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SOLID F140
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  • Page 1 ________________________________________________________________________________ SOLID F140 Operator’s Manual Edition 1.0 ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Printer to a Computer 4.2. Printer Power on 4.3. Control Panel View 4.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements 4.5. Configuration via the Control Panel 4.6. Menu Structure 4.7. Syntax of Diagrams _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 4: Chapter Page

    Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 5.25. Lines per Inch Setting (Line Spacing) 5.26. Number of Characters per Inch Setting (Character Spacing) 5.27. Print Density Setting 5.28. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 5 Further Error Messages and Error Codes 8.3. Paper Jam 8.3.1. Paper Jam inside the Tractor 8.3.2. Paper Jam inside the Print System 8.3.3. Paper Jam within the Power Stacker 8.4. Print Repetition after an Error _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter Page 9. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 10. Specifications 11. Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Introduction 1.1. General Description The print system SOLID F140 works on an electrophotographical base employing an LED array as exposure unit. The maximum resolution of 600 dots per inch is corresponding to about 24 pixels per mm.

  • Page 8: Printing Basics

    Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ The Microplex printer controller has its integrated website, this allows a printer configuration via Ethernet. See Networking Features of Microplex Printers for more information. Consequently there is a multitude of scopes for this print system. It is suitable for high-speed printing with excellent print quality using different types of materials.

  • Page 9: Conventions

    [ Menu Level 1 ] This symbol is used to show a shining LED (light emitting diode). The SOLID F140 printer panel is provided with several LEDs. The real shape of the LEDs differs from the shape of this symbol (compare figure in section 4.3).

  • Page 10: Ce - Conformity

    Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.3. CE – Conformity _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 11: General Safety Instructions

    This device produces, employs and possibly radiates high frequency energy. Because of this, incorrect installation can disturb radio communications. This Microplex product and its consumables are designed and tested according to strict safety standards. Heeding the following instructions ensures secure operation: - Make sure that your electricity source is grounded adequately.
  • Page 12 - Never perform installations, cleanings or maintenance work that is not described in this manual. Such work should only be done by Microplex authorized service personnel. - To avoid damage, the devices must be switched off (i.e. cut off from the power supply) before the user begins connecting the interface line.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Please make sure that all items are included and that there are no defects. Immediately inform your supplier of any damage. Open the cardboard box carefully and check the contents: 1. Microplex Printer SOLID F140 2. CD containing:  Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 ...

  • Page 14: Printer Installation (Environment And Power Standards)

    1000 Space required when front cover is open Fig. 2.2.a SOLID F140: Required space (plan view) - The chosen location should be well ventilated. - Damaging environmental factors such as metal vapors, oil mist, corroding lixivium or the like must not come in contact with the printer.
  • Page 15 - Use the printer only within the allowable fluctuation range +10% of the power voltage.  Conditional connection for the SOLID F140: The maximum permissible system impedance Z is appr. 0.02 Ohm. The user of this device has to determine in consultation with the supply...

  • Page 16: Printer Components

    Installation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.3. Printer Components External Views: Control panel Front cover Tractor Power switch Lower Front cover Paper near end sensor _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 17 Installation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Interfaces Interfaces (Detail View): Centronics Ethernet _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 18 Installation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Printer interior view: Front cover Carbon filter Cleaning unit Dust filter Air filter Toner cartridge Fuser unit Developer unit Main charger Transport unit Drum plate Waste toner recovery unit (opened) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 19: Handling Of Consumables

