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LaserPrinter
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OPERATIONSMANUAL
Safety Notkea
This printeris certified as a Class 1 laser productunderthe U.S.Departmentof Health and Human
Services (DHHS) RadiatiarPerformanceStandardaccordingto the RsdiationControlfor Healthand
Safety Act of 1968. llris menns thatthe printerdoes not producehamrdouslaser rsdiat.iar.
Since radiationemittedinside the primcris completelycmdined withinprotectivehcusings andexternal covers, the laserbeam cmnot escape fromthe machine duringany phase of user operaticm
‘he center for Devices and RadiologicalHealth (CDRH) of the U.S.Fcod and Drug Administration
implementedregulationsforlaserprcdoctson August2, 1976.‘flreseregulatioms
a@y to laserprodrrcts
marketedin the UnitedStales. llte lstbefon theprintcrirtdicatescompliancewiththeCDRHregulations
andmust be attachedto laserproductsmarketedin the United States.
Caution-useof controlsor adjustmmtsor performanceof proceduresorherthanthose specified herein
may restdtin hazardousradiaticxrexposure.
Federal Communications Commission
Radfo Frequency Interference Statement
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enthasbccn testedandfoundto complywithtielirrritsforat%ss B digitaldevice, pursuant
to Parr1
‘?’ of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonableprotectiaragainstharmfuf
imcrferenmin a rtxidentialimstallatioit.‘his q“uipmentgmerates, uses andcan radiateradiofrequency
energyand,ifnot installedandused in accordancewiththeinstructiats,may causehsrrnfulirrterference
to radioem-ummicaticsrs.However,thereis no guaranteethatinterferencewill nci occurin a particular
instrdlatien.fftbis equipmmtdoes causeharmftdinterfermcetoradioortelevision r.xeption,whichcan
be determined by turning she equipment off and on, the user is mcouraged to try to correct fhe
interfere= by one or more of the following measurea:
. Reorientor mloatc the receivingantenna.
. Increasethe separationbetween tireequipmentand receiver.
. Connect the equipmmt into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiveris
connected.
. Constdtthe dealeror an experiencedradio~ technicianfor help.
Forcmmpliancewiththe FederalNoise IrrterfermceStandard,this equipmentrequim.sa shieldedcable.
Tk above sfateksnf.r apply only 10printers marketed in lk U.S.A.
Self Declaration
Radio interferenm regardingthis equipment has been eliminated accordingto Vfg 1056/1984 annmmm.dby the DBP.
DBP has keen informedof the introductionof this specialequipmentandhas been grantedthe rightto
examine the whole series.
It is the user’sresponsibilityto see thathis own assembledsystemis in accordancewith the technical
regtdaticmsunderVfg 1045/1984.
Toconformto FIZ-regulatirrnsit isneccssary tomakeall connations torheprinterwith shieldedcable.
The equifxnentmay only he opened
by
qualified service represmtatives.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Germany.
Statement of
The Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations
ratu.s&e.sn@exceedtbe ClassB linsitsfor radionoiaeenrissicxtsfromdigitalapparatus
Regulationsof the CanadianDepartmentof
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brnsttuoicatiom.
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‘F( pas Ie Ministkre.des Gartrrtunieatmns
du Canada.
The above statemeti applies only to printers marketed in Canada.
Trademark Acknowledgements
LaaeA%inter4: StarMiemnics Co., Ltd.
FXJ350: Seiko EpsemCorporation
HP LaserJet 11P:HewlestPackardCompany
IBM PC/XT, IBM Proprinter: IrrtematicnalBusiness MachinesCorporation
Lotus 1-2-3: Lotus DevelopmentCorporation
Microsoft Wor~ MIcroauftWindows: MicrosoftCorporation
PageMaker: Aldus Corporation
WordPerfect: WordPesfa& Irte.
NOTICE
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STAR’s expresspermissionis forbidden.
lle contentsof this manualare subjectto change withoutnotice.
. All effortshave &m made to ensme the accuracyof the eotrtentsoftfris manusdat the time of
press. However,should any errorsbe detected,STAR would greatlyappreciatebeing informed
of them.
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llte above notwithstanding,STAR can assumeno rqrorrsibilityfor any errorsin this manual.
@Cepyright 1990 Star h’fiCSOniCS
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Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. How to Use This Manual .........................................................................l
1.1LaserPrinting.............................................................................2
l.2The StarLaserPrinter
4—An Introduction
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2. SettingUp the STARLaserPrinter4 ....................................................7
2.1Unpacking..................................................................................8
2.1.1UnpackingthePrinter.....................................................8
2.1.2CheckingtheParts........................................................10
2.1.3UnpackingtheEP-LCartridge......................................10
2.1.4OptionalItems...............................................................11
2.1.5CarryingthePrinter....................................................... 11
2.1.6OpeningandClosingthePrinter................................... 12
2.2InstallingtheEP-LCartridge...................................................16
2.3LoadingPaper..........................................................................22
2.3.1AboutPa~r...................................................................22
2.3.2LoadingPaperIntotheMulti-purpose
Tray.................22
2.4SelectingPaperDelivery..........................................................25
2.5Connecting
thePowerCord.....................................................27
2.6Connecting
theInterfaeeCable................................................28
2.7AdjustingPrintQuality............................................................30
3. Initial Operation .......................................................................................33
3.1FrontPanel............................................................................... 33
3.1.1PoweringUp .................................................................34
3.1.2TheButtons...................................................................35
3.1.3LightIndicators.............................................................39
3.1.4HexDump.....................................................................40
3.2SelfTest....................................................................................40
3.2.1PrintingTestSheets......................................................40
3.2.2StatusSheetDescription...............................................41
3.3Programming
fromtheControlPanel......................................43
4. Quick Start with the Star LaserPrinter4: A Tutorial ...................49
4.1Pdrninaries .............................................................................49
4.2ControlPanel............................................................................50
4.3Connecting
thePrinterto theComputer...................................52
4.3.1SelectingtheSerialInterface........................................53
4.3.2ActivatingtheParallelInterface...................................55
4.3.3SavingtheSetting.........................................................56
4.3.4ReturningtoFactorySettings.......................................56
4.4ManualFeed.............................................................................57
4.5PaperSize................................................................................. 58
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4.6PrintinginLandscapeOrientation
4.7ChangingCharacterSet............................................................59
4.8SeleetingDisplayLanguage.....................................................60
5. SettingUp A Page ....................................................................................6l
6. Font Selection ............................................................................................63
6.1HewlettPackardLaserJetIIP...................................................65
6.2EpsonFX-850..........................................................................66
7. InterfacingWith ApplicationsPrograms .........................................67
7.1Lotus1-2-3Release2...............................................................68
7.2WordPerfect
Version5.............................................................70
7.3MicrosoftWord4.0..................................................................71
7.4MicrosoftWindows..................................................................71
8. Maintainingthe Star LaserPrinter4 .................................................75
8.1ReplacingtheEP-Lcartridge...................................................75
8.2StorageandHandlingPrecautionsfortheEP-Lcartridge.......75
8.3CleaningtheFixingAssembly.................................................76
8.4CleaningtheExteriorof thePrinter.........................,...............77
9. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................79
9,1ErrorMessagesDisplayedontheScreen.................................79
9.2ServiceCallMessages..............................................................80
9.2.1EngineServiceCallMessages......................................80
9.2.2ControllerServiceCallMessages.................................80
9.3OperatorCallM~mges............................................................82
9.3.1EngineProblems...........................................................82
9.3.2Font/Emulation
CartridgeProblems.............................83
9.3.3OptionalHardware........................................................83
9.3.4ChangePaperSize........................................................84
9.3.5ManualPaperFeed.......................................................86
9.4OperatorInformation
Messages...............................................87
9.4.1HostCommunication
problem......................................87
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9.4.2Functionor SizeIncompatibility
9.4.3Font/Emulation
Cartridge.............................................88
9.5StatusMessages........................................................................
9.6PaperJamming.........................................................................:T
9.6.1Clearingpaperjams ......................................................9l
9.7StreakyPrints...........................................................................97
9.7.1WhiteStreaks................................................................97
9.7.2StainsonTransparency
Films.......................................99
10. Options ....................................................................................................101
10.1PaperFeederandCassettes..................................................101
10.2ExpansionRAMBoard........................................................102
10.3FontCartridge.......................................................................103
11. Specifications.........................................................................................105
11.1Specifications
.......................................................................105
11.2Reliability.............................................................................108
11.3PinFunctionsonInterfaces..................................................109
Glossary ........................................................................................................ 111
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How to Use This
Manual
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Congratulationson purchasinga StarLaserPrinter4. You willbe delighted
with both the qualityof the printedimagesand the ease of operation.With
your computerand this printer,you can createprofessional-lookingdocuments.
This OperationsManual is one of two that explore the entire range of
printingpossibilitiesof theStarLaserPnnter4.Thismanualis forbeginners
and for those who plan to concentrateon the basics. Advancedusers and
thoseinterestedin programmingshouldrefer to the ApplicationsManual.
Chapter2 begins with an overviewof the manual and of the Star Laser
printer.This chapterexplainshow to unpackyournew printerand prepare
itforinitialoperation.Chapter3explainshowtooperatetheprinter’scontrol
panel and displayscreen.
Somepeoplelike to skip the preliminaryexplanationsand beginusing the
pnnterimmediately.Chapter4providestheinformationforsucha faststart.
If you begin with Chapter4, at somelater time you shouldread the rest of
the mahualin sequence,for a morecompletepictureof yourprinterand its
operations.
Chapter5 explainshowto setup a page,whileChapter6 describesthe type
characteristicsthat will enableyou to give your printedpages that professionallook.
TheStarLaserPnnter4 emulatestheoperationof thefollowingwidely-used
pnntem:
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HP LaserJetIIP, a laser printer
Epson FX-850,a dot-matrixprinter
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Withthis capability,the StarLaserPrinter4 will operatewith a widerange
of applicationsprograms on the market, both old and new. Chapter 7
providesthe informationthat will allow you to use yourprinter with four
popularapplicationsprograms:Lotus1-2-3,WordPerfect,MicrosoftWord,
and MicrosoftWindows.
