Canon LBP-1000 User Manual

EnglishUser's GuideIMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully before using your printer. Save this manual for future reference.

2Introduction Memory saving technologyMemory Reduction Technology accomplishes 1200 × 1200 dpi printing with only 4MB of memory for A4 or Letter simpl

92Printing the Font ListsThe information below refers to the sample on the previous page.q Font #The font number used to select the font from the prin

934PCL demonstration pageThe PCL demonstration page, PRINT PCL DEMO in the TEST MENU, is providedto illustrate your printer’s features and print quali

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955Chapter 5PostScript PrintingThis chapter describes the features available with the optional A-32 module, whichincludes the Adobe PostScript 3 softw

96Testing the PostScript InstallationThe Adobe PostScript 3 personality is available as an option for the printer. Thedescriptions in this section ass

975Setting PostScript Printing OptionsThis section describes personality switching, setting up the PostScript environment,and the PostScript menu.Auto

98Setting up the PostScript printing environmentAfter you have installed the optional A-32 module and tested the PostScriptpersonality, you can use th

995PS MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostScript 3 software.If there is insufficient memor

100COPIES sets the number of copies printed for each print job.1 1 copy is printed for each page.1 to 999 To increase the number, press Value, or to q

1015Printing the demo page and font listBefore you try to print the demo page and font list, follow the procedure to dedicatethe printer to the PostSc

31Introduction Printer drivers and utilitiesThe printer comes with printer drivers for Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000, andWindows NT 4.0. This allows yo

102Setting PostScript Printing OptionsDemo print (start page)trqwe

1035Setting PostScript Printing Optionsq Current PostScript software revision numberIndicates the current number of the software revision.w Interface

104Setting PostScript Printing OptionsPS Font List

1055Notes on the PostScript PersonalityNotes on the PostScript PersonalityAfter the PostScript module is installed, the printer offers a variety of Po

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1076Chapter 6MaintenanceThis chapter shows you how to perform the following important tasks: Handling, storing and replacing toner cartridges. Cleanin

108Storing and Handling Toner CartridgesStoring and Handling TonerCartridgesFollow the procedures below to handle and install a toner cartridge correc

1096Storing and Handling Toner CartridgesHandling toner cartridgesFollow these simple guidelines when you handle a toner cartridge: Place the cartridg

110Replacing a Toner CartridgeReplacing a Toner CartridgeWith average use, the life of one toner cartridge is about 5,000 pages. This is based onprint

1116Replacing a Toner CartridgeReplacing a toner cartridgeFollow the instructions below to replace the toner cartridge.To ensure high print quality, f

4IntroductionOptional equipmentBelow is a list of the options available for installation with this printer. For moredetails, contact your local suppli

112Replacing a Toner Cartridge3Grasp the toner cartridge by the grip area. Raise the grip end up slightly and pull thetoner cartridge out to remove it

1136Replacing a Toner Cartridge4Remove the new toner cartridge from its protective bag. Save the protective bag. Youmay need it later if you have to

114Replacing a Toner Cartridge6Place the toner cartridge on a flat, stable surface.7Grip the end of the tab and snap it in the direction shown q. Make

1156Replacing a Toner Cartridge9Hold the cartridge so the arrow printed on the cartridge is pointing forwards towardthe printer. Gently slide the tone

116Replacing a Toner Cartridge10Let the cartridge fall back into position, making sure it is locked into place. Close thetop cover. • If the

1176Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the PrinterFollow the instructions below to regularly clean the printer, so it remains in topoperating condition and

118Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the transfer guide areaThe following steps illustrate how to clean the transfer guide area:1Turn the printer off.2Open

1196Cleaning the Printer5While using the green mark, flip the transfer guide up q. Wipe the edge and both sideof the transfer guide w and the silver m

120Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the ventilation slotsA filter is installed in the cooling ventilation slots on the right side of the printer. If thisf

1217Chapter 7TroubleshootingThis chapter describes printing problems that can be solved by following a few simpleprocedures. Do not attempt to solve p

