Microplex SOLID F90 HD User manual

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SOLID F90 HD
Operator’s Manual
Edition 1.0

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Table of Contents 3
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MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID F90 HD Edition 1.0
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 Installation (Environment and Power Standards) 14
2.3. Printer Components 16
3. Handling of Consumables 19
3.1. Loading Paper 19
3.2. Replacing the Toner Cartridge 24
3.3. Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 28
4. Operation and Menu Structure 31
4.1. Attaching the Printer to a Computer 31
4.2. Printer Power on 31
4.3. Control Panel View 32
4.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements 33
4.5. Configuration via the Control Panel 36
4.6. Menu Structure 38
4.7. Syntax of Diagrams 42

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5. Panel Functions 43
5.1. Printing the Status Sheet 43
5.2. Printing the Font List 45
5.3. Choosing Print Resolution 46
5.4. Hexdump Mode Activation 48
5.5. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED) 49
5.6. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job) 50
5.7. Printing the Menu Page 51
5.8. Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern) 52
5.9. Page Length Adjustment 54
5.10. Selecting the Number of Printpages per Page Format (Two-Up Mode) 56
5.11. Paper Width Adjusting (Format Width) 58
5.12. Print Direction Selection 59
5.13. Data Interface Configuration 60
5.14. Emulation Selection 61
5.15. Display Language Selection 63
5.16. Transparent Code Adjustment 64
5.17. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 65
5.18. Setting to Factory Default 66
5.19. Font Selection 67
5.20. Text Orientation Selection 70
5.21. Symbol Code Selection 71
5.22. Configuration of Text Margins 72
5.23. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 73
5.24. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 75
5.25. Lines per Inch Setting (Line Spacing) 77
5.26. Number of Characters per Inch Setting (Character Spacing) 78
5.27. Print Density Setting 79
5.28. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) 80
6. Printer Cleaning 83
6.1. Cleaning the Elements behind the Front Cover 84
6.2. Cleaning the Transport Unit 88
6.3. Cleaning the Paper Feed Unit 91
6.4. Cleaning the Paper Near End Sensor 92
6.5. Cleaning the Power Stacker 93

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7. Operator Maintenance 95
7.1. Charger Cleaning 95
7.1.1. Main Charger Cleaning 96
7.1.2. Pre-Charger Cleaning 100
7.1.3. Transfer-/Separator Charger Cleaning 102
7.2. Developer Unit Cleaning 105
7.3. Developer Unit Refurbish, Developer Powder Exchange 110
7.4. Main Charger Replacing 117
7.5. Pre-Charger Replacing 118
7.6. Transfer-/Separator Charger Replacing 120
7.7. Photoreceptor Drum Exchange 122
8. Troubleshooting 131
8.1. Reduced Print Quality 132
8.2. Error Messages 133
8.2.1. Further Error Messages and Error Codes 136
8.3. Paper Jam 139
8.3.1. Paper Jam inside the Tractor 139
8.3.2. Paper Jam inside the Print System 140
8.3.3. Paper Jam within the Power Stacker 145
8.4. Print Repetition after an Error 146
9. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 147
10. Specifications 149
11. Index 153

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Introduction 7
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MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID F90 HD Edition 1.0
1. Introduction
1.1. General Description
The print system SOLID F90 HD works on an electrophotographical
base employing an LED array as exposure unit. The maximum
resolution of 600 dots per inch is corresponding to about 24 pixels
per mm.
The print speed is up to 85 pages per minute in the Two-Up mode .
Exclusively continuous media with sprocket holes can be used for the
tractor guiding. The maximum material width is 18 inches, the
printable width is 17 inches. This enables you to print two A4
portrait pages side by side (Two-Up). A stacker is included in the
standard device.
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 60 to 204 g/m². Even
demanding media like plastic, PVC etc. can be used.
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.
The high functionality of the MICROPLEX controller specially
qualifies the SOLID F90 HD also for form printing.
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
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blue colored text
[ Menu Level 1 ]
The following conventions should help you to find information
and to understand instructions more easily:
This symbol refers to a possible source of danger. Disregarding
the information identified by this symbol could result in injuries,
a reduction of printer functionality, or damage to the printer or
other objects.
This symbol indicates important hints and suggestions on using
the printer. Disregarding the hints might cause problems with
the printer or within the environments.
This symbol shows a control panel key. Such symbols will be
used in this manual whenever keys have to be pressed 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 (panel).
This symbol is used to show a shining LED (light emitting diode).
The SOLID F90 HD printer panel is provided with several LEDs.
The real shape of the LEDs differs from the shape of this symbol
(compare figure in section 4.3).
This symbol will be used in this manual to show a non-shining
LED.

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1.3. CE — Conformity