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magicolor
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Printer User's Guide
1800364-001B
EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500

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  • Page 1 QMS magicolor ® magicolor Plus ® Printer User’s Guide 1800364-001B EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgements

    WordPerfect /WordPerfect. WordStar /MicroPro International. Hammermill , Laser Print /International Paper. QuarkXPress /Quark, Inc. POCE /Pantone, Inc. PANTONE is Pantone’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. The ENERGY STAR logo/United States EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 3: Dear Customer

    We hope you enjoy your new QMS printer (and traveling through its manuals, too!). Your QMS Technical Writer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 4 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Finding a Good Location for Your Printer..2-2 Location Requirements ..... . 2-2 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 6 Printer Description Files (PC) ....3-15 Testing Parallel Communication ....3-16 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 7 Operator Control/Manual Feed Size ... 4-19 The Administration Menu ..... 4-20 i i i EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 8 Configuring the Printer for Collation ..5-12 Changing Print Job Resolution ....5-14 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 9 Manual-Feed Belts ....6-38 Cleaning the Exterior of Your Printer ..6-41 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 10 Replacing the Controller Board ....8-20 Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs) ..8-22 * Pantone Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 11 Mechanical Problems ......9-23 v i i EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 12 Serial ........B-12 v i i i EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 13 Display List ....... D-8 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 14 Updated PCL 5 DOCs ......D-17 Glossary Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter highlights: About the documentation About your QMS magicolor printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 16 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 17: Printers Covered By This Manual

    R E M O T E S W IT Fig. 1.1 The QMS magicolor/magicolor Plus I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 18: The Magicolor Printer Laser Printer

    Chapter 1 The magicolor Printer Laser Printer Your QMS magicolor Laser Printer produces 300 or 600 dpi color or 600 dpi monochrome prints, using advanced color laser technology combined with the QMS Crown multitasking printer operating system. The magicolor prints in color at a rate of 2 to 3 pages per minute, and in monochrome at 8 pages per minute.
  • Page 19: About The Documentation

    (or special features that your application or page description language can’t access). In most cases, only I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 20: Other Documentation

    These notes cover the HP PCL 5C color commands. They are available free through CompuServe, the QMS bulletin 1 - 4 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 21 Don’t forget that the documentation for your application, operating system, and network probably contains useful printing information. I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 22: About This Manual

    Discusses print media sizes, loading, handling, and storage. It also covers operations such as printing 1 - 6 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 23 This appendix also gives the recommended pinouts for LocalTalk, serial, I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 24 Glossary Explains many of the terms used in the documentation. 1 - 8 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 25: Typographic Conventions

    Bitte halten Sie sich exakt an die im Handbuch beschriebene Vorgehensweise, da sonst Verletzungsgefahr bestehen könnte. I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 26: Printer Features

    * Pantone, Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. 1 - 1 0 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 27: Multiple Resolutions

    Plus printer (look for an Energy Star label on the back of the printer) is compliant with US Environmental I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 28: Qms Crown Operating System

    ESP 1 - 1 2 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 29 I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 30: Media Flexibility

    PS Exec also contains sample files that illustrate 1 - 1 4 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 31: Postscript Level 2 Compatibility

    HP-GL plotters: 7550A, 7470A, 7475A, and ColorPro. Intel RISC-based Controller A 33 MHz Intel 80960CF RISC microprocessor boosts processing speed. I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 32: 65 Resident Postscript Fonts

    TCP/IP, and EtherTalk on Ethernet networks, as well as LAN Manager/LAN Server, Novell NetWare, and TCP/IP on Token-Ring networks. 1 - 1 6 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 33 This cassette holds up to 30 DL or Com 10 envelopes and fits in the standar d or optional media-cassette slot. I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 1 - 1 8 I n t r o d u c t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 35: Initial Printer Setup

    Finding a good location for your printer Unpacking your printer Installing the developer and toner Installing the cleaning pad, oil, bottle, and waste toner pack Installing OPC belt cartridge and paper cassette Printing a start-up page EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 36 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 37: Introduction

    Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter explains how to set up the QMS magicolor printer for the first time. For quick information on replacing print media, developer, and toner after the initial setup, see chapters 5 and 6, “Print Media and Daily Operations,” and “Consumables and Preventative Maintenance.”...
  • Page 38: Finding A Good Location For Your Printer

    Near an electrical outlet. 2 - 2 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 39 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 40: What's Included In The Shipment

    See chapter 3, “Connecting the Printer,” 2 - 4 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 41: Qms Product Registration

    In other countries, see appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for the appropriate number. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 42: Unpacking The Printer