Chapter8 and9 describethe maintenanceandtroubleshootingoperationsto
keep your Star LaserPrinter4 workingin “perfect”condition.
1.1 LASERPRINTING
BeforeyoubeginlearningaboutyournewStarLaserPrinter4,youmayfind
it helpfulto know somethingaboutlaser printingitself.
A laser is actually a beam of light of just one wavelength(Laser is an
acronymfor Light Amplificationby StimulatedEmissionof Radiation).
Such a beam of light,describedas “highlycoherent”,can be focusedvery
sharply.Lasers,generatedby gases,liquidsor semiconductors,a~ widely
used in applicationsrangingfrom surgeryto the visualarts.
Laserprintingis a processthat uses a laser beam— in this case,generated
by asemiconductor-to activateportionsof anelectricallychargedsurface.
Theseactivatedparts representthe words,numbers,or graphicsbeingsent
fromthecomputerforprinting.Otherpartsof thepnntertransferthis image
to paper,then clean the surfaceand prepareit to receivemore information
to be printed.
Inotherwords,thisprocessis atypeoflaser-activatedtemporaryengraving.
In the Star LaserPrinter4, two intercomectedunits producethe complete
printingprocess:the tonercartridgeand the printerbody.
The tonercartridgecontainsthe drum,whichis the rotatingsurface.In the
darknessof the tonercartridge,the drumholdsa negativechargeplacedon
it by the primarycoronawire in the printer.Shutterson the bottomof the
tonercartridgeassurethat no unwantedlightpenetratesits interior.
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Whentextor graphicsare sentby the computerto the printer,laser beamis
generatedby a semiconductorlaser diode.Thisbeam is focusedby special
scanningmirrorsthatturnthelightbeamintoa toolthat“writes”or’’pnnts”
on the surfaceof the drum.The areasof the drumtouchedby thelaserbeam
lose their negativecharge and containa reverseimage of the information
sentfrom the computer.As the drumrotates,it passesa developerunitthat
is also rotating,but in the oppositedirection.The surfaceof the developer
unit is covered with toner (“ink”) which has a negative charge. The
neutralizedportionsof the drum,containingthe informationto be printed,
pick up negativelychargestoner from the developerunit.
At this point,paperfed fromthe papercassettemovesthroughthe transfer
unit, from which it receives a positive charge. As the drum rotates, the
negativelychargedparticlesof tonerare attractedto thepositivelycharged
surfaceof the paper.
A combinationof heat andpressurefuse the imageto the paper.The paper
is then ejectedfrom the printer.
Finally, a cleaningmechanismin the toner cartridgecleans excess toner
tlom the drum, and a speciallightbeamneutralizesits entiresurface.Then
the entireprocesscan begin again.
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1.2 THE STARLASERPRINTER4— AN
INTRODUCTION
You will meet each portion of your Star LaserPrinter4 as you read this
manual,but a briefintroductionis in orderhere.Thefollowingfigwes show
the front, mar and insideviewsof the printer.
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@ Side Cover
@ ReleaseButton
@ Face-downTray
(@Multi-purposeTray (MP Tray)
@ Paper Stop
(j) ExtensionTray
@ ControlPanel
@ Paper Guide
@ CartridgeSlot
@ Front UpperDoor
@ Paper DeliverySelector
@ Power Switch
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@)Air Vent
@ AppleTalkInterfaceConnector @ Power Receptacle
@)SerialInterfaceConnector
@ DensityAdjustmentLever
@ TransferRoller
@ EP-L Cartridge
(@Paper AccessDoor
@)Pick-upRoller
@ SeparationPad
@ Fixing AssemblyCover
@ Feed Roller
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Setting Up the STAR
LaserPrinter4
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The factthat you’renow
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as openingthe cartoncontainingyournew StarLaserPrinter4.This chapter
will help you to unpackthe printer,set it up, and get it running.
First, though,you shouldmake somepreparations.You may alreadyhave
decidedon the printer’snew location.Whetheryou have or have not, run
throughthis checklistof nquirements:
Environmentalcontrol
The printer and toner cartridge should never be exposed to strong
sunshineor otherdirectheatsources.It shouldalsobelocatedawayfmm
air conditioningducts, dust and fumes. Excessivemoisture should be
avoided,such as humidityin excess of 80% or less than 20%. If it is
comfortablefor you,then it will be comfortablefor yourprinter.
A large,strongtable or stand
Theprinterweighsapprox.22.51bs(lOkg)andmustbe firmlysupported.
Also, the printer will need more room than it takes up in the shipping
cation,becausethepapertray willextendforwardfmm thefront;soplan
for a spaceat least 2 x 3.2 ft (0.6m?.
A three-prongedoutlet
from the printer (the
The outlet shouldbe no more than 8 feet (2.5m)
lengthof the power cord),preferablyone shieldedfrom ~wer fluctuations.In any case,no motor-drivenapplianceshouldbe connectedto the
same outlet,to avoidinterfacewith the printer’soperations.
A fresh toner cartridge(product#EP-L)
Paper
A package of 16-201b(60-135@n~ photocopierpaper is best to start
with;however,theprintercanusethickerpaper,as wellas specialmedia,
such as envelopesand transparentsheets.
Someone to help you lift the printer from the carton to its new
location.
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2.1
The printercomesin two boxes.The largebox containsthe printer and its
accessories,and the smallerone containsthe EP-L cartridge.Followthese
instructionswhen unpacking.
2.1.1 Unpackingthe Printer
Followthe instructionsbelowto unpackthe printer.
1. Openthe large box, and removethe accessoriesbox.
2. Removethe printerfrom the box.
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3. Removethe packingmaterialfrom roundthe printer.
4. Open the accessories box. Remove the face-up tray, power cord, Operations Manual and Applications Manual.
NOTE: Save the packing boxes and materials. If you need to move the
printer (for new location or semice etc.), use these materials to protect the printer from darnage.
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2.1.2 Checkingthe Parts
Before setting up the printer, make sure that all standard items shown below
are provided and they are free fmm damage. If any of these items aIEmissing
or damaged,contactyour supplier.
Standard Items
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2.1.3 Unpackingthe EP-L Cartridge
Open the small box (see the illustrationbelow) and remove the packing
materialfmm the EP-L cartridge.
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CAUTION: 1) Donotopenthealuminumbagcontainingthecartridgeuntil
you are readyto installit in the printer.
2) Do not lean the cartridgeagainstanythingor turn it upside
down.
2.1.4 OptionalItems
Some of the followingitems may have been ordered.Unpackthem. For
details,refer to Chapter10. Options.
. Paper feeder
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Cassette (A4, Letter, Legal, Executivesize)
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RAM board (1, 2 or 4MB)
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Emulation cartridge
2.1.5 Carryingthe Printer
Whenevermovingthe printerfromoneplaceto another,alwaysmakesum
the multi-puqmsetray is closed,and carry the printerfirmly at the bottom
with two hands.
CAUTION:Never attemptto carry the printerusing the face-downslot.
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NOTE: When moving the printer, remove the EP-L cartridge from the
printer.Afterremovingthe cartridgefromtheprinter,replaceit in
thealuminumbaginwhichit wasoriginallypacked,orcoverit with
a thick clothto protectit from directlight.
2.1.6 Openingand Closingthe Printer
. Whenopeningtheprinter’ssidecover,donotstopit in thehalf-way.This
will open the protective shutter of the drum, and light will permanently
damage the drum.
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Do not place anythingbesidethepnnter.Itmaydamagethemulti-purpose
tray when the tray is opened.
Do notput anythingin or on the multi-purposetray exceptpaper,anddo
not press the tray downward.
CAUTION: The parts of the printer shaded in the illustration below become
extremely hot when the printer is used. To avoid any ptmonal
injury, do not touch these parts when the printer is open.
Althoughthe printer’s cover is closed while printing,it will need to be
openedwhenreplacingtheEP-L cartridgewhenclearingpaperjams. Open
or closethe coverin the followingway:
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Opening the Cover
1. Hold the knob of the multi-purposetray and pull it to open the tray.
2. The tray opensto about80 degrees.
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3. Press the dease button(at the right) upwardsand openthe ecwer.
The coveropensto about80 degrees(themulti-purposetray then opensto
about90 degnxs.).
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NOTE: Removethe two orangestoppersby pushingthe lower part of the
stoppersupwards and removingit (as shown in the illustration
below).
Closing the Cover
1. Using both hands,lift the coverand close it gentlyuntil it latches.
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2. Lift the multi-purposetray and closeit until it latcheson both sides.
2.2 INSTALLING THE EP-L CARTRIDGE
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Installthe EP-L cartridgeimmediatelyafteropeningthe aluminumbag.
Permanentdamagecan be causedby light to the photosensitivedrum.
NEVERexposethecartridgeto thestronglight(mo~ than 15000IUX)or
roomlighting(1000IUX)for more than five minutes.
Do not o@ the drumprotectiveshutteron the EP-L cartridge.
Keep the cartridgeaway from CRTs,disk drives,diskettes,etc. Otherwise,CRTsanddiskdrivescanbe damaged,anddataon diskettescanbe
destroyedby the magnetinsidethe cartridge.
When handling the cartridge, do not touch the bottom of the EP-L
cartridge. Print quality will be adve,melyaffected if the protective shutter
is open and the drum is damaged. The drum can also be damaged if it
exposed to light.
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Alwayskeep the EP-L cartridgewith the label facingup. Do not turn it
upsidedown or stand it on end. The tonermay becomecaked,and this
causesprint qualityto deteriorate.
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Usethecartridgebeforetheexpirydateprintedon the carton.Otherwise,
print qualitymay deteriorate.
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Use only genuineEP-L cartridgesas ~commendedby your supplier.