    Cleaning the Transport Unit) and chapter 7 Operator Maintenance (especially section 7.1 Charger Cleaning). 1. Turn the printer OFF LINE. Make sure the left tractor is in the left position: Left tractor _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 20 3. Move the left tractor to the left position. 4. Lock the left tractor. For that you have to turn the tractor lock lever downwards. Lock lever of the left Step 4 tractor    Step 3 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 21 5. Unlock the right tractor and move it to the right position. Lock lever of the right tractor    6. Open the two tractor cover plates by turning them into the upright position. Tractor cover plates   _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 22 Handling of Consumables _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Place the box containing the fanfold paper below the tractor unit as shown below.   Mark for the left paper margin _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 23 By this you can secure that the paper will be positioned right in the stacker. Preview: Fanfold paper loaded in the righr way Tractor Folded edge of the paper _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 24 11. Spread out the tractor so that the sprocket holes on the right side of the continuous paper can be placed easily onto the tractor pins. Please note: exactly the same number of tractor pins has to be chosen on this tractor side (compare step 9).  _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 25 To avoid paper jams the paper must not be inserted too lose or too tight.  13. Lock the right tractor by using the lock lever. Lock lever  of the right tractor Tractor cover plate _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 26 14. Turn the printer ON LINE. The newly aligned paper will be driven to the start position automatically. 15. If necessary adjust the printer to the new page length (see section 5.2). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    5 % can be printed (compare chapter 10 Specifications).  Please wear vinyl gloves to avoid dirty hands when replacing the cartridge. 1. Open the front cover of the printer. Front cover Handhold _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 28 On the occasion of every toner cartridge replacing the necessity of cleaning the developer unit has to be checked. Cleaning the developer unit has to be done in due time to avoid reduced print quality (see section 7.2). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 29 4. Shake the new cartridge gently by performing horizontal movements to distribute the toner. 5. Put the end of the new cartridge into the SOLID F140 toner hopper with the adhesive tape facing up, and slowly strip off the tape from the front to the back. Slide the cartridge gently into the device in one operation.
  • Page 30 The toner is easily combustible and should never come in contact with fire. Disposal will be carried out by your service engineer. Until disposal please store the cartridge in a vinyl bag in a closed cardboard box. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    1. Open the front cover of the printer. Front cover Handhold 2. Press down the open lever of the waste toner recovery unit and open the unit. Open lever (green) Waste toner recovery unit _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 32 3. Take off the cap outside the waste toner recovery unit and close the bottle. Waste toner bottle 4. Take out the waste toner bottle completely. 5. Insert the new bottle into the waste toner recovery unit. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 33 The waste toner is easily combustible and should never come in contact with fire. Disposal will be carried out by your service engineer. Until disposal please store the waste toner bottle in a vinyl bag in a closed cardboard box. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 34 Handling of Consumables _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 35: Operation And Menu Structure

    2. Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to the computer or to attach the printer to the network. The printer SOLID F140 is provided with several interfaces; see chapter 10 Specifications for more information. 4.2. Printer Power on The power switch is located at the right side of the printer (see section 2.3...

  • Page 36: Control Panel View

    • information about the actual state of the device (panel and LEDs). • direct command input using the keyboard. Display (two-lined) ON LINE SOLID F140 2 lines of keys LEDs On / Off Line key _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 37: Function Of The Control Panel Elements

    The phase of initializing is not yet completed. DATA The printer receives printable data. There are no printable data in the input buffer. ERROR An error occurred in the printer. The printer is OFF LINE. No error occurring. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 38: Control Panel Keys

    Apart from that activating the FORM FEED key in the OFF LINE mode will move the paper one form length ahead. The last print job will be cut at its end and the paper will be moved SPLIT to the park position. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 39 Status Sheet and section 5.7 Generating Test Prints, too). MENU These keys are used for working within the different levels of the menu structure. This structure and the panel functions are described in the following chapters. SAVE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 40: Configuration Via The Control Panel

    You can use the control panel to change the printer configuration and customize your printer to meet your specific needs. In addition printer configuration via Ethernet is possible. The Microplex printer controller offers an integrated website, for more information see Networking Features of Microplex Printers.
  • Page 41 Now this message is shown by the display of the control panel. [Menu Level 1 ] In the interest of simplicity, in the following chapters only the most important display messages are shown in the Panel display column. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    Operation and Menu Structure _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.6. Menu Structure Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE. The SOLID F140 menu structure is arranged in different levels: ON LINE - Mode  OFF LINE...
  • Page 43 The SAVE key has two main functions. It gives the user access to SAVE a particular menu and, once in the menu, it allows the user to select a particular function. [“Function“] _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 44 If the MENU key is pressed instead, the changes are only stored MENU temporary (not saved as setup). (This key takes the user to the respective previous menu level). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 45 Pressing the MENU key takes the user back to the respective MENU menu level above. Return to the ON LINE mode: Pressing the ON LINE key switches the user directly to ON LINE ON LINE from any menu position. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 46: Syntax Of Diagrams

