DEC DEClaser 5100 User manual

DEClaser5100Printer
User’sGuide
Order Number: EK–DL510–UG. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, January 1994
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FCC NOTICE:
115 Volt model only
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To meet FCC requirements a properly shielded parallel cable is required to connect the device to
a personal computer or other Class B device.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance statement:
This equipment does not exceed Class B limits per radio noise emmissions for digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception
requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Avis de conformite aux normes du ministere des communications du Canada:
Cet equipment ne depasse pas les limites de Classe B d’emission de bruits radioelectriques pour
les appareils numerriques tells que perscrites par le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique
etabli par le ministere des Communications du Canada. L’exploitation faite en milieu residentiel
peut entrainer le brouillage des receptions radio et tele, ce qui obligerait le proprietaire ou
l’operateur a pendre les dispositions necessaires pour en eliminer les causes.

220 Volt model only
The following statements are required in accordance with CISPR-22:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Dieses ist ein Gert der Funkstrgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen knnen bei Betrieb
dieses Gertes Rundfunkstrungen auftreten, in welchen Fllen der Benutzer fr entsprechende
Gegenmanahmen verantwortlich ist.
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de crer des
interfrences radiolectriques, il appartiendra alors l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spcifiques
appropries.
German Acoustic Notice:
Acoustics—Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779:
LwAd, B LpAm, dBA (bystander positions)
Idle 4.6 bels 31 dBA
Operating 6.3 bels 48 dBA
Note
Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital
representatives. 1 bel = 10 dBA.
Schallemissionswerte—Vorläufige Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN
EN27779:
Schalleistungspegel Schalldruckpegel
LwAd, B LpAm, dBA (Zuschauerpositionen)
Leerlauf 4,6 bels 31 dBA
Betrieb 6,3 bels 48 dBA
Hinweis
Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital
Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 bel = 10 dBA.

Contents
Preface ..................................................... xiii
1 Introducing the DEClaser 5100 Printer
1.1 A Quick Look at Your Printer ........................... 1–2
1.2 A Look at the Important Parts of Your Printer .............. 1–4
2 Using the Control Panel
2.1 How to Use the Control Panel ........................... 2–2
2.1.1 Parts and Features of the Control Panel ................ 2–3
2.1.2 Message Display .................................. 2–4
2.1.3 Indicator Lights ................................... 2–4
2.1.4 The Graphic Display ............................... 2–5
2.1.5 The Keypad . . . ................................... 2–6
2.2 Pausing the Printer During Printing . . . ................... 2–8
2.3 Using Printer Menus .................................. 2–10
2.4 Using the Test/Fonts Menu . . ........................... 2–11
2.4.1 PostScript Menu Settings Page ....................... 2–12
2.4.2 PCL Menu Settings Page . ........................... 2–14
2.4.3 Test Page ........................................ 2–16
2.4.4 PostScript Font List ................................ 2–18
2.4.5 PCL Font List . ................................... 2–20
2.4.6 Demonstration Page ................................ 2–22
2.5 Using the Reset Menu ................................. 2–24
2.6 Using the Set-Up Menu ................................ 2–25
2.6.1 Sharing the DEClaser 5100 Printer . ................... 2–26
2.6.2 Set-Up Menu Organization .......................... 2–26
2.7 Using the Feeder Select Menu ........................... 2–27
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3 Loading Paper
3.1 Choosing Paper ...................................... 3–2
3.2 Loading the Internal Tray .............................. 3–2
3.3 Loading Media in the Front Tray . ........................ 3–4
3.4 Choosing the Input Tray ............................... 3–7
3.5 Using the Front Tray for Manual Feeding . . ................ 3–8
3.5.1 Manual Feeding Using Your Application Program . . ....... 3–9
3.5.2 Manual Feeding Using the Control Panel ............... 3–10
