Page 2: For United States Users
For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or...
Page 4 Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
• and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. • Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table or •...
Page 6 This could expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by • a qualified service person under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
Page 7: Safety Information
Safety Information Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Page 8: Internal Laser Radiation
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Internal Laser Radiation Max. Radiation Power _... Wave Length ... This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Selecting the Printer Mode ........
Page 10 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing Consumable Parts ... Cleaning the Printer ... Transporting Your Printer ... Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages..Troubleshooting Directory..Paper Jam Problems ... Power Supply ... Test Prints ... Printing Problems ...
Page 11 Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ... Interface Specifications..Initialization..Option Specifications ... Shared Printer Language ... Appendix B HP Emulation Mode Introduction ... SelecType Options ... Available Fonts and Symbol Sets ... Default Settings ... HP Emulation Command Summary ...
Page 12: Introduction 1
Introduction The EPL-8000 is the latest in Epson’s advanced line of laser printers, combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. The printer combines a semiconductor laser with the electrophotographic technology used in office copiers to give you high-quality printing that is both fast and quiet.
Page 13 Two Epson ESC/P the range of applications written for Epson 9-pin and 24-pin printers. megabyte (MB) of standard random built-in, expandable up to 7.5MB for graphics printing and for using three interfaces at optional interface. Two built-in interfaces: Centronics RS-422 serial.
Page 14 Options Many printer options are available for your printer. For detailed information on the installation and use of these options, see Chapter 7. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by country. Contact your local dealer for the part number in your country.
Page 15 IC cards Two identity cards are available from your dealer. The identity cards allow your printer to use the Adobe PostScript page description language or the Epson GL graphics language, giving you additional printer operation modes. Introduction...
Page 16: Interface Cards
A complete list of available interfaces, guidelines for choosing the right interface and other instructions are given in Chapter 7. Interface cable Epson supplies several types of interface cables. You interface cable that meets the specifications listed below. See your computer manual for Cable...
Page 17 Introduction Memory chip set (C82904*, C82905*) You can increase your printer’s current 1MB of RAM to a total of 7.5MB by installing memory chip sets and a memory expansion board. The C82904* increments of 0.5MB, and the C82905* chip set can increase it by 2.0MB increments.
Page 18: Laser Printer Precautions
Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Page 19: Finding Your Way Around
Chapter 5 gives you information on maintaining your printer. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter Chapter 7 describes how to install the various options available for your printer.
Page 20 Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the...
Page 21 Chapter 1 Setting Up Finding a Place for the Printer ... 1-2 Unpacking ... 1-5 Assembling ... Installing the cleaning pad..The imaging cartridge..Attaching the power cord..Loading paper in the cassette..Turning O n the Printer ...
Page 22: Finding A Place For The Printer
Finding a Place for the Printer Before unpacking the printer, find a suitable place to use it. Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place it close enough to the computer or workstation for its cable to reach.
Page 23 To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 530 mm or 21 inches from the bottom of the printer to any shelf or surface directly above it, as shown below. Finding a Place for the Printer...
Page 24 Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that might disturb the power supply. Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Page 25: Unpacking
The printer and the imaging cartridge are packed in separate boxes. First, carefully unpack the main carton. 1. Remove the printer from the large carton and set it on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need someone to help you lift it.
Page 26 Unpacking Note: When moving your printer, carry it by grasping the recesses on each side. The printer weighs about lb), so you may need someone to help you lift it. Setting Up...
Page 27 3. Remove the plastic bag protecting the printer. Note: Make sure that you save all packing materials. You must repack the printer in these materials whenever you ship it. See Chapter 5 for details on transporting your printer. 4. Peel off the shipping tape as shown below.
Page 28: Assembling
Assembling Now you must install a few important parts. Installing the cleaning pad The first component you install is the felt cleaning pad, which is in the imaging cartridge box. This pad constantly cleans the surface of the fusing roller, which fixes toner onto the paper. Setting Up Power cord Imaging cartridge box...
Page 29 Assembling 1. Open the imaging cartridge box and take out the cleaning pad. Leave everything else inside the box for now. Open the front cover by pressing down the latch on the front cover. Setting Up 1-9...
Page 30 Assembling 3. Press the blue release button inside the printer to open the printer’s top cover. You can open the top cover to two positions, a lower and an upper position. Open the top cover to the upper position. CAUTION: handle.
Page 31 Grasp the small yellow handle on the cleaning pad and insert the pad in the open slot on top of the fuser. The fuser is located toward the back of the printer on the inside. Make sure you install the pad in the correct position. Match the mark on the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below.
Page 32: The Imaging Cartridge
Assembling The imaging cartridge The imaging cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism that forms the image and transfers it onto the paper. CAUTION: than necessary. Because the drum is light-sensitive, never expose it to lighting brighter than normal room light.
Page 33 Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight. If you must leave it outside the printer, first cover it with the aluminum packing bag provided or a soft cloth. When handling the imaging cartridge, always set it on a clean, •...
Page 34 Assembling Storing the imaging cartridge To get the best print quality from your imaging cartridge, do not store the cartridge in the following locations: In direct sunlight In dusty places Where salty air or corrosive gasses (such as ammonia) are •...
Page 35 Assembling 2. Hold the imaging cartridge upright, as shown below, and shake the cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute the toner. 3. Hold the imaging cartridge steady and pull firmly on the yellow tab. Remove the clear seal completely. 1-15 Setting Up...
Page 36 Assembling After you remove the seal, gently shake the imaging cartridge again four or five times. Make sure the printer’s front cover is open and the top cover is open to the lower position, as shown below. 1-16 Setting Up...
Page 37 Then slide the cartridge forward as far as it will go. 7. Gently press down on the printer’s top cover until it clicks into the closed position. Then close the front cover. CAUTION: cartridge installed.
Page 38: Attaching The Power Cord
Attaching the power cord 1. Before you attach the power cord, make sure the power switch on the top of the printer is turned off. It is off when the O on the switch is pressed down, as shown below.
Page 39: Loading Paper In The Cassette
Loading paper in the cassette The standard paper cassette holds up to automatic feeding. See Chapter 4 if you need more information on paper handling. Remove the paper cassette by pulling it straight out. Take a stack of paper and fan it thoroughly. Tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Page 40 Insert a stack of paper into the cassette with the corners of the paper beneath the two tabs at the front. Insert the paper cassette into the front of the printer and push it firmly into place. Now you’re ready to turn on the printer.
Page 41: Turning On The Printer
Turning on the Printer Make sure the printer is plugged in and the imaging cartridge is installed. Then turn on the power by pressing the vertical bar ( I ) on the power switch located at the top of the printer.
Page 42 When the READY message appears, you can use the printer. If the display remains blank, see Chapter troubleshooting information. Chapter 2 tells you how to test your printer, connect it to a computer or computers, and begin using it with software. 1-22...
Page 43: Chapter 2 Testing And Connecting Your Printer The Control Panel
Printing a font sample ... Enhancing Print Quality ... Adjusting the print density ... Resolution Improvement Technology ... 2-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ... Choosing an interface ... Connecting the parallel interface ... Connecting the serial interface..
Page 44: The Control Panel
The panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display, indicator lights, and buttons. The display and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and you use the buttons to select printer settings and functions. Display The display shows the followings: Status messages, such as WARMING UP, indicate the printer’s...
Page 45: Indicator Lights
Indicator lights LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 One of these lights is on when the printer is in the SelecType mode, depending on which level you enter. These lights are off if the printer is not in the SelecType mode. See Chapter information on SelecType.
Page 46: Buttons
SelecType, see Chapter 3. CONTINUE RESET This button has three functions: COPY END Enables the printer to resume printing CONTINUE automatically after certain error or maintenance- required conditions. If the CONTINUE light is flashing, read the corresponding status or error...
Page 47 If the FEED light is lit, press ON LINE to take the MANUAL printer off line. Then press FEED to print out data in the printer’s memory. If you are using more than one channel, you can print data received by each channel.
Page 48: Testing The Printer
Before running a test, make sure you have removed all packing materials from the printer and installed all printer parts, as described in Chapter 1. You do not need to connect the printer to a computer to run these tests.
Page 49 CAUTION: printing. Part of a typical pattern 1 test print is shown below: once more. The printer prints a test Never open the printer’s covers during Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer...
Page 50: Printing A Status Sheet
Testing the Printer After printing the page, the printer displays TEST PRINT. To print the second test print pattern, follow these steps: Press once. 2. Change the test pattern number by pressing once. 3. Press to print After you print the test pattern, press the SelecType button twice to exit SelecType.
Page 51 Load Macro STATUS SHEET : AUTOSENSE : OFF : DISABLE Symbol set : Roman-8 Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer Controller Version : 21.04 CH Time out : 60 Total Printed Count: 552216 Left Offset Memory Left : 4110Kbytes...
Page 52: Printing A Font Sample
Press until FONT SAMPLE appears on the display. Press twice to print the font sample. The printer takes several seconds to compose the font sample before it starts printing. A portion of the printout is shown below. 4. Press SelecType twice to exit SelecType.