    C has to be pressed. Key C The Panel display column shows the display messages ["Message"] corresponding to the sequences listed on the left. In the column Notes explanations to particular operational steps are given. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 47: Panel Functions

    Panel Functions _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Panel Functions  For the panel functions described in the following, the printer is presumed to be turned on and in the ON LINE mode. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 48: Display Language Selection

    [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be MENU SAVE saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is ON LINE turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 49: Page Length Adjustment

    The page length is changed to 12.33 inches. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the MENU SAVE printer is turned ON LINE again. ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 50 The panel display shows the message [Load Paper ] ..After loading the corresponding paper the printer is turned ON LINE by using the ON LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 51: Paper Width Adjusting (Format Width)

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before ON LINE the printer is turned ON LINE again. Note: Information for „Paper Request“ can be found in section 5.2 Page Length Adjustment. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 52: Printing The Status Sheet

    Press the SAVE key. Menu level 1 is SAVE selected. [Status Sheet ] Press the SAVE key again. SAVE [Status Sheet ] A status sheet is printed. The printer is turned ON LINE ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 53 Default margins top / left bottom / right Default character code Options Fonts installed (Font banks) Note: Use the panel function Printing the Font List to show the fonts installed (see section 5.8). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 54: Printing The Menu Page

    Press one of the ARROW keys until [Menu Page ] is displayed.    [Menu Page ] A menu structure presentation of the SAVE SOLID F140 (see section 4.6) is printed. [Menu Page ] The printer is turned ON LINE ON LINE again.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Number Of Printpages Per Page Format (Two-Up Mode)

    2. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be saved MENU SAVE as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON LINE again. ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 56 Panel Functions _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Example: The printer SOLID F140 processes fanfold paper with a width up to 18 inches (17” printable). When the Two-Up mode is chosen, each time 2 images of A4 are printed side by side. print print image 1...

  • Page 57: Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern)

    A status sheet is generated TEST (possibly printed on several pages) [Menu Level 1 ] The printer is turned ON LINE ON LINE again. Another way to activate the function: see the following page ! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 58 A series of test prints is generated. [Sliding Pattern ] The printer is turned ON LINE ON LINE again.  The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the ON LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 59: Printing The Font List

    Press one of the ARROW keys until [Font List ] is displayed.    [Font List ] SAVE The font list is printed. [Font List ] ON LINE The printer is turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 60: Choosing Print Resolution

    600 dpi resolution is selected. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be SAVE MENU saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is ON LINE turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 61 (300 dpi data stream), also the 300 dpi font banks (bitmap writing) are available. If 600 dpi resolution is chosen, the corresponding fonts must be loaded into the printer server (e.g. True Type fonts, scalable download fonts). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 62: Configuration Of Text Margins

    [Save as Setup? ] MENU SAVE In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the SAVE ON LINE key), before the printer is turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 63: Hexdump Mode Activation

    Note: By activating the normal print mode (see next section) or by turning the printer off and on again the printer can be taken out of Hexdump Mode. Time between turning the printer off and on again should be at least 15 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 64: Normal Print Mode Activation (Incl. Form Feed)

    This is necessary because after a test in the Hexdump Mode it is possible that data can remain in the input buffer unintentionally (cause: in the Hexdump Mode no control characters are evaluated and no FORM FEED is effected). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 65: Clearing The Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

    [Cancel Job ] is displayed.    [Cancel Job ] All data contained in the input buffer SAVE will be cleared. [Cancel Job ] The printer is turned ON LINE ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 66: Print Direction Selection

    Print direction assignment: Print direction 0 = Portrait (upright format) Print direction 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Print direction 2 = Portrait upside down Print direction 3 = Landscape upside down _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 67: Data Interface Configuration

    ON LINE again. ON LINE Note: The printer uses SIA (Simultaneous Interface Administration) to check, which interface is currently used for the transfer of print data. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 68: Emulation Selection

