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. The Epson Script Level 2 Cartridge or Board is a customized product based on Phoenix Page Level 2 developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Action Laser and Selec Type are trademarks and EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 4
Installing Your Hardware 1-2 Installing the EpsonScript cartridge 1-2 Installing the EpsonScript board 1-3 Selecting the EpsonScript Emulation Mode 1-5 EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500 1-6 EPL-5600 and ActionLaser 1600 1-6 Chapter 2 Installing the Software Installing the Printer Driver - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 5
Utility Features 4-10 Sending commands to the printer 4-10 Resetting the printer 4-11 Enabling or disabling the startup page 4-11 Chapter 5 EpsonScript Seledype Settings Changes to SelecType 5-2 EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500 5-2 Level 1 changes 5-2 Level 2 changes 5-5 Status and - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 6
Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Charatcter Tables Index V - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 7
type. See "Hardware requirements" for more information. This manual describes how to install and use your EpsonScript option and is intended to supplement the information in your printer manual. Most sections in this guide apply to both the cartridge and board, while other sections apply to only one - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 8
as print data is received at the printer. EPSON quality, reliability, and ease of operation. Where to Get Help in the U.S. Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers. EPSON also provides support services - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 9
Level 2 cartridge (C83202*) EpsonScript Level 2 board (C83209*) Printers EPL-5000/5200 ActionLaser™ 1000/1500 EPL-5600 ActionLaser 1600 Other printers might support the EpsonScript option. If you purchased an EpsonScript printer after January 1994 and it is not listed in the table, ask your EPSON - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 10
to 300 dpi, you can save memory. If you have an EPL-5000/5200 or an ActionLaser 1000/1500 and you want to connect it to more than one computer, you must assign at least the minimum amount of required memory to the channel using the EpsonScript option. See your printer manual for more information - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 11
Unsupported software programs The following programs are not supported by EpsonScript: LaserTalk™ SmartArt™ Because of differences in type design, the TrueType® fonts printed by your printer might not exactly match fonts printed by an Apple LaserWriter IIg. Care and handling Follow these guidelines - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 12
Chapter 1 Setting Up Installing Your Hardware 1-2 Installing the EpsonScript cartridge 1-2 Installing the EpsonScript board 1-3 I Selecting the EpsonSmipt Emulation Mode 1-5 EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500 1-6 EPL-5600 and ActionLaser 1600 1-6 Setting Up 1-1 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 13
The following procedure describes how to install the EpsonScript cartridge if you have an EPL-5000/5200 or ActionLaser 1000/1500. Caution: Do not insert the cartridge while the printer is on. Do not touch the connectors on the cartridge or in the printer's cartridge slot; you can damage them - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 14
if you have an EPL-5600 or ActionLaser 1600 printer. You install the EpsonScript board on the printer's controller board. To install the EpsonScript board, you need to first remove the controller board as described in the "Options" chapter of your printer manual. Caution: Do not attempt to remove - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 15
After you remove the controller board, do the following: 1. Hold the EpsonScript board with the CN1 connector facing down and insert it into the CN3 connector on the controller board as shown below. 2. Press the EpsonScript board in firmly until it stops secure the EpsonScript board with the screws - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 16
3. Reinsert the controller board. For instructions on reinserting the controller board, see your printer manual. 4. Print a status sheet to verify that the EpsonScript board is properly installed. See your printer manual for instructions on printing a status sheet. To remove the EpsonScript board, - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 17
/5200 and Actionlaser 1000/1500 First decide what interface channel to use for EpsonScript mode. Then in the SelecType EMULATION menu, change the printer mode to SCRPT2 or any one of the multiple emulation modes that includes PS (PS&LJ-2P, PS&3/P/Si, PS&LQ). See your printer manual for information - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 18
Chapter 2 Installing the Software Installing the Printer Driver 2-2 Easy installation 2-2 Customize installation 2-4 Selecting the EpsonScript Driver 2-6 Installing the Software 2-1 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 19
Installing the Printer Driver The Installer program that is included with EpsonScript installs the EpsonScript driver, the EpsonScript Utility for changing printer parameters, and the screen fonts. The installer program has two installation methods: easy installation and customize installation. Easy - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 20
