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  • Page 1 QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Getting Acquainted

    The illustrations on the following pages identify the main parts of the printer and two routes of paper feeding. These parts are referred to throughout the manual, so take some time to become familiar with them. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Rear stacker Interface board slot cover RS-232C serial interface connector (D-SUB 9-pin) Centronics parallel interface connector (IEEE1284 type-C) Power switch Centronics parallel Power cord interface connector connector (IEEE1284 type-B) Figure 1–2 Rear and left side view QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 4 The straight path from the manual feed slot or optional multi- function feeder to the rear stacker is for transparencies and envelopes. Top cover (main stacker) Manual feed Rear slot stacker Paper tray From optional paper tray Figure 1–4 Paper paths QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Picking A Suitable Location

    35°C (50°F to 95°F). Humidity should be below above between 20% and 80% RH °C °C (no condensation). • Use a grounded AC power outlet. Do not use a three- pronged adapter in an ungrounded outlet. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Checking Your Printer

    If you do not yet have a cable, you must purchase one before you can connect the printer to your computer. Important: Save the original carton and packing materials in case you need to store or transport your printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 7 • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase an appropriate cable according to the interface you intend to use. • The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where you purchased the printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 8 • When the print unit is in the printer, keep the printer top cover closed. If you must work inside the printer for more than three minutes, remove the print unit with the toner cartridge mounted and store it in a dark place. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 9 5. Remove the plastic seal from the toner cartridge. Gently pull off the seal being careful not to spill toner. Handle the seal carefully to avoid staining your hands or clothes. 6. Install toner cartridge. Slide Projecting guide QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 10 (The cartridge stands nearly upright when installed correctly.) 8. Close the printer’s upper door. Press down firmly on the front portion of the upper door and make sure the upper door is locked completely. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installing The Cleaner And Cleaner Pad

    1. Mount the cleaner pad on the cleaner. Put the cleaner pad on the cleaner and slide the cleaner pad into the locked position. 2. Open the cover. Push the engraved portion on the stacker to unlock the cover. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-10...
  • Page 12 5. Lock the cleaner. Push down the top of the handle and pull it towards you to lock the cleaner. 6. Close the cover. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-11...

  • Page 13: Loading The Paper

    4. Widen the side guides. While bending both side guides inward 1, push their inner PUSH marks outward 2. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-12...
  • Page 14 7. Adjust the side guides. Push the outer PUSH mark of either side guide to the width of paper. Align the rear edges of the paper stack. Bad placement Good placement QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-13...
  • Page 15 Make sure the paper guide is pushed down in the locked position. Close the rear stacker. Notice: If the paper guide is not in the locked position, the printer will not work. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-14...
  • Page 16 MFF. To install the multi-function feeder, follow these steps: Notice: Be sure that the printer is turned off before installing or removing the multi-function feeder. 1. Open the front cover. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-15...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord

    1. Check that the printer is turned off. The “O”-marked side of the switch should be depressed. 2. Plug the female end of the power cord into the connector on the left back of the printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-16...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    You can connect the printer to your computer using a standard parallel interface. Many computers have a parallel interface port. However, if your computer does not have the parallel interface port, or for printers used in a network, the following optional interfaces are available. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-17...

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Parallel Port

    Use the Ethernet interface if the printer is used in a network environment. Notice: The QMS DeskLaser 1600P/Net and 1600P/XNet are equipped with a 10-Base-T Ethernet interface. Connecting to the Parallel Port This printer does not come with a parallel interface cable. You can use a standard Centronics interface cable (sold separately) for this purpose.

  • Page 20: Printing A Test Page Offline

    The status report is for either the PCL emulation or the PS emulation depending on the emulation you used for printing the last document. To clearly select the report, use the test menu in setup mode. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-19...
  • Page 21 READY to the ready state. The selected emulation is selected (an asterisk is followed). Once you change the emulation, the other menus automatically change to reflect the options and functions of the new emulation. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-20...
  • Page 22 4. If desired, change the font(s) in the document to one of the fonts offered by your application. 5. Check the printer. Look in the main window of the Print Manager to make sure the printer is activated. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-21...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Print Density

    After making the adjustment, close the top cover, print your trial document again, and check the results. Print density dial If your document printed successfully, skip the next subsection If Something Goes Wrong. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-22...

