Epson CI-4070, CI-4080 User Manual

User's Manual

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Acknowledgements EPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ProPrinter is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

A Publication of Output Solutions GmbH Bavierstraße 1 D-40699 Erkrath Federal Republic of Germany

January 2002 Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and complete.

However, should any errors or omissions be discovered or should any user wish to make suggestions for improving this handbook, please feel encouraged to send us the relevant details.

All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction or issue to third parties in any form is not permitted without written authorization from the publisher.

Safety Regulations

The printer PP 407 (CI - 4070) and PP 408 (CI - 4080) fulfils the safety regulations according to UL 1950 and VDE (IEC 950) and CNA/CSA 22.2 / No. 950 for computer systems.

The mains cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The selected voltage of the printer needs to agree with the local voltage.

The power plug must be easily accessible at any time so that it can be disconnected immediately in case of danger or for maintenance purposes.

Comme le câble de secteur sert de dipositif d'arrêt-urgence, sa connexion à l'imprimante doit être tout le temps accessible.

Before installing the printer, check the surrounding conditions in which the printer will be placed (see next page, Operating Environment and chapter 1).

During a thunderstorm you should never attempt to connect or disconnect any data transfer cables.

The power supply should only be opened and checked by authorized personnel. Repairs and maintenance beyond the descriptions of chapter 4 may only be attempted by authorized personnel as well. Repairs done inappropriately may cause damage and severe danger for the user.

There is a warning symbols to draw the user's attention to possible injuries:

This symbol is visible when the top cover has been opened. It indicates that the print head is extremely hot after long periods of printing.

Ce signal de danger se présente quand le cache supérieur de l'imprimante soit retiré pour indiquer que la tête d'impression peut être extrèmement chaude après imprimer très longtemps.

This symbol is located on the cover of the cutting device. It cautions against touching the blade (only CI - 4080).

Ce signal de danger se trouve sur le cache supérieur du massicot pour indiquer de ne pas toucher le couteau.

Safety Regulations

Electromagnetic Compatibility

We certify that the equipment at issue,

Type: Printer PP 407 (CI - 4070) and PP 408 (CI - 4080)

corresponds to the law regulations ruling electromagnetic compatibility of appliances (89/336/EWG) and, therefore, fulfils the requirements for conformity marking with the CE-sign.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, it can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

S Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

S Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

S Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the circuit to

which the receiver is connected.

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

Shielded interface cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with Class B limits.

Changes and modifications not explicitly allowed by the equipment's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Changes et modifications pas expressément approuvés par le producteur peuvent dévaluer l'autorité d'opérer l'équipement.

Safety Regulations

Operating Environment

Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct sun light).

S Temperature: + 10EC to + 35EC (+50EF to +95EF) S Humidity: 20% to 80%

Slots and openings in the printer's housing are provided for ventilation. Always ensure that these openings are not obstructed.

Also ensure that the cables at the rear of the printer do not interfere with the output paper path.

When processing fanfold paper always place the printer with its front edge slightly off the edge of the table.

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Preface ....................................................... X

About this Manual ............................................... X

Conventions used in this Guide ................................... XII

1. Getting Started ............................................ 1-1

1.1 Unpacking .............................................. 1-1

S CI - 4070 ............................................. 1-1

S Transport Lock ........................................ 1-3

S Repacking Information .................................. 1-3

1.2 Installing the Interface Module ............................... 1-4

1.3 The Power Supply ........................................ 1-5

S Main Input Voltage Selection ............................. 1-5

1.4 Power ON/OFF Switch ..................................... 1-6

1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette ............................... 1-7

1.5.1 Replacingon Cassette ................................... 1-9

1.6 Inserting Fanfold Paper ................................... 1-10

S Handling of the Tractor Cassettes ........................ 1-10

1.7 Paper Source Selection ................................... 1-12

1.8 Test Prints ............................................. 1-13

1.9 Connection to a Computer ................................. 1-17

S Parallel/Serial Interface ................................. 1-17

1.10 Emulation Selection ...................................... 1-18

Table of Contents

2. Printer Operation .......................................... 2-1

2.1 Control Panel ........................................... 2-1

2.2 Function Keys ........................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Short Description of Keys ............................... 2-2

S in the printer operation state READY or BUSY ............ 2-2

S in the printer operation state LOCAL .................... 2-2

2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys in the printer operation

state READY or BUSY .................................. 2-3

S Quick Settings ...................................... 2-3

S Top Row Keys ...................................... 2-4

S Lower Row Keys .................................... 2-4

2.2.3 Meaning of the Keys in the LOCAL Mode ................... 2-7

S Lower Row Keys .................................... 2-7

2.3 Menu Mode ............................................. 2-8

2.3.1 To Activate the Menu ................................... 2-9

2.3.2 To Confirm Selection .................................. 2-10

2.3.3 How to Save Settings .................................. 2-11

2.3.4 Quick Settings ....................................... 2-12

Table of Contents

3. Configuring the Printer ...................................... 3-1

3.1 What means Configuration ................................. 3-1

3.2 Standard Configuration .................................... 3-3

3.3 Explanation of the Printout .................................. 3-5

3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items ......................... 3-6

Main Functions ............................................. 3-6

S MACRO SELECT ......................................... 3-6

S CHANGE MACRO ........................................ 3-6

S INSTALLATION .......................................... 3-6

S SAVE .................................................. 3-6

S PRINT OUT ............................................. 3-7

Main Function CHANGE MACRO ............................... 3-7

S FONT .................................................. 3-7

S PRINT QUALITY ......................................... 3-8

S Font Quality ........................................... 2-8

S Graphics Quality ....................................... 2-8

S SUB/SUPER FONT ....................................... 3-8

S PITCH ................................................. 3-8

S LINE ................................................... 3-8

S PAPER LENGTH ......................................... 3-9

S VERT.POS.ADJ. ........................................ 3-10

S LEFT MARGIN .......................................... 3-10

S RIGHT MARGIN ......................................... 3-11

S TOP MARGIN ........................................... 3-11

S BOTTOM MARGIN ....................................... 3-12

S PERFORATION SKIP .................................... 3-12

S PAPER SOURCE ........................................ 3-12

S EMULATION ........................................... 3-14

S CHARACTER SET ....................................... 3-14

S LINE MODE ............................................ 3-14

S $$ COMMANDS ......................................... 3-14

S TEAR-OFF / CUT ........................................ 3-15

Table of Contents

Main Function INSTALLATION

Sub-Function INTERFACE ................................... 3-17

S BUFFER .............................................. 3-17

S WORD LENGTH ........................................ 3-17

S I/F TYPE .............................................. 3-17

S BAUD RATE ........................................... 3-17

S PARITY BIT ............................................ 3-17

S PROTOCOL ........................................... 3-17

Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT ................................. 3-18

S AGC POSITION ......................................... 3-18

S PLATEN GAP .......................................... 3-19

S AGC ADJUST .......................................... 3-19

S PAPER-IN ADJUST ...................................... 3-19

S CUT. V-POS LO. / CUT. V-POS UP. ......................... 3-20

S UNI-DIRECT. CMD ...................................... 3-21

S TRACTOR FORM FEED MODE ............................ 3-21

Special Menu Items under INSTALLATION ...................... 3-21

S LANGUAGE ........................................... 3-21

S RESTORE NENU ....................................... 3-21

S RECALL FACTORY ..................................... 3-21

S MENU ACCESS ........................................ 3-22

S SELF TEST ............................................ 3-23

S HEX DUMP ............................................ 3-23

Menu Tree

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Table of Contents

4. Maintenance ............................................... 4-1

S Preferred Materials ........................................ 4-1

4.1 Cleaning the Platen and Surrounding Areas .................... 4-1

S Print Test 3 .............................................. 4-2

4.2 Cleaning Procedure ....................................... 4-3

4.3 User Replaceable Parts .................................... 4-4

4.3.1 Replacement of the Print Head ............................ 4-4

S Print Head Removal .................................. 4-4

S Print Head Installation ................................ 4-5

4.3.2 Replacement of the Platen ............................... 4-6

S To Remove the Platen ............................... 4-6

S To install the Platen .................................. 4-7

5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics ............................ 5-1

S How to Use this Section .................................... 5-1

5.1 Power-related Problems .................................... 5-2

5.2 Error Messages .......................................... 5-2

5.3 No Printout .............................................. 5-7

5.4 Operation-related Problems ................................. 5-8

5.5 Print-related Problems ..................................... 5-9

5.6 Paper Jam ............................................. 5-11

5.7 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems ........................ 5-13

5.8 Print Tests ............................................. 5-13

6. Technical Data ............................................. 6-1

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Table of Contents

Appendix A System Interface Descriptions .......................... A-1

1 Serial Interface RS 232 C ..................................... A-2

S Interface Characteristics ................................... A-2

1.2 Transmission Protocols .................................... A-3

1.2.1 DTR - Ready/Busy ....................................... A-3

1.2.2 XON / XOFF ............................................ A-6

2 Parallel Centronics Interface .................................. A-7

2.1 Interface Characteristics ................................... A-7

2.2 Transmission Protocol Description ........................... A-8

2.3 Timing Diagram .......................................... A-9

3 Shared Operation .......................................... A-10

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts ....................... B-1

Appendix C Character Set Table ................................. C-1

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick Reference ......... D-1

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 / ESC/P2 Quick Reference .............. E-1

Appendix F Barcode Quick Reference ............................. F-1

Appendix G Information for the System Manager ..................... G-5

Preface

About this Manual

This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module (Personality Module).

The Personality Module (PM) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of PM used determines the functionality of the printer especially regarding the user and system interface.

The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the various procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up, moves on to detailed instructions for operating the printer and ends with the mounting of options.

The manual is divided into the following chapters:

1. Getting Started

This chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the installation of the PM (Personality Module) and ribbon cassette. By the end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and tested in its primary form. It is not yet connected to the host computer system and no options are mounted.

2. Operating the Printer

This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, all menu functions, and the general operation of the menu.

3. Configuring the Printer

This chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with the corresponding system environment. Then this chapter thoroughly describes the printer's operating controls. In the last part you will find explanations of individual menu items. At The end of this chapter you will find the Menu tree.

Preface

4. Maintenance

shows how to clean the printer and how to replace the platen and the print head.

5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.

6. Technical Data

All technical details or data about the printer can be found here.

Appendix A. Interface Description

This chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the various computer systems and explains particularities depending on the version of the operating system. Additionally, cable connection is illustrated.

B. Print Samples of Resident Fonts

C. Character Set Table

All printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.

D. Control Codes

Quick reference for IBM ProPrinter and IBM ProPrinter AGM (4207, 4208 XL 24) Emulation.

E. Control Codes

Quick reference for EPSOM LQ 2550 / ESC/P2 Emulation.

F. Control Codes

Quick reference for Barcode programming.

G Miscellaneous

S System Manager Information

Preface

Conventions Used in this Guide

The following conventions are used: Bold Headlines and important information.

Note: Contains special advice to facilitate handling. Caution: Contains important information to prevent damage

of the equipment.

[ENTER] Key functions are always depicted in brackets or

you will find the symbol of the key e.g .

Abbreviations and Acronyms

DRAFT Draft Quality EE Eastern European LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode LQ Letter Quality MACRO User defined group (1 bis 4) of stored parameter NLQ Near Letter Quality PH Print Head PM Interface (Personality Module)

Note!

The following chapters describe the two printers:

S CI - 4070 Fanfold printer without cutter S CI - 4080 Fanfold printer with cutter

The operation of both printers is mostly alike. In most illustrations, the printer with the cutter is used. In case there are differences in the handling you will find the note CI - 4070 or CI - 4080.

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Unpacking

Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your delivery agent immediately if any item is missing or damaged.