    The emulation HP PCL 5 is selected. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be MENU SAVE saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is ON LINE turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 69: Available Emulations

    LDC (Label Description Language), Printronix IGP/PGL, QMS (Magnum) Code V, XEROX XES, IPDS (via PPD/PPR Protocol), LabelPoint (More emulations on request) Notice: The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of the enterprises name _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 70: Transparent Code Adjustment

    IDOL commands. MENU SAVE In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before ON LINE the printer is turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 71: Selection Of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)

    100 kB is selected as input buffer. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be MENU SAVE saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON ON LINE LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 72: Setting To Factory Default

    [Save as Setup? ] Only if you press the SAVE key a second time the configuration will be SAVE MENU back-outed to factory defaults. ON LINE The printer is turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 73: Font Selection

    The font number 5507 is selected. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the MENU SAVE SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON LINE again. ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 74 Panel Functions _______________________________________________________________________________________________ The SOLID F140 standard equipment contains the following fonts: Font no. Font width Font height Font name 0600 Kurilen 0602 Kurilen Italic 0610 10.1 Kurilen 1710 10.1 Kurilen Italic 4508 Helgoland 4510 Helgoland 4714 14.4 Helgoland Bold...
  • Page 75 Additional fonts can be selected from the font catalogue depending upon the memory capacity. You can use the panel function Printing the Font List (see section 5.8) to generate a list of all fonts installed to the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 76: Text Orientation Selection

    ON LINE turned ON LINE again. Text orientation assignment: Orientation 0 = Portrait (upright format) Orientation 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Orientation 2 = Portrait upside down Orientation 3 = Landscape upside down _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 77: Symbol Code Selection

    [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be MENU SAVE saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is ON LINE turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 78: Image Shifting To The X-Direction

    This function shifts the print image in relation to the paper to the X-direction (crosswise the print direction). Because the paper feed is always centered to the middle in the SOLID F140, the image shifting might be necessary when using e.g. special paper formats to shift the X-coordinate zero to the left paper edge.
  • Page 79 X-direction. In this example the value of the Image X-Position was Feed increased (UP key). direction (print direction) Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 80: Image Shifting To The Y-Direction

    [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be MENU SAVE saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON ON LINE LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 81 Feed shifting to the Y-direction. direction In this example the value of the (print Image Y-Position was increased direction) (UP key). Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 82: Lines Per Inch Setting (Line Spacing)

    10 lpi. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be saved as MENU SAVE setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON LINE again. ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 83: Number Of Characters Per Inch Setting (Character Spacing)

    12 cpi. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be saved as MENU SAVE setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON LINE again. ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 84: Print Density Setting

    Now the new value is saved. [Save as Setup? ] In addition this new value can be SAVE MENU saved as setup value (using the SAVE key), before the printer is turned ON ON LINE LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 85: Configuration Of Network Parameters (Ip Address, E.g.)

    (the MENU key moves you back, if need be). [192.168.010.123 ] SAVE The new IP address is saved as setup [Saved ! ] value. ON LINE The printer is turned ON LINE again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 86 (compare section 4.6 Menu Structure). Select the subitem Off from the network menu to switch off the network access.  Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: offers among other things a centralized address management. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 87 Capability of a device for sending and receiving data at the same time. In the case of full duplex, collision detection is deactivated. A full duplex capable device is able to buffer data packets. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 88 Panel Functions _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 89: Printer Cleaning

    - Please be especially careful to avoid damaging mechanical or electronic modules. Turn off the SOLID F140 printer and pull the power plug. Make sure, the printer has been switched off for at least 15 minutes before you start cleaning.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Elements Behind The

    _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.1. Cleaning the Elements behind the Front Cover 1. Turn off the SOLID F140 printer and pull the power plug. Make sure, the printer has been switched off for at least 15 minutes before you start cleaning the device.

