HP Hewlett Packard TOWERFEED 8100 User Manual

Installation and  
User's Guide  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
USER'S MANUAL  
TowerFeed 444 for Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 8150 / 8100 / 8000 Printers  
TM  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
PREFACE  
1
3
4
6
UNPACKING  
BOX CONTENTS  
INSTALLATION  
Hardware Installation  
Printer Panel Settings  
Software Installation  
7
9
9
OPERATING  
Loading Paper  
Reloading Paper  
Out of Paper  
Paper Jam  
11  
12  
12  
12  
PAPER QUALITY GUIDELINES  
14  
APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes  
APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints  
15  
16  
20  
21  
23  
24  
APPENDIX C - Standard Applications  
APPENDIX D - Macintosh Environment  
APPENDIX E - PCL Paper Selection Commands  
APPENDIX F - Troubleshooting  
APPENDIX G - Printer Selftest Pages  
Configuration Page  
Menu Map  
26  
27  
28  
29  
Event Log Page  
APPENDIX H - TowerFeed Selftest  
30  
31  
32  
APPENDIX I - Cleaning and Maintenance  
APPENDIX J - TowerFeed Specifications  
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PREFACE  
Congratulations! You selected TowerFeed, a superior sheet feeder specifically designed by Rutishauser Data AG  
in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard, USA, to extend the paper handling capabilities of the HP LaserJet 8150 /  
8100 / 8000.  
The TowerFeed Option offers new possibilities. You can  
select from up to 9 different paper types directly from your PC.  
print extra copies instead of going to the copier to make copies. You get the better copies and you  
Color code copies of documents on color paper help to clearly identify a copy. The color already defines the  
addressee and you will save the marking of the copies.  
realize an attractive alternative to the multi-part forms printed on conventional impact printers. You  
will get better copies, raise the flexibility and you can save cost for expensive preprints and chemical papers.  
We encourage you to read this manual carefully to ensure correct installation and reliable operation.  
While installing TowerFeed, or whenever an unclear situation arises, please also consult the user's manuals of your  
HP LaserJet 8150 / 8100 / 8000, your computer system, your application software and your network software.  
The name TowerFeed is generic to the TowerFeed family of automatic sheet feeders and is used throughout this  
manual. TowerFeed has this model number scheme:  
TowerFeed 444/xx.60.1y  
Version  
1 = International (DIN A4 paper trays)  
4 = US (110V, US Letter paper trays)  
5 = Swiss (220V, DIN A4 paper trays)  
Printer Model  
60.1 = HP LaserJet 8150 / 8100 / 8000  
Configuration  
44 = desktop model, 3 x 500 sheets  
66 = floor model, 6 x 500 sheets  
TF 444/66.60.11 is an international version with 6 DIN A4 paper trays.  
For example:  
A plate showing type, designation and serial number is located besides of the power inlet of TowerFeed. Please  
refer to this designation and the serial number whenever you call your service organization.  
Rutishauser Data AG, Switzerland, reserves the right to make changes to its products or services without  
prior notice and without incurring any obligations to incorporate such changes in units or publications  
shipped.  
Rutishauser shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from the  
use of its equipment.  
TowerFeed™ is a registered trademark of Rutishauser Data AG.  
Windows™ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.  
TowerFeed Support Software for Windows is a copyrighted product of Rutishauser.  
Other products and brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
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UNPACKING  
Note:  
Prior to delivery, your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged.  
Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt.  
It is advisable to get a second person to help you unpack the unit.  
Warning:  
TowerFeed may weigh up to 57 kilograms (130 pounds) depending on configuration.  
To prevent back strain or injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit, and get help if you need  
To unpack the TowerFeed unit, proceed as follows:  
Cut the packing strips À and remove the top of the shipping container Á (Fig. 1).  
Remove the accessories box È. It contains the rollers, the power and data cable, one diskette and this  
User's Manual (Fig. 7).  
Remove the four blue shock absorbers from the feed adapter and the upper edges of TowerFeed Ä-Ç.  
Lay the unit on its side and carefully pull off the lower part of the shipping container Â+Ã (Fig. 2), or enlist  
the help of another person to lift TowerFeed out of the container.  
Caution:  
Do not lift TowerFeed on the Feeder Adapter to prevent it from damage!  
Insert the rollers from the accessories box with some force onto the shafts on the TowerFeed bottom plate  
until they snap into position with an audible click ° (Fig. 3).  
Stand up the TowerFeed unit ± (Fig. 4).  
Remove the plastic from TowerFeed.  
Warning:  
For reshipping TowerFeed you must use the original packing to avoid shipping damage of the unit.  
Re-packing (Fig. 5)  
It is recommended that you keep the packaging material and inserts for proper protection of the unit and its parts in  
case of reshipment.  