The printer package for the CI - 4070 should contain the following parts:

S 24-Needle Printer (1) - Quick Reference Guide (2) S Ribbon cassette (3) - Power cord (4) S Two tractor cassettes (5) (already mounted) S Top cover (6) (already mounted) - CD-ROM (7)

A separate box contains the Personality Module (8).

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The printer package for the CI - 4080 should contain the following parts:

S 24-Needle Printer (1) S Cutting Device (2) (separate packing - see Packing Note) S Ribbon cassette (3) S Power cord (4) S Two tractor cassettes (5) (already mounted) S Top cover (6) (separate packing - see Packing Note) S Quick Reference Guide (7) S CD-ROM (8)

A separate box contains the Personality Module (9).

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Note: Mount the Cutter and the Top Cover (only for the CI - 4080) as described

in the enclosed Packing Note.

Do not connect to the mains until the mains voltage selection has been checked and the PM is installed.

Repacking Information

Save all packing material and boxes for future transportation of the printer.

To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, please pay attention to the following:

1. Push the output stacker into the top cover and remove the power cord.

2. Remove the ribbon cassette.

3. Pack the complete printer in its original packing box and ship it.

Pay attention to the 'Packing Note'!

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1.2 Installing the Personality Module

The printer functions only in combination with an installed interface module, called a Personality Module (PM).

The illustration below shows the standard PM with a serial and parallel interface. For detailed information about your PM, see Chapter 2.

Note: - To avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge, do not touch the pins

or components of the PM.

- Never attempt to install or remove a PM while the printer is switched ON.

1. Remove the PM (16) from its packing material.

2. Insert the Personality Module (16) with the component side upwards until the connector fully engages. Hand tighten the two lock screws (17).

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1.3 The Power Supply

Mains Voltage Selection

In general, the mains voltage selection is determined at factory site.

Since an incorrect voltage selection can seriously damage the printer, please pay special attention to the following:

1. Make sure that the specified voltage on the voltage selector (8) corresponds to your mains voltage: either 230 V for 180 to 264 V alternating current or 115 V for 90 to 140 V alternating current.

2. If it is necessary to change the voltage, slide the selector button to the required voltage selection.

3. Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord (4). First connect the cable to the power cord socket and then to the mains.

Note: As the power cord serves as a safety cut-off, its connection to the printer

must be accessible any time.

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1.4 Power ON/OFF Switch

The power ON/OFF switch (10) turns the printer's power supply ON or OFF.

When switched ON the printer performs an internal self-test which checks the electronics, the print head carriage movement and the interface. Power ON is indicated by a green LED on the operator panel (53).

When the internal test has been completed successfully the display shows READY 1 ELQ (or BUSY 1 ELQ in case data has already been transmitted). If an error occurs the display will show an error message and the printer enters the STOP mode (see chapter 5.2 Error Messages).

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1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette

It is recommended to use only original ribbon. Using other ribbons will void your warranty.

Caution: Never manually move the print head (11) fully to the right hand stop.

Note: Always press [START/STOP] before opening the top cover.

1. Switch the printer ON at the power switch (10); Power LED (53) is lit.

2. Press .

3. Lift the top cover (6) to gain access to the ribbon cassette mounting. The print head (11) will move to the correct position, aligned with the cut-out in the paper guide plate (12) to facilitate the installation of the ribbon cassette.

4. Remove any excess slack by turning the green knob (14) on the ribbon cassette clockwise. Move the ribbon feed guide (13) to the position indicated on the plastic cover of the cassette (2a).

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5. Position the ribbon feed guide (13) between the print head (11) and the green plastic plate (15).

6. Fit the upper mounting pins into the green mounting brackets and gently move the cassette toward you until you hear a click on both sides. Swing the ribbon underneath the print head until the lower mounting pins also engage with a click on both sides. The audible clicks indicate that the mounting pins have engaged properly.

Note: At each end of the ribbon cassette there are two pins [1.] and [2.]

which keep the cassette in position when mounted. When installed correctly the ribbon cassette IS NOT PARALLEL to the printer's housing.

7. Move the print head (11) back and forth to settle the ribbon in the correct position.

8. If necessary remove excess ribbon slack by turning the green knob (14) clockwise.

9. Close the top cover (6) and press .

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1.5.1 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette

Caution: The print head may be very hot immediately after printing!

1. Lift the top cover (6) to gain access to the ribbon cassette mountings. The print head (11) will move to the correct position, aligned with the cut-out in the paper guide plate (12) to facilitate the installation of the ribbon cassette.

2. Now swing the lower part of the ribbon cassette to the rear. In this way the mounting pins [1.] loosen from the lower position.

3. Then press the upper part of the ribbon cassette to the rear. The upper mounting pins [2.] get free and the ribbon cassette can be taken out.

4. To install a new ribbon cassette please see 1.5 Installing the ribbon cassette .

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1.6 Inserting Fanfold Paper

The printer has two tractor cassettes (5) for fanfold paper i.e. the LOWER TRACTOR cassette (default) and the UPPER TRACTOR cassette.

Ensure that the printer is placed in the depression on the top of the stand (option). If the printer is used without a stand, align the printer with the front edge of the table. The cables at the back of the printer should be tucked into the cable clips in order not to block the paper path.

Handling of the Tractor Cassettes

Simply slide the tractor cassettes forward into the respective guides until you hear a click (see illustration). Remove the tractor cassettes by lifting and pulling them toward you. Take out the UPPER TRACTOR before inserting paper into the LOWER TRACTOR. If more than two different fanfold papers are to be processed, it is useful to work with additional tractor cassettes. They can be loaded with paper in advance and just need to be plugged into the printer as required.

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Insert the paper as shown in the illustration; the top edge of the paper must be equal with the top of the tractors or maximum up to two transport holes above the tractors. The left perforation should be aligned with the center mark on the plastic plate. Paper without vertical perforation should be aligned in such a way that the left holes are positioned to the left of the center mark on the plastic plate (25).

Inserting paper for the first time or changing to another paper width:

1. Pull the green tractor lock levers (22) forward to release the tractors (23).

2. Roughly adjust the tractors (23) to the paper width, and space out the paper supports (24) evenly.

3. Open the tractor covers (21) and insert the paper in such a way that the top edge partly covers the plastic plate (25).

4. Close the tractor covers (21) and move the tractors with the paper until the left perforation is aligned with the center mark on the plate (25).

5. Lock both green tractor levers.

Note: The pins of the tractor must be centered in the transport punches of the

paper.

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1.7 Paper Source Selection

The LOWER TRACTOR is the default paper source. Using the control panel to change to the UPPER TRACTOR is explained below:

Key Display

1. Switch the printer on.

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (95) 7 TRACTOR LOWER *

4. [\] 7 TRACTOR UPPER

5. [Y] 7 TRACTOR UPPER *

6. (93) READY 1 ELQ

Note: If fanfold paper is already be printed while changing the paper source it will

be depending on the printer type offerd for tear off ore moved forward, cut, and moved to the parkposition. In this case are four transport holes above the tractors.

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1.8 Test Prints

There are three test prints available. S PRINT TEST 1 shows a pattern of all printable characters. Use this to check if

the printer operates correctly.

S PRINT TEST 2 produces a standard letter (ECMA-132) which can be used for

measuring the printer's throughput.

S PRINT TEST 3 lists all available fonts, contains the page count to identify the

actual number of printed pages (see PGCNT in Chapter 4.1), and gives information on technical releases which are intended for service purposes.

The print tests are printed using the parameters set in the menu, e.g. font, pitch etc. Refer to chapter 3 Configuring the printer for details.

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PRINT TEST 1

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PRINT TEST 2

Getting Started

To start a print test:

1. Switch the printer ON (display shows READY 1 ELQ).

The following identifies the keys to press and the corresponding operator panel messages.

KEY Display

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

4. [\] -- [\] INSTALLATION 6

5. [Y] 7 INTERFACE 6

6. [[] -- [[] 7 SELF TEST 6

7. [Y] 7 PRINT TEST 1

Use [\] to select PRINT TEST 2 or 3.

8. [Y] 7 PRINT TEST 1 *

9. (93) PRINT TEST 1 *

The printer starts to print using paper from the defined paper source.

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To stop the print test:

1. (93) 7 PRINT TEST 1 *

2. [Z] 7 SELF TEST 6

3. (93) READY 1 ELQ

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1.9 Connection to a Computer

Parallel/Serial Interface

S Switch the printer and computer OFF. S Connect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's parallel

(27) or serial port (28).

S The printer is by default set to SHARED interface mode with the following

parameters:

S 8 Kbyte buffer S 8 bit S even parity S 9600 baud S DTR protocol

SHARED means that, after Power-ON, both the serial and the parallel interface are available for data transfer. The port to which data is sent becomes active automatically. If the parallel or serial parameters need to be changed, see Appendix A, Interface Description..

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1.10 Emulation Selection

The following emulations are included in the PM Ser/Par:

S EPSON LQ (Default) in Macro 1 S IBM Proprinter XL 24 in Macro 2 S IBM Proprinter XL 24 AGM in Macro 3 S EPSON LQ in Macro 4

To change from one emulation to another, follow the procedure below. The example shows the keys to press along with the display information for a change from EPSON LQ in macro 1 to IBM PROPR. in macro 2

1. Switch the printer ON. The display shows READY 1 ELQ.

2. MACRO 2 6

3. [Y] READY 2 IPP

The information READY 2 IPP indicates the selected macro and the emulation of this macro, for example:

1 ELQ Macro 1 with Epson Emulation. 2 IPP Macro 2 with IBM Proprinter Emulation 3 AGM Macro 3 with IBM Proprinter AGM Emulation 4 ELQ Macro 4 with Epson Emulation.

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2.1 Control Panel

The control panel

S controls the set-up for communication with the host computer S controls various parameter settings S allows manual control of the paper handling S gives information about the printer's status.

The 16-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (51) indicates the current status of the printer. If an error occurs (e.g. COVER OPEN), the resulting error message overrides any other displayed message. When the error condition not longer exists, the original status information appears on the display.

The green Power ON indicator (53) is lit when the printer is supplied with power by setting the power ON/OFF switch to ON.

The yellow STOP indicator (52) is lit when the printer is in the STOP mode.

The printer enters the STOP mode either when (93) is pressed or when an error condition occurs such as NO PAPER, COVER OPEN, etc.

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2.2 Function Keys

The function keys of the operator panel are grouped into two rows. The function of a key depends on the printer operation state. Following operation states are possible:

S READY or BUSY S LOCAL

2.2.1 Short Description of Keys

- in the printer operation state READY or BUSY Number Symbol Functionality in ONLINE/READY Mode 90 Quick VERT.POS.ADJ. setting entry 91 FANFOLD DISPLACEMENT mode entry 92 No function 93 [START/STOP] key - after pressing the key, the

printer enters the LOCAL mode.

94-97 MACRO SELECTION to enter the quick macro

selection mode.

Note: It is possible to lock the function of the above described keys in the

printer operation state READY or BUSY. Use the menu function MENU ACCESS with the setting QUICK SET OFF (see Page 3-22).

If the keys are locked the printer shortly displays LOCKED when pressing one of the keys.

It is not possible to lock .

- in the printer operation state LOCAL Number Symbol Functionality in LOCAL Mode 90 EJECT FORM 91, 92 Paper movement up and down 93 START/STOP key - after pressing the

[START/STOP] key, the printer enters the READY or BUSY mode.

94 MENU key - to enter the Menu Mode in the first

level.

95 PAPER SOURCE key - to start the paper source

selection. 96 FONT key - to start the font selection. 97 PITCH key - to start the pitch selection or to

confirm a certain set up, or to confirm the quick

macro selection.

