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Utax LP 3036 Instruction Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1: Laser Printer

    I N S T R U C T I O N H A N D B O O K laser printer LP 3036 LP 3051 please read the instruction handbook carefully before using this machine. keep it...
  • Page 2 Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer. Caution Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other in- Notice on Software dividuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe...
  • Page 3 IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damag- es to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR liable. MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BE- LONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPO- IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any in- RATION (“IBM”).
  • Page 4 4. You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software or Typefac- es, except that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy shall contain the same proprietary notices as those appearing on the original. 5. This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and Typefaces, unless sooner terminated.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ............4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting....... 4-1 1 General Guide..............4-1 2 Print Quality Problems ............4-2 Introduction ..........6 3.1 Indicators ..............4-4 1 For More Information............6 3.2 Maintenance Messages ........4-4 2 Guide to the Operation Guide ..........6 3 Indicators and Messages ...........4-4 3.3 Error Messages.............4-6 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST ..

  • Page 6: Contents

    CONTENTS Appendix C Host Computer Interface..C-1 1 Parallel Interface............... C-1 1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes.... C-1 1.2 Interface Signals..........C-1 2 Serial Interface ..............C-2 2.1 Interface Signals..........C-2 3 RS-232C Protocol............. C-3 4.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable ......C-4 4 RS-232C Cable Connection ..........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The page printer has many desirable features, 2. Guide to the Operation Guide such as EcoPrint function that reduces the power consumption and Auto Media Type Selection function that selects automati- This Operation Guide has the following chapters: cally media before print. If you install the option document finish- er to the printer, you can also make stitching.

  • Page 8: Important! Please Read First

    IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST Caution Labels Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner. Label 2 High temperature inside.

  • Page 9: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Q Q Q Q Environment Q Q Q Q Power Supply/Grounding the Printer CAUTION WARNING • Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are • DO NOT use a power supply with a voltage other than unstable or not level.

  • Page 10: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use Q Q Q Q Cautions when Using the Printer WARNING • DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with wa- ter (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside.
  • Page 11 Q Q Q Q Cautions for Toner Handing CAUTION • Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Danger- ous sparks may cause burn........• Never open the toner container or waste toner box..• Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands stained with the toner.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Name Of Parts

    Chapter 1 Name of Parts C D E...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Name of Parts 1 Operator panel E Main charger unit Contains the keys and indicators for operating the printer. When replacing the toner container, install the grid cleaner to clean the grid. 2 Front cover Open to replace the toner container or waste toner box. F Cleaning brush Used to clean the internal part of the printer.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 How To Load Paper

    Chapter 2 How to Load Paper 1. How to Load Paper Paper can be loaded into the two paper cassettes and the MP tray. Hold the paper stopper and move it to align with the re- quired paper length. 1.1 Loading Paper into the Paper Cassette Up to about 250 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m ) can be load- ed into the each paper cassette.

  • Page 15: Loading Paper Into The Mp (Multi-Purpose) Tray

    Chapter 2 How to Load Paper 1.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Pur- IMPORTANT pose) Tray • There is a sticker ( in the illustration) indicating paper capac- Special paper as well as standard paper can be loaded into the ity attached to the inside of the paper cassette.

  • Page 16: Setting Envelopes

    Chapter 2 How to Load Paper Insert the paper along the guides as far as it will go. Open the flap of the envelope and set it with the copy side facing upward. With the flap facing the outside, in- sert the envelope into the slot along the insert guides as far as it will go.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Using The Operator Panel

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel This chapter explains the following topics: • Understanding the Operator Panel • Using the Operator Panel 1. Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel has an LCD message display, indicators, and eight keys. Operation Indicators (See page 3-2) Message Display...

  • Page 18: Message Display

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 1.1 Operation ndicators 1.2 Message Display The following indicators light during normal operation and when The message display gives information in the form of short mes- the printer needs attention. sages. The eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and printing.

  • Page 19: Paper Type Indicator

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 1.4 Paper Size Indicator 1.6 Keys This Indicator shows the paper size of the current paper cassette. The operator panel keys are used to configure the printer. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes. Note the certain keys have the secondary function.

