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2. Warning message Possible causes remedies READY Ink low xx The amount of ink left is less than 10 Prepare a new ink cartridge page 43 The head cleaning roller is almost used up Replace the head cleaning roller If you do not replace it the top part of the paper becomes dirty when printed page 46 READY Roller full READY Drain sheet The head cleaning unit is almost used full up Replace the head cleaning unit If you do not replace it the top part of the paper becomes dirty or color mixture may occur when printed For detailed information on the optional head cleaning unit contact your dealer The waste ink absorber is full Contact your dealer If you continue to use the printer without replacing the waste ink absorber printouts may be dirty READY Absorber full a xx means the last alphabetic characters of the message These indicates the color and location of the ink For detailed information see Replacing the Ink Cartridges on page 43 Error Messages If a problem occurs an error message is displayed on the printer window display and on the status monitor Take remedies according to the message Error messages are displayed as follows Printer window display Out of paper Errors related to paper Error message Causes remedies Status Monitor Status Now printing Error Make sure the printer shows
3. Bitmap B CONFIDENTIAL x Add Remove Stamp A Font E Light Dark Color L Click the OK button on the Stamp dialog box after the settings have been completed The window returns to the Function tab Click the OK button on the Printing Preferences dialog box Click the OK button on the Printing Preferences dialog box The settings for the graphic stamp to be embedded are saved Removing stamp entries You can remove unnecessary stamps using the Add Remove Stamp dialog box 1 Click the Add Remove Stamp button Printing without a stamp Proceed as follows to print without embedding stamps 1 Click the Function tab on the Printing Preferences dialog box 2 Click Stamp Setting Useful Functions The Add Remove Stamp dialog box appears 2 Click Y on the Remove column on the Add A message asking you to confirm that you wan to Remove Stamp dialog delete the stamp appears Add Remove Stamp Confirmation for removing a stamp dd Delete Printer Remove D None Click 5 Click the Yes button 6 Click the Back button on the Add Remove Stamp dialog A drop down list appears The window returns to the Stamp dialog box oO 5 z 7 Click the OK button on the Stamp dialog box Add Remove Stamp Note i a De You cannot remove the stamps registered as defaults RemovelD Printer X Delete None logo Sie Sort Print
4. Check the status of the ON STANDBY and READY indicators and turn both the ON STANDBY indicator and the READY indicator to green page 10 e Paper is not loaded Load paper page 12 The paper guides vertically and horizontally are not correctly set Set them correctly page 12 e Too much paper is loaded Do not exceed the number of sheets which the automatic paper feed tray can hold page 11 e Warped paper is being used Try to make the warped paper lie flat and load it again page 12 Folded or wrinkled paper is being used Do not use folded or wrinkled paper page 12 e Paper is stacked improperly Riffle the paper and load it again The printer is not placed on a flat surface Place the printer on a flat surface page 50 e Anerror message is displayed on the printer window display Take remedies according to the message page 54 The last sheet of paper cannot be fed It is often difficult to feed paper from the automatic paper feed tray or sometimes it may be fed at an angle depending on the circumstances Add one sheet of the same type of paper to the automatic paper feed tray and try to print again page 13 The printed surface is dirty The paper path system may be dirty Open the top cover and wipe the plastic surface gently with a cotton swab to remove the dust Do not use alcohol The life span of the head clean
5. Printers 2 J Are you sure you want to cancel the selected print jobs 4 Click the Yes button The print job is cancelled and the selected print job disappears from the Windows spooler window 5 Click X at the right top corner to close the Windows spooler window Cancelling a Print Job From the Operation Panel of the Printer You can cancel a print job which is just starting from the operation panel of the printer This method is to be used when you want to stop a printing job while printing multiple sheets It can be used in the following two situations e When the printing data is left on the spooler window first cancel the job from the spooler window following instructions given in Cancelling a Print Job from the Windows Spooler Window on page 23 and then perform the following operation e When the printing data has been sent to the printer and the print job is not displayed in the spooler window 5 Printer window display 2 The page currently being printed is printed Push the MENU button on the operation panel of the printer The READY indicator goes off and the message Ink level appears on the printer window display Ink level Black BL 2 Keep pushing the MENU button or the P button until the message Print job cancel appears Print job cancel 3 Push the SET button The message Cance
6. Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller If it is not inserted completely the unit cannot clean the head properly Pull the two claws at the bottom of the unit ejector downward and remove the unit ejector horizontally 9 After confirming that the message End Yes_ has appeared push the SET button The printer starts cleaning and the message Now cleaning head is displayed Now cleaning head When the printer finishes cleaning the message returns to Replace roller 10 Push the READY button The READY indicator lights in green and the message READY appears on the printer window display The head cleaning roller replacement is completed 11 Attach the auto sheet feeder tray as it was e Do not reuse the head cleaning roller once it is removed from the printer as foreign material on the head cleaning roller may cause clogging of the printer head e Dispose of the used head cleaning roller with the roller ejector attached and throw away the unit ejector and the gloves too e The head cleaning roller is a mixture of plastic metal and ink Dispose of it as incombustible waste observing local rules and regulations Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller 49 P MANN snoeuel 89SIN Miscellaneous Precautions Safety e Operate the printer using the power source specified in Specifications on page 59 Be careful not to damage the AC power cord by placing or
7. Since the head cleaning consumes ink perform the head cleaning only when necessary You can clean the head with either one of the following two methods e Cleaning the head from the printer driver page 40 e Cleaning the head from the operation panel of the printer page 41 Cleaning the Head from the Printer Driver When there is a print job left to be done the head cleaning is not performed Start cleaning the head after the printing of the current job is completed 1 Display the Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences dialog box according to the operation procedure of Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu on page 15 N Click the amp Utility button amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Paper Ink yo Black and White B Ta Auto Sheet Feeder 4 ae Paper Sie A4 zl Ranni bes Widhw Maiy p Gammal l 5 FC Gamma2 2 Length HY mm C Gammasta Paper 210nm X 297m FRET ee aaa Media TypelK Sony High Quaity Paper x M Gamma Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None 4 4 aje o l C aov E Utility button Cleaning the Head The Utilities dialog box appears Cleaning Adjust i Head Cleaning m Print Position Adjustment Print Test Page 3 Click the Head Cleaning button Head Cleaning button Adjust Head Cleaning Print Position Adjustment Print Test Page The
8. sea f Windows Spooler Window ae EE e o Lenathl H mm A de TD a TE or Hh GuelyPamw I casa 1 Select Start Control Panel Printers and other 3 Siete l lsielel hardware and Printers and Fax in turn so as to S r display the Printer window Help button 2 Double click Sony LPR 1000MD The Windows spooler window appears You can cancel the print job in this window 3 Right click the job you want to cancel and select The help window appears Cancel from the drop down list 2 Search for detailed information on the operation method which you want to know about by clicking Sony LPR 1000MD the Contents tab or Index tab Printer Document View Help Document Name Status Owner 4 news Printing User 72 bytes 113 KB Pause Restart Cancel Properties E Sony LPR 1000MD e Hide Back Forward Contents Index Search a m UA SET 2 Sony LPR 1000MD J Main Cancels the selected documents we The printer uses a system where the paper is fed from an auto sheet feeder tray res eur Another tray type cannot be selected eae Notes on using the auto sheet feeder tray The following confirmation message appears lace the paper in the auto sheet feeder tray so that the printing surface jown E lt Settings gt S Ehk E Print quality Printers Layout Function i Savine print setting Utility eoure the paper with the paper guides inside the a
9. Apply 1 8 Performing Settings on the Main Tab Gamma type Comments Gamma 1 To make a printout of a normal image Gamma 2 To emphasize the half tone Gamma 3 To emphasize the bright portions Gamma 4 To emphasize the bright portions the halftones and the dark parts 3 Click the OK button The setting of the gamma type is saved Performing Settings on the Layout Tab The Layout tab allows you to perform the following settings e Orientation You can select the orientation of printouts e Page layout Printing multiple pages per sheet You can specify the number of pages of printing data to be printed on a single sheet Poster You can divide one page of printing data onto multiple sheets Layout tab amp Sony LP 100040 Printing Preferences Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheet LandscapelL F PosterM Paper 210mm X 237mm Portrait Layout Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Setting the Print Orientation You can select portrait or landscape orientation for printing To print multiple pages on one sheet be sure to set the orientation and then select the layout of the page The setting of portrait or landscape orientation depends on the page setting of the printing data When the page setting is not included in the printing data printing is carried out according to the setting made using the following procedure 1 Click the Layout
10. READY Click Cancel Print Job button below to cancel job Reprint this job after the printer READY Out of paper Auto sheet feeder try is empty e Paper is not loaded in the auto sheer feeder tray Load paper in the auto sheet feeder tray page 12 The auto sheet feeder tray is not set correctly Check that the auto sheet feeder tray is completely inserted Refer to Attaching the Auto Sheet Feeder Tray described in the printed Setup Manual Wrong paper size Paper size does not match up with paper size setting The printer has been designed to use size A4 paper Do not use paper other than size A4 paper No abnormalities In the following table the upper error messages are displayed on the printer window display and the lower error messages are displayed on the status monitor After removing the causes of errors Push the READY button so that the printer is reset to print mode both ON STANDBY and READY indicators light in green Paper feed error A Paper Feed error has occurred The printer is not in print mode Make the ON STANDBY and READY indicators light in green page 10 The Auto sheet feeder tray is empty Load the paper page 12 e Paper other than size A4 paper is loaded Be sure to use size A4 paper The paper guides vertically and horizontally are not correctly set Set them correctly page 12 Too m
11. 3 Click the Printing multiple pages per sheet radio button in the Page Layout group Printing multiple pages per sheet Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheet w Poster M 1page 4 Click V and select the pages to be printed on one sheet Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheet w Poster M Click Y 20 Performing Settings on the Layout Tab To print one page on one sheet Select 1 page When the print orientation is set to Portrait To print two pages on one sheet Select 2 Page Select the page layout to be used on the page When page orientation is set to Portrait When page orientation is set to Landscape rage To print four pages on one sheet D Select 4 Page Select the page layout to be used on the page When page orientation is set to Portrait When page orientation is set to Landscape 211 21451413 3 1 a 2 5 Click the OK button The setting for the printing of multiple pages per sheet is saved Printing Single Page Printing Data on Multiple Sheets You can divide single page data and print the results on multiple sheets Click the Layout tab Set the print orientation according to the page layout setting of the printing data Portrait Landscape ing Preferences Orientation Page Layout iE Printing multiple pages per sheet w Landscapell
12. 59 Requirements for the Printer Driver 60 Menu Flow of the Printer Window Display 62 Setting Items for the Printer Driver essoes0 65 Customer Confirmation Sheet ss 65 Index E E 66 Introduction About This Manual The following manuals are supplied with the LPR 1000MD printer Setup Manual Be sure to read this manual first This manual gives advice including operating instructions for tasks you should perform before you make printouts using this printer after you purchase it This manual also gives advice on installing the printer information on locations and functions of parts and controls information on assembling the printer information on connections to the computer and setup required for using the printer and advice on installing and uninstalling printer drivers and so on Instructions For Use this manual The Operating Instructions manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF format Read this manual before starting actual printing This manual describes basic operations and functions as well as how to use the LPR 1000MD It includes information on basic operating procedures how to setup the various printing methods maintenance troubleshooting and so on CD ROM This disc includes the printer drivers and PDF files of the multi lingual Instructions For Use and Setup Manual Help window An explanation appears when you click the mark on the upper right of the wi
