QMS 860 Guide de l'utilisateur

QMS ® 860 Print SystemUser’s Guide1800261-001D

Data Indicator Stays Lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9No Start-up Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10Prin

Use Operator Pwd Sets the Use Operator Pwd value. Use OperatorPwd(default off; range on, off)On Requires password to access the Operator Controlmenu.O

Operator Control MenuUse the Operator Control menu (fig. 4.5) to maintain documentprocessing and paper source values. These values are print jobspecif

CopiesMaintains the number of copies for each print job.Copies (3 digits; default 001; range 001 - 999)Specifies the number of copies for each print j

InputbinMaintains the default tray or paper cassette from which paper istaken. To change the default input bin, select the appropriate inputbin throug

Administration MenuUse the Administration menu (fig. 4.6) to maintain hostcommunication values, such as selecting and configuring specificprinter lang

Administration / Communications Use the Administration/Communications menu (fig. 4.7) tomaintain the printer’s interface values for printer-hostcommun

Job Timeout (5 digits; default 00000; range 00000-99999)Maximum number of seconds the printer processes aprint job before it ends the job. ESP Timeout

Spool Timeout (5 digits; default 00030; range 00000-99999)Maximum number of seconds the interface waits fordata from the host system before terminatin

Stop Bits (default 1 bit; range 1 bit, 2 Bits)Number of stop bits transmitted per character.Hdwe Flow CtlControls the flow of data. All values must b

Administration / Communications / Parallel Sets the parallelinterface value used for printer-host communications.Mode (default enabled; range enabled

IBM PC/XT, PC/AT, and Compatible Computers. . . . A-6Appendix B Technical SpecificationsPrint Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

None PostScript ^D (CTRL D) commandQMS EOD %%EndOfDocumentHP EOD <ESC>%-12345XPS Protocol (default normal; range normal, normal fixed, binary,bi

Enabled Establishes one-way AppleTalk com-munication from the host to theprinter.Disabled Turns off the AppleTalk interface, andthe printer stops acce

Administration / EmulationsUse the Administration / Emulations menu (fig. 4.8) to set theparameters for the available printer emulations. Optional pri

Plotter (default 7550A; range 7550A, 7475A, 7470A,ColorPro)HP-GL plotter type.Scaling Percent (default 100; range 001-150)Percentage to reduce or enla

A4 210 x 297 mm (closest metric valuefor letter) A3 297 x 420 mm (closest metric valuefor 11" x 17") Pen 1 Width and color for pen 1 of the

pen color (default 8; range 1-8)Administration / Emulations / HP PCL 4 Maintains defaultfont, point size, and attribute used in PCL emulation mode. Th

Administration / Emulations / PostScript Allows you to selecta PostScript emulation level.EmulationLevel(default Level 2; range Level 2, Level 1 color

Administration / Special PagesUse the Administration/Special Pages menu (fig. 4.9) to printspecial pages such as a status page, header page, or traile

Off Does not print a header banner page.On Prints a header banner page beforeeach print job.Header Inputbin(default inputbin 1 name; range inputbin 1

inputbin 3 (optional). See Administration / Engine,later in this chapter, for information on how to assigninputbin names.Inputbin 1nameSelects paper f

PostScript Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2Appendix F Additional Technical Information Introduction. . . . . . . . .

No Disables the start-up page.Do Sys/Start (default yes; range yes, no)Indicator that opens a PostScript file namedSYS/START, if a hard disk is attach

Administration /MemoryUse the Administration /Memory Menu (fig. 4.11) to allocatesystem memory (RAM) among the various memory “clients.” Theprinter is

Quick ConfigPaper Size (default letter; range letter, A4, 11 x 17, A3, legal, B4,A5, B5, A6, B6, executive, universal)Resolution (default 600; range 3

3. The other half of the remaining memory is called float memoryand it may be used by any interface that needs to spool additionaldata, but has exceed

Number of kilobytes of RAM to be used by non-PostScriptemulations for storing downloaded (“soft”) fonts, forms, ormacros. Data in this client disappea

20 KB internal usage 0.5 KB per megabyte of disk storage total across all drives 100 KB cache blocksFor example, the recommended disk cache client

Administration / EngineUse the Administration /Engine menu (fig. 4.12) to set print enginedefaults. Image Alignment Adjusts the horizontal and vertica

Default Paper (default letter; range letter, A4) Specifies a paper size for the printer to use if it does not recognizethe paper size specified for a

Def Resolution (default 600 dpi; range 300 dpi, 600 dpi)Sets the print engine’s default resolution.Gamma Correction (default 0; range 0-3)Sets the pri

Administration / MiscellaneousUse the Administration / Miscellaneous menu (fig. 4.13) to restoredefaults or to change the printer’s keypad (control pa

System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-15Hard Disk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-15Virtua

Administration /Disk OperationsUse the Administration/Disk Operations menu (fig. 4.14) toperform disk operation processes that appear only when theopt

NOTE: Errors may occur during these operations. An errormessage displays until the Menu key is pressed. Theoperations must be restarted from the begi

Size (Meg) (2 digits; default variable; range 00-50)Number of megabytes of disk space to be allocated forstoring collated print jobs. Ten megabytes of

Chapter 5Daily OperationsChapter highlights: Using print media Loading paper Chaining input bins Clearing paper jams Replacing the toner cartridg

IntroductionThis chapter covers basic printer operations, including using printmedia, loading paper, chaining input bins, clearing paper jams, andrepl

NOTE: The printer senses the page size from the paper cassettethat is installed in the printer. Be sure to match the pagesize to the appropriate pape

PaperUse only paper recommended for laser printers. See appendix B,the “Print Media” section, for more information.Storing PaperHow you store paper ca

Load paper in either 250-sheet paper cassette as follows:1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer (fig. 5.1).Fig. 5.1 Remove the Paper Cassette

2. Align the paper stack on a flat surface.3. Insert the paper stack into the paper cassette so that it lies flat,does not exceed the top limit mark (

