Digital Equipment 220240 manual

DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Operator ’ s Guide Order Number EK–DECLB–OG–001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts[...]

First Printing, June 1990 Revised, July 1991 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Any software described in this document is furnished [...]

FCC NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly , that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with [...]

Contents Preface xi Chapter 1 Printer Components 1.1 Functions of the Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 1.2 Required Operating Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9 Chapter 2 Operating Information 2.1 Powering the Printer On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 2.2 Powe[...]

2.13 Printing T est Print A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–40 2.14 Printing T est Print B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–44 2.15 Printing the Font List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–46 2.16 Using Control Representation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 . 5 . 5 I N I T I A LM e n u .................................. 4 – 2 4 4 . 5 . 5 . 1 M a c r o ....................................... 4 – 2 5 4.5.5.2 Examples Using the Macro Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27 4.5.5.3 Paint Mode (paint) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27 4.5.5.4 Paper Size (paper) .[...]

6.6.1 Incorrect Printing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12 6 . 7 P a p e rJ a m s ...................................... 6 – 1 3 6.7.1 Paper Jam Areas 1, 6, and 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14 6.7.2 Paper Jam Areas 2, 3, 4, and 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19 6.7.3 Paper Ja[...]

Appendix C Specifications C.1 Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 C.2 Serial Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4 C.3 Parallel Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–8 Appendix D LN03 Compatibility D.1 General Diffe[...]

4–4 Operational Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10 4–5 T est Print A V erification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14 4–6 Offset Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21 4–7 Offset Printout Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4–8 FEEDER Menu Features and V alues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19 4–9 LA YOUT Menu Features and V alues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20 4–10 COPY Menu Features and V alues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23 4–1 1 COMMAND Menu Features and V alues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23 4–12 INITIA[...]

Preface The DEClaser 2200 plus printer uses electrophotographic laser technology to print text and graphics at speeds up to 8 pages/minute with a density of 300 x 300 dots/inch. The printer consists of an engine (print mechanism) and a controller (formatter) that are driven from host-based software to provide shared printer access from the Digital [...]

Software Requirements Some features of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer may or may not be available depending on the operating software used by the host computer system and the application software that you are using. For information about the printer features you can use with your application program, consult your application program documentation. [...]

transparencies, and labels. It also addresses the proper way to store and handle paper . • Chapter 6, T roubleshooting, contains basic testing and troubleshooting techniques that allow you to correct common operating problems such as poor printing or paper jams. • Chapter 7, Maintenance, explains how to care for and maintain the printer . It de[...]

Associated Documents Several other related manuals are available for use with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . Y ou can order these optional manuals from DECdirect as described in the ordering information section at the end of this guide. Those optional manuals are: • Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual ([...]

Conventions Used in This Guide The following terms and conventions are used in this guide: Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information. CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent damage to equipment. W ARNING W arnings provide information to prevent personal injury . Dash (—) A statement preceded by a dash[...]

Convention Meaning Bold Items from the scrolling menus appear as they do on the display (uppercase, lowercase, or initial capital letters) with the menu item shown in bold type. For example: 1. Press Menu to enter Menu Mode. — The menu display reads F ONT/FEED LA YOUT . Safety Information The DEClaser 2200 plus printer complies with all United St[...]

Laser Safety The DEClaser 2200 plus printer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. The printer does not emit hazardous light since the laser beam is tota[...]

Chapter 1 Printer Components This chapter describes the components of the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and their functions. This chapter also provides information about the operating space required to perform day-to-day printing operations. 1.1 Functions of the Printer Components Figures 1–1 through 1–4 show the printer components. T ables 1–1 [...]

T able 1–1: Printer Components: Front/Right-Side View Component Function 1. T op Output T ray Printed sheets are automatically collated and stacked (facedown) here. 2. T op Cover Release Button Pressing this button unlocks the top cover so it can be opened. The top cover is opened to perform certain printer funtions such as adding a new EP-S 1 ca[...]

Figure 1–2: Components: Rear/Left-Side View MLO-0051 1 1 (Figure 1-2; 12.5 picas) Printer Components 1–3[...]

T able 1–2: Printer Components: Rear/Left-Side View Component Function 1. Power Switch Powers the printer on or off. Pressing ‘‘ | ’’ turns power on; pressing ‘‘O’’ turns power off. T o ensure that data is not lost, always be sure the display reads 00 READY and the Data indicator is off before you power off the printer . See Secti[...]

Figure 1–3: Components: Rear Output T ray MLO-0051 12 (Figure 1-3; 15.5 picas) Printer Components 1–5[...]

T able 1–3: Printer Components: Rear Output T ray Component Function 8. Extension T ray Must be extended when printing documents faceup. See Section 2.6.2 for information about using the extension tray . 9. Paper Jam Clearance Lever Lifting this lever allows you to access paper jams in the rear output tray area. See Section 6.7 for more informati[...]

Figure 1–4: Components: Inside the Printer MLO-0051 13 (Figure 1-4; 30.5 picas) Printer Components 1–7[...]

T able 1–4: Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 1. Print Density Dial Has a range of 1–9 to adjust the print density . Selecting the lower numbers results in heavier or darker print density . For most printing applications the dial can be set to 7. See Section 2.1 1 for additional information about setting the print density . 2[...]

T able 1–4 (Cont.): Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 6. T ransfer Corona Assembly Contains a corona wire that places a negative charge on the paper as it passes over the wire. This negative charge attracts the (positively charged) toner from the photo-sensitive drum in the EP-S cartridge to the paper . Keep the transfer corona[...]

Figure 1–5: Operating Space: T op View MLO-0051 15 (Figure 1-5; 15 picas) Figure 1–6: Operating Space: Side View MLO-0051 14 (Figure 1-6; 12 picas) 1–10 Operator ’s Guide[...]

Chapter 2 Operating Information This chapter provides the operating information necessary to perform day- to-day printer operations. It covers typical tasks such as adding paper , selecting an output tray , or powering the printer on and off. This chapter also covers manual feed operation for all print media. 2.1 Powering the Printer On Power the p[...]

— The Online and Ready indicators remain on and the display reads 00 READY DEC. NOTE: The display reads 00 READY DEC only if you are using Digital’ s ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol, which is the factory default setting. If you are using an optional protocol such as PostScript or CaPSL, the display shows the protocol being used. For instance, [...]

2.2 Powering the Printer Off Power the printer off using the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and that the Data indicator is not on. CAUTION: Do not power the printer off while it is printing. Powering the printer off during printing causes paper jams and loss of data. Powering the printer off while the Data indicator is [...]

2.3 Opening the T op 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-0051 18 (Figure 2-3; 15.5 picas) 2–4 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2. Lift the top cover open to the halfway position (about 30°) or to the upright position (about 90°). MLO-0051 19 (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[...]

2.4 Closing the T op Cover Close the top cover using the following procedure. 1. Gently lower the cover and push down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place. MLO-005120 (Figure 2-5; 16 picas) 2–6 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2.5 Printout Selector The printout selector (located on the rear paper tray) allows you to choose the output tray for the type of jobs you are printing. Y ou can place the selector in one of two positions as shown in Figure 2–1. Figure 2–1: Printout Selector MLO-005121 (Figure 2-6; 16 picas) The duplex/facedown position sends one-sided or two-s[...]

2.6 Printing in Simplex Mode Printed paper is delivered and stacked either facedown or faceup depending on the printout position selected (Figure 2–2). When envelope/faceup is selected, printed paper is delivered faceup to the rear output tray . Although the rear output tray can be used to stack paper faceup from a cassette, it is used primarily [...]

2.6.1 Selecting Facedown Printout (T op Output T ray) Use the following procedure to select the top output tray for facedown printing. 1. Set the printout selector to the duplex/facedown position. MLO-005123 (Figure 2-8; 16 picas) 2. Fold in the extension tray . MLO-005124 (Figure 2-9; 16 picas) Operating Information 2–9[...]

2.6.2 Selecting Faceup Printouts (Rear Output T ray) Use the following procedure to select the rear output tray for faceup printing. 1. Set the printout selector to the envelope/faceup position. MLO-005126 (Figure 2-10; 16 picas) 2. Fold out the extension tray . MLO-005125 (Figure 2-1 1; 16 picas) 2–10 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2.6.3 Printing Preprinted and Prepunched Media in Simplex Mode T o print forms, letterhead paper , or punched paper in simplex mode, load the media faceup, with the top edge of the paper nearest to the printer . (The procedure for printing forms in duplex mode is different from the procedure for simplex mode. See Section 2.7.2.) Y ou can also load [...]

