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pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and; if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 3
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alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operation and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 5
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register. • Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 6
points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. l Except as specifically explained in this user's guide, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. This could expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 7
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 8
Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Internal Laser Radiation Max. Radiation Power 5.7x10-4 (W) Wave Length 780 nm This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. The - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 9
2-25 Switching the Printer Mode 2-26 Chapter 3 SelecType SelecType Overview 3-2 Using SelecType Level 1 Options Level 2 Options 3-6 3-13 3-22 Chapter 4 Paper Handling Choosing Paper 4-2 Choosing a Paper Size 4-5 Paper Feeding and Paper Delivery 4-6 Loading Paper Manually 4-8 Using the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 10
Replacing Consumable Parts Cleaning the Printer Transporting Your Printer 5-2 5-14 5-22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Status and Error Messages Troubleshooting Directory Paper Jam Problems Power Supply Test Prints Printing Problems Problems with Graphics SelecType Problems Paper Handling - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 11
Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Interface Specifications Initialization Option Specifications Shared Printer Language A-2 A-8 A-15 A-16 A-18 Appendix B HP Emulation Mode Introduction SelecType Options Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Default Settings HP - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 12
Introduction The EPL-8000 is the latest in Epson's advanced line of laser printers, combining high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. The printer combines a semiconductor laser with the electrophotographic technology used in office copiers to give you high-quality printing - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 13
the range of applications written for Epson 9-pin and 24-pin printers. 1 megabyte (MB) of standard possible to feed and print on envelopes using the manual feed tray. A large selection of international symbol and toner unit in a single disposable imaging cartridge for easy maintenance. 2 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 14
options are available for your printer. For detailed information on the installation and use of these options, see Chapter 7. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by country. Contact your local dealer for the part number in your country. The lower paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 15
output tray (C81227*) The face-up output tray allows the printer to deliver paper face-up for immediate viewing of your printed from your dealer. The identity cards allow your printer to use the Adobe PostScript page description language or the Epson GL graphics language, giving you additional - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 16
for choosing the right interface and other instructions are given in Chapter 7. Interface cable Epson supplies several types of interface cables. You can use any interface cable that meets the specifications listed below. See your computer manual for any additional requirements. Cable C836021 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 17
board only. See Chapter 7 for more information. Memory expansion boards (C82206*) A OK optional memory expansion board is available to supplement your printer's memory. You can install up to four 0.5MB chip sets or up to three 2.0 MB chip sets on this memory expansion board. See Chapter 7 for - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 18
the toner cartridge. Pressing directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill into the printer. If there is a spill, see Chapter 5 for cleaning instructions. Never force the printer's components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it. Laser Printer - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 19
results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting tips. Chapter 7 describes how to install the various options available for your printer. The appendixes contain information on technical specifications and printer modes, including a list of available symbol sets and character - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 20
Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 21
Chapter 1 Setting Up Finding a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking 1-5 Assembling Installing the cleaning pad The imaging cartridge Attaching the power cord Loading paper in the cassette 1-8 1-8 1-12 1-18 1-19 Turning O n the Printer 1-21 Setting Up 1-1 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 22
its cable to reach. Use a grounded outlet, one that has three holes to match the power plug on the printer. Do not use an adapter plug. Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation as well as maintenance and sufficient ventilation. The diagram below shows the recommended amount of - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 23
Finding a Place for the Printer l If you install the optional face-up tray, you need at least 350 mm (14 inches) of space behind the printer. l To give you enough room to open the printer cover, allow 530 mm or 21 inches from the bottom of the printer to any shelf or surface directly above it - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 24
Finding a Place for the Printer If you install the optional lower paper cassette, you need an additional 70 mm (3 inches) above the printer. CAUTIONS: l Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. l Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 25
Unpacking The printer and the imaging cartridge are packed in separate boxes. First, carefully unpack the main carton. 1. Remove the printer from the large carton and set it on a flat, stable surface. Since the printer is heavy, you may need someone to help you lift it. 2. Put the printer in the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 26
Unpacking Note: When moving your printer, carry it by grasping the recesses on each side. The printer weighs about 18 kg (40 lb), so you may need someone to help you lift it. 1-6 Setting Up - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 27
Unpacking 3. Remove the plastic bag protecting the printer. Note: Make sure that you save all packing materials. You must repack the printer in these materials whenever you ship it. See Chapter 5 for details on transporting your printer. 4. Peel off the shipping tape as shown below. Setting Up 1-7 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 28
Now you must install a few important parts. Power cord Imaging cartridge box Installing the cleaning pad The first component you install is the felt cleaning pad, which is in the imaging cartridge box. This pad constantly cleans the surface of the fusing roller, which fixes toner onto the paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 29
Assembling 1. Open the imaging cartridge box and take out the cleaning pad. Leave everything else inside the box for now. 2. Open the front cover by pressing down the latch on the front cover. Setting Up 1-9 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 30
Assembling 3. Press the blue release button inside the printer to open the printer's top cover. You can open the top cover to two positions, a lower and an upper position. Open the top cover to the upper position. CAUTION: The paper support on the top cover is not a handle. Do not use it to open - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 31
and insert the pad in the open slot on top of the fuser. The fuser is located toward the back of the printer on the inside. Make sure you install the pad in the correct position. Match the mark on the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 32
Assembling The imaging cartridge The imaging cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism that forms the image and transfers it onto the paper. CAUTION: Do not expose the drum to light any longer than necessary. Because the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 33
leave it outside the printer, first cover it with the aluminum packing bag provided or a soft cloth. • When handling the imaging cartridge, always set it on a clean, smooth surface. l Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It cannot be refilled. l Do not use a cartridge for at least - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 34
as ammonia) are present • Where the temperature or humidity is high or subject to abrupt changes. Installing the imaging cartridge Here's how to install the imaging cartridge: 1. Remove the imaging cartridge from its aluminum packing bag. CAUTION: Do not open the drum's protective cover; it protects - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 35
Assembling 2. Hold the imaging cartridge upright, as shown below, and shake the cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute the toner. 3. Hold the imaging cartridge steady and pull firmly on the yellow tab. Remove the clear seal completely. Setting Up 1-15 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 36
Assembling 4. After you remove the seal, gently shake the imaging cartridge again four or five times. 5. Make sure the printer's front cover is open and the top cover is open to the lower position, as shown below. 1-16 Setting Up - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 37
green grooves inside the printer. Then slide the cartridge forward as far as it will go. 7. Gently press down on the printer's top cover until it clicks into the closed position. Then close the front cover. CAUTION: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed. See Chapter 5 for - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 38
turned off. It is off when the O on the switch is pressed down, as shown below. WARNING: If the rated voltage of the printer and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cable. 2. Insert the power cord into the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 39
Assembling Loading paper in the cassette The standard paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of paper for automatic feeding. See Chapter 4 if you need more information on paper handling. To load paper into the cassette, follow these steps: 1. Remove the paper cassette by pulling it straight out. 2. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 40
Assembling 3. Insert a stack of paper into the cassette with the corners of the paper beneath the two tabs at the front. 4. Insert the paper cassette into the front of the printer and push it firmly into place. Now you're ready to turn on the printer. 1-20 Setting Up - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 41
Turning on the Printer Make sure the printer is plugged in and the imaging cartridge is installed. Then turn on the power by pressing the vertical bar ( I ) on the power switch located at the top of the printer. Setting Up 1-21 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 42
to complete its power-on routine. When the READY message appears, you can use the printer. If the display remains blank, see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information. Chapter 2 tells you how to test your printer, connect it to a computer or computers, and begin using it with software. 1-22 Setting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 43
a font sample 2-6 2-6 2-8 2-10 Enhancing Print Quality 2-11 Adjusting the print density 2-11 Resolution Improvement Technology 2-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-16 Choosing an interface 2-16 Connecting the parallel interface 2-17 Connecting the serial interface 2-19 Testing - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 44
or of error conditions you need to correct. l SelecType options, such as MODE ASSIGN, allow you to control the printer mode, font selection, paper handling, and many other printer functions. For a complete list of status and error messages, see Chapter 6. For information on SelecType, see Chapter - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 45
from the computer. If the light flashes slowly, the printer is receiving data through an interface other than the default interface in AUTOSENSE mode. MANUAL On when the printer is set to feed paper manually only. When this light is off, the printer feeds the paper from the cassette. ON LINE On - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 46
, see Chapter 3. This button has three functions: Enables the printer to resume printing automatically after certain error or maintenancerequired conditions. If corresponding status or error message on the display and correct the problem as described in Chapter 6, which has a complete list of status - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 47