  • Page 24: If Something Goes Wrong

    Possible causes and solutions are: • A wrong printer driver is selected. Select the correct printer driver as the document printer. • The document contains unknown printer commands. Remove any setup strings or embedded commands. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 1-23...

  • Page 25: Control Panel Tutorial

    The physical buttons are beneath the LCD display. The top row of labels represents basic functions. The bottom row of labels represents secondary functions. See later in this section for a list of functions. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 26 ONLINE Flashes when data is being sent from your computer. DATA Lights steadily to indicate the printer’s buffer contains unprocessed data. Indicates a printer error has occurred. Details are ERROR indicated by the message display. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Message Display (Lcd)

    To use the functions represented by the bottom labels, press and hold down the button for five or more seconds. The following tables summarizes the functions. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Prints a status report, which lists printer SELF TEST operation options currently selected. Prints a font report, which lists the fonts PRINT FONT currently available. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Control Panel Functions

    A4-size format on a letter-size sheet. also allows you to override the prompt when feeding INSERT A4 CONT. paper manually. By pressing , the printer prints from tray1 (MFF) CONT. instead. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Clearing The Buffer And Reinitializing The Printer

    PS emulation if it is printed immediately after the printer is turned on. To clearly select the report, use the test menu in setup mode. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Printing A Font Report

    The font report is for either the PCL emulation or the PS emulation depending on the emulation you used for printing the last document. To clearly select the report, use the test menu in setup mode. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Selecting Paper Tray, Mff, Or Manual Paper Feed

    ENTER 5. Save the selections. Press button to save the new settings and return to the READY ready state. TRAY SELECT READY TRAY TRAY1* MANUALFEED OFF* TRAY TRAY2 MANUALFEED ON TRAY QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Setting Mff Paper Size

    READY ready state. MFF PAPER SIZE TRAY SELECT READY MFF PAPER LETTER* MFF PAPER XXXXX XXXXX: LEGAL MFF PAPER EXECUTIVE MFF ENVELOPE COM10 MFF ENVELOPE XXXXX XXXXX: MONARCH MFF ENVELOPE QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Menu Functions

    Once the first item is selected, moves you right to the MENU next item, regardless of an option selected. If you are on the last item, pressing returns you to the first item. MENU QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-10...

  • Page 35: Submenus, Items, And Options

    The following table shows all of submenus and items and summary of options displayed on the message display in menu mode. The display initially shows the factory default option followed by an asterisk (underlined in the table). QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-11...
  • Page 36 Wait timeout 0, 10, 11, 12, ..., 298, 299, 300 (0: no check) Manual timeout 0, 10, 11, 12, ..., 60, ..., 298, 299, 300 (0: no check) Banding mode Auto, Off, On (*10) QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-12...
  • Page 37 *7 Displayed when the selected font is a scalable and proportional- spacing one *8 Effective when PCL jobs are being executed. These values are used as defaults of top and left offset specifications in PCL mode. *9 Displayed when the PS is selected. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-13...

  • Page 38: Menu Items

    *11 This is essential for sharing the printer among multiple computers. Notice: The QMS DeskLaser 1600P/Net and 1600P/XNet are equipped with an Ethernet interface. Installation instructions are provided in the QMS DeskNet Interface Manual. The following explains each item of the menu mode.
  • Page 39 Time interval to be allotted for waiting a job end Manual timeout Time interval to be allotted for manual insertion Banding mode Switching printing control (band/full page) Config menu Personality Selecting an emulation (personality) without a PCL command which clearly specifies the emulation QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-15...
  • Page 40 Data format for the serial interface DTR polarity Polarity of DTR signal Report menu Macrolist Prints a list of available macros Simmlist Prints a list of available SIMMs Clear warning <Clear warning> print unit Clearing the print unit counter QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-16...

