Page 1 User’s Manual The Printronix L5520 Multifunction Printer...
Page 2: Consumables Information
Printronix® has years of experience designing printer imaging systems. For the best possible performance of your Printronix printer, always use Genuine Printronix parts and consumables. For the name of your nearest Printronix full service distributor, call: United States (800) 733-1900 or (714) 368-2300...
Page 3 L5520 Multifunction Printer User’s Manual 171517-001E...
Page 4: Software License Agreement
The term “Software Product” includes the Software resident in the printer and its documentation. The Software Product is licensed (not sold) to you, and Printronix, Inc. either owns or licenses from other vendors who own, all copyright, trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights in the Software Product.
Page 5 Software Product and printer. Limited Software Product Warranty Printronix, Inc. warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with specifications published by Printronix, Inc. Printronix, Inc. does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.
Page 6 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 3. Printronix, Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by delay in furnishing a Software Product or any other performance under this Agreement.
Page 7: Communication Notices
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Printronix is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by any...
Page 8 Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Printronix cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-Printronix option cards.
Page 9 EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte bedürfen folgender Hinweise: Nach dem EMVG: “Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht asreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesminesters für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.”...
Page 11: Trademark Acknowledgements
Corporation. IEEE is a registered service of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Egineers, Inc. IGP, LinePrinter Plus, PGL and Printronix are registered trademarks, and FlashFusion, LaserLine, and PSA are trademarks of Printronix, Inc. MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Page 12 Monotype Corporation Plc, registered in the U.S. Pat. and TM office and elsewhere. Hiroshige and Marigold are trademarks of AlphaOmega Typography, Inc. Printronix, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Page 13 Printronix, Inc. shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..........19 About This Manual...............19 Important Safety Precautions ..........20 About The Printer ...............24 Features ................24 Emulations ..............24 Fonts And Forms............25 2 Initial Setup ..........27 Installation Overview ............27 Loading Paper ..............27 Powering On The Printer .............31 Using The Control Panel ............33 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) .........33 Function Keys ...............35...
Page 16 Table of Contents Configuration Menus ............54 Config. Control Menu ............55 Active Emulation (If Installed)........59 Mode Menu .................60 Host Interface Menus ............62 Centronics Parameters ..........63 Dataproducts Parameters ..........66 Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422)......69 IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters ........77 Ethernet Submenu ............78 Auto Switching Parameters ..........79 Ethernet Parameters (If Installed)........82 Etherenet Parameters Menu ........82...
Page 17 Table of Contents Proper Disposal Of A Drum Unit .........130 Removing The Developing Unit ........131 Replacing Or Adding The Developer ......134 Developing Unit Removal..........135 Adding New Developer ..........138 Installing The Developing Unit ........139 5 Scheduled Maintenance ....... 143 Required Tools ..............143 Service Level Page Counts.........144 Clearing Service Level Messages.......145 Maintenance Schedules ............146...
Page 18 Table of Contents System Status And Error Messages........184 Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition ....184 Error Messages............189 A Maintenance Log Sheets ...... 199 Maintenance Log Sheets...........199 B Specifications ........207 Paper Specifications ............207 Performance Characteristics ..........210 Host Interfaces ............211 Emulations ..............211 Memory Requirements ............212 Safety Regulations ............212 Electromagnetic Interference ........212...
Page 19: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual This manual explains how to use your printer. Safety Notices And Special Information For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, it is very important that you read and comply with all information highlighted under the following special headings: WARNING A warning notice calls attention to a condition that could harm you.
Page 20: Important Safety Precautions
Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions CAUTION A caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the printer. IMPORTANT An important notice provides information that is vital to proper operation of the printer. NOTE: A note provides information and helpful tips about printer operation.
Page 21 • The printer relies on protective devices in the building installation for protection. The printer must be connected to a 30 Amp, 250 V outlet. • Do not operate the printer in a room that is not properly ventilated. The room should be at least 1,000 cubic feet with a complete air exchange every two hours.
Page 22 Chapter 1 Important Safety Precautions Main Charger Cleaning Control Unit Panel Knob C Paper Fuser Feed Unit Tractors Toner Developing Cartridge Unit Power Supply for Flash Lamp Waste Toner Recovery Unit Figure 1: Printer Components...
Page 23 Power Switch Serial Port Diagnostic Optional Coax/ Port Twinax Port General Purpose I/O Port 25l o c1 September 15, 2000 Parallel Port/ Optional Ethernet Port 25l o c 1 a Figure 2: Power Switch and Printer Interfaces...
Page 24: About The Printer
Ethernet™ network adaptor (optional) • Coax/Twinax interfaces (optional) • Power stacker (optional) Emulations Your printer comes equipped with the Printronix® LinePrinter Plus® emulation software (which emulates an impact printer). Printronix LinePrinter Plus includes the following printer protocols: • P-Series •...
Page 25: Fonts And Forms
Fonts And Forms Printronix LinePrinter Plus provides portrait and landscape image orientation. Automatic 1-up, 2-up, 4-up, and gray bar overprinting are also provided. The emulation also offers optional proportional (scalable) fonts. The following optional emulations are also available: • IGP®/PGL®...
Page 26 Chapter 1 About The Printer...
Page 27: Initial Setup
Installation Overview The installation and setup of your printer is intended to be done by a service provider trained and authorized by Printronix. Your service provider is also responsible for doing a preinstallation site survey, unpacking the printer, connecting the power and host data cables, and installing the first set of consumable items in the printer.
Page 28 Chapter 2 Loading Paper IMPORTANT To prevent jams, the first fold of the paper must face toward the printer as shown. 1. Place the paper box under the tractor unit with the first paper fold toward the printer. Left Tractor Right Tractor Lower Paper Guides...
Page 29 Tractor Pins Tractor Gate Tractor Lock 2. Pass the leading edge of the paper between the lower paper guides, as shown in the previous illustration. 3. Unlock only the right tractor by pushing forward on the tractor lock. 4. Open the left and right tractor gates and place the paper approximately half-way onto the tractor pins.
Page 30 Chapter 2 Loading Paper 7. Place the paper on the pins, then close the right tractor gate. NOTE: When you place the paper on the tractors, you should introduce a slight amount of side-to-side tension into the paper. The right tractor must be set far enough to the right so that there is no looseness or wrinkles in the paper.
Page 31: Powering On The Printer
Powering On The Printer Power Switch Figure 3: Power Switch CAUTION The printer must be connected to a 220-240 VAC, 30 Amp, 50- 60 Hz power source, as shown on the rear panel label. Using an incorrect power source may damage the printer. 1.
Page 32 Chapter 2 Powering On The Printer 2. Turn on the printer by setting the power switch to | (On). When you power on the printer, the following occurs: a. The printer reads the emulation boot file and briefly displays the message: TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAIT...
Page 33: Using The Control Panel
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Using The Control Panel Status Paper Path Liquid Crystal Indicators Diagram Display (LCD) LINE JOB IN STAND BY SYNC AVAIL PROCESS CANCEL ONLINE FAULT PREV NEXT PAGE ONLINE CLEAR TEST SHIFT ENTER EJECT DOWN Function Keys The control panel is located on the top right side of the front cover.
Page 34: Sys Avail
Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel SYS AVAIL Twinax interface only. Indicates there is activity to the current address on the line. JOB IN PROCESS When the printer is receiving data or processing data, JOB IN PROCESS flashes. If data has been processed and is waiting to be printed, or has been printed but not yet fused and ejected by the printer, JOB IN PROCESS lights continuously.
Page 35: Function Keys
Function Keys Function Keys The pressure-sensitive function keys are located directly below the status indicators. When pressing the keys, a “beep” verifies contact. The function keys permit you to configure the options of the printer. You can access these options via a structured menu which is displayed on the LCD.
Page 36: Clear Key
Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel NOTE: When the printer is not in an error state, pressing ONLINE in any level of the configuration menu causes the printer to accept any configuration changes you have entered and return to online status. When the printer is in an error state, pressing ONLINE in any level of the configuration menu causes the printer to re- display the fault message.