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Note: After pressing one of the keys the menu mode is

activated. Now the keys of the top row can only be used as cursor keys to move within the menu tree (right [Y], left [Z], up [[] and down [\]).

2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys

S in the printer operation state READY or BUSY

S Quick Settings (only active if not locked in the menu function

MENU ACCESS with QUICK SET OFF (see Chapter 3)).

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S Top Row Keys

The Quick Macro Selection mode is entered when one of the top row keys

, , or is pressed. From the left to the right macro 1 to macro 4 will be selected. Pressing of key causes the printer to change in the STOP-mode and in the display appears the message MACRO 2. Pressing key [Y] confirms the macro selection and changes the printer into the READY or BUSY mode. After this sample the printer the message on the display is READY 2 IPP. That means macro 2 with IBM ProPrinter emulation is selected.

If you press one of the above described key erroneously, press for correction.

Note: Macro selection means a change of all configuration parameters of the

macro concerned.

S Lower Row Keys

In case a certain application requires a specific vertical positioning of the printout on a continuous form, two possibilities are provided for the READY or BUSY mode:

S vertical position adjustment VERT.POS.ADJ. with key (90) S fanfold displacement FANFOLD DIS with key (91).

S Vertical Position Adjustment (VERT.POS.ADJ.) (90)

This can be set differently for each macro to exactly position the printout in relation to the top edge of the form in use. Using this function, the TOP MARGIN and BOTTOM MARGIN settings are taken into account as well.

The parameter is part of the printer´s configuration set up memory and can be stored with the SAVE function.

The VERT. POS.ADJ. mode can directly be called up in the status READY or BUSY by pressing key . In this case a set up is possible for the actually paper source of the selected macro. With TRACT. L. V or TRACT. U. V the printer asks for the value of the lower or upper tractor.

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This parameter covers a range of - / to + / of an inch (0.42 mm),

15 240

60 60

where "-" is up the page and "+" is further down the page (see also the table in Chapter 3.4 Configuring the Printer for VERT.POS.ADJ.).

Note: The set up of VERT.POS.ADJ. will become effective at the next page of

the form. Therefore, it is recommended to perform VERT.POS.ADJ. set up as long as the paper is in the park position and before starting the print job.

S Fanfold Displacement (FANFOLD DIS) (91)

A continuous form can manually be displaced by this function when it is either correctly loaded at the park position or already fed and partly printed. The Fanfold Displacement mode can only be called up in the status READY or BUSY.

Note: The key has no effect when in the READY or BUSY mode.

As soon as the Fanfold Displacement mode is entered by pressing , the printer stops printing and changes into the LOCAL mode. The display shows the message FANFOLD DIS with the value 0. By pressing (91) or (92) a vertical displacement is possible.

Key Display

1 READY 1 ELQ 2 FANFOLD DIS 0 3 FANFOLD DIS 0, +1, +2, +3...

4 FANFOLD DIS ....+3, +2,+ 1, 0

5 READY 1 ELQ

Note: This parameter influences the line counter of the current print job and

cannot be saved. A form feed (FF) sent by the application to the printer cancels all these settings.

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How to Use this Function

Preprinted paper (e.g. bill of lading) has to be adjusted exactly. Following errors are possible: S the printed value is too high - the fanfold paper has to be moved a little

bit higher.

S the printed value is too low - the fanfold paper has to be moved a little

bit lower. No backward movement is possible for a form in park position or with the print head on the first line. The displacement will become effective on the next page. A negative displacement is possible if this function is used during a current print job (not at the beginning of the page).

After pressing again, paper is fed in case it was in the park position. In all other cases the paper remains at its actual position. Each further pressing of increases the line counter by increments of / inch. Each

further pressing of decreases the line counter by decrements of / inch. Holding of or causes the first 20 increments in single steps

( / inch), thereafter in multiplier of ten which results in a continuous

increment or decrement of the offset counter by / inch. If the reached

value is too high go backwards by pressing .

The offset to the current position is shown on the display. Dependent on the status of the internal print buffer, the offset will be immediately executed after having resumed the printing or after having printed the remaining data in the internal print buffer. The offset value is not stored in the configuration set up and influences only the actual line counter. The maximum displacement range is the distance between the actual position and the page border plus one full page, but no more than 999 steps (nearly 1 inch). A backward movement is possible from the actual position to the top of that page.

If the setting is procedure is completed change with (93) to the READY or BUSY mode.

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There are two possibilities for the displacement to become active: S If a positive displacement is set before starting the print job the printer

will move the paper into the right position first and then start printing.

S If the displacement is set during a print job, the printer prints the

contents of the print buffer. Afterwards, the displacement will become active. All following data are at the new position.

S Pressing [START/STOP] (93)

The printer changes into the LOCAL mode (displayed) and turns on the STOP indicator (52). All printer and paper handling operations are stopped. After pressing again, the printer quits the LOCAL or Menu mode.

2.2.3 Meaning of the Keys in the LOCAL Mode

S Lower Row Keys

S Insert or Eject Key (90)

After pressing the Insert/Eject key, fanfold paper from the park position is fed into the print position, and fanfold paper from the print position is fed into the cut/tear off position (depending on the setting or the printer type). Paper that has been retracted into the cut/tear off by the Insert/Eject key will be moved automatically into the print position once the printer receives a print command.

Note: This key is not active while the top cover is open.

S The Paper Feed Key (91) and the

Reverse Paper Feed Key (92)

The paper moves / " (0.28 mm) in the direction of the arrows. Holding

down the key results in continuous feeding.

Forward movement of paper from the park position is stopped at the print position. Forward movement of paper from the print position is stopped at the tear off position or it will be cutt off (depending of the setting or of the printer type).

Backward movement of paper is stopped at either the park position, the print position or the tear off position.

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S START/STOP Key (93)

S turns off the STOP indicator S makes the printer ready for operation S either starts the printout or self-test functions when selected (see

MENU mode) or causes the interface status to change to READY or BUSY (displayed)

S exits the MENU mode.

2.3 Menu Mode

Instead of having a multitude of dip switches, all operator selectable features are accessable via the control panel and combined in the printer MENU.

This feature provides:

S easy handling of configuration (interface, etc.) S quick parameter changes during an application S a SAVE function to make changes permanent (until purposely reset),

facilitating changes in default settings.

The menu has several levels:

S The first level contains the Main Functions S Level 2 contains Sub-Functions S Level 3 allows to select/confirm values and contains further Sub-Functions S Level 4 allows to select/confirm values

For easy selection of paper source, font, pitch and macro, please refer to the Quick Settings section in this chapter.

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2.3.1 To Activate the Menu:

S Press

The printer is in the STOP mode, the display shows LOCAL

S Press in the top row of the control panel. As soon as the menu mode has

been activated, the keys in the top row can only be used as cursor keys to move within the menu tree (up, down, right, and left).

Selection within a level: S press [[] or [\] key; the keys have a wrap around function, i.e. after the last

value the first value is repeated.

On the display you will find the following four characteristic types of information:

This display is only shown if you are in the Main Function. To switch to the next level press [Y].

Now you are in a Sub-Function. Movement in both directions is possible by using the [Z] key or [Y] key.

In the last level, labelled select/confirm values, the asterisk (’) to the right indicates the actual selection.

By using the [[] or [\] key, you are able to select a new value. You get the display:

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2.3.2 To Confirm Selection:

- press [Y]; the confirmed value is displayed with an asterisk (’) in the last position as shown in the picture before.

Note: All cursor keys have an auto repeat function.

The new confirmed settings are only valid until the printer is powered off. To save your settings permanently, see next section.

The MENU mode is left either by pressing or by moving to the MAIN FUNCTION level and then pressing the [Z] key.

A number of VALUE settings is summarized in a "Macro". It is possible to have a total of four macros, each with a different summary of VALUE settings. The standard macros have the following emulations defined:

Macro Emulation

1 EPSON LQ 1060, LQ 2550 (default) 2 IBM Proprinter XL 24 3 IBM Proprinter XL 24 AGM 4 EPSON LQ 1060, LQ 2550

Macro parameters can be tailored to specific application requirements. This feature is highly beneficial in case of frequent changes between applications in multi-user environment. Instead of having to adjust the menu settings each time before a particular application is starting, the user simply selects the macro containing the pre-defined set-up configurations.

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2.3.3 How to Save Settings

The settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is switched off. In order to prevent losing your new settings you can save them using the MAIN FUNCTION SAVE.

KEY Display

1. (93) LOCAL

2. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

3. [[] -- [[] SAVE 6

4. [Y] SAVING NOW ’

5. (93) READY 1 ELQ

Note: The values of the "current settings" and the macro settings can be printed

out on a list using the function PRINT OUT.

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2.3.4 Quick Settings

The keys (94) (to select a pre-configured macro), (95), (96), and

(97) are shortcuts in the menu tree. These particular selections can be changed quickly without having to move through the entire menu (see fold out of structure diagram). As soon as one of the keys in the top row has been activated, all four keys can only be used as cursor keys to move within the menu tree ([[] up, [\] down, [Y] right, and [Z] left).

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3 Configuring the Printer

3.1 What is Configuring

This chapter describes how to use the operator panel and menu settings to set up or configure your printer so that the printer and your computer system can communicate correctly with each other.

Communication between the two requires that both the computer operating system and the printer have the same communication settings or features. The most important of those are:

S protocol S baud rate S data bits S interface type S parity

You may also need to change some of the printer's other features depending on your hardware and application requirements, for example:

S paper handling S text processing.

The MENU mode allows you to access the configuration memory. All settings of the printer are stored in this memory and can be printed out on a list. The possible settings are discussed in detail in the following pages.

The menu Print Out illustrates the actual printer set-up. The following steps show which keys to use to start this printout.

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KEY Display

1. Switch the printer ON READY 1 ELQ

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (94) 1 SELECT 6

4. [[] PRINT OUT 6

5. [Y] 7 PRINT OUT

6. [Y] 7 PRINT OUT ’

7. (93) 7 PRINT OUT

After feeding paper from the defined paper source, the printer starts to print. When printing is completed, the following message will be displayed:

8. 7 PRINT OUT

9. (93) READY 1 ELQ

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3.2 Standard Configuration

The standard configuration is reflected in the following printout provided that no parameters have been changed.

S for the CI - 4070

PRINT OUT VERSION 208xxxxx

INTERFACE ADJUSTMENT

BUFFER 8 KBYTE AGC POSITION 24 WORD LENGTH 8 BIT PLATEN GAP 0 I/F TYPE SHARED PAPER-IN ADJ. 0 *) BAUD-RATE 9600 BPS CUT. V-POS LO. 0 PARITY BIT IGNORE CUT. V-POS UP. 0 PROTOCOL DTR UNI-DIRECT.CMD YES

CURRENT SETTINGS MACRO 1* 12 MACRO 3 MACRO 4

FONT DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA PRINT QUALITY LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ GRAPHICS QUAL. STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD SUB/SUPER FONT YES NO YES YES YES PITCH 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI LINE 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI PAGE LENGTH 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES TRACT.L. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 TRACT.U. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 LEFT MARGIN 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS RIGHT MARGIN 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS TOP MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES BOTTOM MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES PERF. SKIP YES YES YES YES YES PAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER EMULATION EPSON LQ EPSON LQ IBM PROPR. IBM PROPR. AGM EPSON LQ CHARACTER SET EPSON EXT. GCT EPSON EXT. GCT IBM SET 2 IBM SET 2 EPSON EXT. GCT

LINE MODE LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR $$-COMMAND NO NO NO NO NO TEAR-OFF / CUT NO NO NO NO NO

3: GERMANY 3: GERMANY 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.

TRACT. FF-MODE IGNORE FF

MENU ACCESS ALL FUNCTIONS

Note: An asterisk (’) after MACRO 1 indicates the actual macro.

