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1. This function helps to determine which printer emulation must be active Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Configuration Interface Emulation SOLID Standard HP PCL 5 HP PCL 5 Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Configuration is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Emulation is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired emulation e g HP PCL 5 is displayed The emulation HP PCL 5 is selected The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 52 Panel Functions Available emulations Standard MICROPLEX IDOL HP LaserJet PCL 5 Epson FX IBM Proprinter Diablo 630 Optional Kyocera Prescribe Express Printronix GP PGL HPGL 7475A QMS Magnum Code V DEC LNO3 Tektronix 4010 4014 Tally MT 6xx TIFF CCITT group 4 Bull MP6090 XEROX XES Notice The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of the enterprises named above MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 5 12 Display Language Selection ON LINE STORE STORE STORE ON LINE CO PHY CH OE MICROPLEX Panel Functions 53 This function enables the user to determine the language for the display messages the status sheet and the font list Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Configuration Interface Language Ger
2. lt lt j Z Z m m MICROPLEX 21 Image Shifting to the Y Direction Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Engine Image X Pos Image Y Pos 100 300 Inch 300 300 Inch 300 300 Inch Panel Functions 65 This function shifts the print image in relation to the paper to the y direction print direction Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Engine is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Image Y Pos is displayed 1 3 inch currently set value By pressing the ARROW keys you can shift the image in relation to the paper positive and negative values are adjustable Now the print image is shifted by totally 300 300 inch 1 inch opposite to the print direction The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 66 Panel Functions Example for shifting the image to the Y direction Image shifting to the Y direction Printout after the image shifting to Feed the Y direction direction In this example the value of the print Image Y Position was increased direcioni ARROW UP A key GOOOOOOOOOOOOCCO0CC0O0 Previous position of the printout margin prior to the image shifting Q O O O O O O O Q O O O O Q O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Oo O O oOo0oo0oo0000000000000 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 5 22 F
3. From now on use the characters amp amp before programming the IDOL commands The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 5 14 Selection of Memory Distribution Input Buffer ON LINE STORE STORE STORE ON LINE CO CH PHY Che MICROPLEX Panel Functions 55 This function enables the user to choose the distribution of the available RAM memory between input buffer and macro download memory Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Configuration Interface Input Buffer 32 kB 100 kB 100 kB Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Configuration is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Input Buffer is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired memory distribution is displayed The input buffer size is specified in kilobyte kB or in percent of the installed memory 100 kB is selected as input buffer The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 56 Panel Functions 5 15 Setting to Factory Default This function back outs all configurations to factory defaults Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key ON LINE Menu Level 1 Press one of the ARROW keys until Configuration is displayed Configuration STORE Interf Interface Press one of the ARROW keys until Factory
4. ON LINE e e e Note After activating the normal print mode a FORM FEED is released automatically and one sheet is put out This is necessary because after a test in the Hexdump Mode it is possible that data can remain in the input buffer unintentionally cause in the Hexdump Mode no control characters are evaluated and no FORM FEED is effected MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Panel Functions 45 5 5 Clearing the Input Buffer Cancel Job This function permits the resumption of a print job at a particular page after a print interruption e g paper jam The data contained in the input buffer before the interruption are cleared Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key ON LINE Menu Level 1 Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press one of the ARROW keys until Cancel Job is displayed Cancel Job All data contained in the input buffer will eee iCanceliob be cleared The printer is turned ON LINE again ON LINE e e e MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 46 Panel Functions 5 6 Printing the Menu Page This function prints a survey of the available panel functions Note When printing the menu page please use a large paper Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Menu Level 1 Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press one of the ARROW keys until Men
5. Characters Per Inch P proportional meaning that each character has an individual width Font height Font height from the lowest descender to the upper edge of the highest character measured in graphical points 1 72 inch SC scalable Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Panel Functions 59 Font no Fontwidth Fontheight Font name 0050 SC Plakatschrift 0590 SC OCR B 0591 SC OCR A 6600 SC Juist Monospaced 0699 SC Kurilen 1700 SC Kurilen Italic 1800 SC Kurilen Bold 1900 SC Kurilen Bold Italic 5500 SC Langeoog 5600 SC Langeoog Bold 5700 SC Langeoog Italic 5800 SC Langeoog Bold Italic 2100 P SC Texel Bold 2200 P SC Texel Italic 2300 P SC Texel Bold Italic 9800 P SC Neuwerk Italic 9500 P SC Neuwerk Bold Italic 9600 P SC Neuwerk Bold 0060 SC Plakatschrift PCL 5 compatible 9501 P SC Neuwerk Il Condensed Italic 9601 P SC Neuwerk Il Condensed Bold Ital 9801 P SC Neuwerk Il Condensed Bold 9901 P SC Neuwerk Il Condensed 0530 P SC PiktoWin 5100 P SC Amrum 5200 P SC Amrum Bold 5300 P SC Amrum Italic 7500 P SC Antigua 7700 P SC Antigua Bold 7800 P SC Antigua Italic 7900 P SC Antigua Bold Itali 9199 P SC Tasmanien ll Bold Italic 9299 P SC Tasmanien ll 9399 P SC Tasmanien ll Italic 9499 P SC Tasmanien ll Bold Notes Additional fonts can be selected from the font catalogue depending upon the memory capacity You can use the panel function Printing the Font List see chapter 5 2 to generate a list of all fonts in
6. Default is displayed Factory Default The configuration is back outed to STORE Factory Default factory defaults The printer is turned ON LINE again H CH CH 5 16 Font Selection MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Panel Functions 57 This function selects the active font Select font number out of the list of available fonts Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key ON LINE Menu Level 1 Press one of the ARROW keys until Page Menu is displayed Page Menu STORE Font Number STORE Font 600 Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired font number 5507 Langeoog e g is displayed Font 5507 The font number 5507 is selected Font 5507 STORE The printer is turned ON LINE again MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 58 Panel Functions Explanations MICROPLEX The SOLID F24 standard equipment contains the following fonts Font no Fontwidth Fontheight Font name 0600 10 12 Kurilen 0602 10 12 Kurilen Italic 0610 12 10 1 Kurilen 1710 12 10 1 Kurilen Italic 4508 P 8 1 Helgoland 4510 P 10 Helgoland 4714 P 14 4 Helgoland Bold 5507 20 7 Langeoog 5508 16 6 7 9 Langeoog 5509 15 9 1 Langeoog 6610 10 10 1 Juist Monosp 9210 P 10 1 Tasmanien 9310 P 10 1 Tasmanien Italic 2000 P SC Tasmanien 9900 P SC Neuwerk Resumption of this standard font list see next page Font width Character distance in CPI
