Page 1 DEClaser 1100 Printer Operator’s Guide Order Number EK–DCL11–OP–002 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
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Page 3 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Page 4 FCC NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the speciﬁcations in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface Chapter 1 Printer Components Functions of the Printer Components ....1–1 Required Operating Space ......1–9 Chapter 2 Operating Information Powering the Printer On .
Page 6 Chapter 3 The Control Panel Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode ....3–5 3.1.1 Entering Keypad Mode ......3–5 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode .
Page 7 Chapter 5 Print Media Paper Speciﬁcations ....... . 5–2 5.1.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper .
Page 8 Chapter 8 Service Digital Equipment Corporation Services ....8–1 Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide Positioning Controls ....... .
Page 9 Figures 1–1 Components: Front/Right-Side View ....1–2 1–2 Components: Rear/Left-Side View ..... 1–5 1–3 Components: Inside the Printer .
Page 10 Questions to Consider Before You Call ....8–2 B–1 DEClaser 1100 Printer Accessories and Supplies ..B–1 B–2 Ordering Within the U.S.A.
Page 11: Preface
Digital network. The printer is designed as a personal desktop printer for printing up to 5,000 prints per month. Some of the features of the DEClaser 1100 printer include: • Capacity for two external (optional) Digital ANSI-compliant font cartridges, or emulation protocol cartridges •...
Page 12: Software Requirements
Software Requirements Some features of the DEClaser 1100 printer may or may not be available depending on the operating software used by the host computer system and the application software that you are using. For information about the printer features you can use with your application program, consult your application program documentation.
Page 13 It is intended as a reference for the experienced programmer. • Appendix B, Accessories and Supplies, describes the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 1100 printer and explains how to order them. • Appendix C, Speciﬁcations, lists the power, environmental, and physical speciﬁcations of the DEClaser 1100 printer.
Page 14: Associated Documents
Associated Documents Several other related manuals are available for use with the DEClaser 1100 printer. You can order these optional manuals from DECdirect as described in the ordering information section at the end of this guide. Those optional manuals are: •...
Page 15: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide The following conventions are used in this guide: Convention Meaning NOTE Notes provide important additional information. CAUTION Cautions provide information to prevent damage to equipment. WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal injury. A key name is shown enclosed in a box to indicate that key on the control panel.
Page 16: Safety Information
Laser Safety The DEClaser 1100 printer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
Page 17: Chapter 1 Printer Components
Chapter 1 Printer Components This chapter describes the components of the DEClaser 1100 printer and their functions. This chapter also provides information about the operating space required to perform day-to-day printing operations. 1.1 Functions of the Printer Components Figure 1–1, Figure 1–2, and Figure 1–3 show the printer components.
Page 18: Components: Front/Right-Side View
Figure 1–1: Components: Front/Right-Side View MLO-005960 1–2 Operator’s Guide...
Page 19: Printer Components: Front/Right-Side View
Table 1–1: Printer Components: Front/Right-Side View Component Function 1. Top Output Tray Printed sheets are automatically collated and stacked (facedown) here. 2. Paper Stop Stops the printed paper as it exits the printer. The paper stop helps to stack the paper neatly and can be adjusted for A4, letter-size (LTR), or legal-size (LGL) paper.
Page 20 Table 1–1 (Cont.): Printer Components: Front/Right-Side View Component Function 10. Fixing Assembly Cover The ﬁxing assembly cover can be opened to access paper jams that occur in the ﬁxing assembly. See Section 6.7 for more information about clearing paper jams. WARNING: The rollers in the ﬁxing assembly may be hot.
Page 21: Components: Rear/Left-Side View
Figure 1–2: Components: Rear/Left-Side View MLO-005961 Printer Components 1–5...
Page 22: Printer Components: Rear/Left-Side View
5. Video Interface Connector This connector is used to connect an external video controller to the printer. Input from an external controller allows the DEClaser 1100 to print custom graphic applications at maximum speed. Consult your external video controller documentation for interface information.
Page 23: Components: Inside The Printer
Figure 1–3: Components: Inside the Printer MLO-005962 Printer Components 1–7...
Page 24: Printer Components: Internal View
Table 1–3: Printer Components: Internal View Component Function 1. Print Density Adjustment Sliding this switch to the left lightens the print. Switch Sliding the switch to the right darkens the print. See Section 2.8 for additional information about setting the print density. 2.
Page 25: Required Operating Space
Always allow ample space around the printer to perform day-to-day printing operations. Figure 1–4 and Figure 1–5 show the minimum amount of space required to perform these operations. See the DEClaser 1100 Printer Installation Guide for additional information about location requirements and environmental conditions.
Page 26: Operating Space: Top View
Figure 1–4: Operating Space: Top View MLO-005806 Figure 1–5: Operating Space: Side View MLO-005963...Actual pica height is 15.5 1–10 Operator’s Guide...
Page 27: Chapter 2 Operating Information
Chapter 2 Operating Information This chapter provides the operating information necessary to perform day- to-day printer operations. It covers typical tasks such as powering the printer on and off, adding paper, or selecting an output tray. 2.1 Powering the Printer On Power the printer on using the following procedure.
Page 28 For instance, if you are using PostScript protocol, the display reads PS READY/IDLE. Since several protocols can be used with the DEClaser 1100 printer, the remainder of this manual shows the ready message as 00 READY. If the printer does not power on correctly, refer to Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information.
Page 29: Powering The Printer Off
2.2 Powering the Printer Off Power the printer off using the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and that the Data indicator is not CAUTION: Do not power the printer off while it is printing. Powering the printer off during printing causes paper jams and loss of data.
Page 30: Opening The Paper Tray
2.3 Opening the Paper Tray Open the paper tray using the following procedure. 1. Open the paper tray by pulling it toward you. MLO-005824 2–4 Operator’s Guide...
Page 31 2. Pull the extension tray straight out. MLO-005815 Operating Information 2–5...
Page 32: Adding Paper
2.4 Adding Paper The printer has a built-in paper tray that can accept paper, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The tray incorporates a convenient adjustable paper feed guide allowing it to accommodate various media sizes including the following: • Legal-size paper (8 ½ in. x 14 in.) •...
Page 33: Loading The Paper Tray
2.4.1 Loading the Paper Tray The loading procedure is the same whether you are adding paper, labels, or transparencies to the paper tray. If you are adding envelopes to the paper tray, see Section 2.6.1 for instructions. NOTE: Forms, envelopes, and letterhead paper must be loaded facedown into the paper tray to print on the correct side.