3. Double-click the Installer icon. The following dialog box appears: EPSON Printing tools & Screen Fonts Installer Notice: This program is available for System 7-x only. You cannot use with System 6-x and it you install into System, 6-x or earlier, you may have to reinstall your system software. - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 21
the instructions on the screen. Click Restart or Quit as appropriate. This completes installation of the EpsonScript software. You now need to select the EpsonScript printer driver; see "Selecting the EpsonScript Driver" later in this chapter. If you are connecting two or more EPSON printers of - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 22
to begin installation. 9. Follow the screen prompts that prompt you to remove and insert disks. If you selected to install the screen fonts, the Installer prompts you to insert and then remove Disk 2. 10. When installation is complete, follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the Software - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 23
of the EpsonScript software. You now need to select the EpsonScript printer driver as described in the next section. If you are not able to print after you complete the customize installation, perform the easy installation to copy the necessary files and modify your system settings. If you - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 24
that AppleTalk is active. 3. Click the EpsonScript Driver icon to select it. The name of your printer appears in the Select a PostScript Printer box. 4. Click on the name of your printer to select it. The Setup button and the radio button for Background Printing appear. 5. If appropriate, click the - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 25
select the PPD (PostScript Printer Description file) for each printer. Then, click OK. If you use a color printer, change Color Correction to If you need to cancel the PPD you previously selected, click the Forget Printer button. 8. Close the Chooser. The system then displays a message warning you - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 26
Utility to Manage Fonts 4-4 Displaying a list of printer fonts Downloading fonts 4-4 4-4 Removing downloaded fonts 4-6 Getting Information About the Printer 4-7 Printing PostScript Files 4-8 Renaming the Printer 4-9 Additional EpsonScript Utility Features 4-10 Sending commands to - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 27
Epson or PostScript printers. With it, you can do the following: Display a list of fonts stored in the printer, download additional fonts, and remove any downloaded fonts. Find out information about the printer, such as the driver version, the number of pages printed, and amount of printer memory - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 28
, it might be connected to another AppleTalk zone. If you still cannot find a printer, it might be because the printer you are looking for was disconnected when you started the utility. Update the PostScript Printers and AppleTalk Zones information by clicking the Update Lists button. Caution: Some - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 29
fonts can sometimes reduce the time it takes to print. This is because the fonts you explicitly download are handled in the same way as resident fonts and remain in printer memory until you turn off or reset the printer. To download fonts, do the following: 1. Bring up the EpsonScript Utility - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 30
are displayed in the lower left box. 5. Select the fonts you want to download. 6. Click the Add button. The fonts to be downloaded are displayed at the right of the dialog box. Most printers can download fonts to memory only, so Memory is normally displayed at the top of the list of fonts to be - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 31
transfers the fonts from your computer to the printer. 8. Click the Close box to exit. Removing downloaded fonts To remove downloaded fonts from printer memory: 1. Bring up the EpsonScript Utility and select the printer using PostScript Printers and AppleTalk Zones. 2. Click the Remove button. This - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 32
PostScript level and version Amount of printer memory Number of pages printed Additional information might also be shown, depending on your printer. To view printer information: 1. Bring up the EpsonScript Utility and select the printer using PostScript Printers and AppleTalk Zones. 2. Click the - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 33
other types of files. To print an EpsonScript or PostScript file: 1. In the EpsonScript Utility dialog box, click Send File. This brings up the following dialog box. 2. Select an EpsonScript or PostScript file. 3. Click Open. This sends the file to the printer. 4. Click Cancel to close the dialog - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 34
of the same model using AppleTalk, you need to rename the printer. To do so: 1. Bring up the EpsonScript Utility and select your printer using PostScript Printers and AppleTalk Zones. 2. Click the Rename button. This brings up the following dialog box: 3. Type in a unique name for your EpsonScript - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 35
