Dascom Tally T2150 User manual

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User guide T2150 T2250 Matrix printer

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User guide Table of contents

Introduction 1

Printer features 1 Symbols used 1

Printer at a glance 2

Printer in tractor mode 3 Printer in single-sheet mode 3 Paperway 4

Installation 5

Unpacking the printer 5 Placing your printer 6 Checking the printer voltage 7 Connecting the printer 8 Switching on the printer 9

The control panel 10

The LC display 11 Online mode 12 Offline mode 12 Setup mode 13 Messages in the LC display 14 Key functions when turning on the printer 15

Changing the ribbon cassette 16

Printer drivers 19

Installing a printer driver in Windows 95/98/ME 19 Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000/2003/XP 19 Installing a printer driver in Windows 7 21 Installing a printer driver in Windows Vista 22 Other operating systems 23 Changing printer settings 24

Form settings (Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/Windows 7) 24

Loading optional firmware 25

Troubleshooting 25

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Paper handling 27

Changing the paper type 27

Changing the paper type in the setup menu 28 Selecting character density and font 29 Loading paper 30

Fanfold paper 30

Single sheets 34 Paper transport 36 Moving the paper to the tear position 37 Removing paper 37

Settings 38

Setting the print head gap 38 Setting the tear position 39 Setting the first printing line (TOF) 40

The Menu 41

Programming via the control panel 41 Enabling access to menu mode 41 Calling up the menu 41 Menu configurations 42 Menu handling 43

Save settings 43

Selecting the LC display language 44

Terminating Setup mode 45 Menu structure 46 Menu parameters 47

Printing out menu configurations (Print) 47

Loading menu configurations (Menu) 47

Reset to default values (Reset) 48

Quietmode (Quietm.) 48

48 Selecting font (Font) 49 Setting character density (CPI) 50 Setting line spacing (LPI) 50 Skiping perforation (Skip) 51 Selecting start signal for escape sequence (ESCChar) 51 Selecting emulation (Emulate) 52

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Bidirectional printing (Bidir) 52 Settings for interfaces (I/O) 53 Serial interface (Serial) 53

Data transmssion rate (Baud) 53 Data format (Format) 54 Further Settings (Special) 55 Error handling (ErrMode) 55 Block end character (Blockend) 55 Signal feedback (Remote) 56 Transparence (Handthr) 56 Protocol (Protocol) 57

Signal Processing (DTR) 57 Selecting interface (Interf.) 58 Interface buffer (Buffer) 58 Ethernet interface

(ETH-EXT) option 59 Selecting character set

(CG-Tab) 59 IBM character set (CharSet) 59 National character set (Country) 60 Slashed zero

(Sl.Zero) 60 Automatic carriage return (Auto-CR) 61 Automatic line feed

(Auto-LF) 61 Menu lock (MenLock) 62 Language (Language) 62 Paper parameters (Paper) 63

Form length (Forml) 63

First printing position (FormAdj) 65

Printhead gap manually (Head) 66 View and tear position (AutoTear) 67 Line length (Width) 68 Barcode (Barcode) 68 Normal characters and barcode (Barmode) 69 Form feed mode (FFmode) 70 Setting and activating options (PapOpt) 71

Activation of tractors (AutoTra) 71

Activation of automatic sheet feeder (AutoASF) 72 Setting the left margin (LeftMrg) 72 Setting the right margin (RightMrg) 73

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Local copy (screen print) from a Coax or Coax/IPDS (FFaftLC) 73

Enable/Disable Paper Handling Features (Paphand) 74

Menu settings (example) 75

Advanced menu 77

Test functions 77

Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) 78

Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode 79 Interface test

(Hex-Dump) 80

Printout in Hex-Dump 80

Terminating Hex-Dump 81

Advanced settings 82

Form length (Forml) 84 Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) 85 Paper handling (Paphand) 85

Increasing the printhead gap (Head up) 86

Paper width (Pagewid) 86

Left-hand area (Leftzon) 87

Right-hand area (Rightzo) 87

Physical left margin (Physlm) 88 Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid) 88 Line wrap (Wrap) 89 Beep at paper end (Sound) 89 Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single) 90 Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.back) 90 Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm) 91 Power save mode (Sleepmod) 91 Serial number (SerialN) 92 Asset number (AssetN) 92 Graphic Print Speed (GrSpeed) 93 Improvement of graphic and barcode print quality (GrFreq) 93 Activate PJL langugage (Jobcntl) 94 Increased print speed for 17.1 and 20 cpi (HS-Draft) 94

Troubleshooting 95

General print problems 96

The display remains dark 96 The display is lit, but the printer does not print 96 Problems with the paper feed 97

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Paper jam (fanfold paper) 97 Paper jam (single sheets) 98 Paper does not move to tear off position 98

Problems with the print quality 99

Print is too pale 99 Smudged print 99 Prints undefined characters 99 The first line is not completely printed out at the top 99 Dots within characters are missing 99

Error messages via the display 100 Additional display messages 103

Care and maintenance 105

Replacing the fuse 105 Cleaning the housing 106 Cleaning the interior 106 Cleaning the platen 107 Ribbon 107 Cleaning the upper friction 108 Carriage shafts 108

Specifications 109

Printer specifications 109 Interface specifications 113 Paper specifications 114

Character sets 117

MTPL standard character set 118 MTPL, international substitution characters 119 OCR-A character set 120 OCR-B character set 121 Available character sets and fonts 122

Emulations 125

General 125 Escape sequences 125 What are escape sequences? 126

MTPL sequences 126

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Control codes 126 The $$ procedure 126

Example: 126

How are escape sequences used? 127

MTPL 127

Example in BASIC 127

Example in Pascal 127

Printout 127

List of available control codes 128

PJL commands 138

Barcode 139

List of available barcodes 139 US Postnet barcode 140 Royal Mail Customer barcode 140 KIX barcode 141 USPS Intelligent Mail barcode 141 LC printing 142 List of additional control codes 143

Interfaces 145

Parallel interface 146

Connector assignment 146

Serial interface V.24/RS232C 147

Connector assignment 147 Interface cable (serial interface) 148

Input signals 148

Output signals 148 Protocols 149

Memory mode XON/XOFF 149

Memory mode Robust XON/XOFF 149

Extended menu functions with the ENQ/STX and

ETX/ACK protocols selected 149

ENQ/STX protocol 150

ETX/ACK protocol 150

Options and accessories 151

Options 151

Automatic cut sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) 151 Automatic cut sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) 151 Tractor 2, front 151

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Tractor 3, rear 151 Serial interface adapter 151 Optional paper support 151 Pocket Ethernet interface 151 Serial interface RS232/TTY 151 Others 151

Accessories 152

Ribbon cassettes 152 Programmer’s application manuals 152

Index 153

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User guide Introduction

Introduction

Printer features Your printer has outstanding product features, e.g. high printing speed

and print quality plus flexible paper management, making it a highly professional solution for many industrial sectors – particularly those which use continuous paper and generate large volumes of print on a daily basis.

Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.

CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in order to

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prevent injuries to the user and damage to the printer.

NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific topic.

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Printer at a glance User guide

Paper support

Control panel

Printer at a glance

Front cover

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Bottom cover

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Power switch

Top cover

Ribbon cassette

Latches

Single sheet feeder closed

Power inlet and

fuse

Tear edge

Rear cover

Print head

Interface connector

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User guide Printer at a glance

Printer in tractor mode

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Tractor 1

Printer in single-sheet mode

Single sheet feeder open

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Printer at a glance User guide

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Single sheet

Paperway

` Fanfold paper mode

Standard printer: Tractor 1

Single sheet

Options: Tractor 2

Tractor 3

Single sheet

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If you install the ASF-Ffeeder, the paper sources Trac2 and Single are omitted.

ASF-F ASF-R

Tractor 2 and tractor 3: option, modular

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User guide Installation

Installation

Unpacking the printer

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Place your printer on a solid surface (see Placing

your printer, page 6).

Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direction.

Open the packaging, take out the accessory cassette and unpack it. Pull the printer out of the cardboard box towards you and remove the remaining packaging material.

Check the printer for any visible transport damage and completeness. Apart from this CD-ROM ( the Quick start guide ( the ribbon ( included.

If you find any transport damage or if any accessories are missing, please contact your dealer.

f) and the paper support (g) must be

d), the power cable (e),

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Placing your printer

Place the printer on a solid, flat, surface, ensuring that the printer is positioned in such a way that it can not topple, and that there is easy access to the control panel and paper input devices. Also ensure that there is sufficient space for the printed output.

If you expect that frequent forward and reverse feeds will occur, you should place the printer as shown in the figure, if possible.

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The power supply cable may be damaged if the paper edges constantly chafe the insulating sheath. The user must always ensure that there is sufficient distance between the power supply cable and the paper.

When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions:

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Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances.

Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window, protect it from the sunlight with a curtain.

When connecting the computer with the printer, make sure not to exceed the permitted cable length (see Interface specifications

page 113).

Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating radiators.

