Microplex SOLID 166E User manual

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SOLID 166E
Operator’s Manual
Edition 1.1M

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Introduction 7
1.1. General Description 7
1.2. Conventions 9
1.3. CE Conformity 10
1.4. General Safety Instructions 11
2. Installation 13
2.1. Check List 13
2.2. Printer View 14
2.3. Environment and Power Standards 18
3. Paper Handling 21
3.1. Printer Engine 21
3.2. Stacker 25
3.2.1. Stacker Installation 25
3.2.2. Attaching the Stacker to the Printer 25
3.2.3. Stacker Settings 28
3.2.4. Stacker Panel Functions 30
3.2.5. Printer Settings: Stacker Selection 31
3.2.6. Printing and Stacking 31
3.2.7. Removing the Paper Stack 33
3.2.8. Troubleshooting (Stacker) 34
4. Operation and Menu Structure 39
4.1. Attaching the Printer to a Computer 39
4.2. Turning on the Printer 39
4.3. Touch Panel 41
4.4. Touch Panel Keys 42
4.5. Configuration via the Touch Panel 44
4.6. Menu Structure 46
4.7. Syntax of Diagrams 51
4.8. Turning off the Printer 52

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5. Panel Functions 53
5.1. Printing the Status Sheet 53
5.2. Page Length Adjustment 55
5.3. Paper Width Adjusting (Format Width) 56
5.4. Printing the Font List 57
5.5. Choosing Print Resolution 58
5.6. Hexdump - Mode Activation 60
5.7. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED) 61
5.8. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job) 62
5.9. Printing the Menu Page 63
5.10. Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern) 64
5.11. Stacker Selection 65
5.12. Selecting the Number of Printpages per Page Format (Two-Up Mode) 66
5.13. Print Direction Selection 68
5.14. Data - Interface Configuration 69
5.15. Emulation Selection 70
5.16. Display Language Selection 72
5.17. Transparent Code Adjustment 73
5.18. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 74
5.19. Setting to Factory Default 75
5.20. Font Selection 76
5.21. Text Orientation Selection 79
5.22. Symbol Code Selection 80
5.23. Configuration of Text Margins 81
5.24. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 82
5.25. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 84
5.26. Lines per Inch Setting (Line Spacing) 86
5.27. Number of Characters per Inch Setting (Character Spacing) 87
5.28. Print Density Setting 88
5.29. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) 89

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6. Operator Maintenance 93
6.1. Pre-Operation Check 93
6.2. Printer Cleaning 95
6.2.1. Cleaning the Printer Cabinet 96
6.2.2. Cleaning the Printer Interior 97
6.3. Replacing the Toner Cartridge 103
6.4. Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 109
7. Troubleshooting 113
7.1. Error during the Print Process 114
7.2. Reduced Print Quality 115
7.3. Error Messages 116
7.3.1. Error Codes 118
7.4. Clearing Paper Jam 120
7.4.1. Paper Jam at the Tractor 121
7.4.2. Paper Jam inside the Printer 122
7.5. Print Repetition after an Error 131
8. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 133
9. Specifications 135
10. Index 139

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1. Introduction
1.1. General Description
The SOLID 166E is a high speed continuous-form printer. The print
system works on an electrophotographical base employing an
LED array as exposure unit.
The print speed is up to 166 A4 pages per minute in the Two-Up mode.
The printing resolution is 600 dots per inch corresponding to about
24 dots per mm.
The material to be printed on has to be provided with sprocket holes for
the tractor to guide it. The maximum material width is 18 inches, the
printable width is 17 inches. The SOLID 166E has two paper outputs,
one of them is equipped with a stacker (capacity 2000 pages).
The non-contact Xenon flash fusing system in combination with the
straight paper flow enables you to use the most different paper types
and label materials with a weight from 64 - 209 g/m2 (wood-free
paper) respectively 64 - 105 g/m2 (wood-free labels).
With the SOLID 166E, all kinds of information — e.g. bar codes,
alphanumerical characters and vector graphics — can be printed. The
MICROPLEX printer controller’s high functionality with the SOLID 166E
makes form printing simple. In addition this printer is equipped with a
touch panel frontend for comfortable handling.
The printer is capable of using most of the page description languages
used in the industrial field and also the business standards known in
connection with laser printers can be used.
The capabilities featured include the MICROPLEX page description
language IDOL. Using this language, complex tasks such as the
creation of forms can be carried out by simple software commands (see
separate IDOL manual).
Data can be sent from almost any software platform, because printer
drivers are already available for this.