The following restrictions apply during printing in duplex mode: • Y ou cannot feed envelopes. • Y ou 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 Operato[...]

2. Lift the paper support guide up from under the rear output tray . MLO-005129 (Figure 2-14; 16 picas) Operating Information 2–13[...]

3. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 4. Press Duplex to place the printer in duplex mode. — The Duplex indicator lights. NOTE: 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 t[...]

Here are some general guidelines about the paper used in the printer . • Use only high-quality paper such as the papers listed in Appendix B. • A void using any paper that is creased, folded, punched, clipped, stapled, or damaged. • T o prevent paper curl (a curved bend in the paper), stack the paper on a flat surface for storage. • Preven[...]

2.8.1 Adding Paper to the Cassettes Add paper to the cassettes using the following procedure. 1. Check to see that the printer is not printing and that the display reads 00 READY before you remove the paper cassette. If the printer has run out of paper , the display reads 1 1 P APER OUT or 17 U<- ->L FEED. CAUTION: Do not remove the paper cas[...]

3. Remove the cassette cover by lifting it off. MLO-004838 (Figure 2-16; 15.5 picas) 4. Insert paper into the left side of the cassette first, being sure it is inserted below the paper guide and maximum height guard. T o prevent paper jams, do not load too much paper into the cassette. Leave a small amount of space between the paper and the maximu[...]

5. Replace the cover on the cassette. MLO-004840 (Figure 2-18; 13.5 picas) 6. Insert the paper cassette into the printer . — The Alarm indicator shuts off. — The display reads 00 READY . MLO-005131 (Figure 2-19; 15.5 picas) 2–18 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2.9 Feeding Media Manually The paper feed guide on the cover of the cassette enables you to manually feed paper , labels, transparencies, and envelopes into the printer . The paper feed guide also allows you to print on odd-size paper that cannot be used in the cassette. NOTE: Y ou cannot feed media manually when the printer is in the duplex mode o[...]

The following command line contains instructions to print on legal-size paper in manual feed mode. This example is set up to print a file on an 8 ½ in. x 14 in. sheet of paper in portrait mode using manual feed. T able 2–1 describes each escape sequence in the example. <ESC>[7<SP>I<ESC>[99;2;2550;4200<SP>{<ESC>[8&l[...]

2.9.1 Manually Feeding Paper , Labels, and T ransparencies Use the following procedure to manually feed paper , labels, and transparencies. Refer to Chapter 5 for the specifications required for print media. Be sure the printer is set up to print on the media size you are using — either through the paper (size) feature in the INITIAL Menu, or by[...]

2. Fold out the extension tray . MLO-005125 (Figure 2-21; 15.5 picas) 3. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 4. Press Feeder Select until the display reads FEEDER = Manual. — After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY . — The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory . 5[...]

7. Adjust the manual feed guides to accept the width of the paper . MLO-005132 (Figure 2-22; 15.5 picas) Operating Information 2–23[...]

8. Insert a single sheet of paper , labels, or a transparency into the printer until it stops. — The paper is automatically fed into the printer . — The printed paper is sent to the rear output tray . CAUTION: Remove transparencies from the rear output tray as each one is printed. This prevents them from sticking together. MLO-005133 (Figure 2-[...]

9. W ait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and repeat step 8. Continue feeding paper until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY . If you want to continue feeding paper manually after the display reads 00 READY , go to step 6. If you have finished feeding paper manually , go to step 10. 10. Press On Line to place the print[...]

13. Set the printout selector to the duplex/facedown position. MLO-005123 (Figure 2-24; 15.5 picas) 14. Fold in the extension tray . MLO-005125 (Figure 2-25; 15 picas) 2–26 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2.10 Feeding Envelopes Manually Envelopes have the same setup requirements as all other media that are fed manually (see Section 2.9). Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes, you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses. Normally the setup requirements for printing envelopes are defined[...]

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[...]

3. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 4. Press Feeder Select until the display reads FEEDER = Manual. — After about 3 seconds the display will read 00 READY . — The manual feed mode selection is now stored in operating memory . 5. Press On Line to place the printer back on line. — The On Line ind[...]

8. Insert a single envelope into the printer until the envelope stops. — The envelope is automatically fed into the printer . — The printed envelope is sent to the rear output tray . MLO-005135 (Figure 2-29; 16 picas) 2–30 Operator ’s Guide[...]

9. W ait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and insert another envelope. 10. Continue feeding envelopes until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY . If you want to continue to manually feed envelopes after the display reads 00 READY , go to step 6. If you have finished feeding envelopes, go to step 1 1. NOTE: If the backgr[...]

14. Fold in the extension tray . MLO-005124 (Figure 2-30; 16 picas) 15. Set the printout selector to the duplex/facedown position. MLO-005128 (Figure 2-31; 16 picas) 2–32 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2.1 1 Adjusting the Print Density Print density is the term used to describe the relative thickness of the line used to print characters. The thickness of a line is known as the line weight. The print density adjustment controls the amount of toner applied to the paper to make the line weight thinner or thicker . Y ou can significantly extend the [...]

2. Lift the top cover open to the halfway position. MLO-004893 (Figure 2-33; 14.5 picas) 2–34 Operator ’s Guide[...]

3. Rotate the print density adjustment dial so that the desired density number is opposite the index triangle. Numbers on the dial are displayed in increments of 2. Number 1 is the darkest setting; number 9 is the lightest setting. Although the printer is shipped with the dial set to number 5, you can typically obtain acceptable print quality , pro[...]

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[...]

2.12 Printing the Engine T est Print The Engine T est Print (Figure 2–4) is used to check the printer ’s paper feed mechanism for proper operation, and to check toner dispersion and line weight. The area between the lines on the Engine T est Print should be free of excess toner or smudges, and the lines should print cleanly across the entire pa[...]

Figure 2–4: Engine T est Print MLO-004525 (Figure 2-36; 36 picas) 2–38 Operator ’s Guide[...]

1. Check to be sure the printer has stopped printing and the message display reads 00 READY . 2. Press the test button on the right side of the printer with a ballpoint pen. — The printer enters the offline state. — The Alarm indicator lights while the page is printing. — The display reads 15 ENGINE TEST while the page is printing. — The p[...]

2.13 Printing T est Print A T est Print A (Figure 2–5) lists the current printer settings, along with information such as total page count and the amount of free memory available. 2–40 Operator ’s Guide[...]

Figure 2–5: T est Print A MLO-004895 (Figure 2-38; 36 picas) Operating Information 2–41[...]

Y ou can print T est Print A to check the current printer settings before making changes in Menu Mode (see Chapter 4). T able 2–2 describes the items on T est Print A, and T able 2–3 decribes how to print the test print. T able 2–2: T est Print A Item Description V ersion This is the version of firmware the printer is using. The firmware ve[...]

Use the procedure in T able 2–3 to print a copy of T est Print A. T able 2–3: Printing T est Print A Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the printer off line. — The On Line indicator shuts off. 00 READY 2. Press T est/Font once. — T est Print A prints. 05 TEST PRINT A 00 READY 3. Press On Line to place the printer back on line[...]

2.14 Printing T est Print B T est Print B (Figure 2–6) contains sample printouts of the primary and secondary character sets that can be examined for print quality . 2–44 Operator ’s Guide[...]

Figure 2–6: T est Print B MLO-004852 (Figure 2-39; 36 picas) Operating Information 2–45[...]

T est Print B is printed continuously (until instructed to stop) so it can also be used to test paper feed, paper delivery , and other mechanical functions of the printer . Use the procedure in T able 2–4 to print a copy of T est Print B. T able 2–4: Printing T est Print B Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the printer off line. [...]

Figure 2–7: Font List MLO-004853 (Figure 2-40; 36 picas) Operating Information 2–47[...]

The Font List includes internal fonts, cartridge fonts, and fonts that have been downline loaded into memory . Y ou can select fonts only by using commands from the host computer; you cannot select them from the control panel. For information about selecting fonts, refer to the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference [...]

2.16 Using Control Representation Mode The Control Representation Mode is used to print out unprocessed data or commands sent from the host computer . This procedure is sometimes referred to as ‘‘dumping.’ ’ The printing of unprocessed data (in the form of characters and symbols) is convenient for debugging programs. If a specified charact[...]

