IBM 1120 - Manuals

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 iii Chapter 20: Resetting the maintenance counter .......................... 51 Chapter 21: Ordering supplies ....................................................... 52 Maintenance kit .............................................................................

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 iv Chapter 28: Solving option problems ........................................... 77 Chapter 29: Solving network printing problems .......................... 79 Chapter 30: Resolving other problems and questions ................ 80 Chapter 31: Understanding ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 7 1 Printer overview The following illustrations show a standard network model configuration and a fully configured printer. If you have attached paper handling options to your printer, it may look more like the fully configured model. For information on othe...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 8 2 Using the operator panel This section contains information about understanding the operator panel, changing printer settings, and understanding operator panel menus. You can change most printer settings from your software application or printer driver. Se...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 9 Using the operator panel buttons Use the five operator panel buttons to open a menu, scroll through a list of values, change printer settings, and respond to printer messages. The numbers 1 through 6 appear beside the operator panel buttons; these numbers a...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 10 Using the operator panel to change printer settings From the operator panel, you can select menu items and associated values to print your jobs successfully. You can also use the operator panel to alter the setup and operating environment of the printer. S...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 11 Printing the menu settings page Complete the following steps to print a list of the current user default settings and installed printer options: 1 Make sure the printer power is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu an...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 12 3 Using the Print and Hold function When sending a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want the printer to hold the job in memory. When you are ready to print the job, you must go to the printer and use the operator panel menus to id...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 13 Accessing held jobs from the operator panel 1 To access held jobs from the operator panel: – If the printer is Busy, press Menu and the Job Menu appears. – If the printer is Ready, continue to step 2. 2 Press Menu until you see Held Jobs or Confidential Jo...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 14 Repeat Print If you send a Repeat Print job, the printer prints all requested copies of the job and stores the job in memory so you can print additional copies later. You can print additional copies as long as the job remains stored in memory. Note: Repeat...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 16 4 Canceling a print job To cancel a print job: 1 Press Menu . Job Menu appears on the first line of the display and Cancel Job appears on the second line. Note: Job Menu is the only available menu item when the printer is in the Busy state. 2 Press Select ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 18 6 Choosing print material The print quality and feed reliability of your printer and options can vary with the type and size of print material you use. This section provides guidelines for each type of print material. Always print samples on the print mate...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 19 Smoothness The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothn...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 20 • Coated papers (erasable bond) • Multiple-part forms or documents • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, you can adj...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 21 • Prepunched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as good as that of standard paper. • Weight guidelines for prepunched paper are the same as for non punched ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 22 • A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes. • Be sure to select Env Feeder or MP Feeder as the paper source in the Paper Menu and set the correct envelope size. The laser printing process heats env...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 23 After continuously printing approximately 10,000 page sides of labels (or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete the following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability: 1 Print five sheets of paper. 2 Wait approximately five seconds. 3 P...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 28 8 Loading print material This section provides information about loading the various input options. Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing. Before loading paper, you need to know the recommended print side of the pap...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 29 9 Loading a paper tray Complete these instructions to load print materials into any of the standard or optional trays. 1 Remove the paper tray. 2 Pull the width guide tab and slide the width guide to the far right side of the tray. 3 Squeeze the length gui...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 30 6 Reinstall the tray. Loading letterhead For simplex (single-sided) printing on letterhead, place the printed side face down as shown. For duplex printing on letterhead, place the printed side face up as shown. Note: The Paper Loading menu item lets you pr...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 31 10 Loading the multipurpose feeder The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead, colored paper, or other special paper. ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 35 Loading paper and transparencies a Load paper with the left edge of the stack against the stack height limiter and with the recommended print side face up. b Continue with step 7 . Loading envelopes a Load envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and f...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 36 Loading letterhead Load letterhead according to the options installed on the printer. Click the topic that describes your printer configuration. Without a duplex unit a Load letterhead paper for single-sided printing with the logo face up. The end of the s...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 38 Closing the multipurpose feeder 1 Remove print material from the multipurpose feeder. 2 Push the metal bar straight back to collapse the multipurpose feeder to its short-length position. 3 Close the multipurpose feeder door.