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The MICROPLEX printer controller has its integrated website, this
allows a printer configuration via Ethernet. See Networking Features
of MICROPLEX Printers for more information.
Consequently there is a multitude of scopes for this print system. It is
suitable for high-speed printing with excellent print quality using
different types of materials.
Printing Basics
The MICROPLEX printer controller enables the connection of this print
system to EDP systems whereby several interfaces, emulations and
fonts are available.
The digital information (e.g. a text file) is transferred from the
computer into the printer memory. The printer’s electronic component
(the controller) combined with the page description language, defines
the letters, numbers, graphics, etc. into bit patterns and posts them
into the controller’s frame store.
In this way, a “pattern“ of the future print page (generated by dots) is
created.
The electronically controlled LED (Light Emitting Diode Array) plots the
dot pattern in rows onto the light-sensitive surface of a rotating pre-
charged drum. Toner is caused to adhere to the electrostatic latent
image formed on the drum surface. This image consisting of toner
particles is electrically transferred onto the paper, that is guided past
the drum.
When transported further, the toner particles, which are affected by
the Xenon flash fusing, are combined resistantly with the paper. The
drum is discharged and cleaned.

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1.2. Conventions
The following conventions should help you to find information
and to understand instructions more easily:
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This symbol refers to a possible source of danger. If you do not
pay attention to this information, injuries may result, the function
of the printer could be reduced or objects could be damaged.
This symbol refers to important hints and suggestions on using the
printer. Disregarding these hints might cause problems with the
printer or within the environments.
This symbol shows a key of the touch panel. Such symbols will be
used in this manual whenever keys have to be pressed in order to
activate certain functions.
blue colored text Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the
blue colored text you'll enter the concerning chapter or
document.
[Menu Level 1 ] This symbol represents messages shown in the display (panel).

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1.3. CE Conformity

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1.4. General Safety Instructions
This device produces, employs and possibly radiates high
frequency energy. Because of this, incorrect installation can
disturb radio communications.
All handling or procedures that differ from the ones being
described in this manual are to be omitted.
This MICROPLEX product and its consumables are designed and
tested according to strict safety standards.
By heeding the following instructions, the user is ensured safe
operations:
- Please make sure your electricity source is properly
grounded.
- Install the device on solid and level ground.
- Only trained staff are authorized to transport the equipment.
- Only use consumables which are specially developed for this
device.
- Using improper consumables may cause a reduction of
output quality or damage to the device.
- Ensure no liquids get on or into the device.
- Do not remove any cover or safety device fastened by screws.

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- Do not bridge a safety device.
- Do not push anything into the ventilation apertures.
- Never carry out installations, cleanings, or maintenance
operations which are not described in this manual. These
operations should only be done by MICROPLEX authorized
service personnel.
In order to disconnect the printer quickly from the main power
in the event of an emergency, please note the following:
- For printers connected by a plug, the power-outlet should
be installed near the printer and easily within reach.
- For permanently connected printers, an easily accessible
emergency power-off switch should be installed close to the
printer.
- Please do not conceal any disconnect devices with the
printer or other objects.
- Please follow all the instructions and hints directly attached
to the device and/or described in this manual.
- To ensure optimum printer performance, only use
MICROPLEX consumables.

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2. Installation
2.1. Check List
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Please make sure that there are no transport damages and that
everything is included. Damages should be reported to the
supplier immediately.
Carefully open the cardboard boxes to make sure the following
contents are included:
1. MICROPLEX SOLID 166E printer
2. Developer Unit
3. Developer mix (powder)
4. Toner
5. Photoreceptor Drum
6. Stacker
7. CD containing:
•Operator’s Manual SOLID 166E
•Print drivers
•IDOL Programming Manual
The printer’s first installation has to be done by a trained service
engineer.
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Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer has
to be transported in the future.
Use the original packing materials and adhesive fasteners to avoid
damage to the internal components.
(See chapter 8 Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking)).

