Compuprint 914N User Manual

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Your printer is a reliable working equipment that will be very useful in your daily job.

Our printers have been designed to be compact and respectful of the work environment. They o ffer a wide range of features and multiple functio ns that confirm the high technological level reached by the Compuprint S.p.A .

To maintain these printing performances unchanged in the long run, Compuprint has developed specific consumable accessories for each printer type (for example: ribbon cartridges for dot matrix printers, toner and OPC cartridges for laser printers, bubbl e ink jet cartridges for inkj et printers) that assure an excellent operation with high printing quality level reliability.

Compuprint recommends to use only its

original packaging (identified by its holographic label) .

proper use of the printer at quality level unreliability stated in the product characteristics can be assured. All typical usage problems related to not certificated consumables may be avoided, such as an overall quality print level degradation and ,often, the reduction of the product life due to the fact that the proper print heads working conditions, OPC cartridge and other printer parts are not assured.

for choosing this printer.

original consumables with

In this way, a

Moreover, Compuprint does not only certify its consumables in terms of working conditions but also carefully controls their compliance with the international standard rules concerning:

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no cancerous materials;

•

no inflammability of the plastic materials;

•

other standards

Compuprint advices the customers not to use products for which the compliance to this safety rules are not warranted.

Finally seek your dealer or contact a Co mpuprint office and be sure that are provided you the original Compuprint consumables.

FCC Notes

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver to

outlets on different circuits.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could avoid the user's authority to operate the equipment. The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.

Canadian D.O.C. Radio Interference Regulation

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélelctrique édicté par le

ministère des communications du Canada

EEC Regulations

This equipment conforms to the EEC Directive 89/392 (the so und pressure, measured according to ISO 7779, does not exceed 70 dBA).

Table of Contents

How to Use This Manual

This manual will help you to familiarize yourself with your printer so that you make the best use of its functions.Each operation is described in a separate chapter, for a quick and easy reference of the information that you need. If you are installing the printer, it is advisable to read the entire guide-book before beginning.

Chapter 1:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 5:

Appendix A:

Appendix B:

Appendix C:

Appendix D:

gives you information regarding to the printer features, appearance and technical characteristics.

provides instructions to install your printer. provides you information about the use of your printer

setup and paper ha ndling. provides maintenance information and error solutions. describes each option of your printer. gives a detailed explanation of each command supported

by this printer. gives you the character set tables. gives you information about the interface signals. it is a glossary about unfamiliar terms.

T rademark Ackno wledgment s

"IBM" and "IBM Proprinter XL" are trademarks of IBM Corporation. "EPSON" and "EPSON LQ 850-10 50" are trademarks of EPSON Corpo ration.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, Compuprint can assume no responsability for any errors of the manual and their consequences.

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Table of Contents

Introduction...........................................................................1

Getting To Know Your Printer...........................................................1.2

Features.....................................................................................1.3

Unpacking Your Printer......................................................................1 .4

Printers Parts.............................................................................1.5

Printer Specifica tio ns.........................................................................1 .7

Software Driver Selection..................................................................1.10

Installation.............................................................................2

Choosing a Suitable Location ...........................................................2.2

Printer Assembly............................. .......................................... .........2.3

Paper Stand Installation............................................................2.3

Ribbon Cartridge Installation....................................................2.3

Tractor Unit In stallation............................................................2.5

Tractor Unit Installation in Push Tractor Position....................2.5

Tractor Unit Installation in Pull Tractor Position ....................2.7

Adjusting The Gap Between The Print Head And Platen ........2.8

Turning The Printer On.............................................................2.9

Printing Your First Documents..................................................2 .9

Self-Test Prin ting......................................................................2.9

Carrier Movement Test ............................................................2.10

Host Computer Connection...............................................................2.11

Choosing The Connectio n .......................................................2.1 1

Parallel Connec tion...................................................................2.11

Serial Connection......................................................................2 .1 1

Hexadecimal Printing................................................................2.12

Operation................................................................................3

General Overview..............................................................................3.2

Display Messages .....................................................................3.2

Indicators...................................................................................3.4

Function Keys...........................................................................3.6

Buzzer.......................................................................................3.9

The Printer Setup...............................................................................3.10

Entering Printer Setup...............................................................3.10

Moving within the Printer Setup ..............................................3.10

Function Selection Mode .........................................................3.10

Value Selection Mode ..............................................................3.10

Leaving the Printer Setup..........................................................3.11

Setup Listing Printing...............................................................3.23

Paper Handling...................................................................................3.24

Paper Specifications..................................................................3.24

Setting The Friction Release Lever...........................................3.25

Loading Single Sheets (Friction Feed Mode)...........................3.25

Inserting Fanfold Paper (Tractor Feed Mode)..........................3.27

Paper Paths................................................................................3.28

Push Tractor Positio n ...............................................................3 .2 9

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Pull Tractor Position ...........................................................................................3.32

Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode).................................3.35

Auto Paper Loading ..................................................................3.36

Switching From Fanf old Paper to Single Sheet

(Paper Park Function) .....................................................................3.38

Tear Off Function .....................................................................3.39

Tear-off operation................................................................................................3.39

Tear-off position adjustment...............................................................................3.40

Maintenance..........................................................................4

Cleaning The Printe r...........................................................................4 .2

Replacing The Rib bon Ca rtrid ge ..............................................4 .2

Error Handling....................................................................................4.4

Error Message Description .......................................................4.4

Options...................................................................................5

Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) .........................................................5.2

Description ................................................................................5.2

Unpacking..................................................................................5.2

Installation.................................................................................5.3

Paper Specifications...................................................................5.5

Paper Loading............................................................................5.6

ASF Removal.............................................................................5.8

Commands.............................................................................A

Introduction.......................................................................................A.2

General Overview ....................................................................A.2

Command Summ ary.................................................................A .2

Commands Description.....................................................................A.6

Tables .....................................................................................B

Character Sets ...................................................................................B.2

Character Set 1 (CS1)...............................................................B.2

Character Set 2 (CS2)...............................................................B.3

IBM PC Character Set (All Printable Character Table)...........B.4

IBM National Variations...........................................................B.5

USA (CP 437)...........................................................................B.5

Multilingual (CP 850)...............................................................B.6

Portugal (CP 860).....................................................................B.7

Canada/France (CP 863)..........................................................B.8

Denmark/Norway (CP 865)......................................................B.9

EPSON National Variations......................................................B.10

Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion Table ............................B.11

Interface.................................................................................C

Parallel Interface................................................................................C.2

Serial Interface...................................................................................C.5

Glossary..................................................................................D

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter introduces you to your new printer. After reading about its features, follow the unpacking procedure and then familiarize y ourself with the printer parts. The printer specification table will give you a technical description of the printer’s characteristics. This chapter concludes by informing you about software drive r selection.

INTRODUCTION

Getting To Know Your Printer......... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .... .. .... .... ....1.2

Features.......... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..1.3

Unpacking Y our Printer.........................................................................1.4

Printers Parts ................................................. ...................................1.5

Printer Specifica tions............................................... .............................1.7

Software Driver Selection......................................................................1.10

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Getting To Know Your Printer

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Features

The following list details the capabilities of your printer:

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24 needle printer with parallel or serial (option) interfaces

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High-speed pr inting 18 0 cps (at 10 cpi) and 216 cps (at 12 cpi) in Draft printing mode

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High-speed quality printing at 60 cps (at 10 cpi) and 72cps (at 12cpi) in Letter Quality printing mode

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High-resolution graphics printing (360 dpi (H) x 360 dp i (V ))

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IBM Proprinter XL24/XL24E/XL24AGM and EPSON LQ850/1050 emulations.

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Easy print function selection (typestyles and pitches) and printer config ur at io n vi a th e op er at o r pa nel.

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Automatic Paper Loading function (available in all paper loading mode except for pull tractor mode)

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Paper Park Function in Push tractor mode

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1+3 copies printing capabilities

❑

An Automatic Sheet Feeder (option) that handles single sheets

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Unpacking Your Printer

Temporarily place the printer on a flat surface until a suitable permanent

location can be chosen.

Check that everything is pres e nt an d wit h no shi pp ing damage. Notify any damage to your supplier.

Take out the accessories from th e box.

Identify the prin ter accessories.

Paper Stand

User Manual

Tractor Unit

Fanf old Paper Guide

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Ribbon Cartridge

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Carrier Cover

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Sheet Guide

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Gap Set Lever

Platen Knob

Operat or Panel

Front Vie w

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P o w er Swit ch

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Friction Release Lever

Rear Cover

1.6

Interface Connector

Rear View

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Printer Specifications

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Printing Method

Print Head Life

Print Matrix

Draft

Quality

Print Speed

Draft

Letter Quality

Bidirectional with logic-seeking 100 million of characters

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12 horizontal x 24 vertical at 10 cpi 10 horizontal x 24 vertical at 12 cpi

36 horizontal x 24 vertical at 10 cpi 30 horizontal x 24 vertical at 12 cpi

180 cps at 10 cpi 216 cps at 12 cpi 135 cps at 15 cpi 154 cps at 17.1 cpi 180 cps at 20 cpi

60 cps at 10 cpi 72 cps at 12 cpi 90 cps at 15 cpi 103 cps at 17.1 cpi 120 cps at 20 cpi

Number of Columns

Line Feed Speed

Character Set

First Printable Line

80 at 10 cpi 96 at 12 cpi 120 at 15 cpi 137 at 17.1 cpi 160 at 20 cpi

3 IPS (Inches per second)

PC CS1 and PC CS2 IBM PC Character Set

(All Printable Character Table) 15 EPSON National Character Sets 5 IBM National Character Sets: USA (CP437),

