FUJITSU DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
for United States Users
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measure:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTES
1. Testing of this equipment was performed on model number
M33051A or M33061A.
2.. The use of a nonshielded interface cable with the referenced
device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable
must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The length of the optional serial
interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.
3. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
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Notice for Canadian Users
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice for German Users
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das
• M33051B/M33061B
in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
• EN 45014 (CE)
funk-entstört ist.
Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses
Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie
auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
• Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991:
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß
EN 27779-1991.
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Energy Saving
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU LIMITED has determined that
this product meets the E
NERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an
international program that promotes energy saving through the use
of computers and other office equipments. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which
business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers,
facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
CE Declaration
This product sold in Europe conforms to the standard in accordance
with EC Directives. The copy of “Declaration of Conformity” is
attached in the next page.
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CE
Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity
According to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Annex3B.
FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED, 135 Higashinozaki Hobara-machi Date-gun,
Fukushima, 960-0695, Japan
Declares, in sole responsibility, that the following products
Product Type :
Model Number : M33051B and M33061B
Approval ID Number :
Referred to in this declaration, conforms with the following directives and standards;
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
EN55022 : 1998 Class B
EN55024 : 1998 (IEC61000-4-2 : 1995, IEC61000-4-3 : 1995, IEC61000-4-4 : 1995,
EN61000-3-2 : 1995, EN61000-3-3 : 1995
EN60950 : 1992 +A1+A2+A3
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
S1 2050716
IEC61000-4-5 : 1995, IEC61000-4-6 : 1996, IEC61000-4-11 : 1994)
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The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and
without obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into
units already shipped.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included
here is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however,
Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.
Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136)
and the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).
C147-E042-05EN May 2001
Copyright © 1998, 2000, 2001 FUJITSU LIMITED
Printed in Japan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Fujitsu Limited.
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FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a
trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of
Centronics Data Computer Coporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter
XL24E are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ESC/P2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft
is a registered trademark and MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. Nimbus Sans is a registered trademark of
URW Unternehmensberatung Karow Rubow Weber GmbH, Hamburg.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks of their respective companies.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro dot matrix printer.
You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance.
This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is
written for both new and experienced printer users.
This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and
printer options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good
working condition and what to do should something go wrong.
Detailed procedures are provided for first-time users. Experienced
users can skip some of the details, using the table of contents and
chapter introductions to locate information.
This manual has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index.
Appendix A lists supplies and additional documentation and
information available from your dealer or authorized Fujitsu
representative. Fujitsu offices are listed at the end of the manual.
PRINTER MODELS AND
OPTIONS
This manual covers model DL3700 Pro, an 80-column printer, and
model DL3800 Pro, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120
VAC or 220-240 VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factory
add-on option. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.
Other options include a cut sheet feeder and a color print feature,
both of which can be added by yourself after purchasing the printer.
Unless otherwise stated, the information given here applies to both
models. However, illustrations are of either model.
DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi: 80 columns (DL3700 Pro)
136 columns (DL3800 Pro)
Interface: Centronics parallel
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VAC
Factory add-on option
RS-232C serial interface
User add-on options
Cut sheet feeder
Color printing feature
cpi: characters per inch
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ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows:
Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you
become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key
features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities.
Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up
the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the
printer. If this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter
before attempting to use the printer.
Chapter 3, Paper Handling, explains how to load and use paper with
your printer.
Chapter 4, Printing, covers basic printing operations. This chapter
describes everyday operations from the printer’s control panel, such
as loading paper and selecting print features, in detail. After you
become more familiar with the printer, use Quick Reference at the
beginning of the manual to refresh your memory as needed.
Chapter 5, Using Setup Mode, describes how to change the printer’s
optional settings, such as print features, hardware options, and topof-form. Most settings only affect print features such as the typestyle
and page format. Note that certain settings directly affect hardware
and software compatibility. Refer to this chapter as indicated in
Chapter 2 or as required.
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Chapter 6, Maintenance, explains basic maintenance procedures for
this printer.
Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting, describes problem-solving techniques.
Before you contact your dealer for help, check the list of problems and
solutions provided in this chapter.
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Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the
printer and explains how to install them.
At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a
glossary, and an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer
supplies, options, and publications. Other appendixes provide
additional technical information about the printer.
CONVENTIONS
Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are
indicated as follows:
WARNING
A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow
a procedure correctly.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do not
follow a procedure correctly.
NOTE
A NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform
a procedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time
users.
For Experienced Users:
If you are familiar with this printer or with dot matrix printers in general,
this information will help you use the manual effectively.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP
Maintenance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference ............................................................ QR–1
Features ........................................................................... 1–1
Options ............................................................................ 1–3
Selecting a Good Location........................................... 2–1
Unpacking the Printer .................................................... 2–3
Checking Options and Supplies .............................. 2–5
Assembling the Printer.................................................... 2–6
Installing the Cut Sheet Stand .................................. 2–6
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ................................ 2–7
Getting Acquainted With Your Printer ......................... 2–10
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................ 2–11
Testing the Printer (Offline) ............................................ 2–13
Loading Paper for the Self-Test ................................ 2–13
Printing the Self-Test .................................................. 2–14
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .................. 2–19
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable....................... 2–19
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable .......................... 2–19
Connecting the Interface Cable ............................ 2–20
Selecting an Emulation .................................................. 2–21
Printing a Sample Page (Online) .................................. 2–25
CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING
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Selecting Paper .............................................................. 3–1
Overview of Paper Operations ..................................... 3–2
Adjusting for Paper Thickness ........................................ 3–4
Using Single Sheets ......................................................... 3–5
Loading a Single Sheet of Paper ............................. 3–5
Loading Paper in the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option)...
Ejecting Single Sheets ............................................... 3–12
3–8
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Using Continuous Forms ................................................. 3–12
Positioning the Paper Stack ..................................... 3–13
Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and
Rear Feed) ............................................................ 3–14
Loading Continuous Forms (Pull Tractor and
Bottom Feed) ........................................................ 3–17
Unloading Continuous Forms ................................... 3–22
Tearing Off Continuous Forms .................................. 3–22
Feeding and Positioning Paper .................................... 3–23
Line Feed/Form Feed ................................................ 3–23
Micro Feed ................................................................. 3–24
Load Position Adjust .................................................. 3–24
Switching Paper Types ................................................... 3–24
Switching to Single Sheets ........................................ 3–25
Switching to Continuous Forms ................................ 3–26
Tips on Paper Handling .................................................. 3–26
General Tips ............................................................... 3–26
Multipart Forms .......................................................... 3–26
Envelopes ................................................................... 3–27
Labels .......................................................................... 3–27
Selecting Print Features.................................................. 4–1
Using Commercial Software .................................... 4–2
Using the Control Panel ............................................ 4–2
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 ................................ 4–3
Changing the menu font to a resident font ..... 4–5
Locking the selected resident font .................... 4–6
Starting or Stopping Printing .......................................... 4–6
Starting Printing .......................................................... 4–6
Stopping Printing ....................................................... 4–6
Resuming from a Paper-Out .................................... 4–7
Resuming from an Area Over .................................. 4–8
Removing Printed Pages ............................................... 4–9
Removing Single Sheets............................................ 4–9
Removing Continuous Forms ................................... 4–9
Clearing the Print Buffer ................................................. 4–10
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CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE
How to Use This Chapter ................................................ 5–1
Entering Setup Mode ..................................................... 5–2
Overview of Setup Mode .............................................. 5–4
Printing a List of Selected Options ................................ 5–10
Deciding Which Options to Change ........................... 5–12
Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options ....................... 5–14
Changing Hardware Options ....................................... 5–29
Changing Print Position Adjustment Options .............. 5–34
Changing Configuration Options ................................. 5–38
Exiting and Saving .......................................................... 5–43
Resetting Defaults ........................................................... 5–45
Using the Diagnostic Functions ..................................... 5–46
Setup Mode Reference ................................................. 5–53
Online Setup Mode ........................................................ 5–58
Setup Mode Example ............................................... 5–6
Points to Remember.................................................. 5–9
Procedure .................................................................. 5–27
Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 .................................. 5–28
Procedure .................................................................. 5–33
Procedure .................................................................. 5–37
Procedure .................................................................. 5–42
Procedure .................................................................. 5–44
Resetting Power-On Defaults ................................... 5–45
Resetting Factory Defaults ....................................... 5–45
Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2 ....