51IntroductionParts of the PrinterFront right viewz Face-down tray (top tray) Holds approximately 150 printed sheets(80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) delivered fa

122Problems and Solutions Without MessagesProblems and Solutions WithoutMessagesFirst page prints correctly in the font and format specified in thesof

1237Problems and Solutions Without MessagesPaper excessively curled after coming out of the printer?You may be using paper that curls too easily.Ensur

124Problems and Solutions Without MessagesAnother print job starts before the current job is finished?The flow of data from the host computer has been

1257Problems and Solutions Without MessagesAfter you started printing, a computer message tells you it cannotwrite to LPT1?The printer could not recei

126Responding to Error MessagesResponding to Error MessagesCall-for-service messagesService messages are displayed when a serious problem is detected

1277Responding to Error MessagesThe serial number is located on the face-up tray.Location of the serial numberThe serial number consists of 3 letters

128Responding to Error MessagesMessages TableThis is a comprehensive list of printer messages. Some of the messages indicate errorsor problems, and o

1297Responding to Error MessagesAn internal ROM check error.If this error persists, call for service.An internal DRAM error.If this error persists, ca

130Responding to Error MessagesLoad the appropriate tray with the correct paper size, according tothe message.CASSETTE1 The internal 250 Sheet Univers

1317Responding to Error MessagesA memory overflow has occurred.The printer has received more data than it can hold in the availablememory on the print

6Introductionn Paper volume status bar Indicates how much paper remains in the papercassette.m Paper feeder The optional Canon 250 Sheet Paper Feed

132Responding to Error MessagesThe printer top cover is open.Close the printer top cover. Press Go to take the printer back on-line.Printing is in pro

1337Responding to Error MessagesSkipping error messages temporarilyMessages in the Messages Table marked with an arrow enclosed in a circle ( ) relate

134Clearing Paper JamsClearing Paper JamsIf a paper jam occurs during printing, the Alarm indicator will light and the messagePAPER JAM will appear in

1357Clearing Paper JamsLocating a paper jamA paper jam can occur in any of the locations shown below. You should check eachlocation for jammed paper a

136Clearing Paper JamsRestarting a print after clearing a paper jamOnce the paper jam has been cleared, restart the print job as follows:1Close the to

1377Clearing Paper Jamsz Imaging areaGently pull out any jammed paper using the following procedure.1Open the top cover completely q and remove the EP

138Clearing Paper Jams3Gently set the transfer guide back to its original position e.Transfer guide• If you install the toner cartridge without closin

1397Clearing Paper Jams5When you have cleared the paper jam, replace the toner cartridge q. Let the cartridgefall back into position, making sure it i

140Clearing Paper Jams If you cannot see the leading edge or the trailing edge of the paper7Open the top cover completely and remove the EP-32 cartri

1417Clearing Paper Jams• Do not pull the paper straight upwards. Toner may come off the paper andmake the inside of the printer dirty. • Part of the

71IntroductionInside top coverz Toner cartridge compartment Holds the Canon EP-32 Toner Cartridge.x Transfer guide area (silver metal strip) Located

142Clearing Paper Jamsx Multi-Purpose tray areaGently pull out any jammed paper using the following procedure.1Open the top cover completely and remov

1437Clearing Paper JamsDo not pull the jammed paper upwards when removing it from the printer.This could damage the paper sensor.4Gently set the trans

144Clearing Paper Jamsc Paper cassette area1Pull out the paper cassette. If the paper was fed from the optional paper feed unit, pullout the unit’s pa

1457Clearing Paper Jams•When removing the jammed paper, be careful not to touch the transfercharging roller. If the roller becomes dirty, the print qu

146Clearing Paper Jams 6When you have cleared the paper jam, replace the toner cartridge q. Let the cartridgefall back into position, making sure it i

1477Clearing Paper Jamsv Face-up tray areaDo not try to remove the paper by force. Please follow the paper jam clearingprocedure described here.1Fully

148Clearing Paper Jams2Brace one hand against the printer and pull the paper out with your other hand. CAUTIONThe fixing assembly (shaded) becomes e