are using more than one channel, you can print data received by each channel. To select manual paper feeding. Press this button when the FEED light is off or flashing slowly and the printer is on line. Switches the printer between-on line and off-line status. This switch is disabled when the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 48
settings. Before running a test, make sure you have removed all packing materials from the printer and installed all printer parts, as described in Chapter 1. You do not need to connect the printer to a computer to run these tests. Running a test print The test print option allows you to print - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 49
as follows: 5. To run the test, press once more. The printer prints a test pattern of vertical lines and outputs the page face-down in the top exit tray. CAUTION: Never open the printer's covers during printing. Part of a typical pattern 1 test print is shown below: Testing and Connecting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 50
. If the test does not print properly, see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information. Printing a status sheet In addition to the test print patterns print a status sheet that lists the current printer settings. Note: The status sheet lists the printer's current settings. If you change the macro - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 51
. 4. Press the SelecType button twice to exit SelecType. A portion of the status sheet printout is shown below. Printer Configuration STATUS SHEET EPSON Installed Memory : 4.5Mbytes Memory Share : AUTOSENSE Auto Continue : OFF standby : DISABLE Controller Version : 21.04 CH Time out - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 52
to the test print patterns and the status sheet, you can print a font sample that shows samples of the various fonts available in the selected printer mode. 1. Press SelecType once to enter SelecType Level 1. Note: If you have already chosen the INDIVIDUAL mode in SelecType, and have set up more - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 53
front cover by pressing down on its latch. Then press the blue release button inside the printer and open the top cover to its lower position. 4. Remove the imaging cartridge. 5. Locate the green density control knob inside the printer on the right side, as shown below. Testing and Connecting Your - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 54
Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you select darker print, you may need to replace the imaging cartridge more often. l If of the knob with the dot printed on the printer case. 7. Reinsert the imaging cartridge and close the printer's covers. 8. Run the test print to check - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 55
Epson's new printer technology that produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. The illustration below shows an enlarged sample of a curve printed with conventional laser an imaging cartridge or if you notice that your printing is not as smooth and crisp as it should be. To guide you in - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 56
until the Level 2 light comes on. 2. Press or until RITech and the current RITech setting appear on the display. 3. Press three times. The printer prints the check pattern. 4. Look at your check pattern to see if your current setting is correct. The check pattern is a rectangle with a pattern - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 57
setting), HEAVY, or OFF. (If necessary, see Chapter 3 for full instructions on using SelecType.) If your check pattern is too heavy, change the setting versa. See "Adjusting the print density" earlier in this chapter for instructions. Note: Do not change the print density unless it is necessary - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 58
computer, first determine whether you require a parallel or serial connection. If your computer provides both types of connection, use the parallel interface for the printer and leave the serial port on your computer free for devices such as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of connection - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 59
's serial settings, such as baud rate or parity, to match the computer's settings. See Chapter 3 for details on using SelecType to set up the printer's serial interface settings. If you plan to use an optional interface, see Chapter 7 for details. Connecting the parallel interface If you want to use - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 60
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the parallel interface on the back of the printer. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. 2-18 Testing and Connecting Your Printer - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 61
If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer's ground connector as shown below. 5. Plug the other end of the computer. Connecting the serial interface If you want to use the printer's standard serial interface, make sure that you have a properly shielded cable and that it is - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 62
to connect the serial interface: 1. Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug the printer's power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Plug the serial cable connector securely into the serial interface on the back of the printer. 3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the screws of the connector - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 63
for serial communication with the SelecType I/F CONFIG option. You may also need to change some interface settings, such as baud rate and parity, before your printer and computer can communicate properly. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using SelecType. Testing and Connecting Your Printer 2-21 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 64
off line. Then press the FEED button to print the data in the printer's buffer. The printer prints what is on your screen. It should look something like this: C:\EPL>dir Volume in drive C has no label D i r e c t o r y o f C : \EPL • 11-20-90 .. 11-20-90 PRNTWIN3 BAT 166 11-20 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 65
information on each mode. l The printer you select from your application software's printer selection menu. See the next section, "Using printer selection menus," for selection priority. l Available symbol sets and fonts, including the optional cards and cartridges. l Some features concerning paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 66
the EPL-8000 and the IIISi. If none of the above printers is listed among your program's options, select any printer model that uses the HP Printer Command Language (PCL). Epson LQ and FX emulation modes When your printer is in the Epson LQ or FX printer mode, select one of the following drivers - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 67
change serial interface settings. If you wish, however, you can choose different printer modes for each interface, and you can allocate a separate part of the printer's memory for each interface. Your printer receives data from the computers through the following channels: Channel P is the parallel - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 68
language (SPL)-uses printer commands to switch from any mode to any other, except out of Epson GL. Intelligent Emulation Switch (IES) SelecType Level 2 has three Intelligent Emulation Switching modes: PostScript/LaserJet III, PostScrip/LQ, and PostScript/FX. When you install the optional PostScript - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 69
Chapter 3 SelecType SelecType Overview 3-2 Level 1 functions 3 - 3 Level 2 functions 3-4 Using SelecType 3-6 The control panel 3-6 The display 3-7 Buttons 3-7 Steps to using SelecType 3-8 Level 1 Options 3-13 INPUT 3-14 PAGE SIZE 3-15 COPIES 3-15 ORIENT 3-16 FONT 3-16 STATUS SHEET 3- - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 70
settings. Note: New SelecType settings are in effect only until you turn off the printer unless you save them with the Level 1 SYSTEM CONFIG option or the Level 2 described in Chapter 2. At the back of this guide, you'll find a Quick Reference Card that includes a map of all the SelecType - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 71
). Selects one of the fonts available in the current printer mode. Prints a report listing the current printer settings. Prints a sample of the fonts available in the current printer mode. Defines the printer's subconfiguration; depending on the printer mode, controls such features as symbol set and - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 72
SelecType Overview Level 2 functions Prints two test patterns to check the printer's operation. Chooses one of the emulation modes: HP LaserJet III, Epson LQ, Epson FX, or IES modes. In the IES modes, the printer switches automatically between PostScript and another mode (if PostScript is available - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 73
to their factory settings. Displays the version numbers of the printer's firmware components such as controller and font. Displays the total number of sheets printed by the printer. Selects one of the settings for Epson's Resolution Improvement Technology, which produces smooth text and graphics - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 74
Using SelecType This section describes the control panel and explains how to use SelecType. The control panel The control panel contains the display, the SelecType button (which also functions as the left arrow button, six indicator lights, and four arrow buttons. 3-6 SelecType - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 75
Using SelecType The display When you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on the display. The display shows SelecType menu titles on the left side and options for each menu on the right side. The display also uses the icons shown below: This icon to the left of an option indicates that you - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 76
Using SelecType Enter a submenu, set an option, or select or execute an action. Return to the main menu or exit SelecType. Display options in the same menu. You can view the options one at a time by pressing the buttons once or you can scroll through them quickly by holding down one of these arrows. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 77
available channels only. See Chapter 2 for more information on sharing the printer. If you are using AUTOSENSE mode, remember the channel (S, P, or as the poweron macro. See pages 3-20 and 3-21. The printer stores the settings for each channel separately. The settings you choose in one channel - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 78
Using SelecType Display the main menu option When you are in the SelecType main menu, an icon precedes the names of each of the main menu options on the display. In many cases, the display also shows the current setting, as shown below. The icon indicates that you can use or to display the other - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 79
any of the options listed below. OPT appears only when you have installed the optional lower paper cassette. Press or to move to the option are the same for all printer modes, some Level 1 submenu options are different in each mode. See the Appendix that describes the printer mode you are using - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 80
. Once you set an option, the setting remains in effect until you change it again or turn off the printer. If you want a setting to remain in effect even when you turn the printer off and on, you can use the SYSTEM CONFIG option to save Level 1 settings and the PCONFIG SAVE - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 81
modes. However, some have a different function for each mode. These menus are listed in the Appendix that describes the printer mode. See the Quick Reference Card at the back of this manual for a map of all SelecType menus and options. When you enter SelecType Level 1, you see one of these options - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 82
paper from the optional lower paper cassette. OPT appears as an option on the display only if you install the optional lower paper cassette unit. If you choose AUTO, the printer loads paper from the paper cassette containing the size of paper specified by the PAGE SIZE option. If both cassettes - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 83
Level 1 Options PAGE SIZE You can choose any of the paper and envelope sizes shown below with the PAGE SIZE option. Menu/submenu Available options A4 A5 B5 LT (Letter) HLT (Half Letter) LGL (Legal) GLT (Government letter) GLG (Government legal) EXE (Executive) F4 MON (Monarch) C10 (Commercial 10) - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 84
on the status sheet. Menu/submenu Available options > PRINT FONT SAMPLE Use this option to print fonts available for your selected printer mode. The printer prints all bit-map and outline fonts; the portrait fonts and landscape fonts are printed on different pages. Press twice to print - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 85
Level 1 Options The following is part of a typical font sample in HP emulation mode. SUB CONFIG The submenu for the SUB CONFIG option is different in each printer mode. See the Appendixes for information on the printer mode you are using. SYSTEM CONFIG This option includes the following eight - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 86