Multilingual (CP850), Portugal (CP860), France/Canada (CP863), Denmark/Norway (CP865)

9.6+/- 3 mm from the top margin

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Printing Attributes

Resident Fonts

Paper Handling

Paper Loading

Friction Feed Mode

Double height Double s trike Double width Emphasized Italics Overscore Subscript Superscript Underline

Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier , Prestige,Script , Gothic and Bold PS (Proportional Spacing). The Bold PS font prints out the proportional spacing only when Proportional value has been set in the printer Setup

width: 101 to 419 mm (4 to 16.5 inches) weight: 60 to 80 g/m2 40 to 60 g/m2 length: 12 7 to 304 mm (5 to 12 in c hes )

Tractor Feed Mode

Paper Type

ASF

Number of C o pies

Paper Thickness

Parallel Interface Serial Interface (option)

width: 10 1 to 279 mm (4 to 11 in c he s) weight:6 0 to 90 g/m2 single 40 to 60 g/m2 multipart

Single sheet -fanfold paper -Multipart form Envelopes

width: 139.7 to 216 mm (5.5 to 8.5 inches) weight: 60 to 90 g/m2 length: 13 9. 7 to 356 mm (5.5 to 14 inches)

1 original plus 3 copies

max. 0.28 mm Envelope: max.0.35 mm

Centronics type 8 bit parallel RS-232C. protocols DTR, XonXoff

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Input buffer

Options

Power Supply (two versions)

Power Consumption

Operating

Standby

Storage Enviroment

Temperature

Relative Humidity

Operating Enviroment

8 Kbytes (optional 32 Kbytes) Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF)

RS232C Serial Interface (dealer installable) 32 Kbytes Input Buffer (dealer installable)

120 VAC +/- 10%, 60 Hz US. Power Cable 220-240 VAC +/- 10 %, 50 Hz Power Cable

55 W(T yp), 100W (Max) 9W

-20º to 55º C 15 to 80 % (non condensing)

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Temperature

Relative Humidity

Standard Compliance

Noise Level

Physical Dimensions

Height

10º to 40º C 20 to 80 % (non condensing)

UL 1950 D3 CSA C22. 2 n.950 D3 FCC ( part 15) class B GS DIN/I EC 95 0/VDE 0805/11.91 VFG 243/91 46/92 DOC class.B (C.108 Canada gazette, Part II, vol 122, # 20) EN 55022 class B

55 dBA in Draft Mode 53 dBA in Quiet Mode

132 mm (5.2 inches)

Width

Depth

Weight

428 mm (17 inches) 315 mm (12.4 inches) 8 Kg (17.6 lbs)

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Software Driv er Selection

When you wish to configure your system using your application package, you

should select the name of your printer, that is, Compuprint 914N. If your printer name is not inserted in the list of the supported printers, select one of the printers shown below:

Printer Emulation Printer Name EPSON EPSON LQ 850-1050 PROPRINT ER IBM Proprinter XL24

IBM Proprinter XL24 E

PROPRINT ER AGM IBM Proprinter XL24 A GM

See in the "Appendix A" the detailed explanations of the control commands.

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Installation

After unpacking your printer, you need to find a suitable location for it; the first part of this chapter provides criteria for making this decision. You can then begin the installation process by assembling the printer and its accesories. You should next print a test document to verify that the printer is functioning correctly . Finally, you can connect the printer to the host computer .

INSTALLATION

Choosing a Suit ab le Lo cat io n ............ .. .................. .. .................. .. ............. 2.2

Printer Assemb ly.......... .... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... .... ...... ...... ...... ...... .....2.3

Paper Stand Installation................................................................... 2.3

Ribbon Cartridge Installation.......................................................... 2.3

Tractor Unit Installati on .. .......................................................... ...... 2.5

Adjusting The Gap Between The Print Head And Platen .............. 2.8

T urnin g The Printer On................ .. .................. .. .................. .. ......... 2.9

Printing Your First Documents....... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... .... ...... ... 2.9

Host Computer Connection..................................................................2.11

Choosing The Connection .............................................................. 2.11

Parallel Connection ..................................................... .................... 2.11

Serial Connection ........... .................. .. .................. .. .................. .. ..... 2.11

Hexadecima l Printing.......... .......................................................... .. 2.12

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Choosing a Suitable Location

Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer:

◆

The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed

the length of the interface cable;

◆

The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable;

◆

Y our printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust

or humidity (see "Printer Specifications", in ch apter 1);

◆

You need an AC power outlet compatible with the plug of the printer’s

power cord. The voltage of the outlet

printer’s Name Plate; Additionally, you must make sure that when you install the printer in the

selected l ocation, th ere are sufficient clearances on al l sides for easy op eration. The required space is shown below (unit: mm (inch)):

must match the voltage shown on the

315 (12.4)

20 (0.79)

428 (16.85 )

183 (7.20)

315 (12.4)

132 (5.20)

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Printer Assembly

Make sure that the printer is turned OFF.

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Paper Stand Installation

Locate the paper stan d among the accessories .

Chapter 2

Install the paper stand in the printer.

Ribbon Cartridge Installation

Locate t he ri bbon ca rtr idge amo ng the acce ssories.

INSTALLATION

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Chapter 2

Remove the carriage cover, then manually move the carriage to the center of the printer . Set the gap set le ve r to its rearmost position 6 to provide the maximum distance between the print head and the platen for smooth installation (see forward "Gap Adjustment Between The Print Head And Platen", in this chapter .. )

Carrier Cover

Gap Set Le v er

Before installing the ribbon cartridge, turn the ribbon winding knob in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon.

Position the ribbon cartridge on the carriage and push it down following the direction of the arrow. Rotate the ribbon winding kno b again to take up slack in the ribbon.Manually move the carr ier horizontally to ensure that the ribbon winding knob rotates properly

Ribbon Winding Knob

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Carrier

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Return the carrier cover on the printer. Set the gap set lever to proper position according to the paper thickness you are using. See "Adjusting the Gap Between the Print Head and Platen" described in this chapter .

Tractor Unit Installation

Find the tractor unit among the accessories.

Chapter 2

INSTALLATION

Tractor Unit Installation in Push Tractor Position

Open the rear cover.

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Move the left tractor to the leftmost position before installing the tractor unit

Install the tractor unit in the rear of the printer.

Press the tractor unit downward until it clicks.Turn the platen knob to ensure that the tractor pins also rotate

The push tractor unit can be easily removed by lifting it up.

Platen Knob

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Tractor Unit Installation in Pull Tractor Position

Remove the ca rr iag e cover.

Chapter 2

Place the tractor unit onto the printer with the gears of the tractor unit facing down. Move the left tractor to the leftmost position before installing the tractor unit.

Press the tractor unit downward until it clicks. Turn the platen knob to ensure that the tractor pins also rotate.Install the carriage co v e r.

Gear

Tractor unit

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Platen Knob

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The tractor pull tractor unit can be easily removed by pressing it rearward.

Adjusting The Gap Between The Print Head And Platen

Adjusting the gap between the print head and platen allows the optimum print

quality. The gap set lever is located at the r ight front side of the printer. When the gap set lever is moved forward, the gap becomes wider. When it is moved backward, the gap becomes narrower. Before printing, select the gap set lever position as follows:

Position 1 :

Position 2 :

Position 3 :

Position 4 :

Position 5 or 6:

P o sition 6 :

1 sheet of pa per

2 - 3 sheets of paper

3 - 4 sheets of paper

Envelopes

Installing/removing the ribbon cartridge

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Turning The Printer On

Plug the power cord into an A C power outlet and turn the printer on by pressing the power switch, located on the right side of the printer

The ON/OFF status of the printer can be checked by the POWER indicator on the operation panel.

Printing Your First Documents

Self-Test Printing

The Self Test printout allows you to check the print quality and printer operations befo re connecting to the host comp uter. Proc eed as follows:

Load the paper into the printer.

INSTALLATION

Turn the power switch ON while pressing and holding the

Only the following two function keys are enable during the test print:

QUIET

◆

SELECT

key (to switch the quiet mode ON/OFF)

key (to start or stop the test print operation).

The Self Test format is composed by a Header followed by the Rolling ASCII print test.

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PITCH

key.

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Self-test printout:

Carrier Movement Test

The Carrier test allo ws you to check the carrier m ovement.Proc eed as follows:

Unload the paper from the printer

Tu rn the power switch ON while pressing and holding the carrier starts to move from one end of the carrier shaft to the other end. The test continues until the power switch is turned OFF.

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PITCH

key . The

Chapter 2

Host Computer Connection

Choosing The Connection

This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces:

◆

A 8-bit parallel interface

◆

A RS-232C serial interface (ava ilable as an option)

The interface connectors are located on the left front side of the printer

Parallel Connection

INSTALLATION

Make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF before connecting the interface cable.

Serial Connection

Make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF before connecting the interface cable.

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Hexadecimal Printing

The Hex dump function allows you to print the data received from the host

computer in the hexadecimal format. After connecting the printer to the host computer, you can print the hexadecimal dump of the data to verify the data recei ved from the host computer. Proceed as follows:

Load the paper into the printer.

Turn the power switch ON while pressing and holding the key.

The Hex Dump print format is the following:

Address HEX data (16 bytes) ASCII characters Hex dump printout:

LOAD/PARK

Turn the po wer switc h OFF to stop the hexadec imal printing. The printer returns to the normal printing.

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Operation

The operator panel on your printer enables you to access many of your printer’s functions. This chapter introduces you to the operator panel, showing you how to use it, both in configuring your printer and in day-to-day usage. Additionally, you will learn how to load paper correctly for any of your daily printing needs.

