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DEClaser 5100 Printer
Installation and Setup Guide
Order Number: EK–DL510–IN. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 DEClaser 5100 Printer Installation and Setup Guide Order Number: EK–DL510–IN. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 First Printing, January 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
  • Page 3 FCC NOTICE: 115 Volt model only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 220 Volt model only The following statements are required in accordance with CISPR-22: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Dieses ist ein Gert der Funkstrgrenzwertklasse A.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........... . . 1 Installing the Printer Checking the Inventory .
  • Page 6 Figures 1–1 Inventory ........1–2 1–2 Required Printer Space .

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the DEClaser 5100 printer. It is designed and built to give you many years of excellent service. This book helps you get started, from unpacking the parts to installing a printer driver. Please follow the instructions in the order they are presented to install the printer successfully.
  • Page 8 Conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this guide: Term or Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information. CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent damage to equipment. WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal injury. Dash (—) A statement preceded by a dash describes the result of a step.

  • Page 9: Installing The Printer

    Interface cables are NOT shipped with the printer. This guide helps you identify the cable and adapters you may need. Ordering information is listed in Appendix D of your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide. • Software drivers are shipped with the printer on 3.5-inch diskettes.

  • Page 10: Inventory

    Figure 1–1 Inventory Printer English printer Power cord documentation (115-120V model only) Printer driver Toner cartridge diskettes and documentation Local language documentation and 220-240V power cords are shipped in a separate box. 1–2 Installing the Printer...

  • Page 11: Choosing A Location For The Printer

    1.2 Choosing a Location for the Printer Install the DEClaser 5100 printer on a flat level surface, such as a desktop or printer stand. Allow enough space for adequate air circulation and to access the different areas of the printer. Figure 1–2 shows the top view and right side view of the printer, and indicates the required operating space.

  • Page 12: Removing The Shipping Material

    1.3 Removing the Shipping Material Remove all shipping material before operating the printer. 1. Remove all shipping tape from the front and back of printer. 2. Open the top cover by pressing in on each side of the cover and lifting it 3.
  • Page 13 4. Lower the front tray by pressing in the top center of the tray to release the catch. Installing the Printer 1–5...
  • Page 14 5. Pull out the extension tray and remove the piece of card stock from the tray. Close the front tray. 1–6 Installing the Printer...
  • Page 15 6. Slide the internal tray out all the way from the printer. 7. Remove the tape and packing material from the tray. You will be loading paper in the tray later in the installation procedure, so leave the tray out of the printer for the moment. Installing the Printer 1–7...
  • Page 16 8. Open the rear door of the printer by pressing the latch and lowering the door. 1–8 Installing the Printer...
  • Page 17 9. Push down the fusing assembly levers on each side of the fusing unit as shown on the card stock diagram 10. Remove the shipping card stock and close the rear cover. This completes the removal of shipping materials. Go to Section 1.4 to continue the installation.

  • Page 18: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    1.4 Installing the Toner Cartridge Unpack and install the toner cartridge according to the illustrations on the top of the cartridge. Close the top cover after installing the toner cartridge. 1–10 Installing the Printer...

  • Page 19: Loading Paper Into The Internal Tray

    1.5 Loading Paper into the Internal Tray The type of paper you use in the DEClaser 5100 printer affects print quality. Be sure to use only high-quality paper that meets the specifications listed in Appendix C of your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Cord

    1.6 Connecting the Power Cord This section describes how to connect the power cord. You connect the interface cables after performing the printer self-test. 1. Be sure the power switch (located in the front of the printer) is in the O (OFF) position 2.

  • Page 21: Performing The Printer Self-Test

    (Figure 1–3). Go to Chapter 10 in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide if the printer does not power on correctly. If you have additional options, such as SIMMs, a network interface card or a disk drive, you should power off the printer and install them at this time.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Printer And Installing Drivers

    Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers The DEClaser 5100 printer supports simultaneous connections to its serial, parallel, and LocalTalk ports, and to an optional network card. Simultaneous connections allow you to print from three or more different systems. This chapter describes how to connect interface cables to the printer.

  • Page 24: Ibm Or Compatible Pc Interface Connections

    NOTE The default printer setting for parallel communication is: MODE=Centronics (1-way communication) Refer to Appendix A in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide for information about changing the communication settings for your printer. Go to Section 2.2.1 if you are connecting a parallel cable to the printer.
  • Page 25 Use the serial port if your printer is more than 3 meters (10 feet) from your PC or if a printer (or other device) is already connected to the parallel port on your PC. The DEClaser 5100 printer supports EIA-232 and EIA-422 serial communications. EIA-422 is recommended if your system supports it and you require high speeds and long distances.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Parallel Cable

    2.2.1 Connecting a Parallel Cable Parallel cables are available from your local computer store or can be ordered from Digital. See Appendix D in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide for parallel cable ordering information. 1. Connect the Centronics end of the cable (with the bar type contacts)

  • Page 27: Connecting A Serial Cable

    If your PC has an AT style serial port, you can use a 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable available from most computer stores. You can also use an MMJ style cable with the appropriate adapters. See Appendix D in your DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide for MMJ cable/adapter ordering information.

