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Table 4–7 (Cont.): Menu Mode Features and Values

Menu

Features

Values

COMMAND

message

English

Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japan
Norway
Port.
Spanish
Swedish
Danish
Dutch

INITIAL

macro

000

–099

paint

Partial

Full
Dual

paper

Letter

INTERFACE

i/f

RS232C

CENTRO

baud

300
600
1200
2400
4800

9600
19200

rsmode

8SS
7OS
7ES
7OSS
7ESS
8OS
8ES

dtr

Fix-H

Ready-H

Factory default setting.

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

Available only when RS232C is selected.

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DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator’s Guide

Summary of Contents for DEClaser 2200

Page 1: ...DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide Order Number EK D2200 OP 001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts...

Page 2: ...he 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...

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 respe...

Page 4: ...Facedown Printout Top Output Tray 2 9 2 6 2 Selecting Faceup Printouts Rear Output Tray 2 10 2 7 Printing in Duplex Mode 2 11 2 7 1 Duplex Printing Printer Setup 2 12 2 8 Loading Paper 2 14 2 8 1 Addi...

Page 5: ...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 Memor...

Page 6: ...velopes 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...

Page 7: ...Cartridge 7 21 7 4 Replacing the Ozone Filter 7 39 Chapter 8 Service 8 1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services 8 1 Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide A 1 Positioning Controls A 2 A 2 M...

Page 8: ...e Printer 1 8 1 5 Operating Space Top View 1 11 1 6 Operating Space Side View 1 11 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 36 2 5 Test...

Page 9: ...Print B 2 44 2 5 Printing the Font List 2 47 2 6 Entering Control Representation Mode 2 48 2 7 Resetting the Printer 2 49 3 1 Control Panel Functions 3 2 3 2 Keypad Functions Keypad Mode 3 5 4 1 Ente...

Page 10: ...6 3 6 3 Software Error Messages 6 5 6 4 Service Call Messages 6 7 6 5 Common Operating Problems 6 8 8 1 Questions to Consider Before You Call 8 2 A 1 DECVPFS Selective Parameters A 7 A 2 SCS Select Ch...

Page 11: ...nth Some of the features of the DEClaser 2200 printer include Duplex two sided printing capability Two cassette trays with automatic switching capability Capacity for two optional external Digital ANS...

Page 12: ...inter operating efficiently and basic troubleshooting techniques for correcting common operating problems The appendices describe accessories and supplies operating specifications programming informat...

Page 13: ...the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2200 printer and explains how to order them Appendix C Specifications lists the power environmental and physical specifications of the DEClaser...

Page 14: ...r 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 de...

Page 15: ...pecial 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...

Page 16: ...issions 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 electrophotogra...

Page 17: ...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 indicate...

Page 18: ...provides information about the operating space required to perform day to day printing operations 1 1 Functions of the Printer Components Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 and Figure 1 4 show the prin...

Page 19: ...Figure 1 1 Components Front Right Side View MLO 005110 Figure 1 1 14 5 picas 1 2 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 20: ...rol 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 su...

Page 21: ...Figure 1 2 Components Rear Left Side View MLO 005111 Figure 1 2 12 5 picas 1 4 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 22: ...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 J...

Page 23: ...Figure 1 3 Components Rear Output Tray MLO 005112 Figure 1 3 15 5 picas 1 6 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 24: ...or faceup documents or the top output tray for facedown documents when the printer is in simplex mode The duplex position is used when the printer is in duplex mode and delivers paper facedown to the...

Page 25: ...Figure 1 4 Components Inside the Printer MLO 005113 Figure 1 4 30 5 picas 1 8 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 26: ...he 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 a...

Page 27: ...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 tha...

Page 28: ...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 Printer Components 1 11...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...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 00 READY PS Since several protocols can b...

Page 31: ...r 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...

Page 32: ...over 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 DEClaser 2200 Prin...

Page 33: ...Figure 2 4 12 picas p The halfway position is intended for Replacing the EP S cartridge Adjusting the print density dial p The upright position is intended for Replacing the fixing roller cleaner Rep...

Page 34: ...r 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 DEClaser 2200 P...

