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User’s ManualThe Printronix L5520 Multifunction Printer

Trademark AcknowledgementsCentronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.CSA is a registered certification mark of The Canadian Standards

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory100 • The first file name following the command name is the name of the input file that you want to convert.• The second

Downloading Into Flash Memory1016. Repeat step 5 for any additional font files to be converted.7. To convert a setup file, enter a command at the DOS

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory102 To download emulation software, as well as downloadable files for logos, forms, TIFF, setup, and fonts to the printe

Downloading Into Flash Memory10313. If you have no emulation software to install and you are installing only logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files, s

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory104 21. The PKUNZIP® program will execute, and the following message will appear on the computer screen:Insert disk #1 -

Downloading Into Flash Memory10529. Make the diskette drive the active drive by typing the following at the DOS prompt:A: <Return>(If the disket

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory106 NOTE: If you are downloading the file using the LPT2 port on the computer, enter a DOS command such as:123456.exe -p

Downloading Into Flash Memory10743. Get the names of all of the logo, form, TIFF, setup, and font files that you want to download by listing the conte

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory108 51. Unplug the printer AC power plug from its electrical outlet.52. Power off the computer.53. Disconnect the parall

Flash Messages109ERROR: DC PROGRAMNOT VALIDThere is no emulation software installed in the DC flash memory, or the emulation software in the DC flash

This product uses Intellifont Scalable typefaces and Intellifont technology. Intellifont is a registered trademark of Agfa Division, Miles Incorporate

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory110 ERROR: PROGRAMNEEDS MORE FLASHThe printer requires more DC flash memory in order to run the downloaded program or in

Flash Messages111FILE EXISTSENABLE OVERWRITEThe “Overwrite Files” menu selection is set to Disable, and you attempted to write to an existing file in

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory112 FILE SYS WRITECHECK FLASHOne or more errors occurred while the printer was writing a file into the flash file system

Flash Messages113LOADING PROGRAMINTO FLASHThe printer has deleted the old program from the flash file system and is now writing the new program into t

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory114

1154 Consumables ReplacementConsumables ReplacementFor the best print quality, the printer consumables should be replaced at the intervals specified i

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement116 Replacing The Toner CartridgeNOTE: Wear vinyl gloves to prevent toner from contacting the skin. Use only cold wat

Replacing The Toner Cartridge1173. Rotate the old toner cartridge counterclockwise until the notch is aligned with the pin in the toner hopper, and re

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement118 6. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package.7. With the cover tape facing up, begin inserting the cartridg

Replacing The Toner Cartridge1199. Rotate the cartridge clockwise until it stops.10. If any toner has spilled, remove it with wet tissue paper or a to

with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.This docume

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement120 Replacing The Waste Toner BottleWhen the “WASTE TONER FULL” message appears on the control panel, replace the was

Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle1213. Remove the cap from the outside of the waste toner bottle, and cap the toner bottle.4. Remove the waste toner bo

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement122 Replacing The Photoreceptor DrumDrum life is dependent upon the media used and proper maintenance and operation o

Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum123CAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum.6. Rotate the transfer elevat

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement124 7. Lower the transport unit by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left.8. Loosen the three thum

Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum1259. Remove the nut from the end of the drum shaft.10. Screw the drum auxiliary rod onto the drum shaft.NutNutDrumAux

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement126 .11. Pull the drum out along the drum auxiliary rod. Hold the front and back ends when the drum is nearly out of

Installing The Photoreceptor Drum127CAUTIONThe drum must rest on the rubber rollers to avoid being scratched.3. When the drum is fully inserted into t

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement128 Proper Disposal Of A Drum UnitFederal regulations prohibit inappropriate disposal of laser print drums. Dispose o

Removing The Developing Unit129Removing The Developing UnitCAUTIONDo not replace the developing unit unless you have been trained to do so. Be careful

13Table of Contents1 Introduction... 17About This Manual...

