Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement For American Users
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Epson America, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Page 4 The manual and software and coded font programs described in this manual are registered and copyrighted. The copyright of this manual is owned by Seiko Epson Corporation and the copyrights of the software and coded font programs described in this manual are owned by Adobe Systems Incorporated and are registered in the U.S.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Page 6 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or...
Page 7: Safety Information
Safety Information The EPL-7500 printer is certified as a Class means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Page 8 Ozone Emission During printer operation, a small amount of ozone is released. This amount is not large enough to affect human beings adversely. However, it is best to make sure the room where you a using the printer has adequate circulation, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials or using the printer continuously over a long period of time.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Paper Size ... Choosing Printing Methods..Loading Paper in the Cassette..Loading Paper Manually ... Chapter 5 Application Software Using Your Printer with Application Software..5-2 Controlling the Printer..Using PostScript Fonts ... l - l 1-11...
Page 10 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation T O N E R L O W Message..Routine Cleaning ..Transporting Your Printer ... Chapter Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages..Troubleshooting Directory..Paper Jam Problems..Power Supply ...
Page 11: Introduction
Introduction is the first PostScript EPL-7500 line of laser printers. Real Adobe PostScript combines with Epson quality for a high performance, reliable printer with a wide range of graphic capabilities. The PostScript imaging system used by the a powerful processor that allows the printer to compose an entire page in internal memory before printing.
Page 12 High-quality, to six pages per minute. Whether you’re a serious desktop publisher or just beginning, you’ll appreciate the crisp, professional print quality produced by the EPL-7500 and its leading edge processing speed. Four built-in interfaces. Choose Centronics AppleTalk”, RS-232 serial, or RS-422 serial.
Page 13 The Lower paper cassette (C812051 or C812061) The optional lower paper cassette fits directly beneath the printer and feeds up to cassette expands your standard paper cassette’s 250-sheet capacity sheets. The face-up output tray (C812071 or C812072) The face-up output tray delivers paper face-up for immediate viewing of your printed output.
Page 14: Accessories And Supplies
Introduction Memory expansion board (C822021 or C822022) The memory expansion board adds an extra printer. With this board, you can increase your printer’s memory to a powerful MB of RAM for rapid processing of the most complex graphics. Accessories and supplies...
Page 15: Laser Printer Precautions
Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Page 16 If you must expose the drum either by taking the imaging cartridge out of the printer or by leaving the printer cover open, cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper. When you remove the imaging cartridge from the printer, always set the cartridge on a clean, smooth surface.
Page 17: Finding Your Way Around
Chapter 6 gives you information on maintaining your printer. If the EPL-7500 does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting tips. Other chapters and appendixes contain information on technical specifications, printer options, and printer modes.
Page 18 Customer Care Centers. Therefore, we ask you contact the business where you purchased your Epson product to request assistance. If the people there do not have the answer to your question, they can obtain it through our dealer support program.
Page 19: Setting Up The Printer
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer..Opening the printer cover ... Unpacking the Printer ... Carrying the printer ... Assembling the Printer ... Installing the cleaning pad ... Installing the imaging cartridge ...
Page 20: Finding A Place For The Printer
Finding a Place for the Printer Before unpacking the printer, you need to find a suitable place to use it. Keep the following points in mind when selecting a place for your printer: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
Page 21 • If you install the optional face-up tray, you need inches) of space behind the printer. Make sure there is 330 mm (13 inches) of flat, unobstructed space to the left of the printer to accommodate the tray. To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow •...
Page 22: Opening The Printer Cover
Opening the printer cover The printer cover opens to two positions, as shown on the following page. When you lift the latch to open the printer cover, it stops automatically in the lower position (at an angle of about 45 degrees). This position protects the imaging cartridge from overexposure to light.
Page 23 Finding a Place for the Printer Lower position (45°) Upper position (70°) Setting Up the Printer...
Page 24: Unpacking The Printer
At the top of this carton is the accessory pack containing several printer components. Under this is the printer itself, which is protected by white packing material. Remove the accessory pack and make sure you have the accessories shown below.
Page 25 2. Carefully remove the printer from the large carton and set it on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need someone to help you lift it. 3. Remove the plastic bag protecting the printer. Then remove the plastic bag from the paper cassette.
Page 26 Unpacking the Printer 4. Remove the tape from the printer and the paper cassette. Use the wrench to unscrew the two screws on the front of the printer, as shown below. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 27 Lift up the front latch and open the printer cover as far as it will go, as shown below. Remove the protective plate. 7. To close the printer, gently press down on the top of the case until the latch clicks shut.
Page 28: Carrying The Printer
Unpacking the printer Carrying the printer When you move your printer to the location you selected for it, carry it by grasping the recesses on each side of the printer, as shown below. Note: The printer weighs about 18 kg carried with care.
Page 29: Assembling The Printer
Assembling the Printer Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few important parts. Make sure your printer is at its operating location before you install the parts. Installing the cleaning pad The first component that you need to install is the cleaning pad.
Page 30 1. Open the imaging cartridge box and take out the cleaning pad. Leave the imaging cartridge, cotton swab, and packing materials inside the box for now; you will use them later. 2. Lift up the front latch and open the printer cover to the upper position, shown below.
Page 31: Installing The Imaging Cartridge
WARNING: Never touch the fuser. When the printer is in operation, the fuser becomes very hot. 3. Hold the cleaning pad by the yellow handle and place it into the indentation on top of the fuser. To make sure you install the pad in the correct position, match the triangle on the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below.
Page 32 Do not open the drum’s protective cover. Do not scratch or mar the surface of the drum. Also, do not touch the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and may affect print quality. Setting Up the Printer 1-14...
Page 33 Do not store in dusty places. Do not store where salty air or corrosive gasses (such as ammonia) are present. Do not store where the temperature or humidity are high or subject to abrupt changes. Assembling the Printer Setting Up the Printer 1-15...
Page 34 CAUTION: Do not open the drum’s protective cover. It protects the drum from light and contact. 2. Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below and shake the cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute the toner. Setting Up the Printer 1-16...
Page 35 Assembling the Printer 3. Pull the yellow tab firmly, as shown below, to remove the clear seal completely. 4. After you remove the seal, gently shake the imaging cartridge again four or five times. 1-17 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 36 Make sure the printer cover is in the lower position Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below. Carefully place the plastic runners on either side of the cartridge into the green grooves inside the printer and slide the cartridge forward as far as it will go. 1-18...
Page 37: Installing The Paper Cassette
7. Now that you have installed the internal components, close the printer and gently press down on the top of the case until the latch clicks shut. CAUTION: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed. See Chapter transporting the printer.
