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Chapter 7 Optimizing Color OutputIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1QCOLOR Automatic Color Control .

Checking Serial Communication SettingsIf the serial communication test described above doesn’t work, thenmake sure your printer’s serial port settings

COMMUNICATIONS SERIAL5. Press the Select key to enter the Serial menu, then press theNext key until the message window displays SERIAL

SAVE CHANGES? NOTo save your changes, press the Next key so that the messagewindow displays SAVE CHANGES? YESPress the Select key to

Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO), a standard feature ofCrown technology, enables your printer to communica

If you configure an interface port for ESP mode, then print jobs areprocessed without your having to change printer switch settings orsend software co

Chapter 4Printer ConfigurationChapter highlights: Printer configuration methods Control panel components and functions Moving through the menu and

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IntroductionThis chapter briefly discusses the different methods of printerconfiguration and then explains how to use the control panel toconfigure th

and the QMS Crown Technical Reference (optional manualsavailable from your QMS vendor) for information on thesecommands.Controlling the Printer with t

The Printer’s Control PanelFigure 4.1 shows the printer’s control panel.Fig. 4.1 Printer Control PanelChapter 4Printer Configuration 4-3EDNord - Iste

Installing a Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26Using an Optional Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . 8-32Centronics to Dat

The LCD Message WindowThis message window presents status messages and Configurationmenu options. When you’re in the Configuration menu, the top lineo

Illuminated when manual feed is selected using theTray Select key.Illuminated when the media in the active cassette hasbeen defined to be paper.Illumi

once brings it back on line. When the printer is on line(ready to accept and process new print jobs), the OnlineLED on the control panel is illuminate

in an alphanumeric value.Press the Next key to scroll forward through the optionsin a menu or to scroll through characters available foralphanumeric v

Using the Configuration MenuThis section covers how to password-protect menus, how to selectoptions, and how to enter and save values.Password-protect

Press What Happens Message WindowOFFLINECONFIGURATIONOPERATOR CONTROLCONFIGURATIONADMINISTRATIONADMINIS

Entering Alphanumeric ValuesIn some submenus, you choose options by entering analphanumeric string instead of by selecting from a list. Enteringalpha

Press What Happens Message WindowYou enter the HP-GL submenu.First character flashes to show it is ready

Saving Configuration SelectionsPress the Online/Offline key to exit the Configuration menu orpress the Menu key to back out of the Configuration menu

If you make configuration changes to other menu options and theydon’t seem to be taking effect, wait until the current jobs end, andthen try turning t

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28Generally Poor Print Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28Specifi

The Main Menu GroupsThe main menu groups in the Configuration menu are OperatorControl and Administration (with the Installation menu alsoappearing if

The Installation MenuThe Installation menu (fig. 4.3) appears only when a security cardis in use. This menu is used to password-protect the OperatorCo

Installation/Use Operator PwdThe Use Operator Pwd menu determines if a password is requiredto enter the Operator Control menu. The choices are on or o

The Operator Control MenuIt’s usually better to choose the selections available in OperatorControl within your application, if possible. This is espec

changing this setting, but does not contain a thick stockoption.Use this option to tell the printer what type of media is in each trayso the printer c

factory default is upper. The current selection is indicated by thecorresponding LED.NOTE: A status message on the control panel will let you knowimm

default is letter (or A4). See chapter 5, “Print Media and DailyOperations,” for more information on media sizes.NOTE: If the selected paper size doe

within these menus are seldom changed after the initialsystem installation.Administration/CommunicationsNOTE: If you have an optional interface insta

99999, with a factory default of 00030. If the printergoes idle after 30 seconds and does not print, thistimeout should be increased. Large jobs, such

emulations, like LN03 Plus and CCITT, appear only ifinstalled. The factory default emulation is ESP.Min K Spool The minimum amount of RAM (KB) dedicat

Appendix C NoticesFCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1Canadian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ETX/ACK, and none. The factory default isXON/XOFF.Xmit Sw Flow Ctl The software communication protocol used by the hostto control communication with t

Binary Fixed: Enables binary communicationsprotocol (BCP). Print jobs cannot alter this valuethrough PostScript operators.When PS Protocol is set to t

Data Bits The number of data bits (either 7 bits or 8 bits)transmitted per character. The factory default is 8 databits.End Job Mode This option enabl

one print job at a time. Workstations are not tied upwhile jobs are printing.Min K Spool The minimum amount of RAM (KB) dedicated to theLocalTalk inte

Administration/Communications/Network Interface This option allows you to configure printer-host communicationswhen using an optional interface card.

Rendering Dictionary) option, a Default Dithering option, and aGamma Correction option.Default HalftoneThis option allows you to choose a printer defa

enhanced low, enhanced medium, and enhanced high.Standard, the factory default setting, isPostScript-compatible dithering. Enhanced ditheringreduces t

LineNumberingSpecifies that a five-digit number is to be prefixed tothe beginning of each line. The choices are On and Off.Off is the default.TabStops

Plotter Choices include 7550A (the factory default), 7475A,7470A, and ColorPro.Scaling PercentChoices range from 1 to 150 percent of the originalsize.

The default pen width is 07 (0.7 mm) for pen 1 and 03(0.3 mm) for all other pens. The default color settingsare as follows: pen 1-black, pen 2-black,

Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-13Updated DOCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-14

Line TerminationAdds an indicator that controls the way the printerinterprets CR (carriage return) and LF (line feed)characters. The options are CR=CR

Pen 4 = YellowPen 5 = BluePen 6 = MagentaPen 7 = CyanRange: OnSets the printer to monochrome (2 pen).OffSets the printer to color (8 pens).When set to

Document Option Commands for more information onDOC.Other Optional EmulationsIf you have an optional emulation installed, such as LN03 Plus, seethe do

Administration/Special PagesAdministration/Special Pages/Print StatusUse this option to print a printer-status page. The standard statuspage lists pri

of the page demonstrate horizontal and vertical color registration.Circles in the center of the page demonstrate cyan, magenta, andyellow color mixtur

Administration/Special Pages/Trailer PageThis option controls the printing of a trailer banner/error page foreach print job. A trailer page helps you

Administration/Startup Options/Do Start PageThis option allows you to enable and disable the start-up page.Choices are yes and no. The factory default

PostScript) for troubleshooting. The PostScript LanguageReference Manual (Adobe Systems, Reading, MA:Addison-Wesley, 1990. ISBN 0-201-18127-4) contain

Administration/MemoryThis section briefly explains what each memory client does. Seeappendix D, “Additional Technical Information,” for detailedinform

3 pages per minute for 2- or 3-color jobs, 2 pages per minute for4-color, and 8 pages per minute for black and white, no matter howyou configure the m

