IntroductionOptions and suppliesTo locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your nearestEpson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766.Epson FX Identi
HP EmulationIf you set the paper size with a print command that differs from thesize selected in SelecType, the message PS CHANGE appears.Press the RE
Printer CommandsThis section lists the printer commands supported in HP emulation.These commands emulate the HP LaserJet series II printer.A printer c
Command ListJob control commandsFunctionControl CodesBackspaceLine FeedForm FeedCarriage ReturnShift OutShift InEscapeBellHorizontal TabSpaceResetPrin
Command ListFunctionPage Length and SizePaper sizeExecutiveLetterLegalA4Page length# = Number of lines.Printer CommandESC&I1AESC&l2AESC&l3
Command ListFunctionPrinter CommandVertical Line SpacingVertical motion index# = Number of l/48-inchincrements.Lines per Inch1 lines per inch2 lines p
Command ListCursor positioningUnctionPrinter CommandVertical and HorizontalVerticalVertical (lines)# = Number of rows.Vertical (decipoints)# = Number
Command ListFont selectionFunctionPrinter CommandSymbol Set SelectionPrimary symbol setsLine drawISO ASCIIRoman-8Roman ExtensionISO Norway 1ISO United
Command ListFunctionPrinter CommandSymbol Set Selection (continued)Primary symbol sets (continued)Greek-8ESC(8GMath-8 ESC(8MPC-8 ESC(10UPC-8 (D/N) ES
Command ListFunctionPrinter CommandSymbol Set Selection (continued)Secondary symbol sets (continued)ISO Sweden 2ESC)3SISO PortugalESC)4SISO Portugal 2
Command ListFunctionPoint SizePrinter CommandPrimary point size7 Pt.8 Pt.8.5 Pt.10 Pt.12 Pt.14.4 Pt.ESC(s7VESC(s8VESC(s8.5VESC(s10VESC(s12VESC(s14.4V
IntroductionlNever try to force the printer’s components into place. Althoughthe printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damagethe printe
Command ListFunctionStroke WeightPrimary stroke weightLight (-3)Medium (0)Bold (3)Secondary stroke weightLight (-3)Medium (0)Bold (3)TypefacePrimary t
Command ListFunctionUnderlineEnable fixed underliningEnable floating underliningDisable underliningPrinter CommandESC&d0DESC&d3DESC&d@Font
Command ListSoft font creationFunctionPrinter CommandSoft Font CreationCreate font (font header)ESC)s#W [data]# = Number of bytes.Download characterES
Command ListFunction Printer CommandRectangle DimensionsHorizontal size (width)# = Number of dots.Horizontal size (width)# = Number of decipoints.Vert
Command ListMacrosFunction Printer CommandMacroID andControlMacro IDESC&f#Y# = Macro ID number.Macro controlStart macroStop macroExecute macroCall
Command List5-22Printer Modes
Chapter 6Maintenance and TransportationMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Maintenance
MaintenanceComponentLife cycle (in pages)Toner cartridge 1,500 pagesCleaning pad1,500 pagesDrum unit 10,000 pages*Service overhaul 100,000 pages*If yo
Maintenance MessagesThe EPL-6000’s display lets you know when you need to performroutine maintenance procedures. The toner cartridge and drum unitmust
Maintenance Messages1.Prepare a clean flat surface to set the basket on. To catch excesstoner that may remain in the used toner cartridge, it isrecomm
About This ManualThis user’s manual provides step-by-step instructions on setting upand operating your laser printer.Finding your way aroundThe introd
Maintenance Messages4.Locate the cleaning pad inside your printer. The cleaning pad isthe long black pad with green felt handles located in a slot ont
Maintenance Messages7.Holding the green felt tabs on the new cleaning pad, insert thepad into the indentation on the fuser.8.Now locate the toner cart
Maintenance Messages9.Hold down the green button holding the toner cartridge in placeon the developer unit. As you hold down the button, slide thetone
Maintenance MessagesNote: Be careful not to get any dust or dirt into the exposeddeveloper unit.11. Holding the new replacement cartridge horizontally
Maintenance Messages13. Hold down the green button. Pressing down on the tonercartridge, firmly slide the hooks on the cartridge into the slots onthe
Maintenance Messages15. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.16. Unfasten the tape hold
Maintenance MessagesCAUTION: Once the toner cartridge has been installed, donot remove it until you are prompted to do so by thecontrol panel display.
