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    used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been printer with respect to the receiver • Move the printer away from the receiver • Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and
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    IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect,
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    Contents About This Manual 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Finding a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Carrying the Printer 1-9 Assembling the Printer 1-10 Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting the Printer 2-1 Testing the Printer 2-2 Connecting to
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    Maintenance Messages 6-3 Routine Printer Cleaning 6-19 General Printer Maintenance 6-24 Service Overhaul 6-32 Transporting Your Printer 6-33 Unpacking the Printer after Shipment 6-40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-1 Error Messages 7-2 Paper Jam Problems 7-7 Troubleshooting 7-12 Power Supply
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    come to expect from Epson* printers, the EPL-6000 printer offers the following: HP LaserJet series II emulation resident in the printer, giving you access to the wide range of software written for HewlettPackard laser printers. An optional Epson FX Identity Cartridge that uses the ESC/P standard
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    of sizes for automatic feeding without having to change paper cassettes. A manual paper feed capability is also available. Where to get help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson Dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States
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    dealer or call 1-800-873-7766. Epson FX Identity Cartridge Replacement Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Optional 2MB Memory Board #IBS100 #IBS300 #IBS301 #IBS401 Laser printer precautions Certain precautions are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the EPL-6000. The following list of
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    Introduction l Never try to force the printer's components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage the printer. 4 Introduction
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    This user's manual provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your laser printer. Finding your way around The introduction includes important information on precautions you should take while operating your laser printer. It also discusses the features of your EPL-6000, tells you
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    flap area has a front and rear view of the printer designating major parts. Views of the printer's internal components are also shown. Conventions used in this manual WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer or computer or injury to yourself. CAUTIONS should be followed
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    Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Finding a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Carrying the Printer 1-9 AsIIIASsnnneetssstmtttttaaaiabcnlllhllllgiiiiinnnnntgggghgetitttnhhhhpteeeeearfppPpanearocairpewnl-eftuceereoerprcmdc.aoo.spmurs.otde.epnt.ctue.he.nt..a.t.tn..sr...ia.s...ym
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    ) wide and 24 inches (610 mm) deep. Within this area, you need 13 inches (330 mm) of flat, unobstructed space to the left of the printer, rather than the 5 inches (127 mm) shown in the diagram below. There should be at least 2 inches (50 mm) of space to the left of
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    Finding a Place for the Printer To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 18 inches (457 mm) from the bottom of the print& to any shelf or surface directly above the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-3
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    outer carton. At the top of the carton is the accessory pack containing several printer components. Beneath the pack is the printer itself, which is protected by white foam packing material. Note: If you already followed the instructions on your unpacking sheet, skip to the section on carrying the
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    Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the accessory pack and make sure you have the accessories shown below. Setting Up the Printer 1-5
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    by the recesses on each side of it. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need to have someone help you lift it. 3. Remove the white foam packing material and plastic bag protecting the printer. Also remove the plastic bag from the paper cassette. Note
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    Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. Top cover 5. Remove the tape and foam from the printer and paper cassette. CAUTION: Be particularly careful to remove the foam taped inside the printer. Save this foam; you'll need it whenever you transport the printer. Setting Up the
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    Unpacking the Printer 6. To close the cover, push only on the ridged portion of the lid. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
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    Carrying the Printer When you move your printer to the location you selected for it, carry the printer by holding the recesses on each side of the printer, as shown below. Note: The printer weighs about 36 lb. (16 kg) and should be carried with care. You may need to have someone help you lift it
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    Before you can use the printer, you need to install a few important parts. Before proceeding, familiarize yourself with the components shown below. The basket is inside the printer and must be removed when you install certain parts. The other parts shown were shipped in the accessory pack. 1-10
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    cleaner is useful for removing excess toner from the paper guide. Usage of these two accessories is described in Chapter 6. Installing internal components This section describes how to install internal components, including the drum unit, drum replacement cartridge, cleaning pad, and developer unit
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    the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. 2. Remove the basket and place it on a flat the indentation on the orange-colored fuser on the left side of your printer. WARNING Never touch the fuser. When the printer is in operation, the fuser becomes very hot. 1-12 Setting Up the
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    the Printer 4. Locate the drum unit, which has two green handles, and the cotton swab. WARNING: Do not expose the photosensitive drum to light any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most). It is recommended that you cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever the drum is
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    Assembling the Printer 6. Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab by rubbing the swab along the length of the wire. You need to insert the cotton swab a fraction of an inch into the slot to reach the wire. 7. Set the drum unit aside for a moment and locate the developer unit
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    the Printer 8. Hold the developer unit horizontally, with the toner cartridge label right side up. Gently shake the unit back and forth a few times to distribute the toner. 9. Install the drum unit (lifting it by its green handles) and the developer unit in the basket. Setting Up the Printer 1-15
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    Assembling the Printer 10. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case. (The arrows point toward each other when the unit is properly installed.) Gently lower the basket into place. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer
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    Assembling the Printer 11. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit's two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 12. Unfasten the tape holding the clear plastic film in place on the initial toner cartridge, which is attached to the developer unit. Setting Up the Printer 1-17
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    . Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place, pull out the film. (pull the film up and out toward the back of the printer.) Pull firmly until the other end of the film comes out of the cassette. 14. Insert the drum replacement cartridge in the slot at the right rear
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    cassette 1. Locate the paper cassette opening on the right side of the printer. Align the hooks on either side of the paper cassette with the slots in the opening. 2. Insert the paper cassette into the printer in the direction of the arrow on the side of the cassette. Push
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    a straight paper path. (See Chapter 4 for details.) The faceup output tray also lets you view your printed output the moment it comes out of the printer. If you wish to install the face-up output tray, follow these steps: 1. Locate the two faceup output tray hooks on the left side of
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    , the tray touches the desktop and slides to the left of the printer as shown below. Before you install the tray, make sure there is at least 13 inches (330 mm) of unobstructed area to the left of the printer. Otherwise your tray may run into an obstruction and break when you
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    , you can leave the tray attached to the printer but rotated so that it rests on top of the printer. However, you should lower the tray before you open the printer cover. Note: The EPL-6000 is factory set for face-down output on top of the printer. If you prefer face-up delivery, simply move
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    off. (It is off when the O side of the switch is pushed down.) 2. Attach the power cord to the socket at the back of the printer, as shown below. Then plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded outlet. Setting the paper feed mechanism Follow the steps below
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    Assembling the Printer 3. Wait at least five seconds, then turn off the power and reinsert the paper This procedure causes the paper feed mechanism, which can become misaligned when you transport the printer, to resume its original position. If you do not perform these steps before using your
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    Chapter 2 Testing and Connecting Your Printer Testing the Printer 2-2 Turning on the power Loading paper Performing the self test 2-2 2-3 2-5 Adjusting print density Performing the font 2-13 Setting the DIP switches for the serial interface 2-14 Testing and Connecting Your Printer 2-1
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    the Printer The EPL-6000 has three built-in print tests: the self test, font print test, and status print test. These tests let you check the operation of your printer and obtain information on printer status. It is recommended that you run the self test before you begin using your printer to
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    the display remains blank, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. CAUTION: After turning off the printer, always wait at least five seconds before switching cassette. 2. Open the manual feed tray on the paper cassette. Slide the paper guides all the way apart, as shown below. Testing and
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    cassette. Push the paper in gently as far as it can go. 5. Slide the paper guides together (if necessary) until they are both resting lightly against the paper. 6. Close the manual feed tray. 7. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer with the arrow on the side of the cassette pointing into the
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    the EPL-6000 is printing. 1. Be sure that your printer is plugged in and the power is on before performing the self test. 2. Be sure that your printer is off line. (OFF L I NE appears on your display.) If not, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 3. Press the MANUAL and SPECIAL
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    4. When you release the buttons, SELF TEST appears on the display and the printer prints a self test. Notes: l It is important to press the buttons at the same time. l For more information on using the control panel, see Chapter 3.