2.17 Resetting the Printer There are two methods of resetting the printer: • Y ou can perform a hard reset by powering the printer off and then back on. • Y ou can perform a soft reset by pressing Reset . Perform a soft reset of the printer under the following circumstances: • When changing paper cassette sizes • T o clear data in the print[...]

2.18 Emulation Mode of Operation The DEClaser 2200 plus operates using DEC PPL3 mode. If you have an optional emulation cartridge installed, select Emulation Mode to invoke a protocol from the cartridge. Use the procedure in T able 2–8 to select Emulation Mode. T able 2–8: Selecting Emulation Mode Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to pla[...]

Chapter 3 The Control Panel The control panel consists of a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and a keypad. The keypad allows you to perform certain printer functions such as printing test pages or configuring the printer menus. This chapter explains the features and uses of the control panel. The layout of the control panel is shown[...]

T able 3–1: Control Panel Functions Item Function Keypad Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key such as T est/Font or Feeder Select. When the printer is in Menu Mode, the keys perform the secondary fun[...]

T able 3–1 (Cont.): Control Panel Functions Item Function Data indicator (green) Indicates the status of the data sent to the printer . On: Data is being printed or is still in the print buffer . If the indicator is on and the printer is not printing, the last page needs to be printed. Press On Line and then press Form Feed to print the last page[...]

T able 3–1 (Cont.): Control Panel Functions Item Function Paper feed indicators (green) These light to indicate the currently selected paper feed cassette or envelope feeder . They are: • Envelope feeder (optional) • Upper paper cassette • Lower paper cassette NOTE: If none of the paper feed indicators are on, it indicates that the printer [...]

T able 3–3: Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Key Function On Line Pressing On Line alternates the printer between the online mode and offline mode. The mode is indicated by the green light on the key . On: The printer is on line and controlled by the host computer . The host computer can send data to print and commands to control the printer . Off:[...]

T able 3–3 (Cont.): Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Key Function T est/Font T est/Font performs several functions in Keypad Mode: • Pressing the key once prints T est Print A (see Section 2.13). • Pressing and holding the key down for at leas t three seconds prints T est Print B (see Section 2.14). • Pressing the key twice prints the Font Lis[...]

T able 3–3 (Cont.): Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Key Function Feeder Select Pressing Feeder Select changes the paper feed selection. There are five paper feed modes: • Auto feed (either upper or lower cassette) • Upper cassette • Lower cassette • Manual feed • Option (available only when the optional envelope feeder is installed) See [...]

Chapter 4 Printer Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the printer by selecting operating parameters that can be stored in the printer ’s memory . These operating parameters are known as features and values. By selecting the correct operating parameters, you ensure that the printer can communicate properly with the host compute[...]

Y ou can access some menu features by using commands from the host computer; you can select others only from the control panel. This chapter describes how to select features using the control panel. For information about selecting features using commands from the host computer , see the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming R[...]

4.1.1 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode T able 4–2 describes the function of the Menu Mode keys. After reading the description of the Menu Mode keys, you may want to try using the keys to better understand their funtionality . See Section 4.4.1 for an example that uses the Menu Mode keys to configure the printer . T able 4–2: Keypad Functions: Men[...]

4.2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode Printer status and operator call messages are shown on the display in uppercase lettering, preceded by a numerical code. Examples of such messages are 00 READY or 1 1 P APER OUT . Menu Mode messages are displayed differently to distinguish differences between the menu selections, feature selections, and value se[...]

This manual shows items from the scrolling menus and features as they are displayed (uppercase, lowercase, or initial capitals) with the selected item shown in bold type for clarification. For example: FONT FEED LA YOUT or o ffsetX offsetY 4.2.2 Displaying Menu V alues Menu values are scrolled to the right and left using and and are displayed with[...]

4.3.1 Operating Memory The printer operates using the currently selected values contained in operating memory . When the printer is powered on, it loads the values stored in NVRAM into operating memory . When you select new values (through escape sequences or from the control panel), they are placed in operating memory and become part of the printe[...]

4.3.2 ROM (Read-Only Memory) ROM contains default values that are set at the factory . They are called default values because they are stored in ROM and cannot be changed. Y ou can load these default values into operating memory while in Menu Mode using the procedure shown in T able 4–3. NOTE: Default values loaded from ROM are temporary values, [...]

4.3.3 NVRAM (Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory) The printer can communicate with many systems using the factory default settings in ROM, but you may have to change values to accommodate your particular application or host computer . NVRAM allows those changes to be saved in a nonvolatile memory so that they are available each time you power on the p[...]

4.3.4 RAM (Random-Access Memory) RAM is a temporary memory area that stores selected values until the printer is powered off. It is useful to store features in RAM when you need to change settings for specific print jobs. T o save values in RAM while in Menu Mode, use the procedure in T able 4–5. T able 4–5: Saving V alues in RAM Operation Dis[...]

Figure 4–4: Operational Flow Chart Place the Printer Off Line Enter Menu Mode Select the Menu Select the Feature Change the Value Settings Save Settings in Memory Place the Printer Back On Line Save No Yes MLO-004946 4–10 Operator ’s Guide[...]

4.4.1 Sample Procedure for Changing and Saving V alues This section contains an example of how to change and save values in Menu Mode. Use the steps in T able 4–6 to perform the following tasks: • Enter Menu Mode • Change page offset values of X and Y in the LA YOUT menu from to • Save the new values in NVRAM • Exit Menu Mode Before Y ou [...]

T able 4–6 (Cont.): Changing and Saving V alues Operation Display Reads 6. Press until the value equals -10.0. NOTE: The value decreases in steps of 0.5. offsetX - 1 0.0 7. Press Enter to enter the new value. offsetX =- 10.0 (momentarily) offsetX offsetY 8. Press once to scroll the display to the offsetY feature. offsetY autoNL o 9. Press Enter t[...]

T able 4–6 (Cont.): Changing and Saving V alues Operation Display Reads 15. Press On Line to exit Menu Mode. — The On Line indicator lights. 00 READY V erification T o verify that the offset distances have been changed, print a copy of T est Print A and compare it with the copy made before the changes. V erify the changes by comparing the new [...]

Figure 4–5: T est Print A V erification MLO-004897 (Figure 4-5; 36 picas) 4–14 Operator ’s Guide[...]

4.5 Menu Descriptions This section describes the printer menus, features, and values. See T able 4–7 for a complete listing of all menus and parameters. T able 4–7: Menu Mode Features and V alues Menu Features V alues FEEDER feeder Upper 1 Auto Manual Lower Option 5 LA YOUT offsetX 2 -10.0 . . . +0.0 1 . . . +10.0 offsetY 2 -10.0 . . . +0.0 1 .[...]

T able 4–7 (Cont.): Menu Mode Features and V alues Menu Features V alues COMMAND message 2 English 1 Finnish French German Italian Japan Norway Port. Spanish Swedish Danish Dutch INITIAL macro 000 1 –099 paint Partial 1 Full Dual paper Letter 4 A4 INTERF ACE i/f 2 RS232C 1 CENTRO Optional I/O baud 3 300 600 1200 2400 4800 1 9600 19200 rsmode 3 [...]

T able 4–7 (Cont.): Menu Mode Features and V alues Menu Features V alues xon/xoff 3 ON 1 OFF etx/ack 3 OFF 1 ON DUPLEX duplex OFF 1 ON 1 Factory default setting. 3 A vailable only when RS232C is selected. Printer Configuration 4–17[...]

4.5.1 FEEDER Menu The FEEDER menu determines whether paper is fed manually or automatically from one of the cassettes. The optional envelope feeder can also be selected from the FEEDER menu when that option is installed. The paper feed selection is shown on the control panel by the paper feed indicators. The lighted indicator shows the selected fee[...]

T able 4–8: FEEDER Menu Features and V alues Feature V alues Description feeder Upper 1 Selects the upper paper cassette to automatically feed paper into the printer . NOTE: Y ou must select the Upper value when using the optional envelope ‘‘cassette’ ’ because the envelope cassette can only be installed in the upper cassette slot of the [...]

4.5.2 LA YOUT Menu The features of the LA YOUT menu shown in T able 4–9 allow you to make adjustments to the print position (the distances from the edges of the paper where printing begins) and to set the new line so that print wraps when it reaches the right margin. T able 4–9: LA YOUT Menu Features and V alues Feature V alues Description offs[...]