  • Page 20: Menu Selection System

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 2. Using the Operator Panel This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to print, emulation, etc., to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Continued Interface > >Parallel I/F Parallel Auto Interface > Serial Interface > >Baud rate Network 9600 Interface > Option >Data Bits >Data Bits >Stop Bits >Stop Bits >Parity None >Protocol DTR (pos.)&XON >Barcode Mode >Barcode Mode >NetWare >>NetWare Frame...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Continued Emulation > >Code Set PCL 6 IBM PC-8 Emulation > KC-GL >KC-GL > >>Pen(1) Width Pen Width 01 dot(s) >KC-GL Page Set [SPSZ] Emulation > >Print KPDL Errs KPDL Emulation > KPDL (AUTO) >Print KPDL Errs >Alt.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Continued Print Quality > >KIR Mode >KIR Mode >EcoPrint Mode >EcoPrint Mode >Resolution Fast 1200 mode >Print Density Opt. ROM > >Read Data >List of Partition >Read Data Hard Disk > >Write Data >Delete Data >List of Partition RAM DISK Mode...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Continued >MP Tray Mode Paper Handling > Cassette >MP Tray Mode First >MP Tray Size >MP Tray Type Plain >Cassette1 Size > >>Unit >>Unit inch >Cassette 1 Type Plain >Feed Select Cassette 1 >Duplex Mode None >Stack Select Face-down tray...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Continued >Total Print Life Counters > 0123456 >New Toner Installed >MSG Language Others > English >Form Feed Time Out 030sec. >Sleep Timer > >>Sleep Mode 030 min. >>Sleep Mode >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. >Buzzer >Buzzer >Auto Continue >...

  • Page 26: Printing The Menu Map

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 2.2.2 Printing Status Page 2.2 Using the Menu Selection System If you want to check the printer’s current status, including mem- This section explains the procedure for using the menu selection ory available and option settings, you can find the information system.

  • Page 27: E-Mps

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is NOTE transferred from the computer to the printer then stored on the Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s hard disk.

  • Page 28: Quick Copy

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Job storage requires a hard disk installed in the printer. Howev- Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- er, printing barcoded job IDs on documents is possible using the pears before the user name. RAM disk feature of the printer.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Using Proof-and-Hold Press the 3 or 4 key to scroll to the desired job title. When you print multiple copies, this mode first prints one copy so that you can proof it before continuing to print the remaining Press the ENTER key.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. The user name and the job Storing a Print Job name (Agenda, in this example) entered in the printer You can download a job to the hard disk without printing it. This driver appear with a blinking question mark (?).
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. If you entered an access code Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until e-MPS > ap- for the printer driver, the ID input line appears. Enter pears. the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver. e-MPS >...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel If you have named the virtual mailbox with an alias on the Changing e-MPS Configuration printer driver, the alias (Richard, in this example) will follow You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: the number: •...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key to increase or decrease the value When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER at the blinking cursor. The value can be set between 0 key. and 50. Use the 2 and 1 keys to move the cursor right and left.

  • Page 34: Changing The Interface Parameters

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Q Q Q Q Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes (VMB) 2.2.4 Changing the Interface Parameters This changes the hard disk space for virtual mailboxes. You can The printer is equipped with both a parallel and serial interface change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes).

  • Page 35: Baud Rate

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key to display the desired mode. The Press the 2 key. Each time the 3 or 4 key is pressed, display changes as shown below. Press the ENTER the setting item and current setting change as shown key.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER Press the 2 key. Each time the 3 or 4 key is pressed, key. the display changes as shown below. Press the MENU key. The message display returns to >NetWare Ready.

  • Page 37: Network Status

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 2 key. Each time the 3 or 4 key is pressed, Press the MENU key. the item changes as shown below. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Interface > >>DHCP appears.

  • Page 38: Changing The Emulation

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. If it is turned ON, the network status page will Ready. be outputted after the printer status page. After changing the emulation, you have the option to change the character code set.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until the desired alter- Press the ENTER key. native emulation appears. Press the ENTER key. Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Press the MENU key. The message display returns to KC-GL Pen Width Ready.