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    in the front right comer inside the printer. 3. To make the print darker, turn the knob clockwise as shown below. Note: Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you increase the print density, you need to replace the toner cartridge more frequently. 4. To make the print lighter
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    . 6. Print the self test again to check the new print density setting. (To print the self test, make sure the printer is off line, then press the MANUAL and SPECIAL buttons at the same time.) Performing the font and status print tests There are two other tests you can perform, in addition
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    BOLD I05 COURIER BOLD I06 COURIER BOLD I07 COURIER BOLD I08 LINE PRINTER 10 12 8U 10 12 10u 10 12 11u 10 12 ON 10 16.6 8.5 8U Status print test The status print test gives you information on current printer settings, such as paper size, number of copies selected, and font source and
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    the same time. 4. When you release the buttons, STATUS PRINT appears on the display and the printer outputs the status print test. A portion of the printout is shown below. Paper Size Copies Auto Continue Chara 0 columns 80 Columns 10 CPI 80 Characters 2-10 Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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    EPL-6000 to your computer, you first have to determine whether a parallel or serial connection should be used. Many computers only provide one type of connection for a printer which type of connection to make, consult your Epson dealer. Your printer is set up at the factory for parallel communication
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    Computer Connecting the parallel interface If you are using the EPL-6000's standard parallel interface, you must use a shielded parallel interface cable. Follow these steps to connect the parallel interface: 1. Turn off both your printer and computer. 2. Plug the connector securely into the parallel
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    properly shielded cable, and that it is the correct one for your computer. Follow these steps to connect the serial interface: 1. Turn off both the printer and the computer. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the serial interface as shown. (The serial interface is just to the left of the DIP
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    . If you are using the RS-422A interface, you need to change the DIP switches according to the table below. 2-14 Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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    The DIP switches are located at the back of your printer and are numbered 1 through 8. The DIP switch settings ON or OFF. Pressing a switch down sets it ON and up sets it OFF. CAUTION: Turn your printer off before setting the switches. Then turn it back on to implement your changes. RS-232C RS-422A
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    serial communication in SelecType. You may also need to change several interface settings, such as baud rate and parity, before your printer and computer can communicate properly. See the SelecType section in Chapter 3 for details on serial interface settings and for other information on operating
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    3-13 Enter menu options 3-13 Set an option 3-14 Display submenu functions and select options 3-14 Exit SelecType and reset the printer 3-17 Initializing SelecType to factory default settings 3-18 SelecType practice example 3-19 SelecType Options 3-20 Main menu options 3-20 HP emulation
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    The Control Panel The EPL-6000 control panel gives you control over many printer functions, including interface settings, font selection, and paper size. The control panel is made up of three elements: an LCD (liquid crystal display), Lights, and
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    changes to ON L I NE before the paper is ejected. PUSH MANUAL KEY This message appears during manual printing. See Chapter 4 for instructions on manual feed printing. RESET This message appears when you reset printer functions to their SelecType settings. SELF TEST This message appears during
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    , such as font selection and paper handling. For information on SelecType instructions and messages, see the SelecType section later in this chapter. Indicator lights POWER ERROR MANUAL On when the printer power supply is on. On to indicate an error condition. Details of the error condition
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    more information. The RESET/CONTINUE button also has several functions related to SelecType. See the section on the SelecType control panel for details. When the printer is off line, use this button to alternate between manual and automatic paper feed modes. Using the
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    . When this option is on, a pound sign (#) appears at the right of the display. The default setting is off. Press this button to set the printer on line or off line. This button is disabled in the SelecType mode. 3-6 Using the
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    SelecType's menu-based system, you can easily change the printer's configuration without DIP switches. (It is necessary to Epson FX emulation is available through an optional Epson FX Identity Cartridge. SelecType options for FX emulation are discussed in the manual that comes with the FX cartridge
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    SelecType main menu PAPER SIZE Specifies the size of the paper. COPIES Selects the number of copies to print. AUTO CONT Lets the printer continue printing instead (Automatic Continue) of stopping under certain error conditions. EMULATION Allows you to select the emulation mode and enter the
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    the font source selected. FORM (Form Length) Sets the number of lines that can be printed on the paper. SYMBOL Selects a symbol set. Using the Printer 3-9
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    last function takes you around to the first function; pressing the A button at the first function takes you to the last function. 3-10 Using the Printer
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    uses of this button, see the section on buttons earlier in this chapter.) Implementing SelecType changes - After you exit SelecType (with the printer off line), hold down this button for three seconds (until the message RESET appears) to implement your SelecType settings. Initializing SelecType
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    an option l Display submenu functions and select submenu options (if desired) l Exit SelecType and reset the printer. Details of each step are provided below. Enter SelecType To enter SelecType, set the printer off line by pressing the ON LINE button. Then press the SelecType button. You are now in
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    starts blinking, indicating that you can now choose an option. Use the and buttons to move forward and backward through the various options. Using the Printer 3-13
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    switch to the current option. If the HPLJ2* option does not appear in your display, use the or button to select it. 3-14 Using the Printer
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    * appears in the display. If you wish to exit SelecType at this point, see the section on exiting SelecType later in this chapter. Using the Printer 3-15
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    displayed or pressing the button when ROBUST-XON is displayed causes you to exit the submenu and return to the main menu. 3-16 Using the Printer
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    * appears in the display. If you wish to exit SelecType at this point, see the section below on exiting SelecType. Exit SelecType and reset the printer To exit SelecType (from any main menu or submenu function) and implement your changes, follow these steps: 1. When you have set all the options you
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    This message appears: PAPER SIZE = LTR* 3. Hold down the RESET/CONTINUE button for three seconds until the message INITIALIZE appears in the display. 4. Your printer is set off line. This message appears in the display: OFF LINE LTR 5. Hold down the RESET/CONTINUE button for three more seconds until
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    exit SelecType by pressing the SelecType button. Then hold down the RESET/CONTINUE button for three seconds until RESET appears in the display. Using the Printer 3-19
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    SelecType Options This section describes in detail each SelecType menu option. Main menu options When you enter the SelecType main menu by setting the printer off line and pressing the SelecType button, you can change any of the menu functions listed below: PAPER SIZE COPIES AUTO CONT EMULATION I/F
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    OFF When this option (automatic continue) is on, your laser printer automatically continues printing after a 10 second pause when one of Epson FX Identity Cartridge is installed, the printer also shows FX as an option. (The SelecType options for the FX cartridge are described in the option manual
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    = 02* 01 through 99 This option sets the size of the data buffer in kilobytes. OVER LOAD = 10* 01 through 40 This option selects the printer's data buffer overflow value. The options are percentages. BUZZER = ON* ON* OFF When this option is on, a buzzer sounds when
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    of the factory default option. FONT SOURCE = I* I* 1 2 S This option selects the printer's font source. The four options are listed below: I Internal font 1 Cartridge slot 1 2 Cartridge slot 2 S Downloadable soft font Note: Only available options appear on your display. FONT NUMBER
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    is a unique group of available characters. Each symbol set is designed to meet the needs of a specific application, See Appendix A for details. 3-24 Using the Printer
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    default setting. BAUD RATE = 9600* 19200 9600* 4800 2400 1200 600 300 This option sets the rate data is transferred from the computer to the printer. The computer and printer must be set to the same baud rate. PROT = RDY/BSY(H)* RDY/BSY(H)* RDY/BSY(L) XON/XOFF This option sets
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    provides a basic form of error detection. STOP BIT = 1* 1* 2 This option sets the number of stop bits on each character of information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of a character. ROBUST-XON = ON* ON* OFF When this option is set to ON, additional Xon's are transmitted at
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    Chapter 4 Paper Handling Selecting Paper 4-2 Selecting a Paper Size 4-4 Printing Methods Summary 4-5 Paper Delivery Choices 4-6 Paper Feed Methods 4-7 Automatic printing 4-7 Feeding paper manually 4-11 Paper Handling 4-1
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    EPL-6000, you can print on many sizes and types of paper. You can also use other media, such as envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of paper automatically from the paper cassette, while special print media and special paper require manual feeding
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    the weight limits given above for standard office paper. However, do not use coated paper. Labels - Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers in your printer. When printing labels, you should use the faceup output tray; this keeps the labels from curling or coming off their
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    letter-size paper. If you are using a different size paper, change the PAPER SIZE setting in SelecType. You may also need to adjust the paper guides on the paper cassette to match the size of the paper you want to use. The table below lists all of the paper sizes on
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    60 g/m2) Regular Paper (16 - 27 lb.) (60 - 101 g/m2) Heavy Paper (27 - 34 lb.) (101 - 128 g/m2) Envelopes Transparencies Labels Paper Feed Manual Auto Manual Manual Manual Manual SPECIAL Button No No Yes Paper Delivery Face-up or Face-down Face-up or Face-down Face-up Yes Optional Optional Face
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    Paper Delivery Choices Your laser printer can deliver paper facedown on top of the printer or faceup into the faceup output faceup printing, simply move the paper path selector (located on the left side of the printer) to the down position. Also be sure that the face-up output tray is installed.