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 39 11 Loading the envelope feeder 1 Gently adjust the envelope support for the size you are loading: – Fully closed (pushed in toward the printer) for short envelopes – Extended to the middle position for medium-length envelopes – Fully open (extended to its ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 43 12 Loading the 2000-sheet drawer For information on loading the 2000-sheet drawer, refer to the 2000-Sheet Drawer User’s Guide on the Publications CD that came with your printer.

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 44 13 Storing paper Properly storing paper helps ensure trouble-free printing. Use the following guidelines: • For best results, store paper in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21 o C (70 o F) and the relative humidity is 40%. • Store car...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 45 14 Tray linking Tray linking enables the automatic linking feature for trays when you use the same size and type of print material in multiple paper sources (trays). For example, let’s say you have loaded two optional trays with the same size print materia...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 46 15 Tips for avoiding paper jams By carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you can avoid most paper jams. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlined in Clearing paper jams . If jams occur frequently, make sure you follow these tips ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 47 16 Replacing the print cartridge Order a new print cartridge when the Toner Low message first appears so you will have it when the current one no longer prints satisfactorily. See Ordering supplies for information on ordering print cartridges. Note: We do ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 48 17 Replacing the charge roll Order a new charge roll kit when toner fog or background shading appears. See Ordering supplies for information on ordering a charge roll. Complete the following steps to replace the charge roll. Refer to the documentation that...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 49 18 Replacing the transfer roll Order a new transfer roll when light print, toner fog, or background shading appears. See Ordering supplies for information on ordering a transfer roll. Complete the following steps to replace the transfer roll. Refer to the ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 50 19 Replacing the fuser assembly Order a new fuser assembly when toner fog or background shading appears. See Ordering supplies for information on ordering a fuser assembly. CAUTION: The fuser assembly should only be replaced by a service technician.

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 51 20 Resetting the maintenance counter After replacing all the items in the maintenance kit , reset the maintenance counter: 1 Press and hold the Select and Return buttons while you turn the printer on. 2 Release the buttons when Performing Self Test appears...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 53 22 Storing supplies Store supplies in their original packaging until you are ready to install them. Do not store supplies in: • Temperatures greater than 43°C (110°F) • An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature • Direct sunlight • Dust...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 54 23 Checking an unresponsive printer When you have a problem, first make sure that: • The printer power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The printer power switch is on. • The electrical outlet is not turned off b...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 55 24 Clearing paper jams By carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you can avoid most paper jams. (See the suggestions in Tips for avoiding paper jams .) If paper jams do occur, follow the steps in this section. To resolve the paper j...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 56 Accessing paper jam areas You open doors and covers and remove paper trays to access paper jam areas. If your printer has a multipurpose feeder, it is visible when the lower front door is opened. The illustration shows the location of paper sources and pos...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 58 202 Paper JamOpen Rear Door Jams that cause a 202 Paper Jam message require opening the printer rear door. Note: To resolve the message, you must clear all paper from the paper path. For instructions on clearing the jam, click the area where the jam occurr...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 59 – If the end of the paper is visible, pull the paper straight out. If the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Remove the print cartridge, and then pull the paper out. See Replacing the print cartridge for more information. 3 Close ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 63 24x Paper JamCheck Tray x Jams in four areas result in a 24x Paper Jam message, where x represents the tray number where the jam has occurred. Note: To resolve the message, you must clear all paper from the paper path. For instructions on clearing the jam,...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 64 – If you do not see either end of the print material, see Between three trays to remove the jam. 3 Slide the paper tray back into the suppor t unit. Between three trays This type of jam may occur if you are using legal-size paper in the trays or if you hav...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 65 Between a tray, the duplex unit, and the integrated tray 1 Pull the paper tray out of the support unit. If only a short piece of the paper is visible, do not pull down to remove the paper. 2 Slowly pull the duplex front access cover straight out from the d...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 68 250 Paper JamCheck MP Feeder Slowly pull the jammed print material straight out of the multipurpose feeder. Note: To resolve the message, you must clear all paper from the paper path. 260 Paper JamCheck Env Feeder Envelope jams may occur in two areas. Note...