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4. Insert the paper cassette into the paper cassette installation slot(fig. 5.3). Fig. 5.3 Insert the Paper CassetteChapter 55-6 Daily Operations

5. Push the filled paper cassette straight into the installation slotuntil it is firmly seated (fig. 5.4).Fig. 5.4 Seat the Paper CassetteChapter 5Da

6. Adjust the paper stop to fit the paper size (fig. 5.5). The printerdelivers your output print-side down, to the output tray at thetop of the printe

7. Install the rear cassette covers (fig. 5.6) for both papercassettes (only when using 11" x 17"/A3 or legal/B4 papercassettes). Attach one

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose TrayThis section explains how to load any type print media in themultipurpose tray. For tips on how to get the

1. Open the multipurpose tray using both hands (fig. 5.7). Thetray opens to about a 65° angle.2. Adjust the multipurpose tray extension to fit the pap

3. Adjust the paper guides to the size of the paper (fig. 5.9). Fig. 5.9 Adjust the Paper GuidesChapter 55-12 Daily Operations

4. Align the paper before loading it into the tray. Themultipurpose tray holds about 100 sheets of 20 lb (75g/m2)paper. If you are loading 8.5" x

If you are loading letterhead or memo paper in the multipur-pose tray, load it face down, lengthwise (long edge first) withthe top of the page on the

Chapter 1IntroductionChapter highlights: Printer overview Documentation overview User’s guide overview

NOTE: Make sure that the print media does not exceed the limitmark on the paper guide and that the middle plate at themultipurpose tray’s paper entra

6. Adjust the paper stop to the correct paper size (fig. 5.13).Fig. 5.13 Adjust the Paper StopChapter 55-16 Daily Operations

Printing on Both Sides You can print on both sides of the paperusing the multipurpose tray. After printing one side, insert the paperin the tray with

Transparencies Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers. Seeappendix B, the “Consumable Supplies” section, for transparencyspecification

Load upto 50 transparencies at a time in the multipurposetray to avoid static buildup. Keep the paper path clean. Transparencies are especiallysens

Loading Labels in the Multipurpose TrayFollow the instructions in “Loading Paper in the MultipurposeTray” given earlier in this chapter to load labels

How To Chain Paper CassettesPress the control panel keys in the order shown in the followinginstructions. The printer responds by displaying a status

OFFLINE/ONLINEIDLE Turns on the indicator andputs the printer in a readystate.NOTE: Make sure that the two paper cassettes installed in yourprinter u

Locating Print Media JamsWhen print media jams occur, a PAPER JAM message displays inthe message window. Frequent jams in any area indicate that areas

Check the front upper door areaWhen printing from the multipurpose tray, check the area ofthe print media jam in the following order: Check the mul

3. Remove jams from the fixing assembly area by pulling in thedirection of the arrow pointing away from the printer (fig.5.16). Pull the print media i

4. Check the output tray. If the print media has passed throughto the output tray, pull the print media in the direction of thearrow (fig. 5.17).After

Clearing Paper Cassette Area Jams 1. Determine which paper cassette is currently being used andremove it. 2. Check the paper cassette pick-up roller

Clearing Front Upper Door Area Jams WARNING: The inside of the front upper door becomes ex-tremely hot when the printer is used. Personal injury coul

Clearing Multipurpose Tray Area JamsNOTE: Leaving print media in the multipurpose tray can causethe print media position to shift during removal of t

Replacing the Toner CartridgeThe toner cartridge lasts for approximately 6,000 prints at 4%coverage. When the toner supply is low, the printer’s messa

NOTE: We recommend that you do not use refilled tonercartridges. Due to variations in toner quality andreliability, your print quality may be reduced

CAUTION: Do not touch or insert anything in the metal contactsor the opening circled in figure 5.22. Corrosion or obstruction inthis area could cause

Installing the Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge contains the toner and photosensitive drumneeded to operate the laser printer. The cartridge Is se

2. Place the cartridge on a flat-stable surface, remove the blackprotective sheet (fig. 5.23), and discard it.Fig. 5.23 Remove the Protective SheetC

Printer Overview The QMS 860 Print System (fig. 1.1) Prints 8 pages per minute (letter/A4 paper size) and is thehighest quality 600 x 600 print resol

3. Hold the cartridge with both hands, and gently rock it fromside-to-side five or six times to distribute the toner (fig. 5.24).Fig. 5.24 Distribute

4. Hold the cartridge in place with one hand, and using your otherhand grasp the orange tab on the right side of the tape seal (fig.5.25). Keeping the

5. Grasp the green tabs on the toner cartridge, and place thecartridge on the rails inside the printer (fig. 5.26).Fig. 5.26 Place Toner Cartridge on

6. Hold the green tabs slightly lifted and slide the cartridgestraight back into the printer until it is firmly seated (fig. 5.27).7. Close the front

Collating OutputCollation is printing of multiple copies of a print job in numericorder. The QMS 860 Print System can deliver multiple copies ofyour f

Chunk collation breaks a print job into several smaller, moremanageable collation sequences. For example in figure 5.29, copies“a” and “b” of each col

Printing a Status PageUse the Status Page key to print a page listing the current printersettings. The status page (fig. 5.30) lists Printer identifi

Status PageAvailable Typeface OutlinesCommunications Settings & Input Buffer SizesPrinter SettingsCurrent Memory ConfigurationTimeoutsPrinter Iden

How to Print a Status PagePress the control panel keys in the order shown in the followinginstructions. The printer responds by displaying a status me

How to Cancel a Print JobControl Panel KeysMessage Window Printer ResponseCANCEL CANCELLING JOB? YESDisplays the CancellingJob confirmation message.CA

Features The major features of the QMS 860 Print System are listed below: Exceptional print qualityProduces 8 pages per minute (ppm) of high-qualityl

Caring for the PrinterBlurred or splotchy prints and paper jams can result from dustyprinter parts. Regular cleaning takes only a few minutes and help

See appendix B, the “Environmental Requirements”section, for storage specifications.Remove the toner cartridge from inside the printer. Afterremoving

