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IBM Network Printer 17 IBM User’s Guide S544-5343-03

If you transfer a Machine to another user, warranty service is available to that user forthe remainder of the warranty period. You should give your pr

Mailbox MenuUse the Mailbox Menu to configure the optional Mailbox attachment. The followingtable describes the settings you can change from the Mail

Configuration (Config) MenuUse the Configuration Menu to configure the printer. The following table describes thesettings you can change from the Conf

CONFIG MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionQUALITY NORMAL*REFINEECONOSpecifies the print quality.  NORMAL—normal quality. REFINE—tells the printer to smooth e

Memory Configuration (Memconfig) MenuUse the Memory Configuration Menu to define whether or not the printer saves datastream information when it switc

Parallel MenuUse the Parallel Menu to define how the printer handles communications over theparallel attachment. The following table describes the se

PCL MenuUse the PCL Menu to define the way the printer handles PCL5e jobs. The followingtable describes the settings you can change from the PCL Menu

PCL MENU ITEM VALUE DescriptionEDGE-EDGE OFF*ONTurns edge-to-edge printing on or off. OFF—the printer maintains a border of 4 mm on all fourpaper sid

PCL MENU ITEM VALUE DescriptionSYMSET ROMAN-8*ISO L1ISO L2ISO L5PC-8PC-8D/NPC-850PC-852PC8-TKWIN L1WIN L2WIN L5DESKTOPPS TEXTVN INTLVN USMS PUBLMATH-8

PS MenuUse the PS Menu to define the way the printer handles PostScript jobs. The followingtable describes the settings you can change from the PS Me

Token Ring Menu Important For information about configuring the token-ring attachment, please see IBMNetwork Printers: Ethernet and Token Ring Config

THESE WARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

TOKEN RINGMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionSUBNET MASK nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the printer's subnet mask. Consult with yournetwork or LAN administrato

Ethernet Menu Important For information about configuring the Ethernet attachment, please see IBM NetworkPrinters: Ethernet and Token Ring Configura

ETHERNET MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionSUBNET MASK nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the printer's subnet mask. Consult with yournetwork or LAN administrator

Coax SCS MenuUse the Coax SCS Menu to define how the printer handles SCS communications overthe coax attachment. The following table describes the set

COAX SCSMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionAPO ENABLE*DISABLEEnables or disables automatic print orientation. ENABLE—if the requested dimensions of the job fi

COAX SCSMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionCODE PAGE nnn Specifies the code page to use. Code page 037 is the default.037 US, Canada, Netherlands, Portugal273

Twinax SCS MenuUse the Twinax SCS Menu to define how the printer handles SCS data over the twinaxattachment. The following table describes the setting

TWINAX SCSMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionCPI nn Specifies the default characters per inch, or pitch. nn can be 5,10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20, or 27. The default i

Coax Setup MenuUse the Coax Setup menu to configure the Coax attachment. The following tabledescribes the settings you can change from the Coax Setup

COAX SETUPMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionEDGE-EDGE OFF*ONTurns edge-to-edge printing on or off. OFF—the printer maintains a border of 4 mm on all fourpape

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Twinax Setup MenuUse the Twinax Setup menu to configure the Twinax attachment. The following tabledescribes the settings you can change from the Twina

TWINAX SETUPMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionIPDS ADDR OFF*nThe twinax hardware address of the IPDS port. n can be from 0to 6.Notes:1. SCS ADDR and IPDS ADDR

Coax DSC/DSE MenuUse the Coax DSC/DSE Menu to define how the printer handles DSC/DSEcommunications over the Coax attachment. The following table descr

COAX DSC/DSEMENU ITEMVALUE DescriptionNL AT MPP+1 ON*OFF Forces a new line at MPP+1. ON—an additional new line occurs at MPP+1, followed bythe carria

IPDS MenuThe following table describes the settings you can change from the IPDS Menu. Anasterisk (*) next to a value in the table indicates the fact

IPDS MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionDEF CD PAG nnnn Specifies the default code page. The default value is code page 037.037 US, Canada, Netherlands, Portug

