Microplex SOLID F44 User manual

User’s Manual

SOLID F44

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August 2012

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I

Safety Regulations for the Laser Printer SOLID F44 and the

intelligent Paper Stacker iPS F44

The laser printer SOLID F44 and the intelligent Paper Stacker iPS F44 fulfil

the safety regulations according to IEC EN 60950-1for information technology

equipments.

The mains cable must be connected only to a grounded protected wall-socket. The

printer´s mains voltage must agree with the local mains voltage.

The power plug must be easily accessible at any time so that it can be disconnected

immediately in case of danger or for maintenance purposes.

Before installing the printer, check the surrounding conditions in which the printer is

intended to be used (see next page, Operating Environment).

During thunderstorm you should never attempt to connect or disconnect any data

transfer cable.

The power supply should only be opened and checked by authorized personnel.

Maintenance beyond the descriptions of chapter 5 may only be attempted by

authorized personnel. Considerable dangers can arise through inappropriate repairs

for the user.

This symbol is standing for a hot surface.

Attention: danger of burning!

Note : It is to guarantee for the printer standing in a well ventilated room.

Safety Regulation

II

Electromagnetic Compatibility

We certify that the equipment at issue,

Type: Printer SOLID F44 and the intelligent Paper Stacker iPS F44 correspond

to the laws and regulations ruling electromagnetic compatibility of appliances

(2004/108/EC) and, therefore, fulfil the requirements for conformity marking with the

CE-sign.

To guarantee that the device stays within the limits according to the approval

regulations for conducted and radiated emission (EN 55022, Class B) and immunity

(EN 55024) in any case shielded interface cables are to be used only.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

CLASS A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the

user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Changes and modifications not explicitly allowed by the equipment's manufacturer

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment

.

Operating Environment

Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (e.g. direct

sunlight).

The printer is designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions.

– Temperature: + 10°C to + 35°C (+50°F to + 95°F)

– Humidity: 30% up to 85%

For best performance, store and use fanfold paper at 19° to 23° C (68° to 73°F) and

a relative humidity of 33 to 47 percent.

Note: In case of higher values for temperature and humidity the print quality will

degrade!

Power Requirements

– 100 - 110 V (-10/+6%) AC, 12 A

– 110 - 120 V (-10/+6%) AC, 11 A

– 220 - 240 V (-10/+6%) AC, 6 A

– 50 - 60 Hz

Note: To avoid an overload of the electric circuit support (particularly for 100 to 110

or 110 to 120V) connects the power supply plug of the printer into a

separate protected power wall socket.

Safety Regulation

III

Power Consumption

Operating power < 800 Watt average; (<1.300 W peak during Warming Up)

Operating current < 110 Watt

Power save ≤ 45 W

Notes: Slots and openings in the printer's housing are provided for ventilation.

Always ensure that these openings are not obstructed.

Also ensure that the cables of the printer do not interfere with the output

paper path.

The intelligent Paper Stacker iPS F44 can only be used in conjunction with the

printer SOLID F44.

Caution: Connector not located in limited Power Source! It is only for connecting the

Paper Stacker (iPS F44).

Use only Psi Interconnection Cable Type 5112-293-11563 to

Connect the Paper Stacker with the Printer SOLID F44

Caution, the chain of the motor to move the paper exit tray up

and own will start automatically or after pushing the key at the

front side of the table.

Caution, the paper exit tray moves up and down automatically

or after pushing the key at the front side of the table. Keep your

feet clear when the paper exit tray moves down. Ensure that the

cables at the rear of the printer do not interfere with the paper

path within the stacker.

The feet of the laser printer SOLID F44 should be positioned into the depressions of

the stacker's table.

Note: Open windows, airing, and also draught disturb the paper flow!

Move the Printer SOLID F44 (1) until to the

edge (3) of the iPS F44 (2). The right and left

side (4) must be flush with the iPS.