1. Remove the old toner cartridge as described in the “Replacingthe Toner Cartridge” section of this chapter. 2. Wipe the transparent sheet area clean

Chapter 6Print QualityChapter highlights: Testing the print quality Adjusting the print quality Changing the gamma correction

IntroductionThis chapter describes how to improve print quality. Density,gamma correction, screen frequency, and screen angles are someof the factors

2. Locate the density adjustment dial that is inside the printer onthe right side (fig. 6.1). The scale on the density adjustmentdial shows the densit

About Gamma CorrectionGamma Correction is the compression or expansion of the rangesof dark or light shades in a printed image to provide the best cop

The higher the resolution of the printer, the smoother the resultingspots, and the greater the number of gray levels possible becauseeach spot is repr

Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)Gives you the ability to have more than one computerprinting to the printer simultaneously. Although manyother

using 300 dpi is 53 lpi. This typically allows 33 different levels ofgray. You may change screen frequency through your applicationor by using the Pos

Change from Gamma 0 to Gamma 1Gamma correction 1 provides low contrast.It provides a continuous tone of gray valuesfrom all white to all black.Change

NOTE: These gamma correction charts were not generated by theAdministration / Special Pages / Gamma Correctionselection. They are simulated output. Y

Chapter 7Professional PrintingChapter highlights: Introduction to typefaces and fonts Introduction to page design

IntroductionNow you are ready to explore the potential of your QMS 860 PrintSystem. This chapter displays the printer’s resident typefaces,offers sug

Character SetA character set is a collection of symbols designed forvarious printing applications. Many character sets arecomposed of the letters (upp

In the following example, the slight curving at the bottom of theletters “t” and “a” is not a serif. It is part of the line forming theletter rather t

CourierCourier ObliqueCourier BoldCourier Bold ObliqueNew Century Schoolbook RomanNew Century Schoolbook ItalicNew Century Schoolbook BoldNew Century

Trademark AcknowledgementsThe following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Otherproduct names mentioned in this manua

RISC-based Intel controllerProduces outstanding print quality and increasesprocessing speed. The 80960CA RISC microprocessoroperates at a clock spee

Helvetica NarrowHelvetica Narrow ObliqueHelvetica Narrow BoldHelvetica Narrow Bold ObliqueScript ITC Zapf Chancery Medium ItalicPi orSymbol Symbol!∀#∃

HP PCL FontsYour printer has the following resident HP PCL fonts:Typeface Pitch Point Style OrientationCourier 12 10 Regular PortraitCourier 12 10 Bol

PostScript Typeface SamplerFollowing are some tips on using your printer’s resident PostScripttypefaces appropriately and effectively.Helvetica—Helvet

Courier—Courier is a relatively newtypeface designed for electric typewritersby IBM. Courier has a bold form that isthick and stylish. The oblique for

need a strong style. ITC Bookman has a bold form thatis somewhat playful while the light italic and bolditalic forms are more elegant.ITC Zapf Chancer

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

There are many words with meanings that apply only to typography(fig. 7.1). The following sections explain point, pitch,monospacing, proportional spac

PitchPitch is the number of characters in a horizontal inch. Ten-pitchCourier prints ten characters per inch. Therefore, ten-pitch type iswider than t

readability. The following example shows the difference betweena fixed-pitch (monospaced) font and a proportionally spaced font:AlphabetAlphabetCharac

CourierCourierItalic and Oblique Forms Italic typeface derives from the early sixteenth century and was theprinted form of cursive writing. Italic for

optional paper feeder that allows you to install dual papercassettes, increasing paper feed capacity to 600 sheets(including the multipurpose tray). A

BibliographyFor more information on PostScript printing, graphic design, anddesktop publishing, refer to the following publications:Adobe Serial and P

PostScript Language Reference Manual. Supplement for Version2011 Adobe Systems, Inc., January 24, 1992. Smith, Ross. Learning PostScript: A Visual App

Chapter 8Printer OptionsChapter highlights Additional printer options Installation procedures for printer options

IntroductionQMS offers many options that expand the QMS 860 Print System’scapabilities. The following are available for purchase from yourQMS vendor:

Increased paper feed capacity. Install a second papercassette and chain paper cassettes. (See chapter 5, the“Paper Cassette Chaining” section, for m

About the Paper FeederWith the paper feeder you can install dual paper cassettes. Thepaper feeder Increases paper feed capacity to 600 sheets with t

3. Lift the back side of the printer with your left hand and removethe connector cover on the lower-right side (fig. 8.1) bypulling the connector cove

5. Pull the green lock levers, located on the right and left of thepaper feeder bottom (fig. 8.2), toward you (lock releasedcondition).Lock ClawsLock

6. Move the connector cable located at the inner left of the paperfeeder to the outside of the paper feeder (fig. 8.3).Fig. 8.3 Move the Connector Ca

resident 25-pin SCSI interface port allows up to 7 externalhard disk drives to be attached to the printer. Convenient control panel operationProvid

7. Place the printer so that the extrusions on the paper feeder areinserted into the holes on the bottom of the printer (fig. 8.4).Be careful that the

9. Plug the connector cable located at the inner left of the paperfeeder into the printer’s connector at the back of the printer(fig. 8.5).Connector C

10. Replace the connector cover on the printer (fig. 8.6).11. Reconnect the printer power cord and interface cables. Turnon the printer. Replace the p

Removing the Paper Feeder If you installed the paper feeder before the cassette supporter, youmust first remove the paper feeder to install the casset

Is easy to install. It attaches to the paper feeder, and thenthe paper feeder is attached to the printer’s bottom.Unpacking the Cassette SupporterRe

3. Locate the lock buttons on the bottom left and right of thecassette supporter (fig. 8.7). Pull the lock buttons out until youhear them click. Then

4. Fit the holes on the bottom of the paper feeder onto theextrusions on the cassette supporter (fig. 8.8).ExtrusionsFig. 8.8 Place Paper Feeder on C