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    to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper for automatic printing. Additionally, the manual feed tray, on top of the paper cassette, allows you to hand- 1. Remove the paper cassette. 2. Open the manual feed tray on the paper cassette. Slide the paper guides all the way apart, as shown below. Paper Handling 4-7
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    Paper Feed Methods 3. Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. Next, tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 4 . Insert the stack of paper into the paper cassette, making sure that the top of the stack does not cover the red line on the inside of the paper cassette. Push
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    printer. l To print on the back of a printed page, load the paper with the printed side facedown, top of the page in first. To reduce paper jams, manual paper, pull out the paper support beneath the paper cassette as shown below. 5. Slide the paper guides together (if necessary) until they are
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    side of the cassette with the slots on each side of the opening. 8. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer with the arrow on the side of the cassette pointing into the printer. Push the cassette in until it can go no further and lower the right side of the cassette (the
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    SelecType option for the new paper size, as described in Chapter 3. 12. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Now your EPL-6000 is ready to print. Feeding paper manually If you want to print on mailing labels, heavy paper (over 27 lb. or 101 g/m2), light-weight paper (14
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    Paper Feed Methods 2. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Set the printer for manual printing by pressing the MANUAL button on the control panel. The manual light comes on. 3. Open the manual feed guides wide enough to fit the paper being printed. 4-12
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    load the paper with the blank side face-up. 5. Slide the manual feed guides together until they are both resting lightly against the paper. 6. For printer on line. 9. Use your application software to print your document. The message PUSH MANUAL KEY appears in the display. 10. Push the MANUAL
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    you have finished the print job. 12. When you have completed manual printing, set the printer off line by pressing the ON LINE button. Next, press the MANUAL button. (The manual light goes out.) Then press the ON LINE button to set the printer back on line. You may now resume normal printing. 4-14
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    Modes HP Emulation 5-2 Unique features Printer driver information Fonts and font cartridges 5-2 5-3 5-3 Memory management Reset 5-5 5-5 Paper handling Character clipping 5-6 5-7 Printer Commands 5-8 Command List 5-9 Job control commands 5-9 Cursor positioning 5-12 Font
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    EPL-6000 printer offers HP emulation that enables you to use application programs written for HP LaserJet series II printers. Note: Epson FX emulation is available with an optional emulation cartridge. The Epson FX Identity Cartridge lets you use software written specifically for Epson FX printers
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    emulation, simply choose a printer driver from the list below. They are listed in order of priority. HP LaserJet series II HP LaserJet PlusTM HP LaserJetTM The application program's menu may list a number of more specific choices corresponding to various HP LaserJet font cartridges. (The choices are
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    steps: 1. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. CAUTION: Never insert or remove the cartridge while the printer is on line. 2. Insert the font cartridge (with the label facing up and the connectors pointing into the printer) into either cartridge slot on the lower right side of the
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    off line. CAUTION: Never insert or remove the cartridge while the printer is on line. 2. Hold the edges of the cartridge and slowly pull it from the slot. 3. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Memory management Your printer has a standard memory of 512KB expandable to 2.5MB with
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    Downloaded Fonts/Permanent Macros Temporary Downloaded printer commands. Paper handling With the EPL-6000, the paper size is not determined by the paper tray as it is with an HP LaserJet printer. Use the PAPER SIZE option in SelecType to set any of the four paper sizes supported by the printer
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    the RESET/CONTINUE button to clear the error; the printer is set off line. After clearing the error, you manual feed option described in Chapter 4. Character clipping If a character is partially outside the printable area, the HP LaserJet does not print any portion of the character. The EPL-6000
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    Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in HP emulation. These commands emulate the HP LaserJet series II printer. A printer command, also called an escape sequence, is a string of characters that is sent to the printer. The printer interprets the character string as a command
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    Backspace Line Feed Form Feed Carriage Return Shift Out Shift In Escape Bell Horizontal Tab Space Reset Printer reset Number of copies # = Number of copies. Paper input control Eject page Feed from tray Manual feed Printer Command BS LF FF CR so SI ESC BEL HT SP ESCE ESC&I#X ESC&IOH ESC&I1H
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    margin # = Column number. Clear side margins Perforation Skip Mode Enable Disable Horizontal Column Spacing Horizontal motion index # = Number of l/120-inch increments. Printer Command ESC&I1A ESC&l2A ESC&l3A ESC&I26A ESC&I#P ESCXI0O ESC&I1O ESC&I#E ESC&I#F ESC&a#L ESC&a#M ESC9 ESC&I1L ESC&I0L ESC
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    4 lines per inch 6 lines per inch 8 lines per inch 12 lines per inch 16 lines per inch 24 lines per inch 48 lines per inch Printer Command ESC&I#C ESC&I1D ESCXI2D ESC&l3D ESC&l4D ESC&I6D ESC&l8D ESC&I12D ESC&I16D ESC&l24D ESC&l48D
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    Command List Cursor positioning Unction Printer Command Vertical and Horizontal Vertical Vertical (lines) # = Number of rows. Vertical (decipoints) # = Number of decipoints. Vertical (dots) # = Number of k0G ESC&k1G ESC&k2G ESC&k3G Push/Pop position Push Pop ESC&f0S ESC&f1S 5-12 Printer Modes
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    Technical OCR-B Legal ISO China ISO Spain 2 ISO IRV ISO Sweden 2 ISO Portugal ISO Portugal 2 ISO Spain 3 OEM-1 Command List Printer Command ESC(0B ESC(0U ESC(8U ESC(0E ESC(0D ESC(1E ESC(0F ESC(0G ESC(0I ESC(0S ESC(1S ESC(0A ESC(2K ESC(2S ESC(2U ESC(3S ESC(4S ESC(5S ESC(6S ESC(7U Printer Modes 5-13
