Digital Equipment DECcolorwriter 120ic User manual

DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer
Order Number: EK-LJ12E-UG-001
DECwriter 120ic
User Guide

DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer
User Guide
Order Number: EK-LJ12E-UG-001
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, August 1994
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Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from
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International Standards Conformity
This equipment conforms to the specifications of the EEC Directive 87/308 on the prevention and elimination of radio-frequency
disturbances.
Si dichiara che questa apparecchiatura è conforme alle disposizioni della direttiva CEE/87/308 per la prevenzione ed
eliminazione dei radiodisturbi (D.M. 13 aprile 1989).
Ce matériel est conforme aux normes CEE/87/308 sur la prévention et l'élimination des perturbations radio-électriques.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den EWG 87/308 und VDE 0871 Bestimmungen für Verhütung und Beseitigung von Funkstörungen.
Este aparato responde a las especificaciones de la norma CEE/87/308 sobre la prevención y eliminación de radiointerferencias.
La localización e indentificación de los elementos antiparasitarios se halla descrita en el manual de asistencia técnica del
producto.
NOTE: 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 of a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Connection of peripherals requires the use of grounded shielded signal cables.
This digital equipment does not exceed the CLASS B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.
Ce dispositif numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de CLASSE B prescrites
dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

Normenkonformität und Zulassungen
Dieses Gerät entspricht den BMPT-Verfügungen 243/1991 und 46/1992 sowie DIN VDE 0878 Teil 3/11.89, zur Vermeidung
von Funkstörungen. Zusatz für periphere Geräte (z.B. Monitore, Drucker)
Dieses Gerät trägt als Hinweis, daß es den Funk-Entstöranforderungen der BMPT- Verfügung Nr. 243/1991 entspricht, das
VDE-Funkschutzzeichen. Der Zusatz "Vfg. 243/P" soll in Kurzform ausdrücken, daß es sich um ein peripheres (nicht selbständig
betreibbares) Gerät handelt, das nur einzeln den Funk- Entstöranforderungen der Grenzwertklasse B nach DIN VDE 0878 Teil
3/11.89 und der BMPT-Verfügung 243/1991 entspricht.
Wird das Gerät innerhalb einer Anlage zusammen mit anderen Geräten betrieben, muß bei Inanspruchnahme der "Allgemeinen
(Betriebs-) Genehmigung" nach der BMPT-Verfügung 243/1991 die gesamte Anlage der Grenzwertklasse
B nach DIN VDE 0878 Teil 3/11.89 sowie den Voraussetzungen nach 2 und den Auflagen nach 3 der BMPT-Verfügung
243/1991 entsprechen.
Dies ist in der Regel nur dann erfüllt, wenn das Gerät in einer Anlage betrieben wird, die typgeprüft und mit dem VDE-
Funkschutzzeichen mit dem Zusatz "Vfg. 243" gekennzeichnet ist.
Für Geräte welche der DPR-Verfügung 1046/1984 entsprechen und dem VDE- Funkschutzzeichen mit dem Zusatz "0871-B/P"
gekennzeichnet sind, gilt obiges sinngemäß.
GS Dieses Gerät ist nach dem Gerätesichereitsgesetz GSG i.d.F. vom GS 13.8.1979 3 Abs. 4 geprüft.
Netzleitung
Netzleitung muß geprüftem Typ H05VV entsprechen.
Schallemissionswerte
Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779 / DIN EN27779 :
Schalleistungspegel
LwAd,B Scalldruckpegel LpAm, dBA
(Zuchauerpositionen)
Leerlauf Betrieb Leerlauf Betrieb
Draft - - 6,3 - - 47
Briefqualität - - 6,1 - - 46
[Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA.]