, and enable or disable the startup page. When you click the General option, the following dialog box appears: Sending commands to the printer The General Printer Options dialog box allows you to send any command in ASCII language. To send a command: 1. Bring up the EpsonScript Utility and select - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 36
feature is not the same as the hardware reset feature available on the printer. Enabling or disabling the startup page The startup sheet is a page that prints automatically each time you turn on the printer. It contains information about the printer status. Click Enable if you want the startup page - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 37
3 EpsonScript Driver Print Settings Using the EpsonScript Driver 3-2 Page Setup and Print menus 3-2 Page Setup Parameters 3-4 Advanced Options 3-5 General 3-6 Visual Effects 3-6 Resolution Improve 3-8 Dot Screen 3-8 Printing Resolution 3-8 Error Sheet 3-8 Fonts Menu Options 3-9 Print Menu - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 38
menus You access the EpsonScript driver parameters by selecting Page Setup or Print in your software program. Selecting Page Setup and Print, both of which are located in the File menu, brings up dialog boxes with options that allow you to change printer parameters. Many of the same parameters are - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 39
options in the Page Setup or Print menu. Options This button opens the Options dialog box, which allows you to change advanced settings for your printer. See "Advanced Options" later in a description of document parameters, see the user manual for your software. EpsonScript Driver Print Settings 3-3 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 40
This setting must match the size of the paper loaded in the printer. The paper sizes you can choose from can include the following ( default is either A4 or Letter, depending on your printer. Orientation Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait (default) or landscape orientation. Reduce or - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 41
. See your software program manual for more information. Advanced Options When you click Options in the Page Setup or Print menu, you see a dialog Printing Resolution, and Error Sheet (the listing varies depending on your printer) -- are described in the following sections. EpsonScript Driver Print - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 42
printed, First specifies the banner page is the first page that prints, and Last specifies that the banner page is the last page that prints Specifies whether the printing date and time are displayed on each page that prints. By default, boxes allow you to flip the printed image on the page. Invert - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 43
Bitmaps, the screen data is converted to a multiple of 75 and then printed, preserving the quality of the image, though reducing the size of the image by approximately 4%. Note: For the options below, Printer's Default uses the setting made in SelecType. EpsonScript Driver Print Settings 3-7 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 44
Default (the default), Off, Light, Medium, or Heavy. See your printer manual for more information about RITech. Note: KITech is supported on certain EPSON printers only. This setting does not affect other printers that have a similarfeature. Dot Screen Dot Screen allows you to change the grayscale - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 45
Page Setup or Print menu, you see the following dialog box: The Fonts options allow you to control the font environment for your printer. Note.. /Installed Fonts Displays the fonts found in the PPD file and those added from the System Fonts list to be saved in the PPD file. EpsonScript Driver Print - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 46
similar printer fonts, making it unnecessary to download fonts. This allows you to print faster. Be aware that if the substituted font is very different from the screen fonts, the final printed output might that were specified before you entered the dialog box. 3-10 EpsonScript Driver Print Settings - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 47
. The available numbers are 1 to 9999. The default is for all pages to be printed. Print As Specifies one of the following options: B/W, Color (if available on your printer), Grayscale (if available on your printer). B/W prints a document in black and white, even if the image on screen is in color - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 48
the printer's PPD file supports grayscale printing. Color prints the image using color. This option appears only if your printer supports color printing. Print To Allows you to specify whether the document is printed or But Standard 13, and All But Standard 35. 3-12 EpsonScript Driver Print Settings - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 49
select Interrogate. Paper From Selects the paper source from one of the following: Automatic (default), Custom, Use SelecType's PAGESIZE, Standard Bin, Optional Lower Cassette, and Manual Feed. The actual option you see depends on your printer. EpsonScript Driver Print Settings 3-13 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 50
than the sum of the numbers, set Remaining Sheets. If you need to print one copy of all sheets from a different paper source, check Carbon Copy exit the dialog box. Cover In When selected, Cover In allows you to print the cover sheet of a document from a specific paper source. The pages following - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 51