General O verview.................................................. .......................................3.2

Indicat ors ... .......................................................... ...............................3.3

Function Keys............................ .........................................................3.5

Buzzer............................................................................................ .....3.8

The Printer Setup.........................................................................................3.9

Entering Printer Setup ........................................................................3.9

Moving within the Printer Setup .......................................................3.10

Function Selection Mode ................................................................3.10

Value Selection Mode .....................................................................3.10

Leaving the Printer Setup ...................................................................3.10

Setup Listing Printing.........................................................................3.20

Paper Handling............................................................................................3.23

Paper Specifications ...........................................................................3.23

Setting The Friction Release Lever....................................................3.24

Loading Single Sheets (Friction Feed Mode) ....................................3.24

Inserting Fanfold Paper (Tractor Feed Mode)....................................3.25

Paper Paths.......................................................................................3.26

Push Tractor Position ......................................................................3.27

Pull Tractor Position .......................................................................3.29

Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode) .........................................3.32

Auto Paper Loading ...........................................................................3.33

Switchi ng Fr om Fa n fold Paper to Single Shee t

(Paper Park Function) ........................................................................3.35

Tear Off Function ..............................................................................3.36

Tear-off operation ... .................................................. .......................3.3 6

Tear-off position adjustment............................................................3.37

FUNZIONAMENTO

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General Overview

The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including pitch, font and printer setup selection. The operator panel is located in the front side of the printer and appears as follows:

The operator panel consists of :

nine indicators

report basic information about the printer ’s condition The in dicators

light up gre e n

seven function keys

allow you to change the operating state of the printer

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Indicators

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Lit when the printer power is ON.

Lit when the printer is in the Setup mode.

Lit when the printer is in the on line status Unlit when it is in the off line status. Blinks when an error has occurred.

These indicators indicate the character pitch currently selected by the combination of them as shown bel ow.

= off,

Pitch Pitch Indi ca to r s

10 cpi

= on

¡ ¡

12 cpi

¡ ® ¡

15 cpi

¡ ¡ ®

17 cpi

® ® ¡

FUNZIONAMENTO

20 cpi

Proportio nal

¡ ® ® ®

¡ ®

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These indicators show the current font selected by the combination of them:

= off,

Font Font

= on

Indicator

Draft

Roman

Sans Serif

Courier

Prestige

¡ ¡ ¡ ® ¡ ¡ ¡ ® ¡ ¡ ¡ ® ® ® ¡

Script

Gothic

Bold

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¡ ® ® ® ¡ ® ® ® ®

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Function Keys

The Function Keys can be activated in the Normal and in the Set Up modes

Normal Mode

When this key is pressed in the off-line status, the printer enters the Setup mode.

Pressing this key in the on-line status, alternates the Quiet mode ON/OFF.

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Setup Mode:

Normal Mode

Pressing this key together with the

PITCH/EXIT MENU

the

key, when the printer is off line

ON LINE/

key and

←

clears the buffer except the download buffer and initializes the printer.

Invalid.

Pressing this key alternates the on-line and off-line status.

Pressing this key together with the LINE F

when the printer is offline, the paper is moved

EED

/↑ key:

upwards by increments of 1/180 of inch.

when the printer is onlin e, it is po ssible to m ove up the position of the first printable line after an automatic loading.

FUNZIONAMENTO

when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position upwards by increments of 1/180 inch.

Pressing this key together with the

when the printer is offline, the paper is moved

FORM FEED

/↓ key:

downwards by increments of 1/180 of inch.

when the printer is online, it is possible to move down the position of the first printable line after an automatic loading.

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Setup menu

when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position downwards by increments of 1/180 inch.

Pressing this key together with the QUIET/ENTER MENU and the PITCH/EXIT MENU key, when the printer is offline clears the buffer except the download buffer and initializes the printer.

When this key is pressed, the printer enters the Function Selection Mode.

Normal Mode

Pressing this key in the off-line status feeds the paper by one line. Holding this key feeds the paper by one line for the first three lines and then feeds the paper continuously from the fourth line.

Setup Mode

Pressing this key together with the

when the printer is offline, the paper is moved upwards by increments of 1/180 of inch.

when the printer is onlin e, it is po ssible to m ove up the position of the first printable line after an automatic loading.

when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position upwards by increments of 1/180 inch.

Pressing this key scans forwards the functions ot the values .

Normal Mode

Pressing this switch in the off-line status feeds the paper to the next top of form position when the tractor feed is selected.

ON LINE/← key:

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Normal Mode

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Pressing this key together with the ON LINE/← key:

when the printer is offline, the paper is moved downwards by increments of 1/180 of inch.

when the printer is online, it is possible to move down the position of the first printable line after an automatic loading.

when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position downwards by increments of 1/189 inch.

Pressing this key scans b ackwards the functions or the values.

Setup Mode

Normal Mode

Setup Mode

Pressing this key loads the paper if the printer is in the paper empty condition. If the paper is loaded in the printer, pressing continuously this key,e jec ts the paper.

When this key is pressed, the printer enters the Value Selection Mode.

Pressing this key in the off-line status selects the character pitch.

Pressing this key together with the and the

ON LINE/← key, (when the printer is offline)

QUIET/ENTER MENU

cleears the buffer except the download buffer and initializes the printer.

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When this key is pressed, the printer exits the set up mode to the normal print mode.

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Normal Mode

Pressing this key selects the font.

Setup Mode

Invalid

Buzzer

This printer is provided with a buzzer to indicate specific conditions. The buzzer s ignal change s according to the erro r detected. The b uzzer only so unds when the BUZZER function is set to VALID (see "The Printer Setup" described before). See the following table:

Sound Cause

1 short "beep" A BELL command is received 4 melody "beeps" A paper empty error condition Twice 2 short "beeps" The friction release lever is moved

while the paper is loaded in the printer 3 long "beeps" The single sheets cannot be ejected 3 short "beeps " The carri e r co ver is open

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The Printer Setup

The Printer Setup procedure allows you to set most of the printer’s functions.Y ou can perform this Printer Setup procedure via the operator panel. The keys scan and select the available functions and their values.

Entering Printer Setup

Press the ON LINE/← key to switch the printer off line.

Press the QUIET/ENTER MENU key to enter the Setup mode.

The printer prints out the factory default user settings (User 1):

The factory default user settings are the following:

Nr. Function Default value 01 DEFAULT. SET 01 OFF 02 SELECT USER 01 USER 1 03 CHANGE USER 01 USER 1 04 EMULATION 01 IBM 05 FORM LENGTH 12 11 INCHES 06 LINE SPACING 01 1/6 INCHES 07 LINE LENGTH 03 80 CHARACTERS 08 CHARACTER PITCH 01 10 CPI 09 FONT STYLE 01 DRAFT 10 POWER ON 01 ON LINE 11 QUIET MODE 01 OFF 12 AFTER AUTOLOADING 02 OFF LINE 13 PRINT DIRECTION 02 BI-DIRECTION 14 BUFFER FULL 01 WITH LF 15 CR CODE 02 CR 16 LF CODE 02 LF 17 CANCEL CODE 01 VALID 18 PAPER EMPTY SENSOR 01 VALID 19 SKIP PERFORATION 03 INVALID 20 ZERO CHARACTER 01 NOT SLASHED 21 SELECTION OF RAM 01 PRINT BUFFER 22 ASF 01 NOT INSTALLED 23 RIBBON MODE 01 BLACK RIBBON 24 AUTO TEAR OFF 01 INVALID 25 TEAR OFF POSITION 01 TOF POSITION 26 PAPER INITIALIZATION 01 OFF

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27 BUZZER 01 VALID 28 IBM CHARACTER SET 01 SET 1 29 CODE PAGE 01 USA (#437) 30 IBM AGM MODE 02 INVALID 50 INTERFACE 01 PARALLEL

When the printing is complete, the printer enters the Setup mode.

Moving within the Printer Setup

Function Selection Mode

Press the ON LINE/← key to enter the Function Selection Mode (the displayed

function blinks). Press the When you wish to confirm the displayed function, press the the displayed function will be selected (it stops blinking) and enter the Value Selection Mode.

↑

or ↓ keys to scan the functions f orwards or back wards.

LOAD-PARK/→ key,

Value S election Mode

Press the LOAD-PARK/→ key to enter the Value Selection Mode (the displayed

function value blinks). Press the values. When you wish to confirm the displayed value, press the

↑

or ↓ keys to scan forw ards or backwa rds the

ON LINE/

←

key, the displayed value will be selected (it stops blinking) and enter the Function Selection Mode

Leaving the Printer Setup

When you wish to leave the current Printer Setup procedure, press the

PITCH/EXIT MENU key, the new function/value settings will be stored and you exit

the Setup mode.

The Setup procedure allows the selection of the following printer functions:

Default Set Selection

User Selection

User Change Selection

Emulation Types

Form and Line Leng th

Line Spacing

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Character Pitch

Font Style

Power On Condition

Quiet Mode

Paper Autoloading

Print Direction

Buffer Overflow

CR and LF Code

Cancel Code

Paper Empty Sensor

Skip-over perforation

Slashed Character

Print Buffer Selection

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ASF Selections

Ribbon Selection

Auto Tear-Off function

Fanfold Paper Initialization

Buzzer

Character Sets

Graphics Mode

Interfaces Selection

SELECTIN Signal (*)

AUTOFEED XT (*)

Serial Pro t ocol (**)

Baud Rate (**)

Data Bits (**)

Parity Bit (**)

Stop Bits (**)

CTS Control (**)

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(*) If Parallel interface is selected

(**) If Serial interface is selected

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The avail ab l e fu nc t ion s of the S et u p pr ocedure are:

Function 01 DEFAULT SET

Selects the field to be reset to the factory set values,

01 OFF 02 USER 1 03 USER 2 04 USER 3 05 ALL

Function 02 SELECT USER

Specifies what user setting to use among USER 1, USER 2 or USER 3 when turning on the printer.