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optional CCITT emulation, this value should be increased by 200KB.Administration/Memory/K Mem Emul TmpThis is the amount of RAM (KB) to be used by non

and default varies depending upon the amount of RAM availableon your system.If not enough memory is available for this client, some or all of theoptio

Administration/EngineADMINISTRATIONENGINEENGINEIMAGE ALIGNMENTSelectPreviousPreviousNextENGINEDEFAULT PAPERENGINEMAN FEED TIMEOUTENGINEINPUTBIN 1 NAME

Administration/Engine/Image AlignmentThe Image Alignment option allows you to adjust the horizontaland vertical placement of printed images. To check

bin). For example, you may want to name it “Plain” if you alwayskeep plain paper in that cassette. The factory default is lower.Administration/Engine/

with 12 MB RAM, make sure you select Monochrome in theOperator Control/Color Model menu. Also, if you change theresolution, you should choose the appr

Administration/MiscellaneousThe Miscellaneous menu (fig. 4.12) allows you to restore factorydefaults, protect current defaults, and choose a message w

configuration changes to the printer’s non-volatile memory. PSExecutive Series Utilities (the host software that comes with yourprinter) is an example

Administration/Disk OperationsThis menu (fig. 4.13) controls the internal hard disk as well as anyoptional hard disk(s) attached to the printer’s SCSI

CAUTION: If you connect to this printer an external hard disk youpreviously used with an earlier QMS Crown printer, this QMSmagicolor LX printer softw

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chapter). The printer must be turned off and on again for the newvalue to take effect.Size (Meg) Use this option to choose the number of megabytes ofd

menu. Depending on what option you install, you may have newmenus and options in the Configuration menu, which allow you tocontrol the new option. See

Document Option CommandsYour printer offers a wide range of capabilities for designing andprinting documents. However, applications and printer emulat

HP-GL Emulation Features CommandsEnhanced mode %%IncludeFeature: enhancedExpanding plots %%IncludeFeature: expandOriginal paper size %%IncludeFeature:

Map using ASCII or EBCDIC %%IncludeFeature: mapMargins %%IncludeFeature: lpmarginsNumber on for 5-digit numbers %%IncludeFeature: numberOrientation %%

Chapter 5Print Media and Daily OperationsChapter highlights: Refilling the media cassette Manual feed Printing transparencies Printing labels Pri

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IntroductionThis chapter covers print media handling, printing, and other dailyprinting operations.Refilling the Media CassetteThis section explains h

3. From the wrapping, determine which is the printing side ofthe media; then remove a stack of media 1" (approx. 27 mm)or less.If you’re using pa

Manual FeedYou can feed a single sheet at a time to the printer using themanual-feed tray. This allows you to print on a different media typewithout c

IntroductionThis chapter provides a brief overview of the printer, anexplanation of the printer documentation, and an explanation of theprinter’s main

3. Open the manual-feed tray by lightly pressing on the top-rightcorner to release the spring latch (fig. 5.2) and then tilting thetray out and down.4

6. Insert a single sheet of media, printing side up, with the topedge leading into the printer, in the manual feed tray (fig. 5.3)until it reaches the

Printing Transparencies1. See “Refilling the Media Cassette” or “Manual Feed,” earlierin this chapter, for information on loading media.2. If you have

4. Send your job.Printing LabelsFor best results when printing labels, format labels through yourapplication and then run a test print on plain paper

Printing on Letterhead or Other PreprintedMediaPrint letterhead or other preprinted media the same way labels areprinted. Make sure you place the medi

a. Press the Online/Offline key to take the printer off line. (TheOnline/Offline LED goes out and IDLE appears in the messagewindow.)b. Press the Menu

2. See “Manual Feed,” earlier in this chapter, for instructions onfeeding media manually to the printer.Page Sizes, Imageable Regions and MarginsPage

Working Within Imageable Regions and MarginsIf you experience problems with your file being cut off (not printingto the expected margins), it might be

CollatingCollating means printing multiple copies of a job in numeric order.The printer can deliver multiple copies of your files in collatedorder to

The increased disk space allows more complex and longer collationsequences. However, there’s a limit on how much can be collatedat one time. When 100

About This ManualThis User’s Guide is organized in three parts, Installation (chapters1 through 3), Operation (chapters 4 through 6), and Reference (t

Changing Print Job ResolutionYou can configure the printer to use either 600 or 300 dpiresolution. This can be done through your application, if its d

Adjusting Print DensityNormally, your laser printer produces a rich black or color image.However, you may occasionally notice a color is printing a bi

2. Locate the adjustment dials inside the printer to the front left(fig. 5.6).3. Turn the density adjustment dial to the left (counterclockwise)to lig

Cancelling and Ending Print JobsThe Cancel key allows you to cancel the “oldest” job(s) compilingor printing in the printer, or to send an end-of-job

displays in the message window, use the following procedure:NOTE: Selecting End Job won’t end a job that is still receivingdata. Its only purpose is

Diagnostic and Special PagesThere may be times when you want to check the current status ofyour printer, adjust the quality of your printed copy, or m

selected page size with the amount of printer RAMcurrently installedDisabling the Start-up PageAfter you install the printer and establish communicati

Configuration,” to change the placement of images on the page ifnecessary.The advanced status page has the same information as the standardstatus page

For example, the header (or banner page) contains the printer name,selected interface, job identification, title, submitting computer, jobowner, routi

Chapter 6Consumables and Preventative MaintenanceChapter highlights: Storing and replacing consumables Moving the printer Performing preventative

envelopes, transparencies, thick stock, and labels,adjusting print density, and canceling or ending print jobs. Chapter 6: Consumables and Preventati

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IntroductionThis chapter covers storing and replacing major consumables andperforming preventative maintenance on your printer.Storing and Handling Co

Storing ConsumablesTable 6.1 covers storage specifications for toner, developer, andOPC belt cartridges.Handling ConsumablesThe following list covers

ACHTUNG! Bei Entwickler und Toner handelt es sich umgefährliche Pulver, die leicht entzündlich sind; sie dürfendeshalb niemals mit offenem Feuer in Be

cartridge if it will be out of the printer for any extendedtime period. These pins protect and relieve tension onthe belt and cleaning blade.Replacing

test file for that color to see if it prints correctly. Thisprocedure can extend the life of your cartridges.To replace a toner cartridge, use the fol

2. Remove the old toner cartridge by holding it across the center,squeezing the sides to loosen the pins on the back side fromthe developer cartridge

CAUTION: Never force a toner cartridge onto the wrong developercartridge. This can damage the cartridges and the printer.6. Lower the toner cartridge

3. Set the toner cartridge aside for now, being careful to keep itlevel. Also, be sure to place it on something, such as a largesheet of paper, to cat

around your eyes; it can cause respiratory problems and eyeirritation.ACHTUNG! Bei dem Entwickler handelt es sich um ein ge-fährliches und leicht entz