Maintenance MessagesWARNING If you regularly print high density (more than20 percent page density) graphics, you need to replace thedrum unit more fre
Maintenance MessagesThe drum unit and drum replacement cartridge must be replacedevery 10,000 pages. It is necessary to turn off the printer to replac
Maintenance MessagesChanging the drum unit and drum replacement cartridgeNote: Before changing the drum, you should locate some alcoholto use for clea
About This Manuall A Quick Reference Card at the back of the manual provides amap of SelecType menus.l The back flap area has a front and rear view of
Maintenance Messages4.Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting up on the greenhandles. Discard the drum unit.5.Unpack the new drum and the cott
Maintenance Messages6.Locate the main charger wire, which extends along the length ofthe green drum inside a slot directly over the drum. Gently clean
Maintenance Messages7.Now change the drum replacement cartridge. Locate the useddrum replacement cartridge, which is in the right rear comer ofthe pri
Maintenance Messages9.Store the developer cleaner, which was also packed with thedrum, in a safe place for future use. You need to use thedeveloper cl
Routine Printer CleaningIt is necessary to clean certain printer components regularly toensure optimal print quality. Cleaning should be performedwhen
Routine Printer CleaningNote: Locate some isopropyl alcohol to use for cleaning purposesbefore proceeding.1.Make sure the printer is turned off, then
Routine Printer CleaningWARNING: When cleaning the wires, be careful not topress too hard. The wires are delicate and can break if youapply too much p
Routine Printer Cleaning2.If toner has accumulated on the black portion of the paper guidenear the transfer charger, remove the toner by carefully dra
Routine Printer CleaningCleaning the laser beam lensNote: Cleaning the lens is required at an interval of 10,000 pages(the same interval as for changi
General Printer MaintenanceIn addition to the maintenance called for by the display panelmessages, the following simple maintenance procedures may beo
Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterFinding a Place for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . .
General Printer MaintenanceWARNINGS:lOpening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange areamarked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, SObe ca
General Printer Maintenance4.Protect your desktop or other flat surface by covering it with asheet of paper. Then remove the developer unit from the b
General Printer Maintenance5.Insert the hooked edge of the developer cleaner about a half inch(13 mm) between the developer roller and the brass blade
General Printer Maintenance7.Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.8.Close the printer c
General Printer MaintenanceWARNINGS:l Opening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange areamarked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, sobe c
General Printer Maintenance4.Gently clean the main charger wire with a cotton swab dippedin alcohol. Run the swab along the length of the wire. You ne
General Printer Maintenance6.Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.7.Close the printer c
Service OverhaulA service overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by anauthorized Epson dealer. Periodically check the printed sheetscounter insid
Transporting Your PrinterIf you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from oneroom to another, make sure that you keep the printer level.
Transporting Your Printer7.8.Remove the drum unit from the basket by lifting up on the greenhandles. (Avoid touching or scratching the green drum.) Pl
Finding a Place for the PrinterSetting up your printer is a simple process that takes only a fewminutes. You need to find a location for your printer
Transporting Your Printer10. Place the developer unit in a plastic bag and seal the bag. Then11.wrap the unit in its original packing materials.Locate
Transporting Your Printer12. Pack the cleaning pad in its original packing material.13. Pull out the drum replacement cartridge from its slot and wrap
Transporting Your Printer14. Put the empty basket back in the printer. Replace and tape thepacking foam inside the printer as shown below to hold theb
Transporting Your Printer16. Repack all accessories in the accessory pack.6-38Maintenance and Transportation
Transporting Your Printer17. Pack the printer in its original packing material and put it in theouter carton.18. Place the accessory pack in the outer
Unpacking the Printer after Shipment1.WARNINGS:•Do not wipe or vacuum toner off the roller on thedeveloper unit. Avoid touching this roller.2.3.4.Unpa
Chapter 7TroubleshootingError Messages...7-2Paper Jam Problems... 7-7Insertion error...
