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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.

MTX 1345

Dot Matrix Printer

A Publication of PSi Printer Systems international GmbH Eiserfelder Straße 316

57080 Siegen @ Germany Pub. No. 5112 991 16711, May 1998

Order No. 8708 240 00110 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 contact us with 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.

Important Information: Regulations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

(for Canada only)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference- causing Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (for USA only) equipment standard entitled ”Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department We certify that the equipment at issue, of Communications.

Type: Printer MTX 1345

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 instructions, may cause harmful 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, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

S Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. S Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. S Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

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

Caution

S This printer has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are

applied to the USA only. A shielded interface cable should be used according to FCC 15.27(C). In addition, a grounded plug should be plugged into a grounded AC outlet after checking the rating of the local power supply for the printer to operate properly and safely.

S Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer

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

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada

(Canada Seul)

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques

applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme

sur le matériel brouilleur : ”Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le

ministère des Communications.

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Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions S If you’re using an extension cord or power strip with the printer, make sure

that the total of amperes required by all of the equipment on the extension Your MTX 1345 printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, is less than the extension’s rating. Generally, the total ratings of all reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few equipment plugged into any one power line should not exceed 15 amperes. basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the Don’t exceed this unless you know that the power line your equipment is unit: plugged into has a rating above 15 amperes.

S Read the setup and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure S Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook, don’t try to

to save it for future reference. service the printer yourself; opening the cover may expose you to shocks or

other hazards. Don’t make any adjustments other than those outlined in the

S Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer itself. manual -- you might cause damage requiring extensive repair work.

S Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth -- do not use S If anything happens that indicates your printer is not working properly or

a liquid or aerosol cleaner. has been damaged, unplug it immediately and contact MTX for service.

These are some of the things to look for: S Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on something S The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

unsteady, it might fall and be damaged. If you place it on a soft surface, S Liquid has been spilled into the housing, or the printer has been exposed such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may be blocked, causing it to to water. overheat. S The printer has been dropped or its cabinet has been damaged.

S The printer doesn’t function normally when you’re following the operating S To protect your printer from overheating, make sure no openings on the instructions.

printer are blocked. Don’t put the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. If you put the printer in any kind of enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated.

S Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it. S Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of

the printer. If you’re not sure, check with your dealer or with your local power company.

S Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety feature, and it will

only fit into a grounded outlet. If you can’t plug it in, chances are you have a non-grounded outlet; contact an electrician to have it replaced with a grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.

S To avoid damaging the power cord, don’t put anything on it or place it

where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.

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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions

For Your Safety Operating Environment

Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into sun light). a standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. S Temperature: + 10EC to + 35EC (+50EF to +95EF)

S Humidity: 20% to 80% Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-conductor and be S Humidity with Automatic correctly wired to provide connection to ground. Incorrectly wired extension Sheet Feeder (ASF): 30% to 70% cords are a major cause of fatalities.

Slots and openings in the printer's housing are provided for ventilation. Always The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the ensure that these openings are not obstructed. power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, consult a qualified Also ensure that the cables at the rear of the printer do not interfere with the electrician. output paper path.

This MTX 1345 printer fulfills the safety regulations according to UL 1950 and When processing fanfold paper always place the printer with its front edge VDE (IEC 950) and CSA 22.2/No. 950 for computer systems. slightly off the edge of the table.

The main power cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The selected voltage of the printer must be in accordance 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 interface cables.

The power supply should only be opened and checked by authorized personnel. Repairs and maintenance beyond the descriptions of chapter 5 should only be attempted by authorized personnel as well. Repairs done inappropriately may cause damage to the device and severe danger for the user.

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Table of Contents 2. Printer Operation .......................................2-1

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

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

Preface ...................................................XIII

About this manual ...........................................XIII

1.Getting started ........................................... 1-1

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

- A First Look at the Printer ............................... 1-2

- Site Consierations ..................................... 1-3

- Environment Conditions ............................... 1-3

- Power Requiremens .................................. 1-3

- Transport Lock ...................................... 1-4

- Repacking information ................................ 1-4

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

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

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

2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys ............................2-3

- in the printer operation state READY or BUSY .................2-3

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

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

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

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

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

1.2 Installing the Interface Module .............................. 1-5

1.3 The Power Supply ....................................... 1-6

- Main Input Voltage Selection ............................. 1-6

1.4 Power ON / OFF Switch .................................. 1-7

1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette .............................. 1-8

1.5.1 Changing the Ribbon Cassette .......................... 1-12

1.6 Selection of Operator Panel Language ....................... 1-13

1.7 Tractor .............................................. 1-14

- Inserting Fanfold Paper for the First Time ................... 1-14

1.8 Manual Sheet Insertion .................................. 1-17

1.9 Selection of The Paper Source ............................ 1-19

1.10 Test-Prints ........................................... 1-20

1.11 Connecting to a Computer ................................ 1-24

- Parallel/Serial Interface ................................ 1-24

1.12 Emulation Selection .................................... 1-25

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

2.4 Status and Error Messages ...............................2-13

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Table of Contents 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 ................................ 3-4

3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items ........................ 3-5

Main Functions ......................................... 3-5

- MACRO SELECT ..................................... 3-5

- CHANGE MACRO ..................................... 3-5

- INSTALLATION ....................................... 3-5

- SAVE .............................................. 3-5

- PRINT OUT .......................................... 3-6

Main Function CHANGE MACRO ........................... 3-6

- FONT ............................................... 3-6

- PRINT QUALITY ....................................... 3-7

- SUB/SUPER FONT ..................................... 3-7

- PITCH ............................................... 3-7

- LINE ................................................ 3-7

- PAPER LENGTH ...................................... 3-8

- VERT.POS.ADJ (Vertical Position Adjustment) ................ 3-9

- LEFT MARGIN ........................................ 3-9

- RIGHT MARGIN ...................................... 3-10

- TOP MARGIN ........................................ 3-10

- BOTTOM MARGIN .................................... 3-11

- PERFORATION SKIP .................................. 3-11

- PAPER SOURCE ..................................... 3-11

- PAPER EXIT ......................................... 3-12

- EMULATION ......................................... 3-12

- CHARACTER SET .................................... 3-12

- LINE MODE ......................................... 3-13

- $$-COMMANDS ...................................... 3-13

- TEAR OFF MODE ..................................... 3-13

- PRE-SEPARATION .................................... 3-13

Main Function INSTALLATION .............................3-14

Sub-Function INTERFACE ................................3-14

- BUFFER ............................................3-14

- WORD LENGTH ......................................3-14

- I/F Type .............................................3-14

- BAUD RATE .........................................3-14

- PARITY BIT ..........................................3-14

- PROTOCOL .........................................3-14

- AUTO-STATUS .......................................3-15

Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT ..............................3-15

- AGC POSITION .......................................3-15

- PLATEN GAP ........................................3-16

- AGC ADJUST ........................................3-16

- PAPIER-IN ADJUST ...................................3-16

- CUT V-POS ..........................................3-17

- UNI-DIRECT. CMD ....................................3-17

- TRACT.FORM FEED MODE .............................3-18

Special Menu Items under INSTALLATION ...................3-18

- LANGUAGE .........................................3-18

- RESTORE SET UP ....................................3-18

- RECALL FACTORY ....................................3-18

- MENU ACCESS .......................................3-19

- SELF TESTS .........................................3-20

- HEX DUMP ..........................................3-20

Menu Tree ........................................ Menu-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Print Head Installation ................................. 4-6

- Replacement of the Platen ............................... 4-8

- To Remove the Platen ................................. 4-8

- To Install the Platen .................................. 4-9

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

- How to Use this section .................................. 5-1

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

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

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

5.4 Operation-related Problems ................................ 5-6

5.5 Print-related Problems .................................... 5-7

Appendices

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

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

2 Transmission Protocols ................................ A-3

3 Parallel Centronics Interface ............................A-13

4 Shared Operation .....................................A-16

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

Appendix C Character Set Tables ............................... C-1

Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference ......................... D-1

Appendix E IBM ProPrinter Quick Reference ...................... E-1

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

Appendix G Barcode Quick Reference ........................... G-1

Appendix H Miscellaneous .................................... H-1

S Part Numbers ....................................... H-1

S System Manager Information ............................ H-3

5.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems ......................... 5-9

5.7 Print Tests ............................................. 5-9

6. Colour Option ......................................... 6-1

6.1 Install the Colour Option .................................. 6-1

6.2 Installing the 4-Colour Ribbon .............................. 6-5

7. Technical Data ......................................... 7-1

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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 significantly influences the behaviour or operation of the printer.

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.

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. Options

This is a brief description of all available options. Supplements enclosed in the packaging of options may be inserted here.

7. 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.

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. General status messages (e.g. COVER OPEN) are also described.

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.

D. Control Codes

Quick reference for Philips General Printer (GP) Emulation

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Preface Preface

E. Control Codes Conventions Used in this Guide

Quick reference for IBM Proprinter and IBM Proprinter AGM (4207, 4208 The following conventions are used: XL 24) Emulation.

Bold Headlines and important information.

F. Control Codes

Quick reference for EPSON LQ 2550 / ESC/P2 Emulation. Note: Contains special advice to facilitate handling.

G. Control Codes Caution: Contains important information to prevent damage

Quick reference for Barcode programming. of the equipment.

H. Miscellaneous [ENTER] Key functions are always depicted in brackets or

S Part Numbers you will find the symbol of the key e.g . S System Manager Information

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13703 Getting Started

1. Getting Started A First Look at the Printer

Before installing the printer, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the printer.

- Top Cover (1) - Tractor for Continuous Paper (7)

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 should contain the following:

- Top cover (1) - Printer (3)

- Power cord (7) - Ribbon cassette (2)

- Folder for the User´s Manual (4)

- Ribbon Cassette (2) - Output Stacker (8)

- Printer (3) - Power Switch (9)

- Front Cover (4) - Power Cord Socket (10)

- Manual Front Insertion Guide (5) - Tear Off Edge (11)

- Control Panel (6) - Personality Module (PM) (12)

A separate box contains the Personality Module (16) and the chapters 1 - 6 and Appendix A - G of the User´s Manual. Please file the loosen pages into the folder.

Caution: Do not connect to the mains until the mains voltage selection has

been checked and the PM is installed.

Note: Save all packing material and boxes for future transportation of the

printer. The printer drivers for Windows® are available on Internet Address:

http://www.psi-si.de

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Site Considerations Transport Lock

Environment Conditions You will find a red shipping tab under the top cover (2).

- Install the printer in an area away from any heat source, air conditioner or

strong drafts. Grasp the top cover (2) on the left and right, lift it and remove the transport

locking clip (12) from the print head drive belt.

- Avoid installing the printer in a dusty or humid environment.

Re-packing Information

Work Location To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, always

- Place the printer on the stand or a flat, solid level area such as a desk.

- Remove any installed paper handling option.

- Slots and openings in the printer's housing are provided for ventilation; - Remove the output stacker and the mains cable.

always ensure that these openings are not obstructed. - Remove the ribbon cassette.

- Reposition the transport locking clip.

- When processing fanfold paper always place the printer with its front edge - Pack the printer in its original packing material and ship in its original box.

slightly off the edge of the table.

- Also ensure that the cables at the rear of the printer do not interfere with the

output paper path.

Power Requirements

- No special wiring is required. A typical office wall outlet is sufficient.

- Do not plug into the same wall outlet other equipment besides the printer

such as coffee machines, copy machines or air conditioners.

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1.2 Installing the Personality Module 1.3 The Power Supply

The printer functions only in combination with an installed interface module, Mains Voltage Selection called a Personality Module (PM). In general, the mains voltage selection is determined at factory site.

The illustration below shows the standard PM with a serial and parallel interface. Since an incorrect voltage selection can seriously damage the printer, please For detailed information about your PM, see Chapter 2. pay special attention to the following:

Note - To avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge, do not touch the pins Make sure that the specified voltage on the voltage selector (11) corresponds to

or components of the PM. your mains voltage:

- Never attempt to install or remove a PM while the printer is switched ON. - either 230 V for 180 to 264 V alternating current

- or 115 V for 90 to 140 V alternating current.

1. Remove the PM (6) from its packaging.

2. Insert the Personality Module (6) with the component side upwards until the If it is necessary to change the voltage, slide the selector button to the required connector fully engages. Hand tighten the two lock screws (13). voltage selection.

Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord (6). 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 (1) turns the printer's power supply ON or OFF.

1.5 Installing the Black Ribbon Cassette

Note: Information about installing the 4-colour-ribbon cassette you will find in

chapter 6 Colour option.

It is recommended to use only original ribbon cassettes (part numbers in Appendix H) put out by our company. Using other ribbons will void your warranty.

Caution: Never manually move the print head fully to the right hand stop (you

could change the way of the paper output).

Note: If the printer is busy (message BUSY 4 ELQ) always press

before opening the top cover.

1. Switch the printer ON at the power switch; Power LED is lit and wait for the message READY 4 ELQ or INSTALL RIBBON.

2. If the printer is busy (message BUSY 4 ELQ) press .

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

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 and shows TEST.... .

If the message INSTALL RIBBON is shown, follow the steps in chapter 1.5 Installing the Black Ribbon Cassette.

After inserting the ribbon press to continue. When the internal test has been completed successfully the display shows READY 4 ELQ or BUSY 4 ELQ in case data has already been transmitted.

Note: If the display shows anything different please refer to chapter 5

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.

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

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5. Position the lower mounting pin (a) on the guide to the right. Slide the cassette downward. In this position, the green ribbon feed guide touches the green plastic clip.

6. Move the cassette toward you until you hear a click on both sides. Swing the ribbon underneath the print head for the final click. The audible clicks indicate that the mounting pins have engaged properly.

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Getting Started Getting Started

Note When installed correctly the ribbon cassette has a sloping position. 1.5.1 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette

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

- Close the top cover and switch the printer ON. Lift the top cover after the

display shows the message READY 4 ELQ to gain access to the ribbon cassette mountings. The print head will move to the correct position, aligned with the cut-out in the paper guide plate to facilitate the installation of the ribbon cassette.

- Now swing the lower part of the ribbon to the back.

In this way the mounting pins loosen from the lower position.

- Then press the upper part of the ribbon to the back. Die upper mounting pins

get free and the ribbon can be taken out.

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

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

9. Close the top cover and press [START/STOP] .

- To install a new ribbon cassette please see 1.5 Installing the ribbon cassette (see pages before).

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1.6 Selection of Operator Panel Language 1.7 Tractor

The printer control panel and LCD display menu is used for the next steps. It is Inserting Fanfold Paper for the First Time possible to change the language in the printer menu from English to French or - Ensure that the printer is placed in the depression on the top of the stand German. The following example shows how to change from English to German: (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.

abc

a a

Key Display against the resistance and remove by pulling forward.

1. Switch the printer on

2. (93) LOCAL

- Hold the front of the manual insertion guide (4) on both sides, pull upwards

3. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

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

5. [Y] 7 INTERFACE 6

6. [\] -- [\] 7 LANGUAGE 6

7. [Y] 7 ENGLISH *

8. [\] 7 DEUTSCH

9. [Y] 7 DEUTSCH *

10. [Z] 7 SPRACHE 6

11. [Z] INSTALLATION 6

12. [\] MENÜ SICHERN 6

13. [Y] 7 SICHERT 6 MENÜ SICHERN 6

14. (93) BEREIT 4 ELQ

Note: In chapter 2 Printer Operating you will find a description of the function

keys.

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- Pull the green tractor lock levers (12) toward you to release the tractors. - Open the tractor covers (16) and insert the paper.

- Lock both green tractor levels - Close the tractor covers.