Page 34 3. Tap the stack of paper on a ﬂat surface to align the edges. MLO-005967 2–8 Operator’s Guide...
Page 35 4. Insert the stack of paper into the tray until it stops. The right edge of the paper should touch the paper feed guide. Forms and letterhead paper are loaded facedown, with the top edge ﬁrst. — The Alarm indicator goes off (if it was on). —...
Page 36 5. Slide the adjustable paper feed guide to the right (if necessary) until it just touches the paper stack. Do not press the adjustable paper guide against the stack of paper so tightly that it restricts movement of the paper into the printer. Make sure the paper lies perfectly ﬂat in the tray.
Page 37: Changing The Page Format Size
2.5 Changing the Page Format Size The page format size determines the printable area on the page and should match the paper size you are using in the paper tray. Table 2–1 describes how to change the format size. NOTE: The default paper tray size (set in the INITIAL Menu) for 120V model printers is LETTER;...
Page 38: Printing On Envelopes
ﬁles using commands that instruct the printer to print in the correct location on the envelope. Appendix A contains a listing of DEClaser 1100 commands and programming information for the experienced programmer. For detailed programming information necessary to set up your address ﬁles, see the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing...
Page 39 Use the following procedure to load envelopes in the paper tray. 1. Place one to ﬁve envelopes on a ﬂat surface and press down across the surface of the envelopes to expel the air and ﬂatten them. MLO-005969 Operating Information 2–13...
Page 40 2. Align the stack of envelopes by tapping them on a ﬂat surface. MLO-005970 2–14 Operator’s Guide...
Page 41 3. Slide the adjustable paper feed guide to the left side of the paper tray if you are loading a new size of envelope. MLO-005965 Operating Information 2–15...
Page 42 4. Insert the envelopes into the tray as far as they will go. Envelopes are loaded facedown, so that the top edges of the envelopes are touching the paper feed guide on the right side of the tray. The envelopes should lie as ﬂat as possible in the tray. —...
Page 43 5. Slide the left paper feed guide to the right (if necessary) until it just touches the envelopes. Do not press the adjustable paper guide against the stack of envelopes so tightly that it restricts movement of the envelopes into the printer.
Page 44: Selecting The Output Tray
2.7 Selecting the Output Tray The DEClaser 1100 can deliver printed output either faceup or facedown, as shown in Figure 2–1. Ouput tray selection is accomplished by setting the ouput tray selector to the top or front tray position. You cannot select the output paper tray through a command from the host computer;...
Page 45 Printed paper is stacked either facedown or faceup, depending on the position of the output tray selector. When the selector is set to the top output tray position, printed paper is delivered facedown to that tray. This allows your print job to be collated in the correct page order. When the selector is set to the front output tray position, printed paper is delivered faceup to that tray.
Page 46: Selecting The Top Output Tray (Facedown Print)
2.7.1 Selecting the Top Output Tray (Facedown Print) Printed paper is delivered to the top output tray collated and stacked facedown. The top ouput tray can be selected manually when you switch from the front output tray; it is also selected automatically whenever the input paper tray is closed.
Page 47 2. Set the output paper tray selector to the top tray position. The notch on the selector should be aligned with the top tray indicator on the printer. MLO-005976 Operating Information 2–21...
Page 48: Selecting The Front Output Tray (Faceup Print)
2.7.2 Selecting the Front Output Tray (Faceup Print) Use the following procedure to select and attach the front output tray. NOTE: When printing on transparencies, it is recommended that you remove each sheet from the output tray before the next is printed. 1.
Page 49 2. Squeeze the output tray slightly to insert its pegs into the top slots of the printer. MLO-005818 Operating Information 2–23...
Page 50: Adjusting The Print Density
2.8 Adjusting the Print Density Print density is the term used to describe the amount (density) of toner applied to the paper. The print density adjustment controls the amount of toner applied to the paper to produce a lighter or darker print. You can signiﬁcantly extend the life of an electrophotographic laser (EP-L) cartridge by using the lightest possible print density setting that gives you acceptable print quality.
Page 51 2. Adjust the print density by moving the switch to the right to make the print darker, or to the left to make the print lighter. — The print density adjustment has four settings. As you move the switch, it clicks at each of the middle settings. MLO-005977 Operating Information 2–25...
Page 52 3. Close the front cover by lifting it up and pushing it in until it latches securely in place. — The Alarm indicator goes off. — The display reads 02 WARMING UP. — The display reads 00 READY. MLO-005814 4. Press to place the printer back on line.
Page 53: Printing Test Print A
2.9 Printing Test Print A Test Print A (Figure 2–2) lists the current printer settings along with information such as the ﬁrmware version and the amount of free memory available. Figure 2–2: Test Print A MLO-004851...Actual height is 31 picas. Operating Information 2–27...
Page 54: Test Print A
You can print Test Print A to see what the current printer settings are before making changes in Menu Mode (see Chapter 4). Table 2–2 describes the items on Test Print A, and Table 2–3 decribes how to print the test print.
Page 55: Printing Test Print A
Use the procedure in Table 2–3 to print a copy of Test Print A. Table 2–3: Printing Test Print A Operation Display Reads 1. Press to place the 00 READY On Line printer off line. – The On Line indicator goes off.
Page 56: Printing Test Print B
2.10 Printing Test Print B Test Print B (Figure 2–3) contains sample printouts that can be examined for print quality and print density. Figure 2–3: Test Print B MLO-004852...Actual height is 36 picas. 2–30 Operator’s Guide...
Page 57: Printing Test Print B
Test Print B is printed continuously (until instructed to stop) so it can also be used to test paper feed, paper delivery, and other mechanical functions of the printer. Use the procedure in Table 2–4 to print a copy of Test Print B. Table 2–4: Printing Test Print B Operation Display Reads...
Page 58: Printing The Font List
2.11 Printing the Font List Figure 2–4 shows the Font List, which contains a listing of all the available character sets in the printer, along with a sample of the available fonts. Figure 2–4: Font List MLO-004853...Actual height is 36 picas. 2–32 Operator’s Guide...
Page 59: Printing The Font List
The Font List includes internal fonts, cartridge fonts, and fonts that have been downline loaded into memory. You can select fonts only by using commands from the host computer; you cannot select them from the control panel. For information about selecting fonts, refer to the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement.
Page 60: Using Control Representation Mode
2.12 Using Control Representation Mode Control Representation Mode is used to print out unprocessed data or commands sent from the host computer. This procedure is sometimes referred to as ‘‘dumping.’’ The printing of unprocessed data (in the form of characters and symbols) is convenient for debugging programs. If a speciﬁed character is undeﬁned, a hexadecimal representation is printed in its place.