Page 35: ...aceup position rear output tray can be used when the printer is in simplex mode see Section 2 6 2 and Section 2 6 1 The duplex facedown position has a secondary function that serves as the duplex prin...

Page 36: ...eding 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 outpu...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...ollowing procedure to select the rear output tray for faceup printing 1 Set the printout selector to the faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 10 16 picas 2 Fold out the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure...

Page 39: ...t duplex mode using a command from the host computer you cannot select the printout delivery faceup or duplex facedown from the host positioning the printout selector is the only way to select the cor...

Page 40: ...et the printer up for duplex printing 1 Set the printout selector to the duplex print position MLO 005128 Figure 2 13 16 picas 2 Lift the paper support guide up from under the rear output tray MLO 005...

Page 41: ...Duplex indicator lights NOTE If the printer beeps and the Duplex indicator does not light the printer is probably in the manual feed mode Check to see that the Feeder Menu is not set to the manual fe...

Page 42: ...transparencies and labels See Section 2 9 for information about feeding print media manually Here are some general guidelines about the paper used in the printer Use only high quality paper such as th...

Page 43: ...e 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 dama...

Page 44: ...re it is inserted below the paper guide and maximum height guard p 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 he...

Page 45: ...ver 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 13 5 picas Operating...

Page 46: ...ng the special envelope cassette 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 fro...

Page 47: ...age Format Select Selects portrait mode of print ing 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 Manua...

Page 48: ...re 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 out...

Page 49: ...y reads FEEDER Manual After about three 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...

Page 50: ...7 Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper MLO 005132 Figure 2 22 15 5 picas 2 22 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 51: ...tops 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...

Page 52: ...paper manually go to step 10 10 Press 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...

Page 53: ...13 Set the printout selector to the duplex facedown position MLO 005128 Figure 2 24 16 picas 14 Fold in the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 25 16 picas Operating Information 2 25...

Page 54: ...a certain area on the page Appendix A contains a listing of DEClaser 2200 printer commands and programming information for the experienced programmer For detailed programming information to set up you...

Page 55: ...1 Set the printout selector to the faceup position MLO 005126 Figure 2 26 16 picas 2 Fold out the extension tray MLO 005125 Figure 2 27 16 picas Operating Information 2 27...

Page 56: ...eed 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...

Page 57: ...e 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 Operating I...

Page 58: ...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 print...

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 Operating Information 2 31...

Page 60: ...est 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 cart...

Page 61: ...triangle p Numbers on the dial are displayed in increments of 2 p Number 1 is the darkest setting number 9 is the lightest setting p Although the printer is shipped with the dial set to number 5 you c...

Page 62: ...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 34 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guid...

Page 63: ...tire 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...

Page 64: ...Figure 2 4 Engine Test Print MLO 004525 Figure 2 36 36 picas 2 36 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 65: ...th 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 off...

Page 66: ...ting 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 38 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator...

Page 67: ...Figure 2 5 Test Print A MLO 004895 Figure 2 38 36 picas Operating Information 2 39...

Page 68: ...hown in kilobytes listing the base amount of RAM plus any optional RAM base RAM optional RAM Font Card Lists the name of installed font cartridges and their location left or right font cartridge slot...

Page 69: ...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 p...

Page 70: ...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 42 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guid...

Page 71: ...Figure 2 6 Test Print B MLO 004852 Figure 2 39 36 picas Operating Information 2 43...

Page 72: ...Display Reads 1 Press On Line to place the printer off line The On Line indicator shuts off 00 READY 2 Press and hold down Test Font for about three seconds The test page prints continuously 01 TEST P...

Page 73: ...15 Printing the Font List Figure 2 7 shows the Font List which contains a listing of all the available character sets in the printer along with a sample of the available fonts Operating Information 2...

Page 74: ...Figure 2 7 Font List MLO 004853 Figure 2 40 36 picas 2 46 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 75: ...rotocol 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 th...

Page 76: ...ual 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...

Page 77: ...to exit Control Representation Mode and to clear data in the page buffer Use the procedure in Table 2 7 to perform a soft reset Table 2 7 Resetting the Printer Operation Display Reads 1 Press On Line...

Page 78: ...ou 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...

