QMS PS 410 Guide de l'utilisateur

QMS-PS ® 410 User’s Guide1800148-001E

Chapter 4 Using Optional AccessoriesIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1About Optional Accessories . . . . .

Zapf Chancery Medium ItalicZapf Chancery Medium Italic Dating from 1979, ITC Zapf ChanceryMedium Italic is a graceful typeface that has the look of ca

Chapter 6Printer CareIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1When to Repla

IntroductionIn addition to using the correct paper and feeding it properly, theproper application of print onto paper requires that the EP-L tonerappl

Additional EP-L cartridges may be purchased from your QMSvendor. See “Optional Accessories Available” appendix C of thismanual. Removing the EP-L Cart

2. Pull up on the release button on the right side to open the paperpath door (fig. 6.2).Release ButtonFig. 6.2 Open Paper Path DoorChapter 6Printer

3. Remove the EP-L cartridge by pulling on the center tab (fig.6.3).If the EP-L cartridge does not release easily, push the release buttonto the right

Installing the New EP-L CartridgeRemove the new EP-L cartridge from the box and protectivealuminum bag. Save the aluminum bag in case you need (at som

2. Grasp the orange tab protruding from the side of the cartridgeand flex it to break it loose. Pull the tab and the attached cleartape (18 inches/457

3. Hold the cartridge so the green arrow points toward the printer.Line up the green arrow on the cartridge with the green arrowinside the printer (th

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Printer ProblemsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Active Light . . . . . . . . .

4. Press the Online/Offline button to put the printer back online.The printer produces a test configuration page and then acleaning sheet. 5. Check th

and inserted into the printer when needed. If you break in a cartridgeand then store it longer than a few weeks, you may want to run aseveral copies t

When carrying the printer, be sure to close the standard tray and tograsp the printer firmly at the bottom with both hands. Do not liftthe printer by

1. Look inside the printer by opening the paper path door. Spotswhere toner may collect are shown in figure 6.7.Wipe away any visible toner with a dry

Chapter 7Troubleshooting Printer ProblemsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionIn the world of computers and printers, occasionally problems candevelop over the smallest of details. Printing problems usually stemfrom

2. Can you print a test configuration page using the followingprocedure?a. If the Online indicator light is on, press the Online/Offline buttonto take

Is the interface configuration on your host correct? See theGetting Started Guide or chapter 8, “Printer/HostCommunication.” Print a test configur

About Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11Auto Select and Emulation Timeouts . . . . . . . . . 9-12Manual Feed Notes. .

this is not your case, you may have a laser or engine failure, andyou should place a service call to your QMS vendor. Power LightIf the Active indicat

3. Press the Test/Cancel and Online/Offline buttons at the sametime and hold them down.4. Turn the printer back on and release the Test/Cancel andOnli

from the input tray, rotate the stack a half-turn, turn thestack over, and then place it back in the tray. The printer’s paper path may be dirty; pro

Paper jams occur typically around the fuser roller assembly (A),and the paper feed area (B). See figure 7.1. Clear paper jams as follows:1. Close the

3. If you are printing from the standard tray, first check the paperfeed area. If there is a jam, remove the paper by pulling it inthe direction of th

4. If you are printing from the optional paper tray, pull out thetray and check the paper feed area (fig. 7.4). Remove paper bypulling straight out of

5. Check the fixing assembly area. If paper is jammed here, pullback toward printer to remove it.POWER READY ACTIVE RECEIVING ONLINE

6. If any paper extends from the side of the fixing assembly area,pull sheet(s) in the direction of the arrow.NOTE: Pulling paper in the opposite dire

7. If the end of the paper has completely passed through thefixing assembly, pull the paper in the direction of the arrow(away from printer).POWER

8. Check the face-up print delivery area. If paper jams in thisarea, open the access door and pull the paper straight up.9. After checking and removin

Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6Ele

Printer ResetsIf the printer resets or reboots itself, check for the followingproblems:1. Macintosh applications have a setup file (LaserPrep) whichth

cartridge out and roll it from side to side. This procedure isdescribed in chapter 2, “Printer Use,” as well as in thedirections that come with the ca

IBM PC/Compatible Users - Check the Following: Is the printer turned on? If you are communicating serially, does your softwaresetup match the serial

changed. Use the PS Executive Series Program to reset itor reset the printer to its defaults by pressing both theTest/Cancel and Online/Offline button

Remove the EP-L cartridge and rotate it several times.Toner can settle; this procedure redistributes it. Insert thecartridge and try printing again.