    (fig. 2.2). 2 - 6 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Fig. 2.2 Unpacking the Printer I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 44 2.3 and 2.4. They provide a quick overview of the exterior parts of your printer. 2 - 8 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 45 Fig. 2.3 Front View of the Printer Fig. 2.4 Back View of the Printer I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 46 Remove the two polystyrene shipping spacers from inside the printer. 2 - 1 0 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 47: Installing Developer And Toner Cartridges

    Beeinträchtigungen der Atemwege, Haut oder Augenreizungen führen könnte. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 48 (The developer cartridges are color-coded on their tops.) 2 - 1 2 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 49 Fig. 2.7 Load Developer Cartridge (front view) I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 50 (fig. 2.8). Fig. 2.8 Close Latches (rear view) 2 - 1 4 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 51 (Toner cartridges are color-coded—black, cyan, magenta, or yellow—on the top.) I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 52 Fig. 2.10 Distribute Toner in Cartridge 2 - 1 6 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 53 (fig. 2.11). Fig. 2.11 Align Cartridges (rear view) I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 54 2 - 1 8 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 55 After the toner and developer are installed, you need to remove the pressure-release pieces. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 56: Removing The Pressure-Release Pieces

    (fig. 2.14). 2 - 2 0 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 57 Fig. 2.14 Open Separator Pawl Unit (front view) I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 58 Fig. 2.15 Open the Lever (rear view) 2 - 2 2 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 59 Once the pressure-release pieces are removed, you need to install the cleaning pad and oil bottle. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 60: Installing The Cleaning Pad And Oil Bottle

    Remove the cleaning pad and oil bottle from their protective bags. 2 - 2 4 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 61 Fig. 2.17 Install the Cleaning Pad (front view) I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 2 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 62 Fig. 2.18 Close Separator Pawl Unit (front view) 2 - 2 6 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 63 Fig. 2.19 Install the Oil Bottle (rear view) I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 2 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 64 Fig. 2.20 Close the Paper Exit Unit (rear view) 2 - 2 8 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 65 Now install the waste toner pack. The next section covers this process. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 2 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 66: Installing The Waste Toner Pack

    Fig. 2.22 Open the Waste Toner Door (side view) 2 - 3 0 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 67 Fig. 2.23 Insert the Waste Toner Pack in the Printer Close the waste toner door. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 3 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 68: Installing The Opc Belt Cartridge

    Fig. 2.24 Open the Manual Feed Tray 2 - 3 2 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 69 OPC belt cartridge is out of the printer. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 3 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 70 Fig. 2.25 Remove the Release Pins 2 - 3 4 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 71 Fig. 2.26 Slide Cartridge Partially into Printer I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 3 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 72 Fig. 2.27 Remove the Light-Shield Paper 2 - 3 6 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 73 Fig. 2.28 Close the Manual Feed Tray I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 3 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 74: Filling The Paper Cassette

    Pull the paper cassette out of the printer (fig. 2.29). Fig. 2.29 Remove the Paper Cassette 2 - 3 8 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 75 Fig. 2.30 Check the Cassette Size Key Slide I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 3 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 76 Align the edges of the stack on a flat surface. Fig. 2.31 Fan the Paper 2 - 4 0 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 77 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 4 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 78 Fig. 2.33 Slide the Cassette into the Printer 2 - 4 2 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 79: Starting The Printer

    (fig. 2.34). Fig. 2.34 Connect the Power Cord I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 4 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 80: Using The Power Switches

    For a detailed list of 2 - 4 4 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 81 Sie den Netzstecker heraus bevor Sie die korrekte Installation des Druckers überprüfen. I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p 2 - 4 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 82: Installing Options

    3, “Connecting the Printer,” to finish setting up your printer. 2 - 4 6 I n i t i a l P r i n t e r S e t u p EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 83: Connecting The Printer

    Chapter 3 Connecting the Printer Chapter highlights: Connecting to a network Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting to a PC About printer communication modes EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 84 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 85: Introduction

    I. The driver version number appears in the Info window. C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 86: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Fig. 3.1 Macintosh-Printer Interface Cables and Port 3 - 2 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 87: Making The Connection

    Macintosh disks we shipped with your printer: C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 88: Installing The Printer Utilities

    Macintosh. Double-click the PSExec3.xx.sea file. 3 - 4 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 89: Installing Laserwriter 8.X And The Magicolor 4.1 Ppd

    OK.) C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 90: Installing Printer Description Files

    PrePrint, Adobe Separator, or QuarkXPress, install the appropriate 3 - 6 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 91 PDX files in the PPDs folder in the Aldus folder in the System Folder. C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 92: Testing Macintosh Communication

