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  • Page 1 LP 210 Laser Printer 200 Series INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Welcome ..................1-1 Roadmap of this manual ..............1-3 Where to find what in this User’s Manual........1-3 Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation ..................1-4 Working safely with your laser printer........1-5 Notes on your safety and operating safety........1-5 Laser safety..................1-7 Internal laser radiation..............1-7 Safety label ..................1-8...
  • Page 4 Installing the printer driver System requirements ..............3-1 Notes on installing the printer driver.......... 3-1 General information on the printer driver........3-2 Information on installation using "Add Printer" ....... 3-2 Installation for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 ........ 3-3 CD-ROM installation............... 3-3 Plug-&-Play installation (Windows 95/98 only) .......
  • Page 5 Device option index card............4-18 Activating the optional paper feed tray 2........4-19 Specifying the total memory capacity..........4-19 Working with the Windows printer tools Calling up the Status Monitor ............5-2 Calling up the Status Monitor in Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 5-2 Calling up the Status Monitor in Windows 3.1x.......5-3 Altering the size of the Status Monitor window .......5-4 Calling up the Control Panel ............5-5...
  • Page 6 Setup panel ................... 6-7 Selecting a paper format ..............6-8 Specifying the paper source ............6-9 Specifying fast or normal printing modes ........6-9 Specifying the number of lines printed per page ......6-9 Specifying the number of copies ............ 6-9 Specifying the orientation of the printing paper ......
  • Page 7 Loading paper ................7-8 Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 ..........7-8 Loading paper into the manual feed unit ........7-9 Loading paper into paper feed tray 2 ..........7-10 Determining the direction of the print-out ........7-12 Monitoring print jobs with the Status Monitor ......7-14 Cancelling a print job..............7-15 Installing optional accessories Installing paper feed tray 2............8-1...
  • Page 8 11 Appendix 11.1 Features..................11-1 Hardware ..................11-1 Software ..................11-1 Operating System................. 11-1 11.2 Technical specification .............. 11-2 Laser Printer 200 Series ............... 11-2 Second Paper Cassette tray (option) ........... 11-3 Expansion Memory (SDRAM-DIMM) (option) ......11-3 Interface connector and Cable ............. 11-4 11.3 CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity) ........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome Thank you for your decision to purchase a Laser Printer 200 Series. To achieve the best possible results and to use your laser printer effectively, this User’s Manual provides you with information on the following topics: installing the printer driver, working with the printer drivers and tools, working with the printer, caring for and maintaining your printer,...

  • Page 10: Roadmap Of This Manual

    Introduction Roadmap of this manual Where to find what in this User’s Manual You don’t know exactly where to find the information you need? The following table is designed to help you. Alternatively, to find information on a specific problem quickly and precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User’s Manual.

  • Page 11: Brief Explanation Of Special Type Styles And Method Of Presentation

    Introduction Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation Special type styles and methods of presentation are used in this User’s Manual to highlight various circumstances. The following examples will help you to recognize and deal with the most important of these. CAUTION This is a warning! A warning alerts you to danger to life and limb or to damage that could...

  • Page 12: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    Introduction Working safely with your laser printer Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating safety.

  • Page 13: Laser Printer 200 Series

    Introduction ➜ Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. ➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine. ➜ Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress. ➜...

  • Page 14: Laser Safety

    Introduction Laser safety This printer is equipped with a laser. If the printer is used in accordance with the instructions in this User’s Manual, the laser presents no danger. The radiation emitted is completely absorbed and attenuated by the case. The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing procedure.

  • Page 15: Safety Label

    Introduction Safety label Laser caution label Ozone emission Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These quantities do not represent a health hazard. In spite of this, you should take care that the area in which the machine is located has adequate ventilation, especially if you are printing large quantities of materials or if the machine is being used continuously over a long period of time.
  • Page 16 Introduction Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 17: Unpacking, Installing And Setting Up The Printer

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Unpacking your laser printer CAUTION Plastic packaging materials are dangerous for children! ➜ After unpacking, keep the packaging materials out of reach of children. Remove the printer and accessories from the box.
  • Page 18 Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Remove the two transport pads from the paper feed tray. Slide the two paper guides outwards. Pull on the plastic tab to remove the transport strip from the paper feed tray. Why keep packaging materials? If you need to transport the printer, you can reuse the packaging.

  • Page 19: Overview Of The Printer

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Overview of the printer External features Description Description Release button for top cover Paper feed tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Control panel Manual paper feed unit Paper output tray Power Switch (ON/OFF) (printed side down) Top Cover Paper output selector switch (printed side up/down)

  • Page 20: Inside The Printer

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Inside the printer Description Description Fusing unit Toner cartridge Image transfer roller Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Optional accessories Description Description Paper output tray Paper feed tray (printed side up) (500-sheet capacity) Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 22: Printer Control Panel

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Printer control panel The control panel has three indicator lamps and one control button. Description Description Fault lamp (amber) Stand-by lamp (green) Paper lamp (amber) Control button For further information on the control panel, see page 10-15. Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 23: Installing Your Laser Printer

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Installing your laser printer Place of installation The printer should be set up in a place which is: dry and free from dust, on a stable surface, well ventilated, well clear of highly flammable items, e.g. curtains, clear of objects which might obstruct the printer’s ventilation slits, near to an easily accessible power socket.