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.Those listed as registered are registered in the United States Patent

IBM PC/XT, IBM PC/AT, and parallel (Centronics andDataproducts) cables. Appendix C: NoticesPresents legal, safety, and other notices. Appendix D: Ad

A message on the control panel window, REPLACE BELT,indicates when it is time to change the OPC belt cartridge. Thiscartridge should be replaced every

sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce printquality.4. Remove the new OPC belt cartridge from its protective bag.5. Remove the pre

Replacing the Cleaning Pad and Oil BottleThis section covers replacing the cleaning pad and oil bottle in yourprinter. The cleaning pad removes printi

5. Locate the cleaning pad in the slot above the heat roller. Then,while carefully avoiding the surface of the fuser unit, whichmay be hot, grasp the

NOTE: Normally, a little oil remains in the fuser slot in whichthe oil bottle rests, and the spout of the oil bottle has a seal toprevent oil from spi

To replace the waste toner pack1. Open the waste toner cover by pushing the cover on thetop-right corner (fig. 2.22).2. Remove the new waste toner pac

3. Gently tap the old waste toner pack on its side to settle thetoner down into the pack (fig. 6.4).WARNING! The toner is a highly combustible powder;

5. Place the old pack into the empty bag from the new wastetoner pack and dispose of the old one following safety lawsand regulations.6. Holding the n

Moving the PrinterCAUTION: The printer is heavy: be sure you have help whenmoving it. Never lift it by the paper cassette slot, and always lift itby t

must set it down, gently lay it on a clean, lint- and dirt-free surface,such as on fresh paper.During the move, store the partially used toner and dev

HP PCL 5 Emulation Technical ReferenceThis document covers the HP PCL 5 emulation. In mostcases, only advanced PCL 5 users and systemadministrators

oil-proof container, such as a plastic bag, until you are readyto reinstall it after the move.NOTE: Normally, a little oil remains in the tray in whic

8. Align the fuser unit over an appropriate waste container, suchas an old jar, and tilt the unit so the excess oil pours into thecontainer (fig. 6.7)

Removing and Replacing Pressure-Release PiecesThe pressure-release pieces help relieve the tension on the fuserrollers to protect the roller from acci

CAUTION: If you are replacing the pressure-release pieces afterthe printer has been running, make sure the fuser unit has cooled.The fuser gets very h

CAUTION: If you are replacing the pressure-release pieces afterthe printer has been running, make sure the fuser unit has cooled.The fuser gets very h

Preventative MaintenanceTable 6.2, below, shows when preventative maintenanceprocedures (described in this chapter) should be performed:Preventative M

General Tips for Extending Printer Life Do not place anything on the top of the printer. Keep the output levels in the top cover at 150 sheets or le

Cleaning the Charger UnitClean the charger unit whenever the print quality diminishes. Toclean this unit you need several cotton cloths and swabs, and

extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches both of which reduceprint quality. When you must set it down, gently lay it on a clean,lint- and dirt-f

4. Holding the cartridge by its edges, fold the green end-handleback down and set the cartridge up on that end. The cartridgewill tilt slightly to one

“QMS Customer Support,” of this manual explains how touse these sources.Don’t forget that the documentation for your application, operatingsystem, and

7. Use clean, dry cotton cloths to gently wipe up any loose tonerfrom the OPC belt cartridge area in the printer.8. Clean the charger unit by sliding

13. Push the green end-handle down to lock the cartridge in place.14. Close the manual feed tray.Cleaning the Pre-Charger UnitClean the pre-charger un

2. Grasp the end of the pre-charger unit, and pull it downwardand then straight out of the printer (fig. 6.14).Fig. 6.14 Remove the Pre-Charger from

3. Insert the wire cleaner into the recess on the pre-charger unit,and slide the cleaner back and forth as shown in figure 6.15.4. Clean the inside co

Cleaning Register and Transfer RollersClean the metal and rubber register rollers and the transfer rollerevery 20,000 copies or 12 months, whichever c

2. Open the transfer unit by pulling the green latch handle in thecenter toward you and down (fig. 6.17).Fig. 6.17 Open the Transfer UnitChapter 6Con

3. Using dry cotton cloths, wipe the metal register roller in thetransfer unit and the rubber register roller in the inner sectionof the printer. Then

4. Close the transfer unit (fig. 6.19).5. Close the back cover.Cleaning the Paper Exit Rollers and PlatesClean the paper rollers and plates every 20,0

gear on the left end of the fuser unit to access all sides of therollers.3. Close the paper exit unit.Cleaning the Paper-Feed Roller and the Manual-Fe

1. Turn off the printer and remove the power cord and allinterface cables.2. Remove the media cassette.3. Reach into the back of the cassette slot and

ACHTUNG! Bitte halten Sie sich exakt an die im Handbuchbeschriebene Vorgehensweise, da sonst Verletzungsgefahrbestehen könnte.Printer FeaturesThe foll

6. Remove the manual-feed platform by lifting it up and forwardat the front of the platform until it drops out (fig. 6.22).Fig. 6.22 Remove the Manua

7. Locate the two manual-feed belts at the top of the cassette slot(fig. 6.21).8. Use the damp cloth the wipe the belts. Advance the belts sothat the

Always spray the cleaning solution on a cloth, not directlyon the printer. Always test the solution on a small area of your printer tocheck the sol

Chapter 7Optimizing Color OutputChapter highlights: QCOLOR automatic color control Fine-tuning color output Color matching The resident fontsEDNor

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IntroductionThis chapter offers hints for automatic color control and fine-tuningcolor output, discusses color matching, and lists the printer-residen

2. In the PostScript Printer dialog box, choose your printer(magicolor LX) in the Printers drop-down list.3. Choose the Color Setup button.4. In the C

listbox when you return to the Color Control Center dialogbox. NOTE: The media tray you’re using must be configured forthe media type it contains. Thi

Enabling QCOLOR for the MacintoshTo use QCOLOR for Macintosh applications, follow the instructionsin “Installing LaserWriter 8.x and the magicolor LX

Because QCOLOR automatically adjusts the Halftone, GammaCorrection, CRD, and (for the Overhead setting) Media Type,these individual settings in the Op

The magicolor LX printer also supports device-independent color,either directly or through a color management system, such asApple’s ColorSync and Pan

Fine-Tuning Color OutputWe’ve configured your printer so that most users don’t have tochange the default settings to get excellent color output, and w

Screen frequency (also known as screen lines) is the number ofhalftone cells per inch. The higher the frequency, the higher thequality of the color pr