To repack TowerFeed, follow the above steps in reverse. Be sure that all accessories including manuals and  
diskettes are packed in the box. Remove the trays and insert the transportation inserts as shown in Fig. 8 (It is  
important to secure the trays to avoid possible shipping damage). Place items according to Fig. 5. Ensure  
TowerFeed is correctly seated and cushioned. Insert the four blue shock absorbers and close the container.  
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UNPACKING  
Fig. 1  
Cut the packing  
strips and lift away the  
top of the shipping container.  
Fig. 2  
Lay unit on side and  
carefully pull out  
TowerFeed from the  
bottom part of the  
shipping container.  
Fig. 3  
Insert rollers  
Fig. 4  
Stand up TowerFeed  
and remove plastic  
Fig. 5  
Re-packing  
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BOX CONTENTS  
Note:  
Prior to delivery, your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and carefully packaged.  
Please check your unit for transportation damage and/or missing parts immediately upon receipt.  
Box Contents  
(1) TowerFeed unit with  
drawers  
(2) Accessories box  
Fig. 6  
Box Contents  
Accessories Box Contents  
(1) TowerFeed User's Manual  
(this manual)  
Installation and  
User‘s Guide  
2
1
(2) Data Cable  
(3) Power Cable  
(4) Rollers  
3
4
Fig. 7  
Accessories Box Contents  
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INSTALLATION  
Hardware Installation  
Warning:  
POWER OFF your printer and TowerFeed and disconnect all power and interface cables before you  
proceed with the installation.  
Remove Transportation Inserts  
Pull out, lift upwards and remove the trays from TowerFeed.  
Remove the transportation inserts (Fig. 8). There are two at  
each side (keep the inserts for reshipment).  
Re-insert and close the trays.  
Fig. 8  
Removing Transportation Inserts  
Note:  
Located on the right side of each tray you will find coding  
pins for the paper size. They are set by the factory and must  
not be changed.  
Position and Connect Printer  
Warning:  
The printer may weigh up to 53 kilograms (120 pounds). Enlist the  
help of a second person to lift the unit. To prevent back strain or  
injury, bend your knees when lifting the unit.  
Place the TowerFeed unit at the location you wish. Be sure to  
place it on a flat location.  
Pull the feeder adapter open and carefully lift the laser printer  
onto TowerFeed. Place its positioning holes on the positioning  
pegs of the TowerFeed top (Fig. 9).  
Be careful to not damage the paper feeding adapter.  
Caution:  
To lift the printer use one hand for the left hand holds and the  
other hand to hold the printer at its right side.  
• Do not use the handholds on the right side of the printer.  
Fig. 9  
Positioning the Printer and  
Location of the Power Switch  
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INSTALLATION  
Connect TowerFeed and printer with the C-Link cable (Fig. 10) -  
one end to the printer port (ACCESSORY) and the other end to the  
upper TowerFeed connector (••). The lower TowerFeed connector  
(•) allows to connect to further paper handling options (e.g. HP  
Multi-Bin Mailbox).  
Note:  
Secure the connectors with the screws to ensure proper  
connection of the systems.  
Connect the power cables to printer and TowerFeed (Fig. 10).  
Note:  
When you power on the system, power on FIRST TowerFeed and  
then the printer.  
Caution:  
When rolling TowerFeed and printer to another place, watch out  
when crossing doorsteps to not have the unit tipping over or  
TowerFeed drawers sliding open.  
Fig. 10 Connecting the Cables  
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INSTALLATION  
Printer Panel Settings  
Papertype Assignments  
By default, each paper tray has assigned the paper type PLAIN. In case of a paper out in a selected tray, the  
printer automatically will pull paper from another tray.  
Assigning a different paper type to each tray inhibits the automatic switching to another tray if the selected tray runs  
out of paper.  
To assign a paper type to an input tray, select with the menu key the PAPER HANDLING MENU and there the  
specific input tray. Then assign to each tray another one of the 11 predefined paper types.  
If you have several trays with the same paper, assign to each of these trays the same paper type. This will increase  
your input capacity for this paper type, as the printer will automatically switch to the next tray with the same paper  
type in case the selected tray runs out of paper.  
For further information please also refer to APPENDIX B – Tips & Hints.  
Note:  
PLAIN is the default paper type. In case a print job arrives without paper selection, the printer will pull  
paper from the first tray containing PLAIN paper (e.g. printer test pages).  
Software Installation  
Installation of Printer Driver  
Install the printer drivers deliverd with your HP LaserJet according to the instructions.  
For availability of the most recent printer drivers and drivers for other operating systems, please consult the HP  
Note:  
After installing the new printer driver, exit and restart your Windows System.  
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INSTALLATION  
Configuring the TowerFeed Option  
To configure your printer with the TowerFeed option, go to the Control Panel,  
select Printers and there the respective HP LaserJet driver.  