Page 61: Entering Control Representation Mode
2.12.1 Entering Control Representation Mode Use the procedure in Table 2–6 to place the printer in Control Representation Mode. Table 2–6: Entering Control Representation Mode Operation Display Reads 1. Press to place the 00 READY On Line printer off line. –...
Page 62: Resetting The Printer
2.13 Resetting the Printer There are two methods of resetting the printer: You can perform a hard reset by powering the printer off and then back on or you can perform a soft reset by pressing Reset CAUTION: When performing a hard reset, always wait at least two seconds before you power the printer back on.
Page 63: Emulation And Video Modes Of Operation
2.14 Emulation and Video Modes of Operation The DEClaser 1100 operates using Digital’s ANSI-compliant level 3 printing protocol (DEC PPL3). If you have an optional emulation cartridge or are using an external video controller, you must select the proper operating mode.
Page 64: Chapter 3 The Control Panel
Chapter 3 The Control Panel The control panel consists of a message display, indicator lights, and a keypad. The keypad allows you to perform certain printer functions such as printing test pages or conﬁguring the printer menus. This chapter explains the features and uses of the control panel.
Page 65 Figure 3–1: Control Panel MLO-005830 3–2 Operator’s Guide...
Page 66: Control Panel
Table 3–1: Control Panel Functions Item Function Message Display Shows the current status of the printer. For example: 00 READY When the printer is in Menu Mode, the display shows the selected menu, feature, or value. For example: COMMAND INITIAL Keypad Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function depending on whether the printer is in Keypad...
Page 67 Table 3–1 (Cont.): Control Panel Functions Item Function Data indicator (green) Indicates the status of the data sent to the printer. On: Data is being printed or is still in the print buffer. If the indicator is on and the printer is not printing, it means the last page needs to be printed.
Page 68: Using The Keypad In Keypad Mode
3.1 Using the Keypad in Keypad Mode Some keys on the keypad perform a dual function, depending on whether the printer is in Keypad Mode or Menu Mode. In Keypad Mode, the keys perform the primary function labeled on the key, such as Test/Font or Reset. NOTE: With the exception of , all keys operate only when the printer On Line...
Page 69 Form Feed pressed again to resume printing. The DEClaser 1100 printer alerts you to certain error Error Skip conditions by stopping the printer and showing the type of error on the message display. When this happens you...
Page 70 Table 3–3 (Cont.): Keypad Functions: Keypad Mode Function Pressing for about three seconds performs a soft Reset Reset reset by clearing the data in the print buffer and returning the printer to the ready state (see Section 2.13). printer operates with the values in operational memory and any values currently stored in RAM (which are loaded into operating memory), when a reset is performed.
Page 71: Using The Keypad In Menu Mode
3.2 Using the Keypad in Menu Mode You conﬁgure the printer by selecting certain parameters (features and values) while in Menu Mode. You select these parameters using keypad keys that function differently when the printer is in Menu Mode. Chapter 4 covers printer conﬁguration and explains the use of the keypad in Menu Mode (see Section 4.1).
Page 72: Chapter 4 Printer Conﬁguration
You conﬁgure the DEClaser 1100 printer by selecting an appropriate set of values from a group of printer setup menus. You make these selections while the printer is in Menu Mode.
Page 73: Entering Menu Mode
You can access some menu features by using commands from the host computer; you can select others only from the control panel. This chapter describes how to select features using the control panel. For information about selecting features using commands from the host computer, see the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Supplement.
Page 74: Keypad Functions In Menu Mode
4.1.1 Keypad Functions in Menu Mode Table 4–2 describes the function of the Menu Mode keys. After reading the description of the Menu Mode keys, you may want to try using the keys to better understand their operation. See Section 4.4.1 for an example of how to use the Menu Mode keys to conﬁgure the printer.
Page 75: Reading The Display In Menu Mode
NOTE: The menu names on the message display are written to accommodate all protocols available on the DEClaser 1100 printer (such as DEC PPL3, PostScript, or CaPSL). Depending on the protocol being used, the menu names that appear on the message display may not read exactly as they do on Test Print A.
Page 76: Displaying Menu And Feature Selections
4.2.1 Displaying Menu and Feature Selections Menu and feature selections are scrolled to the left or right, and are shown on the message display in groups of 16 characters. This means that in addition to the menu or feature you have selected, other characters are displayed from the next menu or feature.
Page 77: Displaying Menu Values
4.2.2 Displaying Menu Values Menu values are scrolled to the right and left using . and / and are shown on the display with the associated feature, for example: RS232C When you scroll through the values, the currently selected value is always displayed ﬁrst and is denoted by an equal sign (=) between the feature and value, for example: =RS232C...
Page 78: Operating Memory
4.3.1 Operating Memory The printer operates using the currently selected values contained in operating memory. When the printer is powered on, it loads the values stored in NVRAM into operating memory. When you select new values (through escape sequences or from the control panel), they are placed in operating memory and become part of the printer settings that are currently in use.
Page 79: Rom (Read-Only Memory)
4.3.2 ROM (Read-Only Memory) ROM contains default values that are set at the factory. They are called default values because they are stored in ROM and cannot be changed. You can load these default values into operating memory while in Menu Mode using the procedure shown in Table 4–3.
Page 80: Nvram (Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory)
4.3.3 NVRAM (Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory) The printer can communicate with many systems using the factory default settings in ROM, but you may have to change values to accommodate your particular application or host computer. NVRAM allows those changes to be saved in a nonvolatile memory so that they are available each time you power on the printer.
Page 81: Ram (Random-Access Memory)
4.3.4 RAM (Random-Access Memory) RAM is a temporary memory area that stores selected values until the printer is powered off. It is useful to store features in RAM when you need to change settings for speciﬁc print jobs. To save values in RAM while in Menu Mode, use the procedure in Table 4–5.
Page 82: Operational Flow Chart
Figure 4–4: Operational Flow Chart Place the Printer Off Line Enter Menu Mode Select the Menu Select the Feature Change the Value Settings Save Save Settings in Memory Place the Printer Back On Line MLO-004946 Printer Conﬁguration 4–11...
Page 83: Changing And Saving Values Example Procedure
4.4.1 Changing and Saving Values Example Procedure This section contains an example of how to change and save values in Menu Mode. Use the steps in Table 4–6 to perform the following tasks: • Enter Menu Mode • Change the baud rate from 4800 bits/second to 9600 bits/second •...