IPDS MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionVPA CHK ON*OFFTurns valid printable area checking on or off. ON—the printer checks for pels that fall outside the inter

IPDS MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionPAGE WHOLE*PRINTCOMP1COMP2Determines how data is positioned on the page. WHOLE—IPDS whole page (default). The printer d

IPDS MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionEDGE-EDGE OFF*ONTurns edge-to-edge printing on or off. OFF—the printer maintains a no-print border of 4 mm on all fourp

Machine Information MenuUse the Machine Info Menu to display information about printer supply usage. Thefollowing table describes the functions you ca

NoticesReferences in this publication to IBM products, programs or services do not imply thatIBM intends to make these available in all countries in

Language MenuUse the Language Menu to select the language that the printer uses to displaymessages and menus on the operator panel. English is the fa

Chapter 6. Maintaining the PrinterThis chapter describes how to: Replace the toner cartridge Replace the usage kit (fuser unit and transfer roller)

setting.) The page-per-cartridge average goes down if you routinely print text orgraphics that cover more than 5% of the page.When the toner cartridge

3. Press the release button and open the front cover.Attention: Do not touch any of the internal parts.4. Remove the used toner cartridge.Note: Keep

5. Remove the new toner cartridge from its foil wrapper.Attention: Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight. Do not leave thecartridge exposed o

7. Place the cartridge on a flat surface and locate the yellow tape at the end of thecartridge. Pull the end of the tape straight out to remove the to

9. Slide the cartridge into the printer guide channels. To make sure the tonercartridge is secure, gently press both ends of the cartridge until the c

Changing the Usage KitThe usable life of the usage kit depends on the type of paper you use and the type ofoutput you print.The part numbers for repla

5. Remove the duplex unit (if installed). Press in on the two green lock buttonslocated on both ends of the duplex unit and slide the unit out of the

7. Hold on to the two orange/beige handles and slide the fuser out from the printer.8. Dispose of the old fuser as nonflammable material in accordance

Energy StarThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Computers program is apartnership effort with manufacturers of data processing equip

Installing a New Fuser Unit1. Unpack a new fuser unit.2. Position the fuser unit as shown and slide the fuser unit into the printer.Note: If the fuse

Removing the Used Transfer Roller1. Power off the printer.2. Unplug the printer power cord from the wall outlet.3. Remove the power cord from the back

5. Remove the toner cartridge. If the optional envelope feeder is installed, you mustremove it before you remove the toner cartridge. See “Removing th

7. Push in on the tool until the left end of the old transfer roller pops out of the notch.8. Use the tool in the same way to free the right end of th

Installing a New Transfer Roller1. Hold the new transfer roller so the arrow on the orange wrapper points toward thefront of the printer.Attention: Do

4. Remove the orange wrapper by pulling the center tab in the direction of the arrow.5. Discard the orange wrapper.6. Reinstall the toner cartridge. I

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Chapter 7. Installing Printer OptionsThis chapter describes how to install and remove the following options: The SIMM and hard drive (see page 128)

The SIMM and Hard Drive OptionsOptional SIMMs include: Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) SIMMs: 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB Flash memory SIMMs: 2MB or

Removing the Controller CardUse the following procedure to remove the controller card:Attention: Do not switch the power off if the printer is printin

from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or televisioninterference caused by using other than recommended cables and connecto

Installing a SIMM Important Follow the instructions for handling static-sensitive devices described on page 127.Attention: Printer power should be of

Make sure the clips on either end of the socket snap into place to hold the SIMM.If necessary, use your thumbs to move the clips upright into the groo

Installing a Hard Drive Important Follow the instructions for handling static-sensitive devices described on page 135.Attention: Printer power should

4. Push the hard drive firmly into the card and slide it down toward the connector atthe bottom of the controller card. The pins on the hard drive sho

Reinstalling the Controller CardUse the following procedure to reinstall the controller card:1. Place the controller card into the guide channels at t

The Network Interface CardThe Network Printer 17 attaches to networks and other system configurations throughthese optional cards: IBM Network Card f

