You can place the selector in one of two positions as shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Printout Selector MLO 005121 Figure 2 6 16 picas The duplex facedown position sends one sided or two sided output to the top output tray The envelope faceup position sends one sided output and envelopes to the rear output tray Only the rear output tray can accommodate envelopes See Section 2 6 1 and Section 2 6 2 In the duplex facedown position the rear output tray is used as a paper reversing area before the paper is fed back into the printer The printout selector must be in the duplex facedown position to print in duplex mode and paper is always delivered to the top output tray see Section 2
124. r labels transparencies and envelopes The DEClaser 2200 plus printer produces excellent print quality using electrophotographic laser technology The laser printing process differs greatly from that of a conventional impact printer and this is why paper selection is particularly important Because toner is bonded to the paper as it passes through the heat and pressure rollers of the fixing unit the paper must be able to withstand high amounts of heat and pressure CAUTION When selecting paper or other print media always print test samples of the paper you want to use This is particularly important when you are printing on chemically treated or coated paper such as preprinted forms or colored paper The inks and pigments used on these papers must also be able to withstand the high heat and pressure of the fixing unit Be sure to consider the heat limitations of transparencies and the glues used on envelopes and labels Always select print media according to the instructions and specifications in this chapter For a complete listing of recommended print media and ordering information see Appendix B Print quality can also deteriorate if paper is not stored properly Read Section 5 5 in this chapter for complete information about storing paper For additional information about print media consult the Digital Laser Printers Guide to Paper and Other Media available from DECdirect see the ordering information at the end of this guide Pr
125. r 2200 plus printer supports both parallel and serial interface connections The interface must match the type used by the host computer You cannot make selections from the INTERFACE menu using commands from the host computer All values must be selected from the control panel and can be saved only in NVRAM Once you make the selections you should save them in NVRAM so that they will be activated loaded into operational memory each time the printer is powered on The INTERFACE menu features and values are shown in Table 4 17 and described in the following sections Table 4 17 INTERFACE Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description Vf RS232C Selects the RS232C serial interface to communi cate with the host computer Select this value if your computer uses a serial interface When you select the serial interface you must select values for all the other features in this menu baud rate rsmode and so on CENTRO Selects the Centronics parallel interface to communicate with the host computer Select this value if your printer uses a parallel interface When the parallel interface is selected all other features in the interface menu are disabled Optional I O When an option is plugged into the I O port the VO option will appear in the i f menu baud 300 Sets the transmit and receive speed the printer 600 uses to communicate with the host computer 1200 The printer speed must match the speed used 2400 by
126. ration Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Test Font twice 06 FONT LIST The font list prints 00 a ADY 3 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 2 48 Operator s Guide 2 16 Using Control Representation Mode The Control Representation Mode is used to print out unprocessed data or commands sent from the host computer This procedure is sometimes referred to as dumping The printing of unprocessed data in the form of characters and symbols is convenient for debugging programs If a specified character is undefined a hexadecimal representation is printed This section explains how to print the character listing For additional information about Control Representation Mode consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual NOTE If the file does not fill the page buffer completely the remaining data can be printed by pressing on Line to place the printer off line and then pressing Form Feed to print the partial page 2 16 1 Entering Control Representation Mode Use the procedure in Table 2 6 to place the printer in Control Representation Mode Table 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the 00 READ