Dark Image (entire page)1. Decrease the print density by turning the print density dialinside the printer to a higher number.2. Remove the toner cartr

Dark Vertical Lines1. Install a new EP-L cartridge.Sharp Horizontal Black Lines (across feed direction)1. Place a service call.Blurred Horizontal Stri

Image Easily Smears When Rubbed1. Place a service call.Placing a Service CallIf you have a problem you can’t resolve, always contact yourQMS vendor fi

Chapter 8Printer/Host CommunicationIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-

IntroductionThis chapter provides more advanced information on your printerand your host’s communication with the printer. The simplest wayto change y

Baud RateThe baud rate is a measure of the speed of information or datatransfer. The baud rate is a number, such as 1200, 2400, or 9600.The baud rates

Flow control indicates the protocol used. Parity indicates either ignored, odd, even, or none is beingused.The eight bits of the option byte are as

The most commonly used option integers for 7-bit data areThe most commonly used option integers for 8-bit data areOption No. Parity Flow Control0 Igno

More About Flow Control for Serial UsersDesktop publishing programs often use DTR/DSR, while aspreadsheet program in the HP emulation may use XON/XOFF

program’s documentation. The manual may say which flow controlprotocol the program uses to print. If you can not find thisinformation, try sending a l

For example, a command might look like this: 25 19200 67 setsccbatchChannel (Interface)The interface must be 25 (for 25-pin cable serial port) Baud R

To send the sccbatch command to change parameters, you must1. Make a file. Using a text editor allows you to make sure thecommands are typed correctly

3. Send the file to the printer. Use either the text editor’s printingcommands or, on the DOS level, the copy or print (C:> printfilename) command.

Chapter 1IntroductionIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1About the Man

Sample Edlin FilesIf you have an IBM PC/compatible and use the Edlin editingsystem, you may use the following sample files to test your laserprinter a

Send this file to select a font with PostScript:NOTE: The parentheses around your name must be included.If you typed the previous file correctly, your

Sample PostScript FileTo sample PostScript’s versatility, type the following in a file,using a text editor, exactly as it appears (with your name in t

The Error HandlerA handy diagnostic tool for a file, or portion of a file, that won’tprint is the Error Handler. Whenever the printer encounters an er

Chapter 9PostScript: Technical OverviewIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionPostScript is a programming language that provides extensivegraphics capabilities. PostScript describes appearance of text,geometric shape

Once in the printer, the data is used to modulate a tightly-focusedbeam of light produced by a laser. The laser beam is directed to arotating, hexagon

Using PostScript: Interactive ModePostScript programs are usually generated by application programssuch as word processors. However, PostScript is ava

2. Put the printer in PostScript-only mode using the PS ExecutiveSeries Utiltities.3. Enter your communication program enabling you to talkdirectly to

NOTE: The commands that you type do not appear on the screen,so type carefully. If you make a mistake when typing,the command does not work. If you ma

Changing the Default Paper CassetteThe paper source default setting is automatic feed from the standardtray. If you wish to change the default so pape

Switching Cassettes (Tray chaining)You can set your printer to switch to the other cassetteautomatically when the current cassette is out of paper; th

The PostScript manualfeed OperatorTo use manual feed for continuous jobs, invoke the PostScriptoperator manualfeed. If you define /manualfeed to be tr

If the 60-second default timeout is in effect, when the current jobfinishes the printer returns to automatic feed. It remains inautomatic feed for all

Changing Default manualfeedYou can set your printer to manual feed for an indefinite period oftime. However, you have to enter the proper commands to

About TimeoutsThe PostScript software in your printer contains operators whichlimit the time the printer remains in various states of operation.These

The timeout facility is not ordinarily enabled when the printer is ininteractive mode.Auto Select and Emulation Timeouts The other two modes of commun