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement130 5. Remove the developing unit by holding the lever in one hand and pulling the developing unit partially out of t

Removing The Developing Unit1317. Place the old developing unit in a plastic bag and dispose of it properly.8. Vacuum any spilled toner.9. Remove the

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement132 Replacing Or Adding The DeveloperCross Section of Developing UnitDeveloping UnitCoverScrewTonerCartridgeTonerHopp

Developing Unit Removal133Developing Unit Removal1. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.)2. Prepare a large plastic bag in which to put the de

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement134 CAUTIONThe toner sensor is sensitive to both electrostatic discharge (ESD) and positional adjustment. Do not touc

Developing Unit Removal1359. Vacuum up any developer and toner which remains on the toner supply roller and the auger with a toner vacuum cleaner equi

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement136 Adding New Developer11. Shake the developer bottle several times, remove the bottle cap, and screw the nozzle tig

Installing The Developing Unit137Installing The Developing Unit14. On the developing unit, rotate the lever fully clockwise so that it is pointing str

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement138 17. Rotate the developing roller knob counterclockwise until the unit drops into its final resting position. The

Installing The Developing Unit13918. Rotate the developing unit lever fully counterclockwise to lock the developing unit in place.19. Close the waste

Table of Contents14 Active Emulation (If Installed)...57Mode Menu ...

Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement140

1415 Scheduled MaintenanceRequired ToolsTo maintain the printer, you need the following tools:Recommended toner vacuum cleaner models are:• 3M® model

Chapter 5 Required Tools142 Service Level Page CountsIMPORTANTKeep a record of all maintenance done on your printer. Maintenance log sheets are provid

Clearing Service Level Messages143At 900,000 pages, your service provider will do Level F, Level E, and Level D service.Note that this condition does

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules144 Maintenance SchedulesUser Cleaning ScheduleEach time you do maintenance, you must reset the service level page coun

User Replacement Schedule145User Replacement ScheduleReplace the following items after the specified number of letter size pages (4% coverage) have pr

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules146 Tech Service Replacement ScheduleThe following maintenance kits should be used after the specified number of letter

Tech Service Replacement Schedule147Level F Maintenance - 900,000 PagesLevel G Maintenance - 1,200,000 PagesItem Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level F,

Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules148 Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 PagesItem Part NumberMaintenance Kit, Level H, L5520 706830-001• Main charger• Prec

Vacuuming The Printer149General CleaningFor the best print quality, clean the printer every 10,000-20,000 sheets and after high density print jobs.CAU

Table of Contents15Replacing Or Adding The Developer ...132Developing Unit Removal...1

Chapter 5 General Cleaning150 5. Vacuum the developing unit and toner hopper.6. Vacuum the cleaning unit.Developing Unitand TonerHopperVacuumVacuumCle

Vacuuming The Printer1517. Vacuum the fuser unit.8. Vacuum the lamp housing filter on the end of the fuser unit.CAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in

Chapter 5 General Cleaning152 .14. Using an ammonia-based, wax-free cleaner or rubbing alcohol, clean the belts to remove residue buildup and restore

Vacuuming The Printer15316. Using a vacuum, clean up the toner, paper dust, etc. in the tractor area.VacuumTractor

Chapter 5 General Cleaning154 Cleaning The Chargers1. Turn the power switch OFF.2. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 116.)CAUTIONHandle the char

Cleaning The Chargers1554. Place the main charger on a flat, clean work surface.5. Using the brush cleaner (listed on page 141), clean the exposed sid

Chapter 5 General Cleaning156 6. Position the main charger with the charger grid up and the front end of the charger toward you, as shown in the follo

Cleaning The Chargers1577. Using the brush cleaner (listed in Table 3 on page 141), clean both sides of the charger grid, as shown below.8. Using the

Chapter 5 General Cleaning158 Precharger/Transfer Charger11. Open the waste toner recovery unit. (See page 144.)12. Loosen the precharger thumbscrew a

Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass159Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover GlassWARNINGThe fuser unit remains hot after operation. Wait until it has complete

Table of Contents16 Error Messages...187A Maintenance Log Sheets...197Mai

Chapter 5 General Cleaning160 IMPORTANTDo not use any cleaners or chemicals on the Fuser Unit Cover Glass. Use only the scraper.1. Turn the power swit

Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass161.5. Lower the transport surface by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left6. Loosen the thumbs

