Epson PP 408 User Manual

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User's Manual

P P 4 0 8

5112 991 12382

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

A Publication of PSi Printer Systems international GmbH
Eiserfelder Straße 316

57080 Siegen @ Germany
Pub. No. 5112 991 12382

March 1998
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and complete.

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

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © by PSi Printer Systems international.

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

Safety Regulations

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Safety Regulations Electromagnetic Compatibility

The printer PP 408 fulfils the safety regulations according to UL 1950 and VDE Type: Printer PP 408
(IEC 950) and CSA 22.2/No. 950 for computer systems.

The mains cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The
selected voltage of the printer has to 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 9 may only be
attempted by authorized personnel as well. Repairs done inappropriately may
cause damage to the device and severe danger for the user.

There are two warning symbols to draw the user's attention to possible injuries:

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

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

This symbol is located on the cover of the cutting
device. It cautions against touching the blade.

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

We certify that the equipment at issue,

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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, it can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

to which the receiver is connected.

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

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

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

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

Safety Regulations

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Operating Environment

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents

V VI

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

Preface .........................................................XI

About this Manual .................................................XI

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

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

S The Printer Package ......................................1-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6 Selection of Operator Panel Language .........................1-11

1.7 Inserting Fanfold Paper ......................................1-12

S Handling of the Tractor Cassettes ........................... 1-12

S Paper Source Selection ...................................1-14

1.8 Test Prints ................................................1-15

1.9 Connection to a Computer ...................................1-19

S Parallel/Serial Interface ...................................1-19

1.10 Emulation Selection .........................................1-20

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

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

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

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

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

2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys in the printer operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main Function INSTALLATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S AUTO STATUS ........................................... 3-18

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

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

S PLATEN GAP ............................................ 3-18

S AGC ADJUST ............................................ 3-18

S PAPER-IN ADJUST ....................................... 3-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S 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

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

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

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

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

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

S To install the Platen ....................................4-9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.6 Paper Jam ................................................. 5-9

5.7 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems ...........................5-11

5.8 Print Tests ................................................ 5-11

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 XON / XOFF .............................................. A-6

2.3 ACK / NACK .............................................. A-8

3 Parallel Centronics Interface ................................... A-11

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3.1 Transmission Protocol Description ............................ A-12

3.2 Timing Diagram ........................................... A-13

4 Shared Operation ............................................ A-14

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

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

Appendix D Philips General Printer (GP) Quick Reference ............... D-1

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

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

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

Appendix H Verschiedenes / Miscellaneous

S Bestellnummern ...................................... H-1

S Order Numbers ....................................... H-3

S Information for the System Manager ...................... H-5

Preface

XI XII

Preface 4. Maintenance

About this Manual suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.

This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module (Perso­nality Module). 6. Options

The Personality Module (PM) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of the packaging of options may be inserted here.
PM used determines the functionality of the printer especially regarding the user
and system interface. 7. Technical Data

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 Appendix
detailed instructions for operating the printer and ends with the mounting of A. Interface Description
options. This chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the

The manual is divided into the following chapters: version of the operating system. Additionally, cable connection is

1. Getting Started illustrated.

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 B. Print Samples of Resident Fonts
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 C. Character Set Table
options are mounted. All printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.

2. Operating the Printer D. Control Codes

This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, Quick reference for Philips General Printer (GP) Emulation
all menu functions, and the general operation of the menu. General status
messages 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. At The end of this
chapter you will find the Menu tree.

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

5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

This is a brief description of all available options. Supplements enclosed in

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

various computer systems and explains particularities depending on the

Preface Preface

XIII XIV

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.

F. Control Codes

Quick reference for EPSOM 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. Verschiedenes / Miscellaneous [ENTER] Key functions are always depicted in brackets or

S Bestellnummern / Ordernumbers indicated by the symbol e.g. .
S System Manager Information

Bold Headlines and important information.

Note!

The following chapters describe the two printers:

S PP 407 Fanfold printer without cutter
S PP 408 Fanfold printer with cutter

The operation of both printers is mostly alike. In most illustrations, the printer
with the cutter is used. In case there are differences in the handling you will find:

S for the PP 407 the note printer without cutter
S for the PP 408 the note printer with cutter

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1. Getting Started The printer package for the printer with cutter should contain the following

1.1 Unpacking S Power cord (4)

Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your delivery S Top cover (6) (separate packing - see Packing Note)
agent immediately if any item is missing or damaged. S Folder for the User´s Manual (7)

The printer package for the printer without cutter should contain the
following parts:

S 24-Needle Printer (1)
S Folder for the User´s Manual (2)
S Ribbon cassette (3)
S Power cord (4)
S Two tractor cassettes (5) (already mounted)
S Top cover (6) (already mounted)

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

parts:

S 24-Needle Printer (1)
S Cutting Device (2) (separate packing - see Packing Note)
S Ribbon cassette (3)

S Two tractor cassettes (5) (already mounted)

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

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Note: Mount the Cutter and the Top Cover (only for the printer with cutter) as 1.2 Installing the Personality Module

described in the enclosed Packing Note.

Do not connect to the mains until the mains voltage selection has been called a Personality Module (PM).
checked and the PM is installed.

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

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

To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, please pay - Never attempt to install or remove a PM while the printer is switched
attention to the following: ON.

1. Push the output stacker into the top cover and remove the power cord. 1. Remove the PM (16) from its packing material.

2. Remove the ribbon cassette. 2. Insert the Personality Module (16) with the component side upwards until the

3. Pack the complete printer in its original packing box and ship it. connector fully engages. Hand tighten the two lock screws (17).

Pay attention to the 'Packing Note'!

The printer functions only in combination with an installed interface module,

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

4a

4b

4

4a

ON

OFF

6

6

or

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1.3 The Power Supply 1.4 Power ON/OFF Switch

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

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

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

1. Make sure that the specified voltage on the voltage selector (8) corresponds

to your mains voltage:
either 230 V for 180 to 264 V alternating current
or 115 V for 90 to 140 V alternating current.

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

required voltage selection. When switched ON the printer performs an internal self-test which checks the

3. Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord (4). First connect the electronics, the print head carriage movement and the interface. Power ON is

cable to the power cord socket and then to the mains. indicated by a green LED on the operator panel (53).

Note: As the power cord serves as a safety cut-off, its connection to the printer When the internal test has been completed successfully the display shows

must be accessible any time. READY 4 ELQ (or BUSY 4 ELQ in case data has already been transmitted). If

an error occurs the display will show an error message and the printer enters the
STOP mode (see chapter 5.2 Error Messages).

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1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette 5. Position the ribbon feed guide (13) between the print head (11) and the

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

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

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

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

2. Press .

3. Lift the top cover (6) to gain access to the ribbon cassette mounting. The

print head (11) will move to the correct position, aligned with the cut-out in
the paper guide plate (12) to facilitate the installation of the ribbon cassette.

4. Remove any excess slack by turning the green knob (14) on the ribbon

cassette clockwise. Move the ribbon feed guide (13) to the position indicated
on the plastic cover of the cassette (2a).

green plastic plate (15).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1.5.1 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette

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

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

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

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

4. To install a new ribbon cassette please see 1.5 Installing the ribbon
cassette (page 1-7)

Operator Panel

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1.6 Selection of Operator Panel Language 1.7 Inserting Fanfold Paper

The printer control panel and LCD display menu is used for the next steps. It is The printer has two tractor cassettes (5) for fanfold paper i.e. the LOWER
possible to change the language in the printer menu from English to French or TRACTOR cassette (default) and the UPPER TRACTOR cassette.
German. The following example shows how to change from English to German:

Key Display (option). If the printer is used without a stand, align the printer with the front edge

1. Switch the printer on. clips in order not to block the paper path.

2. (93) LOCAL Handling of the Tractor Cassettes

3. (94) MACRO SELECT6 hear a click (see illustration). Remove the tractor cassettes by lifting and pulling

4. [\] -- [\] INSTALLATION 6 the LOWER TRACTOR. If more than two different fanfold papers are to be

5. [Y] 7 INTERFACE 6 loaded with paper in advance and just need to be plugged into the printer as

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. [\] MENUE SICHERN 6

13. [Y] 7 SICHERT 6

MENUE SICHERN 6

14. (93) BEREIT 4 ELQ

Ensure that the printer is placed in the depression on the top of the stand

of the table. The cables at the back of the printer should be tucked into the cable

Simply slide the tractor cassettes forward into the respective guides until you

them toward you. Take out the UPPER TRACTOR before inserting paper into

processed, it is useful to work with additional tractor cassettes. They can be

required.