  • Page 41: Handling Paper

    This mode is invalid for envelopes, transparencies, and labels. • Turn the mode off when you print on regular paper. Printing regular paper with this mode on may cause a decrease in print quality or reliability of the printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-17...
  • Page 42 Notice: If a print job stops because of a certain error and the control panel LCD displays MEMORY SHORTAGE, add extra memory to the printer or select "banding mode on" in the PS menu. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-18...

  • Page 43: General Tips

    (28 pound) weight. Paper thinner than this weight may be wrinkled thus causing decrease in print quality. • Two-sided printing is not allowed for transparencies, envelopes, and labels even if your printer has the duplex unit. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-19...

  • Page 44: Preprinted Sheets

    • To remove curls from printed transparency materials, use correct frames or put a weight on them until they lay flat. • Be sure to fan the transparency stack to prevent sheets from sticking together. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-20...
  • Page 45 • Be sure to feed or load the envelopes with the envelope centered against the manual feed slot. Use the guide of the paper sizes. • Before attempting large-scale printing on envelopes, consult with your stationery dealer. Also, test the envelopes carefully for consistent, trouble-free printing. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-21...

  • Page 46: Changing The Paper Tray Size

    Rear guide Left guide 1. Remove the paper tray from the printer. Refer to the illustration for the parts you adjust when changing the size of the Right guide tray. Paper size Label indicator QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-22...
  • Page 47 Push the two catches inward to put the three projections into the bottom holes then the two pins into the side holes. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-23...
  • Page 48 For paper stack feeding 2. Fan the paper stack. When loading paper, be sure to fan the paper stack to prevent sheets from sticking together. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-24...
  • Page 49 1. Disconnect the feeder cable and push the two levers at the bottom of the feeder upwards to unlock the two hooks. 2. Then, lift the feeder aslant toward you to remove it. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-25...

  • Page 50: Feeding Paper Manually

    Insufficient insertion prevents paper from being fed or causes skewed feeding. Release the paper once it begins to feed automatically. If your file has additional pages, the printer prompts you for another sheet. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-26...

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Rear Stacker

    2. Remove the paper support from inside the stacker. Paper support 3. Set the paper support in position. Insert the two ends of the paper support into the mounting grooves of the rear stacker. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-27...

  • Page 52: Printing On Nonstandard Size Paper And On Envelopes

    To avoid this problem, adjust the page setup in your program so the print data falls within the limits of the physical page and center the paper in the manual feed slot. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-28...

  • Page 53: Page Orientation

    Some software programs allow you to print both portrait and landscape information on a single page. The function that allows you to do this is usually called something like “text rotation.” Consult your software documentation for information. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 2-29...

  • Page 54: Enhancing And Customizing The Printer

    Adding RAM You may need to expand RAM to process more data for either of the following reasons: • You commonly download several fonts when printing a job • You print files with complex graphics QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual...
  • Page 55 RAM from 4 (no SIMM installed) to 68 MB (both SIMM slots equipped with 32 MB). Notice: The QMS DeskLaser 1600P is equipped with one 8 MB SIMM installed. The QMS DeskLaser 1600P/Net and 1600P/XNet are equipped with two 8 MB SIMMs installed.
  • Page 56 Turn the power on. If necessary, change buffer memory assignment (page protect or jam recovery) using the control panel. To remove an unsealed RAM card push out the retaining clips. When, the card slants outwards pull the card to remove. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual...

  • Page 57: Installing An Interface Expansion Board

    Only one interface expansion board can be fiited at a time. Notice: For the QMS DeskLaser 1600P the interface slot is available for an optional interface. The QMS DeskLaser 1600P/Net and 1600P/XNet are standard equipped with a 10-Base-T Ethernet interface installed.