5. Stand both the paper feeder and the cassette supporter on theirends to attach them together (fig. 8.9). Using your thumb, pushthe lock buttons on t

Removing the Cassette SupporterIf you find it necessary to remove the cassette supporter from theprinter, use the following procedure:1. Turn off the

Dual Paper CassettesDual paper cassettes increase your printer’s paper feed capacityand give you expanded flexibility to change paper size and color.W

options and identifies control panel indicators and keys.For a detailed discussion of the information found on theControl Panel Guide, see chapter 4,

Loading the 500-Sheet Paper CassetteLoad paper in the 500-sheet letter/A4 sheet paper cassette inincrements so that all 500 sheets fit in the cassette

3. Ensure that the paper stack lies flat, does not exceed the toplimit mark, and is positioned under the retaining clips (fig.8.11). RetainingClipsFig

4. Insert the paper cassette in the paper installation slot (fig.8.12).5. Push the filled paper cassette straight into the installation slotuntil it i

6. Adjust the paper stop to fit the paper size (fig. 8.13).The printer delivers your output, print-side down, to the outputtray at the top of the prin

Font and Emulation CardsTypefaces (fonts), such as the ProCollection for the HP emulationson your printer, and printer emulations are contained on sma

2. Insert the font or emulation card into either slot with the QMSlabel side facing up (fig. 8.14).3. Press the Online/Offline key to put the printer

Security CardsThe security card allows the Operator Control and Administrationmenus to be password protected, so that only users who know thepassword

2. Insert the security card with the label facing up into either slot(fig. 8.15). You should feel the card snap into place.3. Use the instructions in

How to Restrict Access to the Operator Control MenuControl Panel KeysMessage Window Printer ResponseMENU andNEXTCONFIGURATIONINSTALLATIONAccesses the

INSTALLATIONUSE OPERATORPWDReturns to the Installation /Use Operator Pwd menu.MENU SAVE CHANGES?NOPrompts you to savechanges.NEXT SAVE CHANGES?YESAdva

Optional Purchase DocumentationThe following manuals are optional purchases and are includedwith your printer only if you ordered them. (If you did no

SELECT PASSWORDIS SELECTEDConfirms and saves the se-lected password.INSTALLATIONADMIN PASSWORDReturns to Installation /Admin Password.NEXT andSELECTUS

for three seconds, and then returns to the parent menu. If you forgetthe password, the system administrator can easily recover it byrepeating the “Sec

may build up static and you will have to repeat the groundingprocess. Chapter 8Printer Options 8-29

WARNING: Turn off the printer and unplug the power cordbefore taking the cover off the printer. ACHTUNG: Bitte schalten Sie den Drucker aus und ziehe

5. Lift the printer’s cover, using both hands. Then hold the coverwith your right hand while you unplug the connector cablefrom the printer (Fig. 8.17

6. Remove and set aside the 15 screws on the metal controllerboard cover (fig. 8.18). Then remove the metal cover to accessthe controller board. ...

Replacing the Printer and Controller BoardCoversThe printer and controller board covers must be reinstalled after aSIMM or an optional network interfa

2. Hold the printer’s plastic cover over the top of the printer andslide the connector cable back into the printer’s connector (fig.8.20). Connector C

3. Lower the printer cover and position it firmly on the printer.Secure the cover to the printer by replacing the two screwsyou removed earlier (fig.

Related DocumentationDon’t forget that your application documentation, your hostoperating system documentation, and your network documentationall cont

SIMMsAdditional printer memory allows you to download more fonts andincrease the printer’s buffer (area where data sent from thecomputer is stored whi

1. Follow the steps in the “Removing Printer and ControllerBoard Covers” section of this chapter to access the controllerboard.2. Remove the SIMM from

4. Tilt the SIMM up to a 90° angle until you feel it snap into place(fig. 8.23). When seated, the SIMM stands upright, firmly inplace. If you cannot s

Removing a SIMM If all four of the SIMM connectors are filled and you want to installmore memory (for example, if you want to replace a 4 MB SIMMwith

2. Pull the latches on each side of the SIMM connector outwardusing both thumbs. The SIMM is released. Tilt the SIMMforward to a 45° angle away from t

Optional Network Interface Assembly KitThe optional network interface assembly kit includes thefollowing: An anti-static wristband A daughterboard a

2. Follow the steps in the “Removing the Printer and ControllerBoard Covers” section of this chapter to access the controllerboard.3. Install the two

4. Snap the daughterboard on the two support posts and the two48-pin connectors (fig. 8.26). The daughterboard is notched(keyed) so that it fits only

7. Place the optional interface board on the optional interfaceconnector at the back of the printer and push gently to seat itproperly. Secure the opt

After your optional network interface is correctly installed, PSProtocol appears on the optional network interface menu. PS Protocol (default normal;

Chapter 4 - Printer ConfigurationDescribes how to operate the control panel and how to usethe menu to configure the printer. Chapter 5 - Daily Oper

An anti-static wristband Two 2-pin shunts (small plastic pieces lined with metal) Two SIP (single in-line package) resistors (a 220 ohm anda 330 o

3. Place the two shunts on the two jumpers (JP1 and JP2) nearestthe parallel port (fig. 8.28). (Orientation of the shunts is notimportant.)...

4. With pin 1 (indicated by a dot in fig. 8.29) away from you,insert the 220-ohm SIP resistor pack prongs in the RN5socket; then insert the 330-ohm SI

External Hard DisksYour QMS 860 Print System supports up to seven optional externalhard disks through the SCSI port on the rear of the printer (fig.8.

