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  • 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 Epson America, Inc. shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options other than those designated as Original Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the outside of the unit. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
  • Page 6 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that wall outlet does 11.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Printer ......1-4 Carrying the Printer ....... . 1-9 Assembling the Printer .
  • Page 8 Maintenance Messages ......6-3 Routine Printer Cleaning ......6-19 General Printer Maintenance.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Chapter 6 gives you information on maintaining and transporting your printer. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are you expect, see Chapter 7 for a list of possible what problems and recommended solutions.
  • Page 10 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: Introduction

    Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson@ printers, the ActionLaser printer offers the following: HP LaserJet series II emulation resident in the printer, giving you access to the wide range of software written for Hewlett- Packard laser printers.
  • Page 12 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: Options And Supplies

    Options and supplies To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact the store where you bought your printer or call Epson Accessories, Inc. at 1-800-873-7766. Epson FX Identity Cartridge Replacement Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Optional 2MB Memory Board Memory management Your printer has a standard memory of 512KB expandable to 2.5MB...
  • Page 14 If you must expose the drum, either by taking the drum unit out of the printer or by leaving the printer cover open, cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer

    Carrying the Printer ... 1-9 Assembling the Printer ......1-10 Installing internal components ..... 1-11 Installing the paper cassette .

  • 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 for the Printer To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 18 inches (457 mm) from the bottom of the printer to any shelf or surface directly above the printer. Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer Carefully unpack the outer carton. At the top of the carton is the accessory pack containing several printer components. Beneath the pack is the printer itself, which is protected by white foam packing material. Setting Up the Printer...
  • 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. Top cover 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 it whenever you transport the printer.

  • 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

    Also avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently mar its surface and affect print quality. Assembling the Printer Setting Up the Printer 1-11...
  • 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 CAUTION: The main charger wire is very delicate. Do not press it too hard or it may break. Also, never touch wire. you cover the drum with a soft cloth that Setting Up the Printer Assembling the Printer 1-13...
  • Page 28 7. Set drum unit aside for a moment and locate the developer unit, which is labelled: Initial Toner Cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the roller on the developer unit. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 29 Gently shake the unit back and forth a few times to distribute the toner. Install the drum unit (lifting it by its green handles) and the developer unit in the basket. The drum unit goes closer to the orange tab. Assembling the Printer Setting Up the Printer 1-15...
  • 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 12. Unfasten the tape holding the clear plastic film in place on the initial toner cartridge, which is attached to the developer unit. Setting Up the Printer 1-17...
  • 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

    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. Make sure you have removed any tape in the opening.

  • Page 34: Installing The Face-Up Output Tray

    (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 face-up output tray, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 35 Assembling the Printer 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.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Power Cord

    O side of the switch is pushed down.) 2. Attach the power cord to 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.
  • Page 38 This procedure causes the paper feed mechanism, which can become misaligned when you transport the printer, to resume its original position. If you do not perform these steps before using your printer for the first time or after transporting your printer, paper jams may result. 1-24...
  • Page 39 Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer ........2-2 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 the display remains blank, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. CAUTION: After turning off the printer, always wait at least five seconds before switching it back on.
  • Page 42 6. Close the manual feed tray. 7. 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 goes no further and lower the end of the cassette (the end you load paper into) until it drops into place.

  • Page 43: Performing The Self Test

    CAUTION: Never open printing. 1. Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on before performing the self test. 2. Be sure that your printer is off line. display.) If not, press the line.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Print Density

    Adjusting print density If the self test you printed is too light or too dark, adjust the print density as follows: 1. Open the printer cover by lifting up on the latch. Testing and Connecting Your Printer appears on the...
  • Page 45 4. To make the print lighter, turn the knob counterclockwise. Note: If you wish to return the print density to the factory default setting, point the arrow on the knob toward the gray dot on the printer case. Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer...

