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Lanier Printer Unit Type 40 RCP40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Printer Unit Type40
Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing
Canceling a Print Job
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software
Troubleshooting
Using the Control Panel
Appendix
For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the
Operating Instructions that comes with the machine before you use it.
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Printer Unit Type40 RCP40 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 2 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Canceling a Print Job Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Troubleshooting Using the Control Panel Appendix For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the Operating Instructions that comes with the machine before you use it.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Important Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this machine, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printer Reference 1 Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma- chine.

  • Page 4: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i How to Read This Manual ..................ii 1. Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me ....................1 Accessing the Printer Properties................1 Printer Properties Settings ..................2 Various Types of Printing ................... 4 Windows 2000/Windows XP..................
  • Page 6 5. Using the Control Panel Adjusting Online Parameter Settings ...............39 Online Parameter Settings Menu ................39 Accessing the Online Parameter Settings..............40 Online Parameter Settings ..................42 Machine Condition....................44 Printing the System Configuration List ..............44 6. Appendix Specifications.......................47 INDEX......................48...

  • Page 7: Raster Printer Language - Setting Up For Printing

    1. Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default machine settings - Printer Properties A A A A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B B B B Click to select the icon of the machine whose default you want to change.

  • Page 8: Printer Properties Settings

    Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing B B B B Select the machine you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. The [Properties] dialog box appears. C C C C Make any settings you require and click [OK]. D D D D Click [OK] to start printing.
  • Page 9 Windows 95/98/Me ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [More Options] You can make sure the setting of Output Unit. Note ❒ When using Type A, the optional Output Units can be attached. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [About] Click to display the printer driver version and copyright. [Graphics] tab Use this tab for setting the printing resolution, dithering and intensity.

  • Page 10: Various Types Of Printing

    Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Various Types of Printing This section introduces printing examples from Windows 95/98 and Me. Windows 98 is used for explanation purposes. Reference As printing can vary depending on the application, see the respective docu- mentation that comes with the application regarding details on settings.
  • Page 11 Windows 95/98/Me Note ❒ Available paper dimensions are : • Type A • Width : 700 - 2970 (0.1 mm units)/(2.8 - 11.7 inches) • Length : 1480 - 4320 (0.1 mm units)/(5.9 - 17.0 inches) • Type B • Width : 700 - 2900 (0.1 mm units)/(2.8 - 11.5 inches) •...
  • Page 12 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Important ❒ Select a size that is bigger than the contents to be printed. If the contents are bigger than the size selected and the data is printed, it will, for example, cause the roller to get dirty.

  • Page 13: Windows 2000/Windows Xp

    Windows 2000/Windows XP Windows 2000/Windows XP Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default machine settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the settings of the machine requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.
  • Page 14 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Note ❒ With Windows XP Professional, access the [Printers and Faxes] window from [Start] on the taskbar. ❒ With Windows XP Home Edition, access the [Printers and Faxes] window by clicking [Start] on the taskbar. Then click [Control Panel], [Printers and Other Hardware] and then [Printers and Faxes].

  • Page 15: Printer Properties Settings

    Windows 2000/Windows XP Printer Properties Settings Make the settings for this machine, such as the paper size for Paper Feed Tray, and the availability of options (Type A only). Note ❒ In this section, the setting items peculiar to this machine are explained. For other setting items, see the documentation that comes with Windows 2000/Windows XP or Help.
  • Page 16 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing [Paper/Quality] tab Set the Paper Feed Tray to be used. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Tray Selection] Specifies Paper Feed Tray for printing. Note ❒ Select “Paper Feed Tray” here. Even if you select “Automatically Select”, the machine uses Paper Feed Tray for printing.
  • Page 17 Windows 2000/Windows XP ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Printer Features] ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Printer-Side Operation” Settings can be made using the printer driver on the computer and the ma- chine's display panel. When “Printer-Side Operation” is set to “On”, the following items can be set on the display panel: •...