Identifying Hard DisksExternal hard disks are identified by their device numbers (fig.8.31). These seven numbers range from DSK0 to DSK6 and canbe con

How to Format a DiskAfter you have accessed the Administration/Disk Operationsmenu, press the control panel keys in the order shown in thefollowing in

NOTE: After an unformatted disk is formatted and the FORMATCOMPLETE message displays, you must turn the printeroff and back on again before the print

follows describes how to install the font or emulation cardon your hard disk. Once the font or emulation is stored ondisk, they can be downloaded to t

INSTALL OPTIONINSTALL COM-PLETEDisplays after the option isinstalled.MENU DISK OPERATIONSINSTALL OPTIONExits from Install Optionand returns to the Dis

the selected hard disk andremoves the option.SELECT REMOVE SOURCECAR#:Accesses the card addressthat option is being re-moved from.SELECT REMOVE OPTION

Appendix B - Technical Specifications Provides printer specifications and lists consumablesupplies and replacement parts. Appendix C - Character En

Chapter 9TroubleshootingChapter highlights: Preventing jams Responding to status messages Problem checklist Print quality problems Placing a serv

IntroductionThis chapter offers jam prevention tips, lists and explains manycontrol panel messages, outlines possible printer and print-qualityproblem

occur. The recommended relative humidity duringoperation is 20%-80%. Load media printing side down. The printing side of paperis indicated on the pap

x ACTIVE JOBSIndicates that the printer is on line and thenumber of jobs displayed (x equals numberof jobs in the queue) are in process. ADJUST INPUT

IDLE INPUTPRINTINGIndicates that the printer is on line and print-ing jobs that are already in the queue; no newjobs are arriving at the communication

until the print job is finished. Wait until theprint job is finished and the printer goes idle.WAITING ONINPUT END JOB?Indicates that the compiler is

Printer Problem ChecklistThis section contains a list of possible printer problems andsolutions. If you have just installed your printer and are havin

Is the printer off line before you try to enter the menu? Itshould be. Does the paper cassette or tray have paper? If it is out ofpaper, the messag

ConventionsThe following typographic conventions are used throughout thismanual:Mixed-CaseCourierText you type, and messages and informationdisplayed

If you still cannot identify the problem, contact your QMSvendor.4. Is the printer printing codes or not printing at all when in ESPmode? Reconfigu

cable pinouts. You may also want to try setting the printerto XON/XOFF protocol.) Is your application software PostScript compatible?(Check the appli

Contact your QMS vendor for information on RAM upgrades.See chapter 8, “Printer Options.”2. On an AppleTalk network, Macintosh computers sometimesinte

Printer Resets1. Occasionally, Macintosh applications interfere with eachother. Applications send a printer prep file to the printer at thebeginning o

Not All Pages Print1. Check your cable connection. You could have the wrong kindof cable, or your printer may not be configured for the correctcable a

PostScript level set to Level 2. See chapter 4, the “Administration/ Emulations / PostScript” section, for more information.Multiple Pages ProblemIf y

Printer Does Not Print 600 dpiIf you have configured the printer from the control panel to printat 600 dpi resolution but the printer continues printi

Ledger Versus 11 x 17" ProblemIf your ledger image (17 x 11") prints as an 11 x 17" image, checkthat the paper size is set to 11 x 17&q

commands may cause the printer to select the incorrectemulation or to print the EOD command on your print job.General Print Quality ProblemsPrint qual

White or Light Lines1. Remove the toner cartridge and rock it as you do beforeinstalling a new cartridge. This redistributes toner inside thecartridge

Chapter 2Printer InstallationChapter highlights: Selecting your printer’s location Unpacking your printer Installing your printer

2. Contact your QMS vendor.Stain along the Edge of the PageInstall a new toner cartridge.Stains on the Back of the PageThe paper path may be dirty. Cl

CALL FOR SERVICE ENGINE ERROR 6CALL FOR SERVICE ENGINE ERROR 7CALL FOR SERVICE ENGINE ERROR 8CALL FOR SERVICE ENGINE ERROR 9If you have technical ques

Appendix ACable Pinouts

AppleTalkThe table below gives the correct pinouts for the printer end of the8-pin LocalTalk cable used to connect a computer and printer: Pinout:Appl

Centronics ParallelThis table gives the correct pinouts for the Centronics parallelinterface cable that can be used with your printer. (See “Notes tot

Notes to the Centronics Parallel Cable Pinouts TableDirection refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from theprinter.Return denotes “twiste

Dataproducts ParallelThis table gives the correct pinouts for the Dataproducts parallelinterface cable that can be used with your printer.Pinout:Datap

SerialThis table gives the correct pinouts for the printer end of the 25-pinserial cable used to connect a computer and printer: Pinout:SerialPin No.

Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionPrinter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Features . . . . . . . . . . .

IBM PC/XT, PC/AT, and CompatibleComputersThe following tables show the suggested pinouts for IBM PC/XT,PC/AT, and compatible computers.Pinout:IBM PC/X

Appendix BTechnical Specifications

Print EngineMaximumDuty Cycle 10,000 pages per monthPrint Method Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographicprintingPrint Speed Up to 8 pages per

Physical CharacteristicsDimensions W D H18.07" 20.55" 11.81"459 mm 590 mm 300 mmHeight increases by 3.15"/80 mm with optio

SIMMs ApprovedVendorsMicron Technology - MT8D132M-8 (4 MB)Samsung Semiconductor - KMM5321000AV-8(4 MB)Micron Technology - MT16D232M-8 (8 MB)Samsung Se

Interfaces Your printer’s industry standard ports areAppleTalkParallelSerialSCSIYour printer interfaces withApple Macintosh computers and LocalTalk ne

ElectricalFrequency 50/60 Hz (± 2 Hz)PowerConsumption1 KW 68° F (20° C)PowerRequirements110/120v 60 Hz (about 90-130 VAC) or220/240v 50 Hz (about 200

Print MediaDelivery Face downFeed Paper cassetteAbout 250 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paperAbout 750 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper with theoptional pa

Types Your printer can handle special paper, including labelsand transparencies. We do not recommend printing onenvelopes or perforated paper (includi

Selecting Your Printer’s LocationYour QMS 860 Print System operates in almost any computingenvironment. However, when selecting your printer’s locatio

A4 500 sheetB5 250 sheetPaper andTransparencies Size Inches Millimeters11 x 17 11.00 x 17.0 279.4 x 431.8A3 11.70 x 16.55 297.2 x 420.4Ledger 14.00 x