  • Page 46: Performing The Font And Status Print Tests

    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 Performing the font and status print tests There are two other tests you can perform, in addition to the self test.
  • Page 47 Follow the steps below to perform the status print test: 1. Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on. 2. Be sure that your printer is off line. display.) If not, press line.
  • Page 48 Testing the Printer 3. Press the 4. When you release the buttons, display and the printer outputs the status print test. A portion of a sample printout is shown below. Paper Size Copies Auto Continue Status print Power-ON Data Buffer...

  • 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 cable and selecting...

  • Page 50: Connecting The Parallel Interface

    Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting the parallel interface If you are using the laser printer’s standard parallel interface, you must use a shielded parallel interface cable. Follow these steps to connect the parallel interface: 1. Turn off both your printer and computer.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Serial Interface

    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 that it is the correct one for your 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.
  • Page 54 Connecting the Printer to 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

    Display submenu functions and select options ..3-14 Exit SelecType and reset the printer ....Initializing SelecType to factory default settings ..3-18 SelecType practice example .

  • 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...
  • Page 57 The current paper size is shown on the right. This message appears for approximately 60 seconds while the printer warms up and completes self-diagnostic checks. This message appears while the printer is receiving data and printing. It changes to before the paper is ejected.

  • Page 58: Indicator Lights

    For a detailed list of maintenance and error messages, see Chapter 7. SelecType options let you control many printer functions, such as font selection and paper handling. For information SelecType instructions and messages, see the SelecType sections later in this chapter.
  • Page 59 Pressing the button at that time clears the buffer by printing a page. Resetting the printer - When the printer is off line, holding this button down for three seconds clears the buffer, resets printer functions to their current SelecType settings, and clears temporary soft fonts and temporary macros.
  • Page 60 When this option is on, a pound sign (#) appears at the right of the display. The default setting is off. Press this button to set the printer on line or off line. This button is disabled in the SelecType mode.

  • Page 61: Selectype Overview

    Epson FX emulation is available through an optional Epson FX Identity Cartridge. SelecType options for FX emulation are discussed in the manual that comes with the FX cartridge.

  • Page 62: Selectype Main Menu

    Allows you to select the emulation mode and enter the emulation submenus. Allows you to set up the printer’s interface to conform to your computer. Allows you to run the status print test each time the printer is powered on.

  • Page 63: Interface Submenu

    Turns Robust-Xon on and off. Sets the default font source location. Allows you to specify font number based on the font source selected. Sets the number of lines that can be printed on the paper. Selects a symbol set. Using the Printer SelecType Overview...

  • Page 64: The Selectype Control Panel

    The main menu works in a loop, so that pressing the last function takes you around to the first function; pressing button at the first function takes you to the last function. Using the Printer 3-10 to select SelecType functions and...
  • Page 65 It should be used with care. The SelecType Control Panel This button has several uses related to SelecType. Implementing SelecType changes - After you exit SelecType (with the printer off line), hold down this seconds (until the message appears) to make your SelecType settings take effect.

  • Page 66: Using Selectype

    Exit SelecType Reset the printer with the Details of each step are provided below. Enter SelecType To enter SelecType, set the printer off button. Then press the SelecType button. You are menu, which contains these menu functions: PAPER SIZE COPIES...
  • Page 67 The function is blinking. that to move down the list of functions; you can use the list. to change. buttons to move forward and backward through Using SelecType right of an Press the button to Using the Printer 3-13...

  • Page 68: Display Submenu Functions And Select Options

    2. Press the button to 3. If use the necessary, EMULATION = HPLJ2* 3-14 Using the Printer changes, menu functions without setting a new (the one with the button. The option stops blinking and chapter. this button until you see to the current option.
  • Page 69 The appears. Using SelecType change. button when option you to set. want main menu, section on Using the Printer 3-15...
  • Page 70 Note: This submenu does not work in a loop. Pressing the A button when BAUD button when ROBUST-XON submenu and return to the main menu. 3-16 Using the Printer button until you see been activated.) is set to the PARALLEL option. the SERIAL SERIAL SERIAL.