Page 37: Page Eject Key
Function Keys PAGE EJECT Key The PAGE EJECT key performs the following functions when the printer is online: When the JOB IN PROCESS status indicator lights steadily, pressing PAGE EJECT causes the printer to print all data in the printer. The page is then cut at the perforation (unless the Burst On Eject option is disabled).
Page 38: Cancel Key
Chapter 2 Using The Control Panel CANCEL Key The CANCEL key performs the following functions when the printer is offline: • Cancels the current page in process • Cancels any pages queued to print but not yet printed • Cancels any input data not yet processed •...
Page 39: Printer Configuration
Printer Configuration Printer Configuration In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to interface signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer’s operating characteristics to that of the host computer. The characteristics that define the printer’s response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters and are found in the configuration menus.
Page 40: Unlocking And Locking The Configuration Menu
Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Unlocking And Locking The Configuration Menu In order to configure the printer from the control panel, you need to unlock the ENTER key, which is in a locked state by default. The locked state secures your configuration, preventing alteration. Unlocking The Configuration Menu Step Press...
Page 41: Moving Within The Configuration Menu
Moving Within The Configuration Menu Moving Within The Configuration Menu Movement within the configuration menu is done with the UP, DOWN, PREV, and NEXT keys on the control panel. The configuration procedure discusses this in more detail. Do not make any configuration changes until you have a printout of your current configuration.
Page 42 Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Press: LCD Message: Paper Control ONLINE OFFLINE CONFIG CONTROL Fanfold Options OFFLINE Form Length Image Width PAPER CONTROL PAPER CONTROL FANFOLD OPTIONS Inch Select 2.0 inches 2.1 inches 2.2 inches FANFOLD OPTIONS 2.3 inches Image Width Length in Inches 2.4 inches FANFOLD OPTIONS...
Page 43: Printing The Current Configuration
Printing The Current Configuration Printing The Current Configuration We recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference. The printout provides a list of the parameters you set when you configured the printer. Each parameter is defined later in the chapter. NOTE: Whenever you make changes to your configuration parameters, be sure to print the configuration and save it for future reference.
Page 44 Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Step Press LCD Message 8. Lock the ENTER key. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED 9. Place the printer online. ONLINE ON LINE LINEPRINTER+...
Page 45: Factory Settings
Factory Settings Factory Settings The configuration defaults set at the factory are listed below. These values are available for loading at any time, and are maintained in the printer until a new configuration is loaded. Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value Config.
Page 46 Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value TOF Action Reset Buffer Size In K Dataproducts Data Bit 8 Enable PI Ignored Enable Data Polarity Standard Resp. Polarity Standard Latch Data On Middle Prime Signal Disable TOF Action Reset...
Page 47 Factory Settings Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value Idle Response Disable One Char Enquiry Disable IEEE 1284 Prime Signal Enable TOF Action Reset Buffer Size in K Ethernet Buffer Size in K Auto Switching Parallel Hotport Port Type Centronics Trickle Time...
Page 48 Chapter 3 Printer Configuration Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value MAC Address hhhhhhhhhhhh Novell Protocol Enable NetBIOS Protocol Enable Novell Frame Auto Sensing PPM Port Number 3001 PPM Port Timeout 10 secs. Paper Control Fanfold Options Image Width 14.6 inches Form Length...
Page 49 Factory Settings Table 1. Factory and Configuration Parameters Menu Item Default Value Miscellaneous Panel Key Sound Alarm Power-up State Online Hex Dump Mode Disable PTX Setup Option Set Up Parse Disable Set Up SFCC 21 h Display Language English File System Overwrite Files Enable View File List...
Page 50: Changing Printer Configurations
Chapter 3 Changing Printer Configurations Changing Printer Configurations IMPORTANT In order to properly configure the printer, it is important that you have a current configuration printout, as described previously. From this printout, determine which parameters you need to change for the printer to operate correctly with the host computer, or your specific applications.
Page 51 Factory Settings Step Press LCD Message 8. Select the parameter to access Baud Rate 9600 BAUD* the value options. 9. Scroll through the parameter Baud Rate 38400 BAUD value options until you reach the desired value. 10. Select the current value. Baud Rate ENTER 38400 BAUD...
Page 52: Saving New Configurations
Chapter 3 Save Configuration Saving New Configurations IMPORTANT If you do not save your configuration, all of the new values will be lost when you turn off the printer. You can save up to eight different configuration sets to meet eight unique print job requirements.
Page 53 Saving New Configurations Step Press LCD Message 3. Select the Config. Control CONFIG CONTROL Load Config. menu. 4. Scroll through the parameters CONFIG CONTROL Save Config. until you reach Save Config. 5. Select Save Config. Save Config. 6. Scroll through the options (1-8) Save Config.
Page 54: Configuration Menus
Chapter 3 Configuration Menus Configuration Menus The following pages describe the configuration menus and their options. For details on a particular menu, see the specified page. CONFIG. ACTIVE IGP MODE HOST ETHERNET CONTROL EMUL (page 60) INTERFACE PARAMS (page 59) (page 62) (page 82) (page 55)
Page 55: Config. Control Menu
Config. Control Menu Config. Control Menu CONFIG. CONTROL Load Save Print Delete Power-Up Protect Config. Config. Config. Config. Config. Configs. Factory* Factory* Current* Disable* (1-8) (1-8) Factory Enable Power-up Name Reset Config Configs Names 1* (1-8) (1-8) Load Configuration The printer can store up to eight configurations. This option allows you to select and load a specific configuration.
Page 56: Print Configuration
Chapter 3 Configuration Menus Save Configuration Save configuration allows you to save up to eight different configurations to meet different print job requirements. Configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration that cannot be changed or saved. NOTE: If the “Protect Save CFG” option is enabled, the new configuration is not saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted.
Page 57: Delete Configuration
Config. Control Menu Delete Configuration Delete configuration allows you to delete a configuration file. You can delete one or all of your eight customized configurations. Configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration and cannot be changed or deleted. Power-up Configuration Power-up configuration allows you to specify one of nine (0-8) configurations to be used upon printer power-up.
Page 58: Reset Cfg Names
Chapter 3 Configuration Menus When you move into the Name Configs. menu, the top line of the display shows the current configuration name. The second line of the display is initially the same as the top line. You can modify the second line of the display without affecting the top line until the ENTER key is pressed, which sets the modified name.
Page 59: Active Emulation (If Installed)
Active Emulation (If Installed) Active Emulation (If Installed) * Factory Default PCL5 Emulation Active Active IGP/LP+ Emulation Emulation PCL5* IGP/PGL* IGP/PGL & LP+ IGP/VGL IGP/VGL & LP+ This Active Emulation function allows the user to activate an emulation. There are two methods for selecting the desired emulation.
Page 60: Mode Menu
“MODE” refers to the emulation software that you use. Your printer comes equipped with the Printronix LinePrinter Plus emulation software (which emulates an impact printer). The IGP/PGL, IGP/VGL, IPDS, and PhoenixPage PCL5 software emulations are...
Page 61 Active Emulation (If Installed) When you turn on the printer, it reads the flash memory as part of its initialization to determine what emulations are installed. Based on this information, the printer then creates the appropriate selections on the Mode menu. During power-up, the printer also loads the power-up set of configuration values.
Page 62: Host Interface Menus
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Host Interface Menus The printer provides the following host interface options: ® • Centronics parallel • Dataproducts® parallel (requires optional cable adapter, p/n 703316-001) • Serial (RS-232 or RS-422) • IEEE 1284® parallel • Ethernet (if installed) •...
Page 63: Centronics Parameters
Centronics Parameters Centronics Parameters HOST * Factory Default. INTERFACE If installed. IEEE Auto Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet 1284 Switching Data Data Resp. Busy On Latch Data Bit 8 Ignored Polarity Polarity Strobe Enable* Disable* Standard* Standard* Enable* Leading * Disable Enable Inverted Inverted...