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Insert the paper as shown in the illustration; the top edge of the paper must be Paper Source Selection
equal with the top of the tractors or maximum up to two transport holes above The LOWER TRACTOR is the default paper source. Using the control panel to
the tractors. The left perforation should be aligned with the center mark on the change to the UPPER TRACTOR is explained below:
plastic plate.
Paper without vertical perforation should be aligned in such a way that the left
holes are positioned to the left of the center mark on the plastic plate (25).

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

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

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

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

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

5. Lock both green tractor levers.

Note: The pins of the tractor must be centered in the transport punches of Note: If fanfold paper is already be printed while changing the paper source it will

the paper. be depending on the printer type offerd for tear off ore moved forward, cut,

Key Display

1. Switch the printer on.

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (95) 7 TRACTOR LOWER *

4. [\] 7 TRACTOR UPPER

5. [Y] 7 TRACTOR UPPER *

6. (93) READY 4 ELQ

and moved to the parkposition. In this case are four transport holes
above the tractors.

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1.8 Test Prints

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

if the printer operates correctly.

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

measuring the printer's throughput.

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

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

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

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PRINT TEST 1

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Herrn Dr. Grauert
Große Elbstraße 64

2000 Hamburg 4

Org. III 5/37 H-A 4 43 22.04.75

17.04.75 Volkmann

Vordruckgestaltung für den allgemeinen Schrift­verkehr, für das Bestell- und Rechnungswesen E i l t

Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. Grauert,

Sie können das Schreiben der Briefe, Bestellungen, Rechnungen usw.
sowie das Bearbeiten des Schriftguts rationalisieren, wenn die
Vordrucke Ihres Unternehmens den folgenden Normen entsprechen:

DIN 676 Geschäftsbrief; Vordrucke A4
DIN 677 -; Vordruck A5
DIN 679 Geschäftspostkarte; Vordrucke A6

DIN 4991 Vordrucke im Lieferantenverkehr; Rechnung
DIN 4992 -; Bestellung (Auftrag)
DIN 4993 -; Bestellungsannahme (Auftragsbestätigung)
DIN 4994 -; Lieferschein/Lieferanzeige
DIN 4998 Entwurfsblätter für Vordrucke

Diese Normen enthalten alle Einzelheiten für den sinnvollen und
zweckmäßigen Aufdruck. Wenn dazu bei der Beschriftung genormter
Vordrucke DIN 5008 'Regel für Maschinenschreiben' beachtet wird,
entstehen übersichtliche und werbewirksame Schriftstücke.

Die beifgefügten 6 Mustervordrucke zeigen, daß das Beachten der
Normen die künstlerische und werbewirksame Gestaltung der Vor­drucke nicht ausschließt.

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haben, können wir besonders billig liefern. Eine Probestellung
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Herrmann

Anlagen

6 Mustervordrucke

PRINT TEST 2

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To start a print test: To stop the print test:

1. Switch the printer ON (display shows READY 4 ELQ). 1. (93) 7 PRINT TEST 1 *

The following identifies the keys to press and the corresponding operator panel 2. [Z] 7 SELF TEST 6
messages.

KEY Display

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

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

5. [Y] 7 INTERFACE 6

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

7. [Y] 7 PRINT TEST 1

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

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

3. (93) READY 4 ELQ

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1.9 Connection to a Computer 1.10 Emulation Selection

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

S Switch the printer and computer OFF. S Philips GP in Macro 1
S Connect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's parallel S IBM Proprinter XL 24 in Macro 2

(27) or serial port (28). S IBM Proprinter XL 24 AGM in Macro 3

S The printer is by default set to SHARED interface mode with the following S EPSON LQ (Default) in Macro 4

parameters:

S 8 Kbyte buffer To change from one emulation to another, follow the procedure below. The
S 8 bit example shows the keys to press along with the display information for a
S even parity change from EPSON LQ in macro 4 to IBM PROPR. in macro 2
S 9600 baud
S DTR protocol

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

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

2. MACRO 2 6

3. [Y] READY 2 IPP

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

1 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.

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2. Printer Operation

2.1 Control Panel

The control panel

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 Function Keys

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

S READY or BUSY
S LOCAL

2.2.1 Short Description of Keys

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

printer enters the LOCAL mode.

94-97 MACRO SELECTION to enter the quick macro

selection mode.

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

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

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

It is not possible to lock .

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

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

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

level.

95 PAPER SOURCE key - to start the paper source

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

confirm a certain set up, or to confirm the quick

macro selection.

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Note: After pressing one of the keys the menu mode is SS 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
down [\]). 4 will be selected. Pressing of key causes the printer to change in the

2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys

S in the printer operation state READY or BUSY

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

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

STOP-mode and in the display appears the message MACRO 2. Pressing

key [Y] confirms the macro selection and changes the printer into the READY
or BUSY mode. After this sample the printer the message on the display is
READY 2 IPP. That means macro 2 with IBM ProPrinter emulation is
selected.

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

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

macro concerned.

SS Lower Row Keys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 S 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

S 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

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

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.

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 ....+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.

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

effective on the next page. A negative displacement is possible if this

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

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inch. Holding of or causes the first 20 increments in single steps

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

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

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

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There are two possibilities for the displacement to become active: S START/STOP Key (93)
S If a positive displacement is set before starting the print job the printer S turns off the STOP indicator

will move the paper into the right position first and then start printing. S makes the printer ready for operation

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

S 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
stopped. After pressing again, the printer quits the LOCAL or Menu Instead of having a multitude of dip switches, all operator selectable features
mode. are accessable via the control panel and combined in the printer MENU.

2.2.3 Meaning of the Keys in the LOCAL Mode This feature provides:

S Lower Row Keys S easy handling of configuration (interface, etc.)

S Insert or Eject Key (90) S quick parameter changes during an application

After pressing the Insert/Eject key, fanfold paper from the park position S a SAVE function to make changes permanent (until purposely reset),
is fed into the print position, and fanfold paper from the print position is facilitating changes in default settings.
fed into the cut/tear off position (depending on the setting or the printer
type). Paper that has been retracted into the cut/tear off by the The menu has several levels:
Insert/Eject key will be moved automatically into the print position once S The first level contains the Main Functions
the printer receives a print command. S Level 2 contains Sub-Functions

Note: This key is not active while the top cover is open. S Level 4 allows to select/confirm values

S The Paper Feed Key (91) and the For easy selection of paper source, font, pitch and macro, please refer to the

Reverse Paper Feed Key (92) Quick Settings section in this chapter.
The paper moves / " (0.28 mm) in the direction of the arrows. Holding

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down the key results in continuous feeding.

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

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

S exits the MENU mode.

S Level 3 allows to select/confirm values and contains further Sub-Functions

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2.3.1 To Activate the Menu: 2.3.2 To Confirm Selection:
S 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.

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

been activated, the keys in the top row can only be used as cursor keys to Note: All cursor keys have an auto repeat function.
move within the menu tree (up, down, right, and left). The new confirmed settings are only valid until the printer is powered

Selection within a level:
S press [[] or [\] key; the keys have a wrap around function, i.e. after the last The MENU mode is left either by pressing or by moving to the MAIN

value the first value is repeated. FUNCTION level and then pressing the [Z] key.

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

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

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

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

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

off. To save your settings permanently, see next section.

standard macros have the following emulations defined:

Macro Emulation

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

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

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2.3.3 How to Save Settings 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
MAIN FUNCTION SAVE. changed quickly without having to move through the entire menu (see fold out of

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

1. (93) LOCAL

2. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

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

4. [Y] SAVING NOW ’

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.

structure diagram). As soon as one of the keys in the top row has been

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

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2.4 Status and Error Messages

The following messages are displayed if a condition exists which prevents
normal operation of the printer.

LOCAL

Entered when [START/STOP] was pressed. The STOP indicator is lit.

COVER OPEN

Displayed when the top cover is open and the printer is in the READY or BUSY
mode.

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

PAPER JAM TRF

Displayed if line feeds fail to move fanfold paper correctly.