Installing a Network Interface Card Important Follow the instructions for handling static-sensitive devices described on page 127.Use the following p

 If you are installing the card for a 16Mbps network, place a jumper overthe pins labeled 16.3. Switch the printer power off.Attention: Do not switch

7. Loosen and remove the thumbscrews that hold the slot cover. Remove the coverand store it for future use.8. Insert the card into the slot, aligning

9. Tighten the thumbscrews.10. If you have a second card to install, repeat Steps 7 to 9.11. Now that you have installed the card, your system adminis

Japanese VCCI Class 2 ITE Statement Safety NoticesThere are three levels of safety notices:DANGER calls attention to a situation that is potentially o

The Duplex Unit OptionThis section describes how to install and remove the optional duplex unit. The duplexunit should be installed before installing

5. Unpack the duplex unit.6. Place the duplex unit into the guide channels that are located on both sides of theback opening and slide the unit into t

Removing the Duplex UnitUse the following procedure to remove the duplex unit:1. Switch the printer power off.2. Unplug the printer from the wall outl

7. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer.8. Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet.9. Switch the printer power on

The 500-Sheet Paper Tray Option (Tray 2, Tray 3)Each 500-sheet paper tray option consists of: A paper tray support unit that attaches to the printer

Preparing the PrinterUse the following procedure to prepare the printer before installing optional paper trays:1. Switch the printer power off.2. Unpl

6. At the back of the support unit, hold down the cardboard packing material that isinside the paper tray as you pull the paper tray out of the suppor

Stacking Two 500-Sheet Paper TraysUse the following procedure to stack and fasten two optional 500-sheet paper traysupport units:1. Lift one of the pa

3. Fasten the left side locking clip between the two support units, as follows:a. Snap the end of the locking clip into the notch located on the suppo

5. Open the power-cord connector cover that is located on the back panel of thelower support unit. Release the latch and open and remove the cover.6.

Laser SafetyThis printer complies with the performance standards set by the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration for a Class 1 Laser Product. This means

7. Reinstall the power-cord connector cover onto the lower support unit, as follows:a. Snap the end of the cover into the notch on the support unit.b.

Placing the Printer on the Paper Tray Support UnitUse the following procedure to place the printer on the paper tray support unit:Attention: Printer p

2. Facing the front of the printer, hold the printer by the recessed grips on both sides,and set it on top of the support unit.Note: Make sure you al

4. Fasten the right side locking clip on the support unit, as follows:a. Snap the end of the locking clip into the notch located on the support unit.b

6. To connect power between the printer and the upper support unit, plug the uppersupport unit power-cord connector into the printer plug jack. It sna

10. Switch the printer power on.Note: If the operator panel displays any message other than READY, seeAppendix B, “Printer Messages” on page 191 for

Removing the 500-Sheet Paper Tray Support UnitsUse the following procedure to remove the 500-sheet paper tray support unit:1. Switch the printer power

6. Remove the left locking clips between the printer and the top support unit.Note: If two support units are installed, remove only the joint between

8. Facing the front of the printer, hold the printer by the recessed grips on both sides,and carefully lift it off the support unit. Set the printer o

Uncoupling Two 500-Sheet Paper Tray Support Units1. Remove the left side locking clip.2. Remove the right side locking clip.3. Hold the upper support

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5. Make sure you update your printer driver to indicate Tray 2 or Tray 2 and Tray 3have been removed.160 Network Printer 17: User’s Guide

The 500-Sheet Offset Paper Output Bin OptionThis section describes how to install and remove the optional 500-sheet offset paperoutput bin. You cannot

5. Push up on the underside of the small top cover of the printer and remove it.Note: Do not lose the small top cover. It must be reinstalled if you

9. Facing the back of the printer, insert the locating hook on the paper output bin intothe far right ventilating slot located on the top right of the

11. Lift the paper weight out of the way, open the paper tray on the paper output bin,then return the paper weight to the original position on the pap

Removing the Offset Paper Output BinUse the following procedure to remove the 500-sheet offset paper output bin:1. Switch the printer power off.2. Unp