Chapter 5 General Cleaning162 CAUTIONDo not scratch or place your hands directly on the cover glass. Fingerprints on the cover glass or lamps will cau

Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass16311. Remove the two screws that secure the filter housing to the filter, then remove the filter.12. Vacuum the fi

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning164 Major CleaningRemoving The Cleaning Unit1. Turn the power switch OFF.2. Open the printer upper doors. 3. Open the waste to

Removing The Cleaning Unit165CAUTIONDo not touch the brush surface with your hand.6. Vacuum the brush on the cleaning unit. Turn the end of the shaft

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning166 CAUTIONDo not flex the discharge LED, because it may break.7. Remove the screw (1) holding the LED bracket to the side fra

Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum16710. Using a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 141), wipe off the dirt on the discharge LED.11. Install the discharge LE

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning168 13. Remove the photoreceptor drum. (See page 122.)14. Place the drum on a covered work surface. 15. If the drum is only sl

Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum16918. Wipe the drum surface again using a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 141). Cleaning the drum may leave wiping stai

171 IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual explains how to use your printer.Safety Notices And Special InformationFor your safety and to protect val

Chapter 5 Major Cleaning170 Cleaning The SELFOC® LensCAUTIONWhen wiping the SELFOC lens, do not apply excessive force to the drum surface potential se

1716 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter discusses diagnostic tests, paper jams, and status and error messages. Maintaining Print QualityTo mai

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting172 NOTE: For replacement intervals, see the maintenance schedules that begin on page 144. The printer includes diagnostic ci

Paper Jam Near The Tractor173After the error is cleared, the printer reprints any pages that were not ejected prior to the error, provided the Reprint

Chapter 6 Paper Jams174 Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 116,

Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section175CAUTIONThe transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform st

Chapter 6 Paper Jams176 CAUTIONTo avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position befor

Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section1776. Turn knob C clockwise 90° to raise the scuff roller holding the paper.KnobC

Chapter 6 Paper Jams178 7. Separate the fanfold paper at the perforations. Then remove the jammed paper by pulling it out. When removing the paper fro

Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section179Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper do

Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions18 CAUTIONA caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the printer.IMPORTANTAn important no

Chapter 6 Paper Jams180 CAUTIONTo avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position befor

Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section181Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section1. Open the upper doors. (See page 116.)2. Pull up the bottom lev

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages182 System Status And Error MessagesWhen an error occurs, the printer displays an appropriate message on the

Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition183If Reprint On Fault Is Disabled:• Any pages left in the printer at the time of failure are not reprinted. D

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages184 b. The printer then redisplays the original fault message or any other uncleared fault message.c. Attemp

Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition185Clearing A Fault When Reprint On Fault Is Enabled1. A fault occurs.2. Do what is necessary to correct the f

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages186 a. Reload the paper onto the tractors.b. Press CLEAR. The printer reprints only the pages affected by th

Error Messages187Error MessagesTable 6, “Error Messages,” on page 188, lists errors by error code and shows which are operator-correctable, which requ

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages188 Table 6. Error MessagesError Code Error MessageOperator CorrectableField Service RequiredReprint Require

Error Messages18964 PAPER JAM AT ENTRANCE (A)áá65 CUT SHEET PICK MISSáá67 PAPER JAM AT ENTRANCE (A)áá68 PAPER JAM AT ENTRANCE (A)áá69 PAPER JAM AT ENT

19• The printer relies on protective devices in the building installation for protection. The printer must be connected to a 30 Amp, 250 V outlet.• Do

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages190 1A SURFACE VOLTAGE TOO HIGHá1D SURFACE VOLTAGE FAIL á18 DRUM MOTOR FAIL1E FUSER SUPPLY FAIL á1F FUSER FA

Error Messages19138 ENGINE CPU FAIL á39 ENGINE CPU FAIL á3A ENGINE CPU FAIL á3B ENGINE CPU FAIL á3C ENGINE CPU FAIL á3D ENGINE CPU FAIL á3E ENGINE CPU

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages192 4B CONTROLLER COMM. FAILá4C CONTROLLER COMM. FAILá4D CONTROLLER COMM. FAILá4E CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL50 ST

