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AGFA 2100 Printer User Manual

1. aala aaa 4 6 4 3 1 Operating Memory 00000 eee 4 7 4 3 2 ROM Read Only Memory 0 000 eee eee ene 4 8 4 3 3 NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory 4 9 4 3 4 RAM Random Access Memory aaa 4 10 4 4 Operational Flow in Menu Mode 4 10 4 4 1 Sample Procedure for Changing and Saving Values 4 12 4 5 Menu Descriptions 0 0 eee 4 16 4 5 1 FEEDER MENU puma papasa RAE aude nde awed LALA 4 18 4 5 2 LAYOUT M NU maa Ma BAG E Bae iia MPG aah 4 19 4 5 2 1 Offset Position offsetX offsetY 4 20 4 5 2 2 Automatic New Line autoNL 4 22 4 5 3 COPY MENU AA ache ead elt A ede 4 22 4 5 4 COMMAND Menu 00 ee 4 22 4 5 5 INITIAL M enU cr a a a es 4 23 4 5 5 1 MATO vais paan Te a A a ep d Gay AA AATE i ADA NG 4 24 4 5 5 2 Examples Using the Macro Feature 4 26 4 5 5 3 Paint Mode paint 00 eee eee eee 4 26 4 5 5 4 Paper Size paper anana 4 26 4 5 6 INTERFACE Menu 22222 0000 c eee es 4 27 4 5 6 1 Interface Selection i f 0 aa 4 28 4 5 6 2 Baud Rate baud ees 4 5 6 3 RS232C Data Format rsmode 4 5 6 4 Data Terminal Ready dtr 0 aaa 4 5 6 5 Buffer Control xon xoff 4 5 6 6 End of Text Acknowledge etx ack Chapter 5 Print Media 5 1 Paper Specifications c eee 5 1 1 Special
2. i a E cece es 2 6 1 Adding Paper to the Cassette 2 7 Feeding Media Manually 0 eee ees 2 7 1 Manually Feeding Paper Labels and Transparencies 2 8 Using Duplex Printing 00 cece eee 2 9 Feeding Envelopes Manually 0000 eevee 2 9 1 Feeding Envelopes 0 00 cece eee eee 2 10 Adjusting the Print Density 0000 eee 2 11 Printing the Engine Test Print 005 2 12 Printing Test PrintA i oaae a aa a A es 2 13 Printing Test Print B 0 0 0 eee 2 14 Printing the Font List 0 0 02 eee ees 2 15 Using Control Representation Mode 2 15 1 Entering Control Representation Mode xi 2 3 2 4 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 14 2 15 2 21 2 27 2 27 2 33 2 36 2 39 2 43 2 46 2 49 2 49 2 16 Resetting the Printer 0 0 0 aaa 2 50 Chapter 3 The Control Panel 3 1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode 3 4 3 1 1 Entering Keypad Mode a 3 4 3 2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode 005 3 6 Chapter 4 Printer Configuration 4 1 Entering Menu Mode 0 ee 4 2 4 1 1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode 4 3 4 2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode 4 4 4 21 Displaying Menu and Feature Selections 4 4 4 2 2 Displaying Menu Values 0 000 eee eee 4 6 4 3 Printer Configuration Memory
3. TheOn Line indicator lights Operating Information 2 25 14 Fold in the extension tray Fig 2 28 MLO 004833 15 Close the rear output tray Fig 2 29 MLO 004834 2 26 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 9 Feeding Envelopes Manually Envelopes have the same setup requirements as all other media that is fed manually see Section 2 7 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 7 contains an example using escape sequences to set up your files to print in a particular area Appendix A contains a listing of DEClaser 2100 commands and programming information for the experienced programmer For detailed programming information necessary to set up your address files see Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Levd 3 Programming Reference Manual and Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Led 3 Programming Supplement 2 9 1 Feeding Envelopes You should observe some special cautions before feedin
4. Fig 2 21 MLO 004834 2 20 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 8 Using Duplex Printing The manual feed functionality of the DEClaser 2100 printer allows you to do duplex two sided printing Since the paper must pass through the printer twice to perform two sided printing consider these additional cautions when making duplex prints e Do not use transparencies labels or envelopes when making duplex prints use paper only e A curl in the leading edge of the paper may cause the paper to wrinkle misprint or jam Flatten out any curl on the paper before making a duplex print If the curl cannot be flattened completely place the paper so the curl faces up in the feeding direction as shown below The paper however should not curl more than 5 mm 0 2 Fig 2 22 MLO 004843 e f you have made numerous duplex prints you should make several test prints before continuing to use the printer see Section 2 13 Running the test prints removes any excess toner clinging to the fixing assembly rollers Operating Information 2 21 1 Open the rear output tray Fig 2 23 MLO 004835 2 Fold out the extension tray Fig 2 24 MLO 004833 2 22 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Press on tine to place the printer off line TheOn Line indicator shuts off Press Manual Feed once or twice until the display reads FEEDER Manual After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY
5. 3 Remove the cassette cover by lifting it off Fig 2 12 MLO 004838 4 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 Fig 2 13 MLO 004839 2 12 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 Replace the cover on the cassette Fig 2 14 MLO 004840 6 Insert the paper cassette into the printer TheAlarm indicator shuts off The display reads 00 READY Fig 2 15 MLO 004370 Operating Information 2 13 2 7 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 Duplex two sided printing is also possible through manual feed operation see Section 2 8 Although labels and transparencies are usually fed manually high quality labels and transparencies such as those sold through DE Cdirect 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 pr
6. Built in RAM Host Interface Acoustic Noise Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Power Requirements The DEClaser 2100 has 36 built in font files 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 Elite 12 point normal portrait For each font the following character sets reside in the printer e ASCII e DEC Supplemental e ISO Latin 1 Supplemental e DEC Technical e DEC Special Graphics VT100 Line Drawing e DEC 7 Bit Hebrew e DEC Hebrew Supplemental e ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental e Legal Capacity for two optional font cartridges 0 5 MB expandable to 3 5 MB with optional RAM boards Parallel Centronics and serial RS232C 40dB A maximum during standby 53dB A maximum during printing 10 C to 32 5 C 50 F to 90 5 F 20 to 80 relative humidity 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F 10 to 80 relative humidity 100 115 Vac 50 60 Hz 220 240 Vac 50 Hz 1Normal means that the font is not set in bold or italics or otherwise attributed C 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Power Consumption Packaged Weight Installed Weight Dimensions 100 115 V models 810W 115 V 220 240 V models 790 W 240 V Approximately 24 0 kg 54 Ib Approximately 20 6 kg 45 5 Ib Width 454 mm 17
7. DECNS New Sheet CSI SP s DECRF S Request Font Status CSI ps Where Ps 0 Send both reports same as 1 and 2 Ps 1 Send font status includes all built in fonts downline loaded fonts and cartridge fonts Ps 2 Send status of memory bytes available for downline loaded fonts DECRVEC Draw Relative Vector CSI Psl Pn2 Pn3 SP Where Ps 0 _ is draw an X line to the right Ps 1 isdrawaY line down Ps 2__ is draw an X line to the left Ps 3 isdrawaY line up Pn 2_ isthe line length according is SSU sequence Pn 3_ isthe line width according to SSU sequence A 18 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide DECSCL Set Conformance Level CSI Psl Ps2 p Where Ps1 0 is treated as 73 Ps1 71 character cell level 1 printers Ps1 72 character cell level 2 printers Ps1 73 proportional level 3 printers DECSDPM Set Duplex Print Mode CSI Ps SP x DEClaser DEClaser Physical Tumbling 2100 2200 Ps Print Mode State State Fallback Fallback 0 True simplex normal Simplex Off 1 True simplex normal Simplex Off 1 1 2 True simplex tumbled Simplex On 1 1 3 True duplex tumbled Duplex Off 5 3 4 True duplex tumbled Duplex On 5 4 5 Duplex master normal Simplex Off 5 5 6 Duplex master tumbled Simplex On 5 6 7 Simplex compressed normal Duplex Off 1 7 8 Simplex compressed tumbled Duplex On 1 7 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 19 DECSNC Set Number of Copies CSI Pn amp q
8. Ps 6 is 2136 centipoints 4 lines 30 mm 7 5 mm Ps 7 is 2856 centipoints 3 lines 30 mm 10 mm Ps 8 is 720 centipoints 12 lines 30 mm 2 5 mm Ps 9 is 3600 centipoints 2 lines inch 1 2 inch DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 9 A 3 Set Reset Modes CRM Control Representation Mode CSI 3h Set CSTI Reset DE CAWM Autowrap Mode CSI 7h Set CSI 71 Reset DECCRNLM Carriage Return New Line Mode CSI 40h_ Set CSI 401 Reset DECOPM Origin Placement Mode cs1 52h Set CSI 2521 Reset DECPSM Horizontal Pitch Select Mode CSI 7229h Set CSI 72291 Reset DECPSP Proportional Spacing Mode CSI 727h Set CSI 7271 Reset LNM Line Feed New Line Mode CSI20h Set CSI20i Reset A 10 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide PUM Positioning Unit Mode CSI 11h Set CSL112 Reset A 4 Fonts and Character Sets ASCEF Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SPF If the final character is L is ISO 4873 Level 1 M is ISO 4873 Level 2 N is ISO 4773 Level 3 DECATFF Assign to Type Family or Font DCS Ps1 Ps2 id string ST Where Ps1 0 1 assigns a font collection PLUS by a 16 character font identifier to SGR number Ps1 2 assigns type family ID 7 characters to SGR number Ps1 3 assigns a 16 character font ID to SGR number Ps1 4 assigns a 12 character font collection ID to SGR number Ps2 10 is the primary font Ps2 11 is the first alternative Ps2 12 is the second alternative Ps2
9. Themanual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory Press on tine to place the printer back on line TheOn 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 Operating Information 2 23 7 Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper Fig 2 25 MLO 004841 8 Insert a single sheet of paper into the printer until it stops The paper is automatically fed into the printer The printed paper is sent to the rear output paper tray Fig 2 26 MLO 004842 2 24 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 9 Take the printed paper from the rear output tray and insert it into the printer printed side down when PF FEED xxx is displayed Fig 2 27 MLO 004845 10 Continue feeding paper until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY y Ifyou want to continue duplex printing go to step 6 after the display reads 00 READY If you have finished duplex printing go to step 11 11 Press on Line to place the printer off line TheOn Line indicator shuts off 12 Press Manual Feed twice until the display reads FEEDER Cass After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 13 Press online to place the printer back on line
10. 19 is the ninth alternative DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 11 DECAUPSS Assign User Preference Supplemental Character Set DSC Ps uD DST Where Ps 0 isa 94 character graphic character set Ps 1 isa 96 character graphic character set Possible D D values 2 5 3 5 DEC Supplemental Ps 0 4 1 ISO Latin 1 Supplemental Ps 1 4 9 J IS Katakana Ps 0 2 2 3 4 DEC Hebrew Supplemental Ps 0 4 8 ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental Ps 1 DECDTFF Delete Type Family or Font File DCS Ps id_string ST Where Ps 0_ is thelD string for a 7 character type family ID Ps 1 isthelD string for a 31 character font file ID DECLFF Load Font File DCS Ps1 Ps2 Ps3 y font record font record comment record ST Where Ps1 0 is Digital Font File Format Ps2 0 is print summary sheet Ps2 1 is donot print summary sheet Ps3 0 is replace all fonts Ps3 1 is replace loaded font files with same ID as loaded font file A 12 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide LS1R Locking Shift 1 Right ESC LS2 Locking Shift 2 ESC n LS3 Locking Shift 3 ESC o LS2R Locking Shift 2 Right ESC LS3R Locking Shift 3 Right ESC SCS Select Character Set ESC TAn ssa LE I Character Code Set Selection 94 Character Sets Left parenthesis 2 8 GO Right parenthesis 2 9 G1 Asterisk 2 10 G2 t Plus sign 2 11 G3 96 Character Sets Hyphen 2 13 Gl Period
11. loading 2 10 manual feed 2 14 special considerations 5 3 specifications 5 2 Paper handling 5 10 Paper jams 6 11 paper feed transfer and fixing assembly areas 6 16 top and rear paper tray 6 12 Paper size 4 26 Paper storage 5 10 Power off 2 3 Power on 2 1 Primary corona wire 7 7 Print density adjusting 2 33 Printer components and functions 1 1 Printer configuration memory 4 6 to 4 10 Printer status messages 6 2 Print media 5 1 Q Operating memory 4 7 Operating space 1 8 Operational flow in Menu Mode 4 10 Operator call messages 6 3 Ordering information B 3 Output tray rear 2 9 top 2 8 Output tray selection 2 7 to 2 9 Ozone filter replacement 7 36 Ozone safety xvi p Quick Reference Guide A 1 fonts and charader sets A 11 margins and spadng A 5 miscellaneous A 16 positioning controls A 2 set reset modes A 10 R Paint mode 4 26 Paper Index 2 RAM 4 10 Random access memory 4 10 Read only memory 4 8 Replacement procedure EP S cartridge 7 20 ozone filter 7 36 Resetting the printer 2 50 ROM 4 8 S Safety information xvi CDRH regulations xvii laser xvii ozone xvi Service 8 1 Service call messages 6 7 Software error messages 6 4 Software requirements xi Specifications envelopes 5 4 labels 5 9 operating C 1 paper 5 2 parallel interface C 7 serial interface C 4 transparencies 5 8 T Test Print A 2 39 Test Print
12. 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 InputPrime In 32 Fault Out 33 Aux Out 1 34 Not Connected 35 Aux Out 21 36 Not Connected 11 gnored C 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure C 4 Parallel Pin Assignment MLO 004886 Figure C 5 Parallel Connections MLO 004888 Specifications C 9 Appendix D LNO3 Compatibility This appendix contains information highlighting the differences between the DEClaser 2100 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 2100 printer e A 25 pin serial cable female and an MM to 25 pin male adapter are provided with the DEClaser 2100 printer The LN03 does not come with an interface cable e Font cartridges for the DEClaser 2100 printer do not have the same physical format or the same internal data format as the font cartridges for the LNO3 If your application requires special cartridges logos signatures private character sets you need to use a soft copy or have a new cartridge made e The DEClaser 2100 printer comes with 512 KB of RAM and can be upgraded to 3 5 MB The available memory is 284 KB up to 3 284 MB This memory is not de