Page 53: Enhancing Print Quality
If your test print is too light or too dark, use the print density control knob to change it. Turn off the printer and unplug its cord from the wall outlet. Remove any paper in the paper output tray. Open the front cover by pressing down on its latch. Then press the blue release button inside the printer and open the top cover to its lower position.
Page 54 (center position), align the vertical line on the center of the knob with the dot printed on the printer case. 7. Reinsert the imaging cartridge and close the printer’s covers. Run the test print to check the new print density. See “Running a test print,”...
Page 55: Resolution Improvement Technology
Resolution Improvement Technology Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is Epson’s new printer technology that produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. The illustration below shows an enlarged sample of a curve printed with conventional laser technology and the same curve printed with RITech.
Page 56 Press setting appear on the display. Press three times. The printer prints the check pattern. Look at your check pattern to see if your current setting is correct. The check pattern is a rectangle with a pattern inside it, as shown below. When the RITech setting is best, you cannot see the pattern inside the rectangle.
Page 57 Do not change the print density unless it is necessary. Changing the print density affects all text and graphics, so check the new setting by printing several pages. until RITech appears on the display. Testing and Connecting Your Printer Enhancing Print Quality You can until your...
Page 58: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
If your computer provides both types of connection, use the parallel interface for the printer and leave the serial port on your computer free for devices such as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of connection to use, consult your dealer.
Page 59: Connecting The Parallel Interface
If you decide to use a serial interface, you may need to use SelecType to change some of the printer’s serial settings, such as baud rate or parity, to match the computer’s settings. See Chapter for details on using SelecType to set up the printer’s serial...
Page 60 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the parallel interface on the back of the printer. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. 2-18...
Page 61: Connecting The Serial Interface
4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown 5. Plug the other end of the parallel cable into your computer and fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary. Some parallel cables have grounding wires at the computer end as well.
Page 62 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Follow these steps to connect the serial interface: Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Plug the serial cable connector securely into the serial interface on the back of the printer.
Page 63 4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer. Fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary. This completes the connection of the serial interface cable. You now need to set the printer for serial communication with the SelecType I/F CONFIG option.
Page 64: Testing The Computer-To-Printer Connection
4. Press the Print Screen button on your keyboard once. 5. Press ON LINE to set your printer off line. Then press the FEED button to print the data in the printer’s buffer. The printer prints what is on your screen.
Page 65: Selecting The Printer Mode
You use the SelecType MODE ASSIGN option to select the printer mode. The default is HP LaserJet series III. If you plan to use more than one channel with your printer, you can assign the same or a different printer mode to each channel, using the SelecType MODE ASSIGN option.
Page 66 HP Printer Command Language (PCL). Epson LQ and FX emulation modes When your printer is in the Epson LQ or FX printer mode, select one of the following drivers from your program’s printer selection menu:...
Page 67: Sharing The Printer
Channel O is the optional interface. See Chapter 7 for information on the optional interfaces. If you are sharing your printer, see the section on the CH setting on Page 3-32 for full information on the possible settings. Testing and Connecting Your Printer...
Page 68: Switching The Printer Mode
Intelligent Emulation Switching (IES)—switches between PostScript and one other mode SelecType Shared printer language (SPL)—uses printer commands to switch from any mode to any other, except out of Epson GL. Intelligent Emulation Switch (IES) SelecType Level PostScript/LaserJet III, PostScrip/LQ, and PostScript/FX. When...
Page 69 Chapter 3 SelecType SelecType Overview..Level 1 functions ... functions ... Level Using SelecType..The control panel..The display..Buttons..Steps to using SelecType ... Options ... Level INPUT..PAGE SIZE ... COPIES ... ORIENT..
Page 70: Selectype Overview
Note: New SelecType settings are in effect only until you turn off the printer unless you save them with the Level 1 SYSTEM CONFIG option or the Level 2 P-CONFIG SAVE option described later in this chapter.
Page 71: Level 1 Functions
Selects the printing orientation: portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). Selects one of the fonts available in the current printer mode. Prints a report listing the current printer settings. Prints a sample of the fonts available in the current printer mode.
Page 72: Level 2 Functions
Prints two test patterns to check the printer’s operation. Chooses one of the emulation modes: HP LaserJet III, Epson LQ, Epson FX, or IES modes. In the IES modes, the printer switches automatically between PostScript and another mode (if PostScript is available). With an optional identity card, you can also select Epson GL or PostScript emulation.
Page 73 Displays the total number of sheets printed by the printer. Selects one of the settings for Epson’s Resolution Improvement Technology, which produces smooth text and graphics. Conserves energy by reducing power to the fixer heater when the printer is not in use for minutes.
Page 74: Using Selectype
Using SelecType This section describes the control panel and explains how to use SelecType. The control panel The control panel contains the display, the SelecType button (which also functions as the left arrow button, six indicator lights, and four arrow buttons. SelecType...
Page 75: The Display
The display When you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on the display. The display shows SelecType menu titles on the left side and options for each menu on the right side. The display also uses the icons shown below: Buttons SelecType Use the arrow buttons to move through menus and to select,...
Page 76: Steps To Using Selectype
Using SelecType Steps to using SelecType Using SelecType involves seven basic steps: Enter SelecType mode. Select a channel (if necessary). Display the main menu option. Enter the option’s submenu. Display the submenu options. Set the option or select or execute an action. Exit SelecType.
Page 77 See pages The printer stores the settings for each channel separately. The settings you choose in one channel do not affect the settings in the other.
Page 78 Using SelecType Display the main menu option When you are in the SelecType main menu, an the names of each of the main menu options on the display. In many cases, the display also shows the current setting, as shown below.
Page 79 Note: Although the main menu options are the same for all printer modes, some Level 1 submenu options are different in each mode. See the Appendix that describes the printer mode you are using for a description of the submenu options for that mode.
Page 80 Once you set an option, the setting remains in effect until you change it again or turn off the printer. If you want a setting to remain in effect even when you turn the printer off and on, you can use the SYSTEM CONFIG option to save Level 1 settings and the PCONFIG SAVE option to save Level 2 settings.
Page 81: Level 1 Options
However, some have a different function for each mode. These menus are listed in the Appendix that describes the printer mode. See the Quick Reference Card at the back of this manual for a map of all SelecType menus and options.
Page 82: Input
If you choose STD, the printer loads paper from the standard paper cassette. If you choose OPT, the printer loads paper from the optional lower paper cassette. OPT appears as an option on the display only if you install the optional lower paper cassette unit.
Page 83: Page Size
PAGE SIZE You can choose any of the paper and envelope sizes shown below with the PAGE SIZE option. Menu/submenu COPIES Use this option to print up to 999 copies of your print job. The factory setting is 1. If you select a number greater than one, the display keeps count of the number of copies completed and the current setting.
Page 84: Orient
See the Appendixes for information on the printer mode you are using. STATUS SHEET Use this option to print a status sheet that lists the current printer settings. When you reach this option, press status sheet. See Chapter 2 for information on the status sheet.
Page 85: Sub Config
The following is part of a typical font sample in HP emulation mode. SUB CONFIG The submenu for the SUB CONFIG option is different in each printer mode. See the Appendixes for information on the printer mode you are using. SYSTEM CONFIG This option includes the following eight submenus:...
Page 86 Each submenu is explained below. FULL PRINT — The default setting of 0 is sufficient for most uses of the printer. If you are printing complex pages, you may need to increase the setting. If the printer displays the message SET FULL PRINT, increase this setting.
Page 87 T-OFFSET — You can use the T-OFFSET (top offset) option to make fine adjustments in the position of the printing on the page. The setting is in dots; each dot is 1/300th of an inch mm), so you can use this option to raise or lower (0.0846 the printing on the page approximately 1/5th of an inch mm).
Page 88 Select a macro number for your setting by pressing Then press to save the current SelecType Level 1 settings into the macro. These settings will be in effect each time you turn the printer on. Press to exit this submenu without saving a macro. 3-20 SelecType to load the selected macro.
Page 89 You can save up to four different settings for each channel. However, if you are sharing the printer and use the same printer mode for more than one channel, avoid using the same macro number in different channels.
Page 90: Level 2 Options
RITech STANDBY TEST PRINT You can use this option to print two different test patterns to check whether your printer is working correctly. After TEST PRINT appears, press Press to print pattern 1 (vertical lines). To print pattern 2 (horizontal lines), press details on running a test print.
Page 91 MODE ASSIGN Use this option to select the printer mode for each interface you are using. The default is LJ-3. For more information on each printer mode, see the appendixes. After MODE ASSIGN appears, press once to see the following display:...
Page 92: I/F Config
Level 2 Options I/F CONFIG Use this option to configure a printer interface. The settings are parallel for channel P and serial for channel S. This option is not available for channel O. Menu/submenu The PARALLEL option has these three submenus: Menu/submenu Normally, you do not need to change these settings.
Page 93 AUTOFEED signal on pin send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When you set AUTOFEED to ON, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives. If your text lines overprint each other, set AUTOFEED to ON.