Page 84 Table 4–6 (Cont.): Changing and Saving Values Operation Display Reads 6. Press to select baud =4800 Enter the baud feature. 7. Press once to baud 9600 display the value 9600. 8. Press to enter baud =9600 (momentarily) Enter the new value. baud rsmode dtr 9.
Page 85: Menu Descriptions
4.5 Menu Descriptions This section describes the printer menus, features, and values. Table 4–7 for a complete listing of all menus and parameters. Table 4–7: Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values FEEDER feeder Tray Cass. LAYOUT autoNL COPY copy —99 COMMAND...
Page 86 Table 4–7 (Cont.): Menu Mode Features and Values Menu Features Values baud 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 rsmode 7OSS 7ESS Fix-H Ready-H xon/xoff etx/ack Factory default setting. Available only when RS232C is selected. Printer Conﬁguration 4–15...
Page 87: Feeder Menu
4.5.1 FEEDER Menu The FEEDER menu determines whether paper is fed from the paper tray or from an optional paper cassette. You can also choose the paper feed selection using the key on the control panel. See Table 3–3 Feeder Select for more information about using the key.
Page 88: Copy Menu
4.5.3 COPY Menu The COPY menu (Table 4–10) determines the number of copies of each page to be printed. You can save this setting only in RAM. Table 4–10: COPY Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description copy –99 Sets the number of copies of each page to be printed.
Page 89: Initial Menu
4.5.5 INITIAL Menu The INITIAL menu (Table 4–12) combines the macro, paint, and paper size features. You can save settings from this menu only in NVRAM. NOTE: Unlike the operation of other menus, a new value selected from the INITIAL menu is not invoked until the printer is reset. After selecting a value, you must perform a soft reset (Section 2.13) to invoke the new value.
Page 90: User Preference Character Set
4.5.5.1 Macro The macro feature allows you to select an environment for local compatibility. It assigns the proper user preference character set, enables/disables the initialization message, and speciﬁes the return response (device identiﬁcation) when a Device Attributes (DA) request is received.
Page 91 Disabled Enabled Factory default setting. The DEClaser 1100 printer can identify itself as a Digital ANSI-compliant Level 3 printer (PPL3), and therefore can be recognized as such by symbionts and terminal drivers that conform to the Digital ANSI-compliant architecture. This identiﬁcation is also compatible with Level 2 devices, since all Level 2 sequences are also supported.
Page 92: Examples Using The Macro Feature
4.5.5.2 Examples Using the Macro Feature The examples in Table 4–16 demonstrate how to determine the macro value. Table 4–16: Macro Feature Examples Initialization Character Set Message Device ID Macro and Value and Value and Value Value DEC 7-Bit Hebrew (50) Not Enabled (00) + Level 3 (00) DEC Technical (60)
Page 93: Paint Mode (Paint)
4.5.5.3 Paint Mode (paint) The paint feature instructs the printer to reserve memory space for one or two full bitmap pages, or not to allocate any bitmapped memory space for page printing. Since printer memory is shared with both fonts and page drawings, it is usually desirable to let the printer allocate the memory dynamically, as even full page sixel images will often print in partial paint mode.
Page 94: Interface Menu
4.5.6 INTERFACE Menu The correct interface connection is necessary for the printer to communicate properly with the host computer. The DEClaser 1100 printer supports both parallel and serial interface connections. The interface must match the type used by the host computer.
Page 95 Table 4–17 (Cont.): INTERFACE Menu Features and Values Feature Values Description 8 data bits Odd parity check 1 stop bit 7ESS 7 data bits Even parity check 2 stop bits 7OSS 7 data bits Odd parity check 2 stop bits 7 data bits Even parity check 1 stop bit...
Page 96: Interface Selection (I/F)
4.5.6.1 Interface Selection (i/f) The interface selection (i/f) feature selects the type of interface used to communicate with the host computer. It must match the interface used by the host computer, either serial or parallel. When you select the parallel (CENTRO) interface, you cannot select any other settings in the INTERFACE menu.
Page 97: Buffer Control (Xon/Xoff)
4.5.6.5 Buffer Control (xon/xoff) The buffer control (xon/xoff) feature uses software to regulate the ﬂow of data to the input buffer of the printer. It is sometimes referred to as software handshaking protocol, a method the printer and the host computer use to exchange on/off signals.
Page 98: Chapter 5 Print Media
Print Media This chapter describes the print media that are appropriate for use with the DEClaser 1100 printer. The types of print media described in this chapter are paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. The DEClaser 1100 printer produces excellent print quality using electrophotographic laser technology.
Page 99: Paper Speciﬁcations
8 ½ in. x 14 in. Envelope Sizes The DEClaser 1100 printer can accept the following sizes of envelopes: Minimum: 97 mm x 148 mm (3.8 in. x 5.8 in.) Maximum: 216 mm x 356 mm (8 ½ in. x 14 in.) Table 5–2 lists paper speciﬁcations for the DEClaser 1100 printer.
Page 100: Special Considerations When Printing On Paper
5.1.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper Because of the way laser printers print and bond toner to the paper, you must observe some special requirements with certain types of papers: • Do not use preprinted papers that do not meet the speciﬁcations for heat tolerance.
Page 101: Envelope Speciﬁcations
5.2 Envelope Speciﬁcations Envelopes must meet the same speciﬁcations as paper (see Table 5–2). In addition, the following types of envelopes cannot be used with the printer: • Envelopes with sealing ﬂaps that are open MLO-004859 5–4 Operator’s Guide...
Page 102 • Envelopes with sealing ﬂaps at the leading and trailing edges MLO-004860 • Envelopes with three or more layers of paper at the leading and trailing edges MLO-004861...Actual pica height is 15 Print Media 5–5...
Page 103 • Envelopes that have transparent windows MLO-004862 • Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, or strings MLO-004863...Actual pica height is 14.5 5–6 Operator’s Guide...
Page 104: Special Considerations When Printing On Envelopes
5.2.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes Observe the following requirements when printing on envelopes: • Do not load more than ﬁve envelopes in the paper tray. • Envelopes can be printed only on the front side. • Since you need to print addresses in a particular area on envelopes, you must give the printer the proper print coordinates to print the addresses.
Page 105: Transparency Speciﬁcations
5.3 Transparency Speciﬁcations Table 5–3 and Table 5–4 contain information on the sizes and speciﬁcations of transparencies that can be used with the DEClaser 1100 printer. Table 5–3: Transparency Sizes Transparency Size Dimensions 210 mm x 297 mm Letter 8 ½ in. x 11 in.