  • Page 71: Exit Selectype And Reset The Printer

    Note: To implement and interface submenu settings you must also turn the LOAD, printer off. Remember to leave the printer off for at least five seconds before turning it back on. option starts blinking. button to move to option has been set.

  • Page 72: Initializing Selectype To Factory Default Settings

    5. Hold down the CONTINUE/RESET until the message RESET 6. Your printer is set on line. This message appears in the display: ON LINE LTR 7. If initializing SelecType or interface submenu settings, you should also turn off the LOAD, printer to save these settings.

  • Page 73: Selectype Practice Example

    SelecType. This message list of buzzer options. The SelecType button for three seconds until Using SelecType may want to try button option. button. Then hold RESET Using the Printer once, 3-19...

  • Page 74: Selectype Options

    Letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal size paper (8.5 x 14 inches) European style (210 x 297 mm) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches) EXEC Using the Printer 3-20 SelecType main menu by setting the printer off LTR* EXEC of the change any...
  • Page 75 This option allows you to enter the HP emulation submenu (described in following section). When an optional Epson FX Identity Cartridge is installed, the printer also shows FX as an option. (The SelecType options for the FX cartridge are described in the manual comes with the option.)
  • Page 76 See Chapter 2 for information on this print test. POWER ON = ON LINE” When this option is set to on line, the printer is set on line after you turn on the printer. In after you turn on the printer.

  • Page 77: Hp Emulation Submenu Options

    Options for each function are described below. An asterisk (*) is shown to the right of the factory default option. FONT SOURCE = I* This option selects the printer’s font source. The options are listed below: Internal font Cartridge slot 1 Note: Only available options appear on your display.
  • Page 78 This option sets the symbol set. A symbol set is a unique group of available characters. Each symbol set is designed to of a specific application. See Appendix A for details. 3-24 Using the Printer 005-128 Roman8* ECMA-94 (Latin IBM-US...

  • Page 79: Interface Submenu Options

    BAUD RATE = 9600* This option sets the rate data is transferred from the computer to the printer. The computer and printer must be set to the same baud rate. PROT = RDY/BSY(H)* This option sets printer’s communication protocol. A communi- cation protocol keeps the computer from sending more information than the printer can handle.
  • Page 80 This option sets the 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 sent to the printer. Stop bits signal character. ROBUST-XON = ON* When this option is set to one-second intervals until data is received.

  • Page 81: Chapter 4 Paper Handling

    Chapter 4 Paper Handling Selecting Paper........4-2 Selecting a Paper Size .

  • Page 82: 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 83 However, do not use coated paper. Labels — Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers in your printer. When printing labels, you should use the faceup output tray; this keeps the labels from curling or coming off their backing sheet.

  • Page 84: Selecting A Paper Size

    Selecting a Paper Size The default paper size setting in SelecType is paper. If you are using a different size 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 use.

  • Page 85: 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 choose between face-up output and face-down output. Paper feed method — You can select either automatic or manual paper feed.

  • Page 86: Paper Delivery Choices

    To select faceup printing, simply move the paper path selector (located on the left side of the printer) to the down position. Also be sure that the face-up output tray is installed. (See Chapter 1 for details.) To select face-down printing, move the paper path selector...

  • Page 87: 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. Remove the paper cassette.
  • Page 88 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, sure making that the top of the stack does not cover the red line on the inside...
  • Page 89 To print on letterhead or three-hole punched paper, load it face-up, 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. To reduce paper jams, manual feed is recommended for two-sided printing.
  • Page 90 Paper Feed Methods 7. Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer. Align the hooks on each side of the cassette with the slots on each side of the opening. 8. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer with the arrow on the side of the cassette pointing into the printer.