Followthe instructionsbelowto installtheEP-Lcartridgefor thefirsttime,
or replacean used one.
1. Open the multi-purposetray and the side cover as describedin “2.1.6
Openingand Closingthe Printer”.
2. If youare installingtheEP-Lcartridgefor the firsttime,skipto step 3. If
youamreplacingtheoldEP-Lcartridge,removeitbypullingitbythetab.
NOTE: If it is difficultto removethe EP-Lcartridge,pressthe greenlever
locatedat the right, and try again.
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3. Openthe aluminumbag containingthe EP-L cartridgeand removeit.
NOTE: Savethealuminumbag,asyoumayneedit forstoringthecartridge
when you movethe printerto anotherplace in the finure.
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4. Holdingthe cartridgewithboth hands,mck it gentlyfmm end to end, 5
or 6 times, to distributethe toner evenly.If the toner is not distributed
evenlyin the cmridge, it may adverselyaffectprint quality.
5. Place the cartridgeon a flat surface.Whileholdingdown the cartridge
withonehand,usetheotherhandtopulltheorangetabto removetheseal.
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Make sure that the tab is pulled smoothlyin a directionparallelto the flat
surface. Otherwise, the tape may break or snap, making the cartridge
unusable.
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6. Holdingthe cartridgeby thetab,alignthe arrowon thecartridgewiththe
7 mark on the printer.
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the cartridgeinto the printergently.
8. Make sure that the cartridgeis securely seated, then close the cover
gently.
NOTE: 1) If you have purchased optional accessories,install them in
accordancewith their installationmanuals.
2) When replacingthe cartridge,clean the fixing assembly, as
describedin “8.3 Cleaningthe FixingAssembly”.
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2.3 LOADING
2.3.1 About Paper
Printqualityandprinterlifearegreatlyaffectedby thepaperused.Papercan
be fedintotheprintereitherfmmthemulti-purposetrayorpapercassette(if
cassetteis installed).~s
and sizesof papercan be used with the multipurposetray m listedbelow.
Type
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I Print delivery
60- 105g/m2
Face-down/up
Plainpaper
97x 148-216 x 356mm
(Letter,Legal,A4, B5,
Executive)
Transparency films
Letter,A4
Face-up
Labels
Letter,A4
Face-up
Envelopes
97x 148-216 x 356mm
60- 90g/m2
Face-up
2.3.2 LoadingPaperInto the Multi-purposeTray
1. If the multi-purposetray is not open,openit by unlatchingand bringing
it forward.
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2. Hold the arrow at the centerof the multi-purposetray, then pull out the
3. Slidethe paper guideto the left.
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4. Take a small stack of paper and align the edges by tappingit on a flat
surface.
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5. Alignthe rightsideof the stackof paperwiththe right-handpaperguide.
Slidethe paperstackgentlyintotheprinteras far as it willgo. Makesure
that the heightof the paperstackdoesnot exceedthe markon the paper
guide.
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6. Slidetheleft-handpaperguidesothatit touchestheleft sideof the paper
stack.Makesurethatthe paperguidedoesnot presstoo tightlyor fit too
looselyagainstthe paper stack.Otherwise,this can causepaperjams or
other problems.
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The printer providestwo types of paper delivery;face-up and face-down.
With face-downdelive~, the paper is ejected from the printer with the
printed side facingdownward.With face-updelivery,the paper is ejected
with the printedside facingupward.
Selecting Face-down Delivery
1. Openthe multi-purposetray by unlatchingand bringingit forward.
2. For face-downdelivery,simplyopenthe multi-purposetray.
3. Adjustthepaperstoplocatedonthetopoftheprinterto thepositionwhich
matchesthe paper size.
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SelectingFace-upDelivery
1. Openthe multi-purposetray by unlatchingand bringingit forward.
2. Switchthe paper deliveryselectorfor the face-upposition.
3. Attachthe face-upprint tray to the sidecoverof the printer.Fit the pegs
at the sidesof the tray into the holesin the printer.
Whenface-upprintingis ftished and the multi-purposetray is closed,the
printerautomaticallyswitchesback to face-downdelivery.
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Beforeyou stan printing,reffl the cassettewith the appropriatepaper.
4.6 PRINTINGIN LANDSCAPEORIENTATION
If you want to change from portrait to landscape orientation for your
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If you want to use a characterset other than that providedat the factory,
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SOURCE R (or SOURCE C or SOURCE S)@
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4.8 SELECTINGDISPLAYLANGUAGE
The languagefor displaycan be selectedfrom English,Fnmch, German,
Italianor Spanish.To selectthe displaylanguage,turn off the printerthen
followthe procedu~ below.
1. Holddown [RESET/V]andtumontheprinter (makesurethat [RESET/
v] isheldatleastuntilthescreendisplays’’SELECTLANGUAGE”).The
screen displays
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playedin the screen.
3. Press [ON LINE] after selectingnew language.The languagewill be
savedand the printergoes On Line.
If [RESET/v] is released before “SELECT LANGUAGE”message is
displayed,the printerwillnot enterthe displaylanguagemode (i.e.normal
startupoperationwillbecarriedout).Thefactorysettingofdisplaylanguage
is English.
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Setting Up A Page
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As the sampleprintshows,yourStarLaserPrinter4 can fill a sheetof paper
with text and/orgraphicsto within3/16- 1/2in (8 - 12mm)of the margins.
Someof the choicesare made for you by the printer.But most of them are
underyourcontrol,eitherfromthefrontpanelof theprinter,or throughyour
computerand the applicationsoftwareyou are using on it.
Some of the choices may be limited. Printer emulation and the page
orientationare examples.Your applicationsoftware may not support an
availablecommand, or it may not permit a change in page orientation.
Whether you are printing business letters, charts or other graphics, or
brochuresand newsletters,you shouldkeep thesechoicesand theirlimitations in mind.
Whatfollowsis a list of the elementsthat go into a printedpage.Theymay
be selectedthroughthe frontpanelof theStarLaserPnnter4 or throughyour
applicationsoftware.
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Format:
Orientation
Form size
Text length
Margins
Line spacing
Text:
Characterset/symbolset
Typeface
Characterspacing
Pitch
Point size
Style
Strokeweight
If you are a beginner, you may want to limit the amount of computer
programmingyoudo forpageset-up.Remember:youcanprinta veryniceloo~ng pagewithvery little manipulation, by relying on thedefaultsettings
in your printerand applicationprogram.By using the programmingavailablefmm the frontpanelof the printer,youhave a widevarietyof options.
The next chapteroutlinesyour choices,both for Star LaserPrinter4 programmingand for makingchoicesfrom the computer.
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Font Selection
The style of printingthat appeansin your finished work consistsof five
elements:
. the symbol/character set — the letters,numbers,and symbolsavail-
able for use
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installedinthecartridgeslotoftheprintec youmayalsopurchasefonts
on a diskandloadthemdown(downloading)fmmthecomputerto the
Star LaserPrinter4’s RAM (for more informationconsulta software
dealer)
font attributes — consistingof characterspacing,pitch, pint size,
style, strokeweigh~and typeface
the printer you select to emulate — the Star LaserPrinter4 can
emulatetwo widelyavailableprinters,the HewZettPackardL.userJet
HP (a laser printer)and Epson FX-850(a dot-matrixprinter).
the capabilities of your applications software.
The StarLaserPrinter4 comesequippedwithtwo familiesof fonts:Courier
andLinePrinter.Anyone of themcanbe selectedfromthe controlpanelfor
use as the base font in any emulation.
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Samplesof the two residentfonts follow.
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Many of the availablefonts can deselected from the controlpanel. The
ultimateimprintingflexibilityis providedby programmingwith thecomhandsets. Formom on this, seethe chapter7 “InterfacingW
ithApplicationsl%ograms”and the ApplicationsManual.
Foreach ofthetwo printersthatthe StarLaserPrinter4 emulates,there are
defaultprintstyles thatit will use ifyoudo not makeotherchoices. Inthe
materialthat follows,the defaultvalueswill firstbe presentedtogether,for
yourconvenience.Thentheenti~ rangeofchoicesforeachattributewithout
an optionalFont Cartridgewill be presented;the default values will be
markedwith an *.
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6.1 HEWLEll PACKARDLASERJET11P
Default Values,primary and secondaryfonts:
Characternumber:
Symbolset:
1 (Courier,locpi, 12point,Medium)
Roman-8
Available Values,primaryand secondaryfonts:
Characternumber:
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1* (courier, locpi, 12point,Medium)
2 (Courier,locpi, 12point,Bold)
3 (Courier,locpi, 12point,Italic)
4 (Courier,12cpi,lopoint, Medium)
5 (Courier,12cpi,lOpoint,Bold)
6 (Courier,12cpi,lOpoint,Italic)
7 (LinePrinter,16.66cpi,8.5point,Medium)
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1S02: IRV
1S04: UK
1S06: USASCII
ISO 10:Swedish
1S0 11:Swedish
1S0 14:JIS ASCII
1S0 15:Italian
1S0 16:Portug
1S0 17:Spanish
1S0 21: German
1S0 25: French
1S0 57: Chinese
1S0 60: Norweg
1S0 61: Norweg
1S0 69: French
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1S0 84:Portug
1S0 85: Spanish
HP German
HP Spanish
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Default Values:
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Interfacing With
Applications Programs
If this wem the best of all possible computer worlds, every software
applicationwouldrun automaticallyon the StarLaserPrinter4 or anyother
printer. The fact is that software applications-word processing,spreadsheets,databases,or others-m designedto workwitha specificprinteror
a limitedgroupof printem.
Someverypopularsoftwareapplicationswerewrittenbeforelaserprinters
became common,and require a dot-matrixor daisy-wheelprinter. Some
softwareis linkedto a particularbrandof computerand printer.And some
can be used on only one brandof laserprinter.
As you have read, someof the commandsneededfor printingare resident
in the StarLaserPrinter4.Somecan beprogrammedfromthecontrolpanel.