127. rea Ps 12 Is 864 centipoints 88 lines A size printable area Ps 13 Is 576 centipoints 132 lines A size printable area Ps 14 Is 3456 centipoints 22 lines A size printable area Ps 15 Is 2304 centipoints 33 lines A size printable area Ps 16 Is 1728 centipoints 44 lines A size printable area A 8 Operator s Guide DECVPFS Variable Page Format Select CSL Psy Pal a a Pot SPZ Where Ps1 0 1 Is portrait orientation Psl 2 Is landscape orientation Ps1 Other Is portrait orientation Table A 1 DECVPFS Numeric Parameters Meaning If Zero Pn2 Length of paper Default Pn3 Width of paper Default Pn4 Top margin 1 Pn5 Bottom margin Bound of printable area Pn2 minus 5 inch Pn6 Left margin 1 Pn7 Right margin Bound of printable area Pn3 minus 5 inch Pn8 Page home line Top margin Pn9 Page end line Bottom margin Pn10 Line home position Left margin Pnil Line end position Right margin All Pn values are according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting 2The length and width default to the active paper tray values GSM Graphic Size Modification CSI Pnl 7 Pn2 SPB Where Pn1 0 Is treated as 100 of the GSS Pn1 Decimal value Is the percentage of the height set by GSS Pn2 0 Is treated as 100 of the GSS Pn2 Decimal value Is the percentage of the width set by GSS DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 9 GSS Graphic Size Select ECSTPn SP C Where Pn 0 Is 10 point
128. reset after the cassette size was changed Request for a legal size paper cassette The printer was not reset after the cassette size was changed Request for an executive size paper cassette The printer was not reset after the cassette size was changed Feed A4 size paper Feed letter size paper Feed legal size paper Feed executive size paper Feed specified size paper Reset the printer Install a legal size paper cassette into the printer Reset the printer Install an executive size paper cassette into the printer Reset the printer Manually feed A4 size paper into the printer Manually feed letter size paper into the printer Manually feed legal size paper into the printer Manually feed executive size pa per into the printer Manually feed the specified size paper into the printer The number 80 indicates that the paper size is specified from a software command in the file 6 4 Software Error Messages Many software errors can be corrected by adding additional memory reassigning memory or by selecting the proper interface parameter Table 6 4 describes the corrective action to take when a software error occurs Troubleshooting 6 5 Table 6 4 Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 20 PAGE FULL The page buffer is over flowing with data 21 COMPLEX DATA There is complicated print data that the printer cannot handle 22 LINE ERR
129. rial Default values are stored in ROM and cannot be changed downline loaded fonts Fonts that are transferred downline loaded from the host computer and temporarily stored in the printer s memory The downline loaded fonts have priority over the built in fonts and are cleared when you use a software command or when you power off the printer dpi Dots per inch Dpi is a unit of measurement to indicate printer resolution The DEClaser 2200 printer has a print resolution of 300 dpi DTR Data Terminal Ready DTR is a control signal used with RS232C serial communication DTR regulates the flow of data to the input buffer of the Glossary 2 printer by placing a high or low voltage on the DTR line of the serial port DTR is sometimes known as hardware handshaking protocol duplex A layout indicating that a document is to be printed on two sides The DEClaser 2200 printer can perform duplex printing EP S cartridge Electrophotographic supply cartridge The EP S cartridge contains toner a photosensitive drum a cleaning mechanism for excess toner and the primary corona wire error skip The process of acknowledging an error by pressing ErorSkip and then continuing to print Some errors cannot be bypassed with the error skip procedure fixing assembly The fixing assembly contains heat and pressure rollers that bond the toner to the paper The fixing assembly is sometimes referred to as a fusing unit font
130. rinting On Prints in duplex mode Off Prints in simplex mode Table 3 1 Cont Control Panel Functions Item Function Data indicator green Alarm indicator orange Ready indicator green Message display Paper jam indicators orange Indicates the status of the data sent to the printer On Data is being printed or is still in the print buffer If the indicator is on and the printer is not printing the last page needs to be printed Press On Line and then press Form Feed to print the last page Off All data has been printed Flashing Data is being received from the host computer NOTE Data is lost if you power off or reset the printer when the Data indicator is on or is flashing Indicates that an error condition exists A beep sounds when the printer first senses an alarm condition The message display works in conjunction with the Alarm indicator by showing the type of error condition For example 12 PRINTER OPEN The Alarm indicator shuts off when the error condition is cleared See Chapter 6 for information on correcting printer errors Indicates when the printer is ready to print On The printer is ready to print Off The printer is powered off or an error condition exists the Alarm indicator is on Flashing The printer is warming up The message display shows the current status of the printer For example 00 READY When the printer i