01 1 USER 1 02 2 USER 2 03 3 USER 3

Function 03 CHANGE USER

Specifies which user setting to change.

01 1 USER 1 02 2 USER 2 03 3 USER 3

Function 04 EMULATION

Selects IBM or EPSON emulation.

01 IBM (IBM Proprinter XL24/XL24E/XL24 AGM) 02 EPSON (EPSON LQ-850/1050)

Function 05 FORM LENGTH

Selects the default form length.(in inches)

01 3 INCHES 02 3.5 INCHES 03 4 INCHES 04 5 INCHES 05 5.5 INCHES 06 6 INCHES 07 7 INCHES

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08 8 INCHES 09 8 1/3 INCHES 10 8.5 INCHES 11 9 INCHES 12 11 INCHES 13 11 2/3 INCHES 14 12 INCHES 15 14 INCHES 16 15 INCHES

Function 06 LINE SPACING

Selects the default line spacing( in inches).

01 1/6 INCHES 02 1/8 INCHES

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Function 07 LINE LENGTH

Selects the default print margin(in characters)

01 20 CHARACTERS 02 40 CHARACTERS 03 80 CHARACTERS

Function 08 CHARACTER PITCH

Selects the default character p itch. (in cpi)

01 10 CPI 02 12 CPI 03 15 CPI 04 17.1 CPI 05 Proportional

Function 09 FONT STYLE

Selects the default font.

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06 SCRIPT 07 GOTHIC 08 BOLD PS

Function 10 POWER ON

Sets the power-on condition to the on-line or off-line status .

01 ONLINE 02 OFFLINE

Function 11 QUIET MODE

Sets the power-on condition to the quiet mode or not.

01 OFF 02 ON

Function 12 AFTER AUTOLOADING

Selects the printer condition to the on-line or off-line status after autoloading the paper by the

LOAD-P ARK/→ ke y.

01 ON LINE 02 OFF LINE

Function 13 PRINT DIRECTION

01 BI-DIRECTION(All)

Bi-Direction (All)

character printing = bi-direction graphics printing = bi-direction

02 BI-DIRECTION(CHAR)

Bi-Direction (Cha)

character printing = bi-direction graphics printing = uni-direction

03 UNI-DIRECTION

Uni-Direction

character printing = uni-direction graphics printing = uni-direction

Function 14 BUFFER FULL

Determines if a line feed will be added at the end of an over-full line.

01 WITH CPILF 02 WITHOUT LF

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Function 15 CR CODE

Adds a line feed code to every carriage return code.

01 CR+LF 02 CR

Function 16 LF CODE

Adds a carriage ret u rn code to every line feed code.

01 LF+CR 02 LF

Function 17 CANCEL CODE

Sets the function of the CAN (cancel) code.

01 VALID

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(the printer will cancel all the information in the input buffer when the CAN code is received).

02 INVALID

(the CAN co de is ig no re d) .

Function 18 PAPER EMPTY SENSOR

Sets the p ape r em pty sens or. When the pa pe r e mpty s enso r is OF F, you wil l not be warned that the printer is out of paper.

01 VALID 02 INVALID

Function 19 SKIP PERFORATION

Selects the skip-over-perforation.( in inches)

01 1/2 INCHES 02 1 INCHES 03 INVALID

Function 20 ZERO CHARACTER

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Selects a slashed or unslashed zero character.

01 NOT SLASHED 02 SLASHED

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Function 21 SELECTION OF RAM

Selects the capacity of the input buffer. (Selects the download command enable/disable.)

01 PRINT BUFFER 02 DOWNLOAD BUFFER

Function 22 ASF

Selects the ASF installed or not installed.

01 NOT INSTALLED 02 INSTALLED

Function 23 RIBBON MODE

Selects the black ribbon.

01 BLACK RIBBON

Function 24 AUTO TEAR OFF

Selects the timing for the auto tear-off function (in seconds).

01 INVALID 02 VALID (1 SEC) 03 VALID (3 SEC) 04 VALID (15 SEC)

Function 25 TEAR OFF POSITION

Specifies a tear off condition.

01 TOF POSITION

(when the paper is placed at the TOF position, a tear-off is carried out)

02 ANY POSITION

(any Position,regardless of paper position, a tear-off is always carried out)

Function 26 PAPER INITIALIZATION

Selects fanfold paper initialization. If the paper has already been loaded when the power is turned ON. The printer will park a nd then auto-loads the paper to the initial printing position, this function is only valid in Push Tractor Mode.

01 OFF 02 ON

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Function 27 BUZZER

Enables or disables the printer’s buzzer.

01 VALID 02 INVALID

Function 28 IBM CHARACTER SET

This selects a character set in the IBM mode.

01 SET 1

(Character Set 1)

02 SET 2

(Character Set 2)

Function 29 CODE PAGE

Selects a co de page in the IBM or EPSON mode. In E PSON mode, th e Code Page is valid if the GRA.1 is selected in the CHARACTER TABLE function.

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01 USA (#437) 02 MULTILINGUAL (#850) 03 PORTUGAL (#860) 04 FRENCH-CANADIAN (#863) 05 NORDIC (#865)

Function 30 IBM AGM MODE

Specifies the graphics mode in the IBM mode.

01 ON 02 OFF

Function 31 CHARACTER TABLE

Specifies the 80H-FFH character table used in the EPSON mode.

01 ITALIC

Italic

02 GRAPHIC 1 (CS1) (CODE ENABLE)

Graphic 1 (Code Page function enable)

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03 GRAPHIC 2 (CS2) (CODE DISBLE)

Graphic 2 (Code Page function disable)

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Function 32 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER TABLE

Selects a special foreign character set in the EPSON mode.

01 AMERICAN 02 FRANCE 03 GERMANY 04 BRITISH 05 DANISH 06 SWEDISH 07 ITALIAN 08 SPANISH 09 JAPANESE 10 NORWEGIAN 11 DANISH 2 12 SPANISH 2 13 LATIN-AMERICAN

Function 50 INTERFACE

Selects the parallel or serial interface.

01 PARALLEL 02 SERIAL

Function 51 SELECT-IN SIGNAL

Enables the function of the SELECT IN pin in the parallel interface. ( EPSON mode only).

01 VALID 02 INVALID

Function 52 AUTOFEED-XT SIGNAL

Enables the function of the AUTOFEED XT pin in the parallel interface. (EPSON mode only).

01 VALID 02 INVALID

Function 53 PROTOCOL

Selects the serial protocol.

01 READY/BUSY 02 XON/XOFF

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Function 54 BAUD RATE

Selects the data transfer rate for the serial interface (in bits per second).

01 300 BPS 02 600 BPS 03 1200 BPS 04 2400 BPS 05 4800 BPS 06 9600 BPS

Function 55 BIT LENGTH

Selects the number of data bits for the serial interface

01 8 BITS 02 7 BITS

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Function 56 PARITY BIT

Selects the parity for the serial interface.

01 NONE 02 ODD PARITY 03 EVEN PARITY 04 IGNORE

Function 57 STOP BIT LENGTH

Selects the number of stop bits for the serial interface

01 1 BITS 02 2 BITS

Function 58 CTS

Overrides CTS (clear to send) control on the serial interface.

01 INVALID 02 VALID

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When you wish to leave the current Printer Setup procedure, press the

PITCH/EXIT MENU key , the new function/value settings will be stored and you exit

the Setup mode.

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Setup Listing Printing

If you can verify the current printer settings on the Setup listing, proceed as

follows:

Turn the printer Off and then On.while holding down both th

EXIT MENU

The printer prints the current listing and then returns to the Normal print

keys.

ONLINE

mode (see the followin g pa ge ).

and

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The factory default settings are the following:

No Function Default value

01 DF. SET OFF 02 SELUSER 1

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03 CHG USER

User 1 User 2 User 3

04 EMUL IBM EPSON EPSON 05 PAGE-L 11" 11" 11" 06 LPI 6 6 6 07 MARGIN 160 160 160 08 CPI 10 10 10 09 FONT DFAFT DRAFT DRAFT 10 PW ON ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE 11 QUIET OFF OFF OFF 12 LOAD OFFLINE OFFLINE OFFLINE 13 DIRECT. BI(C) BI (C) BI (C) 14 BUF FUL LF LF LF 15 CR CODE CR CR CR 16 LF CODE LF LF+CR LF+CR 17 CAN VALID VALID VALID 18 PE DETECT ON ON ON 19 SKIP INVALID INVALID INVALID 20 ZERO 0 0 21 BUFFER PRINT PRINT PRINT 22 ASF INVALID INVALID INVALID 23 RIBBON BLACK BLACK BLACK 24 TEAR OFF OFF OFF OFF 25 TEAR OFF 1 1 26 PAPER INT OFF OFF OFF 27 BUZZER ON ON ON 28 CHR SET SET1 SET1 SET1 29 CODE PAGE 437 437 30 IBM AGM OFF OFF OFF

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31 CHR TBL ITAL ITAL ITAL 32 CHR SET USA USA USA 50 I/F PARALLEL PARALLEL PARALLEL 51 SLCT IN INVAL INVAL INVAL 52 AUTO XT INVAL INVAL INVAL 53 PROT R/B R/B R/B 54 BAUD 9600BPS 9600BPS 9600BPS 55 DATA BITS 8 8 8 56 PARITY NONE NONE NONE 57 STOP BIT 1 1 1 58 CTS INVALID INVALID INVALID

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Paper Handling

Paper Specifications

Use the correct paper in your printer. This is an essential starting point for

obtaining good results in your printout.

