burroughs AP 9208 Operating instructions

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Burroughs
AP 9208
Printer
Installation and
Operations
Guide
Copyright © 1985, Burroughs Corporation, Detroit, Michigan 48232
Priced Item
October 1985
Distribution Code SA
Printed in U.S.A.
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which it is used.
The information contained herein is subject
to change
without notice. Revisions may be issued to advise of such
changes
and/or additions.
Caution: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio
communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated
in a commercial environment. Operation
of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
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Contents
Title
Introduction ......................... ........... .
Section 1: Installation and Setup of the AP 9208 Printer '"
General Description .............................. .
Unpacking the AP 9208 Printer .......................... .
Installing the Paper Tray ............................... .
Installing the Paper Stacker ............................. .
Installing the Toner Cartridge ........................... .
Installing the OPC Cartridge ............................ .
Loading Paper ....................................... .
Connecting the AC Power Cord .......................... .
Connecting the Interface (ifF) Cable ...................... .
Verifying Quenching Lamp, Toner Collection Bottle, Transfer
Corona Unit, Charge Corona Unit, and Shield Glass Installation ... .
Summary .......................................... .
Section 2: Operating and Maintaining the AP 9208 Printer .
General Description .............................. .
Operator Safety ..................................... .
Correcting Radio or Television Interference .................. .
The Printer ......................................... .
Location, Description, and Function of the Printer's Major
Parts ............................................. .
AC Power Receptacle ............................... .
Development Drawer ................................ .
Dual Inline Pack (DIP) Switches ....................... .
Font Cartridge Receivers ............................. .
ifF Connector .................................... .
Indicator Panel .................................... .
Indicator Symbol Decal .............................. .
Left Side Cover ................................... .
Ozone Filter ...................................... .
Paper Exit Cover .................................. .
Paper Size Select Switch ............................ .
Paper Stacker ..................................... .
Paper Tray ....................................... .
Power On/Off Switch ............................... .
ReleC!se Lever ..................................... .
Self-Test Button ................................... .
Total Page Counter ................................. .
Printer Control and Indicator Panel ........................ .
Power Indicator ................................... .
Ready Indicator ................................... .
On-Line Button/Indicator ............................. .
Add Paper Indicator ................................. .
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Title Page
Change Toner Cartridge Indicator ........................ 2 -1 0
Replace Toner Collection Bottle Indicator .................. 2-10
Change OPC Cartridge Indicator ......................... 2-10
Check Paper Path Indicator ............................ 2-11
Control Error Indicator ............................... 2-11
Call Field Service Indicator ............................ 2-11
Close Cover Indicator ................................ 2-11
Type Face Selection Button/Display ...................... 2-11
Operating the AP 9208 Printer ........................... 2-12
Activity: Adding Paper ................................. 2-13
Activity: Selecting the Font and Rotating the Image ............ 2-15
Selecting the Font .................................. 2- 15
Rotating the Image .................................... 2-17
Activity: Clearing the Paper Path .......................... 2- 17
Clearing the Eject Unit ............................... 2-17
Clearing the Feed Unit .................................. 2-23
Activity: Setting the DIP Switches ........................ 2-25
Switch 1 - Serial/Parallel ............................. 2-29
Switch 2 (Serial) - Half Duplex/Full Duplex ................ 2-29
Switch 2 (Parallel) - Command Set 630/1220 ............. 2-29
Switch 3 - Auto Line Feed On/Off ...................... 2-29
Switch 4 (Serial) - Stop Bit 1 Bit/2 Bit .................. 2-29
Switch 4 (Parallel) - Line Feed 1/6" / 1/8:' ............... 2-30
Switch 5 (Serial) - Data Bit 7 Bit/8 Bit .................. 2-30
Switch 5 (Parallel) - ACK In Busy / ACK Out Busy ........... 2 -30
Switches 6 and 7 (Serial) - Protocol ..................... 2-30
Switch 7 (Parallel) - Portrait/Landscape .................. 2-31
Switches 8 and 9 - Parity ............................ 2 -31
Switches 1 0, 11, and 12 (Serial) - Baud Rate ............. 2 -31
Switches 11 and 12 (Parallel) - Character Spacing .......... 2-31
Activity: Power On Test ................................ 2-32
Activity: Print Test .................................... 2-33
Activity: Manual Feeding ................................ 2-35
Activity: Replacing the Toner Collection Bottle ................ 2-36
Maintaining the AP 9208 Printer .......................... 2-38
Activity: 3000 Page Maintenance ......................... 2-39
Replacing the Toner Cartridge .......................... 2-39
Replacing the Cleaning Pad .............................. 2 -46
Activity: 10,000 Page Maintenance ........................ 2-51
Replacing the OPC Cartridge ........................... 2-52
Replacing the Shield Glass .............................. 2-59
Replacing the Charge Corona Unit ......................... 2 -61
Replacing the Transfer Corona Unit ........................ 2-62
Cleaning the Quenching Lamp ............................ 2-64

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Gleaning the Separation Pawls ........................... 2-66
Replacing the Ozone Filter ............................... 2 -71
Activity: 150,000 Page Maintenance ....................... 2-72
'What IF" Problem Solving for the AP 9208 Printer ........... 2-81
Appendix A: Consumables .......................... A-1
General Description ............................... A-1
INDEX ......................................... A-1
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DIP Switch Configurations and Functions (Serial Mode) ..