TEAR OFF PAPER

This message is displayed when the menu selection is TEAR OFF and the
printer moved paper into the tear off position. Operator must "tear off' the fanfold
paper along the back edge of the printer (paper should be torn off from left to
right).

CUTTER ERROR (printer with cutter)
Check the plug of the cable for the cutter on the rear of the printer again. A
paper jam is also possible - see chapter 5.6 Paper Jam. If the error is still there,
please call your service.

Note: In case of messages like ELECTR-FAN ERROR, MOTOR-FAN ERROR or

TEMP.SENSOR ERR. please call your service!

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3 Configuring the Printer KEY Display

3.1 What is Configuring

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

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

S protocol 7. (93) 7 PRINT OUT
S baud rate
S data bits After feeding paper from the defined paper source, the printer starts to print.
S interface type When printing is completed, the following message will be displayed:
S parity

You may also need to change some of the printer's other features depending on
your hardware and application requirements, for example: 9. (93) READY 4 ELQ

S paper handling
S text processing.

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

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

1. Switch the printer ON READY 4 ELQ

2. (93) LOCAL

3. (94) MACRO SELECT 6

5. [Y] 7 PRINT OUT

8. 7 PRINT OUT

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3.2 Standard Configuration S for the printer with cutter

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

S for the printer without cutter

PRINT OUT VERSION 208xxxxx

INTERFACE ADJUSTMENT

BUFFER 8 KBYTE AGC POSITION 24
WORD LENGTH 8 BIT PLATEN GAP 0
I/F TYPE SHARED PAPER-IN ADJ. 0

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BAUD-RATE 9600 BPS CUT. V-POS LO. 0
PARITY BIT EVEN CUT. V-POS UP. 0
PROTOCOL DTR UNI-DIRECT.CMD YES
AUTO-STATUS NO TRACT. FF-MODE IGNORE FF

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 NO YES YES YES
PITCH 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI
LINE 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI
PAGE LENGTH 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES
TRACT.L. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0
TRACT.U. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0
LEFT MARGIN 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS
RIGHT MARGIN 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS
TOP MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES
BOTTOM MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES
PERF. SKIP YES YES YES YES YES
PAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER
EMULATION EPSON LQ 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

1: U.S.A. 2.5 1: D -NV 2.5 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.
LINE MODE LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR
$$-COMMAND NO NO NO NO NO
TEAR-OFF / CUT NO NO NO NO NO

Note: An asterisk (’) after MACRO 4 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.

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

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BAUD-RATE 9600 BPS CUT. V-POS LO. 0
PARITY BIT EVEN CUT. V-POS UP. 0
PROTOCOL DTR UNI-DIRECT.CMD YES
AUTO-STATUS NO TRACT. FF-MODE IGNORE FF

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 NO YES YES YES
PITCH 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI
LINE 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI
PAGE LENGTH 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES
TRACT.L. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0
TRACT.U. V-POS 0 0 0 0 0
LEFT MARGIN 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS 1 COLUMNS
RIGHT MARGIN 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS 136 COLUMNS
TOP MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES
BOTTOM MARGIN 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES 1 LINES
PERF. SKIP YES YES YES YES YES
PAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER
PATH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH
STACK.CAPACITY - - - - ­BATCH CAPACITY - - - - ­EMULATION EPSON LQ 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

1: U.S.A 1: D -NV 2.5 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.
LINE MODE LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR
$$-COMMAND NO NO NO NO NO
TEAR-OFF / CUT NO NO NO NO NO

Note: An asterisk (’) after MACRO 4 indicates the actual macro.

*) This value is dependent on factory setting!

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

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3.3 Explanation of the printout on the previous page 3.4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items

The heading PRINT OUT gives information about the VERSION of the printer's Main Functions
firmware. The following main functions are available:

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

S INTERFACE - for communication between the computer operating system printer settings for different applications. For example: Application A needs

and the printer it is necessary to have the same communication settings or 12" paper and in Application B banking checks are printed.
features. The standard settings are:

S Buffer 8 Kbyte S CHANGE MACRO
S Word Length 8 Bit In this part it is possible to create a macro for specific application needs (for
S I/F Type Shared detail information see chapter Function CHANGE MACRO beginning on the
S Baud Rate 9600 Bit/s next page).
S Parity Bit Even
S Protocol DTR Note: Most parameters can be set via the control panel or via escape sequences
S Auto-Status No from the host computer.

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

paper (see also the following pages). In the first sub-function named INTERFACE you can manipulate parameters

The last part of the printout is a list with all MACRO settings. In this case In the second sub-function labelled ADJUSTMENT you can optimize your
MACRO 4 is marked with an asterisk (’) which identifies it as the active macro. printouts.

If you do not save new settings, they are lost when you turn the printer OFF and S SAVE
ON. Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power

If you make modifications via the application in the active macro you will find the
new settings under the heading CURRENT SETTINGS. While this function is executed the display flashes SAVING NOW.

To select one of the four macros which can be used for changing quickly the

to enable communication with the host.

ON and OFF the new settings are still activated.

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S PRINT OUT S Print Quality

This function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macro Three different print quality levels can be selected:
definitions. This printout is helpful for future reference and when macros need S Draft quality (font "Data")
to be changed. S Near letter quality (NLQ displayed with the font name)
To actually start the print operation it is necessary to leave the STOP mode S Letter quality (LQ displayed with the font name).
(by pressing the key - see also Chapter 3.1).
While this function is executed the display shows PRINT OUT. Different print qualities result in different print speed.

Main Function CHANGE MACRO S Sub/Super Font

S Font raised or lowered a half line, but the text size itself will not change.

A font is a family of characters with the same style and size. The appearance When set to "YES", the text size will be reduced, and printed above or below
of the font can be varied by using attributes such as: size, bold, italic, etc. the line.

The fonts included in the PM SER/PAR are: NO 5

S Data
S Letter Gothic
S Letter Gothic Italic
S Courier
S Micro
S Orator
S Orator-C
S Roman
S Prestige
S Script
S OCR A
S OCR B
S DATA BLOCK

see Appendix B for print samples.

Note: PRINT TEST 3 lists all available fonts.

When the SUB/SUPER FONT is set to "NO", sub and superscript text will be

Example: YES 5 or 5

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S Pitch

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

S Line

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

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

Page length is expressed in terms of lines within the range of 5 to 132 lines. This can be set differently for each macro to exactly position the printout in
Any page length setting is based on six lines per inch, regardless of the relation to the top edge of the form in use. It is meant to be a corrective
number of lines per inch selected in the line setting or defined by the parameter to meet variations in paper size and pre-printed material. Using
application. this function, the TOP MARGIN and BOTTOM MARGIN setting are taken into

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

Paper length Appropriate setting the page and "+" is further down the page.

in inches in no. of lines

4 24

4 / 25

1

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6 36

8 48
8 / 51

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11 66
11 / 70

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12 (default setting) 72

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

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

+/- 1 = +/- / " = +/- 0,42 mm

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+/- 2 = +/- / " = +/- 0,85 mm

2

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+/- 3 = +/- / " = +/- 1,27 mm

3

60

+/- 4 = +/- / " = +/- 1,69 mm

4

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+/- 5 = +/- / " = +/- 2,12 mm

5

60

+/- 6 = +/- / " = +/- 2,54 mm

6

60

+/- 7 = +/- / " = +/- 2,96 mm

7

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+/- 8 = +/- / " = +/- 3,39 mm

8

60

+/- 9 = +/- / " = +/- 3,81 mm

9

60

+/- 10 = +/- / " = +/- 4,23 mm

10

60

+/- 11 = +/- / " = +/- 4,66 mm

11

60

+/- 12 = +/- / " = +/- 5,08 mm

12

60

+/- 13 = +/- / " = +/- 5,50 mm

13

60

+/- 14 = +/- / " = +/- 5,93 mm

14

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+/- 15 = +/- / " = +/- 6,35 mm

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+ 16 = + / " = + 6,77 mm

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account as well.

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

15 240

60 60

The following table shows some values in inch and millimetres.

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

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

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

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first left margin position is / " from the left edge of the paper which means

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that the letter H in regular "Data" font would be positioned / " from the left

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edge of the paper. The left margin can be set to a maximum of / ".