is sufficient for most uses of the printer. If you are printing complex pages, you may need to increase the setting. If the printer displays the message SET FULL PRINT, PRINT is set to the maximum value, the printer does not display the SET FULL PRINT error. If an INSUFF MEMORY or PAGE - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 87
/submenu Available options -64 t o + 6 3 l MEMORY LEFT - Use this option to display the amount of memory available. You can use this information to see whether a newly-installed memory option is working correctly or to see how much memory is available for fonts or complex graphics. SelecType 3-19 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 88
pressing or . Then press to save the current SelecType Level 1 settings into the macro. These settings will be in effect each time you turn the printer on. Press to exit this submenu without saving a macro. 3-20 SelecType - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 89
/submenu Available options 1 to 4 Select the number of the macro you want to delete by pressing or . Then press to delete the macro. The printer deletes all settings saved with the specified macro. Press to return to the main menu without deleting a macro. l POWERON MACRO - Use this option - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 90
RESET VERSION PAGE COUNTER RITech STANDBY TEST PRINT You can use this option to print two different test patterns to check whether your printer is working correctly. After TEST PRINT appears, press once to see the following display: Menu/submenu Available options 1 to 2 Press to print - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 91
the following display: Menu/submenu Available options LJ-3 LQ FX EPSON GL * PS * PS & LJ-3 * (IES setting) PS & LQ * (IES setting) PS & FX * (IES setting) The printer lists these options when the corresponding identity card is installed. When you select the one of the intelligent emulation switch - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 92
Normally, you do not need to change these settings. Change them only when you have special requirements. l SLCTIN - When you set SLCTIN to OFF, the printer is continuously selected and ignores device control codes DC1 and DC3. In almost all cases, leave SLCTIN set to OFF. When SLCTIN is ON, the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 93
on pin 14 and does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When you set AUTOFEED to ON, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives. If your text lines overprint each other, set AUTOFEED to ON. Menu/submenu Available options ON - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 94
LENGTH BAUDRATE PARITY STOP BIT DTR XON/XOFF ENQ/ACK DSR CTS These settings must match the settings your computer is using. Check your computer's manual. The interface options are the same for both the RS-232C and RS-422 serial interface modes. l WORD LENGTH - You can select B-bit word length - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 95
option to set the data transfer rate (baud) for the serial interface. The baud rate is measured in bits per second (bps). See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The factory setting is 9600. Menu/submenu Available options 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 96
. Stop bits signal the end of a character. Menu/submenu Available options 1 or 2 l DTR - Use this option to turn the printer's ready communications protocol ON or OFF. You can use DTR protocol in combination with the XON/XOFF option setting. Menu/submenu Available options ON or - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 97
Level 2 Options l DSR - When DSR (Data Set Ready) is OFF, the signal level is permanently set HIGH, allowing the printer to send data to the computer. The factory setting is OFF (signal level HIGH). For most communications purposes, this option should be set to OFF. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 98
's input buffer. A large receive buffer size allows you to quickly transfer the contents of a file from the computer's memory to the printer's memory. The printer then prints the information from its own memory and frees up the computer for other tasks. If you set the buffer size too high, however - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 99
. The table below shows the available settings for the buffer sizes. X is the amount of RAM that the printer has. If you have not installed any additional memory in your printer, the factory setting is 5KB. Press to increase the buffer size or to decrease it. Press the buffer briefly to change - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 100
one computer. If you are using two or three computers with your printer, read this section carefully before deciding what settings to use. The CH option or O INDIVIDUAL S, P, or O selects the first channel used when the printer is turned on or initialized. In AUTOSENSE mode all Level 1 settings are - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 101
, the next step is assigning memory to each channel. Any channel using the LJ-3, LQ, or FX printer mode requires at least 0.5MB of memory, and any channel using PostScript or Epson GL (available on optional identity cards) requires at least 1.5MB. (Add the requirements of all three channels - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 102
then initialize the printer. See the P-CONFIG SAVE option later in this chapter. TIMEOUT This option is available only when the PostScript card is installed. Use this in steps of 5 ) For complete instructions on the intelligent emulation switch, see Chapter 2, Switching the emulation mode. 3- - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 103
factory setting is 60. Menu/submenu Available options 10 to 600 (in steps of 10) AUTO CONT When you set automatic continue to ON, the printer automatically continues to print after a certain period of time when one of the following errors occurs: SET FULL PRINT, PAGE BUFFER FULL, PAPER SIZE ERROR - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 104
Level 2 Options BEEPER When you set this option to ON, a buzzer sounds when a printer error occurs. When you set the option to OFF, the buzzer does not sound. Menu/submenu Available options ON or OFF P-CONFIG SAVE Use this option to save the settings you make in Level 2 so they take effect each - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 105
display shows the following: Menu/submenu Available options EXE (execute reset) Press to execute the reset, or press main menu without resetting the printer. to return to the CAUTION: When you press to execute the reset, the display flashes until the reset procedure is complete. Do not turn - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 106
Level 2 Options PAGE COUNTER Use this option to display the number of sheets printed since the printer was installed. RITech RITech (Resolution Improvement Technology) produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. You will probably not have to change the factory setting, which is - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 107
Chapter 4 Paper Handling Choosing Paper 4-2 Choosing a Paper Size 4-5 Paper Feeding and Paper Delivery 4-6 Paper feeding 4-6 Paper delivery 4-6 Loading Paper Manually 4-8 Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette 4-11 Using the Optional Output Tray 4-15 Paper Handling 4-1 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 108
media be manually fed for greater control. This chapter describes the paper feed and delivery choices and how to select and load paper. The type of paper you use in your printer can affect the quality of your printed output. The printer forms an image by transferring many tiny dots of toner to the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 109
by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or manually from the manual feed tray, you can use 60 to 157g/m 2 (16 to 42 lb) paper. For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers may not be clear. Some letterheads use inks or dyes that may smear or come - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 110
for laser printers or plain-paper copiers in your printer. When printing labels, use the optional face-up output tray; this keeps the labels from curling or coming off the backing sheet. Always manually feed labels. To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with the printer parts, always - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 111
: If you are using the optional lower paper cassette, see Chapter 3 for instructions on selecting a paper size. The table below lists all of the paper sizes MACRO option to save your paper size setting. The printer then selects this paper size whenever you turn on, reset, or initialize it. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 112
different print media. If you want to try other methods, be sure to test print a few sheets before beginning regular use. Paper delivery The printer can deliver paper face down on top of the printer or face up into the optional face-up tray. With face-down output on top of the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 113
. Material Regular paper 60 to 90 g/m2, 16 to 24 lb Heavy paper 90to157 g/m2, 24 to 42 lb Envelopes Transparencies Labels Feed Auto or manual Manual feed Manual feed Manual feed Manual feed Delivery Face down or face up Face up Face up Face up Face up Paper Handling 4-7 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 114
load the paper one sheet at a time through the manual feed slot. Also, you can manually feed paper when you want to print a small job 14 inches). Note: You can also insert several envelopes in the manual-feed slot. Because thickness and surface characteristics are especially important for envelopes, - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 115
shown below. If you are using legal-sized paper, open the paper support on the inside of the front cover and raise the other paper support on the top cover. 4. Adjust the manual-feed paper guides to match the size of paper you are using. Insert a sheet of paper face up into the manualfeed - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 116
5. For printing on labels, envelopes, transparencies, and heavy paper, install the optional face-up output tray. Set the paper path selector on the back of the printer to the face-up position. 6. Press the MANUAL button. An M appears on the right side of the display, as shown below. 7. Make sure - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 117
, or executive-sized paper. Model L also holds legal-sized paper. For information on installing this option, see Chapter 7. To load paper in the cassette, follow these steps: 1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer by pulling it straight out. Then place it on a flat surface. Paper Handling - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 118
, as shown below. 3. Open the back cover on the paper cassette. Then grasp the rear green paper guide and slide it all the way to the back. 4. Take a stack of paper and fan it thoroughly. Tap the edges of the paper on a flat - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 119
the front of the * paper cassette. Note: Do not load paper above the marks on the paper guides. 6. Slide the side paper guides together until they both rest lightly against the paper. Slide the rear paper guide forward until it rests against the paper. Then close the back cover. Paper Handling 4-13 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 120
7. Insert the paper cassette straight into the front of the printer in the lower position and push it firmly into place. or change the SelecType INPUT option. See Chapter 3 for information. With the optional unit installed, the right side of the display shows the size of paper in each cassette. For - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 121
this option, see Chapter 7. When paper is output face-up into the optional output tray, the printed pages pass straight through the printer without bending. After installing the face-up output tray, you can switch the paper path selector between face up and face down, as shown below. Face-up - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 122
Using the Optional Output Tray Face-down position 4-16 Paper Handling - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 123
lens Replacing the cleaning pad Replacing the imaging cartridge 5-2 5-3 5-5 5-7 5-8 5-10 Cleaning the Printer Replacing the ozone filter Cleaning inside the printer Cleaning the roller in the paper path Removing spilled toner Cleaning the printer case 5-14 5-14 5-17 5-18 5-20 5-21 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 124
Consumable Parts The printer's imaging cartridge can print up to 8,000 pages, depending upon the complexity of your print jobs. You see the following messages when your printer starts to run out of toner: TONER LOW Little toner is left; you must replace the imaging cartridge soon. When the TONER LOW - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 125
Replacing Consumable Parts Removing the imaging cartridge Follow these steps to remove the imaging cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Remove any paper in the paper output tray. 3. Open the front cover. 4. Press - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 126