Page 94 Level 2 Options After you select the serial interface, you enter one of the submenus shown below. Menu/submenu SERIAL These settings must match the settings your computer is using. Check your computer’s manual. The interface options are the same for both the RS-232C and RS-422 serial interface modes.
Page 95 BAUDRATE - Use this option to set the data transfer rate (baud) for the serial interface. The baud rate is measured in bits per second (bps). See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The factory setting is 9600.
Page 96 Level 2 Options STOP BIT - Use this option to set the number of stop bits on each character of information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of a character. Menu/submenu DTR - Use this option to turn the printer’s ready communications protocol ON or OFF.
Page 97 DSR - When DSR (Data Set Ready) is OFF, the signal level is permanently set HIGH, allowing the printer to send data to the computer. The factory setting is OFF (signal level HIGH). For most communications purposes, this option should be set to OFF.
Page 98: Rx-Buffer Size
RX-BUFFER SIZE The receive buffer option allows you to change the size of the printer’s input buffer. A large receive buffer size allows you to quickly transfer the contents of a file from the computer’s memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints the information from its own memory and frees up the computer for other tasks.
Page 99 The setting you can select for the RX-BUFFER SIZE varies depending on the amount of total RAM size in your printer. The table below shows the available settings for the buffer sizes. X is the amount of RAM that the printer has.
Page 100 INDIVIDUAL setting eliminates this possibility. CAUTION: execute SAVE&INIT, as described below. Menu/submenu S, P, or O selects the first channel used when the printer is turned on or initialized. In AUTOSENSE mode all Level displayed just before you enter SelecType.
Page 101 Any channel using the LJ-3, LQ, or FX printer mode requires at least 0.5MB of memory, and any channel using PostScript or Epson GL (available on optional identity cards) requires at least 1.5MB. (Add the requirements of all three channels together to determine the minimum total memory required.)
Page 102: Timeout
Level Options Note: You can also save the settings with the P-CONFIG SAVE option, and then initialize the printer. See the P-CONFIG SAVE option later in this chapter. TIMEOUT This option is available only when the PostScript card is installed.
Page 103: Ch Timeout
CH TIMEOUT Use this option to set the time for a channel timeout. If the printer is on line and receives no new data for the number of seconds specified, and if there is data in an other channel, the printer automatically switches to the channel with data.
Page 104: Beeper
Level 2 Options BEEPER When you set this option to ON, a buzzer sounds when a printer error occurs. When you set the option to OFF, the buzzer does not sound. Menu/submenu P-CONFIG SAVE Use this option to save the settings you make in Level 2 so they take effect each time you turn the printer on.
Page 105: Factory Reset
Do not turn off the printer until the READY message appears on the display; if you turn off the printer too soon, you may see a START UP ERROR message the next time you turn the printer on.
Page 106: Page Counter
The standby mode saves power by reducing the power to the fixing heater whenever no data is sent to the printer for minutes. In this mode, the printer begins warming up as soon as you press the ON LINE button or send any data; it becomes ready to print within 70 seconds.
Page 107 Chapter 4 Paper Handling Choosing Paper ..,... Choosing a Paper Size ..........4-5 Paper Feeding and Paper Delivery ...
Page 108: Choosing Paper
The type of paper you use in your printer can affect the quality of your printed output. The printer forms an image by transferring many tiny dots of toner to the paper. If the paper is rough, the edges of letters become ragged because some of the dots fall into indentations on the paper.
Page 109 Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 110 Always manually feed labels. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with the printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet so that there are no gaps between the individual labels.
Page 111: Choosing A Paper Size
If you use one paper size most of the time and you cannot select paper size with your software, you can use the SelecType SAVE MACRO option to save your paper size setting. The printer then selects this paper size whenever you turn on, reset, or initialize it.
Page 112: Paper Feeding And Paper Delivery
Paper delivery The printer can deliver paper face down on top of the printer or face up into the optional face-up tray. With face-down output on top of the printer, the printed pages come out in the order in which you print them.
Page 113 The following table lists recommended paper-feed and paper- delivery methods for different print media. Be sure to print a few sheets before beginning regular use. Material Regular paper 60 to 90 g/m , 16 to 24 lb Heavy paper 90to157 g/m , 24 to 42 lb Envelopes Transparencies...
Page 114: Loading Paper Manually
Loading Paper Manually If you want print labels, envelopes, transparencies, heavy paper (over 90g/m paper one sheet at a time through the manual feed slot. Also, you can manually feed paper when you want to print a small job on different paper from the type loaded in the cassette.
Page 115 Loading Paper Manually Open the manual-feed paper guides, as shown below. If you are using legal-sized paper, open the paper support on the inside of the front cover and raise the other paper support on the top cover. 4. Adjust the manual-feed paper guides to match the size of paper you are using.
Page 116 5. For printing on labels, envelopes, transparencies, and heavy paper, install the optional face-up output tray. Set the paper path selector on the back of the printer to the face-up position. Press the MANUAL button. An M appears on the right side of the display, as shown below.
Page 117: Using The Optional Lower Paper Cassette
For information on installing this option, see Chapter 7. To load paper in the cassette, follow these steps: 1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer by pulling it straight out. Then place it on a flat surface. Paper Handling...
Page 118 Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 2. Slide the paper guides open, as shown below. 3. Open the back cover on the paper cassette. Then grasp the rear green paper guide and slide it all the way to the back. 4.
Page 119 5. Insert the stack of paper face-down into the cassette with the corners of the paper beneath the two tabs at the front of the * paper cassette. Note: Do not load paper above the marks on the paper guides. Slide the side paper guides together until they both rest lightly against the paper.
Page 120 Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 7. Insert the paper cassette straight into the front of the printer in the lower position and push it firmly into place. Note: Insert the adjustable paper cassette in the lower position only. It does not fit in the standard paper cassette slot.
Page 121: Using The Optional Output Tray
For information on installing this option, see Chapter When paper is output face-up into the optional output tray, the printed pages pass straight through the printer without bending. After installing the face-up output tray, you can switch the paper path selector between face up and face down, as shown below.
Page 122 Using the Optional Output Tray Face-down position 4-16 Paper Handling...
Page 123 Cleaning the roller in the paper path..5-18 Removing spilled toner ... Cleaning the printer case ... Transporting Your Printer ... Packing for transportation ... Unpacking the printer after transportation..5-23 Maintenance and Transportation 5-10 5-14 5-14 5-17...
Page 124: Replacing Consumable Parts
Replacing Consumable Parts The printer’s imaging cartridge can print up to 8,000 pages, depending upon the complexity of your print jobs. You see the following messages when your printer starts to run out of toner: TONER LOW Little toner is left; you must replace the imaging cartridge soon.
Page 125: Removing The Imaging Cartridge
Replacing Consumable Parts Removing the imaging cartridge Follow these steps to remove the imaging cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Remove any paper in the paper output tray.
Page 126 Replacing Consumable Parts Grasp the imaging cartridge as shown below and gently pull it toward you to remove it. Discard the imaging cartridge. The imaging cartridge is made of non-hazardous materials. However, always follow local regulations regarding waste disposal when you discard a used imaging cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 127: Cleaning The Transfer Charger Wire
Locate the cotton swab provided in the imaging cartridge box, or use a commercially available cotton swab. Make sure the printer’s top cover is still open to the upper position. Locate the transfer charger wire inside the printer as shown below.
Page 128 Replacing Consumable Parts CAUTION: not press too hard on the wire. It is delicate and can break if you apply too much pressure. Also, never touch the wire with your fingers; the oil on your fingers may damage it. 4. Clean the transfer charger wire by gently rubbing the cotton swab along its length as shown below.
Page 129: Cleaning The Glass Lens
Replacing Consumable Parts Cleaning the glass lens 1. Locate the glass lens on the inside of the printer’s top cover. It is under a black plastic protector. 2. Reach under the protector, as shown in the illustration below, and gently wipe the glass lens with a dry, soft cloth.
Page 130: Replacing The Cleaning Pad
1. Make sure the printer is still open to the upper position. 2. Locate the cleaning pad inside the printer. It is the long black pad with a yellow felt handle near the back of the printer.
Page 131 Carefully grasp the yellow felt handle and lift out the used cleaning pad, as shown below. Be careful not to let dirt from the pad drop into the printer. Discard the cleaning pad. 4. Locate the new cleaning pad packed with your replacement imaging cartridge.
Page 132: Replacing The Imaging Cartridge
Replacing the imaging cartridge Make sure the printer’s top cover is still open to the upper position. CAUTION: cartridge to light any longer than necessary. Because the drum is light-sensitive, never expose it to lighting that is brighter than normal room light.
Page 133 Replacing Consumable Parts Remove the new imaging cartridge from the aluminum bag. Holding the cartridge in the position shown below, gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly. Hold the cartridge steady, and pull firmly to remove the clear sealing tape.
