Epson Action Laser Action Laser Spécifications

1000/1500Reference Guide

Getting StartedThe ActionLaser 1000 and 1500 printers combine highperformance and reliability with a wide range of features.To get started with your A

BAUDRATE-Use this option to set the data transfer rate(baud) for the serial interface. The baud rate is measured in bitsper second (bps). See your com

DTR-Use this option to turn the printer’s readycommunications protocol ON or OFF. You can use DTR (DataTerminal Ready) protocol in combination with th

CTS-When CTS (Clear To Send) is OFF, the signal level ispermanently set HIGH. The factory setting is OFF (signal levelis HIGH). This setting should be

Select a macro number for your setting by pressing A or v .Then press F to save the current SelecType Level 1 settings intothe macro. Next use the Pow

DELETE MACRO-Use this option to delete any macros youcreate. When you press k , the display shows the following:Menu/submenuAvailable optionsDELETE MA

OFFSETThese Level 1 options are found on the SYSTEM CONFIG.submenu.T-OFFSET-You can use the T-OFFSET (top offset) option tomake fine adjustments in th

PAGE COUNTERThis Level 2 option displays the number of sheets printed sincethe printer was installed.PAGE SIZEThis Level 1 option specifies the size o

RITechThis Level 2 option, Resolution Improvement Technology(RITech), is available only with a printer equipped with HPIIIemulation (3/P/Si). RITech p

STANDBYThis Level 2 option saves power by reducing the power tothe fusing heater whenever no data is sent to the printer for30 minutes. In this mode,

QEpson technical information library fax service0Product literature with technical specifications on ourcurrent and new productsLlSales of supplies, p

SYSTEM CONFlG.This Level 1 option includes the following eight submenus:Menu/submenu6 SYSTEM CONFIG.Available optionsb FULL PRINTT-OFFSETL-OFFSETMEMOR

If you are installing an imaging cartridge with a 6000-page lifespan (the standard cartridge), set this option to NEW.When you want to use an imaging

With INDIVIDUAL mode, a separate area of memory isdefined for each channel. If you define more than two channelswith the INDIVIDUAL setting or if you

You assign the memory using a value from 0 to 9 for eachchannel. The factory setting is S:0 P:1 O:0. For example: if youhave an ActionLaser 1500 and y

VERSIONThis Level 2 option displays the version number of the printer’scontroller and font. Press ) to see the C-ROM1 versionnumber, and then press A

Chapter 5OptionsWhat’s Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Identity Cards...5-5Epson PostScript

What’s AvailableMany options are available to enhance the use of yourActionLaser 1000 or ActionLaser 1500. Your dealer has the mostrecent information

The twinax interface is compatible with the following IBMsystems: AS-400, System 36,525l (model 12), System 34,System 38, and 5294. When equipped with

ldentity CardsAn identity card allows you to operate your printer in anoptional printer emulation.Note:You cannot use identity cards #5690 and #5691 w

CDRH RegulationsThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of theU.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulationsfor laser product

0If you are using legal-size paper, you may find that theprintable area is smaller than you expect. To clear thisproblem, decrease the RX-BUFFER SIZE

0The following restrictions apply when running the EpsonGL emulation using Channel S with the SelecType Level 2USER option, AUTOSENSE setting (applies

QBe careful when inserting a card. You can damage it byinserting it the wrong way or by using too much force.QAlways turn the printer off before you i

eCAUTION:If the message REMOVE CARD appears on the display,you inserted the card when the printer was on line orwhen the printer’s memory contained da

Recovering from an errorWhen the display shows one of the following messages, a carderror has occurred:REINSERT CARDILLEGAL CARDREMOVE CARDCARD MEMORY

Bitmap font cartridges (continued)SupplierCartridgenumberCartridgeHP 92286K(continued) 92286L92286M92286N92286P92286Q92286R92286T92286U92286V92286W922

Bitmap font cartridges (continued)SupplierCartridgenumberCartridgeEverexHardFont Cartridge BHardFont Cartridge FHardFont Cartridge THardFont Cartridge

Bitmap font cartridges (continued)lnterconBitstreamCTG-A001CartridgenumberMOD-A001MOD-A002MOD-A003MOD-A004MOD-A005MOD-A006MOD-A007MOD-A008SupplierHPCa

Inserting a font cartridgeInsert font cartridges into slot C, which is located on the front ofthe printer.eCAUTION:Do not touch the connectors on the

Selecting fontsOnce you have inserted a font cartridge, you can select the fontsyou want to print using your application program.Removing a font cartr

Internal Laser RegulationMax. Radiation Power 5(mW)Wave Length 760-810(nm)This is a Class IIlb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laserbeam. T

