Atari SLM804 Series User manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DHHS Certification
This Atari SLM804 Laser Printer has been certified as a Class 1 laser product under the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Radiati
on Performance Sta nd ar d
established in the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
1968 . This m ea ns that
the printer does not produce hazardous laser
rad iation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined with
in the protective
housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machi
ne duri ng
any phase of user operation.
FCC Notice and Warning
The Atari SLM804 Laser Printer uses and produces radio-frequency energy. If not installed
and operated according to the instructions in this manual, the equipment
may cause
interference with radio communications. This equipment is certified to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part
15 of the FCC ru l es .
These rules are designed to provide reasonable protecti
on from interference when the
equipment is used in a commercial setting. However, there is no guarantee that interfer·
ence will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment
in a residen·
tial area is likely
to cause such interference, and the user, at his or her own expense, will
be required to ta)l:e whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
In satisfaction of Federal Communications regulations, this laser printer includes an Atari
shielded cable to minimize interference with older electronic devices.
Use of this device
without
an Atari shielded cable or its equivalent is prohibit ed . Rep lacement cables are
available through your Atari dealer.
Please Note
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the product documentation in this
manual. However, because Atari Corporation is constantly improving and updating its com-
puter hardware and software, it is unable to guarantee the accuracy of printed material after
the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes, errors, or omissions.
AT ARI, SLM804, SLMC804, and ST are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atari Corpora-
tion.
GEM is a trademark of Digital Research Inc.
Reproduction of this document or any portion of its contents is not allowed without the
specific written consent of Atari Corporation.
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Copyright © 1987, Atari Corporation
Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................... 1
Welcome to the Atari SLM804 Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP ... ............................ 3
Choosing the Right Working Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Drum and Toner Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Drum Page Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessing the Drum and Toner
Hopper............... 9
Installing the Cleaning
Pad ........................... 10
Installing the Manual-Feed Paper Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Connecting the Controller ........................... 13
Power Connection
.................................. 15
CHAPTER 2: WORKING WITH THE PRINTER ................. 17
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Paper Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Printing on Two Sides ............................... 22
Print Density Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
The Controller's Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ready to Print: Running the Test Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CHAPTER 3: REGULAR MAINTENANCE .................... 27
Replacing the Toner, Residual-Toner
Container, and Cleaning
Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Toner .......................................... 27
Residual-Toner Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the Drum and Paper Chargers ................. 30
Drum Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Paper Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning the Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning the Drum/PaperSeparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Cleaning the Fuser Roller ............................ 34
Cleaning the Press Roller ............................ 35
Replacing the Drum, Drum Charger, and Paper Charger . . . . 36
The Drum Page Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Drum
.......................................... 37
Drum Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Paper Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Transporting the Printer .............................. 39
Other Precautionary and Preventive Measures . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance Checklist
.............................. 40
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 41
APPENDIX B: ADDRESSING MORE THAN ONE DMA DEVICE .... 43
APPENDIX C: SLMC804 CONTROLLER COMMAND SUMMARY .. 47
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 55
APPENDIX E: POWER CONNECTION IN
THE UNITED KINGDOM ...................... 59
INDEX .............................................. 61
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .......... ........................ 63

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Atari SLM804 Laser Printer
The Atari SLM804TM Laser Printer works with your Atari ST Computer
to bring you one of the most advanced and versatile laser printing
systems
on the market today. For desktop publishing or writing the
simplest letter, the Atari SLM804 Laser Printer delivers near typeset-
quality text and graphics quickly and easily.
Using the Manual
Operating the laser printer is not difficult, especially if you learn to
use it correctly. This manual is designed to assist you, whether
you're a computer novice or seasoned expert. Information
in the
manual progresses from setting
up and working with the printer to
regular maintenance and troubleshooting. Reading the manual
thoroughly from beginning to end will help you take full advantage
of your laser printer's capabilities.
SLM804 Laser Printer owners living
in the United Kingdom should
refer to
Appendix E for additional instructions when connecting
their system.
The manual's contents are outlined below:
Chapter 1: Setting Up explains how to set up the printer, install its
parts and accessories, and connect it to your computer.
