Page 1 ® L7032 Laser Printer User’s Manual Printronix, Inc. Printronix, Inc. Printronix Schwiez GmbH 4600 Myford Road Nederland BV 42 Changi South Street 1 P.O. Box 19559 P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg 283 Changi South Industrial Estate Irvine, CA 92623-9559 NL-6600 Ad Wijchen...
Page 2 Printronix® is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. PCL® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2006, 2007 Printronix, Inc. All Rights Reserved Specifications subject to change without notice...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents L7032 Laser Printer..................i Important Safety Information..............1 Regulatory Information ................3 Chapter 1 Product Description ..............5 1.1 Contents ......................5 1.2 Overview ......................5 1.3 User’s Manual Conventions ................5 1.4 Location of Printer Components ..............6 1.5 Consumables ....................
Page 4 6.4 Status and Error Messages ................. 130 Chapter 7 Service ................... 135 7.1 Ordering Consumables and Supplies............135 7.2 Requesting Printer Service................135 Appendix A L7032 Specifications............137 Appendix B PGL Setup Commands ............141 Appendix C VGL Setup Commands............151 Appendix D Downloading Software............163 Appendix E Downloading Printable Files (PGL/VGL Only)......
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings given in this user’s manual. Follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings marked on the printer. Before you plug the printer into a power outlet, make sure that the voltage at the power outlet matches the printer’s voltage requirement.
Page 6 Do not spill liquids of any kind on the printer. Do not place containers filled with liquid, such as a cup or a vase of flowers, on top of the printer. Any liquid that enters the printer may cause an electric shock or a fire.
Page 7: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Safety Conformity This equipment conforms to the following guidelines and regulations: UL 60950-1:2003, First Edition CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 1 Ed. April 1, 2003 UL E301242 This device complies with the FCC rules and regulations for CISPR-22 class B (subject J, part 15) corresponding to high frequency interference.
Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Description
1.7 Printer Cleaning and Maintenance 1.2 Overview The L7032 is a 32 page per minute (ppm) continuous-form laser printer. It features 600 dots per inch (dpi) addressability, high toner capacity, user-replaceable and long-life components, a reversible drive system, and a leading-edge sensor to reduce forms waste. The printer supports three emulations: PCL, PGL, and VGL.
Page 10: Location Of Printer Components
1.4 Location of Printer Components The illustrations in this section show the mechanical and electronic components of your printer. Please review the illustrations so you will be familiar with the printer’s components when you operate the printer, clean and maintain it, and replace consumables. 1.4.1 Front of Printer Figure 1-1 shows the front of the printer.
Page 11 1.4.2 Operator Panel Figure 1-2 shows the buttons on the operator panel, which is on the top front of the printer: • Ready/Stop • On Line • Shift • Menu • Feed/Left Arrow ◄ • Exit/Up Arrow ▲ • Enter/Down Arrow ▼ •...
Page 12 1.4.3 Components on Paper Input Side of Printer Figure 1-3 shows the electronic controls on the paper-input (right) side of the printer: Paper Loaded button Paper fold switch Power on/off switch Important: Note the location of the power on/off switch. If a printer emergency occurs, use this switch to turn the printer off.
Page 13 1.4.4 Components on Paper Exit Side of Printer Figure 1-4 shows the component on the paper-exit (left) side of the printer: Paper exit slot Figure 1-4. Paper Exit Side of Printer...
Page 14 1.4.5 Components on Back of Printer Figure 1-5 shows the communication ports on the top back of the printer: Ethernet port (TCP/IP) Parallel port (IEEE-1284) Figure 1-5 also shows the components on the back of the printer: Opening for ozone filter Communication port for optional power paper stacker accessory (see list of models in Appendix A, Specifications) Plug for printer’s power cord...
Page 15 1.4.6 Components Inside Printer’s Door Open the printer’s front access door by placing your fingers in the door grip on the left front side of the printer and pulling out on the door. Figure 1-6 shows the components attached to the printer’s front access door: Main charger unit sensor Seal for waste toner bottle Figure 1-6.
Page 16 1.4.7 Components inside Printer When you open the printer’s front access door, the printer should look like Figure 1-7. If the printer doesn’t look like Figure 1-7, you need to install one or more consumables. Figure 1-7 shows the consumables that are visible when the printer’s door is open: Toner cartridge, part of Toner Kit P/N 251749-001 (MICR: 251742-001) Developer unit, P/N 251746-001 OPC module, P/N 251748-001)
Page 17: Consumables
Figure 1-8 shows the locking components, which are visible when the printer’s door is open: Latch bar Latch Fuser latch The wire cleaning brush is also visible in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8. Latching Components and Wire Cleaning Brush 1.5 Consumables Consumables are the comp onents of the laser printer that you can easily replace by yourself, just as you would replace the toner cartridge on a perso...
Page 18: Environment
The toner kit contains: • Two toner cartridges (32,000 each) • Two waste toner bottles (32,000 each) • Fuser cleaning roller (64,000) The OPC (Organic Phot o-Conductor) module kit contains: • OPC module • Main charger unit • Wire cleaning brush he transfer charger kit contains: •...
Page 19: Chapter 2 Printer Operation
Chapter 2 Printer Operation 2.1 Operator Panel The printer’s operator panel has nine buttons, three status lights, and a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD). See Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1. Operator Panel 2.1.1 Buttons Figure 2-1 shows the nine buttons on the operator panel: •...
