Page 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Epson America, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures, other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Page 4 Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Epson America, Inc. shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options other Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the outside of the unit.
Page 6 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer......Unpacking the Printer.
Page 8 Chapter 5 Printer Modes HP Emulation........5-2 FX Emulation .
Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual This user’s manual provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your laser printer. Finding your way around The introduction includes important information on precautions you should take while operating your laser printer. It also discusses the features of your ActionLaser Plus,™ tells you where you can get help, and lists the options available for this printer.
Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual
About This Manual A Quick Reference Card at the back of the manual provides a map of SelecType menus. The back flap area has a front and rear view of the printer designating major parts. Views of the printer’s internal components are also shown.
Page 11 Hewlett- Packard laser printers. Epson FX emulation Epson’s SelecType feature that gives you touch control over many printer features, including font selection, paper size, and interface settings. One slot available for font cartridges.
Page 12: Options And Supplies
A manual paper feed capability is also available. Where to get help Customer service for Epson products is provided by a network of authorized Epson Customer Care Centers throughout the United States.
Page 13: Memory Management
Memory management Your printer has a standard memory of 512KB expandable to 2.5MB with the purchase of the optional 2MB memory board. An additional 2MB can be added to the optional memory board for a total memory of 4.5 MB. If you wish to print full-page, 300 dot-per-inch graphics or perform other sophisticated print jobs (such as complex pages using a variety of fonts), it is recommended that you install the optional 2MB...
Page 14 Introduction If you remove the drum, developer unit, or basket from the printer, always set them on a clean, smooth surface. Be sure not to scratch or mar the roller on the developer unit or the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and affect print quality.
Page 15: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer
Chanter 1 Setting Up the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer......Unpacking the Printer....... 1-4 Carrying the Printer .
Page 16: Finding A Place For The Printer
Finding a Place for the Printer Setting up your printer is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. You need to find a location for your printer and install a few parts. Then your printer will be ready to be connected to your computer.
Page 17 Finding a Place the Printer To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 18 inches (457 mm) from the bottom of the print& to any shelf or surface directly above the printer. directly above the printer. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 18: Unpacking The Printer
Finding a Place the Printer CAUTIONS: Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid using electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out valuable information in your computer’s memory and your printers memory.
Page 19 Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the accessory pack and make sure you have the accessories shown below. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 20 Unpacking the Printer 2. Carefully remove the printer from the outer carton, lifting the printer by the recesses on each side of it. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need to have someone help you lift it.
Page 21 Unpacking the Printer 4. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. 5. Remove the tape and foam from the printer and paper cassette as shown on the next page. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 22 Unpacking the Printer CAUTION: Be careful to remove all the tape and pieces of foam from the inside and outside of the printer, especially the foam taped inside the printer. Save the foam: you'll need whenever you transport the printer. 6.
Page 23: Carrying The Printer
Carrying the Printer When you move your printer to the location you selected for it, carry the printer by holding the recesses on each side of the printer, as shown below. Note: The printer weighs about 36 lb. (16 kg) and should be carried with care.
Page 24: Assembling The Printer
Assembling the Printer Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few important parts. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the components shown below. The basket is inside the printer and must be removed when you install certain parts. The other parts shown were shipped in the accessory pack.
Page 25: Installing Internal Components
Note: Put the developer cleaner and magnetic cleaner in a safe place for now. You’ll need to use the developer cleaner if vertical white lines appear on your printed pages. The magnetic cleaner is useful for removing excess toner from the paper guide. Usage of these two accessories is described in Chapter 6.
Page 26 Assembling the Printer 1. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. 2. Remove the basket and place it on a flat surface. 3. Locate the cleaning pad in the accessory pack. Holding the green felt tabs on the cleaning pad, insert the pad into the indentation on the orange-colored fuser on the left side of your printer.
Page 27 4. Locate the drum unit, which you can recognize by the bright green drum, and the cotton swab. CAUTION: Do not expose the photosensitive drum to l i g h t a n y l o n g e r ( a f e w m i n u t e s a t m o s t ) . I t is recommended that you cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever drum is exposed.
Page 28 Assembling the Printer 6. Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab by rubbing the swab along the length of the wire. You need to insert the cotton swab a fraction of an inch into the slot to reach the wire.
Page 29 Assembling the Printer 8. Hold the developer unit horizontally, with the toner cartridge label right side up. Gently shake the unit back and forth a few times to distribute the toner. 9. Install the drum unit (lifting it by its green handles) and the developer unit in the basket.
Page 30 Assembling the Printer 10. With the top cover of the printer open, align the blue arrow on the right side of the basket with the blue arrow on the printer case. (The arrows point toward each other when the unit is properly installed.) Gently lower the basket into place.
Page 31 Assembling the Printer 11. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 12. Unfasten the tape holding the clear plastic film in place on the initial toner cartridge, which is attached to the developer unit. 1-17 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 32 13. Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place, pull out the film. (Pull the film up and out toward the back of the printer.) Pull firmly until the other end of the film comes out of the cassette.
Page 33: Installing The Paper Cassette
15. Now close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridged area on the right side of the cover. Installing the paper cassette 1. Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer. Align the hooks on either side of the paper cassette with the slots in the opening.
Page 34: Installing The Face-Up Output Tray
Installing the face-up output tray The face-up output tray lets you print heavier paper and other media requiring a straight paper path. (See Chapter 4 for details.) The face-up output tray also lets you view your printed output the moment it comes out of the printer. If you wish to install the faceup output tray, follow these steps: 1.
Page 35 WARNING: When you open the printer cover, the tray touches the desktop and slides to the left of the printer as shown below. Before you install the tray, make sure there is at least 13 inches (330 mm) of unobstructed area to the left of the printer.
Page 36 Assembling the Printer When it is not in use, you can leave the tray attached to the printer but rotated so that it rests on top of the printer. However, you should lower the tray before you open the printer cover. Note: The printer is factory set for face-down output on top of the printer.
Page 37: Attaching The Power Cord
Attaching the power cord 1. Before attaching the power cord, make sure that the power switch on the left side of the printer is turned off. (It is off when side of switch is pushed down.) the O 2. Attach power cord to the socket at shown below.
Page 38 Assembling the Printer 3. Wait at least five seconds, then turn off the power and reinsert the paper cassette. Push the cassette in until it goes no further, then lower the right side of the cassette (the side you load paper into) until it drops into place.
Page 39 Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer ........Turning on the power.
Page 40: Testing The Printer
Testing the Printer The laser printer has three built-in print tests: the self test, font print test, and status print test. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and obtain information on printer status. It is recommended that you run the self test before you begin using your printer to make sure the printer is operating correctly.
Page 41: Loading Paper
The power indicator lights and a appears while the printer warms up. (It takes about a minute for the printer to warm up.) Then the appears. If display remains blank, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. CAUTION: After turning off least five seconds before switching it back Loading paper The paper cassette holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb.
Page 42 3. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 4. Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure that top of the stack does not cover paper cassette.