  • Page 91: Feeding Paper Manually

    (half-way to the red line) during manual printing. It is easy to hand-feed paper with the laser printer; just follow steps listed below. 1. If the paper size you are printing on is different than the paper size you just used, use SelecType to select the described in Chapter 3.
  • Page 92 Paper Feed Methods 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 manual feed guides wide enough to fit the paper being printed.
  • Page 93 PUSH MANUAL KEY Push the MANUAL button. A pound sign (#) appears at SPECIAL you press this button. when button to set the printer on line. appears in button again to print the first page. Paper Feed Methods display. Paper Handling 4-13...
  • Page 94 11. Insert the next sheet of paper and press the again. Proceed in job. 12. When you have completed manual printing, set the printer off line by pressing the button. (The manual light goes out.) Then press button to set You may now resume normal printing.

  • Page 95: Chapter 5 Printer Modes

    Using HP emulation mode......5-2 HP printer commands ......5-8...

  • Page 96: Hp Emulation

    Note: Epson FX emulation is available with an optional emulation cartridge. The Epson FX Identity Cartridge lets you use software written specifically for Epson FX printers. If you install the FX Identity Cartridge, you must use SelecType to choose FX emulation.

  • Page 97: Printer Modes

    12 point Courier bold 12 point Courier bold 12 point Line printer Line printer In addition, the cartridge slot on your printer lets you access a wide variety of other fonts available on font cartridges. portrait landscape portrait landscape portrait...
  • Page 98 2. Insert the font cartridge (with the label facing up and the connectors pointing into the printer) into the cartridge slot on the lower right side of the printer. Press firmly until it clicks into place. 3. Press the...
  • Page 99 By sending the ESC E command. The result varies depending upon in the table on next page. a font cartridge—To remove a font cartridge, follow these button to set the printer off line. button to set the printer on line. the CONTINUE/RESET which HP Emulation...
  • Page 100 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” through the use of printer commands.
  • Page 101 ON LINE PAPER the printable area, making it...

  • Page 102: 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 that is sent to the printer. The printer interprets the character string as a command to select a specific feature.

  • Page 103: Job Control Commands

    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 ESC&I#X ESC&IOH ESC&I1H ESC&l2H Printer Modes 5-9 HP Emulation...
  • Page 104 Set right margin # = Column number. Clear side margins Perforation Skip Mode Enable Disable Horizontal Column Spacing Horizontal motion index # = Number of 1/120-inch increments. 5-10 Printer Modes Printer Command ESC&I1A ESC&l2A ESC&l3A ESC&l26A ESC&I#P ESC&l0O ESC&I1O ESC&I#E ESC&I#F ESC&a#L...
  • Page 105 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 48 lines per inch Printer Command ESC&I#C ESC&I1D ESC&l2D ESC&l3D ESC&l4D ESC&I6D ESC&l8D ESC&I12D...

  • Page 106: Cursor Positioning

    # = Number of dots. Half-line feed End-Of-Line Termination Line termination CR=CR LF=LF FF=FF CR=CR+LF LF=LF FF=FF CR=CR LF=CR+LF FF=CR+FF CR=CR+LF LF=CR+LF FF=CR+FF Push/Pop position Push Printer Modes 5-12 Printer Command ESC&a#R ESC&a#V ESC*p#Y ESC&a#C ESC&a#H ESC*p#X ESC = ESC&k0G ESC&k1G...