4.5.2.1 Offset Position (offsetX, offsetY) The offset feature of the LA YOUT menu allows you to make fine adjustments to the printing coordinates. Since the DEClaser 2200 plus printer is a page printer , it is not possible to adjust the print position by manually shifting the position of the page. Do not use offset to move normal data to different[...]

Figure 4–7 shows sample printouts of T est Print A that use different offset values. Figure 4–7: Offset Printout Samples MLO-004898 (Figure 4-7; 22 picas) 4–22 Operator ’s Guide[...]

4.5.2.2 Automatic New Line (autoNL) The autoNL feature determines whether or not the printer wraps to the next line when it reaches the right margin. 4.5.3 COPY Menu The COPY menu (T able 4–10) determines the number of copies to be printed. Y ou can save this setting only in RAM. T able 4–10: COPY Menu Features and V alues Feature V alues Descr[...]

4.5.5 INITIAL Menu The INITIAL menu (T able 4–12) combines the macro, paint, and paper size features. Y ou can save settings from this menu only in NVRAM. T o activate the settings, perform a reset after changing them. T able 4–12: INITIAL Menu Features and V alues Feature V alues Description macro 000 1 –099 Assigns the user preference set, [...]

4.5.5.1 Macro The macro feature allows you to select an environment for local compatibility . It assigns the proper User Preference character set, enables/disables the initialization message, and specifies a return response (device identification) when a Device Attributes (DA) request is received. The macro feature is slightly different from othe[...]

T able 4–14: Initialization Message Initialization Message V alue Disabled 00 1 Enabled 05 1 Factory default setting. The DEClaser 2200 plus printer can identify itself as a Digital ANSI- Compliant Printing Protocol level 3 printer , and therefore can be recognized as such by symbionts and terminal drivers that conform to Digital ANSI- compliant [...]

4.5.5.2 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in T able 4–16 demonstrate how to determine the macro value. T able 4–16: Macro Feature Examples Character Set and V alue Initialization Message and V alue Device ID and V alue Macro V alue JIS Katakana (20) Not Enabled (00) Level 3 (00) 20 DEC T echnical (60) Not Enabl ed (00) Level 3 (00) [...]

4.5.6 INTERF ACE Menu The correct interface connection is necessary for the printer to communicate properly with the host computer . The DEClaser 2200 plus printer supports both parallel and serial interface connections. The interface must match the type used by the host computer . Y ou cannot make selections from the INTERF ACE menu using commands[...]

T able 4–17 (Cont.): INTERF ACE Menu Features and V alues Feature V alues Description 8ES 8 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit 8OS 8 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 7ESS 7 data bits Even parity check 2 stop bits 7OSS 7 data bits Odd parity check 2 stop bits 7ES 7 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit 7OS 7 data bits Odd parity check 1 [...]

4.5.6.1 Interface Selection (i/f) The interface selection (i/f) feature selects the type of interface used to communicate with the host computer and enables video mode. The parallel and serial interface options must match the interface used by the host computer . When you select the parallel (CENTRO) interface, you do not select any other settings [...]

For Digital systems, the dtr feature should always be set to the fixed high value. When the DTR signal is fixed high (Fix-H) it indicates to the system that the printer is ‘‘present.’ ’ 4.5.6.5 Buffer Control (xon/xoff) The buffer control (xon/xoff) feature uses software to regulate the flow of data to the input buffer of the printer . I[...]

T able 4–18: DUPLEX Menu Features and V alues Feature V alues Description duplex OFF 1 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 . 1 Factory default setting. 4–32 Operator ’s Gui[...]

Chapter 5 Print Media This chapter describes the print media that are appropriate for use with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . The types of print media described in this chapter are paper , labels, transparencies, and envelopes. The DEClaser 2200 plus printer produces excellent print quality using electrophotographic laser technology . The laser p[...]

5.1 Paper Specifications This section contains information on the sizes and specifications of plain paper that can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . T able 5–1 lists the paper sizes that can be used with the standard and optional size cassettes for the printer . T able 5–1: Cassette Feed Paper Sizes Paper Size Dimensions A4 210 mm[...]

T able 5–2: Paper Specifications Category Specification Paper weight: cassette feed 60 g/m 2 to 80 g/m 2 basis weight (16 lb. to 21 lb.) Paper weight: manual feed 60 g/m 2 to 135 g/m 2 basis weight (16 lb. to 35 lb.) Thickness 0.075 mm to 0.1 15 mm Moisture content 5% to 8% Smoothness 100–300 Sheffield Brightness 84% minimum recommended Heat[...]

5.2 Envelope Requirements Envelopes must meet the same specifications as paper (see T able 5–2). In addition, the following types of envelopes cannot be used with the printer: • Envelopes with sealing flaps that are open MLO-005731 (Figure 5-1; 14. picas) 5–4 Operator ’s Guide[...]

• Envelopes with sealing flaps at the leading and trailing edges MLO-005729 (Figure 5-2; 14.5 picas) • Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges MLO-005732 (Figure 5-3; 15 picas) Print Media 5–5[...]

• Envelopes that have transparent windows MLO-005730 (Figure 5-4; 14 picas) • Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, or strings MLO-005733 (Figure 5-5; 15 picas) 5–6 Operator ’s Guide[...]

5.2.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes Observe the following requirements when printing on envelopes: • Feed envelopes manually (if you are not using the special envelope cassette or envelope feeder). • Envelopes can be printed only on the front side. • Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes, you [...]

5.3 T ransparencies T able 5–3 and T able 5–4 contain information on the sizes and specifications of transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . T able 5–3: T ransparency Sizes T ransparency Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Letter 8 ½ in. x 1 1 in. T able 5–4: T ransparency Specifications Category Specificati[...]

5.4 Labels A label consists of a face sheet, an adhesive sheet, and a carrier sheet. The face sheet (or printing surface) is usually composed of photocopying paper and should meet the same specifications for paper as described in T able 5–2. The carrier sheet and adhesive used for the labels must also be able to meet the heat tolerance specific[...]

5.4.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels Observe the following requirements when printing on labels: • Labels are usually fed manually . If you are feeding labels from a cassette, be sure they are high-quality labels that meet the specifications listed in T able 5–2. • Be sure that the carrier sheet is not exposed. • Be sure th[...]

• Check to see that the paper is loaded with the correct side up. Some packages of paper have an arrow on the label that points in the direction of the top side of the paper . Load paper with this top side up. If there is no arrow on the label, check the paper for curl. If a small amount of curl is present, fan the paper in the opposite direction[...]

Chapter 6 T roubleshooting This chapter helps you to quickly locate most problems that may occur with the printer . It discusses the following topics: T opic Section Error skip procedure Section 6.1 Printer status messages Section 6.2 Operator call messages Section 6.3 Software error messages Section 6.4 Service call messages Section 6.5 Common ope[...]

immediately before printing can continue. Y ou can acknowledge other types of errors and still continue printing by pressing Error Skip . When these types of errors occur , you may elect to take the long-term corrective action (for example, adding RAM or reassigning memory) at another time. Use the procedure in T able 6–1 to acknowledge the error[...]

T able 6–2 (Cont.): Printer Status Messages Message Meaning 02 W ARMING UP The printer has not reached operating temperature. Printing cannot be performed while the printer is warming up. 03 RESET The printer is being reset (Section 2.17). 04 TEST STOP T est printing has stopped. 05 TEST PRINT A T est Print A is being printed (Section 2.13). 06 F[...]

T able 6–3 (Cont.): Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 16 TONER LOW T oner in the EP-S cartridge is not being distributed evenly . Remove the cartridge and rotate it back and forth several times to re- distribute toner evenly (Section 7.3). The EP-S cartridge has run out of toner . Replace the EP-S cartridge (Sec- tion 7.3).[...]

T able 6–3 (Cont.): Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action The printer was not reset after the cassette size was changed. Reset the printer . PC LOAD LEGAL Request for a legal-size paper cassette. Install a legal-size paper cassette into the printer . The printer was not reset after the cassette size was changed. Reset the print[...]

T able 6–4: Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 20 P AGE FULL The page buffer is over- flowing with data. Clear fonts from memory after each job. Assign one or two full-page bitmap areas in memory to handle the complex data (see Section 4.5.5.3). Add additional RAM. 21 COMPLEX DA TA There is complicated print data that the [...]