13. 2 14 G2 Slash 2 15 G3 1You cannot designate a 96 character set into GO DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 13 Table A 2 SCS Select Character Set G0 G1 G2 G3 Character Set ESC B ESC B ESC B ESC B ASCII ESC A ESC A ESC A ESC A British NRCS ESC 5 ESC 5 BSC 5 ESC 5 Finnish NRCS ESC R ESC R ESC R ESC R French NRCS ESC 9 ESC 9 ESC 9 ESC 9 DEC French Canadian NRCS ESC K ESC K ESC K ESC K German NRCS ESC Y ESC Y ESC Y ESC Y ISO Italian NRCS ESC J ESC J ESC J ESC J J 1S Roman ESC I ESC I ESC XI ESC 1 J IS Katakana ESC 6 ESC 6 ESC 6 ESC 6 Norwegian Danish NRCS ESC Z ESC Z ESC Z ESC Z Spanish NRCS ESC 7 ESC 7 ESG 7 ESC 7 DEC Sweden ESC lt ESC lt ESC lt ESC lt User Preference Supplemental Set ESC 0 ESC 0 ESC 0 ESC 0 DEC Special Graphics ESC 5 ESC gt ESC gt ESC gt DEC Technical ESC 7 ESC ESC rt ESC Norwegian Danish NRCS ESC 4 ESC 4 ESC 4 ESC 4 DEC Dutch NRCS ESC ESC ESC ESC DEC Swiss NRCS ESC 36 ESC 6 ESC 6 ESC 6 DEC Portuguese NRCS N A ESC A ESC A ESC A ISO Latin 1 Supplemental ESC 5 ESC 55 ESC 5 ESC 5 DEC Supplemental N A ESC H ESC H ESC H ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental ESC 4 ES M4 ESC 4 ESC 4 DEC Hebrew Supplemental ESC ESC ESCX 35 ESC DEC 7 Bit Hebrew 1This is a 96 character set A 14 DEClaser 2100 Printer Ope
14. 36 Chapter 8 Service 8 1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services 8 1 Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 1 Positioning Controls sasaaa cee A 2 A 2 Margins and Spacing ee A 5 A 3 Set Reset Modes 1 eens A 10 A 4 Fonts and Character Sets 0 0 A 11 Ass Miscellanea ua ok ie ky ek wee eS aod Wa DEN a bee ws A 16 Appendix B Accessories and Supplies B 1 Ordering Information saasaa 0 000 ee B 3 Appendix C Specifications C 1 Operating Specifications 1 0 0 0 ee C 1 C 2 Serial Interface Specifications C 4 C 3 Parallel Interface Specifications C 7 vi Appendix D LN03 Compatibility D 1 General Differences 0 0 cece D 1 D 2 Printable Area Compatibility D 2 D 3 Protocol Compatibility 0 0 0 0 cee eee D 2 Glossary Index Figures o 1 CDRH babalaan ta aaa hee ANA OR OARS OBES Ae xvii 1 1 Components Front Right Side View 1 2 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View 0004 1 4 1 3 Components Inside the Printer 00 1 6 1 4 Operating Space Top View 0 0000 ee 1 9 1 5 Operating Space Side VieW ccc ees 1 9 2 1 Engine Test Print 2 37 2 2 Test Print Ae saa esac a dee ie kee aw ak Ge ee eRe 2 40 2 3 TSEPNINUB a ate ean Ga a Ghee HER gad A 2 44 2 4 SPORE EISE maiia Acide shunted KP BA aranthed Merete
15. 9 Depth 525 mm 20 7 Depth 815 mm 32 1 with A4 paper cassette installed and the rear output tray opened Height 228 mm 9 0 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 20 Data Terminal Ready Out 21 25 Not Used Figure C 1 RS232C Pin Assignments MLO 004884 C 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure C 2 Serial Connections to Modem MLO 004885 Specifications C 5 Figure C 3 Serial Connections Without Modem MLO 004887 C 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 external device Specifications C 7 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
16. B 2 43 Top cover dosing 2 6 opening 2 4 Transfer corona wire 7 13 Transparencies special considerations 5 8 specifications 5 8 Troubleshooting 6 1 V Values saving and changing 4 12 Index 3
17. Considerations When Printing on Paper 5 2 Envelope Specifications a 5 2 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes 5 3 Transparency Specifications 0 eee eee 5 3 1 Special Considerations When Printing Transparencies 5 4 Label Specifications 0 ee 5 4 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels 5 5 Paper Handling and Storage 0c eee eee 5 5 1 Paper Handling v 05 scx age eae See Yate eee ea 5 5 2 Paper Storage 06 ee Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Error Skip Procedure a 6 2 Printer Status Messages 0 00 c eee es 6 3 Operator Call Messages 000 cece es 6 4 Software Error Messages 0c cece eee ees 6 5 Service Call Messages 0 0 cece ee 6 6 Common Operating Problems 0000 ee ees 6 7 Paper amba aaa BA Gg NGA PE NATAN eh Bae a oe ates 6 7 1 Top and Rear Paper Tray Paper Jams 6 7 2 Paper Feed Transfer and Fixing Assembly Paper J ams Chapter 7 Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Printer 00 ee 7 1 711 Cleaning the Internal Surfaces 0 0 aa 7 2 7 1 2 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 7 7 7 1 3 Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins 7 13 7 2 Extending EP S Cartridge Life 005 7 19 7 3 Replacing the EP S Cartridge 00 00 aaa 7 20 7 4 Replacing the Ozone Filter 0 00 c eee eee 7
18. Increase the print density setting by selecting a lower number on the print density dial Section 2 10 6 10 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 6 7 Paper Jams The following occurs when there is a paper jam in the printer e The printer stops printing and goes off line e The error message 13 PAPER J AM is displayed on the control panel e The Alarm indicator lights Most paper jams occur in the areas shown in Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Paper Jam Areas Fig 6 1 MLO 004865 After you clear a paper jam you must reset the printer by dosing the top cover Closing the cover clears the error condition and automatically resets the printer The printer must then be placed back on line After the cover is closed press OnLine to place the printer back on line When a paper jam is deared and printing is resumed the printer automatically reprints the page that jammed Troubleshooting 6 11 6 7 1 Top and Rear Paper Tray Paper Jams Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the top and rear paper trays 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 rdeasing 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 will release and open slightly Fig 6 2 MLO 004891 6 12 DEClaser 2100 Print
19. MLO 004362 7 32 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 19 Lower the top cover to its partially opened position and install the new cartridge Fig 7 43 MLO 004889 20 Snap the tab from the left side of the cartridge by moving it up and down Fig 7 44 MLO 004364 Maintenance 7 33 21 Grasp the tab and pull the sealing tape completely out of the cartridge y Discard the sealing tape NOTE The sealing tape is about 55 cm 22 long and may have toner on it If you ga toner on your hands or clothing wash then with cold water and soap Fig 7 45 MLO 004365 7 34 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 22 Close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until it snaps into place Fig 7 46 MLO 004366 Maintenance 7 35 7 4 Replacing the Ozone Filter The DEClaser 2100 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 Never operate the printer without the ozone filter installed The filter removes ozone which could be hazardous to your health 1 Besurethe 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 Fig 7 47 MLO 004829 7 36 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover will release and open
20. 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 Customer 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 Who should call for service Where should you call What does the service center need to know How should you describe the problen Check Chapter 6 Often you can solve the problem yourself Typically the system manager should place the call for service In the continental United States If you purchased on site warranty support at the 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 Write down the serial a
21. Miscellaneous CPR Cursor Position Report CSI Pnv PnhR Where Pnv Numeric parameter describing the active vertical position Pnh Numeric parameter describing the active horizontal position DA Device Attributes ESL ic Primary DA request DA2 Device Attributes Secondary CSi Se DAR Response to Device Attributes DA Request CSI 2 PSL PE2 EF aa 7 PSH S A 16 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide DA2R Device Attributes Secondary Report CSI gt Ps1 Ps2 Ps3 Ps4c DECASFC Automatic Sheet Feeder input tray Control CSIPs v Where Ps 0 No tray change Ps 1 Top tray Ps 2 Bottom tray not used with DEClaser 2100 printer Ps 3 Envelope feeder not used with DEClaser 2100 printer Ps 99 Manual feed DECFIN Document Finishing CSI Ps Jj Where Ps 0 Default Ps 1 Toggles the offset DECFSR Font Status Report If RFS is 1 or O DCS 1 id string ST If RFS is 2 or O pcs 2 nnn ST Where nnn indicates the number of bytes available in memory for downline loading DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 17 DECMM Memory Management CSIPs tv Where Ps 0 1 No guaranteed imagi ng capabilities Ps 2 A or A4 size image guaranteed without complexity errors Ps 3 Legal size image guaranteed without complexity errors Ps 4 A or A4 size image guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode Ps 5 Legal size image guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode
22. 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 TheAlarm 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 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 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 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
23. cia ke eee 2 47 3 1 Control Pana 3 1 4 1 SampleofaMenu nanne 4 1 4 2 Menu Display cee 4 5 4 3 Operating Memory 4 7 4 4 Operational Flow Chart 0 000000 cece ee eee 4 11 4 5 TEST PRINT A Verification 0000000 e eee 4 15 4 6 Offset Positioning 0 eee 4 20 4 7 Offset Printout Samples eee ee 4 21 5 1 Unacceptable Labels 0 0002 c eee 5 9 6 1 Paper Jam Areas 0 000 ee 6 11 7 1 Rocking the EP S Cartridge a 7 20 C 1 RS232C Pin Assignments 00 aa C 4 C 2 Serial Connections to Modem 00s aa aa C 5 vii C 3 Serial Connections Without Modem C 6 C 4 Parallel Pin Assignment 0 000000 ce eee ee C 9 C 5 Parallel Connections 0 0 000 C 9 Tables 1 1 Printer Components Front Right Side View 1 3 12 Printer Components Rear Left Side View 1 5 13 Printer Components Internal View 00 1 7 2 1 Legal Size Coding Example 00 0c eee eee 2 15 2 2 TSt PINEA 5 Ng safe avis me tee ated Berard betel Kpg ae ade ma eee 2 41 2 3 Printing Test Print A 0 ee 2 42 2 4 Printing Test Print B 0 cee 2 45 2 5 Printing the Font List 0 0c eee 2 48 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode 2 49 2 7 Resetting the Printer 0 0 0 es 2 50 3 1 Control Panel Functions 00 00 e eee e
24. 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 2100 does not support Tektronix mode the LN03 PLUS does D 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide The DEClaser 2100 does not contain the Modern Gothic font resident in the LNO3 PLUS If a font used on the page is deleted to free up memory for another requirement the DEClaser 2100 may cause a page break It does not try to transfer the display list to bitmap memory like the LN03 PLUS would If you encounter page breaks set the paint feature value to Full see Table 4 12 NOTE TheFull valuecan 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 5 rather than 010 94 character set lt which is now the User Preference Character Set The DEClaser 2100 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 enforces the Common F ont 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 properly on the DEClaser 2100 and will generate an error report The DEClaser 2100 can save more user default settings in NVRAM than the LNO3 c
25. following are third party trademarks BITSTREAM is a registered trademark of Bitstream Inc Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation GC Times is a trademark of AGFA Compugraphic Corporation CG Triumvirate is a trademark of AGFA Compugraphic Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines 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 1384 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 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
26. 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 and emulation program cartridges available for the printer The paper cassette automatically feeds paper to the printer It can hold up to 200 sheets of 20 Ib 75 g m basis weight paper See Section 2 6 for more information about loading paper in the cassette 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 7 1EP S stands for electrophotographic supply Printer Components 1 3 Figure 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View MLO 004827 1 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 1 2 Printer Components Rear Left Side View Component Function 1 Power Switch 2 Rear Output Tray shown closed 3 Memory Board Access Cover 4 Parallel Centronics Interface Cable Connector 5 Serial RS232 Interface Cable Connector 6 Power Cord Receptacle Powers the printer on or off Pressing 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
27. how to feed media using Manual Feed 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 7 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 through the paper size feature in the INITIAL menu or by using commands from the host computer before feeding media see Section 2 7 Operating Information 2 15 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 Open the rear output tray Fig 2 16 MLO 004835 2 Fold out the extension tray Fig 2 17 MLO 004836 2 16 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Press on tine to place the printer off line TheOn Line indicator shuts off Press Manual Feed once or twice until the display reads FEEDER Manual After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY Themanual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory Press on tine to place the printer back on line TheOn Line indicator lights Send data from the host computer to the printer The Data indic