Parts 5. Grasp the imaging cartridge as shown below and gently pull it toward you to remove it. 6. Discard the imaging cartridge. The imaging cartridge is made of non-hazardous materials. However, always follow local regulations regarding waste disposal when you discard a used imaging cartridge - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 127
6 for a discussion of print quality problems you can solve by cleaning the wire. Follow these steps to clean the transfer charger wire: 1. Locate the cotton swab provided in the imaging cartridge box, or use a commercially available cotton swab. 2. Make sure the printer's top cover is still open to - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 128
Replacing Consumable Parts CAUTION: When cleaning the transfer charger wire, do not press too hard on the wire. It is delicate and can break if you apply too - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 129
Replacing Consumable Parts Cleaning the glass lens 1. Locate the glass lens on the inside of the printer's top cover. It is under a black plastic protector. 2. Reach under the protector, as shown in the illustration below, and gently wipe the glass lens with a - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 130
Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the cleaning pad After you clean the transfer charger wire and glass lens, you can replace the cleaning pad and install a new imaging cartridge. 1. Make sure the printer is still open to the upper position. 2. Locate the cleaning pad inside the printer. It is the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 131
Replacing Consumable Parts 3. Carefully grasp the yellow felt handle and lift out the used cleaning pad, as shown below. Be careful not to let dirt from the pad drop into the printer. Discard the cleaning pad. 4. Locate the new cleaning pad packed with your replacement imaging cartridge. Maintenance - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 132
Consumable Parts 5. Hold the yellow felt handle on the new cleaning pad and insert the pad into the slot on the fuser. Match the yellow mark on the left, front corner of the cleaning pad with the triangle on the fuser, as shown below. Replacing the imaging cartridge 1. Make sure the printer's top - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 133
Replacing Consumable Parts 2. Remove the new imaging cartridge from the aluminum bag. Holding the cartridge in the position shown below, gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly. 3. Hold the cartridge steady, and pull firmly to remove the clear sealing tape. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 134
Replacing Consumable Parts 4. Now, gently shake the imaging cartridge a few times as shown below to further distribute the toner. 5. Carefully slide the plastic runners on either side of the imaging cartridge into the green grooves inside the printer. Push the cartridge in gently as far as it will - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 135
Replacing Consumable Parts 6. Close the printer's top cover by pressing down gently on top of the case until the cover snaps closed. Then close the front cover. 7. Turn the printer back on. Maintenance and Transportation 5-13 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 136
the components, perform a test print as described in Chapter 2. If the test print is unsatisfactory, see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting tips. Replacing the ozone filter Ozone is generated inside the printer by the high voltages used during the printing process. The ozone filter is located inside the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 137
Cleaning the Printer Here's how to replace the ozone filter: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Open the printer's top cover to its upper position. 4. Locate the ozone filter on the inside of the printer's top cover. Maintenance and Transportation 5-15 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 138
the plastic tab on the ozone filter and pull up to release the filter. Then lift the filter out of the printer and discard it. 6. Insert a new ozone filter, making sure it snaps into place. 7. Close the printer's top and front covers. 8. Turn the printer back on. 5-16 Maintenance and Transportation - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 139
. WARNING: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, which is marked by a caution label. If the printer has been on, the fuser may be hot; be careful not to touch it. Let the printer cool before you clean the inside. 4. Remove the imaging cartridge from the printer. Maintenance and Transportation 5-17 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 140
Cleaning the Printer 5. Remove any dirt from the paper path with a soft cloth. Cleaning the roller in the paper path 1. Locate the metal roller and its black gear on the left end of the roller. 5-18 Maintenance and Transportation - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 141
Cleaning the Printer 2. Wipe the dirt off the surface of the roller with a soft cloth, as shown below. 3. Replace the imaging cartridge. 4. Close the printer's top and front covers. Maintenance and Transportation 5-19 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 142
the inside of the printer with a damp cloth. 2. If a large amount of toner is present, use a small vacuum cleaner (available from computer supply stores) to remove it. CAUTIONS: l Toner or any other fine powder can damage some vacuum cleaners. Be sure to read the instructions for your vacuum cleaner - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 143
cloth dampened with a mild detergent, as shown below. CAUTIONS: l Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover; these chemicals can damage the components and the case. l Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or any electronic components. Maintenance and Transportation 5-21 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 144
sure you keep the printer level to avoid spilling toner. If you are shipping the printer some distance, repack the printer and its accessories in the original packing materials to avoid damaging them. CAUTION: Do not ship the printer with the imaging cartridge installed. Packing for transportation - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 145
top cover to the lower position and remove the imaging cartridge as described earlier in this chapter. CAUTION: Hold the imaging cartridge level as you remove it to prevent toner spills. 5. Close the printer's top and front covers. 6. Pack the printer components in the reverse order of the unpacking - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 146
Transporting Your Printer 5-24 Maintenance and Transportation - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 147
Status and Error Messages 6-2 Troubleshooting Directory 6-9 Paper Jam Problems FEED JAM PAPER JAM 6-11 6-12 6-16 Power Supply 6-21 Test Prints 6-22 Printing Problems 6-23 Problems with Graphics 6-27 SelecType Problems 6-29 Paper Handling 6-31 Decline in Print Quality - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 148
error, decrease the RXBUFFER SIZE setting or change the CH INDIVIDUAL setting in SelecType. Changing the CH setting from INDIVIDUAL to AUTOSENSE may solve this problem. If necessary, add memory to your printer, 6-2 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 149
Status and Error Messages CANCEL MANUAL FEED There is no paper in the manual-feed tray when you have selected manual feed. See Chapter 4 for instructions on loading paper in the manual-feed tray. To cancel manual feed, press the MANUAL button to feed paper from the cassette. This message alternates - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 150
printer is being initialized to the factory settings. [E] INSERT IMAGING CRTG The imaging cartridge is not installed. Install to print or add more memory to the printer. See Chapter 7 for more information on memory data has filled the printer's buffer and the printer has ejected an incomplete page. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 151
path. Open the printer and clear the jammed paper as described later in this chapter. [P] PAPER OUT There is no paper in the standard paper cassette or the optional lower paper cassette (if installed). Load more paper into the selected paper cassette. See Chapter 4 for instructions on loading paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 152
lower paper cassette unit is not installed and the INPUT option is set to OPT or AUTO. Turn off the printer and install the optional lower paper cassette printer has been reset to the macro specified with the SelecType LOAD MACRO option. [S] ROM Check The printer is checking ROM. 6-6 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 153
cassette. This message alternates with CANCEL MANUAL FEED. [S] STANDBY MODE If all of the channels receive no data for about thirty minutes and the STANDBY mode is enabled in SelecType, the printer enters standby mode. Press any panel button or send data to warm up the printer, Troubleshooting 6-7 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 154
printer's default settings to LT or A4 paper, respectively. [W] TONER LOW The printer is almost out of toner. When you see this message, you can still print up to 25 more pages. You must replace the imaging cartridge soon. [E] TONER CONTINUE. [S] WARMING UP Printer is warming up. 6-8 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 155
. FEED JAM . PAPER JAM Page 6-12 6-16 Power supply l Power is not being supplied to the printer. 6-21 Test print l The test prints do not print. 6-22 Printing problems l The printer does not print or stops printing. 6-23 l The printout is not what you expect. 6-24 l The position - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 156
unit, the printer does not operate properly. 6-38 l Using the optional face-up tray, the printer does not operate properly. 6-39 l After you install additional memory (a memory chip set or the memory expansion board), the printer does not function as expected. 6-40 6-10 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 157
it. Many paper jams are caused by using the wrong paper for your printer. Make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications. See Chapter 4 for tips on choosing paper. Note: l Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not be fixed on the page, it may come off on your - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 158
message tells you that paper is not feeding into the printer, or has jammed on its way into the printer from one of these input areas: In the standard paper cassette See page 6-13 In the optional lower paper cassette unit See page 6-14 At the manual-feed slot See page 6-15 6-12 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 159
make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 3. Remove any sheets that have been fed part way into the printer, and remove all the sheets from the cassette. Discard cassette in the printer. 6. After a FEED JAM is cleared, the jammed page is automatically reprinted. Troubleshooting 6-13 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 160
and that the paper guides are set correctly. 5. Tap the edges of the paper stack on a flat surface and reload it into the paper cassette. Reinstall the paper cassette in the printer. 6. After you clear the FEED JAM, printing resumes automatically begining with the jammed page. 6-14 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 161
Paper Jam Problems At the manual feed slot 1. Gently pull the jammed paper out as shown below. If the paper tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 2. Make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications for this printer. See Chapter 2 for the correct paper to use. If - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 162
Paper Jam Problems PAPER JAM The PAPER JAM message tells you that there is a jam at one of these locations along the paper path: At the metal roller See page 6-17 At the fuser See page 6-19 At the paper output area See page 6-20 6-16 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 163
Paper Jam Problems At the metal roller 1. Open the printer's covers and remove the imaging cartridge WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. 2. Locate the roller protector. Troubleshooting 6-17 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 164
and gently pull the paper out. If it tears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in the printer. 4. Lower the roller protector. Then reinstall the imaging cartridge. 5. Close both printer covers. 6. After the READY message appears on the display, you can resume printing. 6-18 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 165
the printer's covers and remove the imaging cartridge. WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION: HOT SURFACE label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. 2. Gently pull the paper out. If the paper tears, make sure you remove all the pieces. Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 166
