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0PPP0Fan the stack of paper and then tap it on the edge to align itbefore you load it.Be sure that you do not load too much paper in the tray.Be sure

Make sure that your interface cable meets the specifications forthe printer and computer. If you are using a parallel interface,make sure the parallel

If you are using a serial interface, make sure that both thecomputer and printer are set to use the same parity, baud rate,number of data bits, and nu

SelecType does not function as expectedSoftware programs override SelecType settings. Use softwaresettings instead of SelecType settings whenever poss

Vertical black or white bands or linesTurn off the printer. Remove the imaging cartridge and place iton a clean, flat surface. Locate and clean the cl

Horizontal black or white bands or black pageInstall a new imaging cartridge as described in the Read ThisFirst guide.Uneven darknessYour paper may be

0Warning:Opening the printer exposes the*, which is marked by aCAUTION HOT SURFACE label. Be car&~1 not to touch thefuser.Missing areas on printed

Printed image is light or faintUse the DENSITY item in the SelecType CONPIG MENU fordarker print.Check the SelecType TONER item in the CONPIG MENU. If

Option ProblemsA font cannot be selected or the message REMOVE or ILLEGALCART appearsTurn off the printer. Then remove and carefully reinsert thecartr

FEED JAM with optional lower paper cassette1.Remove the lower paper cassette from the lower papercassette unit.2. Remove any folded paper from the pap

Safety Informationlaser safetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiat

Using the optional face-up output tray, the printer does not feedinto the face-up trayMake sure the paper path selector on the top left comer of thepr

EEPROM ERRORThe printer found illegal data in the EEPROM memory. Pressthe Continue button to continue. You should also check thatany SelecType setting

INSERT CARTYou may have removed an optional font cartridge white theForm Feed light was on (indicating print data was receivedbut not yet printed). To

PAPER JAMPaper is jammed in the paper path. Open the printer cover andclear the jammed paper as described in the Read This Firstguide.PAPER OUT (paper

PRINT OVERRUNThe required time to process the print data exceeds the printengine speed because the current page is too complex. kessContinue to resume

RESETThe printer’s current interface port has been reset and thebuffer cleared. However, other interface ports are still activeand retain their settin

STANDBYThe printer is currently in a low-power state. (When the printeris not used for 15 minutes, it enters standby mode.) Press anybutton or send da

2.Hold down the On tine button while you turn on the printer.Make sure you hold the button down until DUMP MODEappears on the display.3. Run any softw

To print a RITech test pattern:1.Enter SelecType by pressing the Menu button.2.Press the Menu button several times until TEST MENUappears on the displ

If your check pattern is too heavy, change the setting toLIGHT as dexribed in the foIIowing procedure; if it is toolight, change the setting to DARK;

WarningUse of controls, adjustments, or performance of proceduresother than those specified in this guide may result inhazardous radiation exposure.Yo

1.2.3.4.5.Enter SelecType by pressing the Menu button once.Press the Menu button until CONFIG MENU appears onthe display.Press the item button until D

Cleaning the inside of the printerFine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect insidethe printer. Follow the steps below to clean the in

7.Open the paper cover, remove any pages, and clean thepaper tray with a soft cloth.Removing spilled tonerIf toner spills inside the printer, do not u

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPaper ...Paper specifications...Paper feed...

PaperPaper specificationsNote:Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by themanujiacturer at any time, Epson cannot

RCaution:Do not load any size of paper other than those listed above.Printable area:LJ4 emulation 100 dots from paper edgeESC/P 2, FX emulations150 do

PrinterGeneralPrinting method:Resolution:Printing speed:First print:Warm-up time:Internal emulations:Cartridge slot:Resident fonts:CPU: MB86930, 17.6

MechanicalDimensions andweight:Durability:ElectricalVoltage:Rated frequency:Rated current:Powerconsumption:safety:Height: 226 mm (8.9 inches)Width: 36

InterfaceParallel interfaceThe parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of theinterface signals are shown in the table below.Sig

fed one line after each lineNote:0All interface conditions are limed on TTL level. Both the rise and fall times ofeach signal must be less than 0.2 mi