Page 64: Data Polarity
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Data Polarity The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer. • Standard. Does not expect the host computer to invert the data. • Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverted.
Page 65 Centronics Parameters TOF Action • Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start when the Prime Signal is asserted from the host. This setting is only used if the Prime Signal parameter is enabled. • Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the Prime Signal parameter is asserted.
Page 66: Dataproducts Parameters
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Dataproducts Parameters * Factory Default. HOST If installed. INTERFACE IEEE Auto Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet 1284 Switching Data Data Bit8 Ignored Polarity Enable* Enable* Standard* Disable Disable Inverted Resp. Latch On Prime Buffer Size Polarity Data Signal Actions...
Page 67: Latch Data On
Dataproducts Parameters Data Polarity The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer. • Standard. Does not expect the host computer to invert the data. • Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverted.
Page 68 Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Prime Signal • Enable. The parallel port will do a warm start (reboot) when the host asserts the Prime Signal. • Disable. The parallel port will not do a warm start (reboot) when the host asserts the Prime Signal. TOF Action •...
Page 69: Serial Parameters (Rs-232 And Rs-422)
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) * Factory Default. HOST If installed. INTERFACE IEEE Auto Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet 1284 Switching Interface Data Baud Type Protocol Rate RS-232* XON/XOFF* RS-422 ETX/ACK 9600* 1200 ACK/NAK 19200 2400 SERIES 1, 1 CHAR 38400 4800 SERIES 1, 2 CHAR...
Page 70: Data Protocol
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Data Protocol The Data Protocol parameter allows you to select the software flow control protocol used for communications between the printer and the host computer. You can also turn off software flow control. Values: XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK, ACK/NAK, SERIES 1, 1 CH, or SERIES 1, 2 CH, DTR.
Page 71 Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) SERIES 1, 1 CH When you select the Series 1 with 1 Character protocol, the printer does the following: • When not ready to receive data (buffer 75% full), the printer sends a buffer full response character to the host. •...
Page 72 Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus If you enable the Series 1 Idle parameter, then whenever the buffer is less than 75% full, the printer sends a response character to the host every two seconds. You can select the poll character and the poll delay time from the printer control panel.
Page 73: Baud Rate
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) DTR Protocol The printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there is enough room in the printer buffer, the printer will send a high signal; if the buffer is full, the printer will send a low signal.
Page 74: Data Term Ready
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Data Term Ready Values: Online & BNF, True (default), False, Offline, BF, or Online. This parameter must be set to match your host computer. The DTR Function parameter is part of hardware flow control. This parameter determines when the printer generates the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal to the host computer.
Page 75: Poll Character
Serial Parameters (RS-232 and RS-422) • The Online & BNF setting (the default setting) causes the printer to assert the RTS signal only when the printer is online and its internal serial buffer is not full. • The Offline or BF asserts the RTS signal when the printer is offline or the internal serial buffer is full.
Page 76: Idle Response
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Idle Response Values: Enable or Disable. The default value for this parameter is Disable. If you enable the Series 1 Idle parameter, then whenever the buffer is less than 75% full, the printer sends a response character to the host every two seconds.
Page 77: Ieee 1284 Parallel Parameters
IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters IEEE 1284 Parallel Parameters * Factory Default. HOST If installed. INTERFACE IEEE Auto Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet 1284 Switching Prime Buffer Size Signal Action In K Enable* Reset* Disable Do Nothing The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than that of the Centronics interface and supports bidirectional communication.
Page 78: Ethernet Submenu
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Ethernet Submenu * Factory Default. HOST If installed. INTERFACE IEEE Auto Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet 1284 Switching Buffer Size In K The Ethernet interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directly to the printer. The detailed configuration of this option is given in the PrintNet User’s Manual.
Page 79: Auto Switching Parameters
Auto Switching Parameters Auto Switching Parameters * Factory Default. HOST If installed. INTERFACE IEEE Auto Centronics Dataproducts Serial Ethernet 1284 Switching Parallel Serial Hotport Hotport Port Trickle Port Trickle Timeout Timeout Type Time Type Time Centronics* 1/4 sec.* 10 sec.* RS-232* 1/4 sec.* 10 sec.*...
Page 80: Auto Switching
Chapter 3 Host Interface Menus Auto Switching Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously. With Auto Switching, the printer can service hosts attached to the serial, parallel, and coax/twinax ports as if they were the only interface connected. For example, if the host computer sends one print job to the RS-232 serial port and a separate print job to the IEEE 1284 parallel port, the printer’s Auto Switching is able to handle both jobs...
Page 81: Report Status
Auto Switching Parameters Timeout This is the value used by the printer to time out from the current port and check the other selected Port Types for data to print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain period of time, it needs to Timeout in order to service the other ports.
Page 82: Ethernet Parameters (If Installed)
Chapter 3 Ethernet Parameters (If Installed) Ethernet Parameters (If Installed) Etherenet Parameters Menu * Factory Default. ETHERNET PARAMETERS Gateway Subnet Novell Address Address Mask Address Protocol xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx hhhhhhhhhhhh Enable* Disable NetBIOS Novell Ethernet Protocol Frame Speed Auto Sensing* AutoSelect Enable* Ethernet II...
Page 83: Paper Control Menu
Paper Control Menu Paper Control Menu Paper Control Menu * Factory Default. HOST INTERFACE Fanfold Options Image Form Width Length 2.0 inches Inch 6 LPI 2.1 inches Select Select 2.2 inches Length in Length Inches at 6 LPI 14.6 inches* 14.7 inches 1.0 inches Range=6 to...
Page 84 Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu * Factory Default. Hor. Image Ver. Image Reprint on Toner Shift Shift Fault -100/100 inches -100/100 inches Enable* -99/100 inches -99/100 inches Disable -98/100 inches -98/100 inches Confirm 0/100 inches* 0/100 inches* 100/100 inches 100/100 inches Paper Reset Toner Type...
Page 85 Paper Control Menu Fanfold Options Image Width Image Width specifies the width of the image to be printed. The allowable range is 2.0 to 14.7 inches, in 0.1 inch increments. The factory default is 14.6 inches. Form Length Form Length is the logical form length for fanfold paper. You can specify the form length in either of two ways: in inches or in the number of print lines (at six lines per inch).
Page 86 Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu For example, a form length parameter setting of 10 inches results in a paper length setting of 10 inches, as 10 inches is within the valid range for form length and paper length parameters. A form length setting of 24 inches results in a paper length setting of 12 inches, as 24 is above the valid range.
Page 87 Paper Control Menu When Burst on Eject is disabled, note the following effects: • PAGE EJECT: When you press PAGE EJECT or send a ~PAGE EJECT command, the paper is not separated and is not rolled back into the printer. Instead, enough forms are inserted to fuse and move all pages physically out of the printer.
Page 88 Chapter 3 Paper Control Menu Toner The Toner option sets the frequency interval for dispensing toner. The higher the number selected, the less frequently toner is dispensed. The allowable range is from 1 to 254. The default is 3. Reprint on Fault Reprint on Fault enables (default) or disables automatic reprinting after a fault condition occurs.
Page 89: Miscellaneous Menu
Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu * Factory Default. MISCELLANEOUS Panel Key Power Up Hex Dump Ptx Setup Alarm Sound State Mode Option Online* Disable* Setup Setup Offline Enable Parse SFCC Disable* 21 h* Enable (0 - FF) Display Downloaded File Auto Set Lock...
Page 90: Hex Dump Mode
Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Menu Alarm Alarm allows you to configure the printer to beep when a printer fault condition occurs. The default setting is On. Power-up State Power-up state allows you to configure the printer to power up in the offline or online state. The default setting is Online. Hex Dump Mode Hex dump mode allows you to place the printer into the “hex dump”...
Page 91 Miscellaneous Menu Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters. If a fault occurs while printing a hex dump, the printer reverts to the normal fault state. When the fault is cleared, the printer resumes printing the hex dump (either a partial line with a form feed or nothing at all).