Page 38 Assembling the Printer Locate the paper cassette opening at the front of the printer. Align the small notches on either side of the paper cassette with the metal pins inside the printer; then lower the paper cassette into place, as shown below.
Page 39: Attaching The Power Cord
Attaching the power cord Before you attach the power cord, make sure the power switch at the rear of the printer is turned off. It is off when the O on the switch is pressed toward the printer, as shown below.
Page 40 Assembling the Printer 2. Insert the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer, as shown below. Then plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded outlet. 1-22 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 41: Chapter 2 Testing And Connecting Your Printer
Buttons ... Testing the Printer..Loading paper for a start page ... Turning on the printer ... Adjusting the print density ... Connecting the Printer to Your Computer..2-16 and compatible computer users..2-16 ® users ... Macintosh ®...
Page 42: The Control Panel
The Control Panel The printer control panel is made up of three elements: buttons, indicator lights, and a liquid crystal display. You use the buttons to select printer settings and functions, and the indicator lights and display let you monitor the current status of the printer.
Page 43: Indicator Lights
Indicator lights LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 One of these lights is on when the printer is in the SelecType mode, depending on which level you enter. These lights are off if the printer is not in SelecType mode. The light is on when the printer is on line,...
Page 44: Buttons
HP LaserJet. If there is anything on the current page, pressing this button causes the printer to print the page. If there is nothing on the current page, this button is ignored. This button operates only if the ON LINE light is on and WAITING appears on the display.
Page 45 COPY END/RESET THE JOB is on the display, the display changes to QUITTING THE JOB and the job is flushed from the printer’s memory. If you press any other buttons, the printer returns to its previous status without printing data.
Page 46: Testing The Printer
70 seconds after you turn the printer on. The start page does not print if the STARTPAGE option in SelecType Level 2 is set to OFF or if the printer takes more than three minutes to warm up.
Page 47 Testing the Printer 1. Push the paper set lever forward to the manual position. 2. Slide the paper guides all the way open, as shown below. Testing and Connecting Your Printer 2 - 7...
Page 48 4. Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure that the top of the stack does not exceed the maximum height mark inside the cassette, as shown below. Gently push the paper in as far as it will go. Testing and Connecting Your Printer...
Page 49 Testing the Printer 5. Slide the paper guides together until they both rest lightly against the paper. 6. Pull the paper set lever back to the automatic position. Testing and Connecting Your Printer...
Page 50: Turning On The Printer
Note: The paper set lever must be in the automatic position before paper can be fed automatically from the paper cassette. If you set the lever to the manual position when the printer is on, automatic paper feeding is disabled and the OUT OF PAPER message appears on the display, even if there is paper in the paper cassette.
Page 51 It takes approximately 70 seconds for the printer to complete its power-on routine. Then the printer automatically prints the start page. After the page has printed, the printer is on line and the display shows READY. If the display remains blank, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information.
Page 52 Testing the Printer 2-12 Testing and Connecting Your Printer...
Page 53: Adjusting The Print Density
If the start page prints correctly, you can skip to the section on connecting the printer to your computer later in this chapter. If the start page does not operate properly, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. Adjusting print density You can control the overall density of the printed image with the print density control knob.
Page 54 4. For lighter print, turn the knob counterclockwise as shown. Note: If you want to return the print density setting to the factory setting (center position), align the vertical line on the knob with the dot on the scale. 2-14 Testing and Connecting Your Printer...
Page 55 5. Close the printer cover. 6. Print a start page again to check the To do this, turn the printer off, wait five seconds, and turn it on again. Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer print density setting.
Page 56: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer The EPL-7500 has four built-in interfaces, but choosing which one to use is easy. The two most common are listed below. The others are described later in this chapter. IBM and compatible computer users Connect your computer’s parallel interface to the EPL-7500’s...
Page 57 APPLETALK setting may leave your printer inoperable or bring down your entire system. Now connect the AppleTalk interface cable. 1. Turn off both the printer and the Macintosh and unplug the printer. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer until APPLETALK once, then appears on the display.
Page 58: Connecting The Parallel Interface Cable
3. Plug the other end of the cable into your Mac. Connecting the parallel interface cable The EPL-7500 is set up at the factory for parallel communication. If your computer has a parallel interface and you have a suitable shielded cable, you can connect to most computers immediately.
Page 59 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the cable securely into the CH P parallel interface connector of the printer, as shown below. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.
Page 60: Other Interface Selections
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown. 5. Plug the other end of the connector into your computer. Some parallel cables have grounding wires at the computer end as well.
Page 61 PC users can choose the parallel or serial interfaces. Apple Macintosh users must use the AppleTalk interface The EPL-7500 is set up for parallel communication. Parallel communication is best for PC users because it is faster than serial communication. If you are an experienced PostScript user and want to use the interactive mode, or if your computer does not have a parallel port, choose one of the serial interfaces.
Page 62: Connecting The Serial Interface Cable
If you want to use one of the printer’s serial interfaces, make sure that you have a properly shielded cable and that it is the correct one for your computer and the EPL-7500. Be sure to change the SelecType Level 2 INTERFACE setting to the serial mode you want to use before you connect the interface.
Page 63 3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, if required. 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. (Fasten the connector screws to the interface, if required.)
Page 64 Plug the other ends of the cable into your computer. (Fasten the connector screws to the interface, if required.) This completes the connection of the Before you can use the printer, make sure you have set the printer serial communication. You may need to change some RS-422...
Page 65: Chapter 3 Selectype
Chapter SelecType SelecType Overview..SelecType Level 1 functions..3-3 SelecType Level 2 functions ... Using SelecType..Buttons, lights, and the display..Steps to using SelecType ... SelecType Options..Level 1 options..Level 2 options ... 3 - 2 3 - 3 3 - 9...
Page 66: Selectype Overview
SelecType Overview The SelecType function on the printer’s control panel allows you to print a test page, display memory size, select paper sizes, and change your printer’s configuration without using DIP switches or software commands. SelecType is divided into two levels, as shown below. A brief description of each main menu option follows.
Page 67: Selectype Level 1 Functions
Level 2 settings, turns the standby mode on or off, displays the number of pages the printer has printed since it was installed, and turns automatic error recovery on or off. SelecType Overview...
Page 68: Using Selectype
PAGES option, display information, and some options, like the TEST PRINT option, cause the printer to perform an action. If an option leads to a list of choices or to another option, you can press to see further choices.
Page 69: Steps To Using Selectype
Displays options in the same menu. You can view the options one at a time by pressing the buttons. Note: If you press an arrow that is invalid, the printer beeps three times and does not change the display. Steps to using SelecType There are five steps to useing SelecType: 1.
