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Appendix D LN03 Compatibility D.1 General Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1 D.2 Printable Area Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–2 D.3 Protocol Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–2 ...

C–3 Serial Connections Without Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–6 C–4 Parallel Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–9 C–5 Parallel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–9 Tables 1–1 Printer Components: Front/Rig...

5–4 Transparency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8 6–1 Printer Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2 6–2 Operator Call Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3 6–3 Software Error Messages . . . ....

Preface The DEClaser 2100 printer uses electrophotographic laser technology toprint text and graphics at speeds up to 8 pages/minute with a density of300 x 300 dots/inch. The printer consists of an engine (print mechanism)and a controller (formatter) that are driven from host-based software toprovid...

Document Structure This guide focuses mainly on the operational aspects of the DEClaser 2100and explains how to use and maintain the printer hardware. For printerinstallation instructions, refer to the DEClaser 2100 Printer InstallationGuide in this binder. This guide describes the printer component...

• Appendix A, DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide, lists theDEClaser escape sequences used to program the printer. It is intendedas a reference for the experienced programmer. • Appendix B, Accessories and Supplies, describes the accessories andsupplies available for the DEClaser 2100 printer and...

• Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 ProgrammingSupplement (AA–PBWHA–TE)Contains device specific information for programmers who createapplications for Digital’s ANSI-compliant level 3 devices. It is also forprogrammers who write applications with ANSI output that requiresconversion to...

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 damageto equipment. WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal inj...

Convention Meaning Bold Items from the scrolling menus appear as they do on thedisplay (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 FONT/FEED LAYOUT. Safety Information The DEClaser 21...

Laser Safety The DEClaser 2100 printer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, SubchapterJ, as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to theRadiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. The printer does notemit haz...

Chapter 1 Printer Components This chapter describes the components of the DEClaser 2100 printer andtheir functions. This chapter also provides information about the operatingspace required to perform day-to-day printing operations. 1.1 Functions of the Printer Components Figure 1–1, Figure 1–2, and ...

Figure 1–1: Components: Front/Right-Side View MLO-004826 1–2 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

Figure 1–3: Components: Inside the Printer MLO-004828 1–6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

Table 1–3: Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 1. Print Density Dial Has a range of 1–9 to adjust the print density.Selecting the lower numbers results in heavier ordarker print density. For most printing applicationsthe dial can be set to 7. See Section 2.10 for additionalinformati...

Table 1–3 (Cont.): Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 6. Transfer Corona Assembly Contains a corona wire that places a negative chargeon the paper as it passes over the wire. This negativecharge attracts the (positively charged) toner fromthe photo-sensitive drum in the EP-S cartri...

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 chapteralso covers manual feed operation for all print m...

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 noton. CAUTION: Do not power the printer off while it is printing. Powering the printer off during printing causes paper jams and loss of data.Power...

2.3 Opening the Top Cover Open the top cover using the following procedure. 1. Press the release button forward and then down. — The top cover releases and opens slightly. Fig 2-3, MLO-004830 2–4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

2.4 Closing the Top Cover Close the top cover using the following procedure. 1. Gently lower the cover and push down on the hand grip until the coverlatches securely in place. Fig 2-5, MLO-004366 2–6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

2.5 Selecting the Output Tray To select the paper output tray, you position the rear output tray to theopen or closed position. NOTE: You cannot select the output paper tray through a command from the host computer; opening or closing the rear output tray is the only way toselect the output tray. Fi...

2.7 Feeding Media Manually The paper feed guide on the cover of the cassette enables you to manuallyfeed paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes into the printer. The paper feed guide also allows you to print on odd-size paper that cannot beused in the cassette. Duplex (two-sided) printing is a...

2.8 Using Duplex Printing The manual feed functionality of the DEClaser 2100 printer allows youto do duplex (two-sided) printing. Since the paper must pass through the printer twice to perform two-sided printing, consider these additionalcautions when making duplex prints. • Do not use transparencie...

2.9 Feeding Envelopes Manually Envelopes have the same setup requirements as all other media that is fedmanually (see Section 2.7). Since you need to print addresses in a particulararea on envelopes, you must give the printer the proper print coordinatesto print the addresses. Normally the setup req...