Page 134 Now, gently shake the imaging cartridge a few times as shown below to further distribute the toner. Carefully slide the plastic runners on either side of the imaging cartridge into the green grooves inside the printer. Push the cartridge in gently as far as it will go. 5-12...
Page 135 Replacing Consumable Parts 6. Close the printer’s top cover by pressing down gently on top of the case until the cover snaps closed. Then close the front cover. 7. Turn the printer back on. Maintenance and Transportation 5-13...
Page 136: Cleaning The Printer
However, fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the inside of the printer, the roller in the paper path, and the paper feed roller as described in this section.
Page 137 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Open the printer’s top cover to its upper position. 4. Locate the ozone filter on the inside of the printer’s top cover. Maintenance and Transportation 5-15...
Page 138 5. Firmly grasp the plastic tab on the ozone filter and pull up to release the filter. Then lift the filter out of the printer and discard it. Insert a new ozone filter, making sure it snaps into place. 7. Close the printer’s top and front covers.
Page 139: Cleaning Inside The Printer
Cleaning inside the printer Fine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside the printer. Follow the steps below to clean the inside of the printer: Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover.
Page 140: Cleaning The Roller In The Paper Path
Cleaning the Printer 5. Remove any dirt from the paper path with a soft cloth. Cleaning the roller in the paper path 1. Locate the metal roller and its black gear on the left end of the roller. Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 141 Cleaning the Printer 2. Wipe the dirt off the surface of the roller with a soft cloth, as shown below. 3. Replace the imaging cartridge. 4. Close the printer’s top and front covers. Maintenance and Transportation 5-19...
Page 142: Removing Spilled Toner
Cleaning the Printer Removing spilled toner If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you remove all the spilled toner. Follow these steps: 1. If only a small amount of toner is present, carefully wipe out the inside of the printer with a damp cloth.
Page 143: Cleaning The Printer Case
Cleaning the printer case If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent, as shown below. CAUTIONS: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover;...
Page 144: Transporting Your Printer
Transporting Your Printer If you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from one room to another, make sure you keep the printer level to avoid spilling toner. If you are shipping the printer some distance, repack the printer and its accessories in the original packing materials to avoid damaging them.
Page 145: Unpacking The Printer After Transportation
4. Open the front cover. Then open the printer’s top cover to the lower position and remove the imaging cartridge as described earlier in this chapter. CAUTION: Hold the imaging cartridge level as you remove it to prevent toner spills.
Page 146 Transporting Your Printer 5-24 Maintenance and Transportation...
Page 147 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages ........... . . 6-2 Troubleshooting Directory .
Page 148: Status And Error Messages
[E]. In some cases the message you see on your display also shows the printer mode. ADD MEMORY FOR CH X The printer has insufficient memory available in the channel displayed. You may have changed the printer mode, increased the RX-BUFFER SIZE setting, or changed the CH INDIVIDUAL setting.
Page 149: Troubleshooting
The printer’s cover is open. Close the printer cover to continue printing. D A T A The printer has received data but is not yet printing, or is off line. To resume printing, press ON LINE if the printer is off line, or press FEED.
Page 150 RESET or initialize the printer as described in Chapter 3. You can also clear this error by turning the printer off and back on again. However, it may be necessary to simplify the page you are trying to print or add more memory to the printer.
Page 151 PAPER FEEDING The printer is feeding paper. PAPER JAM Paper is not being fed into the printer or paper is jammed in the paper path. Open the printer and clear the jammed paper as described later in this chapter. PAPER OUT There is no paper in the standard paper cassette or the optional lower paper cassette (if installed).
Page 152 REINSERT CARD You may have removed an option card while the FEED light was still lit or while the printer was on line. To correct the error, make sure the printer is off line. Next, reinsert the card into the correct slot and press CONTINUE. See Chapter more information on optional cards.
Page 153 SERVICE REQ. CXXXX A controller error has been detected. Write down the error number listed on the display and turn off the printer. Wait at least five seconds and then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and contact a qualified service person.
Page 154 Status and Error Messages START UP ERROR If this message appears when you turn on the printer, the power may have been turned off while the printer was performing a save operation. To clear this error, press to return the printer’s default settings to LT or A4 paper, respectively.
Page 155: Troubleshooting Directory
Most printing problems can be corrected easily. Paper jam problems . FEED JAM . PAPER JAM Power supply Power is not being supplied to the printer. Test print The test prints do not print. Printing problems The printer does not print or stops printing.
Page 156 Troubleshooting Directory Paper handling Paper does not feed properly. Paper feeds crookedly or jams. The printer prints a page and then stops. Decline in print quality The print quality is not what you expect. Options Using optional font cartridges, the printer does not operate as expected.
Page 157: Paper Jam Problems
See Chapter 4 for tips on choosing paper. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not be fixed on the page, it may come off on your hands while you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water.
Page 158: Feed Jam
FEED JAM The FEED JAM message tells you that paper is not feeding into the printer, or has jammed on its way into the printer from one of these input areas: In the standard paper cassette ........See page In the optional lower paper cassette unit .
Page 159 Remove any sheets that have been fed part way into the printer, and remove all the sheets from the cassette. Discard any curled or wrinkled sheets. Make sure you are using the correct paper size.
Page 160 Remove any folded or curled paper from the front opening. Remove any sheets that have been fed part way into the printer, and remove all the sheets from the cassette. Discard any curled or wrinkled sheets. Make sure that you are using the correct paper size and that the paper guides are set correctly.
Page 161 2. Make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications for this printer. See Chapter 2 for the correct paper to use. If there are frequent paper feed jams of these types, clean the paper cassette, feed roller, and the metal roller in the paper path as...
Page 162: Paper Jam
PAPER JAM The PAPER JAM message tells you that there is a jam at one of these locations along the paper path: At the metal roller ............See page At the fuser .
Page 163 Paper Jam Problems At the metal roller 1. Open the printer’s covers and remove the imaging cartridge WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fuser.
Page 164 Raise the roller protector and gently pull the paper out. If it tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. Lower the roller protector. Then reinstall the imaging cartridge. 5. Close both printer covers. After the READY message appears on the display, you can resume printing. 6-18...
Page 165 Paper Jam Problems At the fuser Open the printer’s covers and remove the imaging cartridge. WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. 2. Gently pull the paper out. If the paper tears, make sure you remove all the pieces.
Page 166 Close the printer cover and the front cover. When the READY message appears on the display, you can resume printing.
Page 167: Power Supply
The problem may be with the electrical outlet itself. If the outlet is controlled by an outside source such as a wall switch, make sure it is on. If the printer still does not operate, plug another electrical device into the outlet to check whether the outlet is operating properly.
Page 168: Test Prints
Test Prints The test prints do not print. The paper does not feed at all. You may not have set the correct INPUT paper path with SelecType. See Chapter After entering the TEST PRINT option in SelecType Level 2, you may not have pressed TEST PRINT.
Page 169: Printing Problems
See Chapter 2. The ON LINE light is off. The printer is off line. Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer on line (the ON LINE light comes on). The printer stops printing and the display reads PAPER OUT or TONER OUT.
Page 170: The Printout Is Not What You Expect
SelecType. Available symbol sets in SelecType vary depending on the selected printer mode. See Chapter 3 or the Appendixes for each mode for more information. All the text is printed on the same line.
Page 171 Make sure that both ends of the cable are plugged in securely. The interface may not be configured correctly. If you are using a serial interface, make sure that both the computer and printer are set to use the same number of data bits per word and that they both use the same parity, baud rate, and number of stop bits.
Page 172 Printing Problems The position of the printout is not what you expect. The printed page length differs from the actual length of the paper. The page length setting in your application program may be incorrect. Make sure that you have set it for the type of paper you are using.
Page 173: Problems With Graphics
Problems with Graphics Graphic images do not print. After changing the printer mode, you are unable to print graphics. You may not have the correct printer driver installed. If you try to print with a software package set for another printer, nothing will be printed.
Page 174 RX-BUFFER SIZE setting in SelecType Level 1 as described in Chapter 3. • The printer does not have sufficient memory available for the task you have given it. It may be necessary to simplify the page you are trying to print or add more memory to the printer.
Page 175: Selectype Problems
Settings made with SelecType are ignored. The software may either be overriding the SelecType settings or initializing the printer. The best solution for this problem is to use your software settings instead of SelecType settings. Otherwise, you may need to change the initialization sequence sent by your software.
Page 176 • This message may appear if you turned off the printer while it was in the process of saving settings made with the FACTORY RESET option in SelecType Level 2. If this occurs, the settings may not have been saved.
Page 177: Paper Handling
See Chapter 3 to change the INPUT setting. The ON LINE light is off. The printer is off line. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line. Paper feeds crookedly or jams.
Page 178 See Chapter 4 for more information on choosing paper. Most paper has a natural curl that may be emphasized when it is run through a laser printer. Turn the stack of paper over in your paper cassette and try printing on the other side.
Page 179 PAGE SIZE and continue printing. If the SelecType settings are incorrect, press RESET to clear the data in the printer. Next, change the paper size setting to match the size of the paper you are using. Save the new setting with the SAVE MACRO option and continue with your printing.