  • Page 40: Setting The Default Font

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel To change the pen width, press the 2 key, then press Press the 2 key to select an internal font, press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Internal appears. the ENTER key. A blinking cursor appears at the width value.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Q Q Q Q Changing Type for Courier/Letter Gothic Press the 2 key. Courier or Letter Gothic font type can be selected as Regular or Dark. For example, to change the type of Courier, proceed as Check that Internal is displayed and press the 2 follows: key.

  • Page 42: Using Page Set Menus

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Pitch ap- Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. pears. (Internal Fonts) >Pitch >List of 10.00 cpi Internal Fonts? Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _ ) appears. (Optional Fonts) >List of >Pitch...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Page set > ap- The message display will show the messages given in the fol- pears. lowing table. Source size indicator Target size indicator Page Set >...

  • Page 44: Page Protect

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor (_) appears Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- under the paper size. pears. >Zoom >Orientation [CS]→[CS] Portrait Press the 3 or 4 key to select source size. The both Select Portrait or Landscape using the 3 or 4 key.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Linefeed (LF) Action Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >CR Action ap- pears. This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (character code 0AH). >CR Action Press the MENU key.

  • Page 46: Setting The Print Quality

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Select On or Off using the 3 or 4 key. Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- pears. Press the ENTER key. >KIR Mode ? On Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.

  • Page 47: Operating An Optional Hard Disk

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- Press the MENU key. pears. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Print Quali- >EcoPrint Mode ty > appears. ? Off Print Quality >...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Hard Disk > Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. appears. >Write Data ? Hard Disk > Press the ENTER key. Processing appears, then Press the 2 key.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Hard Disk > (files) that you want to write to the hard disk. Each time appears. you finish writing data, a hard disk write information page is printed from the printer showing the information Hard Disk >...

  • Page 50: Operating A Ram Disk

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 2.2.10 Operating a RAM Disk Press the 3 or 4 key to select On. The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer mem- >RAM Disk Mode ory that can temporarily store print jobs. The RAM disk can be used only for electronic sorting.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Reading Data Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Data stored on a RAM disk can be read. To read data on a RAM disk, proceed as follows. >Write Data Press the MENU key. Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 52: Operating A Memory Card

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data Printing a List of Data Names (files) that you want to write to the RAM disk. Each time The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as parti- you finish writing data, a RAM disk write information tions) stored in a RAM disk for reference.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Reading Font Data Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Read Data appears. The data name also appears. In case of a memory card if a memory with the font data card is already inserted into the slot when the printer is turned on, the fonts are automatically read into the printer.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. Processing appears, then Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data (files) that you want to write to the memory card. Each Waiting. time you finish writing data, a memory card write informa- In this state, send the file from the computer to the tion page is printed from the printer showing the informa- printer.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Memory Card > Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Memory Card > appears. appears. Memory Card > Memory Card > Press the 2 key. Press the 2 key.

  • Page 56: Paper Handling

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 2.2.12 Paper Handling Setting the MP Tray Size When using the MP tray in the cassette mode, you should set You can change the MP tray mode, the paper size and type for the MP tray size to the paper size that is used to format the job each paper source, the sorter mode, the paper source, and pa- to print.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key to display the desired MP tray Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >MP Tray Type size. The display changes as shown below. appears. >MP Tray Type Executive Plain Letter-R...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Cassette Size appears. The paper size is also displayed. Press the 2 key. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Cassette1 >Cassette1 size size appears. >Cassette1 size NOTE •...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- NOTE pears. • >Cassette 3 Type or >Cassette 4 Type ap- pears when an option paper feeder (PF-70) is in- >Feed Select stalled. • >Cassette 3 Type appears when an option paper ? Cassette1 feeder (PF-75) is installed.

  • Page 60: Stack Select

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the MENU key. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Stack Select appears. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Paper >Stack Select Handling > appears. Finisher F-down Paper Handling > Press the ENTER key.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the MENU key. Press the 2 key. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Paper Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Override Handling > appears. A4/LT appears. Paper Handling > >Override A4/LT Press the 2 key.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- When the desired paper thickness displayed, press the pears. ENTER key. Press the MENU Key. The message display returns to >Type Adjust > Ready. ? Custom 1 Q Q Q Q Setting the Duplex Path If the paper type is set to Custom, you can set whether or not to...

