TallyGenicom Intelliprint ML450 User manual

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TallyGenicom mL450 Laser
Printer User Manual

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mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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TallyGenicom. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated for a page description language and
may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Throughout this manual, “PostScript Level 3” (PS-3) is used to refer to
a set of capabilities defined by Adobe Systems for its PostScript Level 3 page description language. Adobe,
Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe PageMaker/Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LaserWriter,
LocalTalk, Macintosh, TrueType/Apple Computer, Inc. Banyan, VINES/Banyan. DEC, DECnet, LN03, VMS/Digital
Equipment Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL, HP-GL, HP-UX, LaserJet/Hewlett-Packard Co. IBM PC,
Token-Ring/International Business Machines Corporation. Intel/Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows/
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Protection Agency. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
UNIX/UNIX Systems Laboratories. Ethernet/Xerox Corporation.
Proprietary Statement
The digitally encoded software included with your 45 PPM Laser Printer is Copyrighted © 2003 by TallyGenicom.
All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any
form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of
TallyGenicom.
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All Rights Reserved. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any other media or
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Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer
How This Manual is Organized
This manual consists of 7 chapters and 5 appendices as follows:
Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer
Describes a suitable location for your laser printer and how to unpack and install it. Be sure to read
this chapter before setting up the printer..
Chapter 2 Printer and Options Parts and Functions
Describes the parts of the printer and paper handling options and their functions. A discussion of
the paper path is also included. Also describes all available options and consumables for your
printer and their respective part numbers.
Chapter 3 Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper Delivery and Paper Loading
Provides information on paper qualities, paper size requirements, paper paths, paper output deliv-
ery and loading of paper in your printer and options.
Chapter 4 Understanding and Navigating the Control Panel Menus
This chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and also demonstrates how to navigate
through the control panel menus and submenus that allow you to view and change the printer set-
tings.
Chapter 5 Printer Consumables, Cleaning and Maintenance
Describes how to handle and replace the EP cartridge, replacement of transfer and feed rollers and
performance of other steps as necessary for day-to-day operation of your printer..
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Explains procedures to isolate and solve problems that may occur during use of your printer. Clear-
ing paper jams and detailed troubleshooting of LCD error messages are discussed in this chapter..
Chapter 7 Optional Extended Features
This chapter describes the procedures for installation of DRAM Memory DIMMs and FLASH
DIMMS. Also describes how to use the extended features associated with these options.
Appendix A General Information
Provides information on how to contact your local vendor for technical support, service and repair
issues.
Appendix B Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliances
Describes cautions to take when installing, transporting, or operating the printer. Also includes
applicable regulatory compliances of your printer.
Appendix C Printing Font Summaries
This appendix explains the procedure for printing summaries of PCL or PostScript fonts installed
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How This Manual is Organized
Appendix D Frequently Used Ethernet Commands
This appendix lists some of the most frequently-used commands of the Print Server command set.
More information about the command set, including additional options, can be found in the Ether-
net Network Interface Manual on the Electronic Library CD-ROM.
Appendix C TallyGenicom Customer Support and Part Numbers
This appendix lists the part numbers for TallyGenicom Intelliprint mL450 printers, options, and
consumables. To order parts, contact your local authorized TallyGenicom dealer. This appendix
will familarize you with TallyGenicom and how to contact TallyGenicom for support.
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Contents
Preface
Welcome -2
Features -2
Standard Configurations -3
Base Configuration (for table-top use) -3
Extended Configuration (floor-standing) -4
Manual Conventions -5
Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing Your Printer
About this Chapter 1-2
Installation Precautions 1-2
Environment 1-2
Space requirements 1-2
Top View of Printer (standard configuration) 1-3
Top View of Printer (when options are installed) 1-3
Unpacking the Printer 1-4
Installing the EP Cartridge 1-6
Handling Precautions 1-6
For standard configuration 1-7

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Adding paper to the 500-sheet universal paper cassette 1-10
Connecting the Parallel Cable 1-14
Connecting the Ethernet Cable 1-15
Connecting the Power Cord 1-15
Turning the Printer On 1-17
Selecting a Display Language 1-17
Installing Printer Drivers 1-18
Installing Printer Drivers and other Software for UNIX and Windows 1-18
Installing Printer Drivers for MacOS 1-19
Printing a Configuration Summary 1-19
Printing a Test Page 1-21
Printing PCL and PostScript Font Lists 1-22
Turning the Printer Off 1-23
Chapter 2 Printer and Options Parts and Functions
About this Chapter 2-2
Main Unit 2-2
Front view 2-2
Rear View 2-3
Operation Panel 2-4
Display 2-4
Controller 2-4
Inside the Printer 2-5
Options 2-6
Chapter 3 Understanding Paper, Paper Paths, Paper
Delivery and Paper Loading
About this Chapter 3-2
Paper 3-2
Unacceptable paper 3-2
Storing paper 3-2
Paper Size Requirements 3-2
Main unit 3-3
High Capacity Feeder Option (Trays 3, 4, and 5) 3-3

