Compuprint PageMaster 280 Guide de l'utilisateur

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster280 User Guide

Mar 01x Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMaintaining the High Capacity Feeder 8-19Cleaning the Interior of the High Capacity Feeder 8-19Cleaning th

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-9Paper Jams7. If the jam occurred while feeding from Tray 2 or 3, remove the paper tray associated with t

Mar 015-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams8. Open the rear door of the feeder for tray 2 or tray 3 and remove any jammed paper, then cl

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-11Paper Jams9. Remove the front tray by lifting up slightly and pulling the tray out from the printer.10.

Mar 015-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams12. Reinsert the front tray into the printer.13. Reload any paper into the front tray.14. Clo

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-13Paper Jams15. Slide the pegs on the toner cartridge into the channels on the inside of the printer, and

Mar 015-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams18. Close the Top Cover.Clearing an E3 or E4 JamIf an E3 or E4 error code precedes the error

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-15Paper Jams3. If the jam occurred while feeding from the front paper tray, remove all paper from the fro

Mar 015-16 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams5. Remove any jammed or wrinkled paper from the paper tray.6. Remove any jammed paper from th

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-17Paper Jams7. If the jam occurred while feeding from Tray 2 or 3, remove the paper tray associated with

Mar 015-18 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams8. Open the rear door of the feeder for Tray 2 or 3 and remove any jammed paper, then close t

Mar 01PrefaceIn this Chapter . . .• “Welcome” on page 2• “About this Manual” on page 2• “Abou t the Printer” on p age 4

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-19Paper Jams9. Remove the front tray by lifting up slightly and pulling the tray out from the printer.10.

Mar 015-20 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams12. Locate the hand grip on the rear of the printer and pull it to open the rear cover of the

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-21Paper Jams15. Reinsert the front tray into the printer.16. Reload any paper into the front tray.17. Clo

Mar 015-22 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams18. Slide the pegs on the toner cartridge into the channels on the inside of the printer, and

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-23Paper Jams21. Close the top cover.22. Reinstall any other trays that you removed.Clearing an E0 JamIf a

Mar 015-24 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams3. Push the paper drawer back into the high capacity feeder, making sure the drawer is proper

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-25Paper JamsDo not touch any parts inside the duplex printing unit.Grasp both sides of the duplex printin

Mar 015-26 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams2. Reinsert the duplex printing unit into the printer, and close the rear cover.3. Checkthedi

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-27Print Image Quality Problems3. Close the rear cover.4. Checkthedisplayandmakesuretheprinterisreadyforpr

Mar 015-28 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePrint Image Quality ProblemsImage is extremely faint and/or image contains blank areasThe following cha

Mar 012 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout this ManualWelcomeThank you for selecting the Compuprint PageMaster 280 laser printer. This User Gui

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-29Print Image Quality ProblemsThe toner cartridge may not be seated correctly. Through use and vibration

Mar 015-30 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePrint Image Quality ProblemsIf you have been running prints that contain sparse text and abundant white

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-31Print Image Quality ProblemsBlack lines on the pageThe following characteristics define this print imag

Mar 015-32 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePrint Image Quality ProblemsBlack Spots on the PageThe following characteristics define this print imag

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-33Print Image Quality Problems1. Open the paper trays and check to see if there is any toner inside the t

Mar 015-34 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePrint Image Quality ProblemsBroken and dangling components or scraps of paper lodged in a paper feeder

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-35Miscellaneous ProblemsThe paper in the trays may be damp or damaged, resulting in poor image quality. N

Mar 015-36 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMiscellaneous Problems1. Make sure that you push the [ I ]on the main power switch to turn on the print

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-37Miscellaneous ProblemsThere may be a bad connection between the printer and the computer. Reconnecting

Mar 015-38 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMiscellaneous Problems3. Call your service technician.This problem may be caused by a malfunctioning or

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3About this ManualChapter 7: Using the 500-Sheet FeederThis chapter provides all of the information necessa

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-39Warning Messages and Error MessagesYour printer complies with the FCC rules regarding radio/television