6. Place the paper output bin on a flat stable surface.7. Reinstall the small top cover. First position the edge of the cover that is closest tothe fr

The 10-Bin Mailbox OptionThe mailbox directs finished print jobs to designated bins. You cannot install a mailboxif you already have the 500-sheet off

6. Make sure the mailbox is switched off.CAUTION:Do not touch the fuser (labeled) inside the printer. It can be extremely hot.Always wait at least 40

8. Push up on the underside of the small top cover and remove it.Note: Do not lose the small top cover. It must be reinstalled if you remove themailb

About This BookThis book is designed to help you use the Network Printer 17. It describes how to: Use the operator panel to navigate menus and contro

11. Facing the back of the printer, insert the hook on the mailbox into the far rightventilating slot located on the top right of the printer. Careful

12. Plug the mailbox power cord into the lower power connector at the back of themailbox. Plug the free end of the mailbox power cord into the printer

16. Use the Mailbox Menu to enable the bins and manage the output. See “Using theMailbox” on page 44.17. Make sure you update your printer driver to i

8. Reinstall the small top cover. Position the printer edge of the cover first and thensnap the cover in place.9. Store the mailbox and power cord for

The Envelope Feeder OptionThe envelope feeder lets you print large runs of various envelope sizes.Envelope sizes Commercial #10 — 4.125 x 9.5 in. (104

6. Open the small cover located on the left side of the open auxiliary tray.7. Squeeze the tab and remove the inner cover. Store the cover for future

8. Position the envelope feeder as shown in the illustration and push it as far as it willgo into the auxiliary tray.9. Plug in the printer.10. Switch

Removing the Envelope FeederUse the following procedure to remove the envelope feeder:1. Pull out and remove the envelope feeder.2. Reinstall the inne

3. Close the small cover.4. Close the auxiliary tray.5. Store the envelope feeder for future use.6. Make sure you update your printer driver to indica

Chapter 8. Configuring Printer Network Addresses Important Defining the printer's network address should be performed by a networkadministrator

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Setting IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway AddressesTo set an IP, subnet mask, or gateway address for the printer, perform these steps:1. Press the Online k

Setting the Locally Administered MAC Address (LAA)Network Administrator TipEach network card comes with a unique, pre-assigned MAC address printed on

Beware of BeaconingWhen you turn the printer off, wait at least two or three seconds before turningit back on. A quick off-on may cause a Token Ring c

Appendix A. TroubleshootingThis section provides simple methods for detecting and solving some of the problemsthat most frequently occur in printing

Symptom ActionChanged toner cartridge and theprinter does not workYou have installed a new toner cartridge and now want to resume printing,but the pri

Symptom ActionPaper selected from wrong source When mismatches occur between size and source (for example, a jobspecifies a specific tray and a specif

Symptom ActionPostScript printing problem If your printer is not printing PostScript jobs correctly, the printed outputwill be unformatted and will in

Symptom ActionPoor quality shading patterns Shading patterns in your printed images are of poor quality.Response: Make sure the QUALITY item in the Co

Symptom ActionBlank pages If all sheets are blank, the toner supply could be low but the toner sensoris not detecting this condition.Response: Replace

Symptom ActionTest Menu items are not available If IPDS is the active data stream when the printer is taken offline, thefollowing Test Menu items will

Chapter 1. About Your PrinterThe Network Printer 17 is a multifunctional, 17 page-per-minute laser printer. You canattach it directly to your workstat

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Appendix B. Printer MessagesThis chapter lists printer messages. Printer status messages are listed alphabetically inthe next section, “Status Messag

Action: Press the Value key to format the disk. Press the Shift andValue keys simultaneously to continue as if there were no hard driveinstalled.FLUSH

IPDS TWINAXMeaning: The printer is receiving IPDS data through the twinax interface.Action: None required.KEY NOT VALIDMeaning: You pressed a key that

OPEN BIN nnMeaning: You can now open Mailbox bin nn.Action: Open the bin.PAGES:nnnnMeaning: This is a response to the PAGE COUNT item on the MachineIn