Chapter 5 EpsonScript SelecType Settings Changes to SelecType 5-2 EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500 5-2 Level 1 changes 5-2 Level 2 changes 5-5 Status and error messages 5-5 EPL-5600 and ActionLaser 1600 5-7 PS MENU 5-7 TEST MENU 5-8 EpsonScript SelecType Settings 5-1 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 52
Changes to SelecType When you install the EpsonScript option, the SelecType settings are slightly the section appropriate for your printer type. Note: Not all menu items listed in this chapter are available on all printers. EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500 When using EpsonScript, there - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 53
JAM can sometimes speed the printing of complex pages. ERR SHEET ON, OFF (default) Specifies whether the printer prints an EpsonScript error message follows: The FULL PRINT, MEMORY LEFT, LOAD MACRO, SAVE MACRO, DELETE MACRO, and PowerOn MACRO items have been deleted. The PRINT MODE, MULTI GRAY, - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 54
memory requirements depend on the page size.) If your printer has less than 2 MB, BAND is automatically selected, even if you manually select PAGE. MULTI GRAY ON (default), OFF Turns the Multi Gray feature on and off. This feature enhances grayscale printing if your software program supports - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 55
be displayed when you use EpsonScript. For descriptions of the status and error messages that are not specific to EpsonScript, see your printer manual. BUSY : x SCRPT2 This status message appears when the printer is processing data in EpsonScript emulation mode. EpsonScript SelecType Settings 5-5 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 56
as described in your printer manual. Notes: If the SET FULL PRINT error message is displayed, change the PRlNT MODE setting in SelecType Level 1 from BAND to PAGE. If the page still does not print, the print job is too complex to print with your printer's current memory. Try simplifying the page - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 57
messages are the same as for the built-in emulations; see your printer manual for more information. Note: Using page protect mode and 600 dpi resolution requires at least 6 MB. If your printer does not have enough memory, the printer switches the resolution to 300 dpi or turns page protect of. PS - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 58
is off, an overrun error might occur if there is not enough memory to print a page. If this error occurs, raise the protect level. If the information, see your printer manual. PS STATUS SHEET Prints a status sheet describing the current EpsonScript settings. PS FONT SHEET SAMPLE Prints a sample of - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 59
Appendix A Specifications Emulation EpsonScript level 2: Printing output is equivalent to Adobe PostScript level 2 Note: Refer to the PostScript Reference Manual, Second Edition (published by the Addison Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.), for details on PostScript Language specifications. - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 60
Dimensions: Regulatory approvals Safety standards: R.F.I: Emulation name in PJL in EJL AppleTalk protocol Device name Emulation type C83202* Height Width Depth 20.4 mm 90.0 mm (95.7 mm maximum) 141.0 mm C83209* Height Width Depth 20.9 mm 57.0 mm 102.0 mm UL 1950 with D3, CSA 22.2 #220 FCC part - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 61
Appendix B Character Tables Courier SP 1 ! II " # # $ $ % % & & ` ' ( ( ) ) * * + + ' ' - -- . . / ; 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 : : ; ; < < = = > > ? ? Zapf Dingbats Symbol ! # % & * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 62
Courier @ @ A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I J J K K L L M M N N 0 O P P Q Q R R S S T T U U V V W W X X Y Y z Z [ [ \ \ ] ^ ^] - Zapf Dingbats Symbol B-2 Charatcter Tables - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 63
Courier ' ' a a b b C c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j k k l l m m n n o O p P q q r r S S t t u U V V W W X X Y Y Z Z Zapf Dingbats Symbol 127 Charatcter Tables B-3 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 64
Courier 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 Zapf Dingbats Symbol B-4 Charatcter Tables - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 65
Courier 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 Zapr Dingbats Symbol - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 66
Courier 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 Zapf Dingbats Symbol B-6 Charatcter Tables - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 67
, 3-8 Downloading fonts, 4-4 removing 4-4 E Easy installation, 2-2 Encoding, 3-6 EpsonScript, Intro-1 features, Intro-1 fonts, Intro-2 installing the driver, 2-2 hardware installation, 1-2 hardware requirements, Intro3 memory requirements, Intro-3 EpsonScript cartridge, Intro-1 installing 1-2 memory - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 68
viewing level and version number, 4-7 printing PostScript files, 4-8 PPD/Installed Fonts, 3-9 Precision Bitmaps, 3-7 Print As, 3-10 Print menu, 3-2, 3-10-12 getting help, 3-3 PRINT MODE, 5-4 Print Patterns as Gray/Color, 3-6 Print To, 3-11 Printer getting information, 4-7 renaming 4-9 resetting 4-11 - Epson ActionLaser 1000 | User Manual - EpsonScript Level II - Page 69
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