13. Cote and WAE E soll Ei aaa wan TE rm Gamma C Gamma2 2 Gamma3 3 Media Typelk Sony High Qualy Paper C Gammas LengthiL H rm Paper 210m X 237mm PotraitLayout Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None 4 amp 3 Perform the required settings on the Main tab Layout tab and Function tab respectively For detailed information on how to perform settings on each tab see the corresponding pages of each tab Performing Settings on the Main Tab on page 17 Performing Settings on the Layout Tab on page 19 Advanced Functions on page 26 4 After the required settings have been completed click the OK button to start printing Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu When you want to change the settings of the printer or perform cleaning or maintenance regardless of the special application software use the following method Depending on the version of your Windows operating system the method used to display the Printing Performing Basic Print Settings 15 HNN uore1edO 16 Preference dialog box and the dialog boxes may be a little different In this section Windows XP dialog boxes are used for explanation 1 Select Start Control Panel Printers and other hardware and Printers and Fax in turn so as to display the Printer window 2 Right click Sony LPR 1000MD and then select Properties from the co
14. Layout tab Function The settings of the file selected in step 3 are tab and or the Print Alignment Position window changed to the settings changed in step 1 of the Utilities dialog box Saving and Retrieving Print Settings 35 uore1edO You cannot change default print settings For detailed information on default print settings see Setting Items for the Printer Driver on page 65 Retrieving the Print Settings Saved You can retrieve the print settings any time Click the 4 Retrieve Settings button on the Printing Preferences dialog box Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Main Layout Function Sort C Stamp 2 Collate C By Sheet 1 Printing Order B Front to Back Hoarty all Back to Front Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None i r al e Ofca A H B Retrieve Settings button The Retrieve Settings dialog box appears Retrieve Settings Default Poster Name N 2 Click the file name you wish to retrieve from the list 36 Saving and Retrieving Print Settings The file name is displayed in the Name text box Retrieve Settings Retrieve Delete Cancel The file name selected in step 2 is displayed 3 Click the Retrieve button The Retrieve Settings dialog disappears The printer switches to the print settings retrieved Settings for adding and removing stamps a
15. Loading Paper Performing Basic Print Settings Displaying the Print Preferences Dialog Box from a Software Application When printing from a software application such as word processing software or image processing software perform print settings using the following operating procedures Depending on a software application the method to display the Printing Preferences dialog box and the dialog boxes may be a little different In this section WordPad on Windows XP is used for explanation 1 Select Print from the File menu in software application a Document Microsoft Word Eile Edit View Insert Format I C New CtrHN hal Ta Open Ctrl O Close E Save Ctr s Save As M Save as Web Page Bi Search Web Page Preview Page Setup Print Preview E Print cee Send To The Print Settings dialog box appears Fit ot sn 2 Select Sony LPR 1000MD from the list and then click the Preferences button General Select Printer pes wo z gt G S Add Printer Sony LPR 1000MD Status Ready C Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range All Number of copies 1 O Pages 1 65535 rieg Enter either a single page number or a single i 112 12 page range For example 5 Ce JC The Sony LPR 1000MD Properties dialog box appears Sony LPR 1000MD Properties Paper Ink Ta Auto Sheet Feeder
16. Replace roller p Go to Cleaning roller l replacement on page 64 a INT f CE Cleaning unit lt lt Menu Flow of the Printer Window Display Head cleaning Cleaning BACK t SET Clean Yes SET Now cleaning I head SET aai Clean NO_ Test printing Print test page BACK t SET Test print Yes_ SET lt lt gt ser Print test page Test printing Test print No_ ns ee Menu Flow of the Printer Window Display 63 snoeue 89SIA snoeue 89SIN Job cancel a job cancel BACK t ser SET Cancel print pan aie Cancel print Yes_ No_ ser MEORE Leia Cleaning Cleaning roller replacement Replace roller BACK t ser SET Replace war Replace Yes No_ ser Warming up Ready to replace End Yes_ ser Now cleaning head 64 Menu Flow of the Printer Window Display Setting Items for the Printer Driver Customer Confirmation Sheet When consulting with your dealer write down the status of the printer beforehand so that troubles can be solved easier Model name of the printer Serial No Computer ma
17. T Poster 1page l lsielel 3 Click the Poster button on the Page Layout group Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheet w 4page 2x2 X Poster 4 Click V and select the dividing method Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheetta 4page 2x2 Click Y Performing Settings on the Layout Tab 21 HNN uore1edO 22 Item Comments 4 Page 2 X 2 To divide one page of printing data and print the results on four sheets 9 Page 3 X 3 To divide one page of printing data and print the results on nine sheets 16 Page 4 x 4 and print the results on 16 sheets To divide one page of printing data 5 Click the OK button The poster setting is saved Using the Help Window Using the Help Window On the Printing Preferences dialog box you can display a description of functions or operation methods using the help window To display the Printing Preferences dialog box see Displaying the Print Preferences Dialog Box from a Software Application on page 15 or Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu on page 15 Displaying the Description of Functions of Setting Items 1 Click at the right top on the Printing Preferences dialog box The pointer changes to a button Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Pref
18. The printer enters in standby mode Turning the Printer On Off 9 us HAN uoneedelq WA 10 2 Setthe main power switch placed on the back of the printer to the OFF O side Be sure not to set the main power switch to the OFF O side directly Set the printer to standby mode once and then set the main power switch to the OFF O side The printer turns the power off after it performs maintenance so that it will start in good condition when the power is turned on next time Relationship Between the ON STANDBY Indicator and the READY indicator You can confirm the status of the printer according to the lighting status of the ON STANDBY and READY indicators placed on the front panel Indicator status Printer status ON STANDBY The printer is turned off READY Indicator status Printer status ON STANDBY o T READY The printer is in setting mode confirming mode or maintenance mode The printer cannot print Lit Not lit Green The ON STANDBY button AL on was pushed while printing TT a ri plee was in progress After completing a print Blinks Lit job the printer goes to Green Green standby mode or i READY aN Blinks Green ON T STANDBY o Lit Green T READY Lit Orange Set the main power switch placed on the back of the printer to the OFF side then set it to the ON side again If the printer does not start correctly even after you
19. a gt e 5 0mm 5 0mm Notes on Paper Notes on handling paper When holding paper hold it at both ends of the sheet so as not to touch the printing surface Dust scratches or finger prints on the paper are likely to cause unsatisfactory printing After printing do not touch the surface printed until the ink dries Also if you wet the printed sheet with water do not touch the surface printed until it dries There are some types of paper whose printed surface warps and is rubbed when printing photos or graphics using a large amount of ink This type of paper is not suitable for printing photos or graphics Use this type of paper when printing print data consisting of characters or text When storing paper e Use the original package for unused paper e Avoid storing paper in a location subject to high temperatures high humidity excessive dust direct sunlight e Place the unused paper on a flat surface so that it will not warp or bend Preparing Paper HAN uoneedelq WA Unsuitable paper Do not use the following paper Doing so is likely to result in malfunctions such as paper jams e Folded paper e Warped paper e Wrinkled paper e Wet paper e Thin paper less than a weight of 60g m e Thick paper more than a weight of 105g m excluding paper manufactured by Sony Corporation e Paper with holes such as loose leaf paper 1 2 Loading Paper Loading Paper The printer feeds p
20. at high speed maximum 480Mbsp If the printer is connected to the computer which does not correspond to Hi Speed USB the down loading speed is based the specifications of the computer a 480Mbps is the maximum value on the theory of the Hi Speed transfer of USB2 0 regulation The actual transfer speed depends on the devices conditions and so on Specifications 61 B ri snoeue 89SIN 62 Menu Flow of the Printer Window Display follows whenever you push the MENU button and you can perform settings How to read the flow chart e The arrow in the flow chart indicates that you push the button e MENU SET BACK and lt lt gt P indicate the buttons on the operation panel of the printer The messages of the printer window display changes as e _ indicates the blinking of the cursor and this is the status where the printer is waiting to push the SET or BACK button processing in some operation Main flow MENU gt gt MENU READY Ink level Black BL LL A READY a venu l Lo OOOO Ink level Gray GL LL lt lt MENU p gt TERET EEE Print job Goto Job cancel on page LC J i lt lt menu gt gt Po Cleaning Go to Head cleaning on page 63 l lt lt venu lL Print test page gt Go to Test printing on page 63 lt lt menu l Eee ee
21. dropping heavy objects on it it is dangerous to use the printer with a damaged AC power cord If you do not intend to use the printer for a long time disconnect the AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord by grasping the plug not the cable itself Do not disassemble the printer Do not remove the cover There is a danger of electric shock from the internal parts Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the printer or to allow combustible or metallic material to enter the cabinet If used with foreign matter in the cabinet the printer is liable to fail or present a risk of fire or electric shock Ventilation holes are provided to prevent the printer from overheating Be careful not to obstruct them with other printers or by covering the printer with a cloth etc If the printer malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into the cabinet disconnect the AC power cord immediately and consult your dealer Handling the Printer When handling the printer for assembly and so on pay attention to the following e The printer is heavy When lifting the printer be careful not to hurt your back e When lifting the printer put your hands under the bottom of the printer from both sides and pick it up horizontally Precautions e Be sure not to lift the printer by paper outlet or head cover If you do so these parts may break or the printer may fall and this may cause injury e When putting the printer down put
22. e Displaying the current printer status and job processing status page 38 e Displaying the ink level page 38 e Displaying error messages page 55 e Pausing printing or cancelling printing by opening the Windows spooler window page 38 uonouny JOJIUO Displaying the Status Monitor When executing a print command the status monitor starts automatically and the Li icon appears on the task bar When you double click the Li icon the status monitor appears When printing is completed the status monitor automatically disappears Status monitor LPR 1000MD Status Monitor x Ink Level o E GL BL ee Status Now printing Error No abnormalities Make sure the printer shows READY Click Cancel Print Job button below to cancel iol Reprint this job after the printer READY Using the Status Monitor Confirming the Ink Level Display the status monitor by double clicking the iJ icon The ink level is displayed at the right top corner of the window GL Gray BL Black GL BL How to check the ink level The number of squares indicates the remaining amount of the ink wg the ink level is sufficient oOo The ink level is 10 to 50 The ink level is less than 10 With the remaining amount of ink about 100 sheets can be printed Prepare a new ink cartridge The ink level is 0 The ink has run out Replace the ink cartridg
23. groove securely Refer to Attaching the Head Cartridge described in the printed Setup Manual The main cover is not closed Close the main cover until both left and right eject buttons click and lock Main cover is open The main cover is open Error Messages Print data error occurs Remove the print data error Cancel the print job when the print data is left in the spooler page 23 Push the READY button If the printer does not recover even when you push the READY button push and hold the ON STANDBY button for about three seconds so that the printer is in standby mode Then push the ON STANDBY button again so that the printer is set to on If the printer does not recover even after you push the ON STANDBY button set the main power switch located on the back of the printer to the off side and then turn the printer on again A print data error has occurred Print data error The printer is in need of repairment Consult your dealer xxx indicates the error code If you write the code on the status column of Customer Confirmation Sheet the service personal understand the nature of the problem Malfunction xxx If the Paper Jams When the paper jams the error message Paper jam appears on the printer window display Remove the jammed paper following the steps below When you put your hands inside of the printer be careful not to hurt yourself