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Left Margin Right Margin

Top Margin

Bottom Margin

8

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S The right margin is set to print position 80, 132 or 136, always measured S The bottom margin indicates the last print line. Going beyond this margin

from the position of the first possible, not actual, left margin setting. automatically initiates a form feed. The bottom margin is always set in steps

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

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

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

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the baseline of the letter H in upright "Data" font (see illustration). If PERF. SKIP is set to YES the printer starts to print after specified top

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

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of / ".

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8

6

(see section Vertical Positioning Adjustment in this chapter).

margin and stops printing before the bottom Margin.

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

S Paper Source

The printer offers three input possibilities:

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

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

S MANUAL/KEY (only for printer without cutter) - manual insertion of

single sheets; only with option for single sheets. The addition KEY means,
each input should be confirmed by a keystroke. Use the key.

S MANUAL (only for printer without cutter) - manual insertion of single

sheets; only with option for single sheets.

Please refer to chapter 6 Technical Data, for detailed media specifications.

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S Paper Exit (only for printer with cutter) S Emulation

It is possible to choose between BATCH (to leave the printer at the rear) and The emulation determines the set of commands available for the printer (see
STACKER (at the top) via the point PATH. Appendix D to F).

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

If STACKER is selected the fanfold paper automatically leaves the printer as Note: The selected Emulation will also be stored in the actual macro. With a
cut sheets which are collected face down in the stacker at the top. The paper change of the macro (e.g. key , , or is pressed) it is
is cut along the perforation as long as no other form length has been defined. possible that the emulation will also be changed. Be careful: Do not
The form length can be determined in the menu or by the application. Printing change the emulation within an application.
briefly stops when the paper arrives at the cut station. The paper gets cut and
is transported to the stacker. Afterwards, printing resumes. S Character Set

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

very important to cut below the perforation of the printed page. If the Detailed tables of the character sets can be found in Appendix B.
paper is cut above the perforation the remaining paper can easily bend
and cause a paper jam. Do not cut through a label as the blad would get
dirty by the glue.

S STACK.CAPACITY (capacity at the top)

(only for the printer with cutter)

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

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

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

chapter 6 Technical Data, paper specification )

Change of Paper Exit (only for the printer with cutter)

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

S PHILIPS GP

When selecting a character set it can be further specified by the

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

S Line Mode

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

S $$ Commands

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

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

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

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SS Tear-off-mode / Cut-mode The setting TEAR - OFF 1 S causes the paper to move to the tear off position
In case the selection of paper exit for the printer with cutter is "STACKER", when the print job has been completed by a form feed command and no new
each form will be cut automatically and laid down into the stacker. print job has been received within one second. If the paper is not torn off and
If for the printer with cutter "BATCH" is selected or the printer without cutter new printing data are received the paper moves back into the printer to allow the
is in use, the following choices of either automatic feeding into the tear off following page to be printed.
position or automatic cutting are available:

SS NO The setting CUT 10 S (printer with cutter) causes the form to be cut if no
SS TEAR - OFF 10 S further printing data have been received within a print job for a period of 10
SS TEAR - OFF 1 S seconds. After cutting, the paper moves immediately into the top of form
SS CUT 10 S only for printer with cutter position of the next page. This setting supports applications lacking a

S CUT 1 S only for printer with cutter programmed form feed after completion of a print job.
S CUT 1 S NO FF only for printer with cutter
S CUT MODE ON only for printer with cutter The setting CUT 1 S (printer with cutter) causes the form to be cut if, after a

Disregarding these settings for the printer with cutter, the printer will always job for a period of 1 second. After cutting, the paper moves immediately into the
cut the paper when a switch from one tractor to the other has been initiated. In top of form position of the next page.
this case the printer without cutter gives the message TEAR OFF
Furthermore, all settings can be overruled by software (Command SPSIF, cut The setting CUT 1 S NO FF (printer with cutter) has the same function as
mode on). CUT 1 S but is independent of receiving of a form feed command.

Note: If in the printer with cutter the page before the last gets cut it is not By the function CUT MODE ON and PATH = BATCH in PAPER EXIT the

possible to print on the very last page of the fanfold batch because it has printer with cutter will cut continuous forms into single sheets and feed them to
left the transport pins of the tractors. the rear. Use the optional Cut Sheet Tray to collect the sheets. The application

The setting NO means, that neither automatic feeding into the tear off position otherwise the printer is unable to through out the sheet.
nor automatic cutting is performed. It is appropriate for batch output of
continuous forms.

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

form feed command, no further printing data have been received within a print

has to control page length. The page length must be at least three inch,

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Main-Function INSTALLATION S AUTO STATUS (only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

SS Sub-Function INTERFACE printer (for example no paper or printer is in the STOP mode).

The factory settings for the interface type are: Shared, 8 Kbyte Buffer, 8 bit Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT

word length, even parity bit, 9600 baud, DTR protocol, and AUTO­STATUS = NO. S AGC Position

S BUFFER capabilities of the printer. It is an automatic adjustment function which

Buffer size in Kbyte. The maximum size is 30 Kbyte. ensures an optimal print quality when using paper of various thicknesses.
Optional with RAM Extension up to 160 KB possible. The gap adjustment will automatically take place whenever paper is inserted

S WORD LENGTH S from park position

Length of the data to be transferred; values are 7 or 8 bit. S after Power On

S I/F TYPE (Interface Type) S an AGC command has been issued.

the following types are available: S manual insertion (only printer without cutter)

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

In case the SHARED interface type is selected the printer switches ink ribbon exchange position), any position from 4 to 131 in steps of
automatically between the parallel and serial interface. The first data 10 cpi can be selected.
received at the port determine which interface port becomes active. The An adjustment of the AGC Position is only necessary if a measurement at the
other interface port will be closed so that only one interface is active at a default position does not reflect the paper thickness of the area to be printed
time (for detailed information see Appendix A Interface Description). on or if there is a paper edge (e.g. of a label) in that position (the measuring

S BAUD RATE (only indicated if the serial interface is selected) In addition to the automatic AGC function, measurements of the paper

Controls the speed of data transfer. The possible transfer rates are: 600, thickness at various positions can be executed by the AGC command, or a
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps. specific platen gap can be set using the PCC command. This is to meet the

S PARITY BIT (only indicated if the serial interface is selected) E, and F Quick Reference.

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

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

Selectable are: DTR, XON/XOFF, ACK/NAK, or ENQ/ETX/ACK.

If the Auto Status is set to YES the host is able to check the status of the

AGC (Automatic Gap Control) is an integral part of the paper handling

S after the paper source has been changed

S after the printer has been in the STOP mode

process requires a plain paper-surface).

requirements of forms with complex properties. For details see Appendix D,

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

This adjustment is to be seen as a correctional offset to the platen gap set by for the printer with cutter or for the tear off edge on the printer without
the AGC (Automatic Gap Control) function or a PCC (Programmable Copy cutter)
Control) command. It effects all paper paths. This can be set differently for each paper source (lower and upper tractor)

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

Note: This setting should only be changed in exceptional case. The optimum the page and "+" is further down the page. The default value is zero.

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

S AGC Adjust very important to cut below the perforation of the printed page. If the

This is a basic adjustment which is automatically performed at the initial paper is cut above the perforation the remaining paper can easily bend
Power On of the printer, and which thereafter only needs to be initiated after and cause a paper jam. Do not cut through a label as the blad would get
having exchanged the print head or the platen. It is essential that the ink dirty by the glue.
ribbon is installed and no paper is in the printer when this procedure is
started. After activating this procedure, the printer displays The following table shows the possible values in inch and millimetres.
INSTALL RIBBON. If the ribbon is installed press to continue.

