Output Technology PrintCenter45 User manual

PrintCenter45
User Manual
OTC REV. B #066-00650-00 12/15/04
Output Technology Printcenter 45 Users Guide

Table of Contents
Features................................................................................ 9
Printer Descriptions .......................................................... 10
External View................................................................. 10
Printing System Descriptions ......................................... 10
Interior of Front Cover Section ...................................... 11
Interior of Rear Cover Section ....................................... 12
Sensor Descriptions........................................................ 13
Sensor Locations ............................................................ 13
Paper Transport System Monitoring............................... 14
Paper Empty sensor ........................................................ 15
Stacker............................................................................ 15
Installation and Setup ....................................................... 16
Preparation ..................................................................... 16
Caution, Power requirements ......................................... 16
Precautions: .................................................................... 16
Printer Space Requirements ........................................... 17
Installation Environment ................................................ 18
Moving and unloading.................................................... 18
Unpacking ...................................................................... 19
Installing the OPC drum................................................. 21
Installing the Developer ................................................. 24
Installing The Toner Cartridge ....................................... 26
Installing the paper ......................................................... 30
Power on......................................................................... 32
Engine self test ............................................................... 32
Connecting the Print controller ...................................... 33
Handling Precautions ..................................................... 33
Power ON....................................................................... 34
PC45 Quick Menu guide / Operation Panel.................... 34
PC-45 PCL5E MENU Structure..................................... 34
Menu Detail Descriptions.................................................... 35
PANEL USE EXAMPLE............................................... 38
1. Self Test................................................................. 38
2. Top Margin How to set top margin ....................... 38
3. To remove print job & park paper ......................... 38
Status Indication............................................................. 39
Error Indication .............................................................. 39
Error Recovery.................................................................. 40
Paper Jam Recovery ....................................................... 40
ERROR CODE (Description)......................................... 42
Periodical cleaning and Replacement.............................. 43
By the Operator / Service Tech ...................................... 43
Cleaning and replacements by a Service Technician...... 43
Consumables Replacement............................................... 44
Toner Cartridge .............................................................. 44
Charger........................................................................... 46
Cleaning ......................................................................... 47
Transport Unit............................................................ 47
Main Charger............................................................. 49
Pre-charger/Transfer/Separator Charger.................... 50
Fuser Unit .................................................................. 51
Appendix A ........................................................................ 52
PCL5 Emulation Command Listing ............................... 52
Table 1:Job Control Commands..................................... 52
Table 2: Page Control Commands.................................. 52
Table 3: Cursor Positioning Commands......................... 53
Table 4: Font Selection Commands................................ 54
Table 4.1: Available Symbol Sets .................................. 55
Table 5: Font Management............................................. 56
Table 6: Font Creation Commands................................. 56
Table 7: Raster Graphics Commands ............................. 57
Table 8: Macros And Other Commands......................... 58
Table 9: Print Model Commands ................................... 58
Appendix B ........................................................................ 59
EPSON Emulation Command Listing............................ 59
Table 1: Conventions...................................................... 59
Table 2: Control Codes................................................... 59
Table 3: Terminal Management ..................................... 59
Table 4: Kanji Command Set Extension ........................ 60
Table 4 (Cont.): Kanji Command Set Extension............ 61
Table 5: Vertical Form Handling.................................... 62
Table 6: Horizontal Form Handling and Printing Modes63
Table 7: Graphic Modes ................................................. 66
Table 8 : Character Set Selection ................................... 67
Appendix C ........................................................................ 68
ULPC Emulation Command Listing .............................. 68
Appendix D ........................................................................ 76
PCL5 Emulation Bar Code Print Command Listing.. 76
Table 1: Static Bar Code Commands......................... 76
Table 2: Dynamic Bar Code Commands ................... 78
Table 3: PDF417 2D Bar Code Commands............... 83
Output Technology Printcenter 45 Users Guide

Copyright ©2003, Output Technology Corporation
All rights reserved under the Berne Convention.
TRADEMARKS
Apple, LaserWriter, and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Corporation.
Chipstrip is a trademark of South-Pak, Inc.