Laser printer PrecautionsThis printer uses laser technology. The following list ofprecautions applies whenever you open the printer cover.Even if you

0Return denotes the twisted-pair return to be connected at signal groundleoel. For the inter@ wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable eachsignal m

HandshakingThe printer’s serial interface can use DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signallevels and XON/XOFF communication protocols either separately or inc

Signal ground. This pin provides20DTROUT Data terminal ready. This pinindicates whether or not theprinter is ready to receivedata. If the printer read

Options and Consumableslower paper cassetteModel numberPaper size:Paper weight:Paper feed:Feeding speed:Paper types:AC power supply:Dimensions(includi

Appendix BCommand SummarySupported Emulations and Control Languages...B-2LJ4 Emulation...B-2LJ4 emulation commands...

Supported Emulations and Control LanguagesYour printer has the ability to emulate the following printers in eachprinter emulation:LJ4Hewlett-Packard L

Job controlpage controlCommand Summary B-3

B-4 Command Summary

Font selectionCommand Summaty B-5

B-6 Command Summary

The imaging cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism thatforms the image and transfers it onto the paper. Keep thefollowing guidelines in mind w

Command Summary B-7

font managementB-8 command Summary

soft font creationRaster graphicsCommand Summary B-9

Print modelB-10 Command Summary

User-defined pattern/management creationC~~nd Summary B-11

Status readbackB-12 Command Summary

Programming hintsVector graphicsControl codesCommand Summary B-13

Function CommandGL/2 emulation context commandsConfiguration and status groupInput P1 and P2 IPInput relative IRP1 and P2scaleSCInput window IWRotate

FunctionCommandArcabsohlte AAArcrdadve ARAbaolutearc ATthree pdntRelativearc RTthree pointCirclea*Polyline PEencudedBezierabsolute BZBezier relative B

FunctionCommandRelativeDRdirectionAbsoluteSIcharactersizeRelativeSRchsrxter tieCharacter slant SLCharxterlill CFmodeLabeILBDefine label DTterminatorL

Important Safety Instructions1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Read all of these instructions.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.Unplug this p

Epson ESC/P 2 and FX EmulationsThis section lists the control codes supported in the ESC/P 2 and FXemulations. Some ESC/P 2 and FX printer codes are n

FunctionCommandPage formatB-18 Command Summary

Font selectionFont enhancementCommand Summary B-19

B-20 Command Summary

select an ESC R nninternationalcharacter setBit hugeEpson FX emulation Printer operationCommand Summary B-21

Note:Your printer will not print characters beyond one page length (set with theESC C or ESC CD commands), while an FX printer might print them.B-22 C

Horizontal motionOverall printing stylePrint size and character widthNote:Your printer substitutes 20-cpi and 16.66-cpi fonts for 12-cpi and 10-cpi fo

NoteWhen combining ESC wand ESC W to produce double-width, double&eightcharacters, your printer inmases the vertical line weight, while an FX prin

Word processing User-defined charactersNote:The appearance of characters defined using ESC & may differ slightly from that ofan actual FX printer.

Epson GL/2 EmulationAll GL/2 commands in the LJ4 emulation shown earlier in this chapter areavailable in Epson GL/2 emulation. In addition, the comman

11. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as theymay touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts thatcould result in a risk of fi

FunctionINnlALIzEINQUIREJOBOFMSGRDYMSGRESETSETSTMSGUEL/SPJLUSTATIJSUSTATUSOFPmCommand@ PJL NTrALJzE [<CR>] <LF,8 pIL INQUIRE [LPALMj variable

FunctioncommandEnter primeremulationNote:For LANGUAGE, substitute one of the following: LJ4, ESCP2, FX,EPSONGL2, PJL.Overview of the Elf commandsEJL c

Command summary for using EJL<ESCxSOH>Universal exit laqgua@%rt of EJLFormat:ASCII code: ESC SOHDacimal: 27 1Hexadecimal: 1B 01Description:Exit