Page 180: Decline In Print Quality
Vertical black or white bands or lines appear on printed pages. • The glass lens on the inside of the printer’s top cover may be dirty. Clean the lens as described in Chapter The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire as described in Chapter The main charger wire may be dirty.
Page 181 The cleaning pad may need to be replaced. Replace it as described in Chapter 5. The inside of the printer may be dirty. Clean inside the printer as described in Chapter 5. There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
Page 182 Contact your dealer or a qualified service person. If the test print does not print properly, the transfer charger wire may be broken. Turn off the printer and check the wire. If it is broken, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.
Page 183 If the problem persists, replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 5. The non-printed side of the page is dirty. Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Clean the inside of the printer as described in Chapter 5. Decline in Print Quality Troubleshooting 6-37...
Page 184: Options
Options Using font cards or cartridges, the printer does not operate as expected. The desired font cannot be selected. • You may not have inserted the card or cartridge correctly. Reinsert it as described in Chapter 7. The SelecType FONT option may not be set correctly. After •...
Page 185 Several sheets feed into the printer at one time and cause a jam. (The FEED JAM or PAPER JAM message appears on the display.) You may not be tapping the stack of paper sufficiently before you load it. Remove the jammed paper as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 186 Options After installing additional memory (memory chip set or a memory expansion board), the printer does not function as expected After you turn on the power, the RAM Check message does not display the expected amount of memory. • The RAM chips or the optional memory board may not be installed correctly.
Page 187: Data Dump Mode
In data dump mode, the printer produces an exact printout of the codes it receives. 1. Make sure that paper is loaded and the printer is off. 2. Hold down the SelecType button while you turn on the printer.
Page 188 Data Dump Mode To turn off the data dump mode and stop printing, press ON LINE to set the printer off line. (If you press ON LINE while a page is being printed, the green ON LINE light flashes until the page is ejected and the printer goes off line.) To exit the data...
Page 189: Converting Hexadecimal Numbers To Decimals
Converting hexadecimal numbers to decimals If you prefer to use decimal numbers instead of hexadecimal numbers, you can convert them with the chart below. Just read down the column for the first digit of the hexadecimal value and across in the row for the second digit. The decimal value that corresponds to your hexadecimal number is at the intersection of the column beginning with the hexadecimal number’s first digit and the row beginning with the hexadecimal number’s second...
Page 190 Data Dump Mode 6-44 Troubleshooting...
Page 191 Chapter 7 Options Identity Cards ... Epson PostScript card..Epson GL identity card ... Caring for identity cards..Inserting an identity card..Removing an identity card Recovering from an error..Font Cartridges ... Compatible font cartridges ...
Page 192: Identity Cards
An identity card allows you to operate your printer in an optional printer mode. Two of the identity cards available for this printer are the Epson PostScript card and the Epson GL card. See your dealer about the availability of other identity cards.
Page 193: Epson Gl Identity Card
Follow these guidelines when using the Epson GL card. You must allocate at least 1.5 MByte of RAM for the channel that will use Epson GL mode. This means you need to add at least MB of RAM to your printer before you can use GL mode.
Page 194: Inserting An Identity Card
Always turn the printer off before you insert or remove a card. Inserting an identity card You can insert an identity card into slot A only.
Page 195: Removing An Identity Card
REINSERT CARD ILLEGAL CARD REMOVE CARD CARDMEMORY OVERFLOW See “Status and Error Messages” in Chapter on solving the problem. Never remove the card when the printer’s Identity Cards for instructions O p t i o n s 7 - 5...
Page 196: Font Cartridges
Note: For slots A and B on the right side of the printer, optional font cards may also be available from your dealer. Available fonts vary by a printer mode; see the Appendixes for more information on the available fonts.
Page 197: Compatible Font Cartridges
Each font cartridge manual contains information about its character and symbol sets. Note: Some of these fonts may be the same as your printer’s fonts. See the Appendixes for a list of the fonts and character sets available in each printer mode.
Page 198 Font Cartridges Cartridge number Supplier C2053A C2053A C2053A C2053A C2053A C2053A Anacom Peripherals Everex Pacific Options Cartridge #C04 Persuasive Presentations #C05 Forms Etc. #C06 Bar Codes & More #C07 Text Equations #C08 Global Text #C09 Pretty Faces AlfaJet MX-1 Maxi-One Cartridge AlfaJet PC Maxi-Pro Cartrige JetFont Superset JetFont 12/30...
Page 199 MOD-A008 Scalable font cartridges Supplier Cartridge number Cartridge C205OB C205OC Pacific CAUTION: with your printer, or you may damage it. Cartridge Super Times T&F Tax and Finance WP Plus C1 MS Plus C1 Spread sheets C3 Presentation Plus C4 Forms C5...
Page 200: Inserting A Font Cartridge
You can insert a font cartridge into slot C located on the front of the printer. CAUTION: or on the printer’s cartridge slot; you could damage them. Make sure the printer is off or off line. 2. Hold the cartridge so its label faces left, as shown below.
Page 201: Selecting Fonts
Once you have inserted a font cartridge, you can select the fonts you want to print using SelecType or your application program. The steps to select a font with SelecType vary by the printer mode you are using. See the appendix for information on the FONT option in that mode.
Page 202: Recovering From An Error
Font Cartridges 1. Make sure the printer is off line or turned off. If the FEED light is on, press FEED to print out any data before you remove the cartridge. 2. Remove the cartridge by grasping it at the top and slowly pulling it straight out of the slot.
Page 203: The Lower Paper Cassette Unit
250-sheet capacity. With the optional cassette installed, you can load two different sizes of paper in your printer at once: one in the lower cassette and the other in the standard cassette. You can also use the SelecType INPUT AUTO setting to use both cassettes and print up to 500 sheets of the same size paper.
Page 204 The Lower Paper Cassette Unit 5. Lift the printer using the recessed handles on each side and hold it over the lower paper cassette. The printer is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it. Also, you may need to have someone help you align the holes on the printer with the pins on the cassette unit.
Page 205 6. Make sure the front of the printer faces the same way as the front of the cassette. Then align the printer with the cassette using the two alignment pins, shown below. These pins fit into the two holes on the bottom of the printer. Lower the printer until it rests on the cassette unit.
Page 206: The Face-Up Output Tray
The Face-up Output Tray The printer normally delivers paper face down on top of the printer. If you want face-up delivery, you can install the optional face-up output tray. This tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output and is recommended for printing on media such as labels and overhead transparencies that require a straight- through paper path.
Page 207 4. Slide the tray into the bottom of the face-up output slot so the notches on each side fit under the tabs on the side of the slot. The printer is factory set for face-down output. To select face-up delivery, set the paper path selector to the FACE UP position, as shown below.
Page 208: Optional Interface Cards
Channel 0 (optional interface) instead of or in addition to Channel P (parallel interface) or Channel S (serial interface), you must install an optional interface card. See Chapter information about these channels. The following Epson interface cards are compatible with your printer: Interface Card Serial Interface Card...
Page 209: Installing An Interface Card
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the back of the printer. 3. Turn the printer around so you are facing the back and disconnect any interface cables. 4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the shield plate to the optional interface slot;...
Page 210 5. Slide the interface card into the grooves in the top and bottom of the interface slot shown below. Push it in firmly to make sure it connects to the printer’s internal socket. 6. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the interface card.
Page 211 See “Connecting the Printer to Your Computer” for which screw you should connect. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet. Before you use the optional interface, you may need to change the setting for the printer mode and the interface option in SelecType.
Page 212: Memory Options
The printer comes with If you regularly print complex pages using graphics or downloaded fonts, you may need to increase your printer’s memory. You can increase it up to 7.5MB. You have two options for adding memory to your printer: Increase the memory on the main controller board with .5MB...
Page 213: When To Increase The Printer Memory
When to increase the printer memory The printer displays one of these status messages when you have insufficient memory. • INSUFF MEMORY • PAGE BUFFER FULL • ADD MEMORY FOR CH X These messages are described in more detail in Chapter...
Page 214 Memory Options * If you install 6.5MB of memory on the OKB expansion board, you do not need to install any additional chip sets on the controller board; your printer can access a maximum of 7.5MB. Options 7-24...
Page 215: Installing Additional Memory
Removing the controller board Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back of the printer. 2. Disconnect all interface cables from the back of the printer. memory High voltages are present inside the printer Memory Options...
Page 216 Memory Options 3. Remove the four screws that secure the metal bracket on the back of the printer. Keep the screws so you can use them to reinstall the controller board. 4. Press down on the lever at the bottom of the bracket to release the controller board, as shown below.
Page 217 5. Grasp the board with both hands and pull it straight out of its slot. Set the controller board on a clean, stable surface with the bracket (connector) facing to your right and the components facing up. 7. If you have installed an optional interface card, you must remove it before you can install a memory chip set on the controller board.
Page 218 Memory Options Installing chip sets on the controller board chip sockets are located on the upper right side of the controller board. There are two sectors on the board, each containing four chip sockets (identified by their IC numbers), as shown below. If both two sectors are empty, install the first chip set in sector 1.