24. perform the above operation the printer has malfunctioned Contact your dealer ON T STANDBY O Lit Green i READY aN Blinks Orange An error has occurred The error message is displayed on the printer window display Solve the problem referring to Error Messages on page 54 Not lit Not lit The printer is in standby Ga mode TE 0 Lit Not lit Orange Initializing Starting uI on Wait for a while foie T READY UN Blinks Not lit Orange Print mode The printer is ready to print STANDBY READY TEY f Lit Lit Green Green The printer is cleaning the ON V print head Or the printer 7 has stopped printing temporarily because the Lit Blinks READY button was pushed Green Green while printing was in progress Turning the Printer On Off Preparing Paper Recommended Paper Be sure to use the paper recommended It is required to perform settings of Paper on the Main tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box For detailed information on settings for paper see Settings for Paper on page 17 Setting for the Media Type in the Printing Preferences dialog Sony High Quality Paper Plain Paper Number of sheets Up to 60 sheets Up to 100 which can be loaded in sheets the auto sheet feeder tray Number of printed Up to 30 Up to 30 pages which can be printed pages printed pages ejected on the tray Size A4 A4 Pa
25. printing You can print by volume or by sheet e Printing order You can print from first page to last or last page to first Function tab amp Sony LPR 1000 D Printing Preferences EA Man Laod Sort C Stamp Collate Stamp Setting M By Sheet Printing Order B Front to Back Paper 210mm X 237mm Portrait Layout Back to Front Sealing ratio 100 Stamp None l amp 0 When print settings are performed on a software application such as word processing or image processing software it is recommended that you do not use advanced functions The printer may not be able to print correctly if the settings on the Function tab of the printer and the settings of the software application interfere each other For example if Back to Front is selected on the print setup window of both application software and the printer the two settings will cancel each other out and the printing order is first page to last Embedding Stamps on the Printouts You can embed character strings such as Confidential or bitmap images on the printouts without processing the printing data This is called a stamp The density of the part of the stamp which lays on the characters and images printed may be dark Adding new stamps Seven kinds of stamp character strings have already been registered as defaults You can add new stamps using the Add Remove Stamp dialog 1 Clic
26. seconds for the paper to pass under the print head That is the actual printing time Also the optimum LD shot technology is incorporated in the line shot A quiet printer for a work friendly environment Use of a fixed type print head reduces the noise or vibration which occurs while the print head is printing This allows you to enjoy a quiet work friendly environment USB connector The printer is equipped with a USB connector Pure paper extracting the printer characteristics The EPP 300A4MD Sony High Quality Paper not supplied comes in 100 sheet packs and has good color and a high degree of whiteness Since this coated paper absorbs the ink quickly printouts without blotted characters and with clear high quality images can be made System Overview Location and Function of Parts and Controls Location and Function of Parts and Controls The following diagrams show the printer after it is assembled For details see the pages indicated in parenthesis Front 1 Head cover 44 Open this cover to replace the ink cartridges Main cover 57 Open this cover when removing jammed paper or correcting a situation where the supplied head cleaning unit is not inserted correctly Output slot Printed sheets printouts are ejected here 4 Output support 13 Pull out this output support to hold the ejected paper 5 Auto sheet feeder
27. 125V rating Safety approval UL Listed CSA Note Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked Hospital Only or Hospital Grade Henke For Customers in Taiwan only E9 RETENAR EI 3 Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual ss 5 System Overview vin nn ae nie ntenec eines 6 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 6 Front LE sente dns ln ets tiens 6 When the Head Cover is Opened eee 7 RAT isei er nine ian ieee 8 Preparation Turning the Printer On Off sers 9 Turning the Printer On 9 Setting the Printer to Standby Mode 9 Turning the Printer Off oo ee eeeeeeneeeeees 9 Relationship Between the ON STANDBY Indicator and the READY indicator 10 Preparing Paper ssccscsssecssccsssccessvescesssscveosseonsessessss 11 Recommended Paper 11 Available Printing Area cccceesseeeneeeeeeeees 11 Notes on Paper o ee npa ea aera s 11 Loading Paper essences 12 Operation Performing Basic Print Settings cssesee 15 Displaying the Print Preferences Dialog Box from a Software Application s 15 Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu eee 15 Common Operations on Each Tab of the Printing Preferences Dialog Box eee eeeeeeeeeeeereees 16 Performing Se
28. 57 S HNN snoeuel 89SIN 6 Pull the section with belts located inside the printer Q Re insert the auto sheet feeder tray up slowly and remove the paper jammed between the openings 10 Pull out the output support completely If it is pulled out halfway the paper may jam again Pull this section up slowly If you can remove the jammed paper go to step 8 When the edge of the jammed paper can not be seen go to step 7 7 Roll the green roller back and forth so that the jammed paper comes out Then remove it slowly V7 BART SSN SSS SS SE A Be careful not to touch any parts except the green roller 8 Reset the section with the belts as it was after you have removed the jammed paper and then close the main cover When resetting the section with belts be sure to put the shaft located at the front of the section into the center groove If you put the shaft into the wrong groove the printer may break 58 Error Messages Before Consulting Your Dealer Should the problem persist after you have applied the remedies suggested in Troubleshooting consult your dealer on following points Is the printer malfunctioning The printer does not work or serious errors occur even if you try to apply the suggested remedies the printer seems to be broken Consult your dealer Is a computer malfunctioning If the printer works correctly and the printer driver is installed
29. S ONY 2 318 474 12 1 Line Shot Printer Instructions For Use CE LPR 1000MD 2004 Sony Corporation 2 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED This symbol indicates the equipotential terminal which brings the various parts of a system to the same potential This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance A For the customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful in
30. Test printing appears again Push the READY button The READY indicator lights in green and the message READY appears on the printer window display Check whether there are any uneven spots or any blank spots Replacing the Ink Cartridges When the ink runs out proceed as follows to replace the ink cartridges Recommended Ink Cartridges not supplied Color Product name Black EPI L100BL Sony Ink Cartridge Gray EPI L100GL Sony Ink Cartridge Notes on using the ink cartridge Be sure to remove the protective cap before using a new ink cartridge If you don t you cannot load the ink cartridge correctly in the printer Load the ink cartridge in the printer promptly after you remove the protective cap If dust accumulates in the ink cartridge this may choke the print head and cause a malfunction of the printer Do not close the air hole located on the top of the ink cartridge If the air hole is covered the ink cartridge cannot spray the ink and this may cause a malfunction Air hole It is recommended that you use the ink cartridge by the recommended date noted on the carton of the ink cartridge To maintain the best print quality use up the ink cartridge within six months of opening it If you refill the ink cartridge or modify it we will not guarantee its operation Be sure not to remove or load the ink cartridge except when replacing it Be careful not to injure your fi
31. ain cover by pushing both left and right eject buttons and push the head cleaning unit until it is seated properly Refer to Attaching the Head Cleaning Unit described in the printed Setup Manual Cleaning unit is not closed a xx means the last alphabetic characters of the message These indicates the color and location of the ink For detailed information see Replacing the Ink Cartridges on page 43 Error related printer status Error messages Causes remedies The temperature of the head or of the inside of the printer rises This is not a malfunction Wait for a while If the room temperature is high the printer may run hot Be careful about the room temperature Cooling down Head cartridge is not The head cartridge is not attached attached correctly The print head Confirm whether the head cartridge is not cartridge is attached correctly attached Refer to Attaching the Head Cartridge described in the printed Setup Manual Head cover is open The head cover is open The print head cover is Close the cover firmly open The head cartridge lock screws are not tightened securely Check them and tighten them securely Refer to Attaching the Head Cartridge described in the printed Setup Manual The harness of the head cartridge cable is not pushed in to the groove securely Push the harness of the head cartridge cable into the
32. aper automatically one sheet at a time from the auto sheet feeder tray supplied To load paper follow the procedure below Be careful not to touch the printing surface T Remove the auto sheet feeder tray If you use the printer for the first time skip this step Start from step 2 3 4 5 Move the paper guides vertical and horizontal to the ends Paper guide horizontal Paper guide vertical Riffle the paper so that it is even Be careful not to touch the printing surface S When plain paper is used place the paper in the auto sheet feeder tray so that the printing surface faces down When Sony High Quality Paper is used place the paper in the auto sheet feeder tray so that the more whitish side faces down Then secure the paper in place by sliding the paper guides inward towards the paper Set the paper securely at this point auto sheet feeder tray with facing the printing surface down e Place the paper against the back of the auto sheet feeder tray towards the left side e Place the paper with the long side placed vertically and the short side horizontally 6 Reattach the cover to the auto sheet feeder tray and insert it into the printer When printing be sure to pull out the output support completely If it is pull out halfway the paper may jam The number of sheets which the automatic paper feeding tray can hold depends on the type of paper in use For detailed informati
33. b on page 17 Performing Settings on the Layout Tab on page 19 Advanced Functions on page 26 5 After the required settings have been completed click the OK button About the Printing Preferences dialog box The Sony LPR 1000MD Properties dialog box which appears when you click the Properties or Preferences button after displaying the Print Settings dialog on the software application or the Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences dialog box from the Windows Start menu are basically same window and have similar functions Common Operations on Each Tab of the Printing Preferences Dialog Box The following operations are common to each tab amp Save button pages 34 Click to save the current settings as a named file A Retrieve Settings button pages 36 and 37 Click to retrieve the saved settings e amp Utilities button Click to display the Utilities dialog box when performing print position adjustment page 25 head cleaning page 40 and test printing page 42 e Version button Click to display the version information of the printer driver Help button page 23 Click to display the help window which gives operating instructions on the Printing Preferences dialog box e OK button Click to execute the settings or changes made to previous settings or to start printing e Cancel button Click to cancel setting operations
34. by touching hot or sharp parts Ejecting the jammed paper automatically Push the READY button on the printer The jammed paper is ejected automatically When the jammed paper is not ejected and the message Paper jam does not disappear on the printer window display even though you push the READY button proceed as follows to remove the jammed paper When the paper fed from the auto sheet 4 Push both the right and left eject buttons to open the feeder tray stops halfway main cover 1 Remove the auto sheet feeder tray and check whether or not the paper has jammed near the back 2 Ifthe jammed paper can be easily removed pull the jammed paper out slowly If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the outside remove it according to instructions in step and after in When the paper is jammed inside the printer When the paper is jammed inside the printer Eject buttons 1 if you can remove the jammed paper from the feeding input or output slot pull the jammed paper straight out slowly 5 if the head cleaning unit is open push the head cleaning unit without touching the print head to close it Head cleaning unit If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the outside go to the next step 2 Set the printer to standby mode by pushing the ON STANDBY button and turn the power of the printer off by setting the main power switch to the off side 3 Remove the auto sheet feeder tray Error Messages