And somemust be issuedby the computer,from within a program.Some
applicationsprogramsallowthe user to specifya printeror printers,either
by name or by type. Once the selectionis made, it becomespart of the
programffle.Asa result,printingusuallyrequiresnothingmorethanissuing
a one or two keystrokecommand.
In thischapteryou willlearnhowto specifythe StarLaserPrinter4 for four
popularapplicationsprogramsfor IBM-compatiblecomputers:Lotus 1-23, WordPerfect,MicrosoftWord,andMicrosoflWindows.The StarLaserPrinter 4 will print graphics as well as words and numbers, emulating
HewlettPackardgraphics,all densitiesof the Epson dot matrixprinters.It
can also be used withthe two populardesktoppublishingprograms,Aldus
PageMaker,andXeroxVentu~ Publisher,whichusestheGEMdesktopenvironment. Both are compatiblewith the HP LaserJet IIP. For further
informationconsultthe ApplicationsManual.
Before you begin printing,be sum your Star LaserPrinter4 is correctly
cotilgured foryourcomputerbyhavingeithertheparallelor serialinterface
selectedand the correctcabling.Prior to printing,make surethat you have
selectedthe sameemulationfromthe frontpanelas theoneyouspecifiedin
the application.
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7.1 LOTUS1-2-3 RELEASE2
This sectionexplainshow to installingLotus 1-2-3for use with your Star
LaserPrinter4. For detailedinformation,referto the LotusGettingStarted
manual.
First, addthefollowingcommandstotheAUTOEXEC.BATfile,depending
on parallelor serialinterfaceused.
Parallel:If yourprinteris connectedto the computer’sparallelport LPT1,
add the followingcommandto the AUTOEXEC.BATfile:
MODELPT1:,,P
Serial:If yourprinteris connectedto thecomputer’sserialport COM1,add
the followingcommandto the AUTOEXEC.BATfile:
MODE COM1:9600,N8,1,P
MODELPT1:=COM1
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Installingthe Lotus 1-2-3INSTALLProgram
If theLotus 1-2-3has not beeninstalled,youmustinstallit beforeproceeding.At the DOSprompt,typeLOTUSand press [RETURN]. This causes
the computerto displaythe 1-2-3AccessSystem.
Movethe cursorto “Install”,then pms [RETURN] to run the INSTALL
program.Lotusmay ask you to insertthe UTILITYdisk.This will display
the MAIN MENU. You can select your printer followingthe procedure
below.
1) Select “Change Selected Equipment”and press [RETURN], which
displaysthe SelectedEquipmentscreen.
2) Select“TestPrinter(s)”and press [RETURN], whichdisplaysthe Text
Printer(s)screen.
3) Select “HP” and press [RETURN]. This displaysthe Text Printer(s)
screen.
4) Select“2686LaserJetor LaserJet+”and press [RETURN].
The printertype for texts has been selected.To selectthe printer type for
graphics,go back to the SelectedEquipmentscreen.
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5) Select“GraphicsPrinter(s)”and press [RETURN], which displaysthe
GraphicsPrinter(s)screen.
6) Select “HP” and press [RETURN] to display the GraphicsPrinter(s)
screen.
7) For 1500r3(XIDPI,select’’LaserJet+”andpress[RETURN].For75DPI,
select“LaserJet”and press [RETURN].
When you have completedthe selectionof a graphicsprinter,press [F1O].
Your current selectionswill displayed.Make sure that the selectionsare
correct.If not, repeatthe installationprocess.
To save your selections,press [Ese] to mtum to the SelectedEquipment
screen.
1) Select“SaveChanges”andpress [RETURN], whichdisplaystheSaving
Changesscreen.
2) Read messageand press [RETURN].
3) Now, youhavesavedthe changesyoumade.Press[F9]to go to theMain
Menu,orpmss [RETURN]toleavetheinstallprogram.TheEXITscreen
will be displayed.
4) Select“YES” and press [RETURN].
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SelectingDefaultSettings
After runningthe INSTALLprogram,you must selectprinterdefaults.
At theDOSprompt,typeLOTUSandpress [RETURN] to displaythe 1-23 AccessSystem.Movethecursorto “l-2-3”, thenpress[RETURN] to run
the 1-2-3program.Lotus may ask you to insertthe SYSTEMdisk.
At the openingscreen,pms [Uto accessthe spreadsheetmenu.Then,type
[Worksheet, IG]lobal, ID]efaultand [P]rinter. The configurationmenu
will be displayed.Now you are ready to make some selectionsaboutthe
configurationof yourStar LaserPrinter4.
1)Type [1]Interfaceandselectthenumberwhichcorrespondsthe interface
for your printer.
For parallel,type “l”, and for serial,type “2” (for example).
2) Selectappropriatesettingsforautolinefeed,leftmargin,rightmargin,top
margin,bottommargin,page length,wait, setup and name.
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3) When you have completed,type [Q]uit, then [U]pdate.The 1-2-3will
save your selectionsand use these defaultswhenprinting.
Now, you are ready to use your Star LaserPrinter4.
Youcan alsousetheStarLaserPrinter4’sEpsonFX-850emulation,following the same routinefrom the LotusMenus.
7.2 WORDPERFECTVERSION5.0
WordPerfectmust be installedbeforeyou can selecta printer.Refer to the
“Installation”sectionin yourWordPerfectManual.Oncethisisdone,follow
the pmcedumbelow to selecta printer.
1)Press [Shift] and [F7], then select[S] SelectPrinter.
2) Select [2] AdditionalPrinters,whichdisplaysthe SelectPrinterscreen.
3) From the list of definedprinters, select either HP LaserJet IIP (or HP
LaserJetII), EpsonFX-850,then press [RETURN].
4) Press [RETURN]to acceptthe displayedprinterfilenameor enteranew
name, then press [F7] Exit. The Select Printer: Edit screen will be
displayed.
5) Now you must specify the interfaceconnection.Select [2] Port at the
SelectPrinter:Edit menu,which displaysa list of ports.
6) If you are using a parallelinterface,for LPT1, type“l”.
7) If you areusinga serialinterface,for COM1,type“4”.The WordPerfect
will displaythe SelectPrinter:COMport menu.
You must now speci~ the serialparameters,includingbaud rate, parity,
stopbits,characterlengthand XoN/XoIIJfunction.Besurethatyouspecifythe
same valuesin WordPerfectas you do for the Star LaserPrinter4. To save
your WordPerfectselections,pnxs [F7] to exit the program.
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7.3 MICROSOFTWORD4.0
To use MicrosoftWordwith your Star LaserPrinter4, appropriatePrinter
Descriptions(PRDs)must be installed.PRDs are found on Supplemental
Printer Diskettes.These PRDs provide(1) internal and cartridgefonts in
both orientationsand (2) Hewlette-Packardsoft fonts.Installthemfollowing the proceduredescribedin MicrosoftWord manuals.
In MicrosoftWord,you can makeyourprinterselectionsthroughthe Print
Menu.
1) At the text screen,type [E]sc and [P]rint.
2) In the resultingmenu, selectOPTIONSby typing IO]ptions.
A list of availableprintersappearsat the top of the screen.Each of these
printersis the subjectof a PrinterDescription(PRD)file.
7.4 MICROSOFTWINDOWS
Microsoft Windows is a program that coordinates the use of various
programsthat mightnot otherwisebe compatibleon the screen.Windows
can be configuredfor yourprinter,but you shouldalso be aware that any
applicationspmgrarnthat you use may have its own printerrequirements,
whichmust be taken into consideration.
To’choosea printerfor Windows,at the initialMenu select
CONTROL PANEL,
From the resultingMenu,selectthe
INSTALLATION
Menu,then
ADD A PRINTER.
The screenwill displaya box that reads:
Add printer
Insertthe disk with the printer file
you wish to add into drive A, or choose
an alternativedrive/di~ctory:
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AA
OK
CANCEL
Insertthe Utilitiesdisk in drive A and press
OK
Now the scmm displaysthis box:
AvailablePrintem
PrinterFile:
EpsonFX-80
NEc 3550
HP LaserJet
HP LaserJetPlus
HP 7470A
Add
Cancel
HighlightHP LaserJetPlus or Epson and select
ADD
Anotherbox appmx in response:
Copy associatedprinterfile HPLASERP.DRV
to drive/directory:
C:\Windows(if you have a hard disk)
Yes
No
Cancel
selectingYES confirmsyour printer choice and returns you to the
CONTROLPANEL Menu.
If you arejust startingwith Windows,you shouldselect SETUPfrom the
CONTROLPANELMenu.This will pment a Menu with thee options.
You shouldfirst selectPRINTERand fmm the list choosethe printer
you wish to use.
Next, fmm SETUPselectCONNECTIONS.This will let you designate the parallelor serialport for the printer,clickingOK to confkm
it.
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If you are using a serial printer, go to SETUP once again, and select
COMMUNICATIONS
Afteryou indicatethe activeport youhave alreadychosen,Windows
willpnxent a seriesof settingsoptions.Type in the desiredbaud rate
and “pushthe button”for your selectionof word (bit) length,parity,
stop bits, handshake,and port.
SelectHARDWAREhandshakeand 1 stop bit.
Be sure that the other selectionsmatch the printer settings shown under
InterfaceGroup on the Star LaserPrinter4’s sampleprint.
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Maintaining the
Star LaserPrinter 4
TheLaserPrinter4 doesnot requiremuchcare andmaintenance.However,
it is importantto perform a few cleaningtasks to maintainyour printerin
goodcondition.This chapterwillexplainsprocwhuesfor replacingtheEPL cartridge, handling the EP-L cartridge and printer, and cleaning the
printer.
8.1 REPLACINGTHE EP-LCARTRIDGE
Replacethe EP-L cartridgein the followingcases:
. If printqualityis stilllow,even afieryou haveredistributedthe tonerby
removingthe cartridgeand reckingit gentlyfrom end to end aboutfive
or six times.
