Digital Equipment DEClaser 3200 Manual

DEClaser3200Printer
Operator’sGuide
Order Number: EK–DC32P–OP–001
Digital Equipment Corporation
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First Printing, September 1991
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FCC NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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 methods.
– Reorient the receiving antenna.
– Relocate the computer or peripheral with respect to the receiver.
– Move the computer or peripheral away from the receiver.
– Plug the computer or peripheral into a different outlet so that they are on different branch
circuits than the receiver.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV
Interference Problems, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful. This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
004–000–00345–4.
To meet FCC requirements, a shielded parallel cable is required to connect the device to a
personal computer or other Class B device.
Cet équipement est conforme aux précisions de la norme CEE 82/499 sur la prévention et
l’élimination des perturbations radioélectriques.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique au Canada: Cet appareil numérique
respecte les limites de rayonnement de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de classe B, prévues au Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.

Contents
Preface ..................................................... xiii
1 Printer Components
1.1 Printer Components and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.2 Required Operating Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
2 Printer Operation
2.1 Printer Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2.2 PostScript Instructional Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.3 TurningthePrinterOn ................................ 2–4
2.4 TurningthePrinterOff ................................ 2–5
2.5 Guidelines for Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.5.1 Loading Single-Size Paper Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
2.6 Adjustable Paper Cassette Size Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
2.7 ManualFeedOperation................................ 2–17
2.7.1 Selecting Manual Feed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
2.7.2 Feeding Paper, Transparencies, and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–20
2.7.3 FeedingEnvelopes................................. 2–23
2.8 Adjusting the Print Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–26
3 The Control Panel
4 Printer Menus
4.1 EnteringMenuMode.................................. 4–2
4.1.1 Key Functions in Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4.1.2 Reading the Display in Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4.2 Printer Configuration Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
4.2.1 Operating Memory (RAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
4.2.2 Factory Defaults Memory (ROM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
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4.2.3 User Defaults Memory (NVRAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
4.2.4 System Memory Allocation for DEC PPL3 and LJ2D
Protocols ........................................ 4–8
4.3 Changing and Saving Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
4.4 SetUpMenu ........................................ 4–12
4.4.1 Protocol ......................................... 4–14
4.4.2 DECPPL3Menu.................................. 4–14
4.4.2.1 TraySelection ................................. 4–16
4.4.2.2 Duplex....................................... 4–17
4.4.2.3 MemoryManagement ........................... 4–23
4.4.2.4 AutoWrap .................................... 4–24
4.4.2.5 NewLine..................................... 4–24
4.4.2.6 UserPreferenceSet............................. 4–25
4.4.2.7 DeviceIdentification ............................ 4–26
4.4.2.8 Power-UpMessage.............................. 4–26
4.4.2.9 Control Representation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27
4.4.3 LJ2DMenu ...................................... 4–27
4.4.3.1 Copies ....................................... 4–29
4.4.3.2 TraySelection ................................. 4–29
4.4.3.3 Duplex....................................... 4–31
4.4.3.4 FontNumber.................................. 4–31
4.4.3.5 PaperSize .................................... 4–32
4.4.3.6 Orientation ................................... 4–32
4.4.3.7 FormLength .................................. 4–33
4.4.3.8 PageBuffers................................... 4–34
4.4.3.9 SymbolSet.................................... 4–35
4.4.4 PostScriptMenu .................................. 4–36
4.4.5 System Memory Allocation for PostScript Protocol . . . . . . . . 4–36
4.4.5.1 Duplex....................................... 4–39
4.4.5.2 Tumble....................................... 4–39
4.4.5.3 PaperTray.................................... 4–40
4.4.5.4 TraySwitching................................. 4–41
4.4.5.5 TraySwitchSequence ........................... 4–41
4.4.5.6 Manual/Multi-Media Feeder Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–43
4.4.5.7 OutputOffset.................................. 4–44
4.4.5.8 WaitTimeout.................................. 4–44
4.4.5.9 StartPage .................................... 4–45
4.4.5.10 JamRecovery.................................. 4–47
4.4.5.11 AllowJobReset................................ 4–48
4.4.5.12 Asynchronous Control Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–49
4.4.6 AdjustableCassette................................ 4–49
4.4.7 Alarm........................................... 4–50
4.4.8 Communications Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–51
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4.4.9 SerialMenu...................................... 4–52
4.4.9.1 BaudRate .................................... 4–52
4.4.9.2 Parity........................................ 4–53
4.4.9.3 FlowControl .................................. 4–54
4.4.10 DisplayLanguage ................................. 4–55
4.4.11 Communications Error Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–55
4.5 TestMenu .......................................... 4–56
4.5.1 Printing the Configuration Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–56
4.5.2 Printing the Font Status Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–58
4.6 DefaultsMenu....................................... 4–60
5 Print Media
5.1 PaperSpecifications................................... 5–2