Page 70 Using SelecType Enter SelecType mode To enter SelecType mode: 1. Press ON LINE to take the printer off line. The display reads OFF LINE. SelecType has two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Press the SelecType button once to enter Level 1, or twice to enter Level 2. The LEVEL or LEVEL 2 indicator light goes on to indicate which level is active.
Page 71 SELECTED appears briefly on the display; then The asterisk shows that FACE-UP is selected. It remains selected only until you change it or turn off the printer, unless you save the Level settings as described in Note: If you press...
Page 72 Save the setting If you want to save a new setting so it will take effect each time you turn on the printer, you can use the SAVE LEVEL 1 option for settings made in Level 1, or SAVE LEVEL made in Level 2.
Page 73: Selectype Options
POSTSCRIPT* HP LASERJET II PS BINARY This option selects one of three operating modes that the printer can use. The PostScript mode offers the widest range of features. PS Binary mode is a binary protocol and host switching communications mode. HP LaserJet II mode emulates LaserJet series II printer.
Page 74 This option selects whether paper feeds into standard paper cassette, the optional lower paper cassette, or the manual feed slot. If you STANDARD, the printer loads paper from the choose standard paper cassette. If you choose OPTION, paper from the optional lower paper cassette. If you...
Page 75 This option sets the the actual paper size. Even if the selected paper size doesn’t match the paper you load into the standard paper cassette, the printer loads a page from the location specified with the TRAY option and prints within the printable area specified by the PAPERSIZE STD TRAY setting.
Page 76 This option sets the the actual paper size. Even if the selected paper size doesn’t match the paper you load into paper cassette, the printer loads a page from the location specified with the TRAY option and prints within the printable area specified by the PAPERSIZE OPT TRAY setting.
Page 77 FACE DOWN* FACE UP The printer is factory set for face-down output on top of the printer. If you want to choose face-up delivery, you must first install the optional face-up output tray and move the paper path lever to the FACE UP position. See Appendix A for more information on installing the optional face-up tray.
Page 78 In most cases leave the RECOVERY option set to PARTIAL, because complex pages may print faster. When this option is set to COMPLETE and a paper jam is detected in the printer, the page is automatically reprinted after you clear the jam.
Page 79 The setting becomes effective after you save the setting with SAVE LEVEL printer off then back on. Leave the setting at 0% unless you need to use a downloaded bitmap font in HP mode. Settings above 0% increase the chance for a lack of memory error in PostScript mode.
Page 80: Level 2 Options
SelecType Options Level 2 options When the printer is off line, press SelecType twice to enter Level 2. of the Level 2 main menu options listed below appears on the display. INTERFACE MISCELLANEOUS Each of these options is described below. An asterisk (*) indicates factory default setting.
Page 81 The PARALLEL option has one submenu, as shown below: BUSY DELAY: 0* BUSY DELAY: + 5 BUSY DELAY: -- 5 This option sets the delay period from the ACKNLG to the BUSY signal. Available settings are most applications, leave this option set to The SERIAL RS232 submenus:...
Page 82 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal levels. When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to bytes, the printer outputs an XOFF code indicating that it cannot receive more data. Once the vacant area for data in the...
Page 83 1 ST OP BIT STOP BITS* This option sets the number of stop bits on each character information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of character. 7 DATA BITS 8 DATA BITS* You can select a word length for serial communications from two options: B-bit word length or 7-bit word length.
Page 84 When this option is on, the printer prints a test print (called a start page) whenever you turn the printer on. The start page contains simple text and graphics and lets you know the EPL-7500 is ready. When this option is off, the printer does not print a test print when you turn on the printer.
Page 85 SelecType Options Use this option to save settings you make in Level 2 so they take effect each time you turn the printer on. Counts the number of pages printed by the since EPL-7500 installation. LETER FACTORY RESET returns all Level 1 and settings to their factory default settings.
Page 86 DISALLOWED, which keeps the printer warmed up and ready to print at all times. 3-22 SelecType minutes.
Page 87: Chapter 4 Paper Handling
Chapter 4 Paper Handling Choosing Paper ............... Choosing a Paper Size .
Page 88: Choosing Paper
Note: Since the quality of any brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the use of any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 89 Standard office paper -- You can use the printer’s paper cassette to automatically feed most types of ) paper. This typically includes such paper as copier paper, memo sheets, cotton bond, and letterhead. If you feed paper manually or load it one sheet at a time through the paper cassette, you can use For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers.
Page 90 Choosing Paper Envelopes-You can load envelopes as shown below. Load envelopes along the length of an envelope. The printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. If the printing is too light, turn the print density knob counterclockwise.
Page 91: Choosing A Paper Size
Choosing a Paper Size The printer can feed several sizes of paper automatically. To select a paper size, simply change the paper size setting with 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 92: Choosing Printing Methods
Choosing Printing Methods The EPL-7500 offers you several printing methods. Your choices depend mainly on the type of paper or other print media you want to use. Paper delivery method -- Choose face-down output or face-up output (with the optional face-up tray).
Page 93: Paper Feed Method
FACE DOWN, and set the OUTPUT option to face- down. Paper feed method The printer feeds most types of media automatically from the paper cassette; however, some media require hand-feeding for greater control. The following table lists recommended settings for different print media.
Page 94 (90 - 157 g/m (24 - 42 lb.) Envelopes Transparencies Labels Note: To print on letterhead paper, load the paper face-up with the top of the paper entering the printer first. Paper Handling Feed Auto or manual Face-up or face-down Manual or auto...
Page 95: Loading Paper In The Cassette
Loading Paper in the Cassette The standard paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of paper. To load paper in the cassette, follow these steps: 1. Push the paper set lever forward to the manual position, as shown below. 2. Slide the paper guides all the way apart, as shown below. Paper Handling 4-9...
Page 96 Loading Paper in the Cassette 3. Take a stack of paper and tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack as shown. 4. Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure that the top of the stack is below the maximum height mark inside the paper cassette.
Page 97 Note: To print on long paper such as legal-size paper inches), open the paper support as shown below. Slide the paper guides together until they both rest lightly against the stack of paper. Loading Paper in the Cassette (8 l/2 Paper Handling 4-11...
Page 98 Note: The paper set lever must be set back to the automatic position before paper can be fed automatically from the paper cassette. If the paper set lever is forward while the printer is on, the control panel displays the OUT OF PAPER message, even if there is paper in the cassette.
Page 99: Loading Paper Manually
If necessary, use SelecType to choose the new paper size as described in Chapter 3. 3. If the printer is on line, press ON LINE to set the printer off line. 4. Push the paper set lever forward to the manual position.