Appendix CCharacter Encoding Tables

Character Encoding Tables The tables on the following pages are examples of the characterencoding used by the fonts available on your printer. The fir

Appendix CStandard Encodingc-2Character Encoding Tables

Appendix CSymbolCharacter Encoding Tablesc-3

Appendix CITC Zapf Dingbats

Appendix DQMS Customer Support

QMS Customer SupportSeveral sources of help and information are available, dependingon the type of help you need:1. Your QMS printer vendorYour local

Have enough space (with less than .04"/1 mm degreeslope) to hold the four printer legs and have enough spacein front of the printer for you to

4. The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System (BBS)The bulletin board contains technical support notes,application notes, drivers, patches, and utilities

7. QMS Customer Technical SupportQMS Customer Technical Support is available from 8 a.m. to5 p.m., Central Standard Time, at (205) 633-4500 (US). Youc

QMS World-wide OfficesUnitedStatesQMS, Inc.One Magnum PassMobile, AL 36618(205) 633-4300Product Information: (800) 631-2692 or 2696OEM Information: (8

Appendix EDocument Option Commands

Document Option Commands (DOC)This appendix lists the supported Document Option Commands foryour QMS 860 Print System. The commands are grouped insect

HP-GL EmulationExpand plot %%IncludeFeature: expandScale the image %%IncludeFeature: scalingSelect enhanced resolution %%IncludeFeature: enhancedSelec

Appendix FAdditional Technical Information

IntroductionThis appendix provides additional technical information onmemory management, end job mode, PS protocol, and the equationfor converting col

Power RequirementsYour printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet with a powerrange of ± 10 % of the rated voltage. Noise-generating equipmentshou

printing needs change, not only do you have the ability to increasethe amount of printer memory, but you also can redistribute itwhere you feel it wou

Memory TermsBefore you can configure your printer’s memory efficiently, youmust first understand the different types of memory and how theywork togeth

ROM (Read Only Memory)This type of memory contains data and/or machine-executableinstructions that can be read but not modified. On your QMS 860Print

amount of collation that can be accepted and provide a secondarystorage area for spooled data, while providing virtual memorycapabilities.Non-volatile

Spool (Simultaneous Print Operations On Line) Spooling is temporary storage to hold print jobs until the printer isavailable to process them.Evaluatio

7. How many printer ports will be connected?8. Do you have an optional network interface connected?9. How many people will be using this printer simul

Quick config provides a simple method of defining how muchmemory should go to each of the clients for the most complicatedconditions in your environme

divisible by 4 KB, it is automatically converted to the nextlower value that is divisible by 4 KB. For example, if youenter 102 KB, the actual value i

Calculating the Frame Buffer SizeThe following formulas should help you determine the minimumnumber of kilobytes required in the frame buffer for any

emulation client. After changing the memory configuration, printa status page to ensure the frame buffer has enough memory.Display ListAlso known as K

2. Lift the printer out of the shipping carton. The printer is heavy,so two people should be available to lift it. Hold the printer bythe carrying gri

that have characters already stored in the font cache is immenselyfaster than printing characters not yet in the font cache.As the font cache memory f

print jobs are completed, leading to virtual memory errors. If notenough memory is allocated to the PS heap, the job cannot print. Increasing the memo

Temporary Emulation Also known as K Mem Emul Tmp and Emulation Temporary, thisclient sets the amount of system memory to be used bynon-PostScript emul

Disk CacheThis memory client stores frequently used data in system memoryinstead of continually storing and retrieving it from a hard disk. Ifa hard d

Virtual Memory SupportYour printer supports virtual memory capabilities for the spoolingbuffer and the display list clients when a hard disk is instal

CollationYour printer supports collation, the collation overflow option islocated in the Administration / Disk Operations menu. This optionspecifies h

Example A QMS 860 Print System with 12 MB of RAM and no hard disk.As many as 35 people use this printer, sending text and graphicsPostScript files to

End Job Mode on Your QMS 860 PrinterWhen sending print jobs through the serial and parallel protocols,some applications and their printer drivers appe

to allow you to set the end of document for print jobs being sentthrough these protocols. Common Reasons to Use End Job ModeIf you are printing via th

a Ctrl-D (a PostScript end-of-file character)—ESP technologyinterprets the emulation of the first job correctly. But since the firstprint job has no E

5. Push up on the release button and open the printer’s frontcover (fig. 2.3).Release ButtonFig. 2.3 Open the Front CoverChapter 2Printer Installatio

Stand-Alone PC 1. Set the end job mode from the printer’s control panel.2. Add the EOD command to your file.NOTE: If using steps 1 and 2 are not feas

NOTE: If you print both serial and parallel protocol jobs, thenyou must set the end job mode for each protocol. Wait for the printer to go idle, and

SELECTthen NEXTEND JOB MODEOPTIONAccess End Job Mode andadvances to the selectedEnd Job Mode option. OP-TION is the End Job Modeoption you want (QMSEO

See your computer or application documentation to findout how to enter the escape character on your system. For EOD Command Use SyntaxQMS EOD %%EndOfD

Print acct.doc(print job filename)Print end.txt(EOD command filename)Creating a Network Job SeparatorIf your printer is connected to a network through

To differentiate data from the special control characters, any datathat is the same as one of the following special control charactersmust be quoted.A

AdvantagesThe main advantage of using the Binary and Fixed Binary PSprotocol modes when sending binary data is that these modescompress the data strea

6 Violet 59%7 Orange 25.8%8 Brown 50%NOTE: The color for both pen 1 and pen 2 is black. However, thepen width (thickness in tenths of millimeters) fo

[(96*0.3) + (128*0.59) + (224*0.11) + 0] ÷ 255 =[(28.80) + (75.52) + (24.64) + 0] ÷ 255 = 50% Appendix FF-30 Additional Technical Information

6. Remove the two orange shipping spacers from inside theprinter (fig. 2.4).7. Remove the packing materials from inside the paper cassette. • Remove•