  • Page 58: Connecting To The Localtalk Port

    LocalTalk port. Consult your computer documentation if you need help. Selecting the LocalTalk Interface The printer’s standard interface is parallel. While the LocalTalk interface board is installed, the printer automatically detects that the computer is using the LocalTalk interface. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual...

  • Page 59: Localtalk Specifications

    The printer’s standard interface is parallel. While the Ethernet interface board is installed, the printer automatically detects that the computer is using the Ethernet interface. For installation instructions, please refer to the QMS DeskNet Interface User Manual. Ethernet Specifications The table below shows the physical specifications of the Ethernet interface.

  • Page 60: Adding Paper Sources

    4. Set the lock lever to the lock side. Pull up the lever. Notice: Be careful not to drop the printer on the paper feeder. Do not touch any connector contacts to avoid possible electrostatic damage to the printer and paper feeder. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual...
  • Page 61 2. Change the setting of the paper size indicator. Lift the right end of the indicator and slide it to the desired position, that is, adjust the triangle mark to A4, A5, LTR, or EXE engraved on the tray. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual...
  • Page 62 4. Attach the paper guides to the correct positions. Locate the mounting holes of the desired paper size by referring to the label or engraving on the tray. Left and right guides: Put the two catches into the holes. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual...
  • Page 63 7. Return the paper tray. Slide the tray back into the printer. Notice: Select the correct paper size on the print menu of your application program, or a paper mismatch error occurs. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual 3-10...

  • Page 64: Different Paper Tray Sizes

    The duplex unit allows the printer to print data on both sides of a sheet of paper. It can Adding provide an extra margin for binding as specified by software. Duplex Unit Rear stacker (opened when Lock lever being used) Rear opening Paper path select lever Rear unit Base unit QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual 3-11...
  • Page 65 To install and use the duplex unit, refer to the QMS DeskLaser 1600P Duplexing Unit User Manual. Caution: To avoid possible personal injury or harm to your equipment, cooperate with another person in assembling or disassembling the printer, duplex unit, multi-function feeder and paper feeder (if installed).

  • Page 66: Preventive Maintenance

    <CLEAR WARNING> confirm the cause of the message. • Replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible to prevent any dust from entering the print unit from the opening. • Shake the toner cartridge before installation. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 67 The first toner cartridge may print slightly fewer pages. Replace the toner cartridge and the cleaner pad when the message display indicates or when printing becomes TONER LOW TONER EMPTY lighter than you find satisfactory. After the toner low condition occurs, QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Gently remove the cartridge. If necessary, clean toner around the toner hopper entry of the print unit. Notice: Be careful not to allow dust or foreign matter into the toner hopper. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Handle the seal carefully to Projecting guides prevent staining your handles or clothes. 7. Install the toner cartridge. Slide both projecting guides of the toner cartridge along the grooves of the print unit. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Failure to do this will lead to deterioration in print quality. To replace the cleaner pad, follow these steps: 1. Open the cover. Push the engraved portion on the stacker to unlock the cover. 2. Lift the front of the cover to open the cover. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Cleaner 5. Remove the cleaner pad from the cleaner. Push the lock lever to unlock the cleaner pad. Cleaner pad 6. Slide the cleaner pad to the right and separate it from the cleaner. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Replacing The Print Unit And Internal Cleaning

    A4 paper or about one year after unpacking, whichever comes first. The print unit life depends on print coverage, paper type, and operating and/or storage conditions. The print unit life ends when background smudge, ghosting, or dropouts occurs. Avoid QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Removing The Print Unit

    • To store the print unit in a clean, dark place when working inside the printer for more than three minutes Caution: For safety, turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord before beginning. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 74 If you want to re-use the print unit, do not touch or scratch the green drum surface after removing the print unit. Print unit To avoid spilling toner, be sure to keep the print unit upright and keep the toner cartridge mounted on the print unit. Green drum QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Cleaning The Paper Path

    • When the printout shows vertical white lines or printing is too light Notice: You should avoid exposing the photoconductor drum to light for more than three minutes. Be careful not to break the corona wire. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-10...