35. cal use on page 3 Main power switch 9 This is the main power switch of the printer Used to turn the printer on or off When this switch is set Location and Function of Parts and Controls to on the power to the printer is on when the ON STANDBY button on the front panel is set to on Note on turning the main power off The printer may automatically perform maintenance operations when print operations are not being performed Also when the printer is set to standby mode by pushing the ON STANDBY button the printer may also automatically perform maintenance tasks so that the printer will work properly when the power is turned on again After this maintenance is performed the printer is reset to standby mode During maintenance the READY indicator blinks and the printer moves to the standby mode after completing the maintenance Before turning the main power off be sure to set the printer to the standby mode by pushing the ON STANDBY button and then set the main power switch to off Turning the Printer On Off Turning the Printer On Turn the printer power on after you connect the AC power cord For detailed information on how to connect the AC power cord refer to Turning the Printer On described in the printed Setup Manual supplied with the printer Be sure to remove the sponge stopper attached inside the printer at the factory before connecting the AC power cord For detailed information on how to
36. cannot close the head cover If you cannot close the head cover check that the cartridges are loaded correctly Insert the ink cartridges that flush against the top of the head cartridge without allowing them to move about If they are not inserted securely the unit may not print correctly because the ink cartridges are crooked Also even if the remaining ink is sufficient the message Ink depleted may appear Before replacing the ink cartridge check the remaining amount of ink If there is enough left insert the same ink cartridge again without replacing it 6 Push the READY button The READY indicator lights in green and the message READY appears on the printer window display Now the printer is ready to print Used ink cartridges and head cartridges are a mixture of plastic metal and ink Put them in a plastic bag and throw them away as incombustible waste Replacing the Ink Cartridges 45 ee MANN SOUEUSIUIEIN I Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller This section explains how to replace the head cleaning roller Use an EPA 5CR head cleaning roller not supplied When replacing the cleaning roller keep the power of the printer on Before replacement be sure to remove the auto sheet feeder tray When replacing the cleaning roller be careful of ink stain around the head cleaning roller and the head cleaning unit The ink may stain your hands and clothes We recommend that you put on gloves when rep
37. correctly the printer cable or computer system OS memory hard disk interface etc seems to be the source of the trouble Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the computer or the computer manufacturer Is the application software malfunctioning If trouble occurs with special application software this may be a problem peculiar to that application software Consult the dealer or the manufacturer of the application software The problem may be solved if you upgrade the printer driver to the latest version For detailed information on how to upgrade the printer driver see the home page of the Sony ink jet printer Specifications Printer Printing system Line shot method Printing speed Standard Approx 5ppm Printing width Maximum 210mm Receiving buffer 56MB Interface Hi Speed USB USB2 0 Interface connector Printer side USB regulation series B receptacle Cable side USB regulation series B plug Ordinary noise level Approx 38dB or less when the printer is in standard mode Operating temperature 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operating humidity 20 to 80 no condensation allowed Storage and transport temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Storage and transport humidity 20 to 80 no condensation allowed Temporary storage temperature in the user environment 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Temporary storage humidity in the user environment 20 t
38. d Size and then click the OK button The Font dialog box disappears e You can specify the size other than those listed by entering the font size directly between 10 points and 500 points e Depending on the font characters may not be displayed properly In such a case select another font Changing a font may allow the characters to be displayed Color Adjusts the brightness of a stamp You can adjust the brightness of a stamp in 11 steps A stamp becomes lighter toward the Light direction A stamp becomes darker toward the Dark direction Alignment You can select the page on which the stamp is to be embedded from among First Sheet Only By sheet and By Page Horizontal Position and Vertical Position Specify the position of which the stamp is to be embedded You can select a position from among nine positions in the horizontal direction and nine positions in the vertical direction 81 positions in total You can check the specified position on the Stamp dialog Angle Specify the print angle for the stamp You can specify the angle between 90 and 90 Click the OK button on the Stamp dialog box after settings have been completed The window returns to the Function tab 7 Click the OK button on the Printing Preferences Embedding graphic data bitmap file as a dialog box The settings for the stamp character string to be embedded are saved stamp You can use a bitmap
39. done in the dialog box Sony LPR 1000M0 Printing Preferences Main Layout Function Paper 210mm X 237mm Portrait Layout Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Paper Ink Tal Auto Sheet Feeder Bleck and Wate Paper See A4 T Gamma Type wan TH mm Gammat C Gamma2 2 Length mm Gene Media Type k Sony High Quaity Paper _ C Gammad 4 Cancel _ ar Common features Performing Settings on the Main Tab The Main tab allows you to perform the following basic settings required for printing e Paper Tray paper feeding method Paper size Media type e Ink This printer supports only black and white printing e Gamma type Sets the quality level of the printouts Main tab amp S iny LPR 4000HD Printing Preferences PR ayout Function Paper Ink D chets A e BI nd White B Trail Auto Sheet Feeder z ec an NPA Paper Size A4 Gamma Type WidthOw SS rom Gammalt F Ganma22 Length E ae Gammnaata Paper 210mmX 297mm ouau EEEN Media Typelk Sony High Qualy Paper e Gammas Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Sr l a 0 Cancel arm Settings for Paper Click the Main tab The Main tab dialog appears 2 Select the proper settings according to the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder tray b Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Main Layout Function D a 3 a Tray T Aut
40. e For detailed information on how to replace the ink cartridge see Replacing the Ink Cartridges on page 43 Controlling the Print Job The status monitor allows you to monitor and control the print job When the monitor is displayed the printer status is displayed Click the Job button LPR 1000MD Status Monitor x Ink Level Now printing No abnormalities Make sure the printer shows READY Click Cancel Print Job button below to cancel job Reprint this job after the printer READY uonoun JOJIUOJA Click the Job button The Windows spooler window appears amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printer Document View Help Document Name Status Pages Size E Test Page Printing 1 72 bytes 113 KB lt 1 document s in queue 2 Right click the name of the job you wish to control A drop down list appears Sony LPR 1000MD Printer Document View Help Document Name Status cpm Printing 72 bytes 113 KB Pause Restart Properties Cancels the selected documents 3 Select the desired item Item Comments Pause To pause printing Restart To reset the printer so that it is ready to print ready status Cancel To cancel the print job Using the Status Monitor 39 SOUEUSIUIEIN NI Maintenance Cleaning the Head Clean the printer head when it is dirty or whenever a test printing indicates it is necessary
41. emedy suggested below unplug the printer When Not Using the Printer for Long Periods e Remove the AC power cord from the printer e Keep the printer with the ink cartridge loaded If you remove the ink cartridge the ink inside the ink cartridge may dry up This may cause the print head to clog If you retain the ink cartridge removed from the printer cover the ink feeding inlets with the yellow rubber caps and the dummy pack removed when setting up the printer after unpacking e Avoid placing the printer in a location subject to excessive dust Since many precise nozzles are located on the head excessive dust may cause to choke the head extremely high or low temperatures This may cause these nozzles to clog up mechanical vibration Do not put the printer on a slanted surface If you place the printer on a slanted surface this may cause leakage of the ink e If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period it is recommended to put a cover over the printer Troubleshooting and contact your dealer Symptoms Possible causes and remedies The printer is not turned on The ON STANDBY indicator does not light in green e The main power switch located on the back of the printer is not set to ON Set the main power switch to ON page 9 e The power cord connection may not be correct Check the connections and rectify if necessary Refer to Turning the Printer O
42. erences Paper Ink Black and White B Ta Auto Sheet Feeder sabia Paper Size as Garma Typa waw TH mm Gammalt x C Gamma2 2 Length H rom x C Gamma33 Paper 210mmX 297mm RER Pama Media TypelK Sony High Quality Paper _ gt Gammad d Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Tes 4 OK Cancel Apply 2 Click the setting item whose function you want to know about A popup window describing the function of the setting item appears Ex nv LPR TOQOMD Printing Preferences Main Layout Function Paper 3 Click any point on the window to close the popup window Selects the automatic sheet heet Feeder feeder tray Paper Size Z A4 Displaying Information on Operation Methods Cancelling a Print Job You can display detailed information on an operation You can cancel the print job using one of the following method by searching it using the table of contents or a three methods after you click the Print button keyword e Cancelling the print job from the Windows spooler window page 23 1 Click the Help button at the right down of the e Cancelling the print job from the status monitor Printing Preferences dialog box page 24 e Cancelling the print job from the operation panel of the printer page 24 amp Sony LPRA000MD Printing Preferences PR Ee Cancelling a Print Job from the
43. file as a stamp by specifying a bitmap file 1 2 Click the Function tab on the Printing Preferences dialog box Click Stamp Setting Stamp Setting button Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Main Layout Function Sort Stamp Collate By Sheet Printing Order 8 Stamp Selting M Front to Back Paper 21 0mm X 297mm Portrait Layout Back to Front Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Lo Alel 0 0 The Stamp dialog box appears Stamp HE F Embedding Siamp C TD Alignment By Sheet z Bitmap B CONFIDENTIAL H Horizontal Posiion H Center z Add Remove Stamp A Vertical Position Center zj Fort Angel 5 Light Dark Color Cancel 3 Place a check mark in the Embedding Stamp box and then click the Bitmap radio button Place a check mark in the Embedding Stamp None Add Remove Stamp A Lipset Select Bitmap 4 Select the stamp name corresponding to the bitmap file which you want to be embedded Click V at the right of the list and select the desired stamp name of the graphics data to be embedded from the list F Embedding Stemp S C Te Bitmap Click Y You can embed a new graphic For detailed information on how to add a new graphic stamp see Adding new stamps on page 27 Useful Fu
44. g the printer off 9 turning the printer on 9 Precautions before asking repairment 52 before transporting the printer 51 handling the printer 50 installation 50 mounting the printer on a rack 51 safety 50 when not using the printer for long periods 52 Print Preferences dialog box common operations on each tab 16 displaying from a software application 15 Function tab 26 Main tab 17 Print settings changing 35 deleting 37 retrieving 36 saving 34 Printer driver requirements for the printer driver 60 version information 16 Printing a test page from the operation panel 42 from the printer driver 42 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 19 Printing order 34 Printing Preferences dialog box displaying from the Windows start menu 15 Layout tab 19 Printing single page printing data on multiple sheets 21 S Sort printing 33 Specifications environmental performance 60 printer 59 requirements for the printer driver 60 Stamp adding new stamps 27 embedding a stamp character string 29 embedding graphic data 31 pinting without a stamp 32 removing stamp entries 32 Status monitor cancelling a print job 24 confirming the ink level 38 controlling the print job 38 displaying error messages 54 55 how to display 38 System overview 6 T Troubleshooting 52 U Utilities dialog box aligning the print position 25 cleaning the head 40 printing a test page 42 W Warning messages 54 Sony Corporation http www sony net