9. Wait until PF FEED xxx is displayed and insert another envelope. 10. Continue feeding envelopes until the Data indicator light shuts off and the display reads 00 READY. p If you want to continue to manually feed envelopes after the displayreads 00 READY, go to step 6. If you have finished feeding...

2.10 Adjusting the Print Density Print density is the term used to describe the relative thickness of the lineused 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 thepaper to make the line weight thinner or...

2.11 Printing the Engine Test Print The Engine Test Print (Figure 2–1) is used to check the printer ’s paperfeed mechanism for proper operation, and to check toner dispersion andline weight. The area between the lines on the Engine Test Print should be free of excesstoner or smudges, and the lines s...

Figure 2–1: Engine Test Print Fig 2-40, MLO-004525 Operating Information 2–37

2.12 Printing Test Print A Test Print A (Figure 2–2) lists the current printer settings along withinformation such as total page count and the amount of free memoryavailable. Operating Information 2–39

Figure 2–2: Test Print A Fig 2-42, MLO-004851 2–40 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

When Test Print A can be printed, it is a nearly certain indication thatthe printer is functioning properly. You can print Test Print A to see whatthe current printer settings are before making changes in Menu Mode (seeChapter 4). Table 2–2 describes the items on Test Print A, and Table 2–3decribes ...

Use the following procedure to print a copy of Test Print A. Table 2–3: Printing Test Print A Operation Display Reads 1. Press On Line to place the 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 Lin...

2.13 Printing Test Print B Test Print B (Figure 2–3) contains sample printouts of the character setsthat can be examined for print quality. Operating Information 2–43

Figure 2–3: Test Print B Fig 2-43, MLO-004852 2–44 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

Test Print B is printed continuously (until instructed to stop) so it can alsobe used to test paper feed, paper delivery, and other mechanical functionsof the printer. Use the procedure in Table 2–4 to print a copy of Test Print B. Table 2–4: Printing Test Print B Operation Display Reads 1. Press On...

2.14 Printing the Font List Figure 2–4 shows the Font List, which contains a listing of all the availablecharacter sets in the printer, along with a sample of the available fonts. 2–46 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

Figure 2–4: Font List Fig 2-44, MLO-004853 Operating Information 2–47

The Font List includes internal fonts, cartridge fonts, and fonts that havebeen downline loaded into memory. You can select fonts only by usingcommands from the host computer; you cannot select them from thecontrol panel. For information about selecting fonts, refer to the DigitalANSI-Compliant Prin...

2.15 Using Control Representation Mode The Control Representation Mode is used to print out unprocessed dataor commands sent from the host computer. This procedure is sometimesreferred to as ‘‘dumping.’’ The printing of unprocessed data (in the formof characters and symbols) is convenient for debugg...

2.16 Resetting the Printer There are two methods of resetting the printer: • You can perform a hard reset by powering the printer off and thenback on. • You can perform a soft reset by pressing Reset . The primary reasons for a soft reset of the printer are to exit ControlRepresentation Mode, and to...

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 functionssuch as printing test pages or configuring the printer menus. This chapterexplains the features and uses of the control p...

Table 3–1: Control Panel Functions Item Function Keypad Some keys on the keypad perform a dual functiondepending on whether the printer is in KeypadMode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keysperform the primary function labeled on the keysuch as Test/Font or Manual Feed. When the printer is in Menu ...

3.1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function, depending on whetherthe printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keysperform the primary function labeled on the key, such as Test/Font orManual Feed. NOTE: With the exception of On Line , all key...

Table 3–2 (Cont.): Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Key Function Reset Pressing Reset performs a soft reset by clearing the data in the print buffer and returning the printer to the readystate. The printer operates with the settings currentlystored in RAM, which are loaded into operating memorywhen a r...

Chapter 4 Printer Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the printer by selecting operatingparameters that can be stored in the printer ’s memory. These operatingparameters are known as features and values. By selecting the correctoperating parameters, you ensure that the printer can ...

You can access some menu features by using commands from the hostcomputer; you can select others only from the control panel. This chapterdescribes how to select features using the control panel. For informationabout selecting features using commands from the host computer, seethe Digital ANSI-Compl...