5.1.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Paper . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.2 EnvelopeSpecifications ................................ 5–4
5.2.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Envelopes . . . . . . . 5–6
5.3 Transparency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
5.3.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Transparencies . . . 5–7
5.4 LabelSpecifications ................................... 5–8
5.4.1 Special Considerations When Printing on Labels . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
5.5 Paper Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
5.5.1 PaperHandling ................................... 5–9
5.5.2 PaperStorage .................................... 5–9
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Common Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
6.2 CommunicationErrors................................. 6–8
6.3 Error, Supplies, and Service Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
6.4 LJ2DErrorMessages ................................. 6–18
6.5 PaperJams ......................................... 6–20
6.6 Basic Paper Jam Clearance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22
6.7 Detailed Paper Jam Clearing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–23
7 Maintenance
7.1 Cleaning the Transfer/Separation Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
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8 Service
8.1 Digital Equipment Corporation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
A DEC PPL3 Quick Reference Guide
A.1 UnitSelection ....................................... A–3
A.2 Spacing, Implicit Cursor Motion, Sheet Size and Margins . . . . . . A–3
A.3 Tabs............................................... A–10
A.4 Explicit Cursor Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–11
A.5 Font Management and Attribute Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–13
A.6 Vectors............................................. A–20
A.7 Reports............................................. A–21
A.8 DeviceControl....................................... A–25
A.9 Miscellaneous........................................ A–27
B LJ2D Quick Reference Guide
B.1 JobControlCommands ................................ B–3
B.2 PageControlCommands ............................... B–5
B.3 Cursor Positioning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–8
B.4 FontSelectionCommands .............................. B–12
B.5 Font Management Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–16
B.6 Soft Font Creation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–17
B.7 GraphicsCommand ................................... B–18
B.8 MacroCommands .................................... B–21
B.9 Troubleshooting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–22
B.10 Protocol Switching Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–22
C PostScript Operators
D VMS Device Control Library Example
D.1 Creating the Device Control Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1
D.2 Installing the Device Control Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–3
D.3 Modifying the Device Control Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–4
D.4 UsingtheSetupModules............................... D–5
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E LN03 Compatibility
E.1 GeneralDifferences ................................... E–1
E.2 Printable Area Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
E.3 DEC PPL3 Protocol Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
F Fonts for the DEClaser 3200 Printer
F.1 FontAttributes ...................................... F–1
F.2 Supported Font Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2
F.3 SelectingFonts ...................................... F–4
F.3.1 WPS–PLUS ...................................... F–4
F.3.2 DECmate/WPS.................................... F–5
F.4 Summary of Programming Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–7
F.5 UsingBarcode3of9 .................................. F–9
F.5.1 EncodingaSymbol................................. F–10
F.5.2 Character Combinations for Extended Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–10
G Accessories and Supplies
G.1 OrderingInformation.................................. G–5
H Specifications
H.1 Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–1
H.2 Serial Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–4
H.2.1 Connector........................................ H–4
H.2.1.1 SendCommon ................................. H–4
H.2.1.2 ReceiveCommon ............................... H–5
H.2.1.3 ReceiveData .................................. H–5
H.2.1.4 SendData .................................... H–5
H.2.1.5 TerminalReady ................................ H–5
H.2.1.6 DataSetReady ................................ H–5
H.3 Parallel Interface Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–6
H.3.1 Connector........................................ H–6
H.3.2 InterfaceSignals .................................. H–6
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I Cabling Information
I.1 CableCombinations................................... I–1
I.2 Interface Programming Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I–4
I.2.1 SerialFlowControl ................................ I–4
I.2.2 Parallel Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I–5
Glossary
Index
Figures
1–1 Printer Components: Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1–2 Printer Components: Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
1–3 Printer Components: Inside View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1–4 OperatingSpace................................... 1–8
2–1 PrinterStatus .................................... 2–1
3–1 ControlPanel..................................... 3–2
3–2 Operational Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3–3 ErrorInformation ................................. 3–9
3–4 MenuInformation ................................. 3–10
3–5 FeatureInformation................................ 3–10
4–1 MenuInformation ................................. 4–4
4–2 FeatureInformation................................ 4–4
4–3 OperatingFlow ................................... 4–6
4–4 Set Up Menu Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
4–5 DECPPL3Menu.................................. 4–15
4–6 DuplexInput ..................................... 4–20
4–7 Duplex and Simplex Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21
4–8 Duplex Master and Simplex Compressed Output . . . . . . . . . . 4–22
4–9 LJ2DMenu ...................................... 4–28
4–10 PostScriptMenu .................................. 4–38
4–11 StartPage ....................................... 4–46