Chapter 10PostScript: Operator DictionaryIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionThis chapter briefly describes printer documentation and introducesthe features and benefits of the QMS-PS 410 printer, including howyour

IntroductionThe printer has an extensive set of system parameters that controlits behavior. These govern the baud rate, the communicationprotocol of t

About the statusdictMost system parameters are accessed through a special dictionarynamed statusdict. The name statusdict is a vestige of an earlydes

Some system parameters are stored in statusdict as ordinary datavalues (integers, booleans, and strings) that may be read byexecuting their names. The

When you want to change a persistent parameter, begin the file withthis exitserver command:serverdict begin Ø exitserverThe serverdict is another spec

Operators in the statusdictSome statusdict operators change persistent parameters. To invokethese operators, you must access the statusdict. For many,

FUNCTION OPERATOR 1 OPERATOR 2 †Password checkpassword setpasswordTimeouts defaulttimeouts setdefaulttimeoutsjobtimeout settjobtimeoutwaittimeout setw

In general, most of the following system parameters have oneoperator for determining current status of the system parameter.The second operator sets t

checkpasswordSyntax: integer checkpassword booleanFunction This operator returns true if integer is equal to thecurrent system administrator password;

defaulttimeoutsSyntax: defaulttimeouts job manualfeed waitFunction Returns the default job, manual feed, and wait timeoutvalues.Default 0 60 30Errors

About the QMS-PS 410 PrinterThe QMS-PS 410 printer is the most powerful laser printer in itsprice range. It gives you rapid processing speed, scalable

jobtimeoutSyntax: jobtimeout integerFunction Returns the number of seconds remaining before the jobtimeout occurs. A returned value of 0 means the job

waittimeoutSyntax: waittimeout integerFunction The wait timeout currently in effect for the PostScriptmode; i.e., the number of seconds the printer wa

emulationwaittimeoutSyntax: emulationwaittimeout integerFunction The wait timeout currently in effect for the emulationmode; i.e., the number of secon

autoselecttimeoutSyntax: autoselecttimeout integerFunction The wait timeout currently in effect for the ESP mode;i.e., the number of seconds the print

manualfeedtimeoutSyntax: manualfeedtimeout integerFunction The number of seconds the printer waits for a page tobe inserted into the manual feed slot.

emulationSyntax: integer1 emulation integer2Function Returns the current emulation for the specifiedinterface.Errors rangecheck, stackoverflow, stacku

defaultemulationSyntax: integer1 defaultemulation integer2Function Returns the default emulation for the specifiedinterface.Errors rangecheck, stackov

softwareiomodeSyntax: softwareiomode integerFunction Returns the current setting of the software i/o mode.Default 200 (ESP)Errors stackunderflowsetsof

sccbatchSyntax: channel sccbatch baud optionFunction Returns the baud rate, parity, and option integer for thespecified channel (25).Default 25 9600 7

sccinteractiveSyntax: channel sccinteractive baud optionsFunction Returns the baud rate and options for the 25-pin serialchannel.Defaultvalue25 9600 7

Outstanding print qualityThe QMS-PS 410 printer produces solid blacks and crisp fontsno matter what point size. RS-232C serial, Centronics parallel

buffersizesSyntax: buffersizes integer1 integer2 integer3 integer4 Function Returns configuration, in bytes, of the frame, fontcache,displaylist and

setfontcachesize†Syntax: integer setfontcachesizeFunction Permits the user to configure the size of the font cache.Special Note The buffer may not be

serialbuffersizeSyntax: serialbuffersize integer Function Returns size of the serial communications buffer.setserialbuffersizeSyntax: integer setseri

appletalkbuffersizeSyntax: appletalkbuffersize integer Function Returns size of the AppleTalk communications buffer.setappletalkbuffersizeSyntax: int

numberofpapertraysSyntax: numberofpapertrays integerFunction Returns an integer indicating the number (1 or 2) ofpaper trays currently installed (sinc

setdefaultpapertray†Syntax: value setdefaultpapertrayFunction Establishes the default paper tray to determine papertray feed. The value must be Ø or 1

setdefaultmultipurposetraysize†Syntax: name boolean setdefaultmultipurposetraysizeFunction Sets the standard paper tray size for the standard papertra

defaulttrayswitchSyntax: defaulttrayswitch integerFunction Returns whether the printer is to switch to the otherpaper tray on paper out. This variabl