7. Lock it down with the two green clamps 6 Close the printer s front cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Installation 19 2 6 Starter Toner Fill up Take the starter toner bottle out of the developer kit the starter toner bottle is smaller than the standard toner bottles 2 Shake it several times to mix the carrier and the toner together 3 Open the bottle Puncture the seal with a needle Compressive differences between the bottle interior and the environment are equalized this way and a toner dust blow out will be avoided A Remove the seal of the bottle completely 5 Attach the added spout carefully to the starter toner bottle 6 Now open the cover of the developer unit and disseminate the starter toner carefully into the developer unit developer unit cover developer unit MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 20 Installation starter toner bottle Do not squeeze the toner bottle while filling in the toner to avoid contaminating the printer 7 Close the cover of the developer unit You should hear a click that indicates the cover is completely closed If the cover is not completely closed the message Cover Open is displayed With this starter toner filling you can start printing now Toner has not to be refilled until the message Toner Empty is displayed see chapter 6 2 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Installation 2
8. container when the message Waste Toner is displayed The average amount of printed pages is 10000 then the container will be filled 1 Open the printer s top cover 2 Take the OPC cartridge out of the printer Keep the following in mind when handling the OPC cartridge Do not expose the light sensitive OPC drum to electric light or sunlight any longer than 5 minutes Do not touch the green surface of the OPC drum 3 Take the old waste toner container out of the printer cap filling hole cap holder waste toner container OPC drum unit 4 Close the old waste toner container with the cap take the cap MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 77 from the cap holder es Be careful to avoid toner blowing out of the container The toner is easily combustible and should never come in contact with fire Disposal is carried out by your service engineer Until disposal please keep the waste toner container inside a plastic bag 5 Pick the new waste toner container out of the toner kit 6 Put the green cap onto the cap holder 7 Insert the new waste toner container with its filling hole pointing back into the printer as shown in the figure 8 Now insert the OPC cartridge into the printer firmly compare chapter 6 5 9 Close the printer s top cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 78 Maintenance 6 5 OPC Ca
9. functions 38 FUSER CAM E X 85 Fuser Error 85 fuser temperature 67 fuser unit 15 67 H HEATER ERROR X 85 hexdump 43 humidity rel atmospheric 16 89 l IDOL 54 Image Data Err 85 image shifting 63 65 input buffer 45 55 installation 13 installation instructions 17 interfaces 50 89 IP address 68 K key sequence 39 L laser safety regulations 9 LCD display 31 LEDs 31 Load Paper 48 loading paper 26 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 MICROPLEX 94 Index locking levers 27 LSU ERROR X 85 M mains connection 89 maintenance 71 margin 62 material width 49 memory 45 memory distribution 55 MENU key 38 menu page 46 menu structure 36 46 N network parameters 68 noise level 89 normal print mode 44 O ON LINE key 38 OPC cartridge 15 23 78 OPC kit 14 ozone filter 15 21 80 P page description language 54 page length 48 panel display 39 panel functions 40 panel keys 31 34 37 Paper End 84 paper guide 25 paper handling 26 paper jam 86 Paper Jam 84 Paper Justif 85 paper request 48 paper rollers 26 paper size 89 paper top sensor 15 27 paper type 89 paper width 49 permanent configuration changes 35 38 Photo Drum 84 power admission 89 print density 91 print quality 91 print speed 89 print technology 89 print width 49 printer components 15 printing resolution 89 R reduced menu 36 RESET key 34 S safety instructions
10. top cover With this starter toner filling you can start printing now Toner has not to be refilled until the message Toner Empty is displayed see chapter 6 2 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 84 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Error Messages MICROPLEX Each error message appearing on the display is described in the following systematic manner Panel error message Short description Correction Toner Empty There is no more toner in the cartridge Insert a new toner cartridge Paper Jam Paper jam inside the printer Open the printer and remove the jammed paper Insert the paper again Photo Drum The OPC unit is defective or its lifetime is expired Replace the OPC unit Paper End There is no more paper in the printer Insert paper Cover Open The printer cover has not been completely closed Please close it completely Toner Waste The waste toner container is full Insert a new waste toner container Service Call X Serious printer fault Inform your service engineer and report the value X Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 MICROPLEX Troubleshooting 85 Paper Justif Paper is not correctly set on the tractors or the paper format settings have been changed Remove the paper and insert it again In case the following error messages are displayed please call your service engineer and inform him precisely about thes
11. 1 2 7 Ozone Filter Installation 1 Take the ozone filter out of the developer kit 2 Remove the foil packing 3 Insert the ozone filter into the slot behind the control panel see also figure below MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 22 Installation 2 8 Waste Toner Container Installation 1 Take the waste toner container out of the toner kit 2 Put the green cap onto the cap holder of the waste toner container It will be used later to close the full waste toner container 3 Place the waste toner container into its opening on the inner left side of the printer as shown in the figure below cap filling hole cap holder waste toner container OPC drum unit Future position of the waste toner container MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Installation 23 2 9 OPC Cartridge Installation Keep the following in mind when handling the OPC cartridge Do not expose the light sensitive OPC drum to electric light or sunlight any longer than 5 minutes Do not touch the green surface of the OPC drum Make sure the waste toner container has been properly placed before inserting ES OPC cartridge 1 Take the OPC cartridge out of the OPC drum kit Remove the drum carefully from its foil package 2 Turn the OPC cartidge so that it s position is as shown in the figure below 3 Keep the waste toner opening of the drum vertically
12. 10 Service Call X 84 sliding pattern 47 spare parts 91 specifications 89 starter kit box 13 starter toner 19 starter toner bottle 20 83 STATUS X 85 status sheet 40 STORE key 38 symbol code 61 syntax 39 T temperature 16 89 temporary configuration changes 35 tension roller 15 test prints 47 text margins 62 text orientation 60 Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Index 95 toner bottle 73 Toner Empty 84 toner kit 14 toner refilling 72 Toner Waste 84 top cover button 15 tractor roller 28 tractor unit 15 27 transparent code 54 troubleshooting 84 turning on 30 U utilization time 90 W warm up time 89 waste toner container 22 76 weight 89 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 96 Control Panel MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0
13. AC power source 115V AC 60 Hz North America or 230V 50 Hz Europe United Kingdom e g The power source must be properly grounded Socket and power cord must not be damaged Use the printer only within the allowed fluctuation range of 10 The power source must be noise free not subjected to surges or noise generated by big machines e g MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Installation 17 2 4 Installation Instructions Follow the instructions below in the same chronological order to install the consumables Developer unit Starter toner Ozone filter Waste toner container OPC drum Cleaner felt Paper guides Open the printer Open the top cover by pressing the button on the left firmly Pull up the top cover while pressing the button Do not force the top cover over an 80 degree angle to avoid damaging the printer MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 18 Installation 2 5 Developer Unit Installation front cover lock down clamp Rea Ae N 3 a developer unit 1 Open the printer s front cover approx 45 The front cover is locked with two clamps 2 Take the developer unit out of the developer kit Remove the developer kit from its foil package 3 Turn the developer unit so that its position is the same as shown in the figure above 4 Slide the developer unit along the plastic rails completely into the printer 5