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Iftransparencyfilmsshowstainproblemateitherthetopor bottomof the
films.
NOTE: For directionson replacingtheEP-Lcartridge,referto “2.2Install-
“ing the EP-L cartridge”.
8.2 STORAGEAND HANDLINGPRECAUTIONS
FORTHE EP-LCARTRIDGE
EP-Lcartridgecontainsboththephotosensitivedrumandtonerusedfor
The
printing. Since the drum is extremely sensitive to the light, it may be
permanentlydamagedif it is exposedto the directsunlightor stronglight.
Cakedor unevenlydistributedtonermay resultin poorprintquality.Therefore, alwaysobservethe followingrules:
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Alwayskeep the EP-L cartridgein the aluminumbag in which it was
originallypacked.And do not openthe bag untilyou are readyto install
it in the printer.
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Do not stem the cartridgewhereit will be exposedto directsunlight.
Storethecartridgewiththelablefacingup. Donotturnit upsidedownor
sttid it on end.
Stem the cartridgeat a temperate of betweenO“Cand 35°C(32°Fand
95”F).
Do not storethe cartridgein saltyair, or wherethere are corrosivegases
such as ammonia.
Keep the cartridgeaway from CRTs,disk drivesand floppydisks.The
magnetin the cartridgecan adverselyaffectthem.
Alwayskeep the cartridgeaway from children.
Be sure to use the cartridgebeforeits expirationdate. Otherwise,print
qualitywill be affected. -
When handling the EP-L cartridge, also pay attentionto the following
points,in additionto the above.
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Do not touch the bottomof the cartridgewhenhandlingthe cartridge.
Donotopenthe drumprotectiveshutter.Ifitisopened, printqualitymay
be affected.
8.3 CLEANINGTHE FIXINGASSEMBLY
Transpanmcyfilmsmay sometimesshowstainproblemat eitherthe top or
bottom,oftheftis. Thisproblemmaybe causedby a dirtypaperpathorthe
flaw on the EP-L cartridge.In this case, clean the fixing assembly,and
replace the EP-L cartridge if necessary.Regular cleaning of the fixing
assemblywill reducethe possibilityof paperjam and willprolongthe life
of the printer.The fixingassemblycan be cleanedusing cleaningpaper.
Firstprinta sheetof“CLEANINGPAPER”on letter,A4,or legalsizepaper
accordingto the followingprocedure(see “3.2.1PrintingTest Sheets”).
1) Hold the [TEST] buttonuntilthe screen displays“HOLDFOR TEST”
then “STATUSSHEET”.
2) Press the [TEST] button “twice” within one second after “STATUS
SHEET”is displayed.The screendisplays“CLEANINGPAPER”.
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3) Releasing the buttonwill producea cleaningpaper. Whenthe cleaning
paper id produced,the screendisplays“MPLOADTHE PAP”.
4) Nowplacethe cleaningpap faceup in themulti-purposetray,inserting
it as far as it will go withoutforcingit. Makesure that the paperguides
are alignedwith the paper.
5) Press the [TEST] button.The printerwill feed the paper and the screen
displays“NOW CLEANING”.
6) Whencleaningis done,the screenwill display “CLEANINGDONE”for
one second.
8.4 CLEANINGTHE EXTERIOROF THE PRINTER
Beforecleaning,make sure that the power cord is removed.
Use only water and neutraldetergentto removemarks and spots from the
printer, then wipe the printer dry with a soft dry cloth. Use of any other
cleaningsolutionmay darnagethe printer.
The printer does not require lubrication.Never attemptto lubricate any
internalorextemalpartsoftheprinter.Otherwise,lubricationmayaffectthe
operationof the printerand damagethe printer.
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MEMO
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An important key to nAiableoperation of your Star LaserPrinter 4 is
knowinghowto respondwhentroubleoccurs.Someproblemconditionscan
be handledon the spotby the printeroperator.Othersrequireservicingby
trainedpersonnel.Thischapterwillexplainwhento dowhat.It willalsohelp
you deal with the paperjamming and otheroperationalproblems.
9.1 ERRORMESSAGESDISPLAYEDON THE
SCREEN
The control panel screen may display a variety of messages during the
courseof operationof theStarLaserPrinter4.Youare alreadyfamiliarwith
the displaysequenceduringpower-up,and whenprogrammingthe printer.
Somemessagesprovideinformationaboutthe papersupplyin the cassette
or the conditionof theEP-Lcartridge.Othershaveto do withfontsor emulations.
Anotherwayof consideringerrorsis that someof themresultfrom failures
in hardwareor software Othererrorsa~ functional,meaningthateitherthe
printer operator or the host computerhas commandedthe controller to
perform an operationthat is beyondits designedcapabilities.
If the printermalfunctionsfor somereason,warningmessageswill appear
onthescreen,recommendingwhatactionyoushouldtake.Themostserious
aremessagesthattellyouto callfor repairservice.Somemessagesconcern
less seriousconditionsthatcanbe handledby theprinteroperator.Informationmessagesrelatea communicationproblemwiththe hostcomputer,but
do not affectthe printer’soperation.Thesemessagesa~ summarizedhere.
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9.2 SERVICECALL MESSAGES
9.2.$ EngineServiceCall Messages
Engineservicecall messagesare relatedto the interfacewithengine.They
canresultfromeitheracommunicationfailure,ora haltintheengine’sready
level.
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Message
Meaning
Actwn
stops;alarmbeeps;
CALLSERVICE01 finingassembly;status2, processing
press[ERRORSKIP]toreset
bit2
engineandrecheck
stops;alarmbeeps;
CALLSERVICE02 faultyBD;status2,bit3 processing
pressERRORSKIP]toreset
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engineand recheck
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scannermotor malfunc-processingstops;alarmbeeps;
press [ERRORSKIP]to reset
tion,status2, bit4
engineand recheck
CALLSERVICE04 impropercommunicationprocessingstops;alarmbeeps;
turn off the power then on to
resetengineandrecheck
9.2.2 ControllerService Call Messages
Controllerermrmessagesresultfmm failurein eitherhardwareor software.
Some controllererror messagesoccur during startup tests. The messages
meanthatthecontrollers malfunctioning,butis stillabletodisplaytheerror
massage.Certainconditionscan alsobedetectedduringcontrollerreset,on
insertionof a cartridge,andat othertimesafterthecompletionof power-up
initialization.Anerrorstopsthetestsequence,theunitgoesoffline, andthe
alarm sounds. ‘I’hecontrollerwill attempt to recover, if possible. If the
problemis notfoundduringinitialization,butrecursduringoperation,most
likelythe fault is in the hardware.
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Uessage
CALLSERVICE05
Meaning
Action
CRC error in controller programhalts;fatal
mainROMprogram
CALLSERVICE06
CRC error in resident programhalts;fatal
fontROM
CALLSERVICE07
read/writetest errorin programhalts;fatal
on-boardRAM
CALLSERVICE08 read/writetest error in sequencestops; alarm beeps;
expansionRAM (if in- shut off power and fm probStalled)
lem; or press D3WORSKIP]
to continue,in whichcase the
expansion RAM will be ignored
CARTRIDGEBAD
CRCerrorin Cartridgesequencestops; alarm beeps;
(if installed)
shut off power and fm problem; or press ERROR SKIP]
to continue,in whichcase the
cartridgewillbe igno~d
CALLSERVICE 10
CRCerrorin EEPROM sequencestops; alarm beeps;
shut off power and fm problem;or press IERRORSKIP]
to continue, in which case
programuses factorysettings
as power-upsettings
NOFONT PRESENT no fontpresent
programhalts;fatal
HMER ERROR
programhalts;fatal
counter-timererror
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9.3 OPERATORCALL MESSAGES
Whenever the screen displays operator call messages, the printer goes off
line and the alarm sounds. The problem is one that the operator should be
able to resolve. After making any corrections, you should press [ERROR
SKIP] to recheckthe status.If theerrormessageis notdisplayedagain,you
may continueprinting straight away (if the error was one of the Engine
Problemsbelow). If the error messagewas of any other type, you should
press [ON LINE] before continuingthe printjob.
9.3.1 EngineProblems
These are mechanical problems that prevent the engine from being ready to
print.
Actwn
printingstops;refillpaper
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TRAY: REFILL X
(X meansthe cur-
no paper in the muM- printingstops;refillpaper
purposetray
rent job size)
LOAD X CASS (X
means the current
job size)
PAPER JAMMING
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cassette is current printingstops;installthe casfeeder;nocassetteinLC sette
slot
paperisjammedwithin; follow printer procedure in
“9.7 Paper Jamming”
status1,bit 5
sidecoveris openor no close the side coveror install
EP-L cartridge
theEP-L cartridge
9.3.2 Font7EmulationCartridgeProblems
The font and emulationcartridgeare pluggedinto the printer.They can
shouldnot be insertedor withdrawnwhilethe DATALED is continuously
lit. If someonedoesthis,the screenwillindicate“CARTRIDGEERROR”.
Theprintermustbe reinitializedby turningoff thepowerandthenon again.
If an emulationcartridgeis removedwhileit is being accessed,the screen
willindicate“CARTRIDGEERROR”untilthe printeris re-poweredup. If
a fontcartridgeis removedwhiletheDATALEDisblinking,thescreenwill
display“REINSERTCART”.In thiscase,the operatormust insertthe font
cartridge or press [ERROR SKIP]. If [ERROR SKIP] is pressed, the
printerwill selectthe closestfont.
Message
Meaning
Action
CARTRIDGE ER- emulationorfontcartridgeTurn the power off then on
is removed while DATA againto initializetheprinter
ROR
LED is on
CARTRIDGE ER- emulationcartridgeis re- Turn the power off then on
movedwhileemulation againto initializetheprinter
ROR
REINSERT CART font cartridgeis removed insert the cartridge or press
while DATA LED is [ERRORSKIP]
blinking
9.3.3 OptionalHardware
The followingmessageswiLlbe displayedif necessaryoptionalhardwams
(e.g. RAM expansionboard)havebeen removed.