Click on Properties, and in the respective window the Configure tab.  
Fig. 11a Optional Paper Sources  
Fig 11 Configure Tab  
In this window click in the pull-down bar for the Optional Paper Sources: to select your TowerFeed model (Fig.  
11a). The artwork on the right will show the selected printer with the TowerFeed model installed (Fig. 11).  
When clicking on the Paper tab you will see in the Source is: all available paper sources of your printer including  
the TowerFeed paper trays (Fig. 12).  
Fig. 13 Page Setup (Word 7)  
Fig. 12 Paper Tab  
In the application programs you select the paper sources in the Paper Setup function (File - Page Setup), where all  
available paper sources show up in the respective Paper Sources: pull-down bar(s) (Fig. 13).  
Note:  
For further information on Tray and Media Type definition please also refer to APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints of  
this manual.  
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OPERATING  
Operation  
Loading Paper  
Pull open the tray you wish to load until it reaches the stop  
or remove it completely for more convenient loading.  
Obtain a fresh ream of paper. Best results will be obtained  
using regular copier or laser printer paper (see "Paper  
Quality Guidelines").  
Hold the ream on the long edge and bend it in and out.  
Repeat on the short edge. Square it off properly (Fig. 14).  
Fig. 14 Fanning the Paper  
Load letterhead paper face down, with the letterhead  
towards the right side.  
Note:  
Duplex printing requires different loading of preprinted paper  
(please also refer to the instructions in the printer manual).  
An additional TowerFeed tray will allow to have the same  
(preprinted) paper in two different trays and available online  
for regular and duplex printing.  
Fig. 15 Filling in Paper  
Insert approx. one third of the ream in the tray and ensure  
that all paper is lined up with the rear stop. Repeat two more  
times for the rest of the ream (Fig. 15).  
Push down the stack, such that all sheets are under the  
separation corners (Fig. 16).  
The right paper guide can be adjusted by pushing the  
separation corner tab to the left to ensure proper guiding of  
the paper.  
Fig. 16 Correct Paper Loading  
Push down on the paper stack a few times. The paper  
must move up and down freely.  
Paper Sample  
Note:  
For your convenience, you may insert a sample piece  
(about 1 inch/28 mm) of the loaded paper type into the  
extrusion as a reference when reloading the tray (Fig. 17).  
Close the tray. Repeat the procedure for all trays to be  
loaded.  
Fig. 17 Marking the Tray  
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OPERATING  
Paper Tray empty  
alternating  
with  
TRAY n EMPTY  
CHECK RIGHT DOOR  
READY  
This message indicates an empty paper tray. Refill the depleted tray.  
While feeding occurs from a higher tray, lower ones may be reloaded without interrupting feeding and printing.  
Paper Tray depleted during Print Job  
(n = drawer number)  
TRAY n LOAD  
Media Type & Size  
This message appears if the selected tray runs out of paper (and if there is no other tray with the same paper size  
and type, depending of the printer settings.)  
If a tray runs out of paper, the printer will automatically switch to another tray with the same paper type and size  
and pull paper from there. Otherwise it displays that message, the Attention LED starts blinking, and a respective  
error message appears at the user screen (depending on the application).  
Refill the tray with the correct paper. After closing the tray, the printer will resume printing.  
Requested Paper missing  
TRAY 1 LOAD  
Media Type & Size  
This message indicates that the requested paper is not available, either because the print job explicitely asks paper  
from tray 1, or because it asks for paper from a tray which size and type does not correspond with the document  
page settings.  
Load tray 1 with the requested paper or cross-check the settings for the document (Page Setup).  
Paper Jam  
In case of a paper jam, the printer panel Attention LED will start blinking and the printer display will show a  
respective message with the following meaning:  
13.1 PAPER JAM  
13.11 PAPER JAM  
paper jam in printer  
paper jam in TowerFeed  
In case of a printer paper jam, you will see the following alternating messages:  
alternating  
with  
13.1 PAPER JAM  
CHECK RIGHT DOOR  
THEN OPEN AND  
CLOSE TOP COVER  
Remove the paper jam and all other pages in the paper path and close all the cover(s). Printing will continue. For  
more details on clearing printer paper jams please refer to your printer manual (Chapter Maintenance and Trouble  
Shooting, Section Paper Jams).  
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OPERATING  
In case of a TowerFeed paper error, the following alternating messages will be displayed:  
alternating  
with  
13.11 PAPER JAM  
IN INPUT DEVICE  
CHECK TRAY n  
AND RIGHT DOOR  
and TowerFeed will beep with either one of the following sequences (depending on type of error):  
or  
(TowerFeed Paper Jam)  
(TowerFeed Motor Block)  
Open the TowerFeed trays, starting with the lowest one. TowerFeed beeping will stop when the tray which  
fed the last sheet is opened. Remove the jammed paper from the TowerFeed paper path. Close all  
TowerFeed trays. Printing will continue automatically.  