14. ET MENU_ i Wil el _ Panel keys 7 pieces 4 2 Function of the Control Panel Elements Display The printer is provided with a 2 x 16 character LCD front panel display This display is used to show the printer s status messages e g MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 32 Control Panel LEDs The printer is provided with 3 LEDs Light Emitting Diode The meaning of these LEDs is described in the following text ON LINE Na The printer is ready to receive data from the host ON LINE All control panel keys except the ON LINE key are ineffective The printer is not ready to receive data from the host OFF LINE The control panel keys are active The printer is warmed up and ready to print The printer is not ready MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 MICROPLEX Control Panel 33 The printer receives or contains data The input buffer contains printable data but the printing process is interrupted This situation is caused for example if the printer is warming up There are no printable data in the input buffer Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 34 Control Panel Now the individual control panel keys are described Pressing the ON LINE key activates the ON LINE OFF LINE mode In the OFF LINE mode the FORM FEED key is used to transport the FORM FEED paper forward by one page length O Z Z m This key is used to clear an error mes
15. ICROPLEX Specifications 89 Laser OPC heat pressure fixing 24 pages per minute 300 dpi dots per inch horizontal and vertical less than 3 minutes 60 120 g m in suitable quality 160 g m Width 4 10 cm up to 10 25 4 cm Length 3 7 62 cm up to 33 83 82 cm and fractions 1 6 1 8 parallel IEEE 1284 Centronics MP BUS Second Centronics optional serial RS232C RS422 optional USB 1 1 LAN Ethernet 10 100 Mbit TCP IP Optional LAN Ethernet SPX IPX LAT Token Ring Host IBM SCS IPDS Twinax Coax Siemens BAM SS 97 462 mm W x 248 mm H x 490 mm D 21 5 kg without consumables 25 kg with consumables printing lt 53 dB A standby lt 47 dB A temperature 10 Cto 35 C relative atmospheric humidity 20 to 80 AC 120 V 60 Hz North America AC 230 V 50 Hz Europe United Kingdom about 0 85 kW effective power input Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 90 Specifications Costs per Page for MICROPLEX Print Systems The term costs per page is the most frequently used one in connection with the purchase of a printer Nevertheless this term is the one with the biggest lack of definition The distributors normally attach great importance to having small values for the costs per page The user normally wants to have a value that is as realistic as possible There isn t any generally valid rule to calculate the costs per page Therefore values
16. NFORMATION contain hexadecimal coded configuration parameters Printed in plain text Controller version memory serial number Firmware release Interface parameters of Parallel Serial USB Network Ethernet Printer emulation User RAM free User RAM Input data buffer Transparent code Paper size Default margins top left bottom right Default character code Options Fonts installed Font banks Note Use the panel function Printing the Font List to show the fonts installed see the following chapter MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 42 Panel Functions 5 2 Printing the Font List This function generates a list of all fonts installed to the printer The font list shows demo prints of all fonts and in addition the concerning PCL selection commands These commands contain information on font width and font hight see chapter 5 16 Font Selection too Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Menu Level 1 Press the STORE key by that Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press one of the ARROW keys until Font List is displayed Font List The font list is printed STORE Font List The printer is turned ON LINE again ON LINE O Z lt lt lt lt Z m e e MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Panel Functions 43 5 3 Hexdump Mode Activation Within the Hex
17. RROW keys until Symbol Code is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired symbol code is displayed The symbol code 901 IBM PC is selected The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 62 Panel Functions 5 19 Configuration of Text Margins ON LINE STORE STORE STORE STORE WASH CH CH CHE MICROPLEX This function sets text margins Margins are expressed in dots at the upper left edge of the paper Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Page Menu Font Number Margin Left Right Digit 02381 Digit 02387 Digit 02387 Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Page Menu is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Margin is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired margin is displayed Pushing the ARROW DOWN key changes the value of the current position Digit 1 last position in this example 1 Pushing the ARROW UP key moves you to the next position The right margin is changed to 2387 dot The printer is turned ON LINE again Edition 5 0 5 20 Image Shifting to the X Direction Panel Functions 63 This function shifts the print image in relation to the paper to the x direction crosswise the print direction The SOLID F24 paper input always leads the paper centered into the printer so
18. SOLID F24 Operator s Manual MICRO IP LEX Edition 5 0 Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 Introduction 7 1 1 General Description 7 1 2 Conventions 7 1 3 CE Conformity 9 1 4 FCC Instructions 9 1 5 Laser Safety Regulations 9 1 6 General Safety Instructions 9 2 Installation 13 2 1 Checking List 13 2 2 Printer View 15 2 3 Printer Installation 16 2 4 Installation Instructions 17 20 Developer Unit Installation 18 2 6 Starter Toner Fill up 19 2 7 Ozone Filter Installation 21 2 8 Waste Toner Container Installation 22 2 9 OPC Cartridge Installation 23 2 10 Cleaner Felt Installation 24 2 11 Paper Guide Installation 25 3 Paper Handling and Operation 26 3 1 Paper Loading 26 3 2 Attaching the Printer to a Computer 29 3 3 Turning the Printer on 30 4 Control Panel 31 4 1 Control Panel View 31 4 2 Function of the Control Panel Elements 31 4 3 Configuration via the Control Panel 35 4 4 Menu Structure 36 4 5 Syntax of Diagrams 39 Chapter Page MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 4 Table of Contents 5 Panel Functions 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 5 11 5 12 5 13 5 14 5 15 5 16 5 17 5 18 5 19 5 20 5 21 5 22 5 23 Printing the Status Sheet Printing the Font List Hexdump Mode Activation Normal Print Mode Activation incl FORM FEED Clearing the Input Buffer Cancel Job Printing the Menu Page Genera
19. aintenance 6 1 Printer Cleaning Periodic cleaning will keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide an optimal performance Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer Do not use an abrasive cloth alcohol paint thinner or similar agents because they may cause discoloration and scratching Be especially careful to avoid damaging the electronical and mechanical components Make sure that the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operation MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 72 Maintenance 6 2 Toner Refilling Cam Refill toner when the message Toner Empty is displayed The average amount of printed pages is 10000 at a 4 print density Take the toner bottle out of the toner kit 4 2 Open the bottle Puncture the seal with a needle Compressive differences between the bottle interior and the environment are equalized this way and a toner dust blow out will be avoided 3 Remove the seal of the toner bottle completely 4 Attach the added spout to the toner bottle 5 Now open the cover of the developer unit and disseminate the toner carefully into the developer unit developer unit cover developer unit top up the toner to this edge MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 73 Do not squeeze the toner bottle as y
20. allows the user to select a particular function STORE Function MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 38 Control Panel Functions Changing of function values Within one function the value can be changed by pressing the ARROW keys The digit to change can be selected by pressing the ARROW UP key if need be this moves you to the next position of the function value Pressing the STORE key the function values currently displayed are confirmed resp the selected function is activated the changes are stored temporary STORE To select such changes permanently the user must terminate the change of function by pressing the STORE key three times Ce Nn 4 B 7 m This permanent changes in printer configuration are active each time the printer is turned on again Return to the ON LINE mode Pressing the MENU key takes the user back to the respective menu level above MENU The ON LINE key switches the user directly to the ON LINE mode from any menu position ON LINE MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Control Panel 39 4 5 Syntax of Diagrams Specified functions of the operating panel will be shown in diagrams These diagrams describe the course to the variaty of functions First the elements of the diagrams are explained A sequence is described vertically That means keys have to be pressed one after another Key A In this example key A has to be pressed fir