131. rs a character that exceeds the printable area it attempts in some instances to shift the character so that it falls within the printable area The DEClaser 2200 plus printer does not image any characters that exceed the printable area This results in lost characters D 3 Protocol Compatibility The following list contains protocol compatibility issues between the LN03 printer and the DEClaser 2200 plus printer e The LN03 rounds a relative motion of 1 decipoint down to a relative motion of 0 causing cumulative errors the DEClaser 2200 plus printer keeps its position accurately If the printers receive a relative motion of 0 decipoints they interpret it as a 1 This leads to a 0 motion on the LN03 and a 1 motion on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer e When trying to image past the bottom margin the LN03 does not always wrap Wrapping depends on the glyph shape and the line spacing For example 4 may print but a may not The DEClaser 2200 plus printer always wraps if the character box crosses the bottom margin even though the character may not have a descender This ensures that all characters either print or all characters wrap to the next page e You should use the level 3 device identification for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer when possible This allows the software to be compatible with any future devices Some applications such as DECmate require you to set the printer up to respond as an LNO3 printer When the devic
132. rt If DECRFS is 1 or 0 DCS 1 report string ST If DECRFS is 2 or 0 DCS 2 nnn ST If DECLFF has Ps2 2 or 3 DCS 4 error string ST Where This Variable Indicates report_string All available fonts nnn The number of bytes available in memory for downline loading error string Error and warning codes DECMM Memory Management CSI PS v Where Ps 0 1 Imaging capabilities are not guaranteed Ps 21 An A size or A4 size image is guaranteed without complexity errors Ps 31 A legal size image is guaranteed without complexity errors Ps 4 An A size or A4 size image is guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode Ps 5 A legal size image is guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode l Available only when additional memory is installed DECNS New Sheet CSI SP s Executes a conditional form feed and ensures that printing resumes on a new font face DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 23 DECRVEC Draw Relative Vector CSI Psl Pn2 Pn3 SP Where Ps1 0 Psl 1 Ps1 2 Psl 3 Pn2 n Pn3 n Draws a horizontal X line to the right Draws a vertical Y line down Draws a horizontal X line to the left Draws a vertical Y line up Is the line length according to the SSU sequence Is the line width according to the SSU sequence DECSCL Set Conformance Level CSIPs p Where Ps 0 or 73 Resets to DEC PPL3 defaults DECSDPM Set Dupl
133. s Pn n Is the font height according to SSU sequence PFS Page Format Select CSI Ps SP J Where Ps 0 Portrait normal text Ps 1 Landscape normal text Ps 2 Portrait normal A4 Ps 3 Landscape normal A4 Ps 4 Portrait normal North American letter Ps 5 Landscape normal North American letter Ps 6 Portrait extended A4 Ps 7 Landscape extended A4 Ps 8 Portrait extended legal Ps 9 Landscape extended legal Ps 20 Portrait extended North American letter private Ps 21 Landscape extended North American letter private Ps 22 Portrait extended A4 private Ps 723 Landscape extended A4 private Ps 24 Portrait extended legal private Ps 725 Landscape extended legal private A 10 Operator s Guide SHS Set Horizontal Spacing CSI Ps SP K Where Ps 0 Is 720 centipoints 10 characters inch Ps 1 Is 600 centipoints 12 characters inch Ps 2 Is 480 centipoints 15 characters inch Ps 3 Is 1200 centipoints 6 characters inch SPI Spacing Pitch Increment CSI Pnl Pn2 SPG Where Pnl1 0 Line spacing is determined by the current font Pni n Line spacing is determined by the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 0 Character spacing is determined by current font Pn2 n Character spacing is determined by the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting SSU Select Size Unit CSI Ps SP I Where Ps 2 Is decipoint 1 720 inch Ps 7 Is pixel 1 300
