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User Guide MIP480 Mobile Impact Printer

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada. Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Radio and Television Interference

When installed at a certain location, the machine may cause interference with radio and television reception. If you notice flickering or distorted images or noises on your audio-visual units, your machine maybe causing radio interference. Switch it off, and if the interference disappears, the machine is the cause of radio interference. Perform the following procedure until the interference is corrected.

• Move the machine and the TV and/or radio away from each other.

• Reposition or reorient the machine and TV and/or radio.

Unplug the machine, TV and/or radio, and re-plug them into outlets that operate on different circuits. Reorient the TV and/or radio antennas and cables until the interference stops. For an out-door antenna, ask your local electrician for support.

• Use coaxial cable antennas.

FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notes

1. The use of a non-shielded parallel 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 600 meters (1970 feet) or less.

2. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

Notice to Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This equipment is in the 2nd class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for correct handling.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1-1

Features 1-2

Options 1-2

Paper Handling 2-1

Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel 2-1

Operations of the Control Panel 2-4

Basic States of the Printer 2-4

Selecting Paper 2-7

Paper Specifications 2-7

Paper Size 2-7 Paper Thickness and Number of Copies 2-7

Overview of Paper Operations 2-8

Levers and keys used for Paper Handling 2-9

Adjusting for Paper Thickness 2-10

Using Continuous Forms 2-11

Positioning the Paper Stack 2-11

Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor) 2-12

Unloading Continuous Forms 2-14

Recovering from an Unexpected Unloading Operation 2-14

Automatic-Tear-Off Advancing 2-14

Manual Tear-Off Advancing 2-14

Using Single Sheets 2-16

Loading a Single Sheet of Paper 2-16

Ejecting Single Sheets 2-17

Feeding and Positioning Paper 2-18

Print Area Definition 2-18 Form Feed 2-19

Switching Paper Types 2-20

Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets 2-20 Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms 2-21

Tips on Paper Handling 2-21

General Tips 2-21 Multipart Forms 2-21

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Table of Contents

Printing 3-1

Using Special Mode 4-1

Using the Control Panel 3-1

Starting or Stopping Printing 3-2

Starting Printing 3-2 Stopping and Viewing Printing 3-2 Resuming Printing 3-2 Resuming from a Paper-Out 3-2

Removing Printed Pages 3-3

Removing Single Sheets 3-3

Sleep Mode 3-4

Entering Sleep Mode 3-4 Leaving Sleep Mode 3-4

Special Mode Functions 4-1

Entering Special Mode 4-2

Set-Up Mode Function 4-3

How Set-Up Works 4-3 Entering the Set-Up Mode 4-4 Overview of the Set-Up Mode 4-5 Options with Pre-determined Values 4-7 Options with Undetermined Values 4-8 Points to Remember 4-10 Macro Options and Values 4-11 INSTALL Options and Values 4-16 Safe Panel 4-18 Recalling Factory Settings 4-18 Exiting and Saving 4-19

Using the Diagnostic Functions 4-20

Print Configuration Function 4-20 Printing Test Function 4-22 Hex Dump Mode 4-23 Printing Alignment Adjustment 4-24 Top Adjustment Function 4-26 Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side Function 4-28

Changing Menu Access Options 4-30

MENU ACCESS Option and Values 4-30

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard) 4-31

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (6820 Mode) 4-31

Set-Up Mode Quick Reference 4-32

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Table of Contents

Maintenance 5-1

Cleaning 5-1

Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer 5-1 Cleaning the Paper Bail Rollers 5-2 Cleaning the Print Head 5-3

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-4

Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-4 Installing the Ribbon 5-5

Replacing the Print Head 5-6

Trouble-Shooting 6-1

Solving problems 6-1

Print Quality Problems and Solutions 6-2

Paper Handling Problems and Solutions 6-3

Operating Problems and Solutions 6-4

Printer Failures 6-5

Diagnostic Functions 6-5

Checking Vertical Alignment 6-5

Supplies and Options A-1

Supplies A-1

Options A-1

Printer and Paper Specifications B-1

Printer Specifications B-1

Physical Specifications B-1

Functional Specifications B-3

Performance Specifications B-6

Paper Specifications B-7

Print Area B-7

Paper Thickness B-9

Command Sets C-1

Interface Information D-1

Removing the Connectivity Cover D-1

Serial Interface D-2

Serial Options D-3

Buffer Control D-4

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Character Sets E-1

USB Interface (Universal Serial Bus) D-5

Features D-5

Bluetooth Wireless Interface D-6

IEEE 802.11B/G Wireless Interface (Option) D-6

Common to IBM Proprinter Emulation and Epson-EP2 Emulation E-1

Code Page 437 E-2 Code Page 437 Greek E-2 Code Page 850 E-3 Code Page 851 E-3 Code Page 852 E-4 Code Page 853 E-4 Code Page 855 E-5 Code Page 857 E-5 Code Page 858 E-6 Code Page 860 E-6 Code Page 863 E-7 Code Page 864 E-7 Code Page 865 E-8 Code Page 866 E-8 Code Page 869 E-9 Code Page 920 E-9 Code Page 923 E-10 Code Page USSR GOST E-10

IBM Proprinter Emulation E-11

IBM Set 1 and 2 E-11

IBM Set 1 E-11 IBM Set 2 E-11

Epson-EP2 Emulation E-12

National Character Sets E-12 Common Characters E-12 National Characters E-13

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Tally Mobile Impact Printer 480 (MIP480). This printer is an 80 column, 24 wire, serial dot matrix printer specifically designed as a robust output device for use in vehicular applications. This compact, versatile printer offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing of invoices and documents. This printer is also easy to install and use.

Mobile Impact Printer 480

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Introduction

Features

Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.

• Software compatibility. This printer operates with IBM Proprinter XL24E and Epson-EP2

emulations.

• Various character sets. For IBM Mode: IBM Set 1 and Set 2. For EPSON Mode: 15 National

Character Sets.

• Multiple fonts. The printer has thirteen resident fonts: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier,

Bold, Prestige, Script, Orator, Gothic, OCR-A, OCR-B, Sans Serif H and Roman T. Two scalable fonts – Roman and Sans Serif.

• High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 400 cps for high-speed draft quality

to 133 cps for letter quality.

• 64K bytes of input buffer. 64K bytes are available for storing input data and downloading

custom fonts.

• Simple switching of paper types. The ability to “park” continuous forms to switch between

continuous forms and single sheets.

• Two positions capability. The printer may be mounted vertically on a panel or seat back in

a standard transportation vehicle, or horizontally on the passenger seat or other location. The push tractor feeds the continuous forms.

• Automatic tear-off advancing. With factory settings of the Set-Up mode, continuous forms’

perforations are automatically advanced up to the tear bar at the end of each job so that forms can be torn off.

• Auto viewing. Paper (continuous forms or single sheets) is automatically advanced at the

end of each printing so that the last printed line can be read.

• Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and changing of the ribbon

cartridge.

Options

Printer configurations are available with:

• 802.11B Wireless Ethernet.

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Paper Handling

This chapter explains how your printer handles paper. Topics covered are:

• Getting to know the printer’s major parts and the control panel

• Selecting paper

• Overview of paper operations

• Adjusting for paper thickness

• Using single sheets

• Using continuous forms

• Feeding and positioning paper

• Switching paper types

Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multipart forms, invoices, envelopes, or labels.

Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel

This section describes the major parts and controls of the printer and operations of the control panel. Take a moment to become familiar with the printer.

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Paper Handling

Front View

1 Top Cover

2 Cut Sheet Edge

3 Power Supply Connector (to connect to the vehicle battery)

4 Control Panel (to load and feed paper, select print features, or change the printer’s

optional settings)

5 Single Sheet Edge Guides (to adjust location of single sheets)

6 Easy Load Platforms

7 Tractor Doors (to hold and feed continuous forms)

8 Front/Bottom

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Control Panel

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Front Rear

Paper Handling

Left Side View

1 Power Switch

2 Cover Latch (to secure top cover)

3 Forms Tractors (to hold and feed continuous forms)

4 Paper Guides (to guide single sheets)

5 Paper Exit Slot and Tear Edge

6 Top Cover – Rear

7 Single Sheet Tray (Shown in down Position)

Bottom View

8 Interface Connectors (or Wireless Adapters if installed)

Vertical Position Bottom View

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Operations of the Control Panel

This section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For details on Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode.”

Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling, font selection, macro selection, and protocol selection. The first table lists basic states represented by the Ready and Fault indicators. The second table lists Normal mode operations and required user response. Operations are listed by functions.

Basic States of the Printer

Indicator Status Printer Status

Ready On The printer is ready for printing or the printer is receiving

or printing data.

Blinking The printer is not ready and holds printing data.

Off The printer is not ready and it does not hold printing

data.

Fault On The printer is out of paper.

Blinking slowly The printer has detected an operational error: paper

jam, interface error, carriage error, paper unloading error, etc.

Blinking fast The printer detected diagnostic errors at power-up.

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Operation Required Conditions

Ready Printing

Load continuous forms

— Not printing On Press FF/LOAD.

Fault

Required Action

paper

Load single sheet paper — Not printing On Paper is automatically

detected and advanced (autoloading) when it is first inserted. In this mode, if the FF key is pushed, the inserted sheet will be ejected from the printer and the Fault LED will light, indicating paper out condition.

Feed paper a page — Not printing Off Press FF/LOAD.

Advance perforation to

— Not printing Off Press READY.

tearbar

Eject single-sheet paper

— Not printing Off Press FF/LOAD. The Fault

LED will light, indicating a paper out condition.

Unload continuous-

— Not printing Off Press Park.

forms paper

Pause printing On Printing Off Press READY

Resume printing Blinking Not printing Off Press READY

Resume printing after a

Off Not printing On Clear error and press READY.

fault

Resume printing after

Off Not printing On Load paper.

paper out

Place printer in Ready

Off Not printing Off Press READY

state

Place printer in pause

On — Off Press READY

state

Enter Normal mode N/A N/A N/A Turn power on without press-

ing any keys

Enter Sleep mode N/A Not printing N/A Press POWER/SLEEP for five

seconds

Leave Sleep mode N/A Not printing N/A Press POWER/SLEEP for

one second

Printing test N/A N/A N/A Turn power on while pressing

FF/LOAD key.

Use the adjustment

Off — Off Press ALT-NEXT.

temporarily

Use the adjustment

Off — Off Press SETUP/EXIT.

permanently

Clear the adjustment Off — Off Press ALT-PREVIOUS.

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Operation Required Conditions

Ready Printing

Fault

Required Action

Enter Set-Up mode N/A N/A N/A Turn power on while pressing

SETUP/EXIT.

Move cursor to select a Set-Up Function or

Off Not printing Off Press NEXT or PREVIOUS

key.

Value

Move cursor to select a Set-Up Option

Select a Set-Up Function or Value

Select a Set-Up Value

Off Not printing Off Press NEXT or PREVIOUS

key.

Off Not printing Off Press ALT-NEXT or ALT-

PREVIOUS key.

Off Not printing Off Press SETUP/EXIT. and move cursor to SAVE&EXIT

Clear software-detected

— — Blinking Press SETUP/EXIT errors

Initialize the printer — — — Turn power off and on again.

*1 In Normal mode operation, all keys except READY are inactive in the Busy state in which the printer is receiving or printing

data.