- Roughly adjust the tractors (13) to the paper width, and space out the paper - Tighten the upper edge of the fanfold paper by slightly pushing the right

supports (14) evenly. tractor to the right. Make sure not to stress the paper too much.

- Lock the tractors by pushing back the green lock lever again.

- Reapply the manual front insertion guide

Note: If you do not refit the manual front insertion guide, there is no

guarantee for a proper paper transport and accurate printing.

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- Select the paper source TRACTOR using either the menu selection of the - Move the left hand paper guide into the position indicated by ±• (22) on the

printer or your software (chapter 1.9). insertion guide. In this setting the margin has the smallest value possible.

- Initiate a printout (chapter 1.10), to check the margins. Readjust the tractors - Adjust the right hand paper guide to the width of the paper to be used.

until the printout appears within the desired margins.

- Select MANUAL as the paper source using either the menu settings or your software (see also chapter 1.9 Paper Source Selection).

1.8 Manual Sheet Insertion

Install the output stacker (5) into one of the two rails in the top cover (2). The meaning of the two Positions:

- for paper with 80 g/m² or thicker use the steeper position (left picture);

- for thinner paper use the less inclined position (right picture).

- Check, if the manual sheet insertion is installed. Note: If continuous form paper is in print position on the platen and has not been teared off, it will be moved forward and TEAR OFF PAPER will be displayed.

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1.9 Paper Source Selection 1.10 Test Printouts

The basic selections for PAPER SOURCE are: There are three test printouts available.

- TRACTOR (Default, indicated by ’)

- MANUAL - PRINT TEST 1 shows a pattern of all printable characters. Use this to check if the printer operates correctly.

Select 'MANUAL' as paper source on the operator panel - PRINT TEST 2 produces a standard letter (ECMA-132) which can be used for The following diagram shows which keys to press and what is displayed on the measuring the printer's throughput. operator panel. - PRINT TEST 3 lists all available fonts, contains the page count to identify the

actual number of printed pages, and gives information on technical releases which are intended for service purposes.

abc

Key Display

1. Switch the printer ON and wait for the message READY 4 ELQ.

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (95) 7 TRACTOR ’

Note: Starting now the top row keys function as arrow keys.

4. [\] 7 MANUAL

5. [Y] 7 MANUAL ’

6. (93) READY 4 ELQ

- After that LOAD MANUAL is displayed. Insert a single sheet evenly. After a short delay, the printer draws in the sheet.

The print tests are printed using the parameters set in the menu, e.g. font, pitch etc. Refer to section "Menu Mode" for details.

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PRINT TEST 1

Getting Started Getting Started

To start a print test:

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1. Switch the printer ON (display shows READY 4 ELQ).

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

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.

Note: 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.

PRINT TEST 2

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Getting Started Getting Started

To stop the print test: 1.11 Connection to a Computer

1. (93) 7 PRINT TEST 1 * Parallel/Serial Interface

- Switch the printer and computer OFF.

2. [Z] 7 SELF TEST 6 - Connect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's parallel

(17) or serial port (18).

3. (93) READY 4 ELQ - The printer is set by default to SHARED interface with the following parame-

ters:

- 8 Kbyte buffer,

- 8 bit,

- even parity,

- 9600 baud and

- DTR protocol.

SHARED means that, after Power-ON, both the serial and the parallel interfaces 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 Chapter 2, Menu Mode, and Appendix A, Interface Description.

abc

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Getting Started

1.12 Emulation Selection

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

- Philips GP in Macro 1

- IBM ProPrinter XL 24 in Macro 2

- IBM ProPrinter XL 24 AGM in Macro 3

- EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 in Macro 4 (Default)

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 / ESC/P2 in macro 4 to IBM ProPrinter in macro 2.

1. Switch the printer ON. The display shows READY 4 ELQ.

2. MACRO 2

3. [Y] READY 2 IPP

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

1 GP Macro 1 with GP 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.

Note: 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.

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Printer Operation

2. Printer Operation

2.1 Control Panel

The control panel

- controls the set-up for communication with the host computer

- controls various parameter settings

- allows manual control of the paper handling

- 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.

53 52

abc

a a

94 95

90 91

97 96 93 92

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:

- READY or BUSY

- 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

94-97 MACRO SELECTION to enter the quick macro

a a

a b c

printer enters the LOCAL mode.

abc

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 3-20). 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

a abc

a b c

a a

confirm a certain set up, or to confirm the quick

macro selection.

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Printer Operation Printer Operation

abc

Note: After pressing one of the keys the menu mode is - Top Row Keys

activated. Now the keys of the top row can only be used as cursor The Quick Macro Selection mode is entered when one of the top row keys keys to move within the menu tree (right [Y], left [Z], up [[] and , , or is pressed. From the left to the right macro 1 to macro

a b c

down [\]). 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.

abc

94 95 90 91

a a

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.

abc

a b c

2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys

- in the printer operation state READY or BUSY

- Quick Settings (only active if not locked in the menu function MENU ACCESS with QUICK SET OFF (see Chapter 3)).

READY

4 ELQ

abc

a b c

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

a a

MACRO 3

MACRO 4

L or U: depending on the selected paper source

TRACT. L. V 0

FANFOLD DIS. 0

Select

Exit

Select Exit

Select

Exit

[

Down

Offset Offset

- 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:

- vertical position adjustment VERT.POS.ADJ. with key (90)

- fanfold displacement FANFOLD DIS with key (91).

- 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

Select

actually paper source of the selected macro. With TRACTOR V, MANUAL V or BIN x V (x = 1-3) the printer asks for the value of the actually paper source.

Exit

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Printer Operation Printer Operation

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

15 240

60 60

where "-" is up the page and "+" is further down the page (see also the Preprinted paper (e.g. bill of lading) has to be adjusted exactly. Following table in Chapter 3.4 Configuring the Printer for VERT.POS.ADJ.). errors are possible:

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

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

the form. Therefore, it is recommended to perform VERT.POS.ADJ. set up - the printed value is too low - the fanfold paper has to be moved a little as long as the paper is in the park position and before starting the print bit lower. No backward movement is possible for a form in park position job. 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

- Fanfold Displacement (FANFOLD DIS) (91) function is used during a current print job (not at the beginning of the A continuous form can manually be displaced by this function when it is page). either correctly loaded at the park position or already fed and partly printed. The Fanfold Displacement mode can only be called up in the After pressing again, paper is fed in case it was in the park position. In status READY or BUSY. all other cases the paper remains at its actual position. Each further

pressing of increases the line counter by increments of / inch. Each

Note: The key has no effect when in the READY or BUSY mode. further pressing of decreases the line counter by decrements of /

inch. Holding of or causes the first 20 increments in single steps As soon as the Fanfold Displacement mode is entered by pressing , ( / inch), thereafter in multiplier of ten which results in a continuous the printer stops printing and changes into the LOCAL mode. The display increment or decrement of the offset counter by / inch. If the reached

shows the message FANFOLD DIS with the value 0. By pressing (91) value is too high go backwards by pressing . or (92) a vertical displacement is possible.

The offset to the current position is shown on the display. Dependent on

Key Display the status of the internal print buffer, the offset will be immediately 1 READY 4 ELQ 2 FANFOLD DIS 0 3 FANFOLD DIS 0, +1, +2, +3... 4 FANFOLD DIS

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.

....+3, +2,+ 1, 0

5 READY 4 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.

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: - START/STOP Key (93)

- If a positive displacement is set before starting the print job the printer - turns off the STOP indicator will move the paper into the right position first and then start printing. - makes the printer ready for operation

- If the displacement is set during a print job, the printer prints the - either starts the printout or self-test functions when selected (see contents of the print buffer. Afterwards, the displacement will become MENU mode) or causes the interface status to change to READY or active. All following data are at the new position. BUSY (displayed)

- exits the MENU mode.

- Pressing [START/STOP] (93) The printer changes into the LOCAL mode (displayed) and turns on the 2.3 Menu Mode STOP indicator (52). All printer and paper handling operations are Instead of having a multitude of dip switches, all operator selectable features stopped. After pressing again, the printer quits the LOCAL or Menu are accessable via the control panel and combined in the printer MENU. mode.

This feature provides:

2.2.3 Meaning of the Keys in the LOCAL Mode - easy handling of configuration (interface, etc.)

- Lower Row Keys - quick parameter changes during an application

- Insert or Eject Key (90) - a SAVE function to make changes permanent (until purposely reset),

After pressing the Insert/Eject key, fanfold paper from the park position facilitating changes in default settings. 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 The menu has several levels: type). Paper that has been retracted into the cut/tear off by the - The first level contains the Main Functions Insert/Eject key will be moved automatically into the print position once - Level 2 contains Sub-Functions the printer receives a print command. - Level 3 allows to select/confirm values and contains further Sub-Functions

- Level 4 allows to select/confirm values

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

For easy selection of paper source, font, pitch and macro, please refer to the

- The Paper Feed Key (91) and the Quick Settings section in this chapter.

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 cut 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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Printer Operation Printer Operation

2.3.1 To Activate the Menu: 2.3.2 To Confirm Selection:

- Press - press [Y]; the confirmed value is displayed with an asterisk (’) in the last The printer is in the STOP mode, the display shows LOCAL position as shown in the picture before.

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

Selection within a level: FUNCTION level and then pressing the [Z] key.

- press [[] or [\] key; the keys have a wrap around function, i.e. after the last

On the display you will find the following four characteristic types of information: standard macros have the following emulations defined:

been activated, the keys in the top row can only be used as cursor keys to Note: All cursor keys have an auto repeat function. move within the menu tree (up, down, right, and left).

The MENU mode is left either by pressing or by moving to the MAIN

value the first value is repeated. 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

MENU-TEXT Y

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

Z MENU-TEXT Y

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

Z MENU-TEXT

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:

Z MENU-TEXT

Macro Emulation

1 Philips GP 2 IBM Proprinter XL 24 3 IBM Proprinter XL 24 AGM 4 EPSON LQ 1060, LQ 2550 / ESC/P2

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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Printer Operation Printer Operation

2.3.3 How to Save Settings 2.3.4 Quick Settings

The settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is switched The keys (94) (to select a pre-configured macro), (95), (96), and off. In order to prevent losing your new settings you can save them using the (97) are shortcuts in the menu tree. These particular selections can be

abc

a b c

a a a

MAIN FUNCTION SAVE. 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

KEY Display activated, all four keys can only be used as cursor keys to move within the

menu tree ([[] up, [\] down, [Y] right, and [Z] left).

1. (93) LOCAL

2. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

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

4. [Y] SAVING NOW ’

(display is flashing)

4a. SAVE 6

5. (93) READY 4 ELQ

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

out on a list using the function PRINT OUT.

READY

LOCAL

4 ELQ

MACRO SELECT

Z TRACTOR Z MANUAL

.............

Z DATA

Z L. GOTHIC LQ

.............

abc

Z 10 CPI

a b c

Z 12 CPI

.............

Select

MACRO 1Z

.............

MACRO 4Z

[

Down

[

Down

[

Down

Select

[

abc

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Printer Operation Printer Operation

2.4 Status and Error Messages TEAR OFF PAPER

Displayed when a switch has been initiated from currently tractor to a different The following messages are displayed if a condition exists which prevents paper source and the fanfold paper could not retreat into the parking position. normal operation of the printer. The operator must "tear off" the paper along the tear off edge which is located

directly above the fanfold paper output (paper should be torn off from left to LOCAL right). Press to enable the fanfold paper to be fed backwards to a park Entered when [START/STOP] was pressed. The STOP indicator is lit. position so that the newly selected paper source can be used.

COVER OPEN REMOVE PAPER

Displayed when the top cover is open and the printer is in the READY or BUSY This message will be displayed if the output for cut sheets (Bin or Manual) is mode. selected to FRONT SIDE/KEY. After printing and moving out at the front side

the printer enters the STOP mode and displays REMOVE PAPER. Remove LOAD BIN paper and press . Displayed whenever a form feed command or print command is given by the host to an empty ASF cassette. The printer enters the STOP mode. Note: If there are error messages like AGC ERROR, HORIZ. DRIVE ERROR, or

BUFFER OVERFLOW see Chapter 5.2 Error Messages, or call your

LOAD TRACTOR service.

Displayed when the host sends a form feed or print command to an empty tractor cassette. The printer enters the STOP mode.

LOAD MANUAL

Same as LOAD TRACTOR except that the machine does not enter the STOP mode! Paper should be fed manually; after a short delay the printer will accept paper and starts printing.

PAPER JAM TRF PAPER JAM ASF PAPER JAM MANUAL

Displayed if a form jams in the ASF or if successive line feeds fail to move fanfold paper correctly when tractor feed is used. Please refer to chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics for suggestions how to remove a paper jam.

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Configuring the printer

3 Configuring the Printer KEY Display

1. Switch the printer ON READY 4 ELQ

2. (93) LOCAL

3.1 What is Configuring

This chapter describes how to use the operator panel and menu settings to set 3. (94) MACRO SELECT 6 up or configure your so that the printer and your computer system can communicate correctly with each other. 4. [[] PRINT OUT 6

Communication between the two requires that both the computer operating 5. [Y] 7 PRINT OUT system and the printer have the same communication settings or features. The most important of those are: 6. [Y] 7 PRINT OUT ’

- protocol,

- baud rate, 7. (93) 7 PRINT OUT ’

- data bits,

- parity. After feeding paper from the defined paper source, the printer starts to print.

You may also need to change some of the printer's other features depending on your hardware and application requirements, for example: 8. 7 PRINT OUT

- paper handling

- text processing. 9. (93) READY 4 ELQ

When printing is completed, the following message will be displayed:

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

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abc

a a

Configuring the printer Configuring the printer

3.2 Standard Configuration 3.3 Explanation of the printout on the previous page

The standard configuration is reflected in the following printout provided that no The heading PRINT OUT gives information about the VERSION of the printer's parameters have been changed. firmware.

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 0 PARITY BIT EVEN UNI-DIRECT.CMD YES PROTOCOL DTR TRACT. FF-MODE IGNORE FF AUTO-STATUS NO

MENU ACCESS ALL FUNCTIONS

CURRENT SETTINGS MACRO 1 MACRO 2 MACRO 3 MACRO 4*

FONT DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA PRINT QUALITY LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ SUB/SUPER FONT YES YES 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 TRACTOR V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 MANUAL V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 BIN 1 V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 BIN 2 V-POS 0 0 0 0 0 BIN 3 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 TRACTOR TRACTOR TRACTOR TRACTOR PAPIER EXIT STACKER STACKER STACKER STACKER STACKER EMULATION EPSON LQ PHILIPS GP IBM PROPR. IBM PROPR. AGM EPSON LQ CHARACTER SET EPSON EXT.GCT NV-2.5 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-MODE NO NO NO NO NO PRE-SEPARATION NO NO NO NO NO

1: U.S.A. 1: D -NV 2.5 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.

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

- 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:

- Buffer 8 KByte

- Word Length 8 Bit

- I/F Type Shared

- Baud Rate 9600 Bps

- Parity Bit Even

- Protocol DTR

- Auto-Status No

- 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 4 is marked with an asterisk (’) which identifies it as the active macro.

If you make modifications in the active macro without saving them you will find the new settings under the heading CURRENT SETTINGS. Unless they are saved, the modifications will stay active only until the printer is switched off in which case the macro settings marked with the asterisk will be reactivated.

Note: An asterisk (’) 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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3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items - PRINT OUT This function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macro

Main Functions definitions. This printout is helpful for future reference and when macros are The following main functions are available: to be changed.