Printing the Self-Test .................................................. 5–47
Procedure ............................................................. 5–47
Printing Hex Dumps ................................................... 5–48
Procedure ............................................................. 5–49
Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) ....... 5–51
Procedure ............................................................. 5–51
DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION .................................. 5–54
Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ....... 5–56
Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation .................. 5–57
5–45
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning .......................................................................... 6–1
Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer .................... 6–1
Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers ........... 6–3
Replacing the Ribbon .................................................... 6–3
Replacing the Print Head .............................................. 6–7
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Solving Problems ............................................................. 7–1
Print Quality Problems ............................................... 7–1
Paper Handling Problems ......................................... 7–4
Operating Problems .................................................. 7–8
Printer Failures ............................................................ 7–10
Diagnostic functions....................................................... 7–11
Getting Help.................................................................... 7–11
CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS
Installing the Cut Sheet Feeder..................................... 8–1
Installing the Color Kit ..................................................... 8–2
Tips for clearing a jammed sheet
from the printer ................................................ 7–6
Common cause of abnormal paper feeding ....
7–7
APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS
Supplies ............................................................................ A–1
Options ............................................................................ A–1
APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications ................................................... B–1
Functional Specifications .............................................. B–2
Performance Specifications .......................................... B–4
Paper Specifications ..................................................... B–6
Print Area .................................................................... B–6
Paper Thickness ......................................................... B–8
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APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS
Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS ........................................................ C–2
Factory Default Settings ........................................... C–14
IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ..................................... C–17
Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ................................................ C–22
APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION
Parallel Interface ............................................................ D–1
Compatible Mode .................................................... D–2
Nibble Mode .............................................................. D–4
Data Transmission Timing .......................................... D–6
Serial Interface ................................................................ D–7
Serial Options ............................................................. D–8
Cable Wiring .............................................................. D–8
Serial Protocols ........................................................... D–10
APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETS
Character Sets 1 and 2
(DPL24C PLUS and IBM␣ XL24E Emulation) ............... E–1
Italic and Graphics Character Sets
(ESC/P2 Emulation) ................................................... E–2
National Character Sets (All Emulations) ..................... E–4
National Character Sets (DPL24C PLUS and IBM
XL24E Emulation) ....................................................... E–14
National Character Sets (ESC/P2 Emulation) .............. E–15
National Character Sets and Supported Resident
Fonts (All Emulations) ................................................ E–18
Maintenance
APPENDIX F RESIDENT FONTS ..................................................................... F–1
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ................................................................................... GL–1
INDEX ............................................................................................................ IN–1
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QUICK REFERENCE
QUICK REFERENCE
Reference
Quick
Quick Reference is written for experienced users —
users who are familiar with how the printer works,
but who may need to refresh their memory
occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup)
mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5.
Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper
handling and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode
when turned on. To enter setup mode, press the FONT and MENU
buttons at the same time while the ONLINE indicator is off (not lit).
Control panel
The table on the next page lists normal mode opeprations with online
and offline conditions and gives the required user response.
Operations are listed alphabetically.
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Printer Operations (Normal Mode)
√ : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state.
— : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state.
N/A : Does not apply.
Operation
Clear print buffer
Eject single sheets
Enter normal mode
Enter setup mode
Exit to normal mode
Form feed (forward)
Ignore font commands from CPU
Line feed (forward)
Load paper
Micro feed (backward)
Micro feed (forward)
Place printer offline
Place printer online
Reset power-on defaults
Resume printing after paper end
Save adjusted load positions
Select a font (and pitch)
Select MENU1 or MENU2
Start/stop/resume printing
Self-test printing
Tear off forms
(rear-fed continuous forms only)
Unload paper to park position
(rear-fed continuous forms only)
Online
—
√
N/A
—
—
√
—
√
√
—
—
√
—
√
—
—
—
—
√
√
√
√
Offline
√
√
N/A
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
—
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Required Response
Press LOCK and FONT.
Press LF/FF.
Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.)
Press FONT and MENU.
Press ONLINE, then press FONT or MENU.
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Press LOCK.
Press LF/FF within three seconds.
Press LOAD.
Press ONLINE and TEAR OFF.
Press ONLINE and LF/FF.
Press ONLINE.
Press ONLINE.
Turn printer off, then on.
Press ONLINE.
Press ONLINE and LOAD.
Press FONT.
Press MENU.
Start: Send print command.
Stop/resume: Press ONLINE.
Start: Turn printer off. Press LF/FF while
turning printer on.
Pause/resume: Press FONT or MENU.
Exit: Press ONLINE.
Press TEAR OFF. Tear off forms, then
press any button to retract forms.
Press LOAD.
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This
printer is a compact, versatile printer that offers
maximum compatibility with today’s software
packages and personal computers.
The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business,
office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and
use.
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FEATURES
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Dot matrix printer
Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.
• Software compatibility. This printer, which operates primarily
with the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set, is compatible with
the IBM Proprinter XL24E command set and the Epson ESC/P2
command set.
• Various character sets. As basic character sets, IBM PC character
sets 1 and 2 are available for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command
set and the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, and the italic character set and graphics character sets 1 and 2 are available for the
Epson ESC/P2 emulation. As national character sets, a total of 57
or 61 national character sets (depending on the emulation), including IBM PS/2 character sets, are available.
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• Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-
map fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS,
OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and
High-speed Draft and nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans,
and Courier, each in upright, italic, and bold.
• High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 113 cps
for letter quality to 360 cps for high-speed draft quality.
• Large print buffer. 128K bytes are available in total for storing
input data and downloading fonts. A large input data buffer
allows you to send files to the printer and return to work in your
application. A large download buffer allows you to use custom
fonts.
• 80-column or 136-column print line. 80-column printers print in
landscape mode using letter- or A4- size paper. 136-column
printers print in landscape mode using legal- or standard-size
computer forms.
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• Simple switching of paper types. The ability to "park" continuous
forms makes it easy to switch between continuous forms and single
sheets. This switching is possible even for an optional cut sheet
feeder.
• Bottom feeding capability. The tractor unit is removable and can
be converted to push-feed or pull-feed. Installing the tractor unit
on the platen allows the paper to be fed through the slot at the
bottom of the printer.
• Auto tearoff. Continuous forms are fed automatically up to the
tear-off position at the end of each job.
• Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and
changing of the ribbon cartridge.
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OPTIONS
Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8.
• Cut sheet feeder
The ASF100 single-bin feeder is available as an option for the 80-
column printer, and the ASF300 single-bin feeder and double-bin
adapter are available for the 136-column printer.
A cut sheet feeder allows single sheets to be fed automatically.
• Color kit. You can turn your monochrome printer into a color
printer. Seven-color printing using a color ribbon is possible if
supported by your software.
The RS-232C serial interface is a factory-installable option that allows
you to connect your printer to a serial port of your computer.
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SETTING UP
SETTING UP
SELECTING A GOOD
LOCATION
Your new printer is easy to install and set up.
This chapter tells you how to set up the printer
and start printing right away. If this is your first
printer, you should read the entire chapter before
attempting to use the printer.
In this chapter, you will learn how to:
• Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer
• Identify the printer’s major parts
• Connect the power and interface cables
• Test the printer before connecting it to your computer
• Select an emulation and print a sample page using your
software
If you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section
Solving Problems in Chapter 7. If the problem persists, contact your
dealer.
This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environments. To obtain peak performance from the printer, select a location
that meets the following guidelines:
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√ Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
√ Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
√ Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving
several inches of space around the printer. Do not block the air
vents on the front, left, and right sides of the printer.
√ Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.
√ Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from
excessive dust.
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√ Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and
humidity.
√ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recom-
mended by your dealer. Do not use an extension cord.
√ Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with
heavy industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such
as copiers or coffee makers. Such equipment often emits
electrical noise or causes power degradation.
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UNPACKING THE PRINTER Unpack the printer as follows:
1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components.
Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note
that the power cord supplied depends on the printer model
(100-120 or 220-240 VAC power supply).
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Ribbon cartridge
(Black)
Power cord
Cut sheet stand
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Printer driver
Checking items received
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2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems
to your dealer or shipping agent.
3. Place the printer where you plan to use it.
4. Remove the tapes securing the front cover, top cover, and back
cover. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint
cardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown
below).
Cardboard
Front cover
Removing the shipping restraint cardboard
5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for
future use. For example, the original packaging is ideal for use
when you move or ship your printer to another location.
NOTE
The interface cable is not included with the printer. You must
purchase it separately. Connection of the interface cable is described
later in this chapter.
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Checking Options and Supplies
The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately:
• Cut sheet feeder (option)
• Double-bin adapter (option)
• Color kit (option)
• Extra monochrome or color ribbon cartridges
The RS-232C serial interface is a factory-installable option. If you
ordered the interface, the board is already installed in the printer.
Make sure that you received all the options you ordered. Installation
of options is described in Chapter 8.
Once you are sure you have everything, you are ready to assemble the
printer.
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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to install the cut sheet stand and ribbon
cartridge.
Installing the Cut Sheet Stand
The cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and
continuous forms. Install the cut sheet stand as described below:
1. Referring to the following figure, locate the two grooved
notches on the top of the printer, behind the top cover. Note
that each notch has a front groove and a rear groove.
2. Locate the two mounting pins on each side of the cut sheet
stand.
Mounting pins
Cut sheet stand
Installing the cut sheet stand
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3. Hold the cut sheet stand at an angle over the top of the printer.
Slide the mounting pins into the long, front grooves of the
notches. This is the cut sheet stand's up position, used for
printing single sheets.
To rotate the cut sheet stand to its down position, grasp it at the
sides and lift it up until the two upper mounting pins fall into
the rear grooves of the notches. This position is used for
printing most continuous forms.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
The basic printer uses a black ribbon cartridge. If you have a color kit
option, you can use either color or black ribbon cartridges. To install
the ribbon cartridge:
1. Open the front cover of the printer. For easy installation, slide
the print head carriage so that it does not face a bail roller.
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2. The paper thickness lever, located on the right of the printer,
has nine positions. Before you install the ribbon cartridge,
move this lever to D.
Paper thickness lever
Move to D.
Preparing to install the ribbon
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3. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. For a black ribbon cartridge, push in the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs
snap into the cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism engages.
For a color ribbon cartridge (option), pull the ribbon release
plate in the direction of the arrow and press the ribbon feed
knob toward “FREE.” The ribbon feed mechanism engages.
Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds
properly.
(Black ribbon)
(Color ribbon)
Preparing the ribbon cartridge
Ribbon feed knob
Turn clockwise to tighten.
Ribbon release lever
Mounting pin
Ribbon release tabs
Ribbon feed knob
Turn clockwise to tighten.
Ribbon release lever
Mounting pin
Ribbon release plate
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4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon
cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the
side. As shown below, place the mounting pins on the ribbon
support bracket of the head carrier. Insert the ribbon so that the
ribbon falls between the nose of the print head and the plastic
print guide.
Print head
Head carrier
Print guide
Installing the ribbon cartridge
5. Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins
snap into the holes of the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull
on the cartridge to be sure that the pins are secure in the holes.
6. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in the
ribbon.
7. Move the paper thickness lever back to position 1, which is the
correct setting for printing most single sheets.
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8. Close the front cover.
NOTE
A Fujitsu ribbon cassette is recommended. Dont't use other cassettes.
If other cassettes are used, operating problems or damage of print
head may be caused.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
WITH YOUR PRINTER
Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar
with its major parts.
Looking at the printer from the front right side, you can see the parts of
the printer shown in the figure below.
Print head
Paper
select
lever
Power switch
Control panel
Print guide
Front cover
Paper guide
Cut sheet
stand
Paper
thickness
lever
Platen knob
Platen
Interface connector
Printer components (front and right)
The printer control panel has the buttons and indicators used to load
and feed paper (see Chapter 3) and select print features (see Chapter
4). The control panel also allows you to change the printer’s optional
settings (see Chapter 5).
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Looking at the printer from the back with the cut sheet stand and back
cover removed, you can see the following parts of the printer:
Cut sheet stand
Acoustic cover
Top cover
Back cover
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Forms tractors
Power
connector
Rating label
Printer components (rear)
CONNECTING THE POWER
Before you plug in the printer:
CORD
√ Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side
marked “1” on the power switch should be raised.
√ Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.
√ Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the
printer. This cord is designed to minimize radio frequency
interference.
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To plug in the power cord:
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on the
rear of the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
Connecting the power cord
3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected.
4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “1” on the
power switch. Within a few seconds, the MENU1 indicator on
the printer control panel will light, the print head will move to
its home position, and the ONLINE indicator will light (green).
NOTE
If no forms are loaded, the printer may beep and the red PAPER OUT
indicator may light and the ONLINE indicator will not light if the
paper select lever is set backward to the continuous forms position.
Move the paper select lever forward to the single sheet position (as
described in the next section). The PAPER OUT indicator will go out.
This condition is a result of the factory default settings and poses no
problem.
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TESTING THE PRINTER
(OFFLINE)
At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test
checks printer performance and print quality before you connect the
printer to the computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms
(see Chapter 3). This section describes the self-test procedure using
single sheets.
Loading Paper for the Self-Test
To print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) and
set the left paper guide all the way to the right to avoid clipping the test
pattern. Standard letter or A4 size paper can be used lengthwise
(portrait mode).
Before loading paper, make sure that the printer is on. Then, proceed
as follows:
1. Make sure that the paper thickness lever (located on the top
right of the printer) is at position 1. Make sure that the paper
select lever (located on the top left of the printer) is set to the
front, as shown below.
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Loading a sheet of paper
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2. Raise the cut sheet stand. Move the left paper guide all the way
to the right. Insert the sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand.
Letter or A4 size paper, inserted lengthwise (portrait mode) with
this setting, will not result in clipping.
Adjust the right paper guide so that the paper lies flat on the cut
sheet stand.
3. Slide the paper along the cut sheet stand until its bottom edge
touches the platen. Then press the LOAD button. The paper
will be loaded to the top-of-form position.
Printing the Self-Test
The printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the
firmware version, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and
all of the characters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80
characters per line. If you are using a color printer and ribbon, printing
is in seven colors.
To print a self-test page, make sure that a sheet of paper is loaded.
Then proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer off.
2. While pressing the LF/FF button, turn the printer back on.
Keep the LF/FF button pressed until the printer beeps. Self-test
printing will start.
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Starting the self-test
3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat
printing. To stop printing, press the FONT button or the
MENU button. Manually turn the platen knob clockwise to
remove the test page.
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NOTE
Do not try to use the LF/FF (line feed/form feed) button to eject the
paper. In self-test mode, LF/FF cannot be used to feed paper
forward.
4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on
the next page.
Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark,
or smudged areas. If the print quality is good, go to step 5.
Otherwise, try to correct the problem as follows:
• Make sure that the ribbon is installed correctly.
• Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set to position 1.
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• Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the
platen knob to manually advance the paper until the top
edge has moved past the paper bail rollers.
• Press the FONT button or the MENU button to restart
printing. If the print quality remains poor, turn off the
printer and contact your dealer for assistance.
Sample self-test page
5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The
printer will return online.
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NOTE
The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates
some of the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern:
1. Load a sheet of letter or A4 size paper.
2. Turn the printer off .
3. While pressing the FONT button, turn the printer back on. The
printer will start printing the demo pattern.
4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or
restart the demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE
button.
5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off.
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CONNECTING THE PRINTER
TO YOUR COMPUTER
Your printer has a Centronics parallel interface. An RS-232C serial
interface is a factory-installed add-on option. Installation of the serial
option gives a dual interface where either interface can be connected.