45. ing You can print in a set or by sheet using the Function tab All of the stamp character strings and the names of window raphics stamps are displayed on the drop down P pay F 1 Click the Function tab on the Printing Preferences dialog box 3 Click the stamp which you want to remove a A 2 Specify Sort as follows The stamp name clicked appears t Stamp name clicked Sort 13 Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Add Remove Stamp Main Layout Add Sort C Remove D Collate C By Sheet Printing Order B Front to Back Paper 210mm 297mm Portrait Layout Back to Front Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None 4 Click the Delete button Useful Functions 33 uore1edO Item Comments To print a document consisting of multiple pages in sets Collate To print a document consisting of multiple pages by sheet By Sheet 3 Click the OK button The sort printing setting is saved Setting the Printing Order You can set the printing order 1 Click the Function tab on the Printing Preferences dialog box 2 Select the printing order amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Main Layout Function Sort C Collate By Sheet Printing Order B Front to Back Paper 210mm X 297mm Portrait Layout Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Back to Front Prin
46. ing roller may have run out Try head cleaning two or three times and print a test page If the printed surface is still dirty replace the head cleaning roller page 46 The ink of the printout just ejected is smeared on the ejected paper The next printout is ejected before the previous printout is dry and its printed surface may be dirty In such a case remove the ejected printout one by one from the auto sheet feeder tray The surface of printouts is dirty especially the beginning of the printed surface The life span of the head cleaning roller may have run out Try head cleaning two or three times and print a test page If the printed surface is still dirty replace the head cleaning roller page 46 The printout is smeared or smudged e Unsuitable paper is being used Use suitable paper If you use paper except other than that recommended this may cause the ink to spray unevenly or run page 11 The amount of ink is excessive for the paper in use The paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder tray is different from the media type specified in the Printing Preferences dialog box Specify the correct media type It is recommended to use the paper manufactured by Sony Corporation page 17 The printout is blurry The print head is dirty or white stripes or scorches appear Or there is a part which is not printed Try head cleaning two or three times and pri
47. ipped with a print head The ink sprays out from the print head when printing Location and Function of Parts and Controls ic HAN uononpouul Il 8 4 Head cartridge lock screws three positions Used to lock the head cartridge Do not move these screws from the lock position Ink cartridge holder 43 One black ink cartridge holder and one gray ink cartridge holder are attached If one of them runs out the printer cannot print Use the following ink cartridges for replacing Black EPI L100BL Sony Ink Cartridge Gray EPI L100GL Sony Ink Cartridge Rear O ce to lo O te O 030 030 te 080 030 030 O 20 a Bo a O0 O ce te lt 9 te Le 8080808 Or of 020 7 0 3 O 080808 fo O O O O USB connector 60 Connects the supplied USB cable Ventilation holes 51 Provided to prevent the printer from overheating Equipotential ground terminal connector Used to connect the unit to the equipotential plug of peripheral equipment to bring the various parts of the system to the same potential Refer to Important safeguards notices for use in the medical environments on page 2 NAC IN connector Used to connect the printer to a wall outlet with a power cable Refer to Warning on power connection on page 3 and Warning on power connection for medi
48. it may cause interference to other equipment If this unit causes interference which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the unit try these measures Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible equipment Plug this unit and the susceptible equipment into different branch circuit Consult your dealer According to standard EN60601 1 2 and CISPR11 Class B Group 1 Caution When you dispose of the unit or accessories you must obey the law in the relative area or country and the regulation in the relative hospital Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply 1 Use the approved Power Cord 3 core mains lead Appliance Connector Plug with earthing contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable 2 Use the Power Cord 3 core mains lead Appliance Connector Plug conforming to the proper ratings Voltage Ampere Warning on power connection for medical use Please use the following power supply cord With connectors plug or female and cord types other than those indicated in this table use the power supply cord that is approved for use in your area United States Canada Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE HOSPITAL GRADE Female end E62405 E35708 LR53182 LLO22442 LLO88408 Cord type E159216 E35496 LL112007 1 LL20262 Min Type SJT LL32121 LL84494 Min 18 AWG Min Type SJT Min 18AWG Minimum cord set 10A 125V 10A
49. k mark in the Embedding Stamp box and then click the Text radio button Place a check mark in the Embedding Stamp Bitmap B CONFIDENTIAL Add Remove Stamp 4 Select Text Select the stamp character string to be embedded Useful Functions 29 _ HNN uore1edO 30 Click F at the right of the list and select the desired stamp character string from the list stamp KES F Embedding StamplS MAL Alignment 2 By Sheet BitmaplB Horizontal Position H Center CONFIDENTIAL te bel te Vertical Position Center Anglell Click Y You can embed a new character string as a stamp For detailed information on how to add a character string see Adding new stamps on page 27 Specify how to embed a stamp by setting each item in the Stamp dialog Text Alignment 2 By Sheet C Biman CONFIDENTIAL Hooma Postion Center Add Remove Stans A Vertical Postion Center Font E J Color Font Select a font for the stamp character string You can select any font for the stamp character string Click the Font button Useful Functions The Font dialog box appears Font Font style Arial Regular A g O Arial Black T Batang T7 BatangChe O Comic Sans MS O Courier New Dotum Sample TAG Script westem Specify Font Font style an
50. k the Function tab on the Printing Preferences dialog box 2 Click Stamp Setting Stamp Setting button amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Main Layout Function SoC Stamp Collate C By Sheet 3 Printing Order B Front to Back Peper 210mm X 297mm Portrait Layout F Back to Front ee ratio 100 Da 4 4 amp o The Stamp dialog box appears Sian GE Embedding Siamp Steal Alignment By Sheet z C Biman CONFIDENTIAL z Horizontal Position H Center 2j Add Remove Stamp A Vertical Postion Center z Fort E Angel o Light Dak Colok co 3 Place a check mark in the Embedding Stamp box Embedding Stamp G Text C Bitmap B CONFIDENTIAL x ONFIDENTIA Add Remove Stamp A Font E Light Dark Color L 4 Select the type of stamps which you want to add by clicking either the Text or Bitmap radio button ONFIDENTIF CONFIDENTIAL x Add Remove Stamp A Font E Light Dark Color L Text or Bitmap 5 Click the Add Remove Stamp button Stamp Tex C Bitmap B ONFIDENTIA CONFIDENTIAL Font E Light Color L Add Remove Stamp Useful Functions 27 _ HNN uore18dO The Add Remove Stamp dialog box appears Add Remove Stamp Adda Er Rem
51. l print job Yes_ Cancel print job Yes_ 4 Push the SET button The print job is cancelled 5 Push the READY button The READY indicator lights in green and the message READY appears on the printer window display To cancel print data waiting to be printed Cancel the print job from the Windows spooler window or the status monitor It is not necessary to cancel the print job from the operation panel of the printer Useful Functions Aligning the Print Position You can align the print position on one sheet 1 Display the Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences dialog box from the Start menu of Windows For detailed information on how to display see Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu on page 15 2 Click the Utility button amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences PR Man Layout Function Paper Ink Bl nd White B Tat Auto Sheet Feeder E ii Paper Sie A4 z Ganna Type wan TH rm Garmal t C Gamma22 Length HJ mm C Gamma3Q Papet210nm X 237mm RE fears Media TypelK Sony High QueltyPaper e Gammes Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None TS 4 al el el Co Conchi Apoy Utility button The Utilities dialog box appears Cleaning Adjust Print Position Adjustment Print Test Page Useful Functions 25 _ HNN uore1edO 26 3 Click the P
52. lacing the cleaning roller Do not press buttons on the printer during replacement 1 Remove the auto sheet feeder tray 2 Push the MENU button The READY indicator goes out and the message Ink level Black BL appears on the printer window display 3 Push the MENU button or the lt lt 4 B button and hold it until the message Replace roller appears on the printer window display Replace roller Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller 4 Push the SET button The message Replace Yes_ appears on the printer window display Replace Yes Cursor If the message Replace No_ appears Display Yes_ by pressing the lt lt 4 P button and then push the SET button Push the SET button The message changes from Warming up to Ready to replace and then after several seconds the message End Yes appears While the cleaning roller is being replaced the message Ready to replace or End Yes appears At this time do not open the main cover If you open the main cover this may cause the printer to malfunction Remove the used head cleaning roller in use as follows Put on the glove supplied with the head cleaning roller Slide the two tabs in the direction of the arrows Press the roller ejector into the metal parts at A both ends of the roller straight down until it clicks Insert the unit ejector horizontally in the direc
53. lect File Look in E Temp z c Er fe 1LPR100OMD bmp My Recent Documents 3 Desktop My Documents My Computer bs LPR1000MD bmp bmp Specify the bitmap file e You cannot register the same stamp name twice e The number of bitmap files that you can register is not limited e You can register and use are 1 4 8 and 24 bit bitmap data 7 Click the OK button on the Stamp window 8 Click the OK button on the Printing Preferences dialog box The settings for a new stamp entry is saved Embedding a stamp character string Seven kinds of stamps such as CONFIDENTIAL URGENT DRAFT TENTATIVE SAMPLE INFORMATIVE and PROPOSAL are registered already You can add other character strings as stamps 1 Click the Function tab on the Printing Preferences dialog box 2 3 4 Click Stamp Setting Stamp Setting button Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Solt Painting Order B Front to Back Paper 210mm X 237mm Portrait Layout Back to Front Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None The Stamp dialog box appears Embedding Stang G Tent Bitmap B CONFIDENTIAL x Horizontal Position H Add Remove Stamp A Vertical Position Font Light Alignment E 2 Colate 3 Stamp Setting M C By Sheet By Sheet Center Center Place a chec
54. mes The test pattern built in Yes the printer is printed No correctly Setting Items for the Printer Driver Customer Confirmation Sheet 65 AANA xepu 111 Index A About this manual 5 Aligning the print position 25 C Cancelling a print job from the operation panel of the printer 24 from the status monitor 24 from the Windows spooler window 23 Cleaning the head from the operation panel 41 from the printer driver 40 E Error messages related to ink 56 related to paper 55 related to printer status 56 F Function tab embedding stamps on the printout 26 setting the printing order 34 sort printing 33 G Gamma type 18 H Head cleaning roller option 46 replacing 46 Help window how to display the description of functions 22 Help window how to display information on operation methods 23 Ink cartridges notes on using 43 recommended 43 replacing 43 Index L Layout tab printing multiple pages on one sheet 19 printing single page printing data on multiple sheets 21 setting the gammatype 18 setting the print orientation 19 settings for paper 17 Location and function of parts and controls front 6 rear 8 when the head cover is opened 7 Menu flow of the printer window display head cleaning 63 main flow 62 P Paper loading 12 notes on paper 11 recommended paper 11 settings for paper 17 Paper jams 56 Power setting the printer to standby mode 9 turnin
55. n described in the printed Setup Manual Check whether power is supplied to the wall outlet The printer does not ready itself to print ON STANDBY indicator blinks or is lit in orange An error message is displayed on the status monitor or printer window display Take remedies according to the message page 54 The ON STANDBY indicator is lit in green and the READY button is lit in orange Proceed as follows to correct Push and hold the ON STANDBY button for three seconds After the ON STANDBY indicator turns to orange push the ON STANDBY button again If the ON STANDBY and READY indicators do not light in green disconnect the AC power cord and try to perform the above operations again If the printer does not start even after you take the above remedies the printer is malfunctioning Contact your dealer Printing does not start e Anerror message is displayed on the status monitor Take remedies according to the message page 54 e The main power switch is set to off Set the main power switch to on page 9 e Neither the ON STANDBY indicator nor the READY indicators are lit in green Turn both the ON STANDBY indicator and the READY indicator to green page 10 Symptoms Possible causes and remedies Symptoms Possible causes and remedies Paper in the auto sheet feeder tray is not fed The printer is not in print mode