Problems 3. If the paper is caught under both the roller and the fuser, first pull the paper out from under the roller in the direction the paper feeds; then pull it in the opposite direction until the page is completely free. 4. Close the printer , you can resume printing. 6-20 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 167
disconnected or may not be completely plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer and check the power cable connections between the printer and the electrical outlet; then turn the printer back on. l The problem may be with the electrical outlet itself. If the outlet is controlled by an - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 168
Try running the test again. This time, however, hold down until the display begins to flash. The paper feeds but nothing is printed. l The imaging cartridge may need to be replaced. Replace it as described in Chapter 5. l If the test print still does not print, contact your dealer for assistance - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 169
once to set the printer on line (the ON LINE light comes on). The printer stops printing and the display reads PAPER OUT or TONER OUT. l Replace the component specified. See Chapter 2 for paper loading instructions. See Chapter 5 for imaging cartridge replacement instructions. Troubleshooting 6-23 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 170
. Be sure you have installed the correct font cartridge. Characters not belonging to the in SelecType vary depending on the selected printer mode. See Chapter 3 or the interface, you may also be able to correct this problem by setting the SelecType Level 2 AUTOFEED option to ON Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 171
the AUTO FEED signal of your interface. See the interface specifications in Appendix A. Every other line of text is printed backwards. l This may happen if you use a word processing program originally set up for use with a daisy-wheel printer. The program is sending every other line backwards to - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 172
not be correct. Change the settings of your application program. If this does not correct the problem, you can change the right and left margins with SelecType. The procedure for changing margin settings varies the page. See Chapter 3 for more information on using this feature. 6-26 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 173
Problems with Graphics Graphic images do not print. After changing the printer mode, you are unable to print graphics. l 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 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 174
The printer does not have sufficient memory available for the task you have given it. It may be necessary to simplify the page you are trying to print or add more memory to the printer. Press CONTINUE or RESET to clear the error. See Chapter 7 for information on memory options. 6-28 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 175
printer. The best solution for this problem manual for more information. You may be trying to set certain combinations of settings with SelecType that cannot be acted on by the printer the printer. Make printer printer mode. Not all settings are available in all printer in your current printer mode, see - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 176
changed. • You may be trying to set up different SelecType Level 2 configurations for a number of printer modes. This is not possible because SelecType Level 2 settings are not specific to a particular printer mode. For example, if you change the I/F CONFIG setting from PARALLEL to SERIAL in one - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 177
to bind; if they are too loose, the paper may feed crookedly into the printer. The paper stops feeding and the FEED JAM or PAPER JAM message appears on the display. l The paper has jammed in the printer. Clear the paper jam following the instructions earlier in this chapter. Troubleshooting 6-31 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 178
printer printer. printer. If you install the optional face-up output tray, never let more than 50 sheets accumulate in the face-up tray. Printed pages curl too much and are not placed in the output tray properly. Your paper may be moist or damp. The printer your printer. Use a laser printer. - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 179
RESET button, any data remaining in the printer is lost. l If you continue to print using paper that is smaller than the SelecType setting, toner may accumulate on the drum and damage the imaging cartridge. Make sure you set the PAGE SIZE option to match the paper you are using. Troubleshooting 6-33 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 180
corrective steps you have taken and contact your dealer or qualified service person for assistance. The print quality is not what you expect Printer components may be dirty. Clean inside the printer as described in Chapter 5. • There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge. Replace the cartridge - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 181
pages. l The cleaning pad may need to be replaced. Replace it as described in Chapter 5. l The inside of the printer may be dirty. Clean inside the printer as described in Chapter 5. l There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge. Replace it as described in Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 6-35 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 182
problem may be with the printer. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person. If the test print does not print properly, the transfer charger wire may be broken. Turn off the printer and check the wire. If it is broken, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. 6-36 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 183
the knob by turning it counterclockwise. l If the problem persists, replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 5. The non-printed side of the page is dirty. l Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Clean the inside of the printer as described in Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 6-37 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 184
message CARD ERROR appears on the display. l You may not have inserted the card or cartridge correctly. See the instructions for inserting font cartridge. Using the optional lower paper cassette unit, the printer does not operate properly. Paper does not feed from the lower paper cassette. The INPUT - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 185
not be using the correct paper for your printer. If the finish of the paper is too smooth or too rough, paper feeding may be difficult. Try feeding each sheet manually from the standard paper cassette. Make sure your paper matches the specifications listed in Appendix A. The thickness of the paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 186
may need to be changed. See Chapter 3 for more information. l You may not have installed enough memory. You can add up to 6.5 MB of memory for a total of 7.5 MB. See Chapter 7 for instructions on increasing the printer's memory. If you have added all of the extra memory possible and the error - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 187
problems between the printer and computer. In data dump mode, the printer printer is off. 2. Hold down the SelecType button while you turn on the printer printer to print (either an application program or a program written in any programming language). Your printer discusse s problems you m ay - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 188
data dump printout or the printout of hexadecimal codes, you can check what codes are being sent to the printer. In the text field, printable characters appear as their true ASCII characters. Non-printable codes, such as and you will find the letter s followed by a space. 6-42 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 189
126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254 F 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255 Troubleshooting 6-43 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 190
Data Dump Mode 6-44 Troubleshooting - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 191
card 7-5 Recovering from an error 7-5 Font Cartridges Compatible font cartridges Inserting a font cartridge Selecting fonts Removing a font cartridge Recovering from an error 7-6 7-7 7-10 7-11 7-11 7-12 The Lower Paper Cassette Unit 7-13 Installing the lower paper cassette unit 7-13 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 192
use identity cards #5690 and #5691 with this printer. You can use only one identity card at a time. The card must be installed in slot A. Note: You can also use optional font cards in slots A and B. Check with your dealer for availability. Epson PostScript card Follow these guidelines when using the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 193
control commands from optional interfaces even if the interface is serial. Use the printer's serial interface to enable the additional device control commands. l The following restrictions apply when you are running the Epson GL mode using Channel S with the AUTOSENSE setting: -The power-on default - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 194
using too much force. l Always turn the printer off before you insert or remove a card. Inserting an identity card into slot A only. 1. If the printer's power is on, turn it off. 2. Hold until it is flush with the front of the printer. 4. Turn on the printer. CAUTION: If the message ILLEGAL CARD appears - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 195
Identity Cards Removing an identity card 1. Turn off the printer. CAUTION: Never remove the card when the printer's power is on. 2. Grasp the card at the center and REMOVE CARD CARDMEMORY OVERFLOW See "Status and Error Messages" in Chapter 6 for instructions on solving the problem. Options 7-5 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 196
cards. For details on inserting and removing cards, follow the instructions in this section, except that you use Slot A or Slot B instead of Slot C. • You can use font cartridges only in HP emulation mode (LJ-3). To change the printer mode, use the SelecType MODE ASSIGN option described in Chapter - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 197
The table below lists all font cartridges that you can use with the printer. Each font cartridge manual contains information about its character and symbol sets. Note: Some of these fonts may be the same as your printer's fonts. See the Appendixes for a list of the fonts and character sets - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 198
HardFont Cartridge F HardFont Cartridge T HardFont Cartridge Z HardFont Cartridge LGL HardFont Cartridge SST HardFont Cartridge BST HardFont Cartridge All-in-1 HardFont Cartridge A-TO-Z Super Cartridge 1 Super Cartridge 2 Super Cartridge 2L Super Cartridge 2LC Super Cartridge 2WP Super Cartridge 2XP - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 199
CARD Scalable font cartridges Supplier HP Pacific IQ Cartridge number Cartridge C205OB C205OC # C8O/C90 # C8O/C90 Word Perfect Pacific Outlines I Pacific Outlines II COMPLETE FONT LIBRARY CARTRIDGE Super Cartridge 3 CAUTION: Do not use any other HP font cartridges with your printer, or you - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 200
. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the cartridge or on the printer's cartridge slot; you could damage them. 1. Make sure the printer is off or off line. 2. Hold the cartridge so its label faces left, as shown below. 3. Insert the cartridge into the slot and press firmly until it snaps into - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 201
mode. To select a font with an application program, see the Appendixes (depending on which printer mode you are using) for more information. Removing a font cartridge CAUTION: Never remove a font cartridge when the printer is on line, in SelecType mode, or resetting itself. If you do, a REINSERT or - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 202
CARD CARDMEMORY OVERFLOW A card error occurs if you insert or remove a font cartridge when the printer is on line or when its memory contains data. You cannot use the cartridge or print documents until you solve the problem. See "Status and Error Messages" in Chapter 6 for instructions. 7-12 Options - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 203
and print up to 500 sheets of the same size paper. Installing the lower paper cassette unit If you purchased your printer and lower paper cassette unit at the same time, first set up your printer by following the instructions in Chapter 1 and then run a print test (described in Chapter 2). Then - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 204
recessed handles on each side and hold it over the lower paper cassette. The printer is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it. Also, you may need to have someone help you align the holes on the printer with the pins on the cassette unit. 7-14 Options - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 205
the cassette using the two alignment pins, shown below. These pins fit into the two holes on the bottom of the printer. Lower the printer until it rests on the cassette unit. 7. Plug the power cord back into the printer and into an electrical outlet. Also re-attach the interface cable. 8. Turn the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 206