The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface
connector has tapped holes. Cables for both interfaces are available
from dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. For detailed
interface specifications, see Appendix D.
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable
For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
√ At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector,
such as an Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To
prevent RFI (radio frequency interference), the connector cover
must be connected to the cable shield.
√ At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs)
require a male DB-25P connector. Some computers, however,
require a Centronics connector. To determine the type of
connector your computer uses, refer to your computer user
manual.
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√ Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters
(10␣ feet).
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable
For the serial interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
√ At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a
Cannon DB-25P or its equivalent.
√ To determine the type of connector your computer requires,
refer to your computer user manual or ask your dealer.
√ The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of
length is required in many networking and shared-printer
configurations.
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Connecting the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable:
1. Turn off both the printer and the computer.
2. Pushing the top of the shutter on the right side of the printer by
the thumb, lift the bottom of the shutter by fingers until the
shutter stays open to access the connector.
Shutter
Opening the shutter
3. Attach the interface cable to the connector. If your printer has a
dual interface, use the appropriate connector.
Groove for
holding
cable
Parallel
Clip
Serial
Connecting the interface cable
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4. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located
on the printer into the notches on the cable connector. To secure
a serial interface cable, tighten the screws in the cable connector.
5. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer.
Gently pull on the cable to verify that it is secure.
6. Hold the cable along in the groove if you want to.
7. Push up the inside of the shutter to close the shutter.
SELECTING AN EMULATION
Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation is
selected on your printer. This section describes the available
emulations and their selection.
For Experienced Users:
The printer’s preselected factory setting is the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
emulation. If this emulation is acceptable, you may skip this section.
An emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicate with the printer. There are many different emulations available
for printers. Each emulation has unique features and capabilities. This
printer offers three resident emulations:
• Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (for Fujitsu DL-series printers)
• IBM Proprinter XL24E
• Epson ESC/P2
Resident emulations are stored in the printer’s permanent memory.
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Here are some points to help you determine which emulation to select:
√ Determine which emulations your software supports. (Refer to
your software documentation.) Since most software programs
support this printer, try to run a program with the factory
default emulation first. (DPL24C␣ PLUS emulation is the factory
default.) Try this emulation even if you are not sure of which
emulation to choose. See Chapter 5 for detailed information
about how your printer communicates with your software.
√ If you are using more than one software package, determine
which emulation is supported by the software you use most
frequently. Select that emulation.
√ If your software supports more than one emulation, select the
DPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the
greatest capabilities.
√ If you want to use an emulation that is not supported by your
software, contact your software manufacturer or printer dealer
and ask whether support is available. You may be able to
obtain a printer driver that is not shipped with the original
software package.
To select an emulation, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper.
To change a single printer setting, such as the emulation, you
can use a single sheet paper. To change several printer settings
as described in Chapter 5, you must load continuous forms
paper. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions.
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2. Enter setup mode.
Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then,
press the FONT button and the MENU button.
As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following
information:
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<<FUNCTION>> menu
Function
Red cursor on print guide
Initial printout in setup mode
Check that the <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed at the bottom
of the page.
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3. Select the MENU1 function.
Locate the red cursor on the plastic print guide. Initially, this
cursor should be positioned under SAVE & END at the beginning of the <<FUNCTION>> menu. Press the LOCK button
repeatedly to position the red cursor beneath MENU1, as shown
below:
<<FUNCTION>>
SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 H ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
Press the LOCK button to
position
the red cursor.
Press the FONT button or the MENU button to select MENU1
and print the following <EMULATE> options:
<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2
The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short underline. In the figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
emulation is selected.
4. Select an emulation.
Press the LOCK button repeatedly to position the red cursor
under the required emulation. Press the FONT button to select
the emulation and print the next MENU1 item.
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5. Exit MENU1.
Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and
reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation.
To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that
the red cursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press
the FONT␣ button or the MENU button. The printer selects
SAVE & END and then goes online.
PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE
(ONLINE)
To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see
Chapter 5.
Once the self-test verifies that the printer is functioning correctly, try
printing using one of your software packages. This exercise will ensure
that the printer is correctly connected to your computer.
If you are using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the
correct characters automatically. However, you may need to adjust the
page layout or various print features using your software or the printer
setup mode. If you are using a serial interface, the printer may not
work at all or it may print a lot of “?” characters. In this case, the serial
settings on the printer do not match those of your computer or your
software. Before changing any settings, use the procedure described
below to try printing using the printer’s preselected factory settings.
Test communication between the printer and computer as follows:
1. Load a sheet of paper.
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2. Check that the printer is online. If the ONLINE indicator is not
green, press the ONLINE button.
3. Try to print using your word processor, a programming
language, or other software.
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4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup
mode (described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the
page layout or other print features.
If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters,
proceed as follows:
• Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected.
• Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your
software is the same as that selected on the printer.
• If you are using a serial interface, make sure that the printer
serial interface settings are the same as those on the computer. The printer’s preselected factory settings are 8 data bits,
no parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 baud, and XON/XOFF protocol.
You can change the serial settings on either the printer or
your computer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter
5. To change the computer settings, use the selection menus
provided by your software or the commands of your
computer operating system. The following example uses the
MS-DOS operating system:
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Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings
For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MSDOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to
match the printer factory settings:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P
MODE LPT1:=COM1
To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on,
write the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Make sure that the MODE.COM file is included in your root
directory.
If the printer still doesn’t work, consult your dealer or
someone experienced in serial interface communications.
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You are now finished setting up and testing the printer. To familiarize
yourself with everyday printer operations, such as loading paper,
selecting print features, and printing, see Chapters 3 and 4.
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PAPER HANDLING
SELECTING PAPER
This chapter explains how your printer uses paper.
Topics covered are:
• Selecting paper
• Overview of paper operations
• Adjusting for paper thickness
• Using single sheets
• Using continuous forms (push-tractor feed and pull-tractor
feed)
• Feeding and positioning paper
• Switching paper types
Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that
section if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.
The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single
sheets, also called cut sheets, include envelopes and noncontinuous,
multipart forms. Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms
fed into the printer using the forms tractors.
For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed below. (See
Appendix B for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer.
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Length
Width
Thickness
Copies
80
columns
136
columns
80
columns
136
columns
Single sheets: 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)
Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater
Single sheets: 76 to 420 mm (3 to 16.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater
Single sheets: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)
Single sheets: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)
0.35 mm (0.014 in) maximum total thickness.
1 to 5 copies, including the original.
For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon
counts as a copy.
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OVERVIEW OF PAPER
OPERATIONS
The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling:
• Paper select lever at the top left corner of the printer
• Paper thickness lever at the top right corner of the printer
• LF/FF, TEAR OFF, and LOAD buttons on the control panel
(A different function is enabled when each button is pressed in
conjunction with the ONLINE button.)
The following figure shows the location of each lever and button:
Paper select
lever
Paper
thickness
lever
Control panel
Font indicators
Menu indicators
Buttons
Printer levers and buttons
Table 3.1 summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling.
More detailed information is provided later in this chapter.
NOTE
To load or feed paper, the printer must be:
• Online but not receiving or printing data
• Offline but not in setup mode
To micro-feed paper, which is done with the ONLINE button, the
printer must be:
• Offline but not in setup mode.
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Table 3.1 Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling
Lever/Button Purpose Action
LF/FF Form feed Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form
feed. Continuous forms are fed forward
by one page. Single sheets are ejected.
Line feed Press LF/FF within three seconds to feed
paper forward by one line.
Forward micro Press LF/FF and ONLINE to feed paper
feed forward by 1/180 inch.
TEAR OFF Advance forms Press TEAR OFF to advance the forms
for tear-off perforation to the tear-off edge. Tear off
the forms, then press any button to
retract remaining the forms.
Reverse micro Press TEAR OFF and ONLINE to feed
feed paper backward by 1/180 inch.
LOAD Load/unload Press LOAD to load paper or to retract
paper continuous forms to the "park position."
Save adjusted Press LOAD and ONLINE to permaload point nently store the load position adjusted by
micro feeding.