Page 43: Performing The Self Test
8. If you are not using letter size paper (the factory default setting for your printer), see the section on SelecType in Chapter 3 for details on setting Performing the self test Successful completion of your printer correctly and that you are ready to connect the printer to your computer.
Page 44: Adjusting Print Density
Testing the Printer 4. When you release the buttons, SELF TEST appears on the display and the printer prints a self test. Notes: It is important to press the buttons at the same time. For more information on using the control panel, see Chapter 3.
Page 45 2. Locate the density control knob, which is in the front right comer inside the printer. 3. To make the print darker, turn the knob clockwise. Note: Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you increase the print density, you need to replace the toner cartridge more frequently.
Page 46: Performing The Font And Status Print Tests
Testing the Printer 5. Close the printer cover. 6. Print the self test again to check the new print density setting. (To print the self test, make sure the printer is off line; then press MANUAL SPECIAL Performing the font and status print tests There are two other tests you can perform, in addition to the self test.
Page 47 3. To perform the font print test, press the buttons at the same time. SPECIAL 4. When you release the buttons, FONT display and the printer outputs a font print test. A portion of the font print test printout is shown below. I n t e r n a l I 0 0 C O U R I E R I 0 1...
Page 48 3. Press the 4. When you release the buttons, ST AT U S PRINT appears on the display and the printer outputs the status print test. A portion of a sample printout is shown below. Paper Size Letter Copies Auto Continue Status print ON-LINE P o w e r - O N...
Page 49: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer For the laser printer to be able to receive and interpret information from your computer, both devices need to be set up so that they can communicate correctly. This requires having the correct interface cable and selecting the right communications settings.
Page 50: Connecting The Parallel Interface
Connecting the parallel interface If you are using the laser printer’s standard parallel interface, you must use a shielded parallel interface cable. Follow steps to these 1. Turn off both your printer and computer. 2. Plug the connector securely into the parallel interface of the printer as shown.
Page 51: Connecting The Serial Interface
4. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. Now that you have connected the parallel interface, see Chapter 3 for information on operating your printer. Connecting the serial interface If you are using the printer’s serial interface, make sure that you have a properly shielded cable, and computer.
Page 52: Setting The Dip Switches For The Serial Interface
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, if required. 4. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. (Fasten the screws of the connector to the interface, if required.) This completes the connection of the serial interface cable.
Page 53 The DIP switches are located at the back of your printer and are numbered 1 through 8. The DIP switch settings are listed below. Use the tip of a ballpoint pen or another small pointed object to turn the switches ON or OFF. Pressing a switch down sets it ON and up sets it OFF.
Page 54 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Now that you have connected the serial interface cable and checked the DIP switches, you need to set the printer for serial communication in SelecType. You may also need to change several interface settings, such as baud rate and parity, before your printer and computer can communicate properly.
Page 55: Chapter 3 Using The Printer
Chapter 3 Using the Printer The Control Panel ........Control panel display .
Page 56: The Control Panel
The Control Panel The control panel on the laser printer gives you control over many printer functions, including interface settings, font selection, and paper size. The control panel is made up of three elements: a display, lights, and buttons. The buttons let you select options for SelecType printer’functions, while the indicator lights and the display let you monitor the current status of the printer.
Page 57 I N I T I A L I Z E ON LINE [LTRI OFF LINE [LTR] PLEASE WA IT PROCESSING PUSH MANUAL KEY RESET SELF TEST STATUS PRINT This message appears when you reset printer functions to the original factory default settings.
Page 58: Indicator Lights
The Control Panel Maintenance and error messages inform you of required maintenance or of an existing error condition. For a detailed list of maintenance and error SelecType options let you control many printer functions, such as font selection and paper handling. For information on SelecType instructions and messages, see the SelecType section later in this chapter.
Page 59 CONTINUE/RESET MANUAL Press this button to switch from a SelecType function to a list of options for that function and to set SelecType options. This button several functions. Printing data in buffer-When the printer is on line and print data is in the buffer and no new data is received within five seconds, the message appears.
Page 60 The Control PaneI SPECIAL ON LINE Using the Printer Press this button to set a higher fuser temperature. Use this setting for envelopes and heavy (27 through 34-pound) paper. When option is on, a pound sign (#I this appears at the right of the display. The default setting is off.
Page 61: Selectype Overview
SelecType Overview The SelecType feature lets you control many of your printer’s functions, from the simplest to the most complex. With SelecType’s menu-based system, you can easily change the printer’s configuration without DIP switches. (It is necessary to use DIP switches only if you need to select the RS-422A serial interface. See Chapter 2 for details.) Also, SelecType lets you select many font and print functions without software commands.
Page 62: Selectype Main Menu
SelecType Overview SelecType main menu PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT (Automatic Continue) EMULAT I ON I / F (Interface) STATUS PRT POWER ON DATA BUFFER OVER LORD BUZZER Interface submenu BAUD RATE PROT (Protocol) DATA BIT PARITY STOP BIT ROBUST-XON Using the Printer Specifies size of the paper.
Page 63: Hp Emulation Submenu
Selects portrait or landscape. Selects 17 cpi characters. Selects slashed zero. Selects an international character set. Creates a top and bottom margin. Selects Auto Line Feed. Selects Epson Extended Graphics or italic character table. Selects a top margin. Using the Printer...
Page 64: The Selectype Control Panel
The SelecType Control Panel This section examines the SelecType portion of the control panel and describes the steps necessary to select SelecType functions and change options for each function. The SelecType portion of the control panel consists of SelecType button, addition, the CONTINUE/RESET SelecType.
Page 65 Use of these buttons is described in more detail in the following sections. CONTINUE/RESET CAUTION: This initializing procedure returns all SelecType options to their factory settings, cancelling all changes you have made. It should be used with care. The SelecType Control Panel This button has several uses related to SelecType.
Page 66: Using Selectype
Using SelecType This section describes how to change SelecType functions. For descriptions of each available option, see the SelecType Options section later in this chapter. You need to perform several basic steps each time you use SelecType. Details follow the list below: Enter SelecType Display main menu functions Enter menu options...
Page 67 P A P E R S I Z E = L T R * The left side of the display shows menu functions. The right side shows options for each option indicates that it is the current setting. Display main menu functions you enter the main menu, you see the first function and soon as the current option for that function.
Page 68: Display Submenu Functions And Select Options
Set an option When you reach the option you wish to use, press the An asterisk (*) appears next to the option, indicating that it has been set. The option stops blinking and the function starts blinking. To implement your SelecType changes, see SelecType later in this chapter.
Page 69 4. Press the button again to set the emulation. 5. Press the button a third time to enter submenu, where FONT SOURCE FONT NUMBER FORM SYMBOL 6. Use Note: This submenu does not work in a loop. Pressing the button when the first item is displayed or the the last item is displayed causes you to exit submenu and return to the main menu.