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Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity

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fluctuations. Above all take care to avoid the influence of dust.

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It is recommended to install the printer in a place which is acoustically isolated from the workplace because of the noise it may produce.

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Checking the printer voltage

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Make sure that the device has been set to the correct voltage (e.g. 230 V in Europe, 120 V in the USA). To do this, check the type plate above the power inlet at the back of the printer. Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect.

Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect, since this may result in severe damage.

You can set the printer to the correct mains voltage yourself. To do this, cautiously tilt the printer to the rear.

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Make sure that the fixing clips of the parallel connection are not bent.

Front side of the printer

Rear side of the printer

Use a suitable object (e.g. a screwdriver, but never a pencil) to set the slide switch on the left at the bottom of the printer to the correct voltage.

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Connecting the printer

Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer. Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket.

Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the data cable between the printer and the computer.

The printer by default is provided with a parallel interface. For further information about the interfaces, refer to the section Interfaces

, page 145.

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Switching on the printer

The power switch for switching on the printer is located at the bottom right at the front of the printer when viewed from the front.

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The control panel User guide

The control panel

The control panel keys are used for controlling your work with the printer. The control panel is located on the front right side of your printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys.

The functions of the keys depend on the printer’s current mode (status). There are four basic modes.

` The Online mode is the printer’s normal operating mode. Data from

your computer can be received and printed.

` In the Offline mode the link between printer and computer is inter-

rupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed.

` In the Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry

out the so-called quick-switch function. The quick-switch option was included so that you can change the most important parameters (for example adjustments, character density, font, paper path, adjustments i.e. head gap) directly without having to enter them via the menu. The settings for the parameters character density and font are lost when the printer is switched off. They can be selected permanently in the menu mode of the printer.

` In the Menu mode further printer settings (line spacing, size of the

interface buffer etc.) can be altered and saved permanently.

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User guide The control panel

The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs

you which functions are currently assigned to which keys.

The upper line informs you that the printer is either in online or offline mode (in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and the selected paperpath (below: Tractor1 = tractor mode).

Example:

Key functions

Printer status

Online Tractor1

Paper path

Tear

Online

Setup

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Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode.

Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer.

Online Tractor1

Tear

Online

Setup

loaded, see (see If Load is displayed above this key, no paper is loaded in the prin- ter or the printer is in park position. In this case the display switches between Online and Park Position. Press the key to feed

Moving the paper to the tear position, page 37).

paper to the printing position.

` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode.

` Online key: Sets the printer to offline mode.

Offline mode Only in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds

` Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is

Paper transport, page 36); howe-

Changing the paper

Offline Tractor1 Park Load

Load

Online

Setup

from the control panel, see (see ver, data cannot be received.

` Park key (1): Clears the paper path with paper loaded and acti-

vates paper path quick selection, see (see

type, page 27).

` Key (2): Short keypress: Microstep forward. Long keypress:

Continuous paper feed.

` Key (3): Short keypress: Microstep reverse. Long keypress:

Continuous paper reverse feed up to the park position.

` Load key (4): If no paper is loaded, see above.

If paper is loaded: Loads paper from the selected paper source; the display changes to LF/FF Short keypress: Line Feed (LF). Long keypress: Form Feed (FF).

` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode.

` Online key: Sets the printer to online mode.

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Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available:

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

Online

Setup

` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following

settings can be selected:

` Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Acces may be disabled by

the manufacturer (see note below).

` Adjust key (2): Sets the Tear position, first printing line and print

head gap.

` Paperway key (3): Sets the Paper path.

` Char key (4): Sets the font and the number of characters per

inch.

Access to the other menu settings (Menu) may be disabled by the manufacturer.

Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily.

1 Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds.

2 Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed.

For information on how to enable access permanently and about the available settings, refer to the section (see

Menu lock

(MenLock), page 62) and (see Menu parameters, page 47).

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The control panel User guide

Messages in the LC display

If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display. It also displays the status during an operation (e.g. Initializing). Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. The messages are described in greater detail in the chapter (see

ror messages via the display, page 100).

Message Meaning

Eject error The printer cannot eject the paper/

advance it to park position.

Hardware Alarm Internal hardware error, contact your dea-

ler or service technician.

Initializing This message appears during the prin-

ter’s initializing phase after switching on the printer.

Load error The printer cannot draw in the loaded

paper.

Load paper from The printer has detected paper end

during operation/printer was switched on with no paper loaded.

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Loading default Factory defined parameters will be

reloaded in all available menues after switching on the printer.

Out of paper The printer has detected paper end

during operation / printer was switched on with no paper loaded.

Parity error A parity error during data transmission is

indicated.

Park position Printer was switched on with no paper

loaded.

Press any key The user is requested to press any key. Selftest After power-on, the printer executes a

short hardware self-test.

Tear Paper off The user is requested to tear off paper

which has been advanced to the tear edge.

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Key functions when turning on the printer

If you keep one of the following keys pressed during power-on until the printer has completed initialisation, the corresponding function is activated:

` If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer,

you enter the printer’s advanced menu mode. The advanced menu mode is described in the section (see this manual.

` If you keep the Setup key depressed while turning on the printer,

you regain access to the printer menu if you had locked it before with the help of the MenLock function. The MenLock function is described in the section (see

` If the four function and select keys (keys 1 to 4) are depressed si-

multaneously while turning on the power, all printer settings are reset to the default values, except the Forml (Form length) and Single setting in advanced menu mode.

This causes all the user’s previous settings to be lost.

Menu lock (MenLock), page 62).

Advanced menu, page 77) of

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Changing the ribbon cassette User guide

Changing the ribbon cassette

The ribbon consists of a dense synthetic fabric saturated with ink. When printing, the needles hit the ribbon and transfer the ink particles on to the paper. After printing several million characters, the ink is consumed and the fabric worn out.

Remove all the paper from the printer and make sure that the printer is switched off before opening the cover.

Press the two slide latches, raise the top cover to an angle of 90 degrees relative to the top cover of the printer and remove it.

Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left stop (viewed from the printer front).

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The print head becomes hot during printing. You should therefore let it cool down for some time before touching it.

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User guide Changing the ribbon cassette

Raise the printer bar cover.

Remove the used cassette.

We recommend use of genuine ribbon cassettes only.

Turn the coloured ribbon feed knob at the right of the new ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.

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Changing the ribbon cassette User guide

Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards in such a way that it is parallel to the housing top and thread in the ribbon in front of the print head. Locate the two projections in the left and right guide rails of the printer and gently press down on both sides until it clicks into place. In this way, the cartridge is automatically positioned correctly.

Use the knob on the right side of the cassette to take up slack of the ribbon again. Thereby the ribbon will slide over the plastic noses on the left and right of the print head into the correct positon.

Press the printer bar cover down until it clicks into place, remount the top cover, making sure that the projections on the cover are inserted correctly into the recesses of the printer housing, and close it.

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User guide Printer drivers

Printer drivers

You need to install a printer driver so that the printer can process the data from your application programs.

An original driver offers the best conditions for optimal printing results. All available printer drivers can be found on the CD-ROM enclosed with the printer, as well as on our Internet can also download updated versions as necessary.

Installing a printer driver in Windows 95/98/ME

In this operating system the compatible 2150 and 2250 driver can be used.

Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000/2003/XP

The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows.

site, from which you

1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.

3 Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.

4 Click on File and Add Printer in the menu bar.

5 Click on Next In the Printer Installation Wizard.

6 Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer

or Network Printer by clicking on the relevant option, then press Next.

For instructions on installing the printer as a network printer, please consult the documentation supplied with your network operating system and/or printer server, or contact the network administrator. To install a network printer, you will need Administrator rights.

If you are using the printer locally, you can continue installing the driver in one of two possible ways:

` Manual installation of printer driver: in this case, continue with

Step 7.

` Automatic installation of printer driver via Plug & Play function: in this

case, continue with Step 12 once the printer installation wizard has determined the printer, port and printer name.

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Then click on Next.

7 Select the port to which your printer is connected, then click on Next.

8 Click on Data Carrier, then click on Browse.

9 Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\driver (“n“

stands for the letter of your PC drive).

10 Open the folder 32Bit or 64Bit.

11 Select the printer type. Click on Next.

12 If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether

you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the relevant option. Then click on Next.

13 If you are using the printer as a network printer, you have the option

of sharing it with other network users. In this case you must enter an access name which will be displayed to the other network users. Then click on Next.

14 Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by

selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver will now be installed.

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Installing a printer driver in Windows 7

The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows.

1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.

3 Click on Devices and Printers to open the printer folder.

4 Click on Add a Printer in the menu bar.

5 Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer

or Network, wireless or Bluetooth printer by clicking on the rele- vant option, then press Next.

If you are using the printer locally, you can continue installing the driver in one of two possible ways:

` Manual installation of printer driver: in this case, continue with

Step 6.

` Automatic installation of printer driver via Plug & Play function: in this

case, continue with Step 11 once the printer installation wizard has determined the printer, port and printer name.