    7 of this manual, “Optimizing Color Output.” 3 - 8 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 93: Connecting To A Pc

    25 feet (7.6 meters) for serial communication. C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 94: Making The Connection

    3 - 1 0 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 95: Pc Printing Software

    Printer description files (if you use QuarkXPress 3.3, Aldus PageMaker, or Adobe PhotoShop) C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 96 “QMS Customer Support,” explains how to use these QMS information services. 3 - 1 2 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 97: Installing The Windows 3.1 Driver

    Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Printers icon. C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 98 14. Choose Set As Default Printer to make the QMS printer the default printer. 3 - 1 4 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 99: Printer Description Files (Pc)

    QMS-supplied Windows driver. Then, so that choices in the QMS C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 100: Testing Parallel Communication

    You are ready to start printing. 3 - 1 6 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 101: Testing Serial Communication

    C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 102: Checking Serial Communication Settings

    To change them to match 3 - 1 8 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 103 CTS hardware flow control (Hdwe Flow Ctl) be C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 104 AUTOEXEC.BAT file. 3 - 2 0 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 105 9, “Troubleshooting,” and refer to your DOS documentation for more information. C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 106: About The Printer's Communication Modes

    PostScript operators. 3 - 2 2 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 107 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r 3 - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 108 Chapter 3 3 - 2 4 C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 109: Printer Configuration

    Chapter 4 Printer Configuration Chapter highlights: Printer configuration methods Control panel components and functions Moving through the menu and selecting options Description of the printer’s configuration menu Document Option Commands supported EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 110 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 111: Introduction

    Option Commands and HP PCL 5 Emulation Technical Reference P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 112: Configuration Method Priorities

    4 - 2 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 113: The Printer's Control Panel

    Figure 4.1 shows the printer’s control panel. Fig. 4.1 Printer Control Panel P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 114: The Lcd Message Window

    Illuminated when the optional lower cassette is selected. 4 - 4 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 115: The Function Keys

    When the printer is off line, pressing this key P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 116 4 - 6 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 117 If the printer is not idle, jobs may be lost. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 118: Using The Configuration Menu

    If the printer is not idle, jobs may be lost. 4 - 8 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 119 OFFLINE Table 4.1 Selecting a Configuration Option P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 120: Entering Alphanumeric Values

    NOTE: Boxed type in the table below means that the value is flashing in the message window. 4 - 1 0 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 121 OFFLINE Table 4.2 Entering Alphanumeric Values P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 122: Saving Configuration Selections

    Administration/Startup Options/Error Handler Administration/Disk Operations/Spool Overflow Administration/Disk Operations/Collation 4 - 1 2 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 123 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 124: The Main Menu Groups

    MANUAL FEED SIZE Fig. 4.2 Configuration Menu 4 - 1 4 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 125: The Installation Menu

    Use Operator Pwd is set to on. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 126: Installation/Use Operator Pwd

    Administration menu. The choices are on or off; the factory default is off. 4 - 1 6 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 127: The Operator Control Menu

    P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 128: Operator Control/Copies

    The 4 - 1 8 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 129: Operator Control/Chain Inputbins

    A4, DL envelope, and Com 10 envelope. The factory P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 130: The Administration Menu

    The options 4 - 2 0 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 131: Administration/Communications

    00000 (no timeout) to P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 132 PCL 5C, HP-GL, Lineprinter, and Hexdump. Optional 4 - 2 2 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 133 The options are XON/XOFF, robust XON/XOFF, P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 134 (BCP). Print jobs can alter this value through PostScript operators. 4 - 2 4 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 135 00000 (no timeout) to 99999, with a factory default of 00030. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 2 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 136 AppleTalk connections and accepts (spools) more than 4 - 2 6 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 137 K Mem for Spool. The default is 00015. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 2 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 138: Administration/Emulations

    Level option, a Default Halftone option, a Default CRD (Color 4 - 2 8 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 139 The choices are standard, P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 2 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 140 ASCII and EBCDIC. The default is ASCII. 4 - 3 0 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 141 Technical Reference, which came with your printer, has more information on HP-GL. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 3 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 142 4 - 3 2 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 143 CR (carriage return) and LF (line feed) P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 3 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 144 Pen 4 = Yellow Pen 5 = Blue 4 - 3 4 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 145 Document Option Commands for more information on DOC. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 3 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 146 4 - 3 6 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 147: Administration/Special Pages

    Color marks going around the outside P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 3 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 148 4 - 3 8 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 149: Administration/Startup Options

    P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 3 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 150 QMS technicians (or users familiar with 4 - 4 0 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 151 The factory default is no. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 4 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 152: Administration/Memory

