TallyGenicom 9040 User manual
9040/9045N Laser Printer
User Guide
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Publication No. GEG-99201
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Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1-1
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Printer Orientation.............................................................................................................................. 1-2
2 Getting to Know Your Printer................................................................................. 2-1
Components....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Front View ....................................................................................................................................2-1
Rear View .....................................................................................................................................2-2
Internal Components ....................................................................................................................2-3
Turning the Printer On and Off........................................................................................................... 2-4
Turning the Printer On ..................................................................................................................2-4
Turning the Printer Off.................................................................................................................. 2-4
Available Printer Drivers ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Paper Usage....................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Paper Sizes ................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Custom Sizes .........................................................................................................................2-6
Paper Types.................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Printing Transparencies.......................................................................................................... 2-7
Printing Envelopes .................................................................................................................2-7
Printing Labels........................................................................................................................2-8
Available Paper ............................................................................................................................. 2-9
Unusable Paper ..........................................................................................................................2-11
Loading Paper .................................................................................................................................. 2-11
Loading Paper Larger Than A4/Letter Size In The Paper Tray ....................................................2-14
Replacing the Toner Cartridge.......................................................................................................... 2-15
Power Save Mode............................................................................................................................ 2-17
Understanding Printing Options ....................................................................................................... 2-17
3 Operator Panel ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Operator Panel Features .................................................................................................................... 3-1
LCD Display .................................................................................................................................. 3-1
LED Indicators........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Push buttons .......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Navigating the Operator Panel Menus ......................................................................................... 3-3
Sample Navigation .................................................................................................................3-3
Printing a Configuration Summary ..................................................................................................... 3-4
Panel Lock.......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Operator Panel Menus ....................................................................................................................... 3-5
Job Library Menu..........................................................................................................................3-5
Job Accounting Menu ..................................................................................................................3-5
E-Forms Menu .............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Paper Menu .................................................................................................................................. 3-6
Interface Menu .............................................................................................................................3-8
PS Menu.....................................................................................................................................3-13
PCL Menu...................................................................................................................................3-14
System Menu .............................................................................................................................3-15
Quality Menu ..............................................................................................................................3-17
Functions Menu..........................................................................................................................3-17
FLASH/Disk/CF Menu.................................................................................................................3-18
Date/Time Menu.........................................................................................................................3-18
Status Information ...................................................................................................................... 3-19
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Understanding Page Counters............................................................................................. 3-21
4 Windows Operations ...............................................................................................4-1
Installing PCL5e and PostScript 3 Drivers ......................................................................................... 4-1
Setting Default Values ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
Cancelling Printing ............................................................................................................................. 4-5
Cancelling a Print Job at the Printer ............................................................................................. 4-5
Cancelling Print Jobs at the Computer......................................................................................... 4-5
Accessing the Driver from an Application ......................................................................................... 4-6
Navigating the Printer Properties Window ........................................................................................ 4-7
Printing a Test Page........................................................................................................................... 4-7
Printing Defaults ................................................................................................................................ 4-7
Saved Settings................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Paper Tab........................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Selecting Number of Copies ........................................................................................................ 4-8
Collating Copies ........................................................................................................................... 4-9
Setting Image Orientation ............................................................................................................ 4-9
Output Destination....................................................................................................................... 4-9
Printing in Reverse Order............................................................................................................. 4-9
2-Sided Printing/Duplex.............................................................................................................. 4-10