*2 Not printing includes the following situations: the printer is ready and awaiting data, or the READY key is pressed and the

printer is awaiting data, or the READY key is pressed during printing.

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Paper Handling

Selecting Paper

The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets, also called cut sheets, include envelopes and non-continuous, multipart forms. Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms fed into the printer using the forms tractors.

For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed in the following table. (See Appendix B, “Printer and Paper Specifications,” for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular type of paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer.

Paper Specifications

Paper Size

Parameter Fixed Unit Portable Unit

Width -- Cut Sheet 102 to 267 mm 102 to 248 mm

Width -- Fan-Fold 102 to 216 mm 102 to 216 mm

Length 102 mm or greater 102 to 279 mm

Thickness Up to 0.35 mm Up to 0.35 mm

Paper Thickness and Number of Copies

Description

Thickness 0.35 mm (0.014 in) maximum total thickness.

Copies 1 to 3 copies, including the original. For carbon-inter-

leaved paper, the carbon counts as a copy.

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Paper Handling

Overview of Paper Operations

The following levers and keys are used in paper handling. Lift the cover to locate these levers inside the printer.

• Print Gap lever on the left side under the cover

• Paper Select lever on the right side under the cover

The following figure shows the location of each lever, indicators, and keys:

Print Gap Lever

Paper Select Lever

• All keys on the control panel for primary and alternative functions are labeled below

and above respectively.

Control Panel

Printer Controls and keys

Control keys

Indicator Lights

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The following table summarizes the use of levers and keys in paper handling. More detailed information is provided later in this chapter.

CAUTION: To load or feed paper, the printer must be:

• In the Ready state but not receiving or printing data

• In the Pause state

Levers and keys used for Paper Handling

Lever/key Purpose Action

FF/LOAD Form Feed Press FF/LOAD to execute a form

feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page. Single sheets are ejected.

Load paper Press FF/LOAD to feed paper to the

top of form position.

PARK Unload forms Press PARK to retract continuous

forms to the “park position.”

SETUP/EXIT + ALT Enter Top-of-Form (TOF)

Adjustment mode

Paper select lever * Select paper path Move the paper select lever back-

Press SETUP/EXIT and ALT at the same time to enter TOF Adjustment mode where the paper loading position can be adjusted. See Top-ofForm Adjustment later in this chapter.

ward for continuous sheets. Move the paper select lever forward for single forms.

* The following graphics are engraved on the casing.

Continuous Forms Single Sheet

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Adjusting for Paper Thickness

The printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to four parts (original plus three copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B “Printer and Paper Specifications.”

The Print Gap lever, located on the left under the cover, allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust the Print Gap lever whenever you change the number of copies being printed.

The print gap lever has twelve settings.

Moving the Print Gap lever to front of printer reduces the Print Gap.

Thicker Form Print Gap Lever Thinner Form

Rear of Printer Left Side View Front of Printer

Larger Print Gap

Smaller Print Gap

Adjusting the Print Gap Lever

Important: Open Print Gap lever to maximum to replace ribbon.

CAUTION: If printing smears, the ribbon misfeeds, or the paper jams, move the lever

one position wider.

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Paper Handling

Using Continuous Forms

Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts, long files, forms and invoices. The paper is fed into the printer using the forms tractor unit. The Push tractor is at the front/bottom of the printer. The paper is loaded and adjusted via keys. The forms may be advanced to tear off position by operator or automatically through a timeout.

Positioning the Paper Stack

Place the stack of continuous forms paper as shown in the picture below.

Side View

Continuous Form Paper Stack

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Paper Handling

Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor)

This section explains how to use continuous forms with a push tractor at rear (or bottom, depending on printer orientation). Paper is loaded and adjusted via keys. Forms may be advanced to tear off feature by operator or by host.

To load continuous forms paper:

1 Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-sheet paper from the

printer.

2 If necessary, readjust the Print Gap lever for continuous forms. (See the section

“Adjusting for Paper Thickness” earlier in this chapter.)

3 Move the paper select lever backward to Continuous Paper position.

Rear of Printer

Paper Select Lever

Front of Printer

Continuous

Single Sheet

NOTE: For improved viewing of tractors, you may move the Paper Support to the full-

up (Position 3) position. After loading the paper, move it back to the full-down (Position 1) position.

4 Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Once the right forms tractor is

positioned, lock it by pushing down its locking lever.

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Tractor Door

Tractor Locking Lever

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Paper Handling

5 Raise the tractor doors and fit the first two paper feed holes onto the right tractor pins.

6 Holding paper against the Easy-Load Platform, fit the paper into the tractor. Close the

tractor Door. Repeat the procedure for the left tractor and adjust the left forms tractor to accommodate the width of the form.

7 Move the left tractor to make the paper flat. Do not stretch the paper too taut. Push

the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place.

8 Press the FF/LOAD key to advance the paper to the top-of-form position from which

printing can start. The printer is automatically placed in the Ready State.

9 Press the READY key to place the printer on line. Print a sample page and check the

page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:

• Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required with paper parked.

• Top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4, “using the Set-

Up Mode”).

• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4,

“using Set-Up Mode”).

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Paper Handling

Unloading Continuous Forms

To unload continuous forms:

1 Make sure that the Paper Select lever is set to the continuous forms position.

2 Press the PARK key. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If

the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the PARK key until the paper is parked.

NOTE: The printer can retract continuous forms-paper by a recommended maximum

of 25.4 cm (11 inches) per operation

3 To remove the paper, raise the Tractor Doors and lift out the paper.

Recovering from an Unexpected Unloading Operation

If you have accidentally pressed the PARK key, you can cancel this operation in two ways only if this unexpected operation was unsuccessful (the paper was not actually parked, and the Fault indicator is blinking).

• Press the READY key. The printer switches to the Ready state and the paper moves

according to the setting of the Set-Up option.

• Press the FF/LOAD key. The paper moves back to the place it was positioned before

you pressed the PARK key.

Automatic-Tear-Off Advancing

Your printer has a tear bar that allows you to tear off printed pages without wasting paper. The tear bar is at the rear edge of the paper exit slot.

Your printer is factory-set for automatic tear-off. When a printing job ends (including a form feed command), the bottom perforation of the last printed page is automatically positioned in front of the tear bar. The printed page may now be pulled against the tear bar of the tope cover. You can change the positioning delay from one to five seconds, using the Set-Up mode.

Manual Tear-Off Advancing

If you have set the TEAR option of the INSTALL function to MANUAL, tear off the paper by:

1 Press the READY to put the printer in pause mode. The printer will position the paper

perforation in front of the tear bar.

CAUTION: If the paper perforation is not positioned in front of the tear bar, the length

of your paper may not be specified correctly in your software or the SetUp mode. Check that the paper length is specified correctly. For information on specifying page length using the Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode.”

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Paper Handling

2 Tear the paper off at the perforation by pulling the paper to the rear, against the tear

edge.

Tearing Off Continuous Forms

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Paper Handling

Using Single Sheets

This section describes how to load paper in the Single Sheet Paper Tray. The Single Sheet Paper Tray allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a time.

Loading a Single Sheet of Paper

To load a sheet of paper using the Single sheet Paper Tray:

1 Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check that tractor-fed continuous forms are

retracted to the park position. (For details, see the section, “Unloading Continuous Forms,” later in this chapter.)

2 If necessary, reset the Print Gap lever. (See the section, “Adjusting for Paper Thick-

ness,” earlier in this chapter.)

3 Move the Paper Select lever toward front of printer. (This lever is at the right under

the cover.)

4 Raise the Single Sheet Paper Tray until it locks in Paper Support Position 2.

5 Line up the right sliding edge guide with the notch on the Paper Support. Adjust the

left sliding edge guide to the width of the paper. Insert the sheet into the raised Paper Support. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen. The paper will automatically advance to the top-of-form position if the Single Sheet Load option of the Set-Up mode is set to Automatic.

NOTE: The factory setting for the Single Sheet Load option is automatic loading after

paper detection. If you set this option to manual, you will have to press FF/ LOAD to feed the paper.

Paper Support Position 1 Operating and tear-off using continuous forms

Paper Support Position 2 Loading Single Sheets

6 Place the printer in the Ready state. Print a sample page and check the page margins.

Make the following adjustments, as necessary:

• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.

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Paper Handling

• Top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up

Mode,”).

• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4,

“Using Set-Up Mode”).

Ejecting Single Sheets

If you print using software which inserts a form feed at the end of each page, each sheet is ejected automatically upon the completion of the page printing. To manually eject sheets of paper:

• Press the FF key to execute a forward form feed.

NOTE: If the printing job does not include a form feed command, the paper is auto-

matically fed so that you can see the last printed line.

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Paper Handling

Feeding and Positioning Paper

Print Area Definition

•

Top-of-Form: This value defines the distance between the edge of the paper and the place where you allow the printing to begin (position of line number 1). You can adjust this distance according to the condition of your paper (for example, pre-printed forms). When you load the paper, the printer feeds the paper to this position, waiting for printing commands.

• Form Length: Set the corresponding Set-Up option (FORM LENGTH) according to the

actual physical page length (distance between two perforations for continuous forms). This will allow the printer to know exactly where the print head is and to position it at the same position when a form feed occurs.

• Top line: This is the line where the printing actually starts. To define a top margin,

select the number of this line within Set-Up mode (TOP MRGN option). Example: In the following picture, TOP MRGN option is set to 3.

• Bottom line: This is the line where the printing actually stops. To define a bottom

margin, select the number of this line within Set-Up mode (BOTTOM MRG option). Example: In the following picture, BOTTOM MRG option is set to 50.

• Left column: This is the column where the printing actually starts. To define a left

margin, select the number of this column within Set-Up mode (LEFT MARGN option). Example: In the following picture, LEFT MARGN option is set to 4.

• Print area: Print area defined by the corresponding Set-Up options: Form Length, Top-

of-Form, Top Margin, and Bottom Margin.

• Paper perforation: The perforation defines the physical page length.

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Print Area Definition

Form Feed

Use the form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not receiving or printing data and has no fault. Pressing the FF/LOAD key feeds the paper to the next Top-of-form position.

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Paper Handling

Switching Paper Types

If you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch between continuous forms and single sheets. This section explains how to switch between paper types. It is not necessary to remove the continuous forms paper from the printer.

Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets

To switch from continuous forms to single sheets:

1 Tear off your printed pages.

2 Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the Park key. The Fault indi-

cator turns on.

CAUTION: Retracting many pages by using the Park key without tearing off may

cause paper jams. To avoid damage to your printed pages, be sure to tear off the printed pages before retracting the continuous forms paper.

3 Move the Paper Select lever to the single sheet position.

4 Raise the Paper tray support and guide to tray position 2. (For details, see the section,

“Using Single Sheets,” earlier in this chapter.) Put a sheet of paper on the Paper support and guide with its bottom edge aligned with the platen. The paper is automatically detected and advanced (if the Single Sheet Load Option is set to automatic) when it is first inserted to the top-of-form position. In this mode, if the FF/LOAD key is pushed, the inserted sheet will be ejected from the printer and the Fault LED will light, indicating a paper out condition.

You are now ready to print using single sheets.

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Paper Handling

Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms

To switch from single sheets to continuous forms:

1 If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by pressing the FF/LOAD key.

2 Move the Paper Select lever to the continuous forms position.

3 Press the FF/LOAD key. The continuous forms paper advances from the park posi-

tion to the top-of-form position.

