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... r HP Laser Jet series IIP emulation (ActionLaser 1000 only) r HP LaserJet series III emulation (ActionLaser 1500 only) r ESC/P® 24-pin printer-LQ-2500emulation r ESC/P9-pin printer-FX-800/1000, FX-86e/286e-emulation r Epson GL/2 mode (Action Laser 1500 only) 1 slot for font or identity cards...than 20 seconds with letter or A4, face down or face up 35 seconds or less at 300 dpi). Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Resolution: Printing speed: First print: Warm-up time: Internal emulations: IC card slots: Cartridge slot: Resident fonts: External fonts: Laser beam scanning and...
... r HP Laser Jet series IIP emulation (ActionLaser 1000 only) r HP LaserJet series III emulation (ActionLaser 1500 only) r ESC/P® 24-pin printer-LQ-2500emulation r ESC/P9-pin printer-FX-800/1000, FX-86e/286e-emulation r Epson GL/2 mode (Action Laser 1500 only) 1 slot for font or identity cards...than 20 seconds with letter or A4, face down or face up 35 seconds or less at 300 dpi). Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Resolution: Printing speed: First print: Warm-up time: Internal emulations: IC card slots: Cartridge slot: Resident fonts: External fonts: Laser beam scanning and...
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... MB including resident memory. ActionLaser 1500: l.0 MB Optimal: Expandable up to 5.0 MB including resident memory. Options Lower paper cassette unit (C812301) The optional lower paper cassette unit allows you to use your printer. Face-up output tray. Example of a 5% print ratio: (Reduced printout of...conditions: Letter- or A4-size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio. Memory Chip Sets (512KBMEM and 2MBMEM) Two memory chip sets are available to increase the printer's RAM Epson Adobe PostScript card (C826051) The Epson Adobe PostScript card allows you to feed up ...
... MB including resident memory. ActionLaser 1500: l.0 MB Optimal: Expandable up to 5.0 MB including resident memory. Options Lower paper cassette unit (C812301) The optional lower paper cassette unit allows you to use your printer. Face-up output tray. Example of a 5% print ratio: (Reduced printout of...conditions: Letter- or A4-size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio. Memory Chip Sets (512KBMEM and 2MBMEM) Two memory chip sets are available to increase the printer's RAM Epson Adobe PostScript card (C826051) The Epson Adobe PostScript card allows you to feed up ...
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...face down on the printer. Whenyouwantprintedpagestofeedfacedownontopof theprinter,reB3tthepaperpath-to~facedown posih Note: The printer is recommended for print jobs of the printer. Thninaertitintothebackoftkprin*bypkingthe pinsonthebottomside -OftlWtrayilltOthehOk3S oneahsideofthepaper~slot~atatimeas slwwnbelow. 4. Lower the printer ... or less and when: P you lift it into the 2. ActionLaser 1000/1500 Epson GL Identity card (C826021) If you have an ActionLaser 1000, the Epson GL identity card allows you . EPSON Type B Interface boards If you would like to the printer and...
...face down on the printer. Whenyouwantprintedpagestofeedfacedownontopof theprinter,reB3tthepaperpath-to~facedown posih Note: The printer is recommended for print jobs of the printer. Thninaertitintothebackoftkprin*bypkingthe pinsonthebottomside -OftlWtrayilltOthehOk3S oneahsideofthepaper~slot~atatimeas slwwnbelow. 4. Lower the printer ... or less and when: P you lift it into the 2. ActionLaser 1000/1500 Epson GL Identity card (C826021) If you have an ActionLaser 1000, the Epson GL identity card allows you . EPSON Type B Interface boards If you would like to the printer and...
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... Bemoving the conl2oIIer board Tumofftheprinterandunplugthepowercablefromthe electrical outlet. Your printer% amkoller boardcomeswitheither05h4Bor2.Oh4BRAMinstalled(for theActionLaser1ooo)or1.OIvlBRAMinstalled(for ActionLaser 1500), h&ding the reside!nt memory. Chip wb InsMod Noohipaets One O.SMB chip set 1 rwoo.5MBdtlpaat3 ... memoryuntilittotals6.5MB(fortheAchhser1OOO)or 5.oMB (for Actiodaaer 1500). AL1000/1500-4 1/19/93 Laser Printers ActionLaser 1000/1500 The Memory Chip Sets If you axe having cliflidty printing complex, graphicsintensive pap or if you .