  • Page 107: Font Selection

    IS0 Germany 2 Katakana Technical OCR-B Legal IS0 China IS0 Spain 2 IS0 IRV IS0 Sweden 2 IS0 Portugal IS0 Portugal 2 IS0 Spain 3 OEM-1 Printer Command ESC(0B ESC(0U ESC(8U ESC(0E ESC(0D ESC( 1 E ESC(0F ESC(0G ESC(0l ESC(0S ESC(1S ESC(0A...
  • Page 108 IS0 Latin OCR-A IS0 Norway 2 IS0 France 2 IS0 Germany 2 Katakana Technical OCR-B Legal IS0 China IS0 Spain 2 IS0 IRV 5-14 Printer Modes Printer Command ESC(8G ESC(8M ESC(10U ESC(11U ESC(15U ESC)0B ESC)0U ESC)8U ESC)0E ESC)0D ESC)1E ESC)0F...
  • Page 109 Primary spacing Proportional Fixed Secondary spacing Proportional Fixed Pitch Primary pitch 10 CPI 12 CPI 16.66 CPI Secondary pitch 10 CPI 12 CPI 16.66 CPI Printer Command ESC)3S ESC)4S ESC)5S ESC)6S ESC)7U ESC)8G ESC)8M ESC)10U ESC)11U ESC)15U ESC(s1P ESC(s0P ESC)s1P ESC)sOP...
  • Page 110 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 S-16 Printer Modes Printer Command ESC(s7V ESC(s8V ESC(s8.5V ESC(s10V ESC(s12V ESC(s14.4V ESC)s7V ESC)s8V ESC)s8.5V ESC)s10V ESC)s12V ESC)sl4.4V ESC(s0S...
  • Page 111 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...

  • Page 112: Font Management

    Delete all fonts Delete all temporary fonts Delete last specified font ID Make temporary font Make permanent font Font Selection by ID Number Primary Secondary # = Font ID number. Printer Modes 5-18 Printer Command ESC&d0D ESC&d3D ESC&d@ Printer Command ESC*c#D ESC*c0F...

  • Page 113: Soft Font Creation

    100 dots per inch 150 dots per inch 300 dots per inch Start graphics Left-most position Current cursor Transfer # = Number of rows. End graphics Printer Command ESC)s#W [data] ESC(s#W [data] ESC*c#E Printer Command ESC*t75R ESC*t100R ESC*t150R ESC*t00R ESC*r0A...
  • Page 114 70% gray 90% gray 100% gray Pattern ID 1 Horizontal lines 2 Vertical lines 3 Diagonal lines 4 Diagonal lines 5 Square Grid 6 Diagonal grid 5-20 Printer Modes Printer Command ESC*c#A ESC*c#H ESC*c#B ESC*c#V ESC*c0P ESC*c2P ESC*c3P ESC*c2G ESC*c10G...

  • Page 115: Programming Aids

    Miscellaneous Features Enable display functions mode Disable display functions mode Transparent print data # = Number of bytes. Self test End of Line Wrap Enable line wrap Disable line wrap Printer Command ESC&f#Y ESC&f0X ESC&f1X ESC&f2X ESC&f3X ESC&f4X ESC&f5X ESC&f6X ESC&f7X...
  • Page 116 5-22 Printer Modes...

  • Page 117: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Transportation

    Change drum message ......6-12 Routine Printer Cleaning ......6-19 Cleaning schedule .

  • Page 118: 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 this chapter.

  • Page 119: 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 perform these tasks. when to It is recommended that you keep in stock at least one drum unit and several replacement toner cartridges.
  • Page 120 2. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. WARNINGS: Opening the printer exposes the fusing unit, the •...
  • Page 121 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 122 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 123 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. Lift off the cartridge and discard it. Avoid touching the bottom of the cartridge.
  • Page 124 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 125 (You should see a second green button pop up to lock in the cartridge.) 14. Now reinstall the basket. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case.
  • Page 126 Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place, 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 cartridge.
  • Page 127 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. Check the indicator light on the drum replacement cartridge.