@EJL INQUIRE NAME <LF> Inquire printer nameFormat:ASCII code: @EJLeWS>INQUIRE<WS>NAME[<CR>]<LF>Decimal:64697476327378818573

Appendix COption InstallationInstalling the Options...C-2Lower Paper Cassette...C-2Installing the lower pape

Installing the OptionsIf you purchased your printer and options at the same time, first set upthe printer and run the print test by following the inst

4.Lift the printer and align it over the cassette using the two alignmentpins on the lower cassette as guides. Lower the printer so that thepins fit s

loading paper into the lower paper cassette1.Remove the paper cassette from the printer by pulling itThen place it on a flat surface.straight out.2. T

4.Insert the stack of paper face-up into the cassette with the comers ofthe paper beneath the two tabs at the back of the paper cassette.Note:Do not l

Face-Up Output Tray1.Hold the output tray tilted at a slight angle away from you. Theninsert it into the back of the printer by placing the pins on th

About this GuideThis guide contains information for using, operating, andmaintaining the printer once it has been installed. Forinformation about inst

To add a parallel or serial interface to your printer use one of thefollowing:32KB Serial Interface CardC823071 /c82308l32KB Parallel Interface CardC8

3.Remove the two screws that securethe interface cover and remove thecover.4.Slide the interface into the groves in the interface slot shown below.Pus

5. Secure the interface in the slot with the two screws attached to theinterface.6. Connect the proper interface cable to the interface and to yourcom

Note:Hook no more than two cables into one cable clip. Never put too muchpressure on the cables.8.Turn the printer around so that the control panel fa

Removing the controller boardWarning:High zwliqes are present inside the computer when the puwer is on. Donot attempt to remove the controller hard un

6. Remove the three silver screws that secure the metal bracket on the leftside of the printer. Keep the screws handy so that you can use themlater.e*

Wan&g:Avoid touching the ekvtkal cmpomnts that are exped after youremoze the conidler bard. They may be very hot if the printer hasbeen used WC&am

If you are installing one SIMM, use the back slot. J.f you are installing twoSIMMs,usethebackslotforthefirstSIMM,and~~tslotfor~secand.ToinstalltheSIMM

Reinserting the controller board1.Hold the controller board level and fit its right edge into the rightgroove inside the board slot. Then gently fit i

3.Secure the board with the three silver screws you removed earlier.4.Attach the interface board cover with the two screw6 you removedearlier.Note:Do

Appendix C, “Option Installation,” gives step-by-stepinstallation instructions for the optional products that can beused with the printer.

6. Insert the interface cable or cables into the U-shaped part of one cableclip. Lift the left side of the printer up slightly. Then hook the shortlip

Font CartridgesHP LaserJet compatible font cartridges are available from varioussuppliers. The following table lists the compatible cartridges for you

QpplkrHewlett-Packard(scalable)Anacom GeneralCorp.ComputerPeripherals, Inc.Everex ComputerProducts LTD.IQ EngineeringIQ Engineering(scalable)Pacific D

wpplkrUDP DataProducts, Inc ,ProductsDTl-TMS RMNDT2-HELVDT4-TMS RMN/HELVI+65 65in-OneI& international &in-OnePRO 6586-K25 PlusTurbo 25Super T

Glossary ASCIIAmerirxn Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardizedway of assigning codes to characters and control codes. The system is

driverThe part of a software program that converts commandsfrom the program into commands used by the printer. Also known as the printerdriver.The

imaging clrtridgeThe consumable part of the printer that contains a photosensitive printdrum and the toner supply.initializationThe act of returning t

point sizeThe height of a particular font as measured from the top of the tallestcharacter lo the bottom of the lowest. A point is a typographic unit

SerifThe small decorative strokes that come off the main line of a character.status sheetA report that lists the SelecType settings and other printer

indexThis index contains entries for this manual as well as for the Read This First (setup) guide.Page numbers from the Read This First guide are prec

Chapter 1Using Your PrinterAbout Your Printer...1-2Features...1-2Controlling the Printer...