Action: None required.PS ETHERNETMeaning: The printer is receiving PostScript data through the Ethernetinterface.Action: None required.READYMeaning: T

Error MessagesThe following error messages require operator intervention; they are listed numerically.02 TONER LOWMeaning: The toner in the printer c

18 MAILBOX POWERMeaning: The Mailbox is not working.Action: The most common cause of this error is powering on the printer beforepowering on the mailb

31 MEMORY ALLOC ERRORMeaning: The printer cannot allocate the memory required to print a job.Action: If the AUTOCONTINU item in the Config Menu is set

47 attachment OPTION ERRORMeaning: The indicated network interface card (attachment) is not communicatingwith the printer.Action: Reseat the network i

Optional FeaturesOptional features include the following: Up to two additional 500-sheet paper trays 500-sheet offset paper output bin  Duplex un

62 ERROR CALL FOR SERVICEMeaning: The printer has detected an error in the DRAM.Action: Call for service.63 ERROR CALL FOR SERVICEMeaning: The printer

Action: Press the Continue/Enter key to clear the message. (You may need topress the key more than once.) Then do the following to send the PA signal.

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Appendix C. Specifications and RepackagingThis chapter describes environmental and consumable information for purchasing ofsupplies. It also provides

Clearance Front — 660 mmSides — 200 mmBack — 450 mmWeight Basic (with tray extended to legal size):18.6 kg (40.9 lb.).With trays extended to legal siz

Repackaging the Printer Important! If you intend to ship your printer for service or repairs, pack it in the originalcontainer. If you need a new shi

5. Remove the following options from the printer (if installed): 500-sheet paper tray 250-sheet paper tray Offset paper output bin  10-bin mailbo

a. Install the orange/beige spacer on top of the flanges at the left side of thetransfer roller. Locate the “L” shaped upper portion of the spacer aga

c. Install the flat orange/beige spacer to the left of the auxiliary tray pick roll sothat the indented edge is secure against the bottom of the pick

11. When you lift the printer, use the recessed grips located at the bottom of each sideof the printer. Face the front of the printer to pick it up.

a. Access the IBM Printing Systems Home Page at:http://www.can.ibm.com/ibmprintersb. Select Printer Drivers/Product Updates.c. Use the menu selections

12. Place the printer back into its original packaging. Make sure to install thestyrofoam packing shims as shown.13. Complete and include a copy of th

Repair Inventory Worksheet Important! Please make a copy of this worksheet and include it with your printer if you need toship your printer for repai

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Appendix D. Print Quality ProblemsPrint Is Too LightPossible Causes Actions You Should Take Print SampleEconomy mode is set on Make sure economy mode

Repetitive Marks on the PrintPossible Causes Actions You Should Take Print SampleThe paper path iscontaminatedPrint several blank sheets of paper tocl

Vertical Marks on the PrintPossible Causes Actions You Should Take Print SampleThe toner cartridge isdamagedReplace the toner cartridge with anew oneV

Entire Print is BlackPossible Causes Actions You Should Take Print SampleThe toner cartridge isdamagedReplace the toner cartridge with anew oneThe pri

White Spots Within Black Image AreaPossible Causes Actions You Should Take Print SamplePaper does not meetspecificationUse recommended paperThe toner

The Print Is DamagedPossible Causes Actions You Should Take Print SamplePaper does not meetspecificationUse recommended paperThere is excessivemoistur

GlossaryThe following terms are defined as they are used inNetwork Printer 17 documentation. If you do not find theterm you need, refer to the index

2.Context Saving allows the printer to remember information about the current datastream when it switches back and forth from one job type (PostScript

connector. A means of establishing electrical flow.cut-sheet paper. Paper that is cut into sheets.data stream. (1) All data transmitted through a d

Intelligent Printer Data Stream. An architectedhost-to-printer data stream that contains both data andcontrols defining how the data (text, image, gr

pitch. A unit of measurement for the width of a printedcharacter. It identifies the number of graphic charactersper inch; for example, 10-pitch has t

token ring. A network with a ring topology that passestokens from one attaching device to another, forexample, the IBM Token-Ring Network.toner. (1)