  • Page 128: Change Drum Message

    Routine Printer Cleaning section on page 6-19. (you need to locate isopropyl alcohol for cleaning purposes before some cleaning the printer.) Note: Because it is necessary to turn off your printer before cleaning it, you may you replace close printer cover and press the...
  • Page 129 CHANGE DRUM control panel. Overuse of the drum unit results in a reduction of print quality and increased maintenance requirements. off the printer to replace necessary turn procedure described message appears, you can print up to the ON LINE...
  • Page 130 2. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. WARNING: Opening the printer exposes the fusing unit, the orange area marked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, so be careful not to touch it.
  • Page 131 4. Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting up on the green handles. Discard the drum unit. 5. Unpack the new drum and the cotton swab (packed with the drum). Insert the drum in the basket. CAUTIONS: Do not touch the surface of the green drum. The drum is light-sensitive and should not be exposed to room light for any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most).
  • Page 132 Messages Maintenance 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 133 8. Insert the new drum replacement cartridge, which was packed with your drum unit, with the indicator light facing the front of the printer. Press down on the cartridge until it is inserted all the way. Maintenance and Transportation...
  • Page 134 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. Routine cleaning There are certain printer components inside the printer you must clean each time you replace the drum unit.

  • Page 135: 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 136 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. CAUTION: This procedure exposes the green drum unit, which is in the basket.

  • Page 137: Cleaning The Paper Guide And Basket

    5. Proceed to the next section on cleaning the paper guide and basket. Cleaning the paper guide and basket 1. Clean the paper guide inside the printer with a clean, dry cloth as shown in the illustration below. Note: Do not use alcohol to clean the paper guide or the basket.
  • Page 138 (This cleaner was included in the accessory pack shipped with your printer.) 3. Now use the cloth to clean the bottom of the basket. (It is...

  • Page 139: Cleaning The Laser Beam Lens

    Follow these steps to clean the laser beam lens: 1. Locate the lens, which is the clear plastic component inside the top cover of your printer. Clean the lens with a lens cleaning cloth or other clean, soft cloth. CAUTION: Do not use alcohol to clean the lens.

  • Page 140: General Printer Maintenance

    Follow steps: 1. Locate the developer cleaner. A cleaner is included with accessory pack that comes with your printer. A cleaner is also packed with replacement drum units. 2. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up...
  • Page 141 Thus, it is recommended that you cover the drum unit with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever the drum is exposed. 3. Remove the basket from the printer and place it on a flat surface. General Printer Maintenance Maintenance and Transportation...
  • Page 142 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. Do not lift the developer unit by grasping the toner cartridge.
  • Page 143 Then reinstall the developer unit in the basket. 6. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case. (The arrows point toward each other when the unit is properly installed.) Gently lower the basket into place.

  • Page 144: Cleaning The Main Charger Wire

    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 right side of the cover. Cleaning the main charger wire...
  • Page 145 WARNINGS: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, • marked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, so be careful • This procedure exposes the green drum unit. Because the drum is light-sensitive, it should room light for any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most).
  • Page 146 Main 5. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case. (The arrows point toward each other when installed.) Gently lower the basket into place.
  • Page 147 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. Plug in the power cord and turn your printer back on.

  • Page 148: 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 149: 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 If you are shipping the printer, you need to repackage the printer and its accessories. Read and carefully follow Also make sure that the shipper takes adequate precautions to avoid damaging the printer.
  • Page 150 Transporting Your Printer 7. Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting up on the green 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.)
  • Page 151 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. (Be careful not to let dirt from the pad drop into the printer.)
  • Page 152 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. Maintenance and Transportation 6-36...
  • Page 153 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 154 Transporting Your Printer 16. Repack all accessories in the accessory pack. Maintenance and Transportation 6-38...
  • Page 155 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.

  • Page 156: 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: Do not wipe or vacuum toner off the roller on the developer unit.

  • Page 157: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Error Messages ........7-21 Paper Jam Problems .