  • Page 91: Printer Cleaning

    5. Using an anti-static service vacuum cleaner, pick up any dirt on the developer unit or toner cartridge. Toner cartridge Developer unit 6. Clean the drum cleaning unit and the elements around it in the same way. Drum cleaning unit _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 92 8. Pull out the dust filter. Dust filter 9. Use an anti-static service vacuum cleaner to clean the dust filter area. 10. Insert a new dust filter and reassemble the cover using the two knurled screws. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 93 Printer Cleaning _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Also vacuum the fuser unit and the area around it. 12. Close the waste toner unit.  Make sure the bar has engaged. 13. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Transport Unit

    Printer Cleaning _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.2. Cleaning the Transport Unit 1. Turn off the SOLID F140 printer and pull the power plug. Make sure, the printer has been switched off for at least 15 minutes before you start cleaning the device. 2. Open the front cover of the printer.

  • Page 95: Using An Anti-Static Service Vacuum Cleaner, Clean Up Toner, Paper Dust Or Other Particles Which May Have Accumulated

    6. Using an anti-static service vacuum cleaner, clean up toner, paper dust or other particles which may have accumulated. Transport unit 7. Wipe off the dirt on the transport surface using a wet paper towel. Transport path _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 96 Green lever and second bar up have to be clicked into place to avoid damaging the printer. 9. Close the waste toner recovery unit.  Make sure the bars have engaged. 10. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Paper Feed Unit

    Printer Cleaning _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.3. Cleaning the Paper Feed Unit 1. Turn off the SOLID F140 printer and pull the power plug. 2. Remove the paper. 3. Absorb paper dust, sprayed toner etc. from the tractor and the area around it using an anti-static service vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Paper Near End Sensor

    After 300,000 pages A4 have been printed, the Paper Near End Sensor (PNES) and the area around it should be cleaned carefully. 1. Turn off the SOLID F140 printer and pull the power plug. 2. Clean the PNES and the area around using a wet paper towel.

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Power Stacker

    Printer Cleaning _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.5. Cleaning the Power Stacker  After 200,000 pages A4 have been printed, the power stacker and the area around it should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. Stacker _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 100 Printer Cleaning _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 101: Operator Maintenance

    In order to run the printer always on its highest quality level, it is necessary to perform regularly cleaning operations. In addition special components have to be replaced if the occasion arises. These operations can be performed by a Microplex trained operator. A untrained person is not allowed to perform these operations. ...

  • Page 102: Main Charger Cleaning

    2. Pull out the cleaning rod horizontally and then insert it back several times for cleaning the wire of the main charger. Main charger Cleaning rod 3. Loosen the knurled screw of the main charger and pull out the charger. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 103 4. Place the charger on a clean and level worktop. 5. Clean the housing of the main charger using the blower brush. 6. Remove the grid from the main charger. For this please push on the tab and remove the grid. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 104 Plastic-Pin Grid 9. Hold the plastic end of the main charger while mounting the free end of the grid to the metal pin. Grid Metal pin _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 105 Operator Maintenance _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Replace the main charger in its original position (compare picture in step 2) and tighten the knurled screw. 11. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 106: Pre-Charger Cleaning

    2. Press down the open lever to open the waste toner recovery unit. Open lever (green) Waste toner recovery unit 3. Loosen the knurled screw of the pre-charger and pull out the charger. Pre-charger Knurled screw _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 107 7. Replace the charger in its original position and fasten the knurled screw to secure the charger. 8. Close the waste toner unit.  Make sure the bar has engaged. 9. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 108: Transfer-/Separator Charger Cleaning

    Transfer-/Separator charger Cleaning rod Before performing the next step make sure the transfer-/separator charger is in its "down" position to avoid damaging the photoreceptor drum. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 109: Operator Maintenance

    6. Using the blower brush, remove paper dust and other unwanted particles. 7. Then clean the wire using a wire cleaning tool. After having finished this procedure the wire should be completely smooth. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 110: Make Sure The Bar Has Engaged

    8. Replace the charger in its original position and tighten the knurled screw. 9. Close the waste toner recovery unit.  Make sure the bar has engaged. 10. Close the front cover of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 111: Developer Unit Cleaning