4–12 ConfigurationSheet................................ 4–57
4–13 FontStatusSheet ................................. 4–59
5–1 Unacceptable Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5–2 PrintingBorder ................................... 5–6
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6–1 PrinterPaperPaths................................ 6–20
6–2 PaperJamLocations ............................... 6–21
Tables
1–1 Printer Components: Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1–2 Printer Components: Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1–3 Printer Components: Inside View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2–1 Printer Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2–2 PostScriptMessages................................ 2–3
2–3 Single-Size Paper Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
2–4 Example of Setting the Adjustable Cassette Size . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
2–5 Selecting Manual Feed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
3–1 Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
4–1 Selecting a Printer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4–2 Key Functions: Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4–3 System Memory Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
4–4 Changing and Saving Menu Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
4–5 Protocol ......................................... 4–14
4–6 TraySelection .................................... 4–16
4–7 Logical and Physical Print Mode Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
4–8 Duplex.......................................... 4–19
4–9 Memory Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23
4–10 AutoWrap ....................................... 4–24
4–11 NewLine........................................ 4–24
4–12 UserPreferenceSet................................ 4–25
4–13 DeviceID........................................ 4–26
4–14 Power-UpMessage................................. 4–26
4–15 Control Representation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27
4–16 Copies .......................................... 4–29
4–17 TraySelection .................................... 4–30
4–18 Duplex.......................................... 4–31
4–19 FontNumber..................................... 4–31
4–20 PaperSize ....................................... 4–32
4–21 Orientation ...................................... 4–32
4–22 FormLength ..................................... 4–33
4–23 PageBufferFeature................................ 4–34
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4–24 SymbolSet....................................... 4–35
4–25 PostScript Memory Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–37
4–26 Duplex.......................................... 4–39
4–27 Tumble.......................................... 4–39
4–28 PaperTray....................................... 4–40
4–29 TraySwitching.................................... 4–41
4–30 TraySwitchSequence .............................. 4–42
4–31 Manual/Multi-Media Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–43
4–32 OutputOffset..................................... 4–44
4–33 WaitTimeout..................................... 4–44
4–34 StartPage ....................................... 4–45
4–35 JamRecovery..................................... 4–47
4–36 AllowJobReset ................................... 4–48
4–37 AbortingaPrintJob ............................... 4–48
4–38 Asynchronous Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–49
4–39 Adjustable Paper Cassette Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–50
4–40 AlarmFeature.................................... 4–50
4–41 Communications Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–51
4–42 BaudRate ....................................... 4–52
4–43 Parity........................................... 4–53
4–44 FlowControl ..................................... 4–54
4–45 Language........................................ 4–55
4–46 CommunicationsError.............................. 4–55
4–47 TestMenu ....................................... 4–56
4–48 DefaultsMenu.................................... 4–60
5–1 PaperSpecifications................................ 5–2
5–2 TransparencySizes ................................ 5–7
5–3 Transparency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
5–4 Self-Adhesive Label Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
6–1 Common Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6–2 Error, Supplies, and Service Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
6–3 LJ2DErrorMessages .............................. 6–18
8–1 Questions to Consider Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
A–1 DECVPFS Numeric Parameters1...................... A–5
A–2 Character Set Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–17
B–1 ID Numbers and Symbol Set Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–12
B–2 Stroke Weight Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–14
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C–1 PostScript Operators on the DEClaser 3200 Printer . . . . . . . C–1
D–1 Filenames and Contents for Example SETUP Modules . . . . . D–2
D–2 ANSI_SETUPS Example Device Control Library Reference
Guide........................................... D–7
F–1 Font Cartridge Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–3
F–2 Printer Font Control Block for Proportional Fonts . . . . . . . . . F–6
F–3 Font Access and Font Control Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–8
G–1 Accessories and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–1
G–2 Ordering Within the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–5
G–3 Ordering Outside the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–5
H–1 DEClaser 3200 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–1
H–2 Serial Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–4
H–3 Parallel Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–6
I–1 Cables and Adapters for Communication Connections . . . . . . I–1
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Preface
The DEClaser 3200 printer uses electrophotographic laser technology to print
text and graphics. It has a print resolution of 300 x 300 dots per inch and
prints at speeds up to 13 pages per minute in simplex mode, and 11 pages per
minute in duplex mode. The printer consists of an engine (print mechanism)
and a controller (formatter) that are driven from host-based software to provide
shared printer access from the Digital network. The printer can serve as a
personal desktop printer or as a shared group printer.
