Olivetti PGL 12EN User manual

LASER PRINTER
PGL 12en
Reference Manual
p/n 506519W

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subject to change without notice. We will not be held responsible for any damage, direct or
indirect, arising from or related to the use of this manual.
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Special Features 1.1
Printer Components 1.3
Control Panel Buttons 3.1
Control Panel Lights 3.4
Contents
Introduction
STEP 1:Unpack Your Printer 2.1
STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge 2.2
STEP 3:Load Paper 2.4
STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable 2.7
STEP 5:Turn on the Printer 2.8
STEP 6:Print a Demo Page! 2.8
STEP 7:Install the Printer Software 2.9
Choosing Paper and Other Media 4.1
Selecting the Output Tray 4.4
Loading Paper 4.6
Using Tray 1 or the Optional Tray 2 4.6
Using the Multi-Purpose Tray 4.7
Using the Manual Feed 4.10
Printing on Envelopes 4.12
Printing on Labels 4.14
Printing on Transparencies 4.15
Printing on Preprinted Paper 4.16
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Media 4.17
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Setting Up Your Printer
3
Using the Control Panel
4
Print Media

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Printing a Document 5.1
Using Toner Save Mode 5.6
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplexing) 5.7
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing) 5.10
Printing Booklets 5.11
Printing on Different Paper for the First Page 5.14
Fitting Your Document To a Selected Paper Size 5.15
Printing Posters 5.16
Setting Graphic Properties 5.18
Printing Watermarks 5.21
Using Page Overlay 5.24
Printing Tasks
5
Maintaining Toner Cartridge 6.1
Cleaning the Printer 6.4
Maintaining Your Printer
6
Troubleshooting Checklist 7.1
Solving General Printing Problems 7.2
Printing Special Pages 7.6
Clearing Paper Jams 7.7
Solving Print Quality Problems 7.16
Troubleshooting Error Messages 7.22
Common Windows Problems 7.24
Common Macintosh Problems 7.25
Common DOS Problems 7.26
Troubleshooting PS Errors 7.27
Problem Solving
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Contents (continued)
Printer Specifications A.1
Paper Specifications A.2
A
Specifications
Installing the Printer Software B.1
Frequently Asked Questions About USB B.4
Macintosh Installation C.1
Using PCL Driver C.5
Using PS Driver C.10
About Remote Control Panel for DOS D.1
Installing the Remote Control Panel
for DOS Users D.2
Selecting Print Settings D.2
Setting Your Printer with the PS Option E.1
Installing PPD Files E.1
Accessing the PS Printer Driver Features E.3
B
Using Your Printer with a USB Cable
C
Using Your Printer with Macintosh
D
Printing from DOS Applications
E
Using Windows PostScript Driver

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F
Using Your Printer on Network
Making Installation Diskettes G.1
Installing Software from Diskette G.3
About Sharing the Printer on a Network F.1
Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer
F. 2
Setting Up a Network-Connected Printer F.3
Precautions H.1
Memory and PostScript SIMMs H.2
Network Interface Card H.5
Paper Tray 2 H.7
Linux Driver Installation I.1
G
Installing Software from Diskettes
H
Printer Options
I
Using Your Printer in Linux
INDEX

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Environmental and Safety Consideration
Laser Safety Statement
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1
Subchapter J for Class I(1) laser products, and elsewhere, is certified as a Class I laser
product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and printer are
designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during
normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.
WARNING
Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from Laser/Scanner
assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can damage your eyes.
CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN THIS COVER OPEN. DO
NOT OPEN THIS COVER.
VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.EXPOSITION DAN
GEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENZIONE -RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA.
EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.
PRECAUCION -RADIACION LASER IVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL
RAYO.
ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER
UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
ADVARSEL. - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I
STRÅLEN. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄR
URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO! - AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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Ozone Safety
During normal operation, the PGL 12en printer produces ozone.
the ozone produced does not present a hazard to the operator.
However, it is advisable that the machine be operated in a well
ventilated area.
If you need additional information about ozone, please request
your nearest Olivetti dealer.
OZONE
Power Saver
Environmental and Safety Consideration
This printer contains advanced energy conservation technology
that reduces power consumption when it is not in active use.
When the printer does not receive data for an extended period of
time, power consumption is automatically lowered.
The energy star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of
any product or service.

chapter
Congratulations on the purchase of your PGL 12en printer!
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
◆ Special Features
◆ Printer Components
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Special Features
INTRODUCTION
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Your new Olivetti PGL 12en printer is equipped with special
features that improve print quality, giving you a competitive
edge. You can:
• Prints at 1200 dots per inch (dpi). See page 5.19.
• Prints 12 pages-per-minute.
• The PCL 6 printer language enables fast printing performance.
• Customizes your documents by using Watermarks such as
“Confidential.”
• Prints Booklets. This feature enables you to easily print the
pages required to create books. Once printed, all you have to
do is fold and staple the pages.
• Prints Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your
document are magnified and printed across the selected
sheet of paper. After the document has printed, trim off the
white edges of each sheet. Tape the sheets together to form
a poster.
Create professional documents
Print with excellent quality and high speed
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• A 100-sheet Multi-Purpose Tray supports letterheads,
envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom-sized media,
postcards, and heavy paper.
• Standard 550-sheet input tray (Tray 1) and optional 550-
sheet input tray (Tray 2) supports all standard sizes of paper.
• Two output tray: Select either the top face-down output or
the rear face-up output tray for the most convenient
access.
• Straight-through paper path capability from the
Multi-Purpose Tray to the rear output tray.
Flexible paper handling