Page 20: Printer Operation Menus
2.1.3 Status Display The operator panel has a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD). Each status line can show up to 16 characters. 2.2 Printer Operation Menus he printer’s functions are controlled by c ompleting menu selections by pressing the buttons on the operator panel.
Page 21 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Configurations ◄► ▼ Configurations ◄► Use ◄► to Load pre-saved XXXX display configurations desired configuration. Press S/▼ to select, ▲ to exit. Save Config ◄► ▼ Use ◄► to Name and save select configurations column, ▲▼...
Page 22 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Form ◄► ▼ Width ◄► ▼ Use ◄► to Sets form Configuration select width from column, ▲▼ 3.50 to 13.88 to select inches. number. Press S/▼ to save, S/▲ to exit. Length ◄►...
Page 23 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Retraction ◄► ▼ Use ◄► to Sets retraction Mode select mode. at End, Start, Press S/▼ to or not at all save, ▲ to between jobs exit. Contrast ◄► ▼ Use ◄► to Sets contrast select.
Page 24 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info # of Copies ◄► ▼ Use ◄► to Sets number of select copies from 1- column, ▲▼ 100 if the host to select doesn’t request number. any certain Press S/▼ to number save, S/▲...
Page 25 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Cut Wait Time ◄► ▼ Use ▲▼ to Sets time select a between number. completion of Press S/▼ to last print select, S/▲ operation and to exit. arrival of any new data. Default: 0.5 seconds Maximum:...
Page 26 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Error Log ◄► Press S/▼ to Prints contents select. of the error log* Press▲ to exit. Form Feed ◄► Press S/▼ to Moves paper select. one page Press▲ to forward exit. Back Feed ◄►...
Page 27 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Standard Sets ◄► ▼ ◄► to select ASCII (default), column, ▲▼ German, to select Swedish, option. Press Danish, S/▼ to save, Norwegian, S/▲ to exit. Finnish, English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, CP437, CP850 Orientation...
Page 28 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info ◄► ▼ ◄► to select How to handle Descenders column, ▲▼ descenders to select with EAN and option. Press UPC bar codes: S/▼ to save, Always S/▲ to exit (default), Never, Only with PDF I-2/5 ◄►...
Page 29 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Var Form ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Amount to add Adjust column, ▲▼ to length of to select variable length option. Press form: 0.0 S/▼ to save, inches (default) S/▲ to exit. to 3.0 inches.
Page 30 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Ignore Mode ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Enables or Disable disables the (default) or menu “Select Enable. Press Char.” S/▼ to save, ▲ to exit. Select Char ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Select which column, ▲▼...
Page 31 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Repeat Form ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Increase the Enable speed of (default) or repeated form Disable. printing. Press S/▼ to save, ▲ to exit. Define CR ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Define the Code column, ▲▼...
Page 32 340 is default. Chars column, ▲▼ (This to select parameter has option. Press no effect in the S/▼ to save, L7032 printer.) S/▲ to exit. Bold Chars ◄► ▼ ◄► to select 448 is default. column, ▲▼ to select option. Press S/▼...
Page 33 Characters Disable characters. (default) or (This Enable. Press parameter has S/▼ to save, no effect in the ▲ to exit. L7032 printer.) 300 dpi ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Determines if Compatbl Disable 300 dpi images (default) or or bar codes Enable.
Page 34 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Slash 0 ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Prints 0 with or column, ▲▼ without a to select slash: Disable option. Press (default), S/▼ to save, Enable S/▲ to exit. Ignore Dots ◄►...
Page 35 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Ignore Spaces ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Delete or Disable ignore trailing (default) or spaces in the Enable. Press alpha string. S/▼ to save, ▲ to exit. Ignore ^Lxx ◄► ▼ ◄►...
Page 36 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Select SO ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Select the Shift Char column, ▲▼ Out (SO) to select character for option. Press Code 128 bar S/▼ to save, code: Range is S/▲ to exit. 0 to 255, with 14 default.
Page 37 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Error Markers ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Print error Enable markers with (default) or the error Disable. message. Press S/▼ to save, ▲ to exit. Offpage Errors ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Print and error Enable message for the...
Page 38 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Select Low or Resolution column, ▲▼ High resolution to select mode: Low option. Press Resolution is S/▼ to save, default. S/▲ to exit. ^Dnn Dot ◄► ▼...
Page 39 Display Scroll Enter Display Scroll Enter Comment Parameter Info Prop Line ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Sets character Length Disable spacing for (default) or proportional Enable. Press font. S/▼ to save, ▲ to exit. Select LPI ◄► ▼ ◄► to select Select the lines column, ▲▼...
Page 40 340 is default. Chars column, ▲▼ (This to select parameter has option. Press no effect in the S/▼ to save, L7032 printer.) S/▲ to exit. Bold Chars ◄► ▼ ◄► to select 448 is default. column, ▲▼ to select option. Press S/▼...
Page 41: Selecting Printer - Host I/O Interface
2.3 Selecting Printer - Host I/O Interface There are three methods of selecting the appropriate printer – host I/O interface configuration. 2.3.1 Selecting the Ethernet Interface Using DHCP* Auto-Configuration *Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: enables automatic configuration of the ethernet interface to the local area network.