Other Operators in the statusdictThere are several additional statusdict operators. They have to dowith the operation of the printer and are not inten

marginsSyntax: margins top leftFunction Returns the two margin adjustment parameters set bysetmargins.Default 0, 0Errors stackoverflowsetmargins†Synta

Trademark AcknowledgementsQMS®, QMS-PS®, the QMS logo, JetScript®and PSJET® are registeredtrademarks of QMS, Inc.; PS Executive Series is a trademar

Optional paper and envelope cassettesAlso available for the QMS-PS 410 printer is a lower papertray which changes your printer to a dual tray printe

pagecountSyntax: pagecount integerFunction Returns the number of pages that have been printed bythis printer. (There is no way to reset this value.)Er

setprintername†Syntax: (string) setprinternameFunction Establishes string to be this printer’s name. The stringis printed on the test page at power-on

jobtimeoutSyntax: jobtimeout integerFunction Returns the number of seconds remaining before the jobtimeout occurs. A returned value of 0 means the job

revisionSyntax: revision integerFunction An integer designating the current revision level of themachine-dependent portion of the PostScriptinterprete

Chapter 11HP LaserJet series II EmulationIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionBecause your printer is an intelligent general purpose computer, itcan emulate the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet series II printer. If youhave

The LaserJet series II emulation supports, with very fewexceptions, the entire set of escape sequence commands for boththe LaserJet and LaserJet serie

Default Settings The following table shows the default settings for the LaserJetemulator:Command Default ValuesPage Orientation PortraitPage Length Le

This combination of features gives you speed, flexibility, andpower. A 16 MHz, 68020 microprocessor with ASAP IIIarchitecture boosts processing speed,

About PCL CommandsEscape sequences are commands sent to the printer to tell the printerwhat actions to perform. These commands are based on the Printe

must be included in the command as they further definethe action requested.<gc> The group code is used with commands that requireadditional para

The example of a generic escape sequence used is quite long onlyto show the possible placement of codes. Many escape sequencecommands, including the o

The RESET CommandYou should remember that any command change you make withina control code remains in effect until you change it, that is, theprinter

Function Parameter Escape Decimal ValueSequencePage Layout CommandsOrientation Portrait <ESC>&l0O 027 038 108 048 079Landscape <ESC>&a

Function Parameter Escape Decimal ValueSequencePrint Position CommandSet HMI # of 1/20" <ESC>&k#H 027 038 107 #...# 072 incrementsMove

Function Parameter Escape Decimal ValueSequenceAdvanced Graphics (con’t)Gray Scale 2% Gray <ESC>*c2G 027 042 099 050 071 Pattern ID 10% Gray &

Function Parameter Escape Decimal ValueSequenceFont SelectionSymbol Set Roman-8 <ESC>(8U 027 040 056 085USASCII <ESC>(0U 027 040 048 085Li

Function Parameter Escape Decimal ValueSequenceFont ManagementFont ID Font ID # <ESC>*c#D 027 042 099 #...# 068 Character ASCII Code # <ESC&

Additional Technical InformationThe remainder of this chapter documents how the emulator differsfrom the LaserJet series II printer.Font SelectionThe

Also resident in the printer, when in the HP PCL mode, are HP’sstandard internal typefaces: Courier and Line Printer. You may alsodownload to the prin

inches long (356 mm). For more information on manual feed seechapters 9 and 6, “PostScript: Technical Overview” and “PrinterUse.” ^D, ^T, and ^C Comma

sequences. Permanent ones are deleted when the printer is poweredoff and back on (or by other explicit escape sequences). When afont or macro is delet

Appendix ACable PinoutsIBMPC...A-lIESMPCDTRCablePinouts...A-2LocalTa

--Appendix AIBM PCTo connect a stand-alone computer to your printer through the25-pin serial interface requires a null modem cable. The followingtable