6 Select the port to which your printer is connected, then click on Next.

7 Click on Have Disk, then click on Browse.

8 Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\driver (“n“

stands for the letter of your PC drive).

9 Open the folder 32Bit or 64Bit,

10 Select the printer type. Click on Next.

11 If you are using the printer as a network printer, you have the option

of sharing it with other network users. In this case you must enter an access name which will be displayed to the other network users. Then click on Next.

12 If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether

you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the relevant option. Then click on Next.

13 Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by

selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver will now be installed.

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Installing a printer driver in Windows Vista

The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows.

1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.

3 Click on All Programs.

4 Click on Devices and Printers to open the printer folder.

5 Click on Printers in the menu window.

6 Click on Add a Printer in the menu bar.

7 Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer

or Network, wireless or Bluetooth printer by clicking on the rele- vant option, then press Next.

If you are using the printer locally, you can continue installing the driver in one of two possible ways:

` Manual installation of printer driver: in this case, continue with

Step 8.

` Automatic installation of printer driver via Plug & Play function: in this

case, continue with Step 13 once the printer installation wizard has determined the printer, port and printer name.

8 Select the port to which your printer is connected, then click on Next.

9 Click on Have Disk, then click on Browse.

10 Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\driver (“n“

stands for the letter of your PC drive).

11 Open the folder 32Bit or 64Bit,

12 Select the printer type. Click on Next.

13 If you are using the printer as a network printer, you have the option

of sharing it with other network users. In this case you must enter an access name which will be displayed to the other network users. Then click on Next.

14 If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether

you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the relevant option. Then click on Next.

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15 Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by

selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver will now be installed.

Other operating systems

The printer can also be used with other operating systems such as Linux or Unix. In this case, set the printer to one of the Epson emulations (LQ-2550/LQ-2170) or IBM emulations (Proprinter XL 24e/ Proprinter XL 24e + AGM) for which default drivers are available in most operating systems.

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Changing printer settings

Form settings (Windows 2000/2003/XP/ Vista/Windows 7)

You can make permanent changes to the printer settings using the control panel of the printer (see The Menu settings can also be entered in the operating system of your PC, however.

1 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.

2 Windows 95/98/ME: move the mouse to Settings and click on Prin-

ters to open the printer folder. Windows 2000/2003/XP: click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.

3 Move the mouse pointer to the appropriate printer symbol, press the

right mouse key and click on Properties.

Details of the settings available in this window can be found in the Windows documentation or help pages.

Settings entered in the printer driver via Windows have priority over settings entered via the printer menu. It is therefore possible that the former may overwrite the latter.

In contrast to Windows versions 95/98/ME, in which forms are defined in the printer driver itself, Windows versions 2000/2003/XP/ Vista/Windows 7 have a central facility for managing form properties and assign one paper feed only.

, page 41). Various printer

If you want to set up a form not included in the Windows default settings, proceed as follows.

You will need Administrator rights to define new forms.

1 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.

2 Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.

3 In the menu bar, click on File and Server Properties.

4 In the window Printer Server Properties, click on Form if necessa-

ry.

5 Either select an existing form from the Forms list or activate the op-

tion New Form.

6 Enter a form name and the desired values.

7 Click on Save to save the new form.

You can now assign this form to the paper feeds of your printer (see above).

The form cannot be assigned if its dimensions exceed the permissible paper sizes of the specified paper feed.

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Loading optional firmware

BOOT

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

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If you download new firmware as described below, all menu settings will be overwritten. For this reason you should print a menu dump in orto be able to reestablish the previous settings if necessary (see Printing out menu configurations (Print)

page 47).

To load new firmware, proceed as follows.

The most current version of the firmware can be downloaded from our internet

page.

1 Switch off the printer. Connect your DOS PC (LPT1:) to the par-

allel port on the printer.

2 Press keys 1, 4 and Online. Hold the keys pressed. 3 Switch on your printer.

The printer is ready for the download when BOOT appears on its display.

4 In Windows open the MS-DOS window. 5 Copy the file, e.g. DOWNLOAD.FDF, to your printer:

COPY /B X:\path\DOWNLOAD.FDF PRN

(X:\path stands for the drive and the directory in which the file is located.)

Download firmware

Online

Setup

on the display during the download; alternatively, an error message is displayed:

PRG = Firmware GEN = Character set or font (character generator) P+G = Firmware and character set BOO = Firmware, character set and boot block

The number of the currently transferred data block (frame) is displayed in addition in the top line of the display on the right.

DOWNLOAD OK and BOOTAREA SKIPPED is displayed briefly when the procedure has been completed successfully. The printer then runs through its initialisation routine, after which it is ready for use. Repeated separate loading of firmware and character generators is possible.

Troubleshooting It is necessary to repeat the entire procedure if an error occurs dur-

ing the download. This is indicated by a corresponding message on the display. It may be that not all fault messages can be shown on the display. In this case, the operating system of your PC displays an error message such as “Write error on device”.

A progress indicator (bar) and DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE appears

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User guide Paper handling

Single Tractor1

Online

Setup

ASF-R Next

Paper handling

Changing the paper type

Offline Tractor1 Park Load

Online

Setup

This section describes how to set the paper type, load fanfold paper and single sheets, transport paper and move the paper to the tear position.

You can change the paper type either from an application program, by means of the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup menu. In this section, the quick selection feature is described; for detailed information on how to make this setting via the Setup menu, refer to the section The Menu

(page 41).

Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key, if necessary.

Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the dis- play.

After having torn off the paper, press any key. If a single sheet is loaded in the printer, it is ejected.

Single Tractor1

ASF-R Next

Load paper from Single

Online Single

Load

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Use one of the marked keys to select the desired paper path, for example, Single (2).

The display shown here may vary depending on which paper options you have installed.

If you do not make a selection within 5 seconds, the menu is closed.

The printer returns to offline mode. The display alternates between the basic menu and the menu in the following figure:

Insert a single sheet (for the procedure, see Loading paper

(page 30).

Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. When the printer receives data from the computer, the single sheet is automatically loaded. Press the Load (4) key to load the single sheet before starting the printout.

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Paper handling User guide

Changing the paper type in the setup menu

If you wish to change the paper type in the setup menu, proceed as follows.

` Press the Setup key followed by Next (4) and Paperway (3).

` Select the desired paper type with the key < (2) or > (3).

` Press the Set (1) key to confirm your selection.

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User guide Paper handling

Selecting character density and font

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

10 CPI *

Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

You can use the CPI (Character Per Inch) key in setup mode to sel- ect the number of characters per inch to be printed. You can use the Font key to select resident fonts.

Press the Setup key, then the Char (4) key.

Press the CPI (4) or Font (1) key (in our example, press CPI).

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to set the desired character density. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set (1) key.

You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by pressing the Exit (4) key.

ROMAN NLQ

Set < > Exit

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

If you pressed the Font (1) key, use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired font. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set (1) key.

You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by pressing the Exit (4) key.

Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status.

It is also possible to press the Online key. The printer then changes directly to online mode.

The selection made will not be retained after switching off the printer. For more details on how to set the character density and fonts permanently, please refer to the chapter Setting cha-

racter density (CPI) (page 50) and Selecting font (Font) (page 49).

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Paper handling User guide

Loading paper Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For

informations on allowable paper formats, refer to the section Paper

specifications (page 114).

Only use dust-free or low-dust paper. Many paper qualities are suitable for this printer. For more information, please refer to

Fanfold paper

the section Paper specifications

Remove the paper support for single sheets. Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing. If necessary, change the paper type (see Changing the paper type

nep

otllu

(page 114).

(page 27).

nepootllup

Open the right and left tractor flaps.

You may also want to remove the bottom cover in order to facilitate loading the fanfold paper. However, you can also feed paper to the tractor with the bottom cover mounted.

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User guide Paper handling

Insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor. Make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins.

Close the tractor flap.

Open the coloured latch lever and align the tractor so that the first printing position on the paper matches the X mark on the printer hou- sing.

Lock the lever again.

Align the right-hand tractor to the width of the paper and insert the paper.

Make sure that it is inserted by the same length as on the left-hand tractor in order to avoid any paper jam.

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Paper handling User guide

Close the tractor flap and slide the tractor to the right until the paper is slightly tensioned.

Do not tension the paper excessively to avoid tearing the perforation holes; do not allow excessive slack since in this case the paper will bulge and there may be problems in the feeding process.

Then lock the tractor.

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User guide Paper handling

Make sure that the paper stack is aligned in parallel to the printer and that the paper supply cannot be obstructed.

Online Tractor1

Load

Online

Setup

Lower the front cover.

Switch the printer on. The active paper source (Tractor1) appears in the display. The paper is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer.

Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the printout.

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Paper handling User guide

Single sheets

If required, install the paper support. Make sure that the printer is set to single sheet mode. If necessary, change the paper type, see

Changing the paper type

Press the latch at the middle of the front cover. The single sheet input tray opens downwards.

(page 27).

Align the left paper guide with the mark on the left of the single sheet input tray marking the first printing position.

Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the paper used.

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User guide Paper handling

Online

Setup

Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far as possible.

Online Single

Load

Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. The sheet is

Online

Setup

automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer.

Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the printout.

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Paper handling User guide

Paper transport Loaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in

the printer in several ways.

Offline Tractor1 Park LF/FF

Online

Setup

Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key, if necessary.

` Key Park (1)

If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the park position or the tear position. If a single sheet is loaded, it is ejected.

` Key (2)

Short keypress: Paper is transported upwards step by step. Long keypress: Continuous transport upwards.

` Key (3)

Short keypress: Paper is transported downwards step by step. Long keypress: Continuous transport downwards.

` LF/FF key (4):

Short keypress: Line Feed (LF) is executed. Long keypress: Form Feed (FF) is executed.

The maximum value of the paper return feed is 22 inches.

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User guide Paper handling

Moving the paper to the tear position

Online Tractor1

Tear

Tear position Tractor1

Online Tear

Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

You can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear position.

The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening (see Printer at a glance

(page 2).

Make sure that the printer is in online mode. If necessary, press the Online key.

Press the Tear (4) key. The printer moves the perforation edge of the fanfold paper to the tear edge.

The display alternates between…

and…

After having torn off the paper, press the Exit key. The printer re- turns the paper to the printing position.

If a print job is active, the printer returns the paper automatically to the printing position.

Make sure you tear the paper off straight, otherwise a paper jam may occur.

Removing paper Never use force to remove the paper from the printer. Other-

STOP

wise the mechanical components may be damaged.

Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key,

Offline Tractor1 Park Load

Online

Setup

if necessary.

Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the display.

Now remove the paper from the tractor. Then press any key. If a single sheet is loaded in the printer, it is ejected.

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Settings User guide

Settings

Setting the print head gap

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

TOF

Head Tear

Online

Setup

Online

This section describes how to set the print head gap, the tear position and the first printing line.

The printer features automatic print head gap adjustment to the thickness of the paper used. In setup mode, you can enter a correction value to modify the head gap determined automatically. This correction is useful for modifying the appearance of the type face.

The AGA (automatic gap adjustment) function must be set to On. For more detailed information, refer to the section Automa-

tic gap adjustment (AGA) (page 85).

Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.

Press the Adjust (2) key.

Press the Head (1) key.

Head= 0 * Set < > Exit

Setup

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to set the range within which the automatic gap adjustment is to be corrected. You can select values in the range from -10 to +10.

Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status.

Negative values decrease the print head gap, positive values increase it. Changing the automatically determined value may have a strong effect on the printing quality. The setting made will be retained after switching off the printer.

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User guide Settings

Setting the tear position

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

TOF

Head Tear

TearAdj= 00/72"* Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the printer, you can adjust it. Inserted paper needs to be torn off if necessary and retracted to park position.

Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.

Press the Adjust (2) key.

Press the Tear (4) key.

The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening (see Printer at a glance

(page 2).

Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the perforation to the desired position. Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Confirm the input again by pressing the Setup key. The printer is reset to the initial status.

The correction made – a maximum of approx. 1" (2.5 cm) in each direction – will be retained after switching the printer off. It can be set separately for each paper path. Make sure that the set form length corresponds to the actual length of the forms you are using.

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Settings User guide

First

Readjusted

12/72"

0–220/72"

Setting the first printing line (TOF)

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

TOF

Head Tear

First printing line, default

0–220/72"

Readjusted rst printing line

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first printing line for each paper source and each menu individually.

Before using the TOF function (if fanfold paper is used), you should first set the tear position; see Setting the tear position

(page 39).

Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.

Press the Adjust (2) key.

Press the TOF (3) key.

The paper is fed to the position where the bottom edge of the first printing line is aligned with

12/72"

the tear edge of the printer. The factory setting for the first printing position (TOF) is 12/ 72"

(4,23 mm). This is equivalent to the second line

from the top.

FormAdj= 12/72"* Set < > Exit

Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the first printing line to the desi-

Online

Setup

red position. You can set values from 0 to 220/72" for fanfold paper or for single sheets.

Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status.

The selection made will be retained after switching off the printer.

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The Menu

Programming via the control panel

Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use:

` Programming via the control panel.

` Programming via the interface using Escape sequences or control

codes.

Settings made by escape sequences have priority over settings made in menu mode; therefore they will override these. Informations on Escape sequences can be found in Appendix C, Emulations

Programming via the interface gives you far greater freedom for designing your printed pages, however, it is also a more sophisticated method and requires some experience with programming languages and printer control systems.

All programming via the interface is lost after you turn off the printer, whereas the programming carried out using the control panel, is saved and stored even after you turn off the printer.

(page 125).

Enabling access to menu mode

The menu can be locked by default to protect it from accidental or unauthorised access.

Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily.

1 Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds.

2 Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed.

For information on how to enable access permanently and about the available settings, refer to the section Menu lock

(MenLock) (page 62).

Calling up the menu You can access the menu in the following way:

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

Online

Setup

Press the Setup key. The printer switches to Setup mode. (The Setup mode can be selected both in the Online and Offline mode.)

To access the printer menu, press the key directly underneath the word Menu (1).

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Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings

such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find a menu printout (page 75 tings.

Your printer allows you to set and use five independent menu configurations. If one of your applications for example requires an IBM printer while another program works better with an EPSON printer, you can set an IBM emulation configuration with the desired settings, and set the second configuration as an EPSON emulation.

The active menu is always the one you used last. When you switch on the printer for the very first time, menu no. 1 is loaded. Menu no. 1 only remains active until you load another menu. The last active menu is stored even after the printer is switched off and is reloaded automatically when the printer is switched on again.

For example, to change from menu no. 1 to menu no. 3:

) which shows you the printer’s default set-

Online Tractor1

Tear

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

Print Menu

Back Next

Load Menu=1 * Set Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Setup key.

Press Menu (1) key.

Press Menu (3) key.

Now the following message appears in the LC display:

Now press the < (2) or > (3) key repeatedly until Load Menu=3 ap- pears.

Then select menu no. 3 as the current setting using the Set key (1).

The currently active setting is marked with an asterisk (

If changing menues it is possible that the printer initializes due to different emulation settings.

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Menu handling You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and se-

lection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the corresponding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups are combined at one level. In the following example, these are the LPI and Skip parameter groups.

If you do not wish to change one of the two parameters you can either press the Next key (to access the two following parameter groups in the menu), or you can press the Back key (to access the two previous parameter groups in the menu).

If you want to change a setting, (e.g. the line density), then press the LPI key (LPI = lines per inch) to access the actual parameter level.

The currently valid setting is marked by a the current setting is 6 lpi). With the < and > keys you can view the

other parameters available for this setting.

Example:

back to the previous

parameter groups

6 LPI * Set <>Exit

LPI Skip

Back Next

Skip = 0.0 Inch* Set <>Exit

(in the example below

on to the next parameter groups

Save settings Once the desired parameter is displayed on the LC display, you can

save it by pressing the Set key. The parameter is then set and the printer automatically displays the parameter groups again. With the Exit key you can leave the sublevel without saving your changes.

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Selecting the LC display language

Online Tractor1

Tear

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the selection of the national language as an example.

In this user guide all LC display messages are shown in english language. Your printer offers also the possibility to show the display messages in German, French, Italian, Spanish or Turkish language. This example shows how to change from the English language to the German language. The same procedure applies to the other languages (French, Italian, Spanish and Turkish).

Select the Setup mode by pressing the Setup key.

Press the Menu key (1).

Setup mode and Menu mode may be disabled. Hold down the Setup key while switching on the printer to enable menu mode. If you want to enable access to this mode permanently, you need to change the appropriate setting in the menu; see Menu lock (MenLock)

(page 62).

Print Menu

Back Next

MenLock Language Back Next

English * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press the Next key (4) several times until the display indicates Lan- guage.

Press the Language key (3).

The display now changes to Parameter mode and indicates English in the top line.

The lower line displays Set and Exit. The two arrows < (2) and > (3) represent the symbols for parameter selection (“<” indicates descending and “>” ascending). Press the < (2) or > (3) key until the desired language is displayed, in our example German.

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German * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

verifies this action.

You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the Exit key (4), the old setting is retained.

After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example indicates the following text:

Ges.Men Sprache

Save your selection by pressing the Set key (1). An acoustic signal

Rück Vor

Online

Setup

This setting is retained even after switching off your printer.

Terminating Setup mode Press either the Setup key to change into Offline mode or the On-

line key to change to Online mode.

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Menu structure The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the

example shown here, depending on the printer software.

Back

Reset

Font

LPI

ESCChar

Bidir

MenuPrint

Quietm.

CPI

Skip

Emulate

I/OInterf.

