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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 533356U...
  • Page 2 Product names used in this guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. All non-OLIVETTI brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the RCP and SM Programs ......14 Setting the PG L8L as the Default Printer......16 Chapter 2: Printing ........17 Selecting Print Media ..............18...
  • Page 4 Using the Tabs on the RCP ..........29 Using RCP for DOS ............30 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ......31 Clearing Paper Jams ..............32 Printer Problems ..............35 Print Quality Problems ............39...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this laser printer. The PG L8L is a desktop laser printer specially designed for the demanding small office and home office users. It uses a highly innovative printing technology, which provides all the performance and power you need for your business, small workgroup and personal printing.

  • Page 6: What This Manual Contains

    What This Manual Contains This manual consists of the following five chapters and three appendices: Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Printer Covers the setup and basic operations of the printer. Read this chapter before attempting to print. Chapter 2: Printing Gives you guidelines for selecting and handling/storing media products as well as detailed specifications for print materials.

  • Page 7: Manual Conventions

    Manual Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual: Provides information required to successfully complete an operation or procedure. Cautions you not to overlook the mentioned points.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Printer

    1Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer • 1...

  • Page 10: Selecting A Location

    Selecting a Location Place your printer on a flat, hard, stable surface near your computer. Leave enough space around the printer, so that you can easily: • Open the printer cover. • Load the paper. • Retrieve the paper. • Open the front single sheet output tray and retrieve the paper in the front output tray.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Unpacking Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer. Make sure you have the following items: Printer Power Cord Starter Image Cartridge CD-ROM Quick Reference Card You need an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel printer cable.

  • Page 12: Control Locations And Functions

    Control Locations and Functions 1-3-1 Front View Face-up Stacker Holds a single sheet of special print media (transparency, label, envelope, and heavy weight paper) with print side facing up. Face-down Stacker Holds printed documents. If printed on plain paper, a maximum of 100 sheets can be held.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    1-3-2 Rear View Printer Cable Connector Power Cord Connector Power Switch 1-3-3 Inside Image Cartridge Front Cover Setting Up Your Printer • 5...

  • Page 14: Operator Panel

    1-3-4 Operator Panel The operator panel has three indicator lights and 1 button. ERROR light PAPER light READY light On/Off-line button Indicator Lights: Indicator Indicates Light ERROR (on) • There is no image cartridge. • The cover is open. • There is a paper jam (if PAPER light is also on). •...
  • Page 15 On/Off-line Button Function: Function Usage On-line/Off-line Pressing the button toggles the printer between on-line (READY light on) and off-line (READY light off) status. Manual Feed To print a manual feed job: When the PAPER light blinks, press the button to print (required for each page of the print job).

  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting Up Your Printer 1-4-1 Installing the Image Cartridge To open the front cover, grasp both sides of the cover and pull it down. Unpack the image cartridge and shake it from side-to-side five or six times to distribute the toner. Do not expose the image cartridge to sunlight.
  • Page 17 Locate the cartridge guide rails inside the printer (one on each side) and locate the guide pins on each side of the cartridge. Push the image cartridge into place by pressing down on the handle. The cartridge guide pins should slide along the guide rails. Close the front cover gently.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Power Cord

    1-4-2 Attaching the Power Cord Make sure the printer’s power switch is in the OFF position. Plug one end of the power cord into the connector at the back of the printer and the other end into a wall outlet. 1-4-3 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Power OFF your computer.

  • Page 19: Installing The Printer Driver

    Windows 95/98 Driver: Start Windows. If Windows detects new hardware, click Cancel . Insert the PG L8L CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. From the Start menu, select Run . In the Run dialog box, type d:\setup.exe (assuming d: is your CD- ROM drive) and confirm with OK .
  • Page 20 Windows 3.x Driver: Start Windows. Insert the PG L8L CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. From the Program Manager , select Run from the File menu. In the Run dialog box, type d:\setup.exe (assuming d: is your CD- ROM drive) and confirm with OK .
  • Page 21 Windows NT 4.0 Driver: Start Windows. Insert the PG L8L CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. From the Windows NT Start menu, select Settings then Printers . Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click on My Computer and Next .