Error MessagesThis chapter discusses problems you may encounter with yourprinter and their likely solutions.The first section of this chapter describe
Error MessagesCHANGE DRUMThe drum unit may not be installed properly. Open the printer andmake sure the drum unit is seated properly in the basket. (P
Error MessagesERROR 22The buffer has overflowed due to a communication protocol error.Make sure that your SelecType settings match the communicationpr
Finding a Place for the PrinterTo give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 18 inches(457 mm) from the bottom of the print& to any she
Error MessagesNote: If-the printer was recently transported, the paper feedmechanism may need to be aligned. See the section on setting thepaper feed
Error MessagesTONER EMPTYThe developer unit may not be installed properly. Open the printerand make sure the developer unit is seated properly in the
Paper Jam ProblemsThis section gives you detailed information on correcting paperjams, which are indicated by a PAPER JAN or an INSERTIONERROR message
Paper Jam Problems3.4.5.6.7.8.Hold down the green release lever, located inside the front of theprinter, to release the paper.While holding down the r
Paper Jam ProblemsCAUTION: It is particularly important to lower thecassette into place. If the cassette is not installed properly,the message PAPER E
Paper Jam ProblemsIf the paper is jammed in the paper eject area, you can see it stickingout of either the face-up or face-down output tray depending
Paper Jam Problems3.Remove the jammed paper. (If it is necessary to pull it frombeneath the fuser unit, be careful not to touch the fuser unit,which b
TroubleshootingThis section discusses problems you may encounter and their likelysolutions. (Paper jam problems are discussed earlier in this chapter.
Power SupplyProblem SolutionPower is not beingsupplied to theprinter.After fuming on theprinter, the displayremains blank.The power cord may be discon
Printing ProblemsProblem SolutionThe printer does notprint or stopsprinting.The ON LINEmessage appears butnothing is printed.The interface cable may n
Finding a Place for the PrinterWARNINGS:Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,excessive heat, moisture, or dust.Avoid using electrical o
Printing ProblemsProblem SolutionThe ON LINEYour software may not be installedmessage appears butproperly for your printer. Make sure thenothing is pr
Printing ProblemsProblem SolutionThe printout is notwhat you expected.The font selected byyour software cannotbe printed.Completely blank pagesare pri
Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionCharacters belongingto a different symbolset are being printed.Some or all of theThe interface cable may not be plugge
Printing ProblemsProblemSolutionThe position of theprintout is not whatyou expected.The printed pagelength differs from theactual length of thepaper-T
Paper HandlingProblemSolutionPaper does not feedproperly.Paper does not feed atall.Paper feeds crookedlyinfo the printer.Paper may be loaded incorrect
Paper HandlingProblemSolutionPaper does not feedproperly(continued).More than one page ata time feeds into theprinter.The paper feeds butthen jams at
Paper HandlingProblem SolutionThe display readsPS CHANGEYou may be trying to use a non-standardpaper size (one that is not listed on thePAPER SIZE men
Decline in Print QualityProblemSolutionThe print quality isnot what youexpected.The printed page isdirty, vertical bands orstreaks appear on thepage,
Decline in Print QualifyProblemSolutionPeriodic black or whitespots appear on theprintout.Individual charactersappear uneven orbroken.The printed imag
Decline in Print QualityProblem SolutionThe paper curls.Printed pages arecurled.You may need to turn over the stack ofpaper in your paper cassette and