1497Clearing Paper Jamsb Face-down tray area If the trailing edge of the paper has come out of the fixing assembly1Open the face-up tray and make sur

150Clearing Paper JamsCAUTIONThe fixing assembly (shaded) becomes extremely hot when the printeris in use. Be careful not to touch it as it may cause

1517Correcting Poor Print QualityCorrecting Poor Print QualityWhen text is too light or dark ...Follow this procedure to adjust the print density. Adj

8IntroductionMulti-Purpose trayz Paper guides Set to the size of the print media.x Extension tray (fliped out) Supports loading of a variety of prin

152Correcting Poor Print QualityWhen you see vertical stripes or fading ...If vertical white streaks or faded or white patches appear on the page, the

1537Correcting Poor Print QualityCAUTIONNever touch the high-voltage contact points inside the top cover; thiscould damage the printer.High-voltage co

154Correcting Poor Print Quality4Replace the toner cartridge and fully close the top cover. • You won’t be able to replace the cartridge if the cove

1557Correcting Poor Print QualityWhen you see black spots or white specks ...If black spots or white specks appear on the printed pages, the fixing ro

156Correcting Poor Print QualityCalling for serviceIf the printer requires servicing, turn it off and unplug its power cord from the wall.Keep this ma

157Appendix 1: Typeface SamplesReferenceAppendix 1: Typeface SamplesResident scalable font samplesMicroType samples

158Appendix 1: Typeface SamplesResident bitmap font samplesResident scalable barcode font samples

159Appendix 1: Typeface SamplesPostScript (option) font samples

160Appendix 1: Typeface Samples

161Appendix 1: Typeface SamplesAdobe, PostScript, the Adobe logo and the PostScript logo are trademarksof Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be regi

91IntroductionRear right viewz Ventilation slotx Serial number This is located on the face-up tray. Refer to this number whencalling a service techni

162Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedAppendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedTable A2-1 Symbol Sets Supported by MicroTypePanelTypefacesDisplayID Symbol SetsR

163Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedTable A2-2 Symbol Sets Supported — continued●=SupportedPanelTypefacesDisplayID Symbol SetsROMAN-88URoman-8●●ISO L1

164Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-1 Roman-8 (R8)Fig. A2-2 ISO 8859/1 Latin 1

165Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-3 ISO 8859/2 Latin 2Fig. A2-4 ISO 8859/9 Latin 5

166Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-5 PC-8 Code Page 437Fig. A2-6 PC-8 Danish/Norwegian

167Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-7 PC-850 Multilingual (PM)Fig. A2-8 PC-852 Latin 2

168Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-9 PC-TurkishFig. A2-10 Windows Latin 1

169Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-11 Windows Latin 2Fig. A2-12 Windows Latin 5

170Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-13 Desk TopFig. A2-14 PS Text

171Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-15 Ventura InternationalFig. A2-16 Ventura USVentrIRVentrILVentrURVentrIL

10IntroductionPrinter control panelThe message displayThe two-line, 16-digit display tells you what is happening inside the printer and showsyou the m

172Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-17 Microsoft PublishingFig. A2-18 Math-8MicPubRMicPubLMath8RMath8L

173Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-19 PS MathFig. A2-20 Ventura MathPSMathRPSMathLVentrMRVentrML

174Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-21 PiFontFig. A2-22 Legal

175Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-23 Windows 3.0 Latin 1Fig. A2-24 ISO 8859/10 Latin 6Win30RECMA94LI8859L6RECMA94L

176Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-25 PC-775Fig. A2-26 PC-1004PC-775RPC-775LPC-1004RPC-1004L

177Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-27 Windows BalticFig. A2-28 MC TextWinBALTECMA94LMacTxtRMacTxtL

178Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-29 Symbol FontFig. A2-30 Wingdings FontSymFntRSymFntLWingdgRWingdgL

179Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-31 PC-860 PortugalFig. A2-32 PC-865 NorwayPC-860PRTPC-860LPC-865NRPC-865L

180Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-33 PC-8 GreekFig. A2-34 OCR-APC-8GRPC-8L

181Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-35 OCR-BFig. A2-36 3 of 9 Barcode