134. s parity bit and stop bits must match the format of the host computer in order for the printer and the host to communicate 4 5 6 4 Data Terminal Ready dtr The data terminal ready dtr feature uses hardware to regulate the flow of data to the input buffer of the printer Regulation is accomplished by toggling a signal on the DTR line of the serial port when the printer is ready to receive data This is sometimes referred to as hardware handshaking protocol 4 30 Operator s Guide For Digital systems the dtr feature should always be set to the fixed high value When the DTR signal is fixed high Fix H it indicates to the system that the printer is present 4 5 6 5 Buffer Control xon xoff The buffer control xon xoff feature uses software to regulate the flow of data to the input buffer of the printer It is sometimes referred to as software handshaking protocol a method the printer and the host computer use to exchange on off signals These signals prevent the input buffer from overflowing with data If the input buffer becomes full and handshaking is not enabled the overflowing data will be lost Xon xoff must be enabled in systems that use this software handshaking protocol to prevent the loss of data 4 5 6 6 End of Text Acknowledge etx ack The end of text acknowledge etx ack feature is another type of handshaking protocol on some systems to prevent data overflow The etx ack feature also uses software to regulat
135. s Values FEEDER feeder Upper Auto Manual Lower Option LAYOUT offsetX 10 0 40 01 10 0 offsetYz 10 0 0 01 10 0 autoNL ON OFF COPY copy 011 99 Factory default setting 2Cannot be selected using a command from the host Selectable from the control panel only 5 Available only when the optional envelope feeder is installed Printer Configuration 4 15 Table 4 7 Cont Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values COMMAND message INITIAL macro paint paper INTERFACE if baud rsmode3 dtr3 English Finnish French German Italian Japan Norway Port Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch 0001 099 Partial Full Dual Letter A4 RS232C CENTRO Optional I O 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 8S 8SS 708 7ES 7OSS TESS 80S 8ES Fix H Ready H Factory default setting 2Cannot be selected using a command from the host Selectable from the control panel only 3 Available only when RS232C is selected Factory default setting for North America Other countries use A4 as the default 4 16 Operator s Guide Table 4 7 Cont Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values xon xoff ON OFF etx ack3 OFF ON DUPLEX duplex OFF ON Factory default setting 3 Available only when RS232C is selected Printer Configuration 4 17 4 5 1 FEEDER Menu The FEEDER menu determines whether paper is fed manua
136. s in Menu Mode the display shows the selected menu feature or value For example COMMAND INITIAL These indicators show the area where paper is jammed in the upper paper path the lower paper path or in the rear output tray area See Section 6 7 for information about clearing paper jams The Control Panel 3 3 Table 3 1 Cont Control Panel Functions Item Function Paper feed indicators green These light to indicate the currently selected paper feed cassette or envelope feeder They are Envelope feeder optional Upper paper cassette Lower paper cassette NOTE If none of the paper feed indicators are on it indicates that the printer is in manual feed mode 3 1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode In Keypad Mode the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key such as Test Font or Manual Feed Table 3 3 shows the keypad functions in Keypad Mode NOTE With the exception of Online all keys operate only when the printer is off line A beep sounds if any of these keys are pressed when the printer is on line 3 1 1 Entering Keypad Mode Use the procedure in Table 3 2 to enter Keypad Mode Table 3 2 Entering Keypad Mode Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator goes off The keyp
137. scrolling menus appear as they do on the display uppercase lowercase or initial capital letters with the menu item shown in bold type For example 1 Press Menu to enter Menu Mode The menu display reads FONT FEED LAYOUT Safety Information The DEClaser 2200 plus printer complies with all United States government safety regulations applicable to ozone gas emissions and laser beam light exposure Read the following information to become familiar with ozone and laser safety Ozone Safety Ozone is a colorless gas O3 that is a by product of the electrophotographic process The DEClaser printers use an ozone filter to remove the ozone generated by the printer The ozone filter is replaced at 100 000 page intervals See Appendix B for ordering information WARNING Be sure to replace the ozone filter every 100 000 pages and never operate the printer without the ozone filter in place The filter removes ozone that could be hazardous to your health xvi Laser Safety The DEClaser 2200 plus printer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J 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 The printer does not emit hazardous light since the laser beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance WARNING Use of controls or adjustment pro
