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4.5 Menu Descriptions

This section describes the printer menus, features, and values.

See

Table 4–7 for a complete listing of all menus and parameters.

Table 4–7: Menu Mode Features and Values

Menu

Features

Values

FEEDER

feeder

Upper

1

Auto

Manual

Lower

Option

5

LAYOUT

offsetX

2

-10.0

.

.

.

+0.0

1

.

.

.

+10.0

offsetY

2

-10.0

.

.

.

+0.0

1

.

.

.

+10.0

autoNL

ON

1

OFF

COPY

copy

01

1

–99

1

Factory default setting.

2

Cannot be selected using a command from the host. Selectable from the control panel only.

5

Available only when the optional envelope feeder is installed.

Printer Configuration

4–15

Summary of Contents for 220240

Page 1: ...DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Operator s Guide Order Number EK DECLB OG 001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts ...

Page 2: ...ghts 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 PLU...

Page 3: ... the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 ne...

Page 4: ...tput Tray 2 9 2 6 2 Selecting Faceup Printouts Rear Output Tray 2 10 2 6 3 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Simplex Mode 2 11 2 7 Printing in Duplex Mode 2 11 2 7 1 Duplex Printing Printer Setup 2 12 2 7 2 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Duplex Mode 2 14 2 8 Loading Paper 2 14 2 8 1 Adding Paper to the Cassettes 2 16 2 9 Feeding Media Manually 2 19 2 9 1 Manually Feeding Pap...

Page 5: ...de 4 2 4 1 1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode 4 3 4 2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode 4 4 4 2 1 Displaying Menu and Feature Selections 4 4 4 2 2 Displaying Menu Values 4 5 4 3 Printer Configuration Memory 4 5 4 3 1 Operating Memory 4 6 4 3 2 ROM Read Only Memory 4 7 4 3 3 NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory 4 8 4 3 4 RAM Random Access Memory 4 9 4 4 Operational Flow in Menu Mode 4 9 4 4 1 Sample ...

Page 6: ...edia 5 1 Paper Specifications 5 2 5 1 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper 5 3 5 2 Envelope Requirements 5 4 5 2 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes 5 7 5 3 Transparencies 5 8 5 3 1 Special Considerations When Printing Transparencies 5 8 5 4 Labels 5 9 5 4 1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels 5 10 5 5 Paper Handling and Storage 5 10 5 5 1 Paper Handling 5 10 ...

Page 7: ...eaning the Primary Corona Wire 7 7 7 1 3 Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins 7 15 7 2 Extending EP S Cartridge Life 7 21 7 3 Replacing the EP S Cartridge 7 22 7 4 Replacing the Ozone Filter 7 40 Chapter 8 Service 8 1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services 8 1 Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 1 Positioning Controls A 3 A 2 Margins and Spacing A 6 A 3 Set Reset...

Page 8: ...abel xvii 1 1 Components Front Right Side View 1 1 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View 1 3 1 3 Components Rear Output Tray 1 5 1 4 Components Inside the Printer 1 7 1 5 Operating Space Top View 1 10 1 6 Operating Space Side View 1 10 2 1 Printout Selector 2 7 2 2 Printout Selections 2 8 2 3 Duplex Paper Path 2 11 2 4 Engine Test Print 2 38 2 5 Test Print A 2 41 2 6 Test Print B 2 45 2 7 Font List 2...

Page 9: ...3 Printer Components Rear Output Tray 1 6 1 4 Printer Components Internal View 1 8 2 1 Legal Size Coding Example 2 20 2 2 Test Print A 2 42 2 3 Printing Test Print A 2 43 2 4 Printing Test Print B 2 46 2 5 Printing the Font List 2 48 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode 2 49 2 7 Resetting the Printer 2 50 2 8 Selecting Emulation Mode 2 51 3 1 Control Panel Functions 3 2 3 2 Entering Keypad Mod...

Page 10: ...ues 4 32 5 1 Cassette Feed Paper Sizes 5 2 5 2 Paper Specifications 5 3 5 3 Transparency Sizes 5 8 5 4 Transparency Specifications 5 8 6 1 Error Skip Procedure 6 2 6 2 Printer Status Messages 6 2 6 3 Operator Call Messages 6 3 6 4 Software Error Messages 6 6 6 5 Common Operating Problems 6 9 8 1 Questions to Consider Before You Call 8 2 A 1 DECVPFS Numeric Parameters A 9 A 2 Character Set Identifi...

Page 11: ...0 plus printer include Duplex two sided printing capability Two cassette trays with automatic switching capability Capacity for two optional external Digital ANSI compliant font cartridges emulation cartridges or PostScript cartridges Font downline loading capability Support for both serial and parallel interfaces Convenient user maintenance one replaceable supply cartridge Ability to print on env...

Page 12: ... printer operating efficiently and basic troubleshooting techniques for correcting common operating problems The appendices describe accessories and supplies operating specifications programming information and contain a glossary of terms This guide is organized as follows Chapter 1 Printer Components describes the components and features of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Chapter 2 Operating Infor...

Page 13: ...ries and supplies available for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and explains how to order them Appendix C Specifications lists the power environmental and physical specifications of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer Appendix D LN03 Compatibility highlights the major differences between the LN03 and DEClaser 2200 plus printers The Glossary contains definitions of printer related terms Ordering Addition...

Page 14: ...on 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 ...

Page 15: ... 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 Make sure the paper lies perfectly flat in the ...

Page 16: ... 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 WA...

Page 17: ...cts on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured beginning August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States The label shown in Figure 1 indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States Figure 1 CDRH Label DANGER ATTENTION VORSICHT CAUTION ATTENTION VARO INVISIBLE LASER RADI...

Page 18: ...formation about the operating space required to perform day to day printing operations 1 1 Functions of the Printer Components Figures 1 1 through 1 4 show the printer components Tables 1 1 through 1 4 explain the printer components and their functions Figure 1 1 Components Front Right Side View MLO 005110 Figure 1 1 14 5 picas Printer Components 1 1 ...

Page 19: ...Panel 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 for additional information about using the control panel while printing Chapter 5 has information about using the control panel t...

Page 20: ...Figure 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View MLO 005111 Figure 1 2 12 5 picas Printer Components 1 3 ...

Page 21: ...nter 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 4 Paper Jam Access Cover Opening this access cover allows you to remove paper jammed in the lower paper path See Section 6 7 for more information about clearing paper jams 5 Parallel Centronics Interf...

Page 22: ...Figure 1 3 Components Rear Output Tray MLO 005112 Figure 1 3 15 5 picas Printer Components 1 5 ...

Page 23: ...up mode or duplex facedown mode Envelope faceup mode sends simplex output and envelopes to the rear output tray The duplex facedown mode can be used in simplex or duplex mode This mode delivers paper facedown to the top output tray NOTE The printer beeps if you try to select duplex mode and the printout selector is not set to the duplex position The printout selector must be set to the duplex posi...

Page 24: ...Figure 1 4 Components Inside the Printer MLO 005113 Figure 1 4 30 5 picas Printer Components 1 7 ...

Page 25: ... 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 4 EP S Cartridge 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 t...

Page 26: ...he transfer corona wire 7 Paper Transfer Guide Ensures that paper is properly routed from the cassette to the transfer corona assembly You can also open the paper transfer guide to access paper jams that occur in that area Lift the green handle to remove the jammed paper 1 2 Required Operating Space Always allow ample space around the printer to perform day to day printing operations Figure 1 5 an...

Page 27: ...Figure 1 5 Operating Space Top View MLO 005115 Figure 1 5 15 picas Figure 1 6 Operating Space Side View MLO 005114 Figure 1 6 12 picas 1 10 Operator s Guide ...

Page 28: ... all print media 2 1 Powering the Printer On Power the printer on using the following procedure 1 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the ON position MLO 005116 Figure 2 1 16 picas You should observe the following when you power on the printer All control panel indicators light for a moment The Ready indicator flashes and the display reads 02 WARMING UP assuming that the printer h...

Page 29: ...e using an optional protocol such as PostScript or CaPSL the display shows the protocol being used For instance if you are using PostScript protocol the display reads PS READY IDLE Since several protocols can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer the remainder of this manual shows the message as 00 READY If the printer does not power on correctly refer to Chapter 6 for troubleshooting inform...