In case the printer could not automatically eject the remaining paper inside the printer, open the printer cover(s)  
and clear the paper path. Close the printer cover(s) to have the printer resume the print job.  
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PAPER QUALITY GUIDELINES  
General  
These paper quality guidelines are general recommendations. Paper beyond these specifications may work as  
well, however it should be tested before use. Paper is a material that reacts intensively to adverse temperature and  
humidity conditions. The observance of proper conditions as defined below is therefore essential for trouble-free  
operation of TowerFeed. Please also refer to the corresponding guidelines in the printer manual.  
Paper Quality and Surface  
Bond type papers and papers with slight rag content are recommended. For papers with high rag content, as well  
as very light and air mail papers, feeding tests must be conducted to check for satisfactory performance before  
regular use. Paper with embossed or heavy printing should be tested in TowerFeed before use, as well. Papers  
with glossy or structured surface are not recommended. Individual sheets in a stack must not be damaged, warped  
more than 3 mm (0. 12") at an angle of max. 20° or creased, since all these may reduce the feeding performance.  
Paper Weight  
60 - 95 g / m2 (16 - 24 lb.). Other paper weights must be tested before use.  
Tolerance  
Paper must be cut to the appropriate size dimension within a tolerance of +/- 1.0 mm (+/- 0.04"). The paper stack  
must be cut square to within a tolerance of 90° +/- 0.1°.  
Recommended Storage Environment  
Temperature:  
18°C - 24°C (64°F - 75°F)  
Relative humidity: 40% - 60%  
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APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes  
Printer Firmware Revision  
The Firmware of your HP LaserJet printer must be the following Revision to correctly support the TowerFeed  
option:  
HP LaserJet 8150  
HP LaserJet 8100  
HP LaserJet 8000  
all revisions  
5.29 or newer  
>4.29  
(lower firmware revisions do not support the ‘POWESAVE’ function)  
In case your HP LaserJet 8000 printer does not have a newer printer Firmware revision than 4.29, you have to set  
the POWERSAVE function to OFF (printer panel: CONFIGURATION MENU, POWERSAVE = OFF) or ask your HP  
Dealer for a newer printer firmware.  
Printer Driver Revision  
Please use the drivers from the CD received with your printer.  
For the most recent driver revisions available, please consult the HP WEB or our WEB site at  
HP LaserJet Duplexer Option  
The printer's duplexing capabilities remain fully supported, with the TowerFeed paper handling option installed.  
HP 2000-Sheet Tray and 2x500-Sheet Input Trays  
TowerFeed is used instead of these options and therefore, they cannot be installed together with TowerFeed.  
Optional HP Paper Output Units  
These output options can be installed together with TowerFeed. For the TowerFeed 6-tray unit you can order a  
special stand to compensate for the height difference of the output option.  
HP JetAdmin  
The HP JetAdmin network printer administration software does not fully support the TowerFeed paper handling  
option, particularly not the remote paper type assignment to the paper trays. (This assignment has to be done via  
the printer panel, as described in Papertype Assignments on page 9 of this manual.)  
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APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints  
Power ON Sequence  
Power On TowerFeed first!  
When powering on the printer, it will scan its option bus for available options. In case TowerFeed would not be  
ready at that point in time, the printer would not activate its support and not add this option to its configuration.  
Printing on the wrong Paper  
Why doesn't it print from the tray I selected?  
If a selected Tray # does not contain the paper size assigned for the print job, the printer might look for other trays  
containing the demanded paper size, and if this is available (and with the same Media Type as Tray #) will pull  
paper from there.  
The 3 Rules For Correct Paper Selection  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Assign a different Paper Type to every Tray # by using the printers control panel.  
You may assign the same Paper Type to two or more tray numbers only if these trays all contain the  
same Paper Type.  
Make sure that you select the correct Paper Size for the selected Tray #.  
The selected Paper Size in the application software must be the same as the size of the selected Tray  
#.  
Select paper within your application by Paper Type or by Tray #.  
If a tray containing the selected Paper Type runs out, the printer will pull paper from other trays only if  
they have the same Paper Size and Type.  
Paper Control and Selection  
Selection Criteria  
The HP LaserJet offers various possibilities to select paper by offering three selection criteria:  
Paper Size  
Paper Source (Tray number)  
Paper Type  
The selection criteria differ in their priorities and can be changed using the JetAdmin utility software.  
Paper Types  
The Paper Type is a selection criteria which can be used to name trays and to distinguish between different paper  
types within a given paper size. The HP LaserJet offers 11 predefined Paper Types: Bond, Cardstock, Color,  
Labels, Letterhead, Plain, Preprinted, Prepunched, Recycled, Rough and Transparency.  