21. ard all the information and hints being directly attached to the device or being described in this manual MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 2 Installation 2 1 Checking List MICROPLEX Installation 13 First of all place the printer and the accessories onto a level surface until the definitive location is chosen Please make sure there are no transportation damages and everything is complete Damages should be reported to the supplier immediately Open the cartboard box carefully and check the contents using the following list SOLID F24 Printer Box MICROPLEX SOLID F24 laser printer Power Cord 230 V 50 Hz Entry front Paper Guide Exit rear Paper Guide CD containing Operator s Manual SOLID F24 e Print drivers Starter Kit Box OPC Drum Kit 1 OPC Drum Toner Kit 2 Toner Bottles 1 Spout for the Toner Bottle 2 Waste Toner Containers 2 Cleaner Felts Developer Kit 1 Developer Unit 1 Starter Toner Bottle Carrier Toner 1 Spout for the Starter Toner Bottle 1 Ozone Filter 1 Cleaning Kit Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 14 installation toner kit developer kit box with entry and exit paper guide and power cord SOLID 24E printer and starter kit banded together Keep all the packing materials for a later transport if necessary MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Installation 15 2 2 Print
22. dump Mode the printer prints all characters received via interface without any interpretation hexadecimal coded This mode helps with error diagnosis The Hexdump Mode can be activated only temporarily Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key ON LINE Menu Level 1 Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press one of the ARROW keys until Hexdump is displayed Hexdump The Hexdump Mode is activated STORE Hexdump The printer is turned ON LINE again O Z lt lt lt Z m e Note By activating the normal print mode see next chapter or by turning the printer and controller off and on again the printer can be taken out of Hexdump Mode MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 44 Panel Functions 5 4 Normal Print Mode Activation incl FORM FEED The normal print mode suspends the Hexdump Mode This function is activated when a print job must be continued without turning the printer off and on again In addition to that the normal print mode activation is used to produce a FORM FEED Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key ON LINE Menu Level 1 Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press one of the ARROW keys until Normal Print FF is displayed Normal Print FF The normal print mode is activated STORE Normal Print FF The printer is turned ON LINE again
23. e display messages Fuser Error STATUS X HEATER ERROR X FUSER CAM E X LSU ERROR X EEPROM ERROR X Image Data Err Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 86 Troubleshooting 7 2 Paper Jam This section explains what to do if the printer does not work correctly in case of a paper jam The fuser unit and its surrounding components get very hot so let the printer cool down first Be careful to avoid getting toner on your clothing because it could cause stains 1 Paper jam at the outlet of the fuser unit a Open the printer s top cover b Open the paper guide at the rear of the printer c Remove the jammed paper by pulling it out from between the two rollers Caution The upper roller gets very hot d Close the paper guide e Reset the paper compare chapter 3 1 f Close the printer s top cover g Press the ON LINE key to restart printing 2 Paper jam at the inlet of the fuser unit a Open the printer s top cover b Pull out the jammed paper and tear off the paper at the perforation near to the OPC unit The toner on the paper is not fused and is still powdery c Reset the paper compare chapter 3 1 d Close the printer s top cover e Press the ON LINE key to restart printing MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Troubleshooting 87 3 Tractor feed strip rolled around the fuser unit a Open the printer s top cover b Open the pape
24. er View External View top cover top cover button power switch front cover control panel Internal View laser unit fuser unit contrast dial paper top sensor OPC drum cartridge tractor unit ozone filter control panel tension roller toner filling hole developer unit MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 16 Installation 2 3 Printer Installation The chosen location should be clean dry and well ventilated Damaging environment factors like metal vapors oil mist corrosive leaches or things like that must not affect the printer Place the printer on a horizontal firm and solid surface The printer environment has to be free of shocks and vibrations Behind the printer there has to be enough space to allow the paper to leave the printer without problems Allow at least 3 cm of clearance on both sides of the printer to guarantee necessary ventilation Printer and socket have to be in reach easily The printer should not be located near valatile or combustible materials a curtain e g Please regard the following environment conditions to operate the printer at full reliability Temperature 10 C to 35 C Relative atmospheric humidity 20 to 80 Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes heating window or air condition The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight The printer must be connected to an appropriate
25. ers with the speed and high print quality of modern laser technology User friendly engineering makes the handling of consumables such as toner the OPC drum and the developer unit especially easy on the SOLID F24 The paper handling capabilities of the SOLID F24 are exceptional It accepts a wide range in paper and label weights and sizes making it suitable for many bar code and forms applications Due to its use of MICROPLEX controller technology the SOLID F24 overcomes a major disadvantage of conventional impact printers the inability to make copies The SOLID F24 produces copy adequate multiple originals or MOPIES multiple original printouts on demand MOPIES offer special benefits Unlike simple copies they can contain variable content One common application is to include the names of copy receivers on each print out In order to regulate temperatures within the printer the SOLID F24 separates its fuser rollers and reduces the heat roller temperature after each print job This prevents discoloration of the paper remaining inside the printer and other heat related problems Because this process must be reversed before printing the next job i e the fusing temperature must be increased and the fuser rollers must be joined there is a brief pause of a few seconds before a new print job can start After each print job has been completed the printer drives the paper back to the print starting position This feature ensure
26. ess to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE The SOLID F24 menu structure is arranged in different levels ON LINE mode lt Q A m Menu Level 1 Status Sheet Font List Hexdump Normal Print FF Cancel Job Menu Page Sliding Pattern Buffer Dump Le MICROPLEX This panel function allows the user to choose a reduced menu instead of the extended menu shown above RS 232 Protoco MP BUS Emulation anguage ransparent Code nput Buffer Config Word User Config Select Define Factory Default RFM Key lock Key tone Extended Menu Time setting Date setting RTS CTS XON XOFF Baudrate RS 232 Format Font Number Orientation Symbol Code Line Spacing Char Spacing Line Termination ta PCL Y Offset Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Engine Image X Pos Image Y Pos Fuser Temp Retract Mode Pow Sav Time Edition 5 0 Control Panel 37 Selecting positions in the menu structure ON LINE This symbol shows the ON OFF LINE key If the printer is turned OFF LINE with this key you get automatically into the first menu level By pressing this ARROW keys you can move within the menu levels bie Each menu item sub item within a menu level is displayed in the display of the control panel Menu Level Pressing the STORE key has two main functions It gives the user access to a particular menu and once in the menu it