Page 30: ...er 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 MLO 005117 Figure 2 2 15 picas NOTE After powering the printer off always wait at least two seconds before you power the printer back on This waiting period ensures that the printer will initialize ...

Page 31: ...ng the Top Cover Open the top cover using the following procedure 1 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 2 3 15 5 picas 2 4 Operator s Guide ...

Page 32: ...119 Figure 2 4 12 picas The halfway position is intended for Replacing the EP S cartridge Adjusting the print density dial The upright position is intended for Replacing the fixing roller cleaner Replacing the ozone filter Clearing paper jams Cleaning the inside of the printer Operating Information 2 5 ...

Page 33: ...the Top Cover Close the top cover using the following procedure 1 Gently lower the cover and push down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place MLO 005120 Figure 2 5 16 picas 2 6 Operator s Guide ...

Page 34: ... two sided output to the top output tray The envelope faceup position sends one sided output and envelopes to the rear output tray Only the rear output tray can accommodate envelopes See Section 2 6 1 and Section 2 6 2 In the duplex facedown position the rear output tray is used as a paper reversing area before the paper is fed back into the printer The printout selector must be in the duplex face...

Page 35: ...eeding print media When duplex facedown is selected printed paper is delivered facedown to the top output tray Your print job is collated in the correct page order when it is delivered to the top output tray NOTE You cannot select the printout delivery envelope faceup or duplex facedown through a command from the host computer positioning the printout selector is the only way to select the printou...

Page 36: ...e the following procedure to select the top output tray for facedown printing 1 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005123 Figure 2 8 16 picas 2 Fold in the extension tray MLO 005124 Figure 2 9 16 picas Operating Information 2 9 ...

Page 37: ...se the following procedure to select the rear output tray for faceup printing 1 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 10 16 picas 2 Fold out the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 11 16 picas 2 10 Operator s Guide ...

Page 38: ...d then use commands to select the appropriate tray 2 7 Printing in Duplex Mode Figure 2 3 shows the paper path used during printing in duplex mode The duplex mode can be selected using a command from the host computer or by using Duplex on the control panel NOTE Although you can select duplex mode using a command from the host computer you cannot select the printout delivery envelope faceup or dup...

Page 39: ...cannot feed envelopes You cannot feed paper manually 2 7 1 Duplex Printing Printer Setup Use the following procedure to set the printer up for duplex printing 1 Set the printout selector to the duplex print position MLO 005128 Figure 2 13 16 picas 2 12 Operator s Guide ...

Page 40: ...2 Lift the paper support guide up from under the rear output tray MLO 005129 Figure 2 14 16 picas Operating Information 2 13 ...

Page 41: ...ting in duplex mode See Section 2 6 3 You can also load one tray for simplex printing and one tray for duplex printing and then select the appropriate tray using commands 2 8 Loading Paper The printer comes standard with either A4 size 210 mm x 297 mm or letter size 8 in x 11 in paper cassettes depending on the country it is shipped to Optional paper cassettes and an optional envelope feeder are a...

Page 42: ...a curved bend in the paper stack the paper on a flat surface for storage Prevent changes to the moisture content of the paper by storing it properly and rewrapping unused portions Do not store paper directly on the floor Complete specifications for print media are in Chapter 5 For more detailed information consult the Digital Laser Printers Guide to Paper and Other Media see Appendix B for orderin...

Page 43: ...f the printer has run out of paper the display reads 11 PAPER OUT or 17 U L FEED CAUTION Do not remove the paper cassette while the printer is printing Removing the paper cassette during printing can damage the printer 2 Remove the empty cassette by pulling it straight out from the printer The display reads 11 PAPER OUT or 17 U L FEED The Alarm indicator lights MLO 005130 Figure 2 15 16 picas 2 16...

Page 44: ...st being sure it 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 Make sure the paper lies perfectly flat in the cassette MLO 004839 Figure 2 17 13 picas Operating Information 2 17 ...

Page 45: ... cover on the cassette MLO 004840 Figure 2 18 13 5 picas 6 Insert the paper cassette into the printer The Alarm indicator shuts off The display reads 00 READY MLO 005131 Figure 2 19 15 5 picas 2 18 Operator s Guide ...

Page 46: ...re using the special envelope cassette or feeder You can invoke manual feed operation in three ways Using the Feeder Select key on the control panel Selecting the Manual value in the Feeder Menu 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 and letter size ...

Page 47: ... Selects portrait mode of printing and sets the margins for the larger size paper ESC 99 v DECASFC Automatic Sheet Feeder Control Selects the manual feed mode of operation NOTE Manual feed mode can also be selected from the FEEDER Menu or from the control panel using Manual Feed NOTE If you are using full or dual paint mode send the appropriate DECMM command See Appendix A for additional programmi...

Page 48: ...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 9 NOTE You can use the rear output tray or the top output tray when manually feeding paper You must use the rear output tray when feeding labels or transparencies to prevent excessive curl 1 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup position ...

Page 49: ...isplay reads FEEDER Manual After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 5 Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 6 Send data from the host computer to the printer The Data indicator lights and the display reads PF FEED xxx where xxx paper size 2 22 Operator s Guide ...

Page 50: ...7 Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper MLO 005132 Figure 2 22 15 5 picas Operating Information 2 23 ...

Page 51: ...it stops The paper is automatically fed into the printer The printed paper is sent to the rear output tray CAUTION Remove transparencies from the rear output tray as each one is printed This prevents them from sticking together MLO 005133 Figure 2 23 15 5 picas 2 24 Operator s Guide ...

Page 52: ... On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 11 Press Feeder Select until the paper feed mode you want to use is displayed FEEDER Lower FEEDER Upper FEEDER Auto FEEDER Manual FEEDER Option NOTE FEEDER Option is displayed when the envelope feeder is installed After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY The cassette feed mode selection is now stored in operating me...

Page 53: ...13 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005123 Figure 2 24 15 5 picas 14 Fold in the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 25 15 picas 2 26 Operator s Guide ...

Page 54: ...int in a certain area on the page Appendix A contains a listing of DEClaser 2200 plus printer commands and programming information for the experienced programmer For detailed programming information to set up your address files see the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement 2 10 1...

Page 55: ...1 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 26 16 picas 2 Fold out the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 27 15 picas 2 28 Operator s Guide ...

Page 56: ...manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory 5 Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 6 Send data from the host computer to the printer The Data indicator lights and the display reads PF FEED xxx where xxx paper size 7 Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the envelope MLO 005134 Figure 2 28 16 picas Operating Information 2 29 ...

Page 57: ...ingle envelope into the printer until the envelope stops The envelope is automatically fed into the printer The printed envelope is sent to the rear output tray MLO 005135 Figure 2 29 16 picas 2 30 Operator s Guide ...

Page 58: ... toner you can reset the print density dial to a lower number to correct the fogging problem See Section 2 11 for additional information about adjusting the print density dial 11 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 12 Press Feeder Select until the feed mode you want is displayed FEEDER Lower FEEDER Upper or FEEDER Auto After about 3 seconds the display will ...

Page 59: ...14 Fold in the extension tray MLO 005124 Figure 2 30 16 picas 15 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005128 Figure 2 31 16 picas 2 32 Operator s Guide ...

Page 60: ...ber 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 E...

Page 61: ...2 Lift the top cover open to the halfway position MLO 004893 Figure 2 33 14 5 picas 2 34 Operator s Guide ...

Page 62: ...ayed 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 cartridge life and reduce toner consumption by setting the dial to 7 MLO 004849 Figure 2 34 16 picas Operating Information 2 35 ...

Page 63: ...4 Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place MLO 005120 Figure 2 35 16 picas 2 36 Operator s Guide ...

Page 64: ... the entire page with no faded areas If the print quality is poor see Section 6 6 for help to correct the problem If the Engine Test Print will not print there may be a problem with the paper feed mechanism Refer to Section 6 6 for help to correct the problem If you cannot correct the problem call Digital Services to repair the printer see Chapter 8 for service information You can check line weigh...

Page 65: ...Figure 2 4 Engine Test Print MLO 004525 Figure 2 36 36 picas 2 38 Operator s Guide ...

Page 66: ...ith a ballpoint pen The printer enters the offline state The Alarm indicator lights while the page is printing The display reads 15 ENGINE TEST while the page is printing The printer remains in the offline state and the display reads 00 READY MLO 004894 Figure 2 37 19 picas 3 Press On Line to place the printer back on line Operating Information 2 39 ...