28. inside of the printer WARNING Be cardul when removing the wire pin deane from the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot Fig 7 20 MLO 004873 Maintenance 7 15 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 Fig 7 21 MLO 004876 7 16 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 7 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer Fig 7 22 MLO 004873 Maintenance 7 17 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 Fig 7 23 MLO 004877 9 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover locks into place Fig 7 24 MLO 004366 7 18 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 Theuseof refilled EP S cartridges is not recommended and may have an adverse effect on print quality Consummables available through Digital or recommended by Digital should be used with Digital laser printers
29. 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 xiii Xiv Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Leva 3 Programming Supplement AA PBWHA TE 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 2100 has a PostScript option and can print Tektronix 4010 4014 and ReGIS files using the Common Print Symbiont CPS Digital Laser Printers Guide to Papa and Othe 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 are used in this guide Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent damage to equipment
30. 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 Abbreviation for random access memory RAM retains data only while power remains on Data is cleared from RAM when the printer is powered off The DEClaser 2100 printer contains 1 5 MB of built in RAM which is expandable up to 4 5 MB with optional memory boards reset A procedure that dears 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 resolution of the DEClaser 2100 printer is 300 dpi ROM Abbreviation for read only memory ROM contains all of the factory default
31. pen The printer enters the offline state TheAlarm indicator lights while the page is printing Thedisplay reads 15 ENGINE TEST while the page is printing The printer remains in the offline state and the display reads 00 READY Fig 2 41 MLO 004850 3 Press ontine to place the printer back on line 2 38 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 12 Printing Test Print A Test Print A Figure 2 2 lists the current printer settings along with information such as total page count and the amount of free memory available Operating Information 2 39 Figure 2 2 Test Print A Fig 2 42 MLO 004851 2 40 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide When Test Print A can be printed it is a nearly certain indication that the printer is functioning properly You can print Test Print A to see what the current printer settings are 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 This is the version of firmware the printer is using The firmware version number aids the Customer Services engineer if there is a problem with the printer Total RAM This is the total amount of random access memory available in the printer RAM is shown in kilobytes Font Card Lists the name of the installed font cartridges and their location left or right font cartrid
32. power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position Fig 7 26 MLO 004829 Maintenance 7 21 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover will release and open slightly Fig 7 27 MLO 004830 4 Open the top cover to its halfway position Fig 7 28 MLO 004848 7 22 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 Remove the EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover Open the top cover to its full upright position after removing the cartridge Fig 7 29 MLO 004890 Maintenance 7 23 6 Open the green fixing assembly cover WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when accessing the fixing unit Fig 7 30 MLO 004354 7 24 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 7 Remove the used fixing roller cleaner from the fixing assembly y Discard the used fixing roller cleaner Fig 7 31 MLO 004879 8 Wipe the fixing roller with the cleaning pad on the end of the new cleaner Fig 7 32 MLO 004355 Maintenance 7 25 9 Peel off the deaning pad and discard it Fig 7 33 MLO 004356 10 Insert the new cleaner into the fixing assembly Fig 7 34 MLO 004357 7 26 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 11 Close the fixing assembly cover NOTE The fixing assembly cover does not close tightly Fig 7 35 MLO 004358 Maintenance 7 27 12 Wipe the paper feed area black plastic clean with a doth dampened with water CAUTION To prevent possible dam
33. printer is open Paper is jammed inside the printer There is no EP S cartridge in the printer Toner in the EP S cartridge is not being distributed evenly The EP S cartridge has run out of toner Load A4 size paper Load letter size paper Load legal size paper Load executive size paper Feed A4 size paper Add paper to the paper cassette Section 2 6 1 Install the paper cassette securely into the printer Close the top cover Section 2 4 Remove jammed paper from the printer Section 6 7 Install an EP S cartridge in the printer Section 7 3 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 Install an A4 size paper cassette into the printer Install a letter size paper cassette into the printer Install a legal size paper cassette into the printer Install an executive size paper cassette into the printer Manually feed A4 size paper into the printer Troubleshooting 6 3 Table 6 2 Cont Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action PF FEEDLETTER Feed letter size paper Manually feed letter size paper into the printer PF FEED LEGAL Feed legal size paper Manually feed legal size paper into the printer PF FEED EXEC Feed executive size paper Manually feed executive size paper into the printer PF FEED PAPER 80 Feed specified size paper Manually feed
34. slightly Fig 7 48 MLO 004830 4 Lift the top cover open all the way Fig 7 49 MLO 004868 Maintenance 7 37 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 Fig 7 50 MLO 004880 6 Remove the filter by pulling it out by its tab Fig 7 51 MLO 004881 7 38 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 7 Grasp the new filter by its tab and slide it into place CAUTION Always handlethe filter by its tab and not by its mesh sides The mesh sides are fragile and can be damaged easily Fig 7 52 MLO 004882 8 Fold the filter tab in and close the filter cover until it snaps into place Fig 7 53 MLO 004883 Maintenance 7 39 Chapter 8 Service If you cannot correct a problem with the DEClaser 2100 printer request servicing by a qualified Digital Customer Services engineer This chapter lists the available services 8 1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services Digital Equipment Corporation 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
35. sure to consider the heat limitations of transparencies and the glues used on envelopes and labds Always sd ect print media according to theinstructions 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 Appendix B Print 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 2100 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 Ya x109 Letter 8Y x 11 Legal 8 Ys x 14 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 x 7 2 Maximum 216 mm x 356 mm 8 x 14 Table 5 2 lists paper specifications for the DEClaser 2100 printer 5 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 5 2 Paper Specifications Catagory Specification Pa
36. the Menu Mode keys After reading the description of the Menu Mode keys you may want to try using the 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 Increases numeric values lt Performs two functions Scrolls the menus and features to the left Decreases numeric values A Returns the printer to the previous level of operation V Enter Performs three functions e Advances to the next menu level Invokes the ROM RAM and NVRAM functions 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 Themeu names on the message display are written to accommodate all protocols available on the DEClaser 2100 printer ANSI PostScript or CaPSL Depending on the protocol bea ng used the menu names that appear on the messag
37. 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 3 describes the corrective action to take when a software error occurs Table 6 3 Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 20 PAGE FULL The page buffer is over Clear fonts from memory after each flowing with data job Assign one or two full page bitmap areas in memory to handle the complex data Section 4 5 5 3 Add additional RAM 21 COMPLEX DATA There is complicated Assign one or two full page bitmap print data that the areas in memory to handle the complex printer cannot handle data Section 4 5 5 3 6 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 6 3 Cont Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 22 LINE ERROR 23 MEMORY FULL 24 FULLPAINT REJ 26 MEMORY FULL 40 LINE ERROR 41 PRINT CHECK 42 ERROR 43 ERROR The receiving buffer is overflowi ng with data Memory cannot accept additional downline load ing of fonts into memory Full paint mode is not allowed due to lack of memory space RAM memory space is full An error has occurred in the communication circuit A misprint has occurred There is an expansi
38. 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 Electrophotographic 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 11 Use the following procedure to adjust print density 1 Press the release button forward and then down Thetop cover releases and opens slightly Fig 2 36 MLO 004830 Operating Information 2 33 2 Lift the top cover open to the halfway position Fig 2 37 MLO 004848 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 Number 1 is the darkest setting number 9 is the lightest setting Although the printer is shipped with the dial set to number 5 you can typically obtain acceptable print quality prolong the cartri
39. to perform these operations See the DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide for additional information about location requirements and environmental conditions 1 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure 1 4 Operating Space Top View MLO 004346 Figure 1 5 Operating Space Side View MLO 004844 Printer Components 1 9 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 tothe ON position Figure 2 1 MLO 004377 Operating Information 2 1 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 The Online and Ready indicators remain on and the display reads 00 READY DEC NOTE Thedisplay reads 00 READY DEC only if you are using Digital s ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol levd 3 PPL3 which is the factory default setting If you are using an optional protocol such as PostScript or CaPSL the display s
40. 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 2 On Data in the print buffer is being printed Off Data is not being printed Flashing Command to print is canceled 3 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 3 1 Cont Control Panel Functions Item Function Data indicator green Alarm indicator orange Ready indicator green Message Display 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 it means the last page needs to be printed 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 Ala
41. 1 Sample of a Menu FIG 4 1 MLO 004856 Printer Configuration 4 1 You can access some menu features 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 Levd 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Levd 3 Programming Supplenent NOTE The interface message and page offset features can be configured only from the control pand 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 ontine 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 al The printer is now in Menu Mode and the keys labeled with gray text and symbols operate 4 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 4 1 1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode Table 4 2 describes the function of
42. 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 and labels It can also be used when you want printed output to be stacked faceup Refer to Section 2 5 for information about choosing the different output trays See Section 2 5 2 for information about opening and using the rear output tray 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 This connector is used when the interface cable from the host computer is a parallel cable Refer to the DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide for more information about connecting your computer to the printer This connector is used when the interface cable from the host computer is a serial cable Refer to the DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide for more information about connecting your computer to the printer This is where the power cord is connected to the printer Printer Components 1 5 Figure 1 3 Components Inside the Printer MLO 004828 1 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 1 3 Printer Components Internal View Component Function 1 Print Density Dial 2 Cleaning Brush 3 Fixing Assembly 4 EP S C
43. 2 for more information about using the Manual Feed key For more information about manual feed operation see Section 2 7 Table 4 8 shows the features and values of the FEEDER menu Table 4 8 FEEDER Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description feeder Cass Selects the paper cassette to automatically feed paper into the printer Manual Selects the manual feeding mode of operation You must feed paper one sheet at a time when you select Manual 1F actory default setting 4 18 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 0 01 10 0 offsetY 10 0 Determines the offset distance from the top and bottom of the page An offset of 10 0 is approximately 1 1 40 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 li
44. 571D A 25 pin male to M MJ adapter H8571D B 9 pin male to MMJ adapter Digital H8571 C 25 pin cable to MM adapter H8571 D 25 pin female to MMJ adapter modem H8571 9 pin PC type to MM adapter H8673 AA 20mA active host Mate N Lock to ElA 423 DECconnect MM passive converter H8673 AB 20mA active host RJ 11 6 pin to ElA 423 DECconnect MM 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 8Y x 11 5 000 sheets per box LN01X AD A4 size paper 297 mm x 210 mm 5 000 sheets per box LNO1X AC Legal size paper 8 2 x 14 5 000 sheets per box LNO3X AJ Letter size transparencies 8 v2 x 11 50 sheets per box 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 sdf maintenance services Call 1 800 344 4825 to order the filter B 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide B 1 Ordering Information Use the following mailing addresses and telephone numbers to order products for the DEClaser 2100 printer Table B 2 Ordering Within the U S A MAIL TELEPHONE Digital Equipment Corporation PO Box CS2008 Nashua NH 03061 Order toll free 1 800 DIGITAL DE Cdirect between the hours of 8 30 a m and 8 00 p m EST Table B 3 Outside the U S A MAIL TELEPHONE