Binding Preferences................................................................................................................... 4-10
Source ........................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Printing on Special Paper ........................................................................................................... 4-11
Selecting Paper Size................................................................................................................... 4-11
Custom Size Paper..................................................................................................................... 4-11
Cover Sheet Selection................................................................................................................ 4-12
Job Offset .................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Auto Tray Change....................................................................................................................... 4-13
Media Check .............................................................................................................................. 4-13
Skip Blank Pages........................................................................................................................ 4-14
Manual Feed .............................................................................................................................. 4-15
Layout Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 4-15
Scaling........................................................................................................................................ 4-15
Page Layout Options.................................................................................................................. 4-15
Poster Print .......................................................................................................................... 4-15
Booklets............................................................................................................................... 4-16
Multiple Pages to Single Sheet (Nup) .................................................................................. 4-16
Overlay Options................................................................................................................... 4-17
Watermark ................................................................................................................................. 4-18
Image Options Tab .......................................................................................................................... 4-18
Manual Adjustments .................................................................................................................. 4-18
Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 4-19
Job Accounting Tab ......................................................................................................................... 4-19
Job Options Tab .............................................................................................................................. 4-20
Job Types................................................................................................................................... 4-20
Stored Jobs ......................................................................................................................... 4-20
Walk to Jobs........................................................................................................................ 4-21
Timed Jobs .......................................................................................................................... 4-21
Private Jobs ......................................................................................................................... 4-21
Font Substitution........................................................................................................................ 4-22
TGForms .................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Email Notifications ..................................................................................................................... 4-23
5 Macintosh Operations .............................................................................................5-1
Installing the Driver............................................................................................................................ 5-1
Accessing the Driver ......................................................................................................................... 5-3
Navigating the Driver ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
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6 Embedded Web Server............................................................................................ 6-1
Accessing the EWS............................................................................................................................ 6-1
Navigating the EWS ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
7 Networking............................................................................................................... 7-1
Protocols ............................................................................................................................................ 7-1
Initial Setting of the Printer’s IP Address ........................................................................................... 7-1
Setting the IP Address through DHCP ...................................................................................7-1
Setting the Network Configuration Manually ......................................................................... 7-2
Setting the IP Address through the Embedded Web Server ................................................. 7-2
Configuring the Driver ........................................................................................................................ 7-2
Printer Network Configuration ........................................................................................................... 7-3
Network Protocol Configuration ................................................................................................... 7-3
I/O Port Configuration...................................................................................................................7-3
Hub Link Speed/Duplex Configuration..........................................................................................7-3
Notifications ....................................................................................................................................... 7-4
IP Filtering .......................................................................................................................................... 7-4
IPv6 Implementation .......................................................................................................................... 7-5
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................7-5
Operational Information ................................................................................................................7-5
SNMP................................................................................................................................................. 7-5
Supported Object Identifiers ........................................................................................................7-6
Traps.............................................................................................................................................7-6
Hewlett Packard Web Jet Administrative Compatibility ...............................................................7-6
SNMP Alerts................................................................................................................................. 7-6
8 Accessories............................................................................................................... 8-1
Tray module (A4/Letter, 550 sheets).................................................................................................. 8-2
Installing/Uninstalling the Tray Module.........................................................................................8-2
Checking the contents of the tray module package ..................................................................... 8-2
Installing the Tray Module ............................................................................................................8-3
Uninstalling the Tray Module........................................................................................................8-7
Paper trays ....................................................................................................................................... 8-10