Page 67: ...2 13 Printing Test Print A Test Print A Figure 2 5 lists the current printer settings along with information such as total page count and the amount of free memory available 2 40 Operator s Guide ...

Page 68: ...Figure 2 5 Test Print A MLO 004895 Figure 2 38 36 picas Operating Information 2 41 ...

Page 69: ...M base RAM optional RAM Font Card Lists the name of installed emulation cartridges PostScript cartridges or font cartridges and their location left or right font cartridge 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 ...

Page 70: ...A Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press Test Font once Test Print A prints 05 TEST PRINT A 00 READY 3 Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 00 READY Operating Information 2 43 ...

Page 71: ...2 14 Printing Test Print B Test Print B Figure 2 6 contains sample printouts of the primary and secondary character sets that can be examined for print quality 2 44 Operator s Guide ...

Page 72: ...Figure 2 6 Test Print B MLO 004852 Figure 2 39 36 picas Operating Information 2 45 ...

Page 73: ...icator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press and hold down Test Font for about 3 seconds The test page prints continuously 01 TEST PRINT B 3 Press Test Font to stop printing Test Print B NOTE You can also press On Line to stop printing Test Print B 04 TEST STOP 00 READY 4 Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 00 READY 2 15 Printing the Font List Figure 2 7 shows the Fon...

Page 74: ...Figure 2 7 Font List MLO 004853 Figure 2 40 36 picas Operating Information 2 47 ...

Page 75: ...g Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement Use the procedure in Table 2 5 to print the font list Table 2 5 Printing the Font List Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press Test Font twice The font list prints 06 FONT LIST 00 READY 3 Press...

Page 76: ...rence Manual NOTE If the file does not fill the page buffer completely the remaining data can be printed by pressing On Line to place the printer off line and then pressing Form Feed to print the partial page 2 16 1 Entering Control Representation Mode Use the procedure in Table 2 6 to place the printer in Control Representation Mode Table 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode Operation Display...

Page 77: ... sizes To clear data in the print buffer To invoke features in the INITIAL menu To enter and exit Control Representation Mode Use the procedure in Table 2 7 to perform a soft reset Table 2 7 Resetting the Printer Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press and hold Reset for about 3 seconds 03 RESET 00 READY 3 Press On Line...

Page 78: ...2 8 to select Emulation Mode Table 2 8 Selecting Emulation Mode Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator goes off 00 READY 2 Press and hold Menu for about 4 seconds MODE DEC 00 3 Press or to select Emulation Mode MODE EMULATION NAME xx 4 Press Enter to select and save the mode The mode is automatically saved in NVRAM 00 READY EMULATION NAME or REA...

Page 79: ...you to perform certain printer functions such as printing test pages or configuring the printer menus This chapter explains the features and uses of the control panel The layout of the control panel is shown in the following figure and described in Table 3 1 Figure 3 1 Control Panel MLO 004896 Figure 3 1 14 picas The Control Panel 3 1 ...

Page 80: ...ator green Works in conjunction with On Line to indicate when the printer is on line or off line see On Line in Table 3 3 On The printer is on line and controlled by the host computer The host computer can send data to print and commands to control the printer Off The printer is off line and cannot receive any data or commands from the host computer It can only be controlled using the keys on the ...

Page 81: ...n with the Alarm indicator by showing the type of error condition For example 12 PRINTER OPEN The Alarm indicator shuts off when the error condition is cleared See Chapter 6 for information on correcting printer errors Ready indicator green 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 i...

Page 82: ...eypad Mode or Menu Mode In Keypad Mode the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key such as Test Font or Manual Feed Table 3 3 shows the keypad functions in Keypad Mode NOTE With the exception of On Line all keys operate only when the printer is off line A beep sounds if any of these keys are pressed when the printer is on line 3 1 1 Entering Keypad Mode Use the procedure in Table 3 2 ...

Page 83: ... 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 Error Skip The DEClaser 2200 plus printer alerts you to certain error conditions by stopping the printer and displaying the type of error on the co...

Page 84: ...a reset is performed Other primary functions of Reset are To change paper cassette sizes To invoke INITIAL menu values To exit Control Representation Mode see Section 2 16 Menu Places the printer in Menu Mode and displays the first menu FONT FEED LAYOUT Refer to Section 4 1 for more information about Menu Mode Pressing Menu for about 4 seconds activates Emulation Mode when an optional emulation ca...

Page 85: ...out the feeder selections See Section 2 9 for more information about feeding print media manually NOTE The manual feed and option feed modes are not selectable when the printer is in duplex mode 3 2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode You configure the printer by selecting certain parameters features and values while in Menu Mode You select these parameters using keypad keys that function differently wh...

Page 86: ...plication software You configure the DEClaser 2200 plus printer by selecting an appropriate set of values from a group of printer setup menus You make these selections while the printer is in Menu Mode Once values are selected you can save them in the appropriate type of memory Saving features in the proper type of memory allows you to retain most printer values so that the printer has to be confi...

Page 87: ...ed only from the control panel 4 1 Entering Menu Mode You configure the printer by selecting certain parameters features and values while in Menu Mode When the printer is in Menu Mode the keys labeled with gray text and symbols function to select parameters from the menu Table 4 1 shows how to enter Menu Mode NOTE With the exception of On Line all keys operate only when the printer is off line Tab...

Page 88: ... 4 2 Keypad Functions Menu Mode Key Function Performs two functions Scrolls the menus and features to the right Increases numeric values Performs two functions Scrolls the menus and features to the left Decreases numeric values Returns the printer to the previous level of operation Enter Performs three functions Advances to the next lower menu level Invokes the ROM RAM and NVRAM functions Invokes ...

Page 89: ...Protocol the first menu listed on Test Print A is the FEEDER menu but on the message display it is printed as the FONT FEED menu 4 2 1 Displaying Menu and Feature Selections Menu and feature selections are scrolled to the left or right and are shown on the display in groups of 16 characters This means that in addition to the menu or feature you have selected other characters are displayed from the...

Page 90: ...d 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 pr...

Page 91: ...mory 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 ROM Save NVRAM Power On Printer Save RAM Reset Operating Memory Contains Current Printer Settings Commands Host Computer Menu Operations Control Panel ROM NVRAM RAM Not Cleared at Power Off Cannot Be Change...

Page 92: ...ceives a reset command or is powered off If you want to retain the default values you must save them in NVRAM see Section 4 3 3 Table 4 3 Recalling Factory Default Values from ROM Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press Menu to place the printer in Menu Mode FONT FEED LAYOUT 3 Press once LOAD ROM FONT F 4 Press Enter to...

Page 93: ...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 printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press Menu to place the printer in Menu Mode FONT FEED LAYOUT 3 Press...

Page 94: ...s On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press Menu to place the printer in Menu Mode FONT FEED LAYOUT 3 Press three times SAVE RAM SAVE 4 Press Enter to save the values in RAM OK momentarily SAVE RAM SAVE 5 Press On Line to place the printer on line The On Line indicator lights 00 READY 4 4 Operational Flow in Menu Mode Figure 4 4 illustrates the operatio...

Page 95: ...onal 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 On Line Save No Yes MLO 004946 4 10 Operator s Guide ...

Page 96: ...t Print A to verify the changes you make Print a copy of Test Print A before beginning this example Section 2 13 Be sure that all printing has stopped and the display reads 00 READY before you make any changes Table 4 6 Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press Menu to place the printer in Menu ...

Page 97: ...tY feature offsetY autoNL o 9 Press Enter to select the offsetY feature offsetY 0 0 10 Press until the value equals 10 0 NOTE The value decreases in steps of 0 5 offsetX 10 0 11 Press Enter to enter the new value offsetY 10 0 momentarily offsetY autoNL o 12 Press to return to the menu selections LAYOUT COPY OVER 13 Press three times to reach the NVRAM SAVE menu SAVE NVRAM LOAD 14 Press Enter to sa...

Page 98: ...ndicator lights 00 READY Verification To verify that the offset distances have been changed print a copy of Test Print A and compare it with the copy made before the changes Verify the changes by comparing the new layout of the page and the offset values in the LAYOUT menu see Figure 4 5 Printer Configuration 4 13 ...

Page 99: ...Figure 4 5 Test Print A Verification MLO 004897 Figure 4 5 36 picas 4 14 Operator s Guide ...