27. ft edges of the paper exit slot MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 26 Paper Handing and Operation 3 Paper Handling and Operation 3 1 Paper Loading te The printer processes 4 to 10 edge to edge continuous form media incl punched margins 1 Open the printer s top cover With the button on the center front of the printer you can release the paper rollers for paper loading 2 Press and hold the button while loading the paper as shown in figure below 3 While holding the button slide the continuous paper through the slot at the front cover until it comes out behind the OPC unit near the tractors A Release the button on the center front MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 MICROPLEX Paper Handling and Operation 27 tractors OPC unit 5 Open the two paper holders of the tractor unit 6 Unlock the tractors by moving the two green locking levers to their up position Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 28 Paper Handing and Operation loading edge of paper paper top sensor front of printer hey right locking lever paper holders 7 Place the paper with one side onto the pins of the tractor roller 8 Adjust the width of the tractors so the paper can be placed easily between the tractors Make sure the leading edge of the paper does not extend beyond the tractors and the paper top sensor If the paper is installed across this sens
28. given by different manufacturers are very often not comparable The values given by MICROPLEX are based on the utilization time of the so called consumables of the printer There isn t any generally valid rule for this calculation either Therefore MICROPLEX has fixed the definition of consumables as follows 1 Consumables Consumables are parts or substances which the user can exchange or refill without tools MICROPLEX understands by this definition that the user can decide by visible criteria when he should exchange or refill consumables The working steps can be done by the user in accordance with the manual without the usage of tools Consumables can be different depending on the printer type The most important consumable for example is toner Usually the utilization time of these materials is given as a number of pages DIN A4 These values often refer to the print density 3 4 or 5 which is given as an application specific parameter Usually a value of 5 print density is defined very seldom is 4 used In the case of a low print density e g 3 the utilization time increases in the case of a high print density e g 10 the utilization time is decreased Therefore the utilization time is strongly dependant upon the application Experience proves that in professional applications a print density of higher than 5 is usually reached For a delivery note containing a form and some bar codes a print density of 8 10 is qu
29. he following conditions ensures a permanently secure operation Please pay attention to an appropriate grounding of the electricity source Install the device onto a solid and level ground Only trained staff is authorized to transport the gear considering the printer characteristics Only use consumables being specially developed for this device Using unsuitable consumables may cause a reduction of output quality or damages Ensure no liquids get on or into the device Do not remove any cover or safety device fastened by screws MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Introduction 1 Do not bridge a safety device Do not push anything into the ventilation apertures Never carry out installations cleanings or maintenance operations being not described in this manual These operations should only be done by MICROPLEX authorized service personnel To be able to disconnect the printer quickly from the main power in case of emergency please regard the following hints For pluggable connected printers the power outlet should be installed near the printer and it should be within easy reach For permanently connected printers an easily accessible emergency power off switch should be installed close to the printer Please do not conceal the disconnect devices with the printer or other things MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 12 Introduction Please reg
30. int quality is determined by the values for print density background darkness homogeneity The value IQ Initial Quality is used to designate the print quality that is reached with a new printer CAQ Customer Acceptable Quality is a purely subjective lower limit which a respective customer is willing to accept the print quality An exchange of parts is only then necessary even if the MNPSQ is already exceeded quality Utilization time exchange exchange oq eee ery eevee A poah SQ i l CAQ MNPSQ MNPCAQ pages MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 92 Specifications MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 9 Index A ARROW keys 38 B buffer 45 C cancel job 45 cap 22 76 CE conformity 9 charger wire 79 checking list 13 clamps 18 81 cleaner felt 24 74 cleaning 71 configuration 40 configuration via control panel 35 connect printer to aPC 29 consumables 14 17 72 90 control panel elements 31 control panel functions 46 control panel keys 31 conventions 8 costs per page 90 Cover Open 20 84 D data interface 50 developer kit 14 developer unit 15 18 81 diagrams 39 dimensions 89 display 31 display language 53 E EEPROM ERROR X 85 Index 93 emulations 51 environment 16 89 error messages 84 extended menu 36 F factory default 56 FCC instructions 9 font bank 41 Font List 42 fonts 40 57 FORM FEED 34 44 FORM FEED key 34 front cover 15
31. ite normal There are further parts that must be exchanged in addition to the consumables during the life time of a print system MICROPLEX divides these additional parts into two categories 2 Application specific wearing materials Application specific wearing materials are parts which have to be exchanged by a service engineer or a trained operator The criterias for the exchange aren t always easily recognizable for a user Some of the criterias require measuring techniques or the experience of a service engineer or operator In a normal application parts of this category are fuser unit process unit drum OPC ozone filter MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Specifications 91 3 Spare parts Spare parts are exchanged by the service engineer when they fail Examples for spare parts are couplings electronic assemblies rollers Depending on the application some parts may change categories under certain circumstances If for example very rough paper is used the rollers can become an application specific wearing part It s a fact that the right time to exchange a component depends not only on the failure of a component but also on a possible loss of print quality in the printouts MNPSQ Mean Number of Prints with Specified Quality SQ This value is often associated with Lifetime This term is not correct MNPSQ describes the period of time in which a defined print quality is maintained The pr
32. layed Press the STORE key to select the paper width Inch currently selected unit By pressing the ARROW keys the units mm and dot can be vy selected alternatively STORE Digi 8 51 Press the ARROW DOWN key to change the value of the current position Digit last pete position in this example 1 Pressing the ARROW UP key moves you to the next Digit 8 53 position Values up to 8 53 inches are adjustable Digit 8 53 The paper width is changed to 8 53 inches STORE The printer is turned ON LINE again Note Information about the option Paper Request is given in the previous chapter Page Length Adjustment MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 50 Panel Functions 5 10 Data Interface Selection This function is used to determine the interface for print data transfer Panel display Notes SOLID F24 ON LINE Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Menu Level 1 Press one of the ARROW keys until Configuration is displayed Configuration STORE Interface STORE SIA Press one of the ARROW keys until the selected interface e g Centronics is displayed Centronics The Centronics interface is selected Centronics STORE The printer is turned ON LINE again ON LINE MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 On ON LINE STORE STORE STORE ON LINE CO OH PHY Che MICROPLEX 11 Emulation Selection Panel Functions 51