Page 106: Label Speciﬁcations
5.4 Label Speciﬁcations A label consists of a face sheet, an adhesive sheet, and a carrier sheet. The face sheet (or printing surface) is usually composed of photocopying paper and should meet the same speciﬁcations for paper as described in Table 5–2.
Page 107: Special Considerations When Printing On Labels
5.4.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels Observe the following requirements when printing on labels: • Labels are usually fed from the paper tray. If you are feeding labels from a cassette, be sure they are high-quality labels that meet the speciﬁcations listed in Table 5–2.
Page 108: Paper Handling
5.5.1 Paper Handling Observe the following requirements when handling paper: • Load paper cassettes to their proper capacity rather than adding small amounts at a time. Loading small amounts of paper can cause jams because of air pockets created between small stacks of paper. •...
Page 109: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you to quickly locate most problems that may occur with the printer. It discusses the following topics: • Error skip procedure (Section 6.1) • Printer status messages (Section 6.2) • Operator call messages (Section 6.3) •...
Page 110: Error Skip Procedure
6.1 Error Skip Procedure The DEClaser 1100 printer alerts you to error conditions by stopping the printer, placing it off line, and displaying the type of error on the control panel. Some error conditions cannot be cleared using the error skip procedure.
Page 111: Printer Status Messages
6.2 Printer Status Messages Printer status messages are displayed to show the printer’s current operating condition (see Table 6–2). This status information lets you know if the printer is performing a task or is ready to receive another job. Status messages are displayed whether the printer is on line or off line.
Page 112: Operator Call Messages
6.3 Operator Call Messages Operator call messages appear if a problem with the printer requires operator intervention, such as adding paper or closing the printer cover. You should check the online/ofﬂine status of the printer after correcting a problem; you may have to place the printer back on line by pressing .
Page 113 Table 6–3 (Cont.): Operator Call Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action PC LOAD LETTER Request for a letter-size Install a letter-size paper cassette paper cassette. into the printer. The printer was not reset Reset the printer (Section 2.13). after the cassette size was changed.
Page 114: Software Error Messages
6.4 Software Error Messages You can correct many software errors by adding additional memory, reassigning memory, or by selecting the proper interface parameter. Table 6–4 describes the corrective action to take when a software error occurs. Table 6–4: Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action...
Page 115 Table 6–4 (Cont.): Software Error Messages Message Meaning Corrective Action 26 MEMORY FULL RAM memory space is Clear fonts from memory after each full. job. Add additional RAM. 40 LINE ERROR An error has occurred Check the interface parameters (Sec- in the communication tion 4.5.6).
Page 116: Service Call Messages
6.5 Service Call Messages Service call messages indicate that the printer requires servicing by a qualiﬁed Digital Customer Services engineer (see Chapter 8 for service information). Service messages are displayed as XX SERVICE (where XX equals a number from 50 through 99). NOTE: Before calling for service, try to clear the error message by powering the printer off.
Page 117: Common Operating Problems
Table 6–5: Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action NO POWER The printer does not The power source is Make sure the power cord is power on when you set defective. plugged into the wall outlet. the power switch Check that there is power at the to the ON position.
Page 118 Table 6–5 (Cont.): Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action POOR PRINTING Large amounts of Toner is not being Remove the EP-L cartridge from vertical fade and/or dispersed evenly. the printer and gently rock it white streaks are several times to redistribute on the page.
Page 119 Table 6–5 (Cont.): Common Operating Problems Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action MISCELLANEOUS A paper jam occurred. There is an obstruction See Section 6.7 for instructions on in the paper path. clearing paper jams. Print lines overlap. The vertical pitch Correct the vertical pitch setting setting is incorrect.
Page 120: Paper Jams
6.7 Paper Jams Paper jams are typically caused by: • Damaged paper (torn or folded) • Improperly stored paper (excessive paper curl or humidity) • Paper that does not meet speciﬁcations (incorrect weight or heat tolorance) • Paper that is improperly loaded in the tray (not aligned properly) To reduce the chance of paper jams, you should follow the instructions for proper paper selection, storage, and loading as outlined in Chapter 5.
Page 121: Paper Jam Areas
After the cover is closed, press to place the printer On Line back on line. When a paper jam is cleared and printing is resumed, the DEClaser 1100 printer automatically reprints the page that jammed. Troubleshooting 6–13...
Page 122: Clearing Printer Paper Jams
6.7.1 Clearing Printer Paper Jams Use the following procedures to clear all types of paper jams from the printer. WARNING: The rollers in the ﬁxing assembly may be hot. Be careful when accessing this area. 1. Remove the front output tray (if it is installed) by squeezing it slightly to release its pegs from the printer slots.
Page 123 2. Remove any paper remaining in the paper tray and close the extension tray. MLO-005981 Troubleshooting 6–15...
Page 124 3. Press the front cover release button up and open the front cover. — The Alarm indicator lights. — The display reads 12 PRINTER OPEN. — The printer goes off line. MLO-005808 6–16 Operator’s Guide...
Page 125 4. Remove any jammed paper from the pickup area by pulling the paper out in the direction of the arrow. If all jammed paper has been cleared, go to step 7. If there was no paper jammed in the pickup area, go to step 6. MLO-005982 Troubleshooting 6–17...
Page 126 5. Remove any jammed paper from the ﬁxing assembly by pulling the paper out in the direction of the arrow. If all jammed paper has been cleared, go to step 7. If there was no paper jammed in the ﬁxing assembly, continue with the next step. MLO-005983 6–18 Operator’s Guide...
Page 127 6. Open the paper access cover and remove any jammed paper by pulling it straight up. Close the paper access cover. MLO-005984 Troubleshooting 6–19...
Page 128 7. Close the front cover. — The printer initializes (recycles). — The Alarm and Data indicators shut off. — The message display reads 00 READY. MLO-005814 6–20 Operator’s Guide...
Page 129 8. Open the ﬁxing assembly access cover and remove any remaining pieces of paper that may be caught in the ﬁxing assembly. WARNING: The rollers in the ﬁxing assembly may be hot. Be careful when accessing this area. MLO-005985 9. Reload paper and press to resume printing.
Page 130: Clearing Cassette Paper Jams
6.7.2 Clearing Cassette Paper Jams Use the following procedure to clear jammed paper from the paper cassette. 1. Pull out the paper cassette and remove the jammed paper. Remove all the paper from the cassette and reload the cassette. Be sure there are no damaged sheets reloaded into the cassette. MLO-005986 6–22 Operator’s Guide...