INTRODUCTION
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Special Features
• Allows you to use the Toner Save mode to save toner. See
page 5.6.
• Allows you to print on both sides of the paper to save paper
(Manual duplexing). See page 5.7.
• Allows you to print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper
to save paper (N-up printing). See page 5.10.
• Preprinted forms and letterheads can be printed on plain
paper. See ‘Using Page Overlay’ on page 5.24.
• One-touch last page printing is allowed in the ready mode.
• This printer automatically conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when not printing.
• This printer meets Energy Star guidelines for energy
efficiency.
• The PGL 12en printer has 4 MB of memory which can be
expanded to 68 MB.
• PostScript Level 3 Emulation* (PS) SIMM adds PS printing.
• Optional network interface enables network printing.
Expand the printer capacity
Save time and money
• Prints in Windows, DOS, and Macintosh.
• Supports Linux.
• PGL 12en printer comes with Parallel and USB interface. You
can install an optional network interface.
Print in various environment
*PostScript 3 Emulation
IPS-PRINT_Printer language Emulation© Copyright 1995-2000,
Oak Technology, Inc., All rights reserved

Printer Components
INTRODUCTION
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Front View
Control panel
Top output tray
Control board cover
(needed to access the
control board to install
printer options)
Paper level
indicators
(Inside)
(Face down output )
(Face up output)
Top cover
Tray 1
(550-sheet paper feeder)
Multi-Purpose Tray
Tray 2
(Optional 550-sheet paper feeder)
Rear View
Power switch
Rear output tray door
Power receptacleParallel port
USB port
Network port
(PGL 12en: Option)
Toner cartridge

chapter
This chapter provides step by step information on setting up
your printer. Topics included in this chapter are:
◆STEP 1:Unpack Your Printer
◆STEP 2:Install the Toner Cartridge
◆STEP 3:Load Paper
◆STEP 4:Connect to the Computer with a Parallel Cable
◆STEP 5:Turn on the Printer
◆STEP 6:Print a Demo Page!
◆STEP 7:Install the Printer Software
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SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
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Unpack Your Printer
1 Remove the printer and all accessories
from the packing carton. Make sure that
your printer has been packed with the
following items:
Notes:
• If any items are missing or damaged,
notify your dealer immediately.
• Components may differ from one
country to another.
Toner cartridge Power cord
Operator’s Manual
Quick Start-Up
CD-ROM
2 Carefully remove all packing tapes from
the printer.

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
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1 Open the top cover door. Pull up on the
handle to open the door.
2 Carefully tear one end of the plastic bag.
Don’t use a knife or other sharp objects
as it might scratch the drum of the
cartridge.
3 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the
toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape
completely out of the cartridge. Discard
the tape.
4 Gently shake the cartridge from side to
side to distribute the toner evenly inside
the cartridge.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, do not expose the
toner cartridge to light for more than a few
minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper if
left exposed for more than a few minutes.
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off
with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold
water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Install the Toner Cartridge
Handle

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
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Note: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of
approximately 6,000 pages (3,000 pages for the toner cartridge that is shipped with the
printer).
6 Grasp the handle and insert the
cartridge in the printer until it drops into
place.
7 Close the top cover. Make sure that the
cover is securely closed.
5 Locate the cartridge slots inside the
printer, one on each side.
Install the Toner Cartridge

SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
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1 Pull the paper tray out of the printer.
Note: You can load transparencies,
letterheads, or other print media using the
same method.
3 Load paper with the print side facing
down.
Make sure it is flat in the tray at all four
corners.
2 Push down on the metal paper lift plate to
lock it in place.
Load Paper

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5 Slide the tray back into the printer.
Note: If you want to change paper size in
tray, see below: “To Change Paper Size
in Tray.”
1 Squeeze the metal tab on the rear
paper guide to adjust for the paper
length.
To Change Paper Size in Tray
Load Paper
4 Make sure that the stack goes under the
metal retaining clip and the plastic
tabs on the end guides.
Paper overloading may cause paper
jams.
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3 After loading paper, squeeze the side
guide as shown and slide it to the left
flush against the paper.
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Notes:
• Do not push the width guide far enough to cause the media to warp.
• If you do not adjust the width guide, it may cause paper jam.
4 If necessary, use the rear width guide.
Squeeze the rear width guide as shown
and slide it to the left.
Load Paper
2 Adjust the paper length guide so the
pointer matches the desired paper size.
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SETTING UPYOUR PRINTER
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1 Make sure both the printer and the
computer are turned off.
2 Plug the parallel printer cable into the
connector on the back of the printer.
Push the metal clips down to fit inside
the notches on the cable plug.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to
the parallel interface port on your
computer, and tighten the screws.
See your computer documentation if
you need help.
Connect to the Computer
with a Parallel Cable
➞➞To the parallel
port on PC
If you are using a USB interface
Go to Appendix B, “Using Your Printer with a USB
Cable.”
If you are using an optional network interface
Go to Appendix F, “Using Your Printer on Network.”