Epson EMP-TW 1000 User manual

1000/1500
Reference Guide

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
0 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
0 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
a Connect the equipment into an
receiver is connected
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
0 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of
the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. by
Epson America, Inc., could void
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
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limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement
sur le brouillage radio6lectrique &licte par le Ministere des Communications du
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Contents
Getting Started
Where to Get Help
.........................
1
Safety Information
..........................
2
Laser Safety
........................... 2
CDRH Regulations
......................
3
Internal Laser Radiation.
...................
4
Ozone Emission
........................
4
Laser Printer Precautions
......................
5
Chapter 1 Controlling Your Printer
The Control Panel
.......................... 1-2
Display (LCD) .........................
1-2
Indicator lights .........................
1-3
Buttons
............................. 1-3
Other control panel features
.................
1-5
Using the Printer with Software
.................. 1-5
Selecting fonts
.........................
1-11
Entering printer commands
................. 1-12
Printing foreign or other characters
............. 1-15
Enhancing Print Quality ......................
1-17
Adjusting print density ....................
1-18
Resolution Improvement Technology
............ 1-18
Sharing Your Printer
........................ 1-22
Using Printer Emulations
...................... 1-23
Switching printer emulations
................. 1-24
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Choosing Paper
............................
2-2
Selecting a paper size
...................... 2-2
Loading Paper ............................. 2-3
Loading single sheets ...................... 2-3
Loading envelopes, labels, transparencies, and
heavy paper
..........................
2-5
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
General Problems ........................... 3-2
Print Quality Problems ........................ 3-8
Memory Problems ........................... 3-13
Option Problems.
...........................
3-15
Messages ................................ 3-18
Data Dump Mode
...........................
3-27
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge .................. 3-29
Chapter 4 SelecType
SelecType Overview
.........................
4-2
Using SelecType
...........................
4-3
The control panel ........................ 4-3
The display ............................ 4-3
Buttons .............................. 4-4
SelecType tutorial ........................ 4-5
Options ................................. 4-7
AUTO CONT.
..........................
4-8
CH TIMEOUT
..........................
4-8
COPIES .............................. 4-8
DENSITY ............................. 4-9
EMULATION ..........................
4-9
FEATURE PRINT ........................ 4-11
FONT ............................... 4-11
FONT SAMPLE ......................... 4-11
FULL PRINT ........................... 4-12
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INPUT ..............................
INTERFACE ..........................
LANG ...............................
MACRO .............................
MEMORY LEFT ........................
OFFSET .............................
ORIENT. ............................
PAGE COUNTER .......................
PAGE SIZE ...........................
RITech ..............................
RX-BUFFER SIZE .......................
STANDBY ...........................
STATUSSHEET ........................
SUB CONFIG. .........................
SYSTEM CONFIG. .......................
TONER .............................
USER ..............................
VERSION.. ..........................
4-13
4-14
4-18
4-18
4-20
4-21
4-21
4-22
4-22
4-23
4-23
4-25
4-25
4-25
4-26
4-26
4-27
4-30
Chapter 5 Options
What’s Available
..........................
5-2
Identity Cards ............................ 5-5
Epson PostScript card ..................... 5-5
Epson CL identity card .................... 5-6
Caring for cards
........................
5-7
Inserting a card. ........................ 5-8
Removing a card ........................
5-9
Recovering from an error
................... 5-10
Font Cartridges
...........................
5-10
Inserting a font cartridge
................... 5-14
Selecting fonts
.........................
5-15
Removing a font cartridge .................. 5-15
Recovering from an error ...................
5-15
V