Page 92: Display Language
Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Menu Display Language Display Language allows you to select the language used for control panel messages and configuration printouts. The available choices are English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Dutch. The default setting is English. Downloaded Fonts Shows the lists of downloaded fonts.
Page 93: Set Lock Key
Miscellaneous Menu Auto Lock • Disable. The ENTER key must be locked manually. • Enable. The printer automatically locks the ENTER key five minutes after the last front panel key press. Set Lock Key Normally, to lock or unlock the printer menu, the UP and DOWN keys are pressed at the same time.
Page 94: Font Memory Menu (Not In Pcl 5 Emulation)
Chapter 3 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation) Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation) * Factory Default. FONT MEMORY Max Cache Max Cached Standard Bold Extra Bold Memory Char Chars. Chars. Char. 50 Kbytes 1 Kbyte* 100 Kbytes 2 Kbytes 150 Kbytes...
Page 95: Max Cache Memory
Activating Font Memory Options Max Cache Memory The Max ( Maximum) Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocated to the font cache. The font cache stores bitmaps that are created on demand from the font outlines stored in Flash memory.
Page 96: Test Print Menu
Chapter 3 Font Memory Menu (Not in PCL 5 Emulation) Standard Chars The Standard Chars (Standar Characters) option specifies the thickness or stroke weight of the text fonts. The allowable range is 0 to 512, in increments of 1. The default is 340 Bold Chars.
Page 97: Print Statistics Menu
Test Print Menu Test Pattern The Test Pattern option selects the type of pattern to be used for the test printout. You may select a Lines, Grid, or Checkerboard test pattern. The Lines test pattern is the default. Selecting a test pattern will start the test.
Page 98: Printer Life
Chapter 3 Print Statistics Menu DRAM Avail. DRAM Avail. (DRAM Available) displays the largest available block of memory. This will assist in determining if there is a sufficient amount of memory to download additional forms, logos, etc. Flash Avail. Flash Avail. (Flash Available) displays the amount of space available to store non-volatile files (files that are not removed when the printer cycles power).
Page 99: Maintenance Menu
Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu OFFLINE MAINTENANCE User Tech Maint. Service Clear Level A Clear Level D Clear Level B Clear Level E Clear Level C Clear Level F Clear Level G Clear Level H The Maintenance menu provides access to information about service levels for end-users and service technicians.
Page 100: Loading Flash Memory
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Loading Flash Memory Printer emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at the factory, but you will install software or files in the following situations: • You buy the PGL or VGL graphics, Expansion-CT, or IPDS option after the printer is installed •...
Page 101: The Lasr2Fls Utility Program
The lasr2fls Utility Program The lasr2fls Utility Program The lasr2fls program is a DOS utility that is supplied with the flash software on diskette. This utility converts logo, form, TIFF, setup, and font files into downloadable format. To convert files into downloadable format, do the following: 1.
Page 102 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory • The first file name following the command name is the name of the input file that you want to convert. • The second file name is the name of the downloadable output file, which the utility will create. •...
Page 103 The lasr2fls Utility Program 6. Repeat step 5 for any additional font files to be converted. 7. To convert a setup file, enter a command at the DOS prompt such as: lasr2fls setup.ptx setup.dwn setup.ptx A <Return> where setup.ptx is the name of one of the setup files you want to convert.
Page 104: Downloading Into Flash Memory
Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Downloading Into Flash Memory CAUTION When downloading an emulation to the printer, all other optional font files, customer-supplied logos, and setup files will be erased. You will then need to reload these files. Before starting a download procedure, be sure that you have all of the necessary installation files on hand.
Page 105 Downloading Into Flash Memory 8. Connect a parallel data cable to the default parallel port (LPT1) of an IBM-compatible computer that is using the PC-DOS or MS-DOS operating system. NOTE: You can connect the cable to the LPT2 port if the LPT1 port is already in use.
Page 106 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory 19. Get the name of the compressed emulation file on the diskette by typing the following at the DOS prompt: DIR A: <Return> (If the diskette is in drive B, type B: <Return>) The file name of the compressed file on the diskette takes the form part_num.zip , for example 123456.zip.
Page 107 Downloading Into Flash Memory 25. Press the <Return> key on the computer. If there are only two diskettes for the emulation, you will be returned to the DOS prompt when the expansion is complete. If there are more than two diskettes, you will be asked to insert disk #3 and press a key.
Page 108 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory 31. On the printer control panel, press and hold down the ONLINE+CLEAR keys. Without releasing the keys, power the printer on. Continue holding the ONLINE and CLEAR keys down. 32. When you see “WAITING FOR FILE DOWNLOAD” on the LCD, release the ONLINE and CLEAR keys.
Page 109 Downloading Into Flash Memory 40. If the software to be installed is already on the hard drive, change to the drive and directory where the software resides, then skip to step 43. If the software to be installed is on diskette, continue with step 41.
Page 110 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory 46. Wait until the new files have successfully loaded into printer memory. 47. If you have any more software to install (logo, form, TIFF, setup, or font files), go back to step 37. 48. When all of the new software has successfully loaded into memory and the printer has reset itself, set the printer power switch to O (Off).
Page 111: Flash Messages
Flash Messages Flash Messages Table 2. Flash Messages LCD Messages Explanation Required Action CLEARING PROGRAM The program successfully None. FROM FLASH loaded into printer RAM and the checksum matched. The printer is now deleting the old program from the flash file system. DIAGNOSTICS The printer self-test has None.
Page 112 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Table 2. Flash Messages ERROR: FLASH The printer could not find any Contact service NOT DETECTED DC flash memory. provider. ERROR: NO DRAM The printer could not find any Contact service DETECTED DC DRAM. provider. ERROR: NVRAM The non-volatile memory has Contact your service...
Page 113 Flash Messages Table 2. Flash Messages ERROR: WRITING Hardware or software fault in Power off the printer and TO FLASH DC flash memory. download the program again. If the message persists, contact your service provider. ERROR: WRONG The printer received the Power off the printer and CHECKSUM complete program or data file,...
Page 114 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory Table 2. Flash Messages FILE SYS INVALID The flash file system is either Reboot the printer OPTIMIZE&REBOOT invalid (corrupt) or not present. several times. If the The cause can be either a message persists, program error or a hardware replace the DC flash failure of the DC flash memory.
Page 115 Flash Messages Table 2. Flash Messages LOADING PROGRAM The printer is downloading the None. FROM PORT xx% new program into printer RAM. xx indicates how much of the program has been downloaded. LOADING PROGRAM The printer has deleted the old None.
Page 116 Chapter 3 Loading Flash Memory...
Page 117: Consumables Replacement
Consumables Replacement Consumables Replacement For the best print quality, the printer consumables should be replaced at the intervals specified in the following table. The yield of the supplies is based on a 4% coverage of letter size (8.5 inch x 11 inch) paper, but your yield may vary depending on your print applications, environmental conditions, and toner density setting.
Page 118: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing The Toner Cartridge NOTE: Wear vinyl gloves to prevent toner from contacting the skin. Use only cold water to remove toner from skin or clothing. Put the old cartridge in a disposable wrapper (a plastic bag, paper towels, newspaper) to minimize toner spillage.
Page 119 Replacing The Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Notch Positioning 3. Rotate the old toner cartridge counterclockwise until the notch is aligned with the pin in the toner hopper, and remove the cartridge. 4. Put the old cartridge into a plastic bag and discard it. Toner Cartridge 5.
Page 120 Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement 6. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package. Toner Hopper Cover Tape Notch 7. With the cover tape facing up, begin inserting the cartridge into the toner hopper, and slowly pull off the cover tape in the direction of the arrow.
Page 121 Replacing The Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge 9. Rotate the cartridge clockwise until it stops. 10. If any toner has spilled, remove it with wet tissue paper or a toner vacuum. 11. Close the upper doors.
Page 122: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle When the “WASTE TONER FULL” message appears on the control panel, replace the waste toner bottle by performing the following steps, and discard the empty bottle. Do not reuse the bottle. 1.