such as labels and overhead transparencies that require a straightthrough paper path. Installing the face-up output tray 1. Unpack both the tray and the static brush from the carton. 2. Turn off the printer. WARNING: If you have used the printer recently, let it cool before you proceed. 3. Snap the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 207
the bottom of the face-up output slot so the notches on each side fit under the tabs on the side of the slot. The printer is factory set for face-down output. To select face-up delivery, set the paper path selector to the FACE UP position, as shown below - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 208
Channel P (parallel interface) or Channel S (serial interface), you must install an optional interface card. See Chapter 2 for more information about these channels. The following Epson interface cards are compatible with your printer: Interface Card Serial Interface Card 32KB Serial Interface Card - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 209
Optiona I Interface Cards Installing an interface card 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the back of the printer. 3. Turn the printer around so you are facing the back and disconnect any interface cables. 4. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 210
into the grooves in the top and bottom of the interface slot shown below. Push it in firmly to make sure it connects to the printer's internal socket. 6. Secure the interface card in the slot with the two screws included with the interface card. 7-20 Options - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 211
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer" for which screw you should connect. 8. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug the power cord into the printer and into interface, you may need to change the setting for the printer mode and the interface option in SelecType. If your optional interface - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 212
complex pages using graphics or downloaded fonts, you may need to increase your printer's memory. You can increase it up to 7.5MB. You have two options for adding memory to your printer: l Increase the memory on the main controller board with .5MB memory chip sets. You can install up to two chip - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 213
changing these options. If insufficient memory is still a problem, you can install additional memory, as described in this section. Using an to use more than two interface channels, you must add RAM to your printer. Selecting a memory option Before adding memory, you should determine the combination - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 214
Memory Options * If you install 6.5MB of memory on the OKB expansion board, you do not need to install any additional chip sets on the controller board; your printer can access a maximum of 7.5MB. 7-24 Options - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 215
-head screwdriver and a chip puller or a flat-head screwdriver. If you have questions about installing the chip set or the board, contact your dealer for assistance. WARNING: High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Do not attempt to remove the controller board unless the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 216
Memory Options 3. Remove the four screws that secure the metal bracket on the back of the printer. Keep the screws so you can use them to reinstall the controller board. 4. Press down on the lever at the bottom of the bracket to - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 217
on the controller board. Grasp the interface card and pull it straight out of the interface slot. Note: If you are installing chip sets on the controller board, you may want to remove the plastic guide rail above the RAM chip sockets. To do so, release the two tabs that secure the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 218
, each containing four chip sockets (identified by their IC numbers), as shown below. If both two sectors are empty, install the first chip set in sector 1. If sector 1 is already filled, install the second chip set in sector 2. Sector 1 IC number 10, 11, 12, 13 Total RAM when filled I 1.5MB - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 219
Memory Options Follow these steps to install a memory chip set: 1. Make sure all the pins on the chip are aligned. They should point inward at slightly less than a 90" angle, as shown - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 220
ends to make sure it is fully seated. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each of the remaining chips. 6. Reinstall the interface card, if necessary. Installing chip sets on the memory expansion board There are four sectors on the memory expansion board, each containing four chip sockets (identified by - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 221
B and so on. See the table under "Selecting a memory option," earlier in this chapter, for a list of the RAM configurations possible. Before you install the chips, check their pin alignment as described in step 1 of the previous section. Then follow these steps: 1. Place the expansion board on your - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 222
into the socket as described in steps 3 and 4 of the previous section. 4. Set the board's DIP switches to indicate the amount of memory you have installed. Use a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, to set the DIP switches as shown below. Set the switches according to the tables below. DIP - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 223
Memory Options Installing the expansion board on the controller board 1. Locate connector CN3 on the controller board. Position the memory expansion board as shown below, and carefully insert - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 224
side faces your left, and fit its top and bottom edges into. the grooves inside the slot. Gently slide the board about halfway into the printer. 2. Make sure the lever on the bottom of the controller board is all the way down. As you slide the board further into the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 225
lever pivots outward. Firmly press up on the lever to lock the board into place. If the controller board does not fit smoothly into the printer, do not force it. Remove it and make sure the edges fit properly into the grooves in the slot. 4. Gently press in on the board - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 226
: l All indicator lights on the panel light briefly l The ROM Check message appears. 2. When the RAM Check x.xMB message appears, make sure the printer displays the total amount of RAM that you now have installed (including the 1MB of internal memory). If an incorrect amount appears, turn off the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 227
Appendix A Technical Specifications Printer Specifications A - 2 Printing A-2 Paper and paper delivery A - 3 Consumable products A-5 Mechanical A-6 Electrical A-7 Controller hardware A-7 Environmental A-7 Interface Specifications Parallel interface Serial interface A-8 A-8 A-11 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 228
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process Cartridge slot: 1 slot for font cartridges Resident fonts: Depends on the printer mode; see the appendixes External fonts: Optional fonts provided with font cards or cartridges Download - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 229
Printer Specifications Paper and paper delivery Paper specifications Types: • Plain paper • Special papers l Labels l Envelopes l Transparencies l Colored paper l Card stock Epson does not recommend or guarantee any particular brand of paper. Because paper characteristics are subject to change - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 230
Printer Specifications Paper sizes: Paper: Envelope: Type A4 A5 B5 inches 110 X 220 mm 162 X 229 mm Printable area: Depends on the printer mode. See the Appendixes. Range of paper width and length: Paper cassette 1 Manual feed Width Size of your standard cassette 86 to 216 mm (3.4 to 8.5 inches - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 231
Printer Specifications Paper feed alignment and direction: Center alignment for all sizes Paper feed: Automatic or manual feed Input paper supply (75 g/m2 or 20 lb paper): 250 sheets 250 additional sheets with optional lower paper cassette unit installed Several envelopes Paper eject: Face-up or - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 232
Printer Specifications The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing. If you print a few page at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. Ozone filter (SOPlOO3): Needs to be replaced every - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 233
Printer Specifications The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing. If you print a few page at a time or print dense text exceeding the 5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. Ozone filter (6091003): Needs to be replaced every - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 234
Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Power consumption Insulation resistance Dielectric or 1500 VAC rms for one second Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Controller hardware CPU: 68000, 16.67 M H z RAM: 1.0 MB (expandable up - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 235
Interface Specifications The printer has the following resident interfaces: • Parallel l RS-232C/RS-422 serial Parallel interface Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. ParalIel interface pin assignments The parallel interface connector pin assignments and a description of the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 236
Interface Specifications Appendix A A-9 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 237
Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin 35 36 Signal Direction is LOW. l The "Direction" column heading 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 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 238
Interface Specifications Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Signal level: TTL compatible Serial interface The printer's resident serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or E-422 operation. These interfaces have the following characteristics: Data - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 239
Interface Specifications Baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bits per second Signal level RS-232C: Conforms to EIA Connector D-sub 25pin connector Handshaking The printer's serial interface can use DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal levels and XON/XOFF communication protocols - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 240
Interface Specifications Appendix A A-13 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 241
Specifications SPiginnRalS-232C RS-422 Direction Description 20 DTR OUT Data terminal ready. This pin indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data. If the printer ready protocol is not selected, this pin is always high (the printer is ready to receive data). If the printer - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 242
the FACTORY RESET option in SelecType Level 2 l When software sends the printerinitialize command l When you press the RESET button on the printer All initialization except FACTORY RESET have identical results. The FACTORY RESET option produces a different set of parameters. The default conditions - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 243
Option Specifications Lower paper cassette unit Electrical AC power supply: DC 24 V supplied by the printer Insulation resistance: 10 M ohm minimum Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Can withstand 1000 VAC rms (120V model) or 1500 VAC rms (220/24OV - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 244
Option Specifications Feeding speed: For first sheet, 18 seconds or less (A4 or letter-size paper) For subsequent sheets, up to 10 pages per minute (A4-size paper) Types: Plain paper, such as copier paper, memo sheets, and letterheads Mechanical Dimensions and weigh ( (without the printer) - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 245
Language Three emulation control command languages are available to change the printer mode: l Epson Job Language (EJL) l Printer Job Language (PJL) • Emulation Switch (ES) Epson Job Language (EJL) The Epson Job Language is an original Epson language. It can perform the following operations for your - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 246
CR >, [ < LF >] statusdict begin, < CR >, [ < LF >] 5 setsoftware io mode ^D The code in brackets [ ] is not absolutely necessary. Epson Job Language command summary The EJL mode enables your printer to switch to any mode available. To operate in EJL mode, you need to follow the steps below. 1. Exit - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 247
Language Perform these steps by sending specific commands from your computer to your printer. For step 1, always send the universal LF code, the printer does not recognize it as an EJL command; it is then printed as a character string in the current printer mode. If you are in EPSON GL mode, you - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 248