The Face-up Output TrayThe printer normally delivers paper face down on top of theprinter. The optional face-up paper tray is recommended forprint job

2.Set the paper path selector on the top left of the printer to theface-up position as shown below.3.When you want printed pages to feed face down on

The Lower Paper Cassette UnitThe optional lower paper cassette unit provides automaticfeeding of many types of paper. It holds up to 250 sheets ofpape

4.Lift the printer and align it over the cassette unit using thetwo alignment pins on the lower cassette unit as guides.Lower the printer so that the

Using the lower paper cassette1.Remove the paper cassette from the printer by pulling itstraight out. Then place it on a flat surface.2.Take a stack o

4.Insert a stack of paper face-up into the cassette with thecorners of the paper beneath the two tabs at the back of thepaper cassette.Note:Do not loa

To feed paper automatically from the lower paper cassette,remove all paper from the standard paper bin or change thepaper source and paper size, if ne

3.Remove the two screws that secure the interface board coverand remove the cover.4.Slide the interface board into the grooves in the interface slotsh

5.Secure the interface board in the slot with the two screwsincluded with the interface board.6.Connect the proper interface cable to the interface ca

7.Insert the interface cable(s) into the U-shaped part of onecable clip. Lift the left side of the printer up slightly. Thenhook the short lip of the

Laser Printer PrecautionsThese printers use laser technology. The following list ofprecautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Evenif you

Installing the PCL5/RITech upgrade boardThe PCL5/RITech upgrade board allows you to make anAction Laser 1000 act like an Action Laser 1500.To install

5.Remove the two screws securing the interface card cover;then pull off the cover. Keep the screws handy so that youcan use them later.6.Remove the th

eCAUTION:Before you remove the controller board, make sure thatyou remove any optional cards or cartridges. Otherwise,you my damage them.7.Pull the ta

8.Grasp the board with both hands and pull it straight out ofits slot.9.Set the controller board on a clean, flat surface with thebracket (connector)

Inserting the upgrade boardThe PCL5/RITech board is installed on the bottom right of thecontroller board.1.Locate connector CN 3 on the controller boa

Reinstalling the controller board1.Fit the right edge of the controller board into the rightgroove inside the slot of the printer. Then gently slide t

3.Secure the board with the three silver screws you removedearlier.4.Fasten the interface board cover with the two screws youremoved earlier.5-32 Opti

Note:You do not have to attach the interface board cover when theoptional interface card is installed.5.Connect any interface cables you removed.6.Ins

Checking the installationTo verify that you installed the PCL5/RITech upgrade boardproperly, use the SelecType Level 1 EMULATION option.Enter SelecTyp

When to increase your printer’s memoryThe printer displays one of these status messages when youhave insufficient memory:INSUFF MEMORYPAGE BUFFER FULL

Important Safety Instructions1.2.3.Read all of these instructions.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.Unplug this printer from

The table below describes the chip sets you may install on yourprinter’s controller board.lOn the ActionLaser 1500, one 0.5 MB chip set is initially i

QWARNING:High voltages are present inside the printer when the power ison. Do not attempt to remove the controller board unless theprinter is turned o

5.Remove the three silver screws that secure the metal bracketon the left side of the printer. Keep the screws handy so thatyou can use them to reinst

7.Grasp the board with both hands and pull it straight out ofits slot.Options 5-39

8.Place the controller board on a clean, flat surface with thebracket (connector) facing to your right.Installing chip sets on the controller boardThe

SectorIC numberA (for ActionLaser 1000 only)31,32,33,34B10,11,12,13C14,15,16,171.Make sure that all the pins on the chip are straight. The pinsshould

3.Gently press the chip halfway into the socket. If the chipgoes in at an angle, remove it with a chip puller or a smallflat-head screwdriver and rein

Reinstalling the controller board1.Hold the controller board level and fit its right edge into theright groove inside the board slot. Then gently fit

3.Secure the board using the three silver screws you removedearlier.4.Fasten the interface board cover with the two screws youremoved earlier.5.Reconn

6.Insert the interface cable(s) into the U-shaped part of onecable clip. Lift the left side of the printer up slightly. Thenhook the short lip of the

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

Checking the printer’s memoryComplete the following steps to make sure that the memorychip sets are installed properly and are functioning correctly.1

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications ...A-2Printing...A-2Paper and paper delivery..