Error Messages1930D TRANSFER PLATFORM FAILáá07 SCUFF LEVER OPEN á78 MAIN CHARGER ERROR áá79 TRANSFER CHARGER ERRORáá7A PRE-CHARGER ERROR áá7B CLEANING

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages194 TABLE NOTES:1. For any error with Reprint on Fault enabled: If the printer stops while in the middle of

Error Messages1954. For error number 02: If the error is caused by a paper-empty at the lower sensor (Paper Near End Sensor), it is not necessary to r

Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages196

197A Maintenance Log SheetsMaintenance Log SheetsThe log sheets on the following pages are intended for your use. These may be photocopied and kept in

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets198 Level A Maintenance - 15,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean General cleaning N/AClean Main

199Level B Maintenance - 150,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean General cleaning N/AClean Main charger 705741-001Clean Precharger

Consumables InformationPrintronix® has years of experience designing printer imaging systems. For the best possible performance of your Printronix pri

Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions20 Figure 1: Printer ComponentsFuserUnitKnob CCleaningUnitMainChargerControlPanelPaperFeedTractorsDevelopingUnit

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets200 Level C Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean General cleaning N/ACleanSee

201Level D Maintenance - 300,000 Pages (Service)Level E Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (Service)Action Item Part # Performed By DateClean Flash power sup

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets202 Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages (Service)Level G Maintenance - 1,200,000 Pages (Service)Action Item Part #

203Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages (User)Action Item Part #Performed ByDateClean Flash power supply filter n/aReplace Main charger 705741-001Rep

Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets204 WARNINGThe flash fuser capacitor (P/N 703531-561) must be replaced at least every 2,400,000 letter size pages.

205B SpecificationsPaper Specifications Paper type FanfoldPaper sizeWidth 7 to 16 inchesLength* 1 to 30 inches, in multiples of1/6 inch.Tractor pin h

Appendix B Paper Specifications206 Table 7Specification Inch MillimeterDimensionin FigurePin hole center to folding perforation1/6, 1/4,1/3, or 1/24

207Legend: 1) Hole centerline to edge of form 2) Center Line 3) Main Folding/Cutting Perforation 4) Centerline to Centerline 5) Distance between cente

Appendix B Performance Characteristics208 Performance CharacteristicsPaper thickness .010 inch maximumPaper weight8 to 44 lb. bond (68-165g/m2),44-1

Host Interfaces209Host InterfacesNOTE: Dataproducts Parallel Interface requires an optional adapter cable.EmulationsStandard LinePrinter PlusOptional

21Figure 2: Power Switch and Printer Interfaces 25loc1September 15, 200025l 1$$Power SwitchOptional Coax/Twinax PortParallel Port/Optional EthernetPor

Appendix B Memory Requirements210 Memory RequirementsThe L5000 series printers have 32 MB (standard) or 64 MB (optional) of RAM (Random Access Memor

Electromagnetic Interference211Physical Characteristics And Environment EnvironmentDimensions (H x W x D) 49 inch H x 30 inch W x34 inch D In crate:36

Appendix B Physical Characteristics And Environment212 Sound level Operating 60 db (A-weighted ) max. Full optionsStandby state 50 dB (A-weighted)In

213C Host I/O InterfacesHost I/O InterfacesThe printer provides connections inside the left side panel for the following host I/O interfaces:• Serial

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces214 Figure 5: Interface Cable ConnectionsSerialPortOptional Coax/Twinax PortParallel Port/Optional Ethernet PortGenera

Performance Considerations215Performance ConsiderationsThe printer prints letter size and A4 size fanfold paper at 15 pages per minute portrait (one p

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces216 Sustaining high communication data transfer rates may require the host computer to be tuned to meet the printer’s

RS-232 Serial Interface217For application efficiency in IGP/PGL or IGP/VGL, it is best to store a form in the printer and then execute it with dynamic

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces218 RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector on the right, rear

RS-232 Serial Interface219RS-232 Serial Interface SignalsThe RS-232 serial interface signals are defined below:• Receive Data (RxD) - Serial data stre

Chapter 1 About The Printer22 About The PrinterPrinting speed is 20 pages per minute on continuous letter size and A4 size fanfold forms (long edge f