Appendix AIBM PC DTR Cable PinoutsThe following tables show the suggested cable pinouts for the IBMPC/XT and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers. We rec

Appendix A-LocalTalk PinoutsThe table below gives the pin assignments and functions for thecable used to connect a Macintosh and printer with a DIN-8

AppendkACentronics ParallelShown below is a typical parallel cable.Computer25-pin Female 36-p/n Female Amphenol25-pin Male36-pin Male AmphenolFig. A.3

Pinouts:CentronicsParallelSignalPin No.12345678910111213141516171819-30313233343536ReturnPin No.192021222324252627282930~ -~Appendix ASignalDirectionS

Printer setup stringsSoftware Printer Drivers Some software applications send printer commands by usingsoftware printer drivers that are included in

Appendix ANotes to the TableDirection refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from theprinter.Return denotes “twisted-pair return” and is to

Appendix BTechnical SpecificationsPrint Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Print EnginePrint Method Electrophotographic recording with semiconductorlaser. Dry toner, image transfer to plain paper.Resolution 300 x 300 dots pe

ControllerType 68020 MPU-based internal controller operating at 16.6MHz.Memory 2.0 MB RAM standard, upgradable to 3, 4, or 6 MB.PrinterEmulationsHP

Paper HandlingPaper Size(Standard Tray)Letter: 8 1/2" x 11"Legal: 8 1/2" x 14"A4: 210 mm x 297 mmB5: 182 mm x 257 mmExecutive: 7 1

Basis Weight 16 to 28 pound (60 to 105 g/m2)Grain Long grainMoisture Content 4% to 6% weightFurnish(Composition)100% chemical wood pulp and/or cotton

PaperTray(standard) QMS-PS 410 (with standard tray) accommodates:Letter: 8 1/2" x 11"Legal: 8 1/2" x 14"A4: 210 mm x 297 mmB5: 182

Physical CharacteristicsType Compact, dual tray, desktop laser printer with internalcontrollerDimensions 350 x 405 x 204 mmHeight increases 55 mm when

EnvironmentsYour printer can interface with: Apple Macintosh IBM PC and compatibles Most mini and mainframe computersYour printer uses industry-s

Appendix COptional Accessories AvailableQMS Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

QMS AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are available from your QMSvendor. Other accessories may have become available since thisprinting; c

Documentation:QMS-PS 410 User’s GuideQMS-PS 410 PS Executive Series User’s Guide QMS-PS 410 Getting Started Guide♦Appendix CC-2 Optional Accessorie

Appendix DCharacter Encoding TablesCharacter Encoding Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Character Encoding TablesCharacter encoding tables are included with this manual as areference. The standard PostScript fonts use a flexible encoding

Appendix DStandard Fonts Character Set\02xI\03x\15x 1 h 1ij 1k 11 Imn0D-2Character Encoding Tables

Appendix DSymbol EncodingCharacter Encoding TablesD-3

Chapter 2Printer UseIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1How Software D

Appendix DITC Zapf Dingbats EncodingIoctalIOI1I2I4I51617ID-44Character Encoding Tables

Appendix EComputer Literacy How Your Computer Talks to Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1Your Printer’s Memory . . . .

How Your Computer Talks to Your PrinterThe following sections introduce you to the method of data transferbetween your computer and your printer. This

In its permanent memory (ROM), the printer stores all the factorydefault choices and resident fonts.In its long-term memory (EEPROM), the printer stor

Holzgang, David, Understanding PostScript Programming.Alameda, CA: Sybex, 1988. ISBN 0-89588-566-2.Karsnitz, John R., Graphic Arts Technology. Albany,

Appendix FProduct Sales and SupportProduct Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1QMS

Product SupportQMS has an established worldwide network of authorized QMSvendors. Your local vendor (the one from whom you bought theprinter) is best

printing problems, and lists of printer specifications, options,consumables, and pricing.The Q-Fax number is 1-800-633-7213. Have your fax number hand

QMS International Service and SupportCanada QMS Canada Inc.9630 Rte Trans-CanadienneSaint-Laurent, QuebecCanada H4S 1V9Telephones: (514) 333-5940(800