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    Command List Function Printer Command Symbol Set Selection (continued) Primary symbol sets (continued) Greek-8 ESC(8G Math-8 ESC(8M PC-8 ESC(10U PC-8 (D/N) ESC(11U Pi font ESC(15U ESC)0N ESC)0O ESC)1D ESC)1F ESC)1G ESC)1K ESC)1M ESC)1O ESC)1U ESC)2K ESC)2S ESC)2U 5-14 Printer Modes
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    Command List Function Printer Command Symbol Set Selection (continued) Secondary symbol sets (continued) ISO Sweden 2 ESC)3S ISO Portugal ESC)4S ISO Portugal 2 ESC)5S ISO Spain ESC(s12H ESC(s16.6H Secondary pitch 10 CPI 12 CPI 16.66 CPI ESC)s10H ESC)s12H ESC)s16.6H Printer Modes 5-15
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    . 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt. Secondary point size 7 Pt. 8 Pt. 8.5 Pt. 10 Pt. 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt. Style Primary style Upright Italic Secondary style Upright Italic Printer Command ESC(s7V ESC(s8V ESC(s8.5V ESC(s10V ESC(s12V ESC(s14.4V ESC)s7V ESC)s8V ESC)s8.5V ESC)s10V ESC
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    Light (-3) Medium (0) Bold (3) ESC(s-3B ESC(s0B ESC(s3B Secondary stroke weight Light (-3) Medium (0) Bold (3) ESC)s-3B ESC)s0B ESC)s3B Typeface Primary typeface Line printer Courier Helvetica Tms Rmn Gothic Prestige Elite ESC(s0T ESC(s3T ESC(s4T ESC(s5T ESC(s6T ESC(s8T Secondary typeface Line
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    List Function Underline Enable fixed underlining Enable floating underlining Disable underlining Printer Command ESC&d0D ESC&d3D ESC&d@ Font management Function Font ID Number Primary Secondary # = Font ID number. Printer Command ESC*c#D ESC*c0F ESC*c1F ESCk2F ESC*c4F ESC*c5F ESC(#X ESC)#X 5-18
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    Command List Soft font creation Function Printer Command Soft Font Creation Create font (font header) ESC)s#W [data] # = Number of bytes. Download character ESC(s#W [data] # = Number of bytes. Specify character code ESC*c#E # = ASCII code number (decimal). Graphics Function Raster
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    % gray 30% gray 45% gray 70% gray 90% gray 100% gray Pattern ID 1 Horizontal lines 2 Vertical lines 3 Diagonal lines 4 Diagonal lines 5 Square Grid 6 Diagonal grid Printer Command ESC*c#A ESC*c#H ESC*c#B ESC*c#V ESC*c0P ESC*c2P ESC*c3P ESC*c2G ESC*c10G ESC*c15G ESC*c30G ESC*c45G ESC*c70G ESC*c90G
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    &f0X ESC&f1X ESC&f2X ESC&f3X ESC&f4X ESC&f5X ESC&f6X ESC&f7X ESC&f8X ESC&f9X ESC&f10X Programming aids Function Printer Command Miscellaneous Features Enable display functions mode Disable display functions mode Transparent print data # = Number of bytes. Self test ESCY ESCZ ESC&p#X [data] ESCz
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    Command List 5-22 Printer Modes
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    drum message 6-12 Routine Printer Cleaning Cleaning schedule Cleaning the transfer charger and discharge wires . . . . Cleaning the paper guide and basket Cleaning the laser beam lens 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-21 6-23 General Printer 6-28 Service Overhaul 6-32 Transporting Your Printer 6-33
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    time to change the drum unit and drum replacement cartridge. Also, the indicator light on the drum replacement cartridge helps you monitor drum usage, so that you know when a drum change is imminent. A service overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by an authorized Epson dealer. Each of these
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    The EPL-6000's display lets you know when you need to perform routine maintenance procedures. The toner cartridge and drum unit must be replaced on a regular basis. The messages described below tell you when to perform these tasks. It is recommended that you keep in stock at least one drum unit
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    to set the basket on. To catch excess toner that may remain in the used toner cartridge, it is recommended that you spread some paper on the surface. 2. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. WARNINGS: l Opening the printer exposes the fusing unit, the orange area marked
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    Maintenance Messages 4. Locate the cleaning pad inside your printer. The cleaning pad is the long black pad dirt from the pad drop into the printer.) Discard the cleaning pad. 6. Locate the new cleaning pad, which was packed with your replacement toner cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 6-5
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    the green felt tabs on the new cleaning pad, insert the pad into the indentation on the fuser. 8. Now locate the toner cartridge, which is in the basket you removed earlier. Tap lightly on the used cartridge so that remaining toner drops into the developer unit. 6-6 Maintenance and Transportation
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    Messages 9. Hold down the green button holding the toner cartridge in place on the developer unit. As you hold down the button, slide the toner cartridge toward the button to disengage it from the developer unit, as shown below. 10. Lift off the cartridge and discard it. Avoid touching the bottom of
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    not to get any dust or dirt into the exposed developer unit. 11. Holding the new replacement cartridge horizontally, gently shake it back and forth a few times to distribute the toner. 12. Hold the toner cartridge over the developer unit so that the label is facing up, with the top of the label
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    on the toner cartridge, firmly slide the hooks on the cartridge into the slots on the developer unit. Then release the button to lock the cartridge into place. (You should see a second green button pop up to lock in the cartridge.) 14. Now reinstall the basket. With the top cover of the printer open
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    green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 16. Unfasten the tape holding the clear plastic film in place on the replacement toner cartridge. 17. Pressing down on the toner cartridge to hold it firmly in place, pull the film up and out toward the back of the printer. Pull firmly until the
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    in this chapter if you need to ship the printer when it has toner in it. 18. Check the indicator light on the drum replacement cartridge. (You should do this each time you change the toner cartridge.) This indicator helps you monitor usage of the drum, which must be replaced every 10,000 pages
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    your print job as soon as you replace the toner cartridge and cleaning pad. If so, simply close the printer cover and press the ON LINE button. Be sure to clean your printer as soon as you have finished printing. Change drum message The CHANGE DRUM message indicates that you need to do the following