Page 100 Loading Paper Manually Adjust the manual feed paper guides to match the size of paper you are using, as shown below. 6. Insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot as far as it will go. (The control panel displays the READY message when you insert the paper correctly.) 4-14 Paper Handling...
Page 101 Set the paper path selector on the output tray for face-up delivery. 8. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line; then print the page. Note: When you hand-feed consecutive pages, make sure the output roller stops rotating before you insert a new sheet of paper.
Page 102: Chapter 5 Application Software
Chapter 5 Application Software Using Your Printer with Application Software..Using printer selection menus ... Printing a test file ... Controlling the Printer ... Graphics programs ... Desktop publishing programs ... Integrated packages ... Word processors..Spreadsheets ...
Page 103: Using Your Printer With Application Software
PostScript. If not, follow the steps described in Chapter 3 to change the printer mode with SelecType. For PC users: Choose EPL-7500 from the printer selection menu in your application program. If the menu does not list the EPL-7500, choose any PostScript printer.
Page 104: Printing A Test File
After you install the software, create and print a test file using the fonts, symbols, features and formats that you use most often. Printing the test file shows you how the EPL-7500 works with your application program. SOFTWARE option to set...
Page 105: Controlling The Printer
When buying graphics software, make sure the program has an option to print on an EPL-7500 or PostScript printer. These programs should provide you with excellent results. Note: To print complex graphics, you may want to increase the printer’s 2 MB of RAM by installing the optional memory...
Page 106: Controlling The Printer
Desktop publishing programs Whether you’re a serious desktop publisher or just starting out, you’ll get professional results from your EPL-7500 if you choose a desktop publishing application program written specifically for PostScript printers. When you set up a desktop publishing application program, select either the EPL-7500, PostScript printer, or LaserWriter from the program’s printer selection menu.
Page 107: Word Processors
If your spreadsheet program has a printer selection menu, choose the EPL-7500 or another PostScript printer. If your spreadsheet doesn’t have a printer setup routine, read the program’s manual carefully for printing information.
Page 108: Using Postscript Fonts
- whatever your special needs are. Once you choose a PostScript driver for your printer, you should be able to use any of the fonts resident in your printer to design your documents.
Page 109: Epl-7500 Resident Fonts
Using PostScript Fonts EPL-7500 resident fonts All of the fonts listed below are resident in your printer in PostScript mode. See Appendix B for more information on PostScript fonts and for information on the fonts available in HP emulation mode.
Page 110 New Century Schoolbook Roman New Century Schoolbook Bold New Century Schoolbook Italic New Century Schoolbook Bold Italic Palatino Roman Palatino Bold Palatino Italic Palatino Bold Italic Helvetica Helvetica Bold Helvetica Oblique Oblique Helvetica Bold Helvetica Narrow Helvetica Narrow Bold Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique Helvetica Narrow Oblique Using PostScript Fonts Application Software 5-9...
Page 111 Using PostScript Fonts ITC Avant Garde Book ITC Avant Garde Book Oblique ITC Avant Garde Demi ITC Avant Garde Demi Oblique ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic* *This font comes only in the calligraphic italic style shown above. Symbol ITC Zapf Dingbats 5-10 A p p l i c a t i o n S o f t w a r e...
Page 112: Working With Fonts
Working with fonts the terms associated with printing will help you Understanding design better documents. This section explains some basic terms about printing with fonts. Serif and San Serif Styles Most font styles can be described as either serif or sans serif. Both of these terms originated with typesetting, and they refer to the appearance of the characters.
Page 113 The figure below shows several point sizes of the same font: and 36-point Times Roman. The resident fonts provided 14, 18, 24, with your printer can be scaled to almost any point size, depending on your software. Special effects One of the most special features of the PostScript language is the ability to print text at any angle, called rotation.
Page 114 You can also use PostScript to arrange your text along any path-a curve, a circle, or almost any shape. The example below shows text arranged along a freeform curve. Check your application program documentation for detailed instructions on creating these effects. Orientation Orientation refers to the direction of print on the page.
Page 115: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Transportation
Cleaning the roller in the paper path ... Cleaning the paper feed roller..Removing spilled toner ... Cleaning the printer case ... Transporting Your Printer ... Packing for transportation ... Unpacking the printer after transportation..Maintenance and Transportation 6-1 6-10 6-14 6-14 6-16...
Page 116: T O N E R L O W Message
4. Replace the cleaning pad. 5. Install a new imaging cartridge. Removing the imaging cartridge. Follow these steps to remove the imaging cartridge: Make sure the printer is turned off; then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 117 LOW ON TONER Message 2. Lift the latch to open the printer case. Stop at the lower position, as shown below. 3. Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below and gently slide it toward you to remove it. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 118: Cleaning The Transfer Charger Wire
Follow these steps to clean the transfer charger wire: 1. Locate the cotton swab provided in the imaging cartridge box, or use a commercially available cotton swab. 2. Open the printer to the upper position. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 119 3. Locate the transfer charger wire in the paper path. It is thin and difficult to spot instantly. CAUTION: When cleaning the transfer charger wire, be sure that you do not press too hard. The wire is delicate and can break if you apply too much pressure. Also, never touch the wire with your fingers;...
Page 120: Cleaning The Glass Lens
Only wipe from left to right when cleaning the transfer charger wire. Do not moisten the cotton swab. Cleaning the glass lens Locate the glass lens on the inside printer cover. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 121: Replacing The Cleaning Pad
Replacing the cleaning pad After you clean the transfer charger wire and the glass lens, you can replace the cleaning pad and install a new imaging cartridge. Make sure the printer is open to the upper position as shown below. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 122 LOW ON TONER Message 2. Locate the cleaning pad inside the printer. The cleaning pad is the long black pad with the yellow felt handle in a slot on the gray-colored fuser. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the fuser may be hot.
Page 123 4. Locate the new cleaning pad packed with your replacement imaging cartridge. 5. Hold the yellow felt handle on the new cleaning pad and insert the pad into the indentation on the fuser. Match the triangle on the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below.
Page 124: Installing A New Imaging Cartridge
LOW ON TONER Message Installing a new imaging cartridge Open the printer case to the lower position. CAUTION: Do not expose the drum on the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary. Because the drum is light-sensitive, it should not be exposed to lighting brighter then normal room light.
Page 125 Remove the new imaging cartridge from the aluminum bag. Holding the cartridge as shown below, gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly, as shown below. 3. Holding the yellow tab as shown below, pull hard to remove the clear sealing tape.
Page 126 Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below. Carefully slide the plastic runners on either side of the imaging cartridge into the green grooves inside the printer and push it in gently as far as it will go. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 127 6. Close the printer by pressing down gently on the top of the case until the latch clicks shut. Maintenance and Transportation 6-13...
