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QMS Magicolor LX User Manual

QMS Magicolor LX User Manual (436 pages)

IBM Printer User's Guide

Brand: QMS | Category: Printer | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Dear Customer
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
15
About this Manual
18
Optional Documentation
20
Other Documentation
21
Typographic Conventions
22
Color Laser Technology
23
Printer Features
23
QCOLOR Technology
23
Multiple Resolutions
24
Software Loadable System (SLS)
24
Energy Saver Mode
25
QMS Crown Operating System
25
Automatic Jam Recovery
27
Convenient Control Panel Operation
27
Media Flexibility
27
Intel RISC-Based Controller
28
Postscript Level 2 Compatibility
28
PS Executive Series Utilities
28
Resident HP PCL 5C and HP-GL Emulation
28
39 Resident Postscript Fonts
29
Printer Options
29
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
Connecting the Power Cord
75
Starting the Printer
75
The Start-Up Page
76
Using the Power Switches
76
Installing Options
78
Connecting the Printer
79
About Macintosh Networks
81
Connecting to a Network
81
Introduction
81
Connecting to a Macintosh
82
What You Need
82
Making the Connection
83
Printing from the Macintosh
83
Installing the Printer Utilities
84
Installing Laserwriter 8.X and the Magicolor LX 4.1 PPD
85
Installing Printer Description Files
87
Testing Macintosh Communication
88
Where to Go Now
89
Connecting to a PC
90
How to Choose a Cable
90
What You Need
90
Making the Connection
91
PC Printing Software
92
Installing a Color Postscript Printer Driver
93
PS Executive Series Printer Utility Software
93
Installing the Windows 3.1 Driver
94
Printer Description Files (PC)
96
Testing Parallel Communication
97
Testing Serial Communication
99
Checking Serial Communication Settings
100
About the Printer's Communication Modes
102
Emulation Sensing Processing (ESP) Modes
103
Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)
103
Printer Configuration
105
Introduction
107
Printer Configuration Methods
107
Configuration Method Priorities
108
The Printer's Control Panel
109
The Control Panel Leds
110
The LCD Message Window
110
The Function Keys
111
Password-Protected Menus
114
Selecting Options
114
Using the Configuration Menu
114
Entering Alphanumeric Values
116
Saving Configuration Selections
118
The Main Menu Groups
120
Installation/Operator Passwrd
121
The Installation Menu
121
Installation/Admin Password
122
Installation/Use Admin Pwd
122
Installation/Use Operator Pwd
122
Operator Control/Media
123
The Operator Control Menu
123
Operator Control/Collation
124
Operator Control/Copies
124
Operator Control/Inputbin
124
Operator Control/Orientation
124
Operator Control/Chain Inputbins
125
Operator Control/Color Model
125
Operator Control/Color Separation
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
Header/Trailer Information Commands
162
Header/Trailer Page Commands
162
HP-GL Emulation Features Commands
163
HP-PCL Emulation Features Commands
163
Lineprinter Emulation Features Commands
163
Postscript Emulation Features Commands
164
Printer Features Commands
164
Print Media and Daily Operations
165
Introduction
167
Refilling the Media Cassette
167
Manual Feed
169
Printing Transparencies
172
Printing Labels
173
Printing Envelopes
174
Printing on 3-Hole or Other Pre-Punched Media
174
Printing on Letterhead or Other Preprinted Media
174
Printing on Thick Paper Stocks
174
Page Sizes
176
Page Sizes, Imageable Regions and Margins
176
Media Selection
177
Media Storage
177
Selecting and Storing Media
177
Collating
178
Configuring the Printer for Collation
178
Changing Print Job Resolution
180
Adjusting Print Density
181
Cancelling a Print Job
183
Cancelling and Ending Print Jobs
183
Sending an End-Of-Job Indicator
183
Diagnostic and Special Pages
185
The Start-Up Page
185
The Status Pages
186
Header and Trailer Pages
187
The Registration Page
187
The Sample Page
187
Consumables and Preventative Maintenance
189
Introduction
191
Storing and Handling Consumables
191
Handling Consumables
192
Storing Consumables
192
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
194
Replacing Consumables
194
Replacing a Developer Cartridge
197
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge
199
Replacing the Cleaning Pad and Oil Bottle
202
Replacing the Waste Toner Pack
204
Moving the Printer
208
Removing the Fuser Unit and Oil Bottle
209
Removing and Replacing Pressure-Release Pieces
212
Preventative Maintenance
215
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
215
Cleaning the Printer
216
General Tips for Extending Printer Life
216
Cleaning the Charger Unit
217
Cleaning the Pre-Charger Unit
221
Cleaning Register and Transfer Rollers
224
Cleaning the Paper Exit Rollers and Plates
227
Cleaning the Paper-Feed Roller and the Manual-Feed Belts
228
Cleaning the Exterior of Your Printer
231
Optimizing Color Output
233
Enabling QCOLOR for Windows
235
Introduction
235
QCOLOR Automatic Color Control
235
Chapter 3, "Connecting the Printer." after the QMS PPD Is Installed, Do the Following to Optimize Color Printing