To actually start the print operation it is necessary to leave the STOP mode

- MACRO SELECT (by pressing the key).

To select one of the four macros which can be used for quickly changing the While this function is operating the display shows PRINT OUT. printer settings for different applications. For example: Application A needs fanfold paper cut into single sheets with a top margin of one, application B Main Function CHANGE MACRO processes fanfold paper in a batch with a top margin of six. Simply by pressing MACRO SELECT the macro containing the information for the - Font specific application requirements can be activated. 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.

- CHANGE MACRO

In this part it is possible to create a macro for specific application needs (For The fonts included in the PM SER/PAR are: detail information see chapter Function CHANGE MACRO beginning on the - Data next page). - Letter Gothic

- Letter Gothic Italic

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

from the host computer. The changes via escape sequences are visible in - Micro the column CURRENT SETTINGS - Orator

- Orator-C

- INSTALLATION - Roman

In the first sub-function named INTERFACE you can manipulate parameters - Prestige to enable communication with the host. - Script In the second sub-function labelled ADJUSTMENT you can optimize your - OCR A printouts. (Detail information you will find in the Sub-Function INTERFACE / - OCR B ADJUSTMENT) - DATA BLOCK

- DATA LARGE

- SAVE

Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power see Appendix B for print samples. on the new settings are activated.

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

While this function is operating the display flashes SAVING NOW. indicates also barcodes. Detail information for printing barcodes are in

Appendix G Barcodes Quick Reference)

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- Print Quality - Page Length (only for fanfold paper)

Three different print quality levels can be selected: Page length is expressed in terms of lines within the range of 5 to 132 lines.

- Draft quality (font "Data") Any page length setting is based on six lines per inch, regardless of the

- Near letter quality (NLQ displayed with the font name) number of lines per inch selected in the line setting or defined by the

- Letter quality (LQ displayed with the font name). application. Different print qualities result in different print speed.

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

- Sub/Super Font

When the SUB/SUPER FONT is set to "NO", sub and superscript text will be Paper length Appropriate setting raised or lowered a half line, but the text size itself will not change. in inches in no. of lines When set to "YES", the text size will be reduced, and printed above or below the line. 4 24 Example: YES 5 or 5 4 / 25

NO 5 or 5 6 36

8 48

- Pitch 8 / 51

Indicates the number of characters printed per inch (10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 or 11 66 proportional). 11 / 70

Any pitch setting can be combined with any available font. In some cases this 12 (default setting) 72 may conflict with font designs. The pitch setting is, therefore, a matter of personal taste. The page length setting is the basis from which perforation skip, TEAR-OFF

or CUT mode and margins operate.

- Line

Determines the number of lines per inch (line space). An incorrect page length, therefore, gives an incorrect perforation skip.

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- Vertical Positioning Adjustment (VERT.POS.ADJ.) - The right margin is set to print position 80, 132 or 136, always measured

This function changes the vertical position in the current macro for the five from the position of the first possible, not actual, left margin setting. different paper paths TRACTOR V-POS ,MANUAL V-POS or BIN x V-POS (x = 1 up to 3) exactly position the printout in relation to the top edge of the The left margin setting is influenced by the physical setting of the left tractor. form in use. It is meant to be a corrective parameter to meet variations in The above specifications are only correct if the tractors are in the original paper size and pre-printed material. Using this function, the TOP MARGIN positions, i.e. the left perforation is aligned with the centre mark on the plastic and BOTTOM MARGIN setting are taken into account as well. plate (distance between the marks is / ").

This parameter covers a range of - / to + / of an inch, where "-" is up - The top margin indicates the first print line and is always set in steps of / ". the page and "+" is further down the page. The position of the first margin is / " from the top of the paper and indicates

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60 60

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

The following table shows some values in inch and millimetres.

Right Margin

+/- 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

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

Left Margin

Top Margin

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.

- 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 / ".

Bottom Margin

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- The bottom margin indicates the last print line. Going beyond this margin - Paper Exit (only for single sheet paper)

automatically initiates a form feed. The bottom margin is always set in steps It is possible to choose between STACKER and FRONT SIDE (manual front

of / ". insertion). The desired paper exit can be selected via operator panel or

software.

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

Note: If you choose the paper exit FRONT SIDE/KEY you have to confirm each

The above specifications are influenced by the settings in "Vertical Position" output with a keystroke on . That is a useful option when using (see section "V.POS" in this chapter). automatic sheet feeding which could cause a paper jam. As opposed to

feeding automatically the ASF will only feed after a keystroke has been

- Perforation Skip received.

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

The emulation determines the set of commands available for the printer (see

- If PERF. SKIP is set to NO the printer ignored the top and bottom margin Appendix D, E, and F). You can activate the following emulations: and prints from the very first line to the very last. That means that on a - PHILIPS GP standard 11" paper 66 lines are available for printing. - IBM PROPR.

- IBM PROPR.AGM

- Paper Source - EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 The printer offers three input possibilities:

- TRACTOR (fanfold paper) Note: The selected Emulation will also be stored in the actual macro. With a

abc

- Manual change of the macro (e.g. key , , or is pressed) it is

a a a

a b c

- ASF cassettes (optional), they can be accessed either individually or possible that the emulation will also be changed. Be careful: Do not

pooled in a specified sequence. Any combination or cassettes can be change the emulation within an application. selected.

- Character Set A corrective factor for the vertical positioning of the paper can be applied to When selecting a character set it can be further specified by the each paper source and the Run-In-Sensor (see section VERT.POS.ADJ.). corresponding national variants.

Note: Please refer to chapter 7, Technical Data, for detailed media Detailed print samples are found in Appendix B and the Character Set

specifications. Tables in Appendix C.

If a different macro is selected the default character set may change,

e.g. - PHILIPS GP emulation has the character set NV-2.5 as default.

- IBM PROPR. emulation has the character set IBM SET 2 as default.

- EPSON / EDC/P2 emulation has the character set EPSON EXT.GCT as default.

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- Line Mode Main-Function INSTALLATION If LF = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a carriage return (CR) for every line feed (LF) received by the interface. - Sub-Function INTERFACE

If CR = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a line feed (LF) for every - BUFFER carriage return (CR) received by the interface. Buffer size in Kbyte. The maximum size is 48 Kbyte.

- $$ Commands - WORD LENGTH This function causes $$ either to be printed as $$ or to activate ESC Length of the data to be transferred; values are 7 or 8 bit. commands within an application.

- I/F TYPE (Interface Type) If this function is set to YES the characters are interpreted by the printer in the following types are available: the following way: - Parallel

- $$ like ESC [ - Serial

- $$/ like ESC. - Shared In case the SHARED interface type is selected the printer switches

- Tear-off-mode (only for fanfold paper) automatically between the parallel and serial interfaces. The first data There are three possible settings within this mode: received at the port determine which interface port becomes active.

- NO The other interface port will be closed so that only one interface is

- YES 10 SEC. active at a time (for detailed information see Appendix A Interface

- YES 1 SEC. Description).

- NO SPECIAL

The factory setting for the interface type are: Shared, 8 Kbyte Buffer, 8 bit The NO SPECIAL setting is to be used with critical forms which cannot word length even parity bit, 9600 baud rate, DTR protocol and AUTO handle the return movement of the paper. STATUS = NO. With the YES setting the printer waits for one or ten seconds and, unless further data is received, moves the paper to the first perforation after the text. - BAUD RATE (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected) Regardless of this setting, whenever changing from fanfold to another paper Controls the speed of data transfer. The possible transfer rates are: 600, source, the printer will request the fanfold paper to be torn off before the 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps. paper is moved to the park position.

- PARITY BIT (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

- Pre-separation (is used for the ASF cassettes only) The data transfer will be checked by an even or odd parity bit. The values During normal printing, a sheet of paper is not inserted from an ASF cassette are: EVEN, ODD, NONE or IGNORE. before the preceding sheet has been ejected. By selecting PRE-SEPARATION = YES the sheets follow each other more closely, - PROTOCOL (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected) thereby increasing the printer's throughput. Selectable are: DTR, XON/XOFF or XON/XOFF+DTR.

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- AUTO STATUS (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected) - Platen Gap

Possible values: YES or NO This adjustment is to be seen as a correctional offset to the platen gap set If the Auto Status is set to YES the host is able to check the status of the by the AGC (Automatic Gap Control) function or a PCC (Programmable printer (for example no paper or printer is in the STOP mode). Copy Control) command. It effects all paper paths.

- Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT

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

- AGC Position

AGC (Automatic Gap Control) is an integral part of the paper handling - AGC Adjust capabilities of the printer. It is an automatic adjustment function which This is a basic adjustment which is automatically performed at the initial ensures an optimal print quality when using various paper thicknesses. Power On of the printer, and which there after only needs to be initiated The gap adjustment will automatically take place whenever paper is after having exchanged the print head or the platen. It is essential that the inserted ink ribbon is installed and no paper is in the printer when this procedure is

- after the paper source has been changed started. After activating this procedure, the printer displays

- from park position (fanfold) INSTALL RIBBON. If the ribbon is installed press to continue.

- after Power On

- after the printer has been in the STOP mode - PAPER-IN ADJ (Paper-In-Sensor adjustment)

- an AGC command has been issued. This parameter logically adjusts the base position of the Run-In-Sensor. 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 (at 10 cpi) can be selected.

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.

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, random measurements of the paper thickness can be invoked 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 the Programmers Manual for the printer.

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- CUTTING V-POS - TRACT.FF-MODE (Tractor Form Feed Mode)

This parameter can be used to compensate mechanical tolerances which BLANK PAGES means, every Form Feed sent to the printer will be may cause a misalignment between the perforation edge of a continuous executed. form and the tear-off position.. If you set NO BLANK PAGES, only a Form Feed before printable

characters will be executed, that means blank pages will be ignored.

The range within which variations can be met is - / " to + / ", where "-"

15 16

60 60

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

Special Sub-Items under INSTALLATION

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

The operator panel may display its messages in three languages. Select

one out of the following: ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS.

- RESTORE SET UP With this function all settings of the last SAVE procedure will be restored.

- 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.

- 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.

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- Menu Access - Self Test There are four possibilities to define the access to the menu by the user. - PRINT TEST 1 (see Chapter 1.10 Test Printouts)

- PRINT TEST 2 (see Chapter 1.10 Test Printouts)

- ALL FUNCTIONS All functions can be used (default) - PRINT TEST 3 gives information about technical

releases and is intended for service

- QUICK SET. OFF With this function the Quick Settings for Macro purposes only. Among other information,

Selection, Vertical Position Adjustment, and the page counter identifies the number of Fanfold Displacement can be deactivated in the pages printed. READY or BUSY mode. After pressing one of - I/F Test This function is used to test the serial these keys the display shows shortly LOCKED interface. It enables test data to be sent (see also Chapter 2). out from the printer and returned by

means of a closed loop connector

- MACROS ONLY - Macros can be selected using the Quick Macro plugged into the serial interface

Selection keys , , and . connector. The test data used consists of

abc

a b c

- The Vertical Positioning Adjustment Mode can PRINT TEST 1. be entered

- The Fanfold Displacement Mode can be - Hex Dump entered. 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

- NO ACCESS The menu is not accessible at all. printed in hexadecimal format and as ASCII characters. Any non-printable characters, such as carriage return are only represented as a single dot (.)

The menu function PRINT OUT can be activated regardless of the in the ASCII list.

defined menu access.

It may happen that the transmission of data to the printer will be

Note: Only the system manager is able to reset the functions MACROS interrupted during Hex Dump. In this case, printing of data received after

ONLY and NO ACCESS (look at the red page at the end of this book). 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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* * [7 MICRO LQ/NLQ ] E Dependent on * * [7 ORATOR LQ/NLQ ] C PRINT QUALITY * * [7 ORATOR-C LQ/NLQ ] E LQ or NLQ * * [7 ROMAN LQ/NLQ ] E * * [7 PRESTIGE LQ/NLQ ] E * * [7 SCRIPT LQ/NLQ ] D * * [7 OCR A LQ ] * * [7 OCR B LQ ] * * [7 DATA BLOCK ] * * [7 DATA LARGE ] * * * [7 PRINT QUALITY 6] ))) [7 LQ *] * * [7 NLQ ] * * * [7 SUB/SUPER FONT 6] ))) [7 NO *] (macro 1) * * [7 YES ] (macro 2, 3, 4) * *

Menu-1

* * * [7 PITCH 6] ))) [7 10 CPI *] * * [7 12 CPI ]

abc

a b c

* * [7 15 CPI ] * * [7 17 CPI ] * * [7 18 CPI ] * * [7 20 CPI ] * * [7 PROPORTIONAL ] * * * [7 LINE 6] ), [7 2 LPI ] * * * [7 3 LPI ] * * * [7 4 LPI ] * * .) [7 6 LPI *] * * [7 8 LPI ] * * [7 12 LPI ] * * * [7 PAGE LENGTH 6] ))) [7 72 LINES *] * * (tractor only; range: 5..132 lines) * * * [7 VERT.POS.ADJ. 6] ))) [7 TRACTOR V-POS 6] )) [7 TRACTOR V 0 *] * * * (range: -15...+240) * * [7 MANUAL V-POS 6] )) [7 MANUAL V 0 *] * * * (range: -15...+16) * * [7 BIN 1 V-POS 6] )) [7 BIN 1 V 0 *] * * * (range: -15...+16) * * [7 BIN 2 V-POS 6] )) [7 BIN 2 V 0 *] * * * (range: -15...+16) * * [7 BIN 3 V-POS 6] )) [7 BIN 3 V 0 *] * * (range: -15...+16) * * * * * [7 LEFT MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 COLUMNS *] * * (range: 1..16 columns) * *

Menu-2

* * * [7 RIGHT MARGIN 6] ), [7 80 COLUMNS ] * * * [7 132 COLUMNS ] * * .) [7 136 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 *] * * [7 MANUAL ] * * [7 BIN 1 ] * * [7 BIN 2 ] * * [7 BIN 3 ] * * [7 BINS 1/2 (pools) ] * * [7 BINS 2/3 (pools) ] * * [7 BINS 1/2/3 (pools) ] * * * [7 PAPER EXIT 6] ))) [7 STACKER *] * * [7 FRONT SIDE/KEY ] (with STAR/STOP Key) * * [7 FRONT SIDE ] (without START/STOP Key) * * * [7 EMULATION 6] ))) [7 PHILIPS GP ] (Macro 1) * * [7 IBM PROPRINTER ] (Macro 2) * * [7 IBM PROPRINTER AGM ] (Macro 3) * * [7 EPSON LQ ] (Macro 4) * *

Menu-3

* * * [7 CHARACTER SET 6] ), [7 NV-1.0 6] * * * [7 NV-2.3 6] * * (Macro 1) .) [7 NV-2.5 6] )) [7 1: D -NV 2.5 *] * * \ [7 2: GB -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 3: F -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 4: E -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 5: I -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 6: S -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 7: DK -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 8: P -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 9: SW2 -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 10: U.S.A. -NV 2.5 ] * * * [7 11: SF -NV 2.5 ] * * * * * [7 NV-2.6 6] * * [7 NV-2.8 6] * * [7 ISO 8859/1 6] * * [7 ISO 8859/15 6] * * [7 IBM SET 1 6] * * (Macro 2, 3) [7 IBM SET 2 6] )) [7 1: U.S.A. *] * * * [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 ] * * *

Menu-4

* * * * * [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 ] * * * * (Macro 4) [7 EPSON EXT. GCT 6] )) [7 1: U.S.A. *] * * [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 15: LEGAL ] * * * [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 ] * *

[

Menu-5

* * * [7 TEAR-OFF-MODE 6] ))) [7 NO *] * * [7 YES 10 SEC ] * * [7 YES 1 SEC ] * * [7 NO SPECIAL ] * * [7 PRE-SEPARATION 6] ), [7 YES ] (bins 1..3 only) * .) [7 NO *] *

[

[INSTALLATION 6] ))) [7 INTERFACE 6] ))) [7 BUFFER 6] , [7 1 KBYTE ]

\ \ \ .) [7 8 KBYTE *]

* * * [7 16 KBYTE ] * * * [7 32 KBYTE ] * * * [7 48 KBYTE ] * * * * * [7 WORD LENGTH 6] , [7 7 BIT ] * * * .) [7 8 BIT *] * * * * * [7 I/F TYPE 6] , [7 PARALLEL ] * * * * [7 SERIAL ] * * * .) [7 SHARED *] * * * * * 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 EVEN *] * * * [7 ODD ] * * * [7 NONE ] * * * [7 IGNORE ] * * ** * *

Menu-6

* * ** * * * * 1) [7 PROTOCOL 6] )) [7 DTR *] * * * [7 XON/XOFF ] * * * [7 XON/XOFF + DTR ] * * * * 1) [7 AUTO STATUS 6] , [7 YES ] * * .) [7 NO *] * * 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 ADJUST 6] )))[7 PAPER-IN 0 *] * * * (range: -3...+4) * * * * * [7 CUTTING V-POS 6] )) [7 CUTTER V 0 *] * * * (range: -15...+16) * * * * * [7 UNI-DIRECT.CMD 6] )) [7 YES *] * * * [7 NO ] * * * * [7 TRACT. FF-MODE 6] )) [7 NO BLANK PAGES *] * * [7 BLANK PAGES ]

[

* * * [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 with a closed loop * * connector plug) * * [7 HEX DUMP 6] ))) [7 HEX DUMP ] * *

[

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

* *

[

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

Menu-7

Menu-8

4. Maintenance

Preferred Materials

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

- Lint-free cloth

- Platen Cleaner C/CP09, commercial no: 8709 004 10931

- 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 give you

information about actual number of printed pages.