*) This value is dependent on factory setting!

All this standard settings of the firmware will be restored with the menu function RECALL FACTORY.

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S for the CI - 4080

PRINT OUT VERSION 202xxxxx

INTERFACE ADJUSTMENT

BUFFER 8 KBYTE AGC POSITION 24 WORD LENGTH 8 BIT PLATEN GAP 0 I/F TYPE SHARED PAPER-IN ADJ. 0 *) BAUD-RATE 9600 BPS CUT. V-POS LO. 0 PARITY BIT EVEN CUT. V-POS UP. 0 PROTOCOL DTR UNI-DIRECT.CMD YES

CURRENT SETTINGS MACRO 1* MACRO 2 MACRO 3 MACRO 4

FONT DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA PRINT QUALITY LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ GRAPHICS QUAL. STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD SUB/SUPER FONT YES NO YES YES YES PITCH 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI LINE 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI PAGE LENGTH 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES TRACT.L. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 TRACT.U. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 LEFT MARGIN 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS RIGHT MARGIN 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS TOP MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES BOTTOM MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES PERF. SKIP YES YES YES YES YES PAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER PATH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH STACK.CAPACITY - - - - BATCH CAPACITY - - - - EMULATION EPSON LQ EPSON LQ IBM PROPR. IBM PROPR. AGM EPSON LQ CHARACTER SET EPSON EXT. GCT EPSON EXT. GCT IBM SET 2 IBM SET 2 EPSON EXT. GCT

LINE MODE LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR $$-COMMAND NO NO NO NO NO TEAR-OFF / CUT NO NO NO NO NO

3: GERMANY 3: GERMANY 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.

TRACT. FF-MODE IGNORE FF

MENU ACCESS ALL FUNCTIONS

Note: An asterisk (’) after MACRO 1 indicates the actual macro.

*) This value is dependent on factory setting!

All this standard settings of the firmware will be restored with the menu function RECALL FACTORY.

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3.3 Explanation of the printout on the previous page

The heading PRINT OUT gives information about the VERSION of the printer's firmware.

The next two headings are followed by two columns of standard settings:

S INTERFACE - for communication between the computer operating system

and the printer it is necessary to have the same communication settings or features. The standard settings are:

S Buffer 8 Kbyte S Word Length 8 Bit S I/F Type Shared S Baud Rate 9600 Bit/s S Parity Bit Even S Protocol DTR

S ADJUSTMENT - all parameters are for adjustment of the printer and the

paper (see also the following pages).

The last part of the printout is a list with all MACRO settings. In this case MACRO 1 is marked with an asterisk (’) which identifies it as the active macro.

If you do not save new settings, they are lost when you turn the printer OFF and ON.

If you make modifications via the application in the active macro you will find the new settings under the heading CURRENT SETTINGS.

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3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items

Main Functions

The following main functions are available:

S MACRO SELECT

To select one of the four macros which can be used for changing quickly the printer settings for different applications. For example: Application A needs 12" paper and in Application B banking checks are printed.

S CHANGE MACRO

In this part it is possible to create a macro for specific application needs (for detail information see chapter Function CHANGE MACRO beginning on the next page).

Note: Most parameters can be set via the control panel or via escape sequences

from the host computer.

S INSTALLATION

In the first sub-function named INTERFACE you can manipulate parameters to enable communication with the host. In the second sub-function labelled ADJUSTMENT you can optimize your printouts.

S SAVE

Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power ON and OFF the new settings are still activated.

While this function is executed the display flashes SAVING NOW.

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S PRINT OUT

This function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macro definitions. This printout is helpful for future reference and when macros need to be changed. To actually start the print operation it is necessary to leave the STOP mode (by pressing the key - see also Chapter 3.1). While this function is executed the display shows PRINT OUT.

Main Function CHANGE MACRO

S Font

A font is a family of characters with the same style and size. The appearance of the font can be varied by using attributes such as:

size, bold, italic, etc.

The fonts included in the PM are:

S Data S Roman S San Serif S Courier S Prestige S Script S OCR B S OCR A S Orator-C S Orator S DATA LARGE

see Appendix B for print samples.

Note: PRINT TEST 3 lists all available fonts. The firmware of the printer

indicates also barcodes. Detail information for printing barcodes are in Appendix F Barcodes Quick Reference.

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S Print Quality

Is splitted up into:

S Font Quality

Three different font quality levels can be selected:

S Draft quality (font "Data") S Near letter quality (NLQ displayed with the font name) S Letter quality (LQ displayed with the font name).

and

S Graphics Quality

Four different graphics quality levels can be selected:

S Standard S Win. LQ 180 DPI S Win. NLQ 90 DPI S WI. Draft 60 DPI

Note: Different print / graphics qualities result in different print speed..

S Sub/Super Font

When the SUB/SUPER FONT is set to "NO", sub and superscript text will be raised or lowered a half line, but the text size itself will not change. When set to "YES", the text size will be reduced, and printed above or below the line. Example: YES 5 or 5

NO 5 or 5

S Pitch

Indicates the number of characters printed per inch (10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 or proportional). Any pitch setting can be combined with any available font. In some cases this may lead to a conflict with font designs. The pitch setting is, therefore, a matter of personal taste.

S Line

Determines the number of lines per inch (line space).

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S Page Length

Page length is expressed in terms of lines within the range of 5 to 132 lines. Any page length setting is based on six lines per inch, regardless of the number of lines per inch selected in the line setting or defined by the application.

The following indicates the number of lines for the most common paper sizes.

Paper length Appropriate setting

in inches in no. of lines

4 24

4 / 25

6 36

8 48

8 / 51

11 66

11 / 70

12 (default setting) 72

The tear-off/cut mode and top/bottom margins use the page length setting as a basis.

An incorrect page length, therefore, gives an incorrect perforation skip.

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S Vertical Positioning Adjustment (VERT.POS.ADJ.)

This can be set differently for each macro to exactly position the printout in relation to the top edge of the form in use. It is meant to be a corrective parameter to meet variations in paper size and pre-printed material. Using this function, the TOP MARGIN and BOTTOM MARGIN setting are taken into account as well.

This parameter covers a range of - / to + / of an inch, where "-" is up

15 240

60 60

the page and "+" is further down the page.

The following table shows some values in inch and millimetres.

+/- 1 = +/- / " = +/- 0,42 mm +/- 2 = +/- / " = +/- 0,85 mm +/- 3 = +/- / " = +/- 1,27 mm +/- 4 = +/- / " = +/- 1,69 mm +/- 5 = +/- / " = +/- 2,12 mm +/- 6 = +/- / " = +/- 2,54 mm +/- 7 = +/- / " = +/- 2,96 mm +/- 8 = +/- / " = +/- 3,39 mm

+/- 9 = +/- / " = +/- 3,81 mm +/- 10 = +/- / " = +/- 4,23 mm +/- 11 = +/- / " = +/- 4,66 mm +/- 12 = +/- / " = +/- 5,08 mm +/- 13 = +/- / " = +/- 5,50 mm +/- 14 = +/- / " = +/- 5,93 mm +/- 15 = +/- / " = +/- 6,35 mm + 16 = + / " = + 6,77 mm

Attention: The set up of VERT.POS.ADJ. will become effective at the next page

of the form. Therefore, it is recommended to perform VERT.POS.ADJ. set up as long as the paper is in the park position and before starting the print job.

S The left margin is set in / " steps, depending on the actual selection. The

first left margin position is / " from the left edge of the paper which means that the letter H in regular "Data" font would be positioned / " from the left edge of the paper. The left margin can be set to a maximum of / ".

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S The right margin is set to print position 80, 132 or 136, always measured

from the position of the first possible, not actual, left margin setting.

The left margin setting is influenced by the physical setting of the left tractor. The above specifications are only correct if the tractors are in the original positions, i.e. the left perforation is aligned with the center mark on the plastic plate (distance between the marks is / ").

S The top margin indicates the first print line and is always set in steps of / ".

The position of the first margin is / " from the top of the paper and indicates

the baseline of the letter H in upright "Data" font (see illustration).

The top margin can be set to a maximum of / " down on the paper.

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S The bottom margin indicates the last print line. Going beyond this margin

automatically initiates a form feed. The bottom margin is always set in steps

of / ".

The bottom margin can be set to a maximum of / ".

The above specifications are influenced by the settings in "Vertical Position" (see section Vertical Positioning Adjustment in this chapter).

S Perforation Skip

If PERF. SKIP is set to YES the printer starts to print after specified top margin and stops printing before the bottom Margin.

If PERF. SKIP is set to NO the printer ignores the top and bottom margin and prints from the very first line to the very last one. That means that on a standard 11" paper 66 lines are available for printing.

S Paper Source

The printer offers three input possibilities:

S TRACTOR LOWER (default) S TRACTOR UPPER S TRACTOR L/U (pool), that means that the printer switches automatically to

the other cassette once the cassette in use is out of paper. The empty cassette can be loaded again and thus be ready for the next automatic switch if needed. The pool function requires the use of the same type of paper in both tractor cassettes.

Note: Please refer to chapter 6 Technical Data, for detailed media

specifications.

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S Paper Exit (only for CI - 4080)

It is possible to choose between BATCH (to leave the printer at the rear) and STACKER (at the top) via the point PATH.

If BATCH is selected, the paper keeps its continuous form and leaves the printer at the rear. The cutter is not activated by default. If print jobs need to be separated, the cutter must be activated.

If STACKER is selected the fanfold paper automatically leaves the printer as cut sheets which are collected face down in the stacker at the top. The paper is cut along the perforation as long as no other form length has been defined. The form length can be determined in the menu or by the application. Printing briefly stops when the paper arrives at the cut station. The paper gets cut and is transported to the stacker. Afterwards, printing resumes.

Note: If, for some reason, it is not desired to print exactly on the perforation it is

very important to cut below the perforation of the printed page. If the paper is cut above the perforation the remaining paper can easily bend and cause a paper jam. Do not cut through a label as the blad would get dirty by the glue.

S STACK.CAPACITY (capacity at the top)

(only for the CI - 4080)

S BATCH CAPACITY (capacity of the option at Cut Sheet Tray at the rear)

(only for the CI - 4080) To control the capacity of the Stacker or the Cut Sheet Tray use these two functions. Capacity can be defined in steps of 20 single sheets.

S STACK.CAPACITY in the range from 20 to 200 and S BATCH CAPACITY from 20 to 600 sheets. (single sheet paper, see

chapter 6 Technical Data, paper specification )

Change of Paper Exit (only for the CI - 4080)

When switching from one paper exit to the other, paper in the printer moves automatically to the cut station where it is cut at the perforation below the last printed page.

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S Emulation

The emulation determines the set of commands available for the printer (see Appendix D and E).

S EPSON LQ S IBM PROPR. S IBM PROPR.AGM S EPSON LQ

Note: The selected Emulation will also be stored in the actual macro. With a

change of the macro (e.g. key , , or is pressed) it is possible that the emulation will also be changed. Be careful: Do not change the emulation within an application.

S Character Set

When selecting a character set it can be further specified by the corresponding national versions. Detailed tables of the character sets can be found in Appendix B.

If a different macro is selected the default character set may change, e.g. - IBM PROPR. emulation has the character set IBM SET 2 as default.

- EPSON emulation has the character set EPSON EXT.GCT as default.

S Line Mode

If LF = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a carriage return (CR) for every line feed (LF) received via the interface. If CR = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a line feed (LF) for every carriage return (CR) received via the interface.

S $$ Commands

This function causes $$ either to be printed as $$ or to activate ESC commands within an application.

If this function is set to YES the characters are interpreted by the printer in the following way:

S $$ as ESC [ S $$/ as ESC.