Page 123 Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle Waste Toner Bottle 3. Remove the cap from the outside of the waste toner bottle, and cap the toner bottle. 4. Remove the waste toner bottle from the unit and discard it. 5. Install a new waste toner bottle. 6.
Page 124: Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum Drum life is dependent upon the media used and proper maintenance and operation of the printer. Print media other than bond paper (e.g., labels, card stock, plastic, or vinyl) may reduce drum life as much as 50%. To replace the drum, you need a drum auxiliary rod.
Page 125 Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Transfer Charger Transfer Elavator Drive Shaft 6. Rotate the transfer elevator drive shaft counterclockwise. Watch the charger movement: • If the charger starts to move up, it is already in the down position.
Page 126 Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Green Lever 7. Lower the transport unit by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left. Thumbscrew Drum Plate 8. Loosen the three thumbscrews securing the drum plate, and remove the drum plate.
Page 127 Replacing The Photoreceptor Drum 9. Remove the nut from the end of the drum shaft. Drum Shaft Drum Auxiliary Rod 10. Screw the drum auxiliary rod onto the drum shaft.
Page 128: Installing The Photoreceptor Drum
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Drum 11. Pull the drum out along the drum auxiliary rod. Hold the front and back ends when the drum is nearly out of the printer, and remove it with both hands 12. Pack the old drum for shipment using the original packaging material, and close the cover of the box.
Page 129 Installing The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION The drum must rest on the rubber rollers to avoid being scratched. 3. When the drum is fully inserted into the printer, the end of the drum is slightly recessed relative to the front of the printer, and the rubber guide rollers should be visible.
Page 130: Proper Disposal Of A Drum Unit
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Proper Disposal Of A Drum Unit Federal regulations prohibit inappropriate disposal of laser print drums. Dispose of used drums by shipping them to one of the following organizations: Within U.S.A. Outside U.S.A. U.S. Fuji Electric Inc. Fuji Distribution Europe B.V.
Page 131: Removing The Developing Unit
Removing The Developing Unit Removing The Developing Unit CAUTION Do not replace the developing unit unless you have been trained to do so. Be careful not to damage the sensors while cleaning the developing unit. (If damage occurs, contact your service representative.) Removal 1.
Page 132 Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Developing Unit Lever 5. Remove the developing unit by holding the lever in one hand and pulling the developing unit partially out of the printer. Hanger 6. With your other hand, grasp the hanger and remove the developing unit from the printer.
Page 133 Removing The Developing Unit 7. Place the old developing unit in a plastic bag and dispose of it properly. 8. Vacuum any spilled toner. 9. Remove the new developing unit from its package, and add developer to the unit. (See page 138.)
Page 134: Replacing Or Adding The Developer
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Replacing Or Adding The Developer Developing Unit Toner Cartridge Cross Section of Developing Screw Unit Toner Cover Hopper Toner Supply Auger Roller Developing Roller Sensor Developing Tank...
Page 135: Developing Unit Removal
Developing Unit Removal Developing Unit Removal 1. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 118.) 2. Prepare a large plastic bag in which to put the developing unit. 3. Remove the developing unit (page 131) and place it in the plastic bag, making sure it is still accessible.
Page 136 Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement CAUTION The toner sensor is sensitive to both electrostatic discharge (ESD) and positional adjustment. Do not touch the sensor with your hand or jar it from its factory-set position. (See page 134.) IMPORTANT When replacing developer in an existing developing unit, you must empty and clean the unit before adding new developer Do this every 150,000 pages.
Page 137 Developing Unit Removal Toner Hopper Toner Spray- Guard Brush 9. Vacuum up any developer and toner which remains on the toner supply roller and the auger with a toner vacuum cleaner equipped with a narrow nozzle. 10. Vacuum the toner from the toner spray-guard brush on the developing unit.
Page 138: Adding New Developer
Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Adding New Developer Bottle Of New Developer Developing Roller Knob 11. Shake the developer bottle several times, remove the bottle cap, and screw the nozzle tightly onto the bottle. 12. While rotating the new developing roller knob counterclockwise, evenly pour the entire bottle of developer powder into the developing unit.
Page 139: Installing The Developing Unit
Installing The Developing Unit Installing The Developing Unit Guide Rail Hanger Lever 14. On the developing unit, rotate the lever fully clockwise so that it is pointing straight up. 15. Holding the lever in one hand and the hanger in the other hand, insert the developing unit on the guide rail.
Page 140 Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement Lever Developing Roller Know 17. Rotate the developing roller knob counterclockwise until the unit drops into its final resting position. The developing unit lever should protrude through the main body of the developing unit.
Page 141 Installing The Developing Unit Lever 18. Rotate the developing unit lever fully counterclockwise to lock the developing unit in place. 19. Close the waste toner recovery unit and ensure that it latches. 20. Close the printer upper doors.
Page 142 Chapter 4 Consumables Replacement...
Page 143: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Required Tools To maintain the printer, you need the following tools: Table 3: Required Tools Item Part Number Brush Cleaner 703531-169 Drum Auxiliary Rod 703531-170 Drum Freshener Pad 703531-171 Fuser Cover Glass Scraper 703531-187 Special Dry Tissue Paper 703531-188 Standard Toner Vacuum Cleaner See below for recommended models...
Page 144: Service Level Page Counts
Chapter 5 Required Tools Service Level Page Counts IMPORTANT Keep a record of all maintenance done on your printer. Maintenance log sheets are provided in Appendix A. Photocopy the pages and keep your maintenance log in a binder near the printer. Every time you or your service provider do printer maintenance make an entry in the log.
Page 145: Clearing Service Level Messages
Clearing Service Level Messages At 900,000 pages, your service provider will do Level F, Level E, and Level D service. Note that this condition does not cause the printer to stop printing. When one of the above messages appears, you should perform the appropriate scheduled maintenance or call your factory-trained service representative to perform the maintenance.
Page 146: Maintenance Schedules
Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules Maintenance Schedules User Cleaning Schedule Each time you do maintenance, you must reset the service level page count by selecting the User Maint. option on the Maintenance menu. This removes the maintenance error message. Do the following actions after the specified number of letter size pages have printed.
Page 147: User Replacement Schedule
User Replacement Schedule User Replacement Schedule Replace the following items after the specified number of letter size pages (4% coverage) have printed. Table 5. Parts You Must Replace Frequency Item Part Number Service Level (Pages) Toner cartridge 703532-001 21,000 as needed See Note 1 Waste toner bottle 202984-001...
Page 148: Tech Service Replacement Schedule
The following maintenance kits should be used after the specified number of letter size pages (4% coverage) have been printed. Level D Maintenance - 300,000 Pages Item Part Number Maintenance Kit, Level D, L5520 706802-001 • Main charger • Precharger •...
Page 149 Tech Service Replacement Schedule Level F Maintenance - 900,000 Pages Item Part Number Maintenance Kit, Level F, L5520 706812-001 • Main charger • Precharger • Transfer charger • Smoke filter • Xenon (flash) lamp Level G Maintenance - 1,200,000 Pages...
Page 150 Chapter 5 Maintenance Schedules Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages Item Part Number Maintenance Kit, Level H, L5520 706830-001 • Main charger • Precharger • Transfer charger • Smoke filter • Cleaning unit • Transport belt (set of 3) •...
Page 151: General Cleaning
Vacuuming The Printer General Cleaning For the best print quality, clean the printer every 10,000-20,000 sheets and after high density print jobs. CAUTION Due to the high temperature of the flash fusing unit, keep the area under the fuser free of paper debris. Vacuuming The Printer Following is the general cleaning procedure: 1.
Page 152 Chapter 5 General Cleaning Developing Unit Vacuum and Toner Hopper 5. Vacuum the developing unit and toner hopper. Cleaning Unit Vacuum 6. Vacuum the cleaning unit.
Page 153 Vacuuming The Printer Fuser Unit Vacuum 7. Vacuum the fuser unit. 8. Vacuum the lamp housing filter on the end of the fuser unit. CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 9 and 10 damages the drum.
