Brother HL-2400C Series User Manual

iBrother Color Laser PrinterHL-2400CseriesUSER’S GUIDE

USER’S GUIDExBUTTONS IN SHIFT MODE...4-59SHIFT Button...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–37✒ NotesWhen you send data to be saved on the card, it is temporarily stored in theRAM of the printer. Note the following:If

USER’S GUIDE4–38✒ NoteWhen you see an asterisk on the display, the ID number has been used foranother macro or data. If you select the used ID number

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–39✒ NotesWhen you save the primary or secondary font, note the following:The font is temporarily stored in the RAM of the pr

USER’S GUIDE4–40You can check the fonts saved on the card by printing the list of fontswith the Test button. See “TEST Button” in Chapter 4.✒ NoteWhe

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–41• Format CardYou can format the flash memory card or HDD card to delete its contents.Instructions are in the following menu

USER’S GUIDE4–42To lock or unlock the panel buttons as above, you need to enter a 3-digitpass number.Change the first digit of the number with the ▲ o

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–43 Form Feed SuppressYou can turn on or off the form feed suppress function in this mode menuas follows:Display Message Form

USER’S GUIDE4–44CONTINUE MODEIf any recoverable error occurs including “Toner Empty,” it can becleared with the Continue button. The Continue button f

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–45INPUT BUFFERYou can increase or decrease the capacity of the input buffer with the ▲or ▼ button in this mode menu. A larger

USER’S GUIDE4–46SAVE SETTINGSSuppose you share this printer with others who want different panelbutton settings or you use the printer with different

xiOzone Filter...5-16Ozone Filter...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–47FONT ButtonPressing the Font button allows you to select fonts and symbol/charactersets.✒ NotesWhen you use the Font butto

USER’S GUIDE4–48To select the font and symbol set in the HP PCL5C mode, follow thesesteps:1. Press the Sel button to set the printer off-line.2. Press

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–495. Press the Set button.When you enter the font setting mode, the display first shows thecurrent font with an asterisk.6. P

USER’S GUIDE4–50Press the Set button to make the displayed selection effective, thenthe display shows the font size setting menu.✒ NoteWhen you have

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–51Setting the Font and Character Set in the EPSON FX-850 orIBM Proprinter XL ModeWhen the EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL m

USER’S GUIDE4–52✒ NotesWhen you select the optional fonts or permanent download fonts, note thefollowing:If the optional font card is not installed,

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–53✒ NoteThe style indication appears after the font name and the style name differsaccording to the font name. The italic or

USER’S GUIDE4–549. Press the Set button to make the displayed selection effective.Then the display shows the next menu.10. Press the Set button to sta

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–55List of FontsDisplay Message FontBROUGHAM Scalable BroughamLETTERGOTHIC Scalable LetterGothicOCR-A Bitmapped OCR-A 12 cpiO

USER’S GUIDE4–56List of Symbol/Character SetsThe symbol sets and character sets are subject to the current emulationmode.HP PCL5C EPSON IBMROMAN 8 US

USER’S GUIDExiiCHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...6-1TROUBLESHOOTING...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–57FORM FEED Button (REPRINT Button)The Form Feed button works in two ways according to the Data LEDstatus.Form FeedWhen the p

USER’S GUIDE4–58CONTINUE ButtonIf there is a problem with the printer, it automatically suspends printingand goes off-line. Pressing the Continue butt

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–59BUTTONS IN SHIFT MODEYou can control the basic printer operations and make various printersettings also in SHIFT mode. Func

USER’S GUIDE4–60EMULATION ButtonThis printer has been factory set with the automatic emulation selectionfunction on. The printer can select the emulat

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–617. Select EPSON or IBM with the ▲ or ▼ button.Since the printer cannot distinguish between the EPSON and IBMemulation modes

USER’S GUIDE4–62About Emulation ModesThis printer has the following emulation modes: HP PCL5C ModeThe HP PCL5C mode (or HP mode) is the emulation mod

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–63ECONOMY ButtonTONER SAVE MODEYou can turn on or off the toner save mode as follows:Display Message Toner Save ModeTONER SAV

USER’S GUIDE4–64FEEDER ButtonYou can select the feeder and manual feed mode with the Feeder button.Display Message FeederFEEDER=AUTO Select a feeder o

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–65✒ NotesWhen you select a feeder, note the following:The “FEEDER=TRAY2” message appears only when the optionallower tray un

USER’S GUIDE4–66MANUAL MODEThis printer has no manual feed tray or multi-purpose tray. Therefore youcannot feed special paper in the usual way. Howeve

xiiiSYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS...A-14OCR Symbol Sets...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–67COPY ButtonYou can set the number of copies to print of the same page with theCopy button. The computer will release from a

USER’S GUIDE4–68RESET ButtonYou can reset the printer with the Reset button. The print data that theprinter has already received from the computer is

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–694. Press the Set button to make the displayed selection effective.The printer is reset according to the selected reset mode