  • Page 158: 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 159 CHANGE DRUM The drum unit may not be installed properly. Open the printer and make sure drum unit is seated properly in the basket. (Press down simultaneously sure the unit clicked into place.) Also, the drum replacement cartridge may to install a new drum replacement cartridge each time you replace the drum unit.
  • Page 160 There is no paper in the paper cassette, or the paper cassette is not installed properly. Load more paper into the paper cassette or properly install the cassette. See Chapter 4 for details. PAPER JAM Paper is jammed inside the printer. See the section on paper jams in this chapter. Troubleshooting communication...
  • Page 161 Your application software has requested a paper size that does not match your SelecType button to clear the error; the printer is set off line. Note: If you are using a non-standard paper size (one that is not listed on the...
  • Page 162 If one of these error messages appears, follow Press the CONTINUE/RESET 2. If the error does not clear, turn the printer off for at least five seconds. Then turn it back on. 3. If problem remains, service is required. Call 1-800-922-891 1 for the location of the nearest Epson Customer Care Center.

  • Page 163: Paper Jam Problems

    ERROR message. CAUTION: If the paper tears while you are removing it, make sure you remove any pieces still remaining in the printer. Insertion error If the INSERTION ERROR message feed area. To remove 1.
  • Page 164 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 165: Paper Jam Error

    Press down simultaneously on the drum unit‘s two green handles until the unit clicks into place. Close the cover. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer so that the arrow on side of the cassette points into the printer. Push the cassette in until it go no further;...
  • Page 166 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 167 Reinstall the basket by aligning the arrow on basket with the arrow on the printer case and lowering basket into place. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two green handles until the unit clicks into place.

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting

    Many of the problems may not be as serious as you first think and can be corrected easily. If the suggestions below do not solve the problem, call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-891 1 for the location of the nearest Epson Customer Care Center.

  • Page 169: Power Supply

    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. Then turn the printer back on.

  • Page 170: Printing Problems

    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. You may not be using the correct interface cable.
  • Page 171 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 172 Printing Problems 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 173 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 174 Printing Problems Problem The position of the printout is not what you expected. The printed page length differs from the actual length paper. 7-18 Troubleshooting Solution The SelecType FORM setting may not be correct or your software may be overriding it. Enter the HP emulation submenu and check the setting.

  • Page 175: Paper Handling

    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. Set the printer off line, then press the MANUAL button to return to automatic print mode.
  • Page 176 Paper Handling Problem Paper does not feed properly (continued). More than one page at a time feeds into the 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 177 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 SIZE menu in SelecType). You PAPER may be able to feed this paper using manual paper feed option described in Chapter 4.

  • Page 178: Decline In Print Quality

    Routine Printer Cleaning section in Chapter 6. Also clean the main charger wire as described in the General Printer Maintenance section in Chapter 6. Printer components may be dirty. To clean components, follow the steps in the Routine Printer Cleaning section in Chapter 6.
  • Page 179 Chapter 6. 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 or paper specifically designed for laser printers is recommended for best results.
  • Page 180 Most paper has a natural “curl” that may be emphasized when paper is run through a laser printer. One side of the paper tends to curl more than the other side.
  • Page 181 Appendix A Character Samples and Symbol Sets HP Mode Resident Fonts ......Character samples ....... Symbol set tables .

  • Page 182: 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 slots on your printer lets you access a wide variety of other fonts available on font cartridges. Font Name Courier Courier Courier bold...

  • Page 183: 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 IS0 symbol sets (also available through SelecType). The symbol set tables in this section show you the available characters and hexadecimal codes.
  • Page 184 Symbol Set tables Roman-8 Symbol Set ID # 8U Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
  • Page 185 ECMA-94 Latin 1 Symbol Set ID # ON Character Samples and Symbol Sets Symbol Set Tables...
  • Page 186 Symbol Set Tables IBM US (PC-8) Symbol Set ID # 10U Character Samples and Symbol Sets...
  • Page 187 IBM Denmark/Norway PC-8 D/N) Symbol Set ID # 11U Character Samples and Symbol Sets Symbol Set Tables...
  • Page 188 Symbol Set Tables IS0 substitution characters The decimal numbers in the top row show the characters that differ from Roman-8 for each of the IS0 symbol sets listed in the first column. 35 36 64 9 1 Name ASCll French French German German...