T able 6–4 (Cont.): Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 42 ERROR There is an expansion interface error . Power off the printer and verify that any memory expansion boards are correctly installed. If the problem continues, call your Digital service representative (Chapter 8). 43 ERROR There is an expansion interface error . P[...]

6.5 Service Call Messages Service call messages indicate that the printer requires servicing by a qualified Digital service representative (see Chapter 8 for service information). Service messages are displayed as XX SER VICE (where XX is a number from 50–99). NOTE: Before calling for service, try to clear the error message by powering the print[...]

T able 6–5: Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action NO POWER The printer does not power up when you set the power switch to the ON position. The power source is defective. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. Check that there is power at the wall outlet by plugging in a lamp to see if it lights. If [...]

T able 6–5 (Cont.): Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action POOR PRINTING Large amounts of vertical fade and/or white streaks are on the page. T oner is not being dispersed evenly . Remove the EP-S cartridge from the printer and gently rock it several times to redistribute toner (see Section 7.3). Replace the EP-S cartr[...]

T able 6–5 (Cont.): Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action POOR PRINTING The cleaning mechanism in the EP-S cartridge is not working properly . Replace the EP-S cartridge (Section 7.3.) The overall print quality is poor . The print medium is not the recommended type. See Chapter 5 for print media specifications. MISCE[...]

6.6.1 Incorrect Printing Mode An incorrect printing mode error occurs when the duplex mode of operation is incorrectly selected to print envelopes. Select the simplex mode of operation as follows: 1. Press 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 Dup[...]

6.7 Paper Jams Paper jams are typically caused by: • Damaged paper (torn or folded) • Improperly stored paper (excessive paper curl or humidity) • Paper that does not meet specifications (incorrect weight or heat tolorance) • Paper that is improperly loaded in the tray (not aligned properly) T o reduce the chance of paper jams, follow the [...]

Figure 6–1: Paper Jam Areas MLO-004529 (Figure 6-2; 23 picas) After clearing a paper jam, reset the printer by closing the front cover . Closing the cover clears the error condition, but the printer must be placed back on line. After the cover is closed, press On Line to place the printer back on line. When a paper jam is cleared and printing is [...]

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove jammed paper from the top or rear paper trays by simply pulling the paper out. Pulling the paper from the printer without releasing it from the fixing assembly first can cause damage to the printer. 1. Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens sl[...]

2. Lift the top cover open. MLO-004531 (Figure 6-4; 16 picas) 6–16 Operator ’s Guide[...]

3. Push the tab on the fixing assembly back to release the paper . W ARNING: 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) T roubleshooting 6–17[...]

5. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place. — The printer 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[...]

6.7.2 Paper Jam Areas 2, 3, 4, and 6 Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the paper feed, transfer , and fixing assembly areas. 1. Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 6-8; 15.5 picas) T roubleshooting 6–19[...]

2. Lift the top cover open. W ARNING: Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot. MLO-004531 (Figure 6-9; 16 picas) 6–20 Operator ’s Guide[...]

3. If paper is jammed in the feed or transfer area, lift the transfer guide (green handle) to release the paper and remove the paper from the printer . 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) T roubleshooting 6–21[...]

4. If paper is jammed in the fixing assembly , push the green tab on the fixing assembly down to release the paper , and remove the paper from the printer . W ARNING: Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot. MLO-004870 (Figure 6-1 1; 16 picas) 6–22 Operator ’s Guide[...]

5. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place. — 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 printe[...]

6.7.3 Paper Jam Area 5 (Duplex Printing Mode Only) Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the lower paper path area. 1. Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 6-13; 15.5 picas) 6–24 Operator ’s Guide[...]

2. If paper is jammed in the transfer area, lift the transfer guide (green handle) to release the paper . MLO-004869 (Figure 6-14; 16 picas) 3. Open the side door and lift the green paper jam lever to raise the paper path plate. • The side door is spring-loaded and remains open when you lift the green paper jam lever . MLO-004535 (Figure 6-15; 15[...]

4. Remove the jammed paper from the lower paper path area. MLO-004534 (Figure 6-16; 15.5 picas) 5. Lower the green paper jam lever to its operating position. — The side door is spring loaded and automatically closes when the paper jam lever is lowered into its operating position. MLO-004533 (Figure 6-17; 16 picas) 6–26 Operator ’s Guide[...]

6. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely in place. — The printer initializes (recycles). — The Alarm and Data indicators shut off. — The message display reads 00 READY . MLO-005120 (Figure 6-18; 16 picas) 7. Press On Line to place the printer on line. — The printe[...]

6.7.4 Paper Jam Area 8 (Duplex Printing Only) Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the paper reversing area on the rear output tray . 1. Lift and hold the paper jam lever to remove jammed paper from the paper reversing area. MLO-004532 (Figure 6-19; 16 picas) 2. Open and then close the top cover to clear the error condition. 6–28 [...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance T o obtain optimum performance from the DEClaser 2200 plus printer , you must perform the prescribed care and maintenance as outlined in this chapter . This chapter describes how to properly maintain the printer and covers the following topics: • Cleaning the printer • Cleaning the primary corona wire • Cleaning the tran[...]

7.1.1 Cleaning the Internal Surfaces Clean the transfer and paper feed areas inside the printer using the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY . 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O (OFF) position. MLO-0051 17 (Figure 7-1; 15 picas) 7–2 Operator ’s Guide[...]

3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 7-2; 15.5 picas) 4. Lift the top cover open. MLO-004531 (Figure 7-3; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–3[...]

5. W ipe the paper feed area (black plastic) clean with a cloth dampened with water . W ARNING: Be careful when accessing areas inside the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot. MLO-004871 (Figure 7-4; 16 picas) 7–4 Operator ’s Guide[...]

6. W ipe the following items clean in the transfer area with the dampened cloth: • The movable transfer guide (with green handle) and clear plastic strip • The metal transfer roller • The silver-colored metal transfer guide MLO-004872 (Figure 7-5; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–5[...]

7. Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place. MLO-005120 (Figure 7-6; 16 picas) 7–6 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7.1.2 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire The primary corona wire is located inside the EP-S cartridge. A dirty primary corona wire can cause black streaking to occur on the paper , and should be cleaned to correct this problem. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY . 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer[...]

3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 7-8; 15.5 picas) 4. Open the top cover halfway . MLO-004893 (Figure 7-9; 14.5 picas) 7–8 Operator ’s Guide[...]

5. Remove the EP-S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover . MLO-004890 (Figure 7-10; 19 picas) Maintenance 7–9[...]

6. Remove the wire/pin cleaner from the inside of the printer . W ARNING: Be careful when removing the wire/pin cleaner from the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot. MLO-004873 (Figure 7-1 1; 16 picas) 7–10 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7. Insert the felt end of the wire/pin cleaner into either end of the EP-S cartridge slot. CAUTION: Do not insert the brush end of the wire/pin cleaner into the slot. Inserting the brush end can damage the corona wire. MLO-004875 (Figure 7-12; 15.5 picas) Maintenance 7–1 1[...]

8. Move the cleaner in the slot from side to side three to four times to clean the corona wire. MLO-004874 (Figure 7-13; 14 picas) 9. Return the wire/pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer . MLO-004873 (Figure 7-14; 14 picas) 7–12 Operator ’s Guide[...]

10. Install the EP-S cartridge into the top cover . MLO-004363 (Figure 7-15; 18 picas) Maintenance 7–13[...]

1 1. Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place. MLO-005120 (Figure 7-16; 16 picas) 7–14 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7.1.3 Cleaning the T ransfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins The transfer corona wires and discharging pins are part of the paper transfer area inside the printer . Normally , you clean these corona wires and discharging pins each time you replace the EP-S cartridge, but you may find it necessary to clean them between cartridge replacements if y[...]

3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 7-18; 15.5 picas) 4. Lift the top cover open. MLO-004531 (Figure 7-19; 16picas) 7–16 Operator ’s Guide[...]

5. Remove the wire/pin cleaner from the inside of the printer . W ARNING: Be careful when removing the wire/pin cleaner from the printer, because the fixing assembly may be hot. MLO-004873 (Figure 7-20; 14 picas) Maintenance 7–17[...]