The following are some of the features of the DEClaser 3200 printer:
• Two input paper trays, each with a capacity of up to 250 sheets of standard
80 g/m2(20 lb.) paper
• An output tray capacity of up to 500 sheets with accurate stacking and job
offset
• Ability to print on paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and letterhead
stationery
• Manual feed capacity for envelopes, labels, transparencies, or paper
• Support for both serial and parallel communication interfaces
• Convenient, easy-to-perform user maintenance
• Control panel with a liquid crystal display (LCD) that shows printer status
at a glance
• Power saving mode that is invoked after the printer is idle for 2 hours
• Capacity for two optional font cartridges
• Built-in HP LaserJet IID protocol emulation
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Options
In addition to the standard features, the following options are available for the
DEClaser 3200 printer:
• A Legal-size paper cassette (8.5 in. x 14 in.)
• An adjustable paper cassette designed to accept various paper sizes
(accommodates widths from 182 mm to 216 mm (7.17 in. to 8.5 in.) and
lengths from 254 mm to 356 mm (10 in. to 14 in.))
• An A4 or Letter-size large capacity input tray (holds up to 1500 sheets of
80 g/m2(20 lb.) paper)
• A multi-media feeder designed to feed envelopes, transparencies, and
self-adhesive labels (also feeds up to 200 sheets of 80 g/m2(20 lb.) paper)
• User-installable memory upgrade (up to 10.5 MB)
• Various Digital ANSI-compliant font cartridges
• HP LaserJet IID-compatible emulation font cartridges
• A user-installable PostScript emulation upgrade compatible with Adobe’s
PostScript page description language, gives the DEClaser 3200 printer the
ability to print PostScript files.
See Appendix G for ordering information about these options.
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Software Requirements
The availability of some features of the DEClaser 3200 printer depends on the
operating and applications software used by the host computer system. For
example, the DEClaser 3200 printer has the ability to print bold characters,
but if your application program does not support bold printing, this feature
would not be available. For information about the printer features you
can use with your application program, consult your application program
documentation.
For help choosing the right software package for your application needs,
contact your Digital sales representative.
Document Structure
This guide explains how to use and maintain the DEClaser 3200 printer. It
primarily covers the hardware (physical) aspects of the printer. For printer
installation instructions, refer to the DEClaser 3200 Printer Installation
Guide in this binder. See the Associated Documents section in this preface for
information about software manuals that pertain to the DEClaser 3200 printer.
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The guide is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Printer Components, describes the components and functions of
the DEClaser 3200 printer.
• Chapter 2, Printer Operation, covers operating procedures such as
powering the printer on and off and loading the paper cassettes. It also
describes the printer status messages that are displayed during printer
operation.
• Chapter 3, The Control Panel, covers the use of the printer’s control
panel. It describes operational information about the indicators, keys, and
message display.
• Chapter 4, Printer Menus, explains how to configure the printer so that
it can communicate with your computer system (Set Up Menu), how to
save current settings or recall factory defaults (Defaults Menu), how to
print the configuration sheet and font listings, and how to enter the control
representation mode of operation (Test Menu).
• Chapter 5, Print Media, describes the various printing media that can
be used, including paper, envelopes, transparencies, and labels. It also
addresses the proper way to store and handle paper.
• Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, contains basic testing and troubleshooting
techniques that allow you to correct common operating problems, such as
poor printing and paper jams.
• Chapter 7, Maintenance, explains how to care for and maintain the printer.
• Chapter 8, Service, explains how to obtain service if the printer needs
repair.
• Appendix A, DEC PPL3 Quick Reference Guide, lists the commands used
to program the printer when DEC PPL3 protocol is selected. It is intended
as a reference for the experienced programmer.
• Appendix B, LJ2D Quick Reference Guide, lists the commands used to
program the printer when the LJ2D emulation mode is selected. It is
intended as a reference for the experienced programmer.