Page 154 Chapter 5 General Cleaning Transport Surface Vacuum Green Lever 14. Using an ammonia-based, wax-free cleaner or rubbing alcohol, clean the belts to remove residue buildup and restore their tacky surface. 15. After cleaning, push the transfer unit into the printer while holding down the green lever.
Page 155 Vacuuming The Printer Tractor Vacuum 16. Using a vacuum, clean up the toner, paper dust, etc. in the tractor area.
Page 156: Cleaning The Chargers
Chapter 5 General Cleaning Cleaning The Chargers 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. (See page 118.) CAUTION Handle the charger carefully to avoid damaging or breaking the charger wires. Thumbscrew Main Charger 3. Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the main charger by pulling it toward you.
Page 157 Cleaning The Chargers Charger Brush Grid Cleaner Main Charger 4. Place the main charger on a flat, clean work surface. 5. Using the brush cleaner (listed on page 143), clean the exposed side of the charger grid and the body of the main charger to remove paper dust, etc., as shown above.
Page 158 Chapter 5 General Cleaning Front Retaining Tab Rear Retaining Tab Charger Grid Main Charger 6. Position the main charger with the charger grid up and the front end of the charger toward you, as shown in the following figure. Remove the charger grid from the main charger as follows: a.
Page 159 Cleaning The Chargers Brush Cleaner Charger Grid 7. Using the brush cleaner (listed in Table 3 on page 143), clean both sides of the charger grid, as shown below. Wire Cleaner Main Charger 8. Using the wire cleaner (listed in Table 3 on page 143), clean the two wires in the main charger, as shown below.
Page 160: Precharger/Transfer Charger
Chapter 5 General Cleaning Precharger/Transfer Charger 11. Open the waste toner recovery unit. (See page 146.) Transfer/Separator Charger Precharger Thumbscrews 12. Loosen the precharger thumbscrew and transfer/separator charger thumbscrew, and remove the chargers by pulling them toward you. 13. Place the chargers on a flat, clean work surface. 14.
Page 161: Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass
Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass WARNING The fuser unit remains hot after operation. Wait until it has completely cooled down before handling it. WARNUNG Die Einbrennvorrichtung behält auch nach dem Betrieb ihre Temperatur bei. Fassen Sie sie erst an, wenn sie vollständig abgekuhlt ist.
Page 162 Chapter 5 General Cleaning IMPORTANT Do not use any cleaners or chemicals on the Fuser Unit Cover Glass. Use only the scraper. 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. 3. Open the waste toner recovery unit. CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum.
Page 163 Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass Holding Plate Thumbscrew Fuser Unit Green Lever 5. Lower the transport surface by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left 6. Loosen the thumbscrews on the right and left fuser unit holding plates.
Page 164 Chapter 5 General Cleaning CAUTION Do not scratch or place your hands directly on the cover glass. Fingerprints on the cover glass or lamps will cause them to break. Fuser Cover Glass Scraper 9. Using the fuser cover glass scraper (listed on page 143), remove the dirt and toner buildup on the cover glass surface.
Page 165 Cleaning The Fuser Unit Cover Glass Screw Filter Housing Fuser Filter Filter Unit Plate 11. Remove the two screws that secure the filter housing to the filter, then remove the filter. 12. Vacuum the filter, then install it. 13. Vacuum any paper dust from the printer frame. 14.
Page 166: Major Cleaning
Chapter 5 Major Cleaning Major Cleaning Removing The Cleaning Unit 1. Turn the power switch OFF. 2. Open the printer upper doors. 3. Open the waste toner recovery unit by pushing downward on the opening lever and pulling the handle toward you to swing the unit outward and away from the printer.
Page 167 Removing The Cleaning Unit CAUTION Do not touch the brush surface with your hand. Cleaning Unit Cleaning Unit Handle Rotate Shaft Brush 6. Vacuum the brush on the cleaning unit. Turn the end of the shaft to rotate the brush. Continue to rotate and vacuum the brush until the entire brush surface has been cleaned.
Page 168 Chapter 5 Major Cleaning CAUTION Do not flex the discharge LED, because it may break. Screw Discharge 7. Remove the screw (1) holding the LED bracket to the side frame. 8. Remove the discharge LED by pulling it toward you. 9.
Page 169: Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum
Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum Discharge 10. Using a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 143), wipe off the dirt on the discharge LED. 11. Install the discharge LED. 12. Remove the developing unit from the printer. Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum CAUTION When cleaning the photoreceptor drum, observe the following precautions: •...
Page 170 Chapter 5 Major Cleaning Drum 13. Remove the photoreceptor drum. (See page 124.) 14. Place the drum on a covered work surface. 15. If the drum is only slightly dirty, clean it with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. Do not use acetone. 16.
Page 171 Cleaning The Photoreceptor Drum 18. Wipe the drum surface again using a Toraysee cloth (listed on page 143). Cleaning the drum may leave wiping stains to be left on the surface of the drum. Stained areas may deteriorate the drum surface if the drum is left unused in the printer for a long time after cleaning.
Page 172: Cleaning The Selfoc ® Lens
Chapter 5 Major Cleaning ® Cleaning The SELFOC Lens CAUTION When wiping the SELFOC lens, do not apply excessive force to the drum surface potential sensor located near the SELFOC lens, as this may cause the sensor to be dislocated. (If this happens, contact your service representative.) SELFOC Lens...
Page 173: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter discusses diagnostic tests, paper jams, and status and error messages. Maintaining Print Quality To maintain good print quality, clean the printer according to the schedules and information listed in Chapter 5. 1. Perform a General Cleaning (page 151). NOTE: Recommended toner vacuum cleaner models are listed on page 143.
Page 174: Offline Diagnostics
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting NOTE: For replacement intervals, see the maintenance schedules that begin on page 146. The printer includes diagnostic circuits and software to aid in the discovery, prevention, and correction of system problems and failures. The printer has both offline and on-line diagnostics. Offline Diagnostics Most of the software diagnostics are executed when the printer is powered on and when you request diagnostic information through...
Page 175: Paper Jams
Paper Jam Near The Tractor After the error is cleared, the printer reprints any pages that were not ejected prior to the error, provided the Reprint on Fault option is enabled. (See the Paper Control menu on page 83.) Paper Jams Paper Jam Near The Tractor Left Tractor Right...
Page 176: Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section
Chapter 6 Paper Jams Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section Opening Lever Waste Toner Recovery Unit 1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 118, step 2.) 2. Open the waste toner recovery unit. (See page 122.)
Page 177 Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum. Failure to perform steps 3 and 4 will damage the drum. Transfer Charger Transfer Elevator Drive Shaft 3. Rotate the transfer elevator drive shaft counterclockwise. Watch the charger movement: •...
Page 178 Chapter 6 Paper Jams CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position before opening the transport unit. Green Lever 4. Lower the transport unit by turning the green lever on the transport unit to the left.
Page 179 Paper Jam Near The Paper Output Section Knob 6. Turn knob C clockwise 90° to raise the scuff roller holding the paper.
Page 180 Chapter 6 Paper Jams Tractor Gates 7. Separate the fanfold paper at the perforations. Then remove the jammed paper by pulling it out. When removing the paper from the paper input section, raise the tractor gates first, then pull out the jammed paper. CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position before...
Page 181: Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section
Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section Paper Jam In The Transport Input Section 1. When paper motion stops, wait 15 seconds, then open the upper doors. (See page 118.) 2. Open the waste toner recovery unit cover. (See page 122.) CAUTION The transfer charger must be in the down position to avoid scratching the drum.
Page 182 Chapter 6 Paper Jams CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer or causing false paper jams, the transport lever must be in the fully down position before opening or closing the transport unit. Green Lever 4. To lower the transport route surface, turn the green transport unit lever to the left.
Page 183: Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section
Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section Paper Jam In The Transport Output Section 1. Open the upper doors. (See page 118.) Knob 2. Pull up the bottom lever to raise the paper guide, and turn the green knob B counterclockwise. This causes the jammed paper to be moved to the paper feed section.