    Toner cartridge Guide rail Developing roller Sealing welt Screws of the cover Cleaning brush Toner cartridge Sensor (toner empty) Toner spindle Toner roller Developer tub Sensor (toner density) Developing roller _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 112 The developer unit will be separated from the photo- receptor drum by this operation. Developer unit Lever Pay attention to a correct performance of this operation to avoid damaging the photoreceptor drum in the following steps. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 113 6. Push the developing unit lock to the right now (see following figure) and hold the lock in this position. Then completely remove the unit from the printer and place it on a covered, level worktop. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 114 Developing roller Sealing welt (plastics) 8. Clean carefully the cleaning brush and the sealing welt with an anti-static service vacuum cleaner and remove also the toner from the cover of the developer unit. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 115: Close The Printer's

    Operator Maintenance _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Remove the potential compensation. 10. Reinstall the developer unit (see the following section). 11. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 116: Main Charger Replacing

    Knurled screw Main charger 3. Replace the new main charger in its original position and fasten up the knurled screw to secure the charger. 4. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 117: Pre-Charger Replacing

    2. Open the waste toner recovery unit. Open lever (green) Waste toner recovery unit 3. Turn to loosen the green knurled screw of the pre-charger and pull the pre-charger out towards you. Pre- charger Green knurled screw _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 118 4. Install the new charger in its original position and tighten the screw. 5. Close the waste toner recovery unit.  Make sure the bar has engaged. 6. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 119: Transfer-/Separator Charger Replacing

    - If the charger has moved upwards, please turn the drive shaft backwards now until the charger is in the down position. - If the charger has moved downwards, continue in turning the drive shaft until the charger is in the deepest position. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 120 4. Replace the new transfer-/separator charger in its original position and fasten up the knurled screw to secure the charger. 5. Close the waste toner recovery unit.  Make sure the bar has engaged. 6. Close the printer’s front cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 121: Photoreceptor Drum Exchange

    The developer unit will be separated from the photo- receptor drum by this operation. Lever Pay attention to a correct performance of this operation to avoid damaging the photoreceptor drum in the following steps. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 122 - If the charger has moved downwards, continue in turning the drive shaft until the charger is in the deepest position. Transfer elevator drive shaft Transfer charger _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 123 6. Turn to loosen the three knurled screws the drum plate is fixed with (see figure above) and remove the drum plate. 7. Remove the nut from the drum shaft.  During this operation the drum must not rotate! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 124 Hold the drum at its front and rear side and remove it out of the device using both hands. Drum 10. Check the O-rings attached on the drum support rollers and replace them with new O-rings, if need be. (See next figure.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 125 (not by force) over the connection. Please secure that the drum lies on the Drum support rollers (see figure above) to avoid damage when you move it into the device. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 126 (for example a screwhead belonging to the printer chassis). The normal resistance should be 0 . _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 127 26. Now please open the printer’s front cover. 27. Turn the green lock lever of the cleaning unit to the “lock” position (the lever has to point to 12 o’clock; see next figure). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 128 After that the printer will switch to the “READY” status. Disposal of the old OPC drum will be carried out by your service engineer. Until disposal please keep the photoreceptor drum in its original packing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Please address the problems described in section 8.1 and 8.2 yourself, especially the consumable replacement. Only a Microplex authorized operator or service engineer should address printer problems for which no remedies are given in the following pages. Such kind of errors will be displayed only by the word "ERROR"...

  • Page 130: Reduced Print Quality

    Hint: Fanfold material cannot be printed in the area of the sprocket holes, even in the distance up to 5mm around the sprocket holes a reduced print quality has to be expected. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 131: Error Messages

    8.3.2). [Paper at Output! ] There is still paper within the output section. [E000E Remove the paper (see section 8.3). [Tract.Guide Open! ] Check the tractor unit. [E000F Close the tractor guides. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 132 Replace the toner cartridge as soon as the message [No Toner ] is displayed (see section 3.2). [Rear Cover Open! ] The rear cover has not been closed completely. [E0033 Please close it completely. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 133 Stacker capacity is exceeded. [E0059 Please remove the paper. More error messages are listed in section 8.2.1. If the remedies above are not successful, please call a Microplex authorized service engineer.  When reporting a problem to your service engineer, please give him the precise error message.