Fanfold Paper

Width 101-279 mm

(4 - 11 inches)

Weight

Single 60 - 80 g/m MultipartOne-time carbon

50 g/m

sheet

50 - 60 g/m

Chemical Ca rbon 34 - 50 g/m

40 - 50 g/m 50 - 60 g/m

Carbon backed paper 40 - 50 g/m

50 - 60 g/m

2 2 2 2 2 2

1 +2 copies

1 + 1 copies 1 + 3 copies 1 + 2 copies 1 + 1 copies 1 + 2 copies

1 + 1 copies Number of Copi es 1 original plus 3 copies Total Thickness Max.0.28 mm

Single She et s

Width 101 - 297 mm

(4 - 11.7 inches)

Length 127 - 304 mm

(5 - 12 inches )

Weight 60 - 90 g/m

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Setting The Friction Release Lever

The friction release lever is located at the left rear side of the printer, its

functions are as follows:

Friction position

Select this position when using the single sheets (Friction Feed Mode)

or the Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF).

Tractor position

Select this position when using the fanfold paper (T ra ctor Fee d Mode:

Push tractor, Pull tractor (r ea r and bottom path).

Loading Single Sheets (Friction Feed Mode)

Single sheets are inserted from the top of the printer (Top insertion). You can load single sheets whether fanfold paper is inserted or not. If no fanfold paper is present, proceed as follows:(otherwise, see "Switching From Fanfold Paper to Single Sheet", in this chapter).

Set the friction release lever to the friction position.

Friction Position

Make sure that the paper stand is installed on the printer.

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Adjust the sheet guide according to the left margin that you

desire.

Load the paper into the printer by aligning the left edge of th e paper to the sheet guide. Press the

LOAD-P ARK/

→ key to feed the

paper

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Inserting Fanfold Paper (T ractor Feed Mode)

The use of the tractor unit is recommended when printing on fanfold paper.This printer offers two tractor unit positions (two paper feeding modes); "push tractor position" and "pull tractor position". In pull tractor position, the paper can be loaded from the rear or the bottom of the printer.

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Paper Paths

Tractor

Push Tractor

Pull Tra ct or (Bot to m Pat h)

Pull Tractor (Rear Path)

Pull Tra ctor (Bot to m Pat h (Rear))

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Push Tractor Position

In Push tractor position, the paper is pushed by the tractor from the rear of the printer .

When printing in the pull tractor position, use the paper stand

Set the friction release lever to the tractor position

Tractor position

Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the tractor. Move the left tractor so that the printing starts from your desired print start position. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor rearward to lock the tractor. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor forward to unlock the tractor.

Open the left and right tractor covers. Insert the paper under the rear cover. Load the paper and align the paper holes with the tractor pins of the left and the right tractor, respectively.

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Make sure that the paper is correctly aligned with the left and right tractors.

Close the left and right tractor covers.Slide the right tractor to take up any slack in the paper. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor to lock the tractor .

Rotate the platen knob to feed the paper forward slightly as shown below.

When loading chemical multicopy fanfold pap er in push tractor you should

install the fanfold paper guide

Proceed as follows:

Find the fanfold paper guide

Platen knob

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Position the fanfold paper guide on the paper stand.

Remove t h e fa n fo l d pa per guide when loadin g si n g l e sh e e ts .

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Pull Tractor Position

In the Pull tractor position, the paper is pu lled by the tractor from the rear or the bottom of the printer.

Loading Paper From The Rear Paper Path

Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the tractor . Move the left tractor so that the printing s tarts fro m your d esired print start position. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor rearward to lock the tractor. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor forward to unlock the tractor.

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Move the right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Open the left and right tractor covers. Move the gap set lever to position 6. Insert the paper under the rear cover. Load the paper and align the paper holes with the tractor pins of the left and the right tractor, respectively.

Make sure that the paper is correctly aligned with the left and right

tractors.

Close the left and right tractor covers.Slide the right tractor to take up any slack in the paper. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor to lock the tractor .

Tractors

Move the gap set lever to the proper position to set the paper thickness.

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Move the right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Open the left and right tractor covers. Move the gap set lever to position 6. Insert the paper into the printer from the slot at the bottom of the printer .Load the paper and align the paper holes with the tractor pins of the left and the right tractor, respectively.

Tractor set

Make sure that the paper is correctly aligned with the left and right

tractors.

Close the left and right tractor covers. Slide the right tractor to take up any slack in the paper. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor to lock the tractor. Move the gap set lever to the proper position to set the paper thickness.

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Before loading the crimped form (If the crimped form is not correctly loaded,

a paper jam may occur), check the correct direction of the form

Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode)

The envelopes must be only inserted from the top of the printer (T op insertion). Select the suitable gap set lever position according to the thickness of the

envelope to be loaded (i.e., if the thickness of the envelope is 0.35 mm (0.014 inches), set the gap set lever to Position 5 or 6.). To load the envelopes, proceed as follows:

Move the friction release lever to the Tractor position. Make sure that the paper stand is installed on the printer.

Tractor

Insert the envelope, aligning the left edge of the paper to the sheet guide, Move the friction release lever to the Friction position.

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When moving the friction release lever at the same time put your

After doing that, if the envelope is pulled out from the printer , do step 2 again.

fingers on the top edge of the envelope to prevent it from being moved.

Press the then, press the

LOAD-PARK/→ key to feed the envelope to its print start position an

ON LINE/

key to make the printer re ady for printing.

←

Auto Paper Loading

This printer has an Auto Paper Loading function that automatically feeds the paper to the top of form position.

The Auto Paper Loading function can be only available in Push

Single Sheet

The Single Sheet can be loaded into the printer automatically when the

FEED/↓

performed:

tractor mode.

or LOAD-PARK/→ key is pressed and the following conditions are

Printer in Off-line status.

FORM

Paper empty condition.

The friction release lever is set at the Friction position.

If the Auto Paper Loading fails, a paper ja m error (the ERROR

indicator blinks) or a paper empty error will occur (the ERROR indicator blinks and the buzzer s ounds). Make sure that all four above conditions have been performed and then try to load the paper agai n .

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Single Sheet (ASF)

The Single Sheet can be loaded from the ASF automatically when the

FEED/↑,

the LOAD-PARK/→ or the FORM FEED/

TOF key is pressed and the

↓

LINE

following conditions are performed:

Printer in Off-line status.

Paper empty condition.

The friction release lever is set at the Friction position.

Printer in Auto Sheet Feeder mode. When the Auto Paper Loading function is performed, the printer first tries to

load the single sheet from the manual insertion slot if the printer does not detect paper, the printer automatically per formed the Auto Paper Loading from the ASF.

Fanfold Paper (Push tractor)

The fanfold paper can be loaded into the printer automatically when the

FEED/

or the

↓

performed

Printer in Off-line status.

LOAD-PARK/→ key is pressed and the following conditions are

FORM

Paper empty condition.

The friction release lever is set at the Trac tor position.

If the Auto Paper Loading fails, a paper jam error (the ERROR

indicator blinks) or a paper empty error will occur (the ERROR indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds). Make sure that all three above conditions have been performed and then try to load the paper agai n .

Auto Loading Position Adjustment Mode

In the Auto Paper Loading mode, the paper load position is s et at the factory

default position. However, you can adjust the position by following the procedure:

Press the LOAD-PARK/→ key to perform the Auto Pa p er Loading.

Adjust the Auto Paper Loading position by pressing the

with the

LINE FEED/

↑

key or the ON LINE/← key together with the FORM FEED/

ON LINE/← key together

↓

key (during the adjustment,the ON LINE/ERROR and MENU indicators are blinking.)

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The adjustable range is 1/6" to +1" from the factory default position. If the adjusted position is out of this range, the setting will be ignored (the buzzer sounds.)

Press the ON LINE/← key to save the new Auto Loading position.

To cancel the Auto Loading Position Adjustm ent Mode, press the FORM

/ ↓ key.

FEED

Switching From Fanfold Paper to Single Sheet (Paper Park Function)

If you have been using fanfold paper in the Push tractor position and you want to load single sheets do not remove the fanfold paper but park it.

Make sure that the printer is in Off line status. You can perform the paper switching as follows:

Tear the printed fanfold paper along the last perforation.

Press the LOAD-PARK/→ key. The fanfold paperwill be parked.

Set the friction release lever to the Friction position.

Insert a single sheet into the printer.

Press the FORM FEED/ ↓ or the LOAD-PARK/ → key. Th e sing le sheet is loaded automatically.

After printing on the single sheet, set the friction release lever to the Tractor position to resume printing on the fanfold paper.

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Tear Off Function

This function allows to feed the fanfold paper to the tear-off position This

function is valid when the printer is in Pus h tractor mode and the AUTO TEAR OFF function is set to ON (1 SEC), ON(3 SEC) or ON (15 SEC) in the Printer Setup.

Tear-off operation

The tear-off function is valid both in the on-line and off-line status.

When the TEAR OFF POSITION function is set to the 1 value:

The printer feeds the paper to the tear-off position whenever the paper is at the TOF position (and no further data is received or the printer is in off-line status) and no key is pressed for a certain period (that it is selected by the AUTO TEAR OFF function.)

When the TEAR OFF POSITION function is set to the 2 value:

The printer feeds the paper so that the last printed line will be fed to the carriage cover position, when no further data is received and no key is pressed for a certain period (that it is selected by the AUTO TEAR OFF function.). The paper is fed regardless of the position where the paper is placed.

When the paper is at the tear-off position, the ON LINE/ERROR

When the paper is torn off in the on-line status :

position when the data is received. If the TEAR OFF POSITION function is set to the 2 value the printer starts to return the paper approximately 5 seconds after the paper is fed.