USER’S GUIDE4–70Button Item Sub-Item Factory SettingMODEINTERFACE MODE – I/F=AUTOFor AUTO modeTIME OUT TIME OUT= 5sFor bi-directional PARALLEL interfa

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–71Button Item Sub-Item Factory SettingMODE (continued)FORMAT MODE (continued)PAGE FORMAT MODE (HP PCL5C,EPSON, & IBM)PAPE

USER’S GUIDE4–72Button Item Sub-Item Factory SettingMODE(continued)PAGE FORMAT(continued)LINES (HP) 60 (LETTER,PORTRAIT)78 (LEGAL,PORTRAIT)64 (A4, POR

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–73Button Item Sub-Item Factory SettingMODE (continued)RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION=600CAPT SETTING CAPT=OFFHRC SETTI

USER’S GUIDE4–74Button Item Sub-Item Factory SettingECONOMY –TONER SAVE MODE - TONER SAVE=OFFPOWER SAVE MODE - POWER SAVE=ONFor POWER SAVE=ONTIME OUT

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–75TEST ButtonYou can test the printer or print out the list of fonts with the Test button.To do so, hold down the Shift butto

USER’S GUIDE4–76✒ NotesThe message “PRINT FONTS C” or “PRINT FONTS P” appears onlywhen the optional font card is installed in the font slot or perman

USER’S GUIDExivIMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONSFederal Communications Commission Compliance Notice(For U.S.A. only)This equipment has been tested a

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–77HEX DUMP MODEThis printer has a useful Hex Dump Mode for checking the print data sentfrom your computer. The printer lists

USER’S GUIDE4–78To exit from the hex dump mode, follow these basic steps:1. Press the Sel button to set the printer off-line.2. Reset the printer with

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-1CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CONSUMABLESYou need to replace the following consumables periodically. When the time co

USER’S GUIDE5-2LCD MaintenanceMessageConsumable toReplaceApproximateLifeHow toReplaceOrderNo.REPLACE FCRFuser Cleaner 12,000 pages See 5-9FO-1CLCR-1CL

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-3✒ NoteIf you use paper which is not a direct equivalent for the specifiedpaper, the life of the various consumables and part

USER’S GUIDE5-4 Replacing the Toner Cartridges!CautionWhen replacing the Toner Cartridges, handle them carefully so that tonerwill not spill.✒ NoteT

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-55. Close the Front Cover.!CautionDo not stand the toner cartridge on its end or turn it upside down.Install the toner cartidge

USER’S GUIDE5-6 Oil Bottle Oil Bottle Low MessageWhen the Oil has nearly run out, the following message appears on theLCD panel. You need to prepare

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-73. Release the Oil Bottle Lock Levers as shown below.Fig. 5-3 Release the Oil Bottle Lock Levers4. Take the empty Oil Bottle f

USER’S GUIDE5-85. Install the new Oil Bottle onto the Fusing unit with the label sidefacing the front of the printer.Fig. 5-5 Install the Oil Bottle6

xvIndustry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada only)This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference Causi

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-9 Fuser Cleaner Fuser Cleaner MessageWhen the following message appears on the LCD panel, you need toprepare a new Fuser Clea

USER’S GUIDE5-104. Take the Fuser Cleaner out of the Fusing unit by holding the knob of the Fuser Cleaner.Fig. 5-7 Take the Fuser Cleaner out5. Insta

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-11 Waste Toner PackApproximately every 12,000 pages you print, you need to change theWaste Toner Pack. Waste Toner Pack Full

USER’S GUIDE5-121. Open the Front Cover.2. Take the Waste Toner Pack out of the Waste Toner Pack Holderwhich is located at the lower right side of the

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-13 (OPC) Belt Cartridge (OPC) Belt Cartridge MessageWhen the (OPC) Belt Cartridge runs out, the following message appearson

USER’S GUIDE5-144. Take the (OPC) Belt Cartridge out of the printer.Fig. 5-12 Take the (OPC) Belt Cartridge out5. Remove the Tension Release Pins from

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-157. Insert the new Belt Cartridge into the printer along the guide with the flat side facing toward you.Fig. 5-15 Insert the

USER’S GUIDE5-16 Ozone Filter Ozone FilterYou need to replace the Ozone Filter once a year to prevent ozone fromcoming out of the printer.!CautionYo

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-17 Fusing Unit Fusing UnitWhen the following message appears on the LCD panel, you need toreplace the Fusing Unit.REPLACE FUS

USER’S GUIDE5-18✒ NoteWhen you start using a new Fusing Unit, it is possible that initially poorfixing may occur. If it does, please wait for a whil

USER’S GUIDExviRadio Interference(220-240 V model only)This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.Before this product is used, e

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-197. Fit the metal parts and secure with the two screws.Fig. 5-21 Secure the Metal Parts8. Release the pressure a little with

USER’S GUIDE5-20 120K Kit 120K KitWhen you see the following message on the LCD panel, you need toreplace the Drum Cleaner, Paper Discharger, Transf