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PRINT TEST3 4.2 Cleaning Procedure

CONFIGURATION

PM1 20808xxx PM2 00000000 PM3 20807483 PBC 20807xxx SPC 20807402 MC 00000000 CUR 4 PMR 0 MCR 0

NFQ 1800 DSF 100 GSF 70 NTF 240 TNA1 230 TNA2 260 TNA3 260 CAC 3.10 PTC1 2.75 PTC2 2.85 PTDT 5 PHCS1 2.20 PHCS2 1.00 PGC 30 PGCNT 3333 SBP 25

C011 NV-1.0 C012 NV-2.3 C013 NV-2.5 C014 NV-2.6 C015 NV-2.8 C031 ISO 8859/1 C061 IBM SET 1 C062 IBM SET 2 C063 IBM CODE PAGE C071 EPSON EXT. GCT C091 BARCODE

DATA L.GOTHIC NLQ L.GOTHIC LQ L.GOTHIC-I NLQ L.GOTHIC-I LQ COURIER NLQ COURIER LQ MICRO NLQ MICRO LQ ORATOR NLQ ORATOR LQ ORATOR-C NLQ ORATOR-C LQ ROMAN NLQ ROMAN LQ PRESTIGE NLQ PRESTIGE LQ SCRIPT NLQ SCRIPT NQ OCR A LQ OCR B LQ DATA BLOCK DATA LARGE

CHARACTER SET : EPSON EXT. GCT 1: U.S.A.

AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST

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.

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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4.3 User Replaceable Parts

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).

Print Head Removal

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

1. Remove the top cover

2. 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

3. Switch the printer OFF again

4. Remove the ribbon cassette (3)

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 Maintenance

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):

- fasten the right screw to its stop

- tighten the left screw

- now tighten the right screw

- 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. Mount and close the top cover.

5. Switch the printer ON, open the top cover after the message READY 4 ELQ, 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 Maintenance

Replacement of the Platen To Install the Platen

The platen needs to be replaced after approximately 800,000 pages (see Page Ensure that the printer is switched OFF. Counter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3).

1. Place platen (2) in the vacant space between print head and metal bar.

To Remove the Platen (61)

1. Remove the output stacker

2. Move print head from its right hand position into the centre.

3. Fit the gear wheel end of the platen into the right hand side mounting. Be

2. Lift and remove the top cover careful not to damage the gear wheel.

3. Remove the ribbon cassette 4. Ensure that the plastic platen clamp (1) is in the upright position, push the

4. Switch the printer OFF

5. Position the print head to the very right.

6. Release the green plastic platen clamp (1) on the left platen mounting.

7. Move platen (2) approximately 10 mm to the left, lift the left end of the platen free off 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.

platen in to its mounting and lock in position by pushing the tag on the clamp to the rear.

5. Install the ribbon cassette.

6. Fit and close the top cover.

7. Fit the output stacker.

8. Run the MENU-function AGC ADJUST with ink ribbon cassette installed but no paper inserted.

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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 5.1 Power-related Problems

- Power indicator does not come On when power is switched On

- Check that the power cord and plug are securely fitted to the printer and to

an electrical outlet.

How to Use This Section - Ask for the power connector connections (and fuse, if fitted) to be verified.

- Ask for the building electrical supply to be verified.

1. Find the category in which your problem occurs. The problem categories are: 5.2 Error Messages

- Power-related Problems

- Error Messages After switching the power ON the printer runs a self test. During the test the

- No Printout following messages may be shown on the display:

- Operation-related Problems

- Print-related Problems

Display That means ... Cause / Action

- Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

For example, if the print appears very light on the paper, look at Section "Print- related 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 office.

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 4 ELQ will be displayed. If an error message is displayed please refer to the following section. All other messages on the display are described in section 2.4 Status

and Error Messages.

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

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

######## Firmware does not - PM not inserted

work - PM not correctly inserted

- no firmware on PM

- PROMs not correctly installed

TEST.... Initializing of the - After first POWER ON

(flashing) EEPROM with PM

- Change of the PM

- Contents of the EEPROM faulty

I/O OK EEPROM located on EEPROM

the Control Unit not - not installed addressable - not correctly installed

- defective

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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Display That means ... Cause / Action NV RAM OK Error on the RAM of - Control Unit defective

the Control Unit

RAM OK Checksum error - (P)ROM defective

(P)ROM 1

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

on PM damaged or missing

ROM 2 OK RAM on Memory - Memory Card defective

Card damaged

MC OK Fault on Control Unit - Control Unit defective

- Type mismatch of PM and Control Unit

- PBC (Printer Base Controller) on Control Unit damaged

- SPC (Speed Controller) on Control Unit damaged

- Transport lock not removed

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

Display That means... Cause / Action READY/BUSY The Printer is OK - Printer ready for

operation

During normal operation the following error messages may occur (for further operator panel messages please refer to section 2.4 Status and Error

Messages):

Display That means... Cause / Action

AGC ERROR AGC ADJUST - Distance print head and

procedure fault platen faulty

- Print head loose

- Platen incorrectly installed

- Ribbon not inserted

- Horizontal drive without function

- Platen got dirty

HOR. DRIVE ERROR Horizontal drive - Horizontal drive blocked

without function - Paper jam

- Distance of platen gap too narrow

- AGC procedure on not workable position

- Platen incorrectly installed

- No AGC ADJUST after print head or platen replacement

- Device electronic fault

- Encoder strip missing

- Horizontal drive fault

BUFFER OVERFLOW Handshake - Check CTR - CTS or

protocol error XON - XOFF protocol

- Repeat data transfer

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PARITY ERROR Protocol error - Check protocol setting of

printer and host

- Repeat data transfer

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

FRAMING ERROR Protocol error - Check protocol setting of

printer and host

- Repeat data transfer

5.3 No Printout

- Self-test printout does not start

- Make sure that you have closed the cover.

- Check if paper is loaded in the printer.

- Refer to section 1.10 Test Printouts.

- Printing does not start

- 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 or to section 2.4 Status and Error Messages.

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

Section 1.11 Connection to a Computer). Make sure that connectors are properly fixed at both ends.

- Make sure that the printer is receiving data from the host computer.

- Make sure that the correct protocol is enabled. (Refer to section 3.2

Standard Configuration and Appendix A Interface Description)

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

feature has not been selected).

- Make sure that paper is loaded.

- Make sure that the ribbon is installed.

- Examine the ribbon path. Does the ribbon pass in front of the whole

printhead? Adjust the ribbon if necessary.

- Fanfold paper does not advance

- Make sure that the fanfold paper source tractor is selected.

5.4 Operation-related Problems

- Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off feature

- Select the correct form length using the Set-up feature.

- Reset top of form by performing a Parking function.

- Refer to section 3.4 Vertical Positioning Adjustment

- Paper tears or jams

- Examine the paper path; remove any obstructions

- 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.

- 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.

- Parking paper and resetting top of form

- Tear off the paper at the perforation line.

- Press .

- Press until the paper is in the park position.

- Press . Printing will resume at the top of the next form.

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

- Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions.

- Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove, where necessary. Press the key when the paper pathway is cleared.

- Make sure that the transport lock has been removed.

- Single sheet paper does not advance

- Make sure that the paper source MANUAL or BIN x (x = 1 up to 3) is selected.

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- Single sheets are skewed - Font cartridge has been installed, but the printer is still using internal

- Adjust ASF cassette paper guides. fonts

- More information you will find in the enclosed references of the ASF - Switch the power OFF and check that the font cartridge has been cassette. correctly inserted.

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

Appendix B).

5.5 Print-related Problems

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

- Print faint or of poor quality. clear the situation.

- Have you used the correct paper? See Chapter 7 Technical Data which contains a full specification of the paper you can use. Replace the paper if it does not match the specification.

- Make sure that the ribbon is stretched correctly.

- Does the ribbon need changing? Replace it with a new ribbon if necessary.

- Is the ribbon cartridge properly installed? Adjust as necessary.

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

TEST 1 selection

- Ribbon tension and condition

- Print head condition

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

- Examine the paper pathway for dirt or other obstruction that may cause the gap between print head and platen to vary. Remove the obstruction.

Stop SELF TEST and No printing starts - Printer ONLINE start external printing READY

- Interface cable for

- Print lines overlap

- Examine the paper pathway for dirt or other obstructions that may prevent the platen from rotating freely. Remove the obstruction.

proper connection

- Interface selection

Some characters not - Emulation

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

- Refer to section 3.4. Vertical Positioning (VERT.POS.ADJ.)

correct - Character set

- National version

- Word length

- Baud rate

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

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

- Parity bit

- Protocol

Set-up.

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

Font and pitch quality - Font fault - Pitch

- Line space

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Problem still there? - Call service

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

5.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

- Ribbon Problems

- Make sure that the ribbon is:

- Stretched correctly

- Not worn thin or dry

- Not torn or damaged in any other way

- Not jammed

- Carriage does not move smoothly

- Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions. Check that all

packing material is removed.

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

5.7 Print Tests

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

- 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 consists of PRINT

TEST 1

Note: Detailed information about the print tests you will find in chapter 1.10

Print Tests.

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Colour Option

6. Colour Option The mounting of the colour option is best done from the rear of the printer.

- Move the print head to a centre position.

- Remove the connection plug (40) out of the plastic shaft (39) which is holding down the string of cables leading to the print head.

6.1 Installing the Colour Option - Insert the blue plug (40) into the connector socket (41) of the colour option. The visual appearance of any printout can be enhanced by using the colour option in combination with a 4-colour ink ribbon.

When colour printing is not required it is recommended to use a black ribbon in order to increase the lifetime of the colour ribbon. The colour option does not have to be removed when printing with a black ribbon.

To Install the Colour Option

- Switch the printer ON

- Lift the top cover (2) as shown in the illustration.

- Remove the black ink ribbon cassette (11).

- Switch the printer OFF.

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

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Colour Option Colour Option

- Hold the colour option as illustrated below: - Tuck the cable (47) behind the plastic clip (48) and under the plastic fixture (65) to avoid the cable coming in contact with the moving horizontal belt (49) or the mounted ink ribbon cassette.

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- Mount the colour option on to the print head carriage in such a way that the - Replace the printer's top cover.

pointed edge (44) fits into the slot (45) and the hole (42) fits onto the pin (43). Press it firmly in position until the spring clip (46) engages. - Switch the printer ON.

Colour Option Colour Option

6.2 Installing the 4-Colour Ribbon - Position the ribbon feed guide (53) between the print head (57) and the protective shield. This swings the cartridge down until the teeth of the

The printer must be turned ON. green ribbon feed guide engage in the cog wheel of the colour feature.

- Remove any excess slack by turning the adjuster (54) clockwise.

- Align the green ribbon feed guide (53) with the arrow on the left side of the Note: If the ribbon is kept constantly taut while being swung into position it

plastic cover of the cartridge. is particularly easy to thread it between print head and platen.

"click !"

- Engage the upper pins (55) of the ink ribbon cartridge in the green guides

at the side (56). In this position the ribbon can be swung down.

Note: Contrary to the black ribbon cassette, the colour ribbon cassette has

a straight position!

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Technical Data

7. Technical Data Print Speed (at 10 cpi)

- Draft Quality 600 cps,

- Near Letter Quality 300 cps,

- Letter Quality 150 cps .

The following technical data refers to the standard Personality Module PM SER/PAR.

Throughput acc. to ECMA-132

Standard Letter (Dr. Grauert)

a) Sinlgle Sheet

Print head technology Draft Quality: 490 pages/h

Serial Impact Dot Matrix (SIDM) technology. Near Letter Quality: 398 pages/h

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, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic, Courier, Micro, Orator, Orator-C, Roman, Prestige, Script, OCR A, OCR B, DATA BLOCK, DATA LARGE; all fonts (except Data, DATA BLOCK 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, double/triple height, double/triple width, double/triple/quadruple size, condensed.

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.

Emulations

- IBM 4207 Proprinter XL24 (AGM)

- EPSON LQ 1060/2550 / ESC/P2

Letter Quality: 248 pages/h

b) 1-play fanfold

Draft Quality: 507 pages/h Near Letter Quality: 398 pages/h Letter Quality: 251 pages/h

Character Sets (see also Appendix B "Character Set Tables")

- ISO-7-Bit in 11 national versions incl. ASCII, IBM-PC and -PS/2 (multilingual)

- ISO 8859/1 IBM Character Set 1/2 incl. 14 national versions.

- IBM Code Page 437, 850, 860, 863, 865.

- EPSON Extended Graphic Character Set incl. 15 national versions.

Barcodes

- 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), and Postnet (see also Appendix G Barcode Quick Reference)

Graphics

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

Print format

136 characters at 10 cpi

Line Spacing

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

- Philips GP 310/490

depending on the selected font

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Technical Data Technical Data

Platen Gap Control Environmental Temperature

The Automatic Gap Control (AGC) adjusts the distance between print head and Operating: + 10EC to + 35EC (+ 50EF to + 95EF) platen according to paper thickness and programmable Platen Gap Control Storage: - 40EC to + 70EC (- 40EF to + 158EF) (PCC).

Relative Humidity

Ribbon 20% - 80% (operating)

Black fabric ribbon for more than 16 million characters. 30% - 70% (operating with ASF cassettes) 4-colour ribbon in connection with the colour option for ca. 3,5 million 5% - 85% (storage) characters.

Noise

Copies # 52 dB(A) (operating) acc. to ISO 7779

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

MTBF

Interface 10,000 h at 25% duty cycle

- Parallel Centronics

- Serial RS-232-C/V.24

Agency Approvals

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

Buffer for Canada is C-UL

- Up to 48 Kbyte in selectable sizes.