Page 42 21. Press the ▼ arrow. The display will show: “TEST PRINT MENU / Configuration” 22. Press SHIFT + ▼ simultaneously to select the current printer configuration. The display will quickly show: “Configuration / Working…” Then: “Configuration / Ready to Print” Then: “TEST PRINT MENU / Configuration”...
Page 43 17. Press the ▼ arrow. The display will show: “IP Address / --0.--0.--0.--1” 18. To enter values: 1) Use ◄ and ► to move to the number you want to change; 2) Use ▲ and ▼ to select the desired number; 3) Press SHIFT + ▲ to go back up a level. Now press ► to go to the next parameter.
Page 44: Using The Cutter
2.3.3 Selecting the Parallel Interface 1. Set the power switch to O (off). 2. Attach the parallel interface cable (customer supplied) to the parallel port at the rear of the printer. 3. Set the power switch to I (on). The printer will initiate its load routines and warm up. Wait until you see the following message on the display: “READY / ONLINE”...
Page 45 2.4.2 Auto Cut Mode When the printer has a cutter you set Auto Cut Mode to On or Off by using the Operations Menu shown in section 2.2. Whether Auto Cut Mode is On or Off, when and how the cutting operation occurs varies depending upon the type of print code terminator sent by the host computer.
Page 46 FF for Cuts after Cuts after Cut after Cut after Since PGL/VGL “Cut Wait “Cut Wait operator operator PGL/VGL Jobs Time” reached Time” presses FEED presses FEED have no reached. ◄ ◄ terminator, Ignore host FF assumed timeout to be an EOJ terminator No FF for Printer stops...
Page 47 2.4.3 Retraction Mode Retraction Mode determines when the paper will move in relation to the cutting operation. You select Retraction Mode using the Print Engine Configuration menu shown in section 2.2. The operations of the retraction options vary, depending upon when the paper is cut manually or by Auto Cut Mode.
Page 49: Chapter 3 Paper Loading
Chapter 3 Paper Loading 3.1 Contents This chapter contains the following sections: • 3.2 Recommended Media • 3.3 Storing Paper • 3.4 Loading Paper 3.2 Recommended Media The printer works with a large variety of media. Recommended media consist of: •...
Page 50: Loading Paper
3.4 Loading Paper Follow these instructions to load continuous fanfold paper in the printer. 1. Release the two slender green tractor locks by rotating them toward the inside of the printer. See Figure 3-1. When the locks are released, you can move the paper tractors back and forth easily. Note that both locks must be released for either tractor to move.
Page 51 6. Lock the tractors in place by rotating the locks toward you. Figure 3-2 shows paper loaded in the printer. Figure 3-2. Paper Loaded in the Printer 7. If you are not using an optional auto-fed power paper stacker, go to the next step. If you are using an optional auto-fed power paper stacker (see list of models in Appendix A Specifications), set the paper fold switch to match the direction of the paper’s first fold as shown on the label next to the switch.
Page 53: Chapter 4 Replacing Consumables
Chapter 4 Replacing Consumables 4.1 Contents This chapter contains the following sections: • 4.2 Overview • 4.3 Replacement Intervals • 4.4 Ordering Consumables • 4.5 Storing Consumables • 4.6 Using the Maintenance & Service Log • 4.7 Adding Toner • 4.8 Replacing the OPC Module •...
Page 54: Replacement Intervals
The main charger unit, which includes the main charger grid, creates a uniform electrical charge on the OPC drum. The wire cleaning brush allows you to clean the delicate corona wires in the main charger unit and the transfer charger unit with little risk of breaking the wires. 4.2.3 Transfer Charger Kit The transfer charger kit contains a transfer charger unit, which pulls the toner from the OPC drum onto the paper.
Page 55 The table below shows the recommended intervals for replacing the printer’s other consumables. Consumable Replacement Interval Part Number in 8 ½ x 11 Inch Landscaped Pages OPC Module Kit 400,000 251748-001 Transfer Charger Unit 400,000 251745-001 Developer Kit 800,000 251746-001 Developer Mix Kit 800,000 251747-001...
Page 56: Ordering Consumables
4.4 Ordering Consumables For best quality printing results, always use Printronix consumables. See Chapter 7 for information about ordering consumables. It is always a good idea to keep spare toner on hand so that you do not run out. A spare OPC unit may also prove useful in maintaining the best image quality.
Page 57 The log helps service technicians diagnose printer problems. They will review the printer’s service history and check the dates on which the printer was last cleaned and each consumable was replaced.
Page 58 Maintenance & Service Log Date of printer installation: Serial number: Pages Error Message or Date Printed Reason for Service Maintenance or Service Performed Table 4-1. Maintenance & Service Log...
Page 59: Adding Toner
4.7 Adding Toner Recommendation: Always add toner at the first convenient point after you see the Add Toner message on the operator panel’s status display. If you wait too long, the Toner Empty message will appear, and the printer will stop printing until you change the toner cartridge. When you add toner, replace the toner cartridge and the waste toner bottle.
Page 60 4. Rotate the green handle on the spent toner cartridge clockwise as far as you can. After you rotate it almost three-quarters of a full rotation (225 degrees), you will not be able to rotate it any farther. See Figure 4-2. Note: Do not try to pull the toner cartridge out of the developer until you rotate the handle all the way.
Page 61 4.7.3 Install the New Toner Cartridge 1. Hold the new toner cartridge by both ends. The two pins should point upward. The plastic sealing strip will be near the top of the cartridge. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Holding the New Toner Cartridge 2.
Page 62 Unfa sten t he white tape holding the opaque toner cartridge sealing strip in place. The whit tape has a tab; pull the tab to release the white tape. Note: The tab may not be obvious. It tends to cling to the underside of the green handle laying flat against the bottom of the green handle.
Page 63 Figure 4-6. Removing the Sealing Tape from the Toner Cartridge . Continue to rotate the green handle on the toner cartridge counterclockwise as far as you can. After you have rotated it almost three-quarters of a full rotation (225 degrees), you will not be able to rotate it any farther, an d the toner cartridge will lock into position.
