Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L1524 Printronix
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Communication Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen das EG–Konformitätszelchen – CE – zu führen. Der Außteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die Printronix......(1) Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 50082–1 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
T rademark Acknowledgments Printronix is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. IGP is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. PhoenixPage PCL 5 is a registered trademark of Phoenix T echnologies Ltd. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett–Packard Company .
Printronix wants you to feel comfortable and confident using the Continuous Form Laser Printer and this guide. This guide is designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to those experienced with page printers.
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Consumables Information Consumables design, specification, and selection are critical and integral to the development of any computer printer imaging system.
Operator ’s Guide 1 The following hardware options are available for the printer . • Paper stacker with printer stand The paper stacker provides for properly stacked paper from the beginning to completion of the print job.
Operator ’s Guide 2 The power switch is located on the right side of the printer near the rear . It is marked f for power of f, and | for power on. note Refer to the power requirements in the Setup Guide for more information on proper power sources.
Using the Control P anel Operator ’s Guide 3 If your self adhesive control panel overlay has not been attached, please attach it. The printer is shipped with a thin plastic film covering the control panel plastic housing keys. This film must be removed before attaching the overlay .
using the control panel Operator ’s Guide 4 Liquid Crystal Display Located at the top of the control panel, the two–line LCD does the following: • Displays printer status and fault codes. Refer to the “Status and Error Messages” section for instructions on correcting fault conditions.
using the control panel Operator ’s Guide 5 Indicators The three indicators on the control panel display the current operational status of the printer . ON LINE ON LINE lights when the printer is online, or when the printer is ready to print and accept data from the host.
using the control panel Operator ’s Guide 6 Function Keys The pressure–sensitive function keys are located directly below the LCD. When pressing the keys, you will hear a “beep” (also known as the “panel key sound”), which verifies contact.
using the control panel Operator ’s Guide 7 • If the printer is online and the JOB IN PROCESS indicator is not on, P AGE EJECT will move paper one physical page length. • When the printer is online and JOB IN PROCESS is flashing, pressing P AGE EJECT causes the printer to attempt to print any data in the buf fer .
using the control panel Operator ’s Guide 8 NEXT or PREV When the printer is in the configuration menu, press NEXT or PREV to move between the options on the current menu level. The NEXT and PREV function keys can also be used, together and in conjunction with other keys, to perform a Cancel and a Reset function.
Operator ’s Guide 9 note V erify that all installation procedures in the Setup Guide have been completed before loading the paper . Before loading paper , make sure the Paper Length and Paper W idth options are set properly in the Paper Control configuration menu.
Operator ’s Guide 10 7 T o ensure that the printer will start at the top of a page, check the following: • The leading edge should be straight; not torn, crooked, or curled. • The leading edge of the paper should not extend beyond the tractors.
Operator ’s Guide 1 1 The printer requires continuous form media with 0.5 inch pitch tractor feed pin holes. The media capabilities and requirements are listed in the following table: Dimension Specification Width 4.
Operator ’s Guide 12 When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops, displays an error message, and saves the page (image) in a buf fer for reprinting.
Operator ’s Guide 13 After removing the jammed paper , reload paper as described in the “Loading Paper” section. T o clear the printer , close the top cover and press ON LINE. For most emulation modes, the jammed pages will automatically be reprinted.
Operator ’s Guide 14 Jam at Fuser Exit warning The fuser operates at extremely high temperature. A void touching the fuser . Refer to the adjacent figure and perform these steps: 1 Raise the top of the printer by firmly pressing the button on the left side of the front panel.
Operator ’s Guide 15 T ractor Feed warning The fuser operates at extremely high temperature. A void touching the fuser . Refer to the adjacent figure and perform these steps: 1 Raise the top of the printer by firmly pressing the button on the left side of the front panel.
Operator ’s Guide 16 Skewed Paper warning The fuser operates at extremely high temperature. A void touching the fuser . Refer to the adjacent figure and perform these steps: 1 Raise the top of the printer by firmly pressing the button on the left side of the front panel.