  • Page 24: Ambient Conditions

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Ambient conditions The optimum ambient conditions for your printer are as follows: Temperature range 10°C to 35°C (fluctuations max. 10°C per hour); Humidity range 15% to 85% (fluctuations max. 20% per hour). Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 25: Space Required

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Space required Make certain that there is enough space available around the printer (see illustration). This will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the printer. Laser Printer 200 Series...
  • Page 26 Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer 2-10 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 27: Setting Up Your Laser Printer

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Setting up your laser printer Setting up paper feed tray 1 Set the feed tray for the required paper format. Lift up the paper output tray. Fold down the paper feed tray. Press the right-hand paper guide together in order to release the guide.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Cable

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Connecting the power cable Only use the power cable supplied with the printer! The laser printer requires a non-fluctuating power supply. If necessary, ask an electrician for advice. ✔ Mains voltage: 220-240 V ± 10% ✔...

  • Page 29: Switching The Printer On And Off

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Switching the printer on and off CAUTION Improper handling may result in damge to the printer! ➜ Never switch off the printer while a print job is in progress, the printer is receiving data from the computer (flashing “Stand-by“ lamp on control panel) or the printer is being reset.

  • Page 30: Printing Out The Configuration Page

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Printing out the configuration page The configuration page should be printed out in order to ensure that the printer is operating correctly. Switch on the printer. The printer is ready for use after approx.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Printer To A Computer

    Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Connecting the printer to a computer Switch off both printer and computer. Connect the end of the interface cable to the parallel port of your computer. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the printer.
  • Page 32 Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer 2-16 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 33: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the printer driver Installing the printer driver System requirements The following system requirements will ensure that your printer runs without problems: An IBM-compatible PC with a 386DX-16MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended). Microsoft Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, MS-DOS 5.0 or higher (except MS-DOS 7.0).

  • Page 34: General Information On The Printer Driver

    Installing the printer driver General information on the printer driver The printer driver is delivered on a CD-ROM along with the printer. Information on installation using "Add Printer" When installing the printer driver using “Start – Settings – Printer – Add Printer“...

  • Page 35: Installation For Windows 95/98 And Nt 4.0

    Installing the printer driver Installation for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 CD-ROM installation The CD-ROM supplied with the printer starts automatically after being loaded into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. You are guided step by step through the installation routine. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer.

  • Page 36: Plug-&-Play Installation (Windows 95/98 Only)

    Installing the printer driver Plug-&-Play installation (Windows 95/98 only) Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer via a parallel interface cable. Switch on the printer. Switch on the computer and start Windows 95 or Windows 98. Make sure that the printer name is shown in the update device driver box or the “Hardware Wizard“...

  • Page 37: Installation For Windows 3.1X

    Installing the printer driver Installation for Windows 3.1x Install the printer driver for Windows 3.1x as described below and not via the Printers dialogue window. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer. Switch on the printer. Switch on the computer and start Windows 3.1x. Place the Laser Printer 200 Series Utilities &...

  • Page 38: Uninstalling The Windows Printer Driver

    Installing the printer driver Uninstalling the Windows printer driver Call up the program group “Laser Printer 200 Series“. Example: Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 Example: Windows 3.1x Click on “Uninstaller“. The deinstallation program starts automatically. Follow the subsequent instructions. To complete the deinstallation of the printer driver, the Windows operating system must be restarted Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 39: Installation For Ms-Dos

    Installing the printer driver Installation for MS-DOS Only MS-DOS versions 5.0 or higher (except MS-DOS 7.0) are supported. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer. Switch on the printer. Switch on the computer and start MS-DOS. Place the Laser Printer 200 Series Utilities & Documentation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
  • Page 40 Installing the printer driver Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 41: Working With The Windows Printer Drivers

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Working with the Windows printer drivers Displaying printer driver settings Displaying settings in Windows 95/98 In the START menu, select “Settings – Printer“. The “Printers“ dialogue box appears. Click on the “Laser Printer 200 Series“ icon. Under “File“, select the item “Properties“.

  • Page 42: Displaying Settings In Windows Nt 4.0

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Displaying settings in Windows NT 4.0 In the START menu, select “Settings – Printer“. The “Printer“ dialogue box appears. Click on the “Laser Printer 200 Series“ icon. Under “File“, select the item “Standard document settings“. The printer driver dialogue box appears.

  • Page 43: Displaying The Settings In Windows 3.1X

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Displaying the settings in Windows 3.1x The options on the individual index cards correspond to those of Windows 95/98. In the Windows main group, double-click on the “Control panel“ icon. The “Control panel“ program group appears. In the Control panel window, click on the “Printers“...

  • Page 44: Paper Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Paper index card This index card allows you to: select the paper format, set up custom paper formats, fit documents to a paper format upon print-out, specify the orientation of the paper, specify paper feed from different trays, define the type of paper/media, scale (enlarge/reduce) documents upon print-out, specify the number of copies,...