Page 79: ...orks in conjunction with On Line to indicate when the printer is on line or off line see On Line in Table 3 2 On The printer is on line and controlled by the host computer The host computer can send d...

Page 80: ...beep sounds when the printer first senses an alarm condition The message display works in conjunction with the Alarm indicator by showing the type of error condition For example 12 PRINTER OPEN The Al...

Page 81: ...e printer is in manual feed mode 3 1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode In Keypad Mode the...

Page 82: ...d 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...

Page 83: ...ith the settings currently stored in RAM which are loaded into operating memory when a reset is performed You can also use Reset to exit Control Representation Mode see Section 2 16 Menu Places the pr...

Page 84: ...ut 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 Us...

Page 85: ...pplication software You configure the DEClaser 2200 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 On...

Page 86: ...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 t...

Page 87: ...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...

Page 88: ...irst 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...

Page 89: ...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...

Page 90: ...ome 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 Pow...

Page 91: ...er receives a reset command or is powered off If you want to retain the default values you must save them in NVRAM see Section 4 3 3 Table 4 3 Recalling Factory Default Values from ROM Operation Displ...

Page 92: ...hen 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 N...

Page 93: ...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 three times SAVE RAM SAVE 4 Press r Enter...

Page 94: ...art 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 DEClaser...

Page 95: ...est 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...

Page 96: ...etY autoNL o 9 Press r 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 r Enter to enter the new valu...

Page 97: ...dicator 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 compa...

Page 98: ...Figure 4 5 Test Print A Verification MLO 004897 Figure 4 5 36 picas 4 14 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 99: ...res and Values Menu Features Values FEEDER feeder Upper1 Auto Manual Lower Option4 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 2Cann...

Page 100: ...0001 099 paint Partial1 Full Dual paper Letter1 A4 INTERFACE i f2 RS232C1 CENTRO baud3 300 600 1200 2400 48001 9600 19200 rsmode3 8S1 8SS 7OS 7ES 7OSS 7ESS 8OS 8ES dtr3 Fix H1 Ready H 1Factory defaul...

Page 101: ...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 Configurati...

Page 102: ...peration 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 2 for more inform...

Page 103: ...nto 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 Au...

Page 104: ...age An offset of 10 0 is approximately 1 1 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 autoNL ON1 When the print po...

Page 105: ...the print on the page Test Print B is typically used when adjusting the offset positions You cannot set offset positions using escape sequences from the host computer You must select them from the con...

Page 106: ...Figure 4 7 shows sample printouts of Test Print B that use different offset values Figure 4 7 Offset Printout Samples MLO 004898 Figure 4 7 22 picas 4 22 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 107: ...display messages on the control panel in your native language Three types of messages are displayed in the desired language status operator call and error messages Service call messages and menus are...

Page 108: ...ull bitmap NOTE This value can be activated only if at least 1 MB of optional RAM is installed in the printer Dual Directs the printer to allocate memory space for two full bitmap pages A4 or letter s...

Page 109: ...DEClaser 2200 printer can identify itself as a Digital ANSI Compliant Printing Protocol level 3 printer and therefore can be recognized as such by symbionts and terminal drivers that conform to Digit...

Page 110: ...for more information about the user preference sets Table 4 14 lists the User Preference character sets and their values Table 4 14 User Preference Character Set User Preference Character Set Value D...

Page 111: ...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 follow...

Page 112: ...e Values Description i f RS232C1 Selects the serial interface to communicate with the host computer Select this value if your computer uses a serial interface When RS232C is selected you must select v...

Page 113: ...ive 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 suppor...

Page 114: ...f stop bits Some systems use one stop bit while other systems require two The format for the data bits parity bit and stop bits must match the format of the host computer in order for the printer and...

Page 115: ...ne or two sides The duplex printing mode can be selected under software control from the host or by using Duplex on the control panel Duplex mode is indicated when the Duplex indicator is on See Table...

Page 116: ...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 p...

Page 117: ...er Table 5 1 Cassette Feed Paper Sizes Paper Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Executive 7 x 10 Letter 8 x 11 Legal 8 x 14 Manual Feed Paper and Envelope Sizes Manual feed operation can accept all of...

Page 118: ...011 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 r...

Page 119: ...t 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 004859 Figure 5 1 14 5 pica...