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

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

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

+/- 1 = +/- / " = +/- 0,42 mm

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+/- 2 = +/- / " = +/- 0,85 mm

2

60

+/- 3 = +/- / " = +/- 1,27 mm

3

60

+/- 4 = +/- / " = +/- 1,69 mm

4

60

+/- 5 = +/- / " = +/- 2,12 mm

5

60

+/- 6 = +/- / " = +/- 2,54 mm

6

60

+/- 7 = +/- / " = +/- 2,96 mm

7

60

+/- 8 = +/- / " = +/- 3,39 mm

8

60

+/- 9 = +/- / " = +/- 3,81 mm

9

60

+/- 10 = +/- / " = +/- 4,23 mm

10

60

+/- 11 = +/- / " = +/- 4,66 mm

11

60

+/- 12 = +/- / " = +/- 5,08 mm

12

60

+/- 13 = +/- / " = +/- 5,50 mm

13

60

+/- 14 = +/- / " = +/- 5,93 mm

14

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+/- 15 = +/- / " = +/- 6,35 mm

15

60

+ 16 = + / " = + 6,77 mm

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and is meant to be a corrective parameter to meet variations in paper size

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

15 16

60 60

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

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S Uni-Direct.CMD S Menu Access

If NO is selected, commands for uni-directional printing will be ignored. The There are four possibilities to define the access to the menu by the user.
default setting of YES means that commands will be carried out to switch
from bi-directional to uni-directional or vice versa. S ALL FUNCTIONS All functions can be used (default)

S TRACT. FF-MODE (Tractor Form Feed Mode) S QUICK SET. OFF With this function the Quick Settings for Macro

EXECUTE FF means, every form feed sent to the printer will be executed. Selection, Vertical Position Adjustment, and Fanfold

If you set IGNORE FF, only a form feed before printable characters will be Displacement can be deactivated in the READY or
executed, that means blank pages will be avoided. BUSY mode. After pressing one of these keys the

Special Sub-Items under INSTALLATION S MACROS ONLY - Macros can be selected using the Quick Macro
S Language Selection keys , , and .

The operator panel may display its messages in three languages. Select one - The Vertical Positioning Adjustment Mode can be
out of the following: ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS. entered

S RESTORE SET UP

With this function all settings of the last SAVE procedure will be restored. S NO ACCESS The menu is not accessible at all.

S RECALL FACTORY The menu function PRINT OUT can be activated regardless of the defined

All standard settings of the firmware will be restored. The contents of Page menu access.
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. Note: Only the system manager is able to reset the functions MACROS ONLY

display shows shortly LOCKED (see also Chapter 2).

- The Fanfold Displacement Mode can be entered.

and NO ACCESS (look at the red page at the end of this book).

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S Self Test

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

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

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

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

S Hex Dump

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

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

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Menu-1

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

\ * [7 MACRO 2 ]

* * [7 MACRO 3 ]
* .) [7 MACRO 4 * ]

[

[CHANGE MACRO # 6 ] ))) [7 FONT 6 ] ))) [7 DATA *]
(# indicates the currently selected \ [7 L.GOTHIC LQ/NLQ ] B
macro e.g. CHANGE MACRO 4 * [7 L.GOTHIC-I LQ/NLQ ] E

\ * [7 COURIER LQ/NLQ ] E

* * [7 MICRO LQ/NLQ ] E depending on
* * [7 ORATOR LQ/NLQ ] C PRINT QUALITY
* * [7 ORATOR-C LQ/NLQ ] E settings
* * [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-2

* [7 PITCH 6] ))) [7 10 CPI *]
* * [7 12 CPI ]
* * [7 15 CPI ]
* * [7 17 CPI ]
* * [7 18 CPI ]
* * [7 20 CPI ]
* * [7 PROPORTIONAL ]
* *
* [7 LINE 6] ), [7 2 LPI ]
* * * [7 3 LPI ]
* * * [7 4 LPI ]
* * .) [7 6 LPI *]
* * [7 8 LPI ]
* * [7 12 LPI ]
* *
* [7 PAGE LENGTH 6] ))) [7 72 LINES * ]
* * (range: 5 to 132 lines)
* *
* [7 VERT.POS.ADJ. 6] ))) [7 TRACT. L. V-POS 6 ] ))) [7 TRACT. L. V 0 *]
* [7 TRACT. U. V-POS 6 ] [7 TRACT. U. V 0 *]
* * (range: -15 to +240)
* *
* [7 LEFT MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 COLUMNS * ]
* * (range: 1 to 16 columns)
* *
* [7 RIGHT MARGIN 6] ), [7 80 COLUMNS ]
* * * [7 132 COLUMNS ]
* * .) [7 136 COLUMNS * ]
* *
* [7 TOP MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 LINES * ]
* * (range: 1 to 16 lines)
* *
* [7 BOTTOM MARGIN 6] ))) [7 1 LINES * ]
* * (range: 1 to 8 lines)

Menu-3

* [7 PERF. SKIP 6] ))) [7 YES * ]
* * [7 NO ]
* *
* [7 PAPER SOURCE 6] ), [7 TRACTOR UPPER ]
* * .) [7 TRACTOR LOWER * ]
* * [7 TRACTOR L/U ]
* * [7 MANUAL/KEY ] printer without cutter
* * [7 MANUAL ] printer without cutter
* *
* [7 PAPER EXIT 6] ))) [7 PATH 6 ] ))) [7 BATCH *]
* printer with cutter * [7 STACKER ]
* * *
* * [7 STACK.CAPACITY 6 ] ))) [7 STACK.CAP. - *]
* * (range: -, 20 to 200, step 20)
* * *
* * [7 BATCH CAPACITY 6 ] ))) [7 BATCH CAP. - *]
* * (range: -, 20 to 600, step 20)
* *
* [7 EMULATION 6] ))) [7 PHILIPS GP ] (Macro 1)
* * [7 IBM PROPR. ] (Macro 2)
* * [7 IBM PROPR. AGM ] (Macro 3)
* * [7 EPSON LQ ] (Macro 4)
* *

Menu-4

* *
* [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]

Menu-5

* * (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 ]
* * *
* * [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 ]

Menu-6

* *

[

* * (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 $$ COMMANDS 6] ))) [7 NO * ]
* * [7 YES ]
* *
* [7 TEAR-OFF/CUT 6] ))) [7 NO * ]
* * [7 TEAR-OFF 10 S. ]
* * [7 TEAR-OFF 1 S. ]
* * [7 CUT 10 S. ] printer with cutter
* * [7 CUT 1 S. ] printer with cutter
* * [7 CUT 1 S NO FF ] printer with cutter
* * [7 CUT MODE ON ] printer with cutter
* *

Menu-7

[

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

\ \ \ .) [7 8 KBYTE *]

* * * [7 16 KBYTE ]
* * * [7 30 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 ]
* * 1) only indicated if SERIAL is selected .) [7 9600 BPS *]
* * * [7 19200 BPS ]
* * *
* * 1) [7 PARITY BIT 6 ] ))) [7 EVEN *]
* * * [7 ODD ]
* * * [7 NONE ]
* * * [7 IGNORE ]
* * *
* * 1) [7 PROTOCOL 6 ] ))) [7 DTR *]
* * * [7 XON/XOFF ]
* * * [7 XON/XOFF + DTR ]
* *

[

* * 1) [7 AUTO-STATUS 6 ] ), [7 YES ]
* * .) [7 NO *]

Menu-8

* [7 ADJUSTMENT 6] ))) [7 AGC POSITION 6 ] ))) [7 POSITION 24 *]
* * \ (range: 4 to 131)
* * *
* * [7 PLATEN GAP 6 ] ))) [7 PLATEN GAP 0 *]
* * * (rang: -3 to +4)
* * *
* * [7 AGC ADJUST 6 ] ))) [7 NO *]
* * * [7 YES ]
* * (parameter [YES] gives the message [INSTALL RIBBON] ;
* * after check press )
* * *
* * [7 PAPER-IN ADJ. 6 ] ))) [7 PAPER-IN 0 *]
* * * (range: -3 to +4)
* * *
* * [7 CUT. V-POS LO. 6 ] ))) [7 CUTTER V LO 0 *]
* * * (range: -15 to +16)
* * *
* * [7 CUT. V-POS UP. 6 ] ))) [7 CUTTER V UP. 0 *]
* * * (range: -15 to +16)
* * *
* * [7 UNI-DIRECT.CMD 6 ] ))) [7 YES *]
* * * [7 NO ]
* *
* *

[

* * [7 TRACT. FF-MODE 6 ] ))) [7 IGNORE FF *]
* * [7 EXECUTE FF ]
* *

Menu-9

* *
* [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 TESTS 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 SAVE NOW ]

\

*

[

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

Maintenance

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4. Maintenance PRINT TEST 3

Preferred Materials

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

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

4.1 Cleaning the Platen and Surrounding Areas

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

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

the actual number of printed pages.

PGCNT 3333

CONFIGURATION

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

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

SBP 38

C011 NV-1.0 C012 NV-2.3 C013 NV-2.5
C014 NV-2.6 C015 NV-2.8 C031 ISO 8859/1C061
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

CHARACTER SET : NV-2.5 1: D -NV 2.5
AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST AGC TEST

PRINTHEAD NEEDLE

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

DATA

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

.
.