  • Page 45: Selecting A Paper Format

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Selecting a paper format Use “Paper size“ to specify the format of the printed page. The various paper sizes supported by your printer are shown in the dropdown list. The following formats have a fixed definition in the dropdown list: Paper Size Envelopes...

  • Page 46: Creating A Custom Paper Format

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Creating a custom paper format You can create your own personally designed paper size. Click on [EDIT CUSTOM...] The “Custom paper“ dialogue box appears. To create a new paper size, click on [ADD]. The boxes underneath are then activated. Enter a name for the new paper format.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Print-Out To Fit The Paper

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Adjusting the print-out to fit the paper Use the “Fit to paper“ function to fit your document to a certain paper size when it is printed. Your document will be automatically enlarged or reduced so that it will fit on the paper size you have selected. The “Fit to paper“...

  • Page 48: Specifying The Paper Source

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Specifying the paper source Under “Paper source“ you can specify which tray will feed the printer. Paper source Description Auto Printing paper is fed from all available trays Tray 1 Printing paper is fed from tray 1 Tray 2* Printing paper is fed from tray 2 Manual feed...

  • Page 49: Specifying The Number Of Copies

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Specifying the number of copies In the “Copies“ box, specify the number of copies that you wish to print out. You may enter any value between 1 and 999. Switching on/off the printer’s sorting function Switch on the “Collate at printer“...

  • Page 50: Page Layout Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Page layout index card This index card allows you to: print several pages of a document on the same print page, provide print-outs with a watermark, design custom watermarks, adjust the printable area. 4-10 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 51: Printing Multiple Document Pages Per Print Page (N-Up)

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Printing multiple document pages per print page (N-up) Use the “N-Up“ function to print multiple reduced document pages on a single print page. The “N-up“ function cannot be used at the same time as the features “Scaling“, “Fit to paper“...

  • Page 52: Printing Watermarks

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Printing watermarks Use the “Watermark“ function to print background text on your print pages that will inform the reader at a glance about the nature of your document. ➜ Select a predefined watermark from the dropdown list. ➜...

  • Page 53: Custom Watermarks

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Custom watermarks Design your own personal watermark. Click on the [EDIT WATERMARK...] button and the “Watermark“ dialogue box will appear. Click on the [ADD] button to create a new watermark, click on a predefined Water mark to modify it. The fields under “Edit watermark“...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Printable Area (Xy Image Shift)

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Adjusting the printable area (XY image shift) You may adjust the printable area in order to, for example, fit document pages to preprinted forms. The printable area may be adjusted by up to 10 points (approx. 4 mm) horizontally and vertically. ➜...

  • Page 55: Quality Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Quality index card This index card allows you to: switch on/off Toner Save mode, optimize the print quality of text and graphics, specify the toner density, optimize the exchange of text and graphics data with the printer (All raster), specify the resolution for the print-out, activate the use of TrueType Fonts.

  • Page 56: Switching Toner Save Function On And Off

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Switching Toner Save function on and off You can reduce your printing costs with the “Toner Save“ feature. Text and graphics are printed in grey in Toner Save mode. The purpose of this is to use as little toner as possible. You can save on printing costs by printing rough drafts and other preliminary materials in Toner Save mode.

  • Page 57: Specifying The Resolution

    Working with the Windows printer drivers The “All raster“ function cannot be used at the same time as the “N-up“, “Scaling“, “Fit to paper“ and “Font“ functions. ➜ Select “ON“ to send both graphics and font data to the printer as raster graphics.

  • Page 58: Device Option Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Device option index card This index card allows you to: activate the optional paper feed tray 2, define the total memory capacity of the printer. Windows NT 4.0 only! The “Device option“ index card for Windows NT 4.0 is integrated in a different system sector and must be called up separately.

  • Page 59: Activating The Optional Paper Feed Tray 2

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Activating the optional paper feed tray 2 Use the “Input option“ function to specify whether the optional paper feed tray 2 is installed. ➜ Activate the “Tray 2“ checkbox if the optional paper feed tray 2 has been installed.
  • Page 60 Working with the Windows printer drivers 4-20 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 61: Working With The Windows Printer Tools

    Working with the Windows printer tools Working with the Windows printer tools The Windows printer tools include: the Status Monitor and the Control Panel. Automatic start of Status Monitor! If upon installing the printer driver you activated the option to automatically start the printer driver, then the Status Monitor is automatically called up upon starting the computer.

  • Page 62: Calling Up The Status Monitor

    Working with the Windows printer tools Calling up the Status Monitor Calling up the Status Monitor in Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 Call up the program group “Laser Printer 200 Series“. Click on “Laser Printer 200 Series Printer Tools“. The Status Monitor appears. Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 63: Calling Up The Status Monitor In Windows 3.1X

    Working with the Windows printer tools Calling up the Status Monitor in Windows 3.1x The options on the individual index card correspond to those of Windows 95/98. Call up the program group “Laser Printer 200 Series“. Click on “Laser Printer 200 Series Printer Tools“. The Status Monitor appears.