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 71 25 Solving display problems If the suggested corrective action does not fix the problem, call your service representative. Problem Action Operator panel displays only diamonds or is blank. • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and turn the printer...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 72 26 Solving printing problems If the suggested corrective action does not fix the problem, call your service representative. Problem Action Job did not print or incorrect characters printed. Make sure Ready appears on the operator panel before you send a jo...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 74 27 Solving print quality problems If the suggested corrective action does not fix the problem, call your service representative. Problem Action Print is too light. • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 77 28 Solving option problems If an option does not operate correctly after it is installed or if it quits working: • Make sure paper options are marked with a colored triangle, indicating they are compatible with your printer. • Turn the printer off, wait fo...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 79 29 Solving network printing problems If a job did not print or incorrect characters printed, verify that the internal print server or external print server is set up properly and the network cable is connected. Note: Refer to the drivers CD for more detail...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 84 Activating MenuChanges What this message means: The printer is activating changes made to the printer settings. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. Busy What this message means: The printer is busy receiving, processing, or printing data. What ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 86 Defragmenting What this message means: The printer is defragmenting the flash memory to reclaim storage space occupied by deleted resources. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. No button actions are possible while this message is displayed. W A...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 87 Disabling Menus What this message means: The printer is responding to a request to disable the menus. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. Note: While the menus are disabled, you cannot change the printer settings from the operator panel. See al...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 88 Disk Recovery What this message means: The printer is attempting to recover the hard disk after finding errors on it. The disk recovery takes place in five phases. The second line on the display shows the percent complete of the current phase. Note: Errors...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 89 Flushing Buffer What this message means: The printer is flushing corrupted print data and discarding the current print job. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. Formatting Disk What this message means: The printer is formatting the hard disk. Si...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 91 Install < device > or Cancel Job What this message means: The printer is requesting that a specified device be installed so it can print a job. What you can do: • Turn the printer off, install the specified device, and restart the printer. • Press Me...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 92 Load Manual What this message means: A request for a manual feed job has been sent to the printer. The printer is ready for insertion of a single sheet into the manual feed slot. What you can do: • Load a sheet of the paper specified on the second line of ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 94 No Jobs Found.Retry? What this message means: The four-digit personal identification number (PIN) you entered is not associated with any confidential print job. What you can do: • Press Go to enter another PIN. • Press Stop to clear the PIN entry prompt. N...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 96 PrintingFont List What this message means: The printer is processing or printing a list of all available fonts for the specified printer language. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. Printing JobAccounting Stat What this message means: The prin...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 97 Prog System Code What this message means: The printer is programming new system code. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear and the printer to reset. W ARNING : Do not turn the printer off while this message is displayed. Program Flash What this m...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 98 Queuing Jobs What this message means: The printer is sending one or more held jobs to print. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. Ready What this message means: The printer is ready to receive and process print jobs. What you can do: Send a job ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 99 Reattach<device> What this message means: The specified device is either not fully connected to the printer or is experiencing a hardware failure. What you can do: • Reestablish communication by removing the specified device and reattaching it to the...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 100 ResettingMaint Cnt Value What this message means: The printer is resetting the counter that tracks wear on the fuser. What you can do: Wait for the message to clear. Restoring FactoryDefaults What this message means: The printer is restoring the factory d...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 102 USB <x> What this message means: The printer is processing data through the specified USB port. Waiting What this message means: The printer has received a page of data to print but is waiting for an End of Job command, a Form Feed command, or addit...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 103 32 UnsupportedPrint Cartridge What this message means: An unsupported print cartridge is installed. What you can do: Remove the print cartridge and install a supported one. See also: Replacing the print cartridge 34 Short Paper What this message means: Th...