Page 64 4.7.4 Replace the Waste Toner Bottle 1. With the printer’s front access door open, remove the spent waste toner bottle. Grasp it from both sides an d pull it forward. See Figure 4-7. 2. The spent toner bottle has a seal attached to the ou tside of the bottle.
Page 65 1. Make sure there is no paper loaded in the printer. . With the printer’s front access door open, turn the fuser latch counterclockwise slightly until it releases the fuser drawer on the left side of the printer. See Figure 4-9. Figure 4-9.
Page 66 4. Open the top of the fuser unit by pushing the black tab toward the inside of the printer. See Figure 4-11. Caution: If the printer has been in operatio the fuser unit and the fuser cleaning roller may b e very hot.
Page 67 5. Lift out the spent fuser cleaning roller by its green handles. See Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12. Removing the Spent Fuser Cleaning Roller . Dispose of the spent fuser cleaning roller in the trash. 7. Hold the new fuser cleaning roller by its handles and lower it into the fuser unit. .
Page 68: Replacing The Opc Module
4.8 Replacing the OPC Module Follow these instructions to replace the OPC module . You should always remove the developer unit and clean the printer when you replace the OPC module. 4.8.1 Open the OPC Module Kit Box 1. Open the OPC module kit box. See Figure 4-13. Figure 4-13.
Page 69: Replacing The Transfer Charger Unit
4.9 Replacing the Transfer Charger Unit Follow these instructions to replace the transfer charger unit. 1. Open the transfer charger kit box and remove the transfer charger unit. 2. Make sure all your print jobs are finished. Stop the printer and take it off line. Remove the paper from the printer.
Page 70: Replacing The Developer Unit
0 Replacing the Developer Unit Foll ow these instructions to replace the developer unit. You should always remove the OPC odule and clean the printer when you replace the developer unit. 4.10.1 Open the Box 1. Open the developer unit box. See Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15.
Page 71 4. Make sure the box contains a bag of developer mix, an ozone filter, a cleaning kit, and two plastic sheets. 4.10.2 Fill the New Developer Unit with Developer Mix 1. Remove the new developer unit from its packaging. Important: The black developer mix powder can make a mess. Use care when working with it.
Page 72 Figure 4-18. Bag of Developer Mix with Corner Cut Off 5. Carefully pour the developer mix into the trough of the developer unit. Move slowly along the trough, gently shaking the bag and distributing the developer mix in the trough as evenly as possible.
Page 73 6. Close the metal door that covers the developer unit’s trough. . Pick up the developer unit by grasping its handle with your left hand and placing your right hand underneath it. Gently shake the developer unit from side to side to distribute the developer mix evenly across the developer unit’s trough.
Page 74: Replacing The Fuser Unit And Exit Rollers
4.10.6 Install a New Toner Cartridge Install a new toner cartridge. Follow the instructions in Section 4.7 Adding Toner to install the ew toner cartridge, the new waste toner bottle, and (if you are installing the first toner cartridge in the t oner kit) the new fuser cleaning roller.
Page 75 6. Unplug the two electrical connectors attached to the fuser drawer as follows: • Unplug the smaller connector on top by pressing the clip on the top of the connector and pulling it firmly away from the printer. • Unplug the larger connector by pressing the two clips, one on each side, and pulling the connector firmly away from the printer.
Page 76 Figure 4-22. Lifting the Back-up Exit Rollers 8. Grasp the ends of the paper guide, which covers the exit rollers (the row of six black rollers). Lift the exit roller paper guide all the way up. See Figure 4-23. Note: If the exit roller paper guide catches on the fuser unit, push the fuser unit toward the inside of the printer as far as it will go.
Page 77 9. Grasp the fuser unit’s two black handles and pull it forward and out of the printer. See Fig 4-24. Figure 4-24. Removing the Fuser Unit 10. Turn the two white tabs at each end of the metal shaft with the exit rollers so that the white tabs are pointing up.
Page 78 Figure 4-25. Removing the Exit Rollers 11. Grasp the two white tabs and lift the exit rollers up and out of the printer. 12. While the fuser unit is out of the printer, vacuum the paper dust out of the area around the fuser unit.
Page 79 Figure 4-26. Retu rning the Exit Roller Paper Guide to Its Operating Position . Return the back-up exit roll ers to their original position using the black handle on the side of the rollers nearest the front of the printer. 6.
Page 81: Chapter 5 Printer Cleaning
Chapter 5 Printer Cleaning 5.1 Contents This chapter contains the following sections: • 5.2 Overview • 5.3 Giving the Printer a Tune-Up • 5.4 Cleaning Supplies • 5.4 Weekly Cleaning Procedure • 5.5 Monthly Cleaning Procedure 5.2 Overview To help ensure trouble-free printer operation, always clean and maintain the printer on a regular basis.
Page 82: Cleaning Supplies
5.4 Cleaning Supplies Most of the supplies you need for cleaning and maintenance come with the printer and its consumables. In addition to these cleaning supplies, a particle vacuum is recommended. 5.4.1 Wire Cleaning Brush The wire cleaning brush comes w ith the printer and is stored insid e the printer’s front access door.
Page 83 Figure 5-1. Removing the Main Charger Unit 6. Hold the main charger unit over a trash container or a sheet of paper or plastic. 7. Use the soft brush in the cleaning kit to brush black toner powder off the metal ends and sides of the unit.
Page 84 11. Remove the wire cleaning brush that is stored below the developer unit. See Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2. Wire Cleaning Brush...
Page 85 12. Position the wire cleaning brush as shown in Figure 5-3, place it in the main charger unit, and run it back and forth once to clean the corona wires. Caution: The two wires are fragile. Be careful not to damage them. Never clean the wires with a cloth or cotton swab.
