Microplex SOLID 50 A3 - 3 User manual

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SOLID 50 A3 - 3
Operator’s Manual
Edition 2.1

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Table of Contents 3
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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 10
2. Installation 13
2.1. Check List 13
2.2. Printer Unpacking 14
2.3. Preparing the Printer 17
2.4. Printer Installation 26
2.5. Printer Components 30
3. Handling of Consumables 32
3.1. Print Media Handling (Paper, e.g.) 32
3.1.1. Loading Cassettes 1 and 2 32
3.1.2. Loading the Multipurpose Feeder 38
3.1.3. Using the Output Bins 41
3.1.4. Changing the Paper Size Setting 42
3.2. Toner Cartridge Replacing 44
3.3. Drum Cartridge Replacing 51
4. Operation and Menu Structure 59
4.1. Attaching the Printer to a Computer 59
4.2. Turning on the Printer 59
4.3. Control Panel View 61
4.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements 62
4.5. Configuration via the Control Panel 64
4.6. Menu Structure 65
4.7. Syntax of Diagrams 70

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Chapter Page
5. Panel Functions 71
5.1. Printing the Status Sheet 71
5.2. Printing the Font List 73
5.3. Choosing Print Resolution 74
5.4. Hexdump-Mode Activation 76
5.5. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED) 77
5.6. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job) 78
5.7. Printing the Menu Page 79
5.8. Generating Testsheets (Sliding Pattern) 80
5.9. Feeder (Cassette) Selection 81
5.10. Stacker Selection 83
5.11. Print Mode Selection (Simplex/Duplex) 85
5.12. Paper Size Selection 87
5.13. Enabling Format Check 88
5.14. Print Direction Selection 89
5.15. Data - Interface Configuration 90
5.16. Emulation Selection 91
5.17. Display Language Selection 93
5.18. Transparent Code Adjustment 94
5.19. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 95
5.20. Setting to Factory Default 96
5.21. Font Selection 97
5.22. Text Orientation Selection 100
5.23. Symbol Code Selection 101
5.24. Configuration of Text Margins 102
5.25. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 103
5.26. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 105
5.27. Lines per Inch Setting (Line Spacing) 107
5.28. Number of Characters per Inch Setting (Character Spacing) 108
5.29. Print Density Setting 109
5.30. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) 110

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6. Operator Maintenance 113
6.1. Printer Cleaning 113
6.1.1. Printer Cabinet Cleaning 113
6.2. Replacing the Transfer Roller and Fuser 114
7. Troubleshooting 125
7.1. Error in the Print Process 126
7.2. Reduced Print Quality 127
7.3. Error Messages 128
7.3.1. Consumables Missing 128
7.3.2. Error in Paper Transport 129
7.3.3. Service Call 129
7.4. Print Media Jam 130
7.4.1. Avoiding Jams 130
7.4.2. Clearing Jams from the Printer 132
7.4.3. Clearing Jam inside Cassette 1 and the Toner Cartridge Area 135
7.4.4. Clearing Jam inside Cassette 2 138
7.4.5. Clearing Jam inside Cassette 3 and Cassette 4 140
7.4.6. Clearing Jam inside the Multipurpose feeder 142
7.4.7. Clearing Jam inside the Duplex Unit 143
7.4.8. Solving Paper Feed Problems 145
7.5. Print Repeat after an Error 147
8. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 149
9. Specifications 151
10. Index 155

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Introduction 7
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MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 50 A3 - 3 Edition 2.1
1. Introduction
1.1. General Description
The print system SOLID 50 A3 - 3 works on an electrophotographical
base employing a laser as exposure unit.
The resolution of 600 dots per inch is corresponding to about
24 pixels per mm (see section 5.3: Choosing Print Resolution).
The maximum print speed is 50 pages per minute (Letter or A4).
This SOLID printer is able to process different paper qualities with a
weight from 64 to 163 g/m. Paper sizes like A3, A4 and A5 are
fed from adjustable cassettes.
The SOLID 50 A3 - 3 ships with two adjustable 500 sheets
cassettes, a multipurpose feeder and a duplex unit for automatic
front and back side printing as a standard.
A multitude of options are available:
two additional 500 sheets cassettes
a 3,500-sheets finisher/stacker
a 2,000-sheets high capacity feeder
This listing of options isn’t complete – please ask your supplier for
more information. All options promote the excellent paperhandling
functionality of the SOLID 50 A3 - 3 printers.
The special advantage for SOLID-system users is based on the
integrated MICROPLEX high performance controller. The controller
prints different information, such as text, bar code, vector graphics
and TIFF images in rated speed.
The controller understandsmost of the current emulations and is
compatible with different types of networks.
More importantly, the MICROPLEX controller offers its own
language, known as IDOL. The IDOL emulation offers a multitude of
convenient forms management and copying functions.
The MICROPLEX printer controller has its integrated website, this
allows a printer configuration via Ethernet. See Networking
Features of MICROPLEX Printers for more information.

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Fundamentals of Digital Printing
Digital information (like a form with text, a company logo and
vector graphics) is transfered from the EDP - system to the
laserprinter’s input buffer in a coded manner called an
“emulation“ or “page description language“. The controller
decodes information and defines letters, numbers, graphics, etc.
into bit patterns and posts them into the controller’s frame store.
This way, a copy of the future print which is generated by dots
is produced.
The electronically controlled laserbeam now plots this dot
pattern in rows onto a rotating, light-sensitive negatively
charged drum. At those drum spots impacted by the light the
electronic charge is extinguished. The negatively charged toner
will stick to these spots. Because similar charges repulse each
other the remaining drum surface stays blank. The paper is
guided past the drum, while the electrostatically charged toner
particles are attracted by the paper. This process is supported
by a positively charged field that is below the paper (transfer
charger). When transported further, the toner particles, which
are affected by heat and pressure, are combined resistantly with
the paper inside the fusing unit. The drum is discharged and
cleaned.

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1.2. Conventions
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[Menu Level 1 ]
To find the requested information more quickly and to
understand instructions more easily, the following symbols are
used:
This symbol refers to a possible source of danger. If you do not
pay attention to this information, injuries may result, the
functioning of the printer could be reduced, or the device 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 represents a key of the control panel. Such symbols
will be used in this manual whenever control panel buttons must
be pushed in order to activate certain functions.
Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the
blue colored text you'll enter the concerning chapter or
document.
This symbol represents messages shown in the display.
This symbol shows a shining LED (light emitting diode). The
SOLID printer panel is provided with one LED.
This symbol shows a flashing LED.
This symbol will be used in this manual to show an LED that is
not shining.

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1.3. CE - Conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares that the device complies with the
following guidelines.
2004/108/EG (EMC directive)
2006/95/EG (Low-voltage directive)
Applied harmonized standards:
EN 55022:2006 Class A (Information technology equipment -
Radio disturbance characteristics –Limits
and methods of measurement)
EN 61000-6-2:2005 (EMC: Immunity for industrial environments)
1.4. General Safety Instructions
This device produces, employs and possibly radiates high
frequency energy. Because of this, incorrect installation can
disturb radio communications.
Laser Notice
This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product
(DHHS Department of Health and Human Services).
The laser system and printer are designed so there is never
any human access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level
during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed
service condition.
All handling or procedures that differ from the ones being
described in this manual are to be omitted. Disregarding might
release dangerous laser radiation.