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QMS 1800409-001A User Manual

QMS 1800409-001A User Manual (436 pages)

IBM QMS magicolor LX Printer User's Guide

Brand: QMS | Category: Printer | Size: 2.84 MB

Table of Contents

Dear Customer
3
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction

15
- Introduction
  15
- About this Manual
  18
  - Optional Documentation
    20
  - Other Documentation
    21
  - Typographic Conventions
    22
- Printer Features
  23
  - Color Laser Technology
    23
  - QCOLOR Technology
    23
  - Multiple Resolutions
    24
  - Software Loadable System (SLS)
    24
  - Energy Saver Mode
    25
  - QMS Crown Operating System
    25
  - Media Flexibility
    27
  - Automatic Jam Recovery
    27
  - Convenient Control Panel Operation
    27
  - PS Executive Series Utilities
    28
  - Postscript Level 2 Compatibility
    28
  - Resident HP PCL 5C and HP-GL Emulation
    28
  - Intel RISC-Based Controller
    28
  - 39 Resident Postscript Fonts
    29
  - Printer Options
    29
Chapter 2 Initial Printer Setup

31
- Introduction
  33
- Finding a Good Location for Your Printer
  34
  - Location Requirements
    34
- What's Included in the Shipment
  36
  - QMS Product Registration
    37
- Unpacking the Printer
  38
- Installing Developer and Toner Cartridges
  43
- Removing the Pressure-Release Pieces
  52
- Installing the Cleaning Pad and Oil Bottle
  56
- Installing the Waste Toner Pack
  62
- Installing the OPC Belt Cartridge
  64
- Filling the Paper Cassette
  70
- Starting the Printer
  75
  - Connecting the Power Cord
    75
  - Using the Power Switches
    76
- The Start-Up Page
  76
- Installing Options
  78
Chapter 3 Connecting the Printer

79
- Introduction
  81
- Connecting to a Network
  81
  - About Macintosh Networks
    81
- Connecting to a Macintosh
  82
- Connecting to a PC
  90
  - What You Need
    90
  - How to Choose a Cable
    90
  - Making the Connection
    91
- PC Printing Software
  92
- Testing Parallel Communication
  97
- Testing Serial Communication
  99
  - Checking Serial Communication Settings
    100
- About the Printer's Communication Modes
  102
  - Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)
    103
  - Emulation Sensing Processing (ESP) Modes
    103
Chapter 4 Printer Configuration

105
- Introduction
  107
- Printer Configuration Methods
  107
  - Configuration Method Priorities
    108
- The Printer's Control Panel
  109
  - The LCD Message Window
    110
  - The Control Panel Leds
    110
  - The Function Keys
    111
- Using the Configuration Menu
  114
  - Password-Protected Menus
    114
  - Selecting Options
    114
  - Entering Alphanumeric Values
    116
  - Saving Configuration Selections
    118
- The Main Menu Groups
  120
- The Installation Menu
  121
  - Installation/Operator Passwrd
    121
  - Installation/Use Operator Pwd
    122
  - Installation/Admin Password
    122
  - Installation/Use Admin Pwd
    122
- The Operator Control Menu
  123
  - Operator Control/Media
    123
  - Operator Control/Copies
    124
  - Operator Control/Collation
    124
  - Operator Control/Orientation
    124
  - Operator Control/Inputbin
    124
  - Operator Control/Chain Inputbins
    125
  - Operator Control/Color Separation
    125
  - Operator Control/Color Model
    125
  - Operator Control/Manual Feed Size
    125
- The Administration Menu
  126
  - Administration/Communications
    127
  - Administration/Emulations
    134
  - Administration/Special Pages
    143
  - Administration/Startup Options
    145
  - Administration/Memory
    148
  - Administration/Engine
    152
  - Administration/Miscellaneous
    156
  - Administration/Disk Operations
    158
- The Optional Features Menus
  160
- Document Option Commands
  162
Chapter 5 Print Media and Daily Operations

165
- Introduction
  167
- Refilling the Media Cassette
  167
- Manual Feed
  169
- Printing Transparencies
  172
- Printing Labels
  173
- Printing on Letterhead or Other Preprinted Media
  174
- Printing on 3-Hole or Other Pre-Punched Media
  174
- Printing Envelopes
  174
- Printing on Thick Paper Stocks
  174
- Page Sizes, Imageable Regions and Margins
  176
  - Page Sizes
    176
- Selecting and Storing Media
  177
  - Media Selection
    177
  - Media Storage
    177
- Collating
  178
  - Configuring the Printer for Collation
    178
  - Changing Print Job Resolution
    180
- Adjusting Print Density
  181
- Cancelling and Ending Print Jobs
  183
  - Cancelling a Print Job
    183
  - Sending an End-Of-Job Indicator
    183
- Diagnostic and Special Pages
  185
  - The Start-Up Page
    185
  - The Status Pages
    186
  - The Sample Page
    187
  - The Registration Page
    187
  - Header and Trailer Pages
    187
Chapter 6 Consumables and Preventative Maintenance