• Universal exit command Universal exit language/Start of EJL Format: ASCII code: ESC SOH Decimal: 27 1 Hexadecimal: 1B 01 < description > Exit current printer mode and enter EJL mode From EPSON GL mode, you cannot enter the EJL mode with this command. You must change the - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 249
69 10 40 45 4A 4C 20 49 4E 51 55 49 52 45 20 4E 41 4D 45 OA Inquires printer name If you are using a bi-directional interface between the computer and the printer, your printer outputs the following answer strings: @EJL ANSWER NAME = EPL-8000 < CR > < LF > A-22 Appendix A - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 250
Appendix B HP Emulation Mode Introduction B-2 HP LaserJet series III printer mode B - 2 Operating the EPL-8000 as a LaserJet IIISi B - 8 SelecType Options ORIENT FONT SUB CONFIG B -9 B-9 B-9 B-10 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Resident bitmap fonts Resident scalable fonts Symbol sets - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 251
emulation and printing with the HP LaserJet itself. HP LaserJet series III printer mode Operating the EPL-8000 in HP emulation mode differs slightly from operating an HP LaserJet series III printer because the two printers use different technologies. The differences in print features are listed in - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 252
Face-down Face-up (with option) Paper size Resident fonts Epson EPL-8000 250 sheets 500 sheets (with option) HP LaserJet series Ill eight of the 13 scalable fonts with a LaserJet Ill printer driver. Use a LaserJet IllSi driver or send printer commands to select any of the other five fonts. See - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 253
Introduction In order to match your printing to the output produced on an HP LaserJet series III printer, you can use the T-OFFSET and L-OFFSET features of the SYSTEM CONFIG option to make fine adjustments to the print start position. However, be careful - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 254
outside the printable area, the HP LaserJet does not print any portion of the character. The EPL-8000 prints that portion of the character that falls within the printable area. Paper handling When using the printer in HP emulation mode, the paper size is not determined by the paper cassette as it - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 255
IIISi driver or by using a printer command. See page B-8 for more information. EPL-8000 Courier Courier bold Courier italic Line printer EPSON Roman T EPSON Roman T Bold EPSON Roman T Italic EPSON Roman T Bold Italic EPSON Sans serif U EPSON Sans serif U Italic EPSON Sans serif U Bold EPSON Sans - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 256
ASCII ECM94-1 Swedish2 ANSI ASCII Norweg2 German HP Spanish Legal Chinese Spanish IRV Swedish Portuguese IBM Portuguese IBM Spanish IBM-US IBM-DN PsMath Windows PsText Velnternational VeUS MsPublishing VeMath DeskTop Math-8 PiFont VeZapfDingbats PsZapfDingbats ZdlOO Zd200 Zd300 Introduction Bitmap - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 257
, the HPGL/2 Proportional Stick Font and network interface boards are not available for the EPL-8000. Note: If your program does not have a driver for HP LaserJet IIISi but does have a feature to send printer commands, send the commands shown below to select the additional fonts. For the value of - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 258
. Menu/submenu FONT RD- 0 Available options RD A B C Only available options appear on the display. Options A, B, and C are available only if font cards or cartridges are in those slots. Note: To find out what font cards are available in HP emulation mode, see your dealer. For a list of available - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 259
Selec Type Options After you select the font source, press or until the display shows the font number you want; then press to select the font. If the font you select is a scalable font, you must perform an additional step as follows. If you selected a proportional font, press or the font's - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 260
Roman-8 Available options I. Roman-8 RomanE IBM-US Legal IBM-DN PcMulti ECM94-1 PSMath IRV Ventura French PSText UK VenturaUS Chinese Windows ANSI AS MSPubli Norwegl VeMath Swedish Desktop Norweg2 Math-8 Swedis2 PiFont French2 VeZapf D JIS ASC PsZapfD IBMPor Zdloo Italian Zd200 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 261
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets This section describes the fonts and symbol sets available in HP emulation mode. The printer offers a variety of resident bitmap and scalable fonts in HP emulation mode. The following table lists attributes that can be changed for bitmap and scalable - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 262
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Resident scalable fonts The following table lists the attributes of the resident scalable fonts. • All of the orientations (Portrait, landscape, reverse portrait, and reverse landscape) are available for all the fonts. • The spacing for all fonts is proportional. • - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 263
Courier bold 10point Courier italic Line printer lOpoint 8.5point 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 EPSON Roman T ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Roman T Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 264
T Bold Italic ABCDEFGH~KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sam serif U ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sam serif U Bold ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWVXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuwvxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sam serif LI Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 265
Sans serif U Bold Condensed ABCDEFGHlJKLMNOPQflSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuwvxyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans setjf U Medium Condensed Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVlMlZ abcdefghijk/mnopqtxtuvwuyz 0123456789 EPSON Sans serif Ll Bold Condensed Italic ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 266
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Note: The EPL-8000 printer can print fonts generated by Bitstreams FaceLift™ and Bitstream Fontware@ Installation Kits using Bitstream Typeface Packages for the PC. Refer to your FaceLift or Fontware User Guide for instructions on using Bitstream typefaces with - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 267
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Roman-8 (8U) ECMA-94 Latin-1 (ON) B-18 Appendix B - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 268
IBM-US (IOU) Available Fonts and Symbol Sets IBM-DN (11U) Appendix B B-19 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 269
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PcA4ulfilingual (IZU) Legal (IU) CODE] 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F7 0 @ P op *! 1A 2 B Q R a b q r #3CScs $4DTdt %SEUeu & 6F V f v '7GWgw (8HXhx )9IYiy *:JZjz +; K [ k S f - L @lI: =M 1mt ¢ N © n ™ ;?o-o# B-20 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 270
I.0 ANSI ASCII (OU) Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Ventura Math (6M) Appendix B B-21 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 271
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Ven ha International (13J) Ventura US (14J) B-22 Appendix B - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 272
PS Math f5A4) Available Fonts and Symbol Sets PS Text (10J) CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B c 0 0 @P ' P 1 !lAQaq 2 ,, 2 B R b r 3 #3CScs 4 $4DTdt 5 %5 EUe u 6 &6FVfv 7 8 ;xx:: 9 ) 9 I Y i y A *: J Z j z B + ; K [ k { C , N"n - F /?o-o D E F - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 273
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) B-24 Appendix B - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 274
Microsoft Publishing (6J) Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Windows (9U) Appendix B B-25 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 275
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Desk Top (7) B-26 Appendix B - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 276
PsZapf Dingbats (I OL) Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Zd 100 (11L) Appendix B B-27 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 277
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Zd 300 (13L) B-28 Appendix B - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 278
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets International Set for IS0 Sets ANSI ASCII Norwegian vl French HP German Italian . JIS ASCII Swedish 2 Norwegian v2 UK French 2 German HP Spanish Chinese Spanish IRV Swedish Portuguese IBM Portuguese IBM Spanish ID 23 24 40 58 5C 5D 5E 60 78 7C 70 7E Appendix B B- - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 279
Default Settings When your printer is initialized, the settings for the HP emulation mode are reset to the values shown in the table below. Item Paper input Paper size Orientation - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 280
Default Settings Item Factory Reset Reset Fonts (both primary and secondary) Symbol set Spacing Roman-8 Fixed * * Pitch Height 10 cpi 12 point * * Style Upright * Strokeweight Medium * Typeface Courier * Underline Off Off Font ID 0 0 Character 0 0 code Raster graphic - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 281
of # is 2, 3, or 6; the printer returns to INPUT AUTO with any other values. When you set INPUT STD or OPT, the values for # produce the effects listed in the following table. This command takes effect only if the panel's MANUAL light is off. # Epson EPL-8000 HP LaserJet series III 0 Eject - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 282
commands arranged by topic The HP printer commands supported in HP LaserJet series III emulation are listed below. PCL mode control: BS LF FF CR so SI ESC HT SP Backspace Line feed Form - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 283
HP Emulation Command Summary ESC (BH ESC (01 ESC (6J ESC (7J ESC (SJ ESC (10J ESC (13J ESC (14J ESC (OK ESC (1K ESC (2K ESC (8K ESC (9K ESC (0L ESC (1L ESC (2L ESC (8L ESC (9L ESC (10L ESC (11L ESC (12L ESC (13L ESC (0M ESC (1M ESC (5M ESC (6M ESC (8M ESC (ON ESC (2N GSC (5N ESC (10N ESC (00 ESC ( - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 284
IS0 85: Spanish HP European Spanish HP Latin Spanish HP-GL Download HP-GL Drafting HP-GL Special Symbols Thai-8 Turkish-8 IS0 6: ASCII Legal IS0 2: International Reference Version HPL Language Set OEM-1 Roman-8 Windows PC-8 PC-8 D/N (Danish/Norwegian) PC-850 PC-852 Pi Font Arabic - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 285
HP Emulation Command Summary ESC (4Y ESC (5Y ESC (6Y ESC (7Y ESC (BY ESC (15Y ESC (s#P ESC (s#H ESC (s#V ESC (s#S ESC (s#B ESC (s#T ESC &k#S ESC )4Y ESC )5Y ESC )6Y ESC )7Y ESC )BY ESC )15Y ESC )s#P ESC )s#H ESC )s#V ESC )s#S ESC )s#B ESC )s#T Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode CODABAR Barcode MSI/ - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 286
HP Emulation Command Summary Half-line feed: ESC = Half -line feed Specialized printer control: ESC E Printer reset ESC &l#X ESC %#X Select number of copies Exit LaserJet mode Miscellaneous: ESC &k#H ESC &k#G ESC &s#C ESC &l#H Horizontal motion index Line termination End of line wrap Paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 287
ESC )#X ESC (3@ ESC )3@ Specify font ID Specify character code Font and character control Download character Create font (font descriptor) Designate downloaded font (primary) Designate downloaded font (secondary) Font default (primary) Font default (secondary) Macros: ESC &f#Y ESC &f#X Macro ID - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 288
Picture frame vertical size GL/2 mode Configuration and status group: IP Input P1 and P2 IR Input relative P1 and P2 SC Scale IW Input window RO Rotate coordinate system IN Initialize DF Default values Appendix B B-39 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 289
HP Emulation Command Summary Line and fill attributes group: LA LT UL SP PW wu FT sv RF AC SM TR Line attributes Line type User defined line type Select pen Pen width Pen width unit selection Fill type Screened vectors Raster fill definition Anchor corner Symbol mode Transparency mode Vector - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 290
text path ES Extra space CP Character plot TD Transparent data Dual con text extension: ESC %A ESC E Enter PCL mode Reset Printer Job Language (PJL): ESC %-12345x @ PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = PCL @ PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = PostScript < LF> @ PJL Comment [Comment String] < LF > Universal - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 291
Appendix C LQ and FX Emulation Mode Introduction C-2 Operating as an LQ or FX printer C - 2 SelecType Options C-4 ORIENT C-4 FONT C-4 SUB CONFIG C-5 Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Resident fonts Character sets C-12 C-12 C-13 Default Settings C-15 LQ and FX Emulation - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 292