45. 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 10 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 e 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 e Do not leave the cartridge exposed to direct sunlight e 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 Expos
46. DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Order Number EK D2100 OP 001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts First Printing J une 1990 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 cause at DFARS 252 227 7013 Copyright 1990 Digital Equipment Corporation 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 Logo The
47. In Canada In Australia In New Zealand Digital Equipment Corporation Attention Accessories amp Supplies Business Manager do 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 Accessories and Supplies B 3 Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the operating and interface specifications for the DEClaser 2100 printer C 1 Operating Specifications Type Printing Method Laser Power Resolution Printing Speed Warm Up Time Paper Cassette 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 Approximate capacity is 200 sheets Letter 8 Y x 11 A4 297 mm x 182 mm Executive 7 Ya x 10 1 2 Legal 8 Y2 x 14 One sheet at a time 100 mm x 190 mm 3 9 x 7 12 to 216 mm x 356 mm 8 72 x 14 100 sheets facedown stacking 20 sheets faceup stacking 60 g m to 80 g m basis weight 16 Ib to 21 Ib 60 g m to 135 g m basis weight 16 Ib to 35 Ib Specifications 8 C 1 Built in Font Files Font Cartridges
48. Menu Mode Themeru display reads FONT FEED LAYOUT Safety Information The DEClaser 2100 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 Besureto 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 2100 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 procedures 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 Admini
49. On Line MLO 004946 Printer Configuration 4 11 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 steps 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 12 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 gt once to scroll LAYOUT COPY OVER the display to the E 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 Si 4 12 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 4 6 Cont Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 6 Press 4 until the value equals 10 0 NOTE The value decreases in s
50. Some systems use one stop bit while other systems require two The format for the data bits 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 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 Printer Configuration 4 29 4 5 6 6 End of Text Acknowledge etx ack The end of text acknowledge etx ack feature is used with another type of handsha
51. Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn 1 99 is the number of copies Pn gt 99 is treated as 99 DECSSS Set Sheet Size CSI Pnl Pn2 Pn3 Pn4 SP Where Pn1 0 is any slot Pnl 51 is top tray Pn1 99 is manual feed Pn 2 is key number ignored Pn 53 is width defined as leading edge Pn 4 is length DECSTR Soft Terminal Reset CSE LP A 20 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide DECVEC Draw Vector CSI Ps1 7 Pn2 Pn3 Pn4 Pnb Where Ps 0 is draw X horizontal line Ps 1 is draw Y vertical line Ps Other is perform no action Pn2 X is X horizontal line start position according to SSU sequence Pn3 Y is Y vertical line start position according to SSU sequence Pn4 is line length according to SSU sequence Pn5 is line width according to SSU sequence DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 21 DSR Device Status Request CSI Psn CSL 7P5 nm Where Ps 0 5 Send an extended status report Ps 6 Send a cursor position report Ps 1 Disable all unsolicited status reports Ps 2 Enable brief unsolicited status reports send extended status report Ps 3 Enable extended unsolicited status report send extended status report J FY J ustify CSI Ps SP F Where Ps 0 is stop justification Ps 2__ is justify with limits Ps 2 is justify without limits RIS Reset to Initial State ESCC SnC 1R C1 Receive Mode CSI sp 6 Interpret C1 as CO CSI sp 7 Inter
52. a 6 8 Questions to Consider Before You Call 8 2 DECVPFS Selective Parameters 0 0a A 7 SCS Select Character Set 0 ee A 14 NRC Fallback Selection A 15 Selective Digital Private Parameters A 16 DEClaser 2100 Printer Accessories and Supplies B 1 Ordering Within the U S A 00 aa B 3 Outside the USA 2 2 een ese bee REPA DADANG B 3 Serial Interface Pin Assignment Aa C 4 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments C 8 Preface The DEClaser 2100 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 3 000 to 10 000 prints per month Some of the features of the DEClaser 2100 printer include e Capacity for two external optional Digital ANSI compliant font cartridges e Font downline loading capability e Support for both serial and parallel interfaces e Convenient user maintenance one replaceable supply cartridge e Ability to print on envelopes e Manual feeding capability The following options are available for the DEClaser 2100 printer e User inst
53. able Labels Fig 5 7 MLO 004527 Print Media 5 9 5 4 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels Observe the following requirements when printing on labels 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 Be sure that the carrier sheet is not exposed 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 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 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 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
54. ackward CSI Pn j Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting HPR Horizontal Position Relative CSI Pna Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting TBC Tab Clear CSD PS Fan PSG Where Ps 0 is clear one horizontal tab stop at active column Ps 1 is Clear one vertical tab stop at active line Ps 2 is clear all horizontal tab stops Ps 3 is clear all horizontal tab stops Ps 4 is Clear all vertical tab stops DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 3 VPA Vertical Position Absolute CSI Pnd Where Pn 0 is treated as 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 1 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 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting A 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide A 2 Margins and Spacing DE CSHORP Set Horizontal Pitch CSI Psw 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 centip
55. age to the internal and external surfaces of the printer do not use cleaners or solvents Use a clean cloth dampened with water only Fig 7 36 MLO 004871 7 28 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 Fig 7 37 MLO 004872 Maintenance 7 29 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 Fig 7 38 MLO 004877 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 deaner from the printer Fig 7 39 MLO 004873 7 30 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 the groove Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the pins Fig 7 40 MLO 004876 Maintenance 7 31 17 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer Fig 7 41 MLO 004873 18 Rock the new EP S cartridge five or six times as shown to distribute the toner evenly Fig 7 42
56. allable memory expansion up to 3 MB e Digital s ANSI compliant font cartridges e User installable PostScript upgrade capability Software Requirements Some features of the DEClaser 2100 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 xi Document Structure This guide focuses mainly on the operational aspects of the DEClaser 2100 and explains how to use and maintain the printer hardware For printer installation instructions refer to the DEClaser 2100 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 contains a glossary of terms This guide is organized as follows e Chapter 1 Printer Components describes the components and features of the DEClaser 2100 printer e Cha
57. an also be used to test paper feed paper delivery and other mechanical functions of the printer Use the procedure in Table 2 4 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 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press and hold down Test Font 01 TEST PRINT B for about three seconds The test page prints continuously 3 Press Test Font to stop 04 TEST STOP printing Test Print B 00 READY NOTE You can also press On Line to stop printing Test Print B 4 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights Operating Information 2 45 2 14 Printing the Font List Figure 2 4 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 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure 2 4 Font List Fig 2 44 MLO 004853 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 Leva 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant P
58. an save using DIP switches Therefore when a reset command is received more values can be saved in the DEClaser 2100 To ensure that values are not cleared during a reset save them to NVRAM whenever possible LN03 Compatibility D 3 Glossary ASCII Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange The ASCII codetable 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 m2 or the equivalent of 16 Ib to 36 Ib 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 resides in the DEClaser 2100 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 sometim
59. ape normal A4 Portrait normal North American letter Landscape normal North American letter Portrait extended A4 Landscape extended A4 Portrait extended legal Landscape extended legal Portrait extended North American private Landscape extended North American private Portrait extended A4 private Landscape extended A4 private Portrait extended legal private Landscape extended legal private SHS Set Horizontal Spacing CSIPs SPK Where Ps 0 is 720 centipoints 10 characters i nch Ps 1 is 600 centipoints 12 characters i nch Ps 2 is 480 centipoints 15 characters i nch Ps 3 is 1200 centipoints 6 characters i nch A 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide SPI Spacing Pitch Increment CSI Pv Ph SPG Where Pv 0 is determined by current font Pv n is the vertical spacing increment numeric value Ph 0 is determined by current font Ph n is the horizontal spacing increment numeric value SSU Select Size Unit CSI Ps SP I CSI Ps SP 1 Digital Private Where Ps 2 is decipoint 1 720 inch Ps 7 is pixel 1 300 inch Ps 1 is centipoint 1 7200 inch SVS Set Vertical Spacing CSI Ps SPL Where Ps 0 is 1200 centipoints 6 lines inch 1 6 inch Ps 1 is 1800 centipoints 4 lines inch 1 4 inch Ps 2 is 2400 centipoints 3 lines inch 1 3 inch Ps 3 _ is 600 centipoints 12 lines inch 1 12 inch Ps 4 is 900 centipoints 8 lines inch 1 8 inch Ps 5 is 1416 centipoints 6 lines 30 mm 5 mm
60. are cleared when you use a software command or when you power off the printer dpi Abbreviation for dots per inch Dpi is a unit of measurement to indicate printer resolution The DEClaser 2100 printer has a print resolution of 300 dpi DTR Abbreviation for Data Terminal Ready DTR is a control signal used with RS232C serial communication DTR regulates the flow of data to the input Glossary 2 buffer of the 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 2100 printer can perform duplex printing only while in the manual feed mode of operation EP S cartridge Abbreviation for 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 Error skip 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 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 defin
61. artridge 5 Ozone Filter 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 thedial can beset to 7 See Section 2 10 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 first appears it could mean that the toner is not being distributed evenly Rock the cartridge to redistribute the toner see Section 7 3 If the 16 TONER LOW message continues to be displayed after you rock the cartridge it mean
62. ator lights and the display reads PF FEED xxx where xxx paper size Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper Fig 2 18 MLO 004841 Operating Information 2 17 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 preselected output paper tray NOTE It is advisable to remove transparencies from the rear output tray as each one is printed This prevents then from sticking together Fig 2 19 MLO 004842 9 Wait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and repeat step 8 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 2 18 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 10 Press on tine to place the printer off line TheOn Line indicator shuts off 11 Press Manual Feed twice until the display reads FEEDER Cass After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 12 Press 0n tine to place the printer back on line TheOn Line indicator lights 13 Fold in the extension tray Fig 2 20 MLO 004833 Operating Information 2 19 14 Close the rear output tray
63. ature is slightly different from other menu features because two parameters device D and user preference character set are added together to determine the macro value The device ID and user preference values cannot be selected independently they must be added together to form the macro value The DEClaser 2100 printer can identify itself as a Digital ANSI compliant level 3 printer and therefore can be recognized as such by symbionts and terminal drivers that conform to Digital s ANSI compliant architecture This identification is also compatible with level 2 devices since 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 13 Table 4 13 Device Identification Device ID Value Digital ANSI compliant 00 level 3 device LN03 10 1F actory default setting 4 24 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide The second parameter of the macro feature allows you to choose the User Preference character set appropriate for your application or system Consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Levd 3 Programming Reference Manual for more information about the user preference sets Table 4 14 lists the User Preference character sets and their values Table 4 14 User Prefer