  • Page 64: Altering The Size Of The Status Monitor Window

    Working with the Windows printer tools Altering the size of the Status Monitor window ➜ In the Status Monitor menu bar, select the "View" menu and then the option “Reduce“ in order to decrease the size of the window. ➜ In the Status Monitor menu bar, select the "View"...

  • Page 65: Calling Up The Control Panel

    Working with the Windows printer tools Calling up the Control Panel Use the Control Panel in order to check and/or alter the basic settings of the printer. Call up the program group “Laser Printer 200 Series“. Click on “Laser Printer 200 Series Printer Tools“. The Status Monitor appears.

  • Page 66: Paper Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer tools Paper index card This index card allows you to: define the response in the case of a lack of suitable paper (paper format error), define the paper format for paper feed tray 1. Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 67: Defining The Response In The Case Of A Lack Of Suitable Paper

    Working with the Windows printer tools Defining the response in the case of a lack of suitable paper You can determine how the printer responds in the case of a paper format error. ➜ Select “Proceed“ to continue printing on the paper format already fed into the machine.

  • Page 68: Printer Setting Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer tools Printer setting index card This index card allows you to: switch on/off the Power Save mode, switch on/off the automatic continuation in the case of an error message, switch between fast and normal printing modes, define the input/output timeout, switch on/off the detection of paper format errors, activate the page protection function.

  • Page 69: Switching On/Off The Power Save Mode

    Working with the Windows printer tools Switching on/off the Power Save mode In order to save energy, the printer automatically switches to the Power Save mode after a certain period of inactivity. When the printer receives a new command or the control button is pressed while in this mode, the printer automatically switches to the warm-up phase.

  • Page 70: Specifying The Input/Output Timeout

    Working with the Windows printer tools Specifying the input/output timeout An input/output timeout occurs when the printer cannot detect the end data code of a print job sent from the computer. The print job is automatically cancelled in the case of an input/output timeout. ➜...

  • Page 71: Test Print Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer tools Test print index card This index card allows you to: print out a demonstration page, print out a configuration page, print out a list of PCL-resident fonts, print out information on the indicator lamps. The various test prints Test print Description...

  • Page 72: Counter Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer tools Counter index card This index card allows you to: check the status of a counter, reset a counter. 5-12 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 73: Checking The Status Of A Counter

    Working with the Windows printer tools Checking the status of a counter Counter Description Total This indicates the total number of pages printed by the printer. This counter can only be reset by a customer service engineer. Tray 1 This indicates how many pages have been fed frompaper feed tray 1.

  • Page 74: Configuration Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer tools Configuration index card This index card summarizes the most important printer settings for quick reference. No settings can be altered via this index card. 5-14 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 75: Working With The Dos Printer Tools

    Working with the DOS printer tools Working with the DOS printer tools Using the Status Monitor Calling up the Status Monitor Call up the Status Monitor in order to check the printer and the progress of print jobs. Change to the directory into which the printer driver files were copied upon installation.

  • Page 76: Switching On/Off Popup Messages (Setup Menu)

    Working with the DOS printer tools Switching on/off popup messages (Setup menu) Faults are quickly signalled by means of popup messages. If the printer malfunctions, a dialogue box containing an appropriate message automatically appears on the screen. ➜ Activate the checkbox “Enable popup“ so that popup messages appear automatically on the screen.

  • Page 77: Using The Dos Control Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Using the DOS Control Panel Calling up the Control Panel Call up the Control Panel in order to specify the basic settings of the printer. Change to the directory into which the printer driver files were copied upon installation.

  • Page 78: Creating And Saving Printer Profiles

    Working with the DOS printer tools Creating and saving printer profiles Printer profiles are created in order to save printer configurations and then call them up later as required. Adjust the settings in the Control Panel in order to create a printer profile.

  • Page 79: Loading Printer Profiles

    Working with the DOS printer tools Loading printer profiles Printer profiles are loaded in order to replace the current printer settings by those of a printer profile. Select “File – Open Profile“ from the menu bar. The “Open profile“ dialogue box appears. Now select: ❍...

  • Page 80: Printing A Test Or Demo Page

    Working with the DOS printer tools Printing a test or demo page Print out a test page in order to obtain an overview of the current configuration of the printer. Print out a demo page in order to obtain an overview of all printer functions.

  • Page 81: Setup Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Setup panel This panel allows you to: specify the paper format, specify paper feed from different trays, specify fast or normal printing, specify the number of lines printed per page, specify the number of copies, define the orientation of the paper, define the response in the case of format errors, define the paper format for paper feed tray 1.

  • Page 82: Selecting A Paper Format

    Working with the DOS printer tools Selecting a paper format Use “Paper size“ to specify the format of the printed page. The various paper sizes supported by your printer are shown in the dropdown list. The following formats have a fixed definition in the dropdown list: Paper Size Envelopes...

  • Page 83: Specifying The Paper Source

    Working with the DOS printer tools Specifying the paper source Under “Paper source“ you can specify which tray will feed the printer. Paper source Description Auto Printing paper is fed from all available trays Tray 1 Printing paper is fed from tray 1 Tray 2* Printing paper is fed from tray 2 Manual feed...

