JP 500  (260-2950)             Operation               Faxback Doc. # 3637

This chapter describes how to insert paper in the printer, indicating the
types and characteristics of the paper you can use.  It explains how to
obtain a print test, to check that the printer is operating correctly and
to see which fonts are available, and a hexadecimal print-out, to control
that the printer is receiving data correctly from your computer/host-
system. It describes in detail the functions of the  LEDs and keys on the
operator panel

Paper Insertion

    The paper must not be crumpled or torn, other wise it may jam or even
    not be inserted.

    Position the moveable right hand guide so that it is level with the
    paper size indicator (A4 or US) for the paper width you intend to use.

    (To move the right guide, press it down gently, and holding it down,
    move it to the position required and then release it.).

    Fan the paper pack thoroughly and load NOT MORE THAN 15 sheets of
    paper on the paper input support.

    If necessary, re-adjust the position of the right hand guide so that
    it is flush with the paper edge.

    Make sure the paper feeds smoothly, and that it is not held too
    tightly nor has too much play.

    On reception of text to be printed, a sheet will be fed into the
    printer to the top of form (TOF) position (first print line).

    After printing, the paper is expelled from the printer and stacked in
    the output rack (capacity 10 sheets) in front of the paper input tray.

    If there is no operator panel or printer operation for more than 60
    seconds, any paper inserted in the printer will be expelled.

    Always make sure there is no paper in the printer before switching it
    off or before doing the PRIME operation.

Paper Characteristics

Types

Most types of paper give good printing quality.  Best results are obtained
using good quality office paper, which has a paper weight of between
70 and 80 g/m2.

    Always test thoroughly the type of paper you intend to use.
    Sub-standard paper can affect the quality of printing.

    Make sure the paper is inserted in the printer so as to print on the
    right face of the page (see indication arrow on paper wrapping).

    Printing on both sides of the paper may cause smudging.

Dimensions

The following table contains the dimensions of the types of paper which
you can use in your printer:

           Format                millimeters             inches

           Horizontal A5         210 x 148               8.26 x 5.8

           A4                    210 x 297               8.26 x 11.7

           Letter                215.9 x 279.4           8.5 x 11

           Legal                 215.9 x 355.6           8.5 x 14

Film

    Use only paper-backed film (or transparencies) specifically indicated
    for ink-jet printers.

    Insert ONLY five pieces at a time, and add a plain sheet of paper
    after the fifth film to ease its feed-through.

    Remove EACH film from the output tray AS SOON AS it has been expelled
    from the printer.

Print Area

The print area will vary according to the size of the page inserted.
The printer can print a maximum of 67 lines on an A4 page with 6 lpi
linespacing (the last line may be printed with slightly defective
linespacing).

Value                 min.               max.              tolerance (+/-)

M (sheet width)       210 mm/8.26 in     215.9 mm/8.5 in   1 mm/0.04 in

W (print line length)      ---           203.2 mm/8 in     1 mm/0.04 in

L (left margin)       3.4 mm/0.134 in         ---          1 mm/0.04 in

R (right margin)      3.4 mm/0.134 in         ---          1 mm/0.04 in

T (top margin-TOF)          0            1 mm /0.04 in     1 mm/0.04 in

B (bottom margin-BOF) 12.7 mm/ 0.5 in         ---          1 mm/0.04 in

Z (sheet length)      148 mm/5.8 in      356 mm /16 in     2 mm/0.08 in

The maximum paper feed path (P) is 217 mm/8.54 in.

(br/all-12/15/94)