QMS 1725E User manual

QMS 1725E
Print System
Getting Started
®
1800385-001B

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Systems for its PostScript Level 2 page description language. These capabilities,
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Dear Customer,
Although your new QMS printer is the result of the latest and most
advanced engineering techniques in the electronic industry, it isn’t
necessary for you, the user, to understand every detail of the printer’s
design in order to make it do what you bought it for. But there are
some things you’ll need to know about your printer, and we’ve
included guidebooks to help you get started.
We’ve designed your user’s guide to help you find the information you
need as quickly and easily as possible:
n Table of Contents—Use this section as a road map to discover
what’s in the Getting Started guide.
n About the Documentation—This section functions as a Wel-
come Center. It gives you an idea about what’s in your Getting
Started guide as well as in the other documentation that has
accompanied your printer.
n About This Guide—This section describes the same information
as in the table of contents, but in a descriptive format.
n Headers, Footers, and Tab Dividers—Use these as markers to
help you locate the section of the manual you want quickly.
n Index—The blue pages at the end of each guide will help you find
the specific information you need.
We hope you enjoy your new QMS printer and find our guides helpful
and informative. Your QMS Technical Writer

ContentsContents
1 Introduction
Introduction ..................................................................................1-2
About the Printer ..........................................................................1-2
About the Documentation ...........................................................1-2
Standard Product Documentation 1-3
Optional Documentation 1-4
Related Documentation 1-5
About This Guide .........................................................................1-6
Typographic Conventions 1-7
Printer Features ............................................................................1-7
Media Flexibility 1-8
Multiple Resolutions 1-8
Five Resident Emulations 1-8
Resident Fonts and Symbol Sets 1-9
QMS Crown Technology 1-9

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Software Loadable System (SLS) 1-12
Remote Console 1-12
PCMCIA Card Slot 1-12
Printer Options 1-13
What’s Next? .............................................................................. 1-15
2 Setting Up Your Printer
Introduction .................................................................................. 2-2
Finding a Good Location ............................................................ 2-2
Location Requirements 2-2
Power Requirements 2-3
Checking Shipment Contents .................................................... 2-4
Registering the Printer 2-4
Removing Packing Materials ...................................................... 2-5
Removing the Shipping Spacers 2-5
Removing Paper from the Transfer Charge Roller 2-6
Installing the Toner Cartridge .................................................... 2-7
Installing the Paper Cassettes ................................................... 2-9
Attaching the Face-up Tray ...................................................... 2-10
Installing the Media Guide Arm ................................................ 2-11
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 2-12
Turning on the Printer ............................................................... 2-12
Printing a Start-up Page ............................................................ 2-13
Enabling/Disabling the Start-up Page 2-14
Installing Options ...................................................................... 2-15
What’s Next? .............................................................................. 2-15
3 Connecting to a PC
Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2

iii
What You Need .............................................................................3-2
Making the Connection ................................................................3-3
Testing Communication ..............................................................3-5
Creating the Test File 3-5
Sending the Test File 3-5
Verifying the Serial Port Setting Changes 3-10
PC Printing Software .................................................................3-10
Installing PS Executive Series Printer Utility Software 3-10
Installing a PostScript Printer Driver 3-11
PC Screen Fonts 3-12
What’s Next? ..............................................................................3-12
4 Connecting to an Ethernet
Network
Introduction ..................................................................................4-2
Connecting to the Network .........................................................4-2
Thin-Wire Ethernet 4-3
Twisted-Pair Ethernet 4-4
Installing the Software .................................................................4-4
DOS 4-4
Macintosh System 4-5
OS/2 4-5
UNIX 4-7
Windows 4-9
Configuring the Interface ..........................................................4-10
EtherTalk 4-10
LAN Manager/LAN Server 4-11
NetWare 4-11
TCP/IP 4-13
Configuring the Network ...........................................................4-13
EtherTalk 4-13
LAN Manager/LAN Server 4-14
NetWare 4-17
TCP/IP 4-18

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If You Have Trouble ................................................................... 4-19
For More Information ................................................................ 4-19
What’s Next? .............................................................................. 4-20
5 Control Panel
Introduction .................................................................................. 5-2
Control Panel Indicators ............................................................. 5-3
Message Window ......................................................................... 5-4
Control Panel Keys ...................................................................... 5-5
What’s Next? ................................................................................ 5-7
A QMS Customer Support
Sources of Support .....................................................................A-2
Your QMS Vendor A-2
Your Application Vendor A-2
Q-FAX A-2
The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System A-3
CompuServe A-3
Internet A-3
QMS Customer Technical Assurance (CTA) A-4
QMS National Service A-5
QMS World-wide Offices .............................................................A-6
B Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu .....................................................................B-2
Index
v