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Media Sizes Supported 3-4
Media Types supported 3-5
Paper Orientation 3-6
Paper Orientation in Trays 1, 2, or 3 3-6
Paper Orientation in Tray 4 3-6
Paper Orientation in Tray 5 3-7
Top View of Long Edge Feeds 3-7
Paper and Envelope Orientation in the Bypass Feeder 3-8
3-8
Long and Short Edge Duplex Binding in Portrait and Landscape
Orientations 3-9
Long Edge Duplex Bind in Portrait Orientation 3-9
Short Edge Duplex Bind in Portrait Orientation 3-9
Long Edge Duplex Bind in Landscape Orientation 3-10
Short Edge Duplex Bind in Landscape Orientation 3-10
Paper Paths 3-11
Paper path for standard configuration 3-11
Paper path when options are installed 3-12
Paper Delivery 3-13
Paper output tray 3-14
Face-up tray (option) 3-14
Face-up tray with the Duplexer (option) 3-15
Finisher/Stapler unit (option) 3-16
Adding paper to the 500-sheet paper cassette, Tray 1 or Tray
23-16
Adding paper to the multi bypass feeder 3-20
Adding paper to the HCF unit (2500-sheet) 3-22
Tray 3 (500-sheet universal paper cassette) 3-23
Trays 4 and 5 (A4/Letter size paper compartment) 3-27
Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder 3-29
Chapter 4 Understanding and Navigating the Control
Panel Menus
About this Chapter 4-2
Control Panel Features 4-2
LCD Display 4-2
LED Indicators 4-2
Pushbuttons 4-3

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Navigating the Control Panel Menus 4-4
Menu Structure 4-6
Job Library 4-7
Job Accounting 4-8
Paper Menu 4-9
Interface Menu 4-12
PS Menu 4-15
PCL Menu 4-16
System Menu 4-19
Quality Menu 4-21
Functions Menu 4-22
FLASH Menu 4-22
DISK Menu 4-23
Status Menu 4-24
Chapter 5 Printer Consumables, Cleaning and
Maintenance
About this Chapter 5-2
Replacing the EP Cartridge 5-2
Cautions on handling the EP cartridge 5-2
Cautions on storing the EP cartridge 5-2
When to replace the EP cartridge 5-2
Replacing the EP cartridge (for standard configuration) 5-3
Replacing the EP cartridge (when options are installed) 5-8
Replacing the Fuser 5-13
Replacing the Transfer Roller 5-19
Replacing the Feed Rollers 5-20
Tray 5 (HCF Unit) 5-23
Tray 4 (HCF Unit) 5-25
Cleaning 5-26
Clean the exterior of the printer 5-27
Check the interior of the printer 5-27

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Daily Maintenance 5-28
Preparing the Printer for a Period of Extended Non-Use 5-28
Relocating the Printer 5-30
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
About this Chapter 6-2
Solving Printer Power-on Problems 6-2
Solving Print Quality Problems 6-3
Clearing Paper Jams 6-6
Clearing Paper Jams from Area A 6-6
Clearing Paper Jams from Area B 6-11
Clearing Paper Jams from Area C 6-12
Clearing Paper Jams from Area E 6-13
Clearing Paper Jams from Area F 6-13
Clearing Paper Jams from Area H 6-14
Clearing Paper Jams from Tray 1 6-14
Clearing Paper Jams from Tray 2 6-14
Clearing Paper Jams from Trays 3, 4 and 5 in the HCF unit 6-14
Clearing Paper Jams from the Multi-Bypass Feeder (MBF) 6-16
Clearing Paper Jams from the Envelope Feeder 6-16
Control Panel LCD Messages 6-17
Code Class 1 6-18
Code Class 2 6-19
Code Class 3 6-19
Code Class 4 6-20
Code Class 5 6-23
Code Class 6 6-25
Code Class 7 6-26
Code Class 8 6-27
Code Class 9 6-28
Alphanumeric Code Class 6-29
Ethernet Network Interface Troubleshooting 6-30
Power-Up Troubleshooting 6-30
Printing Problems 6-31
BOOTP Troubleshooting 6-31
DHCP Troubleshooting 6-32
RARP Troubleshooting 6-32
PostScript Problems 6-32
Bitmap Graphics 6-33
Technical Support 6-33
Chapter 7 Optional Extended Features
About this Chapter 7-2