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-214. Take the Drum Cleaner out of the printer by holding the knob which is located on top of the Drum Cleaner. Push the knob fo

USER’S GUIDE5-22 Paper Discharger!CautionDo not touch the charging wire.Fig. 5-26 Charging Wire Replacing the Paper Discharger1. Open the Rear Acces

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-233. Install the new Paper Discharger into theTransfer Unit.Fig. 5-28 Install the Paper Discharger

USER’S GUIDE5-24 Replacing the Transfer Roller1. Release the green Transfer Roller Lock Lever. Lift the Lever to release the Transfer roller.Fig. 5-2

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-253. Install the new Transfer Roller by putting the left side pin of the Transfer Roller into the boss on the left hand side of

USER’S GUIDE5-26 CLEANING THE PRINTER Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically with a dry soft cloth. Ifthe printed page gets stained wi

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-27 Periodical Printer CleaningEvery 20,000 pages printed or every 12 months, clean the following parts witha dry cloth.Clean t

USER’S GUIDE5-28 REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER!CautionWhenever you transport the printer use the packing materials whichare provided with your

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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-29 OPTIONS Lower Tray Unit Loading Paper from the Lower Media CassetteThe lower tray unit is a device that functions as a se

USER’S GUIDE5-302. Check the three alignment pins on the Lower Tray Unit. Use twopeople to Lift the printer and put it onto the Lower Tray Unit. Be

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-31✒ NoteDo not load B5 or smaller size paper and envelopes in the cassette whichis loaded into the optional Lower Tray Unit. I

USER’S GUIDE5-32The following type of flash memory card can be installed: • 4 Mbyte : Fujitsu MB98A81273 • 8 Mbyte : Fujitsu MB98A8137

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-33 Selecting the Optional FontsAfter you have installed the optional font card, you can select optionalfonts by any of the fol

USER'S GUIDE5-343.Select the font with the Font button.See “FONT button” in Chapter 4. Modular I/O CardBefore installing the NC-2010h Network

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-352. Remove the two screws and cover plate from the MIO interface slot.3. Unpack the MIO card and hold it by its edge.✒ NoteDo

USER’S GUIDE5-36The following capacity of SIMM can be installed: • 1 Mbyte HITACHI HB56D25632B-6A, -7A, -8A MITSUBISHI MH25632BJ-7, -8 • 2 Mbyte H

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE5-372. Unscrew the two screws securing the rear plate of the main controllerboard and pull out the main controller board.Fig. 5-4

USER’S GUIDE5-38✒ NotesWhen you install less than two SIMMs, be sure to install them in theorder Slot 1and then Slot2.When you install different capa

USER’S GUIDExviiiIn the event of replacing the plug fuse, fit a fuse approved by ASTA toBS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.Always replac

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–1CHAPTER 6TROUBLE SHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGIf any problems occur, the printer automatically stops printing, diagnosesthe prob

USER’S GUIDE6–2Operator Call Message Meaning ActionXX LOAD PAPER***** SIZEThe wrong size of paper wasloaded in the Media Cassette.XX is T1/ T2.Load t

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–3Maintenance Messages (appear on the lower row)Error Message Meaning ActionFUSER OIL LOWThe Oil in the Oil Bottle isalmost

USER’S GUIDE6–4Error MessagesError Message Meaning Action32 BUFFER ERRORInput buffer overflow Reset the printer or turn offand on the printer.34 MEMOR

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–5Error Message Meaning Action42 CARD 1(2)FULLCard in slot 1 or 2 overflow Delete unnecessary macros or fonts, oruse a new c

USER’S GUIDE6–6Service Call MessagesWhen any of the following messages appear on the LCD, turn the printerOff , wait 5 seconds and then turn the print

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–7Service Call Message Meaning Action99 SERVICE D3C switching clutch error Turn off the printer. Wait afew seconds, then tur

USER’S GUIDE6–8Service Call Message Meaning Action99 SERVICE F2Ozone fan error Turn off the printer. Wait afew seconds, then turn it onagain.99 SERVIC

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–9Paper JamsThis printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if anyproblem should occur, note the display message

USER’S GUIDE6–10After you have followed the instructions, the printer automaticallyresumes printing. However, the Data LED may come on and thefollowin

xixDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)We, Brother International Europe Ltd.,Brother House 1 Tame Street, Guide Bridge,Audenshaw, Manchester M34

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–113. Close the Rear Access Cover.✒ NoteWhen paper jams at the Rear Access Cover increase, replace the PaperDischarger. Pa

USER’S GUIDE6–12!CautionDo not touch the toner surface of the jammed paper. It might stainyour hands or clothes.After having removed the jammed paper,

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–13Q & AThis section contains commonly asked questions and the answersconcerning your printer. If you have encountered a

USER’S GUIDE6–14Setting Up the PrinterQuestion RecommendationI cannot print from myapplication software.• Make sure the supplied Windows printer driv

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–15 Paper HandlingQuestion RecommendationThe printer does not loadpaper.Check to see if the Alarm LED is on. If so, theMedia