  • Page 84: Specifying The Orientation Of The Printing Paper

    Working with the DOS printer tools Specifying the orientation of the printing paper Under “Orientation“ you can specify whether your document should be printed in portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) format. Portrait Landscape Defining the response to format errors The “Paper Time Out“ function allows you to define how the printer responds to paper format errors.

  • Page 85: Specifying A Paper Format For Paper Feed Tray 1

    Working with the DOS printer tools Specifying a paper format for paper feed tray 1 You can specify whether paper feed tray 1 is to be used as a universal tray or as a tray set to a certain format. ➜...

  • Page 86: Font Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Font panel This panel allows you to: determine the font (Type Face) which is to be used for the print-out, determine the character set (Symbol Set) which is to be used for the print-out, determine the font size (Pitch) which is to be used for the print-out.

  • Page 87: Output Quality Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Output Quality panel This panel allows you to: switch on/off the Toner Save mode, define the resolution for the print-out, define the print quality optimization for text and graphics, specify the toner density. Laser Printer 200 Series 6-13...

  • Page 88: Switching Toner Save Function On And Off

    Working with the DOS printer tools Switching Toner Save function on and off You can reduce your printing costs with the “Toner Save“ feature. Text and graphics are printed in grey in Toner Save mode. The purpose of this is to use as little toner as possible. You can save on printing costs by printing rough drafts and other preliminary materials in Toner Save mode.

  • Page 89: Specifying The Toner Density

    Working with the DOS printer tools Specifying the toner density The amount of toner used is specified by means of the “Toner density“ function. High toner density = high toner consumption! Increasing the toner density produces a darker print-out but increases the consumption of toner.

  • Page 90: Counter Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Counter panel This panel allows you to: check the status of a counter, reset a counter. 6-16 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 91: Checking The Status Of A Counter

    Working with the DOS printer tools Checking the status of a counter Counter Description Total This indicates the total number of pages printed by the printer. This counter can only be reset by a customer service engineer. Drum This indicates how many pages have been printed with the current image transfer roller.

  • Page 92: Configuration Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Configuration panel This panel summarizes the most important printer settings for quick reference: Printer Name The designation of the printer. Total Memory Indicates the total memory available. Additional Accessories Indicates presence and status of optional accessories. No settings can be altered via this panel.

  • Page 93: Other Panel

    Working with the DOS printer tools Other panel This panel allows you to: switch on/off the Power Save mode, switch on/off the detection of paper format errors, activate the page protection function, switch on/off the automatic continuation in the case of an error message, define the input/output timeout.

  • Page 94: Switching On/Off The Power Save Mode

    Working with the DOS printer tools Switching on/off the Power Save mode In order to save energy, the printer automatically switches to the Power Save mode after a certain period of inactivity. When the printer receives a new command or the control button is pressed while in this mode, the printer automatically switches to the warm-up phase.

  • Page 95: Switching On/Off The Automatic Continuation Function

    Working with the DOS printer tools Switching on/off the automatic continuation function A print job is interrupted if the printer signals a format error or memory overflow. The “Auto continue“ function enables you to determine whether the print job should continue automatically after a certain time has elapsed despite the presence of an error message.
  • Page 96 Working with the DOS printer tools 6-22 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 97: Working With The Printer

    Working with the printer Working with the printer Please note the following points: What should I watch out for when loading paper? To avoid paper misfeeds in the laser printer, please observe the following points: Do not use any paper with the following features: ❍...

  • Page 98: Which Sizes Of Paper Can I Use

    Working with the printer Which sizes of paper can I use? This printer is only designed for use with the sizes of paper listed below. Paper Source Feed tray 1* Feed tray 2 Manual feed unit Paper size (optional) Standard sizes 210 ×...

  • Page 99: What Types Of Paper Can I Use

    Working with the printer What types of paper can I use? This printer is only designed for use with the types of paper listed below. Paper Source Feed tray 1 Feed tray 2 Manual feed unit Paper size (optional) Plain paper 60 to 90g/m Recycled paper 60 to 90 g/m...

  • Page 100: Using The Control Button

    Working with the printer Using the control button The control panel has three indicator lamps and one control button. Description Description Fault lamp (amber) Stand-by lamp (green) Paper lamp (amber) Control button The control button allows you to: reset the counter for the toner cartridge, reset the counter for the image transfer roller, cancel a print job, print out the configuration page,...

  • Page 101: Resetting The Counter For The Toner Cartridge

    Working with the printer Resetting the counter for the toner cartridge After you have replaced the toner cartridge, reset the toner cartridge counter. Switch off the printer. Hold down the control button and switch on the printer again. The green “Stand-by“ lamp begins to flash. Hold down the control button for another 5 seconds and then release it.

  • Page 102: Resetting The Counter For The Image Transfer Roller

    Working with the printer Resetting the counter for the image transfer roller After you have replaced the image transfer roller, reset the counter for the image transfer roller. Switch off the printer. Hold down the control button and switch on the printer again. The green “Stand-by“...

  • Page 103: Printing Out The Configuration Page

    Working with the printer Printing out the configuration page Print out the configuration page in order to check the configuration of your printer. Make sure that: ❍ the “Fault“ and “Paper“ lamps are off, and ❍ the “Stand-by“ lamp is on (but not flashing). Briefly press the control button.