Page 128: Routine Cleaning
These procedures are described later in this section. After you clean the printer or replace the components, turn on the printer so that it will print a start page, as described in Chapter 2. If the start page is unsatisfactory, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting tips.
Page 129 2. Remove the ventilation grill from the back of the printer by gently squeezing the two plastic tabs and pulling the grill toward you, as shown below. 3. Grasp the plastic knob in the center firmly and pull out the ozone filter, as shown below.
Page 130: Cleaning Inside The Printer
Cleaning inside the printer Fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. Follow the steps below to clean inside the printer: Raise the printer case to the upper position, as shown below. Maintenance 6-16 and Transportation...
Page 131: Cleaning The Roller In The Paper Path
WARNING: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, which is marked by a caution label. If the printer has been used recently, the fuser may be hot; be careful not to touch it. Let the printer cool before you clean inside the printer.
Page 132 Locate the roller and its black gear on the left end of the roller. 2. Wipe the dirt off the surface of the roller with a soft, clean cloth, as shown below. 3. Close the printer by pressing down gently on the top of the case until the latch clicks shut. 6-18...
Page 133: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the paper feed roller The paper feed roller is located at the entrance of the paper input path. Follow these steps to clean the paper feed roller: Remove the paper cassette as shown below. 2. Locate the paper feed roller at the entrance of the paper input path.
Page 134: Removing Spilled Toner
3. Lightly wipe the feed roller with a clean, soft cloth. Removing spilled toner If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you remove all of the spilled toner. Follow these steps to clean up toner...
Page 135: Cleaning The Printer Case
Do not use hot water or the toner may leave a permanent stain. Cleaning the printer case If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent, as shown below. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
Page 136: Transporting Your Printer
Transporting Your Printer If you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from one room to another, remove the paper cassette and make sure that you keep the printer level to avoid spilling toner. If you are shipping the printer some distance, repackage the printer and its accessories in the original packing materials to avoid damaging it.
Page 137 5. Remove the imaging cartridge as described earlier in this chapter; then close the printer. CAUTION: Hold the imaging cartridge level as you remove it to prevent toner spills. 6. Put the imaging cartridge back in its original aluminum bag and pack the bag into the two white packing pieces as shown below.
Page 138 8. Pack the paper cassette, the power cord, and wrench into the accessory pack. 9. Pack the printer in its original white packing material and place it in the main carton. 6-24 Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 139: Unpacking The Printer After Transportation
Unpacking the printer after transportation 1. Unpack the printer as described in Chapter unpack the imaging cartridge, wipe off any toner that spilled during shipment. 2. Assemble the printer as described in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation When you 6-25...
Page 140: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages..Service faults ... Troubleshooting Directory..Paper Jam Problems..PAPER ENTRY JAM..PAPER EXIT JAM..Power Supply ... Test Print ... Printing Problems ... Problems with Graphics..SelecType Problems..Paper Handling ...
Page 141: Status And Error Messages
The imaging cartridge must be replaced. Replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 6. [E] MANUAL FEED This message appears when manual feed is selected. The printer is ready to print a page and is waiting for paper to be fed manually. Troubleshooting...
Page 142 [S] OFF LINE The printer is off line and not in the SelecType mode. In this status, you can enter SelecType mode by pressing the SelecType button. [E] OUT OF PAPER No paper cassette is installed, or there is no paper in the...
Page 143 The printer continues printing until the current job is completed; then it goes off line. [S] WAITING The printer is in the process of executing a job and has run out of data and is waiting for the channel to provide more data.
Page 144: Service Faults
If one of these error messages appears, follow the steps below. 1. Press the RESET button. 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. Write the message down and turn the printer off.
Page 145: Troubleshooting Directory
Paper jam problems • PAPER ENTRY JAM • PAPER EXIT JAM Power supply • Power is not being supplied to the printer. Test print • The test prints or start pages do not print. Printing problems The printer does not print or stops printing.
Page 146 • Using the optional lower paper cassette, the printer does not operate properly. • Using the optional face-up tray, the printer does not operate properly. • After installing the optional memory expansion board, the printer does not function as expected.
Page 147: Paper Jam Problems
PAPER ENTRY JAM The PAPER ENTRY JAM message indicates that paper is not feeding into the printer from the specified tray or has jammed on its way into the printer. When a feed error occurs, the printer stops printing. When you see the PAPER ENTRY JAM message, follow these steps to clear the paper jam.
Page 148 2. Open and close the printer. This resets the paper jam detector. 3. Tap the edges of the paper stack on a flat surface and reload it into the paper cassette. (Do not reload any curled or wrinkled sheets.)
Page 149 Chapter 6. If paper feeding problems continue, see Chapter make sure that you are using the correct paper for your printer. If you have installed the optional lower paper cassette, and the procedure described above does not clear the error, follow the steps below.
Page 150 Appendix A for more information. Note: Make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications for this printer. See Chapter 4 for tips on choosing the correct paper. If feed errors continue to be a problem, clean the feed roller as described in the maintenance section for the optional lower paper cassette.
Page 151: Paper Exit Jam
Most paper exit jams are easy to correct. Follow these instructions to clear a paper exit jam. Open the printer cover to the upper position. Paper exit jams can occur at several places in the print path, as described below.
Page 152 If the paper is caught just in front of the roller, gently pull the paper out as shown below. 7-13 Troubleshooting...
Page 153 Then pull the paper out from under the roller until the page is completely free of the roller. If the paper tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 7-14 Troubleshooting...
Page 154 Do not use hot water or the toner may leave a permanent stain. If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you remove all of the spilled toner. When you resume normal printing, the first few pages that pass through the printer may be slightly smeared with excess toner.
Page 155 If the paper in caught in the paper ejection section, gently pull the paper first in one direction, then the other to find the way it is easiest to remove. Troubleshooting 7-16...
Page 156: Power Supply
If the outlet is controlled by an outside source such as a wall switch, make sure it is on. If the printer still does not operate, the outlet may be faulty. Plug another electrical device into the outlet to check whether the outlet is operating properly.
Page 157: Test Print
Test Print Problem The test prints or start pages do not print. The paper does not feed at all. The paper feeds but nothing is printed. Troubleshooting 7-18 Solution You may not have set the correct INPUT paper path. See Chapter 4. After entering the TEST PRINT option in SelecType Level pressed...
Page 158: Printing Problems
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. You may not be using the correct interface cable.
Page 159 7-20 Troubleshooting Solution The printer is off line. Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer on line (the ON LINE light comes on). Replace the component specified. See Chapter 4 for paper loading instructions.