4 Printing Documents
4.1 Printing From Microsoft Windows ........................ 4–2
4.1.1 Printing From a Windows Application . . ................ 4–2
4.1.2 Printing From the File Manager ...................... 4–3
4.2 Printing From MS–DOS................................ 4–4
4.3 Printing From Macintosh Computers ...................... 4–5
4.4 Printing Files from OpenVMS . . . ........................ 4–6
4.5 Printing PostScript Files From ULTRIX Systems ............ 4–7
5 Fonts
5.1 Font Terminology ..................................... 5–2
5.2 Using Fonts Effectively ................................ 5–4
5.3 Fonts and Printing Performance . ........................ 5–5
5.4 DEClaser 5100 Built-in Fonts . . . ........................ 5–6
5.4.1 Printing the PostScript Font List ...................... 5–6
5.4.2 Selecting PostScript Fonts . . . ........................ 5–8
5.4.3 PostScript Screen Fonts ............................. 5–11
5.4.4 Printing the PCL Font List . . ........................ 5–11
5.4.5 Selecting PCL Fonts................................ 5–13
5.4.6 Selecting PCL Symbol Sets . . ........................ 5–15
5.5 Extending Your Font Complement ........................ 5–17
5.5.1 Downloading Fonts ................................ 5–18
5.5.2 Using the Optional Hard Disk ........................ 5–19
5.5.3 Using Font Cartridges .............................. 5–19
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6 Enhancing the Appearance of Your Documents
6.1 Using High Resolution ................................. 6–2
6.2 Using DECimage Plus ................................. 6–3
6.2.1 Benefits of Using DECimage Plus . . ................... 6–3
6.2.2 Selecting DECimage Plus. ........................... 6–5
6.2.3 Invoking DECimage Plus From Windows or a Macintosh
Computer ........................................ 6–6
6.2.4 Invoking DECimage Plus on OpenVMS VAX Platforms . . . . . 6–7
6.2.5 Using DECimage Plus on Other Platforms .............. 6–7
6.2.6 Invoking DECimage Plus from the Control Panel ......... 6–8
6.3 Using the Resolution/Graphics Enhancement Option.......... 6–10
6.4 Adjusting the Print Density . . ........................... 6–10
7 Using Memory for Printing
7.1 SmartPage and Page Protection .......................... 7–2
7.2 How to Ensure the Printing of Complex Pages .............. 7–4
7.2.1 Enabling Page Protect from the Control Panel . .......... 7–4
7.2.2 Lowering the Default Printing Resolution from the Control
Panel ........................................... 7–5
7.3 Recovering From Jams ................................. 7–6
7.4 Determining Memory Requirements . . . ................... 7–7
8 Maintenance
8.1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge ........................... 8–2
8.2 Cleaning the Printer .................................. 8–4
9 Clearing Paper Jams
9.1 Causes of Paper Jams ................................. 9–2
9.2 Paper Feed Jams . . ................................... 9–4
9.2.1 LCIT Area Jams .................................. 9–4
9.2.2 Internal Tray Jams ................................ 9–6
9.2.3 Front Tray Paper Jams . . ........................... 9–8
9.3 Paper Transfer Area Jams . . . ........................... 9–9
9.4 Fusing Unit Jams . ................................... 9–11
9.4.1 Internal Fusing Unit Jam ........................... 9–11
9.4.2 External Fusing Unit Jams ......................... 9–13
9.5 Paper Exit Jams . . ................................... 9–15
9.5.1 Paper Eject Jam................................... 9–15
9.5.2 Fusing Unit/Eject Area Jams ......................... 9–17
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9.6 Envelope Feeder Jams . ................................ 9–19
10 Troubleshooting
10.1 Error Messages ...................................... 10–2
10.1.1 Alert Conditions . . . ................................ 10–2
10.1.2 Fault Conditions . . ................................ 10–3
10.2 Optional Disk Drive Errors ............................. 10–5
10.3 PostScript Error Page Information........................ 10–7
10.3.1 Troubleshooting PostScript Errors ..................... 10–10
10.4 Operating and Print Quality Problems .................... 10–11
11 Calling for Service
A Printer Menus
A.1 Menu Mode Operation . ................................ A–1
A.2 Test/Fonts Menu ..................................... A–3
A.3 Reset Menu . ........................................ A–4
A.4 Feeder Select Menu . . . ................................ A–5