• Appendix C, PostScript Operators Quick Reference Guide, lists the
PostScript operators for the DEClaser 3200 printer. It is intended as a
reference for the experienced programmer.
• Appendix D, VMS Device Control Library Example, contains an example
procedure for creating and installing a device control library with useful
printer features for the VMS operating system.
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• Appendix E, LN03 Compatibility, highlights some of the differences
between the DEClaser 3200 printer and the LN03 family of printers.
• Appendix F, Font Cartridge Information, contains information on how to
access and use fonts from optional Digital ANSI-compliant font cartridges.
• Appendix G, Accessories and Supplies, lists some of the accessories and
supplies available for the DEClaser 3200 printer and explains how to order
them.
• Appendix H, Specifications, lists the power, environmental, and physical
specifications of the printer.
• Appendix I, Cabling Information, lists the interface cables available for
various host devices. This appendix also describes interface programming
instructions for the IBM PC.
• The glossary contains definitions of printer-related terms.
Ordering Additional Copies of This Documentation Set
You can order additional copies of this documentation set from Digital as
described in Appendix G. The ordering number for the documentation kit is
EK–D3200–DK.
The documentation kit consists of the following:
• DEClaser 3200 Printer Installation Guide
• DEClaser 3200 Printer Operator’s Guide
• DEClaser 3200 Printer Operator’s Quick Reference Guide
• Spine insert for the binder
• Three-ring binder
NOTE
You cannot order the installation or the operator’s guide individually.
They only can be ordered as part of the complete documentation kit.
The operator’s quick reference guide can be ordered separately (see
Appendix G.)
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Associated Documents
Other manuals are available for use with the DEClaser 3200 printer. You can
order these optional manuals from Digital as described in Appendix G.
•Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming Reference
Manual (AA–PBWGA–TE)
This manual is for application programmers who create software that
produces Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol level 3 output.
It describes printer protocol character processing and printer control
functions.
•Digital ANSI-Compliant Printing Protocol Level 3 Programming
Supplement (EK–PPLV3–PS)
This manual contains information specific to the DEClaser 3200 printer for
programmers who create applications for Digital’s ANSI-compliant level
3 devices. It is also for programmers who write applications with ANSI
output that require conversion to the PostScript page description language
for printing on Digital printers.
•PostScript Printing Programming Supplement (EK–POSTP–PS)
This manual contains information specific to the DEClaser 3200 printer for
programmers who create applications using the PostScript page description
language.
•PostScript Tutorial/Reference Manuals Kit (QA–VVZAD–GZ)
This PostScript tutorial/reference manuals kit contain’s the following
manuals:
•PostScript Language Reference Manual
•PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook
•PostScript Translators Reference Manual for ReGIS and Tektronix
4010/4014 (AA–PBWFA–TE)
This manual is for programmers who need to convert ReGIS or Tektronix
4010/4014 documents to PostScript for printing on PostScript printers.
In addition to PostScript (when the PostScript option is installed), the
DEClaser 3200 printer can also print Tektronix 4010/4014 and ReGIS files
using DECprint Printing Services.
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Conventions Used in This Guide
The following terms and conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Meaning
NOTE Notes provide important additional information.
CAUTION Cautions provide information required to prevent
damage to equipment.
WARNING Warnings provide information to prevent personal
injury.
Dash (–) A statement preceded by a dash describes the result
of a procedural step. For example:
1. Insert the paper cassette into the printer.
The Error indicator shuts off.
Check Mark (

) A statement preceded by a check mark indicates a
special instruction related to a procedural step. For
example:
1. Insert the paper into the cassette, making sure
the stack is below the paper snubbers.

To prevent paper jams, do not load paper above
the MAX limit line.
Key A key name is shown enclosed in a box to indicate
that you press that key on the control panel. Key
names are always shown in initial capital letters.
For example:
1. Press Test to enter the Test Menu.
UPPERCASE All information on the message display is shown in
uppercase. For example:
Printer status reads READY.
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Safety Information
The DEClaser 3200 printer complies with all United States government
safety regulations applicable to laser beam light exposure. Read the following
information to become familiar with laser safety.
Laser Safety
The DEClaser 3200 printer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J,
as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. The printer does not emit hazardous
light, since the laser beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer
operation and maintenance.
WARNING
Use of controls or adjustment procedures other than those specified in
this manual may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August
2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured beginning
August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United
States.
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