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S Tear-off-mode / Cut-mode

In case the selection of paper exit for the CI - 4080 is "STACKER", each form will be cut automatically and laid down into the stacker. If for the CI - 4080 "BATCH" is selected or the CI - 4070 is in use, the following choices of either automatic feeding into the tear off position or automatic cutting are available:

S NO S TEAR - OFF 10 S S TEAR - OFF 1 S S CUT 10 S only for CI - 4080

S CUT 1 S only for CI - 4080 S CUT 1 S NO FF only for CI - 4080 S CUT MODE ON only for CI - 4080

Disregarding these settings for the CI - 4080, the printer will always cut the paper when a switch from one tractor to the other has been initiated. In this case the CI - 4070 gives the message TEAR OFF Furthermore, all settings can be overruled by software (Command SPSIF, cut mode on).

Note: If in the CI - 4080 the page before the last gets cut it is not possible to

print on the very last page of the fanfold batch because it has left the transport pins of the tractors.

The setting NO means, that neither automatic feeding into the tear off position nor automatic cutting is performed. It is appropriate for batch output of continuous forms.

The setting TEAR - OFF 10 S causes the paper to move into the tear off position if no new printing data have been received within 10 seconds. This setting supports applications lacking a programmed form feed after the completion of a print job. If printing data are received for the page at the tear off position after 10 seconds the page is moved back so that printing can resume at the last print position. If the page has already been torn off printing will be continued at the top of the next page.

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The setting TEAR - OFF 1 S causes the paper to move to the tear off position when the print job has been completed by a form feed command and no new print job has been received within one second. If the paper is not torn off and new printing data are received the paper moves back into the printer to allow the following page to be printed.

The setting CUT 10 S (CI - 4080) causes the form to be cut if no further printing data have been received within a print job for a period of 10 seconds. After cutting, the paper moves immediately into the top of form position of the next page. This setting supports applications lacking a programmed form feed after completion of a print job.

The setting CUT 1 S (CI - 4080) causes the form to be cut if, after a form feed command, no further printing data have been received within a print job for a period of 1 second. After cutting, the paper moves immediately into the top of form position of the next page.

The setting CUT 1 S NO FF (CI - 4080) has the same function as CUT 1 S but is independent of receiving of a form feed command.

By the function CUT MODE ON and PATH = BATCH in PAPER EXIT the CI - 4080 will cut continuous forms into single sheets and feed them to the rear. Use the optional Cut Sheet Tray to collect the sheets. The application has to control page length. The page length must be at least three inch, otherwise the printer is unable to through out the sheet.

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Configuring the printer

Main-Function INSTALLATION

S Sub-Function INTERFACE

The factory settings for the interface type are: Shared, 8 Kbyte Buffer, 8 bit word length, even parity bit, 9600 baud, and DTR protocol.

S BUFFER

Buffer size in Kbyte. The maximum size is 30 Kbyte.

S WORD LENGTH

Length of the data to be transferred; values are 7 or 8 bit.

S I/F TYPE (Interface Type)

the following types are available:

S Parallel S Serial S Shared

In case the SHARED interface type is selected the printer switches automatically between the parallel and serial interface. The first data received at the port determine which interface port becomes active. The other interface port will be closed so that only one interface is active at a time (for detailed information see Appendix A Interface Description).

S BAUD RATE (only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

Controls the speed of data transfer. The possible transfer rates are: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps.

S PARITY BIT (only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

The data transfer will be checked by an even or odd parity bit. The values are: EVEN, ODD, NONE or IGNORE.

S PROTOCOL (only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

Selectable are: DTR, XON/XOFF, or XON/XOFF + DTR.

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Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT

S AGC Position

AGC (Automatic Gap Control) is an integral part of the paper handling capabilities of the printer. It is an automatic adjustment function which ensures an optimal print quality when using paper of various thicknesses. The gap adjustment will automatically take place whenever paper is inserted

S after the paper source has been changed S from park position S after Power On S after the printer has been in the STOP mode S an AGC command has been issued.

The reference point for the measurement of the paper thickness is the AGC Position of the first print line. Default for the horizontal AGC Position is 24 (=

ink ribbon exchange position), any position from 4 to 131 in steps of 10 cpi can be selected. An adjustment of the AGC Position is only necessary if a measurement at the default position does not reflect the paper thickness of the area to be printed on or if there is a paper edge (e.g. of a label) in that position (the measuring process requires a plain paper-surface). In addition to the automatic AGC function, measurements of the paper thickness at various positions can be executed by the AGC command, or a specific platen gap can be set using the PCC command. This is to meet the requirements of forms with complex properties. For details see Appendix D and E Quick Reference.

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S Platen Gap

This adjustment is to be seen as a correctional offset to the platen gap set by the AGC (Automatic Gap Control) function or a PCC (Programmable Copy Control) command. It effects all paper paths.

The offset is within the range of -3 to +4. One step is equal to 18 µm. "-" reduces the gap, "+" increases it.

Note: This setting should only be changed in exceptional case. The optimum

setting of the platen gap will be done automatically by the AGC or PCC

S AGC Adjust

This is a basic adjustment which is automatically performed at the initial Power On of the printer, and which thereafter only needs to be initiated after having exchanged the print head or the platen. It is essential that the ink ribbon is installed and no paper is in the printer when this procedure is started. After activating this procedure, the printer displays INSTALL RIBBON. If the ribbon is installed press to continue.

S PAPER-IN ADJ (Paper-In-Sensor adjustment)

This parameter logically adjusts the base position of the Run-In-Sensor. The factory set value is such that the default is set to compensate specific mechanical tolerances. The adjustment range is from -3 to +4 in / " steps

(0.42 mm), where "-" means an upward movement and "+" a downward movement. When implemented, the adjustment applies to all paper paths.

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S CUT. V-POS LO. / CUT. V-POS UP. (Vertical Positioning for Cutting Device

for the CI - 4080 or for the tear off edge on the CI - 4070) This can be set differently for each paper source (lower and upper tractor) and is meant to be a corrective parameter to meet variations in paper size and pre-printed material.

The parameter covers a range of - / " to + / " of an inch, where "-" is up

15 16

60 60

the page and "+" is further down the page. The default value is zero.

Note: If, for some reason, it is not desired to cut exactly on the perforation it is

The following table shows the possible values in inch and millimetres.

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S Uni-Direct.CMD

If NO is selected, commands for uni-directional printing will be ignored. The default setting of YES means that commands will be carried out to switch from bi-directional to uni-directional or vice versa.

S TRACT. FF-MODE (Tractor Form Feed Mode)

EXECUTE FF means, every form feed sent to the printer will be executed.

If you set IGNORE FF, only a form feed before printable characters will be executed, that means blank pages will be avoided.

Special Sub-Items under INSTALLATION S Language

The operator panel may display its messages in three languages. Select one out of the following: ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS.

S RESTORE SET UP

With this function all settings of the last SAVE procedure will be restored.

S RECALL FACTORY

All standard settings of the firmware will be restored. The contents of Page Counter and the Paper-in Adjust will not be changed. Use the function SAVE if the standard settings shall be active after power off/on.

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S Menu Access

There are four possibilities to define the access to the menu by the user.

S ALL FUNCTIONS All functions can be used (default)

S QUICK SET. OFF With this function the Quick Settings for Macro

Selection, Vertical Position Adjustment, and Fanfold Displacement can be deactivated in the READY or BUSY mode. After pressing one of these keys the display shows shortly LOCKED (see also Chapter 2).

S MACROS ONLY - Macros can be selected using the Quick Macro

Selection keys , , and .

- The Vertical Positioning Adjustment Mode can be entered

- The Fanfold Displacement Mode can be entered.

S NO ACCESS The menu is not accessible at all.

The menu function PRINT OUT can be activated regardless of the defined menu access.

Note: Only the system manager is able to reset the functions MACROS ONLY

and NO ACCESS.

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S Self Test

S PRINT TEST 1 (see Chapter 1.8 Print Tests) S PRINT TEST 2 (see Chapter 1.8 Print Tests) S PRINT TEST 3 gives information about technical releases and is intended

for service purposes only. Among other information, the page counter identifies the number of pages printed.

S I/F Test This function is used to test the serial interface. It enables

test data to be sent out from the printer and returned by means of a closed loop connector plugged into the serial interface connector. The test data uses consist of PRINT TEST 1.

S Hex Dump

This function makes it possible that the data received by the printer can be analyzed. Control codes are no longer carried out, instead all data is printed in hexadecimal format and as ASCII characters. Any non-printable characters, such as carriage return are only represented as a single dot (.) in the ASCII list.

It may happen that the transmission of data to the printer will be interrupted during Hex Dump. In this case, printing of data received after the break is started on the next available line. The result is an irregular right margin which is not an indicator for any loss of data.

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[MACRO SELECT 6] ))) [7 MACRO 1 *]

\ [7 MACRO 2 ]

* [7 MACRO 3 ] * [7 MACRO 4 ] * *

[

[CHANGE MACRO # 6] ))) [7 FONT 6] ))) [7 DATA ] (# indicates the actually selected \ [7 ROMAN LQ/NLQ ] macro, e.g. CHANGE MACRO 1) [7 SAN SERIF LQ/NLQ ] B \ * [7 COURIER LQ/NLQ ] E

* * [7 PRESTIGE LQ/NLQ ] E * * [7 SCRIPT LQ/NLQ ] E PRINT QUAL. * * [7 OCR B LQ ] C LQ or NLQ * * [7 OCR A LQ ] E * * [7 ORATOR-C LQ/NLQ ] E * * [7 ORATOR LQ/NLQ ] D * * [7 DATA LARGE ] * * * [7 PRINT QUALITY 6] ))) [7 FONT QUALITY 6] )))) [7 LQ ] * [7 NLQ ] * * * * [7 GRAPHICS QUAL 6] )))) [7 STANDARD ] * [7WIN.LQ 180 DPI ] * * [7WIN.NLQ 90 DPI ] * * [7WIN.DRAFT 60 DPI ] * * * [7 SUB/SUPER FONT 6] ))) [7 NO ] * [7 YES ] * * * * * [7 PITCH 6] ))) [7 10 CPI ] * [7 12 CPI ] * * [7 15 CPI ] * * [7 17 CPI ] * * [7 18 CPI ] * * [7 20 CPI ] * * [7 PROPORTIONAL ] * * * [7 LINE 6] ))) [7 6 LPI ] * [7 8 LPI ] * * [7 12 LPI ] * * [7 2 LPI ] * * [7 3 LPI ] * * [7 4 LPI ] * * * * * [7 PAGE LENGTH 6] ))) [7 72 LINES ] * (tractor only; range: 5..132 lines) * * * [7 VERT.POS.ADJ. 6] ))) [7 TRACT.L. V-POS 6] )) [7 TRACT.L. V 0 ] * [7 TRACT.U. V-POS 6] )) [7 TRACT.U. V 0 ] * * * (range: -15...+240) * * * [7 LEFT MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 COLUMNS ] * (range: 1..16 columns) * * * [7 RIGHT MARGIN 6] ))) [7 136 COLUMNS ] * [7 80 COLUMNS ] * * [7 132 COLUMNS ] * * * [7 TOP MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 LINES ] * (range: 1...16 lines) * * * [7 BOTTOM MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 LINES ] * (range: 1...8 lines) * * * [7 PERF. SKIP 6] ))) [7 YES ] * [7 NO ] * * * * * [7 PAPER SOURCE 6] ))) [7 TRACTOR LOWER ] * [7 TRACTOR L/U ] * * [7 TRACTOR UPPER ] * * * *