Serial

Interf. Buffer

FFaftLC

LeftMrg

FFmode

Barcode

Paper

Single

ASF-R

Paphand

RightMrg

PapOpt

Barmode

Width

AutoTear

Trac1

ASF-F

Baud Format

Special

Protocol

DTR

CG-Tab CharSet

1) only if ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK protocol is selected

2) only with optional tractor

3) only with optional ASF (automatic single sheet feeder)

4) not installed on some models

Trac2

MenLock

Auto-CR

Country

Trac3

Language

Auto-LF

Sl.Zero

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User guide The Menu

Menu parameters The following section introduces and explains all the possible menu

settings.

Online Tractor1

Tear

Online

Setup

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

Online

Setup

Printing out menu configurations (Print)

Print Menu

Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Setup key.

Press Menu (1) key.

(page 62).

Prints the menu configurations using the active paper feed; see

Menu settings (example)

(page 75).

Press Print (2) key, to start the printout.

Loading menu configurations (Menu)

Print Menu

Back Next

LoadMenu=1 * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

A menu is loaded, you can choose between five menus; see Menu

handling (page 43).

Press Menu (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Load Menu=1/2/3/4/5 Default Setting: Load Menu=1

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Reset to default values (Reset)

Reset Quietm.

Back Next

Reset Menu1 No Yes

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

STOP

The current menu returns to the default values (factory settings).

Press Reset (2) key.

Press the No (1) or Yes (2) key to select the desired setting.

All manually altered settings in the current menu are lost when it is reset to the default settings. We therefore recommend that you print out the menu first.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Quietmode (Quietm.) Switches between normal and quiet mode printing. For all printing

modes, the print-out is made with the bidirectional method in quiet mode printing. In the first step the first row of pins is activated, during the second step the second row is used.

Reset Quietm.

Back Next

Quietm. = Off * Setze<>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Quietm. (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Quietm. = On/Off Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Please note that the activation of Quietmode decreases the throughput.

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Selecting font (Font) This parameter selects the character style and its quality perma-

nently.

Font CPI

Back Next

Draft * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Font (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: see table below Default Setting: Draft

Character styles marked with an

I (for example Courier I LQ) are

IBM compatible fonts.

Fonts with the identifier PS in their name are proportional fonts which use only the space actually required for the character width.

Example:

Roman NLQ: Roman PS NLQ:

The abbreviation NLQ stands for Near Letter print quality, which means that the printer works faster but with a slightly lower resolution. LQ stands for Letter Quality, which means that the resolution is higher at the expense of a slightly slower speed.

Available fonts

HIGH SPEED DRAFT* DRAFT COPY ROMAN NLQ ROMAN LQ ROMAN PS NLQ ROMAN PS LQ SANS SERIF NLQ SANS SERIF LQ S SERIF PS NLQ S SERIF PS LQ

* scalable fonts (LQ2170 emulation)

PRESTIGE LQ SCRIPT NLQ SCRIPT LQ COURIER NLQ COURIER LQ OCRB NLQ OCRB LQ OCRA NLQ OCRA LQ COURIER I NLQ PRESTIGE NLQ

COURIER I LQ COUR I PS NLQ COUR I PS LQ LQ ORATOR NLQ ORATOR LQ GOTHIC NLQ GOTHIC LQ ROMAN/T NLQ* ROMAN/T LQ * SANS SERIF/H NLQ* SANS SERIF/H LQ*

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Setting character density (CPI)

Font CPI

Back Next

10 CPI *

Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Sets the characters per inch (character pitch). The higher the parameter the smaller the character spacing.

Press CPI (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 5 CPI, 6 CPI, 7.5 CPI, 8.6 CPI, 10 CPI,

12 CPI, 15 CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI

Default Setting: 10 CPI

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Setting line spacing (LPI) Sets the lines per inch (line density). The higher the parameter the

smaller the line spacing (random LPI can be selected via the ESC sequences).

LPI Skip

Back Next

6 LPI *

Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press LPI (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 2 LPI, 3 LPI, 4 LPI, 6 LPI*, 8 LPI, 12 LPI Default Setting: 6 LPI

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Skiping perforation (Skip) Skips the perforation; 7 different values (in inches) can be defined.

LPI Skip

Back Next

Online

Setup

Skip= 0.0 Inch* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Selecting start signal for escape sequence (ESCChar)

ESCChar Emulate Back Next

Online

Press Skip (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 0.0 to 3.5 Inch in steps of 0.5 inch Default Setting: 0.0 Inch

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Selects the start signal for control sequences. Setting ESC: Only character Escape can be used. Setting ESC+$$: Character Escape or alternatively two $ characters ($$) can be used. For more information see the section The $$ procedure

(page 126).

Press ESCChar (2) key.

Setup

ESCChar=ESC* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: ESC/ESC+$$ Default Setting: ESC

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Selecting emulation (Emulate)

ESCChar Emulate Back Next

EpsonLQ-2550 * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Selects the emulation. When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer.

MTPL is also active in IBM or Epson emulation mode.

Press Emulate (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Epson LQ-2550, Epson LQ-2170,

IBM Propr. XL24, IBM ProXL24+AGM, MTPL

Default Setting: Epson LQ-2550

If the printer is switched to online mode after changing the emulation, it performs a reset.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Bidirectional printing (Bidir)

Bidir I/O

Back Next

Bidir=On * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Setting On: Printer prints in both directions (bidirectional).

Setting Off: Printer prints only in one direction (from left to right).

Press Bidir (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: On

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

The setting On will not be overwritten by ESC sequences.

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Settings for interfaces (I/O) In this parameter group, you can choose various settings for the

printer interfaces. See also Interfaces

(page 145).

Bidir I/O

Back Next

Online

Setup

Press I/O (3) key.

Serial interface (Serial) This parameter group only is valid, if an optional serial interface

module is installed.

STOP

Serial Interf.

Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Serial (2) key.

Data transmission rate (Baud) Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate) (baud = bit per sec-

ond).

To ensure the proper functioning of serial data transfers, the serial settings of the printer and computer (host) must coincide.

Baud Format

Back Next

Baud= 9600 * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Baud (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Default Setting: 9600

Printer and computer must have the same baud rate.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Data format (Format) This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity

check for received data bytes and the number of stop bits per data byte.

Baud Format

Back Next

8bit No 1Stop* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Format (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: see table below Default Setting: 8 Bit No 1 Stop

1 number of data bits 2 parity test 3 number of stop bits

7 Bit No 2 Stop 7 Bit Even 1 Stop

7 Bit Odd 1 Stop 7 Bit Even 2 Stop 7 Bit Odd 2 Stop

7 Bit Mark 1 Stop 7 Bit Spc 1 Stop 7 Bit Mark 2 Stop

7 Bit Spc 2 Stop 8 Bit No 1 Stop 8 Bit No 2 Stop

8 Bit Even 1 Stop 8 Bit Odd 1 Stop 8 Bit Mark 1 Stop

8 Bit Spc 1 Stop

1 Sets the number of data bits: You can select 7 or 8. 2 The parity test for received data bytes can be selected. NO cau-

ses transmission in both directions without parity bit. If EVEN or ODD is selected, the bytes are checked if they have even or odd parity. The selection of MARK or SPACE causes a data byte transmission with parity bit, but without checking the received data. Transmission data with parity bit is always marked with 1 (MARK) or 0 (SPACE).

3 Selects one or two stop bits per data byte.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Further Settings (Special) This parameter subgroup only appears if the serial port is used and

the ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK protocol is activated.

Special Protocol Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Special (2) key.

Error handling (ErrMode) On replaces the incorrect character with ?, Off deletes the entire

block.

ErrMode Blockend Back Next

ErrMode=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press ErrMode (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Block end character (Blockend) End-of-block character definition; On: LF, FF, CR, VT, ETX, DEL;

Off: ETX, DEL.

ErrMode Blockend Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Blockend (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Blockend=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Signal feedback (Remote) Signal feedback; On = RDY/BUSY available, Off = No RDY/BUSY

control.

Remote Handthr

Back Next

Remote=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Remote (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Transparence (Handthr) Affects the transparence of control sequences and block acknowl-

edgement, depending on the selected protocol.

Remote Handthr

Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Handthr (3) key.

Handthr=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to leave the parameter subgroup Special.

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Protocol (Protocol) This parameter serves to select the type of protocol, i.e. a certain set

of rules and procedures for ensuring error-free data exchanges between computer and printer.

Special Protocol Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Protocol (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

XON/XOFF * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Setting Options: XON/XOFF, Robust XON/XOFF,

ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK, ACK/NAK

Default Setting: XON/XOFF

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Signal Processing (DTR) Defines the conductor to which the DTR signal is connected

(DTR = Data Terminal Ready).

DTR

Back Next

Online

Press DTR (2) key.

DTR=DTR * Set <>Exit

Setup

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: DTR/READY Default Setting: DTR

DTR=DTR: DTR signal is assigned to DTR line. DTR=READY: READY signal is assigned to DTR line.

DTR = Pin 20 on 25-pin female RS232 connector. DTR = Pin 4 on 9-pin female RS232 connector.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Selecting interface (Interf.) Selects the interface. Printer is configured either for parallel, Ether-

net or optional serial connection or in automatic change for the parallel or the optional serial interface (Shared).