  • Page 63: Other Modes

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Life Counters > appears. >Reset Type Life Counters > Adjust ? Press the ENTER key. All the customized paper weight Press the 2 key.

  • Page 64: Sleep Timer

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Others > ap- Press the 2 key. pears. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Form Feed Others > Time Out appears. The default setting is 30 seconds. >Form Feed Press the 2 key.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the 3 or 4 key to increase or decrease the value Received Data Dumping of the figure where the cursor is blinking and set the It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadeci- desired time.

  • Page 66: Printer Reset

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the MENU key. Press the 2 key. Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until Others > ap- Press the 3 or 4 key repeatedly until >Resource pears. Prot. appears. Others > >Resource Prot. Press the 2 key.

  • Page 67: Auto Continue

    Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) ap- Press the ENTER key. pears. Press the MENU key. The message display returns to >Buzzer Ready. ? On Q Q Q Q Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time Select On or Off using the 3 or 4 key.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Q Q Q Q Printing the Service Status Page Press the ENTER key. The message display indicates Processing and printing starts. The service status page contains printer settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is there- fore for mostly service purposes.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guide • Print Quality Problems • Indicators and Messages •...

  • Page 70: Print Quality Problems

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 2. Print Quality Problems As the following table shows, there are many possible causes of print quality problems, such as blank output. The troubleshooting pro- cedure for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not solve the problem, contact your dealer. Printed Results Corrective Action Completely blank printout...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Printed Results Corrective Action Faint or blurred printing Check the EcoPrint setting. When this setting is On, switch it to Off on the operator panel. (See Setting the Print Quality on page 3-30.) Check the operator panel. •...

  • Page 72: Indicators

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 3. Indicators and Messages The tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems indicated by the operator panel indicators and messages. 3.1 Indicators Indicator Condition Description Flashing An error occurs that you can clear by yourself. The printer is on-line.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Message Corrective Action Close the printer front cover. Close front cover Close the printer left cover. If left cover of the option paper feeder is open, 2 or 3 is displayed. Close left cover 1 (-3) Close the reverse adapter cover of the option document finisher. Close reverse adapter The face-down tray has become full (approx.

  • Page 74: Error Messages

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Message Corrective Action Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. The printer does not operate when this message is Replace toner displayed. See Toner Container Replacement on page 6-1. Clean printer Replace the old waste toner box with the new one which is included in theTK-70 toner kit. The message Replace waste will also be shown if the waste toner box has become full.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Message Corrective Action You have inserted the wrong memory card when the Insert again message was displayed. Insert the same Remove the wrong memory card from the printer’s memory card slot and insert the correct memory memory card card.

  • Page 76: Correcting A Paper Jam

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4. Correcting a Paper Jam The Paper jam message is displayed on the message display when paper becomes stuck in the paper transport system, the paper feed timing is incorrect, or paper fails to feed at all. The jam can be corrected by removing the paper.

  • Page 77: Jam At The Mp Tray

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Pull up the lever to remove the jammed paper. 4.1 Jam in Paper Cassette * If the misfed paper cannot be removed, go the to next stop. The following procedures also applies to the optional paper feeder. Pull out the paper cassette.

  • Page 78: Jam In Left Cover 1

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Open the front cover. Remove the jammed paper. Turn the knob clockwise to release the jammed paper If the paper has been torn, remove the MP transport from the MP transport tray section. tray. Remove the jammed paper. Remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 79: Jam In Left Cover 2

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Pull up the lock lever and open left cover 1. Close left cover 1. Remove the jammed paper. 4.4 Jam in Left Cover 2 Open left cover 2. Push the lever (gray colored) to raise the duplex unit and remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 80: Chapter 5 Paper Selection

    Chapter 5 Paper Selection This chapter explains the following topics: 1.2 Paper Specifications • General Guidelines The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. • Special Paper Details are given on the following pages. • Paper Type Item Specification 1. General Guidelines Weight Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb/ream)
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 Paper Selection MP tray Size Cassette or MP tray Size 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches 11 × 17 inches Monarch Ledger 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches 8-1/2 × 14 inches Business Legal 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches 8-1/2 × 11 inches Commercial 9 Letter 3-5/8 ×...