Unpacking the Printer1.Remove the accessory pack and make sure you have theaccessories shown below.Setting Up the Printer1-5
Appendix ACharacter Samples and Symbol SetsResident Fonts...A-2Character samples...A-2S
Resident FontsThe fonts resident in the EPL-6000 are listed below. The cartridgeslots on your printer let you access a wide variety of other fontsavai
Symbol Set TablesThis section includes a character table for each symbol set that canbe selected with SelecType, a substitution chart for the IS0 symb
Symbol Set TablesRoman-8Symbol Set ID # 8U0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFA-4 Character Samples and Symbol Sets
Symbol Set TablesECMA-94 Latin 1Symbol Set ID # ON0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFCharacter Samples and Symbol Sets A-5
Symbol Set TablesIBM® US (PC-8)Symbol Set ID # 10U0123456789ABCDEFA-6 Character Samples and Symbol Sets
Symbol Set TablesIBM Denmark/Norway (PC-8 D/N)Symbol Set ID # 11U0123456789ABCDEF0123 456789ABCDEFCharacter Samples and Symbol SetsA-7
Symbol Set TablesIS0 substitution charactersThe decimal numbers in the top row show the characters that differfrom Roman-8 for each of the ISO symbol
Symbol Set TablesConverting hexadecimal values to decimal valuesIf you prefer to use decimal values instead of hexadecimal values,you can convert the
Symbol Set TablesA-10Character Samples and Symbol Sets
Unpacking the Printer2.Carefully remove the printer from the outer carton, lifting theprinter by the recesses on each side of it. Set the printer on a
Appendix BTechnical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications... B-2Printing... B-2Paper
Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:Laser beam scanning and dryelectrophotographic process.Drum type: OPCResolution:Print speed:First print:
Printer SpecificationsPaper and paper deliveryPaper specifications:Epson does not recommend or guaranteethe use of any particular brand of paper.Becau
Printer SpecificationsPaper feedalignment anddirection:Center alignment for all sizes; lengthwisedirection for standard sizes.Paper feed:Cassette or m
Printer SpecificationsMechanicalDimensions andweight:Recommendedduty cycle:MPBF (Mean PrintsBetween Failures):MTBF (Mean TimeBetween Failures):Durabil
Printer SpecificationsController hardwareRAM:2MB MemoryBoard:Total Memory:512K bytesThe optional 2MB memory board providesenough memory for full-page,
Interface SpecificationsThe EPL-6000 has the following resident interfaces:l Parallell RS-232C/RS-422A serial.Parallel interfaceYour printer is equipp
Interface SpecificationsB-8Technical Specifications
Interface SpecificationsNotesAll interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the riseand fall of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds.
Interface SpecificationsSignal levelsOutput signals:Input signals:VOL=0 to 0.4 vVOH=2.4 to 5.0 VVIL=0 to 0.8 vVIH=2.0 to 5.0 vSerial interfaceThe lase
Unpacking the Printer4.Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch.Top cover5.Remove the tape and foam from the printer and paper c
Interface SpecificationsTransmission proceduresReady/Busy:lThe DTR signal level changes to HIGH when the printer is readyto receive data (or to LOW if
Interface SpecificationsSerial interface pin assignmentsThe serial interface connector pin assignments and a description ofthe interface signals are s
Interface SpecificationsSignalPin10111820REV**25+5V DCSignalSDRDDTRRS-232C*RS-422A(SD+)non-invert(RD+)*Signal is operational for the interface.Directi
Interface SpecificationsDIP switchesSelect the required serial interface by setting the DIP switches on theback of the printer as follows:1234 5678RS-
IndexAAssembling the printer, 1-10–24Automatic printing, 4-7–11BBasketcleaning, 6-21–22installing, 1-16Baud rate, 3-16, 3-25Buttons, control panel, 3-