  • Page 76: Cleaning The Paper Guide Before The Corona Wire

    Look for dust on the paper guide before the corona wire. Use a clean, lint free cloth to gently remove any dust from the entire surface of the paper guide. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-11...

  • Page 77: Installing The New Print Unit

    Place the unit on a level, steady place. Clear tape 2. Remove the protective materials from the print unit. Remove protective sheet q. Pull narrow clear tape w until its blue end is visible and remove it. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-12...
  • Page 78 Then, slide the print unit at a 45 degree angle toward back of the printer. When handling the print unit, never allow its green surface to touch anything, since it can be easily scratched. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-13...
  • Page 79 After you have installed the print unit, install the toner cartridge. See 'Replacing the Toner Cartridge' described previously in this chapter. Close the printer’s upper door. Press down the top cover until it clicks. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-14...
  • Page 80 DATA ERROR SETUP MENU PAGE FORMAT MENU SETUP MENU PAGE FORMAT MENU 3. Press the button MENU POWER ONLINE DATA ERROR repeatedly until the lower message changes to CLEAR SETUP MENU WARNING CLEAR WARNING QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-15...
  • Page 81 The ONLINE indicator lights POWER ONLINE DATA ERROR up without the REPLACE READY massage. PARTS Important: After the reset operation, check the status report to make sure that the Warning Message is cleared. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-16...

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Precharger Wire

    Be careful not to break or otherwise damage the wire. Notice: • Avoid exposing the drum to light for more than three minutes. • Do not touch or scratch the drum surface. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-17...
  • Page 83 To protect the printer from moisture, place it in the plastic bag it was shipped in. Seal the bag with tape. Place the printer in its carton using the original packing materials to brace and protect the printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 4-18...

  • Page 84: Clearing Paper Jams

    The message is (n: 0 to PAPER JAM n 4 indicating the jam location). Because the paper path is short and simple, you should have no problem locating the jam. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 85 • n = 3, go to step 4c. • n = 4, go to step 4d. n = 4 appears when your printer is equipped with an optional duplex unit. 2. Open the upper door. 3. Remove the print unit. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Leaving the two levers raised causes damage to the levers when the print unit is installed and pressed down. 4b.Remove the sheet. Caution: Do not touch the heat roller. This hot area may burn your hand. See the label attached to the upper door. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 87 First push up the top edge of the paper guide and then pull out the paper guide. Caution: Do not use the lever to pull out the paper guide. The lever or the paper guide may be damaged. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 88 When your printer is equipped with an optional duplex unit, do not close the rear unit of the duplex unit with the paper guide of the printer drawn out. It may break the paper guide. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 89 ®: Reverse feeding ® 4d.Open the front door of the duplex unit. Pull out tray 1 and grasp center of the front door to unlock the door. Pull the door towards you to open it. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 90 Do not open the rear unit forcibly to avoid damage to the hinge of the duplex unit. Remove the sheet. Pull the jammed sheet gently not so as to remain pieces of paper in the printer or duplex unit. If necessary, draw out the paper guide of the printer. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Be careful that your fingers or hair is not caught between the printer and the duplex unit when closing the rear unit. 5. Clean the inside of the printer. Look for spilled toner inside the printer. Clean away any toner with a damp cloth. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 92 PUSH until the print unit snaps into position. 7. Close the upper door. Before closing the door, make sure the print unit is seated properly. Press down the door until it clicks into place. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 93 (inside the rear stacker) in position. Printer initializes, but does not Install a print unit. online Insert the paper tray all the way. Printer initializes, but the Use the control panel to select the settings are wrong desired settings. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-10...

  • Page 94: Print Quality

    White vertical line Ghost printing Due to dirty precharger wire Due to both Black vertical line Toner stains (back) Clear black vertical line Toner stains (back) Smudging Due to expired fuser unit Blurred black vertical line QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-11...
  • Page 95 Ghost printing Print several pages if this problem occurs after a paper jam. Clean the corona wire. Check to see if your paper is wet. Contact your dealer if the fuser unit is damaged. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-12...