... Bemoving the conl2oIIer board Tumofftheprinterandunplugthepowercablefromthe electrical outlet. Your printer% amkoller boardcomeswitheither05h4Bor2.Oh4BRAMinstalled(for theActionLaser1ooo)or1.OIvlBRAMinstalled(for ActionLaser 1500), h&ding the reside!nt memory. Chip wb InsMod Noohipaets One O.SMB chip set 1 rwoo.5MBdtlpaat3 ... memoryuntilittotals6.5MB(fortheAchhser1OOO)or 5.oMB (for Actiodaaer 1500). AL1000/1500-4 1/19/93 Laser Printers ActionLaser 1000/1500 The Memory Chip Sets If you axe having cliflidty printing complex, graphicsintensive pap or if you .
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...SIZE in SelecType. PJL [S] Theprin&risinPJL.mode. ActionLaser 1000/1500 COVER OPEN [E] Theprintercoverisopen.Chittoanttin~printing.This mesqealaoshowstheamountoftonerleftintheimaging cawidge. ILLEGAL CARD #X [E] Thecardorcartrk...paperinthpapersourcefmmwhichtheprinter expech3tofeedpaper.Therightcolumnofthedisplay promptsyoutoloadthcorrectpapersi2eintothepaperbh orcamette.PmsON LINE. Press CONTINUE to receive data or print. PSI XXX [S] TheprinterisusingtheMel&entemulationswitchandis notinatimeoutstatus.Tlwasterisk~)indicatesthe 'currently-usedemulation.ItcanuseeithE?roneofthe ...
...SIZE in SelecType. PJL [S] Theprin&risinPJL.mode. ActionLaser 1000/1500 COVER OPEN [E] Theprintercoverisopen.Chittoanttin~printing.This mesqealaoshowstheamountoftonerleftintheimaging cawidge. ILLEGAL CARD #X [E] Thecardorcartrk...paperinthpapersourcefmmwhichtheprinter expech3tofeedpaper.Therightcolumnofthedisplay promptsyoutoloadthcorrectpapersi2eintothepaperbh orcamette.PmsON LINE. Press CONTINUE to receive data or print. PSI XXX [S] TheprinterisusingtheMel&entemulationswitchandis notinatimeoutstatus.Tlwasterisk~)indicatesthe 'currently-usedemulation.ItcanuseeithE?roneofthe ...
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...~ orcaddge#makesurethatalldatainthebufferhaebeen printedandthattheprinterisofflitIe.IftheFEEDlightison# pleasFEEDtoprintoutthexemain@data. ActionLaser 1000/1500 STARTUP ERROR [E] Toclearthiserror,press4 toselectLTpaper.WAlTappears astheprin... Thefollow@manumapsshowthepoesiblemenusand optiansinSebcTypeThemenusele&msmarkad"referto fIlOdt2,"~WUlldUeachprin4erenulationSSp4Uatel~. SET FULL PRINT [E] Thismesqemayappearwhenyouaretryingtoprint graphicsoramixoftextandgraphics.PkssCONTlNUE. RESET [S] Tbprhterhasbaenmsettoitspxwioussetlingusingttre maaonumberspacifhdwithLMDh4ACROinSekType!. WAIT...
...~ orcaddge#makesurethatalldatainthebufferhaebeen printedandthattheprinterisofflitIe.IftheFEEDlightison# pleasFEEDtoprintoutthexemain@data. ActionLaser 1000/1500 STARTUP ERROR [E] Toclearthiserror,press4 toselectLTpaper.WAlTappears astheprin... Thefollow@manumapsshowthepoesiblemenusand optiansinSebcTypeThemenusele&msmarkad"referto fIlOdt2,"~WUlldUeachprin4erenulationSSp4Uatel~. SET FULL PRINT [E] Thismesqemayappearwhenyouaretryingtoprint graphicsoramixoftextandgraphics.PkssCONTlNUE. RESET [S] Tbprhterhasbaenmsettoitspxwioussetlingusingttre maaonumberspacifhdwithLMDh4ACROinSekType!. WAIT...