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    can do this for 10 more pages. Then you must change the drum unit. Monitoring drum usage You should check the indicator light on the drum replacement cartridge each time you change the toner cartridge. This indicator helps you monitor drum usage, as described on page 6-11 of the section on changing
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    Maintenance Messages Changing the drum unit and drum replacement cartridge Note: Before changing the drum, you should locate some alcohol to use for cleaning purposes. 1. Turn off your printer. (To finish your print job first, see the instructions above on completing your print job before changing
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    the basket by lifting up on the green handles. Discard the drum unit. 5. Unpack the new drum and the cotton swab (packed with the drum). Insert the drum in the basket. WARNINGS: l Do not touch the surface of the green drum. l The drum is light-sensitive and should not be exposed to room light for
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    Maintenance Messages 6. Locate the main charger wire, which extends along the length of the green drum inside a slot directly over the drum. Gently clean the main charger wire with the cotton swab by running the swab along the length of the wire. You need to insert the
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    7. Now change the drum replacement cartridge. Locate the used drum replacement cartridge, which is in the right rear comer of the printer frame (with the printer cover open). Then pull out the used cartridge from the slot and discard it. 8. Insert the new drum replacement cartridge, which was packed
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    the developer unit if vertical white lines appear on your printed page. (The General Printer Maintenance section of this chapter has details.) Before reinstalling the basket with the new drum unit in your printer, be sure to perform the cleaning procedures described below. Routine cleaning There are
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    Cleaning It is necessary to clean certain printer components regularly to ensure optimal print quality. Cleaning should be performed whenever the drum unit or toner cartridge is replaced. You should also clean the components listed below if you are having problems with print quality, as discussed in
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    than necessary (a few minutes at most). Thus, it is recommended that you cover the drum unit with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever the drum is exposed. 2. Locate a cotton swab. 3. With the printer cover open, locate the transfer charger wire and the discharge wire, which are in indentations
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    of an inch into each slot to reach the wires. 5. Proceed to the next section on cleaning the paper guide and basket. Cleaning the paper guide and basket 1. Clean the paper guide inside the printer with a clean, dry cloth as shown in the illustration below. Note: Do not use alcohol to clean the paper
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    charger, remove the toner by carefully drawing the magnetic cleaner across the paper guide. (This cleaner was included in the accessory pack shipped with your printer.) 3. Now use the cloth to clean the bottom of the basket. (It is recommended that you first remove the drum unit and developer unit
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    you wish, you can clean the lens when you change the drum and skip this procedure when you change the toner cartridge. If you plan to skip this procedure, go to step 3 for printer reassembly information. Follow these steps to clean the laser beam lens: 1. Locate the lens, which is the clear plastic
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    cleaner. Follow these steps: 1. Locate the developer cleaner. A cleaner is included with the accessory pack that comes with your printer. A cleaner is also packed with replacement drum units. 2. Raise the top cover of your printer by lifting up on the latch. 6-24 Maintenance and Transportation
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    to room light for any longer than necessary (a few minutes at most). Thus, it is recommended that you cover the drum unit with a soft cloth or sheet of paper whenever the drum is exposed. 3. Remove the basket from the printer and place it on a flat surface. Maintenance and Transportation 6-25
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    Printer Maintenance 4. Protect your desktop or other flat surface by covering it with a sheet of paper. Then remove the developer unit from the basket and place it on the paper. CAUTIONS: l Do not lift the developer unit by grasping the toner cartridge. The cartridge may pop off and spill toner
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    and the brass blade, as shown below. Draw the cleaner the full length of the developer unit several times, discarding excess toner. Then reinstall the developer unit in the basket. 6. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the
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    Maintenance 7. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit's two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 8. Close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridged area on the right side of the cover. Cleaning the main charger wire Note: Locate some alcohol for
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    Maintenance WARNINGS: l Opening the printer exposes the fuser, the orange area marked with a caution label. This unit is very hot, so be careful not to touch it. l This procedure exposes the green drum unit. Because the drum is light-sensitive, it should not be exposed to room light for any longer
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    a fraction of an inch into the slot to reach the wire. 5. With the top cover of the printer open, align the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case. (The arrows point toward each other when the unit is properly installed.) Gently lower the basket into
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    6. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit's two green handles until the drum unit clicks into place. 7. Close the printer cover by pressing down on the ridged area on the right side of the cover. 8. Plug in the power cord and turn your printer back on. Maintenance and Transportation 6-31
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    overhaul must be performed at 100,000 pages by an authorized Epson dealer. Periodically check the printed sheets counter inside the printer on the right side. When the printed sheets counter reaches 100,000 pages, take the printer in to your dealer for servicing. 6-32 Maintenance and Transportation
