Digital DEClaser 3500 User's Guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DEClaser 3500 PrinterUser's GuideEK-D350P-UG.A01Dig

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Menu Selections 2-12Paper 2-12Output Options 2-13Font Se

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix BPower Cord RequirementsThe power cord you re

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type w

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix COptions and SuppliesUse of OptionsOnly use o

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Description ofOptionsThe following options and supplies

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Item Part Number DescriptionMemory Expansion2-MB Memory

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Item Part Number DescriptionPaper Trays and Feeders250-S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How to OrderAll supplies and accessories are ordered thr

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix DParallel Interface SupportInterfaceThe print

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connector PinAssignmentsPin Signal Name Source Function1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix EPaper FactsIntroductionPaper is a critical i

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 4Care and MaintenanceCommon Causes of Paper Jams

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The printer can also use special print materials such as

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Preprinted Forms Notify your supplier that the preprinte

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Label ArrangementLabels must be arranged on the backing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Label CurlLabels must lie flat with no more than .50 inc

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transparencies The following table summarizes specificat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table E-3Paper SpecificationsPaper Properties Specificat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paper StorageHow you store paper once you receive it is

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use thin, high quality envelopes for best results. Enve

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Envelope Construction An envelope with good construction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table E-4Envelope SpecificationsEnvelope Properties Spec

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1Overview and InstallationThe DEClaser 3500 pr

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix FGlossaryAalignment The relationship between

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .configuration The process of changing certain printer se

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EEBCDIC Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ggrams per squaremeter (g/m2)Universally accepted unit t

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jjustification Equal distribution of the spacing between

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .orientation Choice of printing portrait (vertically) or

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .point size A typographical term describing the height of

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .robust An asynchronous protocol using the XON/XOFF hands

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .symbol set The collection of characters in a font. Each

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IndexAAC power plug ...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paper sizes supported:Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)Legal (8.5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reset ...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lift handle ...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connector ...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Data bits...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OptionsThe following options are available to further en

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PrinterComponentsThe following illustrations show the ke

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear View of Printer412351 - Parallel port2 - Slot for o

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Control PanelThe control panel consists of a two line di

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SpaceRequirementsThe following space requirements are th

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Moving thePrinterBefore moving the printer, always be su

First Printing, June 1994Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described inthis publicatio

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Filling theUniversalPaper TrayThe Universal Paper Tray c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Press in on the end guide tabs, then slide the guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Adjust the side guides to the size of the paper being

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Secure the paper with the end and side paper guides.6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Installing theMultipurposeFeeder1. Open the multipurpose

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. To attach the multipurpose feeder tray:A Insert the

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Extend the multipurpose feeder tray.Extending theRear

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2Using the Control PanelThis chapter describes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Control PanelKeysListed below is an overview of the cont

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KeyDuring Printer andNetwork Operations During Fax Opera

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FederalCommunicationsCommissionNoticeThis equipment has

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KeyDuring Printer andNetwork Operations During Fax Opera

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KeyDuring Printer andNetwork Operations During Fax Opera

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level 1Menu MapThe menu structure is circular.1. Press M

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level 2Menu MapsAfter pressing Select to enter a menu, u

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level 2Menu Maps(continued)PAGE SETUP- SERIALOrientation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OPTIONAL OPTIONALAPPLETALK ETHERNETEnable Interface*On

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level 2Menu Maps(continued)OPTIONAL**OPTIONALFAX REPORTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RESETS TIME-OUTSSYSTEMSETTINGSLanguage *English

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Menu SelectionsThe following information describes each

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auto Tray Swap The Auto Tray Swap menu item allows the p

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canadian NoticeThis equipment does not exceed the Class

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refer to following table for printer memory requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Font Setup -PCLThis group contains all of the selectable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Symbol Set When you select a symbol set for the PCL 5 mo

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page Setup -PCLThis group contains all of the selectable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parallel InterfaceThis group contains all of the selecta

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printer Type It is not necessary to specify which printe

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PCL 5 - With this setting, the printer recognizes only t

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bidirectional The bidirectional parallel interface allow

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flow Control The Flow Control menu item regulates the fl

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Data Bits The serial Data Bits menu item selects whether

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laser PrinterSafetyInformationThe following safety guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AppleTalk(optional)This group contains all of the select

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ethernet(optional)This group contains all of the selecta

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fax (optional)This group contains all of the selectable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Answer Ring** - This option sets the number of rings(*1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ReportsThis group contains all of the selectable reports

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ResetsThis menu selection flushes jobs that are currentl

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paper Select Wait This menu item sets the length of time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .System SettingsThis group contains all of the selectable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Port Scheme Four different communications port schemes a

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Energy Saver This menu item allows you to set the length

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Class 1 Laser ProductThe printer is certified as a Class

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ConfigurationExampleThe following example takes you thro

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3PrintingImage AreaPaper There is an area of s

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Envelope Acceptable print quality can only be assured wh

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Return address area: The striped area can be used forpr

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selecting FontsFonts are selected through your software

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PostScript ResidentScalable FontsThe printer offers 35 P

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PCL 5 ModeResident FontsThe standard fonts shown below a

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Font ReportYou can print a report of resident and downlo

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sending aPrint Job1. Before you begin to print, be sure

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last Page isNot PrintedIf Waiting... still displays afte

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WARNING: When servicing the machine or laser module,fo

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PrintingFrom theMultipurposeFeederTo print on odd-sized

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using theMultipurpose Feeder1. Open the feeder door and

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paper TrayConfigurationsThe printer supports up to two p

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selecting aPaper TrayPaper Trays can be selected from yo

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4Care and MaintenanceCommon Causesof Paper Jam

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ClearingPaper JamsRefer to the following illustrations f

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WARNING: Inside the printer may be hot.Removing Paper f

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removing Paper fromLocation E2Replacing thePrint Cartrid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. Remove the Multipurpose Feeder, if installed.2. Open

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Hold the new print cartridge horizontally and rock it

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this gu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Align the orange side bars on the print cartridge wit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. Close the front cover.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MaintenanceThis section gives you procedures to maintain

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5Diagnostics and TroubleshootingThis chapter p

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Error LogThe printer stores a record of many of the erro

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hardware ReportThe Hardware Report provides information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Status and ErrorMessagesThe following tables list the pr

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Message Details ActionERROR: XXXHARDWARECONFIGThe beeper

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Message Details ActionFAILURE: XXXMAIN MOTORThe beeper s

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Message Details ActionMANUAL<Paper Size>The beeper

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ContentsChapter 1Overview and InstallationFeatures 1-1Op

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Message Details ActionPAPERJAM>TRAYThe beeper sounds

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing ProblemsProblem Details ActionBlack spots ormar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Problem Details ActionFront coverwill not shutRemove the

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Problem Details ActionMultifeeds Multiple sheets of pape

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Problem Details ActionSkewed image The image printed on

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Problem Details ActionUnable togenerate printsfrom theco

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .If You Still NeedHelpIf you cannot resolve a problem aft

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Be prepared to explain how the output is different from

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calling theDigital CustomerSupport CenterIf your Authori

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