Page 100: ...ures and Values Menu Features Values FEEDER feeder Upper1 Auto Manual Lower Option5 LAYOUT offsetX2 10 0 0 01 10 0 offsetY2 10 0 0 01 10 0 autoNL ON1 OFF COPY copy 011 99 1Factory default setting 2Cannot be selected using a command from the host Selectable from the control panel only 5Available only when the optional envelope feeder is installed Printer Configuration 4 15 ...

Page 101: ...paper Letter4 A4 INTERFACE i f2 RS232C1 CENTRO Optional I O baud3 300 600 1200 2400 48001 9600 19200 rsmode3 8S1 8SS 7OS 7ES 7OSS 7ESS 8OS 8ES dtr3 Fix H1 Ready H 1Factory default setting 2Cannot be selected using a command from the host Selectable from the control panel only 3Available only when RS232C is selected 4Factory default setting for North America Other countries use A4 as the default 4 ...

Page 102: ...4 7 Cont Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values xon xoff3 ON1 OFF etx ack3 OFF1 ON DUPLEX duplex OFF1 ON 1Factory default setting 3Available only when RS232C is selected Printer Configuration 4 17 ...

Page 103: ...mode of operation is selected For more information about manual feed operation see Section 2 9 The FEEDER menu values can also be selected using Feeder Select on the control panel See Table 3 3 for more information about using Feeder Select Table 4 8 shows the features and values of the FEEDER menu NOTE Two envelope options are available for the DEClaser 2200 plus an envelope cassette and an envel...

Page 104: ...into the empty cassette while printing from the second cassette This feature allows you to print continuously for larger printing jobs The same size paper cassettes must be used when printing in the Auto feed mode Manual Selects the manual feed mode of operation You must feed paper one sheet at a time when in the manual feed mode NOTE The Manual value cannot be selected if the printer is in duplex...

Page 105: ... of the page An offset of 10 0 is approximately 1 1 in offsetY 10 0 0 01 10 0 Determines the offset distance from the top and bottom of the page An offset of 10 0 is approximately 1 1 in autoNL ON1 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 rec...

Page 106: ...n the page Test Print B is typically used to adjust the offset positions You cannot set offset positions using escape sequences from the host computer You must select them from the control panel Figure 4 6 shows the directions of offsetX and offsetY in relation to the direction that paper is fed into the printer NOTE Offset values are changed in increments and decrements of approximately 0 1 in fr...

Page 107: ...Figure 4 7 shows sample printouts of Test Print A that use different offset values Figure 4 7 Offset Printout Samples MLO 004898 Figure 4 7 22 picas 4 22 Operator s Guide ...

Page 108: ...enu The COMMAND menu Table 4 11 is used to display messages in your native language Three types of messages are displayed in the desired language status operator call and error Service call messages and menus are displayed only in English You cannot select this setting using commands from the host computer You must select it from the control panel You can save the setting only in NVRAM Table 4 11 ...

Page 109: ...ll bitmap NOTE A4 and letter size require at least 1 MB of optional RAM Legal size requires 2 MB of optional RAM Dual Directs the printer to allocate memory space for two full bitmap pages The Dual setting allows you to print at a more efficient speed for documents that require full page bitmaps for all pages It also allows you to print duplex pages for which each side requires a full page bitmap ...

Page 110: ...pplication or system Consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual for more information about the user preference sets Table 4 13 lists the user preference character sets and their values Table 4 13 User Preference Character Set Character Set Value DEC Supplemental 001 ISO Latin 1 Supplemental 10 JIS Katakana2 20 ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental 30 DEC Lati...

Page 111: ...nt architecture This identification is also compatible with level 2 devices because all level 2 sequences are also supported You can also select an LN03 identification for applications that require the printer to identify itself as an LN03 printer For example the DECmate word processing system requires an LN03 device identification The device identification values are shown in Table 4 15 Table 4 1...

Page 112: ... 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 If you are receiving error messages about page complexity for example 21 COMPLEX DATA If pages are breaking incorrectly for example hal...

Page 113: ...lues Description i f RS232C1 Selects the RS232C serial interface to communi cate with the host computer Select this value if your computer uses a serial interface When you select the serial interface you must select values for all the other features in this menu baud rate rsmode and so on CENTRO Selects the Centronics parallel interface to communicate with the host computer Select this value if yo...

Page 114: ...its Odd parity check 1 stop bit 8SS 8 data bits No parity check 2 stop bits dtr2 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 ON1 Enables buffer overflow control OFF Disables buffer overflow control etx ack2 OFF1 Disables buffer overflow control ON Enables buffer overflow control NOTE Etx ack is not s...

Page 115: ... 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 pa...

Page 116: ...ack feature is another type of handshaking 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 etx ack feature is not supported on Digital systems Use xo...

Page 117: ...ion duplex OFF1 Selects the simplex mode of operation Paper is printed on one side in simplex mode ON Selects the duplex mode of operation Paper is printed on two sides in duplex mode and delivered to the top output tray 1Factory default setting 4 32 Operator s Guide ...

Page 118: ...amples of the paper you want to use This is particularly important when you are printing on chemically treated or coated paper such as preprinted forms or colored paper The inks and pigments used on these papers must also be able to withstand the high heat and pressure of the fixing unit Be sure to consider the heat limitations of transparencies and the glues used on envelopes and labels Always se...

Page 119: ...Table 5 1 Cassette Feed Paper Sizes Paper Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Executive 7 in x 10 in Letter 8 in x 11 in Legal 8 in x 14 in Manual Feed Paper and Envelope Sizes Manual feed operation can accept all of the paper sizes listed in Table 5 1 as well as the following sizes for paper and envelopes Minumum 100 mm x 190 mm 4 in x 7 in Maximum 216 mm x 356 mm 8 in x 14 in Table 5 2 lists pape...

Page 120: ... ohm cm surface Cotton rag content 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 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 ca...

Page 121: ...opes must meet the same specifications as paper see Table 5 2 In addition the following types of envelopes cannot be used with the printer Envelopes with sealing flaps that are open MLO 005731 Figure 5 1 14 picas 5 4 Operator s Guide ...

Page 122: ... with sealing flaps at the leading and trailing edges MLO 005729 Figure 5 2 14 5 picas Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges MLO 005732 Figure 5 3 15 picas Print Media 5 5 ...

Page 123: ... Envelopes that have transparent windows MLO 005730 Figure 5 4 14 picas Envelopes that have clasps snaps or strings MLO 005733 Figure 5 5 15 picas 5 6 Operator s Guide ...

Page 124: ...e may cause print quality problems with some types of envelopes For best print quality do not print in this border Use the rear output tray with the printout selector set for envelope faceup print Do not use the facedown position Install the optional envelope cassette into the upper cassette slot Do not use the lower slot The optional envelope cassette cannot be used with the optional envelope fee...

Page 125: ...asis weight 16 lb to 36 lb Thickness 0 095 mm to 0 115 mm Heat tolerance 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second 5 3 1 Special Considerations When Printing Transparencies Observe the following requirements when printing on transparencies 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 Ta...

Page 126: ... used for the labels must also be able to meet the heat tolerance specification of 200 C 392 F for at least 0 1 second CAUTION Exposed adhesive on labels can damage the printer To test for exposed adhesive press a plain piece of paper on top of the sheet of labels If the paper sticks to the labels you should not use those labels Figure 5 1 shows the types of labels that are unacceptable Figure 5 1...

Page 127: ...lems 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 ...

Page 128: ...url is present fan the paper in the opposite direction of the curl to remove as much of the curl as possible Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to properly load paper 5 5 2 Paper Storage Observe the following requirements when storing paper Always store unused paper in its original wrapping The wrapping protects the paper against humidity Do not store paper directly on the floor as floors are ge...

Page 129: ...isplay when they occur The corrective action to take is listed in the appropriate table as follows Topic Table Printer Status Messages Table 6 2 Operator Call Messages Table 6 3 Software Error Messages Table 6 4 Common Operating Problems Table 6 5 NOTE The printer status messages do not require operator intervention 6 1 Error Skip Procedure The DEClaser 2200 plus printer alerts you to error condit...

Page 130: ...dicator lights Printing continues 00 READY 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 2 This status information lets you kn...