64. 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 3 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 3 2 Cont Keypad Functions Keypad Mode Key Function Form Feed Error Skip Test Font 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 2100 printer alerts you to certain error conditions by stopping 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 t
65. character so that it falls within the printable area The DEClaser 2100 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 2100 printer e The LNO3 rounds a relative motion of 1 decipoint down to a relative motion of 0 causing cumulative errors the DEClaser 2100 printer keeps its position accurately This produces a side effect when a relative motion of 0 is interpreted as a relative motion of 1 by both devices when using decipoints This leads to O motion on the LN03 and a 1 decipoint motion on the DEClaser 2100 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 j may print but a may not The DEClaser 2100 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 2100 when possible This allows the software to be compatible with any future devices Some applications such as DECmate require you to set up the printer to respond as an LNO3 printer When the device identification is set to LN03 it responds as a base model LN03 not an LN03 PLUS
66. d as a reference for the experienced programmer e Appendix B Accessories and Supplies describes the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2100 printer and explains how to order them e Appendix C Specifications lists the power environmental and physical specifications of the DEClaser 2100 printer e Appendix D LN03 Compatibility highlights some of the major differences between the DEClaser 2100 and the LNO3 printers e 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 DE Cdirect as described in the ordering information section at the end of this guide The ordering number for the documentation is EK D2100 DK The documentation set consists of one of each of the following e DEClaser 2100 Printer Installation Guide e DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide e Spine insert for the binder e Threering binder NOTE You cannot order the installation or operator s guide individually You can only order the documentation set Associated Documents Several other related manuals are available for use with the DE Claser 2100 printer You can order these optional manuals from DE Cdired as described in the ordering information section at the end of this guide Those optional manuals are e Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Levd 3 Programming Reference Manual AA PBWGA TE This manual
67. dge life and reduce toner consumption by setting the dial to 7 Fig 2 38 MLO 004849 2 34 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 4 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place Fig 2 39 MLO 004366 Operating Information 2 35 2 11 Printing the Engine Test Print The Engine Test Print Figure 2 1 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 printer Refer to Section 6 6 for help to correct the problem If you cannot correct the problem call the Customer Services group 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 10 2 36 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure 2 1 Engine Test Print Fig 2 40 MLO 004525 Operating Information 2 37 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
68. dicated as it is on the LNO3 For example the LN03 PLUS option is dedicated to bitmap processing while the RAM cartridges are dedicated to font storage On the DEClaser 2100 printer you can use the available memory for font storage bitmap storage or a display list When you want to ensure the availability of bitmap memory use DEC Memory Management DE CM M or the paint feature in the INITIAL menu Table 4 12 to allot the proper memory space When you want to ensure the availability of font memory load the fonts at the beginning of the print job e TheDEClaser 2100 printer does not use DIP switches to sel ect features Instead it uses setup menus and a nonvolatile memory to select and save features The DEClaser 2100 also uses coded keys on the paper cassettes to indicate paper size e When theDEClaser 2100 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 2100 is approximately the same as the printable area on the LN03 printer There is an approximate 44 non printable area around the page This difference does not affect applications using the predefined Page Format Selections PFS or applications that do not print within 44 of the paper edge When the LNO3 printer encounters a character that exceeds the printable area it attempts in some instances to shift the
69. e 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 to be printed 1F actory default setting 4 5 4 COMMAND Menu TheCOMMAND menu Table 4 11 lets you display messages on the control panel in your native language Three types of messages are displayed in the desired language status operator call and error messages Service call messages and menus are displayed only in English You cannot select this setting using escape sequences 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 J apan Norway Port Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch 1F actory default setting 4 22 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 4 5 5 INITIAL Menu The INITIAL menu Table 4 12 combines the macro paint and paper size features You can save settings from this menu only in NVRAM Table 4 12 INITIAL Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description macro 0001 099 Assigns the user
70. e DEClaser 2100 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 need to be corrected immediately before printing can continue for example 12 PRINTER OPEN You can acknowledge other types of errors and still continue printing by using the Error Skip key When these type of errors occur you may elect to take the long term corrective action for example adding RAM or reassigning memory at another time Troubleshooting 6 1 Use the following procedure to acknowledge the error condition and continue printing 1 Press Error Skip TheAlarm indicator shuts off Theerror condition clears The display reads 00 READY 2 Press On Line TheOn 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 the 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 1 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 1 Printer Status Messages Message Meaning 00 READY The printer is ready to operate The r
71. e currently selected values contained in operating memory When the printer is powered on it loads the values stored in NVRAM into operating memory When 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 Load lt ROM Save gt NVRAM Poweron 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 Printer Configuration 4 7 4 3 2 ROM Read Only Memory Read only memory 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 printe receives a reset command or is powered off If you want to retain the default values you must save then in NVRAM see Section 4 3 3 Table 4 3 Recalling Factory Default Values from ROM Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Li
72. e display may not read exactly as they do on Test Print A For example if you are using Digital s ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol the first menu listed on Test Print A is the FEEDER menu but on the message itis displayed 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 4 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 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 offsetY Printer Configuration 4 5 4 2 2 Displaying Menu Values Menu values are scrolled
73. e 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 2100 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 2100 printer supports a parallel Centronics and a serial RS232C interface landscape printing A method of printing characters parallel to the long edge of the paper Landscape printing is typically used for printing wide charts or tables LCD Abbreviation for liquid crystal display T
74. e printed envelope is sent to the rear output tray Fig 2 33 MLO 004847 2 30 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 v If you want 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 envdope is fogged lightly with toner the print density dial can be res amp to increase the density lower number on the dial to correct the fogging problem See Section 2 10 for information about setting the print density dial 11 Press on tine to place the printer off line TheOn Line indicator shuts off 12 Press Manual Feed twice until the display reads FEEDER Cass After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 13 Press 0n tine to place the printer back on line TheOn Line indicator lights Operating Information 2 31 14 Fold in the extension tray Fig 2 34 MLO 004833 15 Close the rear output tray Fig 2 35 MLO 004834 2 32 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 10 Adjusting the Print Density Print density is the term used to describe the relative thickness of the line used to print characters The
75. e printer in the Control Representation M ode Table 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode 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 l 10 seconds 03 DUMP l 03 RESET l 00 READY DUMP The printer is now in the Control Representation M ode and ready to accept data or commands from the printer To exit the Control Representation Mode perform a soft reset see Section 2 16 Operating Information 2 49 2 16 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 The primary reasons for a soft reset of the printer are to exit Control Representation Mode and to clear data in the page buffer 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 l three seconds 00 READY 3 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 2 50 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Chapter 3 The Control Panel The control panel consists of a l
76. eady condition can exist whether the printer is on line or off line 01 TEST PRINT B Test Print B is being printed Section 2 13 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 16 04 TEST STOP Test printing has stopped 05 TEST PRINT A Test Print A is being printed Section 2 12 06 FONT LIST A Font List A is being printed Section 2 14 15 ENGINE TEST The mechanical engine test is being executed Section 2 11 6 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 6 3 Operator Call Messages Operator call messages appear if a problem with the printer requires operator intervention such as adding paper or closing the printer cover You should check the online offline status of the printer after correcting a problem you may have to place the printer back on line by pressing OnLine Table 6 2 lists the operator call messages NOTE The operator call message number flashes when it is displayed Table 6 2 Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 11 PAPER OUT 12 PRINTER OPEN 13 PAPER J AM 14 NO EP CART 16 TONER LOW PC LOAD A4 PC LOAD LETTER PC LOAD LEGAL PC LOAD EXEC PF FEED A4 There is no paper in the paper cassette There is no paper cassette installed in the printer or the cassette is not installed securely The top cover of the
77. ence Character Set User Preference Character Set Value DEC Supplemental ot ISO Latin 1 Supplemental 1 JIS Katakana 2 ISO Latin H ebrew 3 Supplemental DEC Latin Hebrew 4 Supplemental DEC 7 Bit Hebrew 5 DEC Technical 6 1F actory default setting Printer Configuration 4 25 4 5 5 2 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in Table 4 15 demonstrate how to determine the macro value Table 4 15 Macro Feature Examples Character Set Device ID Macro Value and Value and Value Total JIS Katakana 2 Level 3 00 02 DEC Technical 6 Level 3 00 06 DEC Supplemental 0 LN03 10 10 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 fyouarereceiving error messages about page complexity for example 21 COMPLEX DATA e f 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
78. er Operator s Guide 2 Lift the top cover open Fig 6 3 MLO 004868 3 Push the tab on the fixing assembly back to release the paper WARNING Becareful when accessing areas insidethe printer because the fixing assembly may be hot Fig 6 4 MLO 004866 Troubleshooting 6 13 4 Remove the jammed paper from the printer by pulling it out from the paper tray Fig 6 5 MLO 004892 6 14 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place Theprinter initializes recycles TheAlarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY Fig 6 6 MLO 004366 6 Press 0n Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed Troubleshooting 6 15 6 7 2 Paper Feed Transfer and Fixing Assembly Paper Jams 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 will release and open slightly Fig 6 7 MLO 004830 2 Lift the top cover open Fig 6 8 MLO 004868 6 16 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 y If thejammed paper did not reach the
79. es 3 2 3 2 Keypad Functions Keypad Mode 45 3 4 4 1 Entering Menu Mode 0 ee 4 2 4 2 Keypad Functions Menu Mode 0000005 4 3 4 3 Recalling Factory Default Values from ROM 4 8 4 4 Saving Values in NVRAM 0 000 eee 4 9 4 5 Saving Values in RAM eee 4 10 4 6 Changing and Saving Values 00 alas 4 12 4 7 Menu Mode Features and Values 4 16 4 8 FEEDER Menu Features and Values 4 18 4 9 LAYOUT Menu Features and Values 4 19 4 10 COPY Menu Features and Values 4 22 4 11 COMMAND Menu Features and Values 4 22 4 12 INITIAL Menu Features and Values 4 23 4 13 Device Identification Aa 4 24 4 14 User Preference Character Seat 4 25 4 15 Macro Feature Examples 0 0000 c ee eee eee 4 26 4 16 INTERFACE Menu Features and Values 4 27 5 1 Cassette Feed Paper Sizes 2 ee 5 2 5 2 Paper SpecificationS 0 0 00 ee 5 3 5 3 Transparency Sizes 0 es 5 8 viii 5 4 PPPPPPP NA Clu DOWWWTETSS N pH WN pH BW N Transparency Specifications a 5 8 Printer Status Messages 0 6 2 Operator Call Messages aa 6 3 Software Error Messages 2 6 4 Service Call Messages c cee es 6 7 Common Operating Problems 00000 aa
80. es referred to as internal or resident fonts Glossary 1 CaPSL Abbreviation for 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 strikethrough 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 2100 printer is RS232C serial 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