Page 86 5.5.2 Clean the Transfer Charger Unit . Grasp the transfer charger unit by its black handle and pull it straight out of the printer. See Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4. Removing the Transfer Charger Unit 2. Hold the transfer charger unit ove r a trash container or a sheet of paper or plastic.
Page 87 6. Position the wire cleaning brush as shown in Figure 5-5, place it in the transfer charger unit, and run it back and forth once to clean the corona wires. Caution: The two wires are fragile. Be careful not to damage them. Never clean the wires with a cloth or cotton swab.
Page 88: Monthly Cleaning Procedure
5.6 Monthly Cleaning Procedure Foll ow these instructions eve ry month or whenever the printer prints 150,000 11-inch pages. Recommendation: A toner vacuum cleaner will help you clean the printer fast and efficiently. Warning: Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before you clean the printer. If a wet cleaning cloth comes in contact with a high voltage component, you can receive a dangerous electric shock.
Page 89 5-6. Releasing the Latch Bar 9. Open the latch bar by swinging it to the left. See Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7. Printer with Latch Bar Open...
Page 90 5.6.2 Remove the OPC Module Grasp the OPC module’s blac k handle and pull it forward. See Figure 5-8. Caution: Avoid exposing the surface of the OPC drum to ambient light for more than five minutes. Exposing the OPC drum to light for an extended period will degrade t photoconductors.
Page 91 2. Lift the OPC module out of the printer using the white plastic handle on top of the OPC module. See Figure 5-9. Figure 5-9. Removing the OPC Module et the OPC module on a clean, flat surface. Cover the OPC module with the opaque covering so that no light ca n reach the OPC drum.
Page 92 .3 Remove the Developer Unit 1. Remove the developer unit carefully. Grasp its green handle with your left hand and pull it forward slowly to avoid getting toner dust on your clothes. See Figure 5-10. Caution: The developer unit is heavy. Do not pull it all the way out of the printer with one hand.
Page 93 2. When the developer unit is halfway out of the printer, reach under it with your right hand to support it. See Figure 5-11. Caution: Do not grasp the developer unit’s handle wit h your right hand and reach under the unit with your left hand.
Page 94 5.6.4 Remove the Transfer Charger Unit 1. Grasp the transfer charger unit by its handle nd pull it straight out of the printer. See Figure 5-12. Figure 5-12. Removing the Transfer Charger Unit 2. Place the transfer charger unit on the towel or sheet you prepared for it. 5.6.5 Remove the Fuser Unit 1.
Page 95 Figure 5-13. Unplugging the Electrical Connectors 4. Lift up the back-up exit rollers using the black handle on the side of the rollers nearest the front of the printer. See Figure 5-14. Figure 5-14. Lifting the Back-up Exit Rollers...
Page 96 5. Grasp the ends of the exit roller paper guide and lift it all the way up. See Figure 5-15. Note: If the exit roller paper guide catches on the fuser unit, push the fuser unit toward the inside of the printer as far as it will go. Figure 5-15.
Page 97 6. Grasp the fuser unit’s two black handles and pull it forward and out of the printer. See Figure 5-16. Figure 5-16. Removing the Fuser Unit 5.6.6 Remove the Waste Toner Bottle 1. Grasp the waste toner bottle from both sides and pull it forward. 2.
Page 98 5.6.7 Clean Inside the Printer 1. Using a toner vacuum cleaner, clean up all lo e toner, paper dust, and chads. Vacuum the following areas: • Fuser drawer • Inside of front access door • vity f or OPC module and developer unit •...
Page 99 3. With a cotton swab, clean the glass lens, which is the narrow rectangular glass area on the upper surface inside of the printer. See Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18. Cleaning the Glass Lens...
Page 100 With a damp cloth, clean the surface in front of the fuser. See Figure 5-19. Figure 5-19. Cleaning in Front of the Fuser...
Page 101 5. With a damp cloth, clean the five surfaces shown in Figure 5-20. Figure 5-20. Cleaning Inside the Printer Note: Figure 5-20 shows the transfer charger unit installed. You should remove the transfer charger unit before you start to clean. .
Page 102 8. While the OPC module is out of the printer, clean any toner off the metal ledge, which is next to the drum. See Figure 5-21. Caution: Avoid touching the OPC drum, as touching it may contaminate the surface and degrade the print quality.
Page 103 Figure 5-22. Returning the Exit Roller Paper Guide to Its Operating Position 3. Return the back-up exit rollers to their original position using the black handle on the side of the rollers nearest the front of the printer. 4. Plug the fuser unit’s two electrical connectors into the fuser drawer. Plug in the larger connector and then plug in the smaller connector.
Page 104 Figure 5-23. Putting the Developer Unit in the Printer 3. After the developer unit is on the black plastic guide and has cleared the upper part of the printer, push it all the way into the printer. The developer unit will not lock into place until you close the latch at the end of this procedure.
Page 105 Figure 5-24. Installing the OPC M odule 5.6.13 Fini sh the Procedure . Close the latch bar by swinging it to the right until it is up against the printer. 2. Rotate the green latch counterclockwise until it latches the bar in place. This action also locks the developer unit in place.
Page 106 Figure 5-25. Closing the Latch on the Latch Bar 3. Close the printer’s front access door. 4. Clean the area around the printer. 5. If you are replacing the OPC module, return to Section 4.8.2 Clean the Printer and Replace the Spent OPC Module.
Page 107: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: • 6.2 Print Quality Problems • 6.3 Clearing a Paper Jam 6.2 Print Quality Proble his section shows samples of com mon problems with printed images and describes the steps u should take to fix the problems.
Page 108 lack edge on one side of pap er: see page 113 White vertical line: see page 113 Black vertical line: see page 114 Black horizontal line: see page 115 White spots: see page 116...
