Digital Equipment DEClaser 3500 User manual

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DEClaser 3500 Printer
User's Guide
EK-D350P-UG.A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, June 1994
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in
this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this
publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the
description.
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid
written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.
Digital Equipment Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DECimage Plus, DEClaser, DECnet,
DECprint, DECserver, DECstation, LATprint, OpenDECconnect, OpenVMS, PrintServer, ULTRIX, VAX,
VAXstation, Digital, and the DIGITAL logo.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The
software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

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Federal
Communications
Commission
Notice
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:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
n Consult a dealer or an experienced radio or television technician
for help.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved
by Digital Equipment Corporation may void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
Cables Connections to this device must be shielded cables with metallic
RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with
FCC Rules and Regulations.
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Canadian Notice This equipment does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Avis Canadien Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la
Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Acoustics Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779:
Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level
L
W
A
d
, B L
p
Am, dBA
(bystander positions)
Idle Operate Idle Operate
5.4 6.6 37 50
1 B = 10 dBA
Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital
representatives.
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Laser Printer
Safety
Information
The following safety guidelines and information are provided to
protect and inform you and ensure proper and safe operation of
the printer.
n Do not modify or remove parts from the printer.
n Do not block the air vent with paper or another object. If the
printer is used in a small room for many hours, be sure adequate
ventilation is provided.
n Do not place anything on the printer. Liquid spilled on the printer
could affect insulation, and may cause a hazardous situation.
n Do not allow metal objects (such as paper clips or staples) to fall
into the printer.
n Do not open the printer cover during operation. This could cause a
paper jam.
n Do not turn the power off while the printer is printing.
n Do not spray flammable substances near the printer.
n If the printer does not operate normally when the instructions are
followed, or if the printer exhibits a distinct change in
performance indicating a need for service, unplug the printer from
the electrical outlet. Contact your Authorized Digital Reseller or
Service Provider.
n Do not handle equipment if your hands are wet. In a
nonemergency situation, if you must unplug the printer, turn the
power off first. Then disconnect the power plug from the electrical
outlet by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
n Do not deviate from the specifications outlined in this guide.
n Be sure the power switch is off before inserting the power plug
into an electrical outlet.
The printer complies with appropriate safety standards. With specific
regard to the laser, this equipment complies with laser product
performance standards set by governmental agencies as a Class 1 laser
product. It does not emit hazardous light; the beam is totally enclosed
during all modes of customer operation and maintenance.
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Class 1 Laser Product The printer is certified 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. This means that the printer does not emit
hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
CLASS 3B
780nm
5mWmax
DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
PRECAUCIÓN RADIACIÓN LASÉRICA INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRA Y ANULE EL
INTERBLOQUEO. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA AL HAZ.
VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHETSLÅS BRYTES, UNNGÅ
EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARO! NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT IN DER STRAHL BLICKEN.
ATTENTION EMISSION DE RADIATION LASER INVISIBLE QUAND L'APPAREIL EST OUVERT ET LORSQUE LA
SÉCURITÉ EST NEUTRALISÉE EVITER DE S'EXPOSER AU RAYON LASER.
WARNING: The label shown above is intended as a warning
to persons disassembling the Raster Laser Scanner unit for
internal alignment or repair purposes. It does not apply to any
of the maintenance procedures specified in this manual.
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WARNING: When servicing the machine or laser module,
follow the procedures specified in the manual so that there are
no hazards from the laser. The use of controls, adjustments, or
performance of procedures other than those specified in this
manual may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
VAROITUS! Laiteen Käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä
käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna
bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för
osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
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 1, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products
marketed in the United States. The label on the printer indicates
compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser
products marketed in the United States.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Use
Control Panel Keys The names of the control panel keys appear
in boldface. For example, "Press the
Menu key."
Factory Defaults Factory default settings appear in italicized
boldface type. For example, *On.
NOTE Indicates information of interest related to
the topic at hand.
The following symbols are used in this guide:
IMPORTANT: Indicates necessary information.
CAUTION: Cautions alert the user that failure to follow a
procedure exactly as described could result in damage to
equipment or loss of data.
WARNING: Warnings alert the user that failure to follow
directions in the warning could result in personal injury.
Related
Publications PostScript Language Reference Manual, Second Edition 1990, Adobe
Systems Incorporated, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.,
Third printing April, 1991.
Hewlett-Packard PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference
Manual (Part number 33459-90903), First Edition, September, 1990,
Hewlett-Packard Company.