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Installing DRAM Memory DIMMS 7-2
Installing a FLASH DIMM Module 7-5
Using the Hard Disk Option and User Flash DIMM Module 7-7
Operator Panel MENU Structure 7-8
Using the Disk Menu 7-9
Print 7-9
Delete 7-9
Format Disk 7-9
Disk Summary 7-9
Using the Flash Menu 7-9
Print 7-9
Delete 7-9
Format Flash 7-10
Flash Summary 7-10
Using the PCL and PostScript Power-On Files Feature 7-10
Power-on Files Defined 7-10
Using the FLASH SIMM or Hard Disk Option as a PostScript Device 7-10
Device Names and Priority 7-10
PostScript Operators 7-11
Device Parameter Sets 7-11
Warmstart.ps and Sys/Start Files 7-11
Using the Power-On Files Feature 7-13
Power-on Files Defined 7-13
Collating, Saved Jobs, and Job Accounting 7-14
Collating Feature 7-14
Saved Jobs Feature 7-16
Normal 7-17
Saved 7-17
Private 7-17
Working with Saved Jobs 7-20
Front Panel Access 7-20
Web Page Access 7-23
Job Accounting Feature 7-24
Front Panel Access 7-24
Web Page Access 7-25
Using the Custom Paper Size Feature 7-29
Operator Panel Access 7-29
Printer Driver Access 7-29
Custom Page size and Microsoft Word, Word 2000, and Word
2003 7-32
Resolution 7-32
WINDOWS NT 7-33
WINDOWS 2000 AND XP 7-33
Accessing the Printer Web Page 7-34
Using the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface 7-39
Control Panel MENU structure 7-39
SERIAL SETUP Menu 7-40

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Interpreter 7-41
Format 7-41
Serial Mode 7-41
Baud Rate 7-41
Data Bits 7-41
Stop Bits 7-41
Parity 7-41
DTR Ready/Busy 7-42
DTR On/Off 7-42
DTR Error 7-42
RTS Ready/Busy 7-42
RTS On/Off 7-42
RTS Error 7-42
XON Ready/Busy 7-42
XON On/Off 7-42
XON Error 7-43
DTR Polarity 7-43
RTS Polarity 7-43
Robust XON 7-43
Disabling the Serial Interface 7-43
Serial 7-43
References for OpenVMS users 7-43
RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments 7-44
RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments 7-44
Troubleshooting 7-44
Control Panel Error Messages 7-44
Example 7-45
Obtaining Help and Information 7-45
Your Point of Purchase 7-45
Your Application Vendor 7-45
Technical Support 7-45
7-46
Appendix A General Information
About this Appendix A-2
Specifications A-2
Main Unit A-2
Printable Area A-3
Normal printing A-3
Wide printing A-3
Appendix B Safety Notes and Regulatory Compliances
About this Appendix B-2
Safety Notes B-2
Power Source, Power Cord and Accessory Cable Precautions B-2

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Location and Environment Precautions B-3
Fire, Smoke and Shock Precautions B-4
Paper Jam Precautions B-4
Regulatory Compliances B-5
Class B Equipment B-5
Class 1 Laser Device and CDRH Compliance B-5
Radio and Television Interference B-6
Appendix C Printing Font Summaries
About this Appendix C-2
Printing a Font Summary C-2
PostScript Font Summary C-3
PostScript Font Summary (cont’d) C-4
PostScript Font Summary (cont’d) C-5
PostScript Font Summary (cont’d) C-6
PCL Font Summary C-7
PCL Font Summary (cont’d) C-8
Appendix D Frequently Used Ethernet Commands
About this Appendix D-2
Server Commands D-3
Protocol Commands D-6
Appendix E TallyGenicom Customer Support and Part
Numbers
About this Appendix E-2
Sources of Support E-2
Your TallyGenicom Vendor E-2
Your Application Vendor E-2
Internet E-2
TallyGenicom Technical Support E-2
TallyGenicom Service E-2
TallyGenicom World-wide Offices E-3
TallyGenicom Intelliprint mL450 Part Numbers E-5
Printers E-5
Paper Handling and Other Options E-5
Network Interfaces E-5
DRAM, FLASH DIMM, Barcode and Hard Disk Drive Options E-6