Message
INSUFFICIENT
RAM
\ Meaning
] Actwn
r
1
full page modeas powerup setting; no expansion
RAM installed
NO EMULATION cartridgeemulationmode repower-up with the emulaCART
as power-up setting; no tion cartridge,or press llRemulation cartridge in- ROR SKIP]
stalled
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9.3.4 ChangePaper Size
Certainemulationspermitjob size to be specifiedby the host computer.
Also,job size can be selected fium the menu. If a change in job size is
required,thescreenwilldisplayamessagetothateffect.The alarmwillbeep
and the printer will go Off Line. You may have the printer ignoresuch a
messageby pressing[ERROR SKIP]. (Inthiscase,theprinterwillprintthe
job size imageon the differentsizepaper.)If the curnimtfeederis cassette,
inserting the correct paper cassette causes the printer to start printing
automatically.If the currentfeederis the multi-purposetray, changingthe
multi-purposetray size via panel startsprintingautomatically.
Actwn
Message
Meaning
CASS:CHANGE
A4
A4 size is required;cas- followprocedureabove
sette
TRAY: CHANGE
A4
A4 sizeis required;multi- followprocedureabove
Pw= ~Y
CASS:CHANGE
LTR
Lettersizeisrequired;
cas- followprocedureabove
sette
TRAY: CHANGE
LTR
Letter size is required; followprocedureabove
multi-purposetray
CASS:CHANGE
LGL
Legalsizeisrequired;cas- followprocedureabove
sette
TRAY: CHANGE
LGL
Legal size is required; followprocedureabove
multi-purposetray
CASS:CHANGE
EXE
Executivesizeis required; followprocedureabove
cassette
TRAY: CHANGE
EXE
Executivesizeis required; followprocedureabove
multi-pwposetray
CASS:CHANGE
B5
B5 size is required;cas- followprocedureabove
sette
TRAY: CHANGE
B5
B5 sizeis required;muhi- followprocedureabove
Pwse ~Y
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Actwn
Message
Meaning
,CASS:CHANGE
FION
Monarchsize is requi~d; followprocedureabove
cassette
TRAY:CHANGE Monarchsize is requi~d; followprocedureabove
multi-pmposetray
MON
CASS:CHANGE
COM
Com-10 size is required; followprocedureabove
cassette
COM
Com-10 size is required; followprocedureabove
multi-ptuposetray
CASS: CHANGE
DL
DL size is required;cas- followprocedureabove
sette
TRAY: CHANGE
DL
DL sizeis required;mult.i- followprocedureabove
purposetray
CASS: CHANGE
C5
C5 size is required; cas- followprocedureabove
Sette
TRAY: CHANGE
C5
C5 sizeis required;multi- followprocedureabove
Pm= ~Y
TRAY: CHANGE
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9.3.5 ManualPaper Feed
Certain emulationspermit specifyingmanual paper feed from the host
compuler.Also,youmay selectmanualfeedfmmthe menu.The following
messagetell youto handfeedpaperof a specificsize.The alarmbeepsand
the printer goes Off Line. When you feed the appropriatepaper into the
multi-purposetray andpnxs [ONLINE], themessagewillheturnedoff and
printing will continue.The operatorhas the optionof pressing [ERROR
SKIP], which turns off the message and causes the printer to continue
printing.
If there is nopaperinthemulti-purpose
tray, pressing [ERROR SKIP] turns
off the messageand causesthe printerto feedpaperfromcassetteand then
displaysthe messageagain.
Message
Meaning
Actwn
M-FEED A4
A4 t)aperto be handfed
followurocedureabove
IM-FEEDLETTER ILetter~apertobehandfed Ifollowmcedureabovel
M-FEED LEGAL
IM-FEED EXEC.
IM-FEED B5
Legal paperto be handfed
IExec.Paperto behandfed
IB5 paperto be handfed
t%llowproeedure
above
IfollowprocedureaboveI
IfollowprocedureaboveI
M-FEED MONARCH Monarchpapertobe handfed follow procedure above
M-FEED COM-10
COM-10sizepapertobehand followprocedureabove
fed
IM-FEED DL
IDLsizepapertobe handfed Ifollowprocedureabovel
IM-FEED c5
IC5papertobe handfed
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9.4 OPERATORINFORMATIONMESSAGES
Certain problems with communicationwith the host computer may be
detected.Messageslisted below provideinformation,but do not halt the
printing process.The printer uses a defaultvalue if necessary.You may
removethe messageby pressing [ERROR SKIP]. Note that if them are
multipleerrors, the last one detectedis displayed.
9.4.1 Host Communicationproblem
ActionlStWus
Message
Meaning
LINEERROR
parityerrorinhostdata followprocedureabove
INPUT OVERFLOW
inputbufferoverflow
followprocedureabove
BAD FONT DATA
downloadedfontbad
downloadedfontignored
BAD FONT CODE
downloadedfontinerror downloadedfont ignored
BAD CHAR CODE
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loadedcharacteroutside downloadedfont ignored
ofindex
9.4.2 Functionor Size Incompatibility
There are problemsthat occurwhenthe host computerrequestsa function
not providedor a functionthat requiresmore memorythan is available.
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Message
Meanirw
PAGE OVERFLOW
page buffer memory partial page currently
composedis printed and
overflow
ejected; remaining data
forpageis printedon next
sheet
insufficientmemory to font rotation aborted:
printingcontinues using
rotatefont
closestavailablefont
CANNOT DOWNLOAI insufficientmemory to fontdownloadis aborted;
printing continues using
downloadfont
closestavailablefont
receivedcharacternotin blankspaceis printedfor
currentlyselectedfont thatcharacter
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9.4.3 Font/Emulation
The font and emulationcartridgeampluggedinto theprinter.The operator
may insert or withdraw a cartridgeonly when the DATALED is off or
blinking.The followingmessagesacknowledgethe change.
Message
Meaning
CART.CHANGED
fontcarhidgeis inserted message will Rmtin
orremovedwhenDATA for one second
LED is off
CART. CHANGED
fontcartridgeis inserted message wi~ rem~n for
when DATA LED is onesecond
Status
blinking
CART.CHANGED
CART. CHANGED
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emulationCfidge is message will remain for
inserted when DATA one =md
LED is off or blinking
emulation cartridge is message will remain for
removed when DATA one second
LEDis offorblinkingor
whentheprinteris notin
cartridgeemulation
9.5 STATUSMESSAGES
.Statusmessages a~ low priority messages that either indicate normal
conditionsor providewarningsthat need not be acted upon immediately.
These conditionsshouldnot occur whenthe printeris On Line. If they do,
however,the alarm will beep artdthe printer will go Off Line. For some
conditionshowever,there is the possibilityof a conditionoccurringwhen
theprinteris OnLine.If it does,thealarmwillnot soundandtheprinterwill
remain On Line.
Message
PRINTER
WARMUP
ENGINE TEST
ENGINE RESET
ActionlStatus
—
printeris warming up but
seMce call not necessary
Meaning
operatorhasinitiateda testof test in progress
theprinting
—
engineis beingreset
REINITIALIZE
controllersoftinitialization occurswhen WSETI is
pressed or emulationis
changed;mayalsooccur
whenprinteris on lineif
emulationis changedor
resetis sentfromhost
STATUS SHEET
statussheetprintout
occurs when [TEST]is
heldforatleast3 butless
than6 seconds
FONT LIST
fontlistprintout
occurs when [TEST] is
held at least 3 seconds
and pressed within one
second
CLEANING PAPER cleaningpaperprintout
occurs when [TEST]is
heldforatleast3 seconds
and pressedtwice
MP LOAD THE PAP waitingfor cleaningpaper
occursafter printingthe
cleaningpaper
NOW CLEANING
feedingcleaningpaper
occurswhenthecleaning
paperis beingfed
CLEANING DONE
finishedcleaning
occurs after cleaning;
remaining for one second
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Message
Meaning
ActionlSWUs
TEST PRINT MODE testpatternprintout
occurs when [TEST]is
held for more than six
secondsand terminating
switchnorpressed
TEST PRINT STOP
testpatternstop
occurs when test print
terminating
switch
pressed
REPRINT LOST
PGS
retransmissionof lostsheets may occur after paper
jamming
ROTATING FONT
waitfor fontrotation
PRINTER READY
all condition normal and
properbut printeris not operation; no unused data in
controlleror pages in printing
PRINTER ACTIVE
all condition normal and
proper; printer is in operation; no unuseddata in controlleror pagesin printing
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mayoccurwhenon line
9.6 PAPERJAMMING
Aspapertravels from themulti-purpose tray (orcassetteif installed) through
the printing area and is ejected,it canjam at the followinglocations:
A :Paper pick-uparea (multi-purposetray)
B :Paper pick-upma with optionalcassettepaper feeder
C :Fixing assemblyarea
D :Face-upprint deliverya~a
E :Paper accessdoor
9.6.1 Clearingpaperjams
1)Removeany paper fmm the multi-purposetray and closethe extension
tray. Leavingpaper in the tray causesthe paperpositionto shift during
disposal of jam, resultingin further paper jams when printing
started.
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2) If the face-uptray is installed,
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3) Openthe side coverby pressingthe releasebuttonupwards.
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4) If you have been printingwith the multi-purposetray, checkthe paper
pick-upmeafirst.If thereis a paperjamhere,removethepaper by pulling
it in the directionof the arrow.
CAUTION: The fixing assembly area becomes extremely hot when the
printerhasbeen operatedforsometime. Never touchthis a~a
when the printer is open. Otherwise,personal injury may
result.
5) If you areusingthecassettepaperfeeder,pullout the cassetteandcheck
the paperpick-uparea.If thereis a paperjam hem, ~move thejammed
paperbefore replacingthe cassette.
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6) If paper is jammed in the fixingassemblyarea,pull the paperback into
the printerand removeit.