Page 184: System Status And Error Messages
Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages System Status And Error Messages When an error occurs, the printer displays an appropriate message on the control panel LCD. Some errors are operator-correctable, some require field service, and others require reprinting. Operator-correctable errors include paper jams and missing consumables.
Page 185 Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition If Reprint On Fault Is Disabled: • Any pages left in the printer at the time of failure are not reprinted. Data is lost (you need to reprint the lost pages according to your application software). If Reprint On Fault Is Confirm: •...
Page 186 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages b. The printer then redisplays the original fault message or any other uncleared fault message. c. Attempt to clear the fault condition again, or contact your service representative. • If the fault is cleared and if you do not need to reload the paper into the tractors (for example, the printer ran out of toner): •...
Page 187 Reprinting Pages After A Fault Condition Clearing A Fault When Reprint On Fault Is Enabled 1. A fault occurs. 2. Do what is necessary to correct the fault condition. 3. Press CLEAR. 4. The STAND BY LED blinks and the following message appears while the printer attempts to clear fault: Standby ...
Page 188 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages a. Reload the paper onto the tractors. b. Press CLEAR. The printer reprints only the pages affected by the fault (even though the message display reads “OFFLINE”). c. Press ONLINE to resume printing. •...
Page 189: Error Messages
Error Messages Error Messages Table 6, “Error Messages,” on page 190, lists errors by error code and shows which are operator-correctable, which require field service, and which require reprinting. • Operator-correctable errors include paper jams and missing consumables. • Errors requiring field service are printer failures that require the attention of service personnel.
Page 190 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á FRONT COVER See Notes OPEN 3 and 6 CUT-SHEET PATH OPEN CUT-SHEET COVER OPEN á FANFOLD PAPER EMPTY See Note 4 á...
Page 191 Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á á PAPER JAM AT ENTRANCE (A) á á CUT SHEET PICK MISS á á PAPER JAM AT ENTRANCE (A) á á PAPER JAM AT ENTRANCE (A) á...
Page 192 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á SURFACE VOLTAGE TOO HIGH á SURFACE VOLTAGE FAIL DRUM MOTOR FAIL á FUSER SUPPLY FAIL á FUSER FAILURE á...
Page 193 Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á ENGINE CPU FAIL á ENGINE CPU FAIL á ENGINE CPU FAIL á ENGINE CPU FAIL á ENGINE CPU FAIL á ENGINE CPU FAIL á...
Page 194 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL á CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL á CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL CONTROLLER COMM. FAIL á STACKER FAIL á...
Page 195 Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á á TRANSFER PLATFORM FAIL á SCUFF LEVER OPEN á á MAIN CHARGER ERROR á á TRANSFER CHARGER ERROR á á PRE-CHARGER ERROR á...
Page 196 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages Table 6. Error Messages Field Error Operator Reprint Service Code Error Message Correctable Required Required á á FILE EXISTS ENABLE OVERWRITE á á FILE SYS INVALID OPTIMIZE&REBOOT á á FILE SYS WRITE CHECK FLASH á...
Page 197 Error Messages 4. For error number 02: If the error is caused by a paper-empty at the lower sensor (Paper Near End Sensor), it is not necessary to reprint. 5. Status message only: No operator action is required to clear the message.
Page 198 Chapter 6 System Status And Error Messages...
Page 199: A Maintenance Log Sheets
Maintenance Log Sheets Maintenance Log Sheets The log sheets on the following pages are intended for your use. These may be photocopied and kept in a binder near the printer. Be sure to use them each time you or your service provider perform printer maintenance.
Page 200 Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets Level A Maintenance - 15,000 Pages (User) Performed Action Item Part # Date Clean General cleaning Clean Main charger 705741-001 Clean Precharger 705742-001 Clean Transfer charger 705743-001 Clean Cover glass (See Note 1) Replace Toner cartridge 703532-050 (See Note 2) Note 1: Every 15,000 pages or 6 paper jams, whichever occurs first.
Page 201 Level B Maintenance - 150,000 Pages (User) Performed Action Item Part # Date Clean General cleaning Clean Main charger 705741-001 Clean Precharger 705742-001 Clean Transfer charger 705743-001 Clean Cover glass See Note 1 Clean SELFOC lens Vacuum Lamp housing filter 202985-001 Vacuum Cleaning unit...
Page 202 Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets Level C Maintenance - 600,000 Pages (User) Performed Action Item Part # Date Clean General cleaning Clean Cover glass See Note 1 Clean SELFOC lens Clean Flash power supply filter See Note 2 Photoreceptor 703535-001 drum Replace Developing Unit...
Page 203 Level D Maintenance - 300,000 Pages (Service) Action Item Part # Performed By Date Clean Flash power supply filter Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Precharger 705742-001 Replace Transfer charger 705743-001 Replace Lamp housing filter 202985-001 600,000 Pages (Service) Level E Maintenance - Action Item...
Page 204 Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets 900,000 Pages (Service) Level F Maintenance - Action Item Part # Performed By Date Clean Flash power supply filter Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Xenon lamp 703541-001 1,200,000 Pages (Service) Level G Maintenance - Action Item Part #...
Page 205 Level H Maintenance - 2,400,000 Pages (User) Performed Action Item Part # Date Clean Flash power supply filter Replace Main charger 705741-001 Replace Precharger 705742-001 Replace Transfer charger 705743-001 Replace Cleaning unit 705740-001 (See Note 1) Replace Smoke filter 703540-001 Replace Transporting belt-3 703531-035...
Page 206 Appendix A Maintenance Log Sheets WARNING The flash fuser capacitor (P/N 703531-561) must be replaced at least every 2,400,000 letter size pages. Failure to do so can harm you and damage the equipment. WARNUNG Der kondensator der Flash-Einbrennvorrichtung muß nach mindestens 2.400.000 Seiten im Format “Letter”...
Page 207: Specifications
Specifications Paper Specifications Paper type Fanfold Paper size Width 7 to 16 inches Length* 1 to 30 inches, in multiples of 1/6 inch. Tractor pin holes See Table 7 on page 208. * Measured from main folding/cutting perforation to main folding/ cutting perforation.
Page 208 Appendix B Paper Specifications Table 7: Paper Specifications Dimension Specification Inch Millimeter in Figure Pin hole center to folding 1/6, 1/4, 4.23, 6.35, perforation 1/3, or 1/2 8.47, 1.20 Hole center line to edge 0.236 6.0 ±0.1 of form ± 0.028 Hole diameter 0.156 4.0 ±0.1...
Page 209 Legend: Hole centerline to edge of form Center Line Main Folding/Cutting Perforation Centerline to Centerline Distance between centers of two consecutive holes Center Line Deviation Tractor Pin Hole Pin hole to perforation Fanfold Paper...
Page 210: Performance Characteristics
Appendix B Performance Characteristics Paper thickness .010 inch maximum Paper weight 8 to 44 lb. bond (68-165g/m 44-125 lb. tag/label (75-204g/m Paper feed Automatic paper parking mechanism incorporated Maximum paper 3000 sheets (18 lb.) stack size 0.12 inches or 3mm minimum Cut to Tie 3:1 minimum Performance Characteristics...
Page 211: Host Interfaces
Host Interfaces Duty cycle 200,000 total pages/month of fanfold paper (11-in. length) Mechanical life 5 years or 12,000,000 pages (11-inch length) Warm-up time 60 seconds maximum First page printing time 25 seconds maximum MTBF/MPBF 8,000 hours/2,880,000 pages (letter size) 25% print to power on ratio MTTR 2 hour maximum (unit...
Page 212: Memory Requirements
Appendix B Memory Requirements Memory Requirements The L5000 series printers have 32 MB (standard) or 64 MB (optional) of RAM (Random Access Memory) and 8 MB (standard) or 16, 32, or 64 (optional) of Flash Memory. This is standard with all new printer shipments and all upgraded printers.