  • Page 18: Various Types Of Printing

    Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Limitation ❒ The maximum length of paper that can be printed using Skip Feed is 460 mm. However, when printing on paper longer than 432 mm, the deliv- ered paper may fall off the paper delivery end plate. Therefore, you should hold the paper so that it does not fall off.
  • Page 19 Windows 2000/Windows XP E E E E In the [Form Description for] box, enter the name of the paper. F F F F Under “Measurements”, set “Units”. G G G G Enter the dimensions in the [Width] and [Height] boxes. Important ❒...
  • Page 20 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Printing on paper with a nondetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size. However, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size depending on the paper size. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings.
  • Page 21 Windows 2000/Windows XP Type B Note ❒ When using this function, make sure to set it the [Print Size] in the [Online Paramet's] of the machine's Online Parameter Settings. A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key on the machine. B B B B Select [6 Online Paramet's], and then press the { { { { OK} } } } key.
  • Page 22 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Printing onto envelopes Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver.
  • Page 23 Windows 2000/Windows XP A A A A Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the Paper Feed Tray as shown. *Paper feed direction B B B B Set “Rotate Image” to “180° ° ° ° ” on [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab or the [Pa- per/Quality] tab in the printer driver.

  • Page 24: Windows Nt 4.0

    Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Windows NT 4.0 Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default machine settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the machine requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.

  • Page 25: Printer Properties Settings

    Windows NT 4.0 Making machine settings from an application To make the machine settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Proper- ties] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0: Note ❒...

  • Page 26: Print Setting Details

    Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Print Setting Details The necessary print settings, such as paper size or print orientation, can be set when printing from applications. The print settings in the applications become the initial settings of the applica- tion.
  • Page 27 Windows NT 4.0 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Paper Source” Specify a paper feed tray where the paper to be used is loaded. Note ❒ Select “Paper Feed Tray” here. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Graphic] ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Resolution” The resolution is fixed. Note ❒...

  • Page 28: Various Types Of Printing

    Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Various Types of Printing This section introduces printing examples from Windows NT 4.0. Reference As printing can vary depending on the application, see the respective docu- mentation that comes with the application regarding details on settings. Printing on custom sized paper It is possible to make settings for custom sized paper.
  • Page 29 Windows NT 4.0 Note ❒ Available paper dimensions are : • Type A • Width : 7.00 - 29.70 cm (2.8 - 11.7 inches) • Height : 14.80 - 43.20 cm (5.9 - 17.0 inches) • Type B • Width : 7.00 - 29.00 cm (2.8 - 11.5 inches) •...
  • Page 30 Raster Printer Language - Setting Up for Printing Important ❒ Select a size that is bigger than the contents to be printed. If the contents are bigger than the size selected and the data is printed, it will, for example, cause the roller to get dirty.

  • Page 31: Canceling A Print Job

    2. Canceling a Print Job Canceling a print job (master making) is possible by using the printer driver or the machine. Canceling a Print Job by Using the Printer Driver Canceling before the Machine Starts Master Making A A A A Double-click the machine icon on the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 32 Canceling a Print Job D D D D On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel Printing]. Note ❒ You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the ma- chine icon in the [Printer] window. E E E E Click [OK].

  • Page 33: Canceling A Print Job Using The Machine (Job Reset)

    Canceling a Print Job Using the Machine (Job Reset) Canceling a Print Job Using the Machine (Job Reset) Type A Limitation ❒ You can cancel a print job when “Job Reset” appears on the display panel. When a print job acquires “waiting” status during printing, these three displays appear alternately if there are following jobs.

  • Page 34: Type B

    Canceling a Print Job Type B When a print job acquires “waiting” status during printing, these three displays appear repeatedly if there are following jobs. Canceling a “waiting” print job A A A A Press the { { { { Job Reset} } } } key. Note ❒...

  • Page 35: Canceling A Print Job Using The Machine

    Canceling a Print Job Using the Machine Canceling a Print Job Using the Machine Type A When a print job acquires “waiting” status, these three displays will appear al- ternately if there are no following jobs. A A A A Press [fin PRNT] on the machine's display panel.
  • Page 36 Canceling a Print Job...

  • Page 37: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    3. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the Raster Printer Language Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the Raster Printer Language printer driv- The actual procedures may vary depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me A A A A Close all the applications that are currently running.