Mar 015-40 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideWarning Messages and Error MessagesWarning MessagesThe following table lists warning messages, possible

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-41Warning Messages and Error MessagesError MessagesThe table below lists error messages, the possible cau

Mar 015-42 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideWarning Messages and Error Messages ◆ ◆ ◆U2 ROS FAILURE Call Service The ROS has failed. Turn

Mar 01Chapter 6Using the DuplexerIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 6-2• “About the Duplexer” on page 6-2• “Installing the Duplexer”

Mar 01Chapter 6Using the DuplexerIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 6-2• “About the Duplexer” on page 6-2• “Installing the Duplexer”

Mar 016-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout the DuplexerAbout this ChapterThis chapter provides all of the information necessary to install, u

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 6-3Installing the DuplexerUse the following procedure to install the duplexer:123

Mar 016-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the Duplexer456

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 6-5Te s t i n g t h e D u p le x e rTesting the DuplexerAfter installing the duplexer, use the following pr

Mar 014 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout the PrinterAbout the PrinterThe Compuprint PageMaster 280 laserprinter uses a data modulated laser b

Mar 016-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving Duplexer ProblemsSolving Duplexer ProblemsWhen there is a problem with the duplexer, the printer

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 6-7Solving Duplexer Problems5. Printafewsheetsoftextorimagestomakesuretheprinterisstilloperational.If the p

Mar 016-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving Duplexer Problems3. Close the rear cover of the printer.Correcting Miscellaneous Duplexer Proble

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 6-9Solving Duplexer ProblemsIf the connection between the duplexer and the printer is not intact, the duple

Mar 016-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving Duplexer Problems.2. Test the printer by allowing it to run for a few days without the duplexer

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 6-11Removing the Duplexer1. Open the rear cover of the printer and inspect the inside of the duplexer for j

Mar 016-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideRemoving the Duplexer3. Carefully pull the top of the duplexer out toward you to disengage the upper mo

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 6-13Removing the Duplexer6. Insert the plug of the AC power cord into the AC wall outlet, and turn the prin

Mar 016-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideRemoving the Duplexer

Mar 01Chapter 7Using the 500 Sheet FeederIn this Chapter . . .• “About the 500 Sheet Feeder” on page 7-2• “Installing the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders” on

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5About the PrinterAvailable ConfigurationsThe PageMaster 280 is available in the following configurations:S

Mar 017-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout the 500 Sheet FeederAbout this ChapterThis chapter provides all of the information necessary to in

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-3Installing the 500 Sheet Paper FeedersInstalling the 500 Sheet Paper FeedersBefore installing the paper

Mar 017-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders4. Turn the printer off by pressing [ O ] on the power switch on t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-5Installing the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders7. Align the three holes on the bottom of the printer with the thr

Mar 017-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders10. Insert the paper tray all the way into the paper feeder, makin

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-7Installing the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders4. Align the three holes on the bottom of the upper feeder with th

Mar 017-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders6. Turn the printer off by pressing [ O ] on the power switch on t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-9Installing the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders9. Lift the printer and lower it onto the two stacked paper feeder

Mar 017-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideTesting the 500 Sheet Feeder12. Insert the paper trays all the way into the paper feeders, making sure

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-11Selecting Print Media• Has either an extremely slick surface or an extremely textured surface• Has an e

Mar 016 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout the Printer

Mar 017-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSelecting Print MediaPrint Media Weight, Type, and SizeThe following table defines print media that you

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-13Loading Print MediaLoading Print MediaLoading the A4/Letter or A3/Ledger Paper TrayThe 500-sheet A4/let

Mar 017-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Print MediaUse the following procedure to load paper into the 500 sheet A4/letter or A3/ledger

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-15Loading Print MediaNOTE: To avoid paper jams and other paper transportation problems, make sure the len

Mar 017-16 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving 500 Sheet Feeder ProblemsSolving 500 Sheet Feeder ProblemsWhen there is a problem with the 500