Page 70 Using SelecType Interface submenu To enter interface submenu from the main menu, follow the steps below: 1. Press the display. 2. Press the button to activate the menu option. (The option starts blinking, indicating that it has been activated.) 3. If the function button to select the 4.
Page 71: Exit Selectype And Reset The Printer
7. Press the button to activate blinking, and the option starts blinking. 8. Use 9. Press the button. An asterisk (*) appears next to the option, indicating that the new option has been set. The option stops blinking and function starts blinking. 10.
Page 72: Initializing Selectype To Factory Default Settings
Using SelecType Initializing SelecType to factory default settings To initialize SelecType options, returning them to settings, follow the steps below. (Factory settings are marked with an asterisk (*) in the SelecType Options section.) 1. Press the button to set the printer off line. ON LINE 2.
Page 73: Selectype Practice Example
SelecType practice example To better understand how to use SelecType, you may want to try this example. Turning off the buzzer This example shows how to turn off the buzzer. 1. Press the SelecType button to enter SelecType. This message appears: PAPER SIZE = LTR* 2.
Page 74: Selectype Options
SelecType Options This section describes in detail each SelecType menu option. Main menu options When you enter the SelecType main menu by setting the printer off line and pressing the SelecType button, you can change any of the menu functions listed below: PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT...
Page 75 COPIES = 01* You can change the setting to print between one and 99 copies of each page. AUTO CONT = ON* When this option (automatic continue) is on, your printer automatically continues printing after a 10 second pause when one of the following errors occurs: paper size, error 20 overflow), error 21 (page too complex), error 22 (communication error), and error 40 (parity/baud rate error).
Page 76 SelecType Options STATUS PRT = OFF* When this option is on, a status print test is run each time the printer is powered on. See Chapter 2 for information on this print test. POWER ON = ON LINE* When this option is set to on line, turn on the printer.
Page 77: Hp Emulation Submenu Options
HP emulation submenu options When you enter the HP emulation submenu, you can access any of the menu functions listed below. Accessing this submenu is described in the section on displaying submenu functions. FONT SOURCE FONT NUMBER FORM SYMBOL Options for each function are described below. An asterisk (*) is shown to the right of the factory default option.
Page 78 SelecType Options FORM = 060* This option sets form length each page). SYMBOL = ROMAN8* This option sets the symbol set. A symbol set is a unique group of available characters, Each symbol set is designed to meet the needs of a specific application.
Page 79: Fx Emulation Submenu Options
FX emulation submenu options When you enter the FX emulation submenu, you can access any of the menu functions listed below. Accessing this submenu is described in the section on displaying submenu functions. ORIENTATION CONDENSED ZERO INTL CG Options for each function are described below. An asterisk (*) is shown to the right of the factory default option.
Page 80 SelecType Options INTL CG = USA* This option selects the international character set. The capability to select an international character set provides you with a range of characters and symbols used in other languages. Twelve character codes between decimal 35 and 126 can represent different characters depending on the international character set you select.
Page 81 The Extended Graphics character table accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, comers, and shaded areas. If you have an IBM® computer or an IBM compatible, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you they are displayed on the screen.
Page 82 Extended Graphics set. Also, the ESC 4 command can be used to turn on the italic mode even if you have selected the Epson Extended Graphics character table. The printouts below show which characters are printed in each table.
Page 83: Interface Submenu Options
Interface submenu options The interface submenu is used to set options for the serial interface. If you are using a serial interface, the options listed below should be set so that they match the requirements of your computer. BAUD RATE PROT DATA BIT PARITY...
Page 84 SelecType Options DATA BIT = 8* This option sets the number of data bits in each character of information sent to the printer. PARITY = NONE* This option sets parity bit, which provides a basic form of error detection. STOP BIT = 1* This option sets the number of stop bits on each character of information to the printer.
Page 85: Chapter 4 Paper Handling
Chapter 4 Paper Handling Selecting Paper........Selecting a Paper Size .
Page 86: Selecting Paper
Note: Since the quality of a particular paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or type of paper. Be sure to test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 87: Paper Handling
For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers. Paper made for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice. If you want to use less expensive paper, test it thoroughly before regular use. Paper should be of good quality, relatively smooth, and readily available.
Page 88: Selecting A Paper Size
Selecting a Paper Size The default paper size setting in SelecType is LTR for letter-size paper. If you are using a different size paper, change the PAPER SIZE setting in SelecType. You may also need to adjust the paper guides on the paper cassette to match the size of the paper you want to use.
Page 89: Printing Methods Summary
Printing Methods Summary You have several choices to make when printing. These choices depend mainly on the type of paper or other print media you use. Paper delivery method - You can and face-down output. Paper feed method - You can select either automatic or manual paper feed.
Page 90: Paper Delivery Choices
Paper Delivery Choices Your laser printer can deliver paper face-down on top of the printer or face-up into the faceup output tray. The advantage of printing face-down is that when the printed stack is turned over, the pages are collated from first page to last. On the other hand, the face-up output tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output.
Page 91: Paper Feed Methods
Paper Feed Methods The paper cassette holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper for automatic printing. Additionally, the manual feed tray, on top of the paper cassette, allows you to hand-feed single sheets of paper. Automatic printing To print automatically, follow the steps listed below. 1.
Page 92 Paper Feed Methods 3. Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. Next, tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 4. Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure that the top of the stack does not cover the red line on the inside of the paper cassette.
Page 93 Note: Additional instructions for printing on special paper types are given below. To print on letterhead or three-hole punched paper, load it faceup, with the top of the paper pointing into the printer. To print on the back of a printed page, load the paper with the printed side face-down, top of the page in first.
Page 94 Paper Feed Methods 7. Locate the paper cassette opening on the Align the hooks on each side of each side of the opening. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer with the arrow on the side of the cassette pointing into the printer. Push the cassette in until it go no further and lower end you load paper into) until the cassette drops into place.
Page 95: Feeding Paper Manually
10. If you want faceup delivery, set the paper path selector to the down position. 11. If the paper you have just loaded is a different size than the paper you last used, set the SelecType option for the new paper size, as described in Chapter 3.
Page 96 Methods Paper Feed 2. If the printer is on line, press the off line. Set the printer for manual printing by pressing the button on the control panel. The manual light comes on. MANUAL 3. Open the manual feed guides wide enough to fit the paper being printed.
Page 97 4. Insert a sheet of paper into it in as far as it can go. Note: Insert the paper with For example, to print on paper with blank side face-up. Slide the manual feed guides together until lightly against the paper. For envelopes and paper weights of 27 to 34 lb.
Page 98 11. Insert the next sheet of paper and press the again. Proceed in this manner until you have finished the print job. 12. When you have completed manual printing, set the printer off line by pressing the button. (The manual light goes out.) Then press the button to set the printer back on line.
Page 99: Chapter 5 Printer Modes
Chapter 5 Printer Modes HP Emulation ........Using HP emulation mode.
Page 100: Hp Emulation
HP emulation is the factory setting so the printer is automatically in HP emulation mode unless you change it with SelecType. Note: Epson FX emulation is also available. The Epson FX emulation lets you use software written specifically for Epson FX printers.