Control panel,buttons, 3-2, 3-4–6indicator lights, 3-2, 3-4LCD, 3-2SelecType, 3-10–11DDeveloper cleaner, 1-11, 6-24, 6-27Developer unitcleaning, 6-24–
FFace-down output, 1-22, 4-5–6Face-up output tray, 1-2, 1-20–22, 4-5–6Font cartridges, optionalinserting, 5-4problems with, 7-4, 7-16removing, 5-5Font
LLabels, 4-3, 4-5, 4-11–14Landscape orientation, 5-10, A-2Laser beam lens, cleaning, 6-23Lights, indicator, 3-2, 3-4Loading paper,automatic, 2-3–5, 4-
Orientation, 5-10, A-2Output,face-up tray, installing, 1-20–22face-down, 1-22,4-5–6selecting, 4-6PPapercurling, 7-24delivery choices, 4-5–6feed method
Printed sheets counter, 6-32Printer commands, 5-8Printer driver, 5-3Print quality, decline in, 7-22–23RRAM. See MemoryRESET/CONTINUE,button, 3-5in Sel
Unpacking the Printer6.To close the cover, push only on the ridged portion of the lid.1-8Setting Up the Printer
Specificationscontroller, B-6electrical, B-5environmental, B-6interface, B-7–10mechanical, B-5paper, B-3–4parallel interface, B-7–10printing, B-2seria
UUnpacking the printer, 1-4–8, 6-40WWeight, 1-9, B-5Index-8
SelecType Main Menu* See the HP Emulation submenu** See the Interface submenu
HP Emulation Submenu
Interface Submenu
Drum replacement cartridgeTransfer charger wireTransfer charger wireCleaning padCleaning pad
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Carrying the PrinterWhen you move your printer to the location you selected for it,carry the printer by holding the recesses on each side of the print
Assembling the PrinterBefore you can use the printer, you need to install a few importantparts. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the compo
Assembling the PrinterNote: Put the developer cleaner and magnetic cleaner in a safeplace for now. You’ll need to use the developer cleaner if vertica
Assembling the Printer1.Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch.2.Remove the basket and place it on a flat surface.3.Locate the
Assembling the Printer4.Locate the drum unit, which has two green handles, and thecotton swab.WARNING: Do not expose the photosensitive drum tolight a
Assembling the Printer6.Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab byrubbing the swab along the length of the wire. You need toinsert the
Assembling the Printer8.Hold the developer unit horizontally, with the toner cartridgelabel right side up. Gently shake the unit back and forth a fewt
Assembling the Printer10. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on theback of the basket with the arrow on the printer case. (Thearr
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and usedproperly, that is, in
Assembling the Printer11. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit’s two greenhandles until the drum unit clicks into place.12. Unfasten the tape ho
Assembling the Printer13. Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place,pull out the film. (pull the film up and out toward the back
Installing the paper cassette1.Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer.Align the hooks on either side of the paper cassette
Assembling the PrinterInstalling the face-up output trayThe faceup output tray lets you print heavier paper and othermedia requiring a straight paper
Assembling the PrinterWARNING: When you open the printer cover, the traytouches the desktop and slides to the left of the printer asshown below. Befor
Assembling the PrinterWhen it is not in use, you can leave the tray attached to the printerbut rotated so that it rests on top of the printer. However
Assembling the PrinterAttaching the power cord1.Before attaching the power cord, make sure that the powerswitch on the left side of the printer is tur
Assembling the Printer3.Wait at least five seconds, then turn off the power and reinsertthe paper cassette. Push the cassette in until it goes no furt
Chapter 2Testing and Connecting Your PrinterTesting the Printer... 2-2Turning on the power...