Printer Specifications-PrintingPrinting method: Laser beam scanning and dryelectrophotographic processResolution:Printing speed:300 x 300 dpiUp to 6 p

Paper and paper deliveryPaper specificationsTypes:D Plain paper0 Gummed labelsCl EnvelopesD TransparenciesCl Colored paperD CardstockEpson does not re

Envelopes:TypeSizeMonarch3 7/8 x 7 1/2 inchesCommercial-104 1/8 x 9 1/2 inchesDL110 x 220 mmC5162 x 229 mmPaper size range using software commandsWid

Consumable productsImaging cartridge: (S051011)Storage temperature: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage humidity:30 to 85% RHLife:Typical imaging cartrid

MechanicalDimensions andweight:Height226 mm (8.9 inches)Width 368 mm (14.5 inches)Depth456 mm (18.0 inches)Weight Approx. 10 Kg (22 lb)including the i

EnvironmentalTemperature:Humidity:Altitude:Printer location:Operation:10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)Storage:0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Operation:15 to 85% RHS

0To give you enough room to open theprinter cover, allow 17.2 inches fromthe bottom of the printer to any shelfor surface directly above the printer,a

Interface SpecificationsThe printer has the following resident interfaces:0 Parallel0RS-232C serial (ActionLaser 1500 only)Parallel interfaceYour prin

Chapter 1Controlling Your PrinterThe Control Panel .Display (LCD)Indicator lightsButtons . . . ...1-3...1

SignalReturnSignalDirectionDescriptionPinPin1028ACKNLGOUTAbout a 10-microsecondpulse. LOW indicates datahas been received andthat the printer is ready

SignalReturnPin Pin313233343536---SignalDirection DescriptionERROROUT+5V-SLCTININI I I IWhen this signal goesLOW, the printer controllerignores the ST

Interface timingThe figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.BUSYACKNLGDATASTROBESignal level:TTL compatibleSerial interfaceData forma

HandshakingThe printer’s serial interface can use DTR (Data TerminalReady) signal levels and XON/XOFF communication protocolseither separately or in c

SignalPin456820SignalRTSCTSDSRSGDCDDTRDirection DescriptionOUTINININOUTRequest to send. This pin is heldhigh by the printer.Clear to send. This pin in

InitializationThere are four types of printer initialization (returning theprinter to a fixed set of conditions): initialize, reset, load macro,and fa

Factory resetThe SelecType (Level 1 and Level 2) settings return to thedefault settings, the received print and downloaded font dataclears, and power-

Paper and paper deliverySize:Weight:Paper feed:Feeding speed:Paper type:MechanicalDimensions andweight:Letter (C812301)A4 (C812302)60-90 g/m2 (16-24 l

Appendix BHP Emulation ModeIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2ActionLaser to HP LaserJet print feature comparis

IntroductionHP emulation allows you to use application software designedfor the HP LaserJet series IIP and III printers. The ActionLaser1000 uses HPII

The Control PanelThe printer control panel gives you easy control over mostcommon printer operations. The panel consists of a liquidcrystal display (L

Input papersupplyPaper sizeEpson HP LaserJet HP LaserJetActionlaserseries IIP series III150 sheets70 sheets200 sheets400 sheets250 sheets(with option)

In order to match your printing to the output produced on anHP LaserJet series IIP or III printer, you can use the T-OFFSETand L-OFFSET feature of the

In addition to the differences between the ActionLaser 1500 andthe LaserJet III described in the previous section, there are onlya few additional diff

SelecType OptionsThis section lists unique menus and options available when youuse SelecType in LaserJet emulation. See Chapter 4 for moreinformation

Note:To find out which font cards are available in HP emulation, see yourdealer. For available font cartridges, see Chapter 5, “Options.”After you sel

SUB CONFIG.In HP emulation, the SUB CONFIG. option includes twosubmenus.Menu/submenu0 SUB CONFIG.Available optionsb FORMSYMSETFORM-Use the FORM option

Menu/submenu4 SYMSET Roman-8Available optionsLJ-2P and 3/P/Si3/P/Si) Roman-8PSMathIBM-USVelnterIBM-DNPSTextECM94-1VeUSIRVWindowsFrenchMSPubliUKVeMathC

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsThis section describes the fonts and symbol sets available in HPemulation.The printer offers a variety of resident font

Epson resident fonts are different from the proprietary fontsidentified in HP emulation. However, Epson resident fontshave character widths and charac

Resident scalable fontsResident scalable fonts are available only with HP III emulation(3/P/Si). The following table lists the attributes of the resid

Indicator lightsON LINECONTINUEFEEDOn when the printer is on line, indicatingthat the printer can receive and print data.Flashes when an error is dete

All of the orientations (portrait, landscape, reverse portrait,and reverse landscape) are available for all the fonts.The spacing for all fonts is pro

Epson Roman T BoldABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789Epson Roman T ItalicABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWWZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy

Epson Sans Serif U ItalicABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789Epson Sans Serif U Bold ItalicABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefg

Epson Sans Serif U Bold Condensed italicABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789ITC Zapf DingbatsStick FixedABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

The following table lists the resident symbol sets in HPemulation.Symbol nameRoman-Norweg 1Roman ExtensionFrenchHP GermanItalianJIS ASCIIECM94-1Swedis

The following symbol set tables show you the availablecharacters in HP emulation and their hexadecimal values. TheID number after the symbol set name

ISO ANSI ASCII (OU)CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDE0 @ P ’ p!1 A Q a qII2 B R b r#3CScs$4DTdt%5EUeu&6 F V f v,7 G W g w(8HXhx) 9 IY i y

ECMA-94 Latin-1 (ON)CODE0123456789ABCDEFL0123456789ABCDEF0 @ P. p!1 A Q a q"2 B R b r#3CScs$4DTdt%5EUeu&6 F V f vI7 G W g w(8HXhx)9IYiy* :J Z

IBM-DN (11U)CODE0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0b0 @ P‘p C E a iif L JL a i1@4! lAQaquzl@Lifif2a 5 ' 2 B R b r 0 Isbl(T~ r 23V!! #3Cscsb6tilt~ns4

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERS0Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna0Increase the separation between the equipment and receiveraConne

You use the four buttons in the bottom row of the control panelto select printer settings and functions.INITIALIZE/RESETRESET-When you hold down this

Default SettingsWhen the printer is initialized, the settings for the HPemulation are reset to the values shown in the table below.ItemPaper inputPape

ItemFonts (bothprimary andsecondary)Symbol setSpacingPitchHeightStyleStrokeweightTypefaceUnderlineFont IDCharactercodeRaster graphicresolutionMacro ID

HP Emulation Command SummaryThis section lists the printer commands supported by HPemulation. For more information on printer commands, see theHewlett

Tip: Other common uses for these buttons are as follows:LI ON LINEPress to set the printer on line after you supplypaper. (The printer is off line whe

ESC &1 # P sets the page length and paper size. The paper sizesavailable with this command are Letter, A4, Legal, andExecutive.The following comma

Printer commands arranged by topicThe HP printer commands supported in HP LaserJet seriesemulation are listed below with the name or description,follo

Name or descriptionASCIIHexadecimalDecimalPage length, paper sire, text length:Page lengthESC&1#PPaper sizeESC&1#AText lengthESC&1#FMargin

Name or descriptionASCIIHexadecimalDecimalMiscellaneous:Horizontal motion index ESC&k#H 1B 26 6B # 48027038 107#072Line terminationESC&k#G1B26

Name or descriptionASCIIHexadecimalDecimalPerforation skip mode:Perforation skip modeESC&l#L 1B 26 6C # 4C027038 108#076Font management:Specify fo

Name or descriptionASCIIHexadecimalDecimalFont management: (continued)Typeface ESC(s#T1B2873#54027040115#084Font pitchESC&k#S 1B 26 6B # 53027038

Name or descriptionASCIIHexadecimalDecimalAdvanced graphics:Select pattern(3/P/Sionly)ESC*v#T1B 2A 76 # 54027042 118#084Select source modeESC*v#N1B 2A

Symbol set selection:HP Math 7HP Line Draw-7HP Large CharactersISO 60: Norwegian v1150 61: Norwegian v2HP Roman ExtensionISO 4: United KingdomISO 25:

Symbol set selection: (continued)Math-7Tech-7PS MathVentura MathMath-8ECMA-94 Latin 1 (ISO 8859/1)ECMA-94 Latin 2 (ISO 8859/2)ECMA-128 Latin 5 (ISO 88

Symbol set selection: (continued)LegalISO 2: International ReferenceVersionHPL Language SetOEM-lRoman-8WindowsPC-8PC-8 D/N (Danish/Norwegian)PC-850Pi

Choosing the correct printer driver from the software menuhelps to ensure that the application sends the correct codes tothe printer. The ActionLaser

Line and fill attributes group:Line attributesLALine typeLTUser defined line typeULSelect penSPPen widthPWPen width unit selectionFill typeFTScreened

Charactergroup:Standard font definitionAlternate font definitionPrimary font (stantard font)Secondary font (alternate font)Select standard fontSelect

Epson GL/2 ModeIntroductionEpson GL/2 mode features some plotter commands. In thismode, you can use your printer with plotter applications.A list of t

Two modes of Epson GL/2Epson GL/2 mode has two operational modes. One is theLJ3-GL/2 mode, another is the GL-like mode.Q LJ3-GL/2 modeThis mode emulat

PU: Plotter Unit(LT): For letter size4440PU398PU~468PU(LT)t----I280PU277PU(LT)LandscapePortraitprintablearea398PU It500PU440PU280PU*-* 277PU(LT) ---)I