Limited Warranty
Digital Equipment Corporation warrants to the purchaser that this product is free from defects in
workmanship and materials and will perform substantially in accordance with the documentation
accompanying the product for a period of two years from the date of purchase of this product. Digital's
warranty does not apply to conditions resulting from improper use, external causes, or modifications to this
product. Digital does not warrant that the operation or execution of the product shall be uninterrupted or
error-free. This limited Warranty does not apply to any third party software products which come with their
own software product warranty, if any.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. Digital will either repair, refurbish, or replace the product through a standard, Return-
to Digital Warranty. The purchaser pays for one-way transportation and insurance to the return center
authorized by Digital's Technical Support and Service Hotline. For customers outside the United States of
America, a different local warranty may apply. To obtain details, contact your local Digital sales office or
place of purchase.
For warranty services under your Return-to-Digital Warranty within the continental United States of America,
please call our toll-free Technical Support and Service Hotline at: 1-800-354-9000, push 42 for warranty
operator. In Canada call 1-800-267-5251 (English), or 1-800-267-2603 (French). For customers in other parts
of the world, please call your local sales office for support and service. Retain your dated sales receipt as your
proof of purchase and warranty. You will also be asked to furnish Model and Serial Numbers.
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PRODUCT THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PURCHASER'S CLAIM. IN NO EVENT WILL DIGITAL BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA OR USE, LOST PROFITS, OR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which depend on local law.

Table of Contents
Preface..................................................................................vii
Features ............................................................................................ viii
The Documentation Set........................................................................ix
The Setting Up Your Printer Booklet................................................................... ix
The User Guide................................................................................................... ix
The Structure of the Manual..................................................................................x
Conventions .......................................................................................xii
1. Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer .....................1-1
Unpacking the Printer........................................................................1-1
Carton Contents ................................................................................1-2
Printer Location.................................................................................1-3
Printer Parts......................................................................................1-4
Monochrome Print Head....................................................................1-6
Color Print Head ...............................................................................1-7
Print Head Selection Lever ................................................................1-8
Paper Loading Levers........................................................................1-9
Selector Switches ............................................................................1-10
Operator Panel ................................................................................1-11
Indicators .........................................................................................................1-11
Buttons ............................................................................................................1-13
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2. Getting Started ...............................................................2-1
Inserting the Paper Input Tray ...........................................................2-1
Mounting the Paper Output Tray.......................................................2-3
Loading Paper into the Printer ...........................................................2-4
Connecting to the Computer...............................................................2-9
Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable ............................................................. 2-9
Connecting to the Power Outlet........................................................2-10
Switching On the Printer..................................................................2-11
Installing the Print Head ..................................................................2-12
Running the Printer Self Test...........................................................2-15
Printer Self Test Contents.................................................................................2-16
Installing the Windows Printer Drivers.............................................2-23
Running the Windows Print Test......................................................2-27
3. Operating the Printer .....................................................3-1
Media Printing Side...........................................................................3-1
Automatic Insertion Printing Side...................................................................... 3-1
Manual Insertion Printing Side.......................................................................... 3-2
Media Characteristics........................................................................3-2
Paper Types ...................................................................................................... 3-2
Transparencies.................................................................................................. 3-3
Dimensions....................................................................................................... 3-4
Print Area .........................................................................................3-5
Inserting a Document Manually.........................................................3-7
Printing with Windows Applications..................................................3-8
Selecting the Proper Windows Printer Driver..................................................... 3-8
Printer Drivers Setup......................................................................................... 3-9
Monochrome Printing with the DECcolorwriter 120ic Driver ...........3-19
Assistance.......................................................................................3-20
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4. Maintenance..................................................................4-1
Basic Maintenance Operations...........................................................4-1
Changing the Print Head....................................................................4-2
Cleaning the Print Head.....................................................................4-6
Replacing the Monochrome Ink Cartridge ..........................................4-7
Priming the Monochrome Print Head .................................................4-9
Transporting the Printer...................................................................4-11
Storing the Print Heads....................................................................4-12
5. Troubleshooting..............................................................5-1
Contacting your Digital Services Center.............................................5-1
Returning the Printer for Maintenance............................................................... 5-2
Digital Customers Services Centers................................................................... 5-2
Windows Warnings ...........................................................................5-3
Indicators Warnings ..........................................................................5-4
Solving Problems...............................................................................5-5
Contents............................................................................................................ 5-5
Installation Problems......................................................................................... 5-6
Paper Problems................................................................................................. 5-8
Printing Problems.............................................................................................5-11
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