4.2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode Printer status and operator call messages are shown on the display inuppercase lettering, preceded by a numerical code. Examples of such messages are 00 READY or 11 PAPER OUT. Menu Mode messagesare displayed differently to distinguish differences between the menu...

Figure 4–2: Menu Display LOAD< -ROM FONT/FEED LAYOUT COPY/OVERLAY .. LOAD< -ROM FONT/FEED LAYOUT COPY/OVERLAY Press to scroll to the left Press to scroll to the right 16 Characters MLO-004919 . This manual shows items from the scrolling menus and features as theyare displayed (uppercase, lower...

4.2.2 Displaying Menu Values Menu values are scrolled to the right and left using . and / and are displayed with the associated feature, for example: i/f RS232C When you scroll through the values, the currently selected value is alwaysdisplayed first and is denoted by an equal sign (=) between the f...

4.3.1 Operating Memory The printer operates using the currently selected values contained inoperating memory. When the printer is powered on, it loads the valuesstored in NVRAM into operating memory. When you select new values(through escape sequences or from the control panel), they are placed inop...

4.3.2 ROM (Read-Only Memory) Read-only memory contains default values that are set at the factory. Theyare called default values because they are stored in ROM and cannot bechanged. You can load these default values into operating memory whilein Menu Mode using the procedure shown in Table 4–3. NOTE...

4.3.3 NVRAM (Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory) The printer can communicate with many systems using the factory defaultsettings in ROM, but you may have to change values to accommodate yourparticular application or host computer. NVRAM allows those changes tobe saved in a nonvolatile memory so that t...

4.3.4 RAM (Random-Access Memory) Random-access memory is a temporary memory area that stores selectedvalues until the printer is powered off. It is useful to store features in RAMwhen you need to change settings for specific print jobs. To save values inRAM while in Menu Mode, use the procedure in T...

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 . Printer Configuration 4–11

4.4.1 Sample Procedure for Changing and Saving Values This section contains an example of how to change and save values in MenuMode. Use the steps in Table 4–6 to perform the following tasks: • Enter Menu Mode • Change page offset values of X and Y in the LAYOUT menufrom +0:0 to 010:0 • Save the new...

Table 4–6 (Cont.): Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 15. Press On Line to exit Menu Mode. — The On Line indicator lights. 00 READY Verification To verify that the offset distances have been changed, print a copy of TestPrint A and compare it with the copy made before the changes. Ve...

Figure 4–5: TEST PRINT A Verification MLO-004857 Printer Configuration 4–15

4.5 Menu Descriptions This section describes the printer menus, features, and values. See Table 4–7 for a complete listing of all menus and parameters. Table 4–7: Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values FEEDER feeder Cass. 1 Manual LAYOUT offsetX 2 -10.0...+0.0 1 ...+10.0 offsetY 2 -10.0....

4.5.1 FEEDER Menu The FEEDER menu determines whether paper is fed manually orautomatically from the cassette. You can also select the paper feed selectionusing the Manual Feed key on the control panel. See Table 3–2 for more information about using the Manual Feed key. For more information about man...

4.5.2 LAYOUT Menu The features of the LAYOUT menu shown in Table 4–9 allow you to makeadjustments to the print position (the distances from the edges of the paperwhere printing begins), and to set the new line so that print wraps whenit reaches the right margin. Table 4–9: LAYOUT Menu Features and V...

4.5.2.1 Offset Position (offsetX, offsetY) The offset feature of the LAYOUT menu allows you to make fineadjustments to the printing coordinates. Since the DEClaser 2100 printeris a page printer, it is not possible to adjust the print position by manuallyshifting the position of the page. Do not use ...

Figure 4–7 shows sample printouts of Test Print B that use different offsetvalues. Figure 4–7: Offset Printout Samples MLO-004858 Printer Configuration 4–21

4.5.5 INITIAL Menu The INITIAL menu (Table 4–12) combines the macro, paint, and paper sizefeatures. You can save settings from this menu only in NVRAM. Table 4–12: INITIAL Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description macro 000 1 –099 Assigns the user preference set and device identificationan...