In Epson GL/2 mode, the SUB CONFIG. option includes eightsubmenus.Menu/submenu0 SUB CONFIG.Available optionsb EMUL.ORIENT.SCALEORIGINPENENDJOINAUTOEJE

SCALE-Determines the reduction scale for reduced printing.You can print the data originally created for the paper size ofthe SCALE setting onto the pa

END-Determines the type of line-ending.Menu/submenuEND: BUTTAvailable optionsb BUTT*SQUARETRIANGLEROUNDOption ofthe ENDType of endFunctionBUTT Butt en

Option ofthe JOINType of joiningFunctionNONEINoneINo effectIMITER Miter join Line endings are either pointed orpointed with the end cut offM/BMiter/Be

Epson GL/2 mode commands summaryLJ3=GL/2 modeConfiguration and status group:IPIRSCIWROINDFPGAFLine and fill attributes group:LALTULSPPWFTSVRFACSMTRVec

Lotus® 1-2-9 Release 3.11.At the C:\123R3> prompt (or from your Lotus directory),type install and press Enter.2.Highlight “Change Selected Equipmen

Polygon group:EAERRARREWWGPMEPFPCharactergroup:SDADFIFNSSSASBDIDRSISRSLCFLBDTLODVESCPTDDual context extension:ESC EEdge rectangle absoluteEdge rectang

GL -Like modeThe following two commands are added to LJ3-GL/2 mode.CSDesignate standard character setCADesignate alternate character setAvailable symb

Appendix CLQ and FX Emulation ModesIntroduction...C-2Operating as an LQ or FX printer...C-2SelecType Options...

IntroductionYour printer has the ability to emulate an Epson LQ-2500,FX-800/1000, or FX-86e/286e printer. This means that you canuse your printer with

SelecType OptionsThis section lists unique menus and options available whenyou use SelecType in either LQ or FX emulation. See Chapter 4for more infor

SUB CONFIG.When you set up your printer to operate in LQ or FXemulation, the SUB CONFIG. option includes the submenusshown below:Menu/submenu: SUB CON

If you select proportional, 10 cpi and condensed, determinemargin units. If you change the setting of ORIENT., PAGESIZE, or WIDE PAGE (when PAGE SIZE

T-MARGIN-Use this option to specify the distance from thetop of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This ismeasured in 0.05-inch in

SKIPBOTTOM-When you set SKIPBOTTOM to ON, theprinter inserts the number of line spaces specified by the ESC N(skip over perforation) command between t

COUNTRY-Use this option to select one of the thirteeninternational symbol sets. See Available Fonts and CharacterTables later in this appendix for sam

Microsoft® Word 5.51.Run Setup again to install the driver for your printer.2.Select “Install printer drivers” when Word gives you thatoption.3.Scroll

ZERO CHAR-This option determines whether the printerprints a slashed zero (0) or an unslashed zero (0). This feature isuseful for clearly distinguishi

Note:This mode reduces the size of the image being printed and may causesome distortion when printing bit image graphics.Available Fonts and Character

Character tablesThis section provides character tables for the character setsavailable in the LQ and FX emulations. The tables show boththe characters

Default SettingsWhen the printer is initialized, the settings for the LQ and FXemulations are reset to the values shown in the table below.ItemIFactor

ItemUnderline,Superscript,Subscript,Double-width,BoldItalicIntercharacterspacingFactory settingIReset valueIUprightIUprightIDC 1IDC 1I EnableEnableLQ

The following commands are available in FX emulation but notin LQ emulation:ESC17/72-inch line feedESC^Select 9-pin graphics modeESCISelect character

ESC wThis command produces double-height characters but differsbetween LQ and FX emulations, as follows:LQ emulation-If you send the ESC w command whe

DELThe printer handles the DEL command as a BS command. Printportion return is the same as for an FX or LQ printer, althoughyour printer does not clea

Vertical motion: (continued)ESCAESC+ESCJESCjVTESCBESCbESC/Select n/60-inch line spacing (LQ)Select n/72-inch line spacing (FX)Select n/360-inch line s

8.In the Installed Printers window, “HP LaserJet II” on None,Inactive” should be highlighted. Select Configure.9.Select the port you are using (most c

Font enhancement:ESCE Select emphasized modeESCFCancel emphasized modeESCG Select double-strike modeESCH Cancel double-strike modeESCSSelect superscri