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IndexNumerics100-sheet auxiliary traySee auxiliary tray250-sheet trayadjusting paper size 26guidelines for selecting paper 25loading paper 25location

CCANCEL CX HEX, Test Menu item 76CANCEL ONLN HEX, Test Menu item 76Cancel Print key 10CANCEL TX HEX, Test Menu item 76canceling print jobs 16card stoc

duplex printingduplex setting ignored 185specifying layout (BINDING) 78specifying the printer default 16, 55turning on or off 79duplex unitclearing ja

form length for PCL5e jobs 86FORM, PCL Menu item 86FORMAT DISK, Test Menu item 76formatting hard drive 76frequent page jams 188fuserinstalling new uni

LLAASee MAC ADDRESSlabels, selecting 22landscape orientation for PCL5e 85Language Menu 110language, changing 19layout, pageSee orientation, pageLBM, C

Using Network Printer Manager UtilityNetwork Printer Manager (NPM) Utility is a tool for network administrators. NPM can: Enable you to install and c

messagescomplete listing 191most common 9misers (see QUALITY, Config Menu item) 82MPL, Coax SCS Menu item 94MPP, Coax SCS Menu item 94Nnavigating menu

paper (continued)loading into auxiliary tray 30orientation, portrait or landscape for PCL5e 85selecting 22sizes supported 22sources 22100-sheet auxi

PRINT PCL FONTS, Test Menu item 75print position (maximum), coax SCS 94PRINT PS DEMO, Test Menu item 75PRINT PS FONTS, Test Menu item 75print qualitye

resolution 203restoring factory defaults, restoring 76returning the printer 205SSCScharacter list 75COAX SCS Menu 93Twinax SCS Menu 96SCS ADDR, Twina

TRAY2 (continued)clearing jams 60Coax SCS Menu item 93loading paper 36location 1selecting as default 77Twinax SCS Menu item 96TRAY3adjusting paper si

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1. Access the IBM Printing Systems Company Home Page athttp://www.can.ibm.com/ibmprinters.2. Select Printer Drivers/Product Updates.3. Use the menu se

Chapter 2. Using the Operator PanelThis chapter describes how to use the Network Printer 17 operator panel. The operatorpanel is located on the top, l

Understanding the Operator Panel Indicator LightsThe status indicators are located at the center of the operator panel.Indicator lights can be on, off

Common MessagesThe message display area is located at the top of the operator panel. The followingtable describes the most common display messages. F

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Using the Operator Panel KeysThe operator panel keys enable you to configure and operate the printer. They arelocated at the bottom of the operator pa

Use the Value key to scroll through a list of acceptable values for amenu item. Press the Value key once to scroll forward one value.Press and hold t

Navigating MenusThere are two types of menus: action menus and configuration menus.Action menus contain a list of actions you can perform, such as pr

Printing the Printer Configuration Page1. Make sure the printer is offline. If the printer is online, press the Online key totake it offline.2. Press

4. Press the Continue/Enter key to print the configuration page. (It takes a momentor two.) The following figure shows a sample printer configuration

 Autosensed Paper—The paper loaded in various trays. Printer Details—Page counts for the printer, the toner cartridge, and the fuser.Note that you s

Other Operator Panel TasksThe rest of this chapter contains examples of how to perform some other commonoperator panel tasks. In addition, “Using the

3. To restore the printer to READY status, press the Online key.Note: The Page Eject key is valid only for PCL5e jobs; it does not print pages ofPost

Adjusting Print Density (Printing Darker or Lighter)Situation: You want to increase or decrease the print density, making the print darkeror lighter.A

Changing the Language Shown on the Display PanelSituation: You want to display operator panel messages and menus in a languageother than English.Actio

Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices”on page xi.Fourth Edition (J

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Chapter 3. Paper HandlingThis chapter describes how to: Select print media Load print media into the following:– 250-sheet main paper tray (Tray 1)

Selecting Paper and Other Printable MaterialTray or Bin Paper Sizes & EnvelopeSizesPapers & Other PrintableMaterialPaper Weight250-sheet mainp

2. Envelope sizes are defined as follows: Commercial #10 — 4.125 x 9.5 in. (104.8 x 241.3 mm) C5 —162 x 229 mm (6.48 x 9.16 in.) DL — 110 x 220 mm

Loading Paper and Envelopes into the PrinterYou can add paper to your printer when the printer is off, offline, or when the READYmessage is displayed.