  • Page 38: Windows Nt 4.0

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software C C C C Click to select the icon of the machine you want to remove. D D D D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E E E E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    4. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Display Panel Messages/Second messages Descriptions and Solutions Cannot detect selected paper Printing on paper with a size undetectable by the machine has size. Set ### paper, then press been requested. [OK]. Set an appropriate amount of paper in the Paper Feed Tray, and then press [OK] (When using Type B, press the { { { { OK} } } } key).
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Descriptions and Solutions <Type B only> Printing is not finished. “Processing...(On line)” Printing has been interrupted. Perform one of the following procedures: “Print is not finished (On- • Press the { { { { Print} } } } key, and printing will restart. When the line)”...

  • Page 41: Machine Does Not Print

    Machine Does Not Print Machine Does Not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Turn on the machine. Is the interface cable prop- Connect the interface cable properly. erly connected? If there are any connectors or screws, make sure that they are fas- tened securely.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Click the [Details] tab. Check the [Print to the following port] box to make sure that the correct port is selected. • Windows 2000/Windows XP Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. • With Windows XP Professional, access the [Printers and Faxes] win- dow from [Start] on the taskbar.

  • Page 43: Other Printing Problems

    Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Multiple pages are fed through Remove all paper from the Paper Feed Tray and fan it gently the machine at once. to get air between the sheets. After that, load it back into the Paper Feed Tray .
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 45: Using The Control Panel

    5. Using the Control Panel Though the default of the machine are suitable for most printing jobs, “Online Parameter Settings” gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. The Online Parameter settings you make are retained even when you turn off the machine.

  • Page 46: Accessing The Online Parameter Settings

    Using the Control Panel Accessing the Online Parameter Settings Type A A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter On Line Normal Darker 1 Make-Up Auto On Line Darker 2 ZDZS110N B B B B...
  • Page 47 Adjusting Online Parameter Settings Type B A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. B B B B Select [6 Online Paramet's] using the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } or { { { { } } } } } } } } keys. C C C C Press the { { { { OK} } } } key.

  • Page 48: Online Parameter Settings

    Using the Control Panel Online Parameter Settings Mode Description Set aut-O/L def. Sets Auto On Line to “ON” or “OFF” when the power has been turned on, or when the mode has been cleared. Note ❒ Default: ON Print Size def. Sets the print size selected when the power has been turned on or when the mode has been cleared.
  • Page 49 Adjusting Online Parameter Settings Mode Description I/O Buffer Sets the capacity of the reception buffer. Note ❒ Default: 512KB Menu Reset You can reset the factory settings. However, the “IP Address”, “Network”, and the “Ethernet Speed” settings do not change.

  • Page 50: Machine Condition

    Using the Control Panel Machine Condition We recommend that you print the system configuration list and check the cur- rent system settings before changing them. Printing the System Configuration List Type A A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. Image Density Stamp Lighter...
  • Page 51 Machine Condition G G G G Make sure that [1 System Print] is selected and press [OK]. “Press the [Start] key to begin making the master.” appears. H H H H Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The system configuration list is printed.
  • Page 52 Using the Control Panel G G G G Press the { { { { Make Master} } } } key. The system configuration list is printed.

  • Page 53: Appendix

    6. Appendix Specifications This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for the machine including information about the options. Component Specification Resolution 400 dpi, 600 dpi Parallel Interface Standard 36-pin printer cable and a parallel port on the host com- puter.

  • Page 54: Index

    INDEX Advanced dialog box Network , 39 , 42 Windows 2000 , 10 Windows XP , 10 Advanced tab Online Parameter Settings , 39 , 42 Windows NT 4.0 , 20 Appendix , 47 Page Setup tab Windows NT 4.0 , 20 Device Settings tab Paper/Quality tab Windows 2000 , 9...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting , 33 Various Types of Printing Windows 2000 , 12 Windows 95/98/Me , 4 Windows NT 4.0 , 22 Windows XP , 12 Windows 2000 printer properties , 9 Raster Printer Language, uninstalling , 31 Windows 95/98/Me printer properties , 2 Raster Printer Language, uninstalling , 31 Windows NT 4.0 printer properties , 19...
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