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces220 RS-232 Serial Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the RS-232 serial interface via the Serial Inte

RS-422 Serial Interface221The serial data transfer baud rate is selectable from the control panel. The input format consists of a single start bit, 7

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces222 RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector on the right side

RS-422 Serial Interface223RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsThe RS-422 serial interface signals are defined below:• Received Data (RxD) - Serial data str

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces224 RS-422 Serial Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the RS-422 serial interface via the Serial Inte

Centronics Parallel Interface225Centronics Parallel Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector on the right si

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces226 Centronics Parallel Interface SignalsThe Centronics interface signals are defined below:• PAPER EMPTY (PE) - A hig

Dataproducts Parallel Interface227Centronics Parallel Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the Centronics interface via the Centronics

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces228 Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin AssignmentsThe printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector on the ri

Dataproducts Parallel Interface229Dataproducts Parallel Interface SignalsThe Dataproducts interface signals are defined below:• READY - A high true si

Fonts And Forms23Printronix LinePrinter Plus provides portrait and landscape image orientation. Automatic 1-up, 2-up, 4-up, and gray bar overprinting

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces230 Dataproducts Parallel Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the Dataproducts interface via the Data

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Configuration231IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface ConfigurationThe printer is configured for the IEEE 1284 interface via the I

Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces232

233IndexAAdjustmentsloading Flash memory, 98software upgrades, 98Alarm, 89BBaud Rate, 71Buffer Size, 73Buffer Size in K, 76Busy Polarity, 62, 65Button

Index234 Control panelusing, 31Cover glass fuser unit cleaning, 159DDanger notice, 17Data Bit 8, 61, 64Data Polarity, 62, 65Dataproducts Interface men

Index235ERROR OCCURRED FLUSHING QUEUES *, 108Errorsoperator-correctable, 182requiring field service, 182requiring reprinting, 182Errors requiring fiel

Index236 INSUFFICIENT RAM REBOOT/ADD RAM, 112LOADING FONTS, 112LOADING PROGRAM FROMPORT xx%, 112LOADING PROGRAM INTOFLASH, 113OPTIMIZING FLASH FILES,

Index237Intervalsreplacement consumables, 145replacement user responsibility, 145I/O connectionslocations, 213JJams paperin transport input section, 1

Index238 Memoryloading software into flash, 98Memory requirements, 210Message display See Liquid crystal display, 31Message tableerror messages, 187Me

Index239Miscellaneous menu optionsalarm, 89display language, 90, 91hex dump mode, 89panel key sound, 88power-up state, 89PTX SETUP options, 90NNEXTfun

Chapter 1 About The Printer24

Index240 PREVfunction key, 36Print Configuration, 54Print Statistics menu, 95options printer life, 96options system memory, 95Printeremulations, 22gen

Index241Schedulesmaintenance, 144SECURITY CODE VIOLATION, 113Serial interfaceRS-232, 217RS-422, 220Serial Interface menu optionsbaud rate, 71buffer si

Index242 TESTfunction key, 34Test Pattern, 95Test Print menu, 94, 95options number of pages, 95Test Print menu options test pattern, 95TESTING HARDWAR

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252 Initial SetupInstallation OverviewThe installation and setup of your printer is intended to be done by a service provider trained and authorized b

Chapter 2 Loading Paper26 IMPORTANTTo prevent jams, the first fold of the paper must face toward the printer as shown.1. Place the paper box under the

272. Pass the leading edge of the paper between the lower paper guides, as shown in the previous illustration.3. Unlock only the right tractor by push

Chapter 2 Loading Paper28 7. Place the paper on the pins, then close the right tractor gate.NOTE: When you place the paper on the tractors, you should

29Powering On The PrinterFigure 3: Power SwitchCAUTIONThe printer must be connected to a 220-240 VAC, 30 Amp, 50-60 Hz power source, as shown on the r

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Chapter 2 Powering On The Printer30 2. Turn on the printer by setting the power switch to | (On). When you power on the printer, the following occurs:

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)31Using The Control Panel The control panel is located on the top right side of the front cover.Liquid Crystal Display (LC

Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel32 SYS AVAILTwinax interface only. Indicates there is activity to the current address on the line.JOB IN PROCESSWhen