Loading Paper into the 250-Sheet Main Paper Tray (Tray 1) Note Many applications allow you to specify the input tray you want to use. This valuewill

3. Press down on the bottom plate of the paper tray until it snaps into position.4. Important! If you are not changing paper size, go to Step 5 on pag

b. Slide guide B out to align it with guide A.Note: If you are adding shorter paper, adjust guide B before you adjust guide A.Make sure guide B press

6. If the paper is narrower than the tray, adjust the size guide so that it presses lightlyagainst the side of the paper stack. The paper should lay f

Loading Paper into the 100-Sheet Auxiliary Tray Note Many applications allow you to specify the input tray you want to use. This valuewill override a

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3. Pull out the tray extension.4. Insert the paper into the auxiliary tray. Make sure you place the left edge of thepaper against the left side paper

5. Adjust the size guide on the right side of the auxiliary tray to the paper size. Makesure you place the edges of the paper under the retaining clip

Loading Envelopes into the 100-Sheet Auxiliary Tray Note Many applications allow you to specify the input tray you want to use. This valuewill overri

3. Pull out the tray extension.4. Pull out the envelope stopper. Chapter 3. Paper Handling 33

5. Load the envelopes with the flap side down and the bottom edge of the envelopestoward the left side of the auxiliary tray. Make sure you place the

7. Push in the envelope stopper. Make sure the envelopes fit correctly in the auxiliarytray. The envelopes should lay flat in the tray and should not

Loading Paper into the 500-Sheet Paper Trays (Tray 2, Tray 3) Note Many applications allow you to specify the input tray you want to use. This valuew

3. Press down on the bottom plate of the paper tray until it snaps into position.4. Important! If you are not changing paper size, go to Step 5 on pag

b. Adjust the end guide to the correct paper size and push down on the end tolock it into place.5. Insert the paper along the left side of the tray. M

6. Press down on the gray lever on the right side of the tray and slide the size guideso that it presses lightly against the side of the paper stack.

Other Operator Panel Tasks ... 16Making Duplex or Simplex Printing the Printer Default ... 16Canceling a Print Jo

Loading Envelopes into the Envelope Feeder Note Many applications allow you to specify the input tray you want to use. This valuewill override any va

3. Squeeze the size guide and slide it to the right.4. Lift the envelope weight out of the way. Chapter 3. Paper Handling 41

5. Load closed envelopes with the flap side down and the bottom edge of theenvelopes toward the left side of the envelope feeder.6. Adjust the size gu

7. Lower the envelope weight onto the envelope stack.8. Use the Paper Menu to set ENVSIZE to match the envelope size you loaded in theenvelope feeder

Using the MailboxThe optional Mailbox feature contains ten bins, each of which can hold approximatelyforty-five sheets of paper. In addition, individu

4. If your bin is password protected, you need to enter your password now. A promptasks you for the password.5. Enter your 4-digit password. Use the t

7. Pull out your bin.8. After you remove your job, push the bin back into place.46 Network Printer 17: User’s Guide

Enabling Mailbox Bin Passwords1. Make sure the printer is offline. (If the printer is online, press the Online key totake it offline. OFFLINE appears

5. Press the Continue/Enter key. If a prompt asks you for the password, enter theprevious password. (If it has never been set, use the 1111 factory de

Disabling Mailbox Bin Passwords1. Make sure the printer is offline. (If the printer is online, press the Online key totake it offline. OFFLINE appears

PCL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85PS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Enter your 4-digit password. Use the table below to determine which operatorpanel keys correspond to each digit.For example, to enter 4567, press t