Page 101 Printer menus Many application programs let you specify the type of printer you’re using. Application programs often provide an installation or setup procedure presents a list of printers to choose from. that To take advantage of HP emulation, simply choose a printer from the list below.
Page 102 HP Emulation Installing a font cartridge-To install a font cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Press the ON LINE CAUTION: Never insert or remove the cartridge while the printer is on line. 2. Insert font cartridge (with the label facing up and the connectors pointing into the printer) into the lower right side of the printer.
Page 103 font Removing a cartridge- steps: 1. Press the button to set ON LINE CAUTION: Never insert or remove the cartridge while the printer is on 2. Hold the edges of the cartridge and slowly pull it from the slot. Press button to set the printer on line.
Page 104 HP Emulation Data in Buffer Permanent Downloaded Fonts/Permanent Macros Temporary Downloaded Fonts/Temporary Macros SelecType Settings* After any reset, the printer is set to the SelecType settings, overriding any software commands that have been set. Note: A font or macro can be designated “permanent” or “temporary”...
Page 105 If you set the paper size with a print command that differs from the size selected in SelecType, the message button to clear the error; the printer is set off CONTINUE/RESET line. After clearing the error, you have two options: 1.
Page 106: Hp Printer Commands
HP Emulation HP printer commands This section lists the printer commands supported in HP emulation. These commands emulate the HP LaserJet series II printer. A printer command, also called an escape sequence, is a string of characters is sent to the printer. The printer interprets the that character string as a command to select a specific feature.
Page 107: Job Control Commands
Job control commands Function Control Codes Backspace Line Feed Form Feed Carriage Return Shift Out Shift In Escape Bell Horizontal Tab Space Reset Printer reset Number of copies # = Number of copies. Paper input control Eject page Feed from tray Manual feed Printer Command ESCE...
Page 108 HP Emulation Function Page Length and Size Paper size Executive Letter Legal Page length # = Number of lines. Orientation Portrait Landscape Margins and Text Length Top margin Text length # = Number of lines. Set left margin Set right margin # = Column number.
Page 109 Function Vertical Line Spacing Vertical motion index # = Number of 1/48-inch increments. Lines per inch 1 lines per inch 2 lines per inch 3 lines per inch 4 lines per inch 6 lines per inch 8 lines per inch 12 lines per inch 16 lines per inch 24 lines per inch...
Page 110: Cursor Positioning
Cursor positioning Function Vertical and Horizontal Vertical Vertical (lines) # = Number of rows. Vertical (decipoints) # = Number of decipoints. Vertical (dots) # = Number of dots. Horizontal Horizontal (columns) # = Number of columns. Horizontal (decipoints) # = Number of decipoints. Horizontal (dots) # = Number of dots.
Page 111: Font Selection
Font selection Function Symbol Set Selection Primary symbol sets Line draw ISO ASCII Roman-8 Roman Extension ISO Norway 1 ISO United Kingdom ISO France Germany ISO Italy ISO Sweden Spain Math-7 ISO JIS ASCII Math-7 2 ISO Latin OCR-A ISO Norway 2 ISO France 2 ISO Germany 2 Katakana...
Page 112 Function Symbol Set Selection (continued) Primary symbol sets (continued) Greek-8 Math-8 PC-8 PC-8 (D/N) Pi font Secondary symbol sets Line draw ISO ASCII Roman-8 Roman Extension ISO Norway 1 ISO United Kingdom ISO France Germany ISO Italy ISO Sweden Spain Math-7 ISO JIS ASCII Math-7 2...
Page 113 Function Symbol Set Selection (continued) Secondary symbol sets (continued) ISO Sweden 2 ISO Portugal ISO Portugal 2 ISO Spain 3 OEM-1 Greek-8 Math-8 PC-8 PC-8 (D/N) Pi Font Spacing Primary spacing Proportional Fixed Secondary spacing Proportional Fixed Pitch Primary pitch 10 CPI 12 CPI 16.66 CPI...
Page 114 HP Emulation Function Point Size Primary point size 7 Pt. 8 Pt. 8.5 Pt. 10 Pt. 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt. Secondary point size 7 Pt. 8 Pt. 8.5 Pt. 10 Pt. 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt. Style Primary style Upright Italic Secondary style Upright Italic...
Page 115: Stroke Weight
Function Stroke Weight Primary stroke weight Light (-3) Medium (0) Bold (3) Secondary stroke weight Light (-3) Medium (0) Bold (3) Typeface Primary typeface Line printer Courier Helvetica Tms Rmn Gothic Prestige Elite Secondary typeface Line printer Courier Helvetica Tms Rmn Gothic Prestige Elite Font Pitch...
Page 116: Font Management
HP Emulation Function Underline Enable fixed underlining Enable floating underlining Disable underlining Font management Function Font Management Specify font ID # = Font ID number. and character control Font Delete all fonts Delete all temporary fonts Delete last specified font ID Make temporary font Make permanent font Font Selection by ID Number...
Page 117: Soft Font Creation
Soft font creation Function Soft Font Creation Create font (font header) # = Number of bytes. Download character # = Number of bytes. Specify character code # = ASCII code number (decimal). Graphics Function Raster Graphics Resolution 75 dots per inch 100 dots per inch 150 dots per inch 300 dots per inch...
Page 118 HP Emulation Function Rectangle Dimensions Horizontal size (width) # = Number of dots. Horizontal size (width) # = Number of decipoints. Vertical size (height) # = Number of dots. Vertical size (height) # = Number of decipoints. Rectangular Area Fill Fill rectangle area Rule Gray scale...
Page 119: Programming Aids
Macros Function Macro ID and Control Macro ID # = Macro ID number. Macro control Start macro Stop macro Execute macro Call macro Enable overlay Disable overlay Delete macros Delete all temporary macros Delete macro ID Make temporary Make permanent Programming aids Function Miscellaneous Features...
Page 120: Fx Emulation
To take advantage of FX emulation, simply choose a printer from the list below. They are listed in order of preference. FX-850 FX-86e FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 MX-80 Epson printer 5-22 Printer Modes...
Page 121 FX printer with an optional cut sheet feeder. Your application software may have to be set up for this difference. Select an Epson FX printer driver and use your software’s Cut Sheet Feeder selection, if available. If such a selection is not available, set up your software to send a Form Feed command at the end of each page.
Page 122 Font selection Most newer Epson FX printers have a selection of Roman and Sans Serif fonts available. Your FX emulation features the Courier font only. (A smaller, Line Printer font is automatically selected when you choose Condensed printing.) Other font selections from font cartridges or downloaded soft fonts are not available.
Page 123: Fx Printer Commands
Unsupported commands There are several Epson FX printer commands that are not applicable to this printer technology and are not supported. The functions that are not supported include Near Letter Quality selection, paper-out sensor control, user-defined character commands, and automatic justification. A complete list of unsupported commands is given in the next section.