Safety Regulation

IV

Notes to Operators and Key Operators

1 The following safety rules should be observed

− The unit should be kept free from moisture, dirt, dust and exposure to eat and

direct sunlight at all times.

– Keep hands, hair and clothing away from rollers and other moving parts.

– Be sure that the proper voltage is used and that the machine is well rounded. The

use of electrical extension cords is strongly discouraged.

– For best performance, only our authorized supplies are recommended for use

with this unit. Failure to use our authorized supplies may cause damage to the

unit, in which case the warranty may be rendered void.

– Do not attempt to remove any Cover that is secured.

1.1 FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices (For U.S.A. Users)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

– This device may not cause harmful interference.

– This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

1.2 WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

hers own expense.

The design and production of this unit conforms to FCC regulations, and any

changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to

FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting

the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations.

1.3 Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 4)

(For Canada Users)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

Safety Regulation

V

1.4 CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) (For European Users)

This product complies with the following EU directives:

2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC directives.

This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union(EU) only.

This device must be used with shielded interface cable and shielded network

cable.

The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio

communications and is prohibited under rules.

1.5 Acoustic Noise

Machine Noise Regulation 3 GSGV, 18.01.1991: The sound pressure level

at the operator position according to EN27779 is equal to or less than 70dB

(A).

2 Safety Information

2.1 Laser Safety

This printer is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no

possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according

to the instructions provided in this manual.

Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective

housing and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine

during any phase of user operation.

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product: This means that the printer

does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

2.2 Internal Laser Radiation

Maximum Average Radiation Power: 37 µW at laser Aperture of mirror unit

Wave Length: 770-800 nm

This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode that has an invisible laser

beam. The Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the

print head unit.

The print head (in the interior of the printer in front of the toner cartridge)

consists of the print head unit and the mirror unit. The laser beam is emitted

from the print head unit, passes through the mirror unit, and then is radiated

through the laser aperture of the mirror unit to the interior of the printer.

2.3 CDRH Regulations

(For United States)

This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the Regulation

Performance Standard according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of

1990.

Compliance is mandatory for laser products marketed in the United States,

and is reported to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Department of Health

and Human Services (DHHS). This means that the product does not produce

hazardous laser radiation.

The label shown the indicated compliance with the CDRH regulations and

must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Safety Regulation

VI

2.4 Laser treatment

WARNING

The print head unit is NOT A FIELD

SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the print head

unit should not be opened under any

circumstances.

2.5 Label Indications

–For United States

CAUTION

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is

15mW, and the wavelength is 770-800 nm

–All other users

Warning

Use of controls, adjustments of performance or procedures other than those

specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is

15mW, and the wavelength is 770-800 nm.

Mirror Unit

Lase

r

Aperture

Print

Head

Unit

Safety Regulation

VII

–For Denmark

ADVARSEL

Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.

Undgå udsttelse for stråling. Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC60825

sikkerheds kravene.

–For Finland, Sweden

VAROIUS!

Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä köyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla

saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle

lasersäteilylle.

VARNNING

Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats,

kan använderen utsattasr för osynling laserstrålnig, som överskrider gränsen

för laserklass 1.

VARO

Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina nakymattomalle

lasersateilylle. Aja katso sateeseen.

VARNING

Osynlig laserstråining när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad.

Betrakta ej stråien.

–For Norway

ADVARSEL

Dersum apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne

bruksanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som

overskrider grensen for laser klasse 1.

Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 15mW, og

bolgelengde er 770-800 nm.