Page 213: Physical Characteristics And Environment
Electromagnetic Interference Physical Characteristics And Environment Dimensions (H x W x D) 49 inch H x 30 inch W x 34 inch D In crate: 36 inches H x 58 inches W x 61 inches D Weight 353 lbs. (or 441 lbs. with options) Input voltage range 200 - 240 V +10%...
Page 214 Appendix B Physical Characteristics And Environment ° Temperature (5F) Maximum Temperature/ Humidity Limits Humidity (%) RH 70 80 Sound level Operating 60 db (A-weighted ) max. Full options Standby state 50 dB (A-weighted) Inclination 1° max.
Page 215: C Host I/O Interfaces
Host I/O Interfaces Host I/O Interfaces The printer provides connections inside the left side panel for the following host I/O interfaces: • Serial Interface (RS-232 or RS-422) • Centronics Parallel Interface • Dataproducts Parallel Interface • IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface •...
Page 216 Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Serial Port Optional Coax/ Twinax Port General Purpose Parallel Port/ I/O Port Optional Ethernet Port Diagnostic Port Figure 5: Interface Cable Connections...
Page 217: Performance Considerations
Performance Considerations Performance Considerations The printer prints letter size and A4 size fanfold paper at 15 pages per minute portrait (one page every 4.0 seconds) and 20 pages per minute landscape. To sustain printing at full speed, data for each page must be received and rendered in less than 4.0 seconds for portrait mode (otherwise the printer pauses).
Page 218 Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Sustaining high communication data transfer rates may require the host computer to be tuned to meet the printer’s speed requirements. On mini or mainframe computers, printer performance problems can usually be solved by having the system administrator perform one or more of the following: •...
Page 219: Rs-232 Serial Interface
400 dpi Refer to the L5520 Maintenance Manual or contact a qualified service representative for details on adjusting the global memory. RS-232 Serial Interface ®...
Page 220 Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector on the right, rear side panel for connection of a serial interface cable. This connector is also used for the RS-422 serial interface. Selection of the desired interface is determined by the position of the RS-232/422 switch located on the right, rear side panel of the printer.
Page 221 RS-232 Serial Interface RS-232 Serial Interface Signals The RS-232 serial interface signals are defined below: • Receive Data (RxD) - Serial data stream to the printer. • Transmit Data (TxD) - Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection.
Page 222: Rs-422 Serial Interface
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-232 Serial Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the RS-232 serial interface via the Serial Interface menu, as described on page 69. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Host Protocol XON/XOFF Baud Rate...
Page 223 RS-422 Serial Interface The serial data transfer baud rate is selectable from the control panel. The input format consists of a single start bit, 7 or 8 data bits, and one or two stop bits. The operator can set the number of data bits from the control panel.
Page 224 Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 25-pin DB-25S connector on the right side panel for connection of a serial interface cable. This connector is also used for the RS-232 serial interface. Selection of the desired interface is determined by the position of the RS232/422 switch located on the right, rear side panel of the printer.
Page 225 RS-422 Serial Interface RS-422 Serial Interface Signals The RS-422 serial interface signals are defined below: • Received Data (RxD) - Serial data stream from the host to the printer. • Transmitted Data (TxD) - Serial data stream from the printer to the host.
Page 226: Centronics Parallel Interface
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the RS-422 serial interface via the Serial Interface menu, as described on page 69. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Host Protocol XON/XOFF Baud Rate...
Page 227 Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector on the right side panel for connection of a Centronics parallel interface cable. The following table lists the pin assignments of the Centronics interface connector.
Page 228: Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Centronics Parallel Interface Signals The Centronics interface signals are defined below: • PAPER EMPTY (PE) - A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is in a fault condition. • SELECT - A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is ready for data transfer and the ONLINE key has been activated.
Page 229: Dataproducts Parallel Interface
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the Centronics interface via the Centronics Interface menu, as described on page 63. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Data Bit 8 Enable P I Ignored Disable...
Page 230 Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments The printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector on the right side panel for connection of a parallel interface cable. This 36-pin connector requires a cable adapter to convert it to a 50-pin AMP connector for Dataproducts compatibility.
Page 231: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals The Dataproducts interface signals are defined below: • READY - A high true signal from the printer indicating AC power and DC voltages are present, paper is loaded properly, and the printer is not in a fault condition. •...
Page 232: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the Dataproducts interface via the Dataproducts Interface menu, as described on page 66. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Data Bit 8 Enable P I Ignored...
Page 233: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Configuration
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Configuration IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured for the IEEE 1284 interface via the IEEE 1284 Interface menu, as described on page 77. The following interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet specific application requirements: Prime Signal Enable...
Page 234 Appendix C Host I/O Interfaces...
Page 235 Index Clearing faults, procedure with Reprint on Fault enabled , 187 Adjustments CLEARING PROGRAM FROM loading Flash memory , 100 FLASH , 111 software upgrades , 100 Clearing service level messages , 145 Alarm , 90 CLEAR, function key , 36 Configuration menus Font Memory , 94, 97 Baud Rate , 73...
Page 236 Index Delete Configuration , 57 PROGRAM NEEDS MORE Developer replacing , 134 DRAM , 112 Developing unit, replacing , 131 PROGRAM NEEDS MORE Diagnostics FLASH , 112 printer PROGRAM NOT COMPATIBLE , 112 offline , 174 PROGRAM NOT VALID , 112 online , 174 SECURITY PAL NOT DIAGNOSTICS PASSED , 111...
Page 237 Index FILE SYS FULL OPTIMIZE& ERROR OCCURRED FLUSHING REBOOT , 113 QUEUES * , 111 FILE SYS INVALID OPTIMIZE& FILE EXISTS ENABLE REBOOT , 114 OVERWRITE , 113 FILE SYS WRITE CHECK FLASH , 114 FILE SYS FULL ADD FLASH , 113 File System , 92 FILE SYS FULL DELETE FILES , 113 Flash memory, loading , 100...
Page 238 Index Front panel See Control panel , 33 Interfaces Function keys Centronics parallel , 226 CANCEL , 38 Dataproducts parallel , 229 CLEAR , 36 RS-232 serial , 219 DOWN , 38 RS-422 serial , 222 ENTER , 37 termination resistors , 233 NEXT , 38 Intervals ONLINE , 35...
Page 239 Index LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT Manual conventions , 20 xx% , 115 Max Cache Memory , 95 LOADING PROGRAM INTO FLASH , 115 Max Cached Char , 95 Location Memory requirements , 212 disk drives , 31 Memory, loading software into flash , 100 power switch , 31 Message display See Liquid crystal Log sheets...
Page 240 Index error , 184 Miscellaneous menu options ERROR OCCURRED / FLUSHING alarm , 90 QUEUES * , 111 Auto Lock , 93 FILE EXISTS / ENABLE Display Language , 92 OVERWRITE , 113 Downloaded Fonts , 92 FILE SYS FULL / ADD FLASH , 113 File System , 92 FILE SYS FULL / DELETE FILES , 113 hex dump mode , 90...
Page 241 , 213 PhoenixPage PCL5 Emulation , 24 safety regulations , 213 Photoreceptor drum, disposal , 130 Printronix LinePrinter Plus emulation , 24 Physical characteristics , 213 Procedure, fault clearing with Reprint on Power switch, location , 31 Fault enabled , 187 Powering On , 31 Protect Config.
Page 242 Index Replacing series 1 delay , 75 developing unit , 131 series 1 idle , 76 toner cartridge , 118 series 1 poll , 75 waste toner bottle , 122 stop bits , 73 Replacing developer , 134 Series 1 Delay , 75 Reprint on Fault, enabled fault clearing Series 1 Idle , 76 procedure , 187...
Page 243 Index Status lamps , 33 FAULT , 34 Upgrading software , 100 JOB IN PROCESS , 34 UP, function key , 38 LINE SYNC , 33 User Maint , 99 ONLINE , 34 User maintenance, service levels , 99 STAND BY , 34 Utility program, lasr2fls , 101 SYS AVAIL , 34 Stop Bits , 73...
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