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

following PM3 identifies the character set.

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4.2 Cleaning Procedure 4.3 User Replaceable Parts

1. Power the printer ON and remove the top cover. 4.3.1. Replacement of the Print Head

2. Remove the ribbon cassette.

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

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

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

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

7. Remount the top cover.

Note: Cutting through a sticky label leaves glue on the blade, leading to

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

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

Print Head Removal

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

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

2. Remove the ribbon cassette

3. Switch the printer OFF

4. Swing the cutter housing (10) to the rear (only for printer with cutter)

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)

6

5

7

10

4

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SS 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.

Note: Older versions of the print head are mounted without the adjustment guide

(8).

2. Fasten the captive screws (6):

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

tighten the right and then the left screw.

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

4. Refit the cutter (10), mount and close the top cover (only for printer with
cutter)

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

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

9

6

6

5

7

10

4

60

61

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4.3.2 Replacement of the Platen

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

To Remove the Platen

1. Switch the printer OFF.

2. Lift and remove the top cover

3. Swing back the cutter housing (only for printer with cutter)

4. Remove the ribbon cassette

5. Position the print head to the very right

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

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

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

Maintenance

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To install the Platen

Ensure that the printer is switched OFF.

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

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

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

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

5. Install the ribbon cassette

6. Swing back the cutter housing (only for printer with cutter)

7. Reapply and close the top cover

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

Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

5-1 5-2

5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

How to Use This Section

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

categories are:

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

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

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

3. Try the first suggestion under that heading.

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

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

Each time the printer is switched ON the display indicates TEST while the
internal self-tests are run. If the test is completed successfully READY 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.

5.1 Power-related Problems

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

an electrical outlet.

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

5.2 Error Messages

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

Display That means... Cause

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

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

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

work S PM not correctly inserted

S no firmware on PM
S PROMs not correctly

installed

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

(flashing) EEPROM PM

S Change of PM
S Contents of the EEPROM

faulty

I/O OK EEPROM located on EEPROM

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

S defective

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Display That means.... Cause

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

the Control Unit

RAM OK Checksum error S (P)ROM defective

(P)ROM 1

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

on PM damaged or missing

MC OK Fault on Control Unit S Control Unit defective

S Type mismatch of PM and

Control Unit

S PBC (Printer Base Controller)

on Control Unit damaged

S SPC (Speed Controller) on

Control Unit damaged

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

READY 4 ELQ / The Printer is OK S Printer ready for operation
BUSY 4 ELQ

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

Messages.

Display That means... Cause / Action

AGC ERROR AGC ADJUST S Distance print head and

procedure fault platen faulty

S Print head loose
S Platen incorrectly

installed

S Ribbon not inserted
S Horizontal drive without

function

S Platen got dirty

HOR. DRIVE ERROR Horizontal drive S Horizontal drive blocked

without function S Paper jam

S Distance of platen gap

too narrow

S AGC procedure on not

workable position

S Platen incorrectly

installed

S No AGC ADJUST after

print head or platen
replacement

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

CUTTER ERROR Cutter without S Cutter not connected

any function S Connector loose
(only for printer S Blade locked
with cutter) S Cutter defective

BUFFER OVERFLOW Handshake S Check CTR - CTS or

protocol error XON - XOFF protocol

S Repeat data transfer

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FORMAT ERROR Protocol error S Check protocol setting of

printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

PARITY ERROR Protocol error S Check protocol setting of

printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

FRAMING ERROR Protocol error S Check protocol setting of

printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

5.3 No Printout

SS Self-test printout does not start

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

SS Printing does not start

S Make sure that the READY 4 ELQ 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. S Press . Printing will resume at the top of the next form.

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

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

S Make sure that the printer is receiving data from the host computer.
S Make sure that the correct protocol is enabled. (Refer to section 3

Configuring the Printer and Appendix A Interface Description)

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

has not been selected).

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

printhead? Adjust the ribbon if necessary.

SS Fanfold paper in lower or upper tractor does not advance

S Make sure that the right tractor is selected.

5.4 Operation-related Problems

SS Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off

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

SS Paper tears or jams

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

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

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

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

SS Parking paper and resetting top of form

S Tear off the paper at the perforation line.
S Press .
S Press until the paper is in the park position.

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

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

Press the key when the paper path is cleared.

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5.5 Print-related Problems If the printout or the character set is not ok, the following procedure can help to

SS Print faint or of poor quality.

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

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

S Make sure that the ribbon is stretched correctly.
S Does the ribbon need changing? Replace it with a new ribbon if

necessary.

S Is the ribbon cassette properly installed? Adjust as necessary.

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

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

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

SS Print lines overlap

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

platen from rotating freely. Remove the obstruction.

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

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

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

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

Set-up.

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

clear the situation.

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

TEST 1 selection incorrect

S Ribbon worn or not

installed

S Print head worn

Stop SELF TEST and No printing starts S Printer READY 4ELQ
start regular printing S Interface cable not

connected properly

S Interface selection

incorrect

Some characters not S Emulation
correct S Character set

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

Font and pitch quality S Font
false S Pitch

S Line space

Problem still there? S Call service

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5.6 Paper Jam In the following descriptions of paper jam recovery it is assumed that you stand

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

S Lift and remove the top cover.

S Grasp the cutter housing (only for printer with cutter) on both sides. Press

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

The area where paper could be jammed is accessible now.

Note: On the ledge covering the blade in the printer with cutter is a label that

cautions against touching the blade.

in front of the printer, facing the tractor cassettes.

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

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

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

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

S If the paper in the printer with cutter is caught in the guide of the cutter the

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

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

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

Note: Be careful when accessing the blade in the printer with cutter, it is

extremely sharp.

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

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

guide plate

S Swing back the ledge to cover the blade (only printer with cutter)

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

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

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5-11 5-12

5.7 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

SS Ribbon Problems

S Make sure that the ribbon is:

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

SS Carriage does not move smoothly

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

material is removed.

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

5.8 Print Tests

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

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

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

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

Print Tests.

Technical Data

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6. Technical Data Print Speed (at 10 cpi)

The following technical data refers to the standard Personality Module Throughput acc. to ECMA-132
(PM Ser/Par). Standard Letter (Dr. Grauert)

Print head technology Draft Quality: 750 pages/h
Serial Impact Dot Matrix (SIDM) technology. Near Letter Quality: 520 pages/h

Paper path Performance
Flat bed technology. depending on the selected font

Print head Character Sets

24 needles, needle diameter 0.25 mm (0.01 inch), lifetime approximately S ISO-7-Bit in 11 national versions incl. ASCII, IBM-PC and -PS/2 (multilingual)
350,000 pages (standard DIN letter) S ISO 8859/1 IBM Character Set 1/2 incl. 14 national versions.

Fonts S EPSON Extended Graphic Character Set incl. 15 national versions.
Data, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic, Courier, Micro, Orator, Orator-C,
Roman, Prestige, Script, OCR A, OCR B, DATA BLOCK; all fonts (except Data, Barcode
DATA BLOCK) in Letter Quality (LQ) and Near Letter Quality (NLQ). OCR A, S Code 39, 2 of 5 industrial, 2 of 5 interleaved, Codabar (Monarch), EAN 8, EAN
OCR B only in LQ. 13, Code 93, MSI Mod 10/10, UPC-E, UPC-A, Code 128 (incl. EAN 128) and

Character Attributes

Bold, double strike, italic, underline, double underline, overline, strike through, Emulations
sub/superscript, double/triple height, double/triple width, double/triple/quadruple S IBM 4207 Proprinter XL24 (AGM)
size, condensed. S EPSON LQ 1060/2550

Character Pitch

Standard character pitches are: 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 cpi and proportional. In Graphics
addition, commands are defined to select non-standard character pitches. It is Max. resolution (V x H). 180 x 360: Single pass
also possible to print overlapped characters. Fonts will be compressed if smaller 360 x 360: Double pass.
pitches are selected.

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

**

1-play fanfold

*

*

Letter Quality: 320 pages/h

* **

*

**

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

Postnet (see Appendix G Barcode Quick Reference)

®

®

S Philips GP 310/490.

