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Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Manual (220 pages)

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Copyright Notice
2
Proprietary Statement
2
Table of Contents
5
Preface

11
About this Manual

12
- Scope
  12
- Overview
  12
- Printer Orientation
  13
- Conventions
  13
About the Printer

14
- Features
  14
- Available Configurations
  15
Chapter 1 Getting Started

17
About this Chapter

19
Package Contents

19
- CD-ROM Contents
  19
Printer Location Requirements

20
- Printer Weight and Dimensions
  20
- Space Requirements
  20
- Environment Requirements
  21
- Electrical Requirements
  22
Parts of the Printer

22
Optional Printer Accessories

25
Paper Path

26
Chapter 2 Using the Printer

28
Connecting the Printer to the AC Outlet

29
Turning Power on and off

30
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

31
- Parallel Port
  31
- USB Port
  32
Selecting Print Media

35
Loading Print Media

38
- Loading the Main Tray
  38
- Loading the Front Tray
  41
Output Options for Oversize Print Media

48
Chapter 3 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

50
Control Panel Features

51
- LCD Display
  51
- LED Indicators
  52
- Pushbuttons
  52
Navigating the Control Panel Menus

53
Menu Structure

55
Paper Menu

55
Interface Menu

57
PS Menu

58
PCL Menu

58
System Menu

60
Quality Menu

61
Functions Menu

62
Status Menu

63
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer

64
Upgrading Printer Firmware

65
- Upgrading Firmware Using the Parallel Interface
  65
- Upgrading Firmware Using the Network Interface
  65
Replacing Printer Components

66
Cleaning the Printer

77
- Cleaning the Exterior
  77
- Cleaning the Interior
  78
- Cleaning Feed Rolls
  82
Moving the Printer

89
- Moving the Printer a Short Distance
  89
- Moving the Printer a Long Distance
  89
Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time

90
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

92
- Troubleshooting
  92
Installation Problems

93
- Inoperative Printer
  94
- No Ready Message
  94
- Noise, Smoke, or Smell
  94
Paper Jams

95
- Clearing an E1, E2-1 or E2-2 Paper Jam
  97
- Clearing an E3 or E4 Jam
  105
- Clearing an E0 Jam
  114
- Clearing an E7 Jam
  115
- Clearing an E8 Jam
  117
Print Image Quality Problems

118
- Image Is Extremely Faint And/Or Image Contains Blank Areas
  119
- Entire Page Is Blank
  119
- Image Is Extremely Dark And/Or White Areas Are Not Clean
  120
- Entire Page Is Black
  121
- Black Lines on the Page
  122
- Ghost Images on the Page
  122
- Black Spots on the Page
  123
- Back of the Printed Page Is Dirty
  123
- Finished Print Is Damaged
  124
- Finished Image Rubs off of the Page
  125
- Other Print Image Quality Problems
  125
Miscellaneous Problems

126
Warning Messages and Error Messages

130
- Warning Messages
  131
- Error Messages
  132
- Using the Duplexer
  134
Chapter 6 Using the Duplexer

135
About the Duplexer

136
- Major Components of the Duplexer
  136
Installing the Duplexer

136
- About this Chapter
  136
Testing the Duplexer

139
Solving Duplexer Problems

140
- Interpreting Duplexer Error Codes
  140
- Installation Problems
  140
- Clearing Duplex Paper Jams
  141
- Correcting Miscellaneous Duplexer Problems
  142
Removing the Duplexer

145
Chapter 7 Using the 500 Sheet Feeder

149
About the 500 Sheet Feeder

150
- Major Components of the 500 Sheet Feeder
  150
Installing the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders

151
- Installing One Paper Feeder
  151
- Installing Two Paper Feeders
  154
Testing the 500 Sheet Feeder

158
Selecting Print Media

158
- Paper and Print Media to Avoid
  158
- Correct Paper Storage
  159
- Selecting Print Media
  159
- Print Media Weight, Type, and Size
  160
Loading Print Media