  • Page 104: Loading Paper

    Working with the printer Loading paper Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 Paper feed tray 1 has a capacity of 150 sheets of plain papier. Please note the following points: ✔ Only refill the tray when it is completely empty. ✔...

  • Page 105: Loading Paper Into The Manual Feed Unit

    Working with the printer Loading paper into the manual feed unit When using the manual feed unit, sheets and envelopes must be fed in one at a time. Slide the guides outwards as far as they will go. Place the paper between the guides with the side to be printed facing upwards.

  • Page 106: Loading Paper Into Paper Feed Tray 2

    Working with the printer Loading paper into paper feed tray 2 Paper feed tray 2 has a capacity of 500 sheets of plain papier. Please note the following points: ✔ Only A4, JIS B5, Legal, Letter and Executive formats can be used with paper feed tray 2.
  • Page 107 Working with the printer Place the paper in the cassette. How many sheets may I place in the cassette? ➜ The stack of paper should not rise above the "max." mark. Refit the cassette cover. Slide the cassette back into paper feed tray 2.

  • Page 108: Determining The Direction Of The Print-Out

    Working with the printer Determining the direction of the print-out Printed sheets can be output in two directions: face up, or face down. The printer is fitted with a tray for face-down output as standard. A tray for face-up output is available as an option. The face-up output option is especially suitable for thick papers and envelopes because then the path through the printer is straighter.
  • Page 109 Working with the printer Please note the following points: ✔ Do not change the output direction while a print job is in progress. ✔ Make sure that the output selector switch is in the correct position when the optional output tray is not installed. ➜...

  • Page 110: Monitoring Print Jobs With The Status Monitor

    Working with the printer Monitoring print jobs with the Status Monitor The Status Monitor allows you to monitor the printer and the progress of current print jobs. When the background to the printer graphic is green, the printer is in Stand-by mode or a print job is running normally.

  • Page 111: Cancelling A Print Job

    Working with the printer Cancelling a print job This cancels the current print job. Hold down the control button for longer than 5 seconds. Release the control button when all three lamps have gone out. The current print job has now been cancelled.
  • Page 112 Working with the printer 7-16 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 113: Installing Paper Feed Tray 2

    Installing optional accessories Installing optional accessories The optional accessories include: paper feed tray 2 (500 sheets), face-up output tray, SDRAM-DIMM memory expansion module. Installing paper feed tray 2 Paper feed tray 2 can hold up to 500 sheets of plain paper. It is supplied with an A4 slide-in cassette as standard.
  • Page 114 Installing optional accessories Fill the cassette with paper, see page 7-10. How many sheets may I place in the cassette? ➜ The stack of paper should not rise above the "max." mark. Refit the cassette cover. Slide the cassette back into the feed tray.

  • Page 115: Installing The Face-Up Output Tray

    Installing optional accessories Installing the face-up output tray The printer is fitted with a tray for face-down output as standard. A tray for face-up output is available as an option. The face-up output option is especially suitable for thick papers and envelopes because then the path through the printer is straighter.

  • Page 116: Installing The Dimm Memory Module

    Installing optional accessories Installing the DIMM memory module This printer is equipped with 4 MB of memory capacity as standard. The memory capacity can be expanded to max. 132 MB with commercially available SDRAM-DIMM memory modules (PC/100-compatible). Memory modules of the following sizes may be used: 16, 32, 64, 128 MB. CAUTION Your DIMM memory module needs careful handling! DIMM modules are very sensitive.
  • Page 117 Installing optional accessories Switch the printer OFF and also disconnect the power cable and the interface cable from the printer. Fold down the output tray. Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Remove the two screws from the side cover and take off the cover.
  • Page 118 Installing optional accessories Insert the memory module into the slot. Press it carefully onto the socket until it clips into place. Refit the side cover and secure it with the two screws. Close the top cover. Laser Printer 200 Series...
  • Page 119 Installing optional accessories Lift up the output tray. Enter the new total memory capacity in the printer software, see page 4-19, print out the configuration page, see page 2-14. The new total memory capacity should be shown correctly. What if the total amount of memory is not displayed correctly? ➜...
  • Page 120 Installing optional accessories Laser Printer 200 Series...
  • Page 121 Caring for and maintaining your printer Caring for and maintaining your printer CAUTION You could damage the unit by using incorrect accessories and parts! ➜ If you use accessories and parts of manufacturers other than specified, we cannot guarantee that Laser Printer 200 Series will operate properly.