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    contain any toner displaced during shipping. Prepare the EPL-6000 for transportation by following the steps below: 1. Be sure that your printer and computer are turned off. 2. Remove the power cord and the cable connecting your printer and computer. 3. Remove any cartridges from the cartridge slots
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    to protect the drum from light.) 8. Remove the developer unit from the basket. (Be sure not to touch the roller on the developer unit.) WARNING: Do not lift the developer unit by grasping the toner cartridge. The cartridge may pop off and spill toner. Also, do not remove the toner cartridge from the
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    the bag. Then wrap the unit in its original packing materials. 11. Locate the cleaning pad, which is embedded in the orangecolored fuser inside the printer. Carefully take hold of the green felt handles on the cleaning pad and lift out the pad. (Be careful not to let dirt from the
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    Transporting Your Printer 12. Pack the cleaning pad in its original packing material. 13. Pull out the drum replacement cartridge from its slot and wrap it in its original packing material. 6-36 Maintenance and Transportation
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    Transporting Your Printer 14. Put the empty basket back in the printer. Replace and tape the packing foam inside the printer as shown below to hold the basket in place. 15. Close the printer cover. Maintenance and Transportation 6-37
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    Transporting Your Printer 16. Repack all accessories in the accessory pack. 6-38 Maintenance and Transportation
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    Transporting Your Printer 17. Pack the printer in its original packing material and put it in the outer carton. 18. Place the accessory pack in the outer carton on top of the printer. 19. Seal the outer carton with packing tape. Maintenance and Transportation 6-39
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    printer as described in Chapter 1. When you unpack the developer unit and drum unit, wipe off any excess toner that is on these units. WARNINGS: • Do not wipe or vacuum toner readying your printer for printing.) 3. Assemble the printer as described in Chapter 1. 4. Follow the instructions on setting
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Error Messages 7-2 Paper Jam Problems Insertion error Paper jam error 7-7 7-7 7-9 Troubleshooting 7-12 Power Supply 7-13 Printing Problems 7-14 Paper Handling 7-19 Decline in Print Quality 7-22 Troubleshooting 7-1
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    the following error messages: PS CHANGE ERROR 20 ERROR 21 ERROR 22 ERROR 40 When the AUTO CONT SelecType option is set to ON, your printer resumes printing even though the problem may not have been fixed. This may cause a problem with your printed output. 7-2 Troubleshooting
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    . Be sure to install a new drum replacement cartridge each time you replace the drum unit. If the message remains, the drum unit and the drum replacement cartridge must be replaced. See the section on replacing the drum unit in Chapter 6. COVER OPEN The printer cover is open. Close the cover
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    match your computer configuration. If the problem persists, contact your authorized Epson dealer for service. FONT CART ERROR The font cartridge selected using the FONT SOURCE SelecType PAPER JAN Paper is jammed inside the printer. See the section on paper jams in this chapter. 7-4 Troubleshooting
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    or paper. Press the RESET/CONTINUE button to clear the error; the printer is set off line. Note: If you are using a non-standard (one that is not listed on the PAPER SIZE menu in the SelecType), manual feeding may be necessary. See Chapter 4 for details. After clearing the error, Troubleshooting 7-5
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    . Then turn it back on. 3. If the problem remains, service is required. If you need service, contact an authorized Epson dealer. If you need assistance locating a dealer, call the Epson Consumer Information Center at l-800-922-8911 for the location of the nearest Epson dealer. 7-6 Troubleshooting
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    remove any pieces still remaining in the printer. Insertion error If the INSERTION ERROR message appears, the jam is in the paper feed area. To remove the jammed paper, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the paper cassette. 2. Open the cover. Remove the basket from the printer. Troubleshooting 7-7
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    . 5. Reinstall the basket by aligning the arrow on the back of the basket with the arrow on the printer case and lowering the basket into place. 6. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit's two green handles until the unit clicks into place. 7. Close the cover. 8. Reinsert the paper cassette into
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    Paper Jam Problems CAUTION: It is particularly important to lower the cassette into place. is either in the paper eject area or the paper transport area as shown below. Note: If the printer was recently transported, the paper feed mechanism may need to be aligned to prevent further jamming. See the
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    printer may not have been fixed on the page, avoid contact with it; it may come off on your hands while you are removing the paper. When you resume normal printing, the first page through the printer may be soiled with excess toner. 1. Open the printer. 2. Lift out the basket. 7-10 Troubleshooting
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    the basket with the arrow on the printer case and lowering the basket into place. 5. Press down simultaneously on the drum unit's two green handles until the unit clicks into place. 6. Close the cover. 7. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line and resume printing. Troubleshooting 7-11
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    the problems may not be as serious as you first think and can be corrected easily. If the suggestions below do not solve the problem, see your Epson dealer. If necessary, call the Epson Consumer Information Center at l-800-922-8911 for the location of the nearest Epson dealer. 7-12 Troubleshooting
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    is, replace it with a new power cord from an authorized Epson dealer. The problem may be with the electrical outlet itself. If the outlet is controlled by an outside source such as a wall switch, make sure it is on. If the printer still does not operate, the outlet may be faulty. Plug another
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    Problems Problem Solution The printer does not print or stops printing. The ON LINE message appears but nothing is printed. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer the printer Also check your computer manual for interface requirements.