Page 131: Chapter 7 Maintenance
Chapter 7 Maintenance To obtain optimum performance from the DEClaser 1100 printer, you must perform the prescribed care and maintenance as outlined in this chapter. This chapter describes how to properly maintain the printer and covers the following topics: •...
Page 132: Extending Ep-L Cartridge Life
7.1 Extending EP-L Cartridge Life Each EP-L cartridge contains a photosensitive drum, cleaning mechanism, charging roller, and toner, assuring you of optimum print quality throughout the life of the cartridge. When the cartridge runs out of toner, you replace it with a new one. CAUTION: The use of reﬁlled EP-L cartridges is not recommended and may have an adverse effect on print quality.
Page 133: Replacing The Ep-L Cartridge
7.2 Replacing the EP-L Cartridge When the print quality becomes uneven, or printing is too light, it means that the printer is either running out of toner, or the toner is not being distributed evenly. Before replacing the EP-L cartridge, make sure that the toner is really depleted.
Page 134 To replace the EP-L cartridge, follow the instructions on the cartridge box or use the following procedure. 1. Be sure the printer is not printing and the display reads 00 READY. 2. Lift up the release button to open the front cover. MLO-005808 7–4 Operator’s Guide...
Page 135 3. Remove the old EP-L cartridge from the printer by pulling it out by its tab. — The Alarm indicator lights. — The display reads 12 PRINTER OPEN. — The printer goes off line. If the cartridge is difﬁcult to remove, push in the green lever on the right side of the printer to disengage the cartridge, and then remove it.
Page 136 4. Remove the new EP-L cartridge from its package and rock it from end to end ﬁve or six times to distribute the toner evenly. NOTE: Do not shake the cartridge vigorously. MLO-005811 7–6 Operator’s Guide...
Page 137 5. Remove the sealing tape by holding the cartridge on a ﬂat, stable surface, and gently pulling the orange tab straight out of the cartridge. CAUTION: Pull the tab straight out of the cartridge. Pulling the tab at an angle can snap or cut the tape. —...
Page 138 6. Insert the EP-L cartridge by aligning the arrow on the cartridge with mark on the printer, and gently push the cartridge in until it stops. MLO-005813 7–8 Operator’s Guide...
Page 139 7. Slowly close the front cover. — The display reads 02 WARMING UP (momentarily). — The display reads 00 READY. NOTE: If the EP-L cartridge is not pushed in completely, the front cover will not close. MLO-005814 8. Go to Section 7.3 and perform the ﬁxing assembly cleaning procedure. Maintenance 7–9...
Page 140: Cleaning The Fixing Assembly
7.3 Cleaning the Fixing Assembly Cleaning the ﬁxing assembly removes the excessive toner from the heat and pressure rollers. You should clean the ﬁxing assembly each time you replace the EP-L cartridge, and when you notice stray toner or smudges being fused to the paper.
Page 141 4. Insert the printed cleaning paper into the paper tray with the printed side facing up. MLO-005988 Maintenance 7–11...
Page 142 5. Press to run the cleaning paper through the printer. Test/Font — The display reads 08 CLEANING. — The cleaning paper exits to the output tray, indicating that the ﬁxing assembly is clean. — The display reads 00 READY. Discard the cleaning paper. 6.
Page 143: Cleaning The Printer
7.4 Cleaning the Printer If the external surfaces of the printer become dirty, you can clean them using a clean, damp cloth. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the external surfaces of the printer, do not use cleaners or solvents. Use a clean cloth dampened with water only.
Page 144: Chapter 8 Service
Chapter 8 Service If you cannot correct a problem with the DEClaser 1100 printer, request servicing by a qualiﬁed Digital Customer Services engineer. This chapter lists the available services. 8.1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services Digital Equipment Corporation provides a wide range of maintenance programs for printers.
Page 145: Questions To Consider Before You Call
For more information on any of Digital Equipment Corporation’s maintenance services, call the Digital Customer Services ofﬁce in your area during normal business hours. Refer to the list of questions in Table 8–1 before calling the service center. Table 8–1: Questions to Consider Before You Call Is the call necessary? Check Chapter 6.
Page 146: Appendix A Declaser Printer Quick Reference Guide
Appendix A DEClaser Printer Quick Reference Guide This quick reference guide contains basic information on using certain programming instructions with your DEClaser printer. This appendix is designed to be used as a reference source for experienced programmers. If you require detailed programming information, see the Associated Documentation section in the Preface for a listing of available programming manuals.
Page 147: Positioning Controls
A.1 Positioning Controls CUU—Cursor Up CSI Pn A Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. DECCAHT—Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 DECCAVT—Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 DECHTS—Horizontal Tab Set ESC 1...
Page 148 HPA—Horizontal Position Absolute CSI Pn ‘ Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. HPB—Horizontal Position Backward CSI Pn j Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting.
Page 149 VPA—Vertical Position Absolute CSI Pn d Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting. VPB—Vertical Position Backward CSI Pn k Where: Pn = 0 is treated as 1. Pn = n is the numeric value according to SSU sequence and PUM setting.
Page 150: Margins And Spacing
A.2 Margins and Spacing DECSHORP—Set Horizontal Pitch CSI Ps w Where: Ps = 0 is determined by current font. Ps = 1 is 720 centipoints (10 characters/inch). Ps = 2 is 600 centipoints (12 characters/inch). Ps = 3 is 545 centipoints (13.2 characters/inch). Ps = 4 is 436 centipoints (16.5 characters/inch).
Page 151 DECSTBM—Set Top and Bottom Margins CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 r Where: is the top margin-setting numeric value. is the bottom margin-setting numeric value. DECVERP—Set Vertical Pitch CSI Ps z Where: Ps = 0 is determined by the current font. Ps = 1 is 1200 centipoints (6 lines/inch).
Page 152 DECVPFS—Variable Page Format Select CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; ... Pn11 SP z Where: Ps1 = 0, 1 is portrait orientation. Ps1 = 2 is landscape orientation. Ps1 = Other is portrait orientation. Pn = Meaning If "Zero" Length of paper Default Width of paper Default...
Page 153 GSS—Graphic Size Select CSI Pn SP C Where: Pn = 0 is 100 decipoints. Pn = n is the font height according to SSU sequence. PFS—Page Format Select CSI Ps SP J —(Digital Private) CSI ?Ps SP J Where: Ps = 0 is portrait normal text.
Page 154 SHS—Set Horizontal Spacing CSI Ps SP K Where: Ps = 0 is 720 centipoints (10 characters/inch). Ps = 1 is 600 centipoints (12 characters/inch). Ps = 2 is 480 centipoints (15 characters/inch). Ps = 3 is 1200 centipoints (6 characters/inch). SPI—Spacing Pitch Increment CSI Pn1 ;...