Changing Mailbox Bin Passwords1. Make sure the printer is offline. (If the printer is online, press the Online key totake it offline. OFFLINE appears

6. Enter your 4-digit password. (If this is the first time a password is being set for thebin, enter 1111.) Use the key below to determine which opera

Using the Paper MenuThis section describes some of the basic tasks you can perform using the Paper Menu,including how to: Select default input trays

3. Press the Item key until you see OUTPUT=output* in the display, where output isthe current default.4. Press the Value key until you see the value y

Turning Tray Switching On or OffSituation: You want to turn tray switching on or off. Tray switching specifies whetheror not to switch to another pape

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Chapter 4. Clearing Paper JamsIf your printer has a paper jam, follow the procedures in this section to clear the paperjam. Note that the printer tell

20 PAPER JAM: Paper Exit Area1. Carefully remove any paper that is in the paper exit.2. On the back of the printer, press the release lever and open t

3. Locate and carefully remove paper jammed in the exit area by pulling the paperupward.4. Close the back cover.5. When paper gets jammed in one area

The Envelope Feeder Option ... 174Installing the Envelope Feeder ... 174Removing the Envelope Feeder ..

21 PAPER JAM: Paper Tray Area1. Remove paper from the trays and feeder.2. Remove the paper tray. If the printer is equipped with additional paper tray

4. Remove all the paper in the paper path. Make sure the printer is free of paper.For example, locate and pull out pieces of paper that have only part

7. Locate and remove any jammed paper. To remove the paper, pull it straight outthe back of the printer.8. Close the back cover.9. When paper gets jam

22 PAPER JAM: Duplex Unit Area Important Using incorrect paper sizes can cause paper jams in the duplex unit area. If youexperience frequent jams in

5. Locate and carefully pull up on the jammed paper to remove it from the exit path.CAUTION:Do not touch the fuser (labeled) inside the printer. It ca

7. Carefully pull out on the jammed paper to remove it from the area behind theduplex unit.8. If paper is jammed in the fuser, do the following:a. Loo

b. Pull down the fuser cover.c. Remove the paper by carefully pulling it out toward the back of the printer.d. Close the fuser cover and replace the t

9. Place the duplex unit into the guide channels that are located on both sides of theback opening and slide the unit into the printer. Keep pushing u

23 PAPER JAM: Toner Cartridge Area1. Remove the optional envelope feeder (if installed). See “Removing the EnvelopeFeeder” on page 177 for instruction

4. Hold down the two green levers located on the left side of the printer and carefullyremove the jammed piece of paper by pulling it toward the back

Statement of Limited WarrantyThe warranties provided by IBM* in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only toMachines you originally purchase for y

24 PAPER JAM: Offset Paper Output Bin1. Open the back cover of the offset paper output bin.2. Remove the jammed piece of paper by pulling the paper ou

25 PAPER JAM: Mailbox1. Open the back cover on the mailbox.2. Remove any jammed paper.3. Close the covers.4. When paper gets jammed in one area of the

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Chapter 5. Operator Panel Menus Important 1. To see a list of menus you can access and options you have installed, print aprinter configuration page.

Use this menu To do this See pageTWINAX SCS MENU Define how the printer handles SCS jobs sent through the twinaxialattachment.96COAX SETUP MENU Config

Test MenuUse the Test Menu to display basic information about the printer and to perform basictroubleshooting tasks.Notes:1. To perform the action as

TEST MENU ITEM DescriptionFACTORY DEFAULT Resets settings to the factory defaults. Note that some values do not get reset.These values include LANGUAG

Paper MenuUse the Paper Menu to select input trays, output bins, paper sizes, and duplex printingoptions. The following table describes the settings

PAPER MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionTRAY SWITCH ON*OFFSpecifies whether or not to switch to another paper tray if thecurrent one is empty. ON—specifies th

PAPER MENUITEMVALUE DescriptionDUPLEX OFF*ONSpecifies whether to print on one side or both if the duplex unit isinstalled. See “Making Duplex or Simpl