81. 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 2100 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 2100 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 2100 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 xiii C F CDRH regulations xvii Changing and saving values 4 15 Cleaning the printer 7 1 disc
82. feed area remove the cassette and pull the paper out from the cassette slot Fig 6 9 MLO 004869 Troubleshooting 6 17 4 1f 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 Becareful when accessing areas insidethe printer because the fixing assembly may be hot Fig 6 10 MLO 004870 6 18 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place Theprinter initializes recycles TheAlarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY Fig 6 11 MLO 004366 6 Press ontine to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed Troubleshooting 6 19 Chapter 7 Maintenance To obtain optimum performance from the DE Claser 2100 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 e Extending EP S cartridge life e Replacing the EP S cartridge e Replacing the ozone filter 7 1 Cleaning the Printer Keeping the printer clean helps ensure optimum print quality because stray paper dust and toner can adversely affect the volta
83. g 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 e Besurethe sealing flap is folded properly with none of the glue exposed e Theleading and trailing edges should not be more than two layers thick e The envelope should be folded without any wrinkles or creases Specifications for printing envelopes are listed in Section 5 2 Operating Information 2 27 1 Open the rear output tray Fig 2 30 MLO 004835 2 Fold out the extension tray Fig 2 31 MLO 004836 2 28 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Press on tine to place the printer off line TheOn Line indicator shuts off Press Manual Feed once or twice until the display reads FEEDER Manual After about three seconds the display will read 00 READY Themanual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory Press on tine to place the printer back on line TheOn 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 Operating Information 2 29 7 Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the envelope Fig 2 32 MLO 004846 8 Insert a single envelope into the printer until it stops The envelope is automatically fed into the printer Th
84. ge levels placed 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 possibledamageto theinternal and external surfaces of the printer do not use cleaners or solvents Use a dean 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 Besurethe 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 Fig 7 1 MLO 004829 7 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly Fig 7 2 MLO 004830 4 Lift the top cover open Fig 7 3 MLO 004868 Maintenance 7 3 5 Wipe the paper feed area black plastic clean with a doth dampened with water WARNING Becareful when accessing areas insidethe printer because the fixing assembly may be hot Fig 7 4 MLO 004871 7 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 colored me
85. ge slot Page Count Indicates the total number of pages printed to date Free RAM Indicates the total amount of RAM available This memory space can be used to downline load fonts from the host computer be reserved as bitmap pages or used to support options such as PostScript Current Settings 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 Operating Information 2 41 Use the following procedure 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 00 READY printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Test Font once 05 TEST PRINT A Test Print A prints 00 Ka 3 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 2 42 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 13 Printing Test Print B Test Print B Figure 2 3 contains sample printouts of the character sets that can be examined for print quality Operating Information 2 43 Figure 2 3 Test Print B Fig 2 43 MLO 004852 2 44 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Test Print B is printed continuously until instructed to stop so it c
86. harging pins 7 13 internal surfaces 7 2 primary corona wire 7 7 transfer corona wires 7 13 COMMAND menu 4 22 Common operating problems 6 7 Configuring the printer 4 1 Control panel 3 1 Control Representation Mode 2 49 COPY menu 4 22 D FEEDER menu 4 18 Font List 2 46 G Glossary 8 1 INITIAL menu 4 23 to 4 26 INTERFACE menu 4 27 to 4 30 K Keypad in Keypad Mode 3 4 in Menu Mode 3 6 L Discharging pins 7 13 Document structure xii Duplex printing 2 21 E Engine Test Print 2 36 Envelope requirements 5 7 Envelopes special considerations 5 7 specifications 5 4 EP S cartridge care of 7 19 replacing 7 20 Error skip procedure 6 1 Labels special considerations 5 10 specifications 5 9 Laser safety xvii LAYOUT menu 4 19 to 4 22 LN03 compatibility D 1 Loading paper 2 13 Macro feature 4 24 examples 4 26 Maintenance 7 1 Manual feed operation 2 14 envelopes 2 27 paper labels and transparencies 2 15 Memory Index 1 Memory Cont nonvolatile random access 4 9 operating 4 7 random access 4 10 read only 4 8 Menu COMMAND 4 22 COPY 4 22 FEEDER 4 18 INITIAL 4 23 INTERFACE 4 27 LAYOUT 4 19 Menu descriptions 4 16 Menu Mode 4 2 to 4 3 Menu Mode display 4 4 to 4 6 Messages operator call 6 3 printer status 6 2 service call 6 7 software error 6 4 N Nonvolatile random access memory 4 9 NVRAM 4 9 O Paper Cont
87. he printer messages appear on the LCD which is part of the control panel letter size The North American paper size of 8 1 2 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 2100 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 Abbreviation for 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 the printer is on line operating memory Contains the current print settings loaded from NVRAM and any modifications Operating memory
88. hese 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 Test Font performs several functions in Keypad Mode e Pressing the key once prints Test Print A see Section 2 12 e Pressing and holding the key down for at least three seconds prints Test Print B see Section 2 13 e Pressing the key twice prints the Font List see Section 2 14 The Control Panel 3 5 Table 3 2 Cont Keypad Functions Keypad Mode Key Function Reset Menu Manual Feed Pressing Reset 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 settings currently stored in RAM which are loaded into operating memory when a reset is performed You can also use Reset to enter and exit Control Representation Mode see Section 2 15 Places the printer in Menu Mode and displays the first menu FONT FEED LAYOUT Refer to Section 4 1 for more informati
89. hows the protocol bang used For instance if you are using PostScript protocol the display reads 00 READY PS Since several protocols can be used with the DEClaser 2100 printer the remainder of this manual shows the ready message as 00 READY If the printer does not power on correctly refer to Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information 2 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position Fig 2 2 MLO 004829 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 Thetop cover releases and opens slightly Fig 2 3 MLO 004830 2 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 Lift the top cover open to the halfway position about 30 or to the uprigh
90. in NVRAM SAVE gt NVRAM LOAD 5 Press On Line to place 00 READY the printer on line The On Line indicator lights Printer Configuration 4 9 4 3 4 RAM Random Access Memory Random access memory 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 a 3 Press lt three times SAVE gt RAM SAVE gt 4 Press V Enter OK momentarily to save the values II in RAM SAVE 5RAM SAVE 5 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 4 10 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure 4 4 Operational Flow Chart Place the Printer Off Line Enter Menu Mode Select the Menu Select the Feature Change the Value Settings Save Settings in Memory Place the Printer Back
91. ing 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 19 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 Fig 7 25 MLO 004362 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 20 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide To replace the EP S cartridge follow the instructions that come with the cartridge or use the following procedure 1 Besurethe printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the
92. int media into the printer manually e Nonstandard sized papers from 100 mm x 190 mm 3 9 x 7 1 2 to 216 mm x 356 mm 8 2 x 14 that do not fit in the cassette e Thicker papers whose basis weight is from 84 g m to 135 g m 22 Ib to 36 Ib e Envelopes unless you are using the special envelope cassette You can invoke manual feed operation in three ways e Using the Manual Feed 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 area on the page For A4 size and letter size paper you can set the paper size feature in the INITIAL menu Table 4 12 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 p
93. iquid 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 Figure 3 1 and described in Table 3 1 Figure 3 1 Control Panel MLO 004855 The Control Panel 3 1 Table 3 1 Control Panel Functions Item Function Keypad On Line indicator green Form Feed indicator green 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 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 gt NOTE All keys and rdated 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 2 On The printer is on line and controlled by the host computer The host computer can send data
94. 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 2100 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 printer controller firmware The firmware that interprets the data in a print request according to a specified data syntax builds bitmaps of each
95. ith the host computer It must match the interface used by the host computer either serial or parallel When you select the parallel interface you do not select any other settings in the INTERFACE menu The other features in this menu apply only 4 28 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide to the serial interface and are not displayed when you select the parallel interface When you select the serial interface you must also select certain other values in the INTERFACE menu in order to match the features of the host computer The additional features are described next 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
96. king protocol on some systems to prevent data overflow The etx ack feature also uses software to regulate 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 ex ack feature is not supported on Digital systems Use xon xoff if you havea Digital system 4 30 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Chapter 5 Print Media This chapter describes the print media that are appropriate for use with the DEClaser 2100 printer The types of print media described in this chapter are paper labels transparencies and envelopes The DEClaser 2100 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 sdecting 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
97. n 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 The 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 Remove the EP S cartridge from the printer and gently rotate it several times to redistribute toner 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 10 Clean the primary and transfer corona wires see Section 7 1 2 and Section 7 1 3 Replace the EP S cartridge Section 7 3 Call Digital Customer Services to repair the printer Chapter 8 Adjust the print density se
98. nd model numbers located on the label on the rear output tray Summarize the problem Make a note of 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 engineer may ask you to recreate the problem 8 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 Al Margins and Spacing A 2 Set Reset Modes A 3 Fonts and Character Sets A 4 Miscellaneous A 5 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 1 A 1 Positioning Controls CUU Cursor Up CSI PnA Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting DECCAHT Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 DECCAVT Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 DECHTS Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1 DECSHTS Set Horizontal Tabstop Col Ph fees Pn U DECSVTS Set Vertical Tab Stops CSI Pn pees Pav DECVTS Vertical Tab Set ESC 3 A 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide HPA Horizontal Position Absolute CSI Pn Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting HPB Horizontal Position B
99. ne 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 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 4 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 lt twice SAVE gt NVRAM LOAD 4 Press V Enter OK momentarily to save the values II
100. ne feed LF command from the host computer Data beyond the right margin is lost until the carriage return or line feed command is received 1F actory default setting Printer Configuration 4 19 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 2100 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 It should only be used as a mechanism to center the print on the page Test Print B is typically used when adjusting 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 Offs amp values are changed in increments and decrements of approximated y 0 1 from the default value of 0 0 For example an offset value of 5 0 moves the print origin approximatdy 0 5 Figure 4 6 Offset Positioning Feeding Direction MLO 004944 4 20 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure 4 7 shows sample printouts of Test Print B that use different offset values Figure 4 7 Offset Printout Samples MLO 004858 Printer Configuration 4 21 4 5 2 2 Automatic New Lin