Function Keys33Function KeysThe pressure-sensitive function keys are located directly below the status indicators. When pressing the keys, a “beep” ve

Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel34 NOTE: When the printer is not in an error state, pressing ONLINE in any level of the configuration menu causes the

Function Keys35PAGE EJECT KeyThe PAGE EJECT key performs the following functions when the printer is online:When the JOB IN PROCESS status indicator l

Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel36 CANCEL KeyThe CANCEL key performs the following functions when the printer is offline:• Cancels the current page i

373 Printer ConfigurationPrinter ConfigurationIn order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to interface signals and commands received fr

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration38 Unlocking And Locking The Configuration MenuIn order to configure the printer from the control panel, you need to un

Moving Within The Configuration Menu39Moving Within The Configuration MenuMovement within the configuration menu is done with the UP, DOWN, PREV, and

Software License AgreementCAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration40 Inch SelectLength in Inches2.0 inches2.1 inches2.2 inches2.3 inches2.4 inches...14.7 inches*1.0 inches1.5 inches2.0

Printing The Current Configuration41Printing The Current ConfigurationWe recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference.

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration42 8. Lock the ENTER key. ENTER SWITCHLOCKED9. Place the printer online. ONLINELINEPRINTER+Step Press LCD Message+ON LI

Factory Settings43Factory SettingsThe configuration defaults set at the factory are listed below. These values are available for loading at any time,

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration44 TOF Action ResetBuffer Size In K 64DataproductsData Bit 8 EnablePI Ignored EnableData Polarity StandardResp. Polarit

Factory Settings45Idle Response DisableOne Char Enquiry DisableIEEE 1284Prime Signal EnableTOF Action ResetBuffer Size in K 64EthernetBuffer Size in K

Chapter 3 Printer Configuration46 MAC AddresshhhhhhhhhhhhNovell Protocol EnableNetBIOS Protocol EnableNovell Frame Auto SensingPPM Port Number 3001PPM

Factory Settings47MiscellaneousPanel Key Sound OnAlarm OnPower-up State OnlineHex Dump Mode DisablePTX Setup OptionSet Up Parse DisableSet Up SFCC 21

Chapter 3 Changing Printer Configurations48 Changing Printer ConfigurationsIMPORTANTIn order to properly configure the printer, it is important that y

Factory Settings498. Select the parameter to access the value options.Baud Rate9600 BAUD*9. Scroll through the parameter value options until you reach

e. You may not transmit the Software Product over a network, by telephone, or electronically using any means; or reverse engineer, decompile or disass

Chapter 3 Save Configuration50 Saving New ConfigurationsIMPORTANTIf you do not save your configuration, all of the new values will be lost when you tu

Saving New Configurations51NOTE: To make the new printer configuration active at power-up, select the configuration as the “Power-Up Config.”3. Select

Chapter 3 Configuration Menus52 Configuration MenusThe following pages describe the configuration menus and their options. For details on a particular

Config. Control Menu53Config. Control MenuLoad ConfigurationThe printer can store up to eight configurations. This option allows you to select and loa

Chapter 3 Configuration Menus54 Save ConfigurationSave configuration allows you to save up to eight different configurations to meet different print j

Config. Control Menu55Delete ConfigurationDelete configuration allows you to delete a configuration file. You can delete one or all of your eight cust

Chapter 3 Configuration Menus56 When you move into the Name Configs. menu, the top line of the display shows the current configuration name. The secon

Active Emulation (If Installed)57Active Emulation (If Installed)This Active Emulation function allows the user to activate an emulation. There are two

Chapter 3 Mode Menu58 Mode Menu NOTE: The order and number of options displayed in this menu structure varies depending on the emulations that are in

Active Emulation (If Installed)59When you turn on the printer, it reads the flash memory as part of its initialization to determine what emulations ar

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Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus60 Host Interface MenusThe printer provides the following host interface options:• Centronics® parallel• Dataproducts® p

Centronics Parameters61Centronics Parameters Data Bit 8• Enable. Allows access to the extended ASCII character set.• Disable. The printer interprets b

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus62 Data PolarityThe Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.• Standard. Doe