  • Page 22: Installing The Rcp And Sm Programs

    1-4-5 Installing the RCP and SM Programs The Windows Remote Control Panel (RCP) program allows you to set printer defaults for documents printed from Windows applications and from DOS applications running inside the Windows MS-DOS Prompt. Be aware that DOS programs may override these settings by using their own built-in drivers.
  • Page 23 Windows NT 4.0 Remote Control Panel: Insert the PG L8L CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. From the Start menu, select Run . Type d:\setup.exe (assuming d: is your CD-ROM drive) and confirm with OK . Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 24: Setting The Pg L8L As The Default Printer

    Windows 3.x: Double-click the Printer icon in the Control Panel. The Printers dialog box will appear. Click the Olivetti PG L8L printer, select Set as Default from the Printer menu, and then close the dialog box. 16 • Chapter 1...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Printing

    2Printing Printing • 17...

  • Page 26: Selecting Print Media

    Selecting Print Media 2-1-1 Media Selection Media Sizes Weights Input Sheet Capacity Paper Letter (8.5 x 11”) 16-24 lb (60-90 g/m : 150 (20 lb) Legal (8.5 x 14”) Manual Feeder: 1 Executive (7.25 x 10.5”) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Envelope...

  • Page 27: Loading Print Media

    Loading Print Media 2-2-1 Using the Multipurpose Paper Feeder (MPF) Pull the extender on the MPF up until it stops. Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Tap the edges on a table top to straighten them.
  • Page 28 Insert the paper in the paper feeder. If the paper has a preferred print side, place the print side facing you. If you use letterhead paper, load the paper with the letterhead edge pointing down and the front facing toward you. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper.
  • Page 29 Pull up the extender on the face-down stacker until it stops. The face-down stacker can hold up to 100 printed pages. Select the paper size from your software application and start your print job. Printing • 21...

  • Page 30: Using The Manual Feeder

    2-2-2 Using the Manual Feeder Use the manual feeder in order to feed paper one sheet at a time into your printer. Place the paper in the manual feeder and adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper. Make sure the paper is as far down as it will go.

  • Page 31: Using The Face-Up Stacker

    2-2-3 Using the Face-up Stacker The face-up stacker is recommended for envelopes, transparencies and thick stock paper. Place your fingers on either side of the face-up stacker, press tabs toward center of the printer, and pull the face-up stacker down. If you use the face-up stacker, a single printed page is placed with the printed side facing up.

  • Page 32: Loading Envelopes

    2-2-4 Loading Envelopes Depending on the thickness of your envelopes, the multipurpose paper feeder can hold up to 10 envelopes. If you experience envelope feeding problems, try placing envelopes one at a time into the manual feeder. It is also recommended that you use the face-up stacker. Insert the envelopes in the multipurpose paper feeder.

  • Page 33: Using The Status Monitor

    Accessing the Status Monitor For Windows 95/98, select Program from the Start menu. Then select Olivetti PG L8L RCP&SM from the Program drop down list. For Windows 3.x, double-click the Olivetti PG L8L RCP&SM program group icon in the Program Manager.

  • Page 34: Status Monitor Messages

    2-3-2 Status Monitor Messages Message Description ON-LINE The printer is online and ready to receive data. OFF-LINE The printer is offline. To switch the printer to online status, press the On/Off-line button on the operator panel. Cover Open or Missing Cartridge The printer cover is open, or not closed securely.

  • Page 35: Using The Windows Remote Control Panel (Rcp)

    Start Windows, if not already started. For Windows 95/98, select Program from the Start menu. Then select Olivetti PG L8L RCP&SM from the Program drop down list. For Windows 3.x, double-click the Olivetti PG L8L RCP&SM program group icon in the Program Manager.

  • Page 36: Using The Buttons On The Rcp

    2-4-2 Using the Buttons on the RCP Button Description Send Initiates selected changes to printer parameters. Default Resets all printer parameters to the factory default values. Reset Resets all printer parameters to user preference default values. Form Feed If any data exists in the printer, the printer prints the current page.

  • Page 37: Using The Tabs On The Rcp

    2-4-3 Using the Tabs on the RCP Parameters Description Total View (See individual (See below) (Not available in Windows NT 4.0 version) (Shows all Printer, Page Setup, the printer Font Setup, Quality parameters and Test tabs, below) available in the RCP.) Printer Emulation Shows current emulation.