Page 155: Set/Reset Modes
SVS—Set Vertical Spacing CSI Ps SP L Where: Ps = 0 is 1200 centipoints (6 lines/inch, 1/6 inch). Ps = 1 is 1800 centipoints (4 lines/inch, 1/4 inch). Ps = 2 is 2400 centipoints (3 lines/inch, 1/3 inch). Ps = 3 is 600 centipoints (12 lines/inch, 1/12 inch).
Page 156: Fonts And Character Sets
A.4 Fonts and Character Sets ASCEF—Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SP F If the ﬁnal character (F) is: the subset is ISO 4873, Level 1. the subset is ISO 4873, Level 2. the subset is ISO 4873, Level 3. DECATFF—Assign Type Family or Font DCS Ps1 ;...
Page 157 DECAUPSS—Assign User Preference Supplemental Character Set DSC Ps ! u D...D ST Where: Ps = 0 is a 94-character set. Ps = 1 is a 96-character set. Possible D . . . D values: 2/5,3/5 DEC Supplemental (Ps = 0) ISO Latin-1 Supplemental (Ps = 1) JIS Katakana...
Page 158 DECLFF—Load Font File DCS Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Ps3 y font_record, font_record; comment_record ST Where: Ps1 = 0 is Digital font ﬁle format. Ps2 = 0 is print summary sheet. Ps2 = 1 is do not print summary sheet. Ps2 = 2 send font error and warning information (response is DECFSR (DECLFF Ps2 = 2 or 3)).
Page 159 SCS—Select Character Set ESC I* ...In F I* Character Code Set Selection 94-Character Sets ( Left parenthesis ) Right parenthesis * Asterisk 2/10 + Plus sign 2/11 96-Character Sets - Minus Sign 2/13 . Period 2/14 / Slash 2/15 You cannot designate a 96-character set into G0. A–14 Operator’s Guide...
Page 160 Character Set ESC ( B ESC ) B ESC * B ESC + B ASCII British NRCS ESC ( A ESC ) A ESC * A ESC + A ESC ( 5 ESC ) 5 ESC * 5 ESC + 5 DEC Finnish NRCS French NRCS ESC ( R...
Page 161 SGR—Select Graphic Rendition CSI Ps ; ... ; Ps m —(Digital Private) CSI ?Ps ; ... ; Ps m Where: Ps = 0 or none turns off all attributes (standard and private). Ps = 1 turns on bold. Ps = 3 turns on italics.
Page 162: Control Characters
A.5 Control Characters Recognized C0 Control Characters Null Backspace Horizontal Tab Line Feed 0/10 0/11 Vertical Tab Form Feed 0/12 0/13 Carriage Return 0/14 Shift Out (Locking Shift Zero) Shift In (Locking Shift One) 0/15 Device Control 1 (XON) Device Control 3 (XOFF) Cancel Substitute 1/10...
Page 163: Miscellaneous
CSI ? Ps1 ; Ps2 ; ... ; Psn c Ps1 = 73 identiﬁes the printer as a level 3 device. Ps1 = 26 identiﬁes the printer as an LN03. Ps2 = 4,...16 indicates DEClaser 1100 extensions. A–18 Operator’s Guide...
Page 164 DA2R—Secondary Device Attributes Report CSI > Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Ps3 ; Ps4 ; Ps5 c Where: Ps1 = 51 identiﬁes the printer as a DEClaser 1100. Ps2 = xx is the major ﬁrmware revision. Ps3 = 0 is no memory card.
Page 165 DECFSR–Font Status Report If DECRFS Ps = 0 or 1: DCS 1 " { report_string ST If DECRFS Ps = 0 or 2: DCS 2 " { nnn ST Where: nnn indicates the number of bytes available in memory for downline loading.
Page 166 DECRVEC—Draw Relative Vector CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; SP | Where: Ps1 = 0 is draw an X line to the right. Ps1 = 1 is draw a Y line down. Ps1 = 2 is draw an X line to the left. Ps1 = 3 is draw a Y line up.
Page 167 DECSDPM—Set Duplex Print Mode CSI Ps SP x DEClaser 1100/2100 DEClaser Physical Tumbling 2200 Print Mode State State Fallback Fallback True simplex normal Simplex – – True simplex normal Simplex – True simplex tumbled Simplex True duplex normal Duplex True duplex tumbled Duplex Duplex master normal Simplex...
Page 168 DECSSS—Set Sheet Size CSI Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 SP { Where: Ps1 = 0 is any slot. Ps1 = 1 is paper tray. Ps1 = 2 is paper cassette (if present). Ps2 = is key number (ignored). Pn3 = is width (deﬁned as leading edge).
Page 169 DSR—Device Status Request CSI Ps n CSI ?Ps n Where: Ps = 0,5 is send an extended status report. Ps = 6 is send a Cursor Position Report (CPR). Ps = ?1 is disable all unsolicited status reports. Ps = ?2 is enable brief unsolicited status reports, and send extended status report.
Page 170: Declaser 1100 Printer Accessories And Supplies
Accessories and Supplies This appendix lists some of the accessories and supplies available for the DEClaser 1100 printer. Contact your local sales representative or refer to your latest DECdirect catalog for a complete list of products and the latest pricing information. See Section B.1 for additional ordering information.
Page 171 Table B–1 (Cont.): DEClaser 1100 Printer Accessories and Sup- plies Part Number Description LN07X–TG A4-size paper feeder unit LN07X–MA 1 MB RAM module LN07X–MC 1 MB RAM daughter module LN07X–AA EP-L Cartridge Kit (Quantity = 1) LN03X–AE Mobile printer cabinet/stand H8571D–A...
Page 172: Ordering Information
B.1 Ordering Information Use the following mailing addresses and telephone numbers to order products for the DEClaser 1100 printer. Table B–2: Ordering Within the U.S.A. MAIL Digital Equipment Corporation PO Box CS2008 Nashua, NH 03061 TELEPHONE Order toll free 1–800–DIGITAL between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
Page 173: Appendix C Speciﬁcations
Appendix C Speciﬁcations This appendix contains the operating and interface speciﬁcations for the DEClaser 1100 printer. C.1 Operating Speciﬁcations Type: Desktop page printer Printing Method: Electrophotographic using laser beam scanning Resolution: 300 dpi Printing Speed: 4 pages/minute maximum using A4 or...