Page 120: ...with sealing flaps at the leading and trailing edges MLO 004860 Figure 5 2 14 5 picas Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges MLO 004861 Figure 5 3 15 picas Prin...

Page 121: ...Envelopes that have transparent windows MLO 004862 Figure 5 4 14 picas Envelopes that have clasps snaps or strings MLO 004863 Figure 5 5 14 5 picas 5 6 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 122: ...be printed only on the front side Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses See Section 2 10 fo...

Page 123: ...ss 100 300 Sheffield Heat tolerance 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second Electrical resistance 1 0 x 1011 ohm cm 2 0 x 1012 ohm cm cubic content 2 0 x 1010 ohm cm 2 0 x 1011 ohm cm surface 5 3 1 Special Conside...

Page 124: ...ble to meet the heat tolerance specification of 200 C 392 F for at least 0 1 second CAUTION Do not expose the adhesive on the labels because it could cause damage to the printer An easy way to test fo...

Page 125: ...Labels are usually fed manually If you are feeding labels from a cassette be sure they are high quality labels that meet the specifications listed in Table 5 2 Be sure that the carrier sheet is not e...

Page 126: ...a new package of paper discard the top and bottom sheets as they tend to absorb the most humidity from the surrounding environment Check to see that the paper is loaded with the correct side up Some...

Page 127: ...or Messages Table 6 3 Service Call Messages Table 6 4 Common Operating Problems Table 6 5 Note that the printer status messages do not require operator intervention 6 1 Error Skip Procedure The DEClas...

Page 128: ...if the printer is performing a task or is ready to receive another job Status messages are displayed whether the printer is on line or off line Table 6 1 Printer Status Messages Message Meaning 00 REA...

Page 129: ...cover of the printer is open Close the top cover Section 2 4 13 PAPER JAM Paper is jammed inside the printer Remove jammed paper from the printer Section 6 7 14 NO EP CART There is no EP S cartridge i...

Page 130: ...PC LOAD A4 Load A4 size paper Install an A4 size paper cassette into the printer PC LOAD LETTER Load letter size paper Install a letter size paper cassette into the printer PC LOAD LEGAL Load legal s...

Page 131: ...p areas in memory to handle the complex data see Section 4 5 5 3 22 LINE ERROR The receiving buffer is overflowing with data Enable a handshaking protocol to regulate data flow see Section 4 5 6 4 Sec...

Page 132: ...stalled If the problem continues call Customer Services Chapter 8 43 ERROR There is an expansion interface error Power off the printer and verify that any memory expansion boards are correctly install...

Page 133: ...eir possible solutions All solutions are listed in order of probability and you should follow the solutions in order Check the table to solve printer problems before calling for service NOTE Since man...

Page 134: ...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...

Page 135: ...The primary 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 Th...

Page 136: ...pecifications 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 t...

Page 137: ...ollows 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 t...

Page 138: ...ts The paper jam indicator lights Most paper jams occur in the areas shown in Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Paper Jam Areas MLO 004529 Figure 6 2 23 picas After you clear a paper jam you must reset the printe...

Page 139: ...p tray You use the same method to clear a paper jam from the rear tray CAUTION Do not attempt to remove jammed paper from the top or rear paper trays by simply pulling the paper out Pulling the paper...

Page 140: ...2 Lift the top cover open MLO 004531 Figure 6 4 13 5 picas 6 14 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 141: ...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...

Page 142: ...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 printe...

Page 143: ...rocedure 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...

Page 144: ...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 13 5 picas 6 18 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 145: ...e transfer guide green handle to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer p If the jammed paper did not reach the feed area remove the cassette and pull the paper out from the cassette...

Page 146: ...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 Fig...

Page 147: ...l 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 plac...

Page 148: ...owing 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...

Page 149: ...to release the paper MLO 005340 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...

Page 150: ...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...

Page 151: ...l 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 plac...

Page 152: ...ams 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...

Page 153: ...e 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 wir...

Page 154: ...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 ML...

Page 155: ...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 13 5 picas Maintenance 7 3...

Page 156: ...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 DEClaser 2200...

Page 157: ...an 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...

Page 158: ...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 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 159: ...y 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 pow...