When the paper is torn off in the off-line status :

and MENU indicators are blinking.

The printer automatically returns the paper (tear off down) to its original

The printer returns the paper (tear off down) to its original position when the

FEED/↑,FORM FEED/↓, LOAD-PARK/ →

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The tear-off position can be adjusted by following the procedure below:

Select the 1 value in the TEAR OFF POSITION function in the Printer Setup.

Set the printer in off-line status.

Perform the tear-off operation.

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Adjust the tear-off position by pressing both the ON LINE/ ← and the

FEED/↑,

The paper is fed while the above keys are pressed. When tear-off down is

keys or the ON LINE/← and the.FORM FEED/↓.keys

executed, automatically the new tear-off position is set and the buzzer sounds to indicate that the setting is complete.

If the buzzer sounds while the keys are held, the printer stops feeding the paper and alerts that you have ex ce ed ed the adjustab le ra ng e.

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Maintenance

This chapter contains information about printer maintenance, including cleanin g op erations and problem so l vin g t i ps .

Cleaning The Printer .................................................................................. 4.2

Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge ................................................... 4.2

Error Handling..................................................................................... 4.4

Error Message Description ............................................................. 4.4

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Cleaning The Printer

Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes

☞

Periodic cleaning will help keep your p rinter in top condition so that it will

always provide optimal performance.

◆

Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and

grease from the cabinet of the printer.

◆

Do not use an abrasive cloth, alcohol, paint thinner or similar agents

becaus e t hey may cause discol or at i o n an d s cratching.

◆

Be especially careful not to damage the electronic and mechanical

components.

before starting any cleaning operations.

Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge

Make sure that the printer is turned OFF.

The print head becomes extremely hot during operation. T urn the

☞

Remove the carriage cover, then manually move the carriage to the center of th e pr int e r.

printer off and wait approximately 15 minutes before moving the carriage.

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Set the gap set lever to its

rearmost position 6 to provide the maximum distance between the print head and the platen for smooth removal.

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Position 6

Remove the ribbon cartridge by pressing the two plastic clips on both sides inward of the ribbon cartridge. R eturn the ca rriage c over on the printer.

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Error Handling

When an error condition exits: the ERR OR indicator blinks, the bu zzer sounds

if the BUZZER funtion is set to VALID in the Printer Setup mode and the display will show the error message.

Error Message Description

PAPER EMPTY ERROR

Indica tion: Printer runs ou t of pa per. Solution : Load pap er into the pr inter and pr ess the

printer on-line.

ON LINE/ ←

key to make the

This error is only indicated when the

☞

set to

CARRIER POSITION ERROR

Indication: A carriage position error has occurred. Solution: Press the

in the Printer Setup mode.

(during printing)

ON LINE/ ←

key to make the printer on-li ne.

PE DETECT

function , is

HOME POSITION ERROR (at Power On)

Indication: A home position error has occurred. Solution: Try to turn the power switch OFF and then ON again. If the error is not

cleared, call Technical Assistance.

AUTO SHEET FEEDER (ASF)ERROR

Indication: A paper load or eject error has occured in the ASF mode. Solution: T o clear the error at the printing, press the

printer on-lin e and resume printing

ON LINE/ ←

key to make the

To clear the error at loading or ejecting the paper , press the

☞

FEED/

LO AD/PARK

↓

/→ key to load or eject the paper.

FORM

PAPER EJECT ERROR (Single sheet)

Indication: A paper eject error has occurred, Solution: Press the

paper.

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LOAD-PARK/

↓,

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→,

←

key to eject the

PULL TRACTOR UNIT ERROR

Indication: A pull tractor error has occurred during th e printing in t he pull tracto r

unit.

Solution: Install the tractor un it properly and p ress the

ON LINE /

key to make

←

the printer on-line.

PAPER RELEASE LEVER ERROR

Indication:The friction release lever has been moved while the printer was powered

on and the paper was loaded.

Solution:Return the friction release lever to its original position and press the

LINE/

← key to make the printer on-li ne.

PAPER JAM ERROR

Indication: A paper jam error has occurred.

Solution: Remove the paper jam from the printer and load the paper into the printer

properly.

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Options

This chapter describes the installation of the available printer option: the Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF).

Automatic Sheet Feeder.........................................................................5.2

Descrip tion .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .5. 2

Unpacking...........................................................................................5.2

Installation..........................................................................................5.3

Paper Specifications............................................................................5.5

Paper Loa di ng............................. .. .................. .. .. .................. .. ............5.5

ASF Removal......................................................................................5.8

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Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF)

Description

This Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) provides fast and automatic single sheet

feeding. This option is quickly and easily installed onto the printer by the operator. No tools or special equipment are necessary. Operation of the sheet feeder is relatively simple and with proper installatio n and care, it will provide long and trouble-free service. The single sheets ar e cointained into an adjustable paper feed bin and are fed by the fe ed er .

Unpacking

Open the box that contains the Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). Check that everything is pres e nt an d wit h no shi pp ing damage. Notify any damage to your supplier.

Take out the accessories from th e box.

Identify the ASF accessories.

ASF Unit

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Installation

Make sure that the printer is turned OFF and the paper is not present

Select the ASF mode via the operator panel: select the INSTALLED value in the ASF function (see "The Printer Setup" in Chapter 3).

Remove the rear cover.

From the rear of the printer, insert the tabs on both sides of the ASF into the grooves of the side frame. Push the ASF in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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Ensure that both tabs of the ASF Unit are securely caught by the side frame.

Move the friction release lever to the Friction position.

Install the two single sheet stands a nywhere betwee n the left and right paper guides.

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Paper Specifications

The following paper specifications should be adhered to in order to assure reliable feeder operation. Paper not conforming to these specific ations may be used in the ASF, however, the results cannot be guaranteed. A brief test of out-of-specificatio n paper should be conduced prior to regular use.

Most paper is sensitive to extreme temperature and humidity conditions, the paper performance in the ASF and printer may be adversely affected by these conditions:

Number of bin

Bin Capacity

Paper Format

Paper Size

Length

Width

Weight

Temperature and Humidity

Operating

1 Up to 20 sheets

A4, Letter and Legal

min. 139.7 (5.5 inches) max.356 mm (14 inches)

min. 139.7 mm (5.5 inches) max. 216 mm (8.5 inches)

from 60 to 90 g/m2

16 to 24 º C, 40 to 60% (non condensing)

Storage

Plain bond, typewriter quality paper should be used for optimum performance. Paper must be well cut and in pristine condition

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without creases, surface or edge damages. It must be flat without being curled or curved. Not multi-part forms can be used.

20 to 55 º C, 15 to 80% (non condensing)

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Paper Loading

Make sure that all preliminary operations described before have been executed,

then follow the sequence:

Push the left and right paper guides downward all the way until they stop

☞

Move th e left paper guides so that the printing starts from your desired print start position.

Fan the paper stack before placing it on the ASF

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Load the paper, aligning the left edge of the paper to the left hopper. Move the right paper guide until it aligns with the right edge of the paper.

Make sure that the paper is placed straight in the ASF.

Move the left and right levers forward.

Install the paper stand on the printer.

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Do not add paper into the ASF when some sheets remain loaded.

☞

If you wish to load additional paper, first remove all paper from the ASF, then load again paper correctly .

ASF Removal

If you want to remove the ASF from the printer, press both ends of the ASF

in the direction of the arrow.

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Commands

This appendix provides information about the commands supported by your printer. The commands are organized by function groups. Each command has both a brief and a detailed descript ion.

Commands

Introduction ..........................................................................................D.2

General Overview..............................................................................D.2

Command Summary.......................................................... ................D.2

Command Description..........................................................................D.7

Setting Form Length..........................................................................D.7

Setting Margins............... .. .................. .. .. .................. .. .................. .. ...D.8

Setting Sp ac in gs......... .. .................. .. .................. .. .................. .. .........D.9

Setting Tab ulat io ns ............. .... .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .... .D.12

Paper Movements ............................. .. .. .................. .. .................. .. .....D.18

Character Set Selection......................................................................D.20

Automatic Sheet Feeder Commands.................................................D.22

Printing Dot Graphics........................................................................D.23

Setting Down-line Loading ...............................................................D.25

Bar Code Commands.........................................................................D.28

Miscellaneous ....................................................................................D.32

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Introduction

General Overview

This section is designed for technical users that wish to p rogram the printer’s

operation. It describes the control commands that can be included in the data sent to the printer. The commands described in this section are grouped according to their functions. Some commands control paper feeding while others allow the programmer to select printing attributes.

Each command ha s the fo llowing structure:

◆

Name and function description. Information about protocol (Proprinter,

EPSON and IBM).

◆

The hexadecimal and decimal codes for the command; the symbol ( #)

represents variable parameters of the command. The functions of these

parameters are explained in the corresponding command description.