4.5.5.1 Macro The macro feature allows you to select an environment for localcompatibility. It specifies the return response (device identification) whena Device Attributes (DA) request is received, and assigns the proper UserPreference character set. The macro feature is slightly different from oth...

The second parameter of the macro feature allows you to choosethe User Preference character set appropriate for your application orsystem. Consult the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual for more information about the userpreference sets. Table 4–14 lists th...

4.5.5.2 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in Table 4–15 demonstrate how to determine the macrovalue. Table 4–15: Macro Feature Examples Character Setand Value Device IDand Value Macro ValueTotal JIS Katakana (2) Level 3 (00) 02 DEC Technical (6) Level 3 (00) 06 DEC Supplemental (0) LN03 ...

4.5.6 INTERFACE Menu The correct interface connection is necessary to allow the printer tocommunicate properly with the host computer. The DEClaser 2100 printersupports both parallel and serial interface connections. The interface mustmatch the type used by the host computer. You cannot make selecti...

Chapter 5 Print Media This chapter describes the print media that are appropriate for use with theDEClaser 2100 printer. The types of print media described in this chapterare paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. The DEClaser 2100 printer produces excellent print quality usingelectrophotogra...

5.1 Paper Specifications This section contains information on the sizes and specifications of plainpaper that can be used with the DEClaser 2100 printer. Table 5–1 lists the paper sizes that can be used with the standard andoptional size cassettes for the printer. Table 5–1: Cassette Feed Paper Size...

Table 5–2: Paper Specifications Catagory 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 0.115 mm Moisture content 5% to 8% Smoothness 100–300 Shef...

5.2 Envelope Specifications Envelopes must meet the same specifications as paper (see Table 5–2). Inaddition, the following types of envelopes cannot be used with the printer: • Envelopes with sealing flaps that are open Fig 5-1, MLO-004859 5–4 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

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

5.3 Transparency Specifications Table 5–3 and Table 5–4 contain information on the sizes and specificationsof transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 2100 printer. Table 5–3: Transparency Sizes Transparency Size Dimensions A4 210 mm x 297 mm Letter 8 ½" x 11" Table 5–4: Transparenc...

5.4 Label Specifications A label consists of a face sheet, an adhesive sheet, and a carrier sheet.The face sheet (or printing surface) is usually composed of photocopyingpaper and should meet the same specifications for paper as described inTable 5–2. The carrier sheet and adhesive used for the labe...

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 thespecifications listed in Table 5–2. • Be sure that the carr...

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you to quickly locate most problems that may occur withthe printer. It discusses the following topics: • Error skip procedure • Printer status messages • Operator call messages • Software error messages • Service call messages • Common operating problems ...

Use the following procedure to acknowledge the error condition andcontinue printing: 1. Press Error Skip . — The Alarm indicator shuts off. — The error condition clears. — The display reads 00 READY. 2. Press On Line . — The On Line indicator lights. — Printing continues. Some communication or forma...

6.3 Operator Call Messages Operator call messages appear if a problem with the printer requiresoperator intervention, such as adding paper or closing the printer cover.You should check the online/offline status of the printer after correcting aproblem; you may have to place the printer back on line ...

Table 6–2 (Cont.): Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action PF FEED LETTER Feed letter-size paper. Manually feed letter-size paperinto the printer. PF FEED LEGAL Feed legal-size paper. Manually feed legal-size paperinto the printer. PF FEED EXEC Feed executive-size paper. Manually fe...

6.5 Service Call Messages Service call messages indicate that the printer requires servicing bya qualified Digital Customer Services engineer. Service messages are preceded by the numbers 50 through 99. Table 6–4: Service Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action XX SERVICE(where XX equals anu...

Table 6–5: Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action NO POWER The printer does notpower up when you setthe power switchto the ON position. The power source isdefective. Make sure the power cord isplugged into the wall outlet. Check that there is power at thewall outlet by pl...

6.7 Paper Jams The following occurs when there is a paper jam in the printer: • The printer stops printing and goes off line. • The error message 13 PAPER JAM is displayed on the control panel. • The Alarm indicator lights. Most paper jams occur in the areas shown in Figure 6–1. Figure 6–1: Paper Ja...

