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    Installation and User's Guide TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 IU 675 / 0150[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 1 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 TABLE OF CONTENTS USER'S MANUAL TowerFeed TM 444 for the HP LaserJet 9000 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 2 BOX CONTENTS 3 UNPACKING 4 RE - PACKING 5 INSTALLATION Hardware Installation 6 Printer Panel Settings 11 Software Installati on 12 OPERATING Loading Paper 13 Marking a Tray with it[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 2 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 PREFACE Congratulations! You selected TowerFeed, a superior sheet feeder specifically designed by Rutishauser Data AG in Switzerland in collaborat ion with HP USA, to extend the paper handling capabilities of the HP LaserJet 9000 printer. The TowerFeed Option offers new possibilities. You can ?[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 3 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 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 • TowerFeed unit with trays • Accessories box • Stand for the 3000 - sheet output s[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 4 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 UNPACKING Note: Prior to delivery your TowerFeed was thoroughly tested and care - fully 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 unp ack the unit. Warning: TowerFeed weighs up to 6[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 5 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 RE - PACKING Re - Packing the TowerFeed unit To re - pack TowerFe ed, proceed as follows (reverse order of steps for unpacking the unit): • Remove the trays and insert the transportation inserts as shown in Fig. 10 to secure the trays for shipping (it is important to secure the trays to avoid [...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 6 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Warning : PO WER OFF your printer and disconnect all power and interface cables before installing and/or servicing TowerFeed. Positioning the Printer • Place the TowerFeed unit at the location you wish. Be sure to place it on a flat location. • Carefully pu[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 7 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTALLATION Removing the Trays Transportation Inserts For shipping, the bottom plate of the TowerFeed tray is secured with transport ation inserts. These have to be removed before loading the trays. • Pull out, lift upwards and pull out the trays from TowerFeed. Remove the transportation inse[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 8 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTA LLATION Assembling Stand and 3000 - sheet Output Stacker (optional) Required Tools The following list shows the tools that are required to prepare and assemble the stand with the 3000 - sheet output stacker option: • Allan key 4mm (included in the accessorie s box, Fig. 2) • Torx hexag[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 9 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTALLAT ION Blocking (De - blocking) the Guiding Bar in horizontal position The stand has a provision for blocking the guiding bar so that the output stacker, after being pulled back from the printer for jam removal, can be pushed back easily and without r isk to tip over. • To activate the [...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 10 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTALLATION Electrical Connections Now that TowerFeed and printer are mechanically assembled, the units have to be connected electrically to each other. • Connect the power cables to printer and TowerFeed (Fig. 23a, Fig. 23b). W hen installing the optional 3000 - sheet output stacker as well[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 11 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTALLATION Printer Panel Settings The following steps require the printer system to be powered on. When powering on the system, always power on TowerFeed first and then the printer. Paper Size Assignment The TowerFeed trays are coded according to their size. At bo ot time, the printer automat[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 12 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 INSTALLATION Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer drivers delivered with your HP LaserJet as usual. In case of questions please refer to your printer's manual or contact your dealer. Configuring th e TowerFeed Option The TowerFeed option has to be activat[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 13 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 OPERATING Operating Loading Paper • Pull open the tray you wish to load until it reaches the stop or remove it completely f or more convenient loading. • Make sure that the right paper guide is in the LOAD position by firmly pushing it to its right stop. • Obtain a fresh ream of paper. Ho[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 14 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 OPERATING Marking a tray with its Paper Type As each tray typically contains a different paper type, an in dication on the tray itself about the paper type loaded is helpful particularly when re - loading the tray after a paper out condition. For that purpose a paper sample can be mounted in th[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 15 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 OPERATING 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: 13.03.xx PAPER JAM Paper jam in printer 13.11.xx PAPER JAM Paper jam in TowerFeed • In case of a printer paper jam[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 16 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX A - Printer Specific Notes Printer Firmware Revision The Firmware of your HP LaserJet printer must be at least Revision 02.000.0 or higher to correctly support the TowerFeed option . In case your printer does have an older Firmware, ask your dealer for a Firmware upgrade. Printer Drive[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 17 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX B - PCL Paper Selection Commands Frequently used PCL commands for Paper Selection: Command functi on # refers to HP LaserJet 9000 ESC & l # H Selects Paper 0 print/eject page Source 1 Tray 2 2 Manual Feed - Paper 3 Manual Feed - Envelope 4 Tray 4 (2000 - Sheet Input Tray*) 5 Tray 3[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 18 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX C - Tips & Hints Power ON Sequence Power On TowerFeed first! When powering on the printer, it will scan its option bus for avai lable options. In case TowerFeed is not ready at that point of time, the printer will not activate its support and not add this option to its configuratio[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 19 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX C - Tips & Hints Standard Application s: Where to select Paper Size and Paper Type Here is the information on where to set the paper selection parameters in the most common standard applications. • MS - WORD: File - Page Setup – Paper Size Paper Size: Paper Source First Page: O[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 20 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX D – Paper Qualit y Guidelines Gener al 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. T[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 21 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting Diagnosing an Error Situation When calling for support, please have the prin ter test pages at hand (Configuration Page, Menu Map and Event Log Page as per APPENDIX F). Pos LED Printer Display TF Beeping Description Action / Remarks 1 OFF TRAY n OPEN NO Tray n open [...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 22 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX E - Troubleshooting Diagnosing an Error Situation (cont.) When calling for support, please have the printer test pages at hand (Configuration Page, Menu Map and Event Log Page as per APPENDIX F). Pos LED Print er Display TF Beeping Description Action / Remarks 6 ON 13.11.2x JAM IN INPU[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 23 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages The printer allows printing out information about its system configuration. These pages can be selected via the printer panel (Item: INFORMATION MENU). Note: The informations for the Configuration Page are recorded at power - up time. There is no update [...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 24 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX F – Pr inter Information Pages Please refer to page 22 for more information on this page.[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 25 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages Info Tray 5 (= TowerFeed Tray 2) Info Tray 4 (= TowerFeed Tray 1) Info Tray 6 (= TowerFeed Tray 3) Info Tray 7 - 9 (= TowerFeed Tray 4 - 6) Please refer to page 22 for more information on this page.[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 26 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX F – Printer Information Pages Please refer to page 22 for more information on this page.[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 27 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX G - TowerFeed Selftest TowerFeed Selftest Feature The TowerFeed selftest feature allows testing the TowerFeed unit i ndependently from any printer and computer. W ith this test you can the paper - feeding behavior of the unit (horizontal position, skew, jam). Note: To perform a TowerFe[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 28 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX H – TowerFeed Specifications Dimensions and Weights: Model Designation Width Depth Height Weight Floor Model with 4 trays TF 444/44 .65. 740 mm 725 mm 503 mm 45 kg Floor Model with 6 trays TF 444/66.65. 740 mm 725 mm 683 mm 58 kg Paper Specifications: Paperweight: 60 - 95 g/m 2 (16 -[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 29 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 APPENDIX J - Cleaning and Maintenance TowerFeed does not require preventive maintenance. Cleaning of h ousing and removal of paper dust from within the TowerFeed trays might now and then be indicated. Clean the outside of TowerFeed with a lightly water - dampened cloth. Do not use detergents to[...]

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    IU 675 / 0150 30 TowerFeed TM for the HP LaserJet 9000 Notes:[...]

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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 shippe d. Rutishauser shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of its equipment. TowerFeed mo[...]