Command Summary

ESC C {n} Sets form length in number of lines. A.6 ESC C NUL {n} Sets form length in inches. A.6 ESC N {n} Set bottom of form (skip over perforation). A.6 ESC O Cancels skip-over perforation. A.6 ESC l {n} Sets left margin (only EPSON mode). A.7 ESC Q {n} Sets the right margin (only EPSON mode). A.7 ESC X {n} {m} Sets left and right margins (only IBM mode). A.7 ESC 4 Sets top of form (only IBM mode). A.7 ESC P Sets horizontal spacing to 10 or 17 cpi (only EPSON mode)A.8 ESC M Sets horizontal spacing to 12 or 20 cpi (only EPSON mode.)A.8 ESC : Sets horizontal spacing to 12 cpi (only IBM mode). A.8 ESC g Sets horizontal spacing to 15 cpi (only EPSON mode) A.8 SI or ESC SI Selects compressed printing. A.8 DC2 Resets compressed spaci ng. A.9 ESC p {n} Sets or cancels proportional printing (only EPSON mode). A.9 ESC P {n} Sets or cancels proportional printing (only IBM mode). A.9 ESC A {n} Sets variable vertical spacing. A.9 ESC 2 Sets vertical spacing to default value. A.9 ESC 0 Sets vertical spacing to 1/8 inch. A.10 ESC 1 Sets vertical spacing to 7/72 inch (only IBM mode). A.10 ESC 3 {n} Sets vertical spacing to n/216 or n/180 inch. A.10 ESC + {n} Sets vertical spacing to n/360 inch (only EPSON mode). A.10 ESC D {n1}..{nx} NUL Sets horizontal tab stops A.10 HT Moves logically the print carriage to next

horizontal tab stop. A.11 ESC B {n1}...{nx} NUL Sets vertical tab stops. A.11 ESC B NUL Cancels all current vertical tab stops. A.11

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ESC b {m} {n1}... NUL Sets vertical tab stop in one of the 8 Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channels available (EPSON mode). A.11 ESC / {m} Select the Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel

(only EPSON mode) A.12

VT Advances paper to the next vertical tap stop of

the selected VFU channel. A.12

ESC b {m} NUL Cancels all current vertical tab stops set in the specific

VFU channel (only EPSON mode). A.12

ESC R Sets horizontal and vertical tab stops to default values

(only IBM mode). A.12 SO or ESC SO Sets double width printing. A.13 DC4 Cancels double width printing. A.13 ESC W {n} Sets or cancels double width printing. A.13 ESC [ @ {l} {h} {m1}...{m4} Changes height and width of characters and

modifies vertical spacing appropriately (only IBM mode).A.13 ESC w {n} Sets or cancels double high printing (only EPSON mode).A.14 ESC E S ets emphasized printing. A.14 ESC F Cancels emphasized printing. A.14 ESC G Sets double strike printing. A.15 ESC H Cancels double strike printing. A.15 ESC S {n} Sets subscript or superscript printing. A.15 ESC T Cancels subscript or superscript printing. A.15 ESC 4 Sets italics printing (only EPSON mode) . A.15 ESC 5 Cancels italics printing (only EPSON mode). A.15 ESC - {n} Sets or cancels underlined printing. A.15 ESC _ {n} Sets or cancels overscore printing ( only IBM mode). A.16 ESC q {n} Select character style (only EPSON mode) A.16 ESC ! {n} Select printing mode (only EPSON mode). A.16 ESC ( - Select the score line (only EPSON mode). A.17 LF Advances paper one line. A.17 ESC 5 {n} Sets an automatic line feed after a carriage return

(only IBM mode). A.18 FF Advances paper to the top of next page. A.18 ESC J {n} Advances paper n/216 or n/180 inch. A.18 ESC j {n} Reverses paper n/180 inch (only EPSON mode). A.18 ESC 7 Selects Character Set 1. A.18 ESC 6 Selects Character Set 2. A.19 ESC t {n} Selects Character table (only EPSON mode). A.19 ESC R {n} Selects national character set (only EPSON mode). A. 1 9 ESC k {n} Selects character typestyle. A.20 ESC [ T Selects code page (only IBM mode). A.20 ESC EM {n} Ejects single sheet and selects/deselects the ASF

(only EPSON mode). A.20 ESC EM R Ejects paper and disables printer (offline) once

(only EPSON mode). A.21 ESC K {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px}

Prints normal density dot graphics (60 dpi). A.21 ESC L {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px}Prints double density dot graphics at ha lf speed

(120 dpi). A.22 ESC Y {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px}

Prints double density dot graphics at normal speed

(120 virtual dpi). A.22 ESC Z {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px}

Prints quadruple density dot graphics (240 virtual dpi). A.22 ESC * {m} {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px}

Sets dot graphics mode

(EPSON LQ and IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM modes). A.22 ESC [ g {l} {h} {m}{n1}...{nk}

Selects 8/ 24 needle dot graphics mode (only IBM mode). A.23

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ESC ? {n} {m} Reassign the graphics mode.(only EPSON mode) A.24 ESC : NUL {n} NUL Copies the character generator in ROM to RAM

(only EPSON mode) A.24

ESC & NUL {n}{m}{w0}{w1}{w2}{d0}... {dn} {w0}..

Defines down-line loaded characters (only EPSON mode).A.25

ESC % {1} Selects the use of downloaded character set in RAM

(only EPSON mode). A.25

ESC % {0} Re-selects the character generator i n ROM

(only EPSON mode). A.26

ESC = {n} {m} {35} {p} {q}

Defines down-line loaded character (only IBM mode). A.26 BEL Sounds the buzzer. A.28 BS Moves the printer carriage one character to the left. A.28 CAN Cancels data on same line. A.28 DEL Deletes last character sent (only EPSON mode). A.28 CR Causes all received data to be printed out. A.28 DC 1 Selects printer. A.29 DC 3 Deselects printer (only EPSON mode). A. 29 ESC Q {35} {36} Deselects printer (only IBM mode). A.29 ESC x {n} Selects Quality or Draft printing (only EPSON mode). A.29 ESC I {n} Selects printing mode (only IBM mode). A.29 ESC \ {n} {m} Prints characters from IBM PC Character Set

(only IBM mode). A.30 ESC ^ {n} Prints one character from IBM PC Character Set

(only IBM mode). A.30 ESC U {n} Sets and cancels monodirectional printing. A.31 ESC < Prints characters from left to right for only one line

(only EPSON mode). A.31 ESC @ Re-initializes the printer (only EPSON mode). A.31 ESC [ K {n1}{n2}{init}{id}{parm1} {pamr2}

Sets the initial condition (only IBM mode). A.31 ESC > Set the 8th bit of the byte to 1 (only EPSON mode). A.33 ESC = Set the 8th bit of the byte to 0 (only EPSON mode). A.33 ESC # Cancel Most Significant Bit control (only EPSON mode). A.33 ESC SP {n} Sets intercharacter space (only EPSON mode). A.34 ESC $ {n} {m} Sets absolute dot position (only EPSON mode). A.34 ESC \ {n} {m} Sets relative dot position (only EPSON mode). A.34 ESC d {n} {m} Spaces forwards relative dot position only(only IBM mode).A.34 ESC e {n} {m} Spaces backwards relative dot position (only IBM mode).A.35 ESC [ \ {l} {h} {m1}...{m4}

Sets vertical units (only IBM mode). A.35 ESC j Stops printing (only IBM mode). A.35

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Commands Description

Setting Form Length

ESC C {n}

This command sets the form length to the number of lines specified by {n} at the current vertical spacing. The form length is memorized as physical position on the page. The current paper position is assumed as top of the form.

Sets form length in number of lines.

1B 43 {n}

27 67 {n}

1 ≤ n ≤ 127

ESC C NUL {n}

Sets form length in inches.

1B 43 00 {n}

27 67 0 {n}

1 ≤ n ≤ 22

This command sets the form length to the number of inches specified by {n}. The current position of the paper is assumed as top of form.

ESC N {n}

Set bottom of form (skip over perforation).

1B 4E {n}

27 78 {n}

1≤ n ≤ 255

This sequence sets the number of lines {n} to be skipped at the bottom of a page. {n} must be less than the current form length. The bottom of form distance is memorized as physical position on the page. This can be reset by the ESC O command or by changing the form length setting.

ESC O

This sequence sets the number of lines of skip perforation to {0}.

Cancels skip-over perforation.

1B 4F

27 79

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Appendix A

ESC l {n}

This code sets the left margin at the current horizontal spacing. It must be sent at the beginning of the line. {n} is the number of columns. The left margin must be smaller than the right margin.

ESC Q {n}

This code specifies the line length required at the current horizontal spacing. It must be sent at the beginning of the line. {n} is the number of columns and for each type of horizontal spacing there is a range of values. The right margin must be greater than the left margin.

Sets left margin (only EPSON mode).

1B 6C {n} 27 108 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 229

Sets the ri ght margin (only EPSON mode).

1B 51 {n) 27 81 {n}

1≤ n ≤ 255

ESC X {n} {m}

Sets left and right margins (only IBM mode).

Commands

1B 58 {n} {m} 27 88 {n} {m}

0 ≤ n ≤ 255 0 ≤ m ≤ 255

This command sets the left and right margins simultaneously. The {n} and {m} parameters indicate respectively the number of columns for the left and right margin at the curre n t horizontal spacing. These margins are mem o rized in terms of absolute di splacement from th e ph ysical lef t edg e of th e page. If { n} is equal to 0, the current left margin value is used. If {m} is equal to 0, th e current right margin is used.

ESC 4

This sequence sets the current paper position as top of form that is first printable line.

Sets top of form (only IBM mode) .

1B 34 27 52

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Setting Spacings

ESC P

Sets horizontal spacing to 10 or 17 cpi (only EPSON

mode)

1B 50

27 80

Terminator code. The spacing is set to 17 cpi if the compressed printing has been previously selected by SI or ESC SI command.

ESC M

Sets horizontal spacing to 12 or 20 cpi (only EPSON

mode.)

1B 4D

27 77

Terminator code. The spacing is set to 20 cpi if the compressed printing has been previously selected by SI or ESC SI command.

ESC :

Sets horizontal spacing to 12 cpi (only IBM mode).

1B 3A

27 58

Termi nator code.

ESC g

Sets horizontal spacing to 15 cpi (only EPSON mode)

1B 67

27 103

Terminator code. Compressed printing cannot be combined with 15 cpi.

SI or ESC SI

Selects compressed printing.