New Zealand QMS New Zealand LimitedP.O. Box 56380Unit A, 123 Dominion RoadMt. EdenAuckland, New ZealandTelephone: (64)-9/607912Fax: (64)-9/603599Aus

GlossaryANSI An acronym for American National Standards Institute. This organizationhas established many standards in the fields of computing and info

BitAn acronym for binary digit. The bit is the most fundamental unit ofinformation that a computer can accept. It has two states called 1 (one)and 0 (

CommandAn instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function. com-mands are sent from the host computer to the printer via the interface

DOSAn acronym for Disk Operating System, which is a program that instructsa disk-based micro-computing system to schedule and supervise work,manage co

Engine The part of a printer where the paper is physically processed and printed.It is the body and internal components that house the controller. EP-

Face-Up Output TrayA paper tray attached to the printer above the standard tray that results inpaper, transparencies or envelopes being stacked in fac

Font CharacteristicsFont characteristics determine what a printed font looks like. Thesecharacteristics include symbol set, spacing, pitch, point size

IntroductionThis chapter explains how your printer is given instructions by yoursoftware application program, basic printer operation with variouskind

HP PCL (Hewlett Packard Printer Control Language)HP PCL is the printer control language native to the HP LaserJet series IIprinter. The QMS-PS 410 pri

Landscape OrientationSee orientation.Lower CassetteThe lower cassette is an optional tray you can attach to your printer. Itcomes with either a letter

OctalA number system with the base 8. The octal system uses eight numbersymbols (0 through 7) and is used as a simple way to represent binarynumbers.O

Paper JamA paper jam describes what happens when paper gets stuck somewherealong the paper path.Paper PathThis is the path the paper follows in its jo

PersistentThis term is used to reference printer parameters which remain in theprinter’s memory after you power off. They appear each time you poweron

Printer DriverA printer driver is a file that enables the application program to talk withthe printer. Usually, the printer driver is installed within

ResolutionA measurement of the dots-per-inch (dpi) in output material, either printedor visual, as in a “high-resolution monitor.” Your printer featur

Serial InterfaceThis is a connection between computers and printers in which characterinformation is transmitted sequentially as contrasted with paral

StyleStyle, or character style, refers to whether a character is upright or slanted(oblique or italic). Italics are often used to add emphasis.Symbol

Toner Cartridge (EP-L)A disposable cartridge containing dry toner and a print drum.TransparencyA type of stationery, also known as OHP (overhead proje

The QMS-PS 810 driver The QMS-PS 810 turbo driver The PS Jet/PS Jet+ driver The QMS-PS 800/800+ driver The QMS-PS 2000 driver The QMS-PS 815/81

IndexAAccessoriesOptional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 - 4-19AdjustmentsPrint Density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Adobe Ill

DDark Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19Data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Data Transfer Method . .

Feeding Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Feeding PaperManual Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Flow control . . . . . .

Languagecontroller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2PostScript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Printer . . . . . . .

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Paper CassetteInstalling Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Legal. . . . . . . .

setmanualfeedtimeout. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14setmargins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29setparallelbuffersize . . . . . . . . . . .

setdefaultemulationUsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7setemulationUsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WingZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3WordPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7, 3-3WordStar . . . . . . . . . .

blacks and sharper contrast by using special laser printer paperwhich is available from a variety of paper manufacturers. Thispaper is thicker, smooth

Copyright NoticeThis manual is Copyrighted 1989, 1991, 1992 by QMS, Inc., AllRights Reserved. This manual may not be copied in whole or inpart, nor tr

drastically affect the appearance of your printed pages. Keep paperin good condition by storing it In its wrapper On a flat surface In a closed c

Paper HandlingThere are two ways of feeding paper through your printer. You mayeither print automatically from trays or manually feed paper byhand. Tr

The Standard TrayThe standard tray (also called the multi-purpose tray) supportsseveral types and sizes of paper and print media and does not requirea

If you are not going to print on an 8 1/2" x 11" size page, adjust thepaper guide to the correct mark located toward the edge of the tray.Us

Optional Lower CassetteAn optional lower cassette and feeder are available to expand thecapacity of your printer to approximately 320 sheets (70 for t