USER’S GUIDE6–16PrintingQuestion RecommendationThe printer prints unexpectedlyor it prints incorrect characters.Cancel the print job from your compute

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–17Print Quality✒ NoteYou can clear a print quality problem by replacing a toner cartridge witha new one if the LCD indicate

USER’S GUIDE6–18Question RecommendationBlack vertical streaks or bandsABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLM

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–19Question RecommendationToner scatter or Toner stainABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABC

USER’S GUIDE6–20Question RecommendationUneven density appearsperiodically in the horizontaldirectionABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghij

USER’S GUIDEiiTrademarksBrother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printerand covers the

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6–21Question RecommendationOff set imageABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

USER’S GUIDE6–22!CautionOperation of the printer outside the specifications shall be deemed abuseand all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liabilit

APPENDICESA-1APPENDICESPRINTER SPECIFICATIONSPrintingPrint Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beamscanningLaser Wavelength: 780 nmOutput

USER’S GUIDEA-2FunctionsCPU MB86832 (SPARC architecture)Emulation Automatic emulation selection• HP Color Printer (PCL5C ) including HP LaserJet4+ (P

APPENDICESA-3Electrical and MechanicalPower Source U.S.A. and Canada: AC 120 V, 50/60 HzEurope and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 HzPower Consumpti

USER’S GUIDEA-4PAPER SPECIFICATIONSPaper Input Media Trays : • Standard upper tray (Tray 1) • Optional lower tray (Tray 2) • Paper size: TRAY

APPENDICESA-5Test printing on paper, especially envelopes, isrecommended before making a large purchase. Thefollowing types of envelopes are not recom

USER’S GUIDEA-6✒ NoteThe manufacturer does not warrant the use of any particular paper. Theoperator is responsible for the quality of paper used with

APPENDICESA-75. Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings.6. Envelopes made with smooth or shiny paper.7. Envelopes that are rough, highly textured,

USER’S GUIDEA-8INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSBi-directional Parallel InterfaceInterface ConnectorA shielded cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant with the follo

USER’S GUIDE1-2ABOUT THIS PRINTERFeaturesThis printer has the following standard features.2400 x 600 DPI Class ResolutionThis printer prints pages wit

APPENDICESA-9Signal DescriptionPin No. Signal Name IN/OUT Explanation1 DATA STROBE IN Data is latched at the leading edge of thissignal.2 - 9 DATA 0 -

USER’S GUIDEA-10Parallel Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or CompatibleComputers and IBM-PS/2 ComputersSignal Printer Pin No. Computer Pin No.DATA STROB

APPENDICESA-11RS-232C Serial InterfaceStandard Specifications1) Baud rate: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 baud2)

USER’S GUIDEA-12Signal DescriptionSignal Name IN/OUT ExplanationFG – Frame GroundSD OUT Send Data.RD IN Receive Data. Receives data transmitted from t

APPENDICESA-13Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or CompatibleComputers and IBM-PS/2 ComputersThe following diagrams show the pin connections for t

USER’S GUIDEA-14SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETSYou can select the symbol and character sets with the FONT switch in theHP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Propri

APPENDICESA-15HP PCL ModeRoman 8 (8U)ISO Latin1 (0N)ISO Latin2 (2N)ISO Latin5 (5N)

USER’S GUIDEA-16PC-8 (10U)PC-8 D/N (11U)PC-850 (12U)PC-852 (17U)

APPENDICESA-17PC-8 Turkish (9T)Windows Latin1 (19U)Windows Latin2 (9E)Windows Latin5 (5T)

USER’S GUIDEA-18Legal (1U)Ventura Math (6M)Ventura Intl (13J)Ventura US (14J)

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1-3Three InterfacesThis printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232Cserial interface and a modular inp

APPENDICESA-19PS Math (5M)PS Text (10J)Math-8 (8M)Pi Font (15U)

USER’S GUIDEA-20MS Publishing (6J)Windows 3.0 (9U)Desktop (7J)MC Text (12J)

APPENDICESA-21Symbol (19M)Windings (579L)The following table shows characters available only in the correspondingcharacter set. The numbers at the top

USER’S GUIDEA-22EPSON ModeUS ASCIIThe following table shows characters available only in the correspondingcharacter set. The numbers at the top of the

APPENDICESA-23PC-8PC-8 D/NPC-850PC-852

USER’S GUIDEA-24PC-860PC-863PC-865PC-8 Turkish

APPENDICESA-25IBM ModePC-8PC-8 D/NPC-850PC-852

USER’S GUIDEA-26PC-860PC-863PC-865PC-8 Turkish

APPENDICESA-27HP-GL ModeANSI ASCII9825 CHR. SET

USER’S GUIDEA-28FRENCH/GERMANSCANDINAVIANSPANISH/LATINJIS ASCII

USER’S GUIDE1-4Various FontsThis printer has 75 scalable and 12 bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can beused vary according to the current emulation mod

APPENDICESA-29ROMAN8 EXT.ISO IRVISO SWEDISHISO SWEDISH:N

USER’S GUIDEA-30ISO NORWAY 1ISO GERMANISO FRENCHISO U.K.