  • Page 38: Using Rcp For Dos

    Parameters Description Quality Density Determines the overall density of the printed image. Econo Mode Determines the toner quantity to use when printing. If this mode is set to ON, the printer conserves toner when printing (the printer uses roughly 50% less toner than usual).

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    3Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • 31...

  • Page 40: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams If the paper has just started to feed from the feeder when the jam occurs: Pull the jammed paper back out of the feeder toward you. Open and close the front cover to resume printing. 32 • Chapter 3...
  • Page 41 If the jam occurs inside the printer: Open the front cover. Lift the image cartridge handle to disengage the cartridge, then pull the image cartridge out of the printer. Troubleshooting • 33...
  • Page 42 Grasp the paper on both sides and gently pull the paper out toward you. Check that there is no other paper in the printer. Reinstall the image cartridge. Close the front cover. The printer will continue printing. 34 • Chapter 3...

  • Page 43: Printer Problems

    Printer Problems If you have any problems with the operation of your PG L8L printer, refer to the table below and on the following pages. Problem Possible Cause Remedy The printer does not The interface cable is not Check the interface cable print.
  • Page 44 Problem Possible Cause Remedy The paper is not fed Paper has not been inserted Remove and reinsert the paper into the printer. correctly. correctly (refer to “Loading Print Media” in section 2-2). There is too much paper in the Remove some of the paper from multipurpose paper feeder.
  • Page 45 Problem Possible Cause Remedy The printer prints the The interface cable might not be Check the interface cable wrong data, or it connected properly. connection. prints incorrect There may be a problem with the Exit Windows and reboot the characters. printer driver software.
  • Page 46 If using Windows 95, the Spooling From the Start menu, select Setting may be set incorrectly. Settings and Printers. Click the PG L8L icon with the right mouse button, select Properties, click the Details tab, and then click the Spool Settings button. Select the desired spool setting from the available choices.

  • Page 47: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems The causes listed in the table below are probable causes only, and may not represent all of the possible cases which may occur under actual operating conditions. If you experience a problem which does not seem to fall under any of the cases listed in this table, or if you are concerned about any other aspect of printer operation, contact an authorized service representative.
  • Page 48 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Background scatter The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture from the air. Printing over uneven surfaces.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Maintenance

    4Maintenance Maintenance • 41...

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Do not use ammonia-based sprays or volatile solvents such as thinner to clean the printer, as these can damage the printer surface. Always unplug the power cord before cleaning any part of the printer. 4-1-1 Cleaning the Outside Clean the outside surfaces of the printer by wiping them with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Inside

    4-1-2 Cleaning the Inside When paper jams occur, unfused toner on the paper can fall off the paper and build up inside the printer. Unplug the power cord. Remove the image cartridge (refer to “Replacing the Image Cartridge” in section 4-2). Use a soft cloth to wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the image cartridge.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Image Cartridge

    Replacing the Image Cartridge When ordering an image cartridge, refer to part #B0255N. Make sure the printer is turned OFF. Open the front cover. Lift the image cartridge handle to disengage the cartridge, then pull the image cartridge out of the printer. Follow the instructions on the cartridge box to recycle the used cartridge.
  • Page 53 Unpack the new image cartridge and shake it from side-to-side five or six times to distribute the toner. Carefully remove the sealing tape by pulling on the sealing tape tab. Locate the cartridge guide rails inside the printer (one on each side) and locate the guide pins on each side of the cartridge.
  • Page 54 Push the image cartridge into place by pressing down on the handle. The cartridge guide pins should slide along the guide rails. Close the front cover gently. Do not force the cover closed in case the image cartridge is not seated properly. 46 •...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Adding Memory

    5Adding Memory Adding Memory • 47...

  • Page 56: Installing A Simm

    Installing a SIMM Follow this procedure for installing a memory SIMM to increase printer memory. The memory type is: 72-pin, EDO, 60 ns, 32-bit, no parity and size of 4, 8, 16 or 32 MB. Turn the printer power OFF and unplug the printer power cord. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer.
  • Page 57 The printer’s control board and the SIMM are sensitive to static electricity. Before installing the SIMM, discharge static electricity from your body by touching something metal, such as the metal back plate on any device plugged into a grounded power source. If you walk around before completing the installation, again discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 58 Replace the bottom panel and secure with screws. Turn the printer back over and replace the image cartridge. Pull out the tray and stacker extenders. Reconnect the printer cable and power cord and turn the printer on. 50 • Chapter 5...