  • Page 189: Converting Hexadecimal Values To Decimal Values

    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 190 A-10 Character Samples and Symbol Sets...

  • Page 191: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ....... Printing ......... B-2 Paper and paper delivery.

  • Page 192: Printer Specifications

    Courier 12 pt. landscape 10 cpi Courier Bold 12 pt. portrait 10 cpi Courier Bold 12 pt. Landscape 10 cpi Line Printer 8.5 pt. portrait 16.66 cpi Line Printer 8.5 pt. landscape 16.66 cpi 2 cartridge slots available for font...

  • Page 193: Paper And Paper Delivery

    P a p e r s i z e : 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...
  • Page 194 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)

  • Page 195: Mechanical

    Weight: including paper cassette, drum unit, and toner cartridge 3,000 sheets per month 30,000 sheets 3,000 hours 5 years or 300,000 sheets (whichever comes first) 120 V AC 10%, 60 Hz 720 VA Technical Specifications B-5 Printer Specifications 3 Hz...

  • Page 196: 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 mode HP LaserJet series II emulation Technical Specifications...

  • Page 197: Interface Specifications

    • 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.
  • Page 198 SELECT CHASSIS INIT FAULT Technical Specifications Direction Description When SELECT is HIGH, the printer is on line. Not defined. Not defined. Signal ground. Safety chassis ground. 5V power supply output. (300mA maximum.) Initial stage after data inside buffer is printed.
  • Page 199 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 200: Serial Interface

    Interface Specifications 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 characteris tics. Data format Word length: Parity: Start bits: Stop bits: The data format can be set using functions and menu items in SelecType.
  • Page 201 (13 hex) to the host computer through the TD line for the RS-232C interface or SD+ and SD- lines for the RS-422A interface. The printer is ready to receive data when it is on line, no error • conditions exist, and the buffer is not filled above the overload value set with SelecType.

  • Page 202: Serial Interface Pin Assignments

    Inferface Specifications 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...
  • Page 203 * Signal is operational for the interface. Direction Description RS-422A (SD+) Send data. This pin sends serial non- data from the printer to invert 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 204: Dip Switches

    Interface 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 205: 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 tables. See Symbol sets Cleaning developer unit, 6-24-28...
  • Page 206 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...
  • Page 207 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 Font print test, 2-8-9 Font source, 3-23...
  • Page 208 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, 3-9, 3-16—17, 3-25—26 Internal fonts, 5-3 IS0 substitution characters, A-8 Labels, 4-3, 4-5, 4-11—14 Landscape orientation, 5-10, A-2 Laser beam lens, cleaning, 6-23 Lights, indicator, 3-2, 3-4...
  • Page 209 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 memory board, B-6 Orientation, 5-10, A-2 output faceup tray, installing, 1-20—22 face-down, 1-22, 4-5—6...
  • Page 210 Print density, adjusting, 2-6—8 Printed sheets counter, 6-32 Printer commands, HP, 5-8—21 Printer menu, 5-3 Print quality, decline in, 7-22—23 RAM. See Memory Resetting printer, 3-5, 3-17, 5-5—6 SelecType button, 3-4, 3-10 entering, 3-12—13 exiting, 3-17 factory settings, 3-18 interface submenu, 3-8, 3-16—17, 3-25—26 main menu, 3-8, 3-20—22...
  • Page 211 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 environmental, B-6 interface, B-7—10...
  • Page 212 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—24 Turning on the printer, 2-2—3 Unpacking the printer, 1-4—8, 6-40 Weight, 1-9, B-5...
  • Page 213 Quick Reference...
  • Page 214 HP Emulation Submenu...
  • Page 215 SelecType Main Menu * See the HP Emulation submenu ** See the Interface submenu...
  • Page 216 Interface Submenu...
  • Page 219 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 Supported HP PCL Compatibility ® Flexible Memory Upgrade Front Panel Control Operation Multi-Purpose Paper Tray...

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