1
Introduction
In This Chapter...
n About the printer
n About the documentation
n About this manual
n Printer features and user benefits

About the
Printer
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started1-2
About the Printer
The QMS 1725E Print System offers the unique QMS Crown multi-
tasking operating system, superior performance, extensive connectiv-
ity, upgrade options including duplex printing, and flexible emulation
support.
In addition, it prints 17 pages per minute (letter/A4 paper size) and is
a high-quality 300x300 and 600x600 dpi multiple-resolution desktop
printer.
About the Documentation
The documentation provides a window into the many capabilities of
your printer. The more familiar you are with the documentation, the
easier it’ll be for you to achieve the results you want from your printer.
Several pieces of documentation accompany your printer. If you’ve
ordered printer options, you’ll have even more manuals. But don’t
worry—you don’t have to read them all before you’re able to use your
printer. In fact, some of them you may never have to refer to at all,

About the
Documentation
1-3
Introduction
depending on the type of documents you print and the environment in
which you print them.
This section will give you an idea of how we’ve organized information
and which documents you’ll probably refer to the most.
Standard Product Documentation
The following documentation is shipped with your printer:
n
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started
You're looking at this manual right now. It contains detailed, illus-
trated instructions to guide you as you unpack and set up your
printer and connect it to a host computer. In addition, it introduces
you to the printer’s control panel. The “About This Manual” sec-
tion later in this chapter details the contents of this manual.
n
QMS 1725E Print System Operation
This manual guides you through the day-to-day operation of your
printer. It includes information on replacing print media and toner,
using advanced printing features, handling and cleaning your
printer, improving print quality, and troubleshooting printer prob-
lems.
n
QMS 1725E Print System Reference
This manual provides information you may need only once in a
while, such as information on typefaces and fonts, the control
panel menu, memory, job modes, the PS protocol option, HP-GL
color encoding, and installing and using printer options. This
manual also provides technical specifications, a list of printer-
supported QMS Document Option Commands (DOC), character
tables, and a glossary of frequently used terms.
n
QMS CrownNet Interface System Administrator’s Guide
This manual guides you through the Network 2 menu used in
configuring the Ethernet interface. You will also find the informa-
tion you need for using the CrownAdmin and CrownNet Manager
software here.

About the
Documentation
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started1-4
n QMS Crown Network Notes
Refer to this manual for tips on using your QMS 1725E Print Sys-
tem if you’re connecting to a network. It discusses 3Com
3+Open, Banyan VINES, LAN Manager-based LANs, Novell Net-
Ware, TCP/IP, UNIX, and VMS/DECnet. In most cases, only
advanced network users and system administrators need this
information.
This manual is provided on disk in encapsulated PostScript
(EPS) form. Refer to the README file on the disk for information
on printing a hard copy of the manual.
n
QMS Crown Remote Console User’s Guide
For network administrators using the printer’s Remote Console
feature, this manual provides information and instruction on how
to control and monitor printer functions through network commu-
nications.
n
QMS Crown Technical Reference Manual
This manual provides advanced technical information, including
information on communication protocols and printer emulations.
In most cases, only advanced users and system administrators
need to access this information.
This manual is provided on disk in encapsulated PostScript
(EPS) form. Refer to the README file on the disk for information
on printing a hard copy of the manual.
n Printer Option Documentation
If you purchased a printer option (for example, a CrownNet inter-
face card for a Token-Ring network), you probably received sepa-
rate documentation for it. See chapter 6, “Printer Options,” of the
QMS 1725E Print System Reference guide for additional option
information.
Optional Documentation
The following documentation is available as an optional purchase.
Contact your QMS vendor.

About the
Documentation
1-5
Introduction
n QMS
Crown Document Option Commands
Document Option Commands (DOCs) are software codes you
insert in documents to enable printer features that cannot be
accessed by your application or page description language. This
manual lists and explains all of the DOCs. The Document Option
Commands supported by your printer are listed in appendix C,
“Document Option Commands,” of the
QMS 1725E Print System
Reference.
Using QMS DOC, you can develop one driver to support all lan-
guages and emulations for your printer. Also, you can use host
network management software to create customized network
printer queues for all users connected to the printer. In most
cases, only advanced users and system administrators need this
information.
n
HP PCL 5 Emulation Technical Reference
This manual provides HP PCL 5 emulation information for users
experienced in working with both the PCL and HP-GL printer lan-
guages, commands, and concepts. It includes a list of printer-
supported commands for the PCL 5 emulation to enable you to
use the advanced features of your printer.
Related Documentation
Don’t forget that your application, host operating system, and network
documentation all contain useful printing information.