56. nctions 31 _ HNN uore1edO 5 Specify how the stamp is to be embedded by setting 32 each item on the Stamp dialog F Embedding StamplS C Test Biter LPR 1000MD z Add Remove Stamp A Vertical Poston Horizontal Position H File Name Browse CATemp LPR100MD bmp Alignment Select the page to which the stamp is to be embedded from among First Sheet Only By sheet and By Page Horizontal Position and Vertical Position Specify the position at which the stamp is to be embedded You can select the position from among nine positions in the horizontal direction and nine positions in the vertical direction 81 positions in total You can check the specified position on the Stamp dialog Size Select the size of a stamp between 1 and 100 Density Specify the density of the stamp between 0 and 100 6 Click the OK button on the Stamp dialog box after the settings have been completed The window returns to the Function tab The Stamp dialog box appears simp GE F Enbed ng Siamp Texte Alignment By Sheet z BimapiB GONFIDENTAL Horizontal Pastion H Center Add Remove Stamp A Vertical Posiion Center z Font E Anglet F on Light Dak ColodL cn Remove the check mark from the Embedding Stamp check box Remove the check mark from the Embedding Stamp check box Text C
57. ndow of the printer driver or when you click the Help button Read this manual when you are in trouble Conventions used Cross references Throughout this manual you will find references to other sections of the manual that contained related information Also when the related information is contained in the printed Setup Manual you will find the title of the printed Setup Manual Important note Be sure to read sections of the manual marked Note To prevent damage and avoid trouble or unexpected results pay careful attention to these precautions and the Precautions on page 50 Operation panel display On the operation panel display of the printer messages are displayed on two lines In this manual a slash is inserted between information displayed on the upper and lower lines Ink level Black BL Ink level Black BL Windows screen In this manual Windows XP screens are used for explanation About This Manual 5 i HAN uononpouul Il 6 System Overview The Sony LPR 1000MD is an ink jet printer which is equipped with a high speed line shot The LPR 1000MD has the following features High speed line shot The printer is equipped with a high speed line shot Since the line shot method is applied the ink is sprayed out at a stretch while the paper passes under the print head of the longer page width to print the pictures and characters of the print data It takes only six
58. ngers with pins when changing the ink cartridge Replace the ink cartridge when the printer is turned on the ON STANDBY indicator is lit in green Replacing the Ink Cartridges 43 Oe MANN SOUEUSIUIEIN Il 1 Open the head cover Head cover Do not push the head cover backward after it has been opened a little If extra force is applied at the hinges of the head cover it may be hard to open it from then on 2 Remove the empty ink cartridge Pull it up by holding the handle of the ink cartridge Do not touch the points marked with RU If you touch those points the ink may get on your fingers 44 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 3 Remove the protective cap from the new ink cartridge Do not touch the points marked with Rl f If you touch those points the ink may get on your fingers Check that the air hole located on the top of the ink cartridge is open Air hole 4 Matching the protruding part placed on the right side of the ink cartridge with the groove of the printer insert it horizontally until the ink cartridge and the head cartridge line up Load the remaining ink cartridges using the same procedure matching the ink cartridge and its proper location Location Ink cartridge BL Black EPI L100BL Sony Ink Cartridge GL Gray EPI L100GL Sony Ink Cartridge 5 Close the head cover If the head cartridge and or ink cartridge are not loaded correctly you
59. nt a test page pages 40 and 42 If the printed surface is still dirty consult your dealer Troubleshooting 53 B nn snoeue 89SIN 54 Symptoms Possible causes and remedies Back to front printing cannot be done The setting of the printer and the print settings of the application software interfere with each other Deactivate Back to Front item on the Printing Preferences dialog box of the printer or the print setup dialog box of the software application Printing multiple pages per sheet cannot be done The setting on the layout tab and the print settings of the application software interfere each other Deactivate Printing multiple pages per sheet item on the Printing Preferences dialog box of the printer or the print setup dialog box of the software application Error Messages Error Messages On the printer window display warning messages recommending the replacement of consumable parts or warnings stating the causes of errors or error messages are displayed Error messages are also displayed on the status monitor Take steps to remedy troubles or prepare the replacement of used or worn out products Warning Display The printer monitors the life span of consumable parts and warning messages that state the time for replacement is coming is displayed When such warning messages appear prepare the replacement parts However you can continue printing
60. nter window display When the head cleaning is completed Check the result of the head cleaning by printing a test page For detailed information on test printing see Printing a Test Page on page 42 If stains or smudges remain on the test sheet repeat the head cleaning until the stain disappears If the printer cannot print a test page the ink may have run out Replace the ink cartridge For detailed information on replacing the ink cartridge see Replacing the Ink Cartridges on page 43 Cleaning the Head 41 Oe MANN SOUEUSIUIEIN NI Printing a Test Page Print a test page for checking whether the ink jets from the nozzle of the head cartridge or the print position has shifted You can perform a test printing using either of the following two methods e Test printing from the printer driver page 42 e Test printing from the operation panel of the printer page 42 Printing a Test Page from the Printer Driver When there is a print job left to be done the test printing is not performed Start the test printing after the printing of the current job is completed 1 Display the Sony LPR 1000MD Printing References dialog using the procedure explained in Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu on page 15 2 Click the Utility button amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Paper Ink Black and WhitelB Tiat Auto Shes
61. ntext menu S Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Search Folders Address 3 Printers and Faxes f Add Printer p Sal qS Ti Sony Tapis LPR 5000 Open Printing Preferences anne Pause Printing Sharing Use Printer Offline Create Shortcut Delete Rename The Sony LPR 1000MD Properties dialog box appears 3 Click Printing Preferences Sony LPR 1000MD Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Bo ga Sony LPR 1000MD Location Comment Model Sony LPR 1000MD Features Color Yes Double sided Unknown Paper available Staple Unknown Speed Unknown Maximum resolution 600 dpi Printing Preferences Print Test Page Cancel Performing Basic Print Settings The Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences dialog box appears Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences Paper Ink Black and White B Tiat Auto Sheet Feeder Paper Size A4 Samaa war FT Gammattt C Gamma2t2 Gamma3t3 Length Paper 210mm 237mm Pottraiti Layout Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Media Typelk Sony High Quality Paper C Gammas 4 4 a 4 Perform the required settings on the Main tab Layout tab and Function tab respectively For detailed information on how to perform settings on each tab see the corresponding pages of each tab Performing Settings on the Main Ta
62. nufacturer Computer OS Windows2000 SP indowsXP SP Memory MB Hard disk space GB Connecting cable of the USB cable printer Usage environment Software application used when printing Software application Manufacturer Version When printing other print data Prints correctly Cannot print When printing with another software application Prints correctly Cannot print Printer driver Version Re installation of the printer driver Re installed Not re installed Tab Item Selections Default setting Main Tray Auto Sheet Auto Sheet Feeder Feeder Size A4 Fixed A4 Width 210 Fixed 210 Fixed Length 297 Fixed 297 Fixed Media Type Sony high Sony high quality coated quality coated paper Plain paper paper Ink Black and Black and white Fixed white Gamma Gamma 1 Gamma 1 Gamma 2 Gamma 3 Gamma 4 Orientation Portrait Portrait Landscape Printing lpage 2page lpage multiple 4page pages per sheet Poster 4page 2 x 2 4page 2 x 2 Opage 3 x 3 16page 4 x 4 Function Stamp Text Bitmap Text Setting Printing Front to Back Front to Back Order from the first page Back to Front from the last page Sort Collate By Collate Sheet Status Symptoms From when From long ago Just lately Frequency Every time Someti
63. o 80 no condensation allowed Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Input Current 4 0 to 1 6 A max at 25 C Power consumption At standby Approx 16W or less When printing Approx 70W With the auto sheet feeder tray Approx 350 x 202 x 519 mm w h d 13 7 8 x 8 x 20 1 2 inches When printing Approx 350 x 202 x 643 mm w h d 13 7 8 x 8 x 25 3 8 inches Mass Approx 15 5 kg 34 lb 3 oz Sheet feeding system Auto sheet feeding Paper size A4 Print head Black Number of nozzles 5120 x 1 Gray Number of nozzles 5120 x 1 Supplied accessories Plug holder 1 Head cartridge packed inside the silver package 1 Auto sheet feeder tray 1 Ink cartridges black and gray 2 Dimensions Before Consulting Your Dealer Specifications 59 AANA snoeuel 89SIN Head cleaning unit 1 USB cable 1 High Quality Paper 1 Setup Manual 1 CD ROM including multi lingual operating instructions and setup manuals and printer drivers 1 Optional accessories Ink cartridge Black EPI L100BL Sony ink cartridge Gray EPI L100GL Sony ink cartridge Paper EPP 300A4MD Sony High Quality Paper Head cleaning roller EPA 5CR Medical Specifications Protection against electric shock Class I Protection against harmful ingress of water Ordinary Degree of safety in the presence of flammable anesthetics or oxygen Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or oxygen Mode of operation Contin
64. o Sheet Feeder l4 0 Paper Size Z Width u 3 3 Lenath L Paper 210mm x 297mm Es Lasout Media Type K Sony High Quality Paper zx Sealing ratio 100 Stamp None Le 3 Tray Since the printer corresponds to automatic paper feeding system Auto Sheet Feeder is Performing Settings on the Main Tab 1 7 _ HNN uore1edO automatically selected Another tray type can not be selected Size Since the printer corresponds to size A4 A4 is automatically selected Another paper size can not be selected Width and Length The width and length of A4 paper sheets are displayed You cannot adjust the width and length since they are fixed Media Type Click V to select the type of the paper loaded in the tray The printer performs printing suitable to the media type selected For detailed information on media types see Recommended Paper on page 11 3 Click the OK button The settings appropriate to the paper are saved Selecting the Gamma Type You can set the quality level of the printout You can select the gamma type according to the print data and the purpose of the printout Click the Main tab 2 Click the radio button corresponding to the desired gamma type Ink Black and white B Gamma Type Gamma 1 Gamma2 2 Gamma3 3 Gammad 4 4 amp 0 Gamma type f DK iil Cancel
65. on on the maximum number of sheets which can be loaded see page 11 Do not mix different types of paper in the auto sheet feeder tray To remove jammed paper push the READY button blinking in orange The jammed paper is automatically ejected Should the jammed paper remain after you have pushed the READY button see If the Paper Jams on page 56 Do not use paper listed in Unsuitable paper on page 12 Do not pull the paper out when printing has started and the paper is being fed Doing so is likely to result in malfunctions or paper jams It is often difficult to feed paper from the auto sheet feeder tray or sometimes it may be fed at an angle depending on the usage circumstances In such a case add one sheet of the same type of paper in the auto sheet feeder tray and try to print again The paper may warp depending on the circumstances and the warped paper may stick up out from the auto sheet feeder tray In this case the printer will not be able to feed the paper Try to make the warped paper lie flat or reduce the number of sheets set in the auto sheet feeder tray Loading Paper 13 a HAN uoneedelq WAN e When plain paper is loaded in the auto sheet feeder 14 tray if a different media type is selected on the Main tab of the Printing Preferences dialog box the printed paper may not be ejected correctly For detailed information on how to select the media type see Settings for Paper on page 17
66. or Function Using the Status Monitor ccscsssscssssccssssseeee 38 Displaying the Status Monitor eee 38 Confirming the Ink Level eese 38 Controlling the Print Job eeeeeeneeeeees 38 Maintenance Cleaning the Head csssccsssssssscssssssssscsssscsscees 40 Cleaning the Head from the Printer Driver 40 Cleaning the Head From the Operation Panel 41 Printing a Test Page ccsscsssccsssscssssssssscssssesess 42 Printing a Test Page from the Printer Driver 42 Printing a Test Page From the Operation Panel 42 Replacing the Ink Cartridges ss 43 Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller 46 Miscellaneous Precautions ss secesssesinssesesesSsessavebessasassndeceouesatesdacovees 50 Safety eee note ment seveceundsettectfuatevae iteeers 50 Handling the Printer 50 Installation nn nat remets 50 Before Moving the Printer eee eeeeeeees 51 Before Transporting the Printer seeeeeeeeeee 51 Before Asking Repairment n se 52 When Not Using the Printer for Long Periods 52 Troubleshooting ssessessccesecesoessoesosesosescsssesescesoseo 52 Error Messages sssssessssesseserenoensenessecessecnse 54 Warning Display ec eeeeeeseereecneceeeeeeeeenees 54 Error Messages eccceeseceseeessceessecesseceseeeseees 54 Ii the Papert Jams simon 56 Before Consulting Your Dealer ss 59 Specifications cccccisccssossdcscesosdsssnstcssedesesdebesessnesssoeees