5. Close the top cover by gently lowering the cover and pushing down onthe 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. Fig 6-6, MLO-004366 6. Press On Line to place the prin...

6.7.2 Paper Feed, Transfer, and Fixing Assembly Paper Jams Use the following procedure to clear paper jams from the paper feed,transfer, and fixing assembly areas. 1. Open the top cover by pressing the release button forward and thendown. — The top cover will release and open slightly. Fig 6-7, MLO-...

Chapter 7 Maintenance To obtain optimum performance from the DEClaser 2100 printer, you mustperform the prescribed care and maintenance as outlined in this chapter.This chapter describes how to properly maintain the printer and covers thefollowing topics: • Cleaning the printer • Cleaning the primar...

7.1.3 Cleaning the Transfer Corona Wires and Discharging Pins The transfer corona wires and discharging pins are part of the papertransfer area inside the printer. Normally, you clean these corona wiresand discharging pins each time you replace the EP-S cartridge, but youmay find it necessary to cle...

7.3 Replacing the EP-S Cartridge When the 16 TONER LOW message is displayed, it means that the printeris 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 reallydepleted. Rock the cartridge back and forth gently ...

7.4 Replacing the Ozone Filter The DEClaser 2100 is equipped with a disposable ozone filter that mustbe replaced after each 100,000 printed pages. See Appendix B for orderinginformation. Use the following procedure to replace the ozone filter. WARNING: Never operate the printer without the ozone fil...

Chapter 8 Service If you cannot correct a problem with the DEClaser 2100 printer, requestservicing by a qualified Digital Customer Services engineer. This chapterlists the available services. 8.1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services Digital Equipment Corporation provides a wide range of maintenanc...

For more information on any of Digital Equipment Corporation’smaintenance services, call the Digital Customer Services office in your areaduring normal business hours. Refer to the list of questions in Table 8–1before calling the service center. Table 8–1: Questions to Consider Before You Call Is th...

Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide This quick reference guide contains basic information on using certainprogramming 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.1 Positioning Controls CUU—Cursor Up CSI Pn A Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. DECCAHT—Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 DECCAVT—Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 DECHTS—Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1 DECSHTS—Set Horizontal Tabstop CSI Pn ;....

HPA—Horizontal Position Absolute CSI Pn ‘ Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. HPB—Horizontal Position Backward CSI Pn j Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. HPR—Horizont...

VPA—Vertical Position Absolute CSI Pn d Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. VPB—Vertical Position Backward CSI Pn k Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value, according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. VPR—Vertical Po...

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) P...

DECSTBM—Set Top and Bottom Margins CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 r Where: Pn1 = Top margin-setting numeric value. Pn2 = Bottom margin-setting numeric value. DECVERP—Set Vertical 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 line...

Table A–1: DECVPFS Selective Parameters Pn = Meaning If ‘‘Zero’’ 2 Length of paper Default 1 3 Width of paper Default 4 Top margin 0 5 Bottom margin Bound of printable area 6 Left margin 0 7 Right margin Bound of printable area 8 Page home line Top margin 9 Page end line Bottom margin 10 Line home p...

PFS—Page Format Select CSI Ps SP J CSI ?Ps SP J —(Digital Private) 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 North American letter. Ps = 6 Portrait ext...

SPI—Spacing Pitch Increment CSI Pv ; Ph SP G Where: Pv = 0 is determined by current font. Pv = n is the vertical spacing increment numeric value. Ph = 0 is determined by current font. Ph = n is the horizontal spacing increment numeric value. SSU—Select Size Unit CSI Ps SP I CSI ?Ps SP I —(Digital Pr...

PUM—Positioning Unit Mode CSI 11 h Set CSI 11 i Reset A.4 Fonts and Character Sets ASCEF—Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SP F If the final character is: L is ISO 4873, Level 1. M is ISO 4873, Level 2. N is ISO 4773, Level 3. DECATFF—Assign to Type Family or Font DCS Ps1 ; Ps2 } id_s...