EMI Approvals

Diagnostics Acc. to regulation of FTZ/FCC, class B

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

Printer Stand

Control Panel Provides is the optimum work station convenience

16 character LCD for menu controlled setup, status- and error messages. width = 630 mm (25 inch)

Dimensions

- Width = 635 mm (25.4 inch)

depth = 540 mm (21.4 inch) height = 730 mm (28.5 inch)

- Depth = 390 mm (15.6 inch); with all three ASF cassettes 415 mm Colour Option (16.6) see chapter 6

- Height = 273 mm (10.92 inch) without stacker or ASF

= 400 mm (16 inch) with all three ASF cassettes

Paper Handling

Integrated push tractor with park position for continuous paper, zero tear off, Weight manual front insertion with face down stacker (360 sheet capacity, 80g/m²) Approximately 23 kg (50 lb) Paper width max 15". Automatic Paper(form set)- and envelope feeder with up

Rated Voltage

to three selectable cassettes for max. A4-form. 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 V~ at rated f = 50 - 60 Hz

Power Consumption

160 W operating, 40 W stand by

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Technical Data Technical Data

- Manual Insertion Automatic Insertion (option)

Print media suitable for manual insertion: Suitable for automatic insertion of cut sheets and thin form sets (Cassette A) or

minimum maximum for thick and inflexible sheets, not interrupted top-glued forms, and envelopes

Paper width 105 mm (4.13") 305 mm (Cassette B).

(12") Automatic Insertion with Cassette A Paper length 100 mm (3.94") 420 mm (16.54") minimum maximum Paper weight Paper width: 105 mm (4.13") 305 mm (12")

- Cut sheets 70 - 160 g/m (18-42 lb/ream) Paper length: 105 mm (4.13") 315 mm (12.4")

- Form sets (top 70 - 350 g/m (18-93 lb/ream)

2 2

glued, original+ The minimum paper length for all cassettes depends on the mounting position 5 copies maximum) of the cassette as the feeding path of the paper is the longest in the last Total paper/form thickness 0.02" mounted cassette.

- Output Stacker Paper Length minimum maximum Capacity 360 sheets 80g/m² Cassette 1 104 mm (4.09") 315 mm (12.4")

21 lb/ream (first mounted) Stackering face down. Cassette 2 200 mm (7.87") 315 mm (12.4")

- Tractor Feed Cassette 3 290 mm (11.42") 315 mm (12.4") Continuous forms (1 original plus 5 copies) suitable for tractor feed: (last mounted)

Paper weight

minimum maximum Cut sheets 70g/m² (18 lb/ream) 100g/m² (26 lb/ream) Paper width 101.6 mm (4") 406 mm (15.8") Form sets of 260g/m² (69 lb/ream) Paper length 76.2 mm (3") 558.8 mm (22") action paper Paper weight 1-ply 60g/m² (16 lb/ream) 90g/m² Total thickness of set 0.35 mm (0.014") (24 lb/ream ) multiply (per sheet) 40 g/m² (10 lb/ream) Note: The first and last page of the form set must have a weight between 60 g/m² (16 lb/ream) 70 and 80 g/m²; the top- glued area must end 20 mm from the total set 350 g/m² left and right margins. (93 lb/ream) Total paper/form thickness 0.5 mm (0.02") Capacity 180 sheets of 80 g/m² (21 lb/ream) paper weight.

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Technical Data Technical Data

Automatic Insertion with Cassette B1 and B2 (Option)

B1 B2 (using only as Cassette 1)

minimum maximum minimum maximum

Paper width: 105 mm 305 mm 105 mm 210 mm

(4.13") (12") (4.13") (8.26")

The minimum paper length for cassette B1 depends on the mounting position of the cassette as the feeding path of the paper is the longest in the last mounted cassette. Cassette B2 can only be used on first mounted position.

Paper Length minimum maximum minimum maximum Cassette 1 105 mm 315 mm 104 mm 315 mm

(first mounted) (4.13") (12.4") (4.1") (12.4") Cassette 2 200 mm 315 mm --- ---

(7.87") (12.4") Cassette 3 290 mm 315 mm --- --(last mounted) (11.42") (12.4")

Paper weight Cut sheets 100g/m² 150g/m² 150g/m² 250g/m²

(26 lb/ream) (40 lb/ream) (40 lb/ream) (67 lb/ream) Appropriate direction of the fibre and flexibility for automatic feeding required. Form sets of 300g/m² 300g/m²

action paper (80 lb/ream) (80 lb/ream)

PM IBM Coax SCS

Standard PM functions with parallel and serial interface; Emulation of IBM 3270 printer like 3287, 3268, 4214 or 3262 with intelligent PC-Host sharing.

PM IBM Twinax SCS

Standard PM functions with parallel and serial interface; Emulation of IBM 4214/2, 5256, 5224 or 5225 printer with intelligent PC-Host sharing for IBM systems S/4, S/36, S/38 or AS/400.

PM IBM Twinax IPDS

Standard PM functions with parallel and Twinax interface for IBM 3812 and IBM 4224 Emulation and system connection for AS/400, S/38 and S/36. Supported IPDS Towers: DC/1, PT/2, IM/1, OL/1, PS/1, DR/2, and BC/1.

PM Ethernet

Standard PM function with serial interface, allows direct attachment to Ethernet LANs simultaneous operation of IPX/SPX under NOVEL Netware and TCP/ICP under BSD-, System V-, and AIX V.3 UNIX Operating Systems is possible.

PM Token Ring

Standard PM function with serial interface, allows direct attachment to Token Ring LANs simultaneous operation of IPX/SPX under NOVEL Netware and TCP/ICP under BSD-, System V-, and AIX V.3 UNIX Operating Systems is possible.

weight of first/last page 70 / 80g/m² 70 / 80g/m²

(18/21 lb/ream) (18/21 lb/ream)

Total thickness of set 0.5mm 0.5mm

(0.02") (0.02")

Note: The form sets for cassette B1 or B2 must not have a horizontal

perforation or carbon paper; the top glued area must not have any margins as required for cassette A.

Envelopes 70g/m² 90g/m² 70g/m² 90g/m² unlined, (18 lb/ream) (24 lb/ream) (18 lb/ream) (24 lb/ream) adhesive flap covered

- Capacity: 40 envelopes 65 pages of of 70g/m² (18 lb/ream) paper weight 250 g/m

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PM IGP

Standard PM functions with parallel and serial interface plus Printronix IGP 10/20/40 Emulation.

PM S/P DAN

Standard PM functions with parallel and serial interface, DEC ANSI LA 324 / LA 424, IBM 4207 Proprinter XL24 (AGM), and EPSON

® ®

LQ 1060/2550 Emulation. Fonts: Draft, Roman, San Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR A,

OCR B, and Data Block. DEC Character Sets: G0 Character Set; User Pref. Character Sets IBM and EPSON Character sets are the same like PM SER/PAR

Appendix A to G; for Printer:

14073

13803 Appendix A System Interface Description

Appendix A System Interface Description 1 Serial Interface RS-232C

Interface Characteristics

Signal Description Pin No. Direction

There are two system interfaces:

- one RS-232C serial interface

- one Parallel Centronics interface.

The interfaces can be operated in three different modes:

- serial interface active

- parallel interface active

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 ready to send data) *) 4 OUTPUT CTS Clear to Send (host is ready to receive data) *) 5 INPUT DSR Data Set Ready 6 INPUT 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)

- both interfaces active in shared mode

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

Any change of the operation mode (Serial, Parallel or Shared) and of the size of the interface buffer is possible only when the interface buffer is completely empty of data.

Display messages: READY 4 ELQ , BUSY 4 ELQ, or LOCAL.

*) with internal pull-up

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

- Parity: even, odd, none, or ignore

- Word length: 7, or 8 bits

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

printer transmits always two stop bits.

Transmission Protocols:

- DTR - Ready/Busy

- XON/XOFF

- XON/XOFF + DTR

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2 Transmission Protocols - Version 2 - Connection full Duplex Transfer Mode

The READY / BUSY DTR protocol uses the DATA TERMINAL READY line to

2.1 DTR - Ready/Busy control the transmission of data from the host to prevent a buffer overflow. (Supported RS-232C Protocols) - Full Duplex Local Connection

This protocol uses the following signal lines:

- Pin 1 Protective Ground (PG)

- 2 Transmit Data (TXD)

- 3 Receive Data (RXD) (with internal Pull-up)

- 5 Clear to Send (CTS) (with internal Pull-up)

- 7 Signal Ground (SG)

- 20 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

The READY / BUSY DTR protocol uses the DATA TERMINAL READY line to control the transmission of data from the host to prevent a buffer overflow.

Note: The signal lines TXD (pin 2) and CTS (pin 5) are only necessary if the

25 pin

2 3 4 5

6 7

RS-232C

4 5

Device Status Report is required (see picture "Connection for - Version 3 - PC Connection for full Duplex Transfer Mode Unidirectional Transfer Mode").

25 pin 9 pin

RS-232C

- Version 1 - Connection for Unidirectional Transfer Mode

4 5

6 7 8

RS-232C

2 3 4 5

6 7

2 3 4 5

6 7

25 pin25 pin

Note: Bridge between 7 and 8 on PC side means alternative RTS to CTS.

3 4 5

25 pin

Cables with bridges at printer side (4 to 5) for older PMs (lower than PM-40A4) can also be used!

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Additional Information

After Power-ON DTR is activated and the printer is ready to receive data.

DTR is deactivated when the interface buffer has only space left only for 256 more characters. Further incoming data will be stored until the interface buffer is full. All data sent in addition will get lost.

DTR is activated again if there is a free interface buffer space of 512 characters.

DTR is immediately deactivated, if local mode is entered.

It is activated again, if local mode is left and a minimum of 512 bytes interface buffer is available.

2.2 XON / XOFF

This protocol requires the signal lines.

- Pin 1 Protective Ground (PG) - Pin 5 Clear to Send (CTS)

- 2 Transmit Data (TXD) - 6 Data Set Ready (DSR)

- 3 Receive Data (RXD) - 7 Signal Ground (SG)

- 4 Request to Send (RTS) - 20 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

Standard Connection

25 pin

RS-232C

2 3 4 5

6 7

4 5

25 pin

For local connections RTS with CTS can be connected and likewise DTR with DSR.

25 pin

RS-232C

2 3 4 5

4 5

25 pin

Note: Bridge between 4 and 5 means alternative RTS to CTS.

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6 7

Cables with bridges at printer side (4 to 5 and 20 to 6) for older PMs (lower than PM-40A4) can also be used!

Appendix A System Interface Description Appendix A System Interface Description

Additional Information 3 Parallel Centronics Interface

After Power-ON DTR and RTS are activated and the printer is ready to receive data. Interface Characteristics - Connector pin assignment / signal definition

XOFF is sent, when the interface buffer has only space left for 256 more characters. XOFF is sent again, at a level of 128 characters buffer space. Further incoming data will be stored until the interface buffer is full. All data sent in addition will get lost.

XON is sent when the interface buffer provides space for a minimum of 512 characters.

XON/XOFF can only be sent successfully when CTS and (DSR) is at active state.

XOFF will be sent immediately if local mode is entered.

XON is sent again, if local mode is left and a minimum of 512 byte interface

buffer is available.

Signal Description line Pin

_______ Control Signal from the Host. 1 19 Input STROBE Printer reads data line (Data 1 to Data 8) when

Data 1 - 8 Data lines transfer the characters from the host to 2 - 9 20 - 27 Input

_____ Acknowledge - Control signal from the printer. Logi- 10 28 Output ACKN cal 0 indicates that the printer has received a print/-

BUSY Control signal from the printer. Logical 1 indicates 11 29 Output

PE Paper Empty - Control signal from the printer. This 12 -- Output

SELECT Control signal from the printer. Always logical 1. 13 -- Output

LG Logic Ground 14 --

-- not used 15 -LG Logic Ground 16 -CG Chassis Ground 17 -VCC + 5 volt 18 -SG Signal Ground 19 - 30 -____ Control signal from the host. Does not reset the 31 -- Input

INIT printer but generates an acknowledge pulse (logical

______ Control signal from the printer. Always logical 1. If it 32 -- Output FAULT goes to logical 0 the printer has been switched off.

LG Logic Ground 33 --

-- not used 34 - 36 --

going low.

the printer. Data 8 = most significant bit.

control character and is ready for the next data transfer.

that the printer is unable to receive any more

**)

data.

signal goes high when paper runs out, i.e. load upper or lower tractor, paper jam.

Indicates that the printer is ON-LINE and ready.

1).

Pin No. Return Direction

No.

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Overlined signal names indicate that the signal is true when the signal level is low. When the interface buffer is full except for the last character, BUSY will not be reset. BUSY will be reset when space is available again for least 256 characters in the interface buffer. While the printer is offline (Stop Mode) BUSY remains active until the printer enters the online state again.

Appendix A System Interface Description Appendix A System Interface Description

- Maximal Transfer Speed 3.2 Timing Diagram The maximum throughput for data transfer is 5,000 characters per second.

3.1 Transmission Protocol Description

DATA 1 - 8 DATA After Power-ON the PE (Paper End) signal is set to logic 0 and the SELECT and ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯FAULT signals are set to logic 1. 0.5 Fs

The printer is now ON-LINE and ready to receive data. STROBE

))))))))))))

Timing

The host sets a print/control character to the 8 data lines.

After a time delay of a minimum of 0.5 µs, the host sends a ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯STROBE pulse

BUSY of a minimum of 0.5 µs. The print/control character is accepted into the interface

buffer and the printer transmits a BUSY signal to the host. When the data byte

))))))))

is accepted into the interface buffer the printer transmits a BUSY signal and an

ACKN

¯¯¯¯¯¯ACKN pulse.

The ¯¯¯¯¯¯ACKN pulse informs the host that the data has been received and that the printer is ready to receive new data.

If the interface buffer is full except for the last character the BUSY is not reset in order to stop the data transfer from the host. The BUSY signal is only reset if space is available in the interface buffer for a minimum of 256 characters.

When pressing [START/STOP] the BUSY remains high and no ¯¯¯¯¯¯ACKN is sent.

Provided a minimum of 256 characters are available in the interface buffer, pressing [START/STOP] will reset BUSY and transmit the ¯¯¯¯¯¯ACKN pulse.

0.5 Fs

350 ns max

0.5 Fs

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Appendix A System Interface Description

4 Shared Operation

In shared operation the interface buffer capacity is reduced by 256 bytes.

After Power-ON both the serial and the parallel interfaces are available for data transfer.

If a byte is first recognized by the serial interface the parallel interface is immediately disabled by the BUSY signal. The serial interface is now active and will operate, using the installed protocols.

If a byte is first recognized by the parallel interface either the DTR signal of the serial interface is set to OFF or XOFF is sent, depending on the protocol.

If the serial interface starts to receive data while the parallel interface is active, it is possible to receive 256 bytes of serial data. Any additional serial data will be lost.

When the interface buffer is completely empty of serial data, and no new data has been received by the serial interface for more than 10 seconds, both interfaces are available for data transfer again.

When the interface buffer is completely empty of parallel data and no data has been received by the parallel interface for more than 10 seconds, the 256 bytes of serial data will be processed. Afterwards, both interfaces are available for data transfer again.