  • Page 59: Removing A Simm

    Removing a SIMM Follow this procedure should you need to remove the memory SIMM. Turn the printer power OFF and unplug the printer power cord. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. Open the front cover and remove the image cartridge. Refer to “Replacing the Image Cartridge”...
  • Page 60 The printer’s control board and the SIMM are sensitive to static electricity. Before installing the SIMM, discharge static electricity from your body by touching something metal, such as the metal back plate on any device plugged into a grounded power source. If you walk around before completing the installation, again discharge any static electricity.

  • Page 61: Appendix A: Specifications

    ASpecifications Appendices Specifications • 53...
  • Page 62 Speed 8 ppm Resolution 600 x 600 dpi Image cartridge Part #B0255N Image cartridge life 5,000 @ 5% coverage (A4) (Starter cartridge: 2,500) Media types Paper, transparencies, card stock, labels, envelopes (Transparencies with paper backings attached to the short edge are not recommended.) Media sizes Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Monarch, COM-10, DL, A4, A5, B5, C5 Minimum size: 3”...
  • Page 63 Noise level Power Saving Mode: < Background (35 dBA) Operation: < 48dBA 90 - 137 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 189 - 259 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power rating (depending on model) Power consumption Power Saving Mode: 10 watts Standby: 25 watts Printing: <...
  • Page 64 56 • Appendix A...

  • Page 65: Appendix B: Safety Notes

    BSafety Notes The Olivetti PG L8L and its supplies are designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination and approval, and compliance to established environmental standards. Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the printer and refer to them as needed to ensure the continued safe operation of your Olivetti PG L8L.

  • Page 66: Laser Safety

    The radiation emitted cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. The Olivetti PG L8L contains laser danger labels. These labels are intended for use by Olivetti Service Representatives, and are placed on or near panels or shields that require special tools for removal.

  • Page 67: Ozone Safety

    Ozone Safety During normal operation, the Olivetti PG L8L produces ozone. The ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator. However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well ventilated area. Laser Safety • 59...

  • Page 68: Electrical Safety

    Always follow a code of safe habits starting with the following: 1. Use only the power cord supplied with your Olivetti PG L8L. 2. Do not use a ground adapter plug to connect the Olivetti PG L8L to a power source receptacle that lacks a ground connection terminal.
  • Page 69 18. Do not use this printer near water, wet locations, or outdoors. 19. If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the Olivetti PG L8L power immediately. Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 70: Disconnect Device

    Disconnect Device The power cord is the disconnect device for the Olivetti PG L8L. It is attached to the back of the machine as a plug-in device. To remove the electrical power from the Olivetti PG L8L, disconnect the power cord from the power receptacle.

  • Page 71: Radio Frequency Emissions

    Any authorised alteration which includes the addition of new functions or the connection of external devices may impact this certification. Please contact your local Olivetti representative for a list of approval accessories. WARNING: In order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity to...

  • Page 72: Quality Standards

    Quality Standards The Olivetti PG L8L is certified to EN60950. The equipment is manufactured under a BS5750 Quality system accepted by the British Standards Institution. The Olivetti PG L8L is also certified in compliance with applicable standards by various national bodies.

  • Page 73: Energy Star

    Energy Star This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology which reduces power consumption when it is not in active use. When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of time, power consumption is automatically lowered. The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

  • Page 74: Operational Safety

    Locate the Olivetti PG L8L in an area that has adequate ventilation and room for servicing. • Do not locate the Olivetti PG L8L near a radiator or any other heat source. • Do not obstruct ventilation openings. They are provided to prevent overheating.

  • Page 75: Index

    6Index Face-up stacker Location on printer Button functions Using Image cartridge cleaning Front cover Manual Feed Location on printer Online/offline Reset Self test Image cartridge Cleaning 8–9 Initial installation 42–43 Cleaning the printer Location in printer 44–46 Replacing Indicator lights Installation and setup Default printer setting Windows 3.x...
  • Page 76 Installing Paper guides Using Location on printer Using 32–34 Paper jams Paper selection Transparencies Parallel interface cable Tray extender PG L8L Location on printer 42, 43 35–40 Cleaning Troubleshooting Selecting a location for Setting up 54–55 Specifications Unpacking the printer...

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