Safety Information Safety Information A. Never remove any printer cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory and expressly described in the User’s Manual on the CD-Rom. B. Please retain the printer covers in a safe place because they should be reinstalled if you decide to remove any printer accessory.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Information................. ii Table of Contents................. iii Step 1 – Unpacking Your Printer ............1 Carton Contents....................1 Printer Parts ..................... 1 Front View....................1 Rear View ....................2 Choosing a Suitable Location ................2 Removing the Shipment Locks ................
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Step 1 – Unpacking Your Printer Carton Contents Together with the Quick Reference Guide, the following items are included in the carton: Notify any damage to your supplier. Ribbon C artridge (1A300 0B01) CD-RO M Ribbon C artridge Power Cable (1A300 0B04) Printer Parts Front View...
Step 1 – Unpacking Your Printer Rear View R e ar P ap er S lo t Top C o ve r R e ar P ull Trac to r A s s em b ly C o ve r In te rfa ce C o nn ec to rs A S F A rea C ov e r P o w er C ab le C o nn ec to r...
Step 1 – Unpacking Your Printer Additionally, you must make sure that when you install the printer in the selected location, there are sufficient clearances on all sides for easy operation. The required space is shown below: 8 0 c m 3 1.5 in.
Step 2 – Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Step 2 – Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1. Find the ribbon cartridge among the accessories. Make sure that you are using only GENICOM original consumables. R ib b on G uide 1A3000B01 (3850 model)
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Step 2 – Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 4. Align the left and right cartridge supports with the locking points. The ‘Extended Life’ Black cartridge (1A3000B04) or the Color cartridge (1A3000B02) to be used when the color kit is installed has only one cartridge support.
Step 2 – Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 6. Turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. 7. Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all four locking points.
Follow the instructions in the readme file you find on the CD-Rom. In a WINDOWS 95/98/2000® environment the printer supports the Plug & Play feature. The printer drivers of GENICOM printers can be found at the Internet Address http://www.genicom.com/drivers/genicom.htm Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download. GB-7...
Step 3 – Starting-up the Printer Power Connection You need a power outlet compatible with the plug of the printer's power cord. Always use a grounded outlet. 1. Make sure the power outlet is near the printer location and easily accessible.
Step 4 - Selecting the Display Language Step 4 - Selecting the Display Language The display messages for this printer can be displayed in five different languages: English (Default), French, German, Italian and Spanish. To select the language, that you prefer, proceed as follows: 1.
3. Unlock the sprockets of the tractor moving the sprocket levers: up for the 3870Plus model or down for the 3850 model. Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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Step 5 – Loading Fanfold Paper 4. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket 5. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the sprockets and insert the paper perforation on the left sprocket pins and close the sprocket cover.
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8. Lock both sprockets moving the sprocket levers: down for the 3870Plus or up for the 3850 models. 9. Close the tractor area cover. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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Step 5 – Loading Fanfold Paper 10. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure. 11. Press the key to select the Front 1 push path until the PATH led is turned on. FRONT 1 12. Press the key to load the paper into the printer (LOAD LOAD/FF PAPR: FRONT1 message will be displayed).
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations. Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance. •...
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Printing the Self Test If you need to know any printer setting, and to check if the printer is working well, print the self-test. Make sure that the printer is turned on and the paper is present. If not, load the paper into the printer (see Step 5: “Loading Fanfold Paper”).
LCD Display Messages LCD Display Messages The display messages can be divided into different groups: - Initial Set Up (ISU) Menu - System Menu - Operational Menu - Paper path intermediate status - Printer fault status (error messages) - Printer On Line status - Messages from the Host Error Messages When an error condition occurs:...
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LCD Display Messages JAM ON FRONT1 Indication: A paper jam error condition occurs in Front CHECK PAPER 1 paper path. (3870Plus model only) Solution: Check the front 1 push tractor and remove the jammed paper. Press the key to clear the ON LINE error condition.
Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items. Consumables Supplies Order Comments Number Black Ribbon 1A3000B01 Use on 3850 w/o ribbon shifter Extended Life Black 1A3000B04 Use on 3870Plus Ribbon (3850 needs ribbon shifter installed) 4 Color Process Ribbon 1A3000B02...
Compliance Statements Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement (USA) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statements As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, GENICOM has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of the products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
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