7) If thepaperdoesnotextendfromthesideofthefixingassemblyarea,pull
it in the direction of the black arrow. If the paper is extractedin the
opposite direction, infused toner can be deposited inside the printer,
stainingthe back of subsequentlyprintedpages.
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8) If thepaperhaspassedcompletelythroughthefixingassemblyma, pull
it out in the directionof the arrow.
9) If a paperjam has occurredin the face-updeliveryarea, put the paper
straightupwardsto removeit.
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10) Aftercheckingallthe areasdescribedhere,closethe sidecover,replace
the face-uptray(if it is beingused),pullout theextensiontray andrefill
the multi-puxposetray. Printingwill restart.
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11) If thejam is stillpresent,a smalltorn pieceof papermay be remaining
insidethe printer.Checkthe sideupper door for any such paper.
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9.7 STREAKYPRINTS
9.7.1 WhiteStreaks
Whitestinks occur if the tonerlevel is low and the toner insidethe EP-L
camidgeis notdistributedevenly.Theycanbeeliminatedby m-distributing
the toner.
1)Leave the printer power on to prevent data corruptionduring a print
operation.Remove any paper in the multi-purposetray and close the
extensiontray. Press the releasebuttonupwardsto open the side cover.
2),Removethe EP-L cartridgeby pullingthe tab.
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3) Hold the EP-L cartridgeas shownbelow,then rock it gentlyback and
forthabout45 degreesin eachdirection,about5 or 6 times.This willredistributethe toner insidethe cartridge.
4) Replacethe EP-L cartridgein the printer,then closethe side cover.
If verticalwhite streaksstill appearafterthe toner insidethe cartridgehas
beenre-distributed,thecartridgeneedstobe replaced.See“2.2Installingthe
EP-L cartridge”for replacingthe cartridge.
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9.7.2 Stainson TransparencyFilms
,Transpamncyfbs may sometimesshowstainsat eitherthe top or bottom
of the fihns.Thesestainsmaybe causedby a dirtypaperpathor the flawon
the EP-L cartridge.
s Cleanthe fixing assembly. The fixing rollerinside the fixing assembly
may have been stainwith toner.For cleaning, referto “8.3 Cleaningthe
Fixing Assembly”. If the stains still appear, use a different type of
transparencyfti.
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ReplacetheEP-Lcartridge.Thephotosensitivedrumin thecartridgemay
havebeendamageddueto exposu~ to thebrightlight.For replacingthe
cartridge,see “Installingthe EP-L cartridge”.
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Options
The followingoptionsam availablefor the printer.This chapterprovides
brief explanationfor these options.For detailson installationand maintenance,pleaserefer to their own manuals.
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Paper feeder
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Cassette(A4, Letter,Legal,Executiveand Envelope)
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ExpansionRAMboard (1, 2 or 4MB)
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Font cartridge
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IBM emulationcamidge
10.1 PAPERFEEDERAND
Theoptionalpaperfeederisusedwithoneofoptionalpapercassettes,to feed
paper from the paper cassette into the printer. The paper feeder can be
attachedeasilyto the bottomof the printerusing screws.
Cassettesa~ availablefollowingpapersizes:A4, Letter,Legal,Executive
andEnvelope.Oncethepaperfeederis installed,papersizecan be changed
easily by replacingthe cassette.
Each cassettecan hold up to 250 sheetsof plain paper (paperweight:80g/
mz), and the envelopecassetteholds about 25mm stack of envelopesor
about20 envelopes.
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Types and sizes of papercan be used with the cassettesare listedbelow.
Size
Type
Weight
I print delivery
Plain paper
Letter, ~gal, A4, B5? 60. 105g/m2 Face-dow~p
Executive
:;;sparency
Letter,A4
Face-up
Labels
Letter,A4
Face-up
Envelopes
98X 190-162 X250mm 60- 90g/m2 Face-up
10.2 EXPANSIONRAM BOARD
Threekindsofmemoryexpansionboardm availablefortheprinter:a 1MB
RAMboard,a2 MBRAMboardanda4 MBRAMboard.TheseRAMboard
permitprintingof full pagegraphics.To tell whethera boardis installedin
yourprinter,watchthe printerdisplayscreenduringpower-up.If no board
has been installed,the displaywill read:
Memory Ted 1 MB
If a memoryboardhasbeen aheadyinstalled,thedisplaywillgivethe total
amountof memoryavailable(for example):
Memory Test 5 MB
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10.3 FONTCARTRIDGE
Fonts can be added to the printerby installingan optionalfont cartridge.
Thefontcartridgeis installedin theslotbeneaththecontrolpanelof theStar
LaserPrinter4.
Insertthe fontcartridgewiththe arrowlabelfacingup. If the fontcartridge
is insertedupsidedown,the cartridgeand/orprintermaybe damaged.
CAUTION: The Font Cartridgesfor LaserPrinter8 cannotbe used with
this printer.
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Specifications
11.1 SPECIFICATIONS
‘m
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Laser beam pageprinter
Engine
Resolution:300 x 300 dots per inch
4 pagesper minute(A4)
speed:
Warmup: under 1 minute(at 68°For 20”C)
Emulation
Resident: HP LaserJetseriesIIP
EpsonFX-850
Optional: IBM Proprinter
● RAM
Resident: 1 megabyte
Optional: 1,2,0r4 megabytesonRAMExpansionBoard
●
Host Interface(Standard)
Standard: Serial RS-232C
Parallel: Centmnics
Optional: AppleTti(whenanOptiOnalpDLboardisinstalled)
s DefaultSettings: Changeableusingthe controlpanel
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Fonts
Resident: Courier
LinePrinter
Option: Font camidges
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Paper
Manualfeed: 97x 148mm- 216x 356mrn
Cassettefeed (Option)
Legal/Letter/Executive/A4/B5/EnveloP
Face down:approx.50 sheets
output
Face up: approx.20 sheets
Weight: 60- 105g/m2(plainpaper)
Special: OHP film
Adhesivelabels
Postalcards
Envelopes
c PrintingA~a: top and left margins:2.5mm
bottommargin:4.5mm
rightmargin: 4.Omm
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Acousticnoise:standby: max.43dB
printing:max. 53dB
Environment
Operating: 50”Fto 90”F(10”Cto 32.5”C)
20 to 80%relativehumidity,no condensation
Standby: 32°Fto 95°F(O”Cto 35”C)
10to 80%relativehumidity,no condensation
Storage: -4°F to 140”F(–20”Cto 60”C)
10to 95%~lative humidity,no condensation
c PowerSource:100/115V(50/60Hz)forNorthAmericaandJapan
200/240V (50Hz) for Europe, Asia and
Oceania
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Power Consumption:max. 550W(whenoperating)
s Weight
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106
: Print engine
Cassette
EP-L cartridge
Dimensions
IOkg
2.4kg
lkg (toneranddrumcamidge)
—1
r
387 nun
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11.2 RELIABILITY
c Suggestedmonthlyprint volume
2500prints
c Deftition of failure
Any loss of operationthat n3quirescabg a serviceperson.
Operationerrors and installationfailuresare not included.
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Productlife
Five years or 150,000prints,whichevercomesfirst.
●
Mean time betweenfailunx
4,000 hours or less
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Mean time to repair
30 minutesor less
●
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Paper feed reliability
Frequency
Type
1/2000or less
Paper
l/l(MOor less
Multifeed
1/2000or less
Others
Toner caftridgelife (EP-Lcartridge)
3,500prints at 5% print duty (A4/Lettersize)
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11.3 PIN FUNCTIONSON INTERFACES
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ParallelInterface
Function
Goesfrom High to Low (for at
least 0.5 microseconds)when
dataare valid.
2
10
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
DATA8
ACK
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
11
BUSY
OUT
PAPER
OUT
3
$
5
6
7
B
9
12
OUT
13
14-15
SELECTED OUT
N/C
16
SIGNAL
, GND
17
CHASSIS
GND
18
+5VDC
19-30
GND
OUT
31
RESET
—
IN
32
ERROR
—
OUT
33-36
N/C
Eight-bit character data.
DATA8 is the most significant
bit; DATA1 is the least
significant bit, High is logic 1
and Low is logic O.
A lowpulseacknowledges
receiptof data.
Low whentheprinteris ready
to acceptdata.
GoesHighif theprinterruns
out of paper.
Highwhentheprinteris on line
Unused
Signalground.
Printer’schassisground,
isolatedfromsignalground.
Externalsupply of +5VDC
Twisted pair return signal
ground level.
Low input resets the printer to
its power-oncondition.
Goeslow to siaal thatthe
printer cannot@nt due to an
errorcondition.
Unused
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Serial interface
Pin No.
Signal
Name
Direction
1
2
3
4
GND
TXD
RXD
RTS
5-6
7
8-19
N/C
GND
N/C
—
20
DTR
OUT
21-25
N/C
110
—
OUT
IN
OUT
Function
Chassisground.
Carries
data
fromtheprinter.
Carriesdata to the printer.
On whenthe printeris readyto
reeeivedata.
Unused.
Signalground.
Unused.
On whenthe printeris readyto
receivedata.
Unuswl.
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Glossary
ASCII
(as’kee)— a standardizedandcommonlyacceptednumericalcode
that representsletters,numbers,and symbols,as well as command
sets. ASCII stands for American StandardCodefor Information
Interchange.
Baud— a measu~ of the speed at which information is transmitted. The
baud rate, which is set for serial transmissions, is approximately the
number of characters transmitted per second multiplied by 10.
Byte — a series of 8 bits that representsone character.
Centronics interface — a standardwiringconfigurationfor paralleldata
transmission.Centronicsis oftenusedas a synonymfortheparallel
standarddevelopedby CentronicsInc.
Character Set — the completeset of charactersavailablein a font.
Data Bits — the numberof bits in a transmittedbytethat actuallycontains
data.
EEPROM — Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. It
has an internal switch to permit a user to erase the contents and write
new contents into it by means of electrical signals.