Default Paper Type  
Without a specific paper type assigned to a Tray, Plain becomes the default paper type.  
Changing Paper Type from the Control Panel  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press MENU until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears  
Press ITEM to scroll through the trays and their paper types  
Press + to scroll through the paper type options  
Press SELECT* to choose the type of paper you loaded in the tray.  
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APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints  
Creating PAPER SEQUENCES for a Word Document  
It is widely known that in Page Setup you have the possibility to enter different paper sources for First Page and  
Other Pages. If there are other pages in the document, which have to be printed on another paper, this can be  
defined in the same Page Setup window. In this window there is a pull-down bar Apply to: which is used for that  
purpose. The default setting is Whole Document but there are also the options This point forward and Selected  
text, which can be selected (Fig. 18 and 18a).  
Fig. 18 Page Setup – This point forward  
Fig. 18a Page Setup – Selected text  
The option Apply to: allows to force a change of the paper source or from a specific page onwards and thus to  
define paper sequences for a whole document.  
Printing a DOCUMENT WITH COPIES (Multi-Part-Form)  
When printing a document you get either an original copy (copies = 1), or, if you set copies = n, you will get n times  
the same printout. Usually you want the original document to distinguish from its copies. An elegant method for that  
purpose is to print the copies on different (color) paper. This can be done by sending the print job several times to  
the printer but with different page settings. Using a Macro makes this an easy task.  
On the next page you will find an example of a macro used for a Word document. The macro starts with 'Sub  
Macro' and ends with 'End Sub'. It consists of several sections (one per copy) which contain the paper definitions  
for each copy (FirstPageTray = xx; OtherPagesTray = yy).  
You can use the Macro Recording function of Word (Extra-Macro-Record) to produce the first section by performing  
the steps for Page Setup and Print. Then, in Macro Edit mode, you copy/paste this section to have one for each  
copy to print (one section per copy). Finally you edit the entries in FirstPageTray = xx; OtherPagesTray = yy to the  
desired paper sources.  
This will produce a macro, which prints the document in multiple copies and with the respective page settings.  
Such a macro can be incorporated into a Menu item or added as icon into the Toolbar.  
Hint:  
When creating and adding a Macro to the Toolbar for automatic printing of the final document with its  
copies, it might be useful to also create and add a second Macro for draft printing on cheap paper.  
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APPENDIX B - Tips & Hints  
The following table shows the internal denominations of the paper sources:  
HP LaserJet 8150 / 8100 / 8000  
Paper Type  
Tray  
Denomination  
Tray 1 (HP Printer)  
Tray 2 (HP Printer)  
Tray 3 (HP Printer)  
Tray 4 (TowerFeed)  
Tray 5 (TowerFeed)  
Tray 6 (TowerFeed)  
Tray 7 (TowerFeed)  
Tray 8 (TowerFeed)  
Tray 9 (TowerFeed)  
wdPrinterUpperBin  
wdPrinterLowerBin  
wdPrinterLargeCapacityBin  
256  
257  
258  
259  
260  
261  
e.g. Letterhead  
e.g. Plain  
e.g. Bond  
e.g. Color  
Example:  
The following Word Macro will produce an original document (on company paper) incl. 2 copies (plain and color).  
Page  
Original (Copy 1)  
1st Copy (Copy 2)  
2nd Copy (Copy 3)  
First Page  
Other Pages  
Letterhead  
Bond  
Plain  
Plain  
Color  
Color  
Macro Start  
Sub Macro1 ()  
Macro1 Macro  
Macro recorded 05.06.98 by ...  