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Paper Select paper Move the paper select lever forward for
select path single sheets (cut sheet stand or feeder).
lever * Move the paper select lever backward for
continuous forms.
Paper Adjust for Select the number corresponding to the
thickness paper thickness number of copies (including the original).
lever or number of Vary the setting up or down (including A
copies to D) to optimize printing. Select D when
replacing ribbon or clearing a paper jam.
* The following graphics are engraved on the cover.
: Continuous forms
: Cut sheets
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ADJUSTING FOR PAPER
THICKNESS
The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including
multipart forms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). For
details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B.
The paper thickness lever, located at the top right corner of the printer,
allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust
the paper thickness lever whenever you change the number of copies
being printed.
The paper thickness lever has nine settings: 1 to 5 and A to D. Use
Table 3.2 to determine the appropriate setting for your paper; then,
move the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position.
Paper thickness lever
Move to D.
Adjusting the paper thickness lever
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Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Lever Settings
Number of Copies
(Including the Original) *1
1 copy 1
2 copies 2
3 copies 3
4 copies 4
5 copies 5
Ribbon replacement D
*1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.
*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to D) to optimize
printing. Select D when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper
jam. For labels and envelopes, use trial-and-error to determine
a satisfactory setting.
NOTE
If printing is messy, the ribbon misfeeds, or the paper jams,
move the lever one setting higher.
Setting *2
USING SINGLE SHEETS This section describes how to load paper in the cut sheet stand or cut
sheet feeder. The cut sheet stand allows paper to be loaded manually,
one sheet at a time. A cut sheet feeder allows paper to be loaded
automatically from a stack.
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Loading a Single Sheet of Paper
To load a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check that rear-fed
continuous forms are retracted to the park position. (For
details, see the section Unloading Continuous Forms later in
this chapter.)
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2. If necessary, reset the paper thickness lever. (See the section
Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this chapter.)
3. Move the paper select lever forward. (This lever is at the top
left of the printer.)
4. Raise the cut sheet stand. Position the left paper guide. Note
that its movable range is limited.
Adjusting the left margin
Below the left paper guide, the cut sheet stand has a scale graduated in
units of 0.1 inch. When the left paper guide is positioned all the way to
the right, the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). To help align paper, also
use the two inch-based rulers on the separator of the printer. The
gradations on the ruler are for 10 columns per inch.
Left margin
(minimum)
Preparing to load a sheet of paper
5. Insert a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Make sure that
the bottom edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen.
Adjust the right paper guide.
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6. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-ofform position. The top-of-form position is the first line on
which printing can start. To adjust the position of the paper
slightly, simultaneously press the ONLINE button and the LF/
FF button or the TEAR␣ OFF button. The paper will move
forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments.
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Loading a sheet of paper
7. Place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the page
margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:
• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
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Loading Paper in the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option)
A cut sheet feeder allows automatic printing on single sheets without
the need to manually insert the sheets one-by-one. This can save you a
lot of time when printing long files using single sheets. The 80-column
printer uses an ASF100 cut sheet feeder; the 136-column printer uses an
ASF300 cut sheet feeder. See Chapter 8 for more information on cut
sheet feeders including a double-bin adapter.
The cut sheet feeder cannot be used with pull-tractor feeding (see the
section Using Continuous Forms later in this chapter).
Before installing the sheet feeder on your printer:
1. Remove the acoustic cover and the two brackets from the
separator. (To remove the brackets, open the separator and
release their locking hooks from behind the separator.)
2. Remove the cut sheet stand from the printer. (Set the cut sheet
stand to the down position, press in on the left grip to release its
tab from the hole, and then pull out the cut sheet stand.)
For installation of the feeder, refer to its user’s manual. When a feeder
is mounted, the printer mechanically knows the feeder type and
controls the feeder accordingly.
The following procedure is for the ASF300 cut sheet feeder. The same
procedure is used for the ASF100 cut sheet feeder.
NOTES
The rear tabs of the ASF100 cut sheet feeder are the same as the bin
levers of the ASF300. The ASF100 cut sheet feeder does not have
paper guide locking levers.
To load paper in the cut sheet feeder:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and continuous forms
are retracted to the park position. (For details, see the section
Unloading Continuous Forms later in this chapter.)
2. If necessary, reset the paper thickness lever. (See the section
Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this chapter.)
3. Move the paper select lever forward. (This lever is at the top
left corner of the printer.)
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4. Prepare the feeder as follows:
Rear tab
Paper select lever
Preparing the cut sheet feeder (ASF100)
Bin lever
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Paper guide locking
levers (forward:
lock)
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Paper select
lever
Preparing the cut sheet feeder (ASF300)
• To open the paper bin, push the bin lever up to the “OPEN”
position. The bin lever is located on the left side or both sides of
the feeder.
• Push back both of the paper guide locking levers on the feeder.
• Position the left paper guide. Pull the left locking lever forward
to secure the left paper guide.
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Adjusting the left margin
To help align the left paper guide, use the inch-based ruler located
behind the paper guides. The ruler is graduated in 10 columns per
inch. For example, setting the left paper guide 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) from
the left gives a left margin of 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) plus the left margin
specified by your software or the printer setup mode.
The following figure is for ASF300-type cut sheet feeder.
Make sure that the left edge of
your paper falls within this area.
• Slide the right paper guide until the distance between the two
guides is the approximate width of your paper.
5. Manually fan the stack of paper and place it in the paper bin.
NOTE
A short vertical mark inside each paper guide indicates the
maximum capacity of the bin. Make sure that your paper
stack does not cover these vertical marks.
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Rear tab
Loading the cut sheet feeder (ASF100)
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Open
Close
Bin lever
Loading the cut sheet feeder (ASF300)
6. Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the
paper guide and the right edge of the paper. About 1.5 mm
(1/16 inch) is sufficient. Pull the right locking lever forward.
7. Push the bin lever down to the “CLOSED" position.
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8. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the
following methods:
• Load the paper manually. Press the LOAD button. The paper
will advance to the top-of-form position. Adjust the position
of the paper as needed by simultaneously pressing the
ONLINE button and the LF/FF button or the TEAR OFF
button (micro feed).
• Load the paper using your software. Press the ONLINE button
to place the printer online. Load paper according to the
instructions in your software documentation. Most software
packages load paper automatically.
9. Place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the
page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:
• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
USING CONTINUOUS
FORMS
Ejecting Single Sheets
If you print using software, each sheet is ejected automatically when
the end of the printed page is reached. To manually eject sheets of
paper, use either of the following methods:
• Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a forward
form feed.
• Turn the platen knob clockwise.
Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is
ideal for printing rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the
printer using the forms tractors. If the forms tractors unit is mounted
at the rear of the printer, it pushes paper from the rear to the platen.
This is called push-tractor feeding. If the forms tractor unit is mounted
at the top of the printer, it pulls paper from the bottom or rear of the
printer to the platen. This is called pull-tractor feeding.
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Positioning the Paper Stack
Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the
printer or below the bottom slot of the printer. After the paper is
installed in the printer, the paper path should look like this:
Good placement
UP
Push-feed, from rear slot
Pull-feed, from bottom slot
Bad placement
Push-feed, from rear slot with
paper-stapled multipart forms
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Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed)
This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit is
installed at the rear of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous
forms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer.
You can use continuous forms paper even if you have a cut sheet
feeder installed. However, we recommend that continuous forms
paper be loaded before the feeder installed. To load continuous forms
paper:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any singlesheet paper from the printer.
2. If necessary, readjust the paper thickness lever for continuous
forms. (See the section Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier
in this chapter.)
3. Move the paper select lever to the rear of the printer.
Forms
tractors
Paper
select
lever
Preparing to load continuous forms paper
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4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the
tractor paper holders. See the following figure.
5. Position the right tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer).
Push the right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center
the middle forms support.
Paper holders
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Tractor guide
Release
Locking lever
Left margin
(including perforation area)
Positioning the tractors
Adjusting the left margin
Below the right tractor, as seen from the back, there is a tractor guide,
short inch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler
to help position the tractor. When the paper edge is positioned to the
left most line, the left margin is 12mm (0.5 inch) including perforation
area.