Page 160 The interface cable may not be plugged in completely. Make sure that both ends of the cable are plugged in securely. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer. The margin settings of your software program may not be correct. Change the settings of your application program.
Page 161: Problems With Graphics
7-22 Troubleshooting Solution 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. Make sure that the driver matches the currently selected operating mode.
Page 162: Selectype Problems
Solution You may not have saved your settings before turning off or resetting the printer. Make sure you save your settings with the SAVE LEVEL option in SelecType Level or with the SAVE LEVEL 2 option in Level 2.
Page 163: Paper Handling
INPUT, TRAY option is set to OPTION. See Chapter 3 to change the INPUT jetting. The printer is off line. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line. The paper guides of the paper cassette may not be set correctly. Adjust the position of the guides so that the paper can slide in and out freely.
Page 164: Problem Solution
There may be too much paper in the output tray. Never let more than 250 sheets accumulate in the face-down output tray on top of the printer. If you install the optional face-up output tray, never let more than 150 sheets accumulate in the face-up tray.
Page 165 Most paper has a natural “curl” that may be emphasized when the paper is run through a laser printer. Turn the stack of paper over in your paper cassette and try printing again. Use the optional face-up output tray, which provides a straight-through paper path, preventing excessive curling.
Page 166: Decline In Print Quality
The print density may be set for darker print. Turn the print density knob clockwise for lighter print. Printer components may be dirty. Clean inside the printer as described in Chapter 6. There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
Page 167: Decline In Print Quality
Decline in Print Quality The print quality is not what you expect (continued). Vertical or horizontal black or white bands or lines appear printed pages. Periodic dirty marks appear in the printout. Toner smudges across the printed pages. Troubleshooting 7-28 Solution The glass lens of the print head may be dirty.
Page 168 The cleaning pad may need to be replaced. Replace the cleaning pad as described in Chapter The inside of the printer may be dirty. Clean inside the printer as described in Chapter The print density may be set for dark print.
Page 169 Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment. You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters appear distorted or broken. Smooth, high- quality copier paper is recommended for best results.
Page 170 Replace the imaging cartridge as Described in Chapter 6. The print density knob may not be set correctly. Raise the printer cover and turn the print density knob clockwise. See Chapter 2 for information on adjusting the print density knob.
Page 171 See Chapter 2 for information on adjusting the print density knob. If the problem persists, replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Clean the inside of the printer as described in Chapter...
Page 172: Options
Options Problem Using the optional lower paper cassette, the printer does not operate properly. Paper does not feed from the lower paper cassette. Several sheets feed into the printer at one time and jam PAPER ENTRY (the JAM or PAPER EXIT...
Page 173: Options
Troubleshooting Solution You may not be using the correct paper for your printer. Make sure your paper matches the specifications listed in Chapter 8. If the finish of the paper is too smooth or too rough, paper feeding may be difficult.
Page 174 The optional memory board has 4 MB of RAM, giving your printer a total of 6 MB of RAM when it is installed. Troubleshooting 7-35...
Page 175: Chapter 8 Technical Specifications
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ... Printing..Paper and paper delivery ... Consumable products ... Mechanical ... Electrical ... Controller hardware..Environmental ... Interface Specifications..Parallel interface ... Serial interface ... Apple Talk interface..Initialization ...
Page 176: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Resolution: Printing speed: First print: Warm-up time: In ternal modes: • Post Script mode • PS binary mode • HP LaserJet emulation IC card slots: Resident fonts: The followings are the 35 outline fonts available in PostScript mode.
Page 177 Helvetica Helvetica-Bold Helvetica-Oblique Helvetica-BoldOblique 12 Symbol 13 AvantGarde-Book 14 AvantGarde-BookOblique 15 AvantGarde-Demi AvantGarde-DemiOblique 17 Bookman-Demi Bookman-DemiItalic 19 Bookman-Light 20 Bookman-LightItalic 21 Helvetica-Narrow 22 Helvetica-Narrow-Bold Helvetica-Narrow-BoldOblique Helvetica-Narrow-Oblique NewCenturySchlbk-Roman NewCenturySchlbk-Bold NewCenturySchlbk-Italic NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic Palatino-Roman Palatino-Bold Palatino-Italic Palatino-BoldItalic 33 ZapfChancery-MediumItalic 34 ZapfDingbats Bitmap fonts Bitmap data for the fonts in the point-size shown below are cached in the ROM.
Page 178: Paper And Paper Delivery
Paper and paper delivery Paper specifications Types: 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 your responsibility to ensure the quality of paper used with the printer.
Page 179 Paper type inches 8.50X11.00 Letter 2550x3300 dots Lettersmall inches 8.50X 11.00 2550X3300 dots Legal inches 8.50X14.00 dots 2550X4200 Half-Letter inches 5.50X8.50 dots 1650X2550 Executivepage inches 7.25X 10.50 2175X3150 dots Goverment Legal inches 8.5X13.0 2550X3900 dots Goverment Letter inches 8.0X10.5 dots 2400X3150 210x297 inches 8.27X11.69...
Page 180 Paper type 182X257 inches 7.16X 10.12 dots 2149X3035 210X330 inches 8.27X 12.99 dots 2480X3897 The width and height are accurate to the exact pixel. The margins are assumed to be centered on the page. Range of paper width and Iength: Paper cassette Manual feed Special sizes:...
Page 181: Consumable Products
Consumable products Imaging cartridge (S051003): Storing temperature: 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F) Storing humidity: Term of validity: Life: The number of pages varies depending on the type of printing you do. If you print a few pages at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages.
Page 182: Mechanical
Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: MPBF (Mean Prints Between Failures): sheets 30,000 MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 3,000 hours Durability: Electrical Voltage: Rated frequency range: Power consumption: Less than Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): V model can withstand or 1200 AC rms for one second.
Page 183: Controller Hardware
Controller hardware RAM: Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Levelness: Standard: MB (expandable to Operation: 35 °C (32 Storage: 0 to Operation: Storage: % RH 30 to 85 meters 2500 (8200 Should be kept level. Technical Specifications 8-9 °C 50 to °F) °F) % RH feet) maximum...
Page 184: Interface Specifications
• RS-232/RS-422 serial AppleTalk Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an B-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.
Page 185 • During data entry (each char. time) When off line • •. During printer-error state O U T A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is out of paper. O U T All time HIGH Not used Logic ground level.
Page 186 Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this printer out only after the receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.
Page 187: Interface Timing
Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Signal level: TTL compatible Serial interface The printer’s resident serial interface can be set for either operation. These interfaces have the following RS-422 characteristics. Data format Word length:...