111IntroductionUse the printer control panel buttons when you need to: Take the printer off-line and put it back on-line. Set up the printing environm

182Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-37 UPC/EAN BarcodeFig. A2-38 Code 128 Barcode

183Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedFig. A2-39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode

184Appendix 2: Symbol Sets SupportedISO substitution tableThe shaded characters in the table are replaced with the corresponding ones in thefollowing

185Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsThis appendix describes paper and other media that can be used with this printer. Usingprint media that meet

186Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsPlain white paperPlain white paper must meet the following general requirements: Paper weight must meet the s

187Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsPaper you can’t use!Never use the following types of paper: Paper that contains any material that melts, vapo

188Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsTransparency filmWe recommend use of Canon transparency film. Transparency film must be capableof withstandin

189Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsEnvelopesYou can print envelopes by feeding them from the Multi-Purpose tray. Only use goodquality envelopes.

190Appendix 3: Print Media Specifications Envelopes with peel-off strips. Poor quality envelopes, including baggy envelopes or envelopes that are not

191Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsStoring paperHandling and storing paper properly will ensure high print quality and preventpotential paper j

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12IntroductionPrinter control panel button summaryButtons Functionq Go Takes the printer off-line and back on-line. When the On Lineindicator is on, t

192Appendix 3: Print Media SpecificationsHandling paper Check the paper and ensure it is not torn, folded or otherwise damaged. Leave unused paper in

193Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsAppendix 4: Printer SpecificationsOperating specificationsPrinting systemType Desktop page printerPrinting method

194Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsTray capacity and paper feedPaper feed Standard 250 Sheet Universal Cassette UC-32,Multi-Purpose trayOption Canon

195Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsEnvironmental requirementsOperating StorageTemperature 10°C to 32.5°C (50 to 90.5°F) 0°C to 35°C (32 to 95°F)Humi

196Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsOptional Canon Adobe® PostScript® 3™ Module A-32specificationsPage description language Adobe PostScript 3ROM siz

197Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsInterface specificationsParallel interface specifications (ECP Type)pin signal pin signal 1 STROBE 19 GND 2 DAT

198Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsFig. A4-2 Parallel ConnectionsExternaldevice(Hostcomputer, etc.)DATA 1 – 8 STROBEACKBUSYFAULTSELECTAUTOFDPERRORIN

199Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsParallel interface specifications (Compatible/Nibble Type)pin signal pin signal 1 STROBE 19 GND 2 DATA 1 20 GND

200Appendix 4: Printer SpecificationsFig. A4-5 Parallel ConnectionsExternaldevice(Hostcomputer, etc.)DATA 1 – 8 STROBEACKBUSYFAULTSELECTAUTOFDPERRORIN

201GlossaryGlossaryGlossary of Selected Termsautomatic continueA function that automatically cancels errors 10 seconds after they occur to allowprinti

131IntroductionIndicatorsINDICATOR NAME STATE WHAT IT MEANSqOn Line OnThe printer is on-line (power on, warmed up and ready to receivedata for printin

202GlossaryboldA printed character that is wider and darker than a normal character. Bold charactersare usually used in titles and headings.bufferAn a

203Glossarycharacter sizeCharacters are measured in point sizes where one point is 1/72”. For example, a24-point font contains characters 1/3” (24/72

204Glossarydata bitsThe number of bits (usually 7 or 8) contained in a packet of data that is beingcommunicated from one computer to another via a net

205GlossarydpiStands for dots per inch, a unit of measurement for indicating a printer’s resolution.emulationA feature that allows the printer to emul

206GlossaryFlash ROMAdditional memory that is used to store font and macro data. Use of additional FlashROM memory requires the purchase and installat

207GlossaryhandshakeA communication signal between the host computer and the printer. Before the hostcomputer sends data to the printer, the computer

208GlossaryjobThe collection of data that goes into printing. A job begins with a start command at thebeginning of the first page of a document and en

209GlossarymemoryThe printer’s data storage area. See also NVRAM, RAM, and ROM.menuA collection of items you can select for setting or changing. The i