189
- Introduction
  191
- Storing and Handling Consumables
  191
  - Storing Consumables
    192
  - Handling Consumables
    192
- Replacing Consumables
  194
- Moving the Printer
  208
  - Removing the Fuser Unit and Oil Bottle
    209
  - Removing and Replacing Pressure-Release Pieces
    212
- Preventative Maintenance
  215
Chapter 7 Optimizing Color Output

233
- Introduction
  235
- QCOLOR Automatic Color Control
  235
  - Enabling QCOLOR for Windows
    235
- Fine-Tuning Color Output
  240
  - Printer Default Halftone Settings
    240
  - Dither Pattern
    243
  - Gamma Correction
    244
  - Printer-Resident Color Rendering Dictionaries
    244
- Color Management
  246
  - Device Calibration
    246
  - Color Matching
    246
- Methods of Color Matching
  247
  - Color Matching with a CMS
    247
  - Color Matching with Postscript Level 2
    248
  - PANTONE * Color Matching
    249
- The Resident Postscript Fonts
  252
- The Resident HP PCL Fonts
  254
Chapter 8 Printer Options

255
- Introduction
  257
- The Sheet Feeder
  257
  - Installing the Sheet Feeder
    257
- Using the Envelope Cassette
  261
- Font and Emulation Cards
  266
  - Using Font and Emulation Cards
    266
- Security Cards
  269
  - Using a Security Card
    269
- Removing the Controller Board
  274
- Replacing the Controller Board
  276
- Single In-Line Memory Modules (Simms)
  278
- Installing a Network Interface
  282
  - Using an Optional Network Interface
    288
- Centronics to Dataproducts Conversion
  289
- Internal Hard Disk Installation
  295
- Using External Hard Disks
  299
- Formatting the Internal Hard Disk
  306
- Installing Print System Software and Fonts
  307
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

321
- Introduction
  323
- Responding to Status Messages
  323
  - Service Call Messages
    326
- Clearing Media Jams
  328
  - Clearing Misfeed Jams
    328
  - Clearing Inner Jams
    331
  - Clearing Outer Jams
    336
  - If the Media Jam Message Stays on
    339
  - Jam Recovery
    339
- Preventing Media Jams
  340
  - Preventing Envelope Jams
    341
- Internal Hard Disk Problems
  341
- Miscellaneous Problems: a Quick Check
  342
  - IBM PC and Compatible Computer Checklist
    344
  - Apple Macintosh Checklist
    344
- Mechanical Problems
  346
  - Control Panel Selections Don't Take Effect
    346
  - Data LED Stays Lit
    346
  - No Start-Up Page
    346
  - Printer Resets
    347
  - Printer Locks up
    348
  - Blank Pages
    348
  - Not All Pages Print
    348
- Print Quality Problems
  350
  - Generally Poor Print Quality
    350
  - Specific Print Quality Problems
    350
- Placing a Service Call
  356
Appendix A QMS Customer Support

357
- QMS Customer Support
  357
- QMS National Service
  361
- QMS World-Wide Offices
  362
Technical Specifications

363
Appendix B Technical Specifications

365
- Print Engine
  365
- Controller
  366
- Internal Hard Disk
  367
- Electrical Requirements
  367
- Environmental Requirements
  368
- Media Handling
  369
- Consumables
  371
- Options
  372
  - Simms
    373
- Warranty Considerations
  373
  - How Consumables Affect Your Warranty
    373
  - How Electrostatic Discharge Affects Your Warranty
    374
- Cable Pinouts
  375
  - Localtalk
    375
  - Macintosh to Serial
    375
  - Serial
    376
  - IBM PC/XT, PC/AT, and Compatible Computers
    376
  - Centronics Parallel
    377
  - Notes to the Centronics Parallel Cable Pinouts Table
    378
  - 1284 Parallel
    379
  - Dataproducts Parallel
    380
Appendix C Notices

383
- FCC Compliance
  383
- Canadian Users
  383
- Vfg 1046/1984 Conformity Statement
  384
- Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
  384
- Declaration of Manufacturer/Importer
  384
- Electronics Emissions
  384
- Laser Safety
  385
- Proprietary Statement
  385
- Copyright Notice
  385
- Manual Notice
  385
- Colophon
  386
Notices

383
Additional Technical Information

387
Appendix D Additional Technical Information

389
- Introduction
  389
- How Your Printer Works
  389
- Memory
  391
  - Memory Management
    391
- The Memory Clients
  392
  - Frame Buffer
    393
  - Postscript Heap
    393
  - Spool Buffers
    393
  - Postscript Font Cache
    394
  - Emulation
    394
  - Temporary Emulation
    395
  - Display List
    396
  - Disk Cache
    396
  - MB Printer Mem
    397
  - System Memory
    397
- Hard Disk Management
  397
  - Spooling Overflow
    398
- PS Protocol
  398
  - PS Protocol Menu for Optional Network Interfaces
    400
  - Advantages
    401
  - Implementation
    401
- Updated Docs
  402
- PCL 5 Emulation Terminology
  402
  - Font
    402
  - Font Index Number
    403
  - Object
    403
  - Resource
    404
- Updated PCL 5 Docs
  405
Glossary

413

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