, FX800/l000, or FX-86e/286e printer. This means that you can use your printer with software that supports only Epson LQ or FX printers. Operating as an LQ or FX printer Before you can operate your printer as an LQ or FX printer, you need to change the printer mode using the MODE ASSIGN setting in - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 293
Printable area Introduction Paper Size I X r A4 A5 B5 Letter Legal Half letter Executive G-Legal G-Letter F4 Commercial-10 Monarch c5 DL 47 2386 47 47 1654 47 47 2056 47 47 2456 47 47 2456 47 47 1556 47 47 2081 47 47 2456 47 47 2306 47 47 2386 47 47 1143 47 47 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 294
SelecType Options This section lists unique menus and options available when you use SelecType in either LQ or FX emulation mode. See Chapter 3 for details on using SelecType. ORIENT The orientation option selects the direction in which the characters are printed on a page. You can choose portrait - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 295
Selec Typr Options SUB CONFIG When you set up your printer to operate in LQ or FX mode, the SUB CONFIG option includes the submenus shown below: Menu/submenu SUB CONFIG. Available options PITCH CONDENSED L-MARGIN R- - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 296
SelecType Options • L-MARGIN - Use this option to set the left margin. Margin units are determined by the current pitch (characters per inch) and the condensed setting (ON or OFF). The factory setting is 0. Menu/submenu L-MARGIN O Available options 0 to available If you select proportional, 10 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 297
Default right margin Selec Type Options l FORM TOP - Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in 0.05inch increments. The factory setting is 0.50 inches. Menu/submenu FORM TOP 0 . 5 0 Available options 0.50 - - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 298
each paper size. l SKIPBOTTOM - When you set SKIPBOTTOM to ON, the printer inserts the number of line spaces specified by the ESC N (skip over select the graphics character table, the italics table, or the download table. The graphics table (PcUSA) contains graphic characters for printing - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 299
Selec Type Option Menu/submenu CGTABLE PcUSA Available options Pc&4 PcMulti PcPort PcCanF PcNord DLoad ITALIC l COUNTRY - Use this option to select one of the thirteen international symbol sets. See Available Fonts and Symbol Sets later in this appendix for samples of the characters in each - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 300
option to perform a carriage-return line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. If AUTO CR is OFF, the printer does not print characters beyond the right margin, and it does not perform a linewrap until it receives a CR. Most software programs take care of - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 301
size. Menu/submenu WIDEPAGE ON Available options ON or OFF l B-IMAGE - With B-IMAGE set to DARK or LIGHT, your printer can correctly emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. When you select DARK, the bit image density is high. When you select LIGHT, the bit image density is - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 302
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets This section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets available in LQ and FX emulation mode. Resident fonts The printer offers a variety of resident fonts in the LQ and FX emulation modes. The following table lists these resident fonts and shows samples of text - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 303
tables for the character sets available in the LQ and FX emulation modes. The tables show both the characters and their hexadecimal values. Epson Italic Character Table Note: You can print italics when either the italic character table or the extended graphics character table is selected. Appendix - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 304
Available Fonts and Symbol Sets Epson Extended Graphics Character Table Epson International Character Sets C-14 Appendix C - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 305
Default Settings When the printer is initialized, the settings for the LQ and FX emulation modes are reset to the values shown in the table below. Item Paper input Paper - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 306
control codes and escape sequences supported in the LQ and FX emulation modes. Some LQ and FX printer codes are not available, either 7/72-inch line feed Select 9-pin graphics mode Select character code table The printer commands listed below function in a slightly different way when used in LQ or - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 307
These commands print 10 cpi characters in a 16.66 cpi font, and 12 cpi characters in a 20 cpi font. On an actual LQ or FX printer, these commands condense the font. ESC x This command is normally used to select between draft and LQ quality with an LQ or FX - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 308
on a separate sheet of paper, so exact LQ or FX emulation cannot be provided. Problems will occur when the page length set with the ESC C or ESC CO command differs from the actual page length. DEL The printer handles the DEL command as a BS command. Print portion return is the same as - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 309
arranged by topic The following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commands by topic. Printer operation: ESC @ DC 1 DC 3 ESC EM BEL Initialize printer Select printer Deselect printer Control paper loading/ejecting Beeper Data control: CR CAN DEL ESC = ESC > ESC # Carriage return Cancel - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 310
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary ESC j VT ESC B ESC b ESC / Perform n/180-inch reverse feed (LQ) Perform n/216-inch reverse feed (FX) Tab vertically Set vertical tabs Set vertical tabs in channels Select vertical tab channel Horizontal mo Con: ESC $ ESC \ ESC 1 ESC Q BS HT ESC D Set absolute - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 311
LQ and FX Emulation Command Summary Font enhancement: ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC S ESC T ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC - Select emphasized mode Cancel emphasized mode Select double-strike mode Cancel double-strike mode Select superscript/subscript mode Cancel superscript/subscript mode Select italic mode - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 312
which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer. See also number systems. bit image graphics A graphics design formed by patterns of dots. Also called dot graphics. bitmap font A font that is defined with specific attributes such as size and weight. See outline font. Glossary - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 313
spacing. characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the size of fixed-pitch text characters. control codes Special codes used to control printer functions such as sounding the beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed. cpi See characters per inch data dump mode See hex dump mode. GL - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 314
way of transferring information from the computer to the printer. download font A font that is loaded into the printer's memory from an outside source, such as a computer. dpi Dots per inch. This is a measure of print resolution. driver The part of an application program that converts commands from - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 315
control code used to begin most printer commands. ESC/P An abbreviation of Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of printer commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 316
as a troubleshooting tool. IC cards Optional integrated circuit cards that can be plugged into the slots on the printer. identity card An optional card that offers a printer operation mode so your printer emulates another printer. imaging cartridge The imaging cartridge contains a photosensitive - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 317
lines of text. memory The part of the printer's electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as download fonts and graphics) is stored temporarily - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 318
nonvolatile memory is permanent. The EEPROM portion is permanent unless it is reprogrammed. number systems Three number systems are commonly used with printers: decimal is base 10 and uses the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. This is the most familiar system. hexadecimal (hex) is base 16 and - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 319
. parity A method of checking the reliability of serial data transmission between the computer and printer. pitch A measure of character width. Characters can be fixed pitch, where the width This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents. printer driver See driver. GL-8 Glossary - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 320
's memory used as an input buffer and for storing user-defined characters, downloaded fonts, and graphics images. Information stored in RAM is volatile and is lost when printer power is interrupted. reset To return a printer to its defaults, either by a command, interface signal, RESET button, or by - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 321
Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. test print A method of checking the operation of the printer. When a test print is performed with the SelecType feature, the printer prints out one of the two test patterns (vertical or horizontal lines). toner A dry, powder-like substance - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 322
transfer charger wire, 5-5 Computer, connecting to the printer, 2-16 Connecting parallel interface, 2-17 printer to computer, 2-16 printer to more than one computer, 2-25 serial interface, 2-19 Consumable products replacing, 5-2 specifications, A-5 CONTINUE button, 2-4 indicator light, 2-3 Continue - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 323
Epson Job Language Electrical specifications, A-7 Emulation modes, see Printer modes Enhancing, print quality, 2-11 Envelopes, 4-4, 7, 8 Environmental specifications, A-7 Epson Job Language, A-18 Epson LQ and FX emulation modes, C-1 character sets, C-13 printer menu, 2-24 resident fonts, C-12 Epson - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 324
, A-15 INPUT function, 3-14 Inserting a font cartridge, 7-10 INSUFF MEMORY, 6-4, 7-22 Intelligent emulation switch, 2-26 Interface choosing, 2-16 specifications, A-8 J Jams FEED, 6-11 PAPER, 6-16 L Labels, 4-1,4-3, A-3 Laser printer precautions, 7 Lens, glass, cleaning, 5-7 Level 1, indicator - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 325
jam problems, 6-11 loading in cassette, 1-19, 4-11 loading manually, 4-8 size, 4-5, A-4 specifications, A-3 specifications, A-2 Printer modes Epson GL, optional, 7-3 FX, 2-23, C-1 HP, 2-23, B-1 LQ, 2-23, C-1 PostScript, optional, 7-2 R RAM, 6, 7-22 Replacing consumable parts, 5-2 imaging cartridge - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 326
3-22 Testing computer-printer connection, 2-22 printer, 2-6 TIMEOUT function, 3-34 T-OFFSET, 3-19 TONER LOW message, 5-2 6-8 TONER OUT message, 5-2 6-8 Toner, cleaning spilled, 5-20 Transfer charger wire, cleaning, 5-5 Transporting the printer, 5-22 Troubleshooting, 6-1 directory, 6-9 Turning on - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 327
U Unpacking the printer, 1-5 V VERSION function, 3-37 W Warnings, cautions, and notes, 9 Weight paper, 4-2, A-3 printer, A-6 IN-6 Index - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 328
SelecType Map The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. Mode-specific options, those marked "refer to mode," are listed under each printer mode later on this card. See Chapter 3 for a description of each option. key ( ) - Only available with option *+ -Only available - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 329
Norweg2 Swedis2 French2 JIS ASC IBM Por Italian IBM Spa Portugu HP Germ Spanish HP Span German Roman E Legal PcMulti PsMath Velnter PsText Ve US Windows MsPubli VeMath Desk Top Math-8 PiFont VeZapfD PsZapfD Zd100 Zd100 Zd300 - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 330
SelecType Level 1 in LQ and FX modes FONT SUB CONFIG. Courier Prestige (OCR-B) (OCR-A) DL* PITCH CONDENSED L-MARGIN R-MARGIN FORM TOP TEXT SKIP BOTTOM CGTABLE COUNTRY J-REPRINT AUTO CR ZERO CHAR. WIDE PAGE 10 12 15 Prop. ON/OFF 0 to available 0 to available 0.50 to 1.50 1 to available ON/OFF - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 331
SelecType level 1 CANCEL:< S:A P:V (0: >) INPUT PAGE SIZE COPIES ORIENT. FONT STATUS SHEET FONT SAMPLE SUB CONFIG. SYSTEM CONFIG. STD (OPT) AUTO A4 A5 85 LT HLT LGL GLT GLG EXE F4 MON Cl0 DL c5 1 - 999 Refer to Mode Refer to Mode Refer to Mode FULL PRINT T-OFFSET L-OFFSET MEMORY LEFT XX K LOAD - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 332
SelecType Level 2 TEST PRINT MODE ASSIGN I/F CONFIG. PATTERN 1 PAlTERN 2 w-3 LQ FX (EPSON GL) w (PS&LJ-3) (PS&LQ) (PS&FX) PARALLEL SERIAL RX-BUFFER SIZE CH (TIMEOUT) CG TIME OUT AUTO CONT. BEEPER P-CONFIG. SAVE FACTORY RESET VERSION - Epson EPL-8000 | User Manual - Page 333
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