You are now ready to print using continuous forms paper.

Tips on Paper Handling

General Tips

•

Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges.

• Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.

• Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper with partial

multilayers, paper with embossed printing.

• Store paper in a clean, dry environment.

Multipart Forms

•

Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible. Printing tends to become misaligned on the bottom sheet.

• Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate the multipart form thickness.

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Printing

This chapter describes the following typical printing operations:

• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing and viewing last printed lines

• Removing printed pages

The PARK, LOAD and the READY keys are used for these operations, which are described in detail in this section. For a summary of the operation of these keys, see the section, “Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel,” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

Instructions for loading and handling paper are also given in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

This chapter also describes how to set the printer into the sleep mode.

Using the Control Panel

Some print features can be selected from the control panel. These features are, two predetermined sets (macros) of print features, and two emulations.

Printer Control Panel

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Printing

Starting or Stopping Printing

Starting Printing

Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the Print Gap lever is set to the appropriate position.

To start printing, make sure that the Ready indicator is lit (the printer is ready). If not so, press the READY key to place the printer in the Ready state. Start your print job.

Stopping and Viewing Printing

To stop printing, press the READY key to place the printer in the Pause state. The printer stops after printing the current and next lines. You can also use your software to stop printing, but there will be a slight delay before printing stops. After the printer enters the Pause state, it still receives data until the print buffer becomes full of new data.

CAUTION: The data in the print buffer will be lost if you turn the printer off.

When the printer stops printing, the paper is advanced to the viewing position so that you can view the last printed lines. This function is valid for single sheets and continuous forms in push-tractor feed mode.

Resuming Printing

To resume printing, press the READY key again. If the paper is advanced for viewing, it is backed up to the previous position before printing. To cancel printing, use the cancel commands provided by your software or computer. To clear the print buffer, turn the printer off.

CAUTION: Any data sent to the print buffer before you canceled printing will be lost.

Resuming from a Paper-Out

The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. The printer stops printing and lights the Fault indicator. To resume printing when paper runs out, follow the procedures described below:

1 Install paper on the forms tractor unit or on the cut sheet stand as described in Chap-

ter 2, “Paper Handling.”

2 To load the first sheet of paper, press the FF/LOAD key for continuous forms. Single

sheets are automatically loaded unless you change the factory default setting. The Fault indicator will turn off and the printer resumes printing.

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Removing Printed Pages

This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing.

Removing Single Sheets

When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually:

• Press the FF/Load key to execute a form feed.

NOTE: Proper use of the Tear-off function requires the paper be positioned at Top of

Form either by software command (form Feed) or by pressing the FF/Load key.

If you have set the TEAR option to MANUAL, use the READY key to control the Tear-Off function.

NOTE: See the section “Tearing Off Continuous Forms” in Chapter 2, “Paper

Handling”.

Printing

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Printing

Sleep Mode

The printer has a power saving feature (Sleep Mode). If the printer is in sleep mode state, the power consumption is lowered to 2W instead of 7W in normal mode. This feature is usefull if you want to save energy of the car battery.

If the printer receives data while in sleep mode, it automatically is set to normal mode and ready to print.

NOTE: If any interface is connected to the parallel port of the printer, this interface will

be turned off while entering the power saving condition.

Entering Sleep Mode

To enter the Sleep Mode:

• Press and hold depressed the POWER/SLEEP key for five seconds to enter Sleep

Mode.

NOTE: You can adjust the duration of time after which the printer automatically enters

Sleep Mode in Set-Up mode via the option <PWRDWNHRS>. See the section “INSTALL Options and Values” in Chapter 4, “Using Special Mode”.

While in sleep mode, the READY LED blinks slowly (all 5 seconds), all other LEDs of the control panel are off.

Leaving Sleep Mode

To leave the Sleep Mode:

• Press the POWER/SLEEP key for one second to leave Sleep Mode or send data to

the serial, USB or internal Bluetooth module.

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Your Mobile Printer has two operation modes:

• The Normal mode is used for daily operations like paper handling and printing as ex-

plained in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling," and Chapter 3, “Printing.”

• The Special mode is used to change the printer settings.

The following table summarizes the purpose of each function.

Special Mode Functions

Function Purpose

Setup Mode Change the Printer setting

Print Configuration Print the Printer Configuration

To check your settings by printing a list of all the printer’s currently selected values.

Printing Test Run the printing test

Hex Dump Mode Hex-dump allows you to determine whether the computer is

sending the correct commands to the printer

Printing Alignment Adjustment

Top of Form Adjustment Perform adjustment of Top of Form

Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side

Menu-Access Restricts access to Set-Up functions from the control panel

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard)

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (6820)

Perform adjustment Bi-directional alignment

Change the left margin fine adjustment

Resets factory settings in MACRO and INSTALL for standard

Resets factory settings in MACRO and INSTALL for 6820

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Entering Special Mode

To enter Special mode:

1 Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the paper

select lever is set backward.

2 Turn the printer off.

3 Turn the printer back on while pressing each keys.

Function

Setup Mode

Print Configuration

Printing Test

Hex Dump Mode

Printing Alignment Adjustment

Top Adjustment

Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side

Menu-Access

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard)

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (6820)

Load/

Park Alt

Ready/

Clear

•

••

•

•••

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Set-Up Mode Function

The Set-Up mode allows you:

• To define a user environment, Macro, which is a printer operating environment for your

application software. The printer operating environment includes the emulation, font, horizontal and vertical pitches, page length and margins, line mode, and printing direction. It also includes emulation dependent options like the character set.

• To define general installation parameters related to the integration in your environment

(e.g., menu language, tear-off control, auto-load control, and interface).

• To recall all the factory settings (including the user environment and installation param-

eters).

• To define what kind of settings modifications are allowed to avoid accidentally chang-

ing of Set-Up values.

NOTE: You may want to use the flowchart at the end of this chapter for quick refer-

ence. The flowchart lists all printer Set-Up functions, options, and values.

How Set-Up Works

The Set-Up mode consists of Set-Up functions which correspond to the printer settings described in the previous page. Each function generally has many options which correspond to the print features to be changed. Each option includes many parameters values to be selected. All the Set-Up functions, options, and values are printed in a logical sequence on the paper when you enter the Set-Up mode, including the usage of keys. You can perform all the Set-Up operations by using keys on the control panel in the following order:

• Navigating through the option menu structure.

• Selecting a new value for an option.

• Saving your new printer configuration (permanently or temporarily).

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Entering the Set-Up Mode

To enter the Set-Up mode:

1 Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the paper

select lever is set backward.

2 Turn the printer off.

3 Turn the printer back on while pressing the READY key.

Buttons Set-Up Action

NEXT Move cursor Down to the next Function or Value PREVIOUS Move cursor Up to the next Function or Value ALT-NEXT Select the Option or Value and Move cursor Right

ALT-PREVIOUS Select the Option or Value and Move cursor Left SETUP/EXIT Select the Option or value and Move to SAVE&EXIT

FUNCTIONS

MACRO

The initial printout contains a header, help menu 1, and <FUNCTIONS> menu 2. The header tells you that the printer is in the Set-Up mode. The help menu provides a quick summary of how to use keys in the Set-Up mode.

The <FUNCTIONS> menu 2 is started from MACRO.

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Overview of the Set-Up Mode

Your Mobile Printer has five functions menu in setup mode.

When you press the NEXT KEY or PREVIOUS KEY, the following next or previous <FUNCTIONS> menu is printed:

<FUNCTIONS> MACRO INSTALL SAFE PANEL RCALL-FACT SAVE&EXIT

The following table summarizes the purpose of each function.

Set-Up Mode Functions

Function Description

MACRO Assigns print features to MACRO

INSTALL Changes the Set-Up menu language, computer interface, and

paper feed control options

SAFE PANEL READY, PARK and LOAD require the ALT key to be used as a two

key operation for these functions

RCALL-FACT Resets factory settings in MACRO and INSTALL

SAVE&EXIT Exits the Set-Up mode and saves any changes made in the Set-Up

mode

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To select a function from the <FUNCTIONS> menu:

1 Repeatedly press the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key to position the function you

require.

2 Press the ALT-NEXT key or the ALT-PREVIOUS key to select the function. The print-

er prints the first option. The MACRO, INSTALL and SAFE PANEL functions contain options that have selectable values. The other functions have neither options nor values. Repeatedly press the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key to position the option you require.

The first four Macro options are shown below.

<FUNCTIONS> MACRO

3 Press the ALT-NEXT key or the ALT-PREVIOUS key to select the option. The printer

prints the first value. Repeatedly press the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key to position the value you require.

The EMUL WIRELESS values are shown below.

<FUNCTIONS> MACRO

EPSON-EP2 IBM2390+

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Options with Pre-determined Values

For some options, you can choose among a limited set of pre-determined values. To select such a value:

1 Repeatedly press the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key to position the value you re-

quire.

2 Press the ALT-PREVIOUS key to select the value. The printer prints the current op-

tion.

3 After selecting the desired values, press the SETUP/EXIT key to reprint the <FUNC-

TIONS> SAVE&EXIT.

Example: Changing the Vertical Pitch

To become familiar with the Set-Up mode, try the following example. This example shows how to change the vertical pitch in Macro from 6 lines per inch to 8 lines per inch.

1 Enter the Set-Up mode.

Turn the printer off and back on while pressing the READY key.

2 Select the Macro function.

Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the ALT-NEXT key to select the Macro function and print the <EMULATION> option.

3 Print the menu of the vertical pitch option.

Since you only want to change the vertical pitch, press the NEXT key repeatedly until the <VERT PITCH> option is printed. Press the ALT-NEXT key to select the <VERT PITCH> option and print its values.

4 Change the vertical pitch from 6 to 8 lines per inch.

Press the NEXT key once to position the 8 LPI. Press the ALT-PREVIOUS key to select 8 LPI. The option < VERT PITCH > is printed.

5 Exit the Macro function.

Since you do not want to make any other changes in MACRO, press the SETUP/EXIT key. The <FUNCTIONS> SAVE&EXIT is reprinted.

6 Exit the Set-Up mode, saving the new vertical pitch.

Press the SETUP/EXIT key or the ALT-NEXT key or the ALT-PREVIOUS key to save 8 lines per inch as the new power-on default in Macro , and then exit Macro. Press the SETUP/EXIT key again then the printer exits the Set-Up mode and returns to the Ready state. These settings remain in effect until the next time they are changed.

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Options with Undetermined Values

For some options, you can choose among a continuous range of many values. These options are identified as follows

• <XXX-No of INCH>, which means the unit of the range is the Inch.

• <XXX-No of COLM>, which means the unit of the range is the Column.

• <XXX-No of LINE>, which means the unit of the range is the Line.

Example: Changing the Left Margin

This example shows how to change the left margin in Macro from column 1 to column 20.

1 Enter the Set-Up mode.

Turn the printer off and back on while pressing the READY key.

2 Select the Macro function.

Wait for the printer to stop printing. Then press the ALT-NEXT key to select the Macro function options.

3 Print the menu of the left margin option.

Since you only want to change the left margin, press the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key until the <LEFT MARGN> option is printed. Press the ALT-NEXT key to select the < LEFT MARGN > option and print its values.