Page 124 Command summary ASCII Dec. Hex. Initialize ESC @ Page Format ESC C 0 n 67 43 ESC C n ESC N n ESC O Margin Set ESC l n ESC Q n Line Spacing ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC A n 5-26...
Page 125 Hex. ASCII Dec. Tab Setting ESC / n Pitch/Proportional ESC P ESC M ESC p l/0 Description Set horizontal tabs Up to 32 tabs (1-255) entered in ascending order; last n should be 0 Tab horizontally Set vertical tabs Up to 16 tabs (1-255) entered in ascending order;...
Page 126 FX Emulation ASCII Dec. Hex. Enhancements ESC SI ESC SO ESC W1/0 ESC w1/0 ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC - 1/0 ESC S 0 1 ESC S ESC T ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC ! n 5-28 Printer Modes Description...
Page 127 Dec. Hex. ASCII Graphics ESC *m n1 n2 42 Option Single-density Double-density High-speed double-density Quadruple density CRT I Plotter (1:1) CRT II ESC K n1 n2 75 ESC L n1 n2 76 ESC Y n1 n2 89 ESC Z n1 n2 90 * Note: The total number of columns = n1 + (n2 x 256).
Page 128: Printer Control
Perform n/216-inch line feed (0 < n < 255) Select character table n = 0 (italic) n = 1 (Epson Extended Graphics) Enable printable characters Enables the printing of codes 128 - 159 (decimal) as characters Enable upper control codes...
Page 129 Hex. Dec. ASCII Other Codes ESC $ n1 n2 ESC \ n1 n2 ESC > ESC # ESC= Description Cancel line Delete character Set absolute print position Specifies print position from left margin in l/60 inch units. Total units = n1 + (n2 x 256) Set relative print position Moves current print position in 1/120 inch units.
Page 130 Unsupported commands The following commands are not supported in FX emulation. If sent to the printer, they are ignored. Command Cut sheet feeder operation Select user-defined set Define user-defined characters Disable paper-out sensor Enable paper-out sensor Copy ROM into RAM Select justification Select immediate print mode Reverse paper feed...
Page 131: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Transportation
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation Maintenance ........6-2 Maintenance Messages .
Page 132: Maintenance
A service overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by an Epson Customer Care Center. Call 1-800-922-8911 for a referral. Each of these procedures is described in detail in...
Page 133: Maintenance Messages
Maintenance Messages The printer’s display lets you know when you need to perform routine maintenance procedures. The toner cartridge and drum unit must be replaced on a regular basis. The messages described below tell you to perform these tasks. when It is recommended that you keep in stock at least one drum unit and several replacement toner cartridges.
Page 134 Maintenance Messages 1. Prepare a clean flat surface to set the basket on. To catch excess toner that may remain in the used toner cartridge, it is recommended that you spread some paper on the surface. 2. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. WARNINGS: •...
Page 135 4. Locate the cleaning pad inside your printer. The cleaning pad is the long black pad with green felt handles located in a slot on the orange-colored fuser. WARNING: The fuser and the cleaning pad are very hot. Be careful to touch only the green felt handles on the pad when you remove it.
Page 136 Maintenance Messages 7. Holding the green felt tabs on the new cleaning pad, insert the pad into the indentation on the fuser. 8. Now locate the toner cartridge, which is in the basket you removed earlier. Tap lightly on the used cartridge so that remaining toner drops into the developer unit.
Page 137 Maintenance Messages 9. Hold down the green button holding the toner cartridge in place on the developer unit. As you hold down the button, slide the toner cartridge toward the button to disengage it from the developer unit, as shown below. 10.
Page 138 Maintenance Messages Note: Be careful not to get any dust or dirt into the exposed developer unit. Holding the new replacement toner cartridge horizontally, gently shake it back and forth a few times to distribute the toner. Hold the toner cartridge over the developer unit so that the label is facing up, with the top of the label pointed toward the inside of the basket.
Page 139 13. Hold down the green button. Pressing down on the toner cartridge, firmly slide the hooks on the cartridge into the slots on the developer unit. Then release the button to lock the cartridge into place. (You should see a second green button pop up to lock in the cartridge.) Now reinstall the basket.
Page 140 Maintenance Messages 15. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 16. Unfasten the tape holding the clear plastic film in place on the replacement toner cartridge. 17. Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place, pull the film up and out toward the back of the printer.
Page 141 CAUTION: Once the toner cartridge has been installed, do not remove you are prompted to do so by the control panel. Otherwise, toner can spill into the printer. See the transportation section in this chapter if you need to ship the printer when it has toner in it. 18.
Page 142: Change Drum Message
Maintenance Messages If you regularly print high density (more than CAUTION: 20 percent page density) graphics, you need to replace the drum unit more frequently. You must keep track of the number of toner cartridges you have used, and replace the drum unit and drum replacement cartridge at the same time you install the eighth toner cartridge.
Page 143 The drum unit and drum replacement cartridge must be replaced every 10,000 pages. It is necessary to turn off the printer to replace the drum unit and drum replacement cartridge. However, you can finish your print job first by following the procedure described below.
Page 144 Maintenance Messages Changing the drum unit and drum replacement cartridge Note: Before changing the drum, you should locate some alcohol to use for cleaning purposes. 1. Turn off your printer. (To finish your print job first, see the instructions above on completing your print job before changing the drum.) 2.
Page 145 4. Remove the drum unit handles. Discard the drum unit. 5. Unpack the new drum and the cotton swab (packed with the drum). Insert the drum in CAUTIONS: Do not touch The drum is light-sensitive and should not be exposed to room light for any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most).
Page 146 Maintenance Messages 6. Locate the main charger wire, which extends along the length of the green drum inside a slot directly over the drum. Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab by running the swab along the length of the wire. You need to insert the cotton swab a fraction of an inch into the slot to reach the wire.
Page 147 7. Now change the drum replacement cartridge. Locate the used drum replacement cartridge, which is in the right rear comer of the printer frame (with the printer cover open). Then pull out the used cartridge from the slot and discard it. 8.
Page 148 Maintenance Messages 9. Store the developer cleaner, which was also packed with the drum, in a safe place for future use. You need to use the developer cleaner to clean the developer unit if vertical white lines appear on your printed page. (The General Printer Maintenance section of this chapter has details.) Before reinstalling the basket with the new drum unit in your printer, be sure to perform the cleaning procedures described below.
Page 149: Routine Printer Cleaning
Routine Printer Cleaning It is necessary to clean certain printer components regularly to ensure optimal print quality. Cleaning should be performed whenever the drum unit or toner cartridge is replaced. You should also clean the components listed below if you are having problems with print quality, as discussed in Chapter 7.
Page 150 Routine Printer Cleaning Note: Locate some isopropyl alcohol to use for cleaning purposes before proceeding. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off; then disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Also be sure that the printer cover is open and that the basket is removed from the printer.