LS1R—Locking Shift 1 Right ESC ~ LS2—Locking Shift 2 ESC n LS3—Locking Shift 3 ESC o LS2R—Locking Shift 2 Right ESC } LS3R—Locking Shift 3 Right ESC | SCS—Select Character Set ESC I* ...In F I* Character Code Set Selection 94-Character Sets ( Left parenthesis 2/8 G0 ) Right parenthesis 2/9 G1 * Aste...

Table A–2: SCS—Select Character Set G0 G1 G2 G3 Character Set ESC ( B ESC ) B ESC * B ESC + B ASCII ESC ( A ESC ) A ESC * A ESC + A British NRCS ESC ( 5 ESC ) 5 ESC * 5 ESC + 5 Finnish NRCS ESC ( R ESC ) R ESC * R ESC + R French NRCS ESC ( 9 ESC ) 9 ESC * 9 ESC + 9 DEC French-Canadian NRCS ESC ( K E...

Table A–3: NRC Fallback Selection G0 G1 G2 G3 Character Set ESC ( C ESC ) C ESC * C ESC + C (Fallback to Finnish NRCS) ESC ( Q ESC ) Q ESC * Q ESC + Q (Fallback to DEC French-CanadianNRCS) ESC ( E ESC ) E ESC * E ESC + E (Fallback to Norwegian/Danish NRCS) ESC ( H ESC ) H ESC * H ESC + H (Fallback t...

Table A–4: Selective Digital Private Parameters Ps = Meaning ?0 is all private attributes off. 1 ?4 is superscript on, subscript off. ?5 is subscript on, superscript off. ?6 is overline. ?24 is turn off superscript and subscript. ?26 is turn off overline. 1 For purposes of turning private SGR parame...

DECMM—Memory Management CSI Ps + v Where: Ps = 0, 1 No guaranteed imaging capabilities. Ps = 2 A or A4-size image guaranteed without complexity errors. Ps = 3 Legal size image guaranteed without complexity errors. Ps = 4 A or A4-size image guaranteed without complexity errors in duplex mode. Ps = 5 ...

DECSCL—Set Conformance Level CSI Ps1 ; Ps2 " p Where: Ps1 = 0 is treated as 73. Ps1 = 71 character cell, level 1 printers. Ps1 = 72 character cell, level 2 printers. Ps1 = 73 proportional, level 3 printers. DECSDPM—Set Duplex Print Mode CSI Ps SP x Ps Print Mode PhysicalState TumblingState DECla...

DECSNC—Set Number of Copies CSI Pn & q Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = 1–99 is the 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...

DECVEC—Draw Vector CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 ; Pn5 ! | Where: Ps = 0 is draw X (horizontal) line. Ps = 1 is draw Y (vertical) line. Ps = Other is perform no action. Pn2 = X is X (horizontal line) start position (according to SSU sequence). Pn3 = Y is Y (vertical line) start position (according to SS...

DSR—Device Status Request CSI Ps n CSI ?Ps n Where: Ps = 0,5 Send an extended status report. Ps = 6 Send a cursor position report. Ps = ?1 Disable all unsolicited status reports. Ps = ?2 Enable brief unsolicited status reports, send extended status report. Ps = ?3 Enable extended unsolicited status ...

Appendix B Accessories and Supplies This appendix lists some of the accessories and supplies available for theDEClaser 2100 printer. Contact your local sales representative or refer toyour latest DECdirect catalog for a complete list of products and the latestpricing information. See Section B.1 for...

Table B–1 (Cont.): DEClaser 2100 Printer Accessories and Sup- plies Part Number Description LNXX–XC EP-S Cartridge Supplies Kit (quantity = 64) LN03X–AE Mobile printer cabinet/stand H8571D–A 25-pin male-to-MMJ adapter H8571D–B 9-pin male-to-MMJ adapter (Digital) H8571–C 25-pin cable-to-MMJ adapter H...

B.1 Ordering Information Use the following mailing addresses and telephone numbers to orderproducts for the DEClaser 2100 printer. Table B–2: Ordering Within the U.S.A. MAIL Digital Equipment CorporationPO Box CS2008Nashua, NH 03061 TELEPHONE Order toll free 1–800–DIGITAL (DECdirect)between the hour...

Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the operating and interface specifications for theDEClaser 2100 printer. C.1 Operating Specifications Type: Desktop page printer Printing Method: Electrophotographic using laser beam scanning Laser Power: 5 mW maximum Resolution: 300 dpi Printing Spee...

C.2 Serial Interface Specifications Table C–1 lists the pin signals for the RS232C serial interface connector.Figure C–1 shows the pin assignments on the connector. Figure C–2 andFigure C–3 show the serial connections with and without connection to amodem. Table C–1: Serial Interface Pin Assignment ...

Figure C–2: Serial Connections to Modem MLO-004885 Specifications C–5

Figure C–3: Serial Connections Without Modem MLO-004887 C–6 DEClaser 2100 Printer Operator’s Guide

C.3 Parallel Interface Specifications Table C–2 lists the pin signals for the parallel (Centronics) interfaceconnector. Figure C–4 shows the pin assignments on the connector, andFigure C–5 shows the parallel connections to an external device. Specifications C–7

Table C–2: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Pin Signal Direction 1 DataS trobe 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 AC K Out 11 Busy Out 12 Call (PE) Out 13 Select Out 14–15 Not Connected – 16 0 Volts (Logic Ground) – 17 Chassis Grou...

Appendix D LN03 Compatibility This appendix contains information highlighting the differences betweenthe DEClaser 2100 printer and the LN03 printer. This information is directed at the differences affecting compatibility between the printers. D.1 General Differences The following list identifies the...

D.2 Printable Area Compatibility The printable area on the DEClaser 2100 is approximately the same asthe printable area on the LN03 printer. There is an approximate ¼" non-printable area around the page. This difference does not affect applications using the predefined PageFormat Selections (PFS...

Glossary ASCII Abbreviation for 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 measureme...

CaPSL Abbreviation for Canon Printing System Language. This page descriptionlanguage uses escape sequences to control the printer. character attribute A feature of a highlighted character. You can select underlining, bold printing, italic printing, and strike-through attributes. character set A set ...

buffer of the printer by placing a high or low voltage on the DTR line of theserial port. DTR is sometimes known as ‘‘hardware handshaking protocol.’’ duplex A layout indicating that a document is to be printed on two sides. TheDEClaser 2100 printer can perform duplex printing only while in themanua...

host The computer that provides services and enables startup and managementof the peripheral devices, such as printers. image area The printable portion of a page. Like most printers, the DEClaser 2100does not allow printing to the physical edge of the page. initialize To set starting values such as...

NVRAM Abbreviation for nonvolatile random-access memory. Nonvolatile meansthat data is retained in NVRAM even after the printer is poweredoff. NVRAM is particularly useful when you are setting up the printerconfiguration, because all of the values can be saved and retained. off line A communications...

PostScript language A programming language designed to convey a description of a desired pageto 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 chargeon...

resolution The number of dots in a defined area. The resolution of the DEClaser 2100printer is 300 dpi. ROM Abbreviation for read-only memory. ROM contains all of the factory defaultfeature values. It is a permanent memory and cannot be cleared or changed. serial interface A data communications inte...

Index A Accessories and supplies, B–1Associated documents, xiii C CDRH regulations, xviiChanging and saving values, 4–15Cleaning the printer, 7–1 discharging pins, 7–13internal surfaces, 7–2primary corona wire, 7–7transfer corona wires, 7–13 COMMAND menu, 4–22Common operating problems, 6–7Configurin...

Memory (Cont.) nonvolatile random-access, 4–9operating, 4–7random-access, 4–10read-only, 4–8 Menu COMMAND, 4–22COPY, 4–22FEEDER, 4–18INITIAL, 4–23INTERFACE, 4–27LAYOUT, 4–19 Menu descriptions, 4–16Menu Mode, 4–2 to 4–3Menu Mode display, 4–4 to 4–6Messages operator call, 6–3printer status, 6–2service...

S Safety information, xvi CDRH regulations, xviilaser, xviiozone, xvi Service, 8–1Service call messages, 6–7Software error messages, 6–4Software requirements, xiSpecifications envelopes, 5–4labels, 5–9operating, C–1paper, 5–2parallel interface, C–7serial interface, C–4transparencies, 5–8 T Test Prin...