Page 174 Built-in Font Files: The DEClaser 1100 printer has 36 built-in font ﬁles. The font ﬁles consist of four fonts and nine character sets. These fonts are: • Courier 10-point normal portrait • Courier 10.3-point normal portrait • Courier 6.7-point normal landscape •...
Page 175 Power Consumption: less than 0.55 kW (VA) Installed Weight: Approximately 11.0 kg (25 lb.) Dimensions: Width: 350 mm (13.8 in.) Depth: 405 mm (15.9 in.) Height: 204 mm (8.0 in.) Height: 259 mm (10.2 in.) with the optional paper feed unit and cassette installed.
Page 176: Serial Interface Speciﬁcations
C.2 Serial Interface Speciﬁcations Table C–1 lists the pin signals for the RS232C serial interface connector. Figure C–1 shows the pin assignments on the connector, while Figure C–2 and Figure C–3 show the serial connections with and without connection to a modem. Table C–1: Serial Interface Pin Assignments Signal Direction...
Page 177: Serial Connections To Modem
Figure C–2: Serial Connections to Modem MLO-004885 Speciﬁcations C–5...
Page 178: Parallel Interface Speciﬁcations
Figure C–3: Serial Connections Without Modem MLO-005829 C.3 Parallel Interface Speciﬁcations Table C–2 lists the pin signals for the parallel (Centronics) interface connector. Figure C–4 shows the pin assignments on the connector, while Figure C–5 shows the parallel connections to an external device. C–6 Operator’s Guide...
Page 179: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
Table C–2: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments Signal Direction DataStrobe Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 Data 8 Busy Call (PE) Select 14–15 Not Connected – 0 Volts (Logic Ground) – Chassis Ground –...
Page 180: Parallel Pin Assignment
Figure C–4: Parallel Pin Assignment MLO-004886 Figure C–5: Parallel Connections MLO-005828 C–8 Operator’s Guide...
Page 181: Appendix D Ln03 Compatibility
• The DEClaser 1100 printer comes with 512 KB of RAM, and can be upgraded up to 2.5 MB. This memory is not dedicated as it is on the LN03. For example, the LN03 PLUS option is dedicated to bitmap processing, while the RAM cartridges are dedicated to font storage.
Page 182: Printable Area Compatibility
D.2 Printable Area Compatibility The printable area on the DEClaser 1100 is approximately the same as the printable area on the LN03 printer. There is an approximate 6 mm (¼ in.) nonprintable area around the page. This difference does not affect any application using the predeﬁned Page Format Selections (PFS), or applications that do not print within 6 mm (¼...
Page 183 The DEClaser 1100 can save more user default settings in NVRAM than the LN03 can save using dip switches. Therefore, when a reset command is received more values can be saved in the DEClaser 1100. To ensure that values are not cleared during a reset, save them to NVRAM whenever possible.
Page 184: Glossary
The type of font created from a bitmap pattern. A bitmap font has a ﬁxed size, similar to the type set in typography. The Courier font that resides in the DEClaser 1100 printer is an example of a bitmap font. buffer An area in the printer’s memory used for temporary storage of data during...
Page 185 A value or setting the printer assumes unless speciﬁc changes are made. For example, the interface default value for the DEClaser 1100 printer is RS232C (serial). Default values are stored in ROM and cannot be changed. downline loaded fonts Fonts that are transferred (downline loaded) from the host computer and temporarily stored in the printer’s memory.
Page 186 control or monitor printer on line status. DTR is sometimes known as the hardware handshaking protocol. EP-L cartridge Abbreviation for electrophotographic laser cartridge. The EP-L cartridge contains toner, a photosensitive drum, and a cleaning mechanism for excess toner. error skip The process of acknowledging an error (by pressing ) and then Error Skip...
Page 187 The printable portion of a page. Like most printers, the DEClaser 1100 does not allow printing to the physical edge of the page. initialize To set starting values such as counters, switches, or addresses at the beginning of, or at prescribed points in, a computer routine.
Page 188 In the context of a laser printer, the image you are printing. parallel interface A data communications interface that transmits multiple bits of data (usually in 1-byte segments) simultaneously. The DEClaser 1100 printer uses a Centronics parallel interface. portrait printing A method of printing characters parallel to the short edge of the paper.
Page 189 These settings are loaded into operating memory when a reset is performed. resolution The number of dots in a deﬁned area. The resolution of the DEClaser 1100 printer is 300 dpi. Abbreviation for read-only memory. ROM contains all of the factory default feature values.
Page 190 A black powder commonly known as dry ink, which is used to form the characters on the paper. Toner is contained in the EP-L cartridge on the DEClaser 1100 printer. type family A group of fonts that have a similar design, but differ in the six other font attributes.
Page 191 Index Envelopes (Cont.) sizes of, 5–2 Accessories and supplies, B–1 special considerations, 5–7 Associated documents, xii speciﬁcations, 5–4 EP-L cartridge care of, 7–2 components, 1–8 Baud rate, 4–25 replacing, 7–3 Buffer control Error messages DTR, 4–25 software, 6–6 etx/ack, 4–26 Error skip procedure, 6–2 xon/xoff, 4–26 Facedown printing, 2–20...
Page 192 Labels Operating memory, 4–7 special considerations, 5–10 Operating problems, common, 6–8 speciﬁcations, 5–9 Operating space, 1–9 Laser safety, xiv Operating speciﬁcations, C–1 LAYOUT menu, 4–16 Operational ﬂow in Menu Mode, 4–10 LN03 compatibility, D–1 Operator call messages, 6–4 Ordering documentation, xi Ordering information, B–3 Macro feature, 4–19 Output tray selection, 2–18...
Page 193 Quick Reference Guide (Cont.) Values (Cont.) changing and saving procedure, control characters, A–17 4–12 fonts and character sets, A–11 margins and spacing, A–5 miscellaneous, A–18 positioning controls, A–2 xon/xoff, 4–26 set/reset modes, A–10 RAM, 4–10 Random-access memory, 4–10 Read-only memory, 4–8 Replacement procedures EP-L cartridge, 7–3 Resetting the printer, 2–36...

Digital Equipment DEClaser 1100 Operator's Manual

Chapter 1 Printer Components

Chapter 2 Operating Information

Chapter 3 The Control Panel

Chapter 4 Printer Conﬁguration

Chapter 5 Print Media

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Service

Appendix A Declaser Printer Quick Reference Guide

Appendix B Accessories and Supplies

Appendix C Specifications

Appendix C Speciﬁcations

Appendix D LN03 Compatibility

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