Epson is a registered trademark of Epson Corporation, Epson America, Inc.
LaserJet and HP PCL5 are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Corporation.
LaserMatrix is a registered trademark of Output Technology Corporation.
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Typefaces mentioned in this publication are products, tradenames, and trademarks (registered or otherwise)
of third parties and do not belong to Output Technology.
PROPRIETY
This product contains proprietary information and trade secrets designed and developed by Output
Technology Corporation, and AGFA Corporation.
Output Technology Corporation – 3808 N.Sullivan Road Bldg. #3
Spokane, WA 99216 — USA
[phone]
We suggest you use genuine Output Technology Corporation supplies and authorized service centers.
Please contact us at:
Voice: 1-800-468-8788 (U.S. Only) Fax: [phone]
For service, please have your printer model and serial numbers handy — these are located on the side of
the printer.
To reach Output Technology In the U.S.A., call [phone] For service, the very
latest drivers, firmware, pricing, maintenance and troubleshooting aids, and application
information. You may also contact us at —
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Part No: 066-00650-00
Rev. B
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CAUTION
Although the toner used in this printer is non-toxic, its super-fine texture and susceptibility to heat
can cause problems if spilled.
NEVER reship or move the printer with the drum cartridge, developer unit, or waste toner bottle in
the printer. ALWAYS remove these customer replaceable items.
ALSO, NEVER ship an open, used, or partially used drum cartridge, developer unit, or waste toner
bottle.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage to the printer or other items when the printer is shipped or moved with the drum cartridge,
developer unit, and/or waste toner bottle in place. Also, various governmental regulations may prohibit shipping of these items.
AVERTISSEMENT
Bien que l'encre utilisée dans cette imprimante ne soit pas toxique, elle est sensible à la chaleur et
d'une texture extrèment fine et peut créer des problèmes si renversée.
N'expédiez ni ne déplacez JAMAIS l'imprimante avec la cartouche d'encre, l'unité de développement
et la bouteille d'écoulement d'encre usagée installées. Retirez TOUJOURS ces articles au préalable.
DE SURCROIT, n'expédiez JAMAIS une cartouche d'encre ou une bouteille d'écoulement d'encre
usagée ouvertes, entamées ou usagées. Expédiez toujours les unités de développement usagées avec
la cartouche d'encre installée ; l'unité de développement contenant la cartouche d'encre doit être
emballée dans un conteneur solide, résistant et parfaitement hermétique et étanche marqué
"MANIEMENT SPECIAL".
Le fabricant n'est pas responsable des dégâts causés à l'imprimante ou à d'autres articles par suite de l'expédition ou du déplacement de
l'imprimante avec la cartouche d'encre, l'unité de développement et/ou la bouteille d'écoulement d'encre installées. Il se peut de surcroit
que certains règlements gouvernementaux interdisent l'expédition des cartouches d'encre et des bouteilles d'écoulement d'encre.
ACHTUNG
Obwohl der in diesem Drucker benutzte Toner nicht giftig ist, kann er, falls verschüttet, Probleme
verursachen, weil er superfein und hitzeempfindlich ist.
Der Drucker darf NIEMALS wieder versandt oder bewegt werden, solange sich Tonerkartusche,
Entwicklereinheit und Resttonerbehälter noch darin befinden. Diese vom Kunden auswechselbaren
Artikel müssen IMMER erst entfernt werden.
Offene, gebrauchte oder teilweise aufgebrauchte Tonerkartuschen oder Resttonerbehälter dürfen
AUCH NIEMALS versandt werden. Falls eine gebrauchte Entwicklereinheit versandt werden muß,
darf sie nur zusammen mit der daran befestigten Tonerkartusche verschickt werden;
Entwicklereinheit und Tonerkartusche müssen in einen sicheren, vollkommen luftdichten und
lecksicheren, haltbaren Versandbehälter mit der Aufschrift "VORSICHT!" verpackt werden.