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6. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins.
Adjust the left tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to the
width of the form. Close the paper holders.
Paper holders
Adjusting paper tension
7. Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear) to stretch the paper
taut. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in
place.
8. Reinstall the cut sheet stand. For installation, see the section
Installing the Cut Sheet Stand in Chapter 2.
9. When using paper-stapled multipart forms, raise the cut sheet
stand to the up position. For other continuous forms paper,
lower the cut sheet stand to the down position.
Cut sheet
stand
Lowering the cut sheet stand
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10. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-ofform position. Top-of-form is the first line on which printing
can start.
11. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Print a
sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:
• Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
Loading Continuous Forms (Pull Tractor and Bottom Feed)
This section explains how to use continuous forms as the forms tractor
unit is installed at the top of the printer. The forms tractor unit pulls
continuous forms. This is called pull-tractor feed. To use pull-tractor
feed, you must remove the forms tractor unit from the rear of the
printer and install it on the top of the printer.
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For pull-tractor feed, this printer is equipped with a paper path slot on
the bottom of the printer to allow for continuous forms feed from
under the printer. You must use a desk or rack that has an appropriate
paper path slot. For paper path, see the section Positioning the Paper
Stack earlier in this section.
The 80-column printer printer uses the separator and the bail roller
unit; the 136-column printer uses the separator including the bail
rollers. Thus, step 4 of the following procedure differs for the 80column printer and the 136-column printer.
To reinstall the tractor unit for pull-tractor feed:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Raise and pull up the acoustic cover to remove it and raise the
cut sheet stand and the back cover together to access the forms
tractor unit.
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3. Pull up both ends of the tractor unit to detach the catches of the
tractor unit from the support studs. Then pull the tractor unit.
4. Return the cut sheet stand and the back cover to their original
position.
Support studs
Removing the tractor unit
5. (80-column printer)
Raise the rear edge of the separator and remove it. Pull the bail
roller unit up to detach the catches of the bail roller unit from
the support studs, then remove the bail roller unit. Reinstall the
separator and pull it to the front of the printer.
Bail roller unit
Removing the bail roller unit
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(136-column printer)
Pull the separator to the front of the printer.
6. Position the catches of the tractor unit on the support studs near
the platen shaft, push the tractor unit toward the front of the
printer ( ➀ ), and snap down the tractor unit into place ( ➁ ).
Turn the platen knob to make sure that the tractor gear fully
engages the platen shaft gear. Lean the separator against the
tractor unit.
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Installing the tractor unit for pull-tractor feed
The following are procedures when you want to feed continuous forms
paper from under the printer (bottom feed).
To load continuous forms paper:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Make sure that the paper path slot of the printer is adjusted
with the desk or the printer rack slot.
3. Set the paper thickness lever to position D (widest gap).
4. Move the paper select lever to the rear (continuous forms).
5. Open the front cover.
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6. Place the continuous forms paper below the table and pass the
paper through the slot of the table then through the bottom slot
of the printer up to the platen.
Passing continuous forms paper from under the printer
7. Close the front cover and open the two holders of the left and
right tractors. (Each tractor has a larger main holders and a
smaller subholder.)
Holder
Subholder
Opening the two holders
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8. Set the continuous forms on the tractors in the same way as
described for push-tractor feed.
9. Turn power on.
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10. Adjust the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position.
11. If the printer is offline, press the ONLINE button to place the
printer online. Print a sample page and check the first line and
the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:
• Horizontal alignment. Move the tractor unit as required.
• Top-of-form setting. See Chapter 5.
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
• Graphics printing or multiheight printing. Use push tractor
feed.
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Unloading Continuous Forms
NOTE
Continuous forms paper that is fed by the pull-tractor cannot
be unloaded.
To unload continuous forms:
1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position.
2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper is
retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted
in one operation, continue to press the LOAD button until the
paper is parked.
NOTE
The printer can retract continuous forms paper a maximum of
55.8 cm (22 inches) per operation.
3. To remove the paper, raise the tractor paper holders and lift
out the paper.
Tearing Off Continuous Forms
NOTE
Continuous forms paper that is fed by the pull-tractor cannot be
torn off in this way.
Your printer has a special “tear-off edge” that allows you to tear off
printed pages without wasting paper. The tear-off edge is located on
the separator.
To tear off continuous forms using the tear-off edge:
1. Press the TEAR OFF button. The bottom perforation of the last
page advances to the tear-off edge. If you specified TEAR OFF:
AUTO using the HARDWRE function in setup mode, the paper
automatically advances to the tear-off edge at the end of each
job (or when the printer has printed all the data received).
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NOTE
If the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at
the tear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be specified correctly in your software or the printer setup mode.
Check that the paper length is specified correctly. For
information on specifying page length using setup mode, see
Chapter 5.
2. Tear the paper off at the perforation.
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Tearing off continuous forms
3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form
position.
Line Feed/Form Feed
Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This
function is valid when the printer is online or offline. Pressing and
holding down the LF/FF button feeds one sheet of paper. Pressing the
LF/FF button once advances the paper one line (do not hold the button
more than three seconds).
The printer does not allow you to execute “reverse” form or line feeds
from the control panel. To feed paper backward, manually rotate the
platen knob. Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original
setting.
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Micro Feed
Use the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper. This
function is valid when the printer is offline. Press the ONLINE␣ and
LF/FF buttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper forward. Press the
ONLINE␣ and TEAR OFF buttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper
backward.
Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.
Load Position Adjust
Use also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the
paper. This function is valid when the printer is offline. When this
function is used immediately after the LOAD button is pressed, the
adjusted position is retained as the new load position until the power is
turned off. Pressing the ONLINE␣ and LOAD buttons simultaneously
saves the new position permanently.
SWITCHING PAPER TYPES
If you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch
between continuous forms and single sheets. This section explains
how to switch between paper types. It is not necessary to remove the
continuous forms paper from the printer. This function is not available
for pull-tractor feed.
NOTE
This function is not available for continuous forms paper that is fed
by the pull-tractor.
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Switching to Single Sheets
To switch from continuous forms to single sheets:
1. Tear off your printed pages.
2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the
LOAD button. The PAPER OUT indicator turns red.
CAUTION
Failure to retract the forms paper will cause paper jams.
3. Move the paper select lever forward to the single sheet position.
4. Mount the cut sheet stand or cut sheet feeder. (For details, see
the section Using Single Sheets earlier in this chapter.) If you
are using the cut sheet stand, press the LOAD button to
advance the paper to the top-of-form position. If you are using
the cut sheet feeder, you cannot advance paper by the LOAD
button; only a command from the computer advances the paper
to the top-of-form position.
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You are now ready to print using single sheets.
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Switching to Continuous Forms
To switch from single sheets to continuous forms:
1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by turning the
platen knob or pressing and holding down the LF/FF button.
CAUTION
Failure to remove paper may cause a paper jam.
2. Move the paper select lever to the rear to the continuous forms
position.
3. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper advances
to the top-of-form position.
You are now ready to print using continuous forms paper.
TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING
General Tips
• Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or
curled at the edges.
• Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.
• Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness,
such as paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed
printing, and labels with the backing sheet exposed.
• Store paper in a clean, dry environment.
Multipart Forms
• Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible.
Printing tends to become misaligned on the bottom sheet.
• To ensure smoother feeding of paper-stapled, multipart forms,
raise the cut sheet stand to support the forms.
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Envelopes
When printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand or the manual feed
slot of the cut sheet feeder. Note the following:
• Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate envelope
thickness.
• When loading envelopes, make sure that the envelope flaps face
forward. Otherwise, the envelopes may jam in the printer.
Labels
• Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels.
Labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity.
• Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets.
Do not print labels mounted on single sheet backing. Labels
mounted on single sheet backing tend to slip and printing
becomes crooked.
• Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate label
thickness.
• Do not feed labels backwards using the LOAD button from the
control panel. Jamming may occur.
• Do not use the printer tear-off feature when printing labels. If
the labels are retracted, the backing may peel off and the labels
may jam in the printer.