About This
Guide
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started1-6
About This Guide
This guide provides detailed information on how to set up your QMS
1725E Print System and how to use the control panel. It is divided
into the following sections:
n Chapter 1—Introduction
Presents an overview of the documentation and of the printer’s
features.
n Chapter 2—Setting Up Your Printer
Guides you in selecting a location for your printer and explains
how to unpack and set up your printer.
n Chapter 3—Connecting to a PC
Explains how to connect the printer to an IBM PC or compatible
computer.
n Chapter 4—Connecting to an Ethernet Network
Explains how to connect the printer using the built-in Ethernet
port, how to install the software, and how to configure the inter-
face and the network.
n Chapter 5—Using the Control Panel
Introduces the parts of the printer control panel.
n Appendix A—QMS Customer Support
Provides world-wide product sales and support telephone num-
bers and describes how to communicate with QMS through the
QMS Bulletin Board, CompuServe, the Internet and Q-FAX.
n Appendix B—Configuration Menu
Illustrates the printer’s menu structure.

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Features
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Introduction
Typographic Conventions
The following typographic conventions are used in this manual:
» Note: Notes contain tips, extra information, or important information that
deserves emphasis or reiteration.
O Caution: Cautions present information that you need to know to avoid
equipment damage, process failure, or extreme annoyance.
M WARNING! Warnings indicate the possibility of personal injury if a specific
procedure is not performed exactly as described in the manual.
ACHTUNG! Bitte halten Sie sich exakt an die im Handbuch beschriebene
Vorgehensweise, da sonst Verletzungsgefahr bestehen könnte.
Printer Features
This brief overview will acquaint you with your printer’s major features
and how they can benefit you. Specific chapters throughout the docu-
mentation contain more information on each feature. Consult the
index or the table of contents in each guide to locate this information.
Mixed-Case
Courier Text you type, and messages and information displayed on the screen
Mixed-Case
Italic
Courier
Variable text you type; replace the italicized word(s) with
information specific to your printer or computer
UPPERCASE
COURIER Information displayed in the printer message window
lowercase bold PostScript operators and DOS commands
lowercase italic Variable information in text
UPPERCASE File and utility names
↵Press the Enter key (PC) or Return key (Macintosh)
^ Press and hold down the Ctrl key (PC)

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Features
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started1-8
Media Flexibility
Your printer supports print media of different sizes— A4, executive,
legal, letter—and in both portrait and landscape orientations.
User Benefit—You can print on commonly used media sizes.
Multiple Resolutions
The printer supports two print resolutions: 300x300 and 600x600 dpi
(dots per inch).
User Benefit—Two resolutions allow you to customize the quality of
your output according to its use: 300x300 dpi for most hardcopy
needs, 600x600 dpi for high resolution output.
Five Resident Emulations
Your printer supports printing in HP PCL5, HP-GL, Lineprinter, CCITT,
and PostScript emulations.
User Benefit—Most applications can print directly to the printer.
HP PCL 5 Emulation
The printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIISi at both
300x300 dpi (bitmap and scalable fonts) and 600x600 dpi (scalable
fonts only). The available resolution for HP-GL/2 is 300x300 dpi.
HP-GL Emulation
The printer provides HP-GL plotter emulation (7470A, 7475A, 7550A,
and ColorPro) at 300x300 dpi and 600x600 dpi.
Lineprinter Emulation
The Lineprinter emulation prints simple, unformatted text files at
300x300 and 600x600 dpi. Each text line ends with a carriage return.
CCITT
This emulation supports CCITT Group 3 1-D, Group 3 2-D, and
Group 4. Key features specific to this emulation include a stream-ori-

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Features
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Introduction
ented data flow system, concise data attribute set, and enhanced per-
formance.
PostScript Level 2 Emulation and Level 1
Compatibility
The QMS 1725E Print System’s Level 2 emulation allows you to take
full advantage of your printer's high print resolution (up to 600x600
dpi). The Level 2 emulation is compatible with Adobe’s PostScript
Level 2 language while providing additional capabilities. QMS Level 2
emulation supports extensive graphics capabilities to control the
appearance of text, geometric shapes and images, and improves
memory and resource management. Full support for PostScript Level
1 files is also included.
Resident Fonts and Symbol Sets
Your printer comes with 12 PostScript typeface families containing 39
licensed fonts, and it provides TrueType font support (in PostScript
emulation only). All resident PostScript typeface families have multi-
lingual character sets. The printer also has 7 resident bitmap HP PCL
fonts in 25 symbol sets each, 12 resident scalable HP PCL fonts in 35
symbol sets each, 1 resident scalable HP PCL font in 5 symbol sets,
and 40 resident HP-GL symbol sets.
User Benefit—With so many resident fonts and symbol sets, there is
less need for time-consuming downloading.
QMS Crown Technology
The QMS Crown multitasking operating system provides fast pro-
cessing speeds, networking capability, and higher printer perfor-
mance while maintaining outstanding print quality.
Compile-Ahead Technology and True Multitasking
Compile-ahead technology keeps all of your printer’s resources busy
to improve throughput. While the engine is printing a page,
compile-ahead technology uses available printer memory to prepare
the subsequent pages of the document (or the next job). With pages