* * * [7 PAPER EXIT 6] ))) [7 PATH ] ))) [7 BATCH ] * * (only CI - 4080) * [7 STACKER ] * * * * * [7 STACK.CAPACITY ] ))) [7 STACK.CAP. - ] * (Range: -, 20 to 200, step 20) * * * * * [7 BATCH CAPACITY ] ))) [7 BATCH CAP. - ] * (Range: -, 20 to 600, step 20) * * * [7 EMULATION 6] ))) [7 EPSON LQ ] (Macro 1) * [7 IBM PROPR. ] (Macro 2) * * [7 IBM PROPR. AGM ] (Macro 3) * * [7 EPSON LQ ] (Macro 4) * * * * * [7 CHARACTER SET 6] ))) [7 EPSON EXT. GCT 6] ))) [7 1: U.S.A. ] * * [7 2: FRANCE ] * * (Macro 1 = GERMANY) [7 3: GERMANY ] * (Macro 4 = U.S.A.) [7 4: U.K. ] * * * [7 5: DENMARK ] * * * [7 6: SWEDEN ] * * * [7 7: ITALY ] * * * [7 8: SPAIN ] * * * [7 9: JAPAN ] * * * [7 10: NORWAY ] * * * [7 11: DENMARK 2 ] * * * [7 12: SPAIN 2 ] * * * [7 13: LATIN AM. ] * * * [7 14: TURKEY ] * * * [7 15: LEGAL ] * * * * * [7CODE PAGE EE 6] ))) [7 1: CP 437 GK ] * * [7 2: CP 851 GK ] * * * [7 3: CP 928 GK ] * * * [7 4: CP 855 CYRI ] * * * [7 5: CP 866 ] * * * [7 6: CP 869 ] * * * [7 7: CP 852 ] * * * [7 8: KAMENICKY ] * * * [7 9: ISO LATIN 2 ] * * * [7 10: MAZOVIA ] * * * [7 11: CP 437 HUN ] * * * [7 12: CP 852 SEE ] * * * [7 13: CP 866 LAT ] * * * [7 14: WIN LAT 2 ] * * * * * [7CODE PAGE EE2 6] ))) [7 1: CP 771 ] * * [7 2: CP 773 ] * * * [7 3: CP 774 ] * * * [7 4: CP 775 ] * * * [7 5: BALTIC RIM ] * * * * * [7 IBM SET 1 6] * * [7 IBM SET 2 6] ))) [7 1: U.S.A. ] * * (Macro 2, 3) [7 2: FRANCE ] * * * [7 3: GERMANY ] * * * [7 4: U.K. ] * * * [7 5: DENMARK ] * * * [7 6: SWEDEN ] * * * [7 7: ITALY ] * * * [7 8: SPAIN ] * * * [7 9: JAPAN ] * * * [7 10: NORWAY ] * * * [7 11: DENMARK 2 ] * * * [7 12: SPAIN 2 ] * * * [7 13: LATIN AM. ] * * * [7 14: TURKEY ] * * * * *

* * [7 IBM CODE PAGE 6] ))) [7 1: PAGE 437 ] * [7 2: PAGE 850 ] * * [7 3: PAGE 860 ] * * [7 4: PAGE 863 ] * * [7 5: PAGE 865 ] * * [7 6: PAGE 858 ] * * * *

[

* * * * * [7 LINE MODE 6] ))) [7 LF=LF, CR=CR ] * [7 LF=LF+CR ] * * [7 CR=LF+CR ] * * [7 LF, CR=LF+CR ] * * [7 $$ COMMAND 6] ))) [7 NO ] * [7 YES ] * * [7 TEAR-OFF-MODE 6] ))) [7 NO ] [7 TEAR-OFF 10 S. ] * [7 TEAR-OFF 1 S. ] * [7 CUT 10 S. ] (only for Printer CI - 4080) * [7 CUT 1 S. ] (only for Printer CI - 4080) * [7 CUT 1 S. NO FF ] (only for Printer CI - 4080) * [7 CUT MODE ON ] (only for Printer CI - 4080) * * * *

[

[INSTALLATION 6] ))) [7 INTERFACE 6] ))) [7 BUFFER 6] )))) [7 8 KBYTE *]

\ \ \ [7 16 KBYTE ]

* * * [7 32 KBYTE ] * * * [7 48 KBYTE ] * * * [7 1 KBYTE ] * * * * * [7 WORD LENGTH 6] )))) [7 8 BIT ] * * [7 7 BIT ] * * * * * [7 I/F TYPE 6] )))) [7 SHARED ] * * [7 PARALLEL ] * * * [7 SERIAL ] * * * * * 1) [7 BAUD RATE 6] ), [7 600 BPS ] * * * * [7 1200 BPS ] * * * * [7 2400 BPS ] * * * * [7 4800 BPS ] * * * .) [7 9600 BPS ] * * [7 19200 BPS ] * * * * * 1) [7 PARITY BIT 6] ))) [7 IGNORED ] * * [7 ODD ] * * * [7 NONE ] * * * [7 EVEN ] * *

* * 1) [7 PROTOCOL 6] ))) [7 DTR ] * * [7 XON/XOFF ] * * * [7 XON/XOFF + DTR ] * * * * 1) only indicated if SERIAL is selected * * * * * [7 ADJUSTMENT 6] ))) [7 AGC POSITION 6] ))) [7 POSITION 24 ] * (range: 4...131) * * * * * [7 PLATEN GAP 6] ))) [7 PLATEN GAP 0 ] * * (range: -3...+4) * * * * * [7 AGC ADJUST 6] ))) [7 NO ] * * [7 YES ] * * (parameter [YES] gives the message [INSTALL RIBBON] ;

* * after check press ) * * * * * [7 PAPER-IN ADJ. 6] ))) [7 PAPER-IN 0 ] * * (range: -3...+4) * * * * * [7 CUT. V-POS LO. 6] ))) [7 CUTTER V LO 0 ] * * (range: -15...+16)-3...+4) * * * * * [7 CUT. V-POS UP. 6] ))) [7 CUTTER V UP 0 ] * * (range: -15...+16) * * * * * [7 UNI DIRECT.CMD 6] ))) [7 YES ] * * [7 NO ] * * * * [7 TRACT. FF-MOD 6] ))) [7 IGNORE FF ] * [7 EXECUTE FF ] * *

[

* * * [7 LANGUAGE 6] ))) [7 ENGLISH ] * [7 DEUTSCH ] * * [7 FRANCAIS ] * * * * * [7 RESTORE SET UP 6] ))) [7 NO ] * [7 YES ] * * * * * [7 RECALL FACTORY 6] ))) [7 NO ] * [7 YES ] * * * * * [7 MENU ACCESS 6] ))) [7 ALL FUNCTIONS ] * [7 QUICK SET OFF ] * * [7 MACROS ONLY ] * * [7 NO ACCESS ] * * * * * [7 SELF TEST 6] ))) [7 PRINT TEST 1 ] * * [7 PRINT TEST 2 ] * * [7 PRINT TEST 3 ] * * [7 I/F TEST ] (only Serial Interface) * * [7 HEX DUMP 6] ))) [7 HEX DUMP ] * *

[

[SAVE 6] ))) [7 SAVING NOW ]

[

[PRINT OUT 6] ))) [7 PRINT OUT ]

4. Maintenance

Preferred Materials

The following materials and cleaning lubricants are recommended for use in the maintenance procedure:

S Lint-free cloth S Platen Cleaner C/CP09, commercial no: 8709 004 10931 S Vacuum cleaner.

4.1 Cleaning the Platen and Surrounding Areas

The user should clean the printer every six months or after 50,000 prints, whichever occurs first. If you experience paper feed problems, or if the print head carriage movement becomes restricted, cleaning should be carried out more often.

Note: The Page Counter (PGCNT) in the PRINT-TEST 3 will inform you about

the actual number of printed pages.

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Maintenance

PRINT TEST 3

CONFIGURATION

PM1 208xxxxx PM2 00000000 PM3 208xxxxx PBC 20807222 SPC 20000000 CUR 4 PMR 0

NFQ 2100 DSF 100 NLSF 100 LSF 100 GSF 100 NFT 260 TNA1 230 TNA2 230 TNA3 260 AC 6.00 PSL 44 PGC 20

PGCNT 3333

SBP 38

CO61 IBM SET 1 C062 IBM SET 2 C063 IBM CODE PAGE C071 EPSON EXT. GCT C100 CODE PAGE EE C101 CODE PAGE EE2 C091 BARCODE

DATA ROMAN NLQ ROMAN LQ SAN SERIF NLQ SAN SERIF LQ COURIER NLQ COURIER LQ PRESTIGE NLQ PRESTIGE LQ SCRIPT NLQ SCRIPT LQ OCR B LQ OCR A LQ ORATOR-C NLQ ORATOR-C LQ ORATOR NLQ ORATOR LQ DATA LARGE

CHARACTER SET : EPSON EXT. GCT 3: GERMANY AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TESTAGC TEST

PRINTHEAD NEEDLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DATA

!"#$%&'()*+,-./01234567890:;<=>?.......

. .

Note: The number following PM1 identifies the micro program and the number

following PM3 identifies the character set.

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Maintenance

4.2 Cleaning Procedure

1. Power the printer ON and remove the top cover.

2. Remove the ribbon cassette.

3. Thoroughly brush and vacuum all accessible areas to remove any paper flock and dust.

4. Clean the platen's surface, the paper pressure rollers and the transport rollers using the platen cleaner. In order to access the transport rollers loosen the green screws and remove the metal bar with the metal rollers.

5. Clean the covers and the operator panel with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solvents or excessive amounts of water.

6. Insert the ribbon cassette (see Chapter 1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette).

7. Remount the top cover.

Note: (for CI - 4080) Cutting through a sticky label leaves glue on the blade,

leading to problems with the cutting device. Small parts of a cut through label could detach from its paper and get stuck under the shield of the print head or even block the cutter completely. If the shield or the blade gets dirty it must be cleaned immediately. Use a close with petrol. Caution: There is danger to get hurt.

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Maintenance

4.3 User Replaceable Parts

4.3.1. Replacement of the Print Head

The print head has an expected life time of approximately 350,000 pages (see Page Counter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3 on page before).

Print Head Removal

Caution: The print head may be very hot immediately after printing.

1. Switch the printer ON, lift and remove the top cover. The print head will move to the correct position, aligned with the cut-out in the paper guide plate.

2. Remove the ribbon cassette

3. Switch the printer OFF

4. Swing the cutter housing (10) to the rear (only for CI - 4080)

5. Disconnect the print head cable (4)

6. Using the supplied tool (7), loosen the two captive screws (6) retaining the print head (5). Use the enclosed plastic case as an extension for the socket head cap key.

7. Remove the print head (5)

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Maintenance

S Print Head Installation

Ensure that the printer is switched OFF. For print head installation, the carriage should be aligned with the cut-out in the paper guide plate (same position as for removal procedure).

1. Hold the print head (5) in its mounting position and press it against its stop in direction of the platen. The two noses (9) of the adjustment guide (8) support this procedure.

2. Fasten the captive screws (6):

S fasten the screw to its stop S tighten the left screw S put the enclosed plastic case onto the socket head cap key and first

tighten the right and then the left screw.

3. Reconnect the print head cable (4) and fasten it

4. Refit the cutter (10), mount and close the top cover (only for CI - 4080)

5. Switch the printer ON, open the top cover after the message "READY", and insert the ink ribbon cassette

6. Run the MENU function AGC ADJUST with ribbon cassette installed but without any paper inserted in the printer

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Maintenance

4.3.2 Replacement of the Platen

The platen needs to be replaced after approximately 350,000 pages (see Page Counter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3).

To Remove the Platen

1. Switch the printer OFF.

2. Lift and remove the top cover

3. Swing back the cutter housing (only for CI - 4080)

4. Remove the ribbon cassette

5. Position the print head to the very right

6. Release the green plastic platen clamp (61) on the left platen mounting

7. Move the platen (60) approximately 0,4 inch to the left, lift the left end of the platen free of its mounting and withdraw the platen from the right mounting.