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13811 Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Equipped with the Peronality Module (PM SER/PAR), the Printer provides the following resident fonts:

Resident Fonts 10 CPI

B-1 B-2

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Resident Fonts, 10 CPI Resident Fonts DATABLOCK

B-3 B-4

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Character Pitches Character Style Samples

B-5 B-6

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Character Style Samples Character Size Modification

B-7 B-8

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Character Size Modification Character Size Modification

B-9 B-10

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Character Size Modification Character Size Modification

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Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

Character Size Modification DATABLOCK with Character Size Modification

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DATABLOCK with Character Size Modification

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

DATA LARGE

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Appendix C Character Set Tables

13822 Appendix C Character Set Tables

1. Basis Code Table for National Versions (GP-Mode)

NV-1.0, NV-2.3, NV-2.5, NV-2.6, NV-2.8

2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F

0 0 NV P NV p $ $ $ $ $ $ 1 ! 1 A Q a q • $ $ $ $ $ 2 " 2 B R b r ‰ $ $ $ $ $ 3 NV 3 C S c s ~ $ $ $ $ $ 4 $ 4 D T d t $ $ $ $ $ $ 5 % 5 E U e u NV $ $ $ $ $ 6 & 6 F V f v NV $ $ $ $ $ 7 * 7 G W g w $ $ $ $ $ $ 8 ( 8 H X h x $ $ $ $ $ $

9 ) 9 I Y i y $ $ $ $ $ $ A * : J Z j z $ $ $ $ $ $ B + ; K NV k NV $ $ $ $ $ $ C ´ < L NV l NV $ $ $ $ $ $ D - = M NV m NV $ $ $ $ $ $

1.1 National Version NV-1.0

Zeichensatz Code (Hex)

23 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E A5 A6

1: D # § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß •_ *_

2: GB £ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ •_ *_

3: F £ à E ç § ^ ` é ù è " •_ *_ 4: E £ @ [ Ñ ] ^ ` { ñ } ~ •_ *_

5: I £ § E ç é ^ ù à ò è ì •_ *_

6: S # É Ä Ö Å ^ é ä ö å ~ •_ *_

7: DK £ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ` æ ø å ~ •_ *_

8: P £ @ Ã Ç Õ ^ ` ã ç õ ~ •_ *_

9: YU £ ð ‚ „ Š ^ ñ ƒ … Ñ ~ •_ *_

10: USA # @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ CR__ CR

11: SIS £ @ Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å ~ •_ *_

E . > N NV n NV $ $ $ $ $ $

F / ? O _ o $ $ $ $ $ $

NV = National Version

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1.2 National Version NV-2.3 1.3 National Version NV-2.5

Zeichensatz Code (Hex) Zeichensatz Code (Hex)

23 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E A5 A6 23 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E A5 A6

1: D # § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß •_ *_ 1: D # § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß •_ *_

2: GB £ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ •_ *_ 2: GB £ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ •_ *_

3: F1 £ à E ç § ^ ` é ù è " •_ *_ 3: F £ à E ç § ^ # é ù è " •_ *_

4: E £ @ [ Ñ ] ^ ` { ñ } ~ •_ *_ 4: E £ @ [ Ñ ] ^ ` { ñ } ~ •_ *_

5: I £ § E ç é ^ ù à ò è ì •_ *_ 5: I £ § E ç é ^ ù à ò è ì •_ *_

6: S # É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü •_ *_ 6: S £ $ Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å ü •_ *_

7: DK2 £ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ` æ ø å ~ •_ *_ 7: DK £ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ` æ ø å " •_ *_

8: SW2 £ | ä ö ü ^ # ç é è à •_ *_ 8: P £ @ Ã Ç Õ ^ ` ã ç õ ~ •_ *_

9: F2 â à ê ç î ^ ô é ù è û •_ *_ 9: SW2 £ | ä ö ü ^ # ç é è à •_ *_

10: USA # @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ CR__ CR 10: USA # @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ CR__ CR

11: DK1 # É Æ Ø Å Ü é æ ø å ü •_ *_ 11: SF £ @ Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å " •_ *_

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1.4 National Version NV-2.6 1.5 National Version NV-2.8

Zeichensatz Code (Hex) Zeichensatz Code (Hex)

23 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E A5 A6 23 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E A5 A6

1: D # § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß •_ *_ 1: D # § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß •_ *_

2: GB £ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ •_ *_ 2: GB £ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ •_ *_

3: F £ à E ç § ^ ` é ù è " •_ *_ 3: F £ à E ç § ^ # é ù è " •_ *_ 4: E £ @ [ Ñ ] ^ ` { ñ } ~ •_ *_ 4: E £ @ [ Ñ ] ^ ` { ñ } ~ •_ *_

5: I £ § E ç é ^ ù à ò è ì •_ *_ 5: I £ § E ç é ^ ù à ò è ì •_ *_

6: S # É Ä Ö Å ^ é ä ö å ~ •_ *_ 6: S £ § Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å ü •_ *_

7: DK £ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ` æ ø å ~ •_ *_ 7: DK £ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ` æ ø å " •_ *_

8: P £ @ Ã Ç Õ ^ ` ã ç õ ~ •_ *_ 8: P £ @ Ã Ç Õ ^ ` ã ç õ ~ •_ *_

9: SW2 # § à è é ^ ù ä ö ü ç •_ *_ 9: SW2 £ " ä ö ü ^ ` ç é è à •_ *_

10: USA # @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ CR__ CR 10: USA # @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ CR__ CR

11: SIS # @ Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å ~ •_ *_ 11: SF £ @ Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å " •_ *_

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Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

2.1 Code Table ISO 8859-1 2.2 Code Table ISO 8859-15

2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F

0 0 @ P ` p • E À Ð à Ä 0 0 @ P ` p • E À Ð à Ä

1 ! 1 A Q a q ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ 1 ! 1 A Q a q ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ

2 " 2 B R b r ¢ ² Â Ò â ò 2 " 2 B R b r ¢ ² Â Ò â ò

3 # 3 C S c s £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó 3 # 3 C S c s £ ³ Ã Ó ã ó

4 $ 4 D T d t ¤ ' Ä Ô ä ô 4 $ 4 D T d t ð Ä Ô ä ô

5 % 5 E U e u ¥ F Å Õ å õ 5 % 5 E U e u ¥ F Å å õ

6 & 6 F V f v | ¶ Æ Ö æ ö 6 & 6 F V f v Š ¶ Æ Ö æ ö

7 * 7 G W g w § ! Ç × ç ÷ 7 * 7 G W g w § ! Ç × ç ÷

8 ( 8 H X h x ¨ ¸ È Ø è ø 8 ( 8 H X h x š ñ È Ø è ø

A * : J Z j z ª º Ê Ú ê ú A * : J Z j z a o Ê Ú ê ú

B + ; K [ k { * + Ë Û ë û B + ; K [ k { * + Ë Û ë û C ´ < L \ l | ¬ ¼ Ì Ü ì ü C ´ < L \ l | ¬ Œ Ì Ü ì ü D - = M ] m } – ½ Í Ý í ý D - = M ] m } – œ Í Ý í ý

E . > N ^ n ~ ® ¾ Î Þ î þ E . > N ^ n ~ ® Ÿ Î Þ î þ

F / ? O _ o G ¿ Ï ß ï ÿ F / ? O _ o G ¿ Ï ß ï ÿ

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Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

3 Code Table IBM All Character Set 4 Code Table IBM Set 1

National Version = USA

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " / 0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p NUL á ! . J " /

1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L $ ± 1 DC1 ! 1 A Q a q DC1 í " 2 L $ ±

2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 H ' $ 2 DC2 " 2 B R b r DC2 ó # 0 H ' $

3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B # 3 DC3 # 3 C S c s DC3 ú * / F B #

4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) B E ! 4 DC4 $ 4 D T d t DC4 ñ 1 ) B E !

5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ I 3 ? F " 5 % 5 E U e u Ñ I 3 ? F "

6 Í _ & 6 F V f v å û ª M G C µ ÷ 6 & 6 F V f v ª M G C µ ÷

7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù º D K O J . 7 BEL * 7 G W g w BEL º D K O J .

8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ @ 9 P M E 8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x BS CAN ¿ @ 9 P M E

9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö 1 < 6 - 1 @ 9 HT ) 9 I Y i y HT 1 < 6 - 1 @

A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S · A LF * : J Z j z LF ¬ 5 = + S ·

B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ¢ ½ 7 ; $ * % B VT ESC + ; K [ k { VT ESC ½ 7 ; $ * %

C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 C FF ´ < L \ l | FF ¼ 8 : ( 4 6

D * : - = M ] m } ì ¥ ¡ E 4 % ø ² D CR - = M ] m } CR ¡ E 4 % ø ²

E + > . > N ^ n ~ Ä . * A > ' , # E SO . > N ^ n ~ SO * A > ' , #

F ' ? / ? O _ o Å ƒ + , N & 1 SP F SI / ? O _ o SI + , N & 1 SP

Applicable for Code Table IBM Set 1 and 2

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4.1 National Version IBM Set 1 5 Code Table IBM Set 2

Character Code (Hex)

23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E

1: USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ 2: FRANCE # $ à E ç § ^ ` é ù è ¨ 3: GERMANY # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß 4: U.K. £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ 5: DENMARK # $ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ` æ ø å ~ 6: SWEDEN # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü 7: ITALY # $ @ E \ é ^ ù à ò è ì 8: SPAIN . $ @ ¡ Ñ ¿ ^ ` ¨ ñ } ~ 9: JAPAN # $ @ [ ¥ ] ^ ` { | } ~ 10: NORWAY # ¤ É Æ Ø Å Ü é æ ø å ü 11: DENMARK 2 # $ É Æ Ø Å Ü é æ ø å ü 12: SPAIN 2 # $ á ¡ Ñ ¿ é ` í ñ ó ú 13: LATIN AM. # $ á ¡ Ñ ¿ é Ü í ñ ó ú 14: TURKEY # § ¦ Ç Ö Ô Ü ™ ç ö Õ ü

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " / 1 DC1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L $ ± 2 DC2 " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 H ' $ 3 Ì DC3 # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B # 4 Ë DC4 $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) B E ! 5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ I 3 ? F " 6 Í & 6 F V f v å û ª M G C µ ÷ 7 BEL * 7 G W g w ç ù º D K O J . 8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ @ 9 P M E 9 HT ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö 1 < 6 - 1 @ A LF * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S ·

B VT ESC + ; K [ k { ï ¢ ½ 7 ; $ * % C FF ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 D CR - = M ] m } ì ¥ ¡ E 4 % ø ² E SO . > N ^ n ~ Ä . * A > ' , # F SI / ? O _ o Å ƒ + , N & 1 SP

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Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

5.1 National Version IBM Set 2 6 Code Table IBM IBM Code Page

Character Code (Hex)

23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 9B 9D

1: USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ¢ ¥ 2: FRANCE # $ à E ç § ^ ` é ù è ¨ ¢ ¥ 3: GERMANY # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß ¢ ¥ 4: U.K. £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ¢ ¥ 5: DENMARK # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ø Ø 6: SWEDEN # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü ¢ ¥ 7: ITALY # $ @ E \ é ^ ù à ò è ì ¢ ¥ 8: SPAIN . $ @ ¡ Ñ ¿ ^ ` ¨ ñ } ~ ¢ ¥ 9: JAPAN # $ @ [ ¥ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ¢ ¥ 10: NORWAY # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ø Ø 11: DEMARK 2 # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ø Ø 12: SPAIN 2 # $ á ¡ Ñ ¿ é ` í ñ ó ú ¢ ¥ 13: LATIN AM. # $ á ¡ Ñ ¿ é Ü í ñ ó ú ¢ ¥ 14: TURKEY # § ¦ Ç Ö Ô Ü ™ ç ö Õ ü ¢ ¥

Code Page Countries

1: Code Page 437 USA

2: Code Page 850 Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, Italy,

Spain, Japan, Latin Am., Turkey

3: Code Page 858 Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, Italy,

Spain, Japan, Latin Am., Turkey inc. EURO Symbol

4: Code Page 860 Portugal

5: Code Page 863 France

6: Code Page 865 Norway

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Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

6.1 IBM Code Page 437 6.2 IBM Code Page 850

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " / 0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó - 1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L $ ± 1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 Ð $ ± 2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 H ' $ 2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 Ê Ô = 3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B # 3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / Ë Ò ¾ 4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) B E ! 4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) È õ ¶ 5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ I 3 ? F " 5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ Á 3 § Õ § 6 Í _ & 6 F V f v å û ª M G C µ ÷ 6 Í _ & 6 F V f v å û ª Â ã ¦ µ ÷ 7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù º D K O J . 7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù º À Ã Î þ ¸ 8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ @ 9 P M E 8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ © 9 Ï Þ 4 9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö 1 < 6 - 1 @ 9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö ® < 6 - Ú ¨ A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S · A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + Û < B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ¢ ½ 7 ; $ * % B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ø ½ 7 ; $ Ù ¹ C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( ý ³ D * : - = M ] m } ì ¥ ¡ E 4 % ø ² D * : - = M ] m } ì Ø ¡ ¢ 4 | Ý ² E + > . > N ^ n ~ Ä . * A > ' , # E + > . > N ^ n ~ Ä × * ¥ > ì ¯ # F ' ? / ? O _ o Å ƒ + , N & 1 SP F ' ? / ? O _ o Å ƒ + , ¤ & ' SP

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6.3 IBM Code Page 858 6.4 IBM Code Page 860

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó - 0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " / 1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 Ð $ ± 1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü À í " 2 L $ ± 2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 Ê Ô = 2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é È ó # 0 H ' $ 3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / Ë Ò ¾ 3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B # 4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) È õ ¶ 4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t ã õ ñ 1 ) B E ! 5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ Á 3 Õ § 5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ I 3 ? F " 6 Í _ & 6 F V f v å û ª Â ã ¦ µ ÷ 6 Í _ & 6 F V f v Á Ú ª M G C µ ÷ 7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù º À Ã Î þ ¸ 7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù º D K O J . 8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ © 9 Ï Þ 4 8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê Ì ¿ @ 9 P M E

9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö ® < 6 - Ú ¨ 9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y Ê Õ Ò < 6 - 1 @ A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + Û < A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S · B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ø ½ 7 ; $ Ù ¹ B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ¢ ½ 7 ; $ * % C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( ý ³ C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 D * : - = M ] m } ì Ø ¡ ¢ 4 | Ý ² D * : - = M ] m } ì Ù ¡ E 4 % ø ² E + > . > N ^ n ~ Ä × * ¥ > ì ¯ # E + > . > N ^ n ~ Ã . * A > ' , # F ' ? / ? O _ o Å ƒ + , ¤ & ' SP F ' ? / ? O _ o Å Ó + , N & 1 SP

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6.5 IBM Code Page 863 6.6 IBM Code Page 865

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É | ! . J " / 0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /

1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü È ' " 2 L $ ± 1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L $ ±

2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é Ê ó # 0 H ' $ 2 ) ; " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 H ' $

3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B # 3 Ì . # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B #

4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t Â Ë ¨ 1 ) B E ! 4 Ë ¶ $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) B E !

5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à Ï ¸ I 3 ? F " 5 Ê § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ I 3 ? F "

6 Í _ & 6 F V f v ¶ û ³ M G C µ ÷ 6 Í _ & 6 F V f v å û ª M G C µ ÷

7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù ¯ D K O J . 7 ! 0 * 7 G W g w ç ù º D K O J .