VIII

Table of Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................. XV

About this Manual ................................................................................................. XV

Conventions used in this Guide ............................................................................ XVI

1. Installing the Printer and the intelligent Paper Stacker .............................. 1-1

1.1 Requirements to the location of the Printer ............................................. 1-1

1.1.1 Environmental Conditions .................................................................... 1-1

1.2 A first look at the Device ............................................................................ 1-4

1.3 Installing the intelligent Paper Stacker - iPS ............................................ 1-5

1.3.1 Check delivery of Completeness ......................................................... 1-5

1.3.2 Unpack the iPS F44 ................................................................................. 1-5

1.3.3 Removing the transport locks .................................................................. 1-5

1.4 Unpacking and Installing the Printer ........................................................ 1-6

1.4.1 Delivery check for completeness .......................................................... 1-6

1.4.2 Unpacking the Printer SOLID F44 ........................................................ 1-7

1.4.3 Remove the Transport Locks ............................................................... 1-8

1.5 Installing the Image Cartridge ................................................................... 1-9

1.6 Mounting the Tear off bar .......................................................................... 1-10

1.7 Align the Printer on the iPS ....................................................................... 1-10

1.8 Mount the Pendulum at the iPS F44 .......................................................... 1-11

1.9 Connect the Printer SOLID F44 with the iPS F44 ..................................... 1-12

1.10 Operating the iPS F44 ................................................................................ 1-12

1.10.1 Adjusting the Paper Exit Tray to the used paper length ........................ 1-12

1.10.2 Open the Extensions of the Paper Tray ................................................ 1-13

1.10.3 Remove Paper...................................................................................... 1-14

1.11 Connection to a Computer or to a Network ............................................. 1-14

1.12 Power ON/OFF Switch ................................................................................ 1-15

1.13 Inserting Fanfold Paper ............................................................................. 1-16

1.13.1 Inserting paper for the first time or chaining to another

paper width ......................................................................................... 1-16

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2. Printer Operation ............................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Control Panel .............................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 Description of the display elements ......................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Description of the LCD Indicator .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Function Keys ............................................................................................ 2-2

2.2.1 Short Description of Keys in the ONLINE mode ...................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Short Description of Keys in the OFFLINE mode ..................................... 2-3

2.3 Menu-Mode ................................................................................................. 2-4

2.3.1 To Activate the Menu ............................................................................... 2-4

2.3.2 Confirm a new Selection .......................................................................... 2-6

2.3.3 Example to Start a Self Test .................................................................... 2-6

3. Configuring the Printer .................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 What is Configuring? ................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Profiles ..................................................................................................... 3-1

–Profiler F44 .............................................................................................. 3-2

3.1.2 Basic Printer Settings ............................................................................... 3-2

3.1.3 Test Mode ................................................................................................ 3-2

3.2 Printout of Standard Configuration .......................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 How to start the Self Test ......................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Printout of the Profiles .............................................................................. 3-4

3.4 Menu Structure .......................................................................................... 3-5

3.5 Menu Item Description ............................................................................... 3-6

– OFFLINE Mode ............................................................................................ 3-6

– Select Profile ................................................................................................ 3-6

– Paper Menu.................................................................................................. 3-7

– PCL Menu .................................................................................................... 3-8

– Hexdump Menu ............................................................................................ 3-9

– General Menu .............................................................................................. 3-9

– Config.-Menu ................................................................................................ 3-10

– Clock Menu ................................................................................................. 3-11

– Test Menu .................................................................................................... 3-11

– Info Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-12

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4. Explanation of Individual Menu Items .......................................................... 4-1

– In OFFLINE mode ........................................................................................ 4-1

– TEAR OFF FORM ........................................................................................ 4-1

– SELECT PROFILE ....................................................................................... 4-1

– FEED N PAGES ........................................................................................... 4-1

– SELECT FOLD ............................................................................................. 4-1

– CHANGE PROFILE ...................................................................................... 4-2

– BASIC SETTINGS ........................................................................................ 4-2

– TEST MODE ................................................................................................. 4-2

– RESET PRINTER ......................................................................................... 4-2

4.1 Menu Mode SELECT PROFILE .................................................................. 4-2

4.2 Menu Mode CHANGE PROFILE ................................................................ 4-3

4.2.1 PAPER MENU ......................................................................................... 4-3

– PAPER ........................................................................................................ 4-3

– PAPER LENGTH .......................................................................................... 4-3

– LENGTH FACTOR ....................................................................................... 4-4

– IMAGE WIDTH ............................................................................................. 4-4

– ORIENTATION ............................................................................................. 4.4

– LANDSCAPE MODE ................................................................................. 4-5

– ORIENT. MODE .......................................................................................... 4-5

– PAPER EXTENDED. ................................................................................. 4-6

– PAPER SELECTION .................................................................................... 4-6

– FUSER TEMP. .......................................................................................... 4-6

– HUMIDITY .................................................................................................... 4-6

– TONER DENSITY ........................................................................................ 4-7

– VER SHIFT (vertical shift)............................................................................. 4-7