6. Clean the discharging pins (in the groove) using the brush end of the cleaner . CAUTION: Y ou must lift the brush over the separation wires as you clean along the groove. Be careful not to break the wires as you clean the discharging pins. MLO-004876 (Figure 7-21; 20 picas) 7–18 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7. Return the wire/pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer . MLO-004873 (Figure 7-22; 16 picas) 8. Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab. CAUTION: The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile. Do not press down too hard on the wires. MLO-004877 (Figure 7-23; 14.5 picas) Maintenance 7[...]

9. Gently close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until the cover latches securely into place. MLO-005120 (Figure 7-24; 16 picas) 7–20 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7.2 Extending EP-S Cartridge Life Each EP-S cartridge contains a photosensitive drum and toner , assuring you of optimum print quality throughout the life of the cartridge. When the cartridge runs out of toner , you replace it with a new one. CAUTION: The use of refilled EP-S cartridges is not recommended and may adversely affect print quality . C[...]

7.3 Replacing the EP-S Cartridge When the ‘‘16 TONER LOW’ ’ message is displayed, it means that the printer is either running out of toner or the toner is not being distributed evenly . Before replacing the EP-S cartridge, make sure that the toner is really depleted. Rock the cartridge back and forth gently to redistribute any remaining ton[...]

T o replace the EP-S cartridge, follow the instructions that come with the cartridge or use the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY . 2. Press the power switch on the back of the printer to the O (OFF) position. MLO-0051 17 (Figure 7-26; 15 picas) Maintenance 7–23[...]

3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 7-27; 15.5 picas) 4. Open the top cover to its halfway position. MLO-004893 (Figure 7-28; 14.5 picas) 7–24 Operator ’s Guide[...]

5. Remove the EP-S cartridge by pulling it out from the top cover . Open the top cover to its full upright position after removing the cartridge. MLO-004890 (Figure 7-29; 19 picas) Maintenance 7–25[...]

6. Open the green fixing assembly cover . W ARNING: The fixing assembly may be hot. Be careful when accessing the fixing unit. MLO-004354 (Figure 7-30; 16.5 picas) 7–26 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7. Remove the used fixing roller cleaner from the fixing assembly . Discard the used fixing roller cleaner . MLO-004879 (Figure 7-31; 16 picas) 8. W ipe the fixing roller with the cleaning pad on the end of the new cleaner . MLO-004355 (Figure 7-32; 16.5 picas) Maintenance 7–27[...]

9. Peel off the cleaning pad and discard it. MLO-004356 (Figure 7-33; 16.5 picas) 10. Insert the new cleaner into the fixing assembly . MLO-004357 (Figure 7-34; 16.5 picas) 7–28 Operator ’s Guide[...]

1 1. Close the fixing assembly cover . NOTE: The fixing assembly cover does not close tightly . MLO-004358 (Figure 7-35; 16.5 picas) Maintenance 7–29[...]

12. Wipe the paper feed area (black plastic) clean with a cloth dampened with water . CAUTION: T o prevent possible damage to the internal and external surfaces of the printer, do not use cleaners or solvents. Use a clean cloth dampened with water only . MLO-004871 (Figure 7-36; 16 picas) 7–30 Operator ’s Guide[...]

13. W ipe the transfer area clean with the dampened cloth. The transfer area consists of the following components: • The movable transfer guide (with green handle) and clear plastic strip • The metal transfer roller • The silver-colored metal transfer guide MLO-004872 (Figure 7-37; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–31[...]

14. Clean the transfer corona wire and the nylon separation wires with the cotton swab. CAUTION: The corona wire and nylon separation wires are fragile. Do not press down on the wires too hard or they may break. MLO-004877 (Figure 7-38; 14.5 picas) 7–32 Operator ’s Guide[...]

15. Remove the wire/pin cleaner from the inside of the printer . W ARNING: The fixing assembly may be hot. Be careful when removing the wire/pin cleaner from the printer. MLO-004873 (Figure 7-39; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–33[...]

16. Clean the discharging pins in the groove using the brush end of the cleaner . CAUTION: Y ou 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[...]

17. Return the wire/pin cleaner to its storage location in the printer . MLO-004873 (Figure 7-41; 16 picas) 18. Rock the new EP-S cartridge five or six times as shown to distribute the toner evenly . MLO-004362 (Figure 7-42; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–35[...]

19. Lower the top cover to its partially opened position and install the new cartridge. MLO-004363 (Figure 7-43; 18 picas) 7–36 Operator ’s Guide[...]

20. Snap the tab from the left side of the cartridge by moving it up and down. MLO-004364 (Figure 7-44; 16.5 picas) Maintenance 7–37[...]

21. Grasp the tab and pull the sealing tape completely out of the cartridge. Discard the sealing tape. NOTE: The sealing tape is about 55 cm (22 in.) long and may have toner on it. If you get toner on your hands or clothing, wash them with cold water and soap. MLO-004365 (Figure 7-45; 16.5 picas) 7–38 Operator ’s Guide[...]

22. Close the top cover by pushing down on the hand grip until it snaps into place. MLO-005120 (Figure 7-46; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–39[...]

7.4 Replacing the Ozone Filter The DEClaser 2200 plus printer is equipped with a disposable ozone filter that must be replaced after each 100,000 printed pages. See Appendix B for ordering information. Use the following procedure to replace the ozone filter . W ARNING: Never operate the printer without the ozone filter installed. The filter rem[...]

3. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover will release and open slightly . MLO-0051 18 (Figure 7-48; 15.5 picas) 4. Lift the top cover open. MLO-004531 (Figure 7-49; 16 picas) Maintenance 7–41[...]

5. Pull down the ozone filter cover to access the filter . W ARNING: The fixing assembly may be hot. Be careful when accessing the ozone filter. MLO-004880 (Figure 7-50; 16 picas) 6. Remove the filter by pulling it out by its tab. MLO-004881 (Figure 7-51; 16 picas) 7–42 Operator ’s Guide[...]

7. Grasp the new filter by its tab and slide it into place. CAUTION: Always handle the filter by its tab and not by its mesh sides. The mesh sides are fragile and can be damaged easily . MLO-004882 (Figure 7-52; 16 picas) 8. Fold the filter tab in and close the filter cover until it snaps into place. MLO-004883 (Figure 7-53; 16 picas) Maintenan[...]

Chapter 8 Service If you cannot correct a problem with the DEClaser 2200 plus printer , request servicing by a qualified Digital service representative. This chapter lists the available services. 8.1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services Digital Equipment Corporation provides a wide range of maintenance programs for printers. These include on-sit[...]

For more information on any of Digital Equipment Corporation’ s maintenance services, call the Digital Services office in your area during normal business hours. Refer to the list of questions in T able 8–1 before calling the service center . T able 8–1: Questions to Consider Before Y ou Call Is the call necessary? Check Chapter 6. Often you[...]

Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide This quick reference guide contains basic information on using certain programming instructions with your DEClaser printer . For quick reference use, see these sections: Category Section Positioning Controls A.1 Margins and Spacing A.2 Set/Reset Modes A.3 Fonts and Character Sets A.4 Miscellaneous A[...]

Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this appendix. Convention Meaning CSI The is the control character (9/1 1) used to introduce the Control Sequence Introducer as part of the format of a DEC PPL3 command. For example, CSI Pn A . Both parameter characters and intermediate characters are supported in a CSI control sequence. ESC[...]

A.1 Positioning Controls CUU—Cursor Up CSI Pn A Where: Pn = n Is the numeric value according to the Select Size Unit (SSU) sequence and Positioning Unit Mode (PUM) setting. (A value of 0 is treated as one vertical position up.) DECCAHT —Clear All Horizontal T abs ESC 2 Clears all horizontal tab stops. DECCA VT —Clear All V ertical T abs ESC 4[...]

HP A—Horizontal Position Absolute CSI Pn ‘ Where: Pn = 0 Is treated as horizontal position 1. Pn = n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting. HPB—Horizontal Position Backward CSI Pn j Where: Pn = 0 Is treated as one horizontal position to the left. Pn = n Is the numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM se[...]

VP A—V ertical Position Absolute CSI Pn d Where: Pn = 0 Is treated as vertical position 1. Pn = n Is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. VPB—V ertical 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—V ertical P[...]

A.2 Margins and Spacing DECSHORP—Set Horizontal Pitch CSI Ps w Where: Ps = 0 Is determined by current font. Ps = 1 Is 720 centipoints (10 characters/inch). Ps = 2 Is 600 centipoints (12 characters/inch). Ps = 3 Is 545 centipoints (13.2 characters/inch). Ps = 4 Is 436 centipoints (16.5 characters/inch). Ps = 5 Is 1440 centipoints (5 characters/inc[...]