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User Publications E-6
Consumables E-6

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Preface
In this Chapter . . .
“Welcome” on page 2
“Features” on page 2
“Standard Configurations” on page 3
“Manual Conventions” on page 5

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Features
Welcome
Thank you for selecting the 45 PPM Laser Printer. In this manual you will find important informa-
tion regarding operation and care of your printer. Please read this manual in its entirety and keep it
at hand for later reference.
Features
Your laser printer comes with the following features.
High-speed and high-quality printing
The 45 PPM Laser Printer has paper output of 45 pages per minute with a resolution of up to
600 x 600 dpi, assuring razor-sharp output of graphics and text, even at very small point sizes.
Two integral interfaces
Base configurations of the 45 PPM Laser Printer have two integral interfaces: a bidirectional
parallel port and an Ethernet 10/100BaseT port.
Flexible Paper Source and Delivery
The printer comes standard with two 500-sheet universal paper cassettes and the Multi-
Bypass Feeder. An optional 2500-sheet High Capacity Feeder (HCF), Envelope Feeder, and
Duplexer can be installed. The printer also features the following paper output options—
Face Down Output Tray, Face-Up Tray, and Finisher/Stapler.
Ergonomic operation
The easy-to-read display clearly shows the operation status of the printer. Ergonomically
shaped front-panel push-buttons are used to control all functions.
User-friendly EP cartridge
The integrated EP cartridge contains both the toner and the photosensitive drum in a single
housing, which makes it easy to replace the cartridge.
Continuous printing of up to 3550 sheets
The two standard paper cassettes hold about 500 sheets of paper each and the multi bypass
feeder holds 50 sheets. Trays 3, 4, and 5 in the optional HCF unit provide a total of 2500
sheets. Together they allow continuous printing of up to 3550 sheets.

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Base Configuration (for table-top use)
Standard Configurations
The 45 PPM Laser Printer can be ordered in the following two standard configurations:
Base Configuration (for table-top use)
Memory: 64 Mbytes RAM Memory
Resolutions: 300 x 300 dpi and 600 x 600 dpi
Paper Input: Two 500-sheet universal paper trays and one 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Bypass
Feeder for paper, transparencies, envelopes, and other non-standard paper sizes
Paper Output: One 500-sheet face down tray
Interfaces: Bidirectional 1284 Parallel Port (Type-B); Ethernet 10/100BaseT Port
Printer Languages: Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL6, PJL
Duplexer Connector
Finisher/Stapler Connector
High Capacity Feeder Connector
AC Power
Input Connector
Finisher/Stapler
Power Connector
Parallel Port
(integral)
Optional Network
Interface Ports
(RJ45, BNC,
RS-232C/422
Serial, etc.)
Output Tray
Full Sensor
Ethernet 10Base-T Port
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Standard Configurations
Extended Configuration (floor-standing)
Memory: 64 Mbytes RAM Memory
Resolutions: 300 x 300 dpi and 600 x 600 dpi
Paper Input: Two 500-sheet universal paper trays and one 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Bypass
Feeder
Paper Output: One 500-sheet face down tray
Interfaces: Bidirectional 1284 Parallel Port (Type-B); Ethernet 10/100BaseT Port
Printer Languages: Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL6, PJL
Paper Handling Options: Duplexer, High Capacity Feeder (includes one 500-sheet tray
and two 1,000-sheet trays), Finisher/Stapler Unit (supports 3,000 sheets, offers 3-hole punch
capability and staples up to 50 sheets). Stapling and 3-hole punch functions can be used in
conjunction to provide a 3-hole punched and stapled finished document of up to 50 sheets.
Printer
Duplexer
High
Capacity
Feeder
Finisher/Stapler
Unit

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Extended Configuration (floor-standing)
Manual Conventions
NOTE: Notes contain tips, extra information, or important information that deserves emphasis or
reiteration.
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Caution: Cautions present information that you need to know to avoid equipment damage,
process failure, or extreme annoyance. Pay special attention to these sections and read
them fully before operating the printer. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any prob-
lems or damage arising from improper use.
WARNING! Warnings indicate the possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure is not
performed exactly as described in the manual. Pay special attention to these sections and
read them fully to prevent possible injury.

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Manual Conventions