  • Page 82: Special Paper

    Chapter 5 Paper Selection Wavy or tight edges can cause misfeeding and alignment anom- 2. Special Paper alies. The moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6%. To ensure the proper moisture content, it is important to store the This section explains printing on special paper.

  • Page 83: Adhesive-Backed Labels

    Chapter 5 Paper Selection Many envelopes have a diagonal grain orientation (See Paper 2.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels Grain on page 5-3). This orientation is more likely to wrinkle and crease on its way through the printer. Before purchasing enve- lopes for use with the printer, test a sample to verify the enve- The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive lope’s suitability.

  • Page 84: Paper Type

    Chapter 5 Paper Selection 3. Paper Type The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s op- erator panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.

  • Page 85: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and the 1.2 Replenishing Toner waste toner box and how to clean the internal parts of the printer. When you replace the toner container, make sure to clean the in- Replace the toner container using the following procedures.
  • Page 86 Chapter 6 Maintenance Grasp the handle on the toner container, push the lock Grasp the handle on the toner container and insert the lever up again and gently lift the toner container. toner container along the rail of the printer. Seal up the old toner container with the supplied plastic bag and dispose it.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove the seal from the rear of the old waste toner Attach the grid cleaner to the printer aligning with the box, and then close the opening of the box with the notches. seal. Seal up the old waste toner box with the supplied plastic bag and dispose it.
  • Page 88 Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove the blue colored cleaning brush. Pull up the lock lever on the left side of the printer, and open the left cover 1. Clean the separator by moving the cleaning brush from left to right along with the separator. Replacing of toner and cleaning of the internal parts of the printer are completed.

  • Page 89: Appendix A Fonts

    Appendix A Fonts This appendix explains the types of fonts you can use with the printer. A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the code set (For details on the code sets, read the Pro- gramming Manual on the supplied Digital Library CD-ROM and Network Library CD-ROM), spacing, pitch,...
  • Page 90 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q PCL (Scalable and Bitmap) Fonts (1)
  • Page 91 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q PCL (Scalable and Bitmap) Fonts (2)
  • Page 92 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q KPDL Fonts (1)
  • Page 93 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q KPDL Fonts (2)
  • Page 94 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q KPDL Fonts (3)
  • Page 95 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q KPDL Fonts (4)
  • Page 96 Appendix A Fonts Q Q Q Q KPDL Fonts (5)

  • Page 97: Appendix B Expansion Memory

    Appendix B Expansion Memory This appendix first explains how to remove the main circuit board 1.2 Removing the Main Circuit Board from and then how to install a DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) on the Printer the main circuit board. Expanded printer memory enables you to print more complex Remove the main circuit board completely from the printer as fol- pages, download more fonts, and define more macros.

  • Page 98: Removing Dimm

    Appendix B Expansion Memory 2.1 Removing DIMM 2. Installing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, carefully pull the end clips outwards, then Q Q Q Q DIMMs to be used pull the DIMM out of the socket. See your dealer for purchasing information of the DIMMs that are best suited for use with this printer.

  • Page 99: Appendix C Host Computer Interface

    Appendix C Host Computer Interface This appendix explains the signals used in the printer’s parallel in the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also in- and RS-232C interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal dicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels.

  • Page 100: Interface Signals

    Appendix C Host Computer Interface Detailed descriptions of the signals follow. RS-232C Signal Pin Assignment Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1) In/out Signal Description A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and Frame ground latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines. Transmit Data Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9) These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host com-...

  • Page 101: Rs-232C Protocol

    Appendix C Host Computer Interface H5: Protocol logic 3. RS-232C Protocol Parameter value Meaning A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data Combination of 1 and 3 below to the printer. They are indicated on the status page. Parameters can be changed from the operator panel.