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 106 39 Complex Page What this message means: The page may not print correctly because the print information on the page is too complex. What you can do: • Press Go to clear the message and continue printing the job. The job may not print correctly. • Press Me...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 107 53 UnformattedFlash What this message means: The printer detects unformatted flash memory. What you can do: • Press Go to clear the message and continue printing. You must format the flash memory before you can store any resources on it. • If the error me...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 108 What this message means: The printer has lost the connection to an external print server (also called an external network adapter or ENA). What you can do: • Make sure the cable connecting the ENA and the printer is securely attached. Turn the printer off...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 111 63 Unformatted Disk What this message means: The printer detects an unformatted hard disk. What you can do: • Press Go to clear the message and continue printing. • Format the disk before performing any disk operations. To format the disk, select Format D...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 116 33 Finishing Menu Use the Finishing Menu to define how the printer delivers the printed output. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Blank Pages Purpose: To specify whether to include ap...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 117 Collation Purpose: To keep the pages of a print job stacked in sequence, particularly when printing multiple copies of the job. Values: Copies Purpose: To set the number of copies you want for the printer default value. (Set the number of copies required ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 118 Duplex Bind Purpose: To define the way duplexed pages would be bound, and how the printing on the back of the sheet (even-numbered pages) is oriented in relation to the printing on the front (odd-numbered pages). Values: See also: Duplex Multipage Border ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 119 Multipage Order Purpose: To determine the positioning of multiple page images when using Multipage Print. The positioning depends on the number of images and whether the images are portrait or landscape in orientation. Values: See also: Multipage Print Mu...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 120 Multipage View Purpose: To determine the orientation of a multipage sheet. Values: See also: Multipage Print Separator Sheets Purpose: To insert blank separator sheets between jobs, between multiple copies of a job, or between each page of a job. Values: ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 122 34 Infrared Menu Use the Infrared Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through an infrared port. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Infrared Buffer Purpos...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 123 Infrared Port Purpose: To activate the infrared por t. Values: Job Buffering Purpose: To temporarily store jobs on the printer hard disk before printing. Values: Note: Changing the Job Buffering menu item automatically resets the printer. Max Baud Rate Pu...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 124 NPA Mode Purpose: To specify whether the printer performs the special processing required for bidirectional communication, following the conventions defined in the Network Printing Alliance (NPA) Protocol. Values: Note: Changing this menu item automatical...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 125 PS SmartSwitch Purpose: To configure the printer so it automatically switches to PostScript emulation when a print job received through the infrared port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Values: See also: PCL SmartSwitch ; Printer ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 126 Window Size Purpose: To specify the maximum number of infrared frames the printer can receive before sending an acknowledgment to the host computer. Values: Auto* Printer sets the Window Size value during a power-on reset to maximize link performance (rec...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 127 35 Job Menu The Job Menu is only available when the printer is busy processing or printing a job, when a printer message is displayed, or when the printer is in Hex Trace mode. Press Menu to open the Job Menu. Select a menu item for more details: Cancel J...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 128 Confidential Job Purpose: To print confidential jobs stored in printer memory. (When the confidential job prints, it is automatically deleted from printer memory.) 1 Select the user name associated with your confidential job. 2 Enter the Personal Identifi...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 129 Print Buffer Purpose: To print any data stored in the print buffer. Note: Print Buffer is only available when you enter the Job Menu while Waiting is displayed. The Waiting state occurs if an incomplete job is sent to the printer or an ASCII job, such as ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 130 36 LocalTalk Menu Use the LocalTalk Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a LocalTalk port. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Job Buffering Purpos...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 131 LocalTalk Buffer Purpose: To configure the size of the LocalTalk input buffer. Values: Note: Changing the LocalTalk Buffer menu item automatically resets the printer. See also: Resource Save LocalTalk Name Purpose: To identify the printer model name store...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 132 NPA Hosts Purpose: To specify the maximum number of NPA hosts that can register for NPA alerts. Values: Note: Changing this menu item automatically resets the printer. NPA Mode Purpose: To specify whether the printer performs the special processing requir...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 134 37 Network Menu Use the Network Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a network port (either Standard Network or Network Opt <x>). Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the f...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 138 38 Paper Menu Use the Paper Menu to define the paper loaded in each paper tray and the default paper source. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Configure MP Purpose: To determine when ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 141 Paper Size Purpose: To identify the default paper size for each paper source. For trays with automatic size sensing, only the value detected by the hardware is displayed. Values: 1 Select a paper source : 2 Select a value (*denotes country-specific values...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 142 Paper Texture Purpose: To identify the texture of the paper loaded in a specific source and to ensure that characters print clearly. Values: 1 Select a paper type: 2 Select a value: Note: The default for Bond Texture is Rough instead of Normal. If a user-...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 146 39 PCL Emul Menu Use the PCL Emul Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. A4 Width Purpose: T...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 148 Font Source Purpose: To determine the set of fonts displayed in the Font Name menu item. Values: See also: Font Name Lines per Page Purpose: To determine the number of lines that print on each page. Values: The printer sets the amount of space between eac...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 149 Orientation Purpose: To determine how text and graphics are oriented on the page. Values: Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts. Values: Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. Yo...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 150 Symbol Set Purpose: To choose a symbol set for a specified font name. Values: A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and special symbols used when printing with a selected font. Symbol sets support the different requireme...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 151 40 Parallel Menu Use the Parallel Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a parallel port (either Std Parallel or Parallel Opt <x>). Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the f...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 153 Parallel Buffer Purpose: To configure the size of the parallel input buffer. Values: Note: Changing the Parallel Buffer menu item automatically resets the printer. See also: Resource Save Parallel Mode 1 Purpose: To control the pull-up resistors on the pa...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 154 PCL SmartSwitch Purpose: To configure the printer so it automatically switches to PCL emulation when a print job received through the parallel port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Values: See also: Printer Language ; PS SmartSwitc...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 155 41 PostScript Menu Use the PostScript Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulation printer language. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Font Pri...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 156 42 Quality Menu Use the Quality Menu to change printer settings affecting the quality of printed characters and images. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. PictureGrade Purpose: To impr...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 158 43 Serial Menu Use the Serial Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a serial port (Serial Opt <x> ). Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings....

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 160 NPA Mode Purpose: To specify whether the printer performs the special processing required for bidirectional communication, following the conventions defined in the Network Printing Alliance (NPA) Protocol. Values: Note: Changing this menu item automatical...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 161 PS SmartSwitch Purpose: To configure the printer so it automatically switches to PostScript emulation when a print job received through the serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Values: See also: PCL SmartSwitch ; Printer La...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 162 RS-422 Polarity Purpose: To establish the behavior of the positive and negative signals when using RS-422 serial communication. Values: See also: Serial Buffer Purpose: To configure the size of the serial input buffer. Values: Note: Changing the Serial Bu...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 163 Serial Protocol Purpose: To select the hardware and software handshaking values for the serial interface. Values: DTR* Hardware handshaking. DTR/DSR Hardware handshaking. XON/XOFF Software handshaking. XON/XOFF/DTR Combined hardware and software handshaki...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 164 44 Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to configure a variety of printer features. Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Alarm Control Purpose: To establish whether the printer sounds an alarm ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 165 Auto Continue Purpose: To define the amount of time (in seconds) the printer waits after displaying an operator intervention error message before it resumes printing. Values: Display Language Purpose: To determine the language of the text on the display. ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 166 Jam Recovery Purpose: To establish whether the printer reprints jammed pages. Values: Job Accounting Purpose: To store statistical information about your most recent print jobs on the hard disk. The statistics include whether the job printed with or witho...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 167 Power Saver Purpose: To specify the amount of time (in minutes) the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes into a reduced power state. Values: Power Saver replaces the Ready message. When the printer is in Power Saver mode, it is still ready ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 169 Wait Timeout Purpose: To specify the amount of time (in seconds) the printer waits to receive additional bytes of data from the computer. When this timeout expires, the print job is canceled. Values: Note: Wait Timeout is only available when you use PostS...