Der Hersteller haftet nicht für Schäden an Druckern oder anderen Gegenständen, wenn Drucker zusammen mit den darin befindlichen
Tonerkartuschen, Entwicklereinheiten und/oder Resttonerbehältern versandt oder bewegt werden. Außerdem könnten gewisse
staatliche Vorschriften den Versandt von Tonerkartuschen und Resttonerbehältern untersagen.
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PRECAUCION
A pesar de que el pigmento de esta impresora no es tóxico, su textura extremadamente fina y su
susceptibilidad al calor pueden presentar dificultades en caso de derramarlo.
NUNCA transporte ni mueva la impresora con el cartucho de pigmento, la unidad reveladora y el
recipiente de desecho de pigmento instalados. SIEMPRE retire estos elementos reemplazables por el
usuario.
Además, NUNCA transporte un cartucho de pigmento abierto o usado parcial o totalmente, ni
tampoco un recipiente de desecho de pigmento. Si se debe transportar una unidad reveladora, debe
hacérselo junto con el cartucho de pigmento; la unidad reveladora con el cartucho de pigmento deben
empacarse en una caja segura, absolutamente hermética y a prueba de fugas, de gran resistencia,
rotulada "MANEJESE CON ESPECIAL CUIDADO".
El fabricante no se hace responsable por los daños a la impresora o a otros elementos transportados o trasladados con el cartucho de
pigmento, la unidad reveladora y/o el recipiente de desecho de pigmento instalados. Además, los reglamentos gubernamentales pueden
prohibir el transporte de cartuchos de pigmento y de recipientes de desecho de pigmento.
ATTENZIONE
Sebbene il toner nella stampante sia atossico, la sua sensibilità al calore e la sua composizione
estremamente fine possono causare problemi se rovesciato.
NON rispedire o spostare la stampante prima di aver rimosso la cartuccia del toner, lo sviluppatore e
la bottiglia del toner usato. Rimuovere SEMPRE questi articoli prima della spedizione.
MAI spedire una cartuccia di toner o una bottiglia di toner usato aperta, o parzialmente usata. E'
inoltre necessario spedire lo sviluppatore con la cartuccia del toner installata. Lo sviluppatore con la
cartuccia del toner installata deve essere imballato in un contenitore rigido ed a tenuta ermetica
etichettato "MANEGGIARE CON CURA".
Il fabbricante non è responsabile di eventuali danni alla stampante o ad altri articoli quando la stampante è spedita senza previa
rimozione della cartuccia del toner, dello sviluppatore e/o della bottiglia del toner usato. E' possibile inoltre che certe norme
governative vietino la spedizione di cartucce di toner e bottiglie del toner usato.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: LASER LIGHT CAN DAMAGE EYES. DO NOT look
directly at a laser lamp. DO NOT open the covers while the
printer is operating. Looking at the flashing light may cause
other side effects.
DANGER: LES RAYONS LASER SONT DANGEREUX POUR
LES YEUX. NE PAS regarder directement une lampe laser.
NE PAS ouvrir le couvercle d'une imprimante en cours
d'opération.
VORSICHT: LASERLICHT KANN ZU AUGENSCHÄDEN
FUHREN. NICHT direkt auf eine Laserlampe schauen. Bei
Betrieb des Druckers NICHT den Gehäusedeckel öffnen. Nicht
in das Blitzlicht schauen könnte andere Gesunheitsfolgen
haben.
PELIGRO: LAS RADIACIONES LASER PUEDEN DAÑAR LA
VISTA. NUNCA dirija su vista a la lámpara lasérica. NO abra la
tapa superior mientras la impresora funcione.
PERICOLO: LA LUCE LASER PUO' RECARE GRAVI DANNI
AGLI OCCHI. NON guardare direttamente la lampada laser.
NON aprire il coperchio della stampante, quando essa è in
funzione.
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Safety instructions… continued
•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
•Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
•Place this product on a stable surface..
•Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked by paper or adjacent equipment.
•This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the Rating label.
If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.
•This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding connection. For your safety if you are
unable or unsure how to connect your system, contact your electrician to assure proper
installation.
•Do not use this product with an extension cord.
•Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself, except for operator replaceable
consumables such as toner or paper. Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. In
the event of product damage, liquid spillage, or a distinct change in performance requiring
service, unplug the product from the wall outlet.