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Features
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started1-10
ready in memory, the engine continues printing as it deposits printed
pages in the output tray. (In other words, compiling, rasterizing, and
printing all work independently but simultaneously.)
User Benefit—Because print job processing time is significantly
reduced, you spend less time waiting for your documents to print.
Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)
Other printers may have multiple interface ports, but your QMS
1725E Print System is unique because SIO allows
all of its interface
ports—Ethernet, parallel, serial, and an optional interface—to be
active
at the same time .
The multiple interfaces let you connect to any Ethernet network or
directly to an IBM or compatible PC. The printer also works in many
minicomputer and mainframe computer environments.
User Benefit—You can have more than one computer printing to the
printer. Each interface has an input buffer (which may be expanded
with additional memory) that receives data while another interface is
being used to print.
Emulation Sensing Processor (ESP) Technology
Most printers can recognize only their native command language.
However, using a form of artificial intelligence, ESP technology ana-
lyzes incoming file data from any of the printer’s interfaces, selects
the appropriate emulation from those installed on the printer, and pro-
cesses the print job.
User Benefit—When your printer is in ESP mode, you can easily
print PostScript, HP PCL5, HP-GL, CCITT, and Lineprinter docu-
ments without changing printer switch settings or sending software
commands to accommodate different printer languages.

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Features
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Introduction
Context Switching
After its initial use, the state of an emulation and downloaded data
(such as fonts, macros, and overlays) are preserved for as long as
the printer power is on.
User Benefit—Repetitive downloading of emulations, fonts, macros,
and overlays is unnecessary, saving you time.
Compressed Data Formats
Crown printers convert data received from the input buffers into
intermediate, compressed blocks until the data is needed for printing.
These compressed blocks of data are designed to be processed
rapidly by the printer, and many more can be stored in memory at one
time than can traditional bitmapped images.
User Benefit—This increases the speed of printer features such as
collation and automatic jam recovery.
Automatic Jam Recovery
With most printers, if a media jam occurs, you must remove the
jammed media and then reprint the job. On a QMS Crown printer, if
the Page Recovery menu option is set to “on,” and a media jam
occurs, once you remove the jammed media, the printer reprints the
jammed page and then continues with the print job. This is possible
because compressed data formats allow more pages to be stored in
memory. The printer remembers the last page printed, pulls the nec-
essary information from memory, and automatically reprints any lost
pages.
User Benefit—You save time and print media because it’s unneces-
sary to resend a print job after clearing a media jam.

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QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started1-12
Software Loadable System (SLS)
Your printer has a software loadable system, which allows you to
replace or upgrade its system software from a host computer.
User Benefit—Future enhancements to the system software can be
easily installed as they become available from QMS.
» Note: The software loadable system mentioned in this section does not
modify the code used by QMS CrownNet Interface cards.
Remote Console
The Ethernet network interface and its accompanying software allow
your printer to establish a Remote Console connection via EtherTalk,
LAN Manager/LAN Server, Novell NetWare, and TCP/IP. Printer sta-
tus that requires user intervention is displayed on the remote console.
For example, a status message may indicate that paper is low, the
output bin is full, or a media jam has occurred. The QMS
CrownNet
Interface System Administrator’s Manual
has information on begin-
ning a Remote Console session, and the QMS
Crown Remote Con-
sole User’s Guide
explains how to use a Remote Console to control
and configure the printer. A copy of each manual is shipped with your
printer.
User Benefit—The ability to control your printer from a remote con-
sole as well as from the printer’s own control panel means you don’t
have to leave your workstation every time the printer needs attention.
Moreover, you’ll know right away if the printer is tied up with a media
jam or other simple problem requiring user intervention.
PCMCIA Card Slot
There are two slots on the front of the printer under the lower paper
cassette. These slots support font and security cards (see the follow-
ing section, “Printer Options,” for details).
User Benefit—The PCMCIA slot gives your printer a flexible inter-
face for added features and future expansion.