8. Lift the platen to the left underneath the print head and take it out

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Maintenance

To install the Platen

Ensure that the printer is switched OFF.

1. Place the platen (60) in the space between print head and metal bar

2. Move the print head from its position at the right into the center

3. Fit the gear wheel at the end of the platen into the right mounting. Be careful not to damage the gear wheel

4. Ensure that the plastic platen clamp (61) is in an upright position, push the platen into its mounting and lock it by pushing the tag on the clamp to the rear

5. Install the ribbon cassette

6. Swing back the cutter housing (only for CI - 4080)

7. Reapply and close the top cover

8. Run the MENU function AGC ADJUST without any paper inserted into the printer

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5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

How to Use This Section

1. Find the category to which your problem belongs. The problem

categories are:

S Power-related Problems S Error Messages S No Printout S Operation-related Problems S Print-related Problems S Paper Jam S Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

For example, if the print appears very light on the paper, look at Section Printrelated Problems.

2. Find the symptom description that most closely matches the printer symptom. In this example you would look at the symptom "Print faint or of poor quality."

3. Try the first suggestion under that heading.

4. If the suggestion does not cure the problem, try the next suggestion.

5. If none of the suggestions enable you to continue printing, or if the fault is not listed, contact your service.

Each time the printer is switched ON the display indicates TEST while the internal self-tests are run. If the test is completed successfully READY 1 ELQ will be displayed. If an error message is displayed please refer to the following section.

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Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

5.1 Power-related Problems

S Power indicator does not come On when power is switched On S Check that the power cord and plug are securely fitted to the printer and to

an electrical outlet.

S Ask for the power connector connections (and fuse, if fitted) to be verified. S Ask for the building electrical supply to be verified.

5.2 Error Messages

After switching the power ON the printer runs a self test. During the test the following messages may be shown on the display:

Display That means... Cause

No information, No power S Mains cable not connected POWER ON indicator not lit.

green and yellow hang up in reset S Print PSU defective LED give light after power on S Print CU-DEV defective but no reaction

####### Firmware does not S PM not inserted

work S PM not correctly inserted

S no firmware on PM S PROMs not correctly

installed

TEST.... Initializing of the S After first POWER ON with

(flashing) EEPROM PM

S Change of PM S Contents of the EEPROM

faulty

I/O OK EEPROM located on EEPROM

the Control Unit not S not installed addressable S not correctly installed

S defective

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Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

Display That means.... Cause

NV RAM OK Error on the RAM of S Control Unit defective

the Control Unit

RAM OK Checksum error S (P)ROM defective

(P)ROM 1

ROM 1 OK No Fonts available S Character generator P(ROM)

on PM damaged or missing

MC OK Fault on Control Unit S Control Unit defective

S Type mismatch of PM and

Control Unit

S PBC (Printer Base Controller)

on Control Unit damaged

S SPC (Speed Controller) on

Control Unit damaged

If all tests have been passed successfully the following message will be displayed:

READY 1 ELQ / The Printer is OK S Printer ready for operation BUSY 1 ELQ

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Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

During normal operation the following error messages may occur:.

Display That means... Cause / Action

AGC ERROR AGC ADJUST S Distance print head and

procedure fault platen faulty

S Print head loose S Platen incorrectly

installed

S Ribbon not inserted S Horizontal drive without

function

S Platen got dirty

BUFFER OVERFLOW Handshake S Check CTR - CTS or

protocol error XON - XOFF protocol

S Repeat data transfer

COVER OPEN Displayed when S Close cover

the top cover is open and the printer is in the

READY or BUSY mode.

CUTTER ERROR Cutter without S Cutter not connected

any function S Connector loose (only for CI - S Blade locked

4080) S Cutter defective ELECTR-FAN ERROR Fan defective S Call service FRAMING ERROR Protocol error S Check protocol setting of

printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

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Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

Display That means... Cause / Action

HOR. DRIVE ERROR Horizontal drive S Horizontal drive blocked

without function S Paper jam

S Distance of platen gap

too narrow

S AGC procedure on not

workable position

S Platen incorrectly

installed

S No AGC ADJUST after

print head or platen replacement

S Device electronic fault S Encoder strip missing S Horizontal drive fault

LOAD TRACTOR Displayed when S Load paper and press UPPER or LOWER the host sends a .

form feed or print command to an empty tractor cassette. The printer enters the STOP mode.

LOCAL Entered when S Press to continue.

was pressed. The STOP indicator is lit.

PAPER JAM TRF Displayed if line S Please refer to paragraph

feeds fail to 5.4 for suggestions how move fanfold to remove a paper jam. paper correctly.

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Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

Display That means... Cause / Action

HOR. DRIVE ERROR Horizontal drive S Horizontal drive blocked

without function S Paper jam

S Distance of platen gap

too narrow

S AGC procedure on not

workable position

S Platen incorrectly

installed

S No AGC ADJUST after

print head or platen replacement

S Device electronic fault S Encoder strip missing S Horizontal drive fault

LOAD TRACTOR Displayed when S Load paper and press UPPER or LOWER the host sends a .

form feed or print command to an empty tractor cassette. The printer enters the STOP mode.

LOCAL Entered when S Press to continue.

was pressed. The STOP indicator is lit.

MOTOR-FAN ERROR Fan defective S Call service PAPER JAM TRF Displayed if line S Please refer to paragraph

feeds fail to 5.4 for suggestions how move fanfold to remove a paper jam. paper correctly.

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Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

Display That means... Cause / Action

PARITY ERROR Protocol error S Check protocol setting of

printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

TEAR OFF PAPER This message is S Press to enable the

displayed when fanfold paper to be fed the menu backwards to a park selection is position so that the newly TEAR OFF and selected paper source the printer can be used. moved paper into the tear off position. Operator must "tear off' the fanfold paper along the back edge of the printer (paper should be torn off from left to right).

TEMP.SENSOR ERR Temperature S Call service

sensoe defective

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Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

5.3 No Printout

S Self-test printout does not start

S Make sure that you have closed the cover. S Check if paper is loaded in the printer. S Refer to section 1.8 Test Prints.

S Printing does not start

S Make sure that the READY or BUSY message is displayed. If there is a

different message displayed please refer to the above error message table.

S Make sure that the printer is connected to the host computer. (Refer to

section 1.9 Connection to a Computer). Make sure that connectors are properly fixed at both ends.

S Make sure that the printer is receiving data from the host computer. S Make sure that the correct protocol is enabled. (Refer to section 3.2

Standard Configuration and Appendix A Interface Description)

S Make sure that you have selected the correct port (if the automatic feature

has not been selected).

S Make sure that paper is loaded. S Make sure that the ribbon is installed. S Examine the ribbon path. Does the ribbon pass in front of the whole

printhead? Adjust the ribbon if necessary.

S Fanfold paper in lower or upper tractor does not advance

S Make sure that the right tractor is selected.

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Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

5.4 Operation-related Problems

S Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off

S Select the correct form length using the Set-up feature. S Reset top of form by performing a Parking function. S Refer to section 3.4 Vertical Positioning Adjustment

S Paper tears or jams

S Examine the paper path; remove any obstructions S Is the paper too loose or too taut between the tractors?

If the holes in the paper are deformed at their outer edges, the paper is too taut. If the paper rises between the tractors, it is too loose. Readjust the tractor spacing so that the paper lies smoothly but without any tension. Ensure that the paper is horizontally aligned on the pins.

S Open the printer's top cover. If necessary, loosen the two green screws

and remove the paper guide plate to gain access to the paper.

S Parking paper and resetting top of form

S Tear off the paper at the perforation line. S Press . S Press until the paper is in the park position. S Press . Printing will resume at the top of the next form.

S Print head carriage does not move smoothly/does not move at all

S Examine the paper path. Remove any obstructions. S Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove, where necessary.

Press the key when the paper path is cleared.

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Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

5.5 Print-related Problems

S Print faint or of poor quality.

S Have you used the correct paper? See section 6 Technical Data which

contains a full specification of the paper you can use. Replace the paper if it does not match with the specification.

S Make sure that the ribbon is stretched correctly. S Does the ribbon need changing? Replace it with a new ribbon if necessary. S Is the ribbon cassette properly installed? Adjust as necessary.

S Characters do not print evenly or are not uniform in pitch

S Examine the paper path for dirt or other obstruction that may cause the

gap between print head and platen to vary. Remove the obstruction.

S Print lines overlap

S Examine the paper path for dirt or other obstructions that may prevent the

platen from rotating freely. Remove the obstruction.

S On preprinted forms, the printing on the copies is not aligned with the

preprinted matter S Refer to section 3.4 Vertical Positioning VERT.POS.ADJ.

S Part of printed text is missing (loss of data)

S If you are using Serial communications check the buffer control setting in

Set-up.

S Check the data flow control setting on the host computer.

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Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

S Font cartridge has been installed, but the printer is still using internal

fonts

S Switch the power OFF and check that the font cartridge has been correctly

inserted.

S Check that the font cartridge has been selected in the printer Set-up (see

Appendix B).

If the printout or the character set is not ok, the following procedure can help to clear the situation.

Action Result Check Select and start PRINT Print not OK? S PAPER SOURCE

TEST 1 selection incorrect

S Ribbon worn or not

installed

S Print head worn

Stop SELF TEST and No printing starts S Printer READY 1ELQ start regular printing S Interface cable not

connected properly

S Interface selection

incorrect

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Some characters not S Emulation correct S Character set

S National version S Word length S Baud rate S Parity bit S Protocol

Font and pitch quality S Font false S Pitch

S Line space

Problem still there? S Call service

Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

5.6 Paper Jam

For the following steps stand in front of the printer, facing the tractor cassettes.

S Lift and remove the top cover.

S Grasp the cutter housing (only for CI - 4080) on both sides. Press down the

green knob on the handles (84) using your thumbs and swing the cutter to the rear. The spring clips (82) will keep the cutter in this position.

The area where paper could be jammed is accessible now.

Note: On the ledge covering the blade in the CI - 4080 is a label that cautions

against touching the blade.

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Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

In the following descriptions of paper jam recovery it is assumed that you stand in front of the printer, facing the tractor cassettes.

S The metal bar going through the paper guide plate above the platen is the so-

called "D-shaft" (the shaft has a flattened top and resembles a capital D in its cross section). There is a green lever to the right end of the D-shaft. If you swing this lever toward the cutter the pick-up rollers lift slightly, allowing easy access to paper jammed in that area.

S Remove the green screws holding the paper guide plate. Remove the paper

guide plate by lifting it slightly and pulling the D-shaft toward the right out of its case. Jammed paper is accessible now.

S If the paper in the CI - 4080 is caught in the guide of the cutter the ledge

covering the blade can be tipped up to access the paper.

S Cutting through a sticky label leaves glue on the blade, leading to problems

with the cutting device. Small parts of a cut through label could detach from its paper and get stuck under the shield of the print head or even block the cutter completely. If the shield or the blade gets dirty it must be cleaned immediately. Use a close with petrol. Caution: There is danger to get hurt.

Note: Be careful when accessing the blade in the CI - 4080, it is extremely

sharp.

Depending on which of the above recovery methods have been applied, carry out the following steps:

S Swing back the D-shaft S Lead the D-shaft into its case and fasten the green screws on the paper guide

plate

S Swing back the ledge to cover the blade (only CI - 4080)

Grasp the cutter housing (CI - 4080) left and right with both hands and press it toward the printer so that the handles (84) lock visible and with an audible click.

Reapply and close the top cover. Press to reactivate the printer.

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Trouble shooting and Diagnostics

5.7 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

S Ribbon Problems

S Make sure that the ribbon is:

S Stretched correctly S Not worn thin or dry S Not torn or damaged in any other way S Not jammed

S Carriage does not move smoothly

S Examine the paper path. Remove any obstructions. Check that all packing

material is removed.

S Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove where necessary.

5.8 Print Tests

There are three different print tests as well as one interface test built into the printer.

S I/F TEST is used to test the serial interface. It initiates data to be sent from

the printer and be returned by means of a closed loop connector plugged into the serial interface connector. The test data used consist of PRINT TEST 1

Note: You will find detailed informations about the print tests in chapter 1.8

Print Tests.

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6. Technical Data

The following technical data refers to the standard Personality Module (PM Ser/Par).

Print head technology

Serial Impact Dot Matrix (SIDM) technology.

Paper path

Flat bed technology.

Print head

24 needles, needle diameter 0.25 mm (0.01 inch), lifetime approximately 350,000 pages (standard DIN letter)

Fonts

Data, Roman, San Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR B, OCR A, Orator-C, Orator, DATA LARGE; all fonts (except Data and DATA LARGE) in Letter Quality (LQ) and Near Letter Quality (NLQ). OCR A, OCR B only in LQ.

Character Attributes

Bold, double strike, italic, underline, double underline, overline, strike through, sub/superscript, condensed; double, triple, quadruple up to eightfold height and width; DATA LARGE up to 999-fold size.

Character Pitch

Standard character pitches are: 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 cpi and proportional. In addition, commands are defined to select non-standard character pitches. It is also possible to print overlapped characters. Fonts will be compressed if smaller pitches are selected.Reference)

Emulations

S IBM 4207 Proprinter XL24 (AGM) S EPSON LQ 1060 / 2550 / ESC/P2

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Technical Data

Print Speed (at 10 cpi)

S Draft Quality 700 cps, S Near Letter Quality 350 cps, S Letter Quality 175/117 cps .

Throughput acc. to ECMA-132

Standard Letter (Dr. Grauert)

1-play fanfold

Draft Quality: 750 pages/h Near Letter Quality: 520 pages/h Letter Quality: 320 pages/h

Performance

depending on the selected font

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Character Sets (see also Appendix C "Character Set Tables") S Code Pages EE: 437 GK, 851 GK, 928 GK, 855 CYRI, 852, 866, 869,

Kamenicky, ISO Latin 2, Mazovia, 437 HUN, 852 SEE, 866 LAT, WIN LAT 2.

S Code Pages EE2: 771, 773, 774, 775, Baltic RIM. S IBM Character Set 1/2 incl. 14 national versions. S IBM Code Page 437, 850, 858, 860, 863, 865. S EPSON Extended Graphic Character Set incl. 15 national versions.

Barcode

S Code 39, 2 of 5 industrial, 2 of 5 interleaved, Codabar (Monarch), EAN 8,

EAN 13, Code 93, MSI Mod 10/10, UPC-E, UPC-A, Code 128 (incl. EAN 128), Postnet, and KIX Code (see also Appendix F Barcode Quick Reference)

Graphics

Max. resolution (V x H). 180 x 360: Single pass 360 x 360: Double pass.

Graphics Quality

Selectable are: Standard, Win.LQ 180 dpi, Win.NLQ 90 dpi, or Win.Draft 60 dpi

Print format

136 characters at 10 cpi

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Technical Data

Line Spacing

2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 n/360 lpi

Platen Gap Control

The Automatic Gap Control (AGC) adjusts the distance between print head and platen according to paper thickness and programmable Platen Gap Control (PCC).

Ribbon

Black fabric ribbon for up to 16 million characters.

Copies

1 original + 5 copies (max. total form thickness 0.5 mm [0.02 inch] ).

Paper Handling

Integrated push tractor with park position for continuous paper, zero tear off, and for the CI - 4080 also a cut function.

Paper output CI - 4080

S Batch output to the rear S Stacker output to the top for single sheets, using the cutting device, face down

in a logical order, capacity up to 200 sheets with 80g/m², 1-play

S Batch output to the rear of cut sheets with the option cut sheet tray, capacity

up to 600 sheets 80g/m², 1-play

CI - 4070

S Batch output to the rear

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Technical Data

Paper specifications

Paper- Minimum Maximum width 101.6mm / 4" 420.9mm / 16.57"

height 76.2mm / 3" 558.8mm / 22" weight

S 1-play 60 g/m² / 16 lb/r 90 g/m² / 24 lb/r S sheet in form set 40 g/m² / 10 lb/r 60 g/m² / 16 lb/r S total set 350 g/m² / 91 lb/r

total form set thickness S printing area 0.5 mm / 0.02" S area of top glued (only 1.1 mm / 0.044"

paper movement)

S cutter (only CI - 4080) 1.1 mm / 0.044"

Processing sticky labels:

S the surface of a label must by absorbent for the liquid of the ribbon S labels must not detach from the fanfold paper S If the edges do not adhere to the paper the label could get stuck under the

shield of the print head

Processing sticky labels on the CI - 4080: S Cutting through a sticky label leaves glue on the blade, leading to problems

with the cutting device. Small parts of a cut through label could detach from its paper and get stuck under the shield of the print head or even block the cutter completely.

Interface

S Parallel Centronics

S Serial RS-232-C/V.24

Buffer

S Up to 30 Kbyte in selectable sizes;

optional with RAM Extension up to 160 KB possible

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Technical Data

Diagnostics

Selftest, `Hex dump', device status and remote diagnostics via interface.

Control Panel

16 character LCD for menu controlled setup, status- and error messages.

Dimensions

CI - 4080 CI - 4070

Width 740 mm / 29.6" 740 mm / 29.6" Depth 455 mm / 18.2" 370 mm / 14.8"

(incl. tractor cassette) (incl. tractor cassette)

Height 327 mm / 13.1" 325 mm / 13"

(without stacker)

Weight CI - 4070 28.8 kg / 63 lbs CI - 4080 33 kg / 72 lbs

Rated Voltage

100 - 120 / 200 - 240 V~ at rated f = 50 - 60 Hz

Power Consumption

200 W operating, 40 W stand by.

Environmental Temperature

Operating: + 10EC to + 35EC (+ 50EF to + 95EF) Storage: - 40EC to + 70EC (- 40EF to + 158EF)

Relative Humidity

20% - 80% (operating) 5% - 85% (storage)

Noise

Less than 55 dB(A) (operating) ISO 7779 (sound level measured from outside of the housing by an distance of 39.5 inch)

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Technical Data

MTBF

10,000 h at 30% duty cycle

Agency Approvals

Acc. to VDE (IEC 950 and CSA 22.2/No. 220-M91), UL 478, CSA; listing mark for Canada is C-UL

EMI Approvals

Acc. to regulation of FTZ/FCC, class B

Printer Stand

Provides is the optimum work station convenience. width = 630 mm / 25" depth = 620 mm / 24.8"

710 mm / 28" (optional with V-Stacker Support)

height = 860 mm / 34"

V-Stacker Support

Optional to lay down fanfold paper in the best way width = 460 mm / 18.4" depth = 320 mm / 12.8" height = 450 mm / 18"

Cut Sheet Tray only for CI - 4080 Optional to collect single sheets for output at the rear (BATCH) width = 440 mm / 17.6" depth = 240 mm / 9.6" for short formats (shortest position)

360 mm / 14.4" for long formats height = 200 mm / 8" capacity = up to 600 single sheets

Tractor Cassette

A convenient option for quick changes of different types of fanfold paper and form sets. width = 520 mm / 20.8" depth = 120 mm / 4.8" height = 40 mm / 1.6"

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Appendix A System Interface Description

There are two system interfaces:

S one serial interface with RS-232C S one Parallel Centronics interface.

The interfaces can be operated in three different modes:

S serial interface active S parallel interface active S both interfaces active in shared mode

The following chapter gives an overview about interface characteristics, control signals, protocols, and cabling.

Any change to the operation mode (SERIAL, PARALLEL or SHARED) and to the size of the interface buffer is possible only when the interface buffer is completely empty of data.

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Appendix A System Interface Description

1. Serial Interface RS-232C

1.1 Interface Characteristics

Signal Description RS-232C Pin No. Direction

PG Protective Ground 1 TXD Transmit Data (from printer to host) 2 OUTPUT RXD Receive Data (from host to printer) 3 INPUT RTS Request to Send (printer is requesting data transfer from host) 4 OUTPUT CTS Clear to Send (host is ready to receive data from printer) 5 INPUT DSR Data Set Ready (host is requesting data transfer from printer, 6 INPUT

can not be used for flow control, internaly set to "1") SG Signal Ground 7 DTR Data Terminal Ready (printer is ready to receive - see also on the 20 OUTPUT

following pages the data communication protocols for detail meaning

S Transmission rate: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 baud

S Parity: even, odd, none, or ignore

S Word length: 7, or 8 bits

S Number of stop bits: In receive mode the printer accepts 1, or 2 stop bits. The

printer transmits always two bits.

Transmission Protocols:

S DTR - Ready/Busy (only RS-232C) S XON/XOFF S XON/XOFF + DTR

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Epson CI-4070, CI-4080 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Regulations

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Operating Environment

Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual

1. Getting Started

1.1 Unpacking

The printer package for the CI - 4070 should contain the following parts:

The printer package for the CI - 4080 should contain the following parts:

Repacking Information

1.2 Installing the Personality Module

1.3 The Power Supply

Mains Voltage Selection

1.4 Power ON/OFF Switch

1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette

1.5.1 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette

1.6 Inserting Fanfold Paper

The printer has two tractor cassettes (5) for fanfold paper i.e. the LOWER TRACTOR cassette (default) and the UPPER TRACTOR cassette.

1.7 Paper Source Selection

PRINT TEST 1

PRINT TEST 2

1.9 Connection to a Computer

Parallel/Serial Interface

1.10 Emulation Selection

S EPSON LQ (Default) in Macro 1 S IBM Proprinter XL 24 in Macro 2 S IBM Proprinter XL 24 AGM in Macro 3 S EPSON LQ in Macro 4

To change from one emulation to another, follow the procedure below. The example shows the keys to press along with the display information for a change from EPSON LQ in macro 1 to IBM PROPR. in macro 2

2. Printer Operation

2.1 Control Panel

2.2 Function Keys

2.2.1 Short Description of Keys

S Quick Settings (only active if not locked in the menu function

S Top Row Keys

S Lower Row Keys

S vertical position adjustment VERT.POS.ADJ. with key (90) S fanfold displacement FANFOLD DIS with key (91).

How to Use this Function

2.2.3 Meaning of the Keys in the LOCAL Mode

S Lower Row Keys

S Insert or Eject Key (90)

S The Paper Feed Key (91) and the

2.3.2 To Confirm Selection:

2.3.3 How to Save Settings

2.3.4 Quick Settings

3 Configuring the Printer

3.1 What is Configuring

S for the CI - 4070

S for the CI - 4080

3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items

Main Functions

S MACRO SELECT

S CHANGE MACRO

S INSTALLATION

S SAVE

S PRINT OUT

S Font

S Print Quality

S Font Quality

S Graphics Quality

S Sub/Super Font

S Pitch

S Line

S Page Length

S Perforation Skip

S Paper Source

S Emulation

S Character Set

S Line Mode

S $$ Commands

S Tear-off-mode / Cut-mode

S BUFFER

S WORD LENGTH

S AGC Position

S Platen Gap

S AGC Adjust

S Uni-Direct.CMD

S TRACT. FF-MODE (Tractor Form Feed Mode)

[CHANGE MACRO # 6] ))) [7 FONT 6] ))) [7 DATA ] (# indicates the actually selected \ [7 ROMAN LQ/NLQ ] macro, e.g. CHANGE MACRO 1) [7 SAN SERIF LQ/NLQ ] B \ * [7 COURIER LQ/NLQ ] E

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