EP-L Cartridge — A disposabletypeof processcartridgewhichcontains
the photosensitivedrum and toner.
Emulation — behavinglike somethingelse. The Star LaserPrinter4 can
emulate,or behavelike two otherprinters,the Epson EX-850and
the HP LaserJetIIP laserprinter.
Expansion RAM board— Anavailableoptionthatis easilyattachedto the
LaserPrinter4 to expandits RAM to a maximumof 5 MB. Three
kinds of memory expansionboard are available:a IMB RAM
board, a 2MBRAM board and a 4MB RAMboard.
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Face-down delivery— A type of paper delivery in which the paper is
ejectedfrom the printerwiththe printedside facingdownward.
Face-updelivery— A typeof paperdeliveryin whichthe paperis ejected
from the printer with the printed side facing upward. Face-up
delive~ is used for printing envelopes,transparencyfihns and
labels.
Fixingassembly— Theassemblyused to fix the toneron to the paper or
other material using heat and pressure in printing process. It is
located inside the printer and it gets extremely hot during the
operation.
Font— a set of letters,numbers,andsymbolsof the sametypefacedesign.
Fontcartridge— Font cartridgescontainfontswhichcan supplementthe
availableresident fonts of the printer to increase the variety of
typefaces.
Glyph— a graphicsymbolthat conveysinformation.
Handshaking— indatacommunication,the automaticacknowledgingby
thereceivingdeviceof informationthathasbeensentto it, eitherby
signalsand the interface(“hard”)or by softwarecontrol(“soft”).
Hex dump— conversionby the printerof ASCIIsymbolsintotheirhexadecimal (base 16) equivalent.This is useful for programmersor
otheruserswhowantto troubleshootthe communicationsbetween
the computerand the printer.
HMI (HorizontalMotionIndex)— refers to dot spacingin the smallest
inc~ment that can be made in the horizontalor x axis.
Interface— a hardwareplugthat allowscableconnectionsof twodevices.
For instance,a cable from a computerparallel port to a printers
parallelport.
Landscape— printing on paper across its wider dimension, such as a
spreadsheet that is 11 in. wide and 8.5 in. high; landscape pictures
are usuallywiderthan they are tall.
NVRAM— NV(Non-volatile)RandomAccessMemoryis the permanent
storageby the StarLaserPrinter4 of settingsprogrammedfromthe
frontpanel,evenwhenthe poweris turnedoff. Whenthe printeris
turnedon again,these settingsbecomethe currentsettings.
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Parallel— a communicationsinterfacethat sends or receives 8 bits of
informationplus controlsignalsat a time.
Parity— a bit in a serialinformationthat allowsa computerandprinterto
automaticallycheckfor errors in transmission.
Pitch— thewidthof a typefacemeasuredin charactersper inch.
Point— theheightof a type fon~measumdin points,or 1/72of an inch.
Portrait— printingonpaperacrossitsnarmwerdimension,
suchasa letter
on paper that is 8.5 in. wide and 11 in. high; portraitpicturesare
usuallytallerthan they are wide.
Proportionaltype— a typefacein whichsomeletterstakeup more room
on apnntedline thanothers,suchasWtakingmomspacethanl. The
spacingof thelettersis alsointendedto enhancetheestheticquality
of the printedpage.
RAM — RandomAccessMemory,or memorythat can be used to store
informationtemporarily,such as text or printing configurations.
RAM-storedinformationis erasedwhen the power is turned off.
ROM — ReadOnly Memory,or memory in which informationcan be
storedpermanently,whetherthe poweris on or off.
RS-232—awiringconfigurationfor sendingandreceivingserialtransmissions, includingdata and acknowledgmentsbetween sendingand
receivingequipment(“handshaking”).
Serial— a communicationsinterfacethat sendsor nxeives 1 bit of informationat a time at a specifiedbaud rate.
StopBit— 1or2 bitsusedby thecomputerforthe timingof a transmission
of information.
Strokeweight—the intensityof a printedcharacter,suchas light,medium,
or bold.Normalprintingis mediumweight.
SymbolSet — the enthe list of ASCIIletters,numbers,and symbolsused
with a particularlanguage,such as Englishor Spanish.
VMI(VerticalMotionIndex)— referstolinespacing,thesmallestincrementthatcanbe madein theverticalory axis.
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m
ALARMligh~39
ASCIICo(k), 111
m
BADCHARCODEmessage,87
BADFONT CODEmessage,87
BADFONT DATAmessage,87
BAUDrate, 53
Buttons,controlpanel,33,35-38
D
CALL SERVICEmessage,80-81
CANNOTROTATEmessage,87
CANNOTDOWNLOADmessage,87
CARTRIDGEBADmessage,81
CART.CHANGEDmessage,88
CAR’IRIDGEERRORmessage,83
CASSCHANGEmessage,84
CASSREFILLmessage,82
Centronicsconnector,105
Characterset, 59
CHARNOT IN FONTmessage,87
CLEANINGDONEmessage,89
CLEANINGPAPERmessage,41,89
Controlpanel(frontpanel),4,33,
35-39,43-45,50-51
Courierrypefaee,64
Currentsettings,56
l-m
Databi~ 54
DATAlight,39
Displayscreen,33
DTRmessage,54
B
EEPROM,34,111
Emulationmodes,42,63,65-66
ENGINETESTmessage,89
ENGINERESETmessage,89
EP-LCartridge,16-21,111
EpsonFX-850emulationmode,66
ERRORSKIP/<button,35,50
LEJ
Face-downdelivery,25
Face-downtray,4
Face-updelivery,26
Factorysettings,56-57
Fixingassembly,76, 111
Fon463-66
Fontcartridges,103
FONTLIST message,40,89
m
Hex dump,40
HOLDFOR TEST message,40
Hostcommunicationproblems,87
HP LaserJetIIP emulationmode,65
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Initialsettings,56
INPUTOVERFLO
W message,87
INSUFFICIENT
RAMmessage,83
grollp, 42
INTERFACE
INTERFACEmessage,43,53-55
El
LANDSCAPE message, 59
Landscapeorientation,42,59
Laser,2
Laserprinting,2-3
LAYOUTgrOUp, 42
LAYOUTmessage,45,59
LINEERRORmessage,87
LinePrintertypeface,64
LOADCASSmessage,82
LOAD FACTORYSET message,43,
56
Lotus1-2-3,68-70
ml
Maintenance,79-99
MEMORY
TESTIMBmessage,34
M-FEEDmessage,86
MicrosoftWindows,71-73
Microsoftword,71
Multi-purpose
tray(MPtray),4,
MPLOADTHEPAPmessage,89
ml
NO EMULATION CART message, 83
NO FONT PRESENT message, 81
NOW CLEANING message, 89
El
ONLINE button,35,50
ON LINE ligh~39,51
Operatorcall messages,82-86
Operatorinformationmessages,87-88
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Optional font cartridges,See font car-
tridges
ORIENTATIONmessage,59
m
PAGEOVERFLOWmessage,87
Pagesetup,61-62
Paper,22,102
Papercassette,11,101-102
PAPERFEED grOUp, 42
PAPERJAMMING message,82
Paperloading,22-25
Parallelinterface,5,28-29,52-55
Parallelinterfacepin fimction,109
PARITYmessage,54
Pitch,42,62
Portraitorientation,42
Powerreceptacle(connector),5,27
Powerswitch,5,27
Poweroutlet,7
Power-upsettings,56
PRINTbutton,35,50
Printdensity,30
PRINTERACTIVEmessage,90
PRINTERREADYmessage,90
PRINTERWARMUPmessage,89
PRINTligh~39,51
Printquality,30
Programmode,33,35-37
PROGRAM/Abutton,33,37,50
m
RAMexpansionboard,11,102
READYlighty39,51
REINITIALIZEmessage,89
REINSERT CARTRIDGE message,
83
REPRINTLOSTPGS message,90
Releasebutton,4, 14,30,92
RESET/vbutton,36,50
Residentfon~64
ROTATING
FONTmessage,90
RS-232Cconnector,
Seeserialconnector
cm
Selftesti40-42
Selfteststatussheet,40
Serialinterfaee,52-55
Serialinterfaeeeonneetor,5,28-29
Serialinterfaeepinfunction,110
SETEP/CLOSEmessage,82
Specifications,
105-107
Statusmessages,89-90
STATUSSHEETmessage,40,89
STOPBITmessage,54
Stains,99
Streakyprints,97-98
El
TEST/> button, 36,50
TEST PRINT MODE message,41,90
TESTPRINTSTOPmessage,41,90
TIMERERRORmessage,81
TRAYREFILLmessage,82
TRAY,CHANGEmessage,84
m’
Unpacking,8-16
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WordPerfect,
70
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Consumer Response
Star MicronicsCo., Ltd. invitesyour suggestionsand commentson your
printerand this manual.Pleaseaddressyourcormpondence to:
WorldwideHeadquarters:
STARMICRONICSCO., LTD.
194Nakayoshida
Shizuoka,JAPAN422-91
Attn:ProductManager
AmericanMarket:
STARMICRONICSAMERICA,INC.
420 LexingtonAvenue,Suite2702-25
New York,NY 10170
Attn:ProductManager
EuropeanMarket:
STARMICRONICSDEUTSCHLANDGMBH
WesterbachstraBe59
P.O. Box 940330
D-6000FranMiM/Main90
F.R. of Germany
Attn: ProductManager
U.K.Market:
STARMICRONICSU.K., LTD.
Star House
PeregrineBusinessPark
GommRoad,High Wycombe
Bucks.HP137DL, U.K.
Attn:ProductManager
FrenchMarket:
STARMICRONICSFRANCES.A.R.L.
25, rue MichaelFaraday
78180Montigny-le-Bretomeux
Attn:ProductManager
Asian Market:
STARMICRONICSASIA LTD.
Room 2408-10SincereBuilding;
173Des VoeuxRoad, Central,HONGKONG
Attn:ProductManager
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