– HOR SHIFT (horizontal shift) ........................................................................ 4-7

– INIT LINE REG. ........................................................................................... 4-7

4.2.2 PCL-MENU .............................................................................................. 4-8

– FONT NUMBER ........................................................................................... 4-8

– PITCH ........................................................................................................ 4-8

– POINT SIZE .................................................................................................. 4-8

– SYMBOL SET ............................................................................................... 4-8

– LINE SPACING ............................................................................................ 4-9

– TOP MARGIN ............................................................................................... 4-9

– LEFT MARGIN ............................................................................................. 4-9

– RIGHT MARGIN ........................................................................................... 4-9

– TEXT LENGTH ............................................................................................. 4-10

– PERF. SKIP .................................................................................................. 4-10

– $$ COMMANDS ........................................................................................... 4-10

4.2.3 HEXDUMP MENU ................................................................................... 4-10

– UEL COMMAND ........................................................................................... 4-10

4.2.4 GENERAL MENU .................................................................................... 4-11

– EMLATION ................................................................................................... 4-11

– AUTO FORM FEED ..................................................................................... 4-11

– AUTO TEAR OFF ......................................................................................... 4-11

– TEAR OFF TIME .......................................................................................... 4-11

– TEAR OF SHIFT ........................................................................................... 4.11

– PAPER RETRACT ....................................................................................... 4-11

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4.3 Menu Mode BASIC SETTINGS .................................................................. 4-12

4.3.1 CONFIG.-MENU ...................................................................................... 4-12

– POWER SAVE ............................................................................................. 4-12

– ALARM BELL ............................................................................................... 4-12

– LANGUAGE .................................................................................................. 4-12

– MENU ACCESS ........................................................................................... 4-12

– HOST CHANNEL ......................................................................................... 4-13

– RECAL FACTORY ....................................................................................... 4-13

– RESET TRU INFO ........................................................................................ 4-13

– EXCHANGE TRU ......................................................................................... 4-13

4.3.2 CLOCK MENU ......................................................................................... 4-13

4.4 TEST MODE ................................................................................................. 4-14

4.4.1 TEST MENU ............................................................................................ 4-14

– PANEL TEST ................................................................................................ 4-14

– SELLF TEST ................................................................................................ 4-14

– TEST PRINT ................................................................................................. 4-14

– AUTO TEST CONT ...................................................................................... 4-14

– PCL TYPEFACE LIST .................................................................................. 4.14

4.4.2 INFOMENU .............................................................................................. 4-16

– PRINTER TYPE ........................................................................................... 4-16

– ENGINE ID ................................................................................................... 4-16

– FIRMWARE VERSION ................................................................................. 4-16

– CPA-FPGA VERS. ..................................................................................... 4-16

– STACKER VERS. ....................................................................................... 4-16

– IC INFO ........................................................................................................ 4-16

– TRU INFO..................................................................................................... 4-16

– FUSER INFO ................................................................................................ 4-16

– MACHINE COUNT ....................................................................................... 4-16

5. Maintenance .................................................................................................... 5-1

– Preferred Material ......................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning ..................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Processing of Paper Jam ........................................................................... 5-2

5.2.1 How to use this section ............................................................................ 5-2

5.2.2 Jam near tractor ....................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Jam near Image Cartridge – Jam near Fuser .......................................... 5-2