Serial Interf. Back Next

Interf.= Share* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Interf. (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Share, Parallel, Serial Default Setting: Share

Interf.=Share: Printer switches automatically between parallel and optional serial interface.

Interf.=Parallel: Printer using parallel interface.

Interf.=Serial: Printer using serial interface.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Interface buffer (Buffer) Selects the size of the interface buffer.

Buffer

Back Next

Buffer=128 KB * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Buffer (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 0 – 128 KB Default Setting: 128 KB

If buffer = 0 KB and the serial interface is selected, or if the setting “Share” is active, the actual buffer size will be 512 bytes.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to leave the parameter group Interf.. Press the Next key (4) again to access the next group of parameters.

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Ethernet interface (ETH-EXT) option

ETH-EXT

Back Next

Online

Setup

Selecting character set (CG-Tab)

CG-TabCharset

Back Next

Online

Setup

In this parameter group you can choose settings for the optional external Pocket Ethernet interface.

Press ETH-EXT (3) key.

For more informations refer to the Installation CD-ROM of the interface.

Only available for Epson LQ 2550/LQ2170 emulation. Either the Epson character set Italics or the IBM graphics character set or a DLL (download) character set, as defined before, can be activated in the code range from hex. A0 to hex. FE.

Press CG-Tab (2) key.

CG-Tab=Graphic *

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Setting Options: Graphic, DLL, Italic Default Setting: Graphic

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

IBM character set (CharSet) Selects the IBM standard characters or the extended IBM charac-

ters.

CG-TabCharSet

Back Next

Online

Setup

Extended* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Press CharSet (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Standard/Extended Default Setting: Extended

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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National character set (Country)

Country Sl.Zero Back Next

Online

Setup

E-USASCII * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Slashed zero (Sl.Zero)

Selects the national character set. These character sets can be used according to the selected emulation.

The character sets are not necessarily available for all fonts; see also Available character sets and fonts

(page 122).

Press Country (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: See Available character sets and fonts

(page 122)

Default Setting: E-US ASCII

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Selects if normal zero (0) or the slashed zero (Ø) is printed.

Country Sl.Zero

Back Next

Sl.Zero=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Sl.Zero (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Automatic carriage return (Auto-CR)

Auto-CRAuto-LF Back Next

Online

Setup

Auto-CR=On * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Automatic line feed (Auto-LF)

Auto-CRAuto-LF Back Next

Online

Switches the automatic carriage return on or off after receiving the signal LF (lne feed).

Press Auto-CR (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: On

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Switches the automatic line feed (LF) on or off after receiving the signal CR (carriage return).

Press Auto-LF (3) key.

Auto-LF=On * Set <>Exit

Setup

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: Off

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Menu lock (MenLock) With MenLock = Off, all functions and settings are accessible with-

out restriction in Online, Offline and Setup mode. If MenLock = Menu is activated, all functions and settings are still accessible in Online and Offline mode, however, in Setup mode you can only access the parameter groups Adjust (setting the print head gap [Head], top of form [TOF] and tear position [Tear]), Paperway (setting the paper path), Font (setting the font) and the character spacing (CPI), while access to Menu mode (Menu key) is disabled. If you select MenLock = All, you can access the Online/Offline, Load/Park, Paper and Paper Feed (LineFeed/Form Feed, / ) functions in Online and Offline mode while Setup mode is disabled. In this case, the Setup menu can only be called up by holding the key Setup while switching on the printer.

MenLockLanguage Back Next

Online

Setup

Press MenLock (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

MenLock=Menu * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Setting Options: Off, Menu, All Default Setting: Menu

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Language (Language) The menu can be shown in six languages on the LC display.

MenLockLanguage Back Next

Online

Setup

Press Language (3) key.

English * Set <>Exit

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Online

Setup

Setting Options: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,

Turkish

Default Setting: English

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Paper parameters (Paper) Selects the paper parameters Formlen (form length), FormAdj (first

printing position) and Head (printhead gap, only if AGA=Off) sepa- rately for each paper source in the current menu.

Non-installed and with the parameter PapOpt activated options cannot be selected.

Paper AutoTear

Back Next

Single Trac1

Back Next

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Paper (2) key.

You can now choose between the following paper options:

` Single

` Tractor 1

` ASF-F (Single sheet feeder front, option)

` ASF-R (Single sheet feeder rear, option)

` Tractor 2 (front, option)

` Tractor 3 (rear, option)

Select the desired paperway, in our example Single (2). Press Next (4) key, to proceed to the installed optional paperways.

Form length (Forml) You can define the form length in one of two ways: via the number

of lines or via standard formats (e.g. DIN A4).

Forml FormAdj

Back Next

Lines Standard

Back Next

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Forml (2) key.

If you wish to define the form length via a line format, press Line (2) key.

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6 LPI =72 * Set <>Exit

Lines Standard

Back Next

No Format * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 6 bis 144 Default Setting: 72

Sets the form length via line formats. Please note that the adjustment in Lines depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPI at a selected line number of 96 lines results in a formlength of 12 inches (96 lines/[8lines/inch]) = 12 inches). The selectable range is between 3 and 21 inches, i.e. for 2 LPI from 6 to 42 lines and for 12 LPI from 24 to 262 lines.

If the form length is set it will not be changed by changing the LPI later on.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

If you wish to define the form length via standard formats, press Standard (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: DIN A3, DIN A4, DIN A5, DIN B5, DIN B6,

Exective 10.5", Letter 11", Legal 14", No Format

Default Setting: No Format

Selects the form length by standard formats. Using Standard, different paper formats can be selected directly, e.g. DIN A4, Legal, Letter.

The LC display indicates No format if a value is selected by the Line function or ESC sequences, which does not correspond to a standard format.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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First printing position (FormAdj) Sets the first print position of a form in n/72 inch, separately adjust-

able for each paper path.

The settings made here reduce the height of the printable area.

Forml FormAdj

Back Next

FormAdj= 12/72 *

Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press FormAdj (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 0/72" bis 220/72" Default Setting: 12/72"

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

An alternative notation for FormAdj is TOF (Top Of Form).

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Printhead gap manually (Head) This parameter is ignored if the automatic gap adjustment (AGA) is

activated; see Automatic gap adjustment (AGA)

(page 85).

Adjusts the printhead gap manually; separately adjustable for each paper path.

Head

Back Next

Head= 18 * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Head (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 0 to 100 Default Setting: 18

Select the Head = 18 parameter for normal paper. Use a greater distance for thicker paper. Recommended values for the print head gap:

thin thick

18 26 34 42 50 58

If you change this value, this may affect the print quality.

If the printout shows signs of smudging, we recommend that you increase the print head gap.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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View and tear position (AutoTear)

Paper AutoTear

Back Next

ViewTear=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

The auto tear function or the auto view function can be selected as desired.

When auto view is switched on, the last printed text is visible. As soon as data is received the paper moves to the “normal” print position. After printing the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the auto view position.

The paper is in the tear off position when auto tear is switched on, the perforation of the paper is positioned at the tear off edge of the printer. If data is received, the paper returns to the normal print position. After printing, the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the tear off position. If the tear off edge does is not aligned with the perforation of the paper then this can be corrected.

Press AutoTear (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: ViewTear=Off,

View=1s/3s/6s Tear=1s/3s/6s Tear at TOF

Default Setting: ViewTear=Off

If the parameter View Tear = Off is set, the paper can still be brought into a View or Tear position via a specific sequence (see

page 133

) or the Tear key.

If the parameter Tear at TOF is set, the paper perforation is automatically positioned at the tear off edge as long as the current print position TOF is activated. Feeding takes place after approx. 1.5 seconds (hold time). If any data is received during this period of time the paper is not positioned at the tear off edge. With this function it must be noted that the printer may only be switched off when the print position is at TOF.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Line length (Width) Selects the line length in inches. With the setting of 8 Inch, the print-

er operates like a printer with a width of only 8 inches.

Width

Back Next

Width=13.6Inch* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press Width (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 8 Inch, 13.2 Inch, 13.6 Inch Default Setting: 8 Inch (narrow printer)

13.6 Inch (wide printer)

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Barcode (Barcode) With this function selected it is posible to print different barcodes and

LCP (Large Character Printing).

Barcode Barmode Back Next

Online

Press Barcode (2) key.

Barcode=Off * Set <>Exit

Setup

Online

Setup

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off

The definition and activation is performed by special sequences through the interface. Since this selection is possible for all emulations it must be noted that conflicts in sequence conformity with the selected emulation may occur. For this reason the barcode function can also be switched on and off by MTPL sequences. (The possible barcodes, LCP characters and the operation of these functions are described in the Barcode Programmer’s Application Manual

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Normal characters and barcode (Barmode)

Barcode Barmode Back Next

Secured* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Allows printing of normal characters on the left and right of the barcode.

Press Barmode (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Secured/Unsecured Default Setting: Unsecured

In secured mode, the space which the barcode characters require is “protected”. In each line, other barcode or normal characters can also be printed. These additional characters are printed in the line currently being printed and and in the subsequent lines, without affecting the barcode which is already being printed. Consequently, normal characters can be printed in every line to the right or left of the barcode.