The Faceup Output Tray
......................
5-16
Installing the faceup output tray
...............
5-16
The Lower Paper Cassette Unit
...................
5-18
Installing the lower paper cassette unit.
...........
5-18
Using the lower paper cassette
................
5-20
Optional Interface Boards
......................
5-22
Installing an interface board
..................
5-22
The Memory Chip Sets
........................
5-34
When to increase your printer’s memory
..........
5-35
Selecting a memory chip set combination
..........
5-35
Installing memory chip sets
..................
5-36
Checking the printer’s memory
................
5-46
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications
.........................
A-2
Printing
..............................
A-2
Paper and paper delivery
...................
A-3
Consumable products
.....................
A-5
Mechanical
...........................
A-6
Electrical
.............................
A-6
Controller hardware
......................
A-6
Environmental
.........................
A-7
Interface Specifications
........................
A-9
Parallel interface
........................ A-9
Serial interface
......................... A-12
Initialization
..............................
A-15
Option Specifications
.........................
A-16
Face-up output tray
....................... A-16
Lower paper cassette unit
................... A-16
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Appendix B
HP Emulation Mode
Introduction .............................
ActionLaser to HP LaserJet print feature comparison
...
Operating the printer as an HP LaserJet IIISi
........
SelecType Options
..........................
ORIENT. ............................
FONT ..............................
SUB CONFIG.
.........................
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets
.................
Resident bitmap fonts
.....................
Resident scalable fonts
....................
Font samples ..........................
Symbol sets ...........................
Default Settings
...........................
HP Emulation Command Summary
...............
Printer commands arranged by topic
............
GL/2 mode ...........................
Epson GL/2 Mode
..........................
Introduction ..........................
SelecType options
.......................
Epson GL/2 mode commands summary
..........
Appendix C
LQ and FX Emulation Modes
B-2
B-2
B-4
B-6
B-6
B-6
B-8
B-10
B-11
B-12
B-13
B-16
B-30
B-32
B-34
B-42
B-45
B-45
B-47
B-52
Introduction
.............................
Operating as an LQ or FX printer
..............
SelecType Options
..........................
ORIENT. ............................
FONT ..............................
SUB CONFIG.
.........................
Available Fonts and Character Tables
..............
Resident fonts
.........................
Character tables
........................
Default Settings.
...........................
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary
...........
Printer commands arranged by topic
............
C-2
C-2
C-3
C-3
C-3
C-4
C-10
C-10
C-11
C-13
C-14
C-17
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Getting Started
The ActionLaser 1000 and 1500 printers combine high
performance and reliability with a wide range of features.
To get started with your ActionLaser printer, please:
P Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and
important safety instructions in this introduction.
Q Use your Setup and Maintenance guide to set up and test
your new printer.
0 Refer to this Reference Guide for detailed information about
your printer.
If you require additional assistance, see “Where to Get Help”
below.
Where to Get Help
Epson America provides local customer support and service
through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and
Service Centers.
If you need to call for technical assistance, please have your
printer’s serial number and a status sheet printout handy. See
Chapter 4 for information on printing a status sheet.
Epson also provides the following support services through
Epson Connection at [phone]:
CI Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson
Reseller or Service Center
Q Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of Epson products
Getting Started 1

Q Epson technical information library fax service
0 Product literature with technical specifications on our
current and new products
Ll Sales of supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for
your Epson product
Q Customer Relations
Q User group locations.
Safety Information
Laser Safety
This 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 produce 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.
2 Getting Started

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. Compliance is mandatory
for products marketed in the United States. The label shown
below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and
must be attached to laser products marketed in the United
States.
This laser product conforms to the
applicable requirement of 21 CFR
Chapter I, subchapter J.
SEIKO EPSON CORP.
Hirooka Off ice
80 Hirooka, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken,
JAPAN
MANUFACTURED:
WARNING:
Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this guide may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825
specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries
where required.
I
LASER KLASSE1 NACH IEC 825
CLASS LASER PRODUCT TO IEC 825
KLASSE1 LASER PRODUKT I.H.T. IEC 825
LUOKAN1 LASERLAITE
I
Getting Started 3

Internal Laser Regulation
Max. Radiation Power 5(mW)
Wave Length 760-810(nm)
This is a Class IIlb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser
beam. The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM.
Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any
circumstance.
Ozone Emission
During printer operation, a small amount of ozone is released.
This amount is not large enough to affect human beings
adversely.
However, it is best to make sure the room where you are using
the printer has adequate circulation, especially when you are
printing a high volume of materials or using the printer
continuously over a long period of time.
4 Getting Started