DECSLRM—Set Left and Right Margins CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 s Where: Pn1 = n Is the left margin-setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting (Pn1 = 0 is treated as 1). Pn2 = n Is the right margin-setting numeric value according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting (Pn2 = 0 is treated as 1). DECSTBM—Set T op and Bottom Margins CSI Pn1[...]

DECVERP—Set V ertical Pitch CSI Ps z Where: Ps = 0 Is determined by the current font. Ps = 1 Is 1200 centipoints (6 lines/inch). Ps = 2 Is 900 centipoints (8 lines/inch). Ps = 3 Is 600 centipoints (12 lines/inch). Ps = 4 Is 3600 centipoints (2 lines/inch). Ps = 5 Is 2400 centipoints (3 lines/inch). Ps = 6 Is 1800 centipoints (4 lines/inch). Ps = [...]

DECVPFS—V ariable Page Format Select CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; . . . ; Pn11 SP z Where: Ps1 = 0, 1 Is portrait orientation. Ps1 = 2 Is landscape orientation. Ps1 = Other Is portrait orientation. T able A–1: DECVPFS Numeric Parameters Meaning If ‘‘Zero’ ’ Pn2 1 Length of paper Default 2 Pn3 Width of paper Default 2 Pn4 T op margin 1 Pn5 Bottom mar[...]

GSS—Graphic Size Select CSI Pn SP C Where: Pn = 0 Is 10 points. Pn = n Is the font height according to SSU sequence. PFS—Page Format Select CSI Ps SP J Where: Ps = 0 Portrait normal text. Ps = 1 Landscape normal text. Ps = 2 Portrait normal A4. Ps = 3 Landscape normal A4. Ps = 4 Portrait normal North American letter . Ps = 5 Landscape normal No[...]

SHS—Set Horizontal Spacing CSI Ps SP K Where: Ps = 0 Is 720 centipoints (10 characters/inch). Ps = 1 Is 600 centipoints (12 characters/inch). Ps = 2 Is 480 centipoints (15 characters/inch). Ps = 3 Is 1200 centipoints (6 characters/inch). SPI—Spacing Pitch Increment CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 SP G Where: Pn1 = 0 Line spacing is determined by the current font[...]

SVS—Set V ertical Spacing CSI Ps SP L Where: Ps = 0 Is 1200 centipoints (6 lines/inch). Ps = 1 Is 1800 centipoints (4 lines/inch). Ps = 2 Is 2400 centipoints (3 lines/inch). Ps = 3 Is 600 centipoints (12 lines/inch). Ps = 4 Is 900 centipoints (8 lines/inch). Ps = 5 Is 1416 centipoints (6 lines/30 mm). Ps = 6 Is 2136 centipoints (4 lines/30 mm). P[...]

DECCRNLM—Carriage Return/New Line Mode CSI ? 40 h Set—CR acts as New Line. CSI ? 40 l Reset—CR acts as Carriage Return. DECOPM—Origin Placement Mode CSI ? 52 h Sets Origin Placement Mode. CSI ? 52 l Resets Origin Placement Mode. DECPSM—Horizontal Pitch Select Mode CSI ? 29 h Sets Horizontal Pitch Select Mode. CSI ? 29 l Resets Horizontal [...]

A.4 Fonts and Character Sets ASCEF—Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SP Fs If the final character (Fs) is: L Is ISO 4873, level 1. M Is ISO 4873, level 2. N Is ISO 4873, level 3. DECA TFF—Assign to T ype Family or Font DCS Ps1 ; Ps2 } id_string ST Where: Ps1 = 0 or 1 Assigns a font collection plus by a 16-character font identi?[...]

DECAUPSS—Assign User-Preference Supplemental Character Set DCS Ps ! u D . . . D ST Where: Ps = 0 Is a 94-character set. Ps = 1 Is a 96-character set. Possible D . . . D values: %5 DEC Supplemental (Ps = 0) A ISO Latin-1 Supplemental (Ps = 1) I JIS Katakana 1 (Ps = 0) "4 DEC Hebrew Supplemental (Ps = 0) H IsO Latin-Hebrew Supplemental (Ps = 1[...]

DECLFF—Load Font File DCS Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Ps3 y font_record, font_record; comment_record ST Where: Ps1 = 0 Is Digital font file format. Ps2 = 0 Is print the summary sheet. Ps2 = 1 Is do not print the summary sheet. Ps2 = 2 Is send font error and warning information. Ps2 = 3 Is print the summary sheet and send font error and warning information. Ps2 [...]

SCS—Select Character Set ESC I* . . . In F Where: I* = ( (Left parenthesis) 1 Designates the character set into G0. I* = ) (Right parenthesis) 1 Designates the character set into G1. I* = * (Asterisk) 1 Designates the character set into G2. I* = + (Plus sign) 1 Designates the character set into G3. I* = - (Minus sign) 2 Designates the character s[...]

T able A–2 (Cont.): Character Set Identification Character Set Number of Characters Character Set Identifier DEC Swiss 94 = Norwegian/Danish 94 ‘ DEC Supplemental 94 %5 DEC T echnical 94 > DEC Special Graphics 94 0 DEC Portuguese 94 %6 User Preference Supplemental 2 94 < (initial setting for G2 and G3) DEC 7-Bit Hebrew 94 %= DEC Hebrew [...]

SGR—Select Graphic Rendition CSI Ps ; . . . ; Ps m Where: Ps = 0 T urns off all attributes (standard and private). Ps = 1 T urns on bold. Ps = 3 T urns on italics. Ps = 4 T urns on underline. Ps = 9 T urns on strike-through. Ps = 10 . . . 19 Selects the font according to the initial state or as assigned by DECA TFF . Ps = 21 T urns on double unde[...]

A.5 Miscellaneous CPR—Cursor Position Report CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 R Where: Pn1 = n Numeric parameter describing the active vertical position according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting. Pn2 = n Numeric parameter describing the active horizontal position according to the SSU sequence and PUM setting. DA—Device Attributes CSI c Requests the Primary De[...]

DA2R—Device Attributes (Secondary) Report CSI > Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Ps3 ; Ps4 c Where: Ps1 = 46 Identifies the DEClaser 2100 plus printer . Ps1 = 47 Identifies the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . Ps2 = xx xx is the major firmware version number multiplied by 10. Ps3 = 0 No memory cards installed. Ps3 = 1 1-Mbyte memory card installed. Ps3 = 2 2-Mbyte [...]

DECASFC—Automatic Sheet Feeder (input tray) Control CSI Ps ! v Where: Ps = 0 No tray change. Ps = 1 Selects the top tray . Ps = 2 Selects the bottom tray (only on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer). Ps = 3 Selects the envelope feeder (only on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer). 1 Ps = 99 Selects manual feed operation. 1 A vailable only if the option is[...]

DECFSR—Font Status Report If DECRFS is 1 or 0: DCS 1 " { report_string ST If DECRFS is 2 or 0: DCS 2 " { nnn ST If DECLFF has Ps2 = 2 or 3: DCS 4 " { error_string ST Where: This V ariable Indicates report_string All available fonts. nnn The number of bytes available in memory for downline loading. error_string Error and warning cod[...]

DECR VEC—Draw Relative V ector CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 SP | Where: Ps1 = 0 Draws a horizontal (X) line to the right. Ps1 = 1 Draws a vertical (Y) line down. Ps1 = 2 Draws a horizontal (X) line to the left. Ps1 = 3 Draws a vertical (Y) line up. Pn2 = n Is the line length according to the SSU sequence. Pn3 = n Is the line width according to the SSU seq[...]

DECSITF—Select Input T ray Failover CSI Ps1 ; Ps2 ; . . . Psn SP w Where: Ps1 = 0 Disables all composite input trays. Ps1 = 1 Defines composite tray 1. Ps2–Psn = n Designates the tray as a member of the composite tray . NOTE: T ray numbers are the same as in the DECASFC sequence. DECSNC—Set Number of Copies CSI Pn & q Where: Pn = 0 Is tr[...]

DECVEC—Draw V ector CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 ; Pn5 ! | Where: Ps1 = 0 Draws horizontal line (X). Ps1 = 1 Draws vertical line (Y). Ps1 = Other Performs no action. Pn2 = n Is the horizontal line (X) start position according to the SSU sequence. Pn3 = n Is the verical line (Y) start position according to the SSU sequence. Pn4 = n Is line length acc[...]