In unsecured mode, the required paper transport for printing barcodes and LCP is carried out automatically, it is not possible to print more than one line of normal characters in the barcode line. All characters in the mixed line are printed such that their bottom edges are in a straight line. This function may be switched on and off by sequences.

This function can be activated/deactivated by sequences.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Form feed mode (FFmode) Specifies whether a form feed is to be performed when the paper

reaches the top print line.

FFmode PapOpt Back Next

FFmode=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press FFmode (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off

FFmode = On: If the paper is positioned in the first printing line (TOF), form feeds will be ignored.

FFmode = Off: Form feed will be performed in all cases.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Setting and activating options (PapOpt)

For setting the optional automatic sheet feeders (ASFs) and optional tractors; see Paperway

(page 4). Also regulates the activation of

ASFs and/or optional tractors.

FFmode PapOpt Back Next

Online

Setup

Press PapOpt (3) key.

Activation of tractors (AutoTra) This parameter only appears if at least one optional tractor is in-

stalled. It regulates the activation of tractors when there is no more paper left in one of them.

AutoTraAutoASF Back Next

AutoTra=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press AutoTra (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/T1=T2 Default Setting: Off

If an optional tractor is not installed, Off is displayed (factory default). If an optional tractor is installed and the Off parameter is activated, only the selected tractor is supported (either via the menu or an ESC sequence). If the selected tractor is out of paper, printing stops.

If an optional tractor is installed and you select T1=T2, the printer will load paper from the other tractor if the selected one is empty.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Activation of automatic sheet feeder (AutoASF)

AutoTraAutoASF Back Next

Online

Setup

AutoASF=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

This parameter only appears if an optional automatic sheet feeder is installed. This feature is only available for the option ASF-R. It regulates the activation of automatic sheet feeders when there is no more paper left in one of them.

Press AutoASF (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: Off

If an ASF is installed and the Off parameter is activated, only the se- lected source is supported (either via the menu or an ESC sequence). If the selected paper source is empty, printing stops.

If an ASF is installed and you select On, the printer will load paper from the other source if the selected one is empty.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Setting the left margin (LeftMrg)

LeftMrg RightMrg Back Next

LeftMrg=0/10 * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

The left print margin can be set to a fixed value.

Press LeftMrg (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 0–78/10“ (narrow printer)

0–134/10“ (wide printer)

Default Setting: 0/10“

The value may not exceed the RightMrg value.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Setting the right margin (RightMrg)

LeftMrg RightMrg Back Next

Online

Setup

RightMrg=136/10* Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Local copy (screen print) from a Coax or Coax/IPDS (FFaftLC)

The right print margin can be set to a fixed value.

Press RightMrg (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: 2–80/10“ (narrow printer)

2–136/10“ (wide printer)

Default Setting: 80/10“ or 136/10“

The value may not fall below the LeftMrg value.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

This is a feature of the IBM compatible Coax/Twinax and IPDS Interface (option). Local Copy is a Screen Print from an AS400 or Mainframe. This is to ensure maximum compatibility.

FFaftLC Paphand Back Next

FFaftLC=ON * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Press FFaftLC (2) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: On

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Enable/Disable Paper Handling Features (Paphand)

FFaftLC Paphand Back Next

Paphand=ON * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

In the advanced menu, Paper handling (Paphand), are several possibilities to improve the paper handling of the printer even with critical paper and forms. This menu parameter enables or disables the set features in the current active menu.

Press Paphand (3) key.

Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.

Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: On

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

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Menu settings (example)

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Advanced menu

The advanced menu consists of test functions and advanced settings.

Test functions Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available

at any time. With these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper operation of the printhead and the mechanics, as well as efficient data transmission from the computer to the printer.

The extended menu contains three test functions (ASCII 80, ASCII 136 (only wide printer), H-Dump).

ASCII80 ASCII136

W ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line.

Back Next

H-Dump

W Interface test (H-Dump)

Back Next

Testmode Initializing ...

Online

Setup

Enter advanced menu mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer.

The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then automatically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136.

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Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII)

Testmode Initializing ...

ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next

Adjust Paperway Menu Char

To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine which allows testing of the printer configuration, the print quality and correct operation of your printer.

Before performing a self-test, your printer must be switched off. En-

Online

Setup

sure that paper is inserted. Keep the key Online pressed while switching on the printer, until Testmode appears on the display.

Press the soft key for the ASCII 80 format (corresponds to Legal

Online

Setup

Portrait) or for ASCII 136 (Double or Legal Landscape). The display will indicate Test mode Off.

Press the Online key, to start the test.

It is also possible to change to Setup mode when you are in Rolling

Online

Setup

test mode if you want to change the configuration for the test printout.

To do this, press the key Setup. The printer then changes to Setup mode and the first of the main levels is then displayed.

Program your printer in the usual way for the test printout to change the parameters. See section Programming via the control panel (page 41).

Some changes in menu mode may cOffe the printer to rOnitialize; in this case the Rolling ASCII test is aborted.

By pressing the key Setup you exit Setup mode and the printer once again returns to Rolling ASCII test mode test mode.

Testmode Off is displayed. Press the key Online, the test printout

starts.

The self-test can be interrupted by pressing the key Online which will stop printing and put the printer into Offline status.

Before you begin printing, you can adjust the paper for the printout with soft keys

and .

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Example of an ASCII test printout

If you selected a proportional font (PS font) , the printed length of the lines varies.

This test can also be used to determine and set the optimal printhead gap (see the section Setting the print head gap (page 38).

Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode The self-Rolling ASCII test mode test mode can only be terminated

by switching off your printer. For this operation the printer must be Offline.

If you want to stop the test printout before switching off the printer, press the key Online.

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Interface test (Hex-Dump)

With the interface test (Hex-Dump/H-Dump) you can test data transmission from the computer to the printer. During this test, the data from the computer is printed out in two columns. The text in the left column is printed in hexadecimal format and in the right column in ASCII format.

Printout in Hex-Dump Put the printer into advanced menu mode by pressing the key On-

line while switching on the printer.

Press the key Online until Test mode is shown on the display.

The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then automatically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136 (only wide printer).

Press the key Next (4), the display shows the next menu level.

ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next

Online

Setup

If you press the key H-Dump (2) you select the H-Dump mode and

H-Dump

Back Next

Online

Offline H-Dump is shown on the display.

Offline H-Dump Park LF/FF

Setup

Online

Setup

Put the printer into Online H-Dump mode by pressing the key On- line. The printer is now ready to receive data from the computer and to print it out in hexadecimal format. The printed data can now be analyzed and evaluated.

Example of a Hex-Dump printout

After the transmission you must switch the printer to Offline. Any remaining data left in the interface buffer is then printed.

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Terminating Hex-Dump Hex-Dump mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer.

If you want to stop the Hex-Dump printout before switching off the printer, press the key Online and then the key LF/FF (4) once.

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Advanced settings In the advanced menu, there are other settings available besides the

test functions.

` With the function PMS you have the possibility of activating the au-

tomatic paper motion sensor (PMS) in case of a paper jam.

` With the functon Forml you can adjust the form length.

` The function AGA switches the automatic printhead gap function on

or off.

` You can also select adjustments which facilitate handling paper

which may cOffe problems in printing due to its structure (Paphand).

` The CX-bid menu option controls the bidirectionality of the parallel

interface.

` With the function Wrap, you can set line wrap and with the function

Sound beep at paper end.

` The Single menu option can be used to deactivate the single sheet

func-tion (for printers without single sheet feeder).

` The function Pap.back allows printing on paper with a dark back.

` You can use the HvyForm function to set the print head to print the

same line twice at double strike force in order to ensure that copy paper produces optimum results even if it has a faint copying effect.

` If the parameter Sleepmod is activated, the printer switches to en-

ergy-saving mode after 30 seconds of inactivity.

` With the SerialN function you have the possibility to change the se-

rial number of the printer.

` With the AssetN function you have the possibility to change the as-

set number of the printer.

` The GrSpeed function allows improved graphic speed.

` The function GrFreq has an effect on graphic and barcode print. A

lower print speed may affect the printout quality positive.

` With Jobcntl you can activate the PJL functionality. Therefore a

TallyCom III Ethernet Interface (or compatible) must be installed.

` HS-Draft allows a higher print speed for 17.1 and 20 cpi with a lower

print density.

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H-Dump

Back Next

Forml AGA

Back Next

Paphand CX-bid Back Next

Wrap Sound

Back Next

Single Pap.back Back Next

W Interface test

W Setting default form length and the Automatic Gap Adjustment

for the print head

W Settings to facilitate handling paper of poor quality and the

parallel interface

W Setting line wrap and sound when paper empty

W Single does not apply to this printer

Setting for printing on paper with dark back

Einzel Pap.art Back

Back Next

HvyForm

SleepMod

Back Next

SerialN AssetN Back Next

GrSpeed GrFreq Back Next

Jobcntl Hs-Draft Back Next

W To print copy paper

W Energy save mode

W Changing serial number and asset

number of the printer

W Allowas improved graphic speed

Improves the graphic and barcode print quality

W Activates the PJL functionality

Increases the print speed for

17.1 and 20 cpi

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Enter Extended menu mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer.