Laser Printer Precautions
These printers use laser technology. The following list of
precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even
if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow
these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Do not touch the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE label. If the printer has been in use, the fuser
can be very hot.
High voltages are present inside the printer when the
power is turned on.
Protect the light-sensitive imaging cartridge from exposure
to light. Avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light
for any longer than necessary. Overexposing it may cause
abnormally dark or light areas on the printed page and may
reduce the service life of the unit.
If you must expose the imaging cartridge either by taking it
out of the printer or by leaving the printer cover open,
cover the unit with a soft cloth or sheet of paper.
Avoid pressing on the top of the imaging cartridge.
Pressing directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill
into the printer. If the non-printed side of your paper is
dirty indicating a spill, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting.”
Never force the printer’s components into place. Although
the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can
damage it.
Getting Started 5

Important Safety Instructions
1.
2.
3.
Read all of these instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
4.
5.
Do not use this printer near water.
Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table
because it may fall, causing serious damage.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do
not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7.
Use the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
8.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
9.
Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.
10. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into
the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
6 Getting Started

11. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the printer.
12. Except as specifically explained in the Reference Guide, do
not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or
removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove”
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing in those compartments to service
personnel.
13. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If it does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating
a need for service.
Getting Started 7

Chapter 1
Controlling Your Printer
The Control Panel .
Display (LCD)
Indicator lights
Buttons . . . . .........................
1-3
.........................
1-3
Other control panel features
.................
1-5
.........................
1-2
.........................
1-2
Using the Printer with Software
..................
1-5
Selecting fonts
.........................
1-11
Entering printer commands
..................
1-12
Printing foreign or other characters
.............
1-15
Enhancing Print Quality ......................
1-17
Adjusting print density ....................
1-18
Resolution Improvement Technology
............
1-18
Sharing Your Printer
.......................
1-22
Using Printer Emulations
......................
1-23
Switching printer emulations
................. 1-24
Controlling Your Printer 1-1

The Control Panel
The printer control panel gives you easy control over most
common printer operations. The panel consists of a liquid
crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons.
Display (LCD)
The display shows the printer’s status, such as PRINTING, and
available options.
I
SelecType
0
ON LINE
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
INITIALIZE
RESET COPY END CONTINUE
1-2 Controlling Your Printer

Indicator lights
ON LINE
CONTINUE
FEED
On when the printer is on line, indicating
that the printer can receive and print data.
Flashes when an error is detected or a
maintenance procedure is needed. The
error message appears on the display at
the same time.
On when data is received and stored in the
printer’s buffer without being printed out.
Rapid flashing indicates the printer is
receiving data from the computer.
Buttons
The top three buttons on the control panel function as follows:
SelecType
LEVEL 1 Enters SelecType Level 1. See “SelecType,”
Chapter 4.
LEVEL 2 Enters SelecType Level 2. See “SelecType,”
Chapter 4.
ON LINE/EXIT Switches the printer between on line and
off line status. This switch is disabled
when the printer is in SelecType mode.
Exits SelecType mode.
Controlling Your Printer 1-3

You use the four buttons in the bottom row of the control panel
to select printer settings and functions.
INITIALIZE/RESET
RESET-When you hold down this button
until RESET appears on the display, the
printer finishes printing the current page
and then stops. The remaining data is
discarded, and some SelecType Level 1
settings return to their previously saved
values. See Chapter 4, “SelecType.”
When you hold down this button while
you turn on the printer, FACTORY RESET
appears on the display and all the
SelecType settings return to the factory
settings.
INITIALIZE-When you hold down this
button until INITIALIZE appears (after
RESET), received print data clears and
SelecType Level 1 and 2 settings return to
the power-on settings.
COPY END COPY
END-Cancels the remaining copies
when multiple-copy printing is selected
and the printer is off line.
CONTINUE CONTINUE-If the CONTINUE light is
flashing, read the corresponding error or
status message on the display and correct
the problem as described in Chapter 3.
Then press this button to resume printing.
FEED
When the printer is off line and the FEED
light is lit, press this button to print out
data in the printer’s memory.
1-4
Controlling Your Printer