  • Page 122: Cleaning The Printer

    Caring for and maintaining your printer Cleaning the printer Clean the printer at regular intervals to prevent dust, dirt and paper residue from accumulating in and on the printer. Cleaning the case Switch the printer OFF and unplug the power cable. Wipe the printer case off with a soft cloth.
  • Page 123 Caring for and maintaining your printer Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Remove the toner cartridge and the image transfer roller. Wrap the the image transfer roller in a cloth to protect it against exposure to light. Fold back the cover over the paper feed roller.
  • Page 124 Caring for and maintaining your printer Refit the toner cartridge and the image transfer roller. Close the top cover. Lift up the output tray. Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 125: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Caring for and maintaining your printer Replacing the toner cartridge Change the toner cartridge when it is empty or the print-outs are too light. A new toner cartridge has a capacity of about 6000 A4 pages with about 5% toner coverage. CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very...
  • Page 126 Caring for and maintaining your printer Lift out the used toner cartridge and dispose of it in a way which does not have any negative environmental impact! Hold the new toner cartridge firmly with both hands and shake it to break down any lumps of toner that may have formed.
  • Page 127 Caring for and maintaining your printer Make sure that the toner cartridge is correctly seated in the guides and is clipped in place. Close the top cover. Lift up the output tray. Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 128: Replacing The Image Transfer Roller

    Caring for and maintaining your printer Replacing the image transfer roller Change the image transfer roller when the print-outs become faint or blurred. The image transfer roller has a capacity of about 20 000 A4 pages or letters (black-to-white ratio of 5% or less). CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very...
  • Page 129 Caring for and maintaining your printer Lift out the toner cartridge and the image transfer roller. Dispose of the image transfer roller in a way which does not have any negative environmental impact! Remove the new image transfer roller from the box and place it in the printer.
  • Page 130 Caring for and maintaining your printer Make sure that the toner cartridge is correctly seated in the guides and is clipped in place. Close the top cover. Lift up the output tray. 9-10 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very hot when the printer is in operation. ➜ To prevent injuries, avoid contact with this area. Laser Printer 200 Series 10-1...

  • Page 132: Clearing Paper Misfeeds

    Troubleshooting 10.1 Clearing paper misfeeds Clearing a paper misfeed at the image transfer roller Switch the printer OFF. Fold down the output tray. Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Lift out the toner cartridge and the image transfer roller.
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the printer. Refit the image transfer roller and the toner cartridge. Close the top cover. Lift up the output tray. Laser Printer 200 Series 10-3...

  • Page 134: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At The Fusing Unit

    Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed at the fusing unit CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very hot when the printer is in operation. ➜ To prevent injuries, avoid contact with this area. Switch the printer OFF.
  • Page 135 Troubleshooting Hold the bottom edge of the misfed sheet and carefully pull it out of the printer. The bottom edge of the paper is not visible? ➜ Move the bottom edge of the paper so that you can grab it with your fingers.

  • Page 136: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At The Output Tray

    Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray concerned. Top: Face-down tray Bottom: Face-up tray (optional) Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 10-6 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 137: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At Paper Feed Tray 1

    Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1 Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. Laser Printer 200 Series 10-7...

  • Page 138: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At The Manual Feed Unit

    Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit Carefully pull the misfed sheet out of the unit. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 10-8 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 139: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At Paper Feed Tray 2 (Optional)

    Troubleshooting Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 2 (optional) Pull the cassette out of the tray and remove the cover. Press down the stack of paper so that the lifting plate underneath locks in place. Remove the stack of paper from the cassette and carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray.

  • Page 140: Problems With Print Quality

    Troubleshooting 10.2 Problems with print quality If you are having problems with print quality, follow these steps: Remove the toner cartridge and shake it back and forth carefully to distribute the remaining toner evenly. Remove the toner cartridge and check it for damage. If necessary, replace it with a new cartridge, see page 9-5.
  • Page 141 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Action Print-out is too light The Toner Save mode has been Check the setting in the printer activated. driver and in the printer menu. Change the setting and try it again. The toner density is not set Set the toner density to the correctly in the print menu.
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Action Uneven toner The toner cartridge is damaged. Remove the toner cartridge and density on the print- check it for damage. If necessary, fit a new cartridge, see page 9-5. The image transfer roller is Remove the image transfer roller damaged.
  • Page 143 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Action Toner smudges on The toner cartridge is damaged. Remove the toner cartridge and the print-out check it for damage. If necessary, fit a new toner cartridge, see page 9-5. Insufficent toner in the cartridge. Lift out the toner cartridge and shake it in order to improve the distribution of the remaining toner.

  • Page 144: General Print Problems

    Troubleshooting 10.3 General print problems Problem Possible cause Action No output The printer is not connected to Check the power connection and the power supply, or the cable is the interface connection to the not connected to the printer. printer. The printer is not switched on Switch the printer on.

  • Page 145: Printer Messages

    Troubleshooting 10.4 Printer messages Indicator lamp functions The lamps on the control panel provide information on the status of the printer. The control panel has three indicator lamps and one control button. Description Description Fault lamp (yellow) Stand-by lamp (green) Paper lamp (yellow) Control button The table below shows the possible states of the lamps.

  • Page 146: Status Messages

    Troubleshooting Status messages Status messages indicate the current condition of the printer. Lamps Meaning Lamps Meaning Printer is switched off Printer is ready for operation Printer is switched on and Lamp flashes when running a self-test printer is: • receiving data •...

  • Page 147: User Messages

    Troubleshooting User messages These messages indicate faults which need to be rectified by the user before a print job can be continued or the printer switched back to “Stand-by“. Lamps Meaning Action Top cover is open. Close top cover. Print job is too large, Press the control button to eject the sheet insufficient memory fed in.