238
- Enabling QCOLOR for the Macintosh
  238
- 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
- Color Matching
  246
- Device Calibration
  246
- Color Matching with a CMS
  247
- Methods of Color Matching
  247
- Color Matching with Postscript Level 2
  248
- PANTONE * Color Matching
  249
- The Resident Postscript Fonts
  252
- The Resident HP PCL Fonts
  254
- Printer Options
  255
- Installing the Sheet Feeder
  257
- Introduction
  257
- 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
Chapter 4, "Printer Configuration," for Information on Using the Configuration Menu

282
- 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 an External Hard Disk
  301
- Identifying External Hard Disks
  301
- Installing an Optional Card Font or Emulation
  303
- Removing an Optional Card Font or Emulation
  304
- Formatting the Internal Hard Disk
  306
- Installing Print System Software and Fonts
  307
- 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
- Internal Hard Disk Problems
  341
- Preventing Envelope Jams
  341
- Miscellaneous Problems: a Quick Check
  342
- Apple Macintosh Checklist
  344
- IBM PC and Compatible Computer Checklist
  344
- Control Panel Selections Don't Take Effect
  346
- Data LED Stays Lit
  346
- Mechanical Problems
  346
- No Start-Up Page
  346
- Printer Resets
  347
- Blank Pages
  348
- Not All Pages Print
  348
- Printer Locks up
  348
- Generally Poor Print Quality
  350
- Print Quality Problems
  350
- Specific Print Quality Problems
  350
- Placing a Service Call
  356
- QMS Customer Support
  357
- QMS National Service
  361
- QMS World-Wide Offices
  362
- Technical Specifications
  363
- Print Engine
  365
- Controller
  366
- Electrical Requirements
  367
- Internal Hard Disk
  367
- Environmental Requirements
  368
- Media Handling
  369
- Consumables
  371
- Options
  372
- How Consumables Affect Your Warranty
  373
- Simms
  373
- Warranty Considerations
  373
- How Electrostatic Discharge Affects Your Warranty
  374
- Cable Pinouts
  375
- Localtalk
  375
- Macintosh to Serial
  375
- IBM PC/XT, PC/AT, and Compatible Computers
  376
- Serial
  376
- Centronics Parallel
  377
- Notes to the Centronics Parallel Cable Pinouts Table
  378
- 1284 Parallel
  379
- Dataproducts Parallel
  380
- Canadian Users
  383
- FCC Compliance
  383
- Notices
  383
- Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
  384
- Declaration of Manufacturer/Importer
  384
- Electronics Emissions
  384
- Vfg 1046/1984 Conformity Statement
  384
- Copyright Notice
  385
- Laser Safety
  385
- Manual Notice
  385
- Proprietary Statement
  385
- Colophon
  386
- Additional Technical Information
  387
- How Your Printer Works
  389
- Introduction
  389
- Memory
  391
- Memory Management
  391
- The Memory Clients
  392
- Frame Buffer
  393
- Postscript Heap
  393
- Spool Buffers
  393
- Emulation
  394
- Postscript Font Cache
  394
- Temporary Emulation
  395
- Disk Cache
  396
- Display List
  396
- Hard Disk Management
  397
- MB Printer Mem
  397
- System Memory
  397
- PS Protocol
  398
- Spooling Overflow
  398
- PS Protocol Menu for Optional Network Interfaces
  400
- Advantages
  401
- Ednord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon
  401
- Implementation
  401
- Font
  402
- PCL 5 Emulation Terminology
  402
- Updated Docs
  402
- Font Index Number
  403
- Object
  403
- Resource
  404
- Updated PCL 5 Docs
  405
- Glossary
  413
- Network Administrator
  414
- Software Loadable System (SLS)
  416
- System Administrator
  416

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QMS Magicolor LX User Manual

QMS Magicolor LX User Manual (436 pages)

IBM QMS magicolor LX Printer User's Guide

Brand: QMS | Category: Printer | Size: 2 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

QMS Magicolor LX Update Manual

QMS Magicolor LX Update Manual (8 pages)

Update to the Printer User’s Guide

Brand: QMS | Category: Printer | Size: 0 MB

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