33. loper unit so that ist position is the same as shown in the figure above Slide the new developer unit completely along the plastic rails into the printer Lock it down with the two green clamps Close the printer s front cover Please note that you only have to fill starter toner into the developer unit if the developer unit is replaced Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 82 Maintenance MICROPLEX 10 Take the starter toner bottle out of the developer kit The starter toner bottle is smaller than the standard toner bottles 11 Shake the starter toner bottle several times to mix the carrier and the toner together 12 Open the bottle Puncture the seal with a needle Compressive differences between the bottle interior and the environment are equalized this way and a toner dust blow out will be avoided 13 Remove the seal of the starter toner bottle completely 14 Attach the added spout to the starter toner bottle 15 Now open the cover of the developer unit and disseminate the starter toner carefully into the developer unit developer unit cover developer unit Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 83 Do not squeeze the starter toner bottle as you fill in the toner to avoid contaminating the printer starter toner bottle 16 Close the cover of the developer unit You should hear a click which indicates the cover is completely closed 17 Close the printer s
34. m stipulations concerning high frequency interferences of information technology devices EN 55022 class A DIN VDE 0878 electromagnetic interference are complied Also the generic standard EN 50082 1 DIN VDE 0839 for interference strength is complied 1 4 FCC Instructions This device causes employs and possibly radiates high frequency energy Because of that incorrect installation can disturb radio communications This device complies with FCC rules and regulations class B subject J part 15 corresponding to high frequency interferences 1 5 Laser Safety Regulations This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radio Performance Standard No radiation is emitted because the laser beam is sealed during all customers printing and maintenance processes By carrying out certain operations some caution labels will be seen located on the machine covers Please do not remove these signs on no account All handling or procedures that differ from the ones being described in this manual are to be omitted Disregarding might release dangerous laser radiation DANGER K INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN Me AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM 1 6 General Safety Instructions MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 10 introduction This MICROPLEX printer and the consumables are designed and tested according to strict safety standards Regarding t
35. man English English Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Configuration is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Language is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired language e g English is displayed The display language English is selected The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 54 Panel Functions 5 13 Transparent Code Adjustment ON LINE STORE STORE STORE ON LINE CO SH CH OE MICROPLEX This function configures the transparent code Using the transparent code enables you to initiate the commands of the page description language IDOL by printable characters The transparent code pre setting is 2625 These are the ASCII character codes hexadecimal for the characters amp Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Configuration Interface Transparent Code Digit 2625 Digit 2626 Digit 2626 Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Configuration is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Transparent Code is displayed The hexadecimal number for amp is preset Pressing the ARROW DOWN key changes the value of the current position Digit 1 last position in this example 5 Pressing the ARROW UP key moves you to the next position 2626 is selected as transparent code
36. or the printer is not able to set the top ofpage automatically and correctly 9 Lock the tractors with the two green levers 10 Close the paper holders 11 Close the printer s top cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Paper Handling and Operation 29 3 2 Attaching the Printer to a Computer 1 Make sure the printer computer and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged 2 Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to the computer or to attach the printer to the network The printer SOLID F24 is provided with several interfaces see chapter 8 Specifications for more information MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 30 Paper Handing and Operation 3 3 Turning the Printer on 1 Remove the power cord from the printer box 2 Connect the printer to an appropriate external power source on off switch power cord power cord receptacle 3 Press the toggle switch on the right side of the printer to the ON position The printer will now perform automatic diagnostic procedures and feed paper in preparation for printing It takes approximately 3 minutes The warm up is finished when the green READY LED shines MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Control Panel 31 4 Control Panel 4 1 Control Panel View SOLID 24E DATA Display two lined Indicators LEDs __ READY C ON LINE FORM FEED A RES
37. ou fill in the toner to avoid contaminating the printer toner bottle 6 Close the cover of the developer unit You should hear a click which indicates the cover is completely closed 7 Close the printer s top cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 74 Maintenance 6 3 Cleaner Felt Replacing After having printed approximately 10000 pages the cleaner felt should be replaced 1 Open the printer s top cover see chapter 2 4 If the printer has been running the fuser components may be extremely hot They have to cool down for approximately 15 minutes before you can install the cleaner felt 2 Open the cleaner felt cover This cover is located at the top of the fuser the fusing unit is located in the printer s rear part see figure below 3 Remove the old cleaner felt A Pick one of the new cleaner felts out of the toner kit Remove its foil package 5 Insert a new cleaner felt into the opening of the fusing unit cleaner felt cover 6 Close the cleaner felt cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 75 Don t worry if the cleaner felt cover does not seem completely closed the printer top cover will provide the necessary pressure to retain the cleaner felt cover 7 Close the printer s top cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 76 Maintenance 6 4 Waste Toner Container Replacing Replace the waste toner
38. r guides at the rear of the printer c Remove the tractor feed strips by pulling them out from between the rollers of the fuser unit Tear off the paper at the next perforation Caution The upper roller gets very hot Close the paper guide Reset the paper compare chapter 3 1 Close the top cover Press the ON LINE key to restart printing ag mo Qa 4 Paper is torn inside the printer a Open the printer s top cover b Remove the paper between the torn section and the outlet of the printer c Reset the paper compare chapter 3 1 d Close the top cover e Press the ON LINE key to restart printing 5 Paper is wrinkled or skewing inside the printer a Open the printer s top cover b Remove the paper between the OPC drum and the output of the printer c Reset the paper and make sure the paper is set on the tractor pins correctly d Close the top cover e Press the ON LINE key to restart printing S Data is kept in the printer s memory and after the paper jam has been corrected the last page will be reprinted together with all previous pages MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 88 Specifications MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 8 Specifications Print technology Print speed Printing resolution Warm up time Paper type Paper size Interfaces Dimensions Weight Noise level Environment Mains connection Power admission M