APPENDICESA-31ISO ITALIANISO SPANISHISO PORTUGUESEISO NORWAY 2

USER’S GUIDEA-32Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont CompatibleTypefacesPCL Symbol Set TypefaceAlaska Antique Brougham Cleveland Connect

APPENDICESA-33PCL Symbol Set Typeface(Continued)LetterGothic Mary- Oklahoma PC PC Utah UtahSet ID Symbol Set 16.66** land Brussels Tennessee Cond.8U R

USER’S GUIDEA-34Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1Font Compatible, and Original TypefacesPCL Symbol Set TypefaceAtlanta BR Co

APPENDICESA-35PCL Symbol Set TypefaceBermuda Script Germany San Diego US RomanSet ID Symbol Set 8U Roman-8 • • • •0N ISO 8859-1 Latin1 • • • •2N I

USER’S GUIDEA-36QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDSThe following tables show commands sorted by function. For furtherinformation about commands, refer to the

APPENDICESA-37Function Command Decimal HexadecimalPaper Size ESC & l # A 27 38 108 ## 65 1B 26 6C ## 41Executive ESC & l 1 A 27 38 108 49 65 1

USER’S GUIDEA-38Function Command Decimal HexadecimalRASTER GRAPHICSResolution Setting75 dpi ESC * t 75 R 27 42 116 55 53 82 1B 2A 74 37 35 52100 dpi E

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1-5Reprint FunctionYou can reprint the last print job with a touch of a panel button whichallows reprinting without sending the

APPENDICESA-393Plane,device RGB pallete ESC * r 3 U 27 42 114 51 85 1B 2A 72 33 55Configure Image Data ESC * v # W [data] 27 42 118 ## 87 1B 2A 76 #

USER’S GUIDEA-40HP-defined Shading Pattern ESC * v 2 T 27 42 118 50 84 1B 2A 76 32 54HP-defined Cross-Hatched ESC * v 3 T 27 42 118 51 84 1B 2A 76 33

APPENDICESA-41Function Command Decimal HexadecimalPATTERNHorizontal Size ESC * c # A 27 42 99 ## 65 1B 2A 63 ## 41(# dot)Horizontal Size ESC * c # H

USER’S GUIDEA-42Function Command Decimal Hexadecimal1 Horiz. Line ESC * c 1 G 27 42 99 49 71 1B 2A 63 31 472 Vert. Lines ESC * c 2 G 27 42 99 50 71 1B

APPENDICESA-43Function Command Decimal HexadecimalDOWNLOAD FONTFont ID Set ESC * c # D 27 42 99 ## 68 1B 2A 63 ## 44(#: ID)Character Code Set ESC * c

USER’S GUIDEA-44Function Command Decimal HexadecimalUSER-DEFINED SYMBOL SETSymbol Set ID Set ESC * c # R 27 42 99 ## 82 1B 2A 63 ## 52(#: ID)Define Sy

APPENDICESA-45Function Command Decimal HexadecimalFlush All PagesFlush All Complete Pages ESC & r 0 F 27 38 114 48 70 1B 26 72 30 46Flush All Page

USER’S GUIDEA-46Function Command Decimal HexadecimalPrinter Reset ESC E 27 69 1B 45Self-test ESC z 27 122 1B 7AJob Separation ESC & l # T 27 38 10

APPENDICESA-47Function Command Decimal HexadecimalWingdings ESC ( 579 L 27 40 53 55 57 76 1B 28 35 37 39 4CPS Math ESC ( 5 M 27 40 53 77 1B 28 35 4DVe

USER’S GUIDEA-48Function Command Decimal HexadecimalPC-8 ESC ( s 25 C 27 40 115 50 53 67 1B 28 73 32 35 43PC-8 D/N ESC ( s 23 C 27 40 115 50 51 67 1B

USER’S GUIDE1-6OptionsThe following options are available for this printer:Lower Tray UnitA lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can

APPENDICESA-49Function CommandScalable FontsIntellifont-compatible Fonts (##: point size)Alaska ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 1 b 4 3 6 2 TAlaska Extrabold ES

USER’S GUIDEA-50Function CommandType 1 Font Compatible Fonts (##: point size)Atlanta Book ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 1 5 5 TAtlanta Demi ESC ( s 1 p ##

APPENDICESA-51CCITT G3/G4 and TIFF (original command)One of the unique features of the PCL mode of this printer is it supportsCCITT G3/G4 type data co

USER’S GUIDEA-52Mode 1152 graphic data header data structurePosition Data Description0-1 6E 6E ‘nn’ This is header ID.2-3 0A 00 reserved (Header Ve

APPENDICESA-53 TIFF Format (Raster Graphic Mode 1024) & Advanced Photoscale TechnologyThe printer’s PCL mode supports TIFF Version 5.0 file fo