Print format

136 characters at 10 cpi

Technical Data Technical Data

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Line Spacing Paper specifications

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

Platen Gap Control

Automatic Gap Control (AGC) and Programmable Platen Gap Control (PCC).

Ribbon

Black fabric ribbon for up to 16 million characters.

Copies

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

Paper Handling

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

Paper output

printer with cutter

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

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

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

up to 600 sheets 80g/m², 1-play

printer without cutter

S Batch output to the rear
S Single sheets DIN A4 portrait (option); Input cassette also output

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

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

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

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

paper movement)

S cutter 1.1 mm / 0.044"
Single sheet A4 portrait; only with option for printer without cutter

S single sheet 80 g/m² / 21 lb/r 150 g/m² / 52 lb/r
S sheet in formset 50 g/m² / 13 lb/r -­ (all other declarations like
fanfold form sets)

Processing sticky labels:

S the surface of a label must by absorbent for the liquid of the ribbon

S labels must not detach from the fanfold paper

S If the edges do not adhere to the paper the label could get stuck under the

shield of the print head

Processing sticky labels on the printer with cutter:
S Cutting through a sticky label leaves glue on the blade, leading to problems

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

Technical Data Technical Data

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Interface Relative Humidity

S Parallel Centronics 20% - 80% (operating)

®

S Serial RS-232-C/V.24 5% - 85% (storage)

Buffer Noise

S Up to 30 Kbyte in selectable sizes; Less than 55 dB(A) (operating) ISO 7779

optional with RAM Extension up to 160 KB possible (sound level measured from outside of the housing by an distance of 39.5 inch)

Diagnostics MTBF

Selftest, `Hex dump', device status and remote diagnostics via interface. 10,000 h at 30% duty cycle

Control Panel Agency Approvals

16 character LCD for menu controlled setup, status- and error messages. VDE (IEC 950), UL 1950, C-UL, CE, FCC-B

Dimensions

printer with cutter printer without cutter

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

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

Height 327 mm / 13.1" 325 mm / 13"

(without stacker)

Weight

printer without cutter 28.8 kg / 63 lbs
printer with cutter 33 kg / 72 lbs

Rated Voltage

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

Power Consumption

200 W operating, 40 W stand by.

Environmental Temperature

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

Printer Stand

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

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

height = 860 mm / 34"

V-Stacker Support

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

Cut Sheet Tray only for printer without cutter
Optional to collect single sheets for output at the rear (BATCH)
width = 440 mm / 17.6"
depth = 240 mm / 9.6" for short formats (shortest position)

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

Technical Data Technical Data

6-7 6-8

Tractor Cassette PM IGP

A convenient option for quick changes of different types of fanfold paper and Standard PM functions with parallel and serial interface plus Printronix IGP
form sets. 10/20/40 Emulation.
width = 520 mm / 20.8"
depth = 120 mm / 4.8"
height = 40 mm / 1.6"

Single Sheet Feeder Cassette only for printer without cutter
Optional to operate single sheets in DIN A4 portrait format. Mount position is the
upper tractor.
width = 520 mm / 20.8"
depth = 290 mm / 11.6"
height = 42 mm / 1.7"

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.

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Appendix A to G; for Printer:

13803 Appendix A System Interface Description

A-1 A-2

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

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

- 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.

Interface Characteristics

Signal Description Pin No. Direction

PG Protective Ground 1 ­TXD Transmit Data (from printer to host) 2 OUTPUT
RXD Receive Data (from host to printer) 3 INPUT
RTS Request to Send (printer is 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)

*) 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

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

RS-232C

or

25 pin25 pin

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

RS-232C

25 pin

25 pin

7

6

5

4

3

2

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

RS-232C

25 pin 9 pin

Appendix A System Interface Description Appendix A System Interface Description

Cables with bridges at printer side (4 to 5) for older PMs (lower than

1)

PM-40A4) can also be used!

A-3 A-4

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

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)

1)

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

1)

- 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

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

- Version 1 - Connection for Unidirectional Transfer Mode

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

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

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

RS-232C

25 pin

25 pin

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

1

7

6

5

4

3

2

20

RS-232C

25 pin

25 pin

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A-5 A-6

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

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

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

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

A-7 A-8

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

Pin No. Return Direction

No.

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

*)

going low.

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

the printer. Data 8 = most significant bit.

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

*)

control character and is ready for the next data

transfer.

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

that the printer is unable to receive any more

data.

**)

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

signal goes high when paper runs out, i.e. load

upper or lower tractor, paper jam.

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

Indicates that the printer is ON-LINE and ready.

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

*)

1).

______ 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 --

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

A-9 A-10

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

3.1 Transmission Protocol Description

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
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 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.

DATA 1 - 8 DATA

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

0.5 Fs

350 ns max

BUSY

ACKN

))))))))

0.5 Fs

Appendix A System Interface Description

A-11 A-12

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.

13811 Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts

B-1 B-2

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

Resident Fonts 10 CPI

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

B-3 B-4

Resident Fonts, 10 CPI Resident Fonts DATABLOCK

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

B-5 B-6

Character Pitches Character Style Samples

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

B-7 B-8

Character Style Samples Character Size Modification

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

B-9 B-10

Character Size Modification Character Size Modification

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

B-11 B-12

Character Size Modification Character Size Modification

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

B-13 B-14

Character Size Modification DATABLOCK with Character Size Modification

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

B-15 B-16

DATABLOCK with Character Size Modification

DATA LARGE

13822 Appendix C Character Set Tables

C-1 C-2

Appendix C Character Set Tables

1.1 National Version NV-1.0

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 $ $ $ $ $ $
E . > N NV n NV $ $ $ $ $ $
F / ? O _ o $ $ $ $ $ $

NV = National Version

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 ~ •_ *_

Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

C-3 C-4

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 " •_ *_

Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

C-5 C-6

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 " •_ *_

Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

C-7 C-8

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
9 ) 9 I Y i y © ¹ É Ù é ù 9 ) 9 I Y i y © ¹ É Ù é ù

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

Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

C-9 C-10

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

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

National Version = USA

Appendix C Character Set Tables Appendix C Character Set Tables

C-11 C-12

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

Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

C-13 C-14

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

Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

C-15 C-16

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

Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

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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

Appendix C Character Set Table Appendix C Character Set Table

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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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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

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
15: LEGAL # $ § E ' " ¶ ` © ® † ™

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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

This character table is selected by the command ESC t.

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
15: LEGAL # $ § E ' " ¶ ` © ® † ™

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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

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
15: LEGAL # $ § E ' " ¶ ` © ® † ™

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 $

13833 Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference

D-1 D-2

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

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.

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)

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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*) only PRINTER TYPE 1 *****) only PRINTER TYPE 3

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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)

1

6

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

*) 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

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)

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**) 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 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

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

P1 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48,

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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 ` 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

ESC [ P1 a HPR Horizontal Position Relative P1 = 7 flush to right margin

P1 : print position; P1 = 0-9999

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 H HTS Set Horizontal Tab at current print position

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 : left margin
P2 : right margin

ESC ; SLM Set Left Margin at current print position

ESC 9 SRM Set Right Margin at current print position

ESC [ P1 SP F JFY Justify

P1 = 6 centre text between margins

ESC [ P1 ; P2 SP G SPIVH Spacing Increment Vertical and Horizontal

ESC [ 24 RM Reset Mode Unidirectional Printing

ESC [ P1 y SSS Select Horizontal Step Size;

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

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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

1)

P2 = 0 7 1 : EPSON Ext. G. C. T P1 = 12: OCR B

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!

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 = 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

P1 = 13: DATA BLOCK

P2 = an 8 bit parameter specifying the

font characteristics as follows:

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

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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

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

1)

P2 = 0 7 1 : EPSON EXT. GCT

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)

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 = 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

Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference

*) only PRINTER TYPE 1

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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

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

2/8 Hex Density 24 4896 360 180 180 *)

hex: 1B 2A 00 08 00 FF 81 81 99 99 81 81 FF

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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 [ 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

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

ESC [ ; P2 ; P3 ; P4 ; P5 ; P6 ; P7 SP z

P5 : Width of the thin gaps

P7 = 2 : bi-directional printing in LQ
P7 = 3 : uni-directional printing in NLQ
P7 = 4 : bi-directional printing in NLQ

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.