Glossaryapplication programAny software program designed to carry out a particular task.For example, word processing and graphics packages areapplicat

bufferSee memory.A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte usuallycorresponds to one character or code.cacheThe area of memory that store

defaultA value or setting that takes effect when the equipment isturned on, reset, or initialized.download fontA font that is loaded into the printer’

feature printA method of checkingthe operation of the printer. When afeature print is performed with the SelecType, the printer printsout the printer’

initializationReturns the printer to its defaults (fixed set of conditions).input bufferA portion of RAM used as a temporary holding area for datarece

memoryThe part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to storeinformation. Some information is fixed and is used to controlhow the printer op

A method of checking the reliability of data transmissionbetween the computer and printer.pitchA measure of character width. Characters can be fixed p

proportional spacingPrinting in which character width varies from character tocharacter. For example, a capital W receives much more spacethan a lower

SelecTypeA feature of the printer that allows you to set printer valuesand control most of the printer’s functions from the controlpanel.serial interf

7. Press 1.8 Press Enter.WordStar® 6.01.At the C:\WS6> prompt (or from your WordStar directory),type prchange and press Enter.2.Type a name to iden

IndexAADD MEMORY message, 3-13,3-18, 5-35Adjusting the print density,1-17 -18, 1-21, 4-9Adobe PostScript, 5-5 -6Application software, using,1-5 -17AUT

COPIES function, 4-8COPY END button, 1-4COPY END message, 3-19COVER OPEN message, 3-19DDarkness, 1-17 -18, 1-21, 4-9Data dump mode, 1-5, 3-27 -28DATA

GGL identity card, 5-2, 5-6 -7Graphics, problems, 3-6, 3-17HHandshaking, A-13Heavy paper, 2-5Help, where to get, 1Hexadecimal Dump Mode, 1-5,3-27 -28H

Lotus 1-2 -3, 1-7, 1-11 -12, 1-16LQ and FX emulation modes,4-9 -10, C-2 -19MManual paper feed, 2-3 -5Memoryassigning with Selectype,4-28 -29checking,

Paperchoosing, 2-2choosing size, 2-3envelopes, 2-5-6feed problems, 3-24, 3-16,3-20 -21handling, 2-1 -6heavy paper, 2-5 -6jam problems, 3-24, 3-16,3-20

REMOVE CARD message, 3-24,5-9, 5-14 -15Removing a font cartridge,5-9 -10Replacing imaging cartridge,3-29 -32RESELECT TRAY message, 3-24RESET button, 1

STANDBY function, 4-25STANDBY message, 3-26STARTUP error, 3-26Status and error messages,3-18 -26STATUS SHEET function, 4-25STOP BIT function, 4-15 -16

EPSON® -L-1000/1500Quick ReferenceSelecType MapThe following menu maps show the possible menus and optionsin SelecType. Mode-specific options, those m

SelecType Level 1PAGE SIZEA4A5B5LTHLTLGLGLTGLGEXEF4MONC10DLC5COPIES1-999ORIENT.Refer to modeFONTRefer to modeSTATUS SHEETFONT SAMPLESUB CONFIG.Refer t

SelecType Level 1 LJ-2P and 3/P/Si modesFONTRD7 ;(PITCH 0.44 to 99.99 CPI)(HEIGHT 4.00 to 999.75 PT.)SUB CONFIG.T ::::T0 to 128 or l ** LINESRoman-8IB

Selecting fontsLotus 1-2-3 Release 3.11.2.3.From the Wysiwyg menu, press F.Press F again.The program lists 8 fonts. To select one of those fonts, type

SelecType Level 1 in Epson GL/2 modeORIENT.Not shownFONT Not shownSUB CONFIG.EMULn -ORIENT.IFORIGIN IPEN 1AUTOEJECT 7LJ3-GL/2GL-likePORTLANDOFFA0, A1,

SelecType Level 1 in LQ and FX modesORIENT* IFONT-ESUB CONFIG.PORTLANDCourierPrestige(OCR-B)(OCR-A)DL*PITCHCONDENSEDL-MARGINR-MARGINT-MARGINTEXTSKlPBO

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WordPerfect 5.11. Press Ctrl+F8.2. Press 4.3.Highlight the font you want to use.4. Press 1.WordStar 6.01.2.3.4.Select “Choose font” from the Style men

3. Select Options.4. Select Setup.5.The Lotus prompt says “Enter setup string:.” Begin the stringwith a backslash, and type the decimal valuescorrespo

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(Type the ESC codes by turning NUM LOCK on, holding downthe Alt key, and entering the number 27 on the keypad. Thespaces in the command line above are

WordStar 6.01. Type ^P!.2. WordStar prompts youfor the charactersto the printer. Type thecommand.you want to send3.The program prompts you for the c

Lotus 1-2-3 Release 3.1Hold down the Alt key and type the decimal number on thenumeric keypad that corresponds to the character in the symbolset.For e

WordStar 6.0If you want to print a character from the IBM extendedcharacter set, follow the steps below:1.Press ^P and then press 0.2.WordStar display