USER’S GUIDEA-54Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode(Raster Graphic Mode1027)The printer supports 1200 dpi printing for special image formats in 1200

APPENDICESA-55The block data is composed as follows:Position Data Description0 - 1 Block length n - 22 - 3 Horizontal position dots from the left of t

USER’S GUIDEA-56 16 bit repeating compressed dataWhen the most significant 3 bits in the first 2 bytes are in the order 1, 0,0, the remaining 13 bits

APPENDICESA-57HP-GL/2 Command SetsCommand Mnemonic ParametersDual Context ExtensionsENTER PCL MODE ESC % # A 0-Retain previous PCL cursor position

USER’S GUIDEA-58Command Mnemonic ParametersEDGE WEDGE EW radius, start_angle, sweep_angle[, chord_angle];POLYGON MODE PM polygon_definition;FILL POLYG

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1-7Operating and Storage EnvironmentPlease take note of the following before using the printer.Power SupplyUse the printer withi

APPENDICESA-59Printer Job Language Commands SyntaxCommand Function and SyntaxSyntax Rules[ ] Brackets indicate optional parameters.< > Indicates

USER’S GUIDEA-60EPSON FX-850 ModeCommand name Function Sequence Decimal HexadecimalNull Ignored NUL 0 00Bell Ignored BEL 7 07Space Moves the cursor o

APPENDICESA-61Command name Function Sequence Decimal HexadecimalSet Right Margin Sets right margin n columns from the left ESC Q n 27 81 n 1B 51 nmar

USER’S GUIDEA-62Command name Function Sequence Decimal HexadecimalSet/Cancel Double- Sets (n = 1) or cancels (n = 0) double-high ESC w n 27 119 n 1B

APPENDICESA-63IBM Proprinter XL ModeCommand name Function Sequence Decimal HexadecimalNull Ignored NUL 0 00Bell Ignored BEL 7 07Space Moves the curso

USER’S GUIDEA-64Command name Function Sequence Decimal HexadecimalCancel Skip-over Cancels the bottom margin setting ESC O 27 79 1B 4FPerforationSet

APPENDICESA-65Command name Function Sequence Decimal HexadecimalSet/Cancel When n=1, subsequent characters ESC - n 27 45 n 1B 2D nUnderline Print (i

USER’S GUIDEA-66HP-GL ModeCommand Mnemonic ParametersVector GroupARC ABSOLUTE AA x_center, y_center, sweep_angle [, chord_angle];ARC RELATIVE AR x_inc

APPENDICESA-67Function Command Decimal HexadecimalGo to Other EmulationsBR-Script 2 Batch Mode ESC CR AB 27 13 65 66 1B 0D 41 42BR-Script 2 Interactiv

USER’S GUIDEA-68Bar Code ControlThe printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet, EPSONFX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes.Print Bar Codes

USER’S GUIDE1-8The following figure shows the suitable spacing around the printer foroperation and maintenance.FrontRearFig. 1-1 Suitable Spacing aro

APPENDICESA-69 Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawingn = “s0” or “S0” 3 : 1 (default)n = “s1” or “S1” 2 : 1n = “s3” or “S

USER’S GUIDEA-70 Bar Code Human Readable Line On or Offn = “r0” or “R0” Human readable line OFFn = “r1” or “R1” Human readable line ONDefault: Human

APPENDICESA-71 Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box DrawingOffset in X-axisn = “xnnn” or “Xnnn”This parameter specifies the of

USER’S GUIDEA-72 Expanded Character Rotationn = “a0” or “A1” Upright (default)n = “a1” or “A1” Rotated 90 degreesn = “a2” or “A2” Upside down, rotat

APPENDICESA-73 • When EAN 8, EAN 13, or UPC A is selected with the parameter “t5”or “T5”:Ten numerical characters “0” to “9” can be accepted as bar

USER’S GUIDEA-74 • When ISBN (EAN) is selected with the parameter “t130” or “T130”:Same rules apply as for “t5” or “T5” • When ISBN (UPC-E) is sel

APPENDICESA-75 'Post Net LPRINT CHR$(27);"it4r1o0x00y60b1234567890?\"; 'EAN-8 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x00

INDEXIndex–1INDEX—A—Alarm LED 4-5Auto Form Feed 4-42Auto Mode 4-22Automatic Emulation Selection 1-3, 3-1Automatic Interface Selection 1-3, 2-14, 3-3,

USER’S GUIDEIndex–2—L—LCD 4-1LED 4-5Legal Cassette 1-6Line Settings 4-26listinternal or resident fonts 2-18optional cartridge/card fonts 2-18permanen

INDEXIndex–3Test Pattern 2-18Toner Cartridge 2-7, 5-3Toner Save Mode 1-4, 4-63Transfer Roller 5-24Transfer Roller Lock Lever 5-24—U—s (UP) button 4-7U

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–1CHAPTER 2SETTING UP THE PRINTERThis chapter works as a quick setup guide, which gives you information for setting