138. service if the printer needs repair Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide lists the DEClaser escape sequences used to program the printer It is intended as a reference for the experienced programmer Appendix B Accessories and Supplies describes the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and explains how to order them Appendix C Specifications lists the power environmental and physical specifications of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Appendix D LN03 Compatibility highlights the major differences between the LN03 and DEClaser 2200 plus printers The Glossary contains definitions of printer related terms Ordering Additional Copies of This Documentation Set You can order additional copies of this documentation set from DECdirect as described in the ordering information section at the end of this guide The ordering number for the documentation is EK DECLB DK The documentation set consists of one of each of the following DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Installation Guide DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Operator s Guide Spine insert for the binder Three ring binder NOTE You cannot order the installation or operator s guide individually You can only order the documentation set xiii Associated Documents Several other related manuals are available for use with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer You can order these optional manuals from DECdirect as described in the ordering infor
139. sing the special envelope cassette or envelope feeder Envelopes can be printed only on the front side Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses See Section 2 10 for more information about printing on envelopes Printing in the 15 mm 3 5 in border around the envelope may cause print quality problems with some types of envelopes For best print quality do not print in this border Use the rear output tray with the printout selector set for envelope faceup print Do not use the facedown position Install the optional envelope cassette into the upper cassette slot Do not use the lower slot The optional envelope cassette cannot be used with the optional envelope feeder Select the upper slot with the DECASFC command with a parameter of 1 Install the optional envelope feeder in the slot above the upper paper cassette according to the instructions provided with the envelope feeder Select this slot with the DECASFC command with a parameter of 3 MLO 005978 Figure 5 6 11 picas Print Media 5 7 5 3 Transparencies Table 5 3 and Table 5 4 contain information on the sizes and specifications of transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Table 5 3 Transparency Sizes Transparency Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Letter 8 Y in x 11 in Table 5 4 Transparency Specifications
140. splay shows the protocol being used For instance if you are using PostScript protocol the display reads PS READY IDLE Since several protocols can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer the remainder of this manual shows the message as 00 READY If the printer does not power on correctly refer to Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information 2 2 Operator s Guide 2 2 Powering the Printer Off Power the printer off using the following procedure 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and that the Data indicator is not on CAUTION Do not power the printer off while it is printing Powering the printer off during printing causes paper jams and loss of data Powering the printer off while the Data indicator is on causes the data in the print buffer to be lost Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 2 2 15 picas NOTE After powering the printer off always wait at least two seconds before you power the printer back on This waiting period ensures that the printer will initialize cycle properly when it is powered back on Operating Information 2 3 2 3 Opening the Top Cover Open the top cover using the following procedure 1 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 2 3 15 5 picas 2 4 Operator s Guide 2 Lift the top cover open to the halfway position about 30 or to the upright
141. ssage Device ID Macro and Value and Value and Value Value JIS Katakana 20 Not Enabled 00 Level 3 00 20 DEC Technical 60 Not Enabled 00 Level 3 00 60 DEC Supplemental 00 Not Enabled 00 LN03 01 01 4 5 5 3 Paint Mode paint The paint mode paint feature instructs the printer to reserve memory space for one or two full bitmap pages or not to allocate any bitmapped memory space for page printing Since printer memory is shared with both fonts and page drawings it is usually desirable to let the printer allocate the memory dynamically because even full page sixel images often print in partial paint mode You should enable the printer to direct the memory allocation mechanism only in the following situations e Ifyou are receiving error messages about page complexity for example 21 COMPLEX DATA e If pages are breaking incorrectly for example half the page prints on one sheet and the second half on the next sheet See Table 4 12 for a complete description of the paint mode values 4 5 5 4 Paper Size paper The paper size feature determines the printable area on the page It is only used in manual feed mode when no other command has been received to specify paper size See Section 2 9 for additional information about manually feeding media Printer Configuration 4 27 4 5 6 INTERFACE Menu The correct interface connection is necessary for the printer to communicate properly with the host computer The DEClase