67. ovelD Y Back 6 Adda new stamp When a stamp character string is added Enter the name of the character string which you want to add as a stamp in the Add text box Enter the name of the stamp character string Add Remove Stamp j Remove D x Back Click the Add button and then click the Back button The stamp character sting is registered and the window returns to the Stamp dialog box e You cannot register the same character string twice e You can register any number of characters between one and 60 as a stamp string When a graphics stamp is added Enter the stamp name Enter the name of the graphics stamp Add Remove Stamp Add A Remove D 28 Useful Functions Click the Add button The Stamp dialog box reappears Specify the bitmap file to be used You can specify the bitmap file using the following two methods e Enter the name of the bitmap file in the bitmap file text box M Embedding Stamp S Tex C Bitmap B LPR 1000MD x Add Remove Stamp 4 File Name Browse A lc Temp LPR1000MD bmp Enter the name of the bitmap file e Click the Browse button M Embedding Stamp S C Tex C Bitmap B LPR 1000MD X Add Remove Stamp A File Name Browse button The Select File dialog box appears Specify the bitmap file to be used and then click the Open button Se
68. per loading method Place papersin Place papers in the auto sheet the auto sheet feeder tray feeder tray facing the more facing the whitish side printing side down down Sheet feeding method Automatic Automatic paper feeding paper feeding EPP 300A4MD Plain paper Product name Sony High Plain recycled Quality Paper paper 300 sheets The number of printed pages which can be ejected the maximum number In actual printing the number of printed pages which can be ejected may be reduced depending on use environment where the printer is used Notes on using paper other than paper manufactured by Sony Corporation e When using mat coated paper manufactured by another company the number of sheets which can be loaded and ejected depends on the thickness of the paper Thus those numbers may be different from ones listed on the above table In the case of double sided mat paper the number of sheets may be about 20 pages It is recommended that you use mat coated paper with a thickness between 0 1mm and 0 27mm You cannot use the following paper Plain paper whose weight is less than 60g m or higher than 105 gim Available Printing Area To maintain the quality of print margins are set at the top bottom right and left of the paper The range on which text or images can be printed is the area inside these margins Available printing area 200 x 287 mm width x height 5 0mm 5 0mm 1 ae
69. printer starts cleaning the head It takes one minute to one minute and 30 seconds to clean the head When the head cleaning is completed Check the result of the head cleaning by printing a test page For detailed information on test printing see Printing a Test Page on page 42 If stain or smudges remain on the test sheet repeat the head cleaning until the stain disappears If the printer cannot print a test page the ink may have run out Replace the ink cartridge For detailed information on replacing the ink cartridge see Replacing the Ink Cartridges on page 43 Cleaning the Head From the Operation Panel Fe a is STANDBY O READY 5 Printer window display 2 Push the MENU button The READY indicator goes off and the message Ink level appears 2 Push and hold the MENU button or gt button until the message Cleaning appears on the printer window display Cleaning 3 Push the SET button 2 The message Clean Yes_ appears Clean ves 4 Push the SET button The printer starts cleaning the head When the printer is cleaning the head the following message appears Now cleaning head When the printer finishes cleaning the head the message Cleaning appears again 5 Push the READY button The READY indicator lights in green and the message READY appears on the pri
70. re not saved Resetting the print settings to default settings 1 Click the amp Retrieve Settings button on the Printing Preferences dialog box 2 Select Default from the list Retrieve Settings Default Poser Nambi Defaut Retrieve Cancel Select Default 3 Click the Retrieve button on the Retrieve Setting dialog box The printer changes in default settings status For detailed information on default settings see Setting Items for the Printer Driver on page 65 Deleting Unnecessary Print Settings Click the 4 Retrieve Settings button on the Printing Preferences dialog box The Retrieve Settings dialog appears Retrieve Settings Name N 2 Click the file name which you wish to delete on the list The selected file name is displayed in the Name text box Retrieve Settings Default Name WN Retrieve Delete Cancel The file name selected in step 2 is displayed 3 Click the Delete button A confirmation window appears Confirmation for deleting settings Delete Poster 4 Click the Yes button The file selected in step 2 is deleted Saving and Retrieving Print Settings 37 _ HNN Monitor Function Using the Status Monitor The printer allows you to monitor the printer status via a USB connection This is called the status monitor The status monitor has the following functions
71. remove the sponge stopper refer to Sponge stopper described in the printer Setup Manual supplied with the printer To turn the printer on Set the main power switch to the ON I side Main power switch The ON STANDBY indicator lights up in orange and the printer starts When both the ON STANDBY and READY indicators light in green after a while and READY appears on the printer window display the printer is ready to print pack lt JL gt gt READY Lit green Lit green Setting the Printer to Standby Mode In standby mode the printer cannot print However the power can be saved when the printer is not being used To set the printer to standby mode Push the ON STANDBY button The ON STANDBY and READY indicators light in orange and the printer enters the standby mode ON O STANDBY o ON STANDBY button To restore the printer from standby mode Push the ON STANDBY button again The ON STANDBY and READY indicators light in green and the message READY appears on the printer window display Turning the Printer Off Use the ON STANDBY button placed on the front of the printer to turn the printer on or off during daily use When you do not intend to use the printer for a long time turn the printer off as follows T Push the ON STANDBY button
72. rint Position Adjustment button on the Adjust group Utilities Cleaning Adjust Head Cleaning Print Position Adjustment Print Test Page Print Position Adjustment button The Print Position Alignment window appears 4 Enter the numerical value of the amount by which you want to move the position Print Position Alignment Print Position Alignment Based on Sheet Direction Right H Down Enter the dimensions Right Enter the numerical value of the amount by which you want to move towards the right in printers of mm To move towards the left attach a minus before the numerical value Down Enter the numerical value of the amount by which you want to move downward in printers of mm To move upward attach a minus before the numerical value The alignment range to the right is between 100 mm and 100mm and the alignment range downward is between 100 mm and 100 mm 5 Click the OK button on the Print Position Alignment window and then click the OK button on the Ultilities dialog box The Utilities dialog box disappears and the window returns to the Printing Preferences dialog box Useful Functions 6 Click the OK button on the Printing Preferences dialog box The print position alignment setting is saved Advanced Functions The Function tab allows you to set the following advanced functions e Embedding stamps You can embed stamps on the printout e Sort
73. rinter e Move the printer with the ink cartridge loaded e Hold the printer horizontally and be careful not to give vibrations to the printer Doing so causes leakage of the ink Before Transporting the Printer e Remove the ink cartridge e Insert the yellow rubber cap and the dummy pack removed from the ink feeding inlets when setting up the printer Insert the dummy pack into the center ink feeding inlets so that the side onto which the labels attached faces to the left Dummy pack Yellow rubber e Retain the head cartridge inside the printer without removing Precautions 51 B nn snoeuel 89SIN 52 e Pack the printer using the original carton and packing materials supplied with the printer when you purchased the printer Before Asking Repairment e Remove the ink cartridge from the printer Insert the yellow rubber cap and the dummy pack removed from the ink feeding inlets when setting up the printer Attach the dummy pack into the center ink feeding inlets so that the side onto which the labels attached comes to the left side Retain the head cartridge inside the printer without removing Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting checks will help you correct the most common problems you may encounter with your printer Before proceeding with these trouble checks first check that the power cord is firmly connected Should the problem persist after you have applied the r
74. s installed in a rack please make sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading Install the equipment while taking the operating temperature of the equipment into consideration For the operating temperature of the equipment refer to the specifications on page 59 When performing the installation keep the rear of the unit 10 cm 4 inches or more away from walls in order to obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat Attention when the product is installed in Rack 1 Ventilation holes are provided on the back of the printer Keep the back of the printer 10 cm or more away from the wall Keep the front of the printer clear for 20 cm or more for loading or ejecting paper Keep the top of the printer clear for 25 cm or more for loading ink cartridges or removing jammed paper Prevention against overloading of branch circuit When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an outlet on the rack please make sure that the rack does not overload the supply circuit Providing protective earth When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an outlet on the rack please confirm that the outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth connection Internal air ambient temperature of the rack Before Moving the Printer e Remove the AC power cord from the p
75. t Feeder Paper SizeZ A4 er wan 210 mn Gammat t C Gamma2 2 Length H mm Gamma3t3 Media Typelk Sony High Quality Paper C Gammat a Paper 210mmX 237mm Portail Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None 1 A alol Li Utility button Printing a Test Page The Utilities dialog box appears Cleaning Adjust Head Cleaning Print Position Adjustment Print Test Page 3 Click the Print Test Page button Cleaning Adjust d Head Cleaning Print Position Adjustment Print Test Page Print Test Page button The printer starts printing a test page 4 Check whether there are any uneven spots or any blank spots Printing a Test Page From the Operation Panel On LS s READY 5 Printer window display 2 Push the MENU button The READY indicator goes off and the message Ink Level appears Push and hold the MENU button or gt button until the message Print test page appears on the printer window display Print test page 3 Push the SET button The message Test print Yes_ appears Push the SET button The printer starts printing a test page While the printer is printing the test page the following message appears Print test page Test printing When the printer finishes printing the test page the message Print test page
76. tab The Layout tab dialog box appears 2 Select the Orientation Portrait Landscape ng Preferences Orientation Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheet Poster M page zl l amp CE Ce Orientation Comments Portrait To print the printing data in portrait orientation when the page layout is not set in the printing data Landscape To print the printing data in landscape orientation when the page layout is not set in the printing data The setting of portrait or landscape orientation of the page is automatically switched according to the page layout of the printing data Therefore even if the Portrait setting is selected the printer may not print the printing data in portrait orientation 3 Click the OK button The orientation setting is saved Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet You can specify the number of pages of printing data to be printed on a single sheet 1 Click the Layout tab When printing one page on one sheet go to step 3 When printing multiple pages on one sheet go to step 2 Performing Settings on the Layout Tab 1 9 HNN uorje18dO 2 Setthe print orientation Portrait Landscape ing Preferences Page Layout Printing multiple pages per sheet w Poster M Ipage E Set the print orientation using Orientation according to the page orientation of the printing data
77. tandards and logos are uniform among participating nations regions Requirements for the Printer Driver Computer A computer on which Micrsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional English version or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional English version runs Also a computer equipped with a USB interface Basic software Microsoft Windows XP English version Microsoft Windows 2000 English version Hard disk space required Disk space required when installing the printer driver including the memory to be used temporarily 25Mbytes To connect a USB cable to a Windows computer It is necessary to use a computer which satisfies the following conditions and a USB port that is guaranteed by the computer maker e A computer on which either Windows XP or Windows 2000 is preinstalled e Use the peripheral equipment which has obtained USB 2 0 certification If you use peripheral equipment which is not certified this may cause trouble Also there are cases where the performance of the printer cannot be guaranteed e Use a cable of less than 3m in length To connect the printer to Windows via a Hi Speed USB Use the Microsoft Windows XP 2000 USB2 0 driver Do not use the extension USB 2 0 board such as PCI PCMCIA and so on since the operation may become unstable This printer is applied to Hi Speed USB When the printer is connected to the computer which corresponds to Hi Speed USB the data can be loaded
