Triumph Adler LP 218 manual 

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
LP 218
Laser Printer 300 Series

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Foreword
Safety Information
Laser Safety
This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no
possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated
according to the instructions in this manual.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within pro-
tective housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during
any phase of user operation.
Internal Laser Radiation
Maximum Radiation Power:
1.03 mW at laser aperture of the print head unit
Wavelength:
770–810 nm
This product employs Class IIIb Laser Diode that emits an invisible
laser beam.
Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print
head unit.
The print head unit is not a field service item.
Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circum-
stance.
Laser Safety
This printer is certified as a Class I Laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Per-
formance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce haz-
ardous laser radiation.

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CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser
products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products
marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates com-
pliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser prod-
ucts marketed in the United States.
Laser Safety Label
Caution
◆Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.

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Caution
Laser Caution Label
◆This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser
diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm.

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User Instructions
FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning (for
U.S.A. Users)
FCC: Declaration of Conformity
Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product
Name Laser Printer 300 Series
Options Second Paper Cassette Unit
Third Paper Cassette Unit
Duplex Unit
Expansion memory (Maximum 96MB)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following 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.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful 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 interface by one or more of the follow-
ing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded
network cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in inter-
ference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.
The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations,
and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and
are subject to FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user
without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty
under FCC regulations.

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Warning
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003
ISSUE 3) Warning (for Canada Users)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
This Class A digital apparatus (4179-261) complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A (4179-261) est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Ozone Release
During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This
amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be
sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventila-
tion, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the
machine is being used continuously over a long period.
◆The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations,
and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC
and are subject to FCC control.
◆Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting
the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations.

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Welcome
And thank you for selecting a Laser Printer 300 Series Printer!
This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it
operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as gen-
eral precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To
ensure the top performance and effective use of your printer, read this
manual carefully from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later ref-
erence.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Should there be any discrepancy between the printed materials and the
electronic-based resources provided with your printer, please refer to
the printed materials as your primary resource.
Trademark Acknowledgments
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies or organizations.

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Laser Safety......................................................i
Ozone Release ...............................................vi
Trademark Acknowledgments........................vii
Introduction..........................................................1--1
Operating System ........................................1-1
Indicators...................................................... 1-5
Panel Button.................................................1-6
Setting-Up.............................................................2--1
Selecting a Location for the Printer..............2-1
Operating Environment................................2-5
Printer...........................................................2-5
Printer Supplies............................................ 2-7
Unpacking the Printer................................... 2-8
Installing the Face-Down Tray....................2-10
Installing Tray 1.......................................... 2-11
Connecting the Power Cord....................... 2-12
Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit.............2-20
Expansion Memory ....................................2-30
Using the Printer..................................................3--1
Print Configuration Page..............................3-1
Form Feed....................................................3-1
Type .............................................................3-2
Paper Type.................................................3-18
Paper Size..................................................3-18

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PCL Printer Driver................................................4--1
Introduction...................................................... 4-1
System Requirements..................................... 4-2
Installing the USB Device Driver for the Laser
Printer 300 Series............................................ 4-3
To Install the USB Device Driver Under Windows
98................................................................. 4-3
To Install the USB Device Driver Under Windows
Me................................................................ 4-6
To Install the USB Device Driver Under Windows
2000.............................................................4-9
Installing the PCL Printer Driver Under Windows
95..................................................................... 4-17
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play............................................................4-17
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-19
Installing the PCL Printer Driver Under Windows
98/Windows Me.............................................. 4-21
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play Under Windows 98.............................4-21
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play Under Windows Me............................4-23
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-25
Installing the PCL Printer Driver Under Windows
NT 4.0.............................................................. 4-27

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To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-27
Installing the PCL Printer Driver Under Windows
2000................................................................. 4-30
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using Plug-and-
Play............................................................4-30
To Install the PCL Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard ............................................ 4-33
Installing the Laser Printer 300 Series Utilities4-
36
Using the PCL Printer Driver........................ 4-38
Displaying the PCL Printer Driver Setup Dialog
4-38
Common Buttons .......................................4-42
Setup..........................................................4-43
Paper..........................................................4-51
Quality........................................................4-55
Device Options Setting...............................4-58
Using the Status Display............................... 4-59
Starting Up the Status Display.................... 4-59
Using the Status Display............................4-61
Using the Control Panel................................ 4-63
Starting Up the Control Panel.....................4-63
Using the Control Panel.............................4-65
Uninstalling the PCL Printer Driver ............. 4-72

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To Uninstall the PCL Printer Driver ............4-72
Uninstalling the Laser Printer 300 Series Utilities
4-76
To Uninstall the Laser Printer 300 Series Utilities
4-76
Uninstalling the USB Device Driver............. 4-80
To Uninstall the USB Device Driver............4-80
Maintenance.........................................................5--1
To Replace the Imaging Cartridge................ 5-2
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer..............5-8
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller...................5-9
Troubleshooting...................................................6--1
Clearing a Paper Misfeed................................ 6-1
Inside the Printer..........................................6-1
Face-Down Tray...........................................6-6
Tray 1...........................................................6-6
Manual Feed Tray........................................6-8
Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option).6-9
Duplex Unit (Option)................................... 6-10
Print Quality Problems.................................. 6-12
No Output................................................... 6-17
USB Connection Problems........................... 6-19
Is the computer equipped with a system that
enables USB connections?........................ 6-19

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Was the computer correctly set up?...........6-20
Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) ............ 6-30
Indicator Light Patterns..............................6-30
Specifications.......................................................7--1
Parallel Interface..........................................7-7

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Chapter 1Introduction
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Chapter 1Introduction
Features
Features
The various features listed below make the Laser Printer 300 Series the
powerful printer for any size office.
• Fast 18-page-per-minute print speed for quick output
• 1200 ×600 dpi resolution for superior print quality
• PCL 6 emulation for powerful printer language support
• 66 MHz RISC processor for high-performance printing
• 8 MB of memory (standard)
• USB interface built in
Operating System
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows Me
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 2000