Digital Equipment LN17ps User manual

LN17 and LN17ps
Printers
User Guide
Order Number: EK–LN17P–UG. A02
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
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Second Printing, May 1996
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use of its product in the manner described in this publication will not
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DECprint, Digital, OpenVMS, VAX, VT, and the DIGITAL logo.
Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
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Macintosh and TrueType are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Incorporated.
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
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printer products.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of
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Notice
Specifications described in this publication are subject to change
without notice. Use of some features may be limited by your
hardware or software configuration. Contact your dealer or Digital
for details.
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Table of Contentsi
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Chapter 1 LN17 Printer Quick Tour ...................................................... 1-1
LN17 and LN17ps Printer Models ......................................... 1-3
How Much of This Book Must I Read? ................................. 1-4
Printer Components .............................................................. 1-5
Special Features .................................................................... 1-6
Power Saver ....................................................................... 1-6
High Resolution Printing ................................................... 1-6
Edge to Edge Printing ....................................................... 1-7
Automatic Tray Switching ................................................. 1-7
Automatic Language Sensing and Switching .................. 1-7
State Saving ....................................................................... 1-8
Printer Generated Reports ................................................ 1-8
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Optional Features ................................................................. 1-9
PostScript Option ............................................................... 1-9
Duplex Printing .................................................................. 1-9
Increased Paper Handling ................................................. 1-9
Collating and Offsetting ................................................. 1-10
Memory Expansion .......................................................... 1-10
Hard Drive ........................................................................ 1-10
Memory Considerations ..................................................... 1-11
Maintaining the Printer ...................................................... 1-13
Cleaning the Printer ........................................................ 1-13
Replacing the EP Cartridge ............................................. 1-13
Recycling the EP Cartridge .............................................. 1-13
Replacing the Fuser Cartridge/Bias Transfer Roll ........... 1-14
Technical Support ............................................................... 1-15
Before Calling for Service ................................................ 1-15
Transporting the Printer ..................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2 Paper Handling ...................................................................... 2-1
Selecting Paper ..................................................................... 2-3
Storing Paper ..................................................................... 2-4
Using the Main Tray or Lower Tray ..................................... 2-5
Adjusting the Main Tray for Paper Size ........................... 2-7
Adjusting the Lower Tray for Paper Size ......................... 2-8
Using the Front Tray ............................................................. 2-9
Loading the Front Tray .................................................... 2-11
Automatic Tray Switching .................................................. 2-13
PostScript Tray Switching ................................................ 2-13
PCL Tray Switching (Source Mapping) ............................ 2-14
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Using the Mailbox/Collator ................................................ 2-19
Printing to the Mailbox/Collator .................................... 2-20
Password Protecting Jobs ................................................ 2-20
Opening Bins .................................................................... 2-25
Using the Offset Catch Tray (OCT) ..................................... 2-26
Using the Envelope Feeder ................................................ 2-27
Loading the Envelope Feeder ......................................... 2-28
Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing .............................................. 2-29
Print Orientation and Control Panel Settings ................ 2-30
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel ...................................................... 3-1
Control Panel Features ......................................................... 3-2
The Display ......................................................................... 3-2
The Keys ............................................................................. 3-3
Navigating the Menu System ............................................... 3-6
Menu Indicators ................................................................. 3-8
Setting a Menu Option ..................................................... 3-9
Main Menu .......................................................................... 3-11
Language Menu .................................................................. 3-12
Mailbox Menu ..................................................................... 3-13
PCL Emulat Menu ................................................................ 3-14
PostScript Menu .................................................................. 3-17
Interface Menu ................................................................... 3-20
LocalTalk Menu Options ................................................. 3-23
Ethernet Menu Options .................................................. 3-23
System Menu ....................................................................... 3-24
Test Menu ............................................................................ 3-25
Reset Menu ......................................................................... 3-26
Chapter 4 LN17 Printer Driving Software .......................................... 4-1
LN17 PCL 5e Emulation Printer Drivers ................................ 4-2
LN17 PostScript Printer Drivers ............................................ 4-3
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DECprint Supervisor (DCPS) Software .................................. 4-4
Chapter 5 Using the Hard Drive/ Downloading Fonts ..................... 5-1
Hard Drive Considerations ................................................... 5-2
Print/Disk Spooling ............................................................ 5-2
State Saving ....................................................................... 5-2
Formatting the Hard Drive ................................................ 5-3
Downloading Fonts and Macros .......................................... 5-4