Testing the PrinterThe EPL-6000 has three built-in print tests: the self test, font printtest, and status print test. These tests let you check the op
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Testing the PrinterThe power indicator lights and a PLEASE WAIT messageappears while the printer warms up. (It takes about a minute forthe printer to
Testing the Printer3.Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the edges of the paperon a flat surface to even up the stack.4.Insert the stack of pa
Testing the Printer8.If you are not using letter size paper (the factory default settingfor your printer), see the section on SelecType in Chapter 3 f
Testing the Printer4. When you release the buttons, SELF TEST appears on thedisplay and the printer prints a self test.Notes:l It is important to pres
Testing the Printer2.Locate the density control knob, which is in the front rightcomer inside the printer.3.To make the print darker, turn the knob cl
Testing the Printer5.Close the printer cover.6.Print the self test again to check the new print density setting.(To print the self test, make sure the
Testing the Printer3.To perform the font print test, press the RESET/CONTINUE and theSPEClAL buttons at the same time.4.When you release the buttons,
Testing the Printer3.Press the and buttons at the same time.4. When you release the buttons, STATUS PRINT appears onthe display and the printer
Connecting to Your ComputerFor the EPL-6000 to be able to receive and interpret informationfrom your computer, both devices need to be set up so that
Connecting to Your ComputerConnecting the parallel interfaceIf you are using the EPL-6000’s standard parallel interface, you mustuse a shielded parall
Connecting to Your Computer4.Plug the other end of the cable into your computer.Now that you have connected the parallel interface, see Chapter 3for i
Connecting to Your Computer3.Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector, ifrequired.4.Plug the other end of the cable into your computer.
Connecting to Your ComputerThe DIP switches are located at the back of your printer and arenumbered 1 through 8.The DIP switch settings are listed bel
Connecting to Your ComputerNow that you have connected the serial interface cable andchecked the DIP switches, you need to set the printer for serialc
Chapter 3Using the PrinterThe Control Panel...3-2Control panel display...3-2Indicator lights.
The Control PanelThe EPL-6000 control panel gives you control over many printerfunctions, including interface settings, font selection, and paper size
The Control PanelINITIALIZEON LINE [LTR]OFF LINE [LTR]PLEASE WAITPROCESSINGPUSH MANUAL KEYRESETSELF TESTSTATUS PRINTThis message appears when you rese
The Control PanellMaintenance and error messages inform you of requiredmaintenance or of an existing error condition. For a detailed listof maintenanc
The Confrol PanelSETPress this button to switch from aSelecType function to a list of options forthat function and to set SelecType options.RESET/CONT
The Control PanelSPECIALON LINEPress this button to set a higher fusertemperature. Use this setting for envelopesand heavy (27 through 34-pound) paper
ContentsAbout This Manual1Introduction1Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer1-1Finding a Place for the Printer... 1-2Unpacking the Pri
SelecType OverviewThe SelecType feature lets you control many of your printer’sfunctions, from the simplest to the most complex.With SelecType’s menu-
SelecType OverviewMain MenuPAPER SIZECOPIESAUTO CONTEMULATIONI/FSTATUS PRTPOWER ONDATA BUFFEROVER LORDBUZZERInterface SubmenuHP Emulation Submenu(resi
OVER LORDSelects the data buffer overflow value.BUZZERTurns the buzzer on or off.Interface submenuBAUD RATEPROT(Protocol)DATA BITPARITYSTOP BITROBUST-
The SelecType Control PanelThis section examines the SelecType portion of the control panel anddescribes the steps necessary to select SelecType funct
The SelecType Control PanelUse of these buttons is described in more detail in the followingsections.RESET/CONTINUEThis button has several uses relate
Using SelecTypeThis section describes how to change SelecType functions. Fordescriptions of each available option, see the SelecType Optionssection la
Using SelecTypeThe left side of the display shows menu functions. The right sideshows options for each function. An asterisk (*) to the right of anopt
Using SelecTypeSet an optionWhen you reach the option you wish to use, press the SET button.An asterisk (*) appears next to the option, indicating tha
Using SelecType3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Press the SET button again to set the emulation.Press the SET button a third time to enter the emulationsubmenu, where yo
Using SelecTypeInterface submenuTo enter the interface submenu from the main menu, follow thesteps below:1.Press the or button until you see the
Chapter 5 Printer Modes5-1HP Emulation. ...5-2Printer Commands...5-8Command List...