For serious print quality problems, such as black or whitestreaks, see the print quality section in Chapter 3,“Troubleshooting.”Adjusting print densit

The illustration below shows an enlarged sample of a curveprinted with conventional laser technology and the same curveprinted with RITech.RITech offR

Checking the RITech setting1.Enter SelecType Level 2 by pressing the LEVEL 2 button.2.Press v until RITech and the current RITech setting appearon the

Changing the RITech settingYou can select LIGHT, MEDIUM (the factory setting), HEAVY,or OFF.RITech is in effect when you select LIGHT, MEDIUM, orHEAVY

Sharing Your PrinterYou can connect your printer to more than one computer at thesame time. Simply connect interface cables from the computersto the i

Using Printer EmulationsA printer emulation is a set of operating commands thatdetermines how data sent from your computer is interpretedand acted upo

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Switching printer emulationsThere are three ways to switch printer emulations: SelecType,the Intelligent Emulation Switch (IES), and emulation control

When you install the optional PostScript card and set theIntelligent Emulation Switch (IES) setting with the SelecTypeLevel 2 EMULATION option, you ca

Three emulation control command languages are available tochange the printer emulation:CIEpson Job Language (EJL)PPrinter Job Language (PJL)0Emulation

Emulation Switch (ES)This feature lets you use printer commands to switch directlybetween the PostScript and LaserJet emulations.To switch from LaserJ

Perform these steps by sending specific commands from yourcomputer to your printer. For step 1, always send the universalexit command:<ESC><S

Command summary for using EJL<ESC><SOH> Universal exit language/Start of EJLFormat:ASCII code: ESC SOHDecimal: 27 1Hexadecimal: 1B 01Descr

@EJL COMMENT <comment strings> <LF> CommentFormat:ASCII code: @EJL<WS>COMMENT<WS><comment strings>[<CR>]<LF>

Chapter 2Paper HandlingChoosing Paper...2-2Selecting a paper size...2-2Loading Paper...

Choosing PaperFor best results, use paper made especially for laser printers.Paper made for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice. Papershould be

Loading PaperTo load a letter-size stack of paper into the printer, fan thepaper, open the paper cover, adjust the paper guides, and insertthe paper i

ContentsGetting StartedWhere to Get Help...1Safety Information...2Laser Safety...

To feed paper one sheet at a time, follow these steps:1.Select the paper size using your application software. If thisis not possible, use SelecType t

6.Make sure the ON LINE light is on; then you can send datato the printer from your computer.When you are finished feeding single sheets, open the pap

ENVELOPES--Print quality may appear irregular on envelopesbecause some parts of the envelope are thicker than others. Testa sample making sure to feed

Chapter 3TroubleshootingGeneral Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General ProblemseCAUTION:Whenever you ship or transport the printer, first remove thetoner cartridge and place it in a plastic bag. Then seal the bagt

Printer stops and PAPER JAM message appears1.Gently open the printer cover and remove the imagingcartridge.QWARNING:Opening the printer exposes the fu

3.Reinstall the imaging cartridge. Then close the printer cover.4.After a paper jam, the jammed page is automaticallyreprinted.Preventing paper feed a

The ON LINE light is on but nothing printsYour computer may not be properly connected to the printer.Perform the procedure, “Testing the computer-to-

Font selected with software commands won’t printBe sure you have installed the correct font cartridge and makesure that the orientation (portrait or l

If you are using a serial interface, make sure that you set an8-bit data word and not a 7-bit word in your interface settingsin SelecType.Graphics req

Chapter 2Paper HandlingChoosing Paper...2-2Selecting a paper size...2-2Loading Paper...

Print Quality ProblemsDark or dirty backgroundChange the DENSITY option in SelecType Level 2 for lightprint.Clean the paper path inside the printer us

Vertical black or white bands or linesClean the printer lens. Remove the imaging cartridge and placeit on a clean, flat surface. Locate and clean the

Uneven darknessTake out the imaging cartridge, shake it from side to side, andthen reinstall it.Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive

You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer.If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed charactersappear distorted or broke

Take out the imaging cartridge, shake it from side to side todistribute the toner, and then reinstall it. If the problempersists, replace the imaging

Memory ProblemsAll of the following messages indicate that you need to simplifythe page you are trying to print, change your memoryallocation, or add

INSUFF MEMORY1.Press CONTINUE to clear the error.2.If the message remains, press RESET or initialize the printeras described in Chapter 4.You can also

Option ProblemsA font cannot be selected or the message CARD ERROR appearsRemove and carefully reinsert the cartridge.Make sure the cartridge is liste