The Face-Up Output TrayPaper is normally fed into the delivery tray face-down. Thisautomatically collates your jobs by stacking them in order.However,

Manual FeedManual feed is the “by hand” method of feeding paper. It is veryuseful for Overlay printing Double-sided printing Heavy-weight paper an

Double-Sided PrintingPrinting can be done on regular copier-type paper or on pre-printedforms using either manual or cassette feed. Normally, you only

Printing on Labels Adhesive label stock has pressure-sensitive(peel and stick) adhesive backing. The procedure for feeding labelsis almost the same as

Because envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed areaon the flap may seal. Open the flap immediately after it passesthrough the printer, befo

Laser SafetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) RadiationPerformance Sta

Non-standard envelopes are also accommodated as long as they fallinto the following size ranges: Width = 3 4/5" to 6 2/5" (96.4 mm to 164 m

2. Load the envelopes (address side up/flap side down) with thecorner of the stack set into the corner of the tray as shown (fig.2.7).3. Align the two

Configuring the Envelope Cassette Your printer receives thenecessary instructions to print on envelopes from your softwareapplication driver. Read the

Moving the lever toward the display panel side of the printerdarkens print. Moving the lever away from the display panelside lightens it. The lever ha

Current PostScript settings including whether or not thestart-up page is enabled, whether the password has beenchanged, and whether tray chaining is

Chapter 3Selecting Printer LanguagesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-

IntroductionYou may never need to change printer languages. Your printer hasEmulation Sensing Processor (ESP); it samples the data at thebeginning of

However, the QMS-PS 410 printer has ESP, the unique ability torecognize different printer command languages without userintervention. All you do is se

When your printer is first installed, the default for two of itsinterfaces (serial and parallel) is ESP. Whether you have one or twohost systems, the

CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, do not remove any coversfrom your printer, except to install a memory upgrade as describedin this manual. Any ot

information on optional emulation cards, see appendix C,“Optional Accessories Available,” and chapter 4, “UsingOptional Accessories.”ESP ConflictsSome

1. In PS Executive, you may select the function CurrentEmulations to change configuration (see the utilities manualfor exact details). 2. If you are o

command sequence the integer for both the printer language andthe printer port to be configured. setdefaultemulation is a persistent operator which ac

1. Make sure the printer is on, the Ready indicator is on, and theprinter is online.2. Make sure that your current port is configured to PostScript or

create one of the following command files in a text editor and useit to set the parallel port to HP PCL printer language.serverdict begin Ø exitserver

Configuring the Parallel Port to PostScript To configure theparallel port to PostScript mode from the parallel port, send one ofthe following commands

Configuring the Serial Port to PostScript To configure theserial port to PostScript language, send one of the followingcommands. Type the file, pressi

Exiting Non-PostScript Printer LanguagesTo exit a non-PostScript language such as HP PCL, you must senda command in the HP language since that is all

The command goes into effect immediately when you enter theparameter. NOTE: You may use this command as an end-of-file marker. Forexample, if you know

d. Wait until the online light comes on; then release theTEST/CANCEL and ONLINE buttons. Your printer is now resetto factory defaults.Operating Notes

Electronics EmissionsYour printer complies with the Electronics EmissionsRequirements of the West-German Federal Minister for Postal andTelecommunicat

If you are communicating through the serial port and paritysettings for your host and your printer do not match, youmay experience a loss of data an

Chapter 4Using Optional AccessoriesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-

IntroductionThe QMS-PS 410 printer has many options which expand theprinter’s capabilities. Available from your QMS vendor are 250-sheet lower paper

modules, by expanding RAM, provide extensive font and/or filehandling and storage capabilities.The Paper Feeder TraySince all paper cassettes slide in

WARNING! The printer’s controller board is extremely sen-sitive to static electricity. If you install accessories that contactthe board, like the car

Make sure your hands are placed as shown in figure 4.2 andthe feeder tray assembly rests on a flat surface. If you hold thetray assembly in mid-air an

4. First, align the left side of the feeder tray with the bottom ofthe printer (if you have the feeder in the correct position, theleft side is the si