ActivePrinter = "HP LaserJet 8000 Series PCL 6"  
Application.PrintOut FileName:="", Range:=wdPrintRangeOfPages, Item:= _  
wdPrintDocumentContent, Copies:=1, Pages:="1", PageType:=wdPrintAllPages, _  
Collate:=True, Background:=True, PrintToFile:=False  
With ActiveDocument.PageSetup  
.LineNumbering.Active = False  
.Orientation = wdOrientPortrait  
.TopMargin = CentimetersToPoints(1.8)  
.BottomMargin = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.LeftMargin = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.RightMargin = CentimetersToPoints(1)  
.Gutter = CentimetersToPoints(0)  
.HeaderDistance = CentimetersToPoints(0.5)  
.FooterDistance = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.PageWidth = CentimetersToPoints(21)  
.PageHeight = CentimetersToPoints(29.7)  
.FirstPageTray = wdPrinterLowerBin  
.OtherPagesTray = 256  
.SectionStart = wdSectionNewPage  
.OddAndEvenPagesHeaderFooter = False  
.DifferentFirstPageHeaderFooter = False  
.VerticalAlignment = wdAlignVerticalTop  
.SuppressEndnotes = False  
.MirrorMargins = True  
End With  
Active Document.PrintOut  
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With ActiveDocument.PageSetup  
.LineNumbering.Active = False  
.Orientation = wdOrientPortrait  
.TopMargin = CentimetersToPoints(1.8)  
.BottomMargin = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.LeftMargin = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.RightMargin = CentimetersToPoints(1)  
.Gutter = CentimetersToPoints(0)  
.HeaderDistance = CentimetersToPoints(0.5)  
.FooterDistance = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.PageWidth = CentimetersToPoints(21)  
.PageHeight = CentimetersToPoints(29.7)  
.FirstPageTray = wdPrinterLargeCapacityBin  
.OtherPagesTray = wdPrinterLargeCapacityBin  
.SectionStart = wdSectionNewPage  
.OddAndEvenPagesHeaderFooter = False  
.DifferentFirstPageHeaderFooter = False  
.VerticalAlignment = wdAlignVerticalTop  
.SuppressEndnotes = False  
.MirrorMargins = True  
End With  
Active Document.PrintOut  
With ActiveDocument.PageSetup  
.LineNumbering.Active = False  
.Orientation = wdOrientPortrait  
.TopMargin = CentimetersToPoints(1.8)  
.BottomMargin = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.LeftMargin = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.RightMargin = CentimetersToPoints(1)  
.Gutter = CentimetersToPoints(0)  
.HeaderDistance = CentimetersToPoints(0.5)  
.FooterDistance = CentimetersToPoints(2)  
.PageWidth = CentimetersToPoints(21)  
.PageHeight = CentimetersToPoints(29.7)  
.FirstPageTray = 257  
.OtherPagesTray = 257  
.SectionStart = wdSectionNewPage  
.OddAndEvenPagesHeaderFooter = False  
.DifferentFirstPageHeaderFooter = False  
.VerticalAlignment = wdAlignVerticalTop  
.SuppressEndnotes = False  
.MirrorMargins = True  
End With  
Active Document.PrintOut  
End Sub  
Macro End  
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APPENDIX C - Standard Applications  
Where to select Paper Size and Paper Type  
You select the TowerFeed option paper sources from your standard application software the same way as the  
regular printers paper sources.  
Please also refer to Appendix B (Tips & Hints - The 3 Rules For Correct Paper Selection) for recommendations on  
which paper selection criteria to use.  
Below you will find the information on where to set the paper selection parameters in the most common standard  
applications.  
MS-WORD:  
EXCEL:  
File - Page Setup – Paper Size  
Paper Source  
Paper Size:  
First Page:  
Other Pages:  
File - Print - Properties - Paper  
File - Page Setup - Page  
Size is:  
Source is:  
Type is:  
Paper Size:  
Size is:  
Page - Options - Paper  
Source is:  
Type is:  
WRITE:  
File - Print - Setup  
Paper Size:  
Paper Source:  
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APPENDIX D - Macintosh Environment  
This information was not yet available at printing time.  
Please refer to our WEB site for the most recent software versions: http://www.rutishauser.ch/ti/sdlhp.htm.  
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APPENDIX D - Macintosh Environment  
This information was not yet available at printing time.  
Please refer to our WEB site for the most recent software versions: http://www.rutishauser.ch/ti/sdlhp.htm.  
.
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APPENDIX E - PCL Paper Selection Commands  
Frequently used PCL commands for Paper Selection:  
Command  
function  
# refers to HP LaserJet 8150 / 8100 / 8000  
ESC & l # H  
Selects Paper  
Source  
0
1
print/eject page  
Tray 2  
2
3
4
5
Manual Feed - Paper  
Manual Feed - Envelope  
Tray 4 (2000-Sheet Input Tray*)  
Tray 3  
6
Envelope Feeder  
7
Auto Select  
8
Tray 1  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
Tray 4 (TowerFeed Tray 1)  
Tray 5 (TowerFeed Tray 2)  
Tray 6 (TowerFeed Tray 3)  
Tray 7 (TowerFeed Tray 4)  
Tray 8 (TowerFeed Tray 5)  
Tray 9 (TowerFeed Tray 6)  
*NA with TowerFeed installed  
ESC & l # A  
Selects Paper  
Size  
2
3
6
= Letter  
= Legal  
= 11 in x 17 in  
26 = A4  
27 = A3  
for other sizes please refer to your printer manual  
ESC & n # Wd mediatype Selects Paper  
Type  
#
mediatype  
Panel Display**  
6
Plain  
PLAIN  
11  
11  
13  
11  
7
Preprinted  
Letterhead  
Transparency  
Prepunched  
Labels  
PREPRINTD  
LTRHEAD  
TRNSPRNCY  
PREPUNCHD  
LABELS  
5
Bond  
BOND  
9
6
Recycled  
Color  
RECYCLED  
COLOR  
11  
6
Cardstock  
Rough  
CARDSTOCK  
ROUGH  
**indication for refernce purposes only  
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APPENDIX F - Troubleshooting  
Diagnosing an Error Situation  
When calling for support, please have the Printer test pages at hand (Configuration Page, Menu Map and  
Event Log Page as per APPENDIX G).  