ESC [ ? 0 h SMBC Set Mode Barcode

ESC [ ? 0 RMBC Reset Mode Barcode

Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference Appendix D Philips GP Quick Reference

D-19 D-20

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

2

1B 5B 3B P 73 AGC/PCC Procedure D-5

2

1B 5B 3B P 77 Set Code Table D-11

2

1B 5B 3B P 3B P 3B P 3B P Barcode Header D-18

2 3 4 5

3B P 3B P 20 7A

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

1

1B 5B P 20 47 Spacing Increment Vertical D-8

1

1B 5B P 20 58 Select Print Quality D-15

1

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

D-21 D-22

1B 5B P 3B P 78 Select Font and Character Pitch D-14

1 2

1B 5B P 60 Horizontal Position Absolute D-9

1

1B 5B P 61 Horizontal Position Relative D-9

1

1B 5B P 62 Repeat Character D-9

1

1B 5B P 64 Vertical Position Absolute D-7

1

1B 5B P 65 Vertical Position Relative D-7

1

1B 5B P 67 Tabulation Clear D-9

1

1B 5B 32 34 68 Set Mode Unidirctional Printing D-10
1B 5B P 68 Set Mode Select Paper Source D-10

1

1B 5B P 68 Set Mode Select Dot Graphics D-17

1

1B 5B 32 34 6C Reset Mode Unidirectional Printing D-10
1B 5B P 6C Reset Mode Select Paper Source D-10

1

1B 5B P 6C Reset Mode Dot Graphics D-17

1

1B 5B P 6D Set Graphic Rendition D-15

1

1B 5B P 73 Select Paper Source D-7

1

1B 5B P 76 Select Page Length D-7

1

1B 5B P 77 Set National Version and Code Table D-13

1

1B 5B P 79 Select Horizontal Step Size D-10

1

1B 5B P 7B Line Space Load D-8

1

1B 5B P 3B P 20 44 Font Selection D-12

1 2

Hex - Decimal Conversion Table

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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E-1 E-2

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

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.

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 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

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)

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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Table 2: Control Codes Table 3: Vertical Form Handling

Column/Row Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

0/0 NUL Null ESC 0 Set Line Space to / "
0/8 BS Backspace
0/9 HT Horizontal Tab ESC 1 Set Line Space to / "
0/A LF Line Feed
0/B VT Vertical Tab ESC 2 Start Variable Line Space
0/C FF Form Feed
0/D CR Carriage Return ESC 4 Set Top of Form
0/E SO Double Width Printing By Line
0/F SI Condensed Printing (17.1 cpi) ESC 5 P1 Automatc Line Feed ON/OFF
1/1 DC1 Select Printer P1 = 1 or 0/1: select CR + LF
1/2 DC2 Select Pica (10 cpi) P1 = 0 or 0/0: no LF
1/3 DC3 Buffer Data Flow Control
1/4 DC4 Cancel Double Width Printing By Line ESC A P1 Set Line Space to / " ( / ")
1/8 CAN Cancel Buffer P1 = / " lpi (non AGM)
1/B ESC Initiate Escape Sequence P1 = / " lpi (AGM) (P1 = 0/1...5/5)
2/0 SP Space Note: Default = / " or 6 lpi
7/F DEL Delete
1/B 6/A ESC j Set Printer Off Line ESC B NUL Clear all Vertical Tabs
1/B 5/1 2/3 ESC Q Deselect Printer
1/B 5/1 2/4 ESC Q Deselect Printer ESC B P1 P2 . . . P64 NUL Set Vertical Tabs (Pn = 0/1...F/F)

1

8

7

72

P1 P1

72 60

P1

72

P1

60

12

72

ESC C P1 Set Form Length in Lines (P1 = 0/1...7/F)

ESC C NUL P1 Set Form Length in Inch (P1 = 0/1...1/6)

ESC N P1 Set Automatic Perforation Skip

P1: is the number of lines from bottom of

paper to skip.

(P1 = 0/0...F/F)

ESC O Cancel Automatic Perforation Skip

ESC [ \ EOT NUL NUL NUL P1 NUL Set Line Space Unit

EOT = 0/4
P1 = B/4 : select 1/180"
P1 = D/8 : select 1/216"
P1 = 0/0 : setting remains unchanged

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**) only PRINTER TYPE 1 and PRINTER TYPE 2 ***) only PRINTER TYPE 1 and PRINTER TYPE 3
*) only PRINTER TYPE 1 *) only PRINTER TYPE 1
***) only PRINTER TYPE 2 and PRINTER TYPE 3 ****) only PRINTER TYPE 3

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Table 3 (Cont.): Vertical Form Handling Table 3 (Cont.): Vertical Form Handling

Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function Escape Sequence Mnemonic Function

ESC ] Reverse Line Feed ESC [ ; ; P3 s Paper Exit:

ESC ] > s IF Insert Form P3 = 1 : Paper Exit Front Side *)
Native Command (confirmed by Start/Stop key)

ESC [ > P1 ; P2 ; P3 ; P4 s SPSIF Select Paper Source and Insert (not confirmed by Start/Stop
Native Command Form, Print Gap, Paper Exit, Cut-Mode key, controlled by application)

(any parameter > or P may be skipped, see P3 = 3 : Batch output; rear side
following alternative command sequences);
> = Insert Form ESC [ ; ; ; P4 s Cut Mode On/Off: ****)

ESC [ P1 s SPS Paper Source: P4 = 1 : Cut Mode On
Native Command P1 = 0 : Manual Feed **) P4 = 2 : Cut on actual position

P1 = 1 : ASF, Bin 1 *) (cutting edge is approximate 4 mm above the base of the actual line)
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 ***)

ESC [ ; P2 s AGC/PCC Procedure:
Native Command 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

Native Command P3 = 0 : Paper Exit Stacker ***)

P3 = 2 : Paper Exit Front Side *)

Native Command P4 = 0 : Cut Mode Off

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Table 4: Horizontal Form Handling and Printing Modes Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing Modes

Escape Sequence Function Escape Sequence Function

ESC : Select Elite (12 cpi) ESC E Select Emphasized Printing (bold)

ESC - P1 Cancel / Select Underline ESC F Cancel Emphasized Printing (bold)

P1 = 0/0 cancel Underline Printing
P1 = 0/1 set Underline Printing ESC G Select Double Strike Printing (bold)

ESC _ P1 Cancel / Select Overline Printing ESC H Cancel Double Strike Printing

P1 = 0/0 cancel Overline Printing
P1 = 0/1 set Overline Printing ESC I P1 Select Character Mode

ESC [ @ EOT NUL NUL NUL P1 P2 Double, Multiple -Width/ - Height Mode P1 = 0/1 : Draft, Proportional

P1 controls line spacing (e.g. 0/x) and P1 = 0/2 : Courier, 10 cpi
character height (e.g. x/0) P1 = 0/3 : Courier, Proportional
P2 controls character width P1 = 0/8 : Draft, 12 cpi
P1 = 0/x line spacing unchanged P1 = 0/A : Courier, 12 cpi
P1 = 1/x single line space P1 = 1/0 : Draft, 17 cpi
P1 = 2/x double line space P1 = 1/2 : Courier, 17 cpi
P1 = 3/x triple line space
P1 = 4/x quadruple line space ESC P P1 Cancel / Select Proportional Printing
P1 = x/0 charcter height unchanged P1 = 0/0 or 0 : cancel Proportional
P1 = x/1 single charcter height P1 = 0/1 or 1 : select Proportional
P1 = x/2 double character height
P1 = x/3 triple character height ESC R Restore Horizontal Tabs to Default
P1 = x/4 quadruple character height
P2 = 0/0 character width unchanged ESC S P1 Select Superscript/Subscript
P2 = 0/1 single character width P1 = 0/0 or 0 : select Superscript
P2 = 0/2 double character width P1 = 0/1 or 1 : select Subscript
P2 = 0/3 triple character width
P2 = 0/4 quadruple character width ESC T Cancel Superscript/Subscript

Example: Coding to select "double line space", "double character height",

and "double character width" in Hex: ESC U P1 Cancel / Select Unidirectional Printing
1B 5B 40 04 00 00 00 22 02 P1 = 0/0 or 0 : cancel Unidirectional

ESC D NUL Clear all Horizontal Tabs

ESC D P1 P2 ... P32 NUL Set Horizontal Tabs (P1...P32 = 0/1...F/F)

P1 = 0/0 : Draft, 10 cpi

P1 = 0/1 or 1 : select Unidirectional