Page 151: Cleaning The Paper Guide And Basket
When cleaning the wires, be careful not to CAUTION: press too hard. The wires are delicate and can break if you apply too much pressure. Also, never touch the wires with your fingers. 4. Gently clean each wire with the cotton swab dipped in alcohol by rubbing swab along the length of the wire.
Page 152 2. If toner has accumulated on the black portion of the paper guide near the transfer charger, remove the toner by carefully drawing the magnetic cleaner across the paper guide. (This cleaner was included in the accessory pack shipped with your printer.) 3.
Page 153: Cleaning The Laser Beam Lens
Cleaning the laser beam lens Note: Cleaning the lens is required at an interval of 10,000 pages (the same interval as for changing the drum). If you wish, you can clean the lens when you change the drum and skip this procedure when you change the toner cartridge.
Page 154: General Printer Maintenance
General Printer Maintenance In addition to the maintenance called for by the display panel messages, the following simple maintenance procedures may be occasionally necessary: Cleaning the developer unit. You should clean the developer unit if vertical white lines appear on your printed page. Cleaning the main charger wire.
Page 155 WARNINGS: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange area marked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, so be careful not to touch it. This procedure exposes the drum is light-sensitive, it should not be exposed to room light for any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most).
Page 156 General Printer Maintenance 4. Protect your desktop or other flat surface by covering it with a sheet of paper. Then remove the developer unit from the basket and place it on the paper. CAUTIONS: Do not lift the developer unit by grasping the toner cartridge.
Page 157 5. Insert the hooked edge of the developer cleaner about a half inch (13 mm) between the developer roller and the brass blade, as shown below. Draw the cleaner the full length of the developer unit several times, discarding excess toner. Then reinstall the developer unit in the basket.
Page 158: Cleaning The Main Charger Wire
General Printer Maintenance 7. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 8. Close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridged area on the right side of the cover. Cleaning the main charger wire Note: Locate some alcohol for cleaning purposes before beginning this procedure.
Page 159 WARNINGS: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange area marked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, so be careful not to touch it. This procedure exposes the green drum unit. Because the drum is light-sensitive, it should not be exposed to room light for any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most).
Page 160 GeneraI Printer Maintenance 4. Gently clean the main charger wire with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Run the swab along the length of the wire. You need to insert the cotton swab a fraction of an inch into the slot to reach the wire.
Page 161 General Printer Maintenance 6. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 7. Close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridged area on the right side of the cover. 8.
Page 162: Service Overhaul
Service Overhaul A service overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by an Epson Customer Care Center. Call 1-800-922-8911 for a referral. Periodically check the printed sheets counter inside the printer on the right side. When the printed sheets counter reaches 100,000 pages, take the printer in to your dealer for servicing.
Page 163: Transporting Your Printer
Transporting Your Printer If you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from one room to another, make sure that you keep the printer level. If you are shipping the printer, you need to repackage the printer and its accessories.
Page 164 Transporting Your Printer 7. Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting handles. (Avoid touching or scratching the green drum.) Place the drum in a plastic bag and seal the bag. Then wrap the drum it its original packing materials. (Be sure to use the black plastic wrapper to protect the drum from light.) 8.
Page 165 10. Place the developer unit in a plastic bag and seal the bag. Then wrap the unit its original packing 11. Locate the cleaning pad, which is embedded in the orange- colored fuser inside the printer. Carefully take hold of the green felt handles on the cleaning pad and lift out the pad.
Page 166 Transporting Your Printer 12 Pack the cleaning pad in its original packing material. 13. Pull out the drum replacement cartridge from its slot and wrap it in its original packing material. 6-36 Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 167 Transporting Your Printer 14. Put the empty basket back in the printer. Replace and tape the packing foam inside the printer as shown below to hold the basket in place. 15. Close the printer cover. Maintenance and Transportation 6-37...
Page 168 Transporting Your Printer 16. Repack all accessories in the accessory pack. 6-38 Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 169 Transporting Your Printer 17. Pack the printer in its original packing material and put it in the outer carton. 18. Place the accessory pack in the outer carton on top of the printer. 19. Seal the outer carton with packing tape. Maintenance and Transportation 6-39...
Page 170: Unpacking The Printer After Shipment
Unpacking the Printer after Shipment 1. Unpack the printer as described in Chapter 1. When you unpack the developer unit and drum unit, wipe off any excess toner that is on these units. CAUTIONS: wipe or vacuum toner off the roller on the developer unit.
Page 171: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Error Messages........7-2 Paper Jam Problems .
Page 172: Error Messages
Each error message is followed by the steps you need to take to correct the problem. Certain problems require service by an Epson Customer Care Center. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for a referral to a Customer Care Center.
Page 173 CHANGE DRUM The drum unit may not be installed properly. Open the printer and make sure the drum unit is seated properly in the basket. (Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles to make sure the unit has clicked into place.) Also, the drum replacement cartridge may not be installed.
Page 174 Error Messages ERROR 22 The buffer has overflowed due to a communication protocol error. Make sure that your SelecType settings match the communication protocol settings of your computer. If the problem persists, call the toll-free number for a Customer Care Center referral. ERROR 40 A parity or baud rate error has occurred.
Page 175 Note: If the printer was recently transported, the paper feed mechanism may need to be aligned. See the section on setting the paper feed mechanism in Chapter 1 for details. PAPER SIZE ERROR press the If you ON LINE message, this message appears as your print job ejects to remind to change the paper and SelecType below.
Page 176 2. If the error does not clear, turn the printer off for at least five seconds. Then turn it back on. 3. If the problem remains, service is required. Call 1-800-922-8911 for the location of the nearest Epson Customer Care Center. Troubleshooting button.
Page 177: Paper Jam Problems
Paper Jam Problems This section gives you detailed information on correcting paper jams, which are indicated by a message. ERROR If the paper tears while you are removing it, CAUTION: make sure you remove any pieces still remaining in the printer.
Page 178 Paper Jam Problems 2. Open the cover. Remove the basket from the printer. 3. Hold down the green release lever, located inside the front of the printer, to release the paper. Troubleshooting...
Page 179: Paper Jam Error
4. While holding down the release lever, remove the jammed paper. Then let go of the release lever. 5. Reinstall the basket by aligning the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case and lowering the basket into place.
Page 180 Paper Jam Problems Note: If the printer was recently transported, the paper feed mechanism may need to be aligned to prevent further jamming. See the section on setting the paper feed mechanism in Chapter 1 for details. If the paper is jammed in the paper eject area, you can see it sticking out of either the face-up or face-down output tray depending upon the paper path selected.
Page 181 1. Open the printer. 2. Lift out the basket as shown previously in this section. 3. Remove the jammed paper. WARNING: If it is necessary to pull it from beneath the fuser unit, be careful not to touch the fuser unit, which becomes hot during printer operation.
Page 182: Troubleshooting
FX emulation problems are covered at the end of this chapter. If the suggestions below do not solve the problem, call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for the location of the nearest Epson Customer Care Center.