Paper tray (A4/Letter, 550 sheets)..............................................................................................8-10
Duplex module ................................................................................................................................. 8-10
Installing the Duplex Module......................................................................................................8-11
Uninstalling the Duplex Module .................................................................................................8-12
Offset Catch Tray ............................................................................................................................. 8-14
Installing/Uninstalling the Offset Catch Tray ..............................................................................8-15
Installing the Offset Catch Tray ..................................................................................................8-15
Uninstalling the Offset Catch Tray..............................................................................................8-18
Memory Expansion Module ............................................................................................................. 8-20
Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................................................ 8-21
Compact Flash (CF) Card.................................................................................................................. 8-22
Power On Files Feature ................................................................................................................... 8-22
9 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 9-1
Poor Print Quality ............................................................................................................................... 9-2
Paper Is Output Blank or All Black................................................................................................9-2
Printout Is Faded, Stained, Missing, Wrinkled, or Blurred............................................................9-2
No Power ........................................................................................................................................... 9-6
Cannot Print ....................................................................................................................................... 9-6
Printing is Not Clear ........................................................................................................................... 9-7
Paper Incorrectly Fed ......................................................................................................................... 9-7
Noise .................................................................................................................................................. 9-8
Error and Warning Messages............................................................................................................. 9-8
Warning Messages....................................................................................................................... 9-8
Error Messages ............................................................................................................................ 9-9
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10 Clearing Paper Jams ............................................................................................10-1
At the Paper Trays ........................................................................................................................... 10-2
At the Fuser Unit ............................................................................................................................. 10-4
At the Toner Cartridge ..................................................................................................................... 10-6
At the Duplex Module ..................................................................................................................... 10-8
Duplex at the paper exit ............................................................................................................. 10-8
Duplex at the interior of the top cover ....................................................................................... 10-9
At the Offset Catch Tray................................................................................................................ 10-10
11 Windows Utilities.................................................................................................11-1
Font and Macro Manager Utility ...................................................................................................... 11-1
Status Monitor Utility....................................................................................................................... 11-2
PCL5 Tray Mapping Utility ............................................................................................................... 11-2
Direct PDF Utility ............................................................................................................................. 11-4
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for selecting the 9040/9045 Laser printer. The
9040 prints 40 ppm on Letter paper and 38 ppm on A4
paper. The 9045 prints 45 ppm on Letter paper and 43 ppm
on A4 paper. This guide contains all of the information
necessary to operate and care for your printer and
accessories. It is intended to be used after the printer is
installed. See the Quick Start Guide supplied in the box for
installation instructions.
Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide
to emphasize certain procedures or information.
NOTE: A note is a tip or extra information that may be helpful
in installing or using the printer.
CAUTION: A caution message provides
information that may help you avoid equipment
damage, process failure, or inconvenience. Read all
caution messages carefully.
WARNING! A warning message indicates the
possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure
is not performed exactly as described in the guide.
Pay close attention to these sections and read them
fully to prevent possible injury.
In this Chapter...
• Conventions
• Safety Notes
• Printer Orientation
1-2 User Guide
Safety Notes
Introduction
Safety Notes
For your own safety, please read these carefully before using the machine.
• Do not place the machine in a hot, humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated environment.
Prolonged exposure to these adverse conditions can cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not place the machine near heaters or volatile, flammable, or combustible materials,
such as curtains, that may catch fire.
Printer Orientation
Throughout this guide, the four sides of the printer are referred to as front, rear, right, and left.
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
REAR
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Printer
Components
Front View
No. Name
1PaperStop
2 Operator Panel
3 Tray 1 - Capacity is 150 sheets 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper
4PowerSwitch
5 Tray 2 - Capacity is 550 sheets 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper
6 Tray 3 (Optional Tray Module) - Capacity is 550 sheets 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper
7 Tray 4 (Optional Tray Module) - Capacity is 550 sheets 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper
8 Paper Gauge
9 Access panel for installation of Memory, Hard Disk (HDD), and Compact Flash.
10 Standard Output Tray - Capacity is 500 sheets 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper
11 Offset Catch Tray (Optional) - Capacity is 500 sheets 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper
12 Toner Cartridge
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In this Chapter...
• Components
• Turning the Printer
On and Off
• Available Printer
Drivers
• Paper Usage
• Loading Paper
• Replacing the
Toner Cartridge
• Power Save Mode
• Understanding
Printing Options
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Components
Getting to Know Your Printer
The maximum paper capacity with all options installed is 1800 sheets of 20 lb. (75 gsm) paper.
The label in each paper tray indicates the maximum stacking capacity for certain paper types.
Rear View
Data I/O connector settings can be configured via the Operator Panel’s Interface Menu. There
are settings for each of the I/O ports including IEEE-1284, USB2, Serial RS-232, and Ethernet.
No. Name
1USB2
2 Serial RS-232
3 Ethernet 10/100 Base-Tx
4 IEEE 1284 Parallel
5 Power Receptacle
6 Optional Duplex Module
7 Rear Cover, access to Fuser
8 Offset Catch Tray Rear Cover
Tray 1 Tray 2
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