Olivetti PG L8en User manual

LASER PRINTER
PG L8en
Reference Manual
p/n 533315K

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Unpacking 2
Selecting a Location 2
Control Locations and Functions 3
Front View 3
Rear View 4
Inside 4
Installing the Toner Cartridge 5
Loading Paper 6
Connecting to Your Computer 8
Using Parallel Port 8
Using The USB Port 9
Powering On the Printer 10
Installing Software 11
Installing Printer Driver 12
System Requirement 12
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation 12
Windows 95/98 Plug and Play 13
If Windows Does Not Run the CD-ROM 13
Windows 3.1x Installation 14
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 15
Installing Printer Utilities 15
Windows 3.1x Installation 15
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Installation 15
DOS Installation 15
Printing on Network Printer 16
Setting Up Host PC Printer 16
Client PC Sharing Setup 16
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer
Selecting Paper Types and Feed Source 18
Loading Print Material 19
Feeding Manually 23
Using Face-up Stacker 24
Paper Guidelines 25
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Contents

Chapter 3 Operating Your Printer
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Laser Safety Statement 56
Safety Information 56
Specifications 57
Appendix
Operator Panel 28
Indicator Lights 28
Button Function 29
Selecting Your Printer 30
Windows 95/98/3.1x/NT 4.0 30
Printing a Document 31
Print Settings 31
Remote Control Panel(RCP) for
Windows/DOS User 33
Windows 3,1x/95/98/NT 4.0 33
DOS 33
Status Monitor(SM) for Win 3.1x/95/98 Users 37
Windows 3,1x/95/98 37
Status Monitor 37
Poor Print Quality 40
Paper Problems 41
Printing Problems 42
Software Problems 43
Before You Call For Service 44
Clearing Paper Jams 45
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams 47
Cartridge Maintenance 48
Replacing Toner Cartridge 48
Cleaning OPC Drum 49
Q & A 49
Chapter 5 Printer Options
Optional Memory Card 52

Setting Up
Your Printer
Chapter 1

2Setting Up Your Printer
Unpacking
Remove the printer and all accessories from the packing carton. Save
the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the
printer.
Make sure you have the following items:
• Toner cartridge (Please, refer to page 4 and page 5)
• Power cord
• Setup CD-ROM
• Quick Install Guide
Notes:
• If you need help during setup, or if any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
• You need a Centronics-compatible parallel printer cable. The cable is not
shipped with your printer. You can purchase this cable from your dealer or
retailer. Make sure the cable is IEEE 1284-compliant. Ask your dealer for
assistance if you need help selecting the right cable.
Selecting a Location
Place your printer on a flat, stable surface near your workstation.
Leave enough space around the printer, so that you can easily:
• open the printer cover
• load the paper
• retrieve the paper
• open the front output tray and retrieve the paper from the front
output tray
• allow air circulation around the vents to prevent the printer from
overheating
Do not place the printer:
• In direct sunlight
• Near heat sources or air conditioners
• In dusty or dirty environments

3
Setting Up Your Printer
Automatic Paper Feeder
Holds 150 sheets of paper.
Paper Guides
Adjust to the
width of paper.
Face-down Stacker
Holds printed documents.
If printed on plain paper,
a maximum of 100 sheets
can be held.
Stacker Extender
Supports paper stacked in the
paper output bin.
Face-up Stacker
Holds a single sheet of special media (transparency,
label, envelope, and heavy weight paper) with print
side facing up.
Operator Panel
Tray Extender
Supports paper stacked in the
automatic paper feeder.
Manual Paper Feeder
Used to feed a single sheet of paper.
Control Locations and Functions
Front View

4Setting Up Your Printer
Rear View
Inside
Power Switch
Power Cord
Connector
USB Port
Printer Cable
Connector
Front Cover
Toner Cartridge

5
Setting Up Your Printer
Installing the Toner Cartridge
1. To open the printer cover, hold the cover using both hands and
pull it toward you.
2. Unpack the Toner Cartridge. Carefully remove the sealing tape.
3. Rock the Cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner.
4. Find the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.
5. Grasp the handle and slide the Cartridge down between the toner
cartridge slots, until it drops into place.
6. Close the cover.

6Setting Up Your Printer
2. Before loading the paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen
them, then fan them. Tap the edges on a table top to straighten
them. Doing this before you load paper helps prevent paper jams.
Don’t load too much. This feeder holds up to 150 sheets.
3. Insert the paper in the paper feeder.
If the paper has a preferred print side, place the print side facing
you. If you use letterhead paper, load the paper with the letter-head
edge down and facing you.
Loading Paper
For best results, use high quality 75g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper.
Note: For more information on loading paper and other print material, refer
to ‘Loading Print Material’ on page 19.
1. Pull the extender on the automatic paper feeder up, until it stops.