Operator ’s Guide 17 note Make sure that the width of the tractors are set to match the paper width and the paper is properly placed on the tractor feed pins. 6 Reload the paper . Refer to the “Loading Paper” section.
Operator ’s Guide 18 Perform these general cleaning procedures on a regular basis to keep the printer operating properly . During normal printer operation, dust, dirt, toner , and paper chaf f will accumulate.
Operator ’s Guide 19 Cleaning the Corona Wires note Clean the corona wires as needed, or each time toner is added. The illustration with the procedure shows the developer unit removed.
Operator ’s Guide 20 caution The OPC drum unit is light sensitive. Install it within five minutes. If the OPC drum can not be installed within five minutes, place the drum in the original packaging to prevent light damage.
Operator ’s Guide 21 The following table lists possible print quality problems and a brief description of the corrective action required. If the corrective action does not fix the problem, clean the corona wires or call your authorized service technician.
Operator ’s Guide 22 Printer consumable supplies should be changed when the number of pages printed reaches the maximum amounts shown in the following table.
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 23 Consumables design, specification, and selection are critical and integral to the development of any computer printer imaging system. The yield of the supplies is based on a 5% page coverage using 20 lb bond paper .
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 24 note The following applies to all replacement procedures: Be careful not to stain your hands, clothes, or the interior of the printer with toner . If toner is spilled, use a toner vacuum to clean up the loose toner .
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 25 note If toner is spilled, use a toner vacuum to clean up the loose toner . Do not use water to clean the toner from the printer . Any toner remaining on clothes can be removed with a cloth dampened in cold water; never use hot water to remove toner from clothes or skin.
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 26 5 T ap the toner bottle several times to loosen toner . 6 Close the developer unit cover . Press until you hear a “click” which indicates that the developer unit is closed completely .
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 27 Fuser Cleaner Felt The fuser cleaner felt should be replaced each time a new toner bottle is opened, except when replacing starter toner . The cleaner felt should also be replaced when toner has built up on the felt and begins to flake of f.
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 28 W aste T oner Container The waste toner container must be replaced each time a new toner bottle is opened, except when replacing start toner . note If toner is spilled, use a toner vacuum to clean up the loose toner .
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 29 note The waste toner container must be properly seated in the printer or the printer will display an error message when the printer cover is closed. 5 Place the new waste toner container in the printer in the same position as the old one.
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 30 OPC Drum Unit The OPC drum unit is replaced after 30,000 pages have been printed. The OPC drum unit may need to be replaced if there is background shading in unprinted areas. caution Handle the OPC drum unit with care.
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 31 Developer Unit caution When replacing the developer unit, you must fill the unit using the starter toner .
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 32 caution Only add Starter T oner to the developer unit during installation. DO NOT ADD TONER. T oner should only be added following a toner low message on the control panel LCD. (The starter toner will print approximately 200 pages at 5%.
replacing printer consumables Operator ’s Guide 33 Ozone Filter The ozone filter must be replaced every time the developer unit is replaced. Refer to the adjacent figure and perform these steps: Raise the top of the printer by firmly pressing the button on the left of the front panel.
Operator ’s Guide 34 Y ou can correct most faults by performing a simple procedure, such as clearing a paper jam or reloading paper . For more serious faults, a field service representative may be needed.
Operator ’s Guide 35 Error Messages This section provides a description of error messages that indicate possible printer problems. Note that these errors are warnings only , and do not cause the print job to be lost.
Operator ’s Guide 36 Fatal Error Messages This section provides a description of error conditions that cause printing to stop. These errors are provided for information only .
Operator ’s Guide 37 Message Problem 29 LSU F AIL Call Service No “ready” returned from LSU phase lock circuit. 30 LSU F AIL Call Service LSU phase lock lost. 31 LSU F AIL Call Service “Ready” returned from LSU phase lock circuit but LSU motor not enabled.
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