5.2.4 Jam in the iPS F44 ................................................................................... 5-4

5.3 Exchange TRU (Transfer Roller Unit) .......................................................... 5-5

5.3.1 Disassembly TRU .................................................................................... 5.5

5.3.2 Install TRU ............................................................................................... 5-6

6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ................................................................ 6-1

– How to use this Section ................................................................................ 6-1

6.1 Power-related Problems ............................................................................ 6-1

6.2 Status and Error Messages ....................................................................... 6-2

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7 Technical Data ................................................................................................ 7-1

7.1 Printer Specification ................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Connectivity ................................................................................................ 7-2

7.3 Paper Handling ........................................................................................... 7-2

7.4 Control Unit ................................................................................................. 7-3

7.5 Consumables .............................................................................................. 7-3

7.6 Options ........................................................................................................ 7-3

8. Paper Specification ........................................................................................ 8-1

8.1 Basic Theory of Operation ......................................................................... 8-1

8.2 Storing Media .............................................................................................. 8-1

8.3 Environment Considerations ..................................................................... 8-2

8.4 Guidelines and Specifications for Select Fanfold Paper......................... 8-2

8.4.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................ 8-2

– Quality ........................................................................................................ 8-2

– Basis weight ................................................................................................. 8.2

– Transport holes ............................................................................................. 8-3

– Perforation .................................................................................................... 8-4

8.4.2 Typical Paper Properties for Laser Printers ........................................ 8-5

8.4.3 Paper / Form Properties ........................................................................ 8-6

8.4.4 Label Carrier Properties ........................................................................ 8.8

8.4.5 Label Properties ..................................................................................... 8-9

Appendix A Programming Guide ...................................................................... A-1

A-1 Support of Printer Specific Features and Functions ............................... A-2

A-1.1 Profiles ................................................................................................ A-2

A-1.2 Paper Size Select ................................................................................ A-2

A-1.3 Semi Graphics Support under SAP R/3 ............................................ A-3

A-1.4 EURO Symbol Support ...................................................................... A-3

A-1.5 Support of Logical Pages and Physical Pages ................................ A-3

A-1.6 Conventions ........................................................................................ A-4

A-2 List of Supported PJL Control Functions ................................................. A-5

A-2.1 Basic Rules for PJL Programming .................................................... A-5

A-2.1.1 PJL Syntax Rules ............................................................................ A-5

A-2.1.2 PJL Environments ........................................................................... A-6

A-2.1.3 List of Supported PJL Commands ................................................... A-7

A-2.1.4 List of Supported PJL Variable and Values ..................................... A-9

A-2.1.5 List of Supported PJL Variable and Values for PCL Personality ..... A-12

A-3 List of Supported PCL5 Control Functions .............................................. A-13

A-3.1 Job Control Commands ..................................................................... A-13

A-3.2 Page Control Commands ................................................................... A-14

A-3.3 Cursor Positions Commands ............................................................ A-15

A-3.4 Font Selection Commands ................................................................ A-16

A-3.5 Font Management Commands .......................................................... A-17

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A-3.6 Macro Control Commands ................................................................. A-18

A-3.7 Graphic Commands ........................................................................... A-19

A-3.8 Status Read Back Commands ........................................................... A-20

A-4 Support of Semi Graphics for SAP/R3 ...................................................... A-20

A-5 Barcode Programming ............................................................................... A-21

A-5.1 Resident Barcode Font Code 39 HP Compatible ............................. A-21

A-5.2 Resident Barcodes Controlled by Private Command Sequences .. A-22

A-5.2.1 Programming ................................................................................... A-23

– Barcode print position ........................................................................... A-23

– Barcode print orientation ...................................................................... A-23

– Barcode type ........................................................................................ A-24

– Barcode height ..................................................................................... A-25

– Barcode data ........................................................................................ A-25

– Barcode text control .............................................................................. A-26

– Barcode module width .......................................................................... A-26

– Barcode ratio ........................................................................................ A-27

– Start and stop characters ..................................................................... A-28

– Error checking characters ..................................................................... A-28

– Unprinted areas .................................................................................... A-28