Page 188 Once the vacant area for data in the buffer recovers to the printer outputs an XON code or sets the DTR flag to high (SPACE), indicating that it is again ready to receive data. Connector...
Page 189: Serial Interface Pin Assignments
HIGH with SelecType. Data set ready. This pin indicates that the computer (OUT) from the printer. Can be set HIGH with SelecType. Signal ground This pin provides a ground for all the signal lines. Data carrier detect. Always ignored.
Page 190 • Although RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, and DCD are designated as RS232C signals, they can also be used when RS-422 is selected with SelecType. AppleTalk You printer is equipped with an 8-pin AppleTalk interface for use with the Apple Macintosh. 8-16...
Page 191: Initialization
Initialization There are four ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions). Hardware initialization Software initialization The following tables list the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. The default conditions differ according to the printer mode.
Page 192: Default Settings In Hp Emulation Mode
Default settings in HP emulation mode Item Paper input Standard paper cassette Letter or A4 Paper size 8 (6 lines per inch) 12 (10 cpi) 1/2 inch (150 dots or 3 lines) Top margin Text lines 66 lines or 70 line Text length Portrait 64 lines...
Page 193 Item Raster graphic 75 dpi resolution Macro ID End of line wrap Display function Advanced H-size=O, graphics Symbol set Roman-8 Factory Reset V-size=O, ID=0 Technical Specifications Reset 75 dpi H-size=O, V-size=O, ID=0 8-19...
Page 194: Option Specifications
Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Power consumption: Paper and paper delivery Size: Weight: Paper feed: Feeding speed: Types: 8-20 Technical Specifications supplied by the printer ohm minimum Can withstand 3750 minute. or less Letter C812051: (8.5 C812061: (210 X 298...
Page 195: Face-Up Output Tray
Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Face-up output tray C812071/C812072 Dimensions and weight: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Paper eject capacity: Without the printer: 95.7mm (3.7 inches) 487mm inches) (19.1 inches) (19.6 kg (11.0 lb.) Without the printer: inches) 198mm (7.7 311mm (12.2 inches) inches) (9.6...
Page 196: Appendix A Options
Appendix A Options The Lower Paper Cassette ... Installing the lower paper cassette..A - 2 Loading the paper ... Operating the lower paper cassette ... Cleaning the feed rollers..The Face-up Output Tray ... Installing the face-up output tray ... Removing the face-up output tray ...
Page 197: The Lower Paper Cassette
The lower paper cassette holds up to size paper to supplement the standard paper cassette’s 250-sheet capacity. You can load two different sizes of paper in your printer at once (one size in the lower paper cassette and the other in your...
Page 198 Turn off the power on the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the outlet. Then unplug the other end of the cord from the power cord input socket at the back of the printer. 3. Remove the standard paper cassette. First remove any paper in the cassette.
Page 199 T h e L o w e r P a p e r C a s s e t t e Assembling the lower paper cassette Follow the steps below to assemble the lower paper cassette. 1. Locate the slot in the rear opening of the lower paper cassette. 2.
Page 200 The Lower Paper Cassette 3. Lift the rear cover into place. CAUTION: When you carry the lower paper cassette, hold it by the handles on the left and right side. Do not grasp the rear cover or the front side of the cassette. Appendix A...
Page 201 2. Lift the printer as shown below and hold it over the lower paper cassette. The front of the printer should face the same direction as the front of the lower paper cassette. Because the printer is heavy, you may need to have someone help you lift it.
Page 202: The Lower Paper Cassette
The Lower Paper Cassette Guide the printer into place, using the two alignment pins as shown below, until it rests on top of the lower paper cassette 4. Reinstall the standard paper cassette as described in Chapter 1. Appendix A A-7...
Page 203: Loading The Paper
The Lower Paper Cassette Loading the paper You load paper into the separate paper tray that fits into the lower paper cassette. Follow the steps below: Press the pressure plate in the paper tray down until it locks into place as shown below. 2.
Page 204 CAUTION: Make sure that you have pressed the plate in the paper tray down before inserting the tray into the printer. 3. Insert the paper tray into the front of the lower paper cassette and push it in gently as far as it will go. After you push it in as far as it will go, let the cassette lift slightly and into place.
Page 205: Operating The Lower Paper Cassette
Depending on your application software, you may need to select the lower paper cassette using your software rather than with SelecType. See Chapter 5 for information on using the printer with application programs. Using SelecType The TRAY option in the SelecType Level you three paper input options: the standard cassette, the optional cassette, and manual feeding.
Page 206 If your printer does not feed paper from the lower paper cassette after you have specified the source number in your application program, the program may be sending codes that cancel lower paper cassette selection.
Page 207: Cleaning The Feed Rollers
2. Remove the standard paper cassette and the optional face-up tray (if installed) from the printer. 3. Grasp the printer by the openings at the bottom right and left side of the printer, and gently lift the printer off all the way, as shown below.
Page 208 5. Directly behind the metal rollers, locate the short rubber roller as shown below. Turn the roller and wipe the surface with a clean, damp cloth. Allow the roller to dry completely. Replace the printer on the lower paper cassette as described earlier in this chapter. The Lower Paper Cassette...
Page 209: The Face-Up Output Tray
The Face-up Output Tray The printer is set to deliver paper face down on top of the printer. If you want face-up delivery, you can install the optional face-up output tray. The face-up output tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output. Also, this method of delivery produces better quality printing on media such as labels and overhead transparencies that require a straight-through paper path.
Page 210: The Face-Up Output Tray
Note: If you need to pack the printer for transportation, you must remove the face-up tray from the printer and pack it in its original packing materials. The Face-up Output Tray...
Page 211 You may cause mechanical failure. 4. Using the screwdriver provided, unscrew the four screws at the rear of the printer and remove the rear cover. Save the screws for use in the next step and store the rear cover in a safe place.
Page 212 5. Carefully fit the drive unit into the opening in the back of the printer with the blue paper path lever in the upper right corner of the opening. Insert the four screws in the holes in the drive unit, as shown below.
Page 213 The printer is factory-set for face-down output on top of the printer. To set the printer for face-up delivery, move the paper path lever (located on the drive unit) to the FACE UP position as shown below.
Page 214: Removing The Face-Up Output Tray
See Chapter 3 for instructions on using Selectype. Removing the face-up output tray When you need to remove the face-up tray from the printer for transportation or other purposes, follow the steps below. Remove the face-up tray from the drive unit.
Page 215: The Memory Expansion Board
Random Access Memory (RAM) of your printer. The memory expansion board adds an extra MB of RAM to your printer. Thus, you can increase printer memory to Installing the board To install the memory expansion board, you need a cross-head screwdriver.