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    without the cartridge installed, or with a different cartridge. If the problem continues, service by an authorized Epson dealer is needed. Replace the component specified. See Chapter 4 for paper loading instructions. See Chapter 6 for toner and drum replacement instructions. Troubleshooting 7-15
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    not be available. Be sure you have installed the correct font cartridge or have downloaded the correct soft font. Run a status print test (as drum unit is installed properly. If the problem persists, replace the drum and drum replacement cartridge as described in Chapter 6. 7-16 Troubleshooting
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    fails to print correctly, contact your Epson dealer. You may not have the correct printer driver installed. If you try to print with a software package set for another printer, nothing will be printed. Make sure that the driver matches the currently selected operating mode. Troubleshooting 7-17
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    Printing Problems Problem The position of the printout is not what you expected. The printed page length differs from the actual length of the paper- is 60 lines. Check the page length and top margin settings for your application program to ensure that they are set correctly. 7-18 Troubleshooting
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    the paper is loaded correctly. See Chapter 4. If the manual light is on, the printer is set for manual printing. Set the printer off line, then press the MANUAL button to return to automatic print mode. See Chapter 4 for details. The paper guides may not be adjusted correctly. Set the position of
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    fed automatically and the types that require manual feeding. There may be too much paper in the output tray. Never let more than 20 sheets of paper accumulate in the face-up output tray, or more than 150 sheets accumulate in the face-down output tray on top of the printer. 7-20 Troubleshooting
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    -standard paper size (one that is not listed on the PAPER SIZE menu in SelecType). You may be able to feed this paper using the manual paper feed option described in Chapter 4. See the Error Messages section for more information on this message. Troubleshooting 7-21
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    dirty. Clean the developer unit as described in the General Printer Maintenance section in Chapter 6. Ghost images appear on printed pages. The drum and drum replacement cartridge need to be replaced. Replace the drum and drum replacement cartridge as described in Chapter 6. 7-22 Troubleshooting
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    the problem persists, replace the drum and drum replacement cartridge as described in Chapter 6. You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. environment. The printer needs to be cleaned. Follow the steps in the Routine Printer Cleaning section in Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 7-23
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    Problem The paper curls. Printed pages are curled. Solution You may need to turn over the stack of paper in your paper cassette and try printing again. Most paper has a natural "curl" that may be emphasized when the paper is run through a laser printer different type of paper. 7-24 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Character Samples and Symbol Sets Resident Fonts A-2 Character samples A-2 Symbol Set Tables A-3 Roman-8 A-4 ECMA-94 Latin IBM US (PC-8) . 1 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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    Resident Fonts The fonts resident in the EPL-6000 are listed below. The cartridge slots on your printer let you access a wide variety of other fonts available on font cartridges. Font Name Courier Courier Courier bold Courier bold Line printer Line printer Point Size 12 point 12 point 12 point 12
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    Symbol Set Tables This section includes a character table for each symbol set that can be selected with SelecType, a substitution chart for the IS0 symbol sets (also available through SelecType), and a hexadecimal to decimal conversion chart. The symbol set tables below show you the available
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    Symbol Set Tables Roman-8 Symbol Set ID # 8U 0123456789ABCDEF 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F A-4 Character Samples and Symbol Sets
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    Symbol Set Tables ECMA-94 Latin 1 Symbol Set ID # ON 0123456789ABCDEF 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Character Samples and Symbol Sets A-5
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    Symbol Set Tables IBM® US (PC-8) Symbol Set ID # 10U 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F A-6 Character Samples and Symbol Sets
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    Symbol Set Tables IBM Denmark/Norway (PC-8 D/N) Symbol Set ID # 11U 0123456789ABCDEF 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Character Samples and Symbol Sets A-7
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    Symbol Set Tables IS0 substitution characters The decimal numbers in the top row show the characters that differ from Roman-8 for each of the ISO symbol sets listed in the first column. ISO Name 6 ASCII 2 IRV 4 UK 25 French 69 French ID 35 36 64 9 1 German 21 German 15 Italian 14 JIS ASCII 57
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    Symbol Set Tables Converting hexadecimal values to decimal values If you prefer to use decimal values instead of hexadecimal values, you can convert the hexadecimal value with the chart below. Just read down in the column for the first digit of the hex value and across in the row for the second
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    Symbol Set Tables A-10 Character Samples and Symbol Sets
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    Appendix B Technical Specifications Printer Specifications B-2 Printing B-2 Paper and paper delivery B-3 Mechanical B-5 Electrical B-5 Controller hardware B-6 Environment B-6 Internal mode B-6 Interface Specifications B-7 Parallel interface B-7 Serial interface B-10 Technical
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    Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Resolution: Print speed: First print: Warm-up time: Internal fonts: Cartridges: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process. Drum type: OPC Exposure: Laser beam scanning Fusing: Heat fixing 300 x 300 dpi 6 pages per minute (letter or A4)