Page 160: ...lease 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 DEClaser 2200 Printer Op...

Page 161: ...5 Remove the EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover MLO 004890 Figure 7 10 18 picas Maintenance 7 9...

Page 162: ...ing assembly may be hot MLO 004873 Figure 7 11 16 picas 7 Insert the felt end of the wire pin cleaner into either end of the EP S cartridge slot CAUTION Do not insert the brush end of the wire pin cle...

Page 163: ...the slot from side to side three to four times to clean the corona wire MLO 004874 Figure 7 13 14 picas 9 Return the wire pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer MLO 004873 Figure 7 14 16 p...

Page 164: ...10 Install the EP S cartridge into the top cover MLO 004363 Figure 7 15 18 picas 7 12 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 165: ...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 Maintenance 7 13...

Page 166: ...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 ca...

Page 167: ...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 13 5 picas Maintenance 7 15...

Page 168: ...leaner 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 16 picas 7 16 DEClaser 2200 P...

Page 169: ...e 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 004...

Page 170: ...ure 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...

Page 171: ...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 Maintenance 7 19...

Page 172: ...tment 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 Se...

Page 173: ...4362 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 mess...

Page 174: ...th 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 00511...

Page 175: ...e 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 Mainte...

Page 176: ...he EP S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover p Open the top cover to its full upright position after removing the cartridge MLO 004890 Figure 7 29 18 picas 7 24 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operato...

Page 177: ...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 Maintenance 7 25...

Page 178: ...he fixing assembly p 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 pic...

Page 179: ...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 Maintenance 7 27...

Page 180: ...11 Close the fixing assembly cover NOTE The fixing assembly cover does not close tightly MLO 004358 Figure 7 35 16 5 picas 7 28 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 181: ...n 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 ML...

Page 182: ...ransfer 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 Figu...

Page 183: ...wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab CAUTION The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile Do not press down on the wires too hard or they may break MLO 004877 Figure 7 38...

Page 184: ...in 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 7 32 DEClaser 2200 Print...

Page 185: ...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 Fi...

Page 186: ...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 5 picas 7 34 DECl...

Page 187: ...19 Lower the top cover to its partially opened position and install the new cartridge MLO 004889 Figure 7 43 18 picas Maintenance 7 35...

Page 188: ...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 7 36 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 189: ...ely out of the cartridge p Discard the sealing tape NOTE The sealing tape is about 55 cm 22 long and may have toner on it If you get toner on your hands or clothing wash them with cold water and soap...

Page 190: ...22 Close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until it snaps into place MLO 005120 Figure 7 46 16 picas 7 38 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 191: ...mation 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 B...

Page 192: ...ase 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 13 5 picas 7 40 DEClaser 2200 Printer O...

Page 193: ...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 Figu...

Page 194: ...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 int...

Page 195: ...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 Serv...

Page 196: ...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...

Page 197: ...rmation on using certain programming instructions with your DEClaser printer For quick reference use see these sections Category Section Positioning Controls A 1 Margins and Spacing A 2 Set Reset Mode...

Page 198: ...ing to SSU sequence and PUM setting DECCAHT Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 DECCAVT Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 DECHTS Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1 DECSHTS Set Horizontal Tab Stops CSI Pn Pn u DECSVTS S...

Page 199: ...nce and PUM setting HPR Horizontal Position Relative CSI Pn a Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting TBC Tab Clear CSI Ps Ps g Where Ps 0 is cle...

Page 200: ...UM setting VPB Vertical Position Backward CSI Pn k Where Pn 0 is treated as 1 Pn n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting VPR Vertical Position Relative CSI Pn e Where Pn 0 is...

Page 201: ...25 characters inch Ps 9 is 480 centipoints 15 characters inch Ps 11 is 421 centipoints approx 17 1 characters inch or more accurately 14 240 inch Ps 12 is 840 centipoints approx 8 55 characters inch...

Page 202: ...3600 centipoints 2 lines inch Ps 5 is 2400 centipoints 3 lines inch Ps 6 is 1800 centipoints 4 lines inch Ps 10 is 1152 centipoints 66 lines A size printable area Ps 11 is 1152 centipoints 66 lines A...