142. ting characters parallel to the long edge of the paper Landscape printing is typically used for printing wide charts or tables LCD Liquid crystal display The printer messages appear on the LCD which is part of the control panel letter size The North American paper size of 8 x 11 line weight The thickness of a line The thicker the line the heavier the line weight menu Menus contain the features and values to configure the printer For example the LAYOUT menu contains features such as offsetX and offsetY which are used to configure margins on the page There are six menus for the DEClaser 2200 printer that in total constitute the current printer settings moisture content The ratio of water to the dry mass of paper The moisture content can vary depending on the type of paper and the amount of humidity it is exposed to Glossary 4 NVRAM Nonvolatile random access memory Nonvolatile means that data is retained in NVRAM even after the printer is powered off NVRAM is particularly useful when you are setting up the printer configuration because all of the values can be saved and retained off line A communications mode during which the printer cannot receive data from the host computer When the On Line indicator is off it indicates that the printer is off line on line A communications mode during which the printer can receive data from the host computer When the On Line indicator is on it indicates that
143. tray MLO 005124 Figure 2 9 16 picas Operating Information 2 9 2 6 2 Selecting Faceup Printouts Rear Output Tray Use the following procedure to select the rear output tray for faceup printing 1 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 10 16 picas 2 Fold out the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 11 16 picas 2 10 Operator s Guide 2 6 3 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Simplex Mode To print forms letterhead paper or punched paper in simplex mode load the media faceup with the top edge of the paper nearest to the printer The procedure for printing forms in duplex mode is different from the procedure for simplex mode See Section 2 7 2 You can also load one tray for simplex printing and one tray for duplex printing and then use commands to select the appropriate tray 2 7 Printing in Duplex Mode Figure 2 3 shows the paper path used during printing in duplex mode The duplex mode can be selected using a command from the host computer or by using Duplex on the control panel NOTE Although you can select duplex mode using a command from the host computer you cannot select the printout delivery envelope faceup or duplex facedown from the host positioning the printout selector is the only way to select the correct printout delivery Figure 2 3 Duplex Paper Path MLO 005127 Figure 2 12 11 picas Operating Information 2 11 The follow
144. ts facedown stacking 20 sheets envelope faceup stacking 60 g m to 80 g m basis weight 16 lb to 21 lb 60 g m to 135 g m basis weight 16 lb to 35 lb Specifications C 1 Built in Font Files The DEClaser 2200 plus has 36 built in font files that can be used with DEC PPL3 The font files consist of four fonts and nine character sets These fonts are e Courier 10 point normal portrait e Courier 10 3 point normal portrait e Courier 6 7 point normal landscape e lite 10 point normal portrait For each font the following character sets reside in the printer ASCII DEC Supplemental ISO Latin 1 Supplemental e DEC Technical DEC Special Graphics VT100 Line Drawing DEC 7 Bit Hebrew e DEC Hebrew Supplemental ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental Legal Font Cartridges Capacity for two optional font cartridges Built in RAM 1 0 MB expandable to 4 0 MB with optional RAM boards Host Interface Parallel Centronics and serial RS232C Acoustic Noise 40dB A maximum during standby 53dB A maximum during printing Operating Temperature 10 C to 32 5 C 50 F to 90 5 F Operating Humidity 20 to 80 relative humidity Storage Temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Storage Humidity 10 to 80 relative humidity INormal means that the font is not set in bold or italics or otherwise attributed C 2 Operator s Guide Power Requirements Power Consumption Installed Weight Body Only Di