210GlossaryorientationRefers to the direction of printing on the page. Printing across the width of the pageis called portrait orientation and printin

211Glossaryprintable areaThe area of a page on which the printer can reproduce text or graphics. There is a verysmall border around the edge of the pa

14IntroductionSerial numberThe serial number is an identification number used for effective printer service andmaintenance. You will need the serial n

212Glossaryresident fontsFonts built into the printer. Also called internal fonts.resolutionThe density of the dots output by a printer and expressed

213Glossarysoft fontsFonts purchased separately on disk and downloaded with software from the hostcomputer to the printer. Soft fonts reside in the pr

214Glossarytotal RAMThe total amount of random access memory available for creating print images andstoring downloaded fonts and other data before the

215IndexIndexSymbols250 Sheet Paper Feed Unit PF-32described, 4, 6, 9FEEDER MENU, 62, 63location, 5, 9paper jam, 138, 144, 145paper orientation, 17pap

216Indexcopiesnumber to print, 57PS MENU, 100Ddefaultdefined, 49resetting to, 53Demo PrintPostScript sample, 102densityadjusting, 80CONFIG MENU, 66Eec

217IndexGGo buttoncontrol panel, 10function, 12, 50Ii/o timeoutPARALLEL1 MENU, 71PARALLEL2 MENU, 73ISOdescribed, 207substitution table, 184Item button

218IndexMulti-Purpose Trayclosing, 48, 143described, 5, 209loading, 34, 35loading envelopes, 43 to 45loading transparencies, 46, 47location, 5manual f

219Indexpitch, 60point size, 60resolution, 56summary, 56symbol set, 61wide A4, 61personalitydedicating printer to one personality, 82dedicating printe

220Indexmessage table, 128without messages, 122PS Demo Pageprinting, 101sample, 102PS Font Listprinting, 101sample, 104PS MENUcopies, 100menu operatio

221IndexTONER CART MISSINGmessage, 131toner cartridgedescribed, 205extending life of, 152handling, 109message, 131replacing, 110 to 116service life, 1

152Chapter 2Using the PrinterThis chapter shows you how to start using the printer. We’ll show you how to selectthe correct paper, load it in the prin

LETTER, LEGAL, A4, A5, B5-JIS, EXEC, COM10, MONARCH, C5, DL, CUSTOM, B5-ISO1 to 99912001 to 9991200LANDSCAPE5 to 128SOFT, FLASH1 to 9990.44 to 99.99LE

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16Paper Path and Printing ProcessPaper pathz Face-up trayx Face-down trayc Multi-Purpose trayv 250 Sheet Universal Cassetteb 250 Sheet Paper Feed Unit

172Paper Path and Printing ProcessPaper orientationWhen using pre-printed paper (letterhead etc.), be sure to load the paper in the correctway as exp

18Paper Path and Printing ProcessPaper requirementsYou can load the internal 250 Sheet Universal Cassette or the Multi-Purpose tray whenthe printer is

192Paper Path and Printing ProcessPrecautions about paperThe following paper should not be loaded in the paper cassette.Wrinkled or Carbon papercrease

20Printing from the Standard Paper CassettePrinting from the Standard PaperCassetteThe paper cassette compartment can hold a standard paper cassette.

212Printing from the Standard Paper CassetteLoading paper in the paper cassette1Pull out the paper cassette from the printer.2Press down the metal pla

iiiWelcome!Your printer is the latest in a long series of Canon printers and incorporates the bestfeatures of our leading edge technology. This USER’

22Printing from the Standard Paper Cassette3Determine the size paper you want to load. Then press and hold the tab on the rearpaper guide q. Slide it

232Printing from the Standard Paper Cassette6Load the stack of paper so that it rests snugly against the rear paper guide, and sidepaper guide (left).