• Do not leave labels loaded in the printer. If labels curl around
the platen, jamming may occur when printing is resumed.
• Test-print labels before running a job. If jams occur, set the
paper thickness lever to a wider position. If jamming problems
continue, try a different type of label.
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PRINTING
SELECTING PRINT FEATURES
PRINTING
This chapter describes the following everyday
printing operations:
• Selecting print features
• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing
• Removing printed pages
• Clearing the print buffer
Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3.
The print features you select determine how your printed pages will
look. Print features include the following:
• Print quality
• Fonts
• Pitch (characters per horizontal inch)
• Page length and width
• Line spacing (lines per vertical inch)
• Color
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To select print features, you can use either commercial software or the
printer control panel. The method you use depends on the
capabilities of your software. If your software has most of the
features you require, you may rarely – if ever – have to use the control
panel. In fact, your software often overrides the printer settings.
If your software has limited options, you can use the printer control
panel to select print features. Sometimes, the control panel enables
you to select features not available through your software. For
example, you can select downloaded fonts not supported by your
software.
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Using Commercial Software
Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print
features, including some features that are not supported by this
printer. For example, software often provides a wider range of font
sizes than the printer can accommodate. Software also allows you to
specify multiple fonts on a page and multicolor printing. To
determine which features your software supports and how to select
them, refer to your software documentation.
Using the Control Panel
Use the FONT button and the MENU button to directly select one of
the menus and one of the fonts listed on the printer control panel:
• Select one of the two menus
• Select one of the nine resident fonts
Printer control panel
The MENU button specifies MENU1 or MENU2, either of which
allows you to specify different sets of options in advance. Some of the
print features include emulation, print quality, character pitch, and
line spacing.
The FONT button specifies one of the nine resident fonts defined by
font names and pitches on the control panel. The selectable resident
fonts are Courier 10, Prestige 12, Compressed 17, Boldface PS, Timeless
PS, Nimbus Sans. PS, Draft 10, Draft 12, and High-speed Draft 10.
If you select LOCKED, the printer will ignore font commands from
the computer and continue to use the font specified by the control
panel. Press the LOCK button to select LOCKED.
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If you select MENU FONT the printer will use the font and pitch
assigned in MENU1 or MENU2. This chapter does not explain how
to assign values to options in the menu. If you haven’t already assigned
values to MENU 1 and MENU 2, refer to Chapter 5 now.
When you first turn the printer on, the MENU 1 and MENU FONT.
indicators are lit; that is, all of the print features assigned to MENU1
are enabled. However, you can easily switch to MENU2 before
printing. You can also select a resident font other than the fonts
assigned to MENU1 and MENU2.
To select MENU1 or MENU2 and one of the resident fonts, use the
FONT and MENU buttons to light the desired indicators as described
in the following paragraphs.
NOTE
For easy reference, keep a list of your current MENU 1 and MENU 2
settings near the printer. To print a list of current settings, see the
section Printing a List of Selected Options in Chapter 5. You may also
want to use the space provided in Table 4.1 to record your settings.
PRINTING
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2
When you first turn the printer on, MENU1 is selected. To change to
MENU2 or back to MENU1, proceed as follows:
1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
2. Repeatedly press the MENU button. The lighted indicator (1
or 2) shows the menu selected. When the menu selection is
changed, the font (font, pitch, and quality) assigned in the
selected menu becomes valid.
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Table 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 Settings
Default Settings
Setting
Print Feature MENU1 MENU2
Emulation
Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
IBM Proprinter XL24E
Epson ESC/P2
Print quality
Letter
Report
Draft
High-speed draft
Font
Courier 10
Prestige Elite 12
Compressed 17
Boldface PS
Pica 10
Correspondence
Courier Outline Uplight
Courier Outline Italic
Courier Outline Bold
Timeless PS Upright
Timeless PS Italic
Timeless PS Bold
Nimbus Sans PS Upright
Nimbus Sans PS Italic
Nimbus Sans PS Bold
OCR-B 10
OCR-A 10
Downloaded font 0
Downloaded font 1
Pitch
2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12
15, 17, 18 or 20 cpi
Proportional spacing
Other features:
For easy reference, check (
default settings in the space below.
√
) or record your
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3. To change to a resident font, see the next section. Otherwise,
press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready to
print using the selected menu.
PRINTING
Changing the menu font to a resident font
Before printing, you can use the control panel to select a resident font
other than the font defined in the selected menu. To change a menu
font to a resident font:
1. Make sure that the printer is offline.
2. Repeatedly press the FONT button. The lighted indicator
shows the font selected.
COUR 10: Courier font at 10 cpi
PRESTG 12: Prestige Elite font at 12 cpi
Compress 17: Compressed font at 17 cpi
Bold PS: Boldface font proportionally spaced
Time PS: Timeless font proportionally spaced
N.Sans PS: Nimbus Sans font proportionally spaced
DRAFT 10: Draft font at 10 cpi
DRAFT 12: Draft font at 12 cpi
HIDRFT 10: High-speed Draft font at 10 cpi
MENU FONT: Font, quality, and pitch selected in MENU 1
or 2
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3. Press the ONLINE button to return online for printing. You
are now ready to print using the selected menu and resident
font.
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Locking the selected resident font
Your software often overrides the printer settings. You can use the
control panel to prevent the selected resident font from being changed
by the software. To retain the selected resident font:
1. Make sure that the printer is offline.
2. Press the LOCK button to light the LOCKED indicator. This
indicator shows that the printer ignores font commands from
the computer.
3. Press the ONLINE button to return online for printing. You
are now ready to print keeping the selected resident font fixed.
STARTING OR STOPPING
Starting Printing
PRINTING
Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify
that the paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position (1 to
D).
To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer
online. Then start your software.
Stopping Printing
To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the
printer offline. You can also use your software to stop printing, but
there will be a slight delay before printing stops. Any data sent to the
print buffer but not yet printed is stored until you resume printing.
Data in the print buffer is lost if you turn the printer off.
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To resume printing, press the ONLINE button again. To cancel
printing, use the cancel commands provided by your software or
computer. To clear the print buffer, place the printer offline and press
the LOCK and FONT buttons. Any data sent to the print buffer
before you canceled printing will be lost.
PRINTING
Resuming from a Paper-Out
The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how
PPR-OUT (paper-out) is set in setup mode, the printer either:
• Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or
• Continues printing until no more data remains in the printer.
See Chapter 5 for details on setting PPR-OUT. The factory default is
to stop printing if continuous forms paper runs out and to continue
printing if single sheet paper runs out.
When the cut sheet feeder runs out of paper, the printer always stops
printing, regardless of the PPR-OUT setting.
To resume printing when paper runs out, use either of the methods
described below:
Printing the remaining lines on a page
This method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out
condition, but is not available when the cut sheet feeder is used.
1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode,
prints or feeds one line, and the PAPER␣ OUT indicator lights
up again.
2. Repeat this procedure until the full page is printed. Line
spacings, however, may be uneven.
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CAUTION
When using the cut sheet stand or when printing remaining lines, be
careful not to print on the platen. Printing on the platen may damage
both the platen and the print head.
Continuing printing after supplying paper
1. Install paper on the forms tractors, on the cut sheet stand, or in
the cut sheet feeder bin, as described in Chapter 3.
2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the LOAD button. The
PAPER OUT indicator will turn off.
3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. The
printer resumes printing.
NOTE
For continuous forms paper, the page where printing
stopped and the page where printing resumes may be
incorrectly printed. In this case, wait for the entire job to
finish printing. Then reprint the incorrect pages.
Resuming from an Area Over
The printer senses the left and right edges of paper and stores their
positions when the paper is loaded. If your software will print data
past either edge, the printer ignores that data but does not stop
printing. Rather, the AREA OVER indicator lights to call your
attention to the loss of data.
The AREA OVER indicator functions when AREACNT (area control)
is set to ENABLE in setup mode. See Chapter 5 for information on
setting AREACNT. The factory default is not to sense the edges. If
paper is dark-colored or preprinted, the printer may not be able to
sense the edges correctly. In this case, disable the sensor.