FFaceup output tray, 2-2installing/ C-6problems, 6-14FACT SHEET, 4-26Film, 2-8FEED JAM message, 6-15Feed jam problem, RTF-20 -21Font, 5-6Font &rid

LaserJet 4. See LJ4 emulationLJ4 emulation, 1-3esmllation commands, B-2 -13printing font samples, 4-26LJ4 FONT SAMPLE, 4-26LJ4 MENU, 4-10LJ4GL/2 emula

printerchanging settings through SelecType,4-2 -6cleaning, 6-24 -26connecting to the computer, RTF-8 -10control panel, 1-5 -10controlling. 1-5 -11feat

STANDBY message, 6-20Standby mode, A-4Status messages, 6-14 -20!%atus sheetprintings RTF-8sample, 4-25STATUS SHEET, 4-25STD SIZE, 4-16STD TRAY, 2-5,4-

Allrightsreserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalq&em, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanica

About Your PrinterThe ActionLaser 1600 is the latest in Epson’s advanced line oflaser printers, giving you high-quality printing that is both fastand

High, 600-dpi resolutionThe printer can run in one of two resolutions: 300 dpi or600 dpi. both resolutions produce good-looking, crisp text andgraphic

Bi-Resolution Improvement Technology (Bi-RITech)The RITech feature is an Epson printer technology thatproduces smoother, crisper lines, text, and grap

Controlling the PrinterIn general, there are three ways to control the settings of yourprinter:DThe Printer Setup menu in your softwareClThe Printers

SelecType modeOne of the functions of the control panel is to enable you to useSelecType mode. In this mode you can access menus that allowyou to chan

The display shows the printer’s current status, an errormessage, or the current SelecType menu or item.Indicator lightsOn LineOn when the printer is o

The buttons on the control panel function as follows:On Line/ManualSwitches the printer between on-line andoff-line status. This switch is disabled wh

Item/Paper Size+ (arrow>AltEnter/Form FeedContinue/ResetIn SelecType mode, advances through the listof items available for the currently selectedme

Other common uses for these buttons are as follows:Q On LinePress to set the printer on line after youreload paper. (The printer is off line whenthe p

Controlling the Printer with SoftwareMost software programs have a Printer Setup menu that allowsyou to adjust certain printer settings such as the nu

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant to

When multiple users are connected to the printer, you need tobe aware of the potential configuration and emulation conflictsthat can occur when differ

Sharing emulationsEach interface port has an emulation assignment that is madethrough SelecType. By default, the ports are configured for LJ4emulation

Chapter 2Paper HandlingStandard and Optional Paper Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Choosing Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Standard and Optional/Paper TraysThe printer’s standard paper tray holds up to 150 sheets ofvarious standard-size papers, including letter, legal, A4,

Note:The quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changedby the manufacturer at any time, so Epson cannot guarantee anyparticular one.T

For information about loading heavy paper, envelopes, labels,or transparencies, see ‘Printing on Special Paper” later in thischapter. For information

Selecting the Paper SourceIf you have installed the optional lower paper cassette, theprinter has two sources from which to print. Most softwareapplic

Paper CassetteManual FeedPaper source on tinterAuto select. The software decideswhich tray to select based on papersize and availability.Lower paper c

When printing on special paper, you might prefer to print faceup. To do so, set the paper path selector on the top left comerof the printer to the fac

TransparenciesYou can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesivedrafting film if they are made for use with laser printers orplain-paper copie

ContentsWhere to Get Help ...1CompuServe On-line Support...2safety Information...3Laser safet

7.Open the paper cover and remove the paper currently loaded.8.Adjust the paper guides to match the width of the paper youare using and insert a singl

Chapter 3FontsWhat You Need to Know about Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-2Font Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What You Need to Know about FontsThis chapter provides basic information about fonts. If you arenew to fonts and desktop publishing, you might want to

as Times Roman and Times Bold, are similar enough in designthat you can mix them easily while retaining the same basicfont design throughout your docu