Testmode Initializing ...

Online

Setup

matically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136 (only wide printer).

Form length (Forml) The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to

meet your requirements. 11 inches are usual in the USA, as opposed to 12 inches in Europe.

The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then auto-

Formlen AGA Back Next

Formlen=12" * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Select the Forml menu (2).

Setting options: 12 oder 11 Inch Default setting: 12 inches for 220–240 V printers

11 inches for 120 V printers

The value defined here is set in all five menus and for all paper paths. The setting made here is not changed by loading the default (factory) settings by pressing all four function keys; see section Key

functions when turning on the printer (page 15).

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

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Automatic gap adjustment (AGA)

Formlen AGA Back Next

AGA=always* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA) off or on.

Select the AGA menu (3).

Setting options: Off/once/always Default setting: always

AGA=always: The printer checks the paper thickness: – after power-on – in single-sheet mode: every sheet – in fanfold paper mode: each time the paper path is changed and atpaper end.

AGA=once: The printer checks the paper thickness only once afterpower-on for each selected paper path and after paper end.

AGA=Off: selects manual gap adjustment; the value can be set for eachpaper source and each of the 3 menus available.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. The printer automatically leaves test mode and assumes online mode.

Paper handling (Paphand) The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trou-

blefree printing of paper with properties likely to cOffe problems (perforations etc.) or paper of poor finish.

Put the printer into Test mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer. The display shows ASCII80 ASCII136. Change to the parameter group Formlen AGA by pressing the key Next three times.

Paphand CX-bid Back Next

Head up Pagewid Back Next

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Select the Paphand menu (2).

Select the Head up menu (2).

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Increasing the printhead gap

(Head up)

Head up=Off * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

With this function you can increase the printhead gap before and after the perforation of the form.

Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off

If the parameter is set to On, the printhead gap increases during form feed and line feed four lines before and after the perforation on the form (= protected zone). The printhead gap is always increased during form feeding past the perforation even when feeding takes place outside the protected zone.

Printing is possible in the protected area.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

1 Top edge of form 4 Form separation perforation 2 Paper transport strip 5 Protected zone 3 Bottom edge of form 6 Transport holes

Paper width (Pagewid) This parameter determines the actual paper width.

Select the Pagewid menu (3)

HeadupPagewid Back Next

Online

Setup

Setting options: From 20 to 80 in 1/10 inch steps (narrow printer)

Pagewid=136/10"* Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Default setting: 80 or 136/10 inch

From 20 to 136 in 1/10 inch steps (wide printer)

(80/136 characters at 10 characters/inch)

If Head up = On, the printhead moves to the calculated centre of the paper during the time the paper is moving in the protected zone. If Rightzo = On (see below), the printhead moves out of the perforation zone on the right as long as the paper is bOng transported.

Set the printing width rather than the actual paper width.

Confirm your settings with the Set key (1) and press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Left-hand area (Leftzon) If the parameter is On, the printhead moves out of the perforation

zone (area) on the left as long as the paper is bOng transported. The Pagewid setting has no influence (see above).

Leftzon Rightzo

Select the Leftzon menu (2) (stands for left zone).

Back Next

Online

Setup

Setting options: On/Off

Leftzon=Off * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Default setting: Off

Confirm your settings with the Set key (1).

Right-hand area (Rightzo) If the parameter is On, the print head travels from the right-hand per-

foration area towards the centre of the paper while the paper is moving. The Pagewid option must be correctly set in this case, see

Paper width (Pagewid)

(page 86).

Select the Rightzo menu (3).

Leftzon Rightzo Back Next

Online

Setup

Rightzo=Off * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off

If this parameter is On, the print head carriage travels to the centre of the form while the paper is loaded.

Confirm your setting with the Set key (1) and press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

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Physical left margin (Physlm)

Physlm Back Next

Physlm= 0/10" * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Select the Physlm menu (2).

Setting options: 0 to 30 in 1/10 inch steps Default setting: 0/10 Inch

Permanent (physical) setting of the left margin. This parameter cannot be changed by emulation-dependent margin settings. Margin setting values entered by ESC sequences are added to the Physlm.

Note that this value is subtracted from the maximum printing width of 8 Inches (narrow printer) or 13.6 inches (wide printer).

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

All parameters described in the Paphand group may also be defined via an ESC sequence (see Emulations

Programmer’s Application Manual

(page 125) or

Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid)

Paphand CX-bid Back Next

CX-bid=On * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Select the CX-bid menu (3).

Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On

CX-bid = ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE 1284, Nibble mode), e.g. for Windows Plug & Play.

CX-bid = OFF sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to ensure reliable operation with special external boxes.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

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Line wrap (Wrap)

Wrap Sound

Back Next

Online

Setup

Wrap=On * Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Beep at paper end (Sound)

Wrap Sound

Back Next

Online

Select the Wrap menu (2).

Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On

Wrap = On: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are printed at the beginning of next line. Wrap = Off: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are cut off.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

Select the Sound menu (3).

Sound=On * Set < > Exit

Setup

Online

Setup

Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On

When Sound = On, a beep is generated every second to notify that paper is empty.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

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Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single)

Single Pap.back Back Next

Single=Off * Set <>Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do not feature a single sheet feeder. To prevent erroneous selection of the single sheet paper source, all sequences referring to the single sheet feeder can be deactivated by setting the Single menu option to Off.

Select the Single menu (2).

Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off

Single = On is the default setting for printer models with single sheet function.

Single = Off must be selected for printer models without single sheet function.

This setting is not reset by loading the default factory settings.

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.back)

Single Pap.back Back Next

Pap.back=normal* Set < > Exit

Online

Setup

Online

Setup

Select the Pap.back (3) menu.

Setting options: normal/dark Default setting: normal

Pap.back = normal is the standard for normal paper.

Pap.back = dark can be set to process paper with a grey back.

Paper with a completely black back side cannot be used if the ink is carbon-based. However, the printer can handle anilinebased black paper (undefined colors).

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

Dascom Tally T2150 User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction

Printer features Your printer has outstanding product features, e.g. high printing speed

Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.

Printer at a glance

Printer in tractor mode

Printer in single-sheet mode

Paperway

Installation

Unpacking the printer

Placing your printer

Checking the printer voltage

Connecting the printer

Switching on the printer

The control panel

The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs

Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode.

Offline mode Only in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds

Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available:

Messages in the LC display

Key functions when turning on the printer

Changing the ribbon cassette

Printer drivers

Installing a printer driver in Windows 95/98/ME

Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000/2003/XP

Installing a printer driver in Windows 7

Installing a printer driver in Windows Vista

Other operating systems

Changing printer settings

Form settings (Windows 2000/2003/XP/ Vista/Windows 7)

Loading optional firmware

Troubleshooting It is necessary to repeat the entire procedure if an error occurs dur-

Paper handling

Changing the paper type

Changing the paper type in the setup menu

Selecting character density and font

Loading paper Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For

Fanfold paper

Single sheets

Paper transport Loaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in

Moving the paper to the tear position

Removing paper Never use force to remove the paper from the printer. Other-

Settings

Setting the print head gap

Setting the tear position

Setting the first printing line (TOF)

The Menu

Programming via the control panel

Enabling access to menu mode

Calling up the menu You can access the menu in the following way:

Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings

Menu handling You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and se-

Save settings Once the desired parameter is displayed on the LC display, you can

Selecting the LC display language

Terminating Setup mode Press either the Setup key to change into Offline mode or the On-

Menu structure The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the

Menu parameters The following section introduces and explains all the possible menu

Printing out menu configurations (Print)

Loading menu configurations (Menu)

Reset to default values (Reset)

Quietmode (Quietm.) Switches between normal and quiet mode printing. For all printing

Selecting font (Font) This parameter selects the character style and its quality perma-

Setting character density (CPI)

Setting line spacing (LPI) Sets the lines per inch (line density). The higher the parameter the

Skiping perforation (Skip) Skips the perforation; 7 different values (in inches) can be defined.

Selecting start signal for escape sequence (ESCChar)

Selecting emulation (Emulate)

Bidirectional printing (Bidir)

Settings for interfaces (I/O) In this parameter group, you can choose various settings for the

Serial interface (Serial) This parameter group only is valid, if an optional serial interface

Data transmission rate (Baud) Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate) (baud = bit per sec-

Data format (Format) This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity

Further Settings (Special) This parameter subgroup only appears if the serial port is used and

Error handling (ErrMode) On replaces the incorrect character with ?, Off deletes the entire

Block end character (Blockend) End-of-block character definition; On: LF, FF, CR, VT, ETX, DEL;

Signal feedback (Remote) Signal feedback; On = RDY/BUSY available, Off = No RDY/BUSY