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 6-1
Printer Operation Problems ................................................. 6-2
Control Panel Messages ........................................................ 6-6
Paper Jams ........................................................................... 6-26
What Causes a Paper Jam? .............................................. 6-26
Clearing Paper Jams ........................................................ 6-26
Print Quality Problems ........................................................ 6-33
Appendix A Ordering Printer Options ................................................... A-1
Appendix B Replacing Consumables ....................................................... B-1
Replacing the EP Cartridge .................................................. B-2
Replacing the Fuser Cartridge/BTR ...................................... B-5
Appendix C Installing and Removing Printer Options ........................ C-1
Precautions ............................................................................ C-3
Memory SIMMs ..................................................................... C-4
Installing a Memory SIMM ................................................ C-5
Removing a Memory SIMM ............................................... C-8
PostScript SIMM .................................................................. C-10
Installing the PostScript SIMM ........................................ C-10
Removing the PostScript SIMM ....................................... C-13
Hard Drive ........................................................................... C-16
Installing the Hard Drive ................................................. C-16
Removing the Hard Drive ................................................ C-19
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Duplex Module ................................................................... C-21
Installing the Duplex Module ......................................... C-21
Removing the Duplex Module ........................................ C-23
500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette ................................... C-24
Installing One 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette ....... C-24
Installing Two 500-sheet Paper Decks and Cassettes .... C-27
Removing a 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette ........... C-31
Offset Catch Tray (OCT) ...................................................... C-33
Installing the OCT ............................................................ C-33
Removing the OCT ........................................................... C-36
Mailbox/Collator ................................................................. C-38
Installing the Mailbox/Collator ....................................... C-38
Removing the Mailbox/Collator ...................................... C-41
Envelope Feeder ................................................................. C-43
Installing the Envelope Feeder ....................................... C-43
Removing the Envelope Feeder ...................................... C-46
Digital Network Interface Card (DNIC) .............................. C-48
Installing the DNIC ........................................................... C-49
Removing the DNIC ......................................................... C-53
Appendix D Control Panel Options ......................................................... D-1
Appendix E Printer Resident Fonts ......................................................... E-1
Base Printer Fonts ................................................................. E-2
Printing a PCL Font List ..................................................... E-3
PostScript Fonts ..................................................................... E-4
Appendix F Printer Specifications ........................................................... F-1
Appendix G LN17 Unique Printer Commands ....................................... G-1
Overview ............................................................................... G-2
Paper Size .............................................................................. G-3
Output Trays ......................................................................... G-5
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Raster Resolution .................................................................. G-6
Appendix H Environmental Specifications ........................................... H-1
EPA Energy Star ................................................................. H-2
Acoustic Noise Figures ....................................................... H-2
Acoustic Noise Figures for Germany ................................. H-3
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users ........ H-4
Compliance Statement for International Users ............... H-5
Operational Safety ............................................................ H-6
Laser Safety ........................................................................ H-8
Laser Safety Warning for Finland and Sweden ............... H-8
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1: LN17 Printer Quick Tour ❖1-1
LN17 Printer Quick Tour Chapter1
LN17 and LN17ps Printer Models ........................................ 1-3
How Much of This Book Must I Read? ................................ 1-4
Printer Components ............................................................. 1-5
Special Features .................................................................... 1-6
Power Saver ......................................................................... 1-6
High Resolution Printing ....................................................... 1-6
Edge to Edge Printing ........................................................... 1-7
Automatic Tray Switching ..................................................... 1-7
Automatic Language Sensing and Switching ........................ 1-7
State Saving ......................................................................... 1-8
Printer Generated Reports .................................................... 1-8
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LN17 Printer Quick Tour
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Optional Features ................................................................. 1-9
PostScript Option ................................................................. 1-9
Duplex Printing ..................................................................... 1-9
Increased Paper Handling ..................................................... 1-9
Collating and Offsetting ..................................................... 1-10
Memory Expansion ............................................................. 1-10
Hard Drive .......................................................................... 1-10
Memory Considerations ..................................................... 1-11
Maintaining the Printer ...................................................... 1-13
Cleaning the Printer ............................................................ 1-13
Replacing the EP Cartridge ................................................. 1-13
Recycling the EP Cartridge .................................................. 1-13
Replacing the Fuser Cartridge/Bias Transfer Roll .................. 1-14
Technical Support ............................................................... 1-15
Before Calling for Service .................................................... 1-15
Transporting the Printer .................................................... 1-16
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