4 Change the left margin from column 1 to column 20.

Press the NEXT key nineteen times. When the key is released, the new value is printed next to the current value. If the new value is not 20 COL, repeat this operation. If it is 20 COL, press the ALT-NEXT key to select 20 COL. 20 COL is underlined, and the next option value is printed.

5 Exit the Macro function.

Since you do not want to make any other changes in MACRO, press the SETUP/EXIT key. The <FUNCTIONS> SAVE&EXIT menu is then reprinted.

6 Exit the Set-Up mode, saving the new left margin.

Press the SETUP/EXIT key or the ALT-NEXT key or the ALT-PREVIOUS key to save 20 columns as the new power-on default in Macro and exit Macro. Press the SETUP/EXIT key again then the printer exits the Set-Up mode and returns to the Ready state. These settings remain in effect until the next time they are changed.

The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such as emulation and font and how to use the functions that do not have options.

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Enter Set-Up mode:

Turn power on with READY pressed

Printer prints help men u an d

<FUNCTIONS> menu

Select functions

Using Special Mode

One of the following functions is selected

MACRO and INSTALL

SAFE PANEL

RECALL FACTORY

DEFAULTS

SAVE&EXIT

Press SAVE&EXIT, ALT-

NEXT, or ALT-PREVIOUS

Press READY or ALT-PREVIOUS

Select values

Printer saves ch ang e s and

exits Set-Up mode.

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Points to Remember

•

We recommend that you use continuous forms paper for printing in the Set-Up mode because the output will exceed a single page. To load paper, use the FF/Load key.

• Whenever you enter the Set-Up mode, short help menus are printed at the top of the

page. Use the help menus for quick reference while in the Set-Up mode.

• When printing the option for each function, you can move either forward or backward

in the option list. To move forward (print the next option), press the NEXT key. To move backward (print the previous option), press the PREVIOUS key.

• While in the <FUNCTIONS> menu or when selecting a function that contains options

and selectable values, press the SETUP/EXIT key to reprint the <FUNCTIONS> menu SAVE&EXIT.

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Macro Options and Values

•

Values in bold are the factory settings.

• Some settings are overridden by commands from the computer.

• Options that differ by emulation are described at the end of the table.

MACRO Options Description

<EMULATION> Select the same emulation as that selected by your soft-

ware.

EPSON-EP2 Epson printers using the EP2 emulation IBM 2390+ IBM 2390+ printers 6820 6820 mode (Standard model doesn’t support this func-

tions)

PORT DEPEND The printer selects emulation according to the active inter-

face (such as serial, USB). See the next options.

<EMUL SERIAL> Select an emulation for the Serial interface. This is invalid

and skipped when PORT DEPEND is not selected for the <EMULATION> option.

Epson-EP2 EP2 (factory setting)

IBM 2390+ IBM Proprinter 2390+ printers 6820 Not valid in Standard model

<EMUL USB> Select an emulation for USB interface. This is invalid and

skipped when PORT DEPEND is not selected for the <EMULATION> option.

Epson-EP2 EP2 (factory setting)

IBM 2390+ IBM Proprinter 2390+ printers 6820 Not valid in Standard model

<EMUL WIRELESS> Select an emulation for the Wireless interface. This is

invalid and skipped when PORT DEPEND is not selected for the <EMULATION> option.

Epson-EP2 EP2 (factory setting)

IBM 2390+ IBM Proprinter 2390+ printers 6820 Not valid in Standard model

<EMUL BLUETOOTH> Select an emulation for the Bluetooth interface. This is

invalid and skipped when PORT DEPEND is not selected for the <EMULATION> option.

Epson-EP2 EP2 (factory setting)

IBM 2390+ IBM Proprinter 2390+ printers 6820 Not valid in Standard model

<FONT> Select a font to be active when the power is turned on. For

fixed-spaced fonts, be sure to change the horizontal pitch as well.

DRAFT Draft font (lower resolution than letter quality, 3 times the

speed of letter quality)

COURIER Courier font

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MACRO Options Description

ROMAN ROMAN font SANS SERIF Sans Serif font SCRIPT Script font BOLD Bold font GOTHIC Gothic font PRESTIGE Prestige font ORATOR ORATOR font OCR-A OCR A font OCR-B OCR B font

<HORIZONTAL PITCH>## CPI 10,12, 15, 17, 20 or 24

<VERTICAL PITCH>## LPI 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 12

## LPCM 1, 2, or 4

(characters per horizontal inch)

(lines per vertical inch)

(lines per centimeter)

<FORM LENGH> Specify the length of the page in inches or by the number

of lines per page.

## INCHES 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11 (Letter size), 11 2/3 (A4 size),

12, 14, or 15

No of LINE 1 to 126 (66)

Number of lines per page

<LEFT MARGN> Specify the left margin by the number of the left column

(see “Print Area Definition” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

No of COLM 1 to 256

Number of the left column

<TOP OF FORM> Specify the top of form in 1/60 inches. See “Print Area Def-

inition” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

## /60 IN 0 to 99

Number of 1/60 inches

<IGNORE FF> Specify whether to ignore a form feed when the current

position is at the top of a form.

NO YES

<TOP MRGIN> Specify the number of the top line. See “Print Area Defini-

Always perform a commanded form feed. Ignore the form feed when at the top of a form.

tion” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

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## LINES 1 to 126 (66)

<BOTTOM MRG> Specify the number of the bottom line. See “Print Area Def-

inition” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

## LINES 1 to 256 (66)

Number of the bottom line

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MACRO Options Description

<LINE MODE> Specify the effect of CR (Carriage Return) and LF (Line

Feed) codes.

CR=CR

CR=LF+CR LF=LF LF=LF+CR

CR=CR: No line feed is added to a carriage return

CR=LF+CR: A line feed is added to each carriage return.

LF=LF: No carriage return is added to a line feed.

LF=LF+CR: A carriage return is added to each line feed.

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MACRO Options Description

UNIDIR Unidirectional printing. Unidirectional printing is used for

BIDIR Bi-directional printing. The printer prints in either direction

printing that needs precise vertical alignment. Unidirectional printing is slower than bi-directional printing.

while seeking the next print direction for a shorter print time. The unidirectional command is ignored.

SOFT CONTROL

(Software Control)

=IBM&EPSON========= The following are the Set-Up options for the IBM and

<CODE PAGE> Selects the character set. Character sets can be used

Code Page 437, 850, 860, 863, 865, 851, 852, 853, 855, 857, 866,

=IBM DEFLTS========= The following are the Set-Up options for the IBM Proprinter

<IBM SET 1/2> Specify a character set of the IBM Proprinter 2390+.

IBM SET 1 IBM character set 1

IBM SET 2 IBM character set 2

<IBM DBL HIGH> Specify whether the character height is doubled. If speci-

NO Standard character height

YES Double character height

<IBM AGM> Specify whether the Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM) is

The print direction follows a command from the computer. If no command is sent, print direction is bi-directional.

EPSON emulation only.

according to the selected emulation.

869, USSR GOST, 864, 437G, 920, 858, 923

2390+ emulation only.

fied, change the vertical pitch also.

used; in other words, is the printer compatible with the IBM Graphics printers?

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NO The base of line spacing is 1/72 inch or 1/216 inch.

YES The base of line spacing is 1/60 inch or 1/180 inch.

=EPSON DFLTS========= The following are the Set-Up options for the Epson-EP2

emulation only.

<E-CHR SET> Select a national character set.

USA American English

FRANCE French GERMANY German UK British English DENMARK1 Danish 1 SWEDEN Swedish ITALY Italian SPAIN1 Spanish 1 JAPAN Japanese NORWAY Norwegian

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MACRO Options Description

DENMARK2 Danish 2 SPAIN2 Spanish 2 LATIN AM Latin American

< 6820 SEQ > Select Parser control

NO Disable 6820 control sequences YES Enable 6820 control sequences

< 6820 PROT > Select Protocol mode

NO Disable the 6820 protocol YES Enable the 6820 protocol

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INSTALL Options and Values

•

Overprinted values are the factory settings.

INSTALL Options Values Description

<LANGUAGE> Specify a language to be used to print the

ENGLISH English

DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish FRANCAIS French ITALIANO Italian

<TEAR> Specify the (auto) start timing of tear off feed-

AUTO 1 SEC 1 second after data stops from the computer

Set-Up menu functions and options.

ing.

AUTO 2 SEC 2 seconds after data stops from the computer AUTO 3 SEC 3 seconds after data stops from the computer AUTO 4 SEC 4 seconds after data stops from the computer AUTO 5 SEC 5 seconds after data stops from the computer MANUAL Feed the paper for tear-off when the READY

key is pressed changing to pause mode.

NO TEAR Tear off feeding is inhibited under any condi-

tions.

<S-SHEET LD> Specify the (auto) start timing of single sheet

AUTO 1 SEC 1 second after a single sheet is set on the

platen

AUTO 2 SEC 2 seconds after a single sheet is set on the

platen

AUTO 3 SEC 3 seconds after a single sheet is set on the

platen

AUTO 4 SEC 4 seconds after a single sheet is set on the

platen

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AUTO 5 SEC 5 seconds after a single sheet is set on the

platen

MANUAL Load a single sheet when the FF/Load key is

pressed.

<BUFFER> Assign buffer memory as the input buffer.

2 KBYTE 2K bytes 8 KBYTE 8K bytes 16 KBYTE 16K bytes

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INSTALL Options Values Description

32 KBYTE 32K bytes

64 KBYTE 64K bytes

NOTE: The larger the input buffer selected, the smaller the download buffer becomes. Even with 64K bytes of input buffer, a minimal download buffer is provided. If you need a larger capacity for downloading fonts, reduce the input buffer.

<I/F TYPE> Select the type of interface to the computer.

AUTO Both interfaces are ready for communication.

The printer communicates with the interface from which it first receives data. The interface is active until the input buffer becomes empty.

SERIAL RS-232 Serial interface USB USB interface WIRELESS Wireless interface BLUETOOTH Bluetooth interface

<BAUD RATE> The baud rate is in bps (bits per second).

Select the same baud rate as that used by your computer or modem.

4800 BPS 4800 Bits Per Second 9600 BPS 9600 Bits Per Second

19200 BPS 19200 Bits Per Second 38400 BPS 38400 Bits Per Second

<PARITY> Parity setting

Select the same word parity setting that is used by your computer or modem.

NONE None causes transmission in both directions

without parity bit

ODD The bytes are checked to ensure they have

odd parity.

EVEN The bytes are checked to ensure they have

even parity.

<DATA BIT> Word Length setting

Select the same word length setting that is used by your computer or modem.

8 BIT 8 Data bits per data byte 7 BIT 7 Data bits per data byte

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INSTALL Options Values Description

<STOP BIT> Word Length setting

<BUFFER CTL> The ready/busy control method.

<DISC FAULT> Disconnect on a fault condition

Select the same word length setting that is used by your computer or modem.

1 BIT 1 Stop bit per data byte

2 BIT 2 Stop bits per data byte

DTR Hardware control via the DTR lead.

XON/XOFF Data control using DC1 and DC3 control

characters.

6820 PROT For 6820 emulation

NO Do not disconnect.

DROP DTR DTR will change to inactive state. PULSE DTR DTR will pulse to inactive and then back to

the normal active state.