Pos LED  
Printer Display  
TF Beeping Description  
Action / Remarks  
1
OFF  
Tray n open  
Close Tray  
TRAY n OPEN  
alternating with  
READY  
2
OFF  
Empty Tray without  
pending print request  
Reload tray n  
TRAY n EMPTY  
alternating with  
READY  
3
4
ON  
ON  
Requested paper not  
available  
Load Tray 1 with the correct size  
TRAY 1 LOAD  
Media Type & Size  
See printer manual to change Media Size and Type  
through the printer control panel.  
Paper requested from  
empty Tray n  
Refill Tray n  
TRAY n LOAD  
Media Type & Size  
Switches automatically to next Tray with same Size  
& Type and pulls paper from there (depending on  
settings).  
5
6
ON  
ON  
Paper jam in Printer  
Clear paper jam and all other sheets from the  
paper path. Open/close printer cover(s)  
13.1 PAPER JAM  
CHECK RIGHT DOOR  
alternating with  
Also refer to section 'OPERATING - 'Paper Jam' in  
this manual and to your printer manual for further  
details.  
THEN OPEN AND  
CLOSE TOP COVER  
Beep Type 2 Paper jam in TowerFeed Clear paper jam in TF. Close TF Tray(s).  
or  
13.11 PAPER JAM  
IN INPUT DEVICE  
alternating with  
Beep Type 3 TowerFeed Motor blocked Open TF Tray(s). Remove all sheets from the TF  
paper path. Close TF Tray(s).  
CHECK TRAY n  
AND RIGHT DOOR  
In case error stays, call Service.  
For TF Beeping Sequences (TF Beep Types) see next page.  
For other error messages on the printer panel display please refer to your printer manual.  
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APPENDIX F - Troubleshooting  
TowerFeed Beep Types  
Type 0  
(1x short)  
TowerFeed Reset Beep (e.g. after Power ON)  
Paper in TowerFeed paper path after a printer Reset  
Paper Jam in TowerFeed  
Type 1  
(short – short)  
Type 2  
(long – long)  
Type 3  
TowerFeed Motor blocked  
(short – long)  
Type 4  
(6x short)  
Opening a TowerFeed tray or the paper feeding  
adapter during a feed cycle  
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APPENDIX G – Printer Selftest Pages  
The following three functions allow you to print out information about your printing system configuration. These  
pages can be selected via printer panel (Item: INFORMATION MENU).  
Note:  
The information for the configuration page are recorded at power-up time. There is no update of the changes  
after power-up.  
Configuration Page (Sample page on page 27)  
This page will be printed via printer panel (INFORMATION MENU - PRINT CONFIGURATION).  
Of particular interest are the indications under Paper Trays and Options where you can see:  
Paper Trays and Options  
- PH Controller (Revision) PHC  
- Device 1:  
Rutishauser TOWERFEED 444 option with configuration,  
Firmware Revision of Option PCB/Logic PCB,  
installed trays [size code*] and tray capacity  
*[size codes]: A4=6, A3=4, US Letter=7 , US Legal=3, US Ledger=5  
Menu Map (Sample page on page 28)  
The Menu Map page can be selected via printer panel (INFORMATION MENU - PRINT MENU MAP).  
This page is showing the different paper sources and its allocated Media Types.  
PAPER HANDLING MENU  
showing paper sources (trays) with the allocated Media Types, e.g.  
Tray 4 TYPE = LETTERHEAD  
Event Log Page (Sample page on page 29)  
Via printer panel (INFORMATION MENU - PRINT EVENT LOG) you can print the Event Log Page showing the last  
50 system errors including an error code for identification. Very helpful for diagnosing purposes!  
TowerFeed error codes:  
13.1x.3n  
13.1x.2n  
TowerFeed Paper Jam  
TowerFeed Motor blocked  
x = Device numer  
n = TowerFeed tray number (not printer tray)  
Note:  
Whenever calling for service, please make sure to have these information pages at hand.  
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APPENDIX G – Printer Selftest Pages  
Please refer to page 26 for more information on this page.  
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APPENDIX G – Printer Selftest Pages  
Please refer to page 26 for  
more information on this page.  
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APPENDIX G – Printer Selftest Pages  
Please refer to page 26 for more information on this page.  
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APPENDIX H - TowerFeed Selftest  
TowerFeed Selftest Feature  
The TowerFeed selftest feature allows to test the TowerFeed unit independently from any printer and computer.  