  • Page 148: Service Messages

    Troubleshooting Service messages These messages indicate more serious faults that can only be rectified by a customer service engineer. If one of these messages is signalled, switch the printer off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact your technical customer service centre.

  • Page 149: Features

    Appendix Appendix 11.1 Features Hardware In terms of hardware, the Laser Printer 200 Series offers you: compact design, PCL 6 emulation, true 600 dpi resolution, printing of up to 10 pages per minute (A4/Letter), compact, easy-to-install toner cartridge and image transfer roller, technology for resolution that actually exceeds 600 dpi, high printing speed.

  • Page 150: Technical Specification

    Appendix 11.2 Technical specification Laser Printer 200 Series Technical specification Type Desktop laser beam printer Print system Electrostatic dry powder imaging system Exposure system Laser diode + polygon mirror scanning Resolution 1200 dpi × 600 dpi, 600 dpi × 600 dpi, 300 dpi × 300 dpi Rasterize method PCL 6 emulation Print speed...

  • Page 151: Second Paper Cassette Tray (Option)

    Appendix Technical specification Options • Second paper feed tray • Face-up tray • Expansion memory (SDRAM-DIMM) Second Paper Cassette tray (option) Technical specification Paper feed tray Standard cassette: A4 Options: Letter, JIS B5, Legal, Executive Paper/Media • Plain paper (60 to 90 g/m •...

  • Page 152: Interface Connector And Cable

    Appendix Interface connector and Cable Technical specification Connectors Printer: Parallel 36-pin connector Computer: EIA 25-pin connector Cable typ Shielded Each signal and earth pair should be twisted Pin assignments IEEE 1284, type-B connector CAUTION Scorched cable and danger of fire from cable! ➜...

  • Page 153: Ce Symbol (Declaration Of Conformity)

    Appendix 11.3 CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity) We hereby declare that we are responsible for ensuring that the printer and the options to which this declaration relates comply with the specifications given below. This declaration shall only apply to the area of the European Union (EU).
  • Page 154 Appendix This unit must be operated with a shielded (parallel) interface cable . The use of non-shielded cable can result in radio interference and is forbidden according to EC Regulation 89/336/EEC. 11-6 Laser Printer 200 Series...

  • Page 155: Index

    Appendix 11.4 Index Adjust watermark ................4-13 All raster ....................4-16 Auto Continue function on/off ..............5-9 Cable specifications ................11-4 Cancelling a print job .................7-15 Caring for your printer ................9-1 CD-ROM installation, Windows 95/98 & NT 4.0 ........3-3 Cleaning the printer ................9-2 Case ....................9-2 Paper feed roller ................9-2 Clearing ..........10-2 10-4...
  • Page 156 Appendix Output Quality ................6-13 Setup ..................... 6-7 Data exchange optimization .............. 4-16 Defining a type of media ..............4-8 Defining a type of paper ..............4-8 Device options, printer driver settings Activating tray 2 ................4-19 Defining total memory capacity ........... 4-19 DIMM module ..................
  • Page 157 Appendix Lamps ....................10-15 Loading envelopes ................7-1 Loading paper ................7-1 Manual feed unit ................7-9 Paper feed tray 1 ................7-8 Paper feed tray 2 .................7-10 Maintaining your printer ...............9-1 Media types, list of ................7-3 Memory capacity of printer ..............4-19 Memory module, installation of ............8-4 Messages, service ................10-18 Messages, status ................10-16 Messages, user ................10-17...
  • Page 158 Appendix Page layout, printer driver settings Adjust printable area ..............4-14 Design watermark ............... 4-13 Print watermark ................4-12 Printing several document pages on one sheet ......4-11 Page protection, activation ..............5-10 Paper feed tray 1 setup ..............2-11 Paper feed tray 2, activation .............
  • Page 159 Appendix Print watermark .................4-12 Printable area ..................7-3 Printable area, adjusting ..............4-14 Printed document, scaling ..............4-8 Printer configuration ................5-14 Printer driver notes on installation ...............3-1 Printer driver installation ..............3-1 MS-DOS ..................3-7 System requirements ..............3-1 Windows 3.1x .................3-5 Windows 95/98 & NT 4.0 ...............3-3 Printer driver settings Device options ................4-18 Page layout ..................4-10...
  • Page 160 Appendix Printing out a test page ..............6-6 Switching on/off popup messages ..........6-2 Printer tools, Windows ................ 5-1 Calling up the Status Monitor for Windows 3.1x ......5-3 Calling up the Status Monitor for Windows 95/98 & NT 4.0 ..5-2 Printing out a demo page (DOS) ............
  • Page 161 Appendix Status Monitor, reduce/expand ............5-4 Storage of accessories ................2-7 Storage of consumables ..............2-7 Switching on/off .................2-13 Switching the printer on/off ..............2-13 System requirements ................3-1 Technical specification ..............11-2 500-sheet paper feed tray ............11-3 DIMM memory module ..............11-3 Interface connections and cables ..........11-4 Test page, printing out (DOS) ..............6-6 Test print output .................5-11 Test print, index card...
  • Page 162 Appendix 11-14 Laser Printer 200 Series...

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