<PWRDWNHRS> Sets time after which Sleep Mode is automat-

ically activated

0 Disables Sleep Mode 1-96 Hours after which Sleep Mode is automati-

cally activated

Safe Panel

•

If the value of safe panel is “YES”, READY, PARK and LOAD require the ALT key to be used as a two key operation for these functions in Normal Operation Mode of printer.

• If the value of safe panel is “NO”, READY, PARK and LOAD key are operated as Nor-

mal Operation Mode, ALT key is not required.

Recalling Factory Settings

Factory settings are those settings pre-selected at the factory. To recall (reset) the factory settings, select the RCALL-FACT function and press the ALT-NEXT key or the ALT-PREVIOUS key.

Options under the MACRO, INSTALL, and Adjustment functions are all initialized to the factory settings.

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Exiting and Saving

This section describes how to exit the Set-Up mode while saving any changes you have made.

To exit the Set-Up mode with the settings saved, first select the SAVE&EXIT function and then press the ALT-NEXT key or the ALT-PREVIOUS key.

Any settings changed while in the Set-Up mode are saved as the new power-on defaults for the printer. The new defaults remain active until you change them again.

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Print Configuration Function

This function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected values. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you first enter the Set-Up mode or just before you exit.

1 To enter the Printer Configuration mode:

a) Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the paper select lever is set backward. b) Turn the printer off. c) Turn the printer back on while pressing the ALT key.

2 The printer starts to print a list of the currently selected values. The pre-selected fac-

tory settings are shown on the opposite page.

3 To exit the Printer Configuration mode: After the printer finishes printing the list of

values, press the SETUP/EXIT key.

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Pr i nt er Conf i gur at i on

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xxxxxxxxx

F/ W Ver si on V1. 00 I PL Ver si on V1. 03 CG Ver si on V1. 01

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4

MACRO Opt i ons Val ue

---------------------------EMUL AT I ON EPSON- EP2 EMUL SERI AL EPSON- EP2 EMUL USB EPSON- EP2 EMUL WI RELESS EPSON- EP2 EMUL B L UE T OOTH EPSON- EP2 FONT DRA F T HORZ PITCH 10 CPI VERT PI TCH 6 L PI FORM LENGTH 11 I NCHES LEFT MARGN 1 COL TOP OF FORM 0 /60 IN IGNORE F F YES TOP MARGI N 1 LI NES BOTTOM MARGIN 66 LINES CR CODE CR= CR LF CODE L F = L F + CR PRI NT DI R SOFT CONT RL

<IBM&EPSON> CODE PA GE CP 437

<IBM DEFL TS> I-SET 1/2 IBM SET 1 I - DB L HI GH NO IBM AGM NO

< EPSON DE F L T S> E- CHR SE T USA

Opt i ons Val ue

---------------------------LANGUAGE ENGLI SH TEAR AUTO 1 SEC S- SHEET L D AUTO 1 SEC BUFFER 6 4 KBYT E I/F TYPE AUTO BAUD RATE 9600 BPS PARI T Y NONE DATA BIT 8 BIT STOP BI T 1 BUFFER CTL DTR DI SC FAUL T NO PWRDWNHRS 1 6 HOUR(S)

SAF E PANEL Opt i ons Val ue

---------------------------SAFE PANEL NO

MENU- A CCE S Opt i ons Val ue

---------------------------ME NU- A CCE S AL L F UNC

I NSTAL L

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Printing Test Function

The printing test function prints test pages independently of your computer to check printing operations and quality. It does not check the interface between the computer and the printer.

The printing test prints all of the characters available in the ASCII character set.

1 To enter the Printing Test mode:

a) Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the paper select lever is set backward. b) Turn the printer off. c) Turn the printer back on while pressing the “LOAD/FF” key.

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the LOAD

key alone when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 The printer starts to print rolling ASCII data as shown below.

3 To exit the Printer Configuration mode:

Printing Test mode is continues until power OFF.

_!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[ !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\ "#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\] #$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^ $%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_ %&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_` &'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`a '()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`ab ()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abc )*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcd

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Hex Dump Mode

The Hex Dump mode prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbreviated control codes. The ASCII characters are used for printing. No characters are printed for hexadecimal codes 80 to FF. The Hex Dump mode is useful for checking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to the printer and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly. It is also useful for debugging software programs.

1 To enter the Printing Test mode:

a) Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the paper select lever is set backward. b) Turn the printer off. c) Turn the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the “READY/CLEAR” + “ALT” keys.

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the

READY and ALT keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 Print the Hex Dump:

a) To start Hex Dump printing, send your file or program to the printer. The printer goes online and prints the Hex Dump. b) Press the READY key to pause and resume printing in Hex Dump mode. To resume Hex Dump printing, press the READY key again. c) To print another Hex Dump, send another file to the printer.

3 Exit the Hex Dump mode:

Turn the printer off to exit the Hex Dump mode.

Address Hex data ASCII

0000 00 01 02 03 04 05 . . . . 0C 0D 0E 0F ................

0010 10 11 12 13 14 15 . . . . 1C 1D 1E 1F ................

0020 20 21 22 23 24 25 . . . . 2C 2D 2E 2F !"#$%&'()*+,-./

0030 30 31 32 33 34 35 . . . . 3C 3D 3E 3F 0123456789:;<=>?

0040 40 41 42 43 44 45 . . . . 4C 4D 4E 4F @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO

0050 50 51 52 53 54 55 . . . . 5C 5D 5E 5F PQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_

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Printing Alignment Adjustment

This function adjusts the alignment of bi-directional printing.

In bidirectional printing, characters that are printed from left to right tend to misalign with characters printed from right to left as shown below:

ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨHHHHHHHHHHHＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨHHHHHHHHHH

The vertical alignment function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing and results in a poor appearance, especially in printing tables. This function is defined as one of the power-on initiated test functions. If you notice misaligned printing, use this function to check and correct the vertical print alignment.

1 To enter the Printing Alignment Adjustment Function:

ＨＨＨＨＨ

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the

READY and LOAD keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 Adjust the vertical print alignment at High Speed.

After Paper is loaded, the format of adjustment for Bi-directional Alignment of High Speed is printed and the paper will automatically advance for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”Bi-Dir Align Adjust1 = xx” is printed.

㪟㫀㪾㪿㩷㪪㫇㪼㪼㪻㩷㪇㪈㩷

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈

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㪈㪌㩷

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈

Align Adjust 1 = 08

An adjustment value is chosen using the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys. The adjustment range is "01-15", and the center value is "08". By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for High Speed is determined and the adjustment value for High Speed is saved.

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3 Adjust the vertical print alignment at Low Speed.

Adjustment of Bi-directional Alignment for Low Speed is performed immediately, after the adjustment value for High Speed is saved. After Paper is loaded, the format of adjustment for Bi-directional Alignment of Low Speed is printed and the paper will automatically advance for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”Bi-Dir Align Adjust 2 = xx” is printed.

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䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈

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䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈

䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈䌈㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟㪟䌈䌈

Align Adjust 2 = 08

An adjustment value is chosen using NEXT and PREVIOUS keys. The adjustment range is "01-15", and the center value is "08". By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for High Speed is determined and the adjustment value for Low Speed is saved.

4 Printing new settings of alignment and Exit the vertical alignment function.

Press the SETUP/EXIT key to save the new vertical alignment settings. The new adjustment values for Bi-directional Alignment are printed after both High Speed and Low Speed are saved; the paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is completed, then exit the vertical alignment function.

Align Adjust 1 = xx Align Adjust 2 = xx

NOTE: To exit the vertical alignment function without saving changes, turn the printer

off.

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Top Adjustment Function

Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. The ADJUST function allows you to adjust these positions by fine-tuning the Top-of-Form origin.

1 To enter Top Adjustment Function:

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the PARK

key alone when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 To set Top Adjustment value:

a) The format of adjustment Loading Position is printed as below, 15 patterns of

adjustment Loading Position are printed.

10/60 inch

b) The format of Loading Position is printed and the paper is automatically advanced

for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”Loading Position Pos = xx” is printed.

c) Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS key to choose the new top position. The adjustment

range is "01-15", and the center value is "08". It is possible to set different values for Tractor and Manual.

3 Printing new value:

By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for Loading Position is determined and the adjustment value for Loading Position is saved.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Loading Position = xx

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The new adjustment values for Loading Position is printed. The paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is complete. After ejecting a form, the message” Loading Position = xx” is printed.

Loading Position = xx

Loading Position = yy

NOTE: ”yy” is new adjustment value.

4 Exit the Top Adjustment mode:

Turn the printer off to exit the Top Adjustment mode.

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Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side Function

Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. This ADJUST function allows you to adjust these positions by fine-tuning the Left Margin origin.

1 To enter Adjustment Function:

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the

“READY/CLEAR” + “ALT” + “LOAD/FF” keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 To set Adjustment value:

a) The format of adjustment of setting of the first dot Position on the left side is printed as below, 15 patterns of adjustment Position are printed.

10/60 inch

01H

02H

03H

04H

05H

06H

07H

08H

09H

10H

11H

12H

13H

14H

15H

1 Print Position = xx

b) After the format of setting of the first dot Position on the left side is printed, the paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”1st Print Position Pos = xx” is printed. c) Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys to choose the new first dot position on the left side. The adjustment range is "01-15", and the center value is "08".

It is possible to set different values for Tractor and Manual

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3 Printing new value:

By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for the first dot position on the left side is determined and the adjustment value is saved. The new adjustment value of the first dot position on the left side is printed. The paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is complete. After ejecting a form, the message” 1 Position = xx” is printed.

1 Print Position = xx

1 Print Position = yy

NOTE: ”yy” is new adjustment value.

4 Exit the setting of the first dot position on the left side mode.

Turn the printer off to exit this mode.

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Changing Menu Access Options

You can restrict the access to the Set-Up functions to avoid accidentally changing the Set-Up options.

MENU ACCESS Option and Values

•

Overprinted values are the factory settings.

MENU ACCESS Options

<MENU-ACCES> Specify the type of access to the Set-Up functions

Values Description

from the control panel or from the <FUNCTIONS> menu.

ALL FUNC All functions are accessible.

MACRO ONLY Only MACRO functions are accessible from the

<FUNCTIONS> menu.

NO ACCESS Set-Up mode is inaccessible.

SAFE PANEL READY, PARK and LOAD require the ALT key to be

used as a two key operation for these functions.

NOTE: You can return to the All Functions Accessible mode by turning the printer on while pressing the ALT, PARK and LOAD keys at the same time. The printer enters the Set-Up mode with this operation.

1 To enter Menu Access mode:

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the LOAD,

PARK and ALT keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 To change Menu Access Option and values:

a) Press the NEXT( LOAD/FF) key to move to next option; b) Press the PREVIOUS( PARK) key to move to previous option; c) Press the ALT-NEXT keys to select the Option or value and move down; d) Press the ALT-PREVIOUS keys to select the Option or value and move up; e) Press SETUP/EXIT key to save the value and move to SAVE&EXIT menu.

3 Exit the Menu Access mode:

Turn the printer off to exit the Menu Access mode.

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Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard)

This function can initialize the printer to Standard default.

1 To enter setting setup mode to default value (standard):

a) Turn the printer off. b) Turn the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the “PARK” + “READY/ CLEAR” keys.

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the PARK

and READY/CLEAR keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 Exit the setting setup mode to default value (standard):

After the setting completes, the printer will automatically restart in the power-up state.