106 lpi x 45° HalftoneThis is the best halftone setting for printing halftone (as opposedto spot color) graphics and text at 600 dpi resolution. Werec

(Administration/Emulations/PostScript/Default Halftonesubmenu), and through PS Executive Series Utilities (Color/ScreenAngles menu).To see the effect

Gamma CorrectionNOTE: When using the Enhanced Halftone setting, GammaCorrection should be set to None.As with most other printer settings, gamma corr

The Colorimetric CRDThe Colorimetric CRD is designed for very basic color matchingand one-to-one conversion from CIE color to CMYK color. WithColorime

Color ManagementA major concern in the color publishing industry today is keepingcolor consistent across devices with different color models. Forexamp

There are currently three methods of color matching: Color management systems PostScript Level 2 PANTONE*Color matching.Methods of Color MatchingC

CMSs are not portable across platforms, they can be expensive, andthey do consume processing time and power at the host.A few well-known color managem

The advantages of Level 2 color matching are that it is portable, itis application- and printer-resident (there’s nothing else to buy),and it is perfo

Energy Saver ModeThe magicolor LX printer’s Energy Saver option allows it toautomatically enter a lower-power state after no print jobs havebeen rece

If a particular application does not supportPANTONE*-identified colors, but does allow process colorspecification, the CMYK values may be entered dir

The colors are printed on Hammermill Laser Print whitepaper. The printer’s Administration/Emulations/PostScript/Default Halftones option is set to

The Resident PostScript FontsThis section lists the fonts resident in your printer. All of these fontsare authentic: they are licensed and carry the t

Helvetica CondensedHelvetica Condensed ObliqueHelvetica Condensed BoldHelvetica Condensed Bold ObliqueHelvetica NarrowHelvetica Narrow ObliqueHelvetic

The Resident HP PCL FontsThe following typefaces are included with your printer for use withthe HP PCL emulation. Courier 10 is 10 point, 12 pitch; Co

Chapter 8Printer OptionsChapter highlights: Installing the optional sheet feeder Using an envelope cassette Using font and emulation cards Using a

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IntroductionThis chapter discusses installing printer options. If your QMSvendor cannot offer these options for your printer, see the “QMSWorld-wide O

ACHTUNG! Das Gewicht dieses Druckers beträgt ohne Ver-brauchsmaterial ca. 48 kg. Bitte versuchen Sie niemals, denDrucker alleine anzuheben oder zu tra

the holes on the post and bracket are centered and that the flangeon the bottom of the bracket goes into the slot on the post.b. Attach the bracket to

throughput. (Each input buffer can be expanded withoptional memory.) Emulation Sensing Processor TechnologyWhen in ESP mode (selectable through PS Ex

5. Check the inside of the four plastic corner brackets. Each islabeled to indicate which corner of the sheet feeder it fits in.6. Snap the plastic br

Using the Envelope CassetteYou can purchase an envelope cassette from your QMS vendor.The envelope cassette holds up to 30 24-lb (90 g/m2) DL and Com1

2. On the envelope cassette, set the back and side envelopestackers (figs. 8.5 and 8.6) to the correct envelope size.Fig. 8.5 Set the side stackersFig

3. Set the envelope-size key to the correct envelope size (fig. 8.7)Fig. 8.7. Set the size keyChapter 8Printer Options 8-7EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 90

4. Lift the stacker arm and load 30 or fewer envelopesprinting-side up, so that the flap side will be on the left whenthe envelope is pulled into the

6. Slide the envelope cassette into the printer (fig. 8.9).7. Make sure you select the correct envelope size through yourdriver when printing. Fig. 8.

Font and Emulation CardsYou can purchase cards containing emulations or fonts not residenton the printer. The printer can support two cards at once, e

2. Insert the card into either slot (fig. 8.10) with the front labelside facing left toward the inside of the printer.3. Depending on the type of card

To remove a card, use the following procedure:1. If you are removing an LN03 Plus or a ProCollection card,turn off the printer. Otherwise, press the O

Security CardsAn optional security card allows the Operator Control andAdministration menus to be password protected, so that only userswho know the p

Data is compressed so that entire documents can be storedin the printer, allowing users to take advantage of advanceddocument handling features such a

2. Insert the security card into either slot with the card’s frontlabel facing left, toward the inside of the printer (fig. 8.11).3. Press the Menu ke

4. Press the Select key to enter the Installation menu, then usethe Next key to view the menu options: OPERATOR PASSWRD USE OPERATOR PW

11. Press Select, then specify the password. (See the section“Entering Alphanumeric Values” in chapter 4, “PrinterConfiguration,” for detailed instruc

Once a menu is password-protected, you cannot enter it or makechanges in it until you enter a valid password. You know a menuis password protected if

Removing the Controller BoardThe first step in installing many printer options is removing theprinter’s controller board. The following instructions f

1. Turn the printer off and remove the power cord. Disconnectall interface cables from the printer.2. Position the printer so that the back is facing

Replacing the Controller BoardThis section explain how to replace the controller board afterinstalling a printer option.The following instructions are

1. Using both hands, carefully reinsert the controller board (fig.8.13) making sure the controller board is properly seated inits connectors.2. Retigh

Single In-Line Memory Modules (SIMMs) Additional printer memory allows you to increase data transfer andprocessing speed. To install SIMMs,1. Follow t

5. Tilt the SIMM back to a 45° angle and slide it up and out ofthe connector (fig. 8.14).Fig. 8.14 Tilt the SIMM Back and Remove ItChapter 8Printer Op

PS Executive Series UtilitiesOnce you install this software on your host, use its menus to accessprinter features, such as printer naming and font and

6. Remove the new SIMM from the anti-static bag.7. Hold the new SIMM at a 45° angle, with the notch on theright-hand side (fig. 8.15). Insert the bott

8. Gently pull the SIMM forward to a 90° angle until you feel itfit into place (fig. 8.16) behind the clips on either side of theconnector. (You may n

record of your changes before you go to the next step. Seechapter 4, “Printer Configuration,” for information onusing the configuration menu.10. In th

An external power supply box (not needed for allinterfaces) An interface plateYour kit may contain additional parts not required for networkinterfa

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from theblank optional I/O plate, and then remove the plate from theinterface panel and set it

3. Examine the ends of the two plastic support posts that comewith the smaller network interface card: one end has a slightlylarger diameter and the o

6. Hold the plastic ribbon cable so that the notch (key) on oneend faces upward and slide it onto the interface card connector(fig. 8.19). Fold the pl

7. Examine the ends of the two plastic support posts that comewith the daughterboard: one end has a slightly larger diameterand the other end is sligh

Using an Optional Network InterfaceAfter you have correctly installed an optional network interface,refer to the following for more information: The

