Digital Equipment Corporation PrintServer 32Printer Installationsanleitung

PrintServer 32 PrinterInstallation GuideOrder Number: EK–LPS32–IG–001Digital Equipment CorporationMaynard, Massachusetts

Figure 1 Shipping Boxesxii

1Preparing to Install the PrinterBefore you unpack and install the PrintServer 32 printer, perform the followingtasks:• Select a site• Install the sof

1.1.2 Provide Easy AccessFind an area that allows users access to the printer:• A level floor• Enough surrounding space to allow ventilation and easy a

1.1.3 Find the Right EnvironmentThe PrintServer 32 printer works best in an area that is:• At a temperature range of 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F) and a h

1.3 Prepare the NetworkThe software installation guides explain how to prepare the network for thePrintServer 32 printer. The PrintServer 32 printer n

2Unpacking the Print Engine and CabinetThe print engine and cabinet are assembled and shipped as one unit. Thischapter explains how to unpack these co

2.1 Unpacking the KitsUnpack Shipaway Kits A and B by using the following procedure:1. Check the contents of Shipaway Kits A and B. (See Figure 2–1 an

Shipaway Kit B contains:• PrintServer 32 Printer Operator’s Guide• PrintServer 32 Printer Installation Guide• PrintServer 32 Printer User’s Guide• A s

Figure 2–2 Shipaway Kit B2–4 Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet

2.2 Moving the Printer from the Shipping PalletRemove the printer from its shipping pallet by using the following procedure:1. Remove the tape holding

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2. Remove the tape from the plastic bag around the bottom of the cabinet andlift the plastic bag straight up to remove it.If excess plastic remains ar

Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet 2–7

5. Slowly roll the printer down the ramp to its operating location.Leave enough room to easily access all sides of the printer duringinstallation.Warn

6. Lower the leveling pads to release the wheels from their locked position.This allows the wheels to rotate.The leveling pads should be lowered until

2.3 Unpacking the ComponentsUnpack the printer’s components, using the following procedure:1. Remove the protective foam covering and all shipping tap

2. Open the front cover of the print engine.Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet 2–11

3. Remove the tape and foam padding from the print engine. Also, removethe one piece of tape and foam padding from the print engine cover.2–12 Unpacki

4. Open the development drawer by lifting up the release lever while pullingthe drawer out by its handle until it stops.Unpacking the Print Engine and

5. Remove the tape and cardboard from inside the development drawer.2–14 Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet

6. Close the development drawer by using the handle to push it back.Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet 2–15

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7. Close the front cover.2–16 Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet

8. Open the cabinet door and remove the tape from the duplex transportguide and the transfer/separation charger cleaner. Remove the cartoncontaining t

9. Close the cabinet door.2–18 Unpacking the Print Engine and Cabinet

3Installing the Bottom Paper TrayThe next step in the installation is to install the bottom paper tray into theprinter. See the PrintServer 32 Printer

4Installing the Paper CassettesThe next step is to install the paper cassettes.4.1 Assembling the Paper CassettesThe paper cassettes come partially as

4.2 Adding Paper to the Paper CassettesAdd paper to the paper cassettes, using the following procedure.NoteThis procedure is the same for both the lar

2. Add the paper to the cassette.CautionUse only high-quality paper, as listed in Appendix B of the PrintServer32 Printer Operator’s Guide. Do not add

3. Place the cover back on the cassette.4–4 Installing the Paper Cassettes

4.3 Installing the Paper CassettesInsert the paper cassette by sliding it straight into the top or bottom cassetteslot until it drops into position.Re

5Installing the Top Output Paper TrayComponents5.1 Assembling the Paper Tray InsertsUse the following procedure to install the paper tray inserts:1. U

ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix1 Preparing to Install the

2. Slip the springs into the guides under the plastic tray inserts. Insert thesprings marked ‘‘L’’ into the tray insert you will use in the lower outp

3. Install a paper tray insert into the lower output tray.Installing the Top Output Paper Tray Components 5–3

5.2 Installing the Top Output TrayInstall the top output paper tray, using the following procedure:1. Attach the top output paper tray by hanging it o

3. Install a paper tray insert into the top output tray.Proceed to Chapter 6 to add toner.Installing the Top Output Paper Tray Components 5–5

6Adding Toner and Installing the OPC DrumThe next step in the installation is to add toner and install the OPC drum.6.1 Adding TonerAdd toner using th

1. Open the front cover.6–2 Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum

2. Open the development drawer by lifting up the development drawer releaselever while pulling the drawer out by its handle until it stops.Adding Tone

3. Open the cover of the development unit by lifting the right side of the coverup and over to the left side of the development unit.NoteIf toner acci

4. Remove a new toner cartridge from the box and shake the cartridgevigorously for 5 to 10 seconds.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum 6–5

5. Install the right side of the cartridge into the hinges of the frame.6–6 Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum

5 Installing the Top Output Paper Tray Components5.1 Assembling the Paper Tray Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15.2 Installing

6. Cover the development unit with the cartridge and press the cartridge intoposition until it clicks.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum 6–7

7. Locate the knob on the front of the development unit.6–8 Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum

8. Attach knob to the take-up roller and turn the knob clockwise until the redline appears on the take-up roller.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC D

9. Tap the toner cartridge to remove excess toner that may be clinging to theinside of the cartridge.10. Remove the knob from the take-up roller and p

12. Close the cover on the development unit. Press the cover down until itclicks.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum 6–11

6.2 Installing the OPC DrumInstall the OPC drum, using the following procedure:1. Press the top of the cleaning unit release lever to disengage the cl

2. Turn the development unit release lever clockwise to disengage thedevelopment unit from its operating position.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC

3. Carefully remove the OPC drum from its shipping box.CautionDo not remove the black protective sleeve from the OPC drum untilinstructed to do so. Fi

5. Remove the black protective sleeve by pulling the release tape straight up.Discard the sleeve.CautionRemoving the sleeve from the drum may lift the

6. Push the development unit release lever back to the operating position.6–16 Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum

Tables4–1 Paper Cassette Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1vii

7. Push the cleaning unit release lever back to the operating position.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum 6–17

8. Close the development drawer by using the handle to push it back.6–18 Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum

9. Close the front cover.Proceed to Chapter 7 to install the Ethernet and power cables.Adding Toner and Installing the OPC Drum 6–19

7Connecting Ethernet and Power CablesThe next step in the installation is to connect the Ethernet and power cables.You need the following items to con

Figure 7–1 displays a simple Ethernet with one PrintServer 32 connected to aDELNI and another PrintServer 32 connected to an H4000.Figure 7–1 Ethernet

7.1 Connecting the Ethernet CableInstall the Ethernet cable, using the following procedure:1. Remove the two thumbscrews from the Ethernet connector.S

2. Pull the Ethernet connector out to the operating position.7–4 Connecting Ethernet and Power Cables

3. Reinstall the two thumbscrews to secure the Ethernet connector in theoperating position.Connecting Ethernet and Power Cables 7–5

4. If you have a standard Ethernet cable, connect it to the Ethernet connectorand push the slide latch left to lock it in place. If you have a ThinWir

7.2 Connecting the ThinWire Ethernet CableConnect the ThinWire Ethernet cable with the optional DESTA adapter, usingthe following procedure:1. Connect

PrefaceThis guide covers the installation of the PrintServer 32 hardware up to thepoint where it is certified to be operating properly after the softwa

2. Install the DESTA bracket to the printer, using the two thumbscrewsprovided.Do not tighten the thumbscrews at this time. The DESTA bracketshould be

3. Connect the DESTA to the Ethernet connector and push the slide latch leftto lock it in place.• The back of the DESTA should be facing you.Connectin

4. Raise the bracket until it touches the DESTA and tighten the twothumbscrews.7–10 Connecting Ethernet and Power Cables

7.3 Connecting the Power CableConnect the power cable from the printer to the wall outlet, using the followingprocedure:1. Check to be sure the power

2. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC input power receptacle at therear of the printer.3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall

8Leveling the PrinterThe final step in setting up the PrintServer 32 printer is to level it. Level theprinter, using the following procedure:1. With th

3. Open the front cover.8–2 Leveling the Printer

4. Place the bubble level on the print engine baseplate.The printer is sufficiently level if at least half the bubble is in the centercircle of the lev

5. Close the front cover.6. Proceed to Chapter 9 to power up the printer.8–4 Leveling the Printer

9Running the Power-Up TestThis chapter explains how to power up the PrintServer 32 printer and checkfor correct operation. It also tells you what to d

For VMS, the supporting host and DECprint Printing Services software can beinstalled on the same VMS system.ConventionsThe following terms and convent

• All the lights on the operator panel flash.• The printer performs a diagnostic self-test routine. The messagedisplay shows the test countdown (9 to 0

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9.2 If You Encounter ProblemsIf you have a problem with the installation or if the printer does not power upcorrectly, call the Digital Support Line f

IndexCCabinet, 2–1unpacking, 2–10CassetteSee Paper cassettesCleaning unitreleasing, 6–12Cleaning unit release lever, 6–12Country kit, xiCoverremoving,

LLarge input paper cassette, 2–3, 4–1Ledger-sized paper cassette, 4–1Letter-sized paper cassette, 4–1Leveling pads, 2–6lowering, 2–9, 8–1Licenses, 1–4

Ozone SafetyThe PrintServer 32 printer uses an ozone filter to remove the ozone generatedby the printer. Be sure to replace the ozone filter each time u