Page 203: ...position Left margin 11 Line end position Right margin 1The length and width default to the active paper tray values GSM Graphic Size Modification CSI Pn1 Pn2 SP B Where Pn1 0 is treated as 100 Pn De...

Page 204: ...gal Ps 9 Landscape extended legal Ps 20 Portrait extended North American private Ps 21 Landscape extended North American private Ps 22 Portrait extended A4 private Ps 23 Landscape extended A4 private...

Page 205: ...nt 1 7200 inch SVS Set Vertical Spacing CSI Ps SP L Where Ps 0 is 1200 centipoints 6 lines inch 1 6 inch Ps 1 is 1800 centipoints 4 lines inch 1 4 inch Ps 2 is 2400 centipoints 3 lines inch 1 3 inch P...

Page 206: ...age Return New Line Mode CSI 4 0 h Set CSI 4 0 l Reset DECOPM Origin Placement Mode CSI 52 h Set CSI 52 l Reset DECPSM Horizontal Pitch Select Mode CSI 29 h Set CSI 29 l Reset DECPSP Proportional Spac...

Page 207: ...or Font DCS Ps1 Ps2 id_string ST Where Ps1 0 1 assigns a font collection plus by a 16 character font identifier to SGR number Ps1 2 assigns type family ID 7 characters to SGR number Ps1 3 assigns a 1...

Page 208: ...Hebrew Supplemental Ps 1 DECDTFF Delete Type Family or Font File DCS Ps id_string ST Where Ps 0 is the ID string for a 7 character type family ID Ps 1 is the ID string for a 31 character font file ID...

Page 209: ...SCS Select Character Set ESC I In F I Character Code Set Selection 94 Character Sets Left parenthesis 2 8 G0 Right parenthesis 2 9 G1 Asterisk 2 10 G2 Plus sign 2 11 G3 96 Character Sets1 Hyphen 2 13...

Page 210: ...ESC Z ESC Z ESC Z ESC Z Spanish NRCS ESC 7 ESC 7 ESC 7 ESC 7 DEC Sweden ESC ESC ESC ESC User Preference Supplemental Set ESC 0 ESC 0 ESC 0 ESC 0 DEC Special Graphics ESC ESC ESC ESC DEC Technical ESC...

Page 211: ...ion CSI Ps Ps Ps m CSI Ps Ps Ps m Digital Private Where Ps 0 or none Turns off all attributes standard and private Ps 1 Turns on bold Ps 3 Turns on italics Ps 4 Turns on underline Ps 9 Turns on strike...

Page 212: ...ff by 0 regardless of how it was turned on 6 or 53 Superscript and subscript modes are private attributes only and therefore are reset by 0 A 5 Miscellaneous CPR Cursor Position Report CSI Pnv Pnh R W...

Page 213: ...DEClaser 2100 printer Ps 3 Envelope feeder not used with DEClaser 2100 printer Ps 99 Manual feed DECFIN Document Finishing CSI Ps Where Ps 0 Default Ps 1 Toggles the offset DECFSR Font Status Report...

Page 214: ...t CSI SP s DECRFS Request Font Status CSI ps Where Ps 0 Send both reports same as 1 and 2 Ps 1 Send font status includes all built in fonts downline load fonts and cartridge fonts Ps 2 Send status of...

Page 215: ...e Tumbling State DEClaser 2100 Fallback DEClaser 2200 Fallback 0 True simplex normal Simplex Off 1 True simplex normal Simplex Off 1 1 2 True simplex tumbled Simplex On 1 1 3 True duplex normal Duplex...

Page 216: ...he number of copies Pn 99 is treated as 99 DECSSS Set Sheet Size CSI Pn1 Pn2 Pn3 Pn4 SP Where Pn1 0 is any slot Pn1 1 is top tray Pn1 99 is manual feed Pn 2 is key number ignored Pn 3 is width defined...

Page 217: ...s draw Y vertical line Ps Other is perform no action Pn2 X is X horizontal line start position according to SSU sequence Pn3 Y is Y vertical line start position according to SSU sequence Pn4 is line l...

Page 218: ...ted status reports send extended status report Ps 3 Enable extended unsolicited status report send extended status report JFY Justify CSI Ps SP F Where Ps 0 is stop justification Ps 2 is justify with...

