Digital Equipment LN17 User manual

LN17 and LN17ps
Printers
Setting Up Guide
Order Number: EK–LN17P–IN. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
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First Printing, February 1996
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PCL and PCL 5e are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. This
printer contains an emulation of the Hewlett-Packard PCL 5e
command language, recognizes HP PCL 5e commands, and
processes these commands in a manner comparable with
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Notice Specifications described in this publication are subject to change
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Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖1
Setting Up the
LN17 or LN17ps Printeri
Overview .................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know the Printer ................................................... 3
Selecting a Printer Location .................................................... 4
Assembling the Printer ............................................................ 5
Testing the Printer ................................................................... 8
Installing Printer Options ...................................................... 10
Connecting to a Host ............................................................. 11
Installing a Printer Driver ...................................................... 14
Installing DCPS Software ...................................................... 16
Installing DS/P Software for Novell ...................................... 17
What to Do Next .................................................................... 18
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Overview
2❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
Overview Setting up your Digital LN17 or LN17ps High Performance
Network Printer is quite easy. It will likely take 10 to 30
minutes, depending on which printer options you install.
Follow all instructions in this guide to complete printer setup.
1. “Getting to Know the Printer” (page 3)
2. “Selecting a Printer Location” (page 4)
3. “Assembling the Printer” (page 5)
4. “Testing the Printer” (page 8)
5. “Installing Printer Options” (page 10)
6. “Connecting to a Host” (page 11)
7. “Installing a Printer Driver” (page 14)
8. “Installing DCPS Software” (page 16)
9. “Installing DS/P Software for Novell” (page 17)
10. “What to Do Next” (page 18)
This book is for use with both the Digital LN17 and LN17ps
High Performance Network Printers. The LN17ps printer
contains all the components of the LN17 printer, plus the
following options:
• Adobe PostScript Level 2
• 4 MB additional memory
• DNIC-E’NET (Digital Network Interface Card for
Ethernet)
As this guide serves both printers, the LN17ps printer will
hereafter be referred to as the LN17 printer.
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Getting to Know the Printer
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖3
Getting to
Know the
Printer
First, familiarize yourself with the major components
identified in Figure 1, below. Then continue with “Selecting a
Printer Location” (page 4).
Figure 1 Major printer components
Front View
AControl Panel Display
BControl Panel Keypad
CRecessed Grip
DPower Switch
EStandard Output Tray
FFront Cover
GFront Tray
(Multi-sheet
Bypass Tray)
HMain Tray
Rear View
AOption Interface Cover
BRear Cover
CReserved
DPower Inlet
ENetwork Ports (Options)
FParallel Port
GController Assembly
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Selecting a Printer Location
4❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
Selecting a
Printer
Location
Select a printer location that meets the minimum air space
requirements shown in Figure 2. Set the printer on a flat,
stable surface away from direct sunlight and electrical
interference.
In selecting a location for the printer, you should also consider
the following:
• Is the Control Panel accessible for viewing and use?
• Is there enough clearance above the printer to replace
consumables?
• Is there enough clearance above the printer to add paper
handling options?
The 500-sheet Paper Deck adds 120 mm (4.8 in.) to the
height of the printer; the Offset Catch Tray adds 130 mm
(5.2 in.); the Mailbox adds 370 mm (14.6 in.).
• Is there enough clearance around the printer should it
ever require servicing? (If not, you may need to relocate
the printer for servicing.)
Figure 2 Minimum air space requirements around the printer
Top View
A50 mm (2 in.)
B508 mm (20 in.)
C50 mm (2 in.)
D305 mm (12 in.)
Do not block the
fan at the top rear
left corner (E).
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Assembling the Printer
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖5
Assembling
the Printer Assembling the printer is easily accomplished in just a few
steps:
• Install the EP (electronic printing) cartridge,
• Load the Main Tray paper cassette with paper and insert
it into the printer, and
• Connect the power cord.
Follow the instructions below to assemble the printer.
Caution
Do not expose the EP cartridge to direct sunlight or artificial
light for more than 15 minutes. Overexposure will
permanently damage the photosensitive imaging drum.
Do not open the drum shutter or touch the green imaging
drum.
Complete the EP cartridge installation within 15 minutes of
removing the cartridge from its package.
1Open the front cover by pressing the
button on top of the cover. 2Remove the plastic packing retainers (A, B and C).
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Assembling the Printer
6❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
3Remove the EP cartridge from its
wrapper. 4Shake the EP cartridge several times to evenly distribute the toner.