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2.2. Printer View
External Views:
Exit cover
Touch panel
Frontend
Paper input (tractor)
Stacker
Front cover A
(left)
Stand cover
Front cover B
(right)
Rear side 2 cover
Top cover B (right)
Top cover A (left)
Skirt
Main
switch
Fig. 2.2.a Main view of the SOLID 166E

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Fig. 2.2.b View from the paper input side of the printer
Fig. 2.2.c Stacker (paper output side of the printer)
Paper near
end sensor
Tractor
Upper cover
Control Panel
of the stacker
Print engine power switch;
„ON“ is required
Interfaces
Second Power cable
(in addition to the three-
phase main power cable)

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Interior of Front Cover Section:
Fig. 2.2.d Components inside the printer (front side)
Transfer/transport
unit
Fuser uni
t
Cleanin
g
unit Main charger Toner cartridge Developing uni
t
Waste toner
bottle unit
Pre-charger
(behind the waste toner bottle unit)
Transfer charger
(behind the waste toner bottle unit)

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Interior of Rear Cover Section:
Fig. 2.2.e Components inside the printer (rear side)
Drum drive motor
Transfer elevator
motor
No fuse breaker
DC power suppl
y
Feed motor
Toner supply
motor Sleeve motor
Fuser fin cooling
fan
MC-PCB
(Mechanism
control printed
circuit board)
Agitate motor
Tractor drive
motor
Ventilation fan 2
Ventilation fan 1
Power box fan 2
Power box fan 1
Cleaning
motor
Deodorizing blower Fuser cooling
blower unit LC box

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2.3. Environment and Power Standards
Fig. 2.3.a SOLID 166E: Required space (plan view)
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The printer’s first installation has to be done by a trained service
engineer.
Space required for maintenance service
Space required for usual printer operation
1000 1000
700 800
1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
5 0 0
8 0 0
8 7 0
Front
Rear
Space required when
front cover is open
( Unit: mm )
SOLID 166E
1580
Stacker

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-The chosen location should be well ventilated.
-Damaging environmental factors such as metal vapors, oil mist,
corrosive leaches or the like must not affect the printer.
-Place the printer on horizontal, firm and solid ground.
-The horizontal position of the printer has to be adjusted
accurately.
-At the side of the paper outlet there should be room enough so
that the paper can flow out of the printer without hindrance.
-Do not expose the printer to shocks or vibrations.
-There must be enough room on all sides of the printer to
guarantee necessary ventilation.
-Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes.
-The printer should not be located near volatile or combustible
materials (e.g. a curtain).
-Avoid locating the printer close to an air current (e.g. ventilators).
-The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
- Do not touch the drum surface because the material is easy to
damage.
-In order to run the printer reliably, please maintain the following
environmental conditions:
Temperature: + 10°C to +30°C (50°F to 86°F) operating
- 10°C to +35°C (14°F to 95°F) non-operating
Relative atmospheric humidity: 30% to 80% operating
10%to80%non-operating

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Power standards:
-Please connect the printer engine to
400 V, 50Hz/60Hz three-phase alternating current
(Europe, United Kingdom e.g.)
220 V +10%
50 to 60 Hz three—phase alternating current
(North America)
- The max. apparent power is 9.0 kVA.
- Use 32A fuses (40A, if necessary) for the mains connection
to enable the higher starting currents.
- The power source must be free of noise, and not subjected to
surges or noise (e.g. generated by big machines).
- Use the printer only within the allowed fluctuation range of +10%
for the power voltage.
Conditional connection for the SOLID 166E:
Data about the maximum permissible system impedance Zmax of this
device can be found in chapter 9 Specifications.
The user of this device has to determine in consultation with the
supply authority, if necessary, that the equipment is connected only to
a supply of that impedance Zmax or less!
- The SOLID 166E print system comes with a second power cable
(separate power supply for the touch panel).
This cable has to be connected to 230 V (Europe), see figure 2.2.b.
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To avoid damage, the devices must be switched off (i.e. cut off from
the power supply) before the user begins connecting the interface
lines.