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (6820 Mode)

This function can initialize the printer to 6820 mode default.

1 To enter setting setup mode to default value (6820 mode):

a) Turn the printer off. b) Turn the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the “PARK” + “ALT” keys.

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the PARK

and ALT keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 Exit the setting setup mode to default value (6820 mode):

After the setting completes, the printer will automatically restart in the power-up state.

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Set-Up Mode Quick Reference

The following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized.

NOTE: Asterisks (*) indicate factory settings.

SET-UP MODE

MACRO

EMULATION EPSON EP2 * IBM PPX24 RESERVED

HORIZ PITCH

10 CPI * 12 CPI

13.2 CPI 15 CPI

16.5 CPI 17 CPI 18 CPI 20 CPI

TOP OF FRM-No of INCH

0 /60 IN * 1 /60 IN . . 99/60 IN

EMUL SERL

VERT PITCH

2 LPI 3 LPI 4 LPI 6 LPI * 8 LPI 1 LPCM 2 LPCM 4 LPCM

EPSON EP2 *

FORM LENGTH

3 INCHES

3.5 INCHES 4 INCHES

5.5 INCHES 6 INCHES 7 INCHES 8 INCHES

8.5 INCHES 11 INCHES * 11 2/3 INCH 12 INCHES 14 INCHES 15 INCHES No of LINE

IGNORE FF NO YES

EMUL PARL

EPSON EP2 *

FONT

LEFT MARGN-No of COLM

1 COL * 2 COL . . 255 COL

TOP MRGN -No of LINE

1 LINES * . . 256 LINES

DRAFT * HSDRAFT HI-IMPACT PICA COURIER PRESTIGE COMPRESSED BOLDFACE TIMELESS NINBUS-SAN OCR A

4-32

BOTTOM MRG-No of LINE

PRINT DIR

1 LINES . 66 LINES * . 256 LINES

UNIDIR BIDIR SOFT CNTRL *

LINE MODE

LF=LFCR=CR * LF=LF+CR CR=LF+CR LFCR=LF+CR

IBM DEFLTS===========

<I-SET ½> <I-DBL HIGT> <IBMAGM>

PAPER SRC

TRACTOR * MANUAL RESVD 1 RESVD 2 RESVD 1/2

EPSON DFLT==========

<E-CHR SET> <6820 SEQ> <6820 PROT>

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PRINT ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCES SAVE&EXIT

BUFFER: 2 KBYTE 8 KBYTE 16 KBYTE 32 KBYTE 64 KBYTE *

INSTALL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH * DEUTSCH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO

NETWORK

NETWORK: IP --- LSB to MSB NETMASK --- LSB to MSB

I/F TYPE: PARALLEL SERIAL AUTO *

GATEWAY --- LSB to MSB

TEAR: AUTO 1 SEC * AUTO 2 SEC AUTO 3 SEC AUTO 4 SEC AUTO 5 SEC MANUAL NO TEAR

PRINT-T HEX-DUMP SERIAL-T PARALLEL-T

FANFOLD ADJ: -10/60 IN :

0 /60 IN * 10/60 IN

S-SHEET LD: AUTO 1 SEC * AUTO 2 SEC AUTO 3 SEC AUTO 4 SEC AUTO 5 SEC

AUTO SW: 2 SEC * 4 SEC : 18 SEC 20 SEC

MANUAL

: 0 /60 IN * : 10/60 IN

ERROR BEEP: ONE * CONTINUOUS

BAUD RATE: 600 BPS 1200 BPS 2400 BPS 4800 BPS 9600 BPS * 19200 BPS

OFF

ALL FUNC * MACRO ONLY NO ACCESS SAFE PANEL

RSVD1 MNUAL ADJ: -10/60 IN

RSVD2

BIT&PARITY: 7 EVEN 7 ODD 7 SPACE 7 MARK 8 EVEN 8 ODD 8 NONE *

BUFFER CTL: DTR XON/XOFF *

I-SET 1 / 2: IBM SET 1 * IBM SET 2

(IBM DEFLTS)

PWRDNHRS: 0 Disable 1-96 Enable/Set

DISC FAULT: NO * DROP DTR PULSE DTR

I-DBL HIGT: NO * YES

(IBM DEFLTS)

DEFLT SET: CP 210 CP DHN ELOT928 CP 220 TURKEY LTN POLISH CP 437 * ECMA 94 LITHUANY 1 CP 850 ISO LATIN 1 LITHUANY 2 CP 851 ISO LATIN 2 MIK CP 852 HUNGARY MACEDONIAN CP 857 SLOVENY CP 858 ISO LATIN9 CP 860 POLAND CP 862 MAZOWIA CP 863 KAMENIC CP 865 CYRILLIC CP 866 ELOT927

(IBM & EPSON)

IBM AGM: NO * YES

(IBM DEFLTS)

E-CHR SET: USA * JAPAN FRANCE NORWAY GERMANY DENMARK UK SPAIN 2 DENMARK 1 LATIN AM SWEDEN KOREA ITALY LEGAL SPAIN 1

(EPSON DFLT)

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SET-UP MODE

PRINT ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCES SAVE&EXIT

BUFFER: 2 KBYTE 8 KBYTE 16 KBYTE 32 KBYTE 64 KBYTE *

INSTALL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH * DEUTSCH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO

NETWORK

NETWORK: IP --- LSB to MSB NETMASK --- LSB to MSB

I/F TYPE: PARALLEL SERIAL AUTO *

GATEWAY --- LSB to MSB

TEAR: AUTO 1 SEC * AUTO 2 SEC AUTO 3 SEC AUTO 4 SEC AUTO 5 SEC MANUAL NO TEAR

PRINT-T HEX-DUMP SERIAL-T PARALLEL-T

FANFOLD ADJ: -10/60 IN :

0 /60 IN * 10/60 IN

S-SHEET LD: AUTO 1 SEC * AUTO 2 SEC AUTO 3 SEC AUTO 4 SEC AUTO 5 SEC

AUTO SW: 2 SEC * 4 SEC : 18 SEC 20 SEC

MANUAL

: 0 /60 IN * : 10/60 IN

ERROR BEEP: ONE * CONTINUOUS

BAUD RATE: 600 BPS 1200 BPS 2400 BPS 4800 BPS 9600 BPS * 19200 BPS

OFF

ALL FUNC * MACRO ONLY NO ACCESS SAFE PANEL

RSVD1 MNUAL ADJ: -10/60 IN

RSVD2

BIT&PARITY: 7 EVEN 7 ODD 7 SPACE 7 MARK 8 EVEN 8 ODD 8 NONE *

BUFFER CTL: DTR XON/XOFF *

I-SET 1 / 2: IBM SET 1 * IBM SET 2

(IBM DEFLTS)

PWRDNHRS: 0 Disable 1-96 Enable/Set

DISC FAULT: NO * DROP DTR PULSE DTR

I-DBL HIGT: NO * YES

(IBM DEFLTS)

(IBM & EPSON)

IBM AGM: NO * YES

(IBM DEFLTS)

E-CHR SET: USA * JAPAN FRANCE NORWAY GERMANY DENMARK UK SPAIN 2 DENMARK 1 LATIN AM SWEDEN KOREA ITALY LEGAL SPAIN 1

(EPSON DFLT)

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Maintenance

Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required.

Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer in the manner described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication may be necessary.

Cleaning

The front and back covers and the acoustic cover of the printer help protect it against dust, dirt, and other contaminants. However, paper produces small particles that accumulate inside the printer. This section explains how to clean and vacuum the printer and how to clean the paper bail rollers.

It is easier to clean the printer when the cover is open.

Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer

If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth or paper particles have accumulated in the printer, clean the printer.

WAR NING:To avoid any possibility of injury, before cleaning the printer, turn off the

power to both the printer and the computer, and unplug the printer.

To clean and vacuum the printer:

1 Remove any paper from the printer. Make sure that the power is off, and then discon-

nect the printer power cord.

2 Using a soft vacuum brush, vacuum the exterior of the printer. Also vacuum the cut

sheet edge

3 Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, including the cover. A mild

detergent may be used.

WAR NING:Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials that may

damage the printer.

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Maintenance

4 Open the cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum

brush, gently vacuum the platen, the print head carriage and shaft, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power is off. Be careful not to press too hard on the flat ribbon cable that extends from the print head carriage.

Print Head Cable

Printer Interior

5 Re-install the ribbon cartridge.

6 Open the cover; vacuum the inside of the cover, the bail rollers, the single sheet entry,

the form tractors and the surrounding areas.

Cleaning the Paper Bail Rollers

Clean the platen and paper bail rollers once a month or when stains or smudges appear on the paper. Use water as appropriate.

WAR NING:Do not use alcohol to clean the platen. Alcohol may cause the rubber to

harden.

To clean the the bail rollers:

1 Apply a small amount of water to a soft cloth. Avoid spilling water inside the printer.

2 Place the cloth against the rollers and manually rotate the rollers.

3 To dry the rollers, place a dry cloth against the platen and manually rotate the rollers.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Print Head

If the paper is smudged or stained by ink, clean the nose of the print head with a dry cloth. For removing and installing the print head, see the section "Replacing the Print Head" in this section.

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Maintenance

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

If printing is too light because of ribbon wear, replace the ribbon cartridge. Appendix A lists the order number for the ribbon cartridge.

The replacement is almost the same as the installation except that it involves removing the old ribbon cartridge and removing the new ribbon cartridge from the carton.

Removing the Ribbon Cartridge

To remove the ribbon cartridge:

1 Turn off the printer.

2 Open the top cover. For easy removal, slide the print head carriage between the sec-

ond and the third bail rollers (from left to right).

WAR NING:The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.

3 Move the print gap lever to the rear.

4 To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers located on the sides

of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartridge out of the printer.

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Maintenance

Installing the Ribbon

1 Open print-gap lever fully open. To remove the old ribbon, squeeze both of the rib-

bon's tabs and lift the ribbon straight out of its carriage. Be careful of the print head during this operation.

2 When placing the new ribbon cartridge on the carriage, make sure that the thin ribbon

does not become bunched or folded at the print head. Readjust the print gap to achieve good print quality.

3 Use the printing test function to check printing. See "Printing Test Function" in

chapter 4 "Using Special Mode".

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Maintenance

Replacing the Print Head

If a specific dot is not printed for all characters, replace the print head.

WAR NING:The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.

To remove the print head:

1 Turn off the printer.

2 Open the cover and remove the ribbon cartridge.

3 Remove the two screws A from the print head.

4 Lift the print head and disconnect the flexible cables.

WAR NING:Be careful because the printhead cables can easily be damaged.

NOTE: A technician should preferably handle this procedure.

Removing the Print Head

To install the print head:

1 Connect the flexible cables to each connector. Make sure to push them fully into the

connectors; do not kink the cables.

WAR NING:Be careful because the printhead cables can easily be damaged.

2 Ease the new print head down into the mounting. Fasten the two screws A.

3 Install the ribbon cartridge.

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Trouble-Shooting

Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this chapter. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer for assistance.

This chapter is organized as follows:

• Solving problems

• Diagnostic functions

Solving problems

The tables in this section describe common printer problems and their solutions. The following types of problems are considered:

• Print quality problems

• Paper handling problems

• Operating problems

• Printer failure

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Print Quality Problems and Solutions

Poor print quality or other printing problems are often caused by incorrect printer set-up or incorrect software settings. A gradual decrease in print quality usually indicates a worn ribbon. The following table identifies common print quality problems and suggests solutions.