    4 - 4 2 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 153 RAM available on your system. If you are using the P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 4 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 154 (either the 4 - 4 4 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 155 RAM available to configurable memory clients. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 4 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 156: Administration/Engine

    INPUTBIN 1 NAME Fig. 4.11 Engine Submenu 4 - 4 6 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 157 Use this option to assign a name to the optional lower cassette (input P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 4 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 158 If you want to print 600 dpi monochrome documents on a printer 4 - 4 8 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 159 90 seconds. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 4 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 160: Administration/Miscellaneous

    Online/Offline 4 - 5 0 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 161 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 5 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 162: Administration/Disk Operations

    RAM). 4 - 5 2 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 163 Administration/Memory menu, which is explained earlier in this P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 5 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 164: The Optional Features Menus

    Configuration 4 - 5 4 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 165 Configuration menu. P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 5 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 166: Document Option Commands

    Following is a list of DOCs supported by the QMS magicolor printer. For more information on these commands, see QMS Crown Document Option Commands, which came with your printer.
  • Page 167: Hp-Gl Emulation Features Commands

    %%IncludeFeature: lfiscrlf Lines per page %%IncludeFeature: linesperpage P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n 4 - 5 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 168: Postscript Emulation Features Commands

    %%IncludeFeature: output Resolution selection %%IncludeFeature: resolution 4 - 5 8 P r i n t e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 169: Print Media And Daily Operations

    Printing on thick paper stocks Page sizes, imageable regions, and margins Selecting and storing print media Collation Changing printer resolution Adjusting print density Cancelling and ending print jobs Using diagnostic and special pages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 170 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 171: Introduction

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 172 5 - 2 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 173: Manual Feed

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 174 5 - 4 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 175 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 176: Printing Transparencies

    5 - 6 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 177: Printing Labels

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 178: Printing On Letterhead Or Other Preprinted Media

    5 - 8 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 179 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 180: Page Sizes, Imageable Regions And Margins

    5 - 1 0 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 181: Selecting And Storing Media

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 182: Collating

    5 - 1 2 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 183 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 184: Changing Print Job Resolution

    5 - 1 4 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 185: Adjusting Print Density

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 186 5 - 1 6 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 187: Cancelling And Ending Print Jobs

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 188 5 - 1 8 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 189: Diagnostic And Special Pages

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 190: The Status Pages

    5 - 2 0 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 191: The Sample Page

    P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s 5 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 192 5 - 2 2 P r i n t M e d i a a n d D a i l y O p e r a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 193: Consumables And Preventative Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Consumables and Preventative Maintenance Chapter highlights: Storing and replacing consumables Moving the printer Performing preventative maintenance EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 194 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 195: Introduction

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 196: Storing Consumables

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 197 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 198: Replacing Consumables

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 199 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 200 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 201: Replacing A Developer Cartridge

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 202 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 203: Replacing The Opc Belt Cartridge

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 204 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 205 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 206: Replacing The Cleaning Pad And Oil Bottle

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 207 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 208: Replacing The Waste Toner Pack

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 209 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 210 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 211 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 212: Moving The Printer

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 213: Removing The Fuser Unit And Oil Bottle

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 214 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 215 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 216: Removing And Replacing Pressure-Release Pieces

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 217 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 218 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 219: Preventative Maintenance

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 2 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 220: General Tips For Extending Printer Life

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 221: Cleaning The Charger Unit

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 2 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 222 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 223 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 2 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 224 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 225: Cleaning The Pre-Charger Unit

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 3 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 226 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 227 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 3 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 228: Cleaning Register And Transfer Rollers

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 229 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 3 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 230 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 231: Cleaning The Paper Exit Rollers And Plates

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 3 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 232: Cleaning The Paper-Feed Roller And The Manual-Feed Belts

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 233 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 3 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 234 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 235: Cleaning The Exterior Of Your Printer

    C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e 6 - 4 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 236 C o n s u m a b l e s a n d P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 237: Optimizing Color Output

    Chapter 7 Optimizing Color Output Chapter highlights: automatic color control COLOR Fine-tuning color output Color matching The resident fonts EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 238 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 239: Introduction

    Plus printer in the Printers drop-down list. Choose the Color Setup button. O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 240: Enabling Qcolor For The Macintosh

    7 - 2 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 241 COLOR print jobs. Choose OK. O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 242: Fine-Tuning Color Output

    7 - 4 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 243 * Pantone Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 244 (Administration/Emulations/PostScript/Default Halftone 7 - 6 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 245: Dither Pattern

    O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 246: Gamma Correction

    Enhanced halftone) when printing in 600 dpi resolution. 7 - 8 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 247 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 248: Color Management