Page 131: ...line status of the printer after correcting a problem you may have to place the printer back on line by pressing On Line Table 6 3 lists the operator call messages NOTE The operator call message number flashes when it is displayed Table 6 3 Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 11 PAPER OUT There is no paper in the paper cassette Add paper to the paper cassette Section 2 8 1 The...

Page 132: ... The optional envelope cassette is incorrectly installed in the lower cassette slot The optional envelope cassette can be used only from the upper cassette slot Install the envelope cassette into the upper cassette slot Duplex mode is incorrectly specified when the envelope cassette is installed See Section 6 6 1 to correct this error condition 19 PAPER PATH 3 Duplex mode is incorrectly specified ...

Page 133: ...per Manually feed A4 size paper into the printer PF FEED LETTER 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 pa per into the printer PF FEED PAPER 80 Feed specified size paper Manually feed the specified size paper into t...

Page 134: ... any other devices that are connected such as print servers all have the same type of handshaking protocol enabled 23 MEMORY FULL Memory cannot accept additional downline load ing of fonts into memory Clear fonts from memory after each job Reallocate less bitmap page memory space Section 4 5 5 3 Add additional RAM 24 FULLPAINT REJ Full paint mode is not allowed due to lack of memory space Clear fo...

Page 135: ...f the problem continues call your Digital service representative Chapter 8 FE FONT REMOVAL A font cartridge has been removed from the printer Power off the printer and install the font cartridge before powering the printer back on CAUTION To prevent damage to the font cartridge or the printer always turn the printer off before removing a font cartridge If you do not want to use the font cartridge ...

Page 136: ...ems Table 6 5 lists common operating problems and their possible solutions Follow the corrective actions in the order in which they are listed Check the table to solve printer problems before calling for service NOTE Since many problems with print quality could be caused by a faulty component in the EP S cartridge it is recommended that you keep a spare cartridge as a replacement If you are experi...

Page 137: ...nnections at the printer and at the wall outlet NO PRINTOUT The message display reads 00 READY The interface cable to the host is not connected properly Check the cable connections at the printer and at the host computer Interface selection baud rate or data bits parity features may not match the host settings See Section 4 5 6 for information about these features The printer is in the offline sta...

Page 138: ...rimary and transfer corona wires are dirty Clean the primary and transfer corona wires Section 7 1 2 and Section 7 1 3 The primary corona wire is faulty Replace the EP S cartridge Section 7 3 The transfer corona wire is faulty Call your Digital service represen tative to repair the printer Chap ter 8 Printing is too dark The print density setting is incorrect Adjust the print density setting Secti...

Page 139: ...t media specifications Paper is not loaded in the cassette properly Reload paper in the cassette Section 2 8 1 Printed pages have garbled characters Incorrect printer features were selected Check to see that the baud rate and data bits parity format match the host computer settings Section 4 5 6 Envelopes are fogged lightly with toner Print density setting is too light Increase the print density s...

Page 140: ...ws 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 2 Press Duplex to select the simplex mode of operation The Duplex indicator shuts off 3 Set the printout selector to the envelope faceup print position 4 Fold out the extension tray MLO 004900 Figure 6 1 16 picas 5 Press On Line to place the printer back on line The On Line indicator lights 6 12 Operator s Guide ...

Page 141: ...ce of paper jams follow the instructions for proper paper selection storage and loading as outlined in Chapter 5 To ensure that you are loading paper in the tray properly see Section 5 5 1 for the correct procedure The following events occur when there is a paper jam in the printer The printer stops printing and goes off line The error message 13 PAPER JAM is displayed on the control panel The Ala...

Page 142: ...r is closed press On Line to place the printer back on line When a paper jam is cleared and printing is resumed the DEClaser 2200 plus printer automatically reprints the page that jammed 6 7 1 Paper Jam Areas 1 6 and 7 Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the top or rear paper trays This procedure illustrates a jam in the top tray You use the same method to clear a paper jam from t...

Page 143: ...e paper out Pulling the paper from the printer without releasing it from the fixing assembly first can cause damage to the printer 1 Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005342 Figure 6 3 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 15 ...

Page 144: ...2 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 6 4 16 picas 6 16 Operator s Guide ...

Page 145: ...r WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004866 Figure 6 5 16 picas 4 Remove the jammed paper from the printer by pulling it out from the paper tray MLO 004530 Figure 6 6 16 picas Troubleshooting 6 17 ...

Page 146: ...il the cover latches securely in place The printer initializes recycles The Alarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY MLO 005120 Figure 6 7 16 picas 6 Press On Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed 6 18 Operator s Guide ...

Page 147: ...procedure to clear paper jams from the paper feed transfer and fixing assembly areas 1 Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 6 8 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 19 ...

Page 148: ...2 Lift the top cover open WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004531 Figure 6 9 16 picas 6 20 Operator s Guide ...

Page 149: ...he transfer guide green handle to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer If the jammed paper did not reach the feed area remove the cassette and pull the paper out from the cassette slot MLO 005340 Figure 6 10 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 21 ...

Page 150: ...he green tab on the fixing assembly down to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004870 Figure 6 11 16 picas 6 22 Operator s Guide ...

Page 151: ...il the cover latches securely in place The printer initializes recycles The Alarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY MLO 005120 Figure 6 12 16 picas 6 Press On Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed Troubleshooting 6 23 ...

Page 152: ...Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the lower paper path area 1 Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 6 13 15 5 picas 6 24 Operator s Guide ...

Page 153: ...to release the paper MLO 004869 Figure 6 14 16 picas 3 Open the side door and lift the green paper jam lever to raise the paper path plate The side door is spring loaded and remains open when you lift the green paper jam lever MLO 004535 Figure 6 15 15 5 picas Troubleshooting 6 25 ...

Page 154: ...004534 Figure 6 16 15 5 picas 5 Lower the green paper jam lever to its operating position The side door is spring loaded and automatically closes when the paper jam lever is lowered into its operating position MLO 004533 Figure 6 17 16 picas 6 26 Operator s Guide ...

Page 155: ...il the cover latches securely in place The printer initializes recycles The Alarm and Data indicators shut off The message display reads 00 READY MLO 005120 Figure 6 18 16 picas 7 Press On Line to place the printer on line The printer reprints the page that was jammed Troubleshooting 6 27 ...

Page 156: ...lear paper jams from the paper reversing area on the rear output tray 1 Lift and hold the paper jam lever to remove jammed paper from the paper reversing area MLO 004532 Figure 6 19 16 picas 2 Open and then close the top cover to clear the error condition 6 28 Operator s Guide ...

Page 157: ... 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 voltage 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...

Page 158: ... paper feed areas inside the printer using the following procedure 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 1 15 picas 7 2 Operator s Guide ...

Page 159: ...3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 2 15 5 picas 4 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 7 3 16 picas Maintenance 7 3 ...

Page 160: ...er feed area black plastic clean with a cloth dampened with water WARNING Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004871 Figure 7 4 16 picas 7 4 Operator s Guide ...

Page 161: ...ean 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 metal transfer guide MLO 004872 Figure 7 5 16 picas Maintenance 7 5 ...

Page 162: ...7 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 6 16 picas 7 6 Operator s Guide ...

Page 163: ...ty primary corona wire can cause black streaking to occur on the paper and should be cleaned to correct this problem 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 7 15 picas Maintenance 7 7 ...

Page 164: ...Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 8 15 5 picas 4 Open the top cover halfway MLO 004893 Figure 7 9 14 5 picas 7 8 Operator s Guide ...

Page 165: ...5 Remove the EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover MLO 004890 Figure 7 10 19 picas Maintenance 7 9 ...

Page 166: ...e wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING Be careful when removing the wire pin cleaner from the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004873 Figure 7 11 16 picas 7 10 Operator s Guide ...

Page 167: ...re 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 MLO 004875 Figure 7 12 15 5 picas Maintenance 7 11 ...

Page 168: ...he slot from side to side three to four times to clean the corona wire MLO 004874 Figure 7 13 14 picas 9 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 14 14 picas 7 12 Operator s Guide ...

Page 169: ...10 Install the EP S cartridge into the top cover MLO 004363 Figure 7 15 18 picas Maintenance 7 13 ...

Page 170: ...11 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 16 16 picas 7 14 Operator s Guide ...

Page 171: ...place the EP S cartridge but you may find it necessary to clean them between cartridge replacements if you experience problems with print quality NOTE Use a dry cotton swab such as the one supplied with new EP S cartridges to clean the corona wires 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 0051...