  • Page 96: Error Indications

    Solution: If the error recurs, consult your dealer for service. Cause: Communication error COMM.ERROR Solution: Press the button and CONT. select the correct settings of the serial interface using the control panel setup mode. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-13...
  • Page 97 CONT. Cause: Memory overflow error MEMORY OVER FLOW Solution: Press the button. CONT. Cause: Insufficient memory MEMORY SHORTAGE Solution: Add RAM board. Cause: No MFF installed MFF NOT INSTALL Solution: Install the MFF. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-14...
  • Page 98 Solution: If the error recurs, consult your dealer for service. Cause: Paper tray installed incorrectly TRAY n MISS SET Solution: Install the paper tray. Cause: Toner runs out. TONER EMPTY Solution: Replace toner cartridge and heat roller cleaner. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-15...

  • Page 99: Action- Required Status Indications

    Clear Warning. ENTER Important: If the upper door is not firmly closed or the paper guide is not in the locked position, the printer does not work. Upper door Rear stacker Paper guide QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-16...
  • Page 100 The printer displays this message when you SELF TEST press for five or more seconds. SELF TEST The printer is printing the status report. The printer is warming up to its operating WARMING UP temperature. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-17...
  • Page 101 When the print unit is expired, the message is: <CLEAR WARNING> PRINT UNIT* However, depending on the print quality, you may not have to replace the print unit because you may still be satisfied with the print quality. QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual 5-18...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Max. wet bulb 29°C (84°F) Acoustic noise Sound pressure level (front, bystander, pos.) Printing: 48 dBA without duplex unit 51 dBA with duplex unit Sleep mode: Background noise level Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO9296 and ISO7779 QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 103 60 seconds or less Recommended 5,000 pages per month (up to duty cycle: 35,000 pages per month) Toner bottle 5,000 pages at 5% coverage life: continuous printing Print unit life: 30,000 pages at 5% coverage continuous printing QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...
  • Page 104 Ethernet (QMS DeskLaser 1600P) Switching: Automatic sensing Controller Processor: NR4645, 125 MHz RAM: QMS DeskLaser 1600P : 12MB QMS DeskLaser 1600P/Net : 20 MB QMS DeskLaser 1600P/Xnet : 20 MB Fonts Resident: PCL mode, 115 fonts available Bitmapped Line Printer...
  • Page 105 (top cover) 250 sheets of paper (possible to decrease depending on paper types and paper curl conditions) Rear stacker: Face up 20 sheets of paper Rear stacker: Face up (duplex unit) 20 sheets of paper QMS DeskLaser 1600 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Application Software

    The characters produced by a dot matrix printer are a kind of bit map. Each character image is created by defining the points in the dot matrix as either on or off. Example: QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-1...
  • Page 107 Downloadable fonts are also called soft fonts. Emulation The ability of one printer to understand the command set of another printer. Emulations may be built into a printer’s memory or may be supplied on optional plug-in emulation cards or cartridges. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-2...
  • Page 108 See also Reset. Interface The means by which information is transferred from one part of a system to another. For example, the cable between the printer and the computer is an interface. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-3...

  • Page 109: Page Description Language

    A set of codes that describe the placement of text and graphics on a page. Page Control Language (PCL), the language used by HP LaserJet printers, and Postscript are examples of page description languages. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-4...
  • Page 110 The area of the physical page in which the printer is able to print. Page printers have a nonprint margin, typically about .2 inch (5 mm) wide, at each edge of the paper. The printable area is the space within these margins. See also Margin. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-5...
  • Page 111 Some font utilities create a complete set of characters in the desired size and send the complete set to the printer. Other utilities create and send only the individual characters as they are needed, which conserves printer memory. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-6...
  • Page 112 Transfer unit The part inside a page printer that transfers the image from the photoconductive drum to the paper. QMS DeskLaser 1600P User Manual GL-7...

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