78. terference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the customers in Canada This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA C22 2 NO 60601 1 For the customers in the U S A and Canada Model LPR 1000MD is Non Patient Equipment This unit can not be used in the vicinity of patients Patient Vicinity Important safeguards notices for use in the medical environments 1 All the equipments connected to this unit shall be certified according to Standard IEC60601 1 IEC60950 IEC60065 or other IEC ISO Standards applicable to the equipments 2 When this unit is used together with other equipment in the patient area the equipment shall be either powered by an isolation transformer or connected via an additional protective earth terminal to system ground unless it is certified according to Standard IEC60601 1 Patient Area 3 The leakage current could increase when connected to other equipment 4 This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual
79. the back feet of the printer first and then put the front feet down slowly Installation The printer is a precision instrument which contains liquid ink e Place the printer in a location which meets the following conditions 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F temperature and 20 to 80 humidity horizontal within 2 0 and stable If you place the printer on a slanted surface the printer may not print correctly because the ink will spray out at an angle To protect the printer from damage place it Away from slippery surfaces Away from mechanical vibration Away from excessive dust Away from extremely hot or cold wind Away from direct or excessive sunlight Away from water or other liquids Do not cover the printer with a cloth etc and place it in a location with good ventilation Place the printer so that the four feet of the printer are on a flat surface If you place the printer at a slant the paper may not feed correctly e Place the printer keeping spaces towards the back front left and right and a space over the top as shown in the following diagram y ae ia 10cm 10 cm When this product is installed in a rack please make sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the rack is within the specified limit of this product Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading When this product i
80. ting the READY indicator starts blinking and the printer stops printing temporarily To restart printing push the READY button again For detailed information on the relationship between the ON STANDBY indicator and the READY indicator see Relationship Between the ON STANDBY Indicator and the READY indicator on page 10 Printer window display Liquid Crystal Display LCD 41 42 46 55 62 Displays messages during setup when confirming the status or performing maintenance MENU button 41 42 46 62 Push this button to display the menu on the LCD SET button 41 42 46 63 Used to execute the operation displayed on the LCD and to go to the next operation step lt lt gt P gt select buttons 41 42 46 62 Used to change setting items or the numerical values displayed on the LCD BACK button 63 Used to cancel the condition displayed on the LCD and to go back to the previous step Eject buttons 57 Provided on both the left and right sides of the printer Used to open the main cover when removing paper jammed inside the printer and so on Push both left and right buttons so that the main cover pops open and you can pull it upward When the Head Cover is Opened 1 Label Shows the note on handling the head cover Head cartridge cable Provided to supply power to the head cartridge Head cartridge This head cartridge is equ
81. ting Order Item Comments Front to Back To print from first page to last The first page comes at the bottom and the last page comes on the top To print from last page to first Since the printed sheets are piled up upwards the printed sheets are piled up in the page order the first page comes on the top Back to Front 3 Click the OK button The printing order setting is saved Saving and Retrieving Print Settings Saving and Retrieving Print Settings You can save print settings as a file By retrieving the file in which print settings are saved you can set the printer to the desired print settings quickly and easily Saving Print Settings 1 Perform print settings on the Main tab Layout tab Function tab and or the Print Alignment Position window of the Utilities dialog box All of items set in those dialog boxes can be saved as a file 2 Click the A Save button on the Printing Preferences dialog box amp Sony LPR 1000MD Printing Preferences HE Main Layout Function SoC Stamp 2 Collate x Stamp Setting M C By Sheet 2 1 Printing Order 8 Front to Back Peper 210mm X 297mm Port Layout C Back to Front Scaling ratio 100 Stamp None Al 4 amp 0 el B Save button The Save Settings dialog box appears Save Settings Name N 3 Name the file in which the print se
82. tion of the arrow until it clicks e The cleaning roller may come off if it is not caught securely Be sure to press the roller ejector until it clicks e To prevent the cleaning roller from being wa aS deformed or stained do not touch the white gt part of the cleaning roller K nsert it R horizontally Rotate the roller ejector in the direction of the arrows and unlock the cleaning roller Pull the unit ejector toward you to remove the head cleaning unit ews a Hold the parts of the roller ejector indicated with the arrows Do not leave the printer without the head cleaning unit for a long period of time When the head cleaning unit is removed do not open the main cover of the printer or insert your hand into the inside of the printer 7 Remove the head cleaning roller from the head cleaning unit and then attach the new head cleaning roller Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller 47 ee MANN SOUEUSIUIEIN NI 48 Insert the new head cleaning roller until it clicks at both ends The cleaning roller may come off it is not fully inserted 8 Replace the head cleaning unit in the printer Slide the two tabs in the direction of the arrow B Insert the head cleaning unit with the unit ejector attached into the printer horizontally as far as it will go until it clicks After it is inserted push it in at two points so that it can not move around inside the unit
83. tray 12 Individual sheets of paper are loaded automatically one at a time 6 Operation panel fl Q ON STANDBY button indicator 9 10 Used to switch the printer to on or to standby status When the ON STANDBY button is set to on the power is on and the indicator lights in green When the printer is in standby mode the indicator lights in orange To restore the power from the standby mode push the ON STANDBY button again In the standby mode the printer does not print however power is saved When the printer is not used for a long time it is recommended that you turn the printer off To turn the printer off set this ON STANDBY button to the standby mode and set the main power switch on the rear panel to off If the main power switch on the rear panel is not set to on the power is not on even though the ON STANDBY button on the front is set to on READY button indicator 9 10 46 56 Used to set the printer so that it is ready to receive data from a computer so that it can be printed When you push the MENU button during setup when confirming the status or performing maintenance the READY indicator goes off When the READY indicator is not lit the printer cannot print If the READY indicator is not lit when you want to print push the READY button so that the indicator will light Also if you push the READY button during prin
84. ttings on the Main Tab 17 Settings for Paper 17 Selecting the Gamma Type 18 Performing Settings on the Layout Tab 19 Setting the Print Orientation eee 19 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet 19 Printing Single Page Printing Data on Multiple SHECHS ie uae Maine tate ten aie abe 21 Using the Help Window u ssscsssscsssscssssccsssees 22 Displaying the Description of Functions of Setting ftes re nn nent tie sats Eee 22 Displaying Information on Operation Methods 23 Cancelling a Print Job ses 23 Cancelling a Print Job from the Windows Spooler MWindOW sise ie nt tn 23 Cancelling a Print Job from the Status Monitor 24 Cancelling a Print Job From the Operation Panel OF The Printers still cdtatadascasitesest 24 4 Useful Functions ccccccssssssssssscercccsssscseecscsces 25 Aligning the Print Position 25 Advanced Functions 0 cceccecscceestecesteceeneeeeeees 26 Embedding Stamps on the Printouts 26 Sort PFINUNE segas rge aeni aeaieie aese ian 33 Setting the Printing Order ssseeseseesseesesee 34 Saving and Retrieving Print Settings 34 Saving Print Settings 34 Changing the Print Settings o e 35 Retrieving the Print Settings Saved 0 000 36 Deleting Unnecessary Print Settings 0 0 0 0 37 Monit
85. ttings will be saved Enter the name in the Name text box 2 Click the A Save button on the Printing Preferences dialog box The Save Setting dialog appears The names of files currently saved are listed Save Settings Save Settings Default Poster Cancel Enter the file name Name N HNN You can use file names of one to 60 characters The number of print setting files that can be saved is not limited 4 Click the Save button on the Save Settings dialog 3 Click the file containing settings you wish to box change The name of the file selected is displayed in the Name text box Save Settings Default Save Settings Default Name N Posted Cancel Name N Poster Save button Cancel Settings performed on the Main tab Layout tab Function tab and the Print Alignment Position window of the Utilities dialog box are saved as a 4 Click the S butt the Save Settings dial file and the Save Setting dialog disappears maa OUR a ered box f Note A confirmation message appears Settings made for adding new stamps and removing stamp entries are not included in the file Ganirmatian for ovenriting sertie Overwrite Poster Changing the Print Settings You can change some parts of print settings saved as a file Re enter the value for the print settings you want to 5 Click the Yes button change on the Main tab
86. uch paper is loaded Do not exceed the number of sheets which the automatic paper feed tray can hold page 11 e Warped paper is being used Try to make the warped paper lie flat and load it again page 12 Folded or wrinkled paper is being used Do not use folded or wrinkled paper page 12 e Paper is stuck Riffle the paper and load it again page 12 The printer is not placed on a flat surface Place the printer on a flat surface Paper jam Paper jam The paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper page 56 Error Messages 55 B nn snoeuel 89SIN 56 Errors related to ink Error messages Causes remedies Error messages Causes remedies The amount of ink is low Replace the ink cartridge Ink depleted xx xx ink has run out xx ink cartridge is not page 43 attached The ink cartridge is not set correctly Check and set the ink cartridge if necessary page 43 The head cartridge is not set correctly Check and set the head cartridge if necessary Refer to Attaching the Head Cartridge described in the printed Setup Manual The head cleaning unit is not attached Attach the head cleaning cartridge Refer to Attaching the Head Cartridge described in the printed Setup Manual Cleaning unit is not attached The head cleaning unit is not inserted securely Open the m
87. uous Environmental performance Resource efficiency Mass Approx 15 5kg 34 Ib 3 oz Dimensions With the auto sheet feeder tray Approx 350 x 202 x 519 mm w h d 13 7 8 x 8 x 20 1 2 inches When printing Approx 350 x 202 x 643 mm w h d 13 7 8 x 8 x 25 3 8 inches Environment consideration Harmful materials parts All parts composing of the printer Special bromine flame retarder PBB PBDE are not used Exterior plastic Heavy metals Pb Hg Cr VI Cd and halogen flame retarder are not used Ordinary noise level 38dB when the printer is in standard mode Packing material Heavy metals Pb Hg Cr VI Cd are not used Carton Applied regulation International Energy Star program Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice x As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this is product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their s
88. uto sheet feeder tray Resttach the cover of the tray The cover also functions as the eject tray 2 Error messages 9 es J 4re you sure you want to cancel the selected print jobs 3 4 Click the Yes button CAE sd at ie top right of the help window to The selected job is cancelled and disappears from close the help window the spooler window 5 Click X at the right top corner to close the spooler window Cancelling a Print Job 23 uore1edO Cancelling a Print Job from the Status Monitor Double click the i icon on the task bar to open the status monitor When printing starts the status monitor automatically starts and the i icon appears on the task bar 2 Click the Job button LPR 1000MD Status Monitor Ink Level im 4 Dm GL BL Status Now printing No abnormalities Make sure the printer shows READY Click Cancel Print Jab button below to cancel job Reprint this job after the printer READY Click the Job button The Windows spooler window appears 3 Right click the job you want to cancel and select Cancel from the drop down list Sony LPR 1000MD Printer Document View Help Document Name Status Owner Pages Size E 72bytes 113KB 8 05 Printing User 1 Pause Restart Cancel Properties Cancels the selected documents 24 Cancelling a Print Job The following confirmation message appears

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