Centronics to Dataproducts ConversionYour printer is shipped with a Centronics parallel port, but a kit forconverting it to Dataproducts is available

39 Resident PostScript FontsYour printer comes with 39 licensed PostScript fonts. All thesefonts have multilingual character sets. See “The ResidentPo

3. If you don’t have an network interface board installed, skip tostep 4. If you do have an network interface board installed,follow the instructions

4. Place the two shunts on jumpers JP1 and JP2 (fig. 8.22). Makesure both sets of pins are covered by the shunts.JP2JP1Fig. 8.22 Place the Shunts on

5. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the existing 1K-ohmDIP resistor from the RP1 socket (fig. 8.23). Gently slide thescrewdriver under the resi

6. Line up the notch on the 220-ohm DIP resistor with the notchon the RP1 socket. Carefully insert the resistor’s pins in thesocket. Then align and in

7. If you didn’t remove a network interface board, skip to step8. If you need to replace your network interface boardinstalled, follow the instruction

Internal Hard Disk InstallationThese instructions explain how to replace the internal hard disk.Make sure you have all the parts necessary for the pro

4. Remove the old disk by pulling up on each corner whilesteadying the board near the disk with one hand (fig. 8.25). CAUTION: This disk fits tightly,

5. Hold the new disk vertically (connector-side down with thebracket facing the SIMMs) and connect it to the ribbon cable(fig. 8.26). Inspect the conn

If the printer fails to work properly after you replace the hard disk,check the following: Make sure the power cord and all interface cables areconne

Using External Hard DisksIn addition to the internal hard disk, your printer supports up to sixoptional external hard disks through its SCSI port. Whe

Dear Customer,Mark Twain once said that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes.Well, if he were living today, we’re sure he’d add manual

Your printer comes standard with an upgradable 80 MBinternal hard disk. Also, through the resident 25-pin SCSIconnector port, the printer’s capabiliti

CAUTION: If you connect to this printer an external hard disk youpreviously used with an earlier QMS Crown printer, this QMSmagicolor LX software auto

Identifying External Hard DisksThe external hard disks are identified by their device numbers;these numbers can range from DSK0 to DSK5 (fig. 8.28). T

Formatting an External Hard Disk via the Control PanelUse the following procedure to format an external hard disk usingthe printer’s control panel.NOT

CAUTION: During the formatting procedure, various messagesmay appear, the printer automatically restarts, and the control panellights flash. Do not in

DISK OPERATIONS INSTALL OPTION4. Press the Select key to enter the Install Option submenu. Pressthe Next key until the hard disk destination

1. Make sure the printer is off line. Press the Menu key to display CONFIGURATION ADMINISTRATION2. Press the Select key to enter the Administr

Formatting the Internal Hard DiskIf you experience unexplained or erratic problems with the internalhard disk, you may want to reformat the hard disk

5. Disk 6 is the printer’s internal hard disk. Press the Select key.The following message displays: FORMAT ARE YOU SURE?NOTE: If you decide

Print system software and font backup disks are supplied with theprinter in case you ever need to reinstall them. For example, if theprinter’s interna

4. At the DOS C:\ prompt, type the following commands toextract the system software file to your PC’s hard disk:NOTE: This file takes up about 2.5 MB

Chapter 2Initial Printer SetupChapter highlights: Finding a good location for your printer Unpacking your printer Installing the developer and tone

Installing System Software and Fonts from a PC to aNon-Functional PrinterFollow these instructions to download system software and fontsfrom a PC to a

8. Type the following command to extract the PCL 5 fonts fileto your PC’s hard disk: a:af2pclfn↵9. At the DOS C:\QMSSYS prompt, type the follo

14. Press the Select key to enter the communication port submenu.The following appears on the second line of the messagewindow: TARGET DISK 615

BOOT SYSTEM HARD DISK20. Press the Select key and the following message appears: BOOT SYSTEM HARD DISK 621. Press the Select ke

2. Make sure you have PS Executive Series utilities (providedon a disk with your printer) installed on your Macintosh.Installation instructions are in

can provide you with a cable (with DIN-8 female and DB-25 maleconnectors) for this, or you can see appendix B, “TechnicalSpecifications,” for the corr

QMS SOFTLOAD x.x INSTALL TO DISK5. Press the Select key to enter the Install to Disk submenu.6. Press the Next key until SERIAL appears in

11. At the printer control panel, press the Menu key. Thefollowing appears in the printer message window: QMS SOFTLOAD x.x INSTALL TO DISK1

INSTALL TO DISK COMPLETE 19. Repeat steps 11 through 18 to install the rest of the printerfonts on the disk labeled System Fonts 2/Macinto

NOTE: If you do touch some keys during this step, you must goback to step 20a and start from there again.Chapter 8Printer Options 8-63EDNord - Istedg

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Chapter 9TroubleshootingChapter highlights: Responding to status messages Clearing media jams Preventing media jams Internal hard disk problems M

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IntroductionThis chapter explains how to deal with control panel messages,remove jams, cancel jobs, and troubleshoot printer problems.Responding to St

cartridge that needs attention. After installing the newcartridge, you have to clear this message through thecontrol panel using the Clear Warning opt

MISFEEDJAM Media has jammed leaving the media cassette. Removethe jam (see the “Misfeed Jam” section later in thischapter for details).OUTERJAM Media

WAITING ONINPUT END JOB?The printer compiler is waiting on incoming data forthe first job in the job queue. It is possible that the jobdid not end wit

counter that tracks that particular service resets to 0 and the mes-sage does not reappear until after another complete cycle. If youcontinue to use t

Clearing Media JamsWhen a jam occurs, the message window on the control paneldisplays one of three messages, MISFEED JAM, INNER JAM,or OUTER JAM. The

2. Locate the manual-feed platform: it’s a black plastic tray atthe top of the media-cassette slot.3. Remove the manual-feed platform by lifting it up

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to set up the printer for the first time.For quick information on replacing print media, developer, andtoner aft

4. Remove any jammed media you see (fig. 9.3).5. Check to be sure no other pieces of media are lodged fartherback in the slot. Then, if you removed th

Clearing Inner JamsWhen the control panel message window displays INNER JAM,media has jammed leaving the OPC belt cartridge, and the leadingedge has j

2. Open the transfer unit by grasping it in the center by the greenhandle and pulling it toward you and down (fig. 9.5).NOTE: To avoid damage to the r

3. Remove the jammed media if the media is around the drumby using the following procedure. Otherwise, skip to step 4.a. Open the manual feed tray by

b. Pull up the green handle on the OPC belt cartridge and then pullthe cartridge out about 2" (5 cm) to relieve tension on the drum.c. Remove the

WARNING! The fuser unit is hot! Do not remove a jam in thisarea until the fuser unit cools. ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit wird sehr heiß! Bitte achten S