Page 109 Black s pots: see page 117 G ra iny image: see page 118 er does not stick to all pa rts of image: see page 119 Bottom edges of image are rough: see page 119 Paper is creased: see page 120...
Page 110 Distorted image: see page 121 Part of image does not print: see page 122 Offset image (“ghost” of image): see page 123 Blurred image: see page 124 Spattered toner near top edge of paper: see page 125...
Page 111 Spattered toner near bottom edge of paper: see page 126 Out -of-position image: see page 127...
Page 112 6.2.2 No Image – No Toner on Paper (White Page) 1. If you just installed a new developer unit, did you install the developer mix? If you have an unopened bag of developer mix in the kit containing the developer unit you installed, install the developer mix.
Page 113 igur e 6-1. Checking Electrical Connector and Gear Coupling on Developer Unit Figure 6-2. Checking Electrical Connector on Printer and Gear Coupling on Main Drive Assembly...
Page 114 8. If the electrical connectors and gears do not appear to be damaged, reinstall the developer unit in the printer. Follow the instructions in: Section 5.6.11 Install the Developer Unit Section 5.6.13 Finish the Procedure . Replace the transfer charger unit with a new transfer charger unit. If replacing the transf er charger unit does not fix the problem, reinstall the old transfer charger unit in the printer.
Page 115 6.2.4 Image Is Too Light 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 116 11. Replace the OPC module with a new OPC module. Follow the instructions in Section 4.8 Replacing the OPC Module. ote: Because the OPC module may not be the cause of the problem, cover the OPC module with an opaque covering (such as a cardboard box, a large sheet of paper, or a large cloth) when you remove it from the printer.
Page 117 6.2.6 Black Edge on One Side of Paper 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 118 6.2.8 Black Vertical Line 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 119 6.2.9 Black Horizontal Line 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 120 6.2.10 White Spots 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 121: Black Spots
6.2.11 Black Spots 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 122: Grainy Image
6.2.12 Grainy Image 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 123: Toner Does Not Stick To All Parts Of Image
6.2.13 Toner Does Not Stick to All Parts of Image 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 124: Paper Is Creased
6.2.15 Paper Is Creased 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 125 6.2.16 Distorted Image 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 126 6.2.17 Part of Image Does Not Print 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 127 6.2.18 Offset Image (“Ghost” of Image) 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 128 6.2.19 Blurred Image 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 129 6.2.20 Spattered Toner Near Top Edge of Paper 1. Make sure that all consumables are in stalled in the printer. . Make sure that all consumables ar e within their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & se rvice log.
Page 130 .21 Spattered Toner Near Bottom Edge of P aper Make s that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are w ithin their expected lifespan by checking the information in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expected lifespan.
Page 131 .2.22 Out-of-Position Image 1. Make sure that all consumables are installed in the printer. 2. Make sure that all consumables are within their expected lifespan by checking the informatio n in the maintenance & service log. Replace any consumable that has been in use longer than its expect ed lifespan.
Page 132: Clearing A Paper Jam
6.3 Clearing a Paper Jam This section explains how to clear: • 6.3.1 First Occurrence of Paper Jam • 6.3.2 Reoccu rrence of Paper Jam 6.3.1 First Occu rrence of Paper Jam The first time a paper jam occurs, follow these instru tions. 1.
Page 133 3. Lift up the back-up exit rollers (the row of six white rollers) using the black handle on the side of the rollers near the front of th e printer. Note: For ph otog raphs showing how to lift the back-up exit rollers a nd the exit roller paper gu e, see the instructions to r...
Page 134: Status And Error Messages
6.4 Status a nd Erro r Messages The operator panel will isplay various messages to a rt the operator of the status o f the printer and the print j obs. Ther e are four categories of mess • Status •...
Page 135 6.4.2 Output Device Full Messages Message Text Explanation Resolution Paper Tray Full Optional full power paper Empty paper from stack er’s stacker’s paper tray is full. paper tray. 6.4.3 Warning Messages (Informational – doe s no t stop printing) Message Text Explanation Reso lution...
Page 136 Message Text Explanation Resolution Wrong Paper Size A job has been processed If size of paper loaded in Please load XX” x XX” and is ready to print; printer does not match size of paper printer thinks its paper is paper requested by job, not the same size as paper change paper and press Paper...
Page 137 Message Text Explanation Resolution No Waste Toner Bottle No Wast e Toner Bottle was Install a Wa ste Toner Bottle. Please install detected. Toner Empty No toner was detected. Add toner and a new waste Please add toner toner bottle. eater Failure The fuser un it has not...
Page 139: Chapter 7 Service
65) 65 48 4116 or (65) 6548 41 http://www.printronix.com/public/supplies/de fault.aspx 7.2 Requesting Printer Service Please have the following information available before you call the Printronix Customer Support Center: • Model number • Serial number (located on the back of the printer) •...
Page 141: Appendix A L7032 Specifications
Appendix A L703 2 Specificati peed Up to 32 ppm in landscape mode; 25 ppm in portrait mode; 275 ips; 1650 lines per minute @ 6 LPI 3590 cps @ 17 cpi rinter may occasionally pause if the page coverage is greater than 17.5%) Media Types •...
Page 142 Operating ironment • 50-90.5º F (10-32.5º C) • 2 0-80% RH ensions: W 24 inches (609 mm) H 17.5 inches (44 5 mm) D 24 inches (609 mm) Weight 134 lb. (60.78 kg) with consumables installed User-Serviceable Items* Toner Kit •...