  • Page 134: Further Error Messages And Error Codes

    The following printer errors will be displayed in the panel by a hex number and a shortened error messages (or the word "ERROR"). Only a Microplex authorized operator or service engineer should address the printer problems listed in the following table.
  • Page 135 [No Waste Ton.Box! ] Waste toner bottle is missing [E0029 [No Toner! No toner [E002A [Toner Low Toner density is not normal (too low) [E002D [LED Array Overh.! ] LED head is too hot [E0032 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 136 [Stack.Limit Err.! Stacker capacity is exceeded [E0059 [Stacker.Mot.Error! Motor rotation is not normal [E005A [Stacker Busy! Power stacker is active [E005B [Stack.LowestPos.! Error at the stacker [E005C [Stack.Com.T.Out! Communication error (timeout) [E005D _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 137: Paper Jam

    3. Pull the paper out of the device only in the transport direction. 4. Insert the paper again (see section 3.1).  Please do not push the paper beyond the tractor into the device to avoid reaching the Paper Jam Sensor. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 138: Paper Jam Inside The Print System

    15 seconds. Front cover Handle 2. Press down the open lever of the waste toner recovery unit and open the unit. Waste toner recovery unit Open lever (green) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 139 4. Look for jammed paper in the transport unit. 5. Rotate the turning knob "B" 90° clockwise (free) to set the scuff roller to the "open" condition. Fuser unit Knob B Transport unit _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 140 7. Detach the fanfold paper in the exit unit section at its perforation. Remove the jammed paper by pulling it out. Pull the paper out of the device only in the transport direction. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 141 Pay attention to the second bar of the transport unit located under the green lever - it also has to click into place (second bar up). Green lever Second bar up _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 142 Both locks of the transport unit have to be engaged to avoid damaging the printer. 9. Close the waste toner recovery unit.  Make sure the bars have engaged. 10. Close the printer’s front cover. 11. Load new fanfold paper (see section 3.1). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 143: Paper Jam Within The Power Stacker

    By this you can secure that the paper will be positioned right in the stacker. Preview: Fanfold paper loaded in the righr way Please inform your service engineer if there are any troubles different from the one above. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 144: Print Repetition After An Error

    EEPROM - configuration) if the user wants to resume the print job at a position he chooses himself. In addition to this see panel function Clearing the Input Buffer (section 5.13). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 145: Measures For Transport And Shipping (Repacking)

     Lock all moveable parts of the printer (use all original transport safety devices, adhesive fasteners and so on). Repack all items in their original packing material and ship them in the original boxes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 146 Measures for Transport and Shipping _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

  • Page 147: Specifications

    *) Hint: Fanfold material cannot be printed in the area of the sprocket holes, even in the distance up to 5mm around the sprocket holes a reduced print quality has to be expected. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 148 There isn’t any generally valid rule to calculate the costs per page. Therefore values given by different manufacturers are very often not comparable. The values given by Microplex are based on the utilization time of the so-called consumables of the printer. There isn’t any generally valid rule for this calculation, either. Therefore Microplex has fixed the definition of consumables as follows: 1.
  • Page 149 CAQ (Customer Acceptable Quality) is a purely subjective lower limit which a respective customer is willing to accept the print quality. An exchange of parts is only then necessary even if the MNPSQ is already exceeded. quality Utilization time exchange exchange MNPSQ MNPCAQ pages _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 150 Specifications _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 151 19 external view 16 control panel 16, 35 control panel elements 37 control panel functions 54 control panel keys 38 controller 7 conventions 9 costs per page 148 COVER OPEN! 131 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 152 65, 71 operation 35, 41 installation 13 operator maintenance 101 interface, connection 15 interfaces 17, 67, 147 Interior view 18 IP address 85 key sequence 46 keys 9, 36 knob, turning 139, 141 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 153 130 print density 149 symbol 9 print direction 66 symbol code 77 print pages per page format 55 syntax 46 print quality 130, 149 print repeat 144 print resolution 60 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 154 13 transport unit 18, 94 troubles 130 troubleshooting 129 two-up mode 55 UP key 43 utilization time 148 waste toner recovery unit 18 weight 147 wire cleaning tool 104, 107, 109 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...
  • Page 155 Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Microplex Operator’s Manual SOLID F140 Edition 1.0...

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