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... to print (either an applicationprogramoraprogramwritteninany pqmmmiqlangua~).Yourprhterprintsoutallofthe codesssnttoithhexadecimalformatasshowninthe sample below. By readingthe- In the text field, printable characters appear as control codes, arerepresenwlbydots. For example, look at th sample data dump prhtout shown in step 3. Related Documentation TM-ACTL1/1500 ActionLaser 1000/1500 Service Manual SPKACTL1/15 ActionLaser 1000/1500 Self Paced Kit PL-ACTL1000 ActionLaser 1000...
... to print (either an applicationprogramoraprogramwritteninany pqmmmiqlangua~).Yourprhterprintsoutallofthe codesssnttoithhexadecimalformatasshowninthe sample below. By readingthe- In the text field, printable characters appear as control codes, arerepresenwlbydots. For example, look at th sample data dump prhtout shown in step 3. Related Documentation TM-ACTL1/1500 ActionLaser 1000/1500 Service Manual SPKACTL1/15 ActionLaser 1000/1500 Self Paced Kit PL-ACTL1000 ActionLaser 1000...
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... Panel 1-2 Display (LCD 1-2 Indicator lights 1-3 Buttons 1-3 Other control panel features 1-5 Using the Printer with Software 1-5 Selecting fonts 1-11 Entering printer commands 1-12 Printing foreign or other characters 1-15 Enhancing Print Quality 1-17 Adjusting print density 1-18 Resolution Improvement Technology 1-18 Sharing Your Printer 1-22 Using Printer Emulations 1-23 Switching printer emulations 1-24 iii
... Panel 1-2 Display (LCD 1-2 Indicator lights 1-3 Buttons 1-3 Other control panel features 1-5 Using the Printer with Software 1-5 Selecting fonts 1-11 Entering printer commands 1-12 Printing foreign or other characters 1-15 Enhancing Print Quality 1-17 Adjusting print density 1-18 Resolution Improvement Technology 1-18 Sharing Your Printer 1-22 Using Printer Emulations 1-23 Switching printer emulations 1-24 iii
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...Selecting a paper size 2-2 Loading Paper 2-3 Loading single sheets 2-3 Loading envelopes, labels, transparencies, and heavy paper 2-5 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting General Problems 3-2 Print Quality Problems 3-8 Memory Problems 3-13 Option Problems 3-15 Messages 3-18 Data Dump Mode 3-27 Replacing the Imaging Cartridge 3-29 Chapter 4 SelecType SelecType Overview... The control panel 4-3 The display 4-3 Buttons 4-4 SelecType tutorial 4-5 Options 4-7 AUTO CONT 4-8 CH TIMEOUT 4-8 COPIES 4-8 DENSITY 4-9 EMULATION 4-9 FEATURE PRINT 4-11 FONT 4-11 FONT SAMPLE 4-11 FULL PRINT 4-12 iv
...Selecting a paper size 2-2 Loading Paper 2-3 Loading single sheets 2-3 Loading envelopes, labels, transparencies, and heavy paper 2-5 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting General Problems 3-2 Print Quality Problems 3-8 Memory Problems 3-13 Option Problems 3-15 Messages 3-18 Data Dump Mode 3-27 Replacing the Imaging Cartridge 3-29 Chapter 4 SelecType SelecType Overview... The control panel 4-3 The display 4-3 Buttons 4-4 SelecType tutorial 4-5 Options 4-7 AUTO CONT 4-8 CH TIMEOUT 4-8 COPIES 4-8 DENSITY 4-9 EMULATION 4-9 FEATURE PRINT 4-11 FONT 4-11 FONT SAMPLE 4-11 FULL PRINT 4-12 iv
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... your printer's memory 5-35 Selecting a memory chip set combination 5-35 Installing memory chip sets 5-36 Checking the printer's memory 5-46 Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications A-2 Printing A-2 Paper and paper delivery A-3 Consumable products A-5 Mechanical A-6 Electrical A-6 Controller hardware A-6 Environmental A-7 Interface Specifications A-9 Parallel interface A-9 Serial interface A-12 Initialization A-15 Option Specifications A-16 Face-up...