39. r to a network Ethernet Setting the IP address manually Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Network Off Manual IP Address 192 168 002 002 192 168 010 123 192 168 010 123 Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Network is displayed The currently set configuration is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Manual is displayed Press the STORE key to set the IP address manually Pushing the ARROW UP key changes the value of the current position left digit first in this example 1 Pushing the ARROW DOWN key moves you to the next position The new IP address is stored The printer is turned ON LINE again Edition 5 0 MICROPLEX Notes Panel Functions 69 If your network is using DHCP an address can be automatically assigned select the subitem DHCP from the network menu The parameters Subnet Mask and Gateway are configured in the same way as described above Please select the concerning panel functions for this compare chapter 5 6 Menu Structure Select the subitem Off from the network menu to switch off the network access Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol offers among other things a centralized address management Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 70 Panel Functions MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 71 6 M
40. re Cleaning te This maintenance operation should only be performed by a MICROPLEX trained person if there is any print quality deterioration 1 Remove the OPC cartridge see chapter 6 5 2 Clean the wire by wiping it gently with the wire cleaner 3 Insert the OPC cartridge gently into the printer see chapter 6 5 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 80 Maintenance 6 6 Ozone Filter Replacing After having printed approximately 100000 pages the ozone filter should be exchanged 1 Open the printer s top cover 2 Take the old ozone filter out of the printer see figure 3 Pick the new ozone filter out of the developer kit Remove the foil package A Insert the new ozone filter into the slot directly behind the control panel see also figure below 5 Close the printer s top cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 8 6 7 Developer Unit Replacing ee ee MICROPLEX After having printed approximately 100000 pages the developer unit should be exchanged l 9 Open the printer s top cover developer unit Open the printer s front cover approx 45 The cover is locked with two clamps Open the green lock down clamps at both sides of the developer unit Pull the old developer unit out of the printer Take the new developer unit out of the developer kit Remove the developer unit from its foil package Turn the deve
41. rtridge Replacing S S MICROPLEX Replace the OPC cartridge when the message Photo Drum is displayed The average amount of printed pages is 20000 Keep the following in mind when handling the OPC cartridge Do not expose the light sensitive OPC drum to electric light or sunlight any longer than 5 minutes Do not touch the green surface of the OPC drum 1 Open the printer s top cover see chapter 2 4 2 Take the old OPC drum out of the printer and put it into a plastic bag SS i Cp OPC drum unit i waste toner peng waste toner container Se 5 developer unit Disposal is carried out by your service engineer Until disposal please keep the cartridge inside the original cartboard box Please check if a new waste toner container has to be installed before inserting the new OPC cartridge Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Maintenance 79 3 Pick the new OPC cartridge out of the OPC drum kit Remove the drum carefully from its foil package 4 Turn the OPC cartridge so that its position is the same as shown in the figure above 5 Keep the waste toner opening of the drum vertical to the waste toner container filling hole when inserting the drum 6 Insert the OPC unit gently into the printer behind the developer unit Make sure it is completely down 7 Close the printer s top cover 6 5 1 Charger Wi
42. s that no paper will remain unprinted during a job Exception If the first job is detached after fusing the printer will not drive the paper all the way back to the print starting position Instead one sheet minimum length 10 inches will remain unprinted 1 2 Conventions MICROPLEX To find the requested informations more quickly and to understand instructions more easily the following conventions are used This symbol refers to a possible source of danger If you do not pay attention to this information injuries might result the function of the printer could be reduced or the device could be damaged Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 7 8 Introduction This symbol refers to important hints and suggestions on using the Ee printer Disregarding these hints might cause defects of the printer or within the environments This symbol shows a key of the control panel It will be used if an isolated key is pushed to activate a certain function ONLINE Link to another chapter or a different document By clicking the blue colored text you ll enter the concerning chapter or document blue colored text This symbol is used to show the messages of the display Menu Level 1 2 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Introduction 9 1 3 CE Conformity The manufacturer hereby declares that the equipment complies with the guideline RL 89 336 EWG for information technology devices The product nor
43. sage in the display after the error is fixed RESET These keys are used for working within the different levels of the menu structure described in the following chapters MENU STORE ELELE MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Control Panel 35 4 3 Configuration via the Control Panel MICROPLEX You can use the control panel to change the printer configuration and customize your printer to meet your specific needs In addition a software called MPConfig will be available for the printer SOLID F24 to allow a printer configuration via Ethernet The controller has its integrated website with information on the printer status and the printjob status Chapter 5 Panel Functions describes how to reach the particular printer functions via the control panel Temporary changes in printer configuration are effective only as long as the printer stays turned on To select such changes temporarily the user must terminate the change of function by pressing the STORE key one single time Permanent changes in printer configuration are active each time the printer is turned on again To select such changes permanently the user must terminate the change of function by pressing the STORE key three times An output of the current printer values can be generated using the Printing the Status Sheet panel function see chapter 5 1 Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 36 Control Panel 4 4 Menu Structure Acc
44. ss one of the ARROW keys until Paper Menu is displayed Press the STORE key to select the paper menu Press the STORE key to adjust the page length Pressing the ARROW DOWN key changes the value of the current position Digit 1 last position in this example 1 8 Pressing the ARROW UP key moves you to the next position Values from 3 to 33 inches are adjustable The page length is changed to 12 1 6 inches The printer is turned ON LINE again If the option Paper Request is chosen by the following change of configuration CONFIG 32 Bit 2 set to 1 the printer goes OFF LINE not only in case of paper end but also after every printer turn on and after every paper size adjustment too The panel display shows the message Load Paper After loading the corresponding paper the printer is turned ON LINE by using the RESET key MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 5 9 Paper Width Adjustment Panel Functions 49 This function is used to adjust the paper width print width according to the currently used format Panel display SOLID F24 ON LINE Menu Level 1 Paper Menu STORE Feeder Select Paper Width STORE in inch O Zz Z m Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Paper Menu is displayed Press the STORE key to select the paper menu Press one of the ARROW keys until Paper Width is disp
45. st Then key A is released and key B has to be pressed Finally key B is released and key C has to be pressed Key B A combination is described horizontally In this case two keys have to be pressed First key A has to be pressed While holding down key A additionally key B has to be pressed Can The Panel display column shows the display messages corresponding to the sequences listed on the left Message 4 i In the column Notes explanations to particular operational steps are given MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 40 Panel Functions 5 Panel Functions For the panel functions described in the following text the printer is presumed to be turned on and in the ON LINE mode 4 5 1 Printing the Status Sheet This function generates a status sheet The status sheet contains information about the current printer configuration and the available fonts Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Menu Level 1 Press the STORE key by that Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press the STORE key again The data LED begins to flash and the status sheet is printed STORE Status Sheet After pressing the ON LINE key the printer returns to normal printing ON LINE O Z Z m MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Panel Functions 41 Status Sheet contents The first lines entitled SERVICE I