Appendix GManual Notices

Manual NoticeQMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual andto the equipment described herein without notice. Considerableeffort has b

installed and used in accordance with the user documentation, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee tha

Canadian UsersThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the RadioInterferen

Declaration of Manufacturer/ImporterWe hereby certify that the QMS 860 Print System is in compliancewith Vfg 1046/1984 and is RFI suppressed.The marke

♦Appendix GManual Notices G-5

GlossaryAppleTalk A network communication system (and any software supportingit) used by Macintosh systems, by printers, and often used by print netwo

Cancel Key The Cancel key cancels a print job or sends an end-of-jobindicator to a print job waiting for incoming data. It is not necessary to takethe

Default A printer control panel setting used in the absence of a applicationselection. See also factory default.Document A text or graphics file crea

Checking Shipment ContentsYour shipment consists of the following items: QMS 860 Print System 250-sheet 11" x 17" or A3 paper cassette 25

EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. EPROMs arenonvolatile memory chips that are programmed after they are manufactured.EP-B Cartridge The EP

Fonts with fixed spacing have a specific number of characters per inch calledpitch. See also pitch and proportional spacing.Font A complete character

Header Page A special page printed before a print job that identifies the printjob and helps users sort out the print jobs in the printer’s output tra

I/O Cable The term I/O stands for input/output. An I/O cable attaches theprinter to the host computer to allow data or control messages to be input to

Motherboard The main circuit board containing the primary components ofa computer system.Network A group of computers and other devices connected by s

Parallel A data transmission technique that sends each bit simultaneously overseparate lines. It is normally used to send a byte (8 bits) at a time be

Previous Key The control panel key that returns through the list of previousselections or options for the current menu. When changing the characterinf

Raster Graphics The system of forming graphics using a bitmap, or grid ofsmall dots, is called raster graphics. The term “raster” denotes the Cartesia

SIMM Single In-line Memory Module, a small circuit board designed toaccommodate surface-mount memory chips. SIMMs use less board spaceand are more com

System Administrator The person in charge of managing a network; alsocalled a network administrator.Timeout The expiration of a predefined interval,

Completing QMS Product RegistrationRegister your QMS product. In the US call QMS toll-free at (800)637-8049. In other countries, refer to appendix D,

Volatile Used to reflect printer parameters which remain in the printer’smemory only during the current power cycle. They are lost when you turnoff th

Index3 hole punched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11AAccessoriesOptional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 - 8-14Active jobsStat

APD file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 - 3-10AppleTalkCable pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Connection . . . . . .

On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-17Size (meg) . . . . . . . .

Courier 12 bld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Courier 12 Itl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Lineprinter. . . . . . . . . . .

Removing optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24FontCaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Card. . . . . . . . . .

Enable/Disable the start-up page. . . . . 2-21End a print job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 5-44Enter character information. . . . . . . . . 4-

Use Admin Pwd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Use Operator Pwd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Installation menu:Operator Passwrd. . . .

ManualTechnical reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Manual conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Manual notice . . . . . . . . . .

2. Place the cartridge on a flat, stable surface. Then remove theblack protective sheet (fig. 2.5) and discard it.Fig. 2.5 Remove the Protective Shee

NNeeds toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30Network Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7New Century Schoolbook. .

Cassette 250-sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Cassette 500-sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pen 3Pen Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Pen Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Pen 4 . . . . . . . . . .

Wrinkled pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Print resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Gray levels . . . . . . . . .

Normal fixed . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28, 4-30, 8-44Optional network interface . . . . . . . . . 8-44Parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rcv Sw Flow Ctl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27Spool Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27Stop Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10Startup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39StatusControl panel. . . . . . . .

Temporary emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-14Test file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13Test printStatus message . .

Monospacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12New Century Schoolbook . . . . . . . 7-4, 7-8Oblique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting via the AppleTalk Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Macintosh Interface Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Making the Con

3. Hold the cartridge with both hands, and gently rock it fromside to side five or six times to distribute the toner (fig. 2.6).Fig. 2.6 Distribute t

4. Hold the cartridge in place with one hand, and using your otherhand grasp the orange tab on the right side of the tape seal.Keep the cartridge para

5. Grasp the green tabs on the toner cartridge and place thecartridge on the rails inside the printer (fig. 2.8).Fig. 2.8 Place Toner Cartridge on Ra

6. Lift the green tabs slightly and slide the cartridge straight backinto the printer until it is firmly seated (fig. 2.9).7. Close the front cover an

Loading the 250-Sheet Paper CassetteThe QMS 860 Print System comes standard with two 250-sheetpaper cassettes (letter/A4 and 11" x 17"/A3).

3. Insert the paper cassette into the paper cassette installation slot(fig. 2.11).Fig. 2.11 Insert the Paper CassetteChapter 2Printer Installation 2-

4. Push the filled paper cassette straight into the installation slotuntil it is firmly seated (fig. 2.12).Fig. 2.12 Seat the Paper CassetteChapter 2

5. Adjust the paper stop to fit the paper size (fig. 2.13). Theprinter delivers your output, print-side down, to the output trayat the top of the pri

NOTE: If using the 11" x 17"/A3 or the optional legal/B4 papercassette. Place the rear cassette cover on the end of thecassette at the rear

Connecting the Power CordThe power cord connector is located at the rear of the printer. Thepower switch is located at the lower right of the printer.