    There are currently three methods of color matching: 7 - 1 0 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 249: Methods Of Color Matching

    * Pantone Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reporduciton and color reproduction materials. O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 250: Color Matching With Postscript Level 2

    (there’s nothing else to buy), 7 - 1 2 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 251: Pantone * Color Matching

    * Pantone Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 252 * Pantone Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. 7 - 1 4 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 253: The Resident Postscript Fonts

    * Pantone Inc.’s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials. O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 254 Helvetica Bold Helvetica Bold Oblique 7 - 1 6 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 255 Stencil Symbol ITC Zapf Dingbats O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t 7 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 256: The Resident Hp Pcl Fonts

    Linotype Univers Condensed Italic Bold ITC Zapf Dingbats Medium 7 - 1 8 O p t i m i z i n g C o l o r O u t p u t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 257: Printer Options

    Installing Single In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs) Installing a direct network interface Converting the parallel port to Dataproducts Replacing the internal hard disk Internal and external hard disks Loading print system software EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 258 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 259: Introduction

    If consumables are installed, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it to prevent accidental spills. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 260 (fig. 8.2). Make sure 8 - 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 261 (fig. 8.2). Fig. 8.2 Install the Metal Brackets P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 262 Before moving the printer, be sure to read “Moving the Printer” in chapter 6. 8 - 4 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 263: Using The Envelope Cassette

    Remove the paper cassette from the printer (fig. 8.4). Fig. 8.4 Remove the Paper Cassette P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 264 (figs. 8.5 and 8.6) to the correct envelope size. Fig. 8.5 Set the side stackers Fig. 8.6 Set the rear stacker 8 - 6 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 265 Set the envelope-size key to the correct envelope size (fig. 8.7) Fig. 8.7. Set the size key P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 266 (fig. 8.8). Fig. 8.8 Load the envelopes Lower the stacker arm. 8 - 8 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 267: Font And Emulation Cards

    For a complete list of currently available cards, contact your QMS vendor. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 268: Using Font And Emulation Cards

    Do not force them in backwards; this could damage the card and printer. 8 - 1 0 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 269 Mem Emulation submenu to do this. See chapter 4, “Printer Configuration,” for information on using the configuration menu. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 270 If not, contact your application manufacturer for support. 8 - 1 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 271: Security Cards

    Do not force the card in backwards; this could damage the card and printer. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 272 Next key until the following message displays in the control panel message window: CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION 8 - 1 4 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 273 10. To password-protect the Administration menu, press the Next key to display INSTALLATION ADMIN PASSWORD P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 274 18. Press Select. Remove the security card from the card slot, and put the printer back on line. 8 - 1 6 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 275 The password for the two menus may be the same or different. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 276: Removing The Controller Board

    Handle the tray carefully, and try to handle it by the edges only. 8 - 1 8 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 277 Install your printer option and then refer to the following section, “Replacing the Controller Board.” P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 278: Replacing The Controller Board

    Handle the tray carefully, and try to handle it by the edges only. 8 - 2 0 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 279 Reconnect all interface cables and the power cord, and then turn on the printer. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 280: Single In-Line Memory Modules (Simms)

    MB of that memory in the slot closest to the center of the board. 8 - 2 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 281 (fig. 8.14). Fig. 8.14 Tilt the SIMM Back and Remove It P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 282 SIMM into an open connector. Fig. 8.15 Insert the SIMM into the Connector 8 - 2 4 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 283 NOTE: You may want to print out an advanced status page (Administration/Special Pages submenu) so you have a P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 2 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 284: Installing A Network Interface

    An external power supply box (not needed for all interfaces) An interface plate 8 - 2 6 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 285 (earlier in this chapter), being careful to eliminate electrostatic buildup before you begin. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 2 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 286 (fig. 8.17). Fig. 8.17 Remove the Optional I/O Plate 8 - 2 8 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 287 (fig. 8.18). Fig. 8.18 Attach Support Posts to Controller Board P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 2 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 288 Fig. 8.19 Connect Both Ends of the Cable 8 - 3 0 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 289 10. If your interface kit came with an external power supply box, attach it to the round connector next to the network interface P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 3 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 290: Using An Optional Network Interface

    Two 2-pin shunts (small plastic pieces lined with metal) Two DIP resistors (a 220 ohm and a 330 ohm) 8 - 3 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 291 (fig. 8.21). Fig. 8.21 Remove the Network Interface Board P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 3 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 292 Fig. 8.22 Place the Shunts on the Jumpers 8 - 3 4 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 293 Fig. 8.23 Remove the DIP Resistor P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 3 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 294 RP2 socket the same way (fig. 8.24). 220 ohm 330 ohm Fig. 8.24 Insert the New DIP Resistors 8 - 3 6 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 295 10. Use the 50-pin to 36-pin cable included in your kit to connect the Dataproducts cable to the parallel port. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 3 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 296: Internal Hard Disk Installation