Page 216 3. Remove the four retaining screws located at the corners of the metal bracket as shown below. Keep the screws in a safe place. Press back on the two levers to release the controller board from the printer as shown below. The board pops forward slightly when released. Appendix A...
Page 217 The Memory Expansion Board 5. Grasping the board with both hands, pull it straight out of the printer. Then set it on a clean, stable surface. Locate mating connector CN5 on the controller board. Lower the memory expansion board into position, as shown below, and carefully insert the connector on the board into the mating connector.
Page 218 Be sure that both the top and the bottom edges of the board are in the corresponding black tracks. Gently slide the board about halfway into the printer. Also move the white levers so that they point straight up and down, as shown below.
Page 219 The Memory Expansion Board Press in on the board gently to make sure that it is seated firmly inside the printer. Then secure the board with the four retaining screws as shown below. 11. Make sure the power is off (the 0 side of the switch is down);...
Page 220: Checking The Board
It will print a start page, as described in Chapter Look at the bottom of the start page, just above EPSON You should see the following: This shows that the memory board is functioning correctly. If the ramsize number is lower than the one shown above, turn off the power and remove the board;...
Page 221 Appendix B Character Samples PostScript Mode..Resident bitmap fonts ... Resident outline fonts ... HP Emulation Mode ..............B - 2 B - 2 B - 3...
Page 222: Postscript Mode
To select a resident font, you can use your application programs or printer commands. Your printer has two kinds of resident fonts: bitmap and outline. Bitmap fonts are ready to print with predefined attributes, such as point size and weight. Outline fonts are defined by mathematical equations that give you a range of possibilities not available with bitmap fonts.
Page 223 Resident outline fonts The following is a list of the 35 outline fonts available in PostScript mode. The font names and font numbers used by PostScript language operators are in the specifications in Chapter Courier Courier Bold Courier Oblique Courier Bold Oblique Times Roman Times Bold Times Italic...
Page 224 P o s t S c r i p t M o d e Palatino Roman Palatino Bold Palatino Italic Palatino Bold Italic ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic ITC Zapf Dingbats Appendix B...
Page 225: Hp Emulation Mode
HP Emulation Mode The resident bitmap fonts listed on page B-2 are also available in HP emulation mode. See page B-2 for print samples. To select a font, you can use your application program or printer commands. Appendix B B-5...
Page 226: Glossary
The system is widely used by manufacturers of computers, printers, and software. baud rate A measure of the speed of data transmission. It is used when setting a serial interface on a computer and printer. binary number systems. A binary digit used by a printer or computer.
Page 227 A way of transferring information from a computer to a printer. download font A font that is loaded into the printer’s memory from an outside source, such as a computer. Dots per inch. This is a measure of print resolution...
Page 228 The complete character set of a given design. See Appendix B for a list of fonts available on the EPL-7500. font caching A feature which keeps the most frequently used characters in printer memory.
Page 229 See also R O M . nonvolatile memory The portion of the printer’s memory that is not lost when you turn off the printer. The ROM portion of nonvolatile memory is permanent. The EEPROM portion is permanent unless it is reprogrammed.
Page 230 0 can be expressed by an eight-bit binary number. off line When the printer is off line, it cannot communicate with the computer. on line When the printer is on line, it can communicate with the computer.
Page 231 To return a printer to its defaults, by use of a command, interface signal, control panel, or by turning the printer off and on. Read Only Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory that is permanent.
Page 232 SelecType A feature of the printer that allows you to make centain printer settings from the front panel. serial interface interface. start page See test print. symbol set A collection of symbols (letters, numbers, and special characters) used by a font. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table.
Page 233 Index AppleTalk interface, See interface, hardware. Application programs desktop publishing, 5-5 graphics, 5-4 integrated packages, 5-5 printer selection menus, 5-2 printing a test file, 5-3 spreadsheets, 5-6 word processors, 5-6 Arrow keys, 3-5 Assembling the printer, 1-11 Baude rate, 3-17...
Page 234 2-22 SelecType options, 3-17 specifications, 8-13 Internal fonts. See Fonts, resident Labels, printing, 4-3 Laser printer precautions, 5 LEVEL 1 light, 2-3 LEVEL 2 light, 2-3 Lights, indicator, 2-3 Loading paper standard paper cassette, 4-9 optional lower paper cassette,...
Page 235 7-22, reserving RAM, 3-15 Memory expansion board, optional, A-20 installing, A-20 problems with, 7-35 Modes. See Printer modes Moving the printer, 6-22 ON LINE button, 2-4 light, 2-3 Options See Face-up output tray. See Lower paper cassette. See Memory expansion board.
Page 236 Transporting the printer, 6-22 Troubleshooting directory, 7-6 error messages, 7-2 graphics, 7-22 options, 7-33 paper handling, 7-24 paper jam, 7-8 power supply, 7-17 printing, 7-19 print quality, 7-27 SelecType, 7-23 status messages, 7-2 Turning on the printer, 2-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-6...
Page 237: Index
Ventilation grill, 6-15 Weight paper, printer, Index IN-5...
Page 238 SelecType Map The following menu maps show the possible menus and options available in SelecType mode. An asterisk (*) indicates the factory setting. See Chapter for a description of each option.
Page 239 SelecType Level 1 SOFTWARE INPUT OUTPUT MISCELLANEOUS Note: The factory settings of PAPERSIZE STD TRAY and PAPERSIZE OPT TRAY depend on the country. POSTSCRIPT * HP LASERJET II PS BINARY TRAY PAPERSIZE STD TRAY PAPERSIZE OPT TRAY F A C E U P FACE DOWN * RESET LEVEL 1 SAVE LEVEL 1...
Page 240 SelecType Level 2 INTERFACE P A R A L L E L * APPLETALK S E R I A L R S 2 3 2 SERIAL RS422 BUSY DELAY BUSY DELAY : 0 * BUSY DELAY : +5 BUSY DELAY : -5 BAUD RATE 300 BAUD 600 BAUD...
Page 241 MISCELLANEOUS BEEPER STARTPAGE TEST PRINT SAVE LEVEL 2 PAGES: XXXX FACTORY RESET ERROR HANDLER S T A N D B Y BEEPER: ON * BEEPER: OFF STARTPAGE: ON * STARTPAGE: OFF LETTER ERROR HANDLER: ON ERROR HANDLER: OFF * STANDBY: DISALLOWED * STANDBY: ALLOWED...

Epson EPL-7500 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Selectype

Chapter 4 Paper Handling

Chapter 5 Application Software

Maintenance and Transportation

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

Appendix A Options

Quick Links

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