Centronics Parameters63TOF Action• Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start when the Prime Signal is asserted from the host. This setting i

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus64 Dataproducts ParametersData Bit 8• Enable. Allows access to the extended ASCII character set.• Disable. The printer i

Dataproducts Parameters65Data PolarityThe Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.• Standard. Does not ex

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus66 TOF Action• Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start (reboot) when the Prime Signal is asserted from the h

Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)67Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)00 MS*...30 MS6009600* 120019200 240038400 480057600115200None*OddEvenMa

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus68 Data ProtocolThe Data Protocol parameter allows you to select the software flow control protocol used for communicati

Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)69SERIES 1, 1 CHWhen you select the Series 1 with 1 Character protocol, the printer does the following:• When not

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Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus70 If you enable the Series 1 Idle parameter, then whenever the buffer is less than 75% full, the printer sends a respon

Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)71DTR ProtocolThe printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there is enough

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus72 Data Term ReadyValues: Online & BNF, True (default), False, Offline, BF, or Online.This parameter must be set to

Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)73• The Online & BNF setting (the default setting) causes the printer to assert the RTS signal only when the

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus74 Idle ResponseValues: Enable or Disable. The default value for this parameter is Disable.If you enable the Series 1 Id

IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters75IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than that of the Centronics interfac

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus76 Ethernet Submenu The Ethernet interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directl

Auto Switching Parameters77Auto Switching Parameters 10 sec.*(1-60)Centronics*DataproductsIEEE 1284EthernetDisable1/4 sec.*1/2 sec.1 sec.2 sec.4 sec.

Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus78 Auto SwitchingGives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously. With Auto Switching, the

Auto Switching Parameters79TimeoutThis is the value used by the printer to time out from the current port and check the other selected Port Types for

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Chapter 3 Ethernet Parameters (If Installed)80 Ethernet Parameters (If Installed) Etherenet Parameters MenuThe Ethernet Params menu helps your printer

Etherenet Parameters Menu81If the printer is connected to a Printer Manager utility, the PPM Port Number and PPM Port Timeout settings must match the

Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu82 Paper Control Menu Paper Control Menu2.0 inches2.1 inches2.2 inches...14.6 inches*14.7 inches7.0 inches7.5 inches8.0 in

Paper Control Menu83-100/100 inches-99/100 inches-98/100 inches...0/100 inches*...100/100 inches-100/100 inches-99/100 inches-98/100 inches...0/100 in

Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu84 Fanfold OptionsImage WidthImage Width specifies the width of the image to be printed. The allowable range is 2.0 to 14.

Paper Control Menu85For example, a form length parameter setting of 10 inches results in a paper length setting of 10 inches, as 10 inches is within t

Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu86 When Burst on Eject is disabled, note the following effects:• PAGE EJECT: When you press PAGE EJECT or send a ~PAGE EJE

Paper Control Menu87TonerThe Toner option sets the frequency interval for dispensing toner. The higher the number selected, the less frequently toner

Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Menu88 Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu Panel Key SoundPanel key sound allows you to configure the printer to beep when y

Miscellaneous Menu89AlarmAlarm allows you to configure the printer to beep when a printer fault condition occurs. The default setting is On.Power-up S

Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben.This product

Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Menu90 Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position param

Miscellaneous Menu91Display LanguageDisplay Language allows you to select the language used for control panel messages and configuration printouts. Th

Chapter 3 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation)92 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation)NOTE: For most applications, the default settings for f

Activating Font Memory Options93Max Cache MemoryThe Max ( Maximum) Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocated to

Chapter 3 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation)94 Standard CharsThe Standard Chars (Standar Characters) option specifies the thickness or stroke w

Test Print Menu95Test PatternThe Test Pattern option selects the type of pattern to be used for the test printout. You may select a Lines, Grid, or Ch

Chapter 3 Print Statistics Menu96 DRAM Avail.DRAM Avail. (DRAM Available) displays the largest available block of memory. This will assist in determin

Maintenance Menu97Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu provides access to information about service levels for end-users and service technicians.User

Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory98 Loading Flash MemoryPrinter emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at the factory, but

The lasr2fls Utility Program99The lasr2fls Utility ProgramThe lasr2fls program is a DOS utility that is supplied with the flash software on diskette.