Clearing Outer JamsWhen the control panel message window displays OUTER JAM,media has jammed leaving the paper exit unit. To clear this jam,use the fo

3. Open the paper exit unit (fig. 2.13).4. Open the pressure-release lever on the fuser unit (fig. 9.10).CAUTION: If you can see the outer jam in the

5. Remove the jammed media by pulling it straight out fromabove the transfer unit (fig. 9.11).6. Close the transfer unit, and then the back cover.7. C

If the Media Jam Message Stays On1. If a jam message displays in the control panel messagewindow, clear the jam using the appropriate procedure fromth

Finding a Good Location for Your PrinterLocation RequirementsYour printer should located On a hard, level surface (maximum 1° slant) capable ofsuppor

Preventing Media JamsSome printer problems are caused by improper handling of mediaor use of the wrong media and consumables. The following sectionpro

Load media printing side up, top edge first. The printingside of media is indicated on the wrapping, so leave it inits wrapping until you are ready

Miscellaneous Problems: A Quick CheckIf you have just installed your printer and are having problems, besure you have correctly followed the setup ste

Is the toner or developer depleted? Are all printer doors and covers closed securely? Is there a media jam? 3. Is the printer receiving data from

If you continue to have problems with the ESP modeselecting printer emulation, contact your QMS vendor.IBM PC and Compatible Computer ChecklistIf yo

Is the printer properly connected via LocalTalk-type cableand transformer boxes? (See chapter 3, “Connecting thePrinter,” for information.) Is Lase

Mechanical ProblemsControl Panel Selections Don’t Take Effect Make sure you’re saving menu selections before exitingthe menu. (See “Saving Configurat

1. Is the printer on line?2. Has the start-up page been disabled? Check the Do Start Pageoption in the Administration/Startup Options menu to makesure

Printer Locks UpIf the INITIALIZING message remains in the message window,and you are not be able to enter the Configuration menu or printeven after y

4. Increase the emulation timeout (for HP PCL and HP-GL files)or the PS wait timeout (for PostScript files).5. If you are using a PC, make sure that t

With proper clearance and ventilation area: left side 36"(90 cm), right side 4" (10 cm), front 28" (70 cm), rear 16"(40 cm). Wi

Print Quality ProblemsGenerally Poor Print Quality Make sure the printer is set for the type of media (paper,transparency film, or thick stock) you a

600 dpi Jobs Print at 300 dpi Make sure the printer is configured for 600 dpi. See chapter 4, “Printer Configuration,” for information. Make sure yo

White or Light Lines Remove each toner cartridge, shake it as you do beforeinstalling a new cartridge to redistribute toner, and thenreinstall the ca

Blurry Images, Scratches, or Missing Dots Make sure the media is in good shape and meets all thespecifications in the “Media Handling” section ofAppe

Color Jobs (or Portions of Jobs) Print in Monochrome Make sure you have enough RAM installed for the job youare trying to print.See appendix B, “Tech

Sharp Horizontal Lines (across the feed direction) Place a service call.Partial Images or Image Too Small Check the imageable regions for the size m

Placing a Service CallIf you have a problem you cannot resolve, contact your QMSvendor. Your vendor is best equipped to immediately handleproblem you

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QMS Customer SupportSeveral sources of help and information are available, dependingon the type of help you need:1. Your QMS printer vendorYour local

What’s Included in the ShipmentIn addition to this manual, your shipment should contain thefollowing items: QMS magicolor LX printer OPC belt cartr

The bulletin board contains technical support notes,application notes, drivers, patches, and utilities, and you mayleave technical questions not requi

633-3716. Please indicate whether you would like a faxed ora phoned reply.If you call for assistance, have the following informationready so our techn

QMS World-wide OfficesUnited States/Latin AmericaQMS, Inc.One Magnum PassMobile, AL 36618USA(334) 633-4300E-mail: [email protected] Information: (80

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Print EnginePrint Method Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black electrophotographicrecording with semiconductor laser. Dry toner, imagetransfer to print med

Print Speed 12 pages per minute monochrome6 pages per minute 2- or 3-color3 pages per minute 4-color(Assuming the use of letter or A4 size with 30% or

SCSI Supports optional SCSI disks, up to a 512 MB.StandardRAM12 or 24 MB RAM (upgradable to 64 MB)Internal Hard DiskSize 80 MB IDE drive(Upgradeable t

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Media HandlingMediaSizes* Size Inches MillimetersLetter 8.50 x 11.00 215.90 x 279.40 Legal 8.50 x 14.00 215.90 x 355.60 A4 8.27 x 11.69 210.00 x 297.

QMS Product RegistrationRegister your QMS product now. In the US, call (800) 637-8049to register. In other countries, see appendix A, “QMS CustomerSup

Print Media Types, Weights, and Recommended BrandsMedia Type Weight BrandPlain Paper 60 to 90 g/m216 to 24 lbXerox 4024Laser Paper 60 to 90 g/m216 to

ConsumablesYour QMS vendor can provide the consumables listed below foryour color printer. In the US, you can also call (800) 777-7782 toorder consuma

OptionsThese are the options available for this printer at the time thismanual went to press. Contact your QMS vendor for a complete,updated list, or

SIMMs Memory Upgrade Kit4 MB8 MB16 MB32 MBElectrical 5V ± 10%Fast page modetras = 80 ns. tcas = 20 ns.trac = 80 ns. tcac = 20 ns.Mechanical 72-pin ind

consumables and/or accessories, QMS will not repair the printerfree-of-charge. In this case, standard time and material charges willbe applied to serv

Cable PinoutsLocalTalkThe table below gives the correct pinouts for the printer end of the8-pin LocalTalk cable used to connect a computer and printer

SerialThe table below gives the correct pinouts for the printer end of the25-pin serial cable used to connect a computer and printer:Pinout:SerialPin

Centronics ParallelThe following table describes the Centronics parallel interfacecable that can be used with your printer. (See “Notes to theCentroni

Notes to the Centronics Parallel Cable Pinouts TableDirection refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from theprinter.Return denotes “twiste

1284 ParallelThe Centronics parallel interface supports two modes for 1284bi-directional communication, nibble mode and byte mode:In nibble mode, bi-d

Unpacking the PrinterThe packing materials that protect the printer during shipment mustbe removed. You might want to save the packing materials in ca

Dataproducts ParallelThe following table describes the Dataproducts parallel interfacecable that can be used with your printer.Pinout:DataproductsPara

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FCC ComplianceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Th

Vfg 1046/1984 Conformity StatementHierdurch bescheinigen wir, daß dieses Produkt in Übereinstimmung mitPostordnung 1046/1984 ist und RFI unterdrückt i