    Disconnect the ribbon cable from the hard disk but leave the cable attached to the controller board. 8 - 3 8 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 297 Fig. 8.25 Remove the Old Hard Disk P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 3 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 298 Follow the instructions in “Replacing the Controller Board” (earlier in this chapter), being careful to eliminate static electricity. 8 - 4 0 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 299 A, “QMS Customer Support,” for information on how to contact us. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 4 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 300: Using External Hard Disks

    DISK OPERATIONS DISK OPERATIONS SPOOL OVERFLOW FORMAT DISK Fig. 8.27 Disk Operations Submenu 8 - 4 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 301 RAM). P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 4 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 302: Identifying External Hard Disks

    (provided on a with your printer). See “Installing Print System Software and Fonts” later in this chapter for details. 8 - 4 4 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 303 ARE YOU SURE? Press the Select key to start the format procedure. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 4 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 304: Installing An Optional Card Font Or Emulation

    Press the Select key to enter the Disk Operations menu. Press the Next key to display 8 - 4 6 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 305 If not, contact your application manufacturer for a driver that supports them. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 4 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 306: Removing An Optional Card Font Or Emulation

    Online/Offline key to turn off the LED). b. Pull the card out gently. 8 - 4 8 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 307: Formatting The Internal Hard Disk

    Press the Next key until FORMAT DISK appears on the second line of the message window: QMS SOFTLOAD x.x FORMAT DISK P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 4 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 308 Go to the next section for information on reinstalling the system software and fonts. 8 - 5 0 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 309: Installing Print System Software And Fonts

    At the DOS C:\ prompt, type the following commands to extract the system software file to your PC’s hard disk: P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 5 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 310 SYSTEM.DL file from the QMSSYS directory: del *.dl 8 - 5 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 311: Installing System Sostware And Fonts From A Pc To A Non-Functional Printer

    Insert the PCL 5 Fonts/DOS disk into your PC’s floppy disk drive. P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 5 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 312 INSTALL TO DISK PARALLEL 8 - 5 4 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 313 19. Press the Select key to enter the Boot System submenu. The following message appears in the message window: P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 5 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 314: Installing System Sostware From A Macintosh To A Functional Printer

    “Installing System Software and Fonts from a Macintosh to a Non-Functional Printer,” below. 8 - 5 6 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 315: Installing System Sostware And Fonts From A Macintosh To A Non-Functional Printer

    The download will not work over the LocalTalk interface in this case. Your Macintosh vendor P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 5 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 316 Press the Next key until INSTALL TO DISK appears on the second line of the message window: 8 - 5 8 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 317 COMPLETE Now use the following procedure to install the printer PostScript fonts: P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 5 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 318 “Download Complete!” appears on the Macintosh screen and the following appears in the printer message window: 8 - 6 0 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 319 At this point, DO NOT TOUCH ANY KEYS until the following message appears in the printer message window: IDLE P r i n t e r O p t i o n s 8 - 6 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 320 NOTE: If you do touch some keys during this step, you must go back to step 20a and start from there again. 8 - 6 2 P r i n t e r O p t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 321: Troubleshooting

    Chapter highlights: Responding to status messages Clearing media jams Preventing media jams Internal hard disk problems Miscellaneous problems: a quick check Mechanical problems Print quality problems Placing a service call EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 322 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 323: Introduction

    A developer cartridge is running low and needs to be replaced. The x is replaced by the color of the developer T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 324 INITIALIZING The printer is warming up and getting ready to go on line. 9 - 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 325 (See chapter 6, “Consumables and Preventative Maintenance,” for information on replacing a toner cartridge.) T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 326: Service Call Messages

    If you clear one of these messages, the 9 - 4 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 327: Clearing Media Jams

    JAM, media has jammed while leaving the media cassette or the manual feed tray. To clear this jam, use the following procedure: T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 328 If media is there, skip to step 4. If not, continue to step 2. Fig. 9.1 Remove the Paper Cassette 9 - 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 329 (fig. 9.2). Fig. 9.2 Remove Top Tray of Cassette Slot T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 330 When the control panel message window displays IDLE, the printer is ready to print. 9 - 8 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 331: Clearing Inner Jams