Problem Solution

Printing is too light or too dark. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed

and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Make sure that the Print Gap lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See Chapter 2, Paper Handling Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary.

Smears and stains appear on the page.

Printing is erratic or the wrong characters are printed. Many “?” or unexpected characters are printed.

Printing is vertically misaligned (jagged).

The top margin is wrong. The top margin is the sum of the printer’s top-of-form set-

Make sure that the Print Gap lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See “Adjusting for Paper Thickness” in Chapter 2, Paper Handling. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Check whether the tip of the print head is dirty. Clean the head with a soft cloth if necessary. The print head should be changed by a technician.

Make sure that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and computer. Make sure that the printer Emulation selected in your software is the same as the Emulation selected on the printer.

Use the printer's vertical alignment function to check the vertical print alignment. If necessary, adjust the print alignment. See the section, “Checking Vertical Alignment” in this chapter.

ting, the software-specified top margin, and the printer’s TOP-MRGN setting. Proceed as follows:

• Make sure that the top-of-form setting is correct. The

factory default is 0 mm (0 inch).

• Check the software-specified top margin. Refer to your software documentation.

• Check the printer’s TOP-MRGN setting. See Chapter 4, Set-Up Mode.

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Lines are double spaced instead of single spaced.

The printer overprints on the same line

The next print line starts where the previous line ended instead of at the left margin.

The printer overprints on the same line while the next print line starts where the previous line ended instead of at the left margin.

Change the LINE MODE setting in the printer Set-Up mode to CR=LF+CR. See “Changing Macro Options” in Chapter 4, Set-Up Mode.

Change the LINE MODE setting in the printer Set-Up mode to LF=LF+CR. See the section, “Changing Macro Options” in Chapter 4, Set-Up Mode.

Change the LINE MODE setting in the printer Set-Up mode to CR=LF+CR and LF=LF+CR. See the section, “Changing Macro Options” in Chapter 4, Set-Up Mode.

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Paper Handling Problems and Solutions

The following table describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 2, “Paper Handling” for detailed procedures on loading and using paper.

Problem Solution

Paper cannot be loaded or fed. Make sure that the Print Gap select lever located on the

Paper jams while loading. Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper.

top left of the printer is set correctly. Move the lever to the rear for continuous forms or to the front for single sheets. Make sure that the paper covers the paper-out sensor, (i.e., the left paper edge is within 52 mm for single sheets or 41 mm for continuous forms from the left edge of the platen.) This problem cannot occur if you use the forms tractor unit or insert a single sheet with its right edge in contact with the right paper guide.

Remove any obstructions from the paper path. Make sure that the Print Gap lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See “Adjusting for Paper Thickness” in Chapter 2, Paper Handling. Make sure that the paper is not folded, creased, or torn. Make sure that the left and right tractors are set so that the continuous forms are stretched taut. See “Using Continuous Forms” in Chapter 2, Paper Handling.

Paper jams while printing. Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper.

Remove any obstructions from the paper path. Make sure that the Print Gap lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See the table, “Adjusting for Paper Thickness” in Chapter 2, Paper Handling. For continuous forms, make sure that the incoming and outgoing paper stacks are correctly placed. Paper should feed straight. See “Positioning the Paper Stack” in Chapter 2, Paper Handling.

Paper slips off the forms tractors or the perforated holes of the paper tear during printing.

Make sure that the forms tractors are positioned correctly for the width of your paper and that the perforated holes of the paper fit directly over the tractor pins. See “Using Continuous Forms” in Chapter 2, Paper Handling.

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Operating Problems and Solutions

The following table identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer.

Problem Solution

The power does not turn on.

The printer is on but it will not print.

Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the battery. Make sure that the power outlet is functional.

Turn the power off. Wait a minute and then turn the printer on again. If the printer still has no power, contact your dealer.

Make sure that the Ready indicator is lit. See “Operation of the Control Panel” in Chapter 2, "Paper Handling".

If you use the interface cable make sure it is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. Make sure that the blue tooth is securely set.

If the Fault indicator is lit, load the paper. See Chapter 2, “Paper Handling”.

Run the printer printing test. If the printing test executes normally, the problem is caused by the interface, the computer, incorrect printer settings, or incorrect software settings.

Make sure that the printer Emulation selected in your software is the same as the Emulation selected on the printer.

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Printer Failures

A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will:

• Stop printing

• Turn the Ready indicator off

• Blink the Paper Out indicator

The following errors cause the printer to turn off the power:

• Print head error

• Space motor error (print head carriage motor)

• Line feed motor error

• +34 V overvoltage error

No error condition is displayed if any of these errors occurs.

Turn the printer power switch on, then rerun the same job to check if the error was transient. If the error recurs, contact your dealer.

Diagnostic Functions

The printer diagnostic functions are print-test and hex-dump.

• Print-test tells you whether the printer hardware is functioning correctly. It prints the

print-test pattern. If the printer hardware is functional, any problems you are having are probably caused by incorrect printer settings, incorrect software settings, the interface, or the computer.

• Hex-dump allows you to determine whether the computer is sending the correct com-

mands to the printer, and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly. This function is useful to programmers or others who understand how to interpret hex dumps.

For details on using these functions, all of which are available in the printer Special mode, see “Using the Diagnostic Functions” in Chapter 4, "Using Special-Up Mode".

Checking Vertical Alignment

In bidirectional printing, characters are printed from left to right tend to misalign with characters printed from right to left as shown below:

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The vertical alignment function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing and results in a poor appearance especially in printing tables. This function is defined as one of the power-on initiated test functions. If you notice misaligned printing, start this function to check and correct the vertical print alignment.

Make sure that continuous forms paper or single sheet paper is loaded in the printer. If possible, use forms at least 216 mm (8.5 inches) wide. Then proceed as follows:

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1 Start the vertical alignment test.

Turn the printer on while pressing the READY and LOAD keys until the printer initialized. The printer prints the rows of “H” character with high speed (Draft Quality) and low speed (Letter Quality).

NOTE: Do not press any keys alone or in combination, except for pressing the

READY and LOAD keys simultaneously, when turning the printer on, to avoid initiating unexpected tests not permitted for the user.

2 Adjust the vertical print alignment at High Speed.

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Align Adjust 1 = 08

An adjustment value is chosen using NEXT and PREVIOUS key. The adjustment range is "01-15", and the center value is "08". By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for High Speed is determined and the adjustment value for High Speed is saved.

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3 Adjust the vertical print alignment at Low Speed.

Adjustment Bi-directional Alignment for Low Speed is performed immediately, after the adjustment value for High Speed is saved. After Paper is loaded, the format of adjustment for Bi-directional Alignment of Low Speed is printed and the paper will automatically advance for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”Bi-Dir Align Adjust 2 = xx” is printed.

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4 Printing new settings of alignment and Exit the vertical alignment function.

Press the SETUP/EXIT key to save the new vertical alignment settings. The new adjustment values of Bi-directional Alignment are printed after both High Speed and Low Speed are saved; the paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is completed, then exit the vertical alignment function.

Align Adjust 1 = xx Align Adjust 2 = xx

NOTE: To exit the vertical alignment function without saving changes, turn the printer

off.

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Supplies and Options

This appendix lists the accessories and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items.

The installation of options allows you to expand the capabilities of your printer.

Supplies

Supply Order Number

Black Ribbon Cartridge MIP480-KA

Options

Options Order Number Description

Seat strap option 1A4296K01 For use with the BEVL03 stands when required.

Hardware kit for stand mounting

Vertical Telescoping BCVL03 864 to 1372 mm 34" to 54", adjustable in height.

Vertical Printer Stand BEVL03 610 mm (24"), with paper box.

Vertical Printer Stand BUVL03 915 mm (36"), order also kit 1A4299K01 for

Horizontal Printer Stand

110V to 12V Power Converter

220V to 12V Power Converter

1A4299K01 Consists of appropriate bolts, nuts and spacers

for most applications.

mounting.

BSVL02 For shelves, or other truck/van locations where a

horizontal mounting is required.

MPCONV01 Only needed when running the printer from a

110V wall outlet – not needed when using vehicle power.

MPCONV02 Only needed when running the printer from a

220V wall outlet – not needed when using vehicle power.

12/24 VDC Cable MPFB06 Car connection cable for 12/24 VDC.

WLAN print server on request LAN wireless print server

Bluetooth adapter on request Bluetooth wireless interface

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Printer and Paper Specifications

This appendix provides the physical, functional, and performance specifications for your mobile printer. It also contains detailed paper specifications.

Printer Specifications

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (vertical orientation) Height: 320 mm

Width: 360 mm Depth: 130 mm Enclosure is injection molded plastic with hinged cover for access to paper loading, print head and ribbon replacement. Enclosure provides edge for paper to tear off.

Color Night Sky Grey

Weight Not to exceed 5.0 kg

Power requirements Automotive, 12 VDC/24VDC

(10.5 – 28 VDC) 110/220 VAC as option

Power consumption Not to exceed 150 Watts

Interface and connectivity USB2.0 full speed, RS232

and Blue Tooth Class 2 ver1.2 (Standard) IEEE 802.11b (Option)

Data buffer size 64K bytes

Operating environment

Storage

Shock, Vibration, Acceleration Units may be vertically mounted using shock mounts to a

Vibration resistance (as tested)

Operating

Non-Operating

-4 ºF +140 ºF (-20 ºC to + 60ºC) 30% – 80% Relative Humidity, no condensation

-22 ºF to +149 ºF (-30 ºC to + 65 ºC) 10% – 90% Relative Humidity, no condensation

bracket installed in a vehicle; operated horizontally while located on a passenger seat in a vehicle, or operated in office environments.

Acceleration 0.5G Frequency 5 to 60HZ Sweep Time 2 min/Cycle Acceleration 1.5G RMS Frequency 5 to 60HZ Sweep Time 20 min/Cycle

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Printer and Paper Specifications

Impact Resistance Operating Non-operating

3G (print quality not guaranteed) 10 G

Dust Proof, Corrosion Resistance

Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP22. No special protection against fluids or immersion.

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Printer and Paper Specifications

Functional Specifications

Print method Impact dot matrix with a 0.23 mm (0.009 in), 24-wire head

Print direction Bidirectional logic-seeking

Character density Horizontal X vertical

Letter (10 cpi): 36 X 24 dots Letter (12 cpi): 30 X 24 dots Draft: 12 X 24 dots

Paper handling

Single Forms

With the Paper Path Select Lever in the Single Sheet position, single sheets or forms may be used. The printer automatically senses that paper has been manually inserted. When paper is detected, the printer will advance the form to the first print line.

Continuous forms

Paper type 1-to 4-part side-glued or paper-stapled fanfolded continuous

Paper size

Continuous

Cut sheets

Paper thickness Up to 0.35 mm (0.014 inch)

Paper length By software

By control panel

Number of copies Up to 4, including the original

With the Paper Path Lever set to the Continuous Form position, continuous forms may be printed. Paper is loaded and adjusted via keys. Forms may be advanced to tear off feature by operator or by host. Continuous forms are parked while single sheets are used.

forms or single page top-glued forms.