Online/Offline Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Cancel Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Status P

Printing a Start-up PageWhen you turn on the printer, a start-up page prints. This page givesyou an overview of your QMS 860 Print System. Information

Enabling/Disabling the Start-up PageSave time and supplies by disabling the start-up page. The systemautomatically enables the start-up page to print

SELECTand NEXTADMINISTRATIONSTARTUP OPTIONSAccesses the Administra-tion menu and advances toAdministration / StartupOptions.SELECT STARTUP OPTIONSDO S

Chapter 3Printer-Host InterfaceChapter highlights: Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO) Emulation Sensing Processor (ESP) technology Connecting v

IntroductionInterface is the point at which two elements connect so they canwork together. Printer-host interface is the way a printer connectsto and

additional information. See also QMS Crown Network Notes,which came with your printer.Simultaneous Interface Operation (SIO)Simultaneous Interface Ope

ESP TechnologyESP technology is another standard feature of QMS Crownarchitecture. ESP technology, which works with most popularcommercially available

Sprint, SuperPaint, Ventura Publisher, WingZ, WordPerfect, andWordStar.Communication ModesYou can either allow your printer to operate in its default

Connecting via the AppleTalk PortConnecting to the LocalTalk port involves basically three steps:assembling the proper interface cabling (use a LocalT

Administration /Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41Quick Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42K Mem for S

Your PhoneNET and Macintosh documentation contain furtherinformation on AppleTalk networks and the proper termination ofthe transformer boxes.Making t

4. Insert terminating resistors into any open sockets in theconnector boxes. This ensures proper communication andhelps speed up transmission.5. Turn

Macintosh Printer DriversA printer driver converts generic commands from applications intoprinter-specific commands. You must have a driver designed f

Handler icon to display a window containing LaserWriter(among other things).c. Copy the LaserWriter file by dragging the icon onto the SystemFolder ic

QuarkXPress uses the file called PDF. Each QMS printer modelrequires its own PDF. You must load the PDF in the same folderas the QuarkXPress applicati

If you do not install these files for your printer, you can still printfrom the applications using other printer options. However, youmay get some err

A parallel cable has a 36-pin male connector on the printer end anda 25-pin male connector on the host end. This cable is availablefrom your QMS vendo

Creating the Test File To create the test file, type the followingcommands at the DOS prompt (you can use either uppercase orlowercase letters; howeve

2. Then type MODE LPT1:,,Pin the AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that print jobs are sent untilthe printer accepts them. 3. Reboot the host and try the commu

1. Insert the 25-pin male printer end of the cable into the printer’sserial port (fig. 3.4); then tighten the screws on the cable toattach it to the p

Chapter 5 Daily OperationsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Using Print Media. . . . . . . . . . . .

Testing Serial CommunicationBefore you can print to the serial port, the printer, host, andapplication must all communicate using the same serial port

If the printer and host are communicating, a blank page ejects fromthe printer. If a blank page does not eject and you typed the filecorrectly, see ch

You may need to press the Next key one or more times through thelist of selections or options. If you need to change other serialparameters, refer to

SELECT SERIALMODEAccesses the Administra-tion / Communications /Serial menu and displaysthe Mode option. How to Change the Baud RateNEXT SERIALBAUD RA

NEXT PARITYTYPEAdvances through the Par-ity options. (TYPE is anyparity option.)SELECT TYPEIS SELECTEDSERIALPARITYConfirms the selected par-ity.Return

How to Change Stop BitsNEXT SERIALSTOP BITSAdvances through the Ad-ministration / Communica-tions / Serial menu.SELECT STOP BITS1 BITAccesses the Stop

To verify the serial parameter changes you just made, turn theprinter off, then back on. Compare the printer’s start-up page toyour AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

available on your printer, you need to use the QMS 860 PrintSystem driver.Sometimes drivers are available from application manufacturers.Some drivers

Chapter 4Printer ConfigurationChapter highlights: Printer control panel operation Printer menu structure

Chapter 6 Print QualityIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1About Print Density . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionNow that you have your QMS 860 Print System set up (chapter 2),connected to a host computer, and ready to print (chapter 3), youneed to le

Manual, which is an optional purchase available from your QMSvendor, contains more extensive configuration information.NOTE: The Administration / Mi

Control Panel IndicatorsFive indicators on the control panel display printer statusinformation:Flashes when the printer is warming up. Remains onwhen

Control Panel DisplayThe message window provides configuration and statusinformation. Displays two lines of text (with 16 characters on eachline) and

NOTE: Always make sure the printer is idle and off line beforemaking configuration changes. You must take the printeroff line before using the control

Control Panel KeysMessage Window Printer ResponseCANCEL CANCELLING JOB? YESDisplays the CancellingJob confirmation message.CANCEL or SELECTYESIS SELEC

NEXT orPREVIOUSCANCELLING JOB?END JOBDisplays Cancelling JobEnd Job confirmation mes-sage.CANCEL orSELECTEND JOBIS SELECTEDConfirms that the print job

Control Panel Menu KeysUse the Menu, Select, Next, and Previous keys to move around theprinter menu. The top line of the message window always display

Menu StructureUse the Configuration menu to access printer configurationselections. The Configuration menu is organized into groups bylogical function

Unpacking the Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3Installing the Paper Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3Removing the

InstallationUse this function to establish passwords for the OperatorControl and Administration menus. This function displaysonly when an optional s

Accessing the Configuration MenuUse the menu keys to access the printer Configuration menu.How to Access the Configuration MenuPress the control panel

the Configuration menu. If you specify the correct password,access to the selected menu is granted.Accessing Selections and OptionsMenus list each sel

Press the control panel keys in the order shown in the followinginstructions to select Configuration menu options. The printerresponds by displaying a

SELECT EMULATIONESPAccesses the Emulation se-lection and displays theESP option.PREVIOUS EMULATIONPOSTSCRIPTAdvances to the PostScriptoption.SELECT P

Entering character information through the control panel is similarto setting the time and date on a digital watch. You enter onecharacter at a time.

NOTE: An underline indicates the current input character in themessage window.How to Change the Scaling PercentControl Panel KeysMessage Window Printe

NEXT (fourtimes)SCALING PERCENT500Advances through the listof choices for the currentinput character. SELECT SCALING PERCENT500Advances to the next ch

tion values. To ignorechanges, press the Selectkey and then press On-line/Offline.NEXT SAVE CHANGES?YESAdvances to the next savechanges option.SELECT

Installation MenuUse the Installation menu to password-protect the Operator Controland Administration menus. The Installation menu (fig. 4.4) appearsw