Page 172: ... Press the release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 18 15 5 picas 4 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 7 19 16picas 7 16 Operator s Guide ...

Page 173: ...the wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING Be careful when removing the wire pin cleaner from the printer because the fixing assembly may be hot MLO 004873 Figure 7 20 14 picas Maintenance 7 17 ...

Page 174: ...using the brush end of the cleaner CAUTION You must lift the brush over the separation wires as you clean along the groove Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the discharging pins MLO 004876 Figure 7 21 20 picas 7 18 Operator s Guide ...

Page 175: ...MLO 004873 Figure 7 22 16 picas 8 Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab CAUTION The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile Do not press down too hard on the wires MLO 004877 Figure 7 23 14 5 picas Maintenance 7 19 ...

Page 176: ...9 Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 24 16 picas 7 20 Operator s Guide ...

Page 177: ...rint density adjustment dial to the highest number possible lightest setting that gives you acceptable print quality The higher setting reduces the amount of toner used For most applications the dial can be set to 7 See Section 2 11 for information about setting the print density The following rules apply to cartridge care For best print quality always use the EP S cartridge before the expiration ...

Page 178: ...362 Figure 7 25 16 5 picas Reinstall the cartridge and try printing If the toner low message does not appear or printing is acceptable the cartridge will last for a while longer If the toner low message remains on and the print quality is not acceptable you need to replace the EP S cartridge Replacing the EP S cartridge requires the following Cleaning the fixing roller Replacing the fixing roller ...

Page 179: ...s that come with the cartridge or use the following procedure 1 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 26 15 picas Maintenance 7 23 ...

Page 180: ...release button forward and then down The top cover releases and opens slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 27 15 5 picas 4 Open the top cover to its halfway position MLO 004893 Figure 7 28 14 5 picas 7 24 Operator s Guide ...

Page 181: ...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 MLO 004890 Figure 7 29 19 picas Maintenance 7 25 ...

Page 182: ...6 Open the green fixing assembly cover WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when accessing the fixing unit MLO 004354 Figure 7 30 16 5 picas 7 26 Operator s Guide ...

Page 183: ... cleaner from the fixing assembly Discard the used fixing roller cleaner MLO 004879 Figure 7 31 16 picas 8 Wipe the fixing roller with the cleaning pad on the end of the new cleaner MLO 004355 Figure 7 32 16 5 picas Maintenance 7 27 ...

Page 184: ...9 Peel off the cleaning pad and discard it MLO 004356 Figure 7 33 16 5 picas 10 Insert the new cleaner into the fixing assembly MLO 004357 Figure 7 34 16 5 picas 7 28 Operator s Guide ...

Page 185: ...11 Close the fixing assembly cover NOTE The fixing assembly cover does not close tightly MLO 004358 Figure 7 35 16 5 picas Maintenance 7 29 ...

Page 186: ...with a cloth dampened with water CAUTION To prevent possible damage to the internal and external surfaces of the printer do not use cleaners or solvents Use a clean cloth dampened with water only MLO 004871 Figure 7 36 16 picas 7 30 Operator s Guide ...

Page 187: ...ned cloth The transfer area consists of the following components The movable transfer guide with green handle and clear plastic strip The metal transfer roller The silver colored metal transfer guide MLO 004872 Figure 7 37 16 picas Maintenance 7 31 ...

Page 188: ...ire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab CAUTION The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile Do not press down on the wires too hard or they may break MLO 004877 Figure 7 38 14 5 picas 7 32 Operator s Guide ...

Page 189: ...move the wire pin cleaner from the inside of the printer WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when removing the wire pin cleaner from the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 39 16 picas Maintenance 7 33 ...

Page 190: ...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 MLO 004876 Figure 7 40 20 picas 7 34 Operator s Guide ...

Page 191: ...pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 41 16 picas 18 Rock the new EP S cartridge five or six times as shown to distribute the toner evenly MLO 004362 Figure 7 42 16 picas Maintenance 7 35 ...

Page 192: ...19 Lower the top cover to its partially opened position and install the new cartridge MLO 004363 Figure 7 43 18 picas 7 36 Operator s Guide ...

Page 193: ...20 Snap the tab from the left side of the cartridge by moving it up and down MLO 004364 Figure 7 44 16 5 picas Maintenance 7 37 ...

Page 194: ...y out of the cartridge Discard the sealing tape NOTE The sealing tape is about 55 cm 22 in long and may have toner on it If you get toner on your hands or clothing wash them with cold water and soap MLO 004365 Figure 7 45 16 5 picas 7 38 Operator s Guide ...

Page 195: ...22 Close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until it snaps into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 46 16 picas Maintenance 7 39 ...

Page 196: ...rmation 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 Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY 2 Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O OFF position MLO 005117 Figure 7 47 15 picas 7 40 Operator s Guide ...

Page 197: ...3 Press the release button forward and then down The top cover will release and open slightly MLO 005118 Figure 7 48 15 5 picas 4 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 7 49 16 picas Maintenance 7 41 ...

Page 198: ...to access the filter WARNING The fixing assembly may be hot Be careful when accessing the ozone filter MLO 004880 Figure 7 50 16 picas 6 Remove the filter by pulling it out by its tab MLO 004881 Figure 7 51 16 picas 7 42 Operator s Guide ...

Page 199: ...ays handle the filter by its tab and not by its mesh sides The mesh sides are fragile and can be damaged easily MLO 004882 Figure 7 52 16 picas 8 Fold the filter tab in and close the filter cover until it snaps into place MLO 004883 Figure 7 53 16 picas Maintenance 7 43 ...

Page 200: ... from complete Digital support to self maintenance Digital offers fast low cost quality maintenance performed at your site by trained service specialists Whether you select the DECservice or Basic Service agreements or choose the Time and Materials service your printer will receive the best possible maintenance There are more than 150 Digital carry in service centers in major cities around the wor...

Page 201: ...ort 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 What does the service center need to know Write down the serial and model numbers located ...

Page 202: ... Category Section Positioning Controls A 1 Margins and Spacing A 2 Set Reset Modes A 3 Fonts and Character Sets A 4 Miscellaneous A 5 For detailed information about sending commands from the host computer consult the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement DEClaser Printer Quick Re...

Page 203: ...cters SP Indicates a space character 2 0 as part of the format of a DEC PPL3 command For example CSI 3 SP x Spaces appear between characters in commands for clarity they are not part of the command syntax unless indicated with the SP character Ps Selective parameter or one that identifies a list of options pertaining to the specific command If 3 14 or 3 15 occurs at the beginning of a string of pa...

Page 204: ...All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 Clears all vertical tab stops DECHTS Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1 Sets a tab stop at the active horizontal position DECSHTS Set Horizontal Tab Stops CSI Pn Pn u Where Pn n Is the number of units according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting DECSVTS Set Vertical Tab Stops CSI Pn Pn v Where Pn n Is the number of units according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting DECVTS Vertical ...

Page 205: ...e according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting HPR Horizontal Position Relative CSI Pn a Where Pn 0 Is treated as one horizontal position to the right Pn n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting TBC Tab Clear CSI Ps Ps g Where Ps 0 Clears one horizontal tab stop at active column Ps 1 Clears one vertical tab stop at active line Ps 2 Clears all horizontal tab stops Ps 3 ...

Page 206: ... Vertical Position Backward CSI Pn k Where Pn 0 Is treated as one vertical position up Pn n Is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting VPR Vertical Position Relative CSI Pn e Where Pn 0 Is treated as one vertical position down Pn n Is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 5 ...

Page 207: ...Is 1090 centipoints 6 6 characters inch Ps 8 Is 872 centipoints 8 25 characters inch Ps 9 Is 480 centipoints 15 characters inch Ps 11 Is 420 centipoints approx 17 1 characters inch Ps 12 Is 840 centipoints approx 8 55 characters inch Ps 13 Is 400 centipoints 18 characters inch Ps 14 Is 800 centipoints 9 characters inch Ps 15 Is 696 centipoints approx 10 3 characters inch DECSLPP Set Lines per Phys...

Page 208: ...meric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 0 is treated as 1 DECSTBM Set Top and Bottom Margins CSI Pn1 Pn2 r Where Pn1 n Is the top margin setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn1 0 is treated as 1 Pn2 n Is the bottom margin setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 0 is treated as 1 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference G...