145. upplies Kit quantity 64 LN06X EF Envelope feeder LN03X AE Mobile printer cabinet stand H8571D A 25 pin male to MMJ adapter H8571D B 9 pin male to MMJ adapter Digital H8571 C 25 pin cable to MMJ adapter H8571 D 25 pin female to MMJ adapter modem H8571 J 9 pin PC type to MMJ adapter H8673 AA 20mA active host Mate N Lock to EIA 423 DECconnect MMJ passive converter H8673 AB 20mA active host RJ11 6 pin to EIA 423 DECconnect MMJ passive converter H9850 TA Laser labels 30 sheet x 100 sheets per box H9850 TB Laser labels 21 sheet x 100 sheets per box BC19M 10 IBM Centronics parallel cable LN01X AB Letter size paper 8 Yin x 11 in 5 000 sheets per box LN01X AD A4 size paper 297 mm x 210 mm 5 000 sheets per box LN01X AC Legal size paper 8 in x 14 in 5 000 sheets per box LN03X AJ Letter size transparencies B 2 Operator s Guide 8 Yin x 11 in 50 sheets per box Table B 1 Cont DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Accessories and Supplies Part Number Description LN03X AK A4 size transparencies 297 mm x 210 mm 50 sheets per box 29 28272 01 Replacement ozone filter NOTE The replacement ozone filter is available through self maintenance services Call 1 800 344 4825 to order the filter Accessories and Supplies B 3 B 1 Ordering Information Use the following mailing addresses and telephone numbers to order products for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Table B 2 Ordering Within the U S A MAIL TELEPHON
146. values currently stored in RAM which are loaded into operating memory when a reset is performed Other primary functions of Reset are To change paper cassette sizes To invoke INITIAL menu values e Toexit Control Representation Mode see Section 2 16 Places the printer in Menu Mode and displays the first menu FONT FEED LAYOUT Refer to Section 4 1 for more information about Menu Mode Pressing Menu for about 4 seconds activates Emulation Mode when an optional emulation cartridge is installed See Section 2 18 for information about selecting Emulation Mode Pressing Duplex alternates between simplex mode one sided printing and duplex mode two sided printing If the printer beeps when you press Duplex check to be sure that the printout selector is in the duplex position see Table 1 2 and that the printer is not set in the manual feed mode of operation see Section 4 5 1 Table 3 3 Cont Keypad Functions Keypad Mode Key Function Feeder Select Pressing Feeder Select changes the paper feed selection There are five paper feed modes e Auto feed either upper or lower cassette Upper cassette Lower cassette Manual feed Option available only when the optional envelope feeder is installed See Section 4 5 1 for additional information about the feeder selections See Section 2 9 for more information a
147. y MLO 005118 Figure 7 18 15 5 picas 4 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 7 19 16picas 7 16 Operator s Guide 5 Remove the wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING Be careful when removing the wire pin cleaner from the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004873 Figure 7 20 14 picas Maintenance 7 17 6 Clean the discharging pins in the groove using the brush end of the cleaner CAUTION You must lift the brush over the separation wires as you clean along the groove Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the discharging pins MLO 004876 Figure 7 21 20 picas 7 18 Operator s Guide 7 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 22 16 picas 8 Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab CAUTION The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile Do not press down too hard on the wires MLO 004877 Figure 7 23 14 5 picas Maintenance 7 19 9 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 24 16 picas 7 20 Operator s Guide 7 2 Extending EP S Cartridge Life Each EP S cartridge contains a photosensitive drum and toner assuring you of optimum print quality throughout the life of the cartridge When the cartridge runs out of toner you replace it with a new one CAUTION
148. y on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and will generate an error report The DEClaser 2200 plus printer can save more user default settings in NVRAM than the LNO3 can save using DIP switches Therefore when a power up reset command is received more values can be restored in the DEClaser 2200 plus printer To ensure that values are not modified during a power up reset save them to NVRAM whenever possible NOTE Contact your Digital sales representative for more information about the DEClaser 2200 plus printer LN03 Compatibility D 3 Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange The ASCII code table is widely used for data processing and communication The codes listed represent a set of characters and commands A4 paper size The European paper size of 210 mm x 297 mm basis weight A measurement used to describe the paper weight density in grams per square meter Acceptable basis weight ranges for the printer are from 60 g m to 135 g m or the equivalent of 16 lb to 36 lb To determine the basis weight in pounds divide the g m by 3 75 baud rate The speed bits second at which the computer and the printer communicate when a serial interface is used bitmap An image in digitized form that can be stored transmitted and reproduced precisely bitmap font The type of font created from a bitmap pattern A bitmap font has a fixed size similar to the type set in typography The Courier font that res

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