A-5.3 Barcode Programming Examples ..................................................... A-29

– Code 39 ................................................................................................ A-30

– 2 of 5 industrial ..................................................................................... A-30

– 2 of 5 interleaved .................................................................................. A-31

– EAN 8 SC2 ........................................................................................... A-31

– EAN 8 SC6 add 2 ................................................................................. A-32

– EAN 8 SC9 add 5 ................................................................................. A-32

– EAN 13 SC2 ......................................................................................... A-33

– Codabar ................................................................................................ A-33

– Code 128 .............................................................................................. A-34

– Postnet ................................................................................................. A-35

– RMS4SCC / KIX ................................................................................... A-35

– Datamatrix ............................................................................................ A-36

– USPS Intelligent Mail® Barcode IMB.................................................... A-37

Appendix B Symbol Sets ................................................................................... B-1

– Roman-8 ............................................................................................... B-1

– ISO 8859/1 Latin 1 ................................................................................ B-2

– ISO 8859/2 Latin 2 ................................................................................ B-3

– ISO 8859/9 Latin 5 ................................................................................ B-4

– ISO 8859/15 Latin 9 .............................................................................. B-5

– PC-8 Code Page 437 ........................................................................... B-6

– PC-8 Danish / Norwegian ..................................................................... B-7

– PC-850 Multilingual .............................................................................. B-8

– PC-852 Latin2 ...................................................................................... B-9

– PC-858 Multilingual .............................................................................. B-10

– PC-Turkish ........................................................................................... B-11

– Windows 3.1 Latin 1 ............................................................................. B-12

– Windows 3.1 Latin 2 ............................................................................. B-13

– Windows 3.1 Latin 5 ............................................................................. B-14

– Desktop ................................................................................................ B-15

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– PS text .................................................................................................. B-16

– Ventura International ............................................................................ B-17

– Ventura US ........................................................................................... B-18

– Microsoft Publishing ............................................................................. B-19

– Math-8 .................................................................................................. B-20

– PS Math ................................................................................................ B-21

– Ventura Math ........................................................................................ B-22

– PI Font .................................................................................................. B-23

– Legal ..................................................................................................... B-24

– ISO United Kingdom ............................................................................. B-25

– ISO US ASCII ....................................................................................... B-26

– ISO Swedish ......................................................................................... B-27

– ISO Italian ............................................................................................. B-28

– ISO Spanish ......................................................................................... B-29

– ISO German ......................................................................................... B-30

– ISO Norwegian ..................................................................................... B-31

– ISO French ........................................................................................... B-32

– Windows 3.0 Latin 1 ............................................................................. B-33

– Windows 3.0 Baltic ............................................................................... B-34

– Symbol ................................................................................................. B-35

– Windings ............................................................................................... B-36

Appendix C Order Numbers .............................................................................. C-1

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual covers the printer SOLID F44 and the intelligent Paper Stacker

iPS

F44.

The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the

various procedures. Starting with unpacking and installation of the consumables it

moves on to setting-up configuration parameters and ends with the mounting of

options.

The manual is divided into the following chapters:

1. Installing the Printer and intelligent Paper Stacker

This chapter describes the unpacking and setting up the printer and the installation of

the print cartridge (consumables) are explained. After completing this chapter, the

default printer in its fully operational and tested, but have not yet configured

particularly, that the connection to the computer and set the various options have not

already done.

2. Operating the Printer

This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the control panel, all menu

functions, and the general operation of the menu. General status messages are

also described.

3. Configuring the printer

Get the handling with the profiles is explained, it is described how the printer is set,

so it can communicate with the appropriate systems environment. In this chapter

you will find the menu tree. Then, the menu items are explained in a table.

4. Explanation of Individual Menu Items

In this chapter are the individual menu items are explained in detail.

5. Maintenance

This chapter describes the cleaning and maintenance of the printer. Also, the

procedure is described in a paper jam, and the replacement of consumables that

must be done by the user.

6. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

This chapter covers information on troubleshooting and repairing simple problems.

All error messages with corresponding instructions to the user described in tabular

form.

Preface

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7. Technical Data

All technical details or data about the printer can be found here.

8. Paper Specification

Guidelines, paper and label properties, and storage and environmental conditions

are defined in this chapter.

Appendix A Programming

This appendix describes commands extension of PCL5 and PJL in section 1

and 2. The Bar code programming is described in section 5. These

command structures are valid for the SOLID F44 Laser Printer with PCL5

Emulation.

Appendix B Symbol Sets

All supported Symbol Sets are listed here.

Appendix C Order Numbers

Here the user can find the order numbers of the consumables.

Conventions used in this Guide

The following conventions ars used:

Bold Heaslines and important information

Note: Contains special advice to facilitate handling.

Coution: Contains important information to prevent damage of the

equipmant.

[ONLINE] or Key function are always depicted in brackets or indicated by the

corresponding symbol.

The front of the printer is the side with the paper input and the control panel. From

this perspective, are the terms left or right.

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1. Installing the Printer SOLID F44 and the intelligent

Paper Stacker iPS F44

1.1 Requirements to the location of the printer

In this chapter the preconditions are described concerning the environment, the

physical prerequisites, and the demand for space which are required for installation

of the printer.

1.1.1 Environmental conditions

S Temperature and Humidity

The following table shows the values of temperature and relative humidity which

are specified for the printer and its consumables.

Temperature Relative Humidity

Print operation *

Optimum range

+10 to +23°C

+50 to +73.4°F 15 to 45%

Print operation

Extended range

+10 to +35°C

+59 to +95°F 15 to 85%

Transport and storage

of the printer

0 to +35°C

+32 to +95°F

max. 85% (at 40°C)

(104°F)

Transport and storage

Of the consumables **

0 to +35°C

+32 to +95°F

max. 85% (at 40°C)

(104°F)

Storage of fanfold paper *** +18 to +24°C

+64.4 to +75.2°F 40 to 60%

* The photoelectrical process in a laser printer is influenced by the climatic

conditions of the environment. The herewith specified values define a climate in

which an optimal print quality is ensured. Operating the printer outside this

range may lead to a reduction of the print quality.

** It is recommended to store the consumables at a cool and dark location.

*** The fanfold paper should be stored in the foil packaging (see also Section 8.2

Storing Media).

–Altitude

The printer can be used at an altitude up to 2,000 m (6,562 ft.).

Installing the Printer and the intelligent Paper Stacker

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–Air circulation

In general there are no restrictions concerning air circulation. However, it is to be

observed that the air flow does not move the fanfold paper heavily at the paper

entry and paper exit of the printer and such may lead to paper jams.

In conjunction with the paper stacking system care has to be taken that the air flow

does not disturb a proper operation of the stacker.

–Impact of Light and Sunshine

Since the printer is equipped with a light-sensitive photoconductor drum and

optical sensors it shall in generally not be installed at a location which is exposed

to sunlight. If not otherwise possible window shades have to provide for the

necessary protection.

Note: The printer must never be installed such that its right side (paper exit)

points to a window.

If the top cover is opened to clear a paper jam or to perform maintenance actions

sunbeams would directly fall onto the photoconductor drum and would

permanently destroy its surface after an impact period of about 1 minute.

–Acoustical noise

The upper limits of the acoustical noise are shown below.

– Print operation: < 60 dB(A)

– Stand-by: < 48 dB(A)

–Power dissipation

If an interruption of a print operation occurs the printer can enter the Power Save

mode when for a certain period of time whose duration is selected at the operator

panel the printer does not perform any further operation. In this mode most of the

printer´s subsystems are disconnected from power. The operating mode is

resumed when the printer receives further data from the host system.

Mode Power consumption

Operating < 800 Watt average

< 1.300 Watt max.

Stand-by < 110 Watt average

< 1.200 Watt max.

Sleep mode

(power save) < 45 Watt average

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