8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê ¤ Î @ 9 P M E 8 3 8 ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ @ 9 P M E

9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ô 1 < 6 - 1 @ 9 " 9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö 1 < 6 - 1 @ A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S · A 4 6 * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S · B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ¢ ½ 7 ; $ * % B % 7 + ; K [ k { ï ø ½ 7 ; $ * % C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 C & 2 ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 D * : - = M ] m } = Ù ¾ E 4 % ø ² D * : - = M ] m } ì Ø ¡ E 4 % ø ² E + > . > N ^ n ~ À Û * A > ' , # E + > . > N ^ n ~ Ä . * A > ' , # F ' ? / ? O _ o § ƒ + , N & 1 SP F ' ? / ? O _ o Å ƒ ¤ , N & 1 SP

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Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

7 EPSON Extended Graphics Character Table 7.1 National Version EPSON Extended graphics Character Table

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /

1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L $ ±

2 " 2 B R b r é Æ ó # 0 H ' $

3 # 3 C S c s â ô ú * / F B #

4 $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ 1 ) B E !

5 § % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ I 3 ? F "

6 & 6 F V f v å û ª M G C µ ÷

7 * 7 G W g w ç ù º D K O J .

8 ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ @ 9 P M E

9 ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö 1 < 6 - 1 @ A * : J Z j z è Ü ¬ 5 = + S · B + ; K [ k { ï ¢ ½ 7 ; $ * % C ´ < L \ l | î £ ¼ 8 : ( 4 6 D - = M ] m } ì ¥ ¡ E 4 % ø ² E . > N ^ n ~ Ä . * A > ' , # F / ? O _ o Å ƒ + , N & 1 SP

Character Code (Hex)

23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E

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7.2 EPSON Italic Character Table 7.3 National Version EPSON Italic Character Table (part 1)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 SP 0 @ P ` p SP 0 @ P ` p

1 ! 1 A Q a q ! 1 A Q a q

2 " 2 B R b r " 2 B R b r

3 # 3 C S c s # 3 C S c s

4 $ 4 D T d t $ 4 D T d t

5 % 5 E U e u % 5 E U e u

6 & 6 F V f v & 6 F V f v

7 * 7 G W g w * 7 G W g w

8 ( 8 H X h x ( 8 H X h x

9 ) 9 I Y i y ) 9 I Y i y A * : J Z j z * : J Z j z B + ; K [ k { + ; K [ k { C ´ < L \ l | ´ < L \ l | D - = M ] m } - = M ] m } E . > N ^ n ~ . > N ^ n ~ F / ? O _ o / ? O _ o

Character Code (Hex)

23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E

This character table is selected by the command ESC t.

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7.3 National Version EPSON Italic Character Table (part 2) 8 Code Table OCR-A

Character Code (Hex)

A3 A4 C0 DB DC DD DE E0 FB FC FD FE

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

0 NUL DLE SP 0 @ P p 1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r 3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s 4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t 5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u 6 ACK SYN & 6 F V f v 7 BEL ETB * 7 G W g w 8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x 9 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y A LF SUB * : J Z j z

B VT ESC + ; K [ k { C FF FS ¬ < L \ l | D CR GR - = M ] m }

E SO RS . > N ^ n

F SI US / ? O o $

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13833 Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference

Appendix D Philips General Printer (GP) QUICK REFERENCE

This appendix contains basic information on the Philips GP Emulation commands supported in three Printer types:

PRINTER TYPE 1

PRINTER TYPE 2

Characters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. Table 1 explains some of the conventions used.

A pair of numbers separated by a slash ( / ) character indicates Column/Row notation. This notation refers to the location of a character in a standard code table, such as ASCII. (example: 1/B = 1B is the hex-code for Escape)

Spaces appear between characters in sequence for clarity; they are not part of the format.

At the end of this chapter you will find a listing of the GP-emulation commands classified by Hex Code and a Hex - Decimal conversion table.

The following conventions are used in the command listings:

Table 1 Conventions

ESC Escape (1/B), introduces an escape sequence

Pn Numeric parameter, or number of units that specify a distance or quantity

pertaining to the escape sequence, control function or control string. Accepted values are 0...9999, may be preceded by + or -. If the parameter is in normal notation like "200" the programming in hex-code is according to a ASCII table. ("200" = 32,30,30 in hex). If the parameter must be programmed in hex-code the notation is with a slash. (1/A = 1A in hex-code)

PRINTER TYPE 3

Some commands or parameters may be different for a specific PRINTER TYPE. In those cases it will be indicated to which PRINTER TYPE a command or parameter applies.

Par To specify different parameters in an ESC sequence. Accepted values are

numbers 0...9 and ASCII characters.

SP Is standing for Space (hex 20)

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Table 2: Control Codes Table 3: Special Code Sequences

Column/Row Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

0/0 NUL Null ESC c RIS Reset to Initial State 0/8 BS Backspace 0/9 HT Horizontal Tab ESC ? TON Start OFF-LINE-Test 0/A LF Line Feed 0/B VT Vertical Tab ESC > TOF Stop OFF-LINE-Test 0/C FF Form Feed 0/D CR Carriage Return ESC [ 5 n DSR Device Status Report Poll 0/E SO Double Width Printing By Line (Shift Out) 0/F SI Condensed Printing (Shift In) ESC P P1 ; P2 ; P3 ESC \ DSRR Device Status Report Response 1/A SUB Substitute P1 = primary status code 1/B ESC Initiate Escape Sequence P2 = secondary status code 2/0 SP Space P3 = service status code 7/F DEL Delete

ESC [ P1 ; P2 SP r SM # Select Macro and Change Emulation

P1 = 1: Macro 1 P1 = 2: Macro 2 P1 = 3: Macro 3 P1 = 4: Macro 4 P2 = 0: no change of emulation P2 = 1: GP Emulation P2 = 2: IBM ProPrinter Emulation P2 = 3: IBM ProPrinter AGM Emulation P2 = 4: EPSON Emulation

ESC [ $$ Control String Introducer (CSI) for ESC [

ESC $$\ Control String Introducer (CSI) for ESC

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Table 4: Vertical Form Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC = LTOF Load Top of Form

ESC J VTS Set Vertical Tabulation at Current Line

ESC K PLD Subscript

ESC L PLU Superscript

ESC M RLF Reverse Line Feed (default / inch)

ESC [ ; P2 s AGC/PCC AGC/PCC Procedure (Print Gap Control)

P2 = 0 : Automatic Gap Control P2 = 1 : Print Gap for 1-ply copy P2 = 2 : Print Gap for 2-ply copies P2 = 3 : Print Gap for 3-ply copies P2 = 4 : Print Gap for 4-ply copies P2 = 5 : Print Gap for 5-ply copies P2 = 6 : Print Gap for 6-ply copies

ESC [ < s EJF Eject Form

ESC [ > s IF Inset Form

ESC [ P1 h SM Set Mode - Select Paper Source *)

P1 = 2 0 : Tractor Feed (if selected at

operator panel) else AFS, Bin 3 (if selected at operator panel) or Manual (if selected at

operator panel) P1 = 2 1 : ASF, Bin 1 P1 = 2 2 : ASF, Bin 2

Table 4: (Cont.) Vertical Form Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ P1 RM Reset Mode - Select Paper Source *)

P1 = 2 0 : Tractor Feed (if selected at

operator panel) else AFS, Bin 3 (if selected at operator panel) or Manual (if selected at

operator panel) P1 = 2 1 : ASF, Bin 1 P1 = 2 2 : ASF, Bin 2

ESC [ > P1; P2 ; P3 ; P4 s SPSIF Select Paper Source and Insert Form

P1 = 0 : Manual Feed **) P1 = 1 : ASF, Bin 1 *) P1 = 2 : ASF, Bin 2 *) P1 = 3 : ASF, Bin 3 *) P1 = 6 : upper Tractor ****) P1 = 7 : Tractor Feed (lower Tractor) P1 = 8 : ASF, Bins 1 or 2 *) P1 = 9 : ASF, Bins 2 or 3 *) P1 = 1 0 : ASF, Bins 1 or 2 or 3 *) P1 = 1 5 : upper and lower tractor ****) P2 = : see ACG/PCC above P3 = 0 : Paper Exit Stacker ***) P3 = 1 : Paper Exit Front Side *)

(confirmed by Start/Stop) P3 = 2 : Paper Exit Front Side *)

(not confirmed by Start/Stop,

controlled by application) P3 = 3 : Batch output; rear side P4 Cut Mode On/Off: *****) P4 = 0 : Cut Mode Off P4 = 1 : Cut Mode On P4 = 2 : Cut on actual position

(cutting edge is approximate 4 mm above the base of the actual line)

*) only PRINTER TYPE 1 **) only PRINTER TYPE 1 and PRINTER TYPE 2 ****) only PRINTER TYPE 2 and PRINTER TYPE 3 ***) only PRINTER TYPE 1 and PRINTER TYPE 3

*) only PRINTER TYPE 1 *****) only PRINTER TYPE 3

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Table 4: (Cont.) Vertical Form Handling Table 4: (Cont.) Vertical Form Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ > s IF Insert Form ESC [ P1 { LSL Line Space Load

P1 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48,

ESC [ P1 s SPS Select Paper Source 60, 72, 90, 144, 180, 360

P1 = 0 : Manual Feed **) P1 = 1 : ASF, Bin 1 *) ESC [ P1 SP G SPIV Spacing Increment Vertical P1 = 2 : ASF, Bin 2 *) P1 : 1/720" = vertical increment P1 = 3 : ASF, Bin 3 *) P1 = 1 - 999 P1 = 6 : upper Tractor ****) P1 = 7 : Tractor Feed (lower Tractor) ESC [ P1 ; P2 SP G SPIVH Spacing Increment Vertical and Horizontal P1 = 8 : ASF, Bins 1 or 2 *) P1 : 1/720" = vertical increment P1 = 9 : ASF, Bins 2 or 3 *) P1 = 0-999 P1 = 1 0 : ASF, Bins 1 or 2 or 3 *) P2 : 1/720" = horizontal increment P1 = 1 5 : upper and lower Tractor ****) P2 = 0-999

ESC [ P1 d VPA Vertical Position Absolute ESC [ ; P2 SP G SPIH Spacing Increment Horizontal

P1 : print line position with reference P2 : 1/720" = horizontal increment

to Top of Form/Top Margin P2 = 0-999

P1 = 0 or 1 : print position to Top of Form

/ Top Margin

ESC [ P1 e VPR Vertical Position Relative

P1 : print line position with reference

to current position

ESC [ P1 v SPL Select Page Length (tractor feed only)

P1 : numbers of lines P1 = aquivalent to 3-22 inches

ESC [ P1 ; P2 r STBM Set Top and Bottom Margin

P1 : position of top print line P2 : position of bottom print line

range for P1 and P2 is 1 to 999

**) only PRINTER TYPE 1 and PRINTER TYPE 2 *) only PRINTER TYPE 1 ****) only PRINTER TYPE 2 and PRINTER TYPE 3

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Table 5: Horizontal Form Handling Table 5 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ P1 SP F JFY Justify

ESC [ P1 ` HPA Horizontal Position Absolute P1 = 0 justification or centring off,

P1 : print position; P1 = 0-9999 P1 = 2 justify text using word spacing

Note: Character ` = 60 hex P1 = 3 justify text using letter spacing

P1 = 6 centre text between margins

ESC [ P1 a HPR Horizontal Position Relative P1 = 7 flush to right margin

P1 : print position; P1 = 0-9999

ESC [ P1 ; P2 SP G SPIVH Spacing Increment Vertical and Horizontal

ESC [ P1 b RPT Repeat Character for graphics dot pattern P1 : 1/720" = vertical increment

P1 : number of repetitions; P1 = 1-999 P1 = 0-999

Note: the last graphics byte before the P2 : 1/720" = horizontal increment

RPT-Command will be repeated P2 = 0-999

ESC [ P1 b RPT Repeat Character *, ., or ; ESC [ 24 h SM Set Mode Unidirectional Printing

P1 = number of repetitions; P1 = 1-999 Note: the operator panel setting UNI-

Note: the last character before the RPT- DIRECT.CMD must be set to YES

Command will be repeated

ESC [ 24 RM Reset Mode Unidirectional Printing

ESC H HTS Set Horizontal Tab at current print position

ESC [ P1 y SSS Select Horizontal Step Size;

ESC [ P1 g TBC Tabulation Clear P1 = 0 - 7

P1 = 0 : at active print pos. reset of tab

and margin marker, at actual print position

P1 = 3 : reset of all horizontal tabs and

margin markers

P1 = 4 : reset of all vertical tabs and

margin markers

ESC [ P1 ; P2 q SLRM Set Left and Right Margin

P1 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi prop. 14.4 cpi 18 cpi 0 1/10 1/12 1/15 prop. 1/14.4 1/18

1 1/10 1/12 1/15 1/10 1/14.4 1/18 2 1/20 1/24 1/30 1/30 1/20 1/20 3 1/30 1/36 1/45 1/30 1/30 1/30 4 1/60 1/72 1/90 1/60 1/60 1/60 5 1/120 1/120 1/120 1/120 1/120 1/120 6 1/180 1/180 1/180 1/180 1/180 1/180 7 1/360 1/360 1/360 1/360 1/360 1/360

Note: the values in the table are in inches

P1 : left margin P2 : right margin

ESC ; SLM Set Left Margin at current print position

ESC 9 SRM Set Right Margin at current print position

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Table 6: Font Selection, National Version and Code Table Handling Table 6 (Cont.): Font Selection, National Version and Code Table Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ ; P2 w SCT Set Code Table ESC [ P1 ; P2 SP D FNT Font Selection

P2 = 3 digit code of the code table P1 = 1: Data P2 = 0 1 1 : NV 1.0 P1 = 2: Letter Gothic P2 = 0 1 2 : NV 2.3 P1 = 3: Letter Gothic Italic P2 = 0 1 3 : NV 2.5 P1 = 4: Courier P2 = 0 1 4 : NV 2.6 P1 = 5: Micro P2 = 0 1 5 : NV 2.8 P1 = 6: Orator P2 = 0 3 1 : ISO 8859/1; ECMA 94 P1 = 7: Orator-C P2 = 0 3 2 : ISO 8859/15 P1 = 8: Roman P2 = 0 6 1 : IBM Set 1 P1 = 9: Prestige P2 = 0 6 2 : IBM Set 2 P1 = 10: Script P2 = 0 6 3 : IBM Code Page P1 = 11: OCR A

P2 = 0 7 1 : EPSON Ext. G. C. T P1 = 12: OCR B

P1 = 13: DATA BLOCK

1) depending on selected character set (P1 in SNV or SNVCT) the IBM CODE PAGE P1 = 14: DATA LARGE 437, 850, 860, 863, 865, or 858 will be activated!