Page 219: ...G Triumvirate proportional font cartridge LNXX CC ITC Souvenir and Script proportional font cartridge LNXX CD Monospaced font cartridge LNXX CN CaPSL ROM cartridge LNXXR PS PostScript cartridge LN06R...

Page 220: ...n to EIA 423 DECconnect MMJ passive converter H9850 TA Laser labels 30 sheet x 100 sheets per box H9850 TB Laser labels 21 sheet x 100 sheets per box BC19M 10 IBM Centronics parallel cable LN01X AB Le...

Page 221: ...TAL 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 Subsidiar...

Page 222: ...size paper from the cassette Warm Up Time Less than one minute at 20 C 68 F Paper Cassettes 200 sheet capacity Letter 8 x 11 A4 297 mm x 182 mm Executive 7 x 10 Legal 8 x 14 Manual Feed One sheet at a...

Page 223: ...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 Cen...

Page 224: ...40 V models 890 W maximum 13 Installed Weight Body Only Approximately 30 4 kg 67 1 lb Dimensions Width 454 mm 17 9 Depth 665 mm 26 0 Depth 888 mm 35 0 with A4 paper cassette installed and the rear out...

Page 225: ...al 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 Us...

Page 226: ...Figure C 2 Serial Connections to Modem MLO 004885 Figure C 2 19 picas Specifications C 5...

Page 227: ...Figure C 3 Serial Connections Without Modem MLO 004887 Figure C 3 23 5 picas C 6 DEClaser 2200 Printer Operator s Guide...

Page 228: ...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 exter...

Page 229: ...7 Data 6 In 8 Data 7 In 9 Data 8 In 10 ACK Out 11 Busy Out 12 Call PE Out 13 Select Out 14 15 Not Connected 16 0 Volts Logic Ground 17 Chassis Ground 18 5 Volts Out 19 29 Ground 30 InputPrimeRet Out 3...

Page 230: ...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 Specifications C 9...

Page 231: ...with 512 KB of RAM and can be upgraded up to 3 5 MB The available memory is 284 KB up to 3 284 MB This memory is not dedicated as it is on the LN03 For example the LN03 PLUS option is dedicated to bit...

Page 232: ...ct when a relative motion of 0 is interpreted as a relative motion of 1 by both devices when using decipoints This leads to 0 motion on the LN03 and a 1 decipoint motion on the DEClaser 2200 When tryi...

Page 233: ...4 character set which is now the User Preference character set The DEClaser 2200 has three Hebrew character sets and the Legal character set resident in the printer This also modifies the font status...

Page 234: ...ounds divide 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 tra...

Page 235: ...erly 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 as...

Page 236: ...ins heat and pressure rollers that bond the toner to the paper The fixing assembly is sometimes referred to as a fusing unit font The artistic representation of a typeface that describes a set of char...

Page 237: ...of printing characters parallel to the long edge of the paper Landscape printing is typically used for printing wide charts or tables LCD Abbreviation for liquid crystal display The printer messages a...

Page 238: ...Operating memory is RAM and is cleared when the printer is powered off Operating memory is sometimes known as working memory ozone filter Removes ozone generated by the printer The ozone filter should...

Page 239: ...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 proces...

Page 240: ...t toner A black powder commonly known as dry ink which is used to form the characters on the paper Toner is contained in the EP S cartridge on the DEClaser 2200 printer transfer corona wire Places an...

Page 241: ...eference Guide A 1 Discharging pins 7 14 Document structure xii Dtr 4 30 DUPLEX menu 4 31 Duplex printing 2 11 Duplex printing Cont printer setup 2 12 E Engine Test Print 2 35 Envelopes manual feeding...

Page 242: ...4 to 4 5 Menus displaying 4 4 Messages Messages Cont operator call 6 3 printer status 6 2 service call 6 7 software error 6 5 N Nonvolatile random access memory 4 8 NVRAM 4 8 O Offset position featur...

Page 243: ...ata format feature 4 30 S Safety information xvi CDRH regulations xvii laser xvii ozone xvi Service 8 1 Service call messages 6 7 Software error messages 6 5 Software requirements xii Specifications e...

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