RIS—Reset to Initial State ESC c Resets the printer to initial state values and returns to DEC PPL3 protocol. ROCS—Return from Other Coding System ESC % @ Returns to DEC PPL3 from an alternate protocol emulation mode. SOCS—Select Other Coding System ESC % 8 Selects HP PCL emulation mode. ESC % / 4 Selects PostScript interpreter mode (PostScri[...]

Appendix B Accessories and Supplies This appendix lists some of the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . Contact your Digital sales representative or refer to your latest DECdirect catalog for a complete list of products and the latest pricing information. See Section B.1 for additional ordering information. T abl[...]

T able B–1 (Cont.): DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Accessories and Supplies Part Number Description LNXX–UE 3 MB RAM module LNXX–AC EP-S Cartridge Supplies Kit (quantity = 1) LNXX–XA EP-S Cartridge Supplies Kit (quantity = 4) LNXX–XB EP-S Cartridge Supplies Kit (quantity = 16) LNXX–XC EP-S Cartridge Supplies Kit (quantity = 64) LN06X–EF E[...]

T able B–1 (Cont.): DEClaser 2200 plus Printer Accessories and Supplies Part Number Description LN03X–AK A4-size transparencies 297 mm x 210 mm 50 sheets per box 29–28272–01 Replacement ozone filter NOTE: The replacement ozone filter is available through self-maintenance services. Call 1–800–344–4825 to order the filter. Accessorie[...]

B.1 Ordering Information Use the following mailing addresses and telephone numbers to order products for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . T able B–2: Ordering Within the U.S.A. MAIL Digital Equipment Corporation PO Box CS2008 Nashua, NH 03061 TELEPHONE Order toll free 1–800–DIGIT AL (DECdirect) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST[...]

Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the operating and interface specifications for the DEClaser 2200 plus printer . C.1 Operating Specifications T ype: Desktop page printer Printing Method: Electrophotographic using laser beam scanning Laser Power: 5 mW maximum Resolution: 300 dpi Printing Speed: 8 pages/minute maximum using A4 or L[...]

Built-in Font Files: The DEClaser 2200 plus has 36 built-in font files that can be used with DEC PPL3. The font files consist of four fonts and nine character sets. These fonts are: • Courier 10-point normal 1 portrait • Courier 10.3-point normal portrait • Courier 6.7-point normal landsca pe • Elite 10-point normal portrait For each font[...]

Power Requirements: 100–1 15 V ac, 50/60 Hz 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 100–1 15 V models = 940 W maximum 220–240 V models = 890 W maximum Installed W eight (Body Only): Approximately 30.4 kg (67.1 lb.) Dimensions: W idth: 454 mm (17.9 in.) Depth: 665 mm (26.0 in.) Depth: 888 mm (35.0 in.) (with A4 paper cassette installed and th[...]

C.2 Serial Interface Specifications T able C–1 lists the pin signals for the RS232C serial interface connector . Figure C–1 shows the pin assignments on the connector . Figure C–2 and Figure C–3 show the serial connections with and without connection to a modem. T able C–1: Serial Interface Pin Assignment Pin Signal Direction 1 Frame Gro[...]

Figure C–1: RS232C Pin Assignments MLO-004884 (Figure C-1; 12.5 picas) Specifications C–5[...]

Figure C–2: Serial Connections to Modem MLO-004885 (Figure C-2; 19 picas) C–6 Operator ’s Guide[...]

Figure C–3: Serial Connections Without Modem MLO-004887 (Figure C-3; 23.5 picas) Specifications C–7[...]

C.3 Parallel Interface Specifications T able 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[...]

T able C–2: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Pin Signal Direction 1 In 2 Data 1 In 3 Data 2 In 4 Data 3 In 5 Data 4 In 6 Data 5 In 7 Data 6 In 8 Data 7 In 9 Data 8 In 10 Out 1 1 Busy Out 12 Call (PE) Out 13 Select Out 14–15 Not Connected – 16 0 V olts (Logic Ground) – 17 Chassis Ground – 18 5 V olts Out 19–29 Ground – 30 Out 31 In 3[...]

Figure C–4: Parallel Pin Assignment MLO-004886 (Figure C-4; 7.5 picas) Figure C–5: Parallel Connections MLO-004888 (Figure C-5; 15.5 picas) C–10 Operator ’s Guide[...]

Appendix D LN03 Compatibility This appendix contains information highlighting the differences between the DEClaser 2200 plus printer and the LN03 printer . This information is directed at the differences affecting compatibility between the printers. D.1 General Differences The following list identifies the general differences between the LN03 prin[...]

D.2 Printable Area Compatibility The printable area on the DEClaser 2200 plus printer is approximately the same as the printable area on the LN03 printer . There is an approximate ¼" non-printable area around the page. This difference does not affect applications that do not print within ¼" of the paper edge. When the LN03 printer encou[...]

• If a font used on the page is deleted to free up memory for another requirement, the DEClaser 2200 plus printer may cause a page break. It does not try to transfer the display list to bitmap memory like the LN03 PLUS would. If you encounter page breaks, set the paint feature value to Full (see T able 4–12). NOTE: The Full value can be activat[...]

Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. The ASCII code table is widely used for data processing and communication. The codes listed represent a set of characters and commands. A4 paper size The European paper size of 210 mm x 297 mm. basis weight A measurement used to describe the paper weight density in grams per square [...]

CaPSL Canon Printing System Language. This page description language uses escape sequences to control the printer . character attribute A feature of a highlighted character . Y ou can select underlining, bold printing, italic printing, and strike-through attributes. character set A set of codes that describe the general appearance of a set of chara[...]

printer by placing a high or low voltage on the DTR line of the serial port. DTR is sometimes known as ‘‘hardware handshaking protocol.’’ duplex A layout indicating that a document is to be printed on two sides. The DEClaser 2200 printer can perform duplex printing. EP-S cartridge Electrophotographic supply cartridge. The EP-S cartridge con[...]

host The computer that provides services and enables startup and management of the peripheral devices, such as printers. image area The printable portion of a page. Like most printers, the DEClaser 2200 does not allow printing to the physical edge of the page. initialize T o set starting values such as counters, switches, or addresses, at the begin[...]

NVRAM Nonvolatile random-access memory . Nonvolatile means that data is retained in NVRAM even after the printer is powered off. NVRAM is particularly useful when you are setting up the printer configuration, because all of the values can be saved and retained. off line A communications mode during which the printer cannot receive data from the ho[...]

PostScript language A programming language designed to convey a description of a desired page to a printer . It can describe a page containing any combination of text, graphical shapes, and digitized images. primary corona wire A wire located inside the EP-S cartridge that places an electrical charge on the photosensitive drum, preparing it to acce[...]

resolution The number of dots in a defined area. The resolution of the DEClaser 2200 printer is 300 dpi. ROM Read-only memory . ROM contains all of the factory default feature values. It is a permanent memory and cannot be cleared or changed. serial interface A data communications interface that transmits data sequentially , one bit at a time, at [...]

Index A Accessories and supplies, B–1 Associated documents, xiv Automatic new line feature, 4–23 B Baud rate feature, 4–30 Buffer control feature (xon/xoff), 4–31 C CDRH regulations, xvii Cleaning discharging pins, 7–15 internal surfaces, 7–2 primary corona wire, 7–7 the printer, 7–1 transfer corona wires, 7–15 COMMAND menu, 4–2[...]

INTERF ACE menu, 4–28 to 4–31 Interface selection feature, 4–30 K Keypad in Keypad Mode, 3–4 in Menu Mode, 3–7, 4–3 L Labels special considerations, 5–10 specifications, 5–9 Laser safety, xvii LA YOUT menu, 4–20 to 4–23 Letterhead paper loading, 2–1 1, 2–14 LN03 compatibility, D–1 M Macro feature, 4–25 examples, 4–27 [...]

Power off, 2–3 Power on, 2–1 Preprinted paper loading, 2–1 1, 2–14 Print density adjustment, 2–33 Printer components and functions, 1–1, 1–2, 1–8 Printer configuration memory, 4–5 to 4–9 Printer status messages, 6–2 Print media, 5–1 Punched paper loading, 2–1 1, 2–14 Q Quick Reference Guide, A–1 fonts and character se[...]