Page 219 Follow these steps to install a memory chip set: 1. Make sure all the pins on the chip are aligned. They should point inward at slightly less than a 90” angle, as shown below. If any of the pins are bent incorrectly, gently push them back into alignment.
Page 220 Memory Options 3. Gently press the chip halfway into the socket. If it goes in at an angle, remove it with a chip puller or a small flat-head screwdriver; then reinsert the chip. CAUTION: board when removing the chip. 4. Once the chip is properly inserted, push down firmly on both ends to make sure it is fully seated.
Page 221 The four sectors must be filled in alphabetical order. For example, if you are installing your first chip set, install it in sector A. Then install your next chip set in sector B and so on. See the table under “Selecting a memory option,”...
Page 222 Options Memory Press the chip into the socket as described in steps the previous section. Set the board’s DIP switches to indicate the amount of memory you have installed. Use a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, to set the DIP switches as shown below. Set the switches according to the tables below.
Page 223 Memory Options Installing the expansion board on the controller board connector CN3 on the controller board. Position the Locate memory expansion board as shown below, and carefully insert into connector CN3. its connector 2. Secure the expansion board with the three screws that came with it.
Page 224 Gently slide the board about halfway into the printer. Make sure the lever on the bottom of the controller board is all the way down. As you slide the board further into the printer, make sure the lever’s tab is positioned inside the opening in the bracket, as shown below.
Page 225 Firmly press up on the lever to lock the board into place. If the controller board does not fit smoothly into the printer, do not force it. Remove it and make sure the edges fit properly into the grooves in the slot.
Page 226: Checking The Printer's Memory
Perform the following steps to verify that you installed the chip sets properly and that the printer recognizes the memory: 1. Turn on the printer. You should then see the following: All indicator lights on the panel light briefly The ROM Check message appears.
Page 227: Printer Specifications
Shared Printer Language ........
Page 228: Printer Specifications
2 slots for identity or font cards Slot A holds identity or font cards Slot B holds font cards only 1 slot for font cartridges Depends on the printer mode; see the appendixes Optional fonts provided with font cards or cartridges...
Page 229: Paper And Paper Delivery
Types: • Plain paper • Special papers Epson does not recommend or guarantee any particular brand of paper. Because paper characteristics are subject to change by individual manufacturers, it is your responsibility to ensure the quality of paper used with the printer.
Page 230 Government Letter Government Legal Executive Envelope: Monarch Commercial 10 Printable area: Depends on the printer mode. See the Appendixes. Range of paper width and length: Paper cassette 1 Manual feed Appendix A Size 210 X 297 mm 148 X 210 mm 182 X 257 mm 8.5 X 11 inches...
Page 231: Consumable Products
Paper feed alignment and direction: Center alignment for all sizes Paper feed: Automatic or manual feed Input paper supply cassette unit installed Several envelopes Paper eject: Face-up or face-down Paper eject capacity (75 g/m Face-down Face-up tray Consumable products Long life imaging cartridge (SO51009): Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Shelf life:...
Page 232: Mechanical
The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing. If you print a few page at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. Ozone filter (SOPlOO3): Needs to be replaced every six months.
Page 233 The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing. If you print a few page at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. Ozone filter (6091003): Needs to be replaced every six months.
Page 234: Electrical
Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Power consumption Insulation resistance Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Controller hardware CPU: 68000, 16.67 RAM: Environmental Temperature: Operation:...
Page 235: Interface Specifications
The printer has the following resident interfaces: • Parallel RS-232C/RS-422 serial Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. ParalIel interface pin assignments The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below.
Page 236 Interface Specifications A p p e n d i x A A - 9...
Page 237 0.2 microseconds. Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after the receipt the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.
Page 238: Serial Interface
Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Signal level: TTL compatible Serial interface The printer’s resident serial interface can be set for either RS-232C operation. These interfaces have the following E-422 characteristics: Data format Word length:...
Page 239 DTR signal level to low (MARK), indicating it cannot receive more data. Once the vacant area for data in the buffer recovers to the printer outputs the XON code or sets the DTR flag to high (SPACE), indicating it is again ready to receive data. Error handling A * character is printed if a parity error, framing error, or over run error is detected.
Page 240 Interface Specifications Appendix A A-13...
Page 241 Appendix A A-14 Data terminal ready. This pin indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data. If the printer ready protocol is not selected, this pin is always high (the printer is ready to receive data). If...
Page 242: Initialization
Initialization There are four ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) as shown in the table below. Hardware initialization Software initialization All initialization except FACTORY RESET have identical results. The FACTORY RESET option produces a different set of parameters.
Page 243: Option Specifications
1500 Power consumption: Paper and paper delivery Weight: Automatic feed delivery system; tray capacity up Paper feed: Appendix A A-16 V supplied by the printer M ohm minimum 1000 VAC rms (220/24OV W or less g / m sheets VAC rms...
Page 244: Face-Up Output Tray
For subsequent sheets, up to (A4-size paper) Types: Plain paper, such as copier paper, memo sheets, and letterheads Mechanical Dimensions and weigh ( (without the printer) Height: Width: Depth: 370 mm (15 inches) including the standard cassette Weight: Face-up output tray...
Page 245: Shared Printer Language
Epson Job Language (EJL) Printer Job Language (PJL) • Emulation Switch (ES) Epson Job Language (EJL) The Epson Job Language is an original Epson language. It can perform the following operations for your printer: Switching the printer mode • Transferring the printer’s system information to the computer...
Page 246 2. Send other EJL commands, such as the comment command, to the printer, if you wish. 3. Send an EJL command to enter a new printer mode from the EJL mode. Shared exitserver, <CR >, [ < LF >]...
Page 247 EJL command; it is then printed as a character string in the current printer mode. If you are in EPSON GL mode, you cannot exit with the universal exit command. You must switch modes with SelecType.
Page 248 Hexadecimal: 1B < description > Exit current printer mode and enter EJL mode <Note > From EPSON GL mode, you cannot enter the EJL mode with this command. You must change the printer mode with SelecType. EJL commands @EJL ENTER LANGUAGE = < L anguage > < LF >...
Page 249 If you are using a bi-directional interface between the computer and the printer, your printer outputs the following answer strings: @EJL ANSWER NAME = EPL-8000 < CR > < LF > A-22 Appendix A < comment strings > < LF >...
Page 250: Appendix Bhp Emulation Mode
Appendix B HP Emulation Mode Introduction ... HP LaserJet series III printer mode ... EPL-8000 Operating the SelecType Options ... ORIENT ... F O N T ... SUB CONFIG ... Available Fonts and Symbol Sets ... Resident bitmap fonts ...
Page 251: Hp Laserjet Series Iii Printer Mode
HP LaserJet itself. HP LaserJet series III printer mode Operating the EPL-8000 in HP emulation mode differs slightly from operating an HP LaserJet series III printer because the two printers use different technologies. The differences in print features are listed in the following table and described in the following sections.
Page 252: Printable Area
See Chapter 3 for information on SelecType. You can select only eight of the 13 scalable fonts with a LaserJet Ill printer driver. Use a LaserJet IllSi driver or send printer commands to select any of the other five fonts.
Page 253 Introduction In order to match your printing to the output produced on an HP LaserJet series III printer, you can use the T-OFFSET and L-OFFSET features of the SYSTEM CONFIG option to make fine adjustments to the print start position. However, be careful not to move the printing position to a point outside of the printable area because some of the data may not be printed.
Page 254 (Units = dots at 300 dpl.) Character clipping If a character is partially outside the printable area, the HP LaserJet does not print any portion of the character. The EPL-8000 prints that portion of the character that falls within the printable area. Paper handling...
Page 255 The following table lists the resident fonts available in HP emulation mode. Five fonts marked with an asterisk (*) are available only with a LaserJet IIISi driver or by using a printer command. See page B-8 for more information.
Page 256 Symbol name Roman-8 Norway 1 Roman Extension French HP German Italian JIS ASCII ECM94-1 Swedish2 ANSI ASCII Norweg2 German HP Spanish Legal Chinese Spanish Swedish Portuguese IBM Portuguese IBM Spanish IBM-US IBM-DN PsMath Windows PsText Velnternational VeUS MsPublishing VeMath DeskTop Math-8 PiFont VeZapfDingbats...
Page 257: Operating The Epl-8000 As A Laserjet Iiisi
LaserJet III described in the previous section, there are only a few additional differences between the On the EPL-8000, JobOffset and PaperDestination commands are ignored, and the Duplex command is treated as a page eject command. Also, the HPGL/2 Proportional Stick Font and network interface boards are not available for the EPL-8000.
Page 258: Selectype Options
SelecType Options This section lists unique menus and options available when you use SelecType in HP emulation mode (LJ-3). See Chapter 3 for more information on SelecType. ORIENT The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), reverse portrait (opposite direction of portrait), and reverse landscape (opposite direction of landscape).