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-17Solving 500 Sheet Feeder ProblemsInterpreting Paper Feeder Error MessagesThe printer control panel disp

Mar 017-18 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-19Solving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems3. If the jam occurred while feeding from Tray 2 or 3, remove the pape

Mar 017-20 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems4. Open the rear door of the feeder for tray 2 or tray 3 and remove an

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-21Solving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems5. Remove the front tray by lifting up slightly and pulling the tray o

Mar 01Chapter 1Getting StartedIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 1-2•“PackageContents”onpage1-2• “Printer Location Requirements” on p

Mar 017-22 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems8. Reinsert the front tray into the printer.9. Reload any paper into t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-23Solving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems11. Slide the pegs on the toner cartridge into the channels on the ins

Mar 017-24 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving 500 Sheet Feeder Problems• Inoperative paper feeder• Erratic operation• Unusual noiseInoperativ

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-25Maintaining the 500 Sheet Feeder1. Open and then firmly close all of the printer and feeder doors and c

Mar 017-26 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMaintaining the 500 Sheet FeederNOTE: The following procedure illustrates the process of cleaning the f

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-27Maintaining the 500 Sheet Feeder5. Rotate the feed roll back into the feed position.6. Reinstall the fe

Mar 017-28 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMoving the 500 Sheet Feeder8. Turn the printer on by pressing [ I ] on the power switch on the right si

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 7-29Moving the 500 Sheet Feeder8. Unscrew the two thumbscrews to release the feeder from the printer.9. Lif

Mar 017-30 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMoving the 500 Sheet Feeder

Mar 01Chapter 8Using the High CapacityFeederIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 8-2• “About the High Capacity Feeder” on page 8-2• “In

Mar 01Chapter 1Getting StartedIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 1-2• “Package Contents” on page 1-2• “Printer Location Requirements”

Mar 018-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout the High Capacity FeederAbout this ChapterThis chapter provides all of the information necessary t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-3Installing the High Capacity FeederMajor Components of the High Capacity FeederThe following illustratio

Mar 018-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the High Capacity Feeder1. Turn the printer off by pressing [ O ] on the power switch on the

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-5Installing the High Capacity Feeder4. Remove the paper feeder from its packaging and remove any packing

Mar 018-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the High Capacity Feeder8. Align the small holes on the bottom of the printer with the metal

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-7Installing the High Capacity Feeder11. Insert the plug of the power cord into the AC outlet, and turn th

Mar 018-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the High Capacity FeederNOTE: Installing the high capacity feeder unit while the printer is o

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-9Installing the High Capacity Feeder5. Align the three small holes on the bottom of the printer with the

Mar 018-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideTesting the High Capacity Feeder8. Insert the plug of the power cord into the AC outlet, and turn the p

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-11Loading Paper into the High Capacity FeederCorrect Paper StorageIt is important to store paper correctl

Mar 011-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout this ChapterAbout this ChapterThis chapter reviews the contents of the printer packaging, explains

Mar 018-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Paper into the High Capacity Feeder3. Hold a stack of paper with both hands as illustrated in t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-13Solving High Capacity Feeder ProblemsSolving High Capacity Feeder ProblemsWhen there is a problem with

Mar 018-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving High Capacity Feeder ProblemsInterpreting High Capacity Feeder Error MessagesThe printer contro

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-15Solving High Capacity Feeder ProblemsInstallation ProblemsSimple oversights during installation may cau

Mar 018-16 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving High Capacity Feeder Problems2. Remove any jammed paper from the paper drawer.3. Remove the pap

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-17Solving High Capacity Feeder ProblemsCorrecting Miscellaneous High Capacity Feeder ProblemsSome high ca

Mar 018-18 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving High Capacity Feeder Problems• The high capacity feeder does not function correctly.• The high

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-19Maintaining the High Capacity FeederMaintaining the High Capacity FeederThe high capacity feeder requir

Mar 018-20 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMaintaining the High Capacity Feeder3. Using a soft cloth, slightly damp with cold water, wipe the high

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 8-21Moving the High Capacity Feeder8. Connect the plug of the AC power cord into the AC wall outlet.9. Turn

Mar 01ii Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideTrademarksThe following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other product

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 1-3Printer Location RequirementsPrinter Location RequirementsPrinter Weight and DimensionsThis printer weig

Mar 018-22 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMoving the High Capacity Feeder13. Repack the high capacity feeder into the original shipping box.14. O

Mar 01Chapter 9Using the Offset Output TrayIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 9-2• “About the Offset Output Tray” on page 9-2• “Insta

Mar 019-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideAbout the Offset Output TrayAbout this ChapterThis chapter provides all of the information necessary to

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-3Installing the Offset Output TrayMajor Components of the Offset Output TrayThe following illustration sh

Mar 019-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the Offset Output TrayUse the following procedure to install the offset output tray:1. Remove

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-5Installing the Offset Output Tray4. Install the cover supplied with the offset output tray in place of t

Mar 019-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstalling the Offset Output Tray7. Connect the wiring on the offset output tray paper diverter to the r

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-7Installing the Offset Output Tray10. Tighten the screw attached to the right metal fitting of the offset

Apr 019-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideTesting the Offset Output Tray13. Attach the paper guide near the paper exit slot.14. Insert the plug of

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-9Solving Offset Output Tray ProblemsSolving Offset Output Tray ProblemsWhen there is a problem with the o

Mar 011-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePrinter Location RequirementsFigure 1-2: Side view of the printer.Environment RequirementsUse the follow

Mar 019-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving Offset Output Tray Problems2. Make sure that the offset output tray is firmly attached to the p

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-11Solving Offset Output Tray Problems3. Close the rear cover of the offset output tray.Correcting Miscell

Mar 019-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSolving Offset Output Tray ProblemsThe printer driver software running on the host computer may be dama

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-13Solving Offset Output Tray ProblemsBroken components or scraps of paper lodged inside the offset output

Mar 019-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMaintaining the Offset Output TrayMaintaining the Offset Output TrayThe offset output tray requires ver

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 9-15Moving the Offset Output Tray4. Remove the paper diverter from the offset output tray.5. Remove the off

Mar 019-16 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMoving the Offset Output Tray

Mar 01Appendix ASafety Notes andRegulatory ComplianceIn this Chapter . . . “About this Appendix” on page A-2 “Safety Notes” on page A-2 “Regulatory Co

Mar 01A-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSafety NotesAbout this AppendixThis appendix lists important safety precautions and identifies the appli

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide A-3Regulatory ComplianceEMC ComplianceClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply w

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 1-5Parts of the PrinterElectrical RequirementsFor correct printer operation, install the printer in a locat

Mar 01A-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideRegulatory Compliance ◆ ◆ ◆

Mar 011-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideParts of the PrinterFigure 1-4: Rear of the Printer.Figure 1-5: Internal Parts of the Printer.SIB013FTo

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 1-7Parts of the PrinterFigure 1-6: Control Panel.LCD DisplayShows error messages and otherstatus messages;

Mar 011-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideOptional Printer AccessoriesOptional Printer AccessoriesThe following figure shows all of the available

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 1-9Paper PathPaper PathThe following figure shows the path that paper travels through the printer:1. The pa

Mar 011-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Path

Mar 01Chapter 2Using the PrinterIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 2-2• “Connecting the Printer to the AC Outlet” on page 2-2• “Turni

Mar 012-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideConnecting the Printer to the AC OutletAbout this ChapterThis chapter provides information concerning th

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Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-3Turning Power On and Of fTurning Power On and OffUse the following procedure to turn the printer on:1. T

Mar 012-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideConnecting the Printer to the Host ComputerConnecting the Printer to the Host ComputerYou must connect t

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-5Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer18. Press the SELECT button to enter the format submenu.19. P

Mar 012-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideConnecting the Printer to the Host ComputerMost recent Intel systems will contain the needed components.

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-7Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer9. Ensure that the Spooler settings for the printer have &quo

Mar 012-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSelecting Print Media11. Press the NEXT button until the text “USB Setup” is shown on the second line of

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-9Selecting Print Media• Has staples or paperclips attached• Is categorized as thermal paper, coated paper

Mar 012-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideSelecting Print Media•Labels:30•Paper:150NOTE: Expect a slight reduction in image quality when you prin

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-11Loading Print MediaLoading Print MediaLoading the Main TrayThe 500-sheet paper tray that sits inside th

Mar 012-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Print MediaUse the following procedure to load paper into the 500-sheet A4/letter paper tray:11

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Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-13Loading Print MediaNOTE: To avoid paper jams and other paper transportation problems, make sure the len

Mar 012-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Print MediaLoading the Front TrayThe front tray located on the front of the printer can accommo

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-15Loading Print MediaLoading Paper in the Front TrayUse the following procedure to load paper in the fron

Mar 012-16 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Print Media6. Check the paper stack to make sure it is not loaded at an angle and that the guid

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-17Loading Print Media4. Open the flap of each envelope and place the envelopes in a neat and aligned stac

Mar 012-18 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Print MediaLoading Transparencies into the Front Tray1. Open the front tray by pulling on the h

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-19Loading Print Media5. Check the transparency stack to make sure it is not loaded at an angle and that t

Mar 012-20 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideLoading Print Media4. Load the stack of postcards into the front tray, sliding the stack between the pa

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 2-21Output Options for Oversize Print MediaOutput Options for Oversize Print MediaNon-standard paper sizes

Mar 012-22 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideOutput Options for Oversize Print Media

Mar 01ContentsContents vPreface1About this Manual 2Scope 2Overview 2Printer Orientation 3Conventions 3About the Printer 4Features 4Available Configura

Mar 01Chapter 3Understanding andNavigating the ControlPanel MenusIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 3-2• “Control Panel Features” on

Mar 013-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideControl Panel FeaturesAbout this ChapterThis chapter explains the control panel and its functions, and a

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3-3Control Panel FeaturesLED IndicatorsThe LED indicators also indicate printer status. The four indicators

Mar 013-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideNavigating the Control Panel MenusNavigating the Control Panel MenusWhen you press the MENU button on th

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3-5Navigating the Control Panel MenusThe following figure shows the sequence of pushbuttons and display mes

Mar 013-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMenu StructureMenu StructureThe following figure shows the structure of the control panel main menus and

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3-7Paper Menu5. Usetheproceduresinthefollowingtabletoaccessandchangetheprinterpaper-handlingset-tings:Subme

Mar 013-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInterface MenuInterface MenuThe Interface Menu provides access to the printer interface settings. Use th

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3-9PS MenuPS MenuThe PS Menu provides access to the PostScript settings. Use the following procedure to ent

Mar 013-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePCL Menu2. Press the NEXT button until the text “PCL Menu”isshownonthesecondlineofthedis-play.3. Press

Mar 01vi Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideEnvironment Requirements 1-4Electrical Requirements 1-5Parts of the Printer 1-5Optional Printer Accessori

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3-11System MenuSystem MenuThe system menu provides access to system settings. Use the following procedure t

Mar 013-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideQuality Menu6. Use the procedures in the following table to access and change the system settings:Quali

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 3-13Functions Menu2. Press the NEXT button until the text “Quality Menu” is shown on the second line of the

Mar 013-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideStatus MenuStatus MenuIn addition to the main menus listed above, the printer also provides a status me

Mar 01Chapter 4Maintaining the PrinterIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 4-2• “Upgrading Printer Firmware” on page 4-2• “Replacing Pr

Mar 014-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideUpgrading Printer FirmwareAbout this ChapterThis chapter provides information about maintaining your pri

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-3Replacing Printer ComponentsReplacing Printer ComponentsReplacing the Toner CartridgeThe toner cartridge

Mar 014-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideReplacing Printer Components2. Locate the finger grip near the top cover of the printer and pull the top

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-5Replacing Printer Components4. Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging.5. Rockthetonercartridg

Mar 014-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideReplacing Printer Components7. Slide the pegs on the toner cartridge into the channels on the inside of

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide viiNavigating the Control Panel Menus 3-4Menu Structure 3-6Paper Menu 3-6Interface Menu 3-8PS Menu 3-9PCL M

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-7Replacing Printer ComponentsReplacing the FuserThe fuser melts the toner image into the paper to form a

Mar 014-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideReplacing Printer Components2. Locate the hand grip on the rear of the printer and pull it toward you to

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-9Replacing Printer Components5. Remove the new fuser from its packaging, and remove the fuser shipping sp

Mar 014-10 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideReplacing Printer Components9. Close the rear cover.10. Verify that the power switch of the printer is

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-11Replacing Printer ComponentsNOTE: This procedure involves removing the toner cartridge. To avoid gettin

Mar 014-12 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideReplacing Printer Components4. Release the transfer roll by lifting up on the latches at either end. Ca

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-13Replacing Printer Components7. Slidethepegsontheendofthetonercartridgeintotheslotsinsidetheprinter,andl

Mar 014-14 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideCleaning the PrinterCleaning the PrinterCleaning the ExteriorThe covers and tray faces of the printer m

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-15Cleaning the Printer4. Verify that the power switch of the printer is in the [O] (off) position, then i

Mar 014-16 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideCleaning the Printer1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the right side

Mar 01viii Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideClearing an E7 Jam 5-24Clearing an E8 Jam 5-26Print Image Quality Problems 5-27Image is extremely faint

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-17Cleaning the Printer4. Removethetonercartridgefromtheprinterandcarefullyplaceitonadrop-clothoroldnewspa

Mar 014-18 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideCleaning the Printer8. Slidethepegsontheendofthetonercartridgeintotheslotsinsidetheprinter,andlowerthet

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-19Cleaning the Printer11. Verify that the power switch of the printer is in the [O] (off) position, then

Mar 014-20 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideCleaning the Printer1. Turn the printer off by pressing the [ O ] on the power switch on the right side

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-21Cleaning the Printer4. Reach into the main paper tray well and rotate the feed roll to the down positio

Mar 014-22 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideCleaning the Printer8. Reinstall the main paper tray.9. Verify that the power switch of the printer is

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-23Cleaning the PrinterNOTE: This procedure involves removing the toner cartridge. To avoid getting toner

Mar 014-24 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideCleaning the Printer4. Look inside the empty toner cartridge cavity and locate the D shaped rubber fron

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-25Cleaning the Printer8. Verify that the power switch of the printer is in the [O] (off) position, then i

Mar 014-26 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideMoving the PrinterMoving the PrinterFollow the guidelines below when lifting or moving the printer:• Th

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide ixInstalling the 500 Sheet Paper Feeders 7-3Installing One Paper Feeder 7-3Installing Two Paper Feeders 7-6

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 4-27Storing the Printer for Long Periods of Time5. Wait 30 minutes for the printer to cool.6. Remove all in

Mar 014-28 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideStoring the Printer for Long Periods of Time

Mar 01Chapter 5TroubleshootingIn this Chapter . . .• “About this Chapter” on page 5-2• “Installation Problems” on page 5-2• “Paper Jams” on page 5-4•

Mar 015-2 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuideInstallation ProblemsAbout this ChapterThis chapter describes the problems that you may encounter when u

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-3Installation ProblemsInoperative PrinterIf you have problems turning on the printer, check the possible

Mar 015-4 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams1. Refer to the pictorial unpacking sheet and the Installation Guide included in the printerpa

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-5Paper JamsFigure 3-1: Paper Jam Locations and Error Codes.The most common causes of paper jams are:• The

Mar 015-6 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper JamsFrequent paper jams can be caused by anything from foreign material in the paper path to a bro

Mar 01Compuprint PageMaster 280 User Guide 5-7Paper Jams3. If the jam occurred while feeding from the front paper tray, remove all paper from the fron

Mar 015-8 Compuprint PageMaster 280 User GuidePaper Jams5. Remove any jammed or wrinkled paper from the paper tray.6. Remove any jammed paper from the