Page 183: Power Supply
Power Supply Problem Power is not being supplied to the printer. After turning on the printer, the display remains blank. Solution The power cord may be disconnected or may not be completely plugged in. Turn off the printer and check the power cord connections at the printer and at the electrical outlet.
Page 184: Printing Problems
Printing Problems Problem The printer does not print or stops printing. ON LINE message appears but nothing is printed. 7-14 Troubleshooting Solution The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. If you are using a parallel interface, secure the connector using the wire retaining clips.
Page 185 Try the test print again without the cartridge installed, or with a different cartridge. If the problem continues, service by an authorized Epson Customer Care Center is needed. Replace the component specified. See Chapter 4 for paper loading instructions.
Page 186 Problem The printout is not what you expected. The font selected by your software cannot be printed. Completely blank pages are printed. 7-16 Troubleshooting Solution Make sure that all of the attributes of the requested font match the attributes of an available font.
Page 187 Try running a self test print as described in Chapter 2. If this fails to print correctly, call 1-800-922-8911 for a referral to an Epson Customer Care Center. You may not have the correct printer driver installed. If you try to print with a software package set for another printer, nothing will be printed.
Page 188: Problem Solution
Printing Problems Problem The position of the printout is not what you expected. The printed page length differs from the actual length of the paper. 7-18 Troubleshooting Solution The SelecType FORM setting may not be correct or your software may be overriding it.
Page 189: Paper Handling
Paper Handling Problem Paper does not feed properly. Paper does not feed at all. Paper becomes crooked as it feeds into the printer. Solution Paper may be loaded incorrectly. Check to see that the paper is loaded correctly. See Chapter 4. If the manual light is on, the printer is set for manual printing.
Page 190 Problem Paper does not feed properly (continued). More than one page at a time into the feeds printer. The paper feeds but then jams at the output area. 7-20 Troubleshooting Solution You may not have fanned the paper sufficiently to ensure smooth paper feeding.
Page 191 Problem The display reads PS CHANGE. Solution You may be trying to use a non-standard paper size (one that is not listed on the menu in SelecType). You PAPER SIZE may be able to feed this paper using the manual paper feed option described in Chapter 4.
Page 192: Decline In Print Quality
Decline in Print Quality Problem The print quality is not what you expected. The printed page is dirty, vertical bands or streaks appear on the page, or the print quality is uneven. Vertical white bands or lines appear on printed pages.
Page 193 Problem Periodic black or white spots appear on the printout. Individual characters appear uneven or broken. The printed image is light or faint. The non-printed side of the page is dirty. Solution The drum may be dirty, stained, or damaged. Remove the basket and carefully remove the drum unit.
Page 194 Decline in Print Quality Problem The paper curls. Printed pages are curled. 7-24 Troubleshooting Solution You may need to turn over the stack of paper in your paper cassette and try printing again. Most paper has a natural “curl” that may be emphasized when the paper is nm through a laser printer.
Page 195: Fx Problems And Solutions
This section discusses problems you may encounter while using FX emulation and their likely solutions. If these suggestions do not solve the problem, call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for a referral to an Epson Customer Care Center.
Page 196 See the FX emulation submenu options section in Chapter 3 of this manual. The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may be selected. See the FX emulation submenu options section in Chapter 3. The printer cable may not be securely connected to the printer or computer.
Page 197 Problem The selected font, page layout, or other settings are not printing as expected. Data remains in the buffer after printing. The message DATA IN BUFFER appears in the display after a document has been printed. Solution Your application software’s settings not be selected properly.
Page 198 7-28 Troubleshooting...
Page 199 Italic character set ....... Epson Extended Graphics character set... . . A-11 Converting Hexadecimal Values to Decimal Values .
Page 200: Appendix A Character Samples And Symbol Sets
HP Mode Resident Fonts The HP mode fonts resident in the laser printer are listed below. The cartridge slot on your printer lets you access a wide variety of other fonts available on font cartridges. Character samples The font samples below show only portrait orientation since the character itself is the same in portrait or landscape orientation.
Page 201: Symbol Set Tables
Symbol Set Tables This section includes a character table for each symbol set in the HP emulation mode that can be selected with SelecType and a substitution chart for the ISO symbol sets (also available through SelecType). The symbol set tables in this section show you the available characters and hexadecimal codes.
Page 202 Symbol Set Tables Roman-8 Symbol Set ID # 8U Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
Page 203 Symbol Set Tables ECMA-94 Latin 1 Symbol Set ID # ON Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
Page 204 Symbol Set Tables IBM US (PC-8) Symbol Set ID # 10U Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
Page 205 Symbol Set Tables IBM Denmark/Norway (PC-8 D/N) Symbol Set ID # 11U Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
Page 206 Symbol Set Tables ISO substitution characters The decimal numbers in the top row show the characters that differ from Roman-8 for each of the ISO symbol sets listed in the first column. Name ASCII 25 French 69 French German 21 German 15 Italian 14 JIS ASCII 57 Chinese...
Page 207: Fx Mode Character Tables
FX Mode Character Tables Epson Extended Graphics and italic character sets are available with FX emulation. The tables in this section show you the characters and their hexadecimal codes. (International character sets are shown in Chapter 3.) To locate the hexadecimal value for a character, find the character on the table.
Page 208: Italic Character Set
FX Character Tables Italic character set A-10 Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
Page 209: Epson Extended Graphics Character Set
Epson Extended Graphics character set CODE Character Samples and Symbol Sets A-11...
Page 210: Converting Hexadecimal Values To Decimal Values
FX Character Tables Converting Hexadecimal Values to Decimal Values If you prefer to use decimal values instead of hexadecimal values, you can convert the hexadecimal value with the chart below. Just read down in the column for the first digit of the hex value and across in the row for the second digit.
Page 211: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Appendix B Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ....... Printing ......... Paper and paper delivery.
Page 212: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Resolution: Print speed: First print: Warm-up time: Internal fonts: Cartridges: Technical Specifications Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process Drum type: OPC Exposure: Laser beam scanning Fusing: Heat fixing 300 x 300 dpi 6 pages per minute (letter or A4) Less than 21 seconds (letter/A4 face up) Approximately 65 seconds at 73°F (23°C) with 512K RAM...
Page 213: Paper And Paper Delivery
Paper weight: Paper size: Range paper width and length: Epson does not recommend or guarantee the use of any particular brand of paper. Because paper characteristics are subject to change by individual manufacturers, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the quality of paper used with the printer.
Page 214 Printer Specifications Paper feed alignment and direction: Paper feed: Paper eject: Paper eject capacity: Printable area: Technical Specifications Center alignment for all sizes; lengthwise direction for standard sizes Cassette or manual feed (paper cassette capacity: up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper) Face-up or face-down selection 150 sheets (20 lb.
Page 215 Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Recommended duty cycle: MPBF (Mean Prints Between Failures): MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Durability: Electrical Voltage: Power consumption: 8.3 inches (210 mm) Height: 16.1 inches (410 mm) Width: excluding output and input trays 15.4 inches (390 mm) Depth: Approx.