101. ntipoints 132 lines A size printable area DECVPFS Variable Page Format Select CSI PSI Pn2 3 4 Pnil SP Z Where Ps 0 1 is portrait orientation Ps 2 is landscape orientation Ps Other is portrait orientation A 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table A 1 DECVPFS Selective Parameters Pn Meaning If Zero 2 Length of paper Default 3 Width of paper Default 4 Top margin 0 5 Bottom margin Bound of printable area 6 Left margin 0 7 Right margin Bound of printable area 8 Page home line Top margin 9 Page end line Bottom margin 10 Line home position Left margin 11 Line end position Right margin 1The length and width default to the active paper tray values GSM Graphic Size Modification CSI Pnl Pn2 SPB Where Pn1 0 is treated as 100 Pn Decimal value is the percentage of the height set by GSS Pn2 0 is treated as 100 Pn Decimal value is the percentage of the width set by GSS GSS Graphic Size Select CSI Pn SP C Where Pn 0 is 10 points Pn n is the font height according to SSU sequence DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 7 PFS Page Format Select CSI Ps SP J CSI Ps SP J Digital Private Where Ps 0 Ps 1 Ps 2 0 vu wn ll O ON DU FP W S o m ll ge m ll UU O no Mm ll ll o m ll Ps 20 Ps 21 Ps 22 Ps 23 Ps 24 Ps 25 Portrait normal text Landscape normal text Portrait normal A4 Landsc
102. 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 10 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 5 2 Paper Storage Observe the following requirements when storing paper e Always store unused paper in its original wrapping The wrapping protects the paper against humidity e Do not store paper directly on the floor as floors are generally humid e 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 e Error skip procedure e Printer status messages e Operator call messages e Software error messages e Service call messages e Common operating problems e Paper jams Most problems are identified on the message display when they occur The corrective action to take is listed in the appropriate table as follows e Printer Status Messages Table 6 1 e Operator Call Messages Table 6 2 e Software Error Messages Table 6 3 e Service Call Messages Table 6 4 e Common Operating Problems Table 6 5 Note that the printer status messages do not require operator intervention 6 1 Error Skip Procedure Th
103. oints 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 421 centipoints approx 17 1 characters inch or more accurately 14 240 inch Ps 12 is 840 centipoints approx 8 55 characters inch or more accurately 28 240 inch Ps 13 is 400 centipoints 18 characters inch Ps 14 is 800 centipoints 9 characters inch Ps 15 is 696 centipoints approx 10 3 characters inch or more accurately 29 300 inch DECSLPP Set Lines per Physical Page CSE PRE DECSLRM Set Left and Right Margins CSI Pnl Pn2 s Where Pn1 is the left margin setting numeric value Pn2 is the right margin setting numeric value DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 5 DECSTBM Set Top and Bottom Margins CSI Pnl Pn2 r Where Pnl Top margin setting numeric value Pn2 Bottom margin setting numeric value DECVERP Set Vertical Pitch CSL 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 area Ps 12 is 864 centipoints 88 lines A size printable area Ps 13 is 576 ce
104. om side to side three to four times to clean the corona wire Fig 7 13 MLO 004874 7 10 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 9 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer Fig 7 14 MLO 004873 10 Install the EP S cartridge into the top cover Fig 7 15 MLO 004889 Maintenance 7 11 11 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover locks into place Fig 7 16 MLO 004366 7 12 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 You will need a dry cotton swab such as the one supplied with new EP S cartridges to clean the corona wires 1 Besurethe 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 Fig 7 17 MLO 004829 Maintenance 7 13 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly Fig 7 18 MLO 004830 4 Lift the top cover open Fig 7 19 MLO 004868 7 14 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 Remove the wire pin cleaner from the
105. on interface error There is an expansion interface error 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 Power off the printer and verify that any memory expansion boards are correctly installed If the problem continues call Customer Services Chapter 8 Power off the printer and verify that any memory expansion boards are correctly installed If the problem continues call Customer Services Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 6 5 Table 6 3 Cont Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 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 install the font cartridge before powering the printer back on If you do no
106. on about the Menu Mode Pressing Manual Feed alternates between the manual feeding and cassette feeding modes See Section 2 7 for more information about feeding print media manually 3 2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode You configure the printer by selecting certain parameters features and values while in the 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 3 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 2100 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 with its features and values Figure 4
107. on 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 Features Values FEEDER LAYOUT COPY COMMAND INITIAL feeder offsetX offsetY 2 autoNL copy message macro Cass Manual 10 0 40 01 10 0 10 0 40 01 110 0 ON OFF 011 99 English Finnish French German Italian J apan Norway Port Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch 0001 099 1F actory default setting 2Cannot be selected using a command from the host Selectable from the control panel only 4 16 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Table 4 7 Cont Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values INTERFACE paint paper i f2 baud rsmode3 dtr3 xon xoff3 etx ack3 Partial Full Dual Letter A4 RS232C1 CENTRO 300 600 1200 2400 48001 9600 19200 8s 8SS 70S 7ES 70SS 7ESS 80S 8ES Fix HI Ready H ON OFF OFF ON 1F actory default setting 2Cannot be selected using a command from the host Selectable from the control panel only 3Available only when RS232C is selected Printer Configuration 4 17 4 5 1 FEEDER Menu The FEEDER menu determines whether paper is fed manually or automatically from the cassette You can also select the paper feed selection using the Manual Feed key on the control panel See Table 3
108. over that can be used to manually feed paper envelopes transparencies and labels See Section 2 7 for information about feeding print media manually Here are some general guidelines to follow about the paper used in the printer e Useonly high quality paper such as the papers listed in Appendix C 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 arein Chapter 5 For more detailed information consult the Digital Laser Printers Guide to Papa and Other Media see Appendix B for ordering information 2 10 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 6 1 Adding Paper to the Cassette Add paper to the cassette using the following procedure 1 Check to see that the printer is not printing and that the display reads 00 READY or 11 PAPER OUT before removing the paper cassette 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 Thedisplay reads 11 PAPER OUT TheAlarm indicator lights Fig 2 11 MLO 004837 Operating Information 2 11
109. paper The paper size feature determines the printable area on the page It is only used in manual feed mode when no other command escape sequence has been received to specify paper size See Section 2 7 for additional information about manually feeding media 4 26 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 4 5 6 INTERFACE Menu The correct interface connection is necessary to allow the printer to communicate properly with the host computer The DE Claser 2100 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 16 Table 4 16 INTERFACE Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description i f RS232C1 Selects the serial interface to communicate with the host computer Select this value if your computer uses a serial interface When RS232C is selected 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 use
110. per 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 Ib to 21 Ib 60 g m to 135 g m basis weight 16 Ib 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 LO x 102 ohm cm 2 0 x 102 ohm cm cubic content 2 0 x 102 ohm cm 2 0 x 1022 ohm cm surface 25 maximum 5 1 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper Because of the way laser printers print and bond toner to the paper you must observe some special requirements with certain types of papers e 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 e Do not use colored papers in which the color is applied as a coating to the surface e Donot use thermal papers e Prepunched paper is not recommended e Donot use carbon papers Print Media 5 3 5 2 Envelope Specifications 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 e Envelopes with sealing flaps that are open Fig 5 1 MLO 004859 5 4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide e Envelopes
111. preference set and device identification answer see Section 4 5 5 1 paint Partial None of the memory is reserved for bitmap pages Memory is allocated dynamically Full Directs the printer to allocate memory space for one full bitmap page A4 or letter size The Full setting eliminates complex errors but may slow the printer down if all pages require a full bitmap NOTE This value can be activated only if at least 1 MB of optional RAM is installed in the printer Dual Directs the printer to allocate memory space for two full bitmap pages A4 or letter size 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 This value can be activated only if at least 2 MB of optional RAM is installed in the printer paper letter Specifies letter size 8 1 2 x 11 0 paper for manual feed operation A4 Specifies A4 size 297 mm x 210 mm paper for manual feed operation 1F actory default setting Printer Configuration 4 23 4 5 5 1 Macro The macro feature allows you to select an environment for local compatibility It specifies the return response device identification when a Device Attributes DA request is received and assigns the proper User Preference character set The macro fe
112. pret C1 as C1 A 22 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Appendix B Accessories and Supplies This appendix lists some of the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2100 printer Contact your local sales representative or refer to your latest DE Cdirect catalog for a complete list of products and the latest pricing information See Section B 1 for additional ordering information Table B 1 DEClaser 2100 Printer Accessories and Supplies Part Number Description LNXX CA CG Times proportional font cartridge LNXX CB CG Triumvirate proportional font cartridge LNXX CC ITC Souvenir and Script proportional font cartridge LNXX CD Monospaced font cartridge LNXX CN CaPSL ROM cartridge LNXXR PS PostScript cartridge LNO5R UA PostScript upgrade kit LNXX LA Legal size paper cassette 8 7 x 14 LNXX LB A4 size paper cassette 297 mm x 210 mm LNXX LE Executive size paper cassette 7 1 4 x 10 Y2 LNXX LN Envelope cassette LNXX LT Letter size paper cassette 8 2 x 11 LNXX UC 1MB RAM module LNXX UD 2 MB RAM module 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 Accessories and Supplies B 1 Table B 1 Cont DEClaser 2100 Printer Accessories and Sup plies Part Number Description LNXX XC EP S Cartridge Supplies Kit quantity 64 LN03X AE Mobile printer cabinet stand H8
113. pter 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 2100 including paper envelopes transparencies and labels It also addresses the proper way to store and handle paper e Chapter 6 Troubleshooting contains basic testing and troubleshooting techniques that allow you to correct common operating problems such as poor printing or paper jams e 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 dean the printer e Chapter 8 Service explains how to obtain service if the printer needs repair Xii e Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide lists the DEClaser escape sequences used to program the printer It is intende
114. r Components 1 1 Figure 1 1 Components Front Right Side View MLO 004826 1 2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 Paper Cassette 8 Manual Feed Guide Printed sheets are automatically collated and stacked face down 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 better 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 11 for more information about printing the Engine Test Print The control panel consists of a message display indicator lights and a keypad The control panel 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
115. rator s Guide Table A 3 NRC Fallback Selection GO G1 G2 G3 Character Set ESC C ESC C ESC C ESC C ESC Q ESC Q ESC Q ESC Q Fallback to Finnish NRCS Fallback to DEC French Canadian NRCS Fallback to Norwegian Danish NRCS Fallback to DEC Swedish SGR Select Graphic Rendition CSI Ps Ps Psm CSI Ps Ps Ps m Digital Private Where Ps O or none 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 strikethrough Ps 10 Use as defined by DECATFF Ps 19 Use as defined by DECATFF Ps 21 Turns on double underline Ps 22 Turns off bold Ps 23 Turns off italics Ps 24 Turns off underline Ps 29 Turns off strikethrough Ps 53 Turns on overline Ps 55 Turns off overline DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 15 Table A 4 Selective Digital Private Parameters Ps Meaning 20 is all private attributes off 24 is superscript on subscript off 25 is subscript on superscript off 26 is overline 724 is turn off superscript and subscript 726 is turn off overline 1F or purposes of turning private SGR parameters off overlineis considered a private sequence Overlineis always turned off by 70 regardless of how it was turned on 6 or 53 Superscript and subscript modes are private attributes only and therefore are reset by 0 A 5