•Make sure the printer power is OFF any time you are connecting or disconnecting the power
cable or interface cable.
•The fuser assembly becomes very hot while the printer is operating.
•If any object is accidentally dropped into the printer, turn the power OFF and carefully
remove the object.
•Do not look at the flash fusing lamp during operation of the printer.
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FCC compliance statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna.•
•Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
Move the equipment away from the receiver.•
•Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems". This booklet is available from —
The U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Note: Making changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
DOC compliance statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique éditcté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Features
1. Automatic paper loading with no waste paper
The printer has a simple to operate paper feeder. When the paper is loaded into the tractor,
the automatic top of edge detection mechanism will position the paper automatically. The
printer is able to print from the first page.
2. Split paper form feed end of job
When the system is activated, the paper will forward to the end of the job for separation.
The printer will retract to loading position automatically when the next print job is
submitted.
3. Large capacity power stacker
Maximum stacking capacity 3, 000 pages
Page length 7~12"
4. Small size
The printer size is minimized to permit effective office space utilization.
5. Non-impact page printer
The PC45 is a non-impact page printer, which employs the same electro photographic
system as regular copiers. It meets the needs of users who wish to produce high speed,
high-quality prints quietly.
6. High performance-to-cost ratio
The printing speed attained when paper is fed by 25.4 mm per 6 lines (1/6 inch per line) is
3000 lines per minute. The low hardware and consumable costs offer higher cost
efficiency than existing competing brands.
7. LED exposure for enhanced printing resolution
Exposure LEDs are arranged widthwise at a density equivalent to the printing resolution of
300 dots per 25.4 mm (300dpi) and exposure is executed one line at a time. The PC45
therefore achieves a higher printing accuracy lineation.
8. Flash fusing works on various paper types
A xenon (Xe) lamp based non-contact flash toner fusing method is employed, enabling
printing on various types of special media such as mailing, other adhesive labels and no-
carbon-requiring paper. Furthermore, the use of a horizontal paper transport system
permits printing onto thicker paperweights, of up to 204g/•.
9. Paper Specification
Specification
(a) Weight 64-204g/m2
(b) Size Length 7"~20" Width 7"~16"
(c) Color White (standard)
Printable area 14.6" max.
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Printer Descriptions
External View
Printing System Descriptions
The PC45 Series printer engine employs an electro-photographic system. This system exposes
the pre-charged photoconductive photoreceptor drum surface, to the print image light, causing
the toner to adhere to the electrostatic latent image formed on the drum surface, develops the
print image on the drum surface, electrically transfers the image onto paper, and fixes the
transferred image.
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Interior of Front Cover Section
DC
FuserUnit CleaningUnit
Main Charger
Developer unit
ransport Unit
Waste Toner Box
PowerSupply
Fusing Power Supply
Fig.1.3
T
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Interior of Rear Cover Section
LED Array
Varistor
Air Filter Blower
DevelopingMotor
Drum Motor Splitter Solenoid
ElevatorMotor PaperOut
Motor
Fuser Exit
Blower
KMPU Board
PC45 Print Controller
Fig.1.4
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Sensor Descriptions and Locations
Fig. 1.5
Fig.1-3.5a
1. PAPER EMPTY SENSOR (PES)
2. PAPER TOP SENSOR (PTS)
3. PAPER TRANSPORT POSITION SENSOR (PTPS)
4. PAPER MOVING SENSOR (PMS)
5. PAPER OUT POSITION SENSOR (POPS)
6. PAPER IN ENCODER (PI-ENC)
7. DRUM MOTOR ENCODER (DRM-ENC)
8. TRACTOR MOTOR ENCODER
9. DRUM SURFACE POTENTIAL SENSOR (DSPS)
10. TONER DENSITY SENSOR
11. TONER EMPTY SENSOR
12. CLEANING UNIT SET SENSOR
13. TRANSFER UNIT UPPER LIMIT SENSOR
14. SPLITTER SENSOR (SHS,SRS)
15. HEAD THERMISTOR SENSOR
16. LAMP THERMISTOR SENSOR
17. FRONT COVER SENSOR
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Fig. 1.5.1
18. WASTE TONER FULL SENSOR (WAS-BOXR.WAS-BOXT)
19. WASTE TONER CONTAINER SET SENSOR
Paper Transport System Monitoring
The following sensors monitor the Paper Transport System:
Fig.1.6.1
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Paper Empty sensor
This is a simple sensor, consisting of a light emitter and receptor. It determines paper presence
depending on whether the light path between the light emitter and receptor is blocked.