USER’S GUIDEIndex-4

USER’S GUIDE2–2✒ NoteAn interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase anappropriate cable according to the interface you intend to us

TABLE OF CONTENTSiii(For USA & CANADA Only)For technical and operational assistance, please call:In USA 1-877-284-3238 (outside California) 94

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–3General ViewFig. 2-2 Front ViewFig. 2-3 Rear ViewControl PanelTop CoverFront CoverMedia CassettePower ButtonRear

USER’S GUIDE2–4SETTING UP THE PRINTERRemoving the Protective PartsAfter checking that you have all of the correct parts, temporarily place theprinter

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–5Installing the (OPC) Belt Cartridge!CautionDo not touch the green surface of the (OPC) Belt Cartridge . If youdo, i

USER’S GUIDE2–63. Remove the orange (OPC) Belt Tension Release Pins.Fig. 2-7 Remove the Pins4. Remove the Protective Sheet from the (OPC) Belt Cart

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–7Installing the Toner CartridgesThis printer uses 4 separate color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)toner cartridge

USER’S GUIDE2–8!CautionDo not stand the toner cartridge on its end or turn it upside down.Install the toner cartridges immediately after you remove th

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–9 Installing the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner1. Release the Fusing unit pressure a little with the Pressure Rele

USER’S GUIDE2–103. Set the Fuser Cleaner into the Fusing Unit with the roller side facing toward you.Fig. 2-15 Install the Fuser Cleaner4. Lock the O

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–11Loading Paper in the Media Cassette✒ NoteThis printer has a 250 sheet Media Cassette as standard. An additionalLo

USER’S GUIDE2–12Follow these steps to set paper and install the Media Cassette:✒ NoteBe sure to select the same paper size as the paper to be used fr

USER’S GUIDEivDefinitions of Warnings, Cautions, and NotesThe following conventions are used in this User’s Guide: WarningIndicates warnings that must

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–132. Adjust the Paper Guides according to the paper size you want to load.Hold the shaded parts below and move the g

USER’S GUIDE2–14Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerThis printer has a bi-directional parallel interface and an RS-232C serialinterface. They allow

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–153.Secure the connection with wire clips or screws on the printer.Computer PrinterFig. 2-20 Connecting the Printer

USER’S GUIDE2–16Turning the Printer OnPlugging in the Power Cord and Turn the Printer On1. Make sure that the Power button is turned OFF: the button

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–17!CautionAlways wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the power before turningit back on.Do not turn the power

USER’S GUIDE2–18Printing the Test Patterns or ListsYou can check print quality and print a list of available fonts before youactually start working wi

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–196. Press the Set button.The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When theprinter finishes pr

USER’S GUIDE2–20 Installing the Printer DriverComputer RequirementsThe following are the minimum computer requirements to setup andoperate the printer

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER2–21Prepare Windows 3.1/3.11 for the Printer1. Insert the supplied disk for Windows into your floppy disk drive.2. Cho

USER’S GUIDE2–22Prepare Windows NT 4.0 for the Printer1. Insert the supplied disk for Windows into your floppy disk drive.2. Click the “START” button

v WarningIf metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn theprinter off immediately and unplug the printer. Contact your

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–1CHAPTER 3BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTERAUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTIONThis printer has an automatic emulati

USER’S GUIDE3–2✒ NotesWhen you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following:Once the emulation is automatically changed, it is not chang

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–3AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTIONThis printer has an automatic interface selection function. When theprinter r

USER’S GUIDE3–4✒ NotesWhen you use the automatic interface selection, note the following:Once the interface is automatically changed, it is not chang

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–5ABOUT THE CONTROL PANELSelecting the Local Language DisplayThe display usually shows the current printer s

USER’S GUIDE3–6Using the Panel ButtonsThe printer has a versatile control panel. It has two operation modes:When you press the buttons, they work in t

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–7Printer SettingsYou may operate the printer with the panel button settings unchanged.They have been factor

USER’S GUIDE3–8PAPER HANDLINGPrint MediaPaper Size1. The Standard Media CassetteSince the Media Cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the s

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–9paper source available size available type andcapacityStandardMediaCassettecut sheet : Letter, A4, B5(ISO)

USER’S GUIDE3–10Printable AreaThe Printable Area depends on the settings in your application. The figurebelow shows the physically printable area and

USER’S GUIDEvi Printer Do's and Don'ts for Optimum Print Quality!CautionWhen you move or lift this printer, be sure to keep the printer flat

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–11Using EnvelopesAvoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Glossy or shiny surfaces •

USER’S GUIDE3–12Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing fl

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER3–13Cassette FeedThe printer can feed paper from the Media Cassette, Optional LowerMedia Cassette or Optional

USER’S GUIDE3–14Manual FeedThis printer has no manual feed tray or multi purpose tray. Therefore youcannot feed irregular sized paper in the usual wa

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–1CHAPTER 4CONTROL PANELDISPLAY AND LEDSThis printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD) and four LEDs on thecontrol panel. T

USER’S GUIDE4–2Printer Status Messages (on the upper row)The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayedduring normal operati