... your printer's memory 5-35 Selecting a memory chip set combination 5-35 Installing memory chip sets 5-36 Checking the printer's memory 5-46 Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications A-2 Printing A-2 Paper and paper delivery A-3 Consumable products A-5 Mechanical A-6 Electrical A-6 Controller hardware A-6 Environmental A-7 Interface Specifications A-9 Parallel interface A-9 Serial interface A-12 Initialization A-15 Option Specifications A-16 Face-up...
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... Resident bitmap fonts Resident scalable fonts Font samples Symbol sets Default Settings HP Emulation Command Summary Printer commands arranged by topic GL/2 mode Epson GL/2 Mode Introduction SelecType options Epson GL/2 mode commands summary B-2 B-2 B-4 B-6 B-6 B-6 B-8 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-16 B-30 B-32 B-34 B-42 B-45 B-45 B-47 B-52 Appendix C ...and FX Emulation Command Summary Printer commands arranged by topic C-2 C-2 C-3 C-3 C-3 C-4 C-10 C-10 C-11 C-13 C-14 C-17 vii Appendix B HP Emulation Mode Introduction ActionLaser to HP LaserJet print feature comparison . . .
... Resident bitmap fonts Resident scalable fonts Font samples Symbol sets Default Settings HP Emulation Command Summary Printer commands arranged by topic GL/2 mode Epson GL/2 Mode Introduction SelecType options Epson GL/2 mode commands summary B-2 B-2 B-4 B-6 B-6 B-6 B-8 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-16 B-30 B-32 B-34 B-42 B-45 B-45 B-47 B-52 Appendix C ...and FX Emulation Command Summary Printer commands arranged by topic C-2 C-2 C-3 C-3 C-3 C-4 C-10 C-10 C-11 C-13 C-14 C-17 vii Appendix B HP Emulation Mode Introduction ActionLaser to HP LaserJet print feature comparison . . .
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... Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Q Technical assistance with your ActionLaser printer, please: P Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this Reference Guide for detailed information about your new printer. 0 Refer to call for information on printing a status sheet. To get started with...
... Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Q Technical assistance with your ActionLaser printer, please: P Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this Reference Guide for detailed information about your new printer. 0 Refer to call for information on printing a status sheet. To get started with...
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...under any circumstance. This amount is released. Ozone Emission During printer operation, a small amount of time. 4 Getting Started Internal Laser Regulation Max. The print head unit is a Class IIlb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. Radiation Power 5(mW) Wave Length 760-810(nm) This is.... However, it is best to make sure the room where you are using the printer has adequate circulation, especially when you are printing a high volume of materials or using the printer continuously over a long period of ozone is not large enough to affect human beings adversely.
...under any circumstance. This amount is released. Ozone Emission During printer operation, a small amount of time. 4 Getting Started Internal Laser Regulation Max. The print head unit is a Class IIlb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. Radiation Power 5(mW) Wave Length 760-810(nm) This is.... However, it is best to make sure the room where you are using the printer has adequate circulation, especially when you are printing a high volume of materials or using the printer continuously over a long period of ozone is not large enough to affect human beings adversely.
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... and may reduce the service life of the unit. Getting Started 5 Pressing directly on . If the non-printed side of your paper is turned on the cartridge may cause abnormally dark or light areas on the top of paper. Never force the printer's ...
... and may reduce the service life of the unit. Getting Started 5 Pressing directly on . If the non-printed side of your paper is turned on the cartridge may cause abnormally dark or light areas on the top of paper. Never force the printer's ...
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Chapter 1 Controlling Your Printer The Control Panel 1-2 Display (LCD 1-2 Indicator lights 1-3 Buttons 1-3 Other control panel features 1-5 Using the Printer with Software 1-5 Selecting fonts 1-11 Entering printer commands 1-12 Printing foreign or other characters 1-15 Enhancing Print Quality 1-17 Adjusting print density 1-18 Resolution Improvement Technology 1-18 Sharing Your Printer 1-22 Using Printer Emulations 1-23 Switching printer emulations 1-24 Controlling Your Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Controlling Your Printer The Control Panel 1-2 Display (LCD 1-2 Indicator lights 1-3 Buttons 1-3 Other control panel features 1-5 Using the Printer with Software 1-5 Selecting fonts 1-11 Entering printer commands 1-12 Printing foreign or other characters 1-15 Enhancing Print Quality 1-17 Adjusting print density 1-18 Resolution Improvement Technology 1-18 Sharing Your Printer 1-22 Using Printer Emulations 1-23 Switching printer emulations 1-24 Controlling Your Printer 1-1
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The panel consists of a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons. Display (LCD) The display shows the printer's status, such as PRINTING, and available options. I SelecType 0 ON LINE LEVEL 1 INITIALIZE RESET LEVEL 2 COPY END CONTINUE 1-2 Controlling Your Printer The Control Panel The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations.