Page 259: Sub Config
Selec Type Options After you select the font source, press display shows the font number you want; then press select the font. If the font you select is a scalable font, you must perform an additional step as follows. If you selected a proportional font, press the font’s point size.
Page 260 Menu/submenu FORM If *** appears on the display, the number of lines you selected is out of the possible range of 0 to 128. . S Y M S E T - Use the SYMSET option to choose from resident HP symbol sets. In most cases, you will not change this setting.
Page 261: Available Fonts And Symbol Sets
This section describes the fonts and symbol sets available in HP emulation mode. The printer offers a variety of resident bitmap and scalable fonts in HP emulation mode. The following table lists attributes that can be changed for bitmap and scalable fonts.
Page 262: Available Fonts And Symbol Sets
Resident scalable fonts The following table lists the attributes of the resident scalable fonts. All of the orientations (Portrait, landscape, reverse portrait, and reverse landscape) • are available for all the fonts. • The spacing for all fonts is proportional. •...
Page 263 Courier C o u r i e r Courier Courier italic Line printer EPSON Roman T ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Roman T Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Appendix B B-14 only portrait orientation; show 12point 1 2 p o i n t...
Page 264 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EPSON Roman T Bold Italic A B C D E F G H ~ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...
Page 265 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif U Medium Condensed ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif U Bold Condensed ABCDEFGHlJKLMNOPQflSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuwvxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans setjf U Medium Condensed Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVlMlZ abcdefghijk/mnopqtxtuvwuyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif Ll Bold Condensed Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 B-16...
Page 266: Symbol Sets
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note: The EPL-8000 printer can print fonts generated by Bitstreams FaceLift™ and Bitstream Fontware@ Installation Kits using Bitstream Typeface Packages for the PC. Refer to your FaceLift or Fontware User Guide for instructions on using Bitstream typefaces with HP LaserJet compatible printers.
Page 267 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Roman-8 (8U) ECMA-94 Latin-1 (ON) B-18 Appendix B...
Page 268 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets IBM-US (IOU) IBM-DN (11U) Appendix B B-19...
Page 269 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PcA4ulfilingual (IZU) Legal (IU) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F C O D E ] 0 B-20 Appendix B % S E U e u & ' 7 G W g w ( 8 H X h x ) 9 I Y i y...
Page 270 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets I.0 ANSI ASCII (OU) Ventura Math (6M) B-21 Appendix B...
Page 271 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Ven ha International (13J) Ventura US (14J) Appendix B B-22...
Page 272 PS Math f5A4) PS Text (10J) CODE Available Fonts and Symbol Sets ‘ E U e & <L > ” Appendix B B-23...
Page 273 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) B-24 Appendix B...
Page 274 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Microsoft Publishing (6J) Windows (9U) Appendix B B-25...
Page 275 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Desk Top (7) B-26 Appendix B...
Page 276 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PsZapf Dingbats (I OL) Zd 100 (11L) Appendix B B-27...
Page 277 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets 300 (13L) B-28 Appendix B...
Page 278 International Set for IS0 Sets ANSI ASCII Norwegian vl French HP German Italian JIS ASCII Swedish 2 Norwegian v2 French 2 German HP Spanish Chinese Spanish Swedish Portuguese IBM Portuguese IBM Spanish Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Appendix B B-29...
Page 279: Default Settings
Default Settings When your printer is initialized, the settings for the HP emulation mode are reset to the values Item Paper input Standard paper cassette Paper size Letter (US) or (A4) other Orientation Portrait Copy count Page length 64 (US) or 70 (other) lines...
Page 280 Item Fonts (both primary and secondary) Symbol set Roman-8 Spacing Fixed Pitch 10 cpi Height 12 point Style Upright Strokeweight Medium Typeface Courier Underline Font ID Character code Raster graphic 75 dpi resolution Macro ID End of line wrap Display function Advanced H-size=O, V-size=O, ID=0...
Page 281: Hp Emulation Command Summary
When you set INPUT AUTO, this command can only be used to specify manual paper feeding when the value of # is 2, 3, or 6; the printer returns to INPUT AUTO with any other values. When you set INPUT STD or OPT, the values for # produce the effects listed in the following table.
Page 282: Printer Commands Arranged By Topic
Printer commands arranged by topic The HP printer commands supported in HP LaserJet series III emulation are listed below. PCL mode control: Orientation: ESC &l#O Font selection: Primary Secondary ESC (0A ESC )0A ESC (0B ESC )0B ESC (0C ESC )0C...
Page 283 HP Emulation Command Summary ESC )8H ESC (BH ESC )01 ESC (01 ESC (6J ESC )6J ESC )7J ESC (7J ESC (SJ ESC )8J ESC )l0J ESC (10J ESC (13J ESC )13J ESC )14J ESC (14J ESC )0K ESC (OK ESC (1K ESC )lK ESC (2K...
Page 284 ESC )0R ESC (OR ESC (1R ESC )lR ESC )3R ESC (3R ESC )0S ESC (0S ESC )lS ESC (1S ESC )2S ESC (2S ESC )3S ESC (3S ESC )4S ESC (4S ESC )5S ESC (5S ESC (6S ESC )6S ESC (7S ESC )7S ESC )BS...
Page 285 HP Emulation Command Summary (15Y ESC )s#P ESC (s#P ESC )s#H ESC (s#H ESC )s#V ESC (s#V ESC )s#S ESC (s#S ESC )s#B ESC (s#B ESC )s#T ESC (s#T ESC &k#S Page length, page size, text length: Page length ESC &l#P Paper size ESC &l#A Text length...
Page 286 Half-line feed: ESC = Specialized printer control: ESC E ESC &l#X ESC %#X Miscellaneous: ESC &k#H ESC &k#G ESC &s#C ESC &l#H Cursor positioning: ESC &a#C ESC &a#R ESC &a#H ESC &a#V ESC *p#X ESC “p#Y Underline: ESC &d#D ESC &d@...
Page 287 HP Emulation Command Summary Perforation skip mode: ESC &l#L Font management: ESC *c#D ESC *c#E ESC *c#F ESC (s # W[data] ESC )s # W [data] ESC (#X ESC )#X ESC (3@ ESC )3@ Macros: ESC &f#Y ESC &f#X Push/Pop position: ESC &f#S Raster graphics: ESC *t#R...
Page 288 Advanced graphics: ESC *v#T Select pattern Select source transparency mode ESC *v#N Select pattern transparency mode ESC *v#O ESC *c#A Horizontal rectangle size (dots) Vertical rectangle size (dots) ESC *c#B Horizontal rectangle size (decipoints) ESC “c#H Vertical rectangle size (decipoints) ESC *c#V Print graphics ESC *c#I’...
Page 289 HP Emulation Command Line and fill attributes group: Line attributes Line type User defined line type Select pen Pen width Pen width unit selection Fill type Screened vectors Raster fill definition Anchor corner Symbol mode Transparency mode Vector group: Pen down Pen up Plot absolute Plot relative...
Page 290 Transparent data Dual con text extension: Enter PCL mode ESC %A Reset ESC E Printer Job Language (PJL): ESC %-12345x @ PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = P C L < L F > @ PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = PostScript < LF>...
Page 291: Appendix Clq And Fx Emulation Mode
Appendix C LQ and FX Emulation Mode Introduction..Operating as an LQ or FX printer ... SelecType Options..ORIENT ... F O N T ... SUB CONFIG..Available Fonts and Symbol Sets ... Resident fonts..Character sets ...
Page 292: Operating As An Lq Or Fx Printer
Introduction Your printer has the ability to emulate an Epson LQ-2500, FX- 800/l000, or FX-86e/286e printer. This means that you can use your printer with software that supports only Epson LQ or FX printers. Operating as an LQ or FX printer...
Page 293 Printable area Paper Size Letter Legal Half letter Executive G-Legal G-Letter Commercial-10 Monarch (Unit = dots at 300 dpi) 2386 1654 2056 2456 2456 1556 2081 2456 2306 2386 1143 1068 1819 1205 Introduction 3414 2386 2942 3206 4106 2456 3056 3806 3056...
Page 294: Selectype Options
SelecType Options This section lists unique menus and options available when you use SelecType in either LQ or FX emulation mode. See Chapter for details on using SelecType. ORIENT The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. You can choose portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation.
Page 295: Sub Config
SUB CONFIG When you set up your printer to operate in LQ or FX mode, the SUB CONFIG option includes the submenus shown below: Menu/submenu SUB CONFIG. PITCH - You can select a character pitch of characters per inch (cpi), or choose proportional spacing.
Page 296 SelecType Options • L-MARGIN - Use this option to set the left margin. Margin units are determined by the current pitch (characters per inch) and the condensed setting (ON or OFF). The factory setting is 0. Menu/submenu L-MARGIN If you select proportional, 10 cpi and condensed determine margin units.
Page 297 Default right margin FORM TOP - Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in 0.05inch increments. The factory setting is 0.50 inches. Menu/submenu FORM TOP Available options 0 .