5Remove the tape strip. 6Insert the EP cartridge into the guide
channels marked by the arrows inside the
front cover. Push in until it clicks in place,
then close the front cover.
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Assembling the Printer
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖7
7Remove the main tray, press down on the
bottom plate (A) until it clicks into
position, and remove the plastic packing
retainer (B).
8Load paper so that it is under both the
metal stop tab and the plastic fill tabs.
Do not overfill the tray. Paper jams
will result.
9Adjust the width guide so it lightly
touches the right edge of the paper stack.
Then slide the tray into the printer.
Continue to “Testing the Printer” (page 8).
Should you need to adjust the paper
tray to fit other sizes of paper, refer
to Chapter 2: Paper Handling in the
LN17 and LN17ps Printers User
Guide for instructions.
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Testing the Printer
8❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
Testing the
Printer To test the printer, power it ON, then print a printer
Configuration Sheet using the Control Panel.
1Plug the power cord into the printer and a wall outlet, then
power ON the printer.
The printer will complete its self-test and display the
following message at the Control Panel Display:
Online
Ready
2Press Online , then Menu and you will see:
Main Menu
Language
If the Control Panel message is not displayed in your
language, continue to Step 3. Otherwise, skip to Step 5.
3Press Enter and the display changes to:
Language
English
4Press Down or Up until you see your language, then
press Enter . Now all Control Panel messages will display
in your language. The Control Panel momentarily displays:
* saved *
and then reverts to:
Main Menu
Language
5Press Down or Up until you see:
Main Menu
Test Menu
6Press Enter and the display changes to:
Test Menu
Config. sheet
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Testing the Printer
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖9
7Press Enter again to print a Configuration Sheet.
The Configuration Sheet requires a minute or so to print. If it
does not print, refer to Chapter 6: Troubleshooting in the LN17
and LN17ps Printers User Guide.
If the Configuration Sheet prints, you have successfully
assembled and tested the printer.
Notice that the Configuration Sheet lists options that are
installed (if any).
8If you have purchased printer options, power off the printer,
unplug the power cord, and continue to “Installing Printer
Options” (page 10). Otherwise, skip to “Connecting to a
Host” (page 11).
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Installing Printer Options
10 ❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
Installing
Printer
Options
A number of options are available to increase the capabilities
of your LN17 and LN17ps printers. Call your dealer or Digital
for ordering information.
Printer options include memory SIMMs, Network Interface
Cards for Ethernet and LocalTalk, the PostScript SIMM
(already installed in the LN17ps printer), and the Hard Drive.
Paper handling options include a Mailbox/Collator, an
Envelope Feeder, an Offset Catch Tray, a 500-sheet Paper
Deck and Cassette, and a Duplex Module.
If you have purchased any of these options, install them now.
Refer to Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer
Options in the LN17 and LN17ps Printers User Guide for
complete instructions.
Note
Installation of the memory SIMMS, the PostScript SIMM, the
Hard Drive and the Network Interface Cards requires
removal of the controller assembly from its housing. If you
have more than one of these options, you can install all of
them while the controller assembly is removed (before
reinserting the controller assembly into its housing).
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Connecting to a Host
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖11
Connecting to
a Host The LN17 printer can have up to three communication ports
(Figure 3). These ports allow you to connect to three distinct
host systems concurrently.
You must supply the appropriate interface cable(s) to connect
the printer to the host(s). Refer to Table 1 or Table 2 on
page 12 for specifications.
Figure 3 LN17 printer input/output ports
Rear View
ANetwork Ports (Options)
BParallel Port
Caution
Always power off the LN17 printer and the host before
attaching the printer interface cable.
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Connecting to a Host
12 ❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
The following table lists cables and adapters available to
support the LN17/LP17ps printers. Contact your dealer or
Digital for ordering information.
Table 1 LN17 printer cable specifications
Port Type Cable Type(s) Connection Type Maximum Length
Parallel P1284 IEEE P1284-B Compliant
Parallel Cable Standard Centronics 36-pin male 2 meters (6 feet)
Ethernet (option) ThinNet (10base2)
(RG-58 coaxial cable) BNC 185 meters (607 feet) and 30 devices per
segment
10baseT
(24 gauge, unshielded
twisted pair cable)
RJ-45 100 meters (330 feet)
per cable
LocalTalk (option) LocalTalk
PhoneNet DIN-8 300 meters (990 feet) with a maximum of 32
devices
Table 2 PC and Macintosh cables and adapters
Host Connector Type Cables Length
AppleTalk Cable
DIN 8-pin Male BCC46-06 1.8 m (6 ft)
Parallel Cables
25-pin Centronics Parallel
25-pin Centronics Parallel
BC19M-06
BC19M-10
1.8 m (6 ft)
3.0 m (10 ft)
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Connecting to a Host
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖13
Install the appropriate LN17 printer driver(s) (described on
the following pages) on your host as per the instructions
provided with each driver.