  • Page 102: Connecting The Rs-232C Cable

    Appendix C Host Computer Interface The printer RS-232C parameters are factory-set to the 4. RS-232C Cable Connection following values: Baud rate=9600 bps, data bits (character length)=8 4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable bits, stop bits=1, parity=none After obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correct- The two RS-232C protocols are XON/XOFF and DTR.
  • Page 103 Appendix C Host Computer Interface The Properties sheet is displayed for the selected COM port. Click on the Port Settings tab and set the port properties. After setting the properties, click OK button. Q Q Q Q DOS Enter the following commands: C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1 To test the interface, enter the following:...
  • Page 104 Appendix D Option Units This appendix explains how to install each option unit. Also refer to the manuals of the respective option units. 1. Available Options The printer has the following options available. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option.

  • Page 105: Appendix D Option Units

    Appendix D Option Units PF-70 Paper Feeder Holds approximately 500 sheets of A5 to A3 (11 × 17" in Ledger) size paper. Up to two paper feeders can be attached to the bot- tom of the printer. PF-75 Paper Feeder Holds approximately 3000 sheets of A4, B5 or Letter size (8.5 ×...

  • Page 106: Df-70/71/75 Document Finishers

    Appendix D Option Units 2.3 Network Interface 2. Installing Option Units The LP xx36 and LP xx51 have the standard network inter- face. This printer supports the TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, and 2.1 PF-70/75 Paper Feeders EtherTalk protocols, so the network printing under various plat- PF-70 or PF-75 Paper Feeder can be installed below the printer.

  • Page 107: Memory Card

    Appendix D Option Units 2.4 Hard Disk 2.5 Memory Card Insert the hard disk into its slot on the main circuit board of the Insert the memory card into the memory card slot located the printer. If a hard disk unit is installed in the printer, received data right side of the printer.

  • Page 108: Appendix E Specifications

    Appendix E Specifications Specifications Specifications Description Item LP 3036 LP 3051 Printing method Electrophotography, laser scan Printing speed A4/Letter : 36 (27) pages/minutes A4/Letter : 50 (30) pages/minutes ( ): MP tray : 20 (19) pages/minutes : 26 (23) pages/minutes...
  • Page 109 Appendix E Specifications Description Item LP 3036 LP 3051 Paper feed trays Cassette : A5 to A3/Ledger size universal cassette. Holds 500 sheets of thickness 0.11 mm MP tray : 88 × 148 mm (3-1/2 × 5-13/16") to 297 × 450 mm (11-11/16 × 17-3/4") (See page 5-2).

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Glossary Cassette mode Digital Library This is an operation mode for the MP tray. When this mode is This is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The used, approximately 200 sheets of plain paper can be fed con- contents of the CD-ROM include manuals, printer drivers, and tinuously, the same as for the cassette.
  • Page 111 Glossary Printer driver The printer driver makes it possible for you to print data created using application software. The printer driver for either the printer is on the Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the printer driver on the computer connected to the printer.

  • Page 112: Index

    Index Access code 3-13, 3-15 Face-down tray 1-2, 3-44 Adhesive label 5-4 Font 3-24, A-1 Alarm (buzzer) setting 3-50 Font list 3-26, A-1 Amorphous silicon drum E-1 Front cover 1-2 Auto continue 3-51 Automatic manual feeding 3-40 Grid cleaner 6-1, 6-3 Barcode reader 3-19, D-1, D-2 Binding 3-43 Handles for transport 1-2...
  • Page 113 Index Maintenance messages 4-4 Memory card 3-36, D-4 RAM disk 3-34, 4-7, Glossary-2 Memory expansion B-1 Recycled paper 5-4 Menu map 3-10 Reduced print 3-27 Menu selection system 3-4, 3-10 Resolution 3-31, E-1 Message display 3-1, 3-2 Resource protection 3-50 Message language 3-47 RS-232C 3-2, C-2, C-3, C-4 MP (multi-purpose) tray 1-2, 2-2, 4-9, 5-2, 5-5...

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