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    to change by individual manufacturers, it is the user's responsibility to ensure the quality of paper used with the printer. Paper weight: Cassette feed (plain paper): 16 to 27 lb. (60 to 101 g/m2) Manual feed (plain paper): 14 to 34 lb. (52 to 128 g/m2) Paper size: Standard sizes: Type Letter
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    Printer Specifications Paper feed alignment and direction: Paper feed: Paper eject: Paper eject capacity: Printable area: Center alignment for all sizes; lengthwise direction for standard sizes. Cassette or manual feed (paper cassette capacity: up to 150 sheets of 20 lb. paper). Face-up or face-
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    Printer Specifications Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Recommended duty cycle: MPBF (Mean Prints Between trays. 15.4 inches (390 mm) Approx. 36 lb. (16 kg) including paper cassette, drum unit, and toner cartridge. 3,000 sheets per month 30,000 sheets 3,000 hours 5 years or 300,000 sheets (
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    Printer Specifications Controller hardware RAM: 2MB Memory Board: Total Memory: 512K bytes The optional 2MB memory board provides enough memory for full-page, 300 dpi graphics plus additional memory for downloading and other purposes. This board may be upgraded to 4MB to give you an additional 2MB
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    Interface Specifications The EPL-6000 has the following resident interfaces: l Parallel l RS-232C/RS-422A serial. Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an B-bit parallel interface. Pin assignments for the parallel interface The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a
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    Interface Specifications B-8 Technical Specifications
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    fall of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds. The column heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. "Return" denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable
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    Interface Specifications Signal levels Output signals: Input signals: V OL = 0 to 0.4 v VO H = 2.4 to 5.0 V V IL = 0 to 0.8 v V IH = 2.0 to 5.0 v Serial interface The laser printer's built-in serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or RS-422A operation. These interfaces have the following
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    RS-232C interface or SD+ and SD- lines for the RS-422A interface. The printer is ready to receive data when it is on line, no error conditions exist, and the buffer is not filled above the overload value set with SelecType. The printer is not ready to receive data when it is off line or when it is
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    is HIGH when power is on. 5 CTS l IN Clear to send. This pin indicates that the computer is ready to receive data from the printer. 6 DSR * IN Data set ready. This pin indicates that the computer is ready to communicate. 7 SG * * - Signal ground. This pin provides a ground for
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 202
    11 REV * 18 RD (RD+) 20 DTR * 25 +5V DC * Direction OUT OUT IN OUT - Description Send data. This pin sends serial data from the printer to the computer. Signal level is RS-422A. Same as DTR. Receive data. This pin transmits serial data from the computer to the
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 203
    Interface Specifications DIP switches Select the required serial interface by setting the DIP switches on the back of the printer as follows: RS-232C RS-422A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF OFF OFF OFF * OFF O F F O N OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF l If DIP switch 5 is turned ON
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 204
    3-25 Buttons, control panel, 3-2, 3-4-6 Buzzer, 3-22 C Carrying the printer, 1-9 Character samples, A-2 Character tables. See Symbol sets Cleaning developer unit, 6-24-28 discharge wires, 6-19-21 laser beam lens, 6-23 main charger wire, 1-14, 7-22 paper guide, 6-21-22 transfer charger wire, 6-19-21
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    6-19-21 print quality problems, 7-22-23 Drum replacement cartridge indicator light, 6-2, 6-13 installing, 1-18 replacing, 6-12-l8 Drum unit, installing, 1-11, 4-5, 4-10-11, 4-13-14 Environmental specifications, B-6 Error light, 3-4 Error messages, 7-2-6 Escape sequences. See Printer commands Index-2
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 206
    F Face-down output, 1-22, 4-5-6 Face-up output tray, 1-2, 1-20-22, 4-5-6 Font cartridges, optional inserting, 5-4 problems with, 7-4, 7-16 removing, 5-5 Fonts, resident, 5-3 Font number, 3-23 Font print test, 2-8-9 Font source, 3-23 Fuser, 1-12, 6-5 FX emulation, optional, 3-7, 5-2 G Graphics,
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 207
    pad, 6-2-6 developer unit, 6-2, 6-24-28 drum unit, 6-2, 6-12-18 toner cartridge, 6-2, 6-3-12 MANUAL button, 3-5, 4-12-14 light, 3-4, 4-12 Manual feed tray, 4-11 Memory available, B-6 errors, related, 7-3 increasing, B-6 management, 5-5 problems with, 7-3 Moving the printer, 6-33-39 O ON LINE button
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 208
    types of, 4-2-3 weight, 4-2, 4-5 Paper cassette loading paper, 4-7-9, 4-11 installing, 1-19, 4-10 Paper feed mechanism, problems with, 7-5, 7-9 setting, 1-23-24 Paper guide, cleaning, 6-21-22 Paper path selector, 4-6 Parallel interface, connecting, 2-12-13 selecting, 3-21 specifications, B-7-10
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 209
    Printer commands, 5-8 Printer driver, 5-3 Print quality, decline in, 7-22-23 R RAM. See Memory RESET/CONTINUE, button, 3-5 in SelecType, 3-5, 3-11, 3-17 Resetting printer 2-14-16 specifications, B-10 Service overhaul, 6-2, 6-32 SET button, 3-5, 3-14 Setting up the printer, 1-2-24 SPECIAL button, 2-9,
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 210
    the printer, 2-2-10 Toner cartridge changing, 6-3-12 initial, 6-2 installing initial, 1-15-18 life, 6-2-12 replacement, 2-7, 6-2 Transfer charger wire cleaning, 6-19-21 print quality problems, 7-22-23 Transparencies, printing, 4-3, 4-11-14 Transporting the printer, 6-33-39 Troubleshooting, 7-2-23
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 211
    U Unpacking the printer, 1-4-8, 6-40 W Weight, 1-9, B-5 Index-8
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 212
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    SelecType Main Menu * See the HP Emulation submenu ** See the Interface submenu
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 214
    HP Emulation Submenu
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    Interface Submenu
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    Drum replacement cartridge Transfer charger wire Cleaning pad
  • Epson EPL-6000 | User Manual - Page 218
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