161
- Loading the A4/Letter or A3/Ledger Paper Tray
  161
Solving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems

164
Maintaining the 500 Sheet Feeder

173
- Cleaning Feed Rolls
  173
Moving the 500 Sheet Feeder

176
- Moving the Printer and 500 Sheet Feeder a Short Distance
  176
- Moving the Printer and 500 Sheet Feeder a Long Distance
  176
Chapter 8 Using the High Capacity Feeder

179
About the High Capacity Feeder

180
- Major Components of the High Capacity Feeder
  181
Installing the High Capacity Feeder

181
- Installing the High Capacity Feeder with a Paper Feeder
  181
- Installing Only the High Capacity Feeder
  185
Testing the High Capacity Feeder

188
Selecting Print Media

188
- Paper and Print Media to Avoid
  188
- Correct Paper Storage
  189
- Print Media Weight, Type, and Size
  189
Loading Paper into the High Capacity Feeder

189
Solving High Capacity Feeder Problems

191
Maintaining the High Capacity Feeder

197
Moving the High Capacity Feeder

199
- Moving the High Capacity Feeder a Short Distance
  199
- Moving the High Capacity Feeder a Long Distance
  199
Chapter 9 Using the Offset Output Tray

201
About the Offset Output Tray

202
- About this Chapter
  202
- Major Components of the Offset Output Tray
  203
Installing the Offset Output Tray

203
Testing the Offset Output Tray

208
Solving Offset Output Tray Problems

209
Maintaining the Offset Output Tray

214
- Cleaning the Exterior of the Offset Output Tray
  214
Moving the Offset Output Tray

214
- Moving the Offset Output Tray a Short Distance
  214
- Moving the Offset Output Tray a Long Distance
  214
Appendix A Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliance

217
Safety Notes

218
Regulatory Compliance

218
- Safety Compliance
  218
- EMC Compliance
  219

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Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Manual (220 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual

About the Printer

Chapter 1 Getting Started

About this Chapter

Package Contents

Printer Location Requirements

Parts of the Printer

Optional Printer Accessories

Paper Path

Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Connecting the Printer to the AC Outlet

Turning Power on and off

Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

Selecting Print Media

Loading Print Media

Output Options for Oversize Print Media

Chapter 3 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Control Panel Features

Navigating the Control Panel Menus

Menu Structure

Paper Menu

Interface Menu

PS Menu

PCL Menu

System Menu

Quality Menu

Functions Menu

Status Menu

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer

Upgrading Printer Firmware

Replacing Printer Components

Cleaning the Printer

Moving the Printer

Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Installation Problems

Paper Jams

Print Image Quality Problems

Miscellaneous Problems

Warning Messages and Error Messages

Chapter 6 Using the Duplexer

About the Duplexer

Installing the Duplexer

Testing the Duplexer

Solving Duplexer Problems

Removing the Duplexer

Chapter 7 Using the 500 Sheet Feeder

About the 500 Sheet Feeder

Installing the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders

Testing the 500 Sheet Feeder

Selecting Print Media

Loading Print Media

Solving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems

Maintaining the 500 Sheet Feeder

Moving the 500 Sheet Feeder

Chapter 8 Using the High Capacity Feeder

About the High Capacity Feeder

Installing the High Capacity Feeder

Testing the High Capacity Feeder

Selecting Print Media

Loading Paper into the High Capacity Feeder

Solving High Capacity Feeder Problems

Maintaining the High Capacity Feeder

Moving the High Capacity Feeder

Chapter 9 Using the Offset Output Tray

About the Offset Output Tray

Installing the Offset Output Tray

Testing the Offset Output Tray

Solving Offset Output Tray Problems

Maintaining the Offset Output Tray

Moving the Offset Output Tray

Appendix A Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliance

Safety Notes

Regulatory Compliance

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