DIP Switch Configurations and Functions (Parallel Mode)
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Introduction
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Introduction
The AP 9208 Printer Installation and Operating Guide is to be
used as reference
for installing, operating and maintaining
your Burroughs 8-page per minute, desk-top printer. This
guide is divided into the following major sections:
1 Installation and setup
of the AP 9208.
2 Operation of the AP 9208.
3 Maintenance of the AP 9208.
4 Appendices.
As with most training/installation aids, this guide presents
simple step-by-step instructions
for you to follow.
Should you need assistance, or if you have any questions
relating
to this manual, contact your Burroughs support
representative.
In doing do, be ready to provide the following
information:
o The model and serial number of your printer (located on
the back
of the unit).
o The model name of the computer system your printer is
connected to.
o The model names of any other devices used in conjunction
with your printer.
o If requesting assistance with a problem, provide a detailed
description
of the events leading to the situation, the
problem itself, and any control panel indicators which are
illuminated.
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Section 1
Installation and Setup of the AP 9208
Printer
General Description
The following instructions will show you how to:
1 Unpack the AP 9208 printer.
2 Install the paper tray.
3 Install the paper stacker.
4 Install the
toner cartridge.
5 Install the organic
photoconductor (OPC) cartridge.
6 Load paper.
7 Connect the
AC power cord.
8 Connect the printer interface (ifF) cable.
9 Verify the correct installation of the charge corona unit,
the transfer corona unit, the shield glass, the quenching
lamp, and the toner collection bottle.
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Caution: When performing installation, operation, and
maintenance procedures, you should only touch the green
colored areas on the
printer and the accessories. The exception
to this is the installation
and replacement of the ozone filter,
which is
not marked with green. Also, avoid touching areas
which are specifically indicated to be hot.
Unpacking the AP 9208 Printer
The following step-by-step instructions will guide you
through the proper procedure
for unpacking your AP 9208
printer. Each step should be followed carefully in order to
avoid accidentally damaging the equipment. Be sure to retain
all packaging materials for use in future movement or
relocation of your printer.
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Step 1
Verify the box is right side up and remove the tape securing
the
box flaps.
TAPE
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Step 2
Take the accessories box out of the large printer box.
ACCESSORIES BOX
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Warning: Two persons are required to lift the printer from the
box. The
printer's weight (80 /bs.) is too heavy for one person
to lift.
Step 3
Unpack the printer at follows:
Remove the printer from the box by grasping the retaining
straps, and lifting up and out.
RET AINING STRAPS
STYROFOAM PADDING
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2 Place the printer on a table or other surface capable of
supporting the printer's'80 lb. load securely.
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3 Remove the retaining straps and styrofoam padding. Do
not cut the straps since you will need them for relocating
your printer.
4 Open the protective polyethylene bag which contains the
printer.
5 Remove the printer
from the bag by placing your hands
(two persons) on either side of the printer in the locations
illustrated and lifting the printer from the bag as illustrated.
POLYETHYLENE BAG
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Step 4
Unpack the accessories box as follows:
1 Remove the tape securing the accessories box flaps.
2 Remove all accessories from the box.
3 Verify the accessories box contains all the following items
(refer
to the illustration):
o Paper
o Paper Stacker
o Paper Tray Box
o Organic Photoconductor Cartridge (OPC) box
o Two toner cartridge boxes
TONER CARTRIDGE
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Installing the Paper Tray
Step 1
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Take the paper tray out of its box and remove the protective
wrapping.
Step 2
Remove the two pieces of tape on each end of the tray.
TAPE
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Step J
Remove the tape from the bottom plate drive arm.
Step 4
Install the paper tray in the printer, ensuring the tray seats
squarely
all the way in the printer.
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Installing the Paper Stacker
Step 1
Remove the bubble wrap from around the paper stacker.
Step 2
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Install the stacker on the printer by sliding the projections on
the
stacker into the receiving slots on the printer.
RECEIVING SLOTS
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