Page 143 PCL5 (optional: PGL, VGL) Interfaces Ethernet; Centronics Parallel Optional Accessories Cabinet, Printer, L7032 P/N 251752-001 Cutter Unit, L7032 P/N 251750-001 Stacker, Full Power, L7032 P/N 251753-001 Stacker, Power Assist, 115V, L7032 P/N 251751-001 Stacker, Power Assist, 230V, L7032 P/N 251802-001...
Page 145: Appendix B Pgl Setup Commands
Appendix B PGL Setup Commands following descriptions are listed in alphabetical order. See the PGL Programmer’s Reference nual for more information. 300 dpi Compatbl This option allows you to print files designed for 300 dpi printers at full size on a 600dpi printer. It determines whether or not 300 dpi images/barcodes need to be scaled to 600 dpi.
Page 146 Boundary Check This option turns on or off the page boundary check for all print elements. Enab le. When enabled, an out of bound error is reported if the print element is out of the page boundary. Disabled. When disabled, no out of bound error is reported. The out of bound print element prints over the page boundary.
Page 147 Printing UTF-8 Encoded Unicode Text Normally, to print multinational characters on a printer, the user needs to select a character set that contains the correct characters. Character sets are gro ups of 256 locations; the first 128 locations are occupied by the ASCII set, and the locations in the upper half are reserved for graphics, symbo ls, or multinational characters.
Page 148 Disable. The printer will not advance media from the present TOF position to the next TOF position upon receipt of an FF command. The factory default is Enable. Error Report This item sets the error reporting capability of the printer for PGL forms as follows: On.
Page 149 Host Form Length (PGL) Determines how the physical label length (see Label Length under the MEDIA CO NTROL menu) is affected upon receiving an EXECUTE command. Enable. The physical label length will change to match the form length (specified in CREATE command).
Page 150 Left Margin Set in inches. Zero is defined as the far left edge of the page, and numbering increments from left to right. range is 0.0 – 6.0 inches in 1/10” increments. The factory default is 0. x Font Buffer The maximum am ount of DRAM allocated to store the global font information of any resident and downloaded scalab...
Page 151 OCR-A Chars. Character weight adjustment of resident OCR-A characters. he factory default is 384 and th e range is from 0 to 512. OCR-B Chars. Character weight adjustment of resident OCR-B characters. The factory default i s 304 and the range is from 0 to 512. Optimized Ratio s option selects different bar code ratios for certain bar codes including Code 39 and Inte...
Page 152 Trailing Edge 4 inche The top edge of FEED the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the 6 inches media. Leading Edge Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. T he top edge of the image is the right edge of the media (the left edge of the image is the trailing edge of the media).
Page 153 The allowable range is 0 to 512, i n increments of 1. The default is 340. (This parameter has no effect in the L7032 prin ter.) Standard Sets This item allows you to select various character sets available from the “Character Grou p”...
Page 154 Trunc D yn Data s submenu allows the user to truncate the dynamic data up to the maximum data length cified in Create Mode. Disable (the default). If the dynamic data exceeds the maximum data length, an error will report. Enable.
Page 155: Appendix Cvgl Setup Commands
Appendix C VGL Setup Commands following descriptions are listed in alphabetical order. See the VGL Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information. 300 dpi Compatb This option allows you to print files designed for 300 dpi printers at full size on a 600dpi print It determines whether or not 300 dpi images/barcodes need to be scaled to 600 dpi.
Page 156 Auto FF at ^PN en enabled, an FF will be generated automatically to slew to the end of form when the ^P mand is encountered and when the current vertical position is not at the top-of-form. options are Disable (the factory default) and Enable. Autoeject Determines paper h andling upon exiting the VGL Repeated Form and Dynamic Form commands.
Page 157 The factory default is Disable. C128 Mode Comp. The menu is for compatibility of the old build in auto mode switch. Enable. Matches the old build on the auto mode switch. Disable. Uses auto mode switch. The factory default is Disable. Character Group and Chara cter Sets This menu item selects the character set used by the printer.
Page 158 graphics, symbols, or multinational characters. For example, to print Cyrillic, the user would elect a Cyrillic set. To print Italian, the user would select a different set. Unicode allows any character to be selected without switch g character sets because it specifies a different number for every character in all languages.
Page 159 or Msgs Enable. Command syntax is checked and error messages printed when command para meters are incorrect. Disable. Error checking and error messages are suppressed. The factory default is Disable. panded Font Expanded font all ows you to print characters in different sizes with specified parameters and allows you to select block or non-block font face.
Page 160 Ignore Dots Disable. The VGL expects position values to be specified in tenth inches and dot rows. Enable. Causes the VGL to e xpect position values to be specified in only 1/10ths of an inch. If the dot position is also given, it is treated as text. The factory default is Disable.
Page 161 Max Font Buffer maximum amount of DRAM allocated to store the global font information of any resident an nloaded scalable font (e.g. Intellifont, TrueType). Each font contains its own global font info rmation that is required for all character generation from that font. Some fonts may require re font buffer memory t han others to generate characters.
Page 162 OCR-B Chars. Character weight adjustment of resident OCR-B characters. The factory default is 304 and the range is from 0 to 512. Offpage Errors Disable (the default). Does not report errors for elements that start or end beyond the right edge of the page.