  • Page 28: Configuring Your Dos Files

    AUTOEXEC.BAT file, see your MS–DOS User’s Guide and Reference for information about text editors and the MODE command. If you are replacing another printer with the DEClaser 5100 printer, your AUTOEXEC.BAT file may already be correct if you are using the same printer port.

  • Page 29: Autoexec.bat Modifications For Parallel Connections

    If You Are Using the Parallel Port Most computers use the first parallel port (labeled LPT1 on your PC) to communicate with the printer. If your printer is connected to LPT1, it is recommended that you specify the retry parameter in the MODE command. The ‘‘retry’’...

  • Page 30: Autoexec.bat Modifications For Serial Connections

    If You Are Using the Serial Port If the printer is connected to a serial port, you must redirect printer output through the MODE command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The example in Table 2–2 uses two MODE commands; the first line configures the serial port and the second line redirects the output from the parallel port (LPT1) to the serial port (COM1).

  • Page 31: Printer Drivers

    MS–DOS applications use printer drivers from within the application program; they do not use the Windows drivers included with the printer. To access as many features of the DEClaser 5100 printer as possible you should use one of the PostScript drivers included with the application.

  • Page 32: Drivers For Windows Users

    PCL Drivers Although a PCL printer driver is not included with the DEClaser 5100 printer, you can use alternate drivers to operate the printer. Alternate drivers let you use your printer but may not support all of its features. PCL users can use any of the following drivers that come with or are available for Windows 3.1:...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Printer To A Macintosh Computer

    2.3 Connecting the Printer to a Macintosh Computer Use this procedure to connect the printer directly to your Macintosh computer. If you are connecting to an existing AppleTalk network, see Section 2.3.1. 1. Attach one end of the cable to the LocalTalk port on the printer and the other end to the Macintosh printer port (identified by the printer icon).

  • Page 34: Connecting To An Existing Appletalk Network

    2.3.1 Connecting to an Existing AppleTalk Network This section explains how to connect the printer to an AppleTalk network when it is: • The last device on the network (Section 2.3.1.1) • Between devices on the network (Section 2.3.1.2) See your system manager if you are not sure if your printer is located between devices or is the last device on the network.

  • Page 35: Last Device On The Network

    Figure 2–1 Last Device on the Network 3. Go to Section 2.3.2 to continue the installation. Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers 2–13...

  • Page 36: When The Printer Is Between Devices On The Network

    Figure 2–2 shows the network configuration before, and after the printer is installed. NOTE Installing the DEClaser 5100 printer between devices interrupts network operation until the new connections are made. You should notify users on the network before connecting your printer so they are aware of the temporary interruption.

  • Page 37: Between Devices On The Network

    Figure 2–2 Between Devices on the Network 4. Go to Section 2.3.2 to continue the installation. Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers 2–15...

  • Page 38: Installing The Macintosh Printer Driver

    2.3.2 Installing the Macintosh Printer Driver A Macintosh printer driver is supplied with the DEClaser 5100 printer. Although other Macintosh drivers may work with the DEClaser 5100 printer, you should install the driver included with the printer, which takes maximum advantage of the DEClaser 5100 printer features and performance.

  • Page 39: Connecting To Openvms Vax Or Ultrix Systems

    2.4 Connecting to OpenVMS VAX or ULTRIX Systems This procedure explains how to connect the DEClaser 5100 printer to an OpenVMS VAX or ULTRIX operating system. You use the serial port to connect the printer, unless you have an optional Ethernet network card installed.

  • Page 40: Connecting Cables And Adapters

    2.4.1 Connecting Cables and Adapters Although the DEClaser 5100 printer has only one serial port, it can use one of two distinct serial interfaces: EIA-232 or EIA-422. These interfaces require different cables. The interface and cables you choose depend on your printer distance and speed requirements, and whether your system supports EIA-422.

  • Page 41: Eia-232 And Eia-422 Cable/Adapter Configurations

    Figure 2–3 EIA-232 and EIA-422 Cable/Adapter Configurations EIA-232 BC16E-XX H8575-E WORKSTATION BC16E-XX H8575-E H8575-A WORKSTATION BC16E-XX H8575-E 6 PIN DECserver BN24H-XX H8575-E 8 PIN DECserver EIA-422 BN24H -XX H8585-AD WORKSTATION BN-26H-X H8585-AD 8 PIN DECserver BN24H -XX H8585-AD 6 PIN DECserver Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers 2–19...

  • Page 42: Interface Adapters And Cables

    Figure 2–4 lists typical cable and adapter configurations for the DEClaser 5100 printer. Figure 2–4 Interface Adapters and Cables Host Host Printer Cable System / Server Interfaces Adapter Adapter VAXstation 3100 DECstation 3100 EIA-232 None BC16E-xx H8575-E DECserver 300 or...
  • Page 43 3. Contact your system manager to add your printer to the network and to establish a queue name. This completes the installation of the printer for OpenVMS VAX and ULTRIX users. See the DEClaser 5100 Printer User’s Guide for information on printer features and operation. Connecting the Printer and Installing Drivers 2–21...

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