Laser SafetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance St

ColophonThis manual was written with WordPerfect, illustrated with Adobe Illustrator andMicrografx Designer, and formatted with Ventura Publisher. The

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IntroductionThis appendix provides additional technical information on howyour printer works and memory management.How Your Printer WorksYour laser pr

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1. A precharger unit puts an even charge across the OPC(Organic Photoconductor) belt. Think of it as preparing asurface for painting.2. When you send

MemoryThe memory requirements of the printer are dictated by theapplications that you run. Of the printer’s memory, 9 MB aredivided among blocks or “m

PostScript fonts. Each of your printer’s features requires aminimum amount of memory. If you use a feature, you mustallocate enough memory to the clie

Frame BufferListed as K Mem Framebuff in the Administration/Memory menu,the frame buffer memory client holds rasterized (bitmapped)images of page face

the host becomes free more quickly, and the number of jobs thatthe printer can accept simultaneously is increased. So increasingthis client can be ben

Increasing this client’s memory allows more complicatednon-PostScript jobs to print and allows larger, optional emulationsor multiple emulations to be

Display ListListed as K Mem Display in the Administration/Memory menu,this client shares its memory with the PostScript heap. The displaylist stores c

but are not being used. However, the hard disks remain unavailableuntil this client’s size is increased.The recommended amount of memory for the disk

Spooling OverflowThe spool overflow option (Administration/Disk Operationsmenu) specifies the maximum space reserved for spoolingoverflow on the hard

To differentiate data from the special control characters, any datathat is the same as one of the following special control charactersmust be quoted.A

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3. Before you begin setup, take a few minutes to look overfigures 2.3 and 2.4. They provide a quick overview of theexterior parts of your printer.Chap

PS Protocol Menu for Optional Network InterfacesThese options for the PS Protocol menus for optional networkinterface cards set the binary communicati

BinaryFixedEnables binary communications protocol. Print jobscan not alter this value through PostScript operators.Data in the printable ASCII range a

Updated DOCsThis section provides updated information on HP PCL 4 and PCL5 DOCs. This information will be merged into the appropriatemanuals as they a

including those stored on the additional resources, can be accessedonly by attributes.Also, only objects stored in the current resource may be deleted

are retained when the system is reset (E or receipt of Printer JobLanguage). External objects reside on the additional resources.All objects are tempo

Updated PCL 5 DOCs%%IncludeFeature:scalablefonts(value)Purpose: Enables/disables PCL 5 scalable fonts (to print PCL 4documents that have selected PCL

job unless Retain Temporary is set to On or OnCompatibility. If the file the %%IncludeFeature:installcommand is attached to does not make its download

(s#W<char 33 data>*c34E(s#W<char 34 data>. *c5FExample B: Job 2<ESC>(8U(s1p12v0s0b4153This text will be inthe downloaded font, if it

object type: *, font, macro, pattern, or other object type (specifiesthe kind of objects that are to be deleted from thespecified printer system). If

resource. Regardless of its resource, a font can beselected by its attributes.resource id: 0 to 6 (identifies one of the possible locations fordownlo

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Purpose: Specifies the default font index number. This index isused when the Default Font selected is selectbyid. Thisallows for selection of fonts o

%%IncludeFeature:criscrlf(value)Purpose: Controls the default line termination mode (the<ESC>&k#G command). Specifies the linetermination t

equivalent code passed to the PCL line terminationcommand. The second setting (lfiscrlf on, criscrlf off)is correct for most ASCII listings printed fr

GlossaryFor more information about a term, check the index listings.Application A computer program designed to help people perform a certaintype of wo

emulation from those installed on the printer and processes the print job,freeing the user from having to change printer switch settings or sendsoftwa

PDL Page Description Language: a programming language, such as PostScriptor HP-GL, that translates messages from a computer to a printer. See alsoPost

SIO Simultaneous Interface Operation: a Crown function that allows printingto all three of the printer’s concurrently active ports. See also Crown.Sof

Index100K CHECKUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41284 parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-15600 dpiPrinting Jobs in . .

Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39Baud rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20, 4-23Bulletin board . . . . . .

CLOSE MANUAL FEED TRAY . . . . . . 9-1CMSSee Color management systemsCollatingChunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13Disk space

4. Remove the two polystyrene inserts from the top cover of theprinter.5. Remove all packing tape from the exterior of the printer.6. Grasp the front

Keypad language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Media key . . . . . . . . . . . .

Collating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12Display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-8DitheringPrinter default

Resolution option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48Enhanced mode (HP-GL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Envelope jams, preventing . . . . . . . . .

GGamma correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Gamut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11HHalftonesAngles . . . . .

ImagePartial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33Too small. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33Image, not centeredSee

Laser Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5, 9-25Laser printingVariables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Laser radiati

Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 4-17, 5-11Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 5-10, B-5Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .

US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Netware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8Network administrator

PPacking materials, in printer. . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Page Description LanguagesSee EmulationsPantone POCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 4-29, 4-58, B-2Level 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 4-29, 4-58, B-2PostScript emulation mode. . . . . . . . . . .

Installing Developer and Toner CartridgesWhen you load developer and toner cartridges, the colors must bein a set order from the back of the printer t

See Windows, installingPrinter emulationsSpecifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23Printer options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Register roller, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2Colors . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . B-9See also MemoryPart number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9See also RAMSizes . . . .

Stop bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24StorageConsumables . . . .

See also Media cassetteSee Media, cassetteTray Select key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Troubleshooting100K checkup . . . . . . . . .

WWAITING ON INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Warm-up time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2WARMING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CAUTION: The same color developer and toner cartridges mustalways be loaded in the same place on the printer. To preventaccidental mixing of colors, e

2. Grasp the two green latches, one at each end of the cartridge,and raise them straight up (fig. 2.7) to open them.3. Holding the developer cartridge

4. Close the green latches by pushing them forward and down tohold the developer cartridge in place (fig. 2.8).Fig. 2.8 Close Latches (rear view)Chap

5. Grasp the tab on the top of the developer cartridge. Pull thetab and attached clear tape straight up and out of the cartridge,making sure the tape

7. Hold the toner cartridge as shown in figure 2.10, and shake ithorizontally. This distributes toner evenly inside the cartridgeand helps assure qual

8. Hold and squeeze the toner cartridge across the center (fig.2.11), and align it with the developer cartridge of the samecolor. Make sure the pins o

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10. Press the top of the toner cartridge until the cartridge latchessecurely in place.11. Grasp the tab on the top of the toner cartridge.12. Hold the

When you finish, the black cartridges should be in the last slottoward the back of the printer, then the cyan in the next slot, themagenta in the thir

Removing the Pressure-Release PiecesTwo pressure-release pieces help relieve tension on the fuser rollersto protect the rollers from accidental damage

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3. Open the pressure-release lever on the end of the fuser unit(fig. 2.15).Fig. 2.15 Open the Lever (rear view)Chapter 22-22 Initial Printer SetupEDN

4. Grasp the tab end of one of the green pressure-release piecesand gently pull it up and out of the printer (fig. 2.16). Removethe piece at the other

Installing the Cleaning Pad and Oil BottleThe cleaning pad removes printing debris (such as excess toner andpaper dust) from the fusing unit. The oil

2. Holding the cleaning pad by its center tab, align the center ofthe tab with the triangle mark on the printer (tab-side awayfrom the triangle) (fig.