The panel consists of a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons. Display (LCD) The display shows the printer's status, such as PRINTING, and available options. I SelecType 0 ON LINE LEVEL 1 INITIALIZE RESET LEVEL 2 COPY END CONTINUE 1-2 Controlling Your Printer The Control Panel The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations.
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Rapid flashing indicates the printer is in the printer's buffer without being printed out. ON LINE/EXIT Switches the printer between on the display at the same time. This switch is disabled when the printer is receiving data .... Flashes when an error is detected or a maintenance procedure is needed. Buttons The top three buttons on line, indicating that the printer can receive and print data.
Rapid flashing indicates the printer is in the printer's buffer without being printed out. ON LINE/EXIT Switches the printer between on the display at the same time. This switch is disabled when the printer is receiving data .... Flashes when an error is detected or a maintenance procedure is needed. Buttons The top three buttons on line, indicating that the printer can receive and print data.
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...Level 1 settings return to select printer settings and functions. See Chapter 4, "SelecType." COPY END-Cancels the remaining copies when multiple-copy printing is selected and the printer is flashing, read the corresponding error or status message on the display and all the SelecType settings return to...until RESET appears on settings. INITIALIZE/RESET RESET-When you hold down this button to the power-on the display, the printer finishes printing the current page and then stops. COPY END CONTINUE FEED INITIALIZE-When you hold down this button to the factory settings. The ...
...Level 1 settings return to select printer settings and functions. See Chapter 4, "SelecType." COPY END-Cancels the remaining copies when multiple-copy printing is selected and the printer is flashing, read the corresponding error or status message on the display and all the SelecType settings return to...until RESET appears on settings. INITIALIZE/RESET RESET-When you hold down this button to the power-on the display, the printer finishes printing the current page and then stops. COPY END CONTINUE FEED INITIALIZE-When you hold down this button to the factory settings. The ...
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.... You load the software's printer driver when you supply paper. (The printer is off line when the paper is out.) 0 RESET Press to stop printing or to print out data in this chapter. Controlling Your Printer 1-5 A CH (:P:S:O) See "Sharing Your Printer" later in Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting." This feature helps you find the cause...
.... You load the software's printer driver when you supply paper. (The printer is off line when the paper is out.) 0 RESET Press to stop printing or to print out data in this chapter. Controlling Your Printer 1-5 A CH (:P:S:O) See "Sharing Your Printer" later in Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting." This feature helps you find the cause...
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... a point size; WordStar 6.0 1. Highlight the font you want and press Enter. 4. To enter a setup string, follow the steps below. 1. In the non-Wysiwyg menu, select Print. 2. WordPerfect 5.1 1. scalable fonts are followed by an ellipsis.) 3. This section describes how to enter a point size. Select Printer from the Style menu. 2. Press 1. If you... control codes for this printer. Select "Choose font" from the next menu. 1-12 Controlling Your Printer Entering printer commands (Appendix B provides a complete list of the Print menu. Press Ctrl+F8. 2. Press 4. 3.
... a point size; WordStar 6.0 1. Highlight the font you want and press Enter. 4. To enter a setup string, follow the steps below. 1. In the non-Wysiwyg menu, select Print. 2. WordPerfect 5.1 1. scalable fonts are followed by an ellipsis.) 3. This section describes how to enter a point size. Select Printer from the Style menu. 2. Press 1. If you... control codes for this printer. Select "Choose font" from the next menu. 1-12 Controlling Your Printer Entering printer commands (Appendix B provides a complete list of the Print menu. Press Ctrl+F8. 2. Press 4. 3.