Using SelecType7.Press the SET button to activate the option. The function stopsblinking, and the option starts blinking.8.Use the or button to
Using SelecTypeInitializing SelecType to factory default settingsTo initialize SelecType options, returning them to the factorysettings, follow the st
Using SelecTypeSelecType practice exampleTo better understand how to use SelecType, you may want to trythis example.Turning off the buzzerThis example
SelecType OptionsThis section describes in detail each SelecType menu option.Main menu optionsWhen you enter the SelecType main menu by setting the pr
SelecType OptionsCOPIES = 01* 01 through 99You can change the setting to print between one and 99 copies ofeach page.AUTO CONT = ON*ON*OFFWhen this op
SelecType OptionsSTATUS PRT = OFF*ON OFF*When this option is on, a status print test is run each time the printeris powered on. See Chapter 2 for inf
SelecType OptionsHP emulation submenu optionsWhen you enter the HP emulation submenu, you can access any ofthe menu functions listed below. Accessing
SelecType OptionsFORM = 060*005-128This option sets the form length (the number of lines printed oneach page).SYMBOL = ROMAN8*ROMAN8*ECMA-94 (Latin 1)
SelecType OptionsInterface submenu optionsThe interface submenu is used to set options for the serial interface.If you are using a serial interface, t
SelecType OptionsDATA BIT = 8* 8*7This option sets the number of data bits in each character ofinformation sent to the printer.PARITY = NONE*NONE*ODDE
IntroductionThe EPL-6000 laser printer offers high performance and reliabilityand a wide range of features. Your printer combines asemiconductor laser
Chapter 4Paper HandlingSelecting Paper. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Selecting a Paper Size . . . . . . .
Selecting PaperWith the EPL-6000, you can print on many sizes and types of paper.You can also use other media, such as envelopes, labels, andoverhead
Selecting PaperFor best results, use paper made especially for laser printers. Papermade for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice.If you want to
Selecting a Paper SizeThe default paper size setting in SelecType is LTR for letter-sizepaper. If you are using a different size paper, change the PAP
Printing Methods SummaryYou have several choices to make when printing. These choicesdepend mainly on the type of paper or other print media you use.P
Paper Delivery ChoicesYour laser printer can deliver paper facedown on top of the printeror faceup into the faceup output tray. The advantage of print
Paper Feed MethodsThe paper cassette holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper forautomatic printing. Additionally, the manual feed tray, on top of thepa
Paper Feed Methods3.Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. Next, tap the edges ofthe paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.4.Insert the sta
Paper Feed MethodsNote: Additional instructions for printing on special paper typesare given below.lTo print on letterhead or three-hole punched paper
Paper Feed Methods7.Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer.Align the hooks on each side of the cassette with the slots one
IntroductionHigh-quality, 300 dot-per-inch (DPI) printing at a speed of 6pages per minute for letter-size paper.Two paper delivery methods: face-down
Paper Feed Methods10. If you want faceup delivery, set the paper path selector to thedown position.11. If the paper you have just loaded is a differen
Paper Feed Methods2.If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printeroff line. Set the printer for manual printing by pressing th
Paper Feed Methods4.Insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot, gently pushingit in as far as it can go.Note: Insert the paper with the side yo
Paper Feed Methods11. Insert the next sheet of paper and press the MANUAL buttonagain. Proceed in this manner until you have finished the printjob.12.
Chapter 5Printer ModesHP Emulation... 5-2Unique features... 5-2Printer driver inform
HP EmulationYour EPL-6000 printer offers HP emulation that enables you to useapplication programs written for HP LaserJet series II printers.Note: Eps
HP EmulationPrinter driver informationMany application programs let you specify the type of printeryou’re using by selecting a printer driver. Drivers
HP EmulationInstalling a font cartridgeTo install a font cartridge, follow these steps:1.Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.CAUTION:
HP EmulationRemoving a font cartridgeTo remove a font cartridge, follow these steps:1.Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.CAUTION: Ne
HP EmulationThe result varies depending upon which method you use, as shownin the table below.Off/OnButtonclearsclearsESC ECommandprints data inbuffer
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