    Open the back cover by pressing the top-right corner to release the spring latch (fig. 9.4). Fig. 9.4 Open the Back Cover T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 332 9 - 1 0 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 333 Open the manual feed tray by pressing the top, right corner (fig. 9.6). Fig. 9.6 Open the Manual Feed Tray T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 334 Remove the jammed media if the media is around the fuser roller by using the following procedure. 9 - 1 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 335 When the control panel message window displays IDLE, the printer is ready to print. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 336: Clearing Outer Jams

    Zeit abkühlen lassen, bevor Sie einen Papierstau beseitigen. 9 - 1 4 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 337 To avoid damage to the rollers, always remove jammed media gently. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 338 When the control panel message window displays IDLE, the printer is ready to print. 9 - 1 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 339: If The Media Jam Message Stays On

    NOTE: Because jam recovery requires system memory, it can slow print jobs. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 340: Preventing Media Jams

    The recommended relative humidity during operation is 60%-70%. 9 - 1 8 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 341: Preventing Envelope Jams

    See chapter 8, “Printer Options,” for information. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 342: Miscellaneous Problems: A Quick Check

    Message LED is lit. 9 - 2 0 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 343 Default option (in the Administration/Emulations menu) is set to PCL5, the factory default. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 344: Ibm Pc And Compatible Computer Checklist

    If you are experiencing problems with printing from a Macintosh (not related to print quality), check the following: 9 - 2 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 345: Mechanical Problems

    Configuration,” to see if the selection you are making requires a reboot. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 346: Data Led Stays Lit

    Check for a media jam. See “Clearing Media Jams” earlier in this chapter for details. 9 - 2 4 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 347: Printer Resets

    Check for a status message to be sure the printer is not out of toner or developer. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 2 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 348: Not All Pages Print

    Send an end-of-job in case a previous job lacked this command. 9 - 2 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 349: Print Quality Problems

    Try the solutions in the sequence given. If these do not solve the problem, place a service call. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 2 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 350 “Technical Specifications,” for a chart showing RAM requirements for different page sizes and numbers of colors. 9 - 2 8 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 351 Preventative Maintenance,” for details.) The old cartridge may be defective, releasing too much toner. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 2 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 352 See “The Status Pages” in chapter 5, “Print Media and Daily Operations,” for information on checking printer alignment. 9 - 3 0 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 353 Install a new OPC belt cartridge. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 3 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 354 Check the print density dials for the toner cartridges. Try setting the dials in the middle (where the dot appears). 9 - 3 2 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 355: Placing A Service Call

    If you cannot get service from your vendor, see appendix A, “QMS Customer Support.” T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 9 - 3 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 356 Chapter 9 9 - 3 4 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 357: Qms Customer Support

    Appendix A QMS Customer Support EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 358 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 359 The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System (BBS) Q M S C u s t o m e r S u p p o r t A - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 360 633-4500. You can also fax questions to CTA at (334) A - 2 Q M S C u s t o m e r S u p p o r t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 361: Qms National Service

    (334) 633-4300 ext. 2530. Q M S C u s t o m e r S u p p o r t A - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 362: Qms World-Wide Offices

    Sydney 61 (2) 901 3235 Tokyo (81) (3) 3437-4020 A - 4 Q M S C u s t o m e r S u p p o r t EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 363: Technical Specifications

    Appendix B Technical Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 364 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 365: Print Engine

    8.11" x 11.7" (205.90 mm x 297.18 mm). T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 366: Controller

    HP PCL 5C (HP XL 300) B - 2 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 367: Internal Hard Disk

    Plus printer when Energy Saver mode is T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 368: Environmental Requirements

    Energy Saver mode. Environmental Requirements B - 4 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 369: Media Handling

    5, “Print Media and Daily Operations,” for more information on media. T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 370 Output Tray 150 sheets Capacity B - 6 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 371: Consumables

    (one plane) and a two-color page makes two passes (two planes). T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 372: Options

    Upgrade Kit 8 MB B - 8 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 373: Warranty Considerations

    T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 374: How Electrostatic Discharge Affects Your Warranty

    B - 1 0 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 375: Cable Pinouts

    *Pins 4 and 8 must be connected at DIN-8 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 376: Serial

    IBM PC/AT DB-25S DB-9P B - 1 2 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 377: Centronics Parallel

    19-30 IPRIME FAULT- T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 378: Notes To The Centronics Parallel Cable

    B - 1 4 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 379: 1284 Parallel

    Check your host documentation to see if the host is 1284 compatible. T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s B - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 380: Dataproducts Parallel

    45, 46 Interface Verify B - 1 6 T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 381: Notices

    Appendix C Notices EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 382 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 383: Fcc Compliance

    (de la classe A) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. N o t i c e s C - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 384: Vfg 1046/1984 Conformity Statement