For the network options, refer to the respective network card
User Guide to configure the network parameters. To verify
communications, send a job to the printer.
Refer to Appendix C: Installing and Removing Printer
Options in the LN17 and LN17ps Printers User Guide for
complete instructions.
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Installing a Printer Driver
14 ❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
Installing a
Printer Driver The base LN17 printer supports the PCL 5e Emulation printer
drivers listed in Table 3. To take full advantage of all the
printer’s features when printing PCL jobs, install the
appropriate LN17 printer PCL 5e Emulation printer driver(s).
(Consult your operating system user manual for instructions
on installing a new printer driver.)
† If you are using a DOS application other than Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or AutoCAD, use the HP LaserJet 4 si printer
driver supplied with your application software.
Table 3 LN17 PCL 5e Emulation printer drivers
Environment Printer Driver Diskette
DOS†Microsoft Word Ver. 6.0 Printer Drivers for MS-DOS
WordPerfect Ver. 6.0 Printer Drivers for MS-DOS
AutoCAD Rel. 12, 13 Printer Drivers for MS-DOS
Windows Windows 3.1 /
Windows 95 PCL5e Emulation Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95
Windows NT 3.5 PC 5e Emulation Printer Driver
for Microsoft Windows NT
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Installing a Printer Driver
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖15
If you purchased the PostScript option (or if your printer came
with PostScript installed), your printer also supports the
PostScript drivers listed in Table 4 on page 15. To take full
advantage of all the printer’s features when printing
PostScript jobs, install the appropriate LN17 PostScript
printer driver(s). (Consult your operating system user manual
for instructions on installing a new printer driver.)
Call Digital for any drivers you need beyond those supplied
with the printer.
Table 4 LN17 PostScript printer drivers
Environment Printer Driver Diskette
Windows Windows 3.1 /
Windows 95 PostScript Printer Drivers for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95
Windows NT 3.5 PostScript Printer Driver
for Microsoft Windows NT
Macintosh System 6.x PostScript Printer Driver and Utilities
for Macintosh
System 7.x PostScript Printer Driver and Utilities
for Macintosh
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Installing DCPS Software
16 ❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
Installing
DCPS
Software
DECprint Supervisor (DCPS) for OpenVMS is a family of
layered products that run on OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS
Alpha systems to provide access to selected PostScript Level 1
and Level 2 print devices.
The DCPS software and documentation are available in the
standard OpenVMS CDROM libraries, and may also be
ordered separately from Digital.
The license rights to use the basic printing features of DCPS
with Digital PostScript printers are included with the
OpenVMS operating system.
You can find more information about the DCPS products,
including pricing and support of optional features, and
ordering information, in the DECprint Supervisor (DCPS) for
OpenVMS Software Product Description (AE–PUM0*–TE).
For DCPS installation information, refer to the DECprint
Supervisor for OpenVMS Software Intallation Guide.
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Installing DS/P Software for Novell
Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers ❖17
Installing
DS/P
Software for
Novell
DS/P (Document Services for Printing) is an innovative
combination of client and server software that increases the
ease of use and productivity of the LN17 and LN17ps printers.
It capitalizes on the advanced bidirectional communication
features built into the printer. DS/P will:
• Install and configure LN17 printers for use on a PC using
a Novell NetWare network.
• Improve access to printer console features through a
remote user interface.
• Increase user productivity and self-sufficiency through
best-fit printer selection and graphical status feedback
features.
• Enhance management of network printing resources
through accounting and load balancing graphs and
reports.
For more information about DS/P, consult the Document
Services for Printing (DS/P) User Guide (packaged with the
Ethernet network card for the LN17 printer).
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What to Do Next
18 ❖Setting Up the LN17 and LN17ps Printers
What to
Do Next Congratulations! You have completed your setup of the
Digital LN17 or LN17ps High Performance Network Printer.
If you have any questions or need to set optional parameters
for printing, the LN17 and LN17ps Printers User Guide is a
complete reference guide to all the printer’s features and
functions.
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