PCL 5 Comparison Guide, Third Edition 1991, (Part Number
33481-90968), Hewlett-Packard Company.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview and Installation
Features 1-1
Options 1-3
Printer Components 1-4
Control Panel 1-6
Space Requirements 1-7
Moving the Printer 1-8
Filling the Universal Paper Tray 1-9
Installing the Multipurpose Feeder 1-13
Extending the Rear Output Tray 1-15
Chapter 2 Using the Control Panel
Control Panel Keys 2-2
Restoring Factory Defaults 2-5
Printing the Menu Map 2-5
Level 1 Menu Map 2-6
Level 2 Menu Maps 2-7
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Menu Selections 2-12
Paper 2-12
Output Options 2-13
Font Setup - PCL 2-15
Page Setup - PCL 2-17
Parallel Interface 2-18
Serial Interface (optional) 2-21
AppleTalk (optional) 2-24
Ethernet (optional) 2-25
Fax (optional) 2-26
Reports 2-28
Resets 2-29
Time-Outs 2-29
System Settings 2-31
Configuration Example 2-34
Chapter 3 Printing
Image Area 3-1
Selecting Fonts 3-4
Font Report 3-7
Sending a Print Job 3-8
Last Page is Not Printed 3-9
Printing From the Multipurpose Feeder 3-10
Paper Tray Configurations 3-12
Selecting a Paper Tray 3-13
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Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance
Common Causes of Paper Jams 4-1
Paper Jam Error Codes 4-1
Clearing Paper Jams 4-2
Replacing the Print Cartridge 4-4
Maintenance 4-9
Warranty Limitations 4-9
Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Error Log 5-2
Hardware Report 5-3
Status and Error Messages 5-4
If You Still Need Help 5-14
Appendix A Printer Specifications
Appendix B Power Cord Requirements
Appendix C Options and Supplies
Appendix D Parallel Interface Support
Appendix E Paper Facts
Appendix F Glossary
Index
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Chapter 1
Overview and Installation
The DEClaser 3500 printer is the high performance, high
quality, work group printer you've been waiting for. Using a
laser engine and an AMD29200 RISC processor based
controller, the DEClaser printer is compatible with the
PostScript Level 2 and Hewlett-Packard PCL 5 Command
Languages and is capable of producing 12 letter-sized pages per
minute.
Features The DEClaser 3500 has these features:
nn Speed: 12 letter-sized pages per minute
nn Resolution: Print Enhancement Technology (PET) allows
600x600 dots per inch (dpi) or 300x300 dpi.
nn Power conservation: Automatically shuts fuser off after
periods of inactivity. Compliant with the EPA's Energy Star
Printers' Program
nn Paper trays: Supports up to two paper trays and a
multipurpose feeder. These include:
250-sheet universal tray (standard)
50-sheet multipurpose feeder (standard)
Optional second 250-sheet feeder that can house a universal,
legal, or envelope tray
Optional 500-sheet feeder that can house either a 250- or
500-sheet capacity paper tray
30-sheet envelope tray (optional)
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nn Paper sizes supported:
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)
Folio (8.5 x 13 inches)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
Statement (5.5 x 8.5 inches, multipurpose feeder only)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 (JIS, 182 x 257 mm)
nn Envelope sizes supported:
Monarch (3.875 x 7.5 inches)
COM 10 (4.125 x 9.5 inches)
DL (110 x 220 mm)
C5 (162 x 229 mm)
nn Command interpreters:
PostScript Level 2
Hewlett-Packard PCL 5
nn Control panel: 8 buttons, a 2 line by 16 character display,
and a beeper
nn Standard interface: Bidirectional, Centronics-compatible
parallel
nn Memory: 3 megabytes standard, expandable to 19 megabytes
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Options The following options are available to further enhance the
capabilities of your printer. For descriptions and ordering
information regarding these options, refer to Appendix C,
"Options and Supplies."
n Memory Expansion Kits
n Programmable Font Module (1 and 2 megabyte modules)
n Internal Fax Modem (North America only)
n External Fax Modem (outside North America)
n Ethernet Interface
n Serial Interface Board
n Additional Paper Trays and Feeders
n AppleTalk Interface
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Printer
Components The following illustrations show the key components of
the printer.
Front View of Printer 2
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6
4
3
5
7
1- On/off Switch
2- Output Tray
3- Control Panel
4- Lift Handle (on both sides)
5- Universal Paper Tray
6- Front Cover Release Latch (on both sides)
7- Multipurpose Feeder Slot
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Rear View of Printer
4
12
3
5
1 - Parallel port
2 - Slot for optional:
Fax Modem Board; AppleTalk Board;
Serial Board
3- Slot for optional:
Ethernet Card; Fax Modem Board;
AppleTalk Board; Serial Board
4- Air vent
5- AC Power Plug
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Control Panel The control panel consists of a two line display and a keypad
with eight keys.
The display shows the status of the printer. The keys have
several functions, depending on the printer mode. Refer to
Chapter 2, "Using the Control Panel," for additional details.
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Space
Requirements The following space requirements are the minimum required for
operation and maintenance, and should be considered when
planning a location for the printer.
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Moving the
Printer Before moving the printer, always be sure to:
1. Turn the power off and remove the power cord from the
AC outlet.
2. Remove the print cartridge.
3. Lift the printer by placing your fingers in the hollows on
both sides of the lowest paper tray.
Finger Placement
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Filling the
Universal
Paper Tray
The Universal Paper Tray can accommodate the following
paper sizes:
n Letter
n A4
n Executive
n B5
n A5
n Folio
To add paper to the tray:
1. Remove the paper tray.
Overview and Installation 1-9