5. Fasten the feeder to the printer using the four screws providedwith the shipment. First, tighten all four screws with yourfingers, then tighten the

Putting Paper into the Optional CassettesLoad paper into the optional cassette with the printing side face-up.This is the reverse of the way you put p

Declaration of the Manufacturer or ImporterWe hereby certify that the QMS-PS PRINTER MODEL: QMS-PS410 is in compliance with Vfg 1046/1984 and is RFI

2. Make sure the paper is under the white plastic tabs at the rearof the cassette (fig. 4.7). Pressing down on all four corners ofthe paper stack ensu

3. Press down on the front of the stack to place it under the metalretaining clips at the front of the cassette. See figure 4.8.Installing the paper c

Cassette types and sizes and the weights of paper used with eachof the cassettes are shown below (Table 4.1).Type Size Weight PrintoutDeliveryLoadingC

There are some points to keep in mind as you install optionalcassettes. Many of these points apply to any paper tray. They are Once an optional tray

Installing a Legal CassetteTo install a legal size cassette1. The legal cassette is longer than the printer and extends beyondthe rear of the printer

2. The legal cassette includes a rear cover to keep out foreignmaterial such as dirt and dust. Insert this cover into the sameholes from which the bac

Configuring for Multiple CassettesWith an optional cassette, you have a choice of which tray yourprinter draws from and in what order it draws. The me

Optional CardsCards contain either printer emulations, such as HP-GL, ortypefaces (fonts) which are not resident on the printer. The printersupports t

3. To insert an emulation card, slide the card only into slot B (fig.4.11), label side facing up. You should hear the card snap intoplace.4. Put the p

4 MB Memory Upgrade ModuleA single printer shared by many users often requires a 4 MBupgrade. It expands the printer’s memory to allow forsophistica

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2. Under the printer’s interface ports is a sheet metal access panel(fig. 4.12). Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screwsfrom the sides of th

5. Slide the module into the printer using the slot guides.6. Make sure the module is firmly seated by placing your freehand on the front of the print

Chapter 5Professional PrintingIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1The R

IntroductionNow that you have installed your printer and it is functioningcorrectly, you’re ready to design a more professional page.PostScript allows

The Resident Typeface FamiliesThe following typefaces are resident in your printer. See your QMSvendor if you are interested in other typeface familie

ITC Zapf Chancery Medium ItalicThis typeface does not come in any otherbut the calligraphic italic style Sans Serif HelveticaHelvetica BoldHelvetica O

All of the previous typeface families are authentic; they are licensedand carry the true name. About Typeface and Fonts Many terms and phrases in desk

been called feet and curlicues. Times-Roman, Courier, Palatino,Garamond, New Century Schoolbook, ITC Zapf Chancery, andITC Bookman Light have serifs.I

Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1About the Manuals . . . . . . . .

Point Point size refers to the vertical height of a typeface (fig. 5.3).Point is a unit of measure originally used by typesetters to indicatethe heigh

Fixed spacing Fixed spacing, also known as monospacing andfixed pitch, refers to a typeface whose characters all have uniformand equal spacing (fig.

Frequently used in opposition to the term fixed-spacing,proportionally-spacing places the characters according to theirindividual sizes, and can incre

Italic and Oblique Forms Italic typeface derives from the earlysixteenth century and is the printed form of cursive writing. Italicforms are individu

Page Orientation Orientation refers to the direction of print onthe page (fig.5.8). Portrait orientation reads from left to right, acrossthe more nar

Rotation Although many software programs only access portraitand landscape, PostScript is capable of printing text at any angleon the page. Text can e

Page DesignOne rule to know when designing documents is keep it simple.Avoid cluttering your documents with unnecessary font changes.It takes experien

A Typeface SamplerYour QMS-PS 410 printer offers you a wide selection of residenttypefaces from which to choose. HelveticaHelvetica is a popular typef

Helvetica NarrowProblem! Your space is limited, your copy is too long,and you need a typeface that’s bold and attention-getting. Answer: use thistypef

Palatino Palatino is a graceful typeface designed byHermann Zapf. This typeface is highly legible and often usedfor headlines. It has a bold form and