    German Federal Minister for Postal and Telecommunication Technology regulation: Vfg. 1046/1984 Your printer complies with the Electronics Emissions Requirements of the European Economic Council directive: 82/499/EEC C - 2 N o t i c e s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 385: Laser Safety

    Proprietary Statement The digitally encoded software included with the QMS magicolor printer is Copyrighted © 1995 by QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of QMS, Inc.
  • Page 386: Colophon

    This manual was written with WordPerfect, illustrated with Adobe Illustrator and Micrografx Designer, and formatted with Ventura Publisher. The manual was printed in camera-ready form on a QMS printer. C - 4 N o t i c e s EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 387: Additional Technical Information

    Appendix D Additional Technical Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 388 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 389: Introduction

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 390 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 391: Memory

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 392: The Memory Clients

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 393: Frame Buffer

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 394: Spool Buffers

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 395: Emulation

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 396: Display List

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 397: Mb Printer Mem

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 398: Spooling Overflow

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 399 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 400: Ps Protocol Menu For Optional Network Interfaces

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 401: Advantages

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 402: Updated Docs

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 403: Font Index Number

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 404: Resource

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 405: Updated Pcl 5 Docs

    A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 406 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 407 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 408 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 409 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 2 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 410 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 411 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n D - 2 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 412 A d d i t i o n a l T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 413: Glossary

    Storage space used to compensate for a difference in rate or sequence of data flow when transmitting data from one device to another. G l o s s a r y G - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 414 A printed circuit board that attaches to another circuit board (often the main system board, or motherboard) to provide additional functionality or performance. G - 2 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 415 The part of a printer where the paper is physically processed and printed. It is the body and internal components that house the controller. G l o s s a r y G - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 416 For example, in fixed spacing an “i” has the same space allotment as a “w.” G - 4 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 417 Your printer uses either XON/XOFF or DTR/DSR protocol to communicate with a computer. An acronym for hard disk drive. G l o s s a r y G - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 418 See I/O cable. Internal Fonts Fonts permanently stored in the printer’s memory. Also called resident fonts. G - 6 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 419 HP mode means the printer is emulating or using HP PCL or HP-GL commands or features. G l o s s a r y G - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 420 The path the paper follows in its journey through the printer; it begins at the paper cassette or tray pickup point and ends at the output tray. G - 8 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 421 Portrait Orientation See orientation. PostScript A page description language that describes text, graphics, and page images to the printer. G l o s s a r y G - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 422 Information or data in RAM is lost when the power is turned off or severely interrupted. G - 1 0 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 423 This is a connection between computers and printers in which character information is transmitted sequentially as contrasted with parallel transfer. G l o s s a r y G - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 424 Each symbol set is defined with a specific application in mind. For example, the math symbol set includes special characters used in mathematical and scientific applications. G - 1 2 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 425 Times Roman, Times Bold, Times Italic, and Times Bold Italic. See also font and typeface. G l o s s a r y G - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 426 They are lost when you turn off the printer. XON/XOFF Control characters used for flow control in data transmission. G - 1 4 G l o s s a r y EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 427 Saving changes ....4-12 Banner page I n d e x I - 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 428 Installing ..... . . 2-24 Font ... . . 1-16, 8-11, 8-46, 8-48 I - 2 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 429 Adjusting ..... . 5-15 I n d e x I - 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 430 Jumpers ......8-34 I - 4 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 431 Clear Warning option ..4-4, 4-48 Electrostatic discharge ....B-10 I n d e x I - 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 432 Freestyle Script ....7-17 I - 6 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 433 Header Page option ....4-38 Scaling percent ....4-32 I n d e x I - 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 434 System software ..1-11, 8-51, G-4 Upgrades ....1-11, 8-51 I - 8 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 435 Cable pinouts for port ... . . B-11 MB Printer Mem option ..4-45, D-9 I n d e x I - 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 436 Host input ..... . 4-43 MISFEED JAM....9-3, 9-5 I - 1 0 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 437 Hard disks ..... . 1-17 I n d e x I - 1 1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 438 Types ..... 1-14, 5-11 I - 1 2 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 439 Dimensions ..... B-2 I n d e x I - 1 3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 440 PRINTING TEST ....9-3 QMS customer support ....A-1 I - 1 4 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 441 Test file ......3-17 I n d e x I - 1 5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 442 Fuser oil low ....6-12, 9-2 I - 1 6 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 443 Extend life of ..... 6-5 I n d e x I - 1 7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 444 Helvetica Light ....7-16 I - 1 8 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 445 Voltage ......2-3 I n d e x I - 1 9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 446 I - 2 0 I n d e x EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

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