4. Snap the separator pawl unit closed (fig. 2.18). Fig. 2.18 Close Separator Pawl Unit (front view)Chapter 22-26 Initial Printer SetupEDNord - Isted

5. Pull open the spring latch on the outer edge of the oil bottleretainer, and lift the retainer up and toward the center of theprinter (fig. 2.19).NO

Removing the Pressure-Release Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20Installing the Cleaning Pad and Oil Bottle. . . . . . . . . 2-24Installing the Waste

8. Close the oil bottle retainer, making sure the latch snaps backin place.9. Close the paper exit unit (fig. 2.20).Fig. 2.20 Close the Paper Exit Un

10. Replace the top cover (fig. 2.21).Now install the waste toner pack. The next section covers thisprocess.Fig. 2.21 Replace the Top Cover (front vi

Installing the Waste Toner PackNOTE: For information on replacing a used waste toner pack, seechapter 6, “Consumables and PreventativeMaintenance.”To

4. Holding the waste toner pack by the side tab, insert the packinto the printer until it fits securely (fig. 2.23). Then, lift upslightly on the tab

Installing the OPC Belt CartridgeThis section covers installing the OPC (Organic Photoconductor)belt cartridge into your printer. See “How Your Printe

CAUTION: The OPC belt is extremely sensitive to bright lightsand direct sunlight. Do not remove the cartridge from its protectivebag until you are rea

3. Remove the pressure release and tension release pin sets (oneset on the left and one on the right) from the OPC belt cartridge(fig. 2.25).NOTE: The

4. Make sure the green handle on the end of the OPC beltcartridge is turned up (unlocked).5. Slide the cartridge three-quarters of the way into the pr

6. Remove the black light-shield paper from the OPC belt bypulling the tab on the front as shown in figure 2.27 and pullingthe paper straight out of t

7. Firmly slide the cartridge the rest of the way into the printeruntil it snaps into place. It is in place when you can see thegreen arrows inside th

About the Printer’s Communication Modes. . . . . . . . 3-22Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO). . . . . . . . 3-23Emulation Sensing Processing (E

Filling the Paper CassetteInstructions are given here for loading and printing on letter- orA4-size paper. Chapter 5, “Print Media and Daily Operation

2. Make sure the size key slide on the back end of the cassette isset for letter- or A4-size media (fig. 2.30).NOTE: The printer comes from the factor

3. From the paper wrapping, determine which is the printing sideof the paper (an arrow points in the direction of the printingside on most wrappers).

5. Load the paper printing-side up in the cassette, top end firstfor letterhead or preprinted media. (Printing on the wrong sidemay reduce print quali

7. Slide the filled cassette into the printer (fig. 2.33) until it snapsfirmly into place and is flush with the front of the printer.Fig. 2.33 Slide

Starting the PrinterAfter you have unpacked the printer and installed the consumables,you need to connect the power cord and turn on the two powerswit

2. Connect the opposite end of the power cord to a grounded,surge-protected, electrical outlet.Using the Power SwitchesThere are two power switches on

what the start-up page includes, see “The Start-Up Page” in chapter5. If the start-up page prints, and the print quality is good, go to chapter3, “Con

Installing Options If you purchased any printer options, such as extra memory oremulations, install these now. If installation instructions areinclude

Chapter 3Connecting the PrinterChapter highlights: Connecting to a network Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting to a PC About printer communicatio

Administration/Special Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37Administration/Startup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39Administration/Memo

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IntroductionThis chapter explains how to connect your printer to a hostcomputer after you have set it up according to the instructions inthe previous

Connecting to a MacintoshWhat You NeedTo connect your printer to a single Macintosh, you need the itemsshown in the illustration below: Two PhoneNET-

NOTE: If you’re connecting more than one Macintosh to theprinter, in an AppleTalk network, see your PhoneNETand Macintosh documentation for informati

PS Executive Series printer utilitiesPS Exec is a utilities software package for controlling theprinter from the Macintosh. For example, through PS

5. After all the files are extracted, choose Quit.6. Open the Utilities folder in the PSExec 3.xx Folder anddouble-click PSInstall to personalize the

System 6 users: Create a folder called Printer Descriptionsinside the System Folder, if one doesn’t already exist.7. Open the PPDs folder inside the D

Note for Adobe Photoshop UsersIf you use Adobe PhotoShop, go to PhotoShop’s Page Setupdialog box, and select Use Printer’s Default Screen under theScr

If you use Aldus FreeHand 3.x, install the version 3.0 PPD andPDX files in the PPDs folder in the Aldus folder in the SystemFolder.If you use Aldus Pr

1. Display a disk or folder window.2. From the File menu, choose Page Setup. Select paper size,printing orientation, and any other necessary options.

Sending an End-of-Job Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17Diagnostic and Special Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19The Start-up Pa

Connecting to a PCIf you have a brand-new computer, before connecting the printer,you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions for setting up the

Making the ConnectionCAUTION: If you’re connecting the printer to a single computer,turn off both systems first.1. At back of the printer, attach one

2. At the computer, attach the other end of the cable toappropriate port. (The parallel port is female, and the serialport is male.)3. Turn on the pri

Printer description files (if you use QuarkXPress 3.3,Aldus PageMaker, or Adobe PhotoShop)PS Executive Series Printer Utility SoftwarePS Exec, inclu

Q-FAX, the QMS bulletin board, or CompuServe. Appendix A,“QMS Customer Support,” explains how to use these QMSinformation services.Installing the Wind

3. Drag the QSCRIPT.HLP file from the QMS disk to theWINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.4. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click thePrinters icon.The

Options button. Choose the Help button in any of the driver dialogboxes for information on driver options.Printer Description Files (PC)Printer descri

If you use Adobe Photoshop, for best output quality use theQMS-supplied Windows driver. Then, so that choices in the QMSdriver take effect, go to Phot

If the printer and computer are communicating, a blank page shouldeject from the printer. You are ready to start printing. If a blank page does not ej

Testing Serial Communication1. Go to the DOS C:\ prompt.2. Create a short PostScript test file called PRINTEST.PS bytyping the following commands: