LN17 and LN17ps Printers

This document is a comprehensive user guide for the Digital LN17 and LN17ps High Performance Network Printers. It covers the printers' features, operational procedures, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Key aspects of the guide include:

• Printer Models & Features: Details the LN17 and LN17ps models (LN17ps includes PostScript Level 2, extra memory, and an Ethernet card), and highlights features like power-saving modes, high-resolution printing (up to 1200x600 dpi), edge-to-edge printing, automatic tray switching, automatic language sensing, and state saving for fonts/macros.
• Paper Handling: Provides instructions on selecting, storing, loading, and adjusting various paper trays (main, front, optional lower trays) for different media types and sizes. It also covers using optional accessories such as the Envelope Feeder, Offset Catch Tray (for offsetting jobs), and the 10-bin Mailbox/Collator (for collating and secure jobs with password protection). Duplex (two-sided) printing is also explained.
• Control Panel Operation: Describes the control panel's display, keys, and menu system (Main, Language, Mailbox, PCL Emulat, PostScript, Interface, System, Test, Reset menus) for configuring printer settings.
• Software & Fonts: Outlines available printer drivers for PCL 5e emulation and PostScript for various operating systems (DOS, Windows, Macintosh, OpenVMS). It also explains how to use an optional hard drive for print spooling, state saving, and downloading fonts and macros, including instructions on formatting the hard drive.
• Maintenance: Gives guidance on cleaning the printer and replacing consumables such as the EP cartridge and Fuser Cartridge/Bias Transfer Roll, along with recycling information for EP cartridges.
• Troubleshooting: Offers extensive sections on resolving common printer operation problems, interpreting control panel messages (including diagnostic codes), clearing various types of paper jams (in trays, duplex module, envelope feeder, etc.), and rectifying print quality issues (e.g., light prints, black prints, deletions, streaks, unfused images).
• Appendices: Provide detailed information on ordering printer options and consumables, step-by-step instructions for installing and removing optional hardware (memory SIMMs, PostScript SIMMs, hard drives, duplex modules, paper decks, output trays, network interface cards), a complete list of control panel options, resident PCL and PostScript fonts, printer specifications (speed, resolution, duty cycle, dimensions, memory), unique LN17 printer commands, and environmental/safety specifications.