Page 209: ...es 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 centipoints 132 lines A size printable area Ps 14 Is 3456 centipoints 22 lines A size printable area Ps 15 Is 2304 centipoints 33 lines A size printable area Ps 16 Is 1728...

Page 210: ...und of printable area Pn3 minus 5 inch Pn8 Page home line Top margin Pn9 Page end line Bottom margin Pn10 Line home position Left margin Pn11 Line end position Right margin 1All Pn values are according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting 2The length and width default to the active paper tray values GSM Graphic Size Modification CSI Pn1 Pn2 SP B Where Pn1 0 Is treated as 100 of the GSS Pn1 Decimal ...

Page 211: ...it normal North American letter Ps 5 Landscape normal North American letter Ps 6 Portrait extended A4 Ps 7 Landscape extended A4 Ps 8 Portrait extended legal Ps 9 Landscape extended legal Ps 20 Portrait extended North American letter private Ps 21 Landscape extended North American letter private Ps 22 Portrait extended A4 private Ps 23 Landscape extended A4 private Ps 24 Portrait extended legal pr...

Page 212: ... Line spacing is determined by the current font Pn1 n Line spacing is determined by the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting Pn2 0 Character spacing is determined by current font Pn2 n Character spacing is determined by the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting SSU Select Size Unit CSI Ps SP I Where Ps 2 Is decipoint 1 720 inch Ps 7 Is pixel 1 300 inch ...

Page 213: ...ch Ps 5 Is 1416 centipoints 6 lines 30 mm Ps 6 Is 2136 centipoints 4 lines 30 mm Ps 7 Is 2856 centipoints 3 lines 30 mm Ps 8 Is 720 centipoints 12 lines 30 mm Ps 9 Is 3600 centipoints 2 lines inch A 3 Set Reset Modes CRM Control Representation Mode CSI 3 h Sets Control Representation Mode CSI 3 l Resets Control Representation Mode DECAWM Autowrap Mode CSI 7 h Sets Autowrap Mode CSI 7 l Resets Auto...

Page 214: ...e CSI 29 h Sets Horizontal Pitch Select Mode CSI 29 l Resets Horizontal Pitch Select Mode DECPSP Proportional Spacing Mode CSI 27 h Sets Proportional Spacing Mode CSI 27 l Resets Proportional Spacing Mode LNM Line Feed New Line Mode CSI 20 h Set LF acts as New Line CSI 20 l Reset LF acts as Line Feed PUM Positioning Unit Mode CSI 11 h Sets the Positioning Unit Mode CSI 11 l Resets the Positioning ...

Page 215: ...ont 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 SGR font selection Ps2 11 Is the first alternative Ps2 12 Is the second alternative Ps2 19 Is the ninth alternative id_string Is the identifi...

Page 216: ...ntal Ps 0 A ISO Latin 1 Supplemental Ps 1 I JIS Katakana1 Ps 0 4 DEC Hebrew Supplemental Ps 0 H IsO Latin Hebrew Supplemental Ps 1 1Not resident DECDTFF Delete Type Family or Font DCS Ps id_string ST Where Ps 0 Requires the ID string for a 7 character type family ID Ps 1 Requires the ID string for a 31 character font file ID DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 15 ...

Page 217: ...ormation Ps2 4 Is print font error and warning information Ps3 0 Is delete all fonts Ps3 1 Is replace loaded font files with same ID as loaded font file LS1R Locking Shift 1 Right ESC G1 becomes the active GR character set LS2 Locking Shift 2 ESC n G2 becomes the active GL character set LS2R Locking Shift 2 Right ESC G2 becomes the active GR character set LS3 Locking Shift 3 ESC o G3 becomes the a...

Page 218: ...s the character set into G2 I Slash 2 Designates the character set into G3 1For 94 character sets 2For 96 character sets Table A 2 Character Set Identification Character Set Number of Characters Character Set Identifier British 94 A ASCII 94 B initial setting for G0 and G1 DEC Dutch 94 4 DEC Finnish 94 5 French 94 R DEC French Canadian 94 9 German 94 K ISO Italian 94 Y Legal 94 4 JIS Roman 94 J JI...

Page 219: ...l 94 5 DEC Technical 94 DEC Special Graphics 94 0 DEC Portuguese 94 6 User Preference Supplemental2 94 initial setting for G2 and G3 DEC 7 Bit Hebrew 94 DEC Hebrew Supplemental 94 4 ISO Latin 1 Supplemental 96 A ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental 96 H 2By default User Preference Supplemental is DEC Supplemental to ensure compatibility A 18 Operator s Guide ...

Page 220: ...1 Turns on double underline Ps 22 Turns off bold Ps 23 Turns off italics Ps 24 Turns off underline and double underline Ps 29 Turns off strike through Ps 53 Turns on overline Ps 55 Turns off overline 0 Turns all private attributes off 1 4 Turns superscript on subscript off 5 Turns subscript on superscript off 6 Turns on overline 24 Turns off superscript and subscript 26 Turns off overline 1Turns o...

Page 221: ...ests the Primary Device Attributes Report DA2 Device Attributes Secondary CSI c Requests a Secondary Device Attributes Report DAR Response to Device Attributes DA Request CSI Ps1 Ps2 Psn c The following is the generic response indicating a DEClaser 2200 plus printer CSI 73 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 16 18 c The following is the generic response indicating a DEClaser 2100 plus printer CSI 73 4 6 8 9 10 11 12...

Page 222: ... multiplied by 10 Ps3 0 No memory cards installed Ps3 1 1 Mbyte memory card installed Ps3 2 2 Mbyte memory card installed Ps3 3 3 Mbyte memory card installed Ps4 n Is the sum of the codes of the installed optional protocols Ps4 1 Is PostScript Ps4 2 Is CaPSL Ps4 4 Is IBM ProPrinter Ps4 8 Is HP PCL 4 Ps5 yy Is the minor firmware version number Ps5 00 Is Version x x 00 DEClaser Printer Quick Referen...

Page 223: ...ope feeder only on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer 1 Ps 99 Selects manual feed operation 1Available only if the option is installed DECRFS Request Font Status CSI Ps Where Ps 0 Sends both reports same as 1 followed by 2 Ps 1 Sends font status includes all built in fonts downline loaded fonts and cartridge fonts Ps 2 Sends status of memory bytes available for downline loaded fonts A 22 Operator s Gu...

Page 224: ... 0 1 Imaging capabilities are not guaranteed Ps 21 An A size or A4 size image is guaranteed without complexity errors Ps 31 A legal size image is guaranteed without complexity errors Ps 41 An A size or A4 size image is guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode Ps 51 A legal size image is guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode 1Available only when additional memory is install...

Page 225: ...sequence DECSCL Set Conformance Level CSI Ps p Where Ps 0 or 73 Resets to DEC PPL3 defaults DECSDPM Set Duplex Print Mode CSI Ps SP x Ps Print Mode Physical State Tumbling State 0 True simplex normal Simplex Off 1 True simplex normal Simplex Off 2 True simplex tumbled Simplex On 3 True duplex normal Duplex Off 4 True duplex tumbled Duplex On 5 Duplex master normal Simplex Off 6 Duplex master tumbl...

Page 226: ... Number of Copies CSI Pn q Where Pn 0 Is treated as one copy Pn 1 99 Is the number of copies Pn 99 Is treated as 99 copies DECSSS Set Sheet Size CSI Ps1 Ps2 Pn3 Pn4 SP Where Ps1 0 Is any slot Ps1 1 Is top tray Ps1 99 Is manual feed Ps2 n Is key number ignored Pn3 n Is width defined as leading edge Pn4 n Is length DECSTR Soft Terminal Reset CSI p Resets the printer to initial state values and retur...

Page 227: ...SU sequence Pn5 n Is line width according to the SSU sequence DSR Device Status Request CSI Ps n Where Ps 0 or 5 Sends an extended status report Ps 6 Sends a cursor position report Ps 1 Disables all unsolicited status reports Ps 2 Enables brief unsolicited status reports sends extended status report Ps 3 Enables extended unsolicited status report sends extended status report JFY Justify CSI Ps SP ...

Page 228: ... from an alternate protocol emulation mode SOCS Select Other Coding System ESC 8 Selects HP PCL emulation mode ESC 4 Selects PostScript interpreter mode PostScript protocol ESC Selects IBM ProPrinter emulation mode ESC Selects CaPSL emulation mode SnC1R C1 Receive Mode CSI SP 6 Interprets C1 as C0 CSI SP 7 Interprets C1 as C1 DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 27 ...