Chapter 2: Working with the Printer contains important information
about operating your new printer, including how to load paper and
how to interpret the printer's control panel.
Chapter 3: Regular Maintenance explains the important regular
maintenance procedures you must perform
on your printer to keep
it
in top operating condition.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting lists a few problems you may
encounter while setting
up or operating your printer and offers
simple solutions.
Appendix B: Addressing More Than One DMA Device describes
how to connect more than one laser printer to your computer system.
Appendix C: SLMC804 Controller Command Summary details the
SLMC804™ Controller's command set and
is supplied for
advanced users.
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Appendix D: Specifications lists the printer's technical specifications.
Appendix E: Power Connection in the United Kingdom provides
additional set-up instructions for SLM804 Laser Printer owners
living
in the United Kingdom.
Index helps you locate terms or procedures used or explained in
the manual.
Customer Support tells where to find further information about the
Atari SLM804 Laser Printer.
Paragraphs marked
Warning or Note appear throughout the manual.
Warnings alert you to potential problems and suggest ways to avoid
them. Notes contain useful hints and information.
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CHAPTER 1
SETTING UP
This chapter explains how to set up your new Atari SLM804 Laser
Printer.
Read and follow the instructions carefully. The printer does
not come fully assembled;
you must install many of its working parts.
If
you haven't done so already, unpack the printer following the
unpacking instructions found
in the carton.
Choosing the Right Working Environment
Your new Atari SLM804 Laser Printer is composed of sophisticated
and sensitive electronic, electrophotographic, and mechanical
devices. Therefore, it
is imperative that you choose the right work-
ing environment for your printer. Avoid places that would expose
the printer to dust, grease, extreme temperatures, direct sunlight,
or high humidity. Make sure that the site you choose
is well venti-
lated.
An environment considered suitable for your computer
system will also work well for your laser printer. Always place the
printer
on a firm, level surface. And always turn off the printer
when it
is not in use.
Note: For an exact specification of ambient environmental condi-
tions, see
Appendix D, Specifications. For a listing of additional
important environmental conditions, see
Other Precautionary and
Preventive Measures in Chapter 3.
Now that you've positioned the printer, it's time to install its parts
and accessories.
Installing the Toner Cartridge
Toner is a fine, black powder that is used to form the printed
characters
on the paper. The toner cartridge contains the toner.
The toner hopper holds the toner in readiness for printing.
When you install the toner cartridge, and whenever you replace
toner, avoid getting the powder
on your hands and face. Wash
your hands thoroughly after installing the toner cartridge.
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To install the toner cartridge in the hopper, follow these steps:
1.
Toner Hopper
2. Using both hands, hold the toner cartridge label-side up and shake
it gently from side to side (not
up and down) a few times.
3. Place the toner hopper in front of you so that its cavity is right-
side up and its metal rods are farthest from you.
4. Place the toner cartridge label-side up into the hopper. The clear
plastic tab taped to the top of the cartridge should
be on the right
side when
you set the cartridge in the hopper.
Hopper Cavity
5. While pressing down on the top of the cartridge, slide the two
green latches
on the sides of the cartridge away from you . This
will lock the cartridge
in place.
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Note: Replace the toner cartridge every 3,000 pages. However,
because the toner hopper
is initially empty, you will first need to
replace the cartridge after approximately 1,800 pages. For more
information, see The Control Panel
in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3,
Regular Maintenance.
Installing the Drum and Toner Hopper
The image to be printed is formed on the drum by the printer's scan-
ning laser beam. Toner is then applied to the drum, and the drum
applies the toner to the paper. The drum and toner hopper attach to
one another; then both are placed
in the printer as a single unit.
Warning: The drum is photosensitive. When installing the drum,
keep it away from direct sunlight or strong incandescent light.
To install the drum and hopper, follow these steps:
1. Locate the drum packed inside the accessories assembly. Remove
the bubble pack from the drum. Remove the black plastic sheet
wrapped around the drum.
To protect the drum from excessive
exposure to light, loosely drape the black plastic sheet
on top
of the drum frame
as you work.
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