24Printing from the Standard Paper Cassette9Align the guides on each side of the paper cassette with the grooves inside the printerand slowly push it

252Printing from the Standard Paper CassetteUsing the Optional 250 Sheet Paper Feed UnitThe Optional 250 Sheet Paper Feed Unit’s paper cassette is exa

26Printing from the Standard Paper CassetteConfiguring the paper size via the control panelThe printer engine does not have any paper size sensor. Ple

272Printing from the Standard Paper CassetteCancelling a print jobWhen you cancel a print job, one of the following two cases will apply.Case 1:After

28Printing from the Standard Paper CassetteSelecting paper deliveryThe choice of paper delivery depends on the type of paper, as well as personalprefe

292Printing from the Standard Paper Cassette Paper delivery to the face-down trayTo set the face-up delivery back to the face-down delivery, follow t

30Printing from the Standard Paper CassetteFace-up trayTo select face-up delivery, pull down the face-up tray. The printer will automaticallyswitch to

312Printing from the Standard Paper Cassette• To avoid breaking the latch on the face-up tray, do not try to force it open.• The face-up tray is desig

ivConventionsThe following conventions are used in this guide.●Printer Control Panel IndicatorsReferencaes to indicators on the printer control panel

32Printing from the Multi-Purpose TrayPrinting from the Multi-Purpose TrayThe Multi-Purpose tray can hold a variety of print media: plain paper, envel

332Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray• Do not set the paper guides too tight so that the paper stack bends.• Do not set the paper guides too loose s

34Printing from the Multi-Purpose TrayLoading the Multi-Purpose tray1Pull the tray out using the handle on the panel.2Pull out the extension tray with

352Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray4Insert the paper stack as far as it will go into the printer, with the print side facing upand the top of the

36Printing from the Multi-Purpose TrayPrinting the first sheet on letterheadFollow this procedure to print the first page on letterhead paper and the

372Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray7Press Item until you see TRAY SWITCH to make sure it is on. If it is not, press Valueuntil you see ON and pres

38Printing from the Multi-Purpose TrayUsing the Multi-Purpose tray as a manual feed stationFollow this procedure to use the tray as a manual feed stat

392Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray6Press Enter.For manual feed, you have to set the paper size for the tray because the trayhas no paper size sen

40Printing from the Multi-Purpose TrayPrinting single sheets manually1Check the tray and be sure that it is empty.2Set the paper source selection for

412Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose TrayPrinting Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose TrayBefore loading envelopesBefore you load envelopes in th

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42Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose Tray3Flex the stack on all four sides to remove any stiffness. Check all corners. If the cornersare curled

432Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose TrayLoading envelopes1Open the tray following the steps described in the “Loading the Multi-Purpose tray”

44Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose Tray Is the stack straight? Do not place the envelopes on the tray at an angle. Are the flaps of each of t

452Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose TrayUsing the control panel to print envelopesEnvelope printing can be selected by using the Configuratio

46Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose TrayPrinting transparenciesTransparencies can only be loaded in the tray. About 50 sheets can be loaded at

472Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose Tray2Slide the transparencies into the printer as far as they will go q, with the print sidefacing up. Ad

48Printing Envelopes with the Multi-Purpose TrayCautions on closing the Multi-Purpose tray• To avoid damaging the top cover avoid slamming it shut.• C

493Chapter 3The Printing EnvironmentThis chapter explains how to adjust printer settings to meet your own particularrequirements. After you install a

50A Quick Tour of the Printing EnvironmentA Quick Tour of the PrintingEnvironmentThis is a brief introduction to the printer control panel buttons you

513A Quick Tour of the Printing EnvironmentGoing off-line for menu display and item selectionPress Go to switch the On Line indicator on and off. When

viFEEDER MENU ... 62CONFIG MENU ...