116. rinted 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 2 14 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 8 Y2 x 14 sheet of paper in portrait mode using manual feed Table 2 1 describes each escape sequence in the example lt ESC gt 7I lt ESC gt 99 2 2500 4200 lt ESC gt 8J lt ESC gt 99 v Table 2 1 Legal Size Coding Example Escape Sequence Name of Command Description lt ESC gt 7I SSU Size Select Unit Units can be pixels deci points or centipoints This example uses pixels lt ESC gt 99 2 2500 4200 DECSS Set Sheet Size Defines manual feed input and the width 2500 pixels 8 42 and length 4200 pixels 14 of the paper lt ESC gt 8J PFS Page Format Select Selects portrait mode of print ing and sets the margins for the larger size paper lt ESC gt 99 v DECASFC Selects the manual feed Automatic Sheet F eeder mode of operation Control NOTE Manual feed mode can also be sd ected from the FEEDER menu or from the control pand using Manual Feed See Appendix A for additional programming information For detailed information about sending commands from the host computer consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Levd 3 Programming Reference Manual and Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Leva 3 Programming Supplement Section 2 7 1 describes
117. rinting Protocol Leva 3 Programming Supplement Use the procedure in Table 2 5 to print the font list Table 2 5 Printing the Font List Operation 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 READY 3 Press On Line to place the 00 READY printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 2 48 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 15 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 in its place This section explains how to print the character listing For additional information about Control Representation Mode consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Leva 3 Programming Reference Manual NOTE If the file does not fill the page buffer completely the renaining data can be printed by pressing 0n Line to place the printer off line and then pressing Form Feed to print the partial page 2 15 1 Entering Control Representation Mode Use the procedure in Table 2 6 to place th
118. rm 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 is in the Menu Mode the display shows the selected menu feature or value For example COMMAND INITIAL The Control Panel 3 3 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 F eed 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 ison line 3 1 1 Entering Keypad Mode Enter Keypad Mode using the following procedure 1 Press ontine to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off The keypad is now in Keypad Mode Table 3 2 describes the keypad functions in Keypad Mode Table 3 2 Keypad Functions Keypad Mode Key Function On Line Pressing 0n Line alternates the printer between the online mode and offline mode The mode is indicated
119. s 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 thecircuit supplying power tothat outlet Check the power cord for damage and secure connections at the printer and at the wall outlet NO PRINTOUT The message display reads 00 READY The message display reads 00 READY The Data indicator is on 6 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 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 Table 6 5 Cont Commo
120. s See Section 2 7 for information about manually feeding print media CAUTION Do not try to changethe output tray whiletheprinter is printing Changing the output tray while printing causes paper jams Operating Information 2 7 2 5 1 Selecting the Top Output Tray Facedown Print If the rear output tray is not open the printer sends printed paper facedown to the top paper tray If the rear output tray is open use the following procedure to select the top output tray 1 Fold in the extension tray Fig 2 7 MLO 004833 2 Close the rear output tray Fig 2 8 MLO 004834 2 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 5 2 Selecting the Rear Output Tray Faceup Print Use the following procedure to select the rear output tray 1 Open the rear output tray Fig 2 9 MLO 004835 2 Fold out the extension tray Fig 2 10 MLO 004836 Operating Information 2 9 2 6 Loading Paper The printer comes standard with either an A4 size 210 mm x 297 mm or letter size 8 1 2 x 11 paper cassette depending on the country it is shipped to Optional paper cassettes are available that can accommodate the following print media e Legal size paper 8 2 x 14 e Executive size paper 7 Ya x 10 7 e Envelopes For ordering information about optional paper cassettes see Appendix B The paper cassette can hold up to 200 sheets of 75 g m2 basis weight 20 Ib paper It also incorporates a convenient paper feed guide on its c
121. s a parallel interface When the parallel interface is selected all other features in the interface menu are ignored 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 the host computer 48001 9600 19200 rsmode ss 8 data bits No parity check 1 stop bit 8ES 8 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit 1F actory default setting 2Available only when RS232C is selected Printer Configuration 4 27 Table 4 16 Cont INTERFACE Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description 80S 8 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 7ESS 7 data bits Even parity check 2 stop bits 70SS 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 H1 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 xoff2 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 1F actory default setting 2Available only when RS232C is selected 4 5 6 1 Interface Selection i f The interface selection i f feature selects the type of interface used to communicate w
122. s the EP S cartridge has run out of toner and you should replace it Each EP S cartridge comes with replacement instructions or see Section 7 3 for instructions if necessary 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 12 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 Printer Components 1 7 Table 1 3 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 its 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 4 and Figure 1 5 show the minimum amount of space required
123. stration 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 Thelabel 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 NAKYMATTOMALLE LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN MLO 004945 NOTE This labd is attached to the laser scanner unit inside the printer xvii Chapter 1 Printer Components This chapter describes the components of the DEClaser 2100 printer and their functions This chapter also provides information about the operating space required to perform day to day printing operations 1 1 Functions of the Printer Components Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 show the printer components Table 1 1 Table 1 2 and Table 1 3 explain the printer components and their functions Printe
124. t position about 90 Fig 2 4 MLO 004831 y The halfway position is intended for e Replacing the EP S cartridge e Adjusting the print density dial y 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 Fig 2 5 MLO 004366 2 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 2 5 Selecting the Output Tray To select the paper output tray you position the rear output tray to the open or closed position NOTE You cannot sdect the output paper tray through a command from the host computer opening or closing the rear output tray is the only way to select the output tray Fig 2 6 MLO 004832 Printed paper is stacked either facedown or faceup depending on the output tray selected When the rear output tray is closed printed paper is delivered facedown to the top output tray This allows your print job to be collated in the correct page order When the rear output tray is opened printed paper is delivered faceup to that tray Although the rear output tray can be used to stack paper faceup from the cassette it is used primarily to stack manually fed envelopes transparencies labels or heavier weight thicker paper
125. t 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 6 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 6 5 Service Call Messages Service call messages indicate that the printer requires servicing by a qualified Digital Customer Services engineer Service messages are preceded by the numbers 50 through 99 Table 6 4 Service Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action XX SERVICE Service is required to Call Digital for service Chapter 8 where XX equals a correct the problem number from 50 99 6 6 Common Operating Problems Table 6 5 lists common operating problems and their possible solutions All solutions are listed in order of probability and you should follow the solutions in order 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 replacenent 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 it solves the problem before calling for service CAUTION Be careful when checking items inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot Troubleshooting 6 7 Table 6 5 Common Operating Problem
126. tal transfer guide Fig 7 5 MLO 004872 Maintenance 7 5 7 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover locks into place Fig 7 6 MLO 004366 7 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 Besurethe 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 Fig 7 7 MLO 004829 Maintenance 7 7 3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly Fig 7 8 MLO 004830 4 Open the top cover halfway Fig 7 9 MLO 004848 7 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 Remove the EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover Fig 7 10 MLO 004890 6 Remove the wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING Be cardul when removing the wire pin deane from the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot Fig 7 11 MLO 004873 Maintenance 7 9 7 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 Inserting the brush end can damage the corona wire Fig 7 12 MLO 004875 8 Move the cleaner in the slot fr
127. tent 5 to 8 Smoothness 100 300 Sheffield Heat tolerance 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second Electrical resistance 1 0 x 105 ohm cm 2 0 x 1012 ohm cm cubic content 2 0 x 101 ohm cm 2 0 x 108 ohm cm surface 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 5 8 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 5 4 Label Specifications 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 Figure 5 1 shows the types of labels that are unacceptable CAUTION Do not expose the adhesive on the labels because it could cause damage to the printer An easy way to test for adhesive that may be exposed is to 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 Unaccept
128. teps 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 feature 10 Press 4 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 toreturn to the menu selections 13 Press three times to reach the NVRAM SAVE menu 14 Press V Enter to save the offset values in NVRAM offsetX 10 0 offsetX 10 0 momentarily il offsetx offsetY offsetY autoNL o offsetY 0 0 offsetX 10 0 offsetY 10 0 momentarily l offsetY autoNL o LAYOUT COPY OVER SAVE gt NVRAM LOAD OK momentarily J SAVE gt NVRAM LOAD Printer Configuration 4 13 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 4 14 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide Figure 4 5 TEST PRINT A Verification MLO 004857 Printer Configuration 4 15 4 5 Menu Descriptions This secti
129. the interference by one or more of 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 F ederal 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 Chapter 1 Printer Components 1 1 Functions of the Printer Components 1 2 Required Operating Space 0 0002 Chapter 2 Operating Information 2 1 Powering the Printer On 0 0 c ee eee ees 2 2 Powering the Printer Off 0 00 e eee eee 2 3 Opening the Top Cover ee 2 4 Closing the Top Cover 0 c cece es 2 5 Selecting the Output Tray 0 e eee 2 5 1 Selecting the Top Output Tray Facedown Print 2 5 2 Selecting the Rear Output Tray Faceup Print 2 6 Loading Paper
130. to the right and left using gt and 4 and are displayed with the associated feature for example if RS232C When you scroll 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 sothat 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 4 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator s Guide 4 3 1 Operating Memory The printer operates using th
131. tting Section 2 10 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 Troubleshooting 6 9 Table 6 5 Cont Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action POOR PRINTING The overall print quality is poor The deaning mechanism in the EP S cartridge is not working properly The print medium is not the recommended type Replace the EP S cartridge Section 7 3 See Chapter 5 for print media specifications MISCELLANEOUS A paper jam occurred Print lines overlap The print is skewed Printed pages have garbled characters Envelopes are fogged lightly with toner There is an obstruction in the paper path 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 See Section 6 7 for instructions on clearing paper jams Correct the vertical pitch setting in your application program See Chapter 5 for print media specifications Reload paper in the cassette Section 2 6 1 Check to see that the baud rate and data bits parity format match the host computer settings Section 4 5 6
132. with sealing flaps at the leading and trailing edges Fig 5 2 MLO 004860 e Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges Fig 5 3 MLO 004861 Print Media 5 5 e Envelopes that have transparent windows Fig 5 4 MLO 004862 e Envelopes that have clasps snaps or strings Fig 5 5 MLO 004863 5 6 DEClaser 2100 Printer 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 using the special envelope cassette 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 9 for more information about printing on envelopes You cannot print in the 15 mm 3 5 border around the envelope Use the rear output tray Fig 5 6 MLO 004864 Print Media 5 7 5 3 Transparency Specifications Table 5 3 and Table 5 4 contain information on the sizes and specifications of transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 2100 printer Table 5 3 Transparency Sizes Transparency Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Letter 8 Ys x 11 Table 5 4 Transparency Specifications Category Specification Transparency weight 60 g m to 135 g m basis weight 16 Ib to 36 Ib Thickness 0 075 mm to 0 115 mm Moisture con

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