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–3Printer Status Message Meaning (Continued)07 FF PAUSE The printer has suspended feeding forms.Pressing the Sel button resume

USER’S GUIDE4–4StatusEmulation ModeAUTO: Auto emulation selectionPCL5C: HP PCL5C fixedBRScript: BR-Script fixedHP-GL: HP HP-GL fixedFX-850: Epson FX-8

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–5LEDsThe LEDs light or blink to indicate the current printer status.READYLED indication MeaningOn Ready to printBlinking Warm

USER’S GUIDE4–6BUTTONS IN NORMAL MODEYou can control the basic printer operations and change various printersettings in the NORMAL mode. Functions ava

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS...xvCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–7✒ NotesWhen you press the Sel button, remember the following:All other buttons—except the Sel button—are operational only w

USER’S GUIDE4–8MODE ButtonPressing the Mode button allows you to enter modes where you changesettings. The mode menus and settings vary according to t

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–9MODE Button Settings in HP PCL5C, EPSON FX-850, and IBMProprinter XL ModesThe following table shows all the selections you c

USER’S GUIDE4–10Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu SettingINTERFACE MODE(Continued)I/F AUTO(Continued)MIO Setting Available only when

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–11Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu SettingCARD OPERATION CARD1(2) When the commercial flash memory card or

USER’S GUIDE4–12MODE Button Settings in BR-Script 2 ModeThe following table shows all the selections you can make with the Modebutton in the BR-Script

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–13Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu SettingADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL=OFF ON or OFFPASS NO=### E

USER’S GUIDE4–14MODE Button Settings in HP-GL ModeThe following table shows all the selections you can make with the Modebutton in the HP-GL mode.✒ N

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–15Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu SettingPAGE PROTECTION PROTECT=AUTO AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, orLEGALexit

USER’S GUIDE4–16Basic Operation ProceduresWhen you operate the Mode button, remember the following basic steps:1. Press the Sel button to set the prin

USER’S GUIDEviiiCHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER...3-1AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION...3-1AUTOMA

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–17Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel InterfaceFor this session, select the parallel interface manually as follows:1.

USER’S GUIDE4–18INTERFACE MODEThe automatic interface selection has been factory set. If you want toselect a specific interface manually, use interfac

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–19 Parallel InterfaceWhen you use the parallel interface, you need to set the communicationsmode in the following sub-settin

USER’S GUIDE4–20Display Message Parameters SettingsDTR(ER) =ON(Effective when Xon/Xoff=ON)Data terminal ready(ER)ON: Makes DTR (ER) low whenthe buff

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–21FORMAT MODEORIENTATIONWhen you select “ORIENTATION”, you can set portrait or landscapeorientation.✒ NoteThe ORIENTATION sel

USER’S GUIDE4–22AUTO MODE✒ NoteThe settings in this mode menu are effective in the HP PCL5C, EPSONFX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. They do not ap

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–23✒ Note on “AUTO MASK”When you use application software in non-HP modes, be sure to set“AUTO MASK” to ON. When you use lett

USER’S GUIDE4–24The following settings can be made in this mode:Display Message Page Format ModePAPER =LETTER Set cut sheet paper size to letter, A4

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–25✒ NotesWhen you make settings in PAGE FORMAT MODE, note the following:The letter size has been factory set for 120V models

USER’S GUIDE4–26 About Line SettingsSetting the number of lines/page automatically sets the line spacing orline feed pitch. If the paper size is chan

ixBUTTONS IN NORMAL MODE...4-6SEL Button...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–27GRAPHICS MODE✒ NoteThe settings in this mode menu are effective only in the HP-GL mode.They do not appear in any other emu

USER’S GUIDE4–28 Character SetWhen you select “CHARACTER SET,” you can select the standard andalternate character sets used in the HP-GL emulation mo

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–29RESOLUTION MODEThe print resolution, Color Advanced Photoscale Technology (CAPT)and High Resolution Control (HRC) can be se

USER’S GUIDE4–30✒ NoteEven if you set the resolution to 600 dpi in this mode, the printer maynot be able to print large and complex full color files

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–31 HRC SettingWhen you select “HRC SETTING,” you can set the high resolutioncontrol (HRC). This function is a special functi

USER’S GUIDE4–32PAGE PROTECTION✒ NoteThe setting in this mode menu is effective in the HP PCL5C, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL, and HP-GL modes. It

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–33CARD OPERATION✒ NotesBE SURE TO TURN OFF THE PRINTER POWER BUTTONBEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING A FLASH MEMORYCARD OR HDD C

USER’S GUIDE4–34If CARD is selected,Display Message Card OperationFORMAT CARD Format a new flash memory card or HDDcard.exit Exit to CARD OPERATIONWhe

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL4–35✒ NoteA common use of the flash memory is with FORMS software packages.With these commercially available software packages

USER’S GUIDE4–36 SaveWhen you select “SAVE” and you press the Set button, you can enterthe following sub-setting menus to save the macros and fonts