52A Quick Tour of the Printing Environment7If you want to change the setting, press Value until the value you want is displayed.Then press Enter. For

533Resetting the Default ValuesResetting the Default ValuesFollow the procedures in this section to reset the printer. You can reset this printer inth

54Resetting the Default Values6With your selection displayed, press Enter.The following messages are displayed:RESETTING PRINTER (when resetting the p

553The Standard Printing Environment SettingsThe Standard Printing EnvironmentSettingsBefore you read through this section, keep the following points

56The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPCL MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostScript

573The Standard Printing Environment SettingsCOPIES sets the number of copies printed for each print job.1 1 copy is printed for each page.1 to 999 To

58The Standard Printing Environment SettingsORIENTATION sets the direction of printing on the page to be Portrait or Landscape.Printing across the wid

593The Standard Printing Environment SettingsFNTSRC (font source) allows you to set the default for font selection. After you printa font list, you wi

60The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPT.SIZE (point size) is the measured vertical height of a typeface. There are 72 pointsper inch, so a 36-p

613The Standard Printing Environment SettingsSYMSET (symbol set) allows you to select the symbol set, a collection of letters,numbers, punctuation mar

vii1234567Cleaning the transfer guide area ... 118Cleaning the ventilation slots ...

62The Standard Printing Environment SettingsFEEDER MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostScr

633The Standard Printing Environment SettingsTRAY SWITCH allows the printer to switch paper feed to another tray if the selectedtray is out of paper o

64The Standard Printing Environment SettingsCASSETTE1 SIZE changes the paper size setting for the standard paper cassette ofthe printer. Change this s

653The Standard Printing Environment SettingsCONFIG MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostSc

66The Standard Printing Environment SettingsDENSITY refers to the relative darkness of print on the paper. For a darker setting, select a higher numbe

673The Standard Printing Environment SettingsREFINE allows you to enhance the print quality of characters and graphics bysmoothing the graduations (so

68The Standard Printing Environment SettingsMEMCONFIG MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe Post

693The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPS3 SAVE turns context saving on and off for the Adobe PostScript 3 personality.This item will not appear

70The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPARALLEL1 MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe Post

713The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPS The parallel port is dedicated to the PostScript personality and willprint only PostScript data and wi

viiiAppendix 4: Printer Specifications ... 193Operating specifications ... 193Int

72The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPARALLEL2 MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe Post

733The Standard Printing Environment SettingsPS The parallel port is dedicated to the PostScript personality and willprint only PostScript data and wi

74The Standard Printing Environment SettingsTEST MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostScrip

753The Standard Printing Environment SettingsDisplaying the Page CountFollow the procedure below to display the page count information.1Press Go to ta

76The Standard Printing Environment SettingsLANGUAGE MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostS

773The Standard Printing Environment SettingsRESET MENUShaded menus appear after an option has been installed. E.g. A-32 module with the Adobe PostScr

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794Chapter 4Optimizing Your Printing EnvironmentThis chapter describes how to set the printer features to conserve power and reducetoner consumption.

80Adjusting the Print DensityThe print density setting affects the amount of toner used for printing. Follow thisprocedure to adjust the print density

814Printer Personality SwitchingPrinter Personality SwitchingIf you have purchased and installed the A-32 module for Adobe PostScript 3, you cannow pr

11Chapter 1Getting to Know Your PrinterIntroductionYour printer offers fast printing speed, superior print quality, sophisticated paperhandling, and e

82Dedicating the printer to one personalityFollow the procedure below to dedicate the parallel port to one personality.1Press Go to take the printer o

834Saving Downloaded Resources With Context SavingSaving Downloaded Resources WithContext SavingThe context saving feature determines how memory is al

84Saving Downloaded Resources With Context SavingHow much memory is enough?If you are not sure about how much memory is installed in your printer, pri

854Saving Downloaded Resources With Context SavingTurning context saving on and offContext saving preserves the state of the current personality when

86Printing a Test PrintPrinting a Test PrintPrint a Test Print when you need to visually check the current configuration of theprinter. The Test Print

874qewrytiuo!2!1!0Printing a Test PrintTest print sample

88Printing a Test PrintThe Test Print Sample on the previous page is for a printer with some options installed.q PCL MENUDisplays the PCL job printing

894Printing a Test PrintPrinting the test print continuouslyFollow the procedure below to print the Test Print continuously, and then turn it off.1Pre

90Printing the Font ListsPrinting the Font ListsFollow this procedure to print a list of the internal fonts.1Press Go to take the printer off-line. Th

914Printing the Font ListsPCL Font List sampleqwertyui o !0 !1