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 170 45 Utilities Menu Use the Utilities Menu to print a variety of listings relating to available printer resources, printer settings, and print jobs. Other menu items let you set up printer hardware and troubleshoot printer problems. Select a menu item for m...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 171 Factory Defaults Purpose: To return your printer settings to the factory default values. Values: Format Disk Purpose: To format the printer’s hard disk. Values: W ARNING : Do not turn off the printer while the hard disk is formatting. Format Flash Purpose...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 172 Hex Trace Purpose: To help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Trace selected, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character representation. Control codes are not executed. To exit Hex Trace, turn the printer off or ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 173 Print Menus Purpose: To print a listing of the current user default values, the installed options, the amount of installed printer memory, and the status of printer supplies. Print Net <x> Setup Purpose: To print information relating to the internal...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 174 46 USB Menu Use the USB Menu to change printer settings affecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (USB Option <x>). Select a menu item for more details: Note: Values marked by an asterisk are the factory default settings. Job Buffering Purpose: To...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 176 PS SmartSwitch Purpose: To configure the printer so it automatically switches to PostScript emulation when a print job received through the USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Values: See also: PCL SmartSwitch ; Printer Langu...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 178 48 Removing options Keep the following guidelines in mind when removing any options: • Remove all print material from any option before removing it from the printer. • To remove any input option, you must first remove the printer and any options installed...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 179 49 Removing the envelope feeder 1 Remove envelopes from the envelope feeder. 2 Push the envelope support to the closed position. 3 Open the printer upper front door.

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 183 51 Removing printer or flash memory If necessary, refer to the Setup Guide for instructions on accessing the printer system board. 1 Locate the memory option you want to remove. W ARNING : Electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. To...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 184 52 Removing an option card If necessary, refer to the Setup Guide for instructions on accessing the printer system board. W ARNING : Electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch the ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 185 53 Understanding fonts Typefaces and fonts A font is a set of characters and symbols created with a distinct design. The distinct design is called a typeface. The typefaces you select add personality to a document. Well-chosen typefaces make a document ea...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 187 Bitmapped and scalable fonts The printer uses both bitmapped and scalable fonts. Bitmapped fonts are stored in printer memory as predefined patterns of bits that represent a typeface at a specific size, style, and resolution. The following illustration sh...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 193 Symbol sets A symbol set is the collection of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and special characters available in the font you select. Symbol sets support the requirements for different languages or specific applications, such as math symb...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 194 Downloadable fonts You can download scalable fonts in PostScript 3 emulation and either scalable or bitmapped fonts in PCL 6 emulation. Fonts can be downloaded to printer memory or to a flash memory option or hard disk option. Fonts downloaded to flash me...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 195 54 Printer specifications Dimensions Duty cycle Up to 75,000 pages per month. Height with 500-sheet drawer 379 mm (14.9 in.) 513 mm (20.2 in.) Width 418 mm (16.5 in.) Depth 513 mm (20.2 in.) Weight (with print cartridge) with 500-sheet drawer 20.4 kg (45 ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 196 55 Notices • Edition notice • Trademarks • Licensing notice • Safety information • Cautions and warnings • Electronic emission notices • Laser notices

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 197 Edition notice May 2001 © Copyright 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is s...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 199 Cautions and warnings CAUTION: A caution identifies something that might cause you harm. W ARNING : A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software. Electronic emission notices With a network cable attached Federal Commu...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 200 A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class A limits of EN 55022 and safety requi...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 201 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equ...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 203 Index A A4 Width (PCL Emul Menu) 146Advanced Status (Parallel Menu) 151 Alarm Control (Setup Menu) 164alarm, toner 168alarms, setting 164Auto Continue (Setup Menu) 165Auto CR after LF (PCL Emul Menu) 147 Auto LF after CR (PCL Emul Menu) 147 avoiding paper...

Argecy Computer Corporation 248-324-1800 IBMR Part Number: 53P9071 Printed in the United States of Americaon recycled paper containing 10%recovered post-consumer fiber. S510-2101-00 ( 1 P ) P / N : 5 3 P 9 0 7 1