A.5 Set-up Menu ........................................ A–6
A.5.1 Feeders Sub-menu . ................................ A–8
A.5.2 PostScript Sub-menu ............................... A–11
A.5.3 PCL Sub-menu .................................... A–14
A.5.4 Communications Sub-menu . . ........................ A–18
A.5.5 Miscellaneous Sub-menu ............................ A–22
A.5.6 Locking the Set-Up Menu Configuration ................ A–24
B Printer Specifications
B.1 Operating Requirements ............................... B–4
B.1.1 Power Requirements ............................... B–4
B.1.2 Space Requirements ................................ B–5
B.1.3 Environmental Requirements ........................ B–6
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C Print Media Specifications
C.1 Paper Specifications ................................... C–2
C.2 Envelope Specifications ................................ C–5
C.3 Transparency Specifications . . ........................... C–7
C.4 Label Specifications ................................... C–8
C.5 Paper Handling and Storage . ........................... C–9
C.5.1 Paper Handling ................................... C–9
C.5.2 Paper Storage . ................................... C–9
D Accessories and Supplies
D.1 Ordering Information .................................. D–4
E Options
E.1 Loading Paper in the Universal Paper Tray................. E–2
E.2 Loading Paper in the Large Capacity Input Tray. . . .......... E–6
E.3 Loading the Envelope ................................. E–10
E.4 SIMM Upgrade . . . ................................... E–14
F Fine-Tuning DECimage Plus
F.1 DECimage Plus Parameters . . ........................... F–2
F.1.1 Setting the Punch Parameters ........................ F–2
F.1.2 Setting the Sharpness . . . ........................... F–3
F.1.3 Setting Up DECimage Plus for Special Effects . .......... F–3
F.2 Changing DECimage Plus Parameters from the Control
Panel . . . ........................................... F–4
F.3 Setting Up DECimage Plus on OpenVMS VAX Platforms ...... F–5
F.3.1 Invoking DECimage Plus for the Current Print Job ....... F–6
F.3.2 Invoking DECimage Plus Persistently .................. F–6
F.3.3 DECimage Plus for VMS Setup Modules ................ F–7
F.4 Using DECimage Plus on PC and Macintosh Platforms........ F–8
Index
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Figures
1–1 Front and Top of the Printer . ........................ 1–4
1–2 Inside the Printer . ................................ 1–6
1–3 Back of Printer.................................... 1–8
2–1 DEClaser 5100 Printer Control Panel . . ................ 2–3
2–2 Graphic Display Indicators . . ........................ 2–5
2–3 DEClaser 5100 PostScript Menu Settings Page ........... 2–13
2–4 DEClaser 5100 PCL Menu Settings Page ............... 2–15
2–5 DEClaser 5100 Test Page ............................ 2–17
2–6 DEClaser 5100 PostScript Font List . . . ................ 2–19
2–7 DEClaser 5100 PCL Font List ........................ 2–21
2–8 DEClaser 5100 Demonstration Page . . . ................ 2–23
5–1 DEClaser 5100 PostScript Font List . . . ................ 5–7
5–2 DEClaser 5100 PCL Font List ........................ 5–12
6–1 Pictures With and Without DECimage Plus .............. 6–4
9–1 Paper Jam Locations ............................... 9–3
10–1 PostScript Error Page .............................. 10–9
A–1 DEClaser 5100 Printer Control Panel . . ................ A–2
B–1 Operating Space . . . ................................ B–5
Tables
1–1 Parts at the Front and Top of the Printer ............... 1–5
1–2 Parts on the Inside of the Printer ..................... 1–7
1–3 Parts at the Back of the Printer....................... 1–9
2–1 Control Panel Indicators ............................ 2–4
2–2 Control Panel Key Functions . ........................ 2–7
2–3 Features of the Test/Fonts Menu ...................... 2–11
2–4 Features of the Reset Menu . . ........................ 2–24
2–5 Features of the Set-Up Menu . ........................ 2–25
3–1 Front Tray Paper Capacities . ........................ 3–4
5–1 Resident PostScript Fonts . . . ........................ 5–8
5–2 Resident PCL Fonts ................................ 5–14
5–3 PCL Character Sets ................................ 5–15
6–1 DECimage Plus Settings ............................ 6–8
7–1 Minimum Memory Requirements...................... 7–7
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