Choosing a FontAlthough there are not many rules for choosing fonts, thefollowing guidelines will help you in creating attractivedocuments that are ea

Note:The distinction between printer and screen fonts is not as importantwhen you are using TrueType fonts, which are included withWindows 3.1. See “T

Bitmap and outline fontsFonts that are installed on the printer or computer are classifiedin two groups according to the method used to create them:bi

Outline fonts are preferred for the printer because the printermust be able to print any point size requested from thesoftware while maintaining high-

The fonts provided with the printer are shown in the followingtable. For samples of each font family, see “Font Samples” atthe end of this chapter.Fon

When selecting fonts in your software program, choose thefont name listed in the HP equivalent column.Adding More FontsYou can install additional font

Loading Paper...2-3Setting the paper tray’s paper size...2-4selecting the Paper Source...2-5Us

Caution:Do not touch the connectors on the cartridge or in the printer’scartridge slot; you could damage them.1.Make sure the printer is off or off li

4. In the dialog box that appears, select the cartridge youinstalled.5.Choose the OK button.6.Close the Printers dialog box.Removing the font cartridg

If you’re running Windows, you can also install soft fonts byclicking on the Fonts icon in the Control Panel to bring up theFonts dialog box. Once ins

Font SamplesAudrey Two SWCCIarendon Condensed SWCcourier swcFonts 3-23

Fnnts3-15

3-16 Fonts

Chapter 4SeIecType Overview...4-2When to use SeIecType...4-2SelecType menus and items ...4-3Usin

SelecType OverviewIf you are not able to change printer settings from yoursoftware, use the printer’s SelecType mode as described in thischapter. Sele

SelecType menus and itemsThe following table lists the items available on the SelecTypemenus. Each menu is described in its own section later in thisc

FX MENU...4-12GL2 MENU...4-12JOB MENU...4-13EMULATION MENU...

Using SelecTypeThe SelecType settings are organized as items on a series ofmenus that are accessed by using the Menu, item, and arrowbuttons on the pr

To move through the menus, items, and settings in the reverseorder, hold down the Alt button and press the Menu, Item, orarrow button.Changing and sav

SelecType tutorialThis tutorial provides an example of how to use SelecType tochange the baud rate for the serial interface.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Press the Me

The PRINTING MENU contains print settings that you changemost often, including the number of copies, the page size, theorientation, manual feed, and R

PAGE SIZEThe PAGE SIZE item selects the default paper size. You shouldonly change this item if you cannot change the paper size withyour software.PAGE

MANUAL FEEDWhen MANUAL FEED is on, the printer waits for the Manualbutton to be pressed before printing. For more informationabout manually feeding pa

The LJ4 MENU configures settings that are relevant toHP LaserJet 4 emulation, including the font source, font,and symbol set. Usually you do not need

HEIGHTThe HEIGHT item specifies the point size for proportional andscalable fonts. The range of point sizes is 4.00 to 999.75, inincrements of 0.25.HE

FORMThe FORM item specifies the number of lines for the selectedpaper size and orientation. This setting also determines thespacing between lines.FORM

JOB MENUThe items on the JOB MENU configure how the printermanages print data, including whether to print oversizedpages, the print resolution, and ho

Cleaning the Printer...6-24Cleaning the inside of the printer...6-25Removing spilled toner...6-26C

Normally, you will want to run the printer in 600-dpi mode totake advantage of the higher resolution. However, because300-dpi uses less memory, you ma

SERIALThe SERIAL item specifies the emulation for print jobs comingover the serial interface. The default setting depends on yourserial interface. Pri

STD SIZEThe STD SIZE item sets the paper size for the standard tray.STD SIZE=LT (Default)A4A5B5HLT (Half letter)LGL (Legal)GLT (Government letter)GLG

STD TRAY, OPT TRAYThe STD TRAY and OPT TRAY items, which are available onlyif the optional lower cassette is installed, select the papersource when th

AUTO CONTThe AUTO CONT item permits the printer to automaticallycontinue printing after waiting five seconds when thePAPER SET, PRINT OVERRUN, or MEM