With this test you can check for correct paper feeding (horizontal position, skew, jam behavior).  
Note:  
To perform a TowerFeed selftest, remove the printer's paper cassette.  
Follow the following steps:  
Power-off TowerFeed.  
Open all TowerFeed Trays (approx. 5 cm is sufficient).  
Put a (deflector-) sheet of paper between the TowerFeed paper feeding adapter and the printer (to avoid the  
sheet being fed to enter into the printeer’s paper path).  
Power-on TowerFeed.  
Wait until you hear a short beep followed by the clicking of the solenoid activation in every module, and  
finally the spinning of the motor (approx. 5 sec).  
Close the top-most TowerFeed tray. After a few seconds a sheet will be fed from this drawer. You now can  
mark on the (deflector-) sheet the position of the left border of the (reference for horizontal paper position).  
Pull out the sheet from its waiting position. TowerFeed will automatically feed a next sheet. You now can  
compare the position of the left border of the next sheet. If it moves up straight in the same position, this is  
ok. (In case the left position would be different, or moving from left to right (or vice-versa), this might indicate  
a problem in either the tray, the unit (module) or the paper loading.)  
To test the next lower tray, close that tray before removing the sheet from its waiting position. Now  
TowerFeed will feed the sheet from that next lower tray. (TowerFeed will always feed the next sheet from its  
lowest closed tray.)  
To revert to normal operation, remove the (deflector-) sheet and power-off and on TowerFeed again with at  
least on tray closed. TowerFeed will respond with a short 'Reset' beep that it is ready again.  
In case error conditions are showing up which are depending on a specific TowerFeed tray, you can swap trays to  
find out whether a problem exists with the tray itself or whether a specific module is the cause.  
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APPENDIX I - Cleaning and Maintenance  
TowerFeed does not require preventive maintenance. Cleaning of housing and removal of paper dust from within  
the TowerFeed drawers might now and then be indicated.  
Clean the outside of TowerFeed with a lightly water-dampened cloth. Do not use detergents to avoid damage of  
the surfaces.  
To clean the paper drawers from paper dust, completely remove the drawers from TowerFeed, remove the paper  
and use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush.  
Warning:  
To avoid damage to the paper-out sensor arms do not reach into the openings for the paper drawers.  
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APPENDIX J – TowerFeed Specifications  
Dimensions and Weights:  
Desktop Model  
Floor Model  
Model Designation  
TF 444/44.60  
TF 444/66.60  
Width  
608 mm  
608 mm  
Depth  
521 mm  
521 mm  
Height  
480 mm  
660 mm  
Weight  
38.7 kg  
56.8 kg  
Paper Specifications:  
60 - 95 g/m2 (16 - 24 lb.)  
Note:  
Also consult the paper specifications  
for your printer.  
Paper Trays:  
Standard trays:  
Europe:  
A4 Landscape (European Size)  
US Letter Landscape (81/2" x 11")  
USA:  
Optional trays:  
Europe:  
USA:  
A3 Portrait  
US Legal Portrait (81/2" x 14")  
US Ledger Portrait (11" x 17")  
Tray capacity:  
Small paper sizes  
(A4, Letter, Legal)  
Up to 500 sheets or a stack of 50 mm, whichever,  
depending on paper weight, is reached first.  
Large paper sizes  
(A3, Ledger)  
Up to 250 sheets or a stack of 26 mm, whichever,  
depending on paper weight, is reached first.  
Positioning accuracy:  
For bond type paper typically better than  
vertical:  
horizontal: +/- 2.0 mm (0.08")  
skew: 2.5 mm (0.10")  
+/- 2.0 mm (0.08")  
Temperature:  
Operating: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F)  
Storage: -25°C to 50°C (-13°F to 122°F)  
Relative humidity (non-condensing):  
Operating: 30% to 80%  
Storage:  
5% to 95%  
Note:  
Observe recommended storage  
conditions for paper  
(see 'Paper Quality Guidelines').  
Power Requirements:  
Fuse Type:  
220 - 240 V~ +/-10%, 50 Hz, 100 mA  
or  
100 - 120 V~ +/-10%, 60 Hz, 200 mA  
220 - 240 V: 150 mA slow (5x20mm)  
100 - 120 V: 300 mA slow (5x20mm)  
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Rutishauser Data AG, Switzerland, reserves the right to make changes to its products or  
services without prior notice and without incurring any obligations to incorporate such  
changes in units or publications shipped.  
Rutishauser shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising  
from the use of its equipment.  
Further Options for HP LaserJets:  
Manufactured by  
Rutishauser Data AG  
Kronenstrasse 9  
CH-8712 Stäfa  
Switzerland  
Tel:  
Fax  
+41/ 1 928 18 28  
+41/ 1 928 18 29  
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