0F or 1B 0F

15 or 27

Terminator code. In IBM mode, this command sets horizontal spacing to 17 cpi (compressed spacing), if 10 cpi has been previously set; otherwise it is ignored. In EPSON mode, the setting of this command depends on the horizontal spacing previously set: 10 cpi is changed into 17 cpi, 12 cpi is changed into 20 cpi

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DC2

Resets compressed spacing.

12 or 1B 12 18 or 27

Terminator cod e. In IBM mode, the compr es s e d h or i zo nt a l 18 s pa ci n g is r e set to 10 cpi. In EPSON mode, the 17 cpi compressed spacing is reset to 10 cpi while the 20 cpi compressed spacing is reset to 12 cpi.

ESC p {n}

Sets or cancels proportional printing (only EPSON mode).

1B 70 {n} 27 112 {n}

Terminator code. If {n} = {1}, proportional printing is set. If {n} = {0r}, proportional printing is reset.

ESC P {n}

Sets or cancels proportional printing (only IBM mode).

1B 50 {n} 27 80 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 255

Commands

Terminator code. If {n} = {odd number}, proportional printing is set. If {n} = {ev e n number}, proportional pr i nti n g i s res et.

ESC A {n}

Sets variable ve rtical spacing.

1B 41 {n} 27 65 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 85

This command changes the default vertical spacing to n/60 inch (EPSON LQ and IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM modes ) o r n / 72 inch (IBM Proprinter XL24 mo de).

ESC 2

Sets vertical spacing to default value.

1B 32 27 50

In IBM Proprinter XL24 mode, the default vertical spacing is either the value specified by a prev ious ESC A command or the value previously set via Printer Setup procedure.

In IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM mode, this command has no effect. In EPSON mode, the default vertical spacing is 1/6 inch.

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ESC 0

ESC 1

ESC 3 {n}

In IBM Proprinter XL24 emulation, the vertical spacing is set to n/216 or n/180 inch according to the ESC [ \ setting; if ESC [ \ has not been sent, the vertical spacing is set to n/216 inch.

Sets vertical spacing to 1/8 inch.

1B 30

27 48

Sets vertical spacing to 7/72 inch (only IBM mode).

1B 31

27 49

Sets vertical spacing to n/216 or n/180 inch.

1B 33 {n}

27 51 {n}

1 ≤ n ≤ 255 (IBM Proprinter XL24 emulation)

0 ≤ n ≤ 255 (IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM and EPSON

LQ emulations)

In IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM and EPSON LQ emulations, the vertical spacing is set to n/180 inch.

ESC + {n}

Sets vertical spacing to n/360 inch (only EPSON

mode).

1B 2B {n}

27 43 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 255

Setting Tabulations

ESC D {n1}..{nx} NUL

Sets horizontal tab stops

1B 44 {n1}...{nx} 00

27 68 {n1}...{nx} 0

0 ≤ n ≤ 255

This sequence sets up to 32 (EPSON mode) or 28 (IBM mode) horizontal tab stops after cancelling the current setting. {n1} to {nx} specify the number of columns at which horizontal tab stops are required and must be entered in the sequence in ascending numeric al or der.

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Moves logically the pr int carriage to next horizontal tab stop.

09 or 1B 09 9 or 27 9

ESC B {n1}...{nx} NUL

Sets vertical tab stops.

1B 42 {n1}...{nx} 00 27 66 {n1}...{nx} 00

1 ≤ n ≤ 255

Sets vertical tab stops in the 0 V e rtical Format Unit (VFU) channel (EPSON mode). In IBM mode, this code sets up to 64 vertical tab stops at the line number specified by {n1}, {n2} and so on. The tab stops are memorized as logical positions.

In EPSON mode, this code sets up to 16 vertical tab stops at the line specified by {n1}, {n2} and so on in the 0 VFU channel. The tab stops are memorized as physical positions.

ESC B NUL

Cancels all current vertical ta b stops.

Commands

1B 42 00 27 66 0

ESC b {m} {n1}... NUL

Sets vertical tab stop in one of the 8 V ertical F ormat Unit (VFU) channels available (EPSON mode).

1B 62 {m} {n1}.. 00 27 98 {m} {n1}.. 0

0 ≤ m ≤ 7 1 ≤ n ≤ 255

This sequence sets vertical tabulations in the VFU channel specified by the parameter {m}. Eight channels are available and in each of them you can create a sample pa ge that you can re call

Up to 16 tab stops can be set in each channel at th e line specified by {n1}, {n2 } and so on in numerical ascending order. To clear the tabs in channel {n} use ESC b {m} NUL

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ESC / {m}

Select the Vertical F ormat Unit (VFU) channel (only

EPSON mode)

1B 2F {m}.

27 47 {m}

0≤ m ≤ 7

The {m} paramete r specifies the VFU channel number.

Advances paper to the next vertical tap stop of the

selected VFU channel.

In IBM mode, this code will be executed like a LF code, if the tab stop follows the bottom of form position or if the current position is beyond the last tab stop or if no tab stop has been sent by the ESC B. In EPSON mode, the vertical tabulations that should be executed are referre d to the VFU channel selected by the ESC / {m} command. If no VFU chan ne ls have been selected, the printer assu me s as d ef a ult the channel 0. This code will be executed like a FF code if the ta b stop follo ws the bottom of form position or if the current position is beyond the last tab stop. It will be executed like a LF code, if no tab stop has been set.If the vertical tabulation s have been reset , the LF will be not executed.

ESC b {m} NUL

Cancels all current vertical tab stops set in the

specific VFU channel (only EPSON mode).

1B 62 {m} 00

27 98 {m} 0

0 ≤ m ≤ 7

The {m} paramete r specifies the VFU channel number.

ESC R

This command sets horiz ont al tab stops e very eight colums starting from co lum n 9, and cancels all ve rtic al tab stops.

Sets horizontal and vertical tab stops to default

values (only IBM mode).

1B 52

27 82

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SO or ESC SO

Sets double width printing.

Appendix A

0E or 1B 0E 14 or 27 14

DC4

Cancels double width printing.

14 20

ESC W {n}

Sets or cancels double width printing.

1B 57 {n} 27 87 {n}

In IBM mode, if {n} = {o dd number}, double wid th printin g is set. If {n} = {e ven number}, double width printing is rese, the range is 0 ≤ n ≤ 255. In EPSON mode

if {n} = {1}, double width printing is set. If {n} = {0}, doub le width printing is reset.

ESC [ @ {l} {h} {m1}...{ m4}

Changes height and width of characters and modifies vertical spacing appropriately (only IBM mode).

Commands

1B 5B 40 {l} {h} {m1}...{m4} 27 91 64 {l} {h} {m1}...{m4}

The {l} and {h} parameters specifies the number of {mx} mode bytes contained in the sequence (normally l=4 and h=0). The {m1} and {m2} parameters must be equal to 0. The {m3} and {m4} parameters specify the printing characteristics.

The {m3} high nibble specifies the line feed multiplier; {m3} low nibble specifies the height multiplier .

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m3 Selection

00 No change 01 Standard charact er height 02 Double character height 16 Single line feed, no change 17 Single line feed, standard character height 18 Single line feed, double character height 32 Double line feed, nh change 33 Double line feed, standard character height 34 Double line feed, double character height

The {m4} high nibble is discarded; the {m4} low nibble specifies the width multiplier:

m4 Selection

00 No change 01 Standard character width 02 Double character width

ESC w {n}

Sets or cancels double high printing (only EPSON

mode).

1B 77 {n}

27 119 {n}

In IBM mode, if {n } = {odd num ber}, double h eight printing is set. If {n } = {e ven number}, double height printing is reset, the range is 0 ≤ n ≤ 255. In EP SON mode

if {n} = {1}, double height printing is set. If {n} = {0}, double height printing is reset.

ESC E

Sets emphas i zed printing.

1B 45

27 69

ESC F

Cancels emphasized printing.

1B 46

27 70

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ESC G

Sets double strike printing.

1B 47 27 71

ESC H

Cancels double strike printing.

1B 48 27 72

ESC S {n}

Sets subscript or superscript printing.

1B 53 {n} 27 83 {n}

In IBM mode if {n} = {odd number}, subscript printing is set.. If {n} = {even number}, superscript printing is set. In EPSON mode if {n} = {1}, subscript printing is set.. If {n} = {0}, superscript printing is set.

ESC T

Cancels subscript or superscript printing.

1B 54 27 84

Commands

ESC 4

Sets italics printing (only EPSON mode) .

1B 34 27 52

ESC 5

Cancels italics printing (only EPSON mode).

1B 35 27 53

ESC - {n}

Sets or cancels underlined printing.

1B 2D {n} 27 45 {n}

In IBM mode if {n} = {odd number}, underlined printing is set. If {n} = {even number}, underlined printing is reset. In EPSON mode if {n} = {1}, underlined printing is set. If {n} = {0}, underlined printing is reset.

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ESC _ {n}

Sets or cancels over score pr inting ( onl y IBM mode).

1B 5F {n}

27 95 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 255

If {n} = {odd number}, overscore printing is set. If {n} = {even number}, overscore printing is reset.

ESC q {n}

Select character style (only EPSON mode)

1B 71 {n}

27 113 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 255

This command is valid for all characters. See the following table:

n Character Style

0Normal 1 Outline 2 Shadow 3 Outline with Shadow

ESC ! {n}

Select printing mode (only EPSON mode).

1B 21 {n}

27 33 {n}

0 ≤ n ≤ 255

This code selects printing attribute combinations. See the following table:

n Attribute

010 cpi 112 cpi 2 Proportional 4 Compressed 8Emphasized 16 Double strike 32 Double width 64 Italics 128 Underline

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