P2 = an 8 bit parameter specifying the

font characteristics as follows:

ESC [ P1 ; P2 SP B GSM Graphic Size Modification

P1 = 1 0 0 : normal height P1 = 2 0 0 : double height P1 = 3 0 0 : triple height P1 = 4 0 0 : quadruple height P1 = max. 800 in steps of 100

P2 = 1 0 0 : normal width P2 = 2 0 0 : double width P2 = 3 0 0 : triple width P2 = 4 0 0 : quadruple width

P2 = 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 : Data P2 = 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Letter Gothic P2 = 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 1 : Letter Gothic Italic P2 = 0 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Courier P2 = 0 3 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Micro P2 = 0 6 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Orator P2 = 1 3 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Orator-C P2 = 1 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Roman P2 = 1 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Prestige P2 = 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 : Script P2 = 7 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 : OCR A P2 = 7 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 : OCR B P2 = 6 0 3 1 5 4 1 1 : Data Block P2 = 0 7 1 1 0 0 1 1 : Data Large

P2 = max. 800 in steps of 100

Graphic Size Modification for DATA LARGE

P1 = 100 : normal height P2 = 100 : normal width P1 and P2 max. 9 9 0 0 in steps of 100

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Table 6 (Cont.): Font Selection, National Version and Code Table Handling Table 6 (Cont.): Font Selection, National Version and Code Table Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ P1 ; P2 w SNVCT Set National Version and Code Table ESC [ P1 ; P2 x CPL Select Font (P1) and Character Pitch (P2)

P1 = 1 - 15 national version depending P1 = 1: Data

on selected character set (see P1 = 2: Letter Gothic Appendix C Character Set P1 = 3: Letter Gothic Italic Tables) P1 = 4: Courier

P1 for national version NV-2.5: P1 = 5: Micro

P1 = 1 : Germany P1 = 2 : Great Britain P1 = 3 : France P1 = 4 : Spain P1 = 5 : Italy P1 = 6 : Sweden P1 = 7 : Denmark P1 = 8 : Portugal P1 = 9 : Sweden 2 P1 = 1 0 : USA P1 = 1 1 : Finland

P1 = 6: Orator P1 = 7: Orator-C P1 = 8: Roman P1 = 9: Prestige P1 = 10: Script P1 = 11: OCR A P1 = 12: OCR B P1 = 13: DATA BLOCK P1 = 14: DATA LARGE

P2 = 3 digit code of the code table (see

Appendix C Character Set Tables)

P2 = 0 1 1 : NV-1.0 P2 = 0 1 2 : NV-2.3 P2 = 0 1 3 : NV-2.5 P2 = 0 1 4 : NV-2.6 P2 = 0 1 5 : NV-2.8 P2 = 0 3 1 : ISO 8859/1, ECMA-94 P2 = 0 3 2 : ISO 8859/15 P2 = 0 6 1 : IBM Set 1 P2 = 0 6 2 : IBM Set 2 P2 = 0 6 3 : IBM Code Page

P2 = 0 7 1 : EPSON EXT. GCT

P2 = 1: 10 cpi P2 = 2: 12 cpi P2 = 3: 15 cpi P2 = 4: proportional P2 = 5: proportional P2 = 6: 14,4 cpi P2 = 7: 18 cpi P2 = 8: 17 cpi P2 = 9: 20 cpi

1) depending on selected character set (P1) the IBM CODE PAGE 437, 850, 860, 863, 865, or 858 (P1 = &; P2 = 63) will be activated!

ESC [ P1 w SNV Set National Version

P1 = 1 - 15 national version depending

on selected character set (see Appendix C Character Set Tables and SNVCT above)

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Table 6 (Cont.): Font Selection, National Version and Code Table Handling Table 7: Graphics Modes

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ P1 m SGR Set Graphic Rendition ESC * P1 P2 P3 v1 . . . vn Select Various Graphics Modes

P1 = 0: default - no rendition or rendition P2 + P3 * 256 = number of columns

reset (P2,P3 = 0/0...F/F) P1 = 1: bold v1 .. vn = binary data in hex code P1 = 3: italics P1 = 4: underline Parameter Table Graphic Density: P1 = 9: crossed out or strike through P1 = 2 0: double width P1 Graphic type dots max. hor. vert. vert. P1 = 2 1: double underline per of density density density P1 = 2 2: bold reset column columns ( dpi ) no AGM AGM P1 = 2 3: italics reset 0/0 Standard Density (K) 8 816 60 72 60 P1 = 2 4: underline reset 0/1 Double Density (L) 8 1632 120 72 60 P1 = 2 9: crossed out reset 0/2 2xDensity / 2xSpeed (Y) 8 1632 120 72 60 *) P1 = 3 0: black *) 0/3 Quadruple Density (Z) 8 3264 240 72 60 *) P1 = 3 1: orange *) 0/4 CRT I 8 1088 80 72 60 P1 = 3 2: green *) 0/5 Plotter 8 979 72 72 P1 = 3 3: yellow *) 0/6 CRT II 8 1224 90 72 60 P1 = 3 4: purple *) 0/B Double Density Plotter 8 1958 144 72 *) P1 = 3 5: magenta (red) *) 2/0 Standard Density 24 816 60 180 180 P1 = 3 6: cyan (blue) *) 2/1 Double Density 24 1632 120 180 180 P1 = 5 3: over-lined 2/6 CRT III 24 1224 90 180 180 P1 = 5 5: over-lined reset 2/7 Triple Density 24 2448 180 180 180

2/8 Hex Density 24 4896 360 180 180 *)

ESC [ P1 SP X SPQ Select Print Quality *) consecutive horizontal dots cannot be printed.

P1 = 0: LQ P1 = 1: NLQ Example: box 8x8 dots with center point 2x2 dots, standard density, 8 dots / column

hex: 1B 2A 00 08 00 FF 81 81 99 99 81 81 FF

*) only PRINTER TYPE 1

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Table 7 (Cont.): Graphics Modes Table 8: Barcode Printing (for detail information see Appendix G)

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC [ ; P2 ; P3 ; P4 ; P5 ; P6 ; P7 SP z

ESC [ P1 h SM Set Mode Dot Graphics

P1 = graphics resolution P1 = 2 5: 72x60 dpi dot format (VxH) BH Barcode Header P1 = 2 6: 72x72 dpi dot format (VxH) P2 : Barcode typ P1 = 2 7: 144x120 dpi dot format (VxH) P3 : Height of barcode P1 = 2 8: 144x144 dpi dot format (VxH) P4 : Width of the thin bars

P5 : Width of the thin gaps

ESC [ P1 RM Reset Mode Dot Graphics P6 : Ratio width to thin

P1 = graphics resolution P7 : Uni-directional or bidirectional P1 = 2 5: 72x60 dpi dot format (VxH) printing P1 = 2 6: 72x72 dpi dot format (VxH) P7 = 0 : or not programmed: means no P1 = 2 7: 144x120 dpi dot format (VxH) changes P1 = 2 8: 144x144 dpi dot format (VxH) P7 = 1 : uni-directional printing in LQ

P7 = 2 : bi-directional printing in LQ P7 = 3 : uni-directional printing in NLQ P7 = 4 : bi-directional printing in NLQ

ESC [ ? 0 h SMBC Set Mode Barcode

ESC [ ? 0 RMBC Reset Mode Barcode

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Note: A switch from uni-directional to bi-

directional printing is only possible if the parameter UNI-DIRECT.CMD is set to YES via operator panel or ESC-sequence.

Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference

GP - Emulation classified by Hex Code

Hex Code Mnemonic Page

00 Null D-3 08 Backspace D-3 09 Horizontal Tab D-3 0A Line Feed D-3 0B Vertical Tab D-3 0C Form Feed D-3 0D Carriage Return D-3 0E Shift Out D-3 0F Shift In D-3 1A Substitude D-3 1B Escape D-3 20 Space D-3 7F Delete D-3

1B 39 Set Right Margin at Current D-9 1B 3B Set Left Margin at Current D-9 1B 3D Load Top Of Form D-5 1B 3E Stop OFF-Line Test D-4 76 3F Start OFF-Line Test D-4 1B 48 Set Horizontal Tab at Current D-9 1B 4A Set Vertical Tab at Current D-5 1B 4B Subscript D-5 1B 4C Superscript D-5 1B 4D Reverse Line Feed D-5

Hex Code Mnemonic Page

1B 63 Reset to Initial State D-4 24 24 Control String Introducer for ESC [ D-4 24 24 2F Control String Introducer for ESC D-4

1B 2A P P P data Select Various Graphic Modes D-16

1 2 3

1B 50 P 3B P 3B P 1B 5C Device Status Report Response D-4

1 2 3

1B 5B 35 6E Device Status Report Poll D-4 1B 5B 3B P 20 47 Spacing Increment Horizontal D-8 1B 5B 3B P 73 AGC/PCC Procedure D-5 1B 5B 3B P 77 Set Code Table D-11 1B 5B 3B P 3B P 3B P 3B P Barcode Header D-18

3B P 3B P 20 7A

2 3 4 5

6 7

1B 5B 3C 73 Eject Form D-5 1B 5B 3E 73 Insert Form D-6 1B 5B 3E P 3B P 3B P 3B P 73 Select Paper Source and Insert Form D-6

1 2 3 4

1B 5B 3F 30 68 Set Mode Barcode D-18 1B 5B 3F 30 6C Reset Mode Barcode D-18 1B 5B P 20 46 Justify D-10

1B 5B P 20 47 Spacing Increment Vertical D-8

1B 5B P 20 58 Select Print Quality D-15

1B 5B P 3B P 20 72 Select Makro and Change Emulation D-4

1 2

1B 5B P 3B P 20 42 Graphic Size Modification D-11

1 2

1B 5B P 3B P 20 47 Spacing Increment Vert. and Horiz. D-8

1 2

1B 5B P 3B P 71 Set Left and Right Margin D-9

1 2

1B 5B P 3B P 72 Set Top and Bottom Margin D-7

1 2

1B 5B P 3B P 77 Set National version and Code Table D-13

1 2

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Hex Code Mnemonic Page

Hex - Decimal Conversion Table

1B 5B P 3B P 78 Select Font and Character Pitch D-14 1B 5B P 60 Horizontal Position Absolute D-9 1B 5B P 61 Horizontal Position Relative D-9 1B 5B P 62 Repeat Character D-9 1B 5B P 64 Vertical Position Absolute D-7 1B 5B P 65 Vertical Position Relative D-7 1B 5B P 67 Tabulation Clear D-9

1 2

1B 5B 32 34 68 Set Mode Unidirctional Printing D-10 1B 5B P 68 Set Mode Select Paper Source D-10 1B 5B P 68 Set Mode Select Dot Graphics D-17

1B 5B 32 34 6C Reset Mode Unidirectional Printing D-10 1B 5B P 6C Reset Mode Select Paper Source D-10 1B 5B P 6C Reset Mode Dot Graphics D-17 1B 5B P 6D Set Graphic Rendition D-15 1B 5B P 73 Select Paper Source D-7 1B 5B P 76 Select Page Length D-7 1B 5B P 77 Set National Version and Code Table D-13 1B 5B P 79 Select Horizontal Step Size D-10 1B 5B P 7B Line Space Load D-8 1B 5B P 3B P 20 44 Font Selection D-12

1 2

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240

1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241

2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242

3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243

4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244

5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245

6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246

7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247

8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248

9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 269 185 201 217 233 249

A 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250

B 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251

C 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252

D 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253

E 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254

F 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255

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13843 Appendix E IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick Refernce

Appendix E IBM ProPrinter Quick Reference

This appendix contains basic information on the IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Emulation commands supported in three Printer types:

PRINTER TYPE 1

PRINTER TYPE 2

Characters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. Table 1 explains some of the conventions used.

Spaces appear between characters in sequence for clarity; they are not part of the format.

At the end of this chapter you will find a listing of the IBM ProPrinter Emulation commands classified by Hex Code and a Hex - Decimal conversion table.

The following conventions are used in the command listings:

Table 1 Conventions

ESC Escape (1/B), introduces an escape sequence

Pn Numeric parameter, or number of units that specify a distance or quantity

PRINTER TYPE 3

Some commands or parameters may be different for a specific PRINTER TYPE. In those cases it will be indicated to which PRINTER TYPE a command or parameter applies.

v1...vn A series of parameters pertaining to the escape sequence, control function

or control string.

SP Is standing for Space (hex 20)

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Epson MTX 1345 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Information: Regulations

Important Safety Instructions

For Your Safety Operating Environment

Table of contents

Preface

13703 Getting Started

1. Getting Started A First Look at the Printer

Site Considerations Transport Lock

Power Requirements

PRINT TEST 1

PRINT TEST 2

Printer Operation

2.3.3 How to Save Settings 2.3.4 Quick Settings

2.4 Status and Error Messages TEAR OFF PAPER

directly above the fanfold paper output (paper should be torn off from left to LOCAL right). Press to enable the fanfold paper to be fed backwards to a park Entered when [START/STOP] was pressed. The STOP indicator is lit. position so that the newly selected paper source can be used.

COVER OPEN REMOVE PAPER

LOAD TRACTOR service.

LOAD MANUAL

Configuring the printer

3.1 What is Configuring

3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items - PRINT OUT This function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macro

- MACRO SELECT (by pressing the key).

- CHANGE MACRO

- INSTALLATION - Roman

- SAVE

- Print Quality - Page Length (only for fanfold paper)

- Sub/Super Font

- Pitch 8 / 51

- Line

- Vertical Positioning Adjustment (VERT.POS.ADJ.) - The right margin is set to print position 80, 132 or 136, always measured

This parameter covers a range of - / to + / of an inch, where "-" is up - The top margin indicates the first print line and is always set in steps of / ". the page and "+" is further down the page. The position of the first margin is / " from the top of the paper and indicates

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

- The bottom margin indicates the last print line. Going beyond this margin - Paper Exit (only for single sheet paper)

- Perforation Skip received.

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

- Paper Source - EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 The printer offers three input possibilities:

- Character Set A corrective factor for the vertical positioning of the paper can be applied to When selecting a character set it can be further specified by the each paper source and the Run-In-Sensor (see section VERT.POS.ADJ.). corresponding national variants.

- Line Mode Main-Function INSTALLATION If LF = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a carriage return (CR) for every line feed (LF) received by the interface. - Sub-Function INTERFACE

If CR = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a line feed (LF) for every - BUFFER carriage return (CR) received by the interface. Buffer size in Kbyte. The maximum size is 48 Kbyte.

- $$ Commands - WORD LENGTH This function causes $$ either to be printed as $$ or to activate ESC Length of the data to be transferred; values are 7 or 8 bit. commands within an application.

- I/F TYPE (Interface Type) If this function is set to YES the characters are interpreted by the printer in the following types are available: the following way: - Parallel

- Tear-off-mode (only for fanfold paper) automatically between the parallel and serial interfaces. The first data There are three possible settings within this mode: received at the port determine which interface port becomes active.

- PARITY BIT (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

- AUTO STATUS (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected) - Platen Gap

- AGC Position

- after the printer has been in the STOP mode - PAPER-IN ADJ (Paper-In-Sensor adjustment)

- CUTTING V-POS - TRACT.FF-MODE (Tractor Form Feed Mode)

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

- RESTORE SET UP With this function all settings of the last SAVE procedure will be restored.

- 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.

- 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.

- Menu Access - Self Test There are four possibilities to define the access to the menu by the user. - PRINT TEST 1 (see Chapter 1.10 Test Printouts)

- PRINT TEST 2 (see Chapter 1.10 Test Printouts)

- ALL FUNCTIONS All functions can be used (default) - PRINT TEST 3 gives information about technical

- QUICK SET. OFF With this function the Quick Settings for Macro purposes only. Among other information,

- MACROS ONLY - Macros can be selected using the Quick Macro plugged into the serial interface

- The Vertical Positioning Adjustment Mode can PRINT TEST 1. be entered

- The Fanfold Displacement Mode can be - Hex Dump entered. This function makes it possible that the data received by the printer can be

- NO ACCESS The menu is not accessible at all. printed in hexadecimal format and as ASCII characters. Any non-printable characters, such as carriage return are only represented as a single dot (.)

MENU

4.1 Cleaning the Platen and Surrounding Areas

PRINT TEST3 4.2 Cleaning Procedure

Replacement of the Print Head

Print Head Removal

Print Head Installation

Replacement of the Platen To Install the Platen

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

1. Find the category in which your problem occurs. The problem categories are: 5.2 Error Messages

- Power-related Problems

######## Firmware does not - PM not inserted

TEST.... Initializing of the - After first POWER ON

I/O OK EEPROM located on EEPROM

RAM OK Checksum error - (P)ROM defective

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

ROM 2 OK RAM on Memory - Memory Card defective

MC OK Fault on Control Unit - Control Unit defective