Note:hxwasing the density increases the rate of toner consumption.AUTO SENSEThe AUTO SENSE item specifies whether the printer canreceive data through

TONERThe TONER item displays the amount of toner remaining inthe imaging cartridge; it does not allow you to make anySelections.TONER=El ****F (80400%

PARALLEL MENUThe PARALLEL MENU items allow you to adjust the speedand bidirectional settings for the parallel interface.SPEEDThe SPEED item specifies

SERIALThe SERIAL item selects between RS-232C and RS-422. Thisoption must match the serial interface of your computer.SERIAL=RS-232C (Default)M-422WOR

PARITYThe PARITY item specifies whether to use parity checking andthe type of parity checking to use. The parity bit, if used,provides a basic form of

Appendix C Option InstallationInstalling the Options...C-2Lower Paper Cassette...C-2Installing the lower pa

XON/XOFFThe XON/XOFF item specifies whether the printer usesXON/XOFF communications protocol. Check your computermanual for the setting you should be

STATUS SHEETPress the Enter button to print a status sheet describing theprinter’s current settings. Use this item to check whether yourprinter is wor

LJ4 FONT SAMPLE, ESCP2 FONT SAMPLE, FX FONT SAMPLEPress the Enter button to print a sample of the fonts available inthe current emulation.FACT SHEETPr

Chapter 5Using Other Printer EmulationsWhen to Use Other Emulations...5-2Other Available Emulations...5-2Changing the

When to Use Other EmulationsThe printer is designed to work best using HP LaserJet 4 (LJ4)emulation, so it is recommended that you use LJ4 emulationwh

Changing the EmulationNormally you change the emulation using SelecType.Advanced users may send printer commands specific to eachemulation directly to

Epson ESC/P 2 and FX EmulationsThe ESC/P 2 and FX em&&ions allow you to use the printerwith software that supports only Epson LQ or FX printer

printers. For example, some dot matrix printers allow you toprint on oversize sheets that cannot be accommodated by theActionLaser 1600; if this is th

FontThe Font item specifies the font to use.Font=Courier (Default)PrestigeOrators (ESC/P 2 only)RomanT (ESC/P 2 only)SansH(ESC/P 2 only)After selectin

The T.Margin item specifies the distance from the top of thesheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measuredin 0.05-inch increments

Getting StartedThe Epson® ActionLaser™ 1600 printer combines highperformance and reliability with a wide range of features.To get started with your Ac

CountryUse the Country item to select one of the fifteen internationalsymbol sets.Country=USA (Default)Franc0GermanyUKDenmarkSwodrnItalySpalnlJapanNor

ZeroCharThe ZeroChar item determines whether the printer prints aslashed zero 0) or an unslashed zero (0). This feature is usefulfor clearly distingui

Epson GL/2 EmulationEpson GL/2 emulation features plotter commands that allowyou to use your printer with plotter software programs.A list of the plot

LJ4-GL/2 emulationLJ4-GL/2 emulates GL/2 mode of the HP LJ4 emulation. Whilein this emulation you can enter GL/2 emulation withoutsending the ESC %#B

Operating in GL/2 emulationWhen changing to GL/2 emulation from LJ4 emulation, checkthat the SelecType settings are correct for GL/2 emulation.Some se

SCALEThe SCALE item determines the reduction scale for reducedprinting. You can print the data originally created for the papersize of the SCALE setti

ENDThe END item determines the type of line ending.END=BUTT (Default)SQUARETRIANGULARROUNDBUTTSQUARETRIANGULARROUNDThe JOIN item defines the join shap

Chapter 6Troubleshooting and MaintenanceResetting and Initializing the Printer...6-2Resetting the printer...6-2Initiali

Resetting and Initializing the PrinterIn many cases, you can eliminate a problem by resetting orinitialking the printer.Resetting the printer clears t

Initializing the printerWhen you initialize the printer, you clear the printer’s memoryand you reset all printer settings to the factory defaults. Any