Page 163 Trailing Edge 4 inches The top edge of the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the 6 inches media. Leading Edge Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape re fers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. The top edge of the image is the right edge of the medi a (the left dge of the image is the trailing edge of the media).
Page 164 Disable. The position of the next graphic element will be determined as if the font was monospaced (all characters had the same specified width). Repeat Form n enabled, this m enu speeds up the label printing for repeated form. This only applies to form s where th e entire form is enclosed in the ^IREPV...^IREPE command.
Page 165 The Standard Chars 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. (This parameter has no effect in the L7032 printer.) Standard Sets This item allows you to select various character sets available f rom the “Character Group”...
Page 166 Width Limit en enabled, the system will limit the length and width for expanded characters to a limit shown in the table below, which shows the maximum width allowed for a specific height in the range of 00 through 40 (0.0 through 4.0 inches). The factory default is Disable.
Page 167: Appendix D Downloading Software
Appendix D Downloading Software Flash memory is contained in a SIMM (single in-line memory module) located on the controller A. Printer control languages (the “emu lations”) and printer operating system software are load ed into flash memory at the factory, but there are occasions when you may have to download is software: •...
Page 168 8. Insert the printe emulation software CD into your computer’s CD drive. Open the readme .txt file on the CD. There are three emulation sets with co rresponding part number files from which to choose: PCL/PGL PCL/VGL There is also a file named 368745.exe. If the current Printer Firmware Part Number is 36 7814, 367979, 368428, or 368751 (as shown on the configuration printout), this file must be downloaded to the printer prior to downloading the emulation software.
Page 169 20. Using the configuration printout(s) you made in step 1, restore the printer configurations. Downloading Software Through The Ethernet P of a Windows base d system 1. Make a configu ration printout of all saved configurations. 2. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
Page 170 The firmware file xxxxxx.exe is a ZIP archive containing a PJL (xxxxxx.pjl) file. If you know how to print a PJL file to the L7032, you can ‘unzip’ the release file to get the PJL file, then just print the xxxxxx.pjl file to the printer to upgrade the firmware.
Page 171: Appendix E Downloading Printable Files (Pgl/Vgl Only)
pendix E Downloading Printable Files (PGL/VGL Only) To download printable files to the printer (fonts, logos and forms), you must: 1. Add a download header to the file. 2. Download the file to the printer. Once a file is downloaded, it will be stored in the sh File System as a resident file.
Page 172 here: <file 1> The name of the file that c ontains the printable file to be downloaded. This is the input file. If there is already a recognizable download he ader in the file, it will be stripped off and a new header will be writ ten to the output file perm...
Page 173: Select And Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts
Select And Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts After downloading the TrueType font using any of the above methods, you can access the downloaded TrueType font by using the FONT;NAME command as described in the PGL Programmer’s Reference Manual. For Example: ~CREATE;FORM FONT;NAME ARIAL.TTF ALPHA 10;10;2;2;$01234$...
Page 175: Index
Index inside printer ..........94 main charger unit ......... 78 monthly procedure........84 ^Dnn Dot Slew option ........151 OPC module ..........98 printer ............ 14, 77 transfer charger unit........82 300 dpi Compatbl ...........141 weekly procedure .......... 78 Cleaning brush ....See Wire cleaning brush Cleaning kit contents ............
Page 176 location ............6 Down arrow button Host Form Length option (PGL)....... 145 location ............7 Host Forms Length option (VGL)..... 155 Downloading Printable Files......167 Downloading Software ........163 NIC .............165, 166 I-2/5 Selection option........145 Parallel Port ..........163 Ignore ^Lxx Cmd. option ........ 156 Ignore Ch#1 option.........
Page 177 function ............50 location ............8 location ............12 setting ............47 Maintenance Paper guide ....See Exit roller paper guide printer.............14, 77 Paper jam Maintenance log ........52, 102 clearing ............128 Max Cache Memory ........146, 157 Paper Loaded button Max Font Buffer..........146 loading paper..........
Page 178 Right side of printer Toner kit defined ............6 contents ..........49, 55 Roller Toner vacuum cleaner ........ 84, 94 fuser cleaning..........60 Top-of-form sensor Rot. Char Size option ........160 location ............8 Tractor lock location ............8 Transfer charger kit Safety information ..........
Page 179 UPC Descenders option (VGL) ......161 Usage Warning messages.......... 131 consumables ..........51 Warnings ............1 USB port Waste toner bottle location ............10 function............49 User-Def Ratio option........150 location ............12 replacing............60 Width Limit ............ 162 Wire cleaning brush Vacuum cleaner cleaning main charger unit wires ....
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Printronix L7032 User Manual

Important Safety Information

Regulatory Information

Chapter 1 Product Description

Chapter 2 Printer Operation

Chapter 3 Paper Loading

Chapter 4 Replacing Consumables

Chapter 5 Printer Cleaning

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Black Spots

Grainy Image

Toner Does Not Stick to All Parts of Image

Bottom Edges of Image Are Rough

Paper Is Creased

Chapter 7 Service

Appendix A L7032 Specifications

Appendix B PGL Setup Commands

Appendix Cvgl Setup Commands

Appendix D Downloading Software

Appendix E Downloading Printable Files (PGL/VGL Only)

Index

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