46. stalled to the printer MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 60 Panel Functions 5 17 Text Orientation Selection ON LINE STORE STORE STORE 0 0 C 0 08 N LINE Orientation assignment MICROPLEX This function selects the active text orientation Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Page Menu Font Number Orientation Orientation O Orientation 1 Orientation 1 Orientation Orientation Orientation Orientation Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Page Menu is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Orientation is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired orientation is displayed The orientation 1 landscape is selected The printer is turned ON LINE again O Portrait upright format 1 Landscape horizontal format 2 Portrait upside down 3 Landscape upside down Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 5 18 Symbol Code Selection ON LINE STORE STORE STORE 9 8 0 N LINE MICROPLEX Panel Functions 61 This function selects the active symbol code Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Page Menu Font Number Symbol Code 902 IBM PC I 901 IBM PC 901 IBM PC Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Page Menu is displayed Press one of the A
47. this function is useful in case of special paper dimensions to shift your x zero to the left edge of the paper Panel display SOLID F24 ON LINE Menu Level 1 Engine SIRE Image X Pos STORE 000 300 Inch 008 300 Inch 008 300 Inch STORE ON LINE Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Engine is displayed The panel function Image shifting to the x direction is selected O Inch currently set value By pressing the ARROW keys you can shift the image in relation to the paper positive and negative values are adjustable Now the print image is shifted totally 8 300 Inch about 0 68 mm to the left The printer is turned ON LINE again MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 64 Panel Functions Example for shifting the image to the X direction Image shifting to the X direction Printout after the image shifting to the X direction In this example the value of the Image X Position was increased ARROW UP A key Feed direction print direction Oo0o0oo0oo00000000000000000000000000000000 0 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Q O O O O O O Previous position of the printout margin prior to the image shifting MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 nn STORE STORE STORE O O Z Z lt lt lt lt
48. ting Testsheets Sliding Pattern Page Length Adjustment Paper Width Adjustment Data Interface Selection Emulation Selection Display Language Selection Transparent Code Adjustment Selection of Memory Distribution Input Buffer Setting to Factory Default Font Selection Text Orientation Selection Symbol Code Selection Configuration of Text Margins Image Shifting to the X Direction Image Shifting to the Y Direction Fuser Temperature Changing Configuration of Network Parameters f e IP Address 6 Maintenance 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 5 1 6 6 6 7 Chapter Printer Cleaning Toner Refilling Cleaner Felt Replacing Waste Toner Container Replacing OPC Cartridge Replacing Charger Wire Cleaning Ozone Filter Replacing Developer Unit Replacing Page 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 7 2 MICROPLEX Error Messages Paper Jam Operator s Manual SOLID F24 40 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 60 6 62 63 65 67 68 71 71 72 74 76 78 79 80 81 84 84 86 Edition 5 0 Table of Contents 5 8 Specifications 89 9 Index 93 MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 6 Table of Contents MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 1 Introduction Introduction 1 1 General Description The SOLID F24 is a continuous forms laser printer for pin fed computer paper It unites the reliability of classic mechanical matrix print
49. to the waste toner container filling hole when inserting the drum 4 Insert the OPC unit gently into the printer behind the developer unit E OPC drum unit E NS i mi waste toner oPPoME waste toner container developer unit MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 24 Installation 2 10 Cleaner Felt Installation 1 Pick one of the cleaner felts out of the toner kit Remove its foil package 2 Open the upper cleaner felt cover This cover is located at the top of the fuser the fusing unit is located in the printer s rear part see figure below cleaner felt cover 3 Insert a new cleaner felt into the opening a 4 Close the fuser unit cover Don t worry if the cover of the fuser unit does not seem completely closed the printer top cover will provide the necessary pressure to retain the cleaner felt cover 5 Close the printer s top cover MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Installation 25 2 11 Paper Guide Installation 1 Remove the entry front and exit rear paper guides from the starter kit box 2 Insert the larger entry paper guide into the front of the printer so that the plastic hooks fit inside the right and left edges of the paper entry slot 3 Insert the smaller exit paper guide into the rear of the printer so that the plastic hooks fit inside the right and le
50. u Page is displayed Menu Page A menu structure presentation of the SOLID F24 see chapter 4 4 is printed STORE Menu Page out The printer is turned ON LINE again O O Z Z lt lt lt lt j Z Z m m e e MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 Panel Functions 47 5 7 Generating Testsheets Sliding Pattern This function generates a series of test prints without sending data to the printer These test prints facilitate error analysis Panel display Notes SOLID F24 Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key ON LINE Menu Level 1 Menu level 1 is selected STORE Status Sheet Press one of the ARROW keys until Sliding Pattern is displayed Sliding Pattern A series of test prints is generated STORE Sliding Pattern The printer is turned ON LINE again ON LINE The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the MENU key 3 EO OUL MICROPLEX Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 48 Panel Functions 5 8 Page Length Adjustment Note ON LINE STORE STORE STORE ON LINE After inserting new material e g paper this function is used to adjust the printer to the new page length The default page length value is 12 inches Panel display SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Paper Menu Page Length Digit 12 1 8 Digit 12 1 6 Digit 12 1 6 Notes Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Pre
51. user Temperature Changing Panel Functions 67 This function enables the user to change the temperature of the fuser unit Please wait about 15 minutes after the setting before printing again The parts of the fuser unit need about this time to achieve the new temperature Card Stock Version Panel Anzeige SOLID F24 Menu Level 1 Engine one Image X Pos Fuser Temp STORE Fuser Temp 185 Fuser Temp 180 Fuser Temp 180 STORE ON LINE O zZ m MICROPLEX Attention In order to prevent the fuser unit from damages temperatures higher than 185 C are only allowed in case of printing on thick paper gt 100 g m Bemerkungen Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key Press one of the ARROW keys until Engine is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until Fuser Temp is displayed The currently set value is displayed Press one of the ARROW keys until the desired value is displayed Adjustments can be made in steps of 5 C Please pay attention to the safety instructions above Now the fuser temperature will be adjusted to 180 C The printer is turned ON LINE again Operator s Manual SOLID F24 Edition 5 0 68 Panel Functions 5 23 Configuration of Network Parameters f e IP Address ON LINE STORE STORE STORE STORE ON LINE COPA CH CHa MICROPLEX The functions of the submenu Network are used to set the parameters for connecting the printe

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