Page 229: ...riumvirate proportional font cartridge LNXX CC1 ITC Souvenir and Script proportional font cartridge LNXX CD1 Monospaced font cartridge LNXX CN CaPSL ROM cartridge LNXXR PS PostScript cartridge LN06R UA PostScript upgrade kit LNXX LA Legal size paper cassette 8 in x 14 in LNXX LB A4 size paper cassette 297 mm x 210 mm LNXX LE Executive size paper cassette 7 in x 10 in LNXX HP2 HP LaserJet IIP serie...

Page 230: ...to MMJ adapter H8571 D 25 pin female to MMJ adapter modem H8571 J 9 pin PC type to MMJ adapter H8673 AA 20mA active host Mate N Lock to EIA 423 DECconnect MMJ passive converter H8673 AB 20mA active host RJ11 6 pin to EIA 423 DECconnect MMJ passive converter H9850 TA Laser labels 30 sheet x 100 sheets per box H9850 TB Laser labels 21 sheet x 100 sheets per box BC19M 10 IBM Centronics parallel cable...

Page 231: ... Number Description LN03X AK A4 size transparencies 297 mm x 210 mm 50 sheets per box 29 28272 01 Replacement ozone filter NOTE The replacement ozone filter is available through self maintenance services Call 1 800 344 4825 to order the filter Accessories and Supplies B 3 ...

Page 232: ...800 DIGITAL DECdirect between the hours of 8 30 a m and 8 00 p m EST Table B 3 Ordering Outside the U S A MAIL Digital Equipment Corporation Attention Accessories Supplies Business Manager c o Local Subsidiary or Digital Approved Distributor TELEPHONE In Canada Order toll free 1 800 267 6215 In Australia Outside Sydney Metropolitan Area toll free 008 226 363 From Sydney Metropolitan Area 412 7000 ...

Page 233: ...the cassette Warm Up Time Less than one minute at 20 C 68 F Paper Cassettes 200 sheet capacity Letter 8 in x 11 in A4 297 mm x 182 mm Executive 7 in x 10 in Legal 8 in x 14 in Manual Feed One sheet at a time 100 mm x 190 mm 3 9 in x 7 in to 216 mm x 356 mm 8 in x 14 in Top Output Tray Capacity 100 sheets facedown stacking Rear Output Tray Capacity 20 sheets envelope faceup stacking Paper Weight Ra...

Page 234: ...al Graphics VT100 Line Drawing DEC 7 Bit Hebrew DEC Hebrew Supplemental ISO Latin Hebrew Supplemental Legal Font Cartridges Capacity for two optional font cartridges Built in RAM 1 0 MB expandable to 4 0 MB with optional RAM boards Host Interface Parallel Centronics and serial RS232C Acoustic Noise 40dB A maximum during standby 53dB A maximum during printing Operating Temperature 10 C to 32 5 C 50...

Page 235: ...models 940 W maximum 220 240 V models 890 W maximum Installed Weight Body Only Approximately 30 4 kg 67 1 lb Dimensions Width 454 mm 17 9 in Depth 665 mm 26 0 in Depth 888 mm 35 0 in with A4 paper cassette installed and the rear output tray opened Height 332 mm 12 7 in Specifications C 3 ...

Page 236: ...ector 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 C 4 Operator s Guide ...

Page 237: ...Figure C 1 RS232C Pin Assignments MLO 004884 Figure C 1 12 5 picas Specifications C 5 ...

Page 238: ...Figure C 2 Serial Connections to Modem MLO 004885 Figure C 2 19 picas C 6 Operator s Guide ...

Page 239: ...Figure C 3 Serial Connections Without Modem MLO 004887 Figure C 3 23 5 picas Specifications C 7 ...

Page 240: ...ications 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 C 8 Operator s Guide ...

Page 241: ... 5 Data 4 In 6 Data 5 In 7 Data 6 In 8 Data 7 In 9 Data 8 In 10 Out 11 Busy Out 12 Call PE Out 13 Select Out 14 15 Not Connected 16 0 Volts Logic Ground 17 Chassis Ground 18 5 Volts Out 19 29 Ground 30 Out 31 In 32 Out 33 Aux Out 11 34 Not Connected 35 Aux Out 21 36 Not Connected 1Ignored Specifications C 9 ...

Page 242: ...Figure C 4 Parallel Pin Assignment MLO 004886 Figure C 4 7 5 picas Figure C 5 Parallel Connections MLO 004888 Figure C 5 15 5 picas C 10 Operator s Guide ...

Page 243: ... need to use a soft copy or have a new cartridge made The DEClaser 2200 plus printer comes with 1 MB of RAM and can be upgraded up to 4 MB The available memory is 796 KB up to 3 796 MB The LN03 PLUS option is dedicated to bitmap processing while the LN03 RAM cartridges are dedicated to font storage On the DEClaser 2200 plus printer you can use the available memory for font storage bitmap storage o...

Page 244: ... as a 1 This leads to a 0 motion on the LN03 and a 1 motion on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer 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 2200 plus printer always wraps if the character box crosses the bottom margin even though the character may not have a desce...

Page 245: ... Legal character set resident in the printer This also modifies the font status report because more fonts are included The DEClaser 2200 plus printer enforces the Common Font File Format CFFF syntax and semantics more strictly than the LN03 Therefore some fonts containing errors which load correctly on the LN03 may not load properly on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and will generate an error repo...

Page 246: ...vide the g m2 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 ...

Page 247: ...roperly with each other For example if you use a serial interface features such as baud rate and rsmode must be configured to match the host computer and printer default A value or setting the printer assumes unless specific changes are made For example the interface default value for the DEClaser 2200 printer is RS232C serial Default values are stored in ROM and cannot be changed downline loaded ...

Page 248: ...essure 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 define how printed characters look when you use that font type family spacing type size scale factor typeset character w...

Page 249: ...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 Liquid crystal display The printer messages appear on the LCD which is part of the control panel letter size The North American paper size of 8 x 11 line weight The thickness of a line The thicker the line the heavier the line weight menu Menus contain ...

Page 250: ...ng memory is RAM and is cleared when the printer is powered off Operating memory is sometimes known as working memory ozone filter Removes ozone generated by the printer The ozone filter should be replaced every 100 000 pages Never operate the printer without the ozone filter installed Operating the printer without the ozone filter installed could be hazardous to your health page In the context of...

Page 251: ... 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 com...

Page 252: ...A black powder commonly known as dry ink which is used to form the characters on the paper Toner is contained in the EP S cartridge on the DEClaser 2200 printer transfer corona wire Places an electronic charge on the paper that attracts transfers toner from the photosensitive drum to the paper type family A group of fonts that have a similar design but differ in the six other font attributes For e...

Page 253: ...charging pins 7 15 Document structure xii Dtr 4 30 DUPLEX menu 4 31 Duplex printing 2 11 printer setup 2 12 E Engine Test Print 2 37 Envelopes manual feeding 2 27 special considerations 5 7 specifications 5 4 EP S cartridge care of 7 21 replacing 7 22 Error skip procedure 6 1 Etx ack end of text acknowledge feature 4 31 F Features automatic new line 4 23 baud rate 4 30 buffer control xon xoff 4 31...

Page 254: ...ode 4 2 to 4 3 Menu mode display 4 4 to 4 5 Menus Menus Cont displaying 4 4 Messages operator call 6 3 printer status 6 2 service call 6 8 software error 6 5 N Nonvolatile random access memory 4 8 NVRAM 4 8 O Offset position feature 4 21 Operating memory 4 6 Operating space 1 9 Operational flow in Menu Mode 4 9 Operator call messages 6 3 Output tray in simplex mode 2 8 rear 2 10 top 2 9 Output tra...

Page 255: ...r 7 40 Resetting the printer 2 50 ROM 4 7 RS232C data format feature 4 30 S Safety information xvi CDRH regulations xvii laser xvii ozone xvi Service 8 1 Service call messages 6 8 Software error messages 6 5 Software requirements xii Specifications Specifications Cont envelopes 5 4 labels 5 9 operating C 1 paper 5 2 parallel interface C 8 serial interface C 4 transparencies 5 8 T Test Print A 2 40...

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