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Fig.1.7.1
Stacker
Fig. 1.8.1

Installation and Setup
Preparation
Required tools and accessories:
Screw driver (No.2 × 1)
Open Wrench for 20mm × 1
Related manuals
Fanfold paper × 1(carton)
Caution, Power requirements
Supply correct power220V±11%, Single phase, 3 wires 50/60HZ, 4.5KVA Supply two dedicated
“hots”(L1 and L2) and a safety/earth ground with both power legs fused for 30 A.
Use only UL/CSA compliant power cable.
Cable ratings: Voltage 600V
Type SO
Stranding 105x30 AWG
Temperature 60 C
Operational environment Temperature 10 ~ 30
Humidity 30 ~ 80% RH
Inclination of floor less 1°
Standby noise level : 55dB
Operating noise level : 70 dB
Precautions:
1) Turn off the power and the circuit breaker before installing.
2) Do not use the printer on carpet. The printer may not operate normally due to cotton fiber
and static electricity.
3) Do not operate the printer near heating source, dusty locations, or direct sunlight.
4) Do not place the printer on any unstable surfaces.
5) Do not put the printer near combustibles.
6) Install the printer in a well air-conditioned/ventilated room.
7) Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the front or rear of the printer. Excessive
temperature rise in the printer may cause abnormal printer operation.
8) Be sure that the input voltage matches the applied AC voltage or it may cause equipment
to malfunction or cause personal injury.
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Printer Space Requirements
Monitor
Fig. 2-1.2
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Installation Environment
System Specification/Power
SEE MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR POWER CONNECTIONS
Item Spec.
Voltage AC220V ± 11%
Phase Single phase 3 wires (one for FG)
Power requirements
Frequency 50HZ60HZ
Power consumption Operation:4.5KVA(MAX)
Stand by:0.3KVA(MAX)
Temperature 10~30
Work environment Humidity 30%~80%RH
Width 805mm
Deep 850mm
Dimensions
High 1250mm
Weight 220KG(240KG INCLUDING STACKER)
SPECIFICATION PC45 SERIES LASER PRINTER
Printing method Electrophotography process, LED array
Developing Dry. Two-ingredient developer
Fusing Xenon flash fusing system
Printing speed 45 ppm
Resolution 300 × 300DPI
Print width 14.6 inch max
Type fanfold continuous paper
Weight 64~204g/m2
Width 7"~16"
Paper
Length 7"~20"
Paper hopper / stacker capacity 3000 sheets (64g/m2) max ~12”enght
Moving and unloading
When moving the printer for installation, observe the following precautions:
1) The weight of the printer is 240kg. Move it with a forklift and avoid exposing the
system to excess vibration or shock.
2) The forks of a forklift must always be inserted in the prescribed direction.
3) Casters may be used for transportation only on level floor surface inside an office.
4) The printer must not be inclined by more than 10°.
5) The printer must not be dropped from more than 3 cm in height.
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Unpacking
Step 1. Remove the binding bands.
Step 2. Take off the top plate.
Fig.1-2.4a
Step 3. Raise and remove the outer cover.
Step 4. Remove the vinyl bag.
Step 5. Remove the wrapping.
Fig.1-2.4b
Step 6. Remove the cushioning material and the inside box.
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Fig.1-2.4c
Step 7. Use a forklift truck to lift the printer, and set the printer on a level
floor.
Step 8. Adjust up the legs of the printer engine until the lower surface of the
base frame is 70 mm above the floor level. (By turning with 20 mm
open ended wrench)
Fig.1-2.4d
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