Page 216: Controller Hardware
Printer Specifications Controller hardware RAM: 2MB Memory Board: Environment Operation: Storage: CAUTION: The life of consumables may be significantly reduced if they are stored at temperatures outside the range stated above. Internal modes HP LaserJet series II emulation FX emulation Technical Specifications 512K bytes Total Memory:...
Page 217: Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications The laser printer has the following resident interfaces: Parallel RS-232C/RS-422A serial. Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. Pin assignments for the parallel interface The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. Signal Return Signal...
Page 218 Interface Specifications Technical Specifications...
Page 219: Interface Timing
Notes All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and fall of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. “Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level.
Page 220: Serial Interface
Signal levels Output signals: Input signals: Serial interface The laser printer’s built-in serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or RS-422A operation. These interfaces have the following characteristics. Data format Word length: Parity: Start bits: Stop bits: The data format can be set using functions and menu items in SelecType.
Page 221 Transmission procedures Ready/Busy: The DTR signal level changes to HIGH when the printer is ready to receive data (or to LOW if set for inverted operation by SelecType). The DTR signal level changes to LOW when the printer is not ready to receive data (or to HIGH if set for inverted operation by SelecType).
Page 222: Serial Interface Pin Assignments
Serial interface pin assignments The serial interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. The direction of signals is given relative to the printer. Signal Signal RS-232C RS-422A Direction Description B-12 Technical Specifications Frame ground.
Page 223 Signal RS-232C Signal +5V DC Signal is operational for the interface. RS-422A Direction Description Send data. This (SD+) non- pin sends serial invert data from the printer to the computer. Signal level is RS-422A. Same as DTR. (RD+) Receive data. This pin transmits serial data from the computer to the printer.
Page 224: Dip Switches
Inferface Specifications DIP switches Select the required serial interface by setting the DIP switches on the back of the printer as follows: RS-232C RS-422A * If DIP switch 5 is turned ON when the RS-232C serial interface is in use, pin 25 on the connector is set to +5V;...
Page 225: Index
Index Assembling the printer, 1-10-24 Automatic printing, 4-7-11 Basket cleaning, 6-21-22 installing, 1-16 Baud rate, 3-16, 3-29 Buttons, control panel, 3-2, 3-4-6 Buzzer, 3-22 Carrying the printer, 1-9 Character samples, HP mode, A-2 Character sets, FX mode, 3-26-28, A-10-11 Character tables. See Symbol sets Cleaning developer unit, 6-24-28 discharge wires, 6-19-21...
Page 226 CONTINUE/RESET, button, 3-5 in SelecType, 3-5, 3-11, 3-17 Control codes. See Printer commands Control panel buttons, 3-2, 3-4-6 indicator lights, 3-2, 3-4 LCD, 3-2 SelecType, 3-10-11 Developer cleaner, 1-11, 6-24, 6-27 Developer unit cleaning, 6-24-28 installing, 1-14-15 DIP switches, 12-14-16 Discharge wires cleaning, 6-19-21 print quality problems, 7-22-23...
Page 227 Epson Extended Graphics character set, 3-28, A-11 Error light, 3-4 Error messages, 7-2-6 Escape sequences. See Printer commands Face-down output, 1-22, 4-5-6 Face-up output tray, 1-2, 1-20-22, 4-5-6 Font cartridges, optional inserting, 5-4 problems with, 7-4, 7-16 removing, 5-5 Font number, 3-23...
Page 228 Indicator lights, 3-2, 3-4 Initialization, SelecType, 3-18 Interface, choosing, 2-11 communications, problems, 7-14 parallel. See Parallel interface. serial. See Serial interface. SelecType. See Selectype. specifications, B-7-10 submenu, 3-8, 3-16-17, 3-29-30 Internal fonts, 5-3 IS0 substitution characters, A-8 Italic character set, FX mode, 3-28, A-11 Labels, 4-3, 4-5, 4-11-14 Landscape orientation, 5-10, A-2 Laser beam lens, cleaning, 6-23...
Page 229 MANUAL button, 3-5, 4-12-14 light, 3-4, 4-12 Manual feed tray, 4-11 Memory available, B-6 errors, related, 7-3 increasing, B-6 management, 5-5 problems with, 7-3 Moving the printer, 6-33-39 ON LINE button, 3-6, 4-11-14 Optional font cartridges, A-2 Optional memory board, B-6 Orientation, 5-10, A-2 output faceup tray, installing, 1-20-22...
Page 230 Paper feed mechanism problems with, 7-5, 7-9 setting, 1-23-24 Paper guide, cleaning, 6-21-22 Paper path selector, 1-22, 4-6 Parallel interface connecting, 2-12-13 selecting, 3-21 specifications, B-7-10 Portrait orientation, 5-10, A-2 Power cord, attaching, 1-23 Power indicator light, 2-3, 3-4 Power supply problems, 7-13 Power switch, 1-23, 2-2 Print density, adjusting, 2-6-8 Printed sheets counter, 6-32...
Page 231 Self test, 2-2-3, 2-5-6 Serial interface communications protocol, 3-29 configuring, 3-29-30 connecting, 2-13-14 DIP switches, setting, 2-14-16 RS-232C, 2-11, 2-14-16 RS-422A, 2-11, 2-14-16 specifications, B-10 Service overhaul, 6-2, 6-32 SET button, 3-5, 3-11, 3-14 Setting up the printer, 1-2-24 SPECIAL button, 2-9, 3-6, 4-5, 4-10, 4-13 Specifications controller, B-6 electrical, B-5...
Page 232 Testing the printer, 2-2-10 Toner cartridge changing, 6-3-12 initial, 6-2 installing initial, 1-15-18 life, 6-2-12 replacement, 2-7, 6-2 Transfer charger wire cleaning, 6-19-21 print quality problems, 7-22-23 Transparencies, printing, 4-3, 4-11-14 Transporting the printer, 6-33-39 Troubleshooting, 7-2-27 Turning on the printer, 2-2-3 Unpacking the printer, 1-4-8, 6-40 Weight, 1-9, B-5 Index-8...
Page 233: Quick Reference
® EPSON Action Laser PLUS™ Quick Reference SelecType Main Menu * See the HP Emulation submenu ** See the FX Emulation submenu *** See the Interface submenu...
Page 234 FX Emulation Submenu...
Page 235 HP Emulation Submenu...
Page 236 Interface Submenu...
Page 237 Slots for face-up output tray hooks...
Page 238 Drum replacement cartridge Transfer charger wire...
Page 239 EPSON AMERICA, INC. 2780 Lomita Boulevard Torrance, California 90505 Actionlaser Key Features: High Quality, 6 PPM Laser Printing Six Built-in Fonts Graphics Capability Popular Font Cartridges HP PCL Compatibility ® Flexible Memory Upgrade Front Panel Control Operation Multi-Purpose Paper Tray...

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Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Chapter 4 Paper Handling

Chapter 5 Printer Modes

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Character Samples and Symbol Sets

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