FEED JAM with optional lower paper cassette1.Remove the lower paper cassette as shown below.2.Remove any folded or curled paper from the front opening

Using the optional face-up output tray, the printer does not feedonto the face-up trayMake sure that the paper path selector on the top left corner of

INPUT...INTERFACE...LANG...MACRO...MEMORY LEFT

MessagesStatus, error, and caution messages tell you what the printer isdoing, including what may be wrong and, in some cases, howto correct the probl

COPY END X/X [S]Appears when you press the COPY END button to cancelmultiple-copy printing when the printer is off line. The first X isthe number of t

FEED JAM [E]Paper is not feeding into the printer from the specified paperbin or cassette or has jammed on its way into the printer. Seethe FEED JAM s

NEW CARTRIDGE? [S]The printer asks if you replaced the imaging cartridge. PressRESET to change the TONER setting to NEW if you just replacedthe cartri

PAPER OUT (paper source) (paper size) [E]There is no paper in the paper source from which the printerexpects to feed paper. The right column of the di

PS& xxx [S]The printer is using the intelligent emulation switch and is notin a timeout status. The asterisk (*) indicates the currently-usedemula

REINSERT CARD [E]You may have removed a card or cartridge while the FEED lightwas still lit or while the printer was on line. Make sure theprinter is

ROM Check [S]The printer is checking ROM.SAVE MEMORY OVERFLOW [E]The printer does not have enough memory to save anyadditional macros. To correct this

STANDBY XXX [S]When the STANDBY menu is set to ENABLE, the printer entersthe standby mode if it is not used for about thirty minutes.Press any panel b

Data Dump ModeThe data dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy forexperienced users to find the cause of communication problemsbetween the p

The Faceup Output Tray...5-16Installing the faceup output tray...5-16The Lower Paper Cassette Unit...5-

4.To turn off the data dump mode and stop printing, pressON LINE to set the printer off line. (If you press ON LINEwhile a page is being printed, the

Replacing the ImagingCartridgeThe imaging cartridge prints up to 6,000 pages depending uponthe complexity of your print jobs.If your printed images be

2.Gently open the printer cover and remove the imagingcartridge by pulling it toward you.3.Dispose of the imaging cartridge with nonburnable items.CAU

5.Firmly grip the tab on the left side of the imaging cartridge.Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure.6.Hold the cartridge and

8.Next you reset the TONER setting. Three messages flash inrotation on the display:NEW CARTRIDGE?YES, PRESS RESETNO, PRESS CONTINUE.9.Press RESET to c

Chapter 4SelecTypeSelecType Overview...Using SelecType...The control panel...The disp

SelecType OverviewThe SelecType function on the printer control panel lets youcontrol most of the printer’s functions, such as printing testpages, sel

Using SelecTypeThis section explains how to use SelecType.The control panelThe control panel contains the display, two SelecType buttons,one ON LINE/E

The display also uses the icons shown below:This icon to the left of an option indicates thatyou can press either A or V to view otheroptions in the m

SelecType tutorial1.Note that the first thing you will see on the display beforeentering SelecType is:READY: P LJ-2PFor the ActionLaser 1500, you will

Appendix BHP Emulation ModeIntroduction...ActionLaser to HP LaserJet print feature comparison...Operating the printer as an

In the INPUT submenu, you can display any of the optionslisted below.AUTOSTDOPTOPT appears only when you have installed the optionallower paper casset

Note:Once you set an option, the setting remains in effect until you changeit again or turn off the printer. If you want a setting to remain ineffect

AUTO CONT.This Level 2 option permits the printer to automaticallycontinue printing after a certain period of time when one of thefollowing errors occ

DENSITYUse this Level 2 option to adjust the print density if your printis too light or too dark. Use 1 or 2 asterisks to lighten a darkimage. Use 4 o

First select the interface (P, S, or 0) by pressing v . Thenpress ) to display the next emulation. The following appears:Menu/submenuCH P LJ-2PAvail

FEATURE PRINTYou can use this Level 2 option to print out the printer’sfeatures to check whether your printer is working correctly.Menu/submenu Availa

FULL PRINTThis Level 1 option is a submenu of SYSTEM CONFIG. Thedefault setting of 0 is sufficient for most uses of the printer. Ifthe printer display

If FULL PRINT is set to the maximum value, the printer doesnot display the SET FULL PRINT error. If an INSUFF MEMORYor PAGE BUFFER FULL message appear

INTERFACEThis Level 2 option allows you to change settings for thebuilt-in interfaces, parallel and serial. This option is notavailable for channel 0.

BUSY DELAY-Use BUSY DELAY to set the delay period fromthe ACKNLG to the BUSY signal. Available settings are 0, -5,and +5 microseconds plus MIN. The MI