Width: 102–216 mm (4–10.5 in) Length: 102 mm (4 in) or greater

Width: 102–267 mm (4–10.5 in) Length: 102 mm (4 in) or greater

Programmable in one line or inch increments

3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11 (Letter), 11 2/3 (A4), 12, 14, or 15 inches (Default is 11 inches.) 1 to 126 lines

Command sets (emulations) Epson-EP2

IBM Proprinter XL24E (2390+) Intermec 6820

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Printer and Paper Specifications

Character sets IBM Code Page

19 character sets CP 437 (USA) CP 437 (Greek) CP 850 (Multilingual) CP 851 (Greek) CP 852 (East Europe) CP 853 (Turkish) CP 855 (Cyrillic) CP 857 (Turkish) CP 858 (Multilingual) CP 860 (Portugal) CP 862 (Israel) CP 863 (Canada) CP 864 (Arabic) CP 865 (Norway) CP 866 (Cyrillic) CP 869 (Greek) CP 920 (Latin-5) CP 923 (Latin-9) USSR GOST

EPSON

Fonts Resident 13 fonts available

Line spacing 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 lines per inch

Character pitch 10, 12, 15, 17.1 or 20 characters per inch

15 character sets USA France Germany UK Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain 1 Japan Norway Denmark 2 Spain 2 Latin America Korea Legal

Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Bold, Prestige Elite, Script, Orator, Gothic, OCR A, OCR B, Roman T and Sans Serif H

(1, 2, or 4 lines per centimeter).

Characters per line 10 cpi: 80 cpl

12 cpi: 96 cpl 15 cpi: 120 cpl

17.1 cpi: 136 cpl 20 cpi: 160 cpl cpl = characters per line

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Barcodes

IBM

EPSON

Printer and Paper Specifications

9 Barcodes available: UPC/A, UPC/E, EAN8, EAN13, CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR (NW7), INTERLEAVED 2 of 5, INDUSTRIAL 2 of 5 7 Barcodes available: UPC/A, UPC/E, EAN8, EAN13, CODE39, CODE128, INDUSTRIAL 2 of 5

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Printer and Paper Specifications

Performance Specifications

Print speed 10 cpi 12 cpi

Draft: 400 cps 480 cps Letter: 133 cps 160 cps cpi = characters per inch cps = characters per second

Line feed speed 60 ms per line at 6 lines per inch

Form feed speed 7 inches per second

Pages per Hours ECMA 132 Letter Test Pattern

Draft Quality 321 pph Letter Quality 172 pph

Ribbon service life 4 million characters

Printer Life 5 million lines or five years

Print Head Life 300 million impacts

MTBF 15,000 hours

(50 hr/week power-on, 5% power on print duty cycle)

MTTR 0.5 hours

Certification

Safety

RFI regulation

Regulation

UL/C-UL 60950-1 United States/Canada IEC60950-1 International

Regulation

Class B of FCC United States Par t 15B CE mark European Union

Country

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Paper Specifications

Print Area

Printer and Paper Specifications

Print Area for Continuous Forms

Wc 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)

Lc 5.08 to 25.4 mm (0.2 to 1 in)

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Printer and Paper Specifications

Print Area for Single Sheets

Ws 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)

Hs 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)

Ls 5.08 to 32 mm (0.2 to 1.26 in)

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Paper Thickness

Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/ m2) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for each sheet of multipart paper. The total thickness must not exceed 0.35 mm (0.014 inch).

The weight of carbonless or carbon-backed paper may vary, depending on the paper manufacturer. When using paper of borderline thickness, test the paper before running a job.

Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness

One-Part Carbonless Single

Two-Part Carbonless Top

Bottom

Three-Part Carbonless Top

Middle

Bottom

Four-Part Carbonless Top

Middle

Bottom

Two-Part Carbon-Backed Top

Bottom

Three-Part Carbon-Backed Top

47–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

(12–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

Middle

Bottom

Four-Part Carbon-Backed Top

Middle

Bottom

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

Carbon-backed: Do not use in high humidity environments.

Carbon-interleaved: Avoid using single sheets format in carbon-interleaved.

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Printer and Paper Specifications

Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness

Two-Part Carbon-Interleaved Top

Carbon Counted as one sheet

Bottom

Three-Part Carbon-Backed Top

Carbon Counted as one sheet

Middle

Carbon Counted as one sheet

Bottom

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

40–64 g/m

40–81 g/m

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

(11–17 lbs/bond)

(11–22 lbs/bond)

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Command Sets

This appendix describes printer commands and their parameters.

This printer has the following two resident command sets (Emulations):

• IBM Proprinter XL24E (2390+)

• Epson-EP2

Select the same Emulation on the printer and in your software.

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Command Sets

IBM 2390+ Emulation Quick Reference Guide

This section describes the printer commands for the IBM 2390+ Emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer.

Function Command

Print Mode Control

Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off ESC H Emphasized (shaded) printing on ESC E Emphasized (shaded) printing off ESC F Single-line double-width characters on SO or ESC SO Single-line double-width characters off DC4 Double-width characters on/off ESC W (n)

(on: n = 1, off: n = 0)

Double-height/double-width characters ESC [ @ (n1) (n2) (m1) ... (m4)

n1 = 4, n2 = 0, m1 = 0, m2 = 0

m3 controls character height and line spacing:

0 Unchanged Unchanged 1 Normal Unchanged 2 Double Unchanged 16 Unchanged Single 17 Normal Single 18 Double Single 32 Unchanged Double 33 Normal Double 34 Double Double

m4 controls character width:

m4 Width

0 Unchanged 1 Normal 2 Double

Condensed characters on SI or ESC SI Subscript or superscript printing on ESC S (n)

(subscript: n = 1, superscript: n = 0) Subscript and superscript printing off ESC T Underline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) ESC - (n) Overline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) ESC (n)

Height Spacing

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Function Command

Score select ESC [ - (n1) (n2) (m1) (m2)

n1 = 2, n2 = 0

m1 selects score location:

Command Sets

0 Underscore

1 Strikethrough

2 Overscore

Score location

m2 selects score type:

m2 Score type

0 Cancel

1 Single

2 Double

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Command Sets

Function Command

Horizontal Control

Space SP Backspace BS Carriage return CR Select 10cpi DC2 : Elite characters on ESC : Proportionally spaced characters on/off ESC P (n)

(on: n = 1, off: n = 0)

Vertical Control Line feed LF Form feed FF Advance paper n/216 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC J (n) Advance paper n/180 inch (in AG mode) ESC J (n)

(1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to 1/8 lines ESC 0 Set line spacing to 7/72 inch ESC 1 Set line spacing to n/216 inch ESC 3 (n)

(0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to n/180 inch (in AG mode) ESC 3 (n)

(0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Preset line spacing to n/72 inch ESC A (n)

(1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Preset line spacing to n/60 inch (in AG mode) ESC A (n)

(1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to 1/6 inch or to the value ESC 2

preset by line spacing command ESC A (n) Change graphics line spacing base to ESC [ \ (m1) (m2) (t1) ... (t4)

1/216 or 1/180 inch (for ESC J and ESC 3)

m1 = 4, m2 = 0

0 ≤ t1 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ t2 ≤ 255, t3 = 0

t4 = 180 or 216

Reverse line feed ESC ]

Tabulation Horizontal tab execution HT Set horizontal tabs ESC D (n1) ... (nk) NUL

The values of n1to nk in this command are the

ASCII values of the print columns (at the current character

width) at which tabs are to be set.

(1 ≤ n ≤ 255) (1 ≤ k ≤ 28) Clear all horizontal tabs ESC D NUL Move print position right by n/120 inch ESC d (n1) (n2)

(0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n2 X 256)

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Function Command

Vertical tab execution VT Set vertical tabs ESC B (n1) ... (nk) NUL

The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of

the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be

set.

(1 ≤ n ≤ 255) (1 ≤ k ≤ 64) Clear all vertical tabs ESC B NUL Reset tabs to default values ESC R

Page Formatting Set left margin at column n and right ESC X (n) (m)

margin at column m (0 ≤ n, m ≤ 255) Set perforation skip by n lines ESC N (n)

(1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Perforation skip off ESC O Set page length to n lines (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC C (n) Set page length to n inches (1 ≤ n ≤ 22) ESC C NUL (n) Set top of form ESC 4

Character Set Control Select character set 1 ESC 7 Select character set 2 ESC 6 Print n1 + n2 X 256 characters from all-character set ESC \ (n1) (n2) (chars.)

(chars.: codes of characters to print,

0 ≤ chars. ≤ 255) Print a character from all-character set ESC ^ (char.)

(char.: a code of character to print,

0 ≤ char. ≤ 255)

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Command Sets

Function Command

Select code page table ESC [ T (n1) (n2) 0 0 (c1) (c2)

(0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n2 X 256)

c1, c2: Decimal (n1 = 4, n2 = 0)

c1 c2 Code page ID

0 0 Ignore command

1 181 Code page 437

3 82 Code page 850

3 83 Code page 851

3 84 Code page 852

3 87 Code page 855

3 89 Code page 857

3 90 Code page 858**

3 92 Code page 860

3 94 Code page 862

3 95 Code page 863

3 96 Code page 864

3 97 Code page 865

3 98 Code page 866

3 101 Code page 869

3 152 Code page 920

3 155 Code page 923**

40 197 Code page 437G

42 101 Code page 853

42 114 Code page USSR GOST

**Code page contains Euro currency symbol

Clear input buffer CAN Select printer DC1 Deselect printer (ignore input) ESC Q # ESC Q $

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Dascom MIP480 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

Canadian Compliance Statement

Radio and Television Interference

Notes

Notice to Canadian Users

Introduction

Features

Options

Paper Handling

Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel

Operations of the Control Panel

Basic States of the Printer

Selecting Paper

Paper Specifications

Paper Size

Paper Thickness and Number of Copies

Overview of Paper Operations

Levers and keys used for Paper Handling

Adjusting for Paper Thickness

Using Continuous Forms

Positioning the Paper Stack

Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor)

Unloading Continuous Forms

Recovering from an Unexpected Unloading Operation

Automatic-Tear-Off Advancing

Manual Tear-Off Advancing

Using Single Sheets

Loading a Single Sheet of Paper

Ejecting Single Sheets

Feeding and Positioning Paper

Print Area Definition

Form Feed

Switching Paper Types

Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets

Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms

Tips on Paper Handling

General Tips

Multipart Forms

Printing

Using the Control Panel

Starting or Stopping Printing

Starting Printing

Stopping and Viewing Printing

Resuming Printing

Resuming from a Paper-Out

Removing Printed Pages

Removing Single Sheets

Sleep Mode

Entering Sleep Mode

Leaving Sleep Mode

Using Special Mode

Special Mode Functions

Entering Special Mode

Set-Up Mode Function

How Set-Up Works

Entering the Set-Up Mode

Overview of the Set-Up Mode

Options with Pre-determined Values

Options with Undetermined Values

Points to Remember

Macro Options and Values

INSTALL Options and Values

Safe Panel

Recalling Factory Settings

Exiting and Saving

Using the Diagnostic Functions

Print Configuration Function

Printing Test Function

Hex Dump Mode

Printing Alignment Adjustment

Top Adjustment Function

Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side Function

Changing Menu Access Options

MENU ACCESS Option and Values

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard)

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (6820 Mode)