Page 298 SKIPBOTTOM - When you set SKIPBOTTOM to ON, the printer inserts the number of line spaces specified by the ESC N (skip over perforation) command between the last line printed on one page and the first printable line on the next page.
Page 299 Menu/submenu CGTABLE PcUSA COUNTRY - Use this option to select one of the thirteen international symbol sets. See Available Fonts and Symbol Sets later in this appendix for samples of the characters in each country symbol set. Menu/submenu COUNTRY USA Available options P c &...
Page 300 J-REPRINT - Use this option to reprint after a paper jam. When it is set to ON and a page jams in the printer, the page is reprinted after you clear the jam. If this option is set to OFF, the jammed page does not reprint automatically, but complex pages may print faster.
Page 301 B-IMAGE - With B-IMAGE set to DARK or LIGHT, your printer can correctly emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. When you select DARK, the bit image density is high. When you select LIGHT, the bit image density is low.
Page 302: Available Fonts And Symbol Sets
This section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets available in LQ and FX emulation mode. Resident fonts The printer offers a variety of resident fonts in the LQ and FX emulation modes. The following table lists these resident fonts and shows samples of text printed with them.
Page 303: Character Sets
This section provides character tables for the character sets available in the LQ and FX emulation modes. The tables show both the characters and their hexadecimal values. Epson Italic Character Table Note: You can print italics when either the italic character table or the extended graphics character table is selected.
Page 304 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Extended Graphics Character Table Epson Epson International Character Sets C-14 Appendix C...
Page 305: Default Settings
Default Settings When the printer is initialized, the settings for the LQ and FX emulation modes are reset to the values shown in the table below. Item Paper input Paper stze Page length Top of form Left margin Right margin...
Page 306: Lq And Fx Emulation Command Summary
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary This section lists the control codes and escape sequences supported in the LQ and FX emulation modes. Some LQ and FX printer codes are not available, either because the functions are not required (such as draft printing) or are not possible because of the different technologies used in these printers.
Page 307 ESC x This command is normally used to select between draft and LQ quality with an LQ or FX printer. However, this command has no effect on your printer’s print quality since all characters are printed dpi (dots per inch).
Page 308 ESC CO command differs from the actual page length. The printer handles the DEL command as a BS command. Print portion return is the same as for an FX or LQ printer, although your printer does not clear previous characters.
Page 309: Printer Commands Arranged By Topic
Printer commands arranged by topic The following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commands by topic. Printer operation: Initialize printer ESC @ Select printer DC 1 Deselect printer Control paper loading/ejecting ESC EM Beeper Data control: Carriage return...
Page 310 LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary Perform n/180-inch reverse feed (LQ) ESC j Perform n/216-inch reverse feed (FX) Tab vertically Set vertical tabs ESC B Set vertical tabs in channels ESC b Select vertical tab channel ESC / Horizontal mo Con: Set absolute horizontal print position ESC $ Set relative horizontal print position...
Page 311 Font enhancement: Select emphasized mode ESC E Cancel emphasized mode ESC F Select double-strike mode ESC G Cancel double-strike mode ESC H Select superscript/subscript mode ESC S Cancel superscript/subscript mode ESC T Select italic mode Cancel italic mode Turn underline mode on/off ESC - Word processing: Select justification...
Page 312: Glossary
(CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed (LF) code. baud rate A measure of the speed of data transmission. It is used when setting up the serial interface between the computer and printer. binary See number systems. A binary digit used by a printer or computer.
Page 313 (cpi) A measure of the size of fixed-pitch text characters. control codes Special codes used to control printer functions such as sounding the beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed. See characters per inch data dump mode See hex dump mode.
Page 314 See number systems. default A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. dot graphics See bit image graphics. download A way of transferring information from the computer to the printer. download font A font that is loaded into the printer’s memory from an outside...
Page 315 An abbreviation of Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of printer commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.
Page 316 See number systems. hex dump mode A printing mode that can be used to print out the exact codes reaching the printer. This mode can be used by experienced users as a troubleshooting tool. IC cards Optional integrated circuit cards that can be plugged into the slots on the printer.
Page 317 The distance between lines of text. memory The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as download fonts and graphics) is stored temporarily until it is printed out.
Page 318: Nonvolatile Memory
The portion of the printer’s memory that is not lost when you turn off the printer. The ROM portion of nonvolatile memory is permanent. The EEPROM portion is permanent unless it is reprogrammed. number systems Three number systems are commonly used with printers:...
Page 319 See interface. parity A method of checking the reliability of serial data transmission between the computer and printer. pitch A measure of character width. Characters can be fixed pitch, where the width is the same for all characters, or proportionally spaced, with varying width.
Page 320 Information stored in ROM is used to control how the printer operates. Resident fonts are stored in ROM. scalable font See outline fonts. SelecType A feature of the printer that allows you to set printer values and control most of the printer’s functions from the front panel. Glossary GL-9...
Page 321 Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. test print A method of checking the operation of the printer. When a test print is performed with the SelecType feature, the printer prints out one of the two test patterns (vertical or horizontal lines).
Page 322 5-21 transfer charger wire, 5-5 Computer, connecting to the printer, 2-16 Connecting parallel interface, 2-17 printer to computer, 2-16 printer to more than one computer, 2-25 serial interface, 2-19 Consumable products replacing, 5-2 specifications, A-5 CONTINUE button, 2-4...
Page 323 EJL, see Epson Job Language Electrical specifications, Emulation modes, see Printer modes Enhancing, print quality, 2-11 Envelopes, 4-4, 7, 8 Environmental specifications, Epson Job Language, A-18 Epson LQ and FX emulation modes, character sets, C-13 printer menu, 2-24 resident fonts, C-12...
Page 324 Operating as an HP LaserJet IIISi printer, B-8 Options, 7-1--36 Face-up output tray, 7-16--17, A-17 Font cartridges, 7-6--12 Identity cards, 7-2--5 Epson GL, 7-2 PostScript, 7-2 Interface cards, 7-18 Lower paper cassette, A-16 Memory, 7-22--36 ORIENT function, 3-16, B-9, Output tray, optional face-up,...
Page 325 Printer connecting to computer, 2-16 mode switching, 2-26, A-18 selection menu, using, 2-23 sharing, 2-25 specifications, A-2 Printer modes Epson GL, optional, 7-3 FX, 2-23, HP, 2-23, B-1 LQ, 2-23, PostScript, optional, 7-2 RAM, 6, 7-22 Replacing consumable parts, 5-2...
Page 326 TIMEOUT function, 3-34 T-OFFSET, 3-19 TONER LOW message, 5-2 TONER OUT message, 5-2 Toner, cleaning spilled, 5-20 Transfer charger wire, cleaning, 5-5 Transporting the printer, 5-22 Troubleshooting, directory, 6-9 Turning on the printer, 1-21 B-17 modes, C-13 B-10 connection, 2-22 Index IN-5...
Page 327: Index
Unpacking the printer, 1-5 VERSION function, 3-37 Warnings, cautions, and notes, 9 Weight paper, 4-2, A-3 printer, A-6 Index IN-6...
Page 328 The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. Mode-specific options, those marked “refer to mode,” are listed under each printer mode later on this card. See Chapter 3 for a description of each option. ) - Only available with option...
Page 329 SelecType Level 1 LJ-3 mode ORIENT F O N T SUB CONFIG. 7 PORT LAND R-PORT R-LAND PITCH HEIGHT 0 t o 1 2 8 o r * * * FORM Roman-8 SYMSET IBM-US I B M - D N ECM94-1 I R V French...
Page 330 SelecType Level 1 in LQ and FX modes FONT SUB CONFIG. Courier Prestige (OCR-B) (OCR-A) PITCH CONDENSED L-MARGIN R-MARGIN FORM TOP TEXT SKIP BOTTOM CGTABLE COUNTRY J-REPRINT AUTO CR ZERO CHAR. WIDE PAGE Prop. ON/OFF 0 to available 0 to available 0.50 to 1.50 1 to available ON/OFF...
Page 331 SelecType level 1 CANCEL:< S:A P:V (0: >) INPUT PAGE SIZE COPIES ORIENT. FONT STATUS SHEET FONT SAMPLE SUB CONFIG. SYSTEM CONFIG. (OPT) AUTO C l 0 1 - 999 Refer to Mode Refer to Mode Refer to Mode FULL PRINT T-OFFSET L-OFFSET MEMORY LEFT XX K...
Page 332: Serial Rs232C
AUTO CONT. BEEPER P-CONFIG. SAVE FACTORY RESET V E R S I O N RITech STANDBY PATTERN 1 PAlTERN 2 w - 3 (EPSON GL) (PS&LJ-3) (PS&LQ) (PS&FX) PARALLEL SERIAL AUTOSENSE INDIVIDUAL S,P,O 10 to 600 C - R O M...

Epson EPL-8000 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up

Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer

Chapter 3 Selectype

Chapter 4 Paper Handling

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Options

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Hp Emulation Mode

Appendix C Lq and Fx Emulation Mode

Quick Links

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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