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REMOVING PRINTED PAGES
To resume printing when the AREA OVER indicator is on:
1. Stop your software and press the ONLINE button to place the
printer offline.
2. Adjust the horizontal position of the paper or change the
margin settings in the printer setup menu or your software.
3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Restart
the software from the page that includes the lost data.
This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or
continuous forms paper after printing.
Removing Single Sheets
When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each
sheet of paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject
sheets manually, use one of the following methods:
• Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a form feed,
or
• Turn the platen knob clockwise.
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Removing Continuous Forms
To avoid wasting paper, use the printer tear-off function to remove
continuous forms paper. Press the TEAR OFF button to advance the
perforation to the tear-off edge. Tear the paper off, and then press
any button to retract the paper back to the top-of-form position. See
Chapter 3 for more detailed instructions.
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CLEARING THE PRINT
BUFFER
Press the LOCK and␣ FONT buttons simultaneously to clear all data
from the print buffer. This method is useful when you cancel a print
operation and do not want to continue printing data already sent to
the printer.
This method does not change or clear MENU1 and MENU2 settings,
resident font locked state, paper loading position settings, and
downloaded fonts.
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USING SETUP MODE
Your printer has two modes: normal and setup.
Normal mode is used for everyday printer operations and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4.
Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to:
• Select the printer’s optional settings
• Help diagnose printer problems
These setup mode functions can be done either offline, using the
printer control panel (offline setup), or remotely, using a setup
program in your computer system or software (online setup). Primarily, this chapter explains how to use the offline setup mode. The
online setup mode, which is reviewed briefly at the end of this
chapter, is valid in all emulations. For details, refer to the
programmer's manuals.
Optional settings on the printer include the emulation, fonts, pitch,
page length and page width, serial interface options, and the top-ofform setting. When you save your settings in the printer’s permanent
memory, they become the new settings or defaults. These defaults are
invoked whenever you turn on the printer. For example, if you save
DPL24C PLUS as the default emulation, DPL24C PLUS is invoked
when you turn on the printer.
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The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and
V-ALMNT. These functions are helpful for printer trouble-shooting,
as described in Chapter 7.
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The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you
are a first-time user, be sure to read the following sections first:
• Entering Setup Mode
• Overview of Setup Mode
Setup Mode
USING SETUP MODE
These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works.
Once you understand the basics, use the following sections to select
printer options that are compatible with your computer system’s
hardware and software setup:
• Printing a List of Selected Options
• Deciding Which Options to Change
• Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options
• Changing Hardware Options
• Changing Print Position Adjustment Options
• Changing Configuration Options
• Exiting and Saving
To restore the printer default settings (factory defaults or power-on
defaults), see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter.
For information on using the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V-ALMNT
functions, see the section Using the Diagnostic Functions later in this
chapter.
ENTERING SETUP MODE
For Experienced Users:
Once you are familiar with setup mode, you may want to use the flowchart
at the end of this chapter for quick reference. The flowchart lists all printer
setup functions, items, and options.
Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper into the
printer as described in Chapter 3. Several sheets of paper may be
required to make all of your setup mode selections.
To enter setup mode, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded and that the
paper select lever is set backward.
2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
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3. Press the FONT and MENU buttons simultaneously until the
printer beeps.
Entering setup mode
If you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four
times), you are not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and
try again.
4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the
following information.
<<FUNCTION>> menu
Function
Red cursor on print guide
Initial printout in setup mode
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USING SETUP MODE
The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <<FUNCTION>> menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and in
setup mode. The help menu provides a quick summary of how to use
setup mode. The <<FUNCTION>> menu lists all of the functions
available to you in setup mode. Note that the red cursor on the
plastic print guide is initially positioned below the SAVE & END
function.
Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then
turning the printer back on while pressing the FONT and MENU
buttons simultaneously until the printer beeps.
OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE
<<FUNCTION>>
SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
When you enter setup mode, the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is
printed:
Table 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function.
Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions
Function Purpose
SAVE & END Exits setup mode and saves any changes made
while in setup mode.
MENU1 and Assigns print features to MENU1 and
MENU2 MENU2 on the printer control panel.
HARDWRE Changes the printer hardware options.
ADJUST Changes the print position adjustment options.
CONFIG Changes the configuration options.
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Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions (Cont.)
Function Purpose
DEFAULT Resets factory defaults in MENU1 and
MENU2.
LIST Prints a list of all currently selected options.
SELF-TST Runs the self-test.
HEX-DUMP Prints hex dumps.
V-ALMNT Checks and corrects vertical print alignment.
To select a function from the <<FUNCTION>> menu:
1. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor
on the plastic print guide under the function you require.
2. Press the FONT button or the MENU button to select the
function. If the function has items and options, the printer
prints the first item and its options. The MENU1, MENU2,
HARDWRE, ADJUST, and CONFIG functions contain items
that have selectable options. The other functions have neither
items nor options.
The first three MENU1 items and their options are shown
below. Items are enclosed in single brackets < >.
<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2
<FONT>
COUR 10 PRSTG12 COMPRSD BOLDFCE PICA 10 CORRESP OCR-B OCR-A COUR-N COUR-B
COUR-I N.SAN-N N.SAN-B N.SAN-I TIMLS-N TIMLS-B TIMLS-I DOWNLD0 DOWNLD1
<QUALITY> LETTER REPORT DRAFT HI-DRAFT
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To select an option from the <item> menu:
1. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor
on the plastic print guide under the option you require.
2. Press the FONT button to select the option. The printer prints
the next item and its options. You can press MENU to select
the option. Then, the printer prints the previous item and its
options.
3. After selecting the desired options, press the ONLINE button
to reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
For each item, the short-underlined option is the current
default option (the option currently saved in the printer’s
permanent memory). In the previous example, the default
options are Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation, Courier 10 font,
and letter print quality.
The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such
as emulation, font, and print quality and how to use functions that
do not have options.
Setup Mode Example
To become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. This
example shows how to change the font and pitch in MENU2 to
Prestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi.
1. Load continuous forms paper.
2. Enter setup mode.
Press the FONT and MENU buttons simultaneously until the
printer beeps.
3. Select the MENU2 function.
Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the LOCK
button twice to position the red cursor on the print guide
under MENU2. Press the FONT button or the MENU button
to select the MENU2 function and print the <EMULATE> item
and its options.
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Enter setup mode:
Press FONT and MENU
Printer prints<<FUNCTION>>menu
Select function: Press LOCK to position
the cursor, then press FONT or MENU
Desired function is selected
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Reprint <<FUNCTION>> menu
Press FONT
or MENU
MENU1,MENU2,HARDWRE,
Printer
saves
changes
and exits
setup mode
Press ONLINE
: Functions having items and options
ADJUST, and CONFIG
SAVE&END
LIST, DEFAULT
SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
Summary of setup mode
Select options: Press
LOCK to position cursor,
then press FONT or MENU
Press ONLINE
Press FONT or MENU to
pause/resume
Press LOCK
See Checking Vertical Print
Alignment (V-ALMT) later in
this chapter for details.
Setup Mode
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4. Select the current emulation.
Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the
FONT button to select the current emulation and print the next
item, <FONT> and its options.
5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12.
Press the LOCK button once to position the cursor beneath
PRSTG12. Press the FONT button to select PRSTG12 and print
the next item, <QUALITY>, and its options.
6. Select the current print quality.
Since you do not want to change the print quality, press the
FONT button to select the current print quality and print the
next item, <PITCH>, and its options.
7. Change the pitch to 12 cpi and exit the MENU2 function.
Press the LOCK button once to position the cursor under 12
CPI. Since you do not want to make any other changes in
MENU2, press the ONLINE button to select 12 CPI and exit
MENU2. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted.
8. Exit setup mode, saving the new font and pitch.
Since the cursor is under SAVE & END, press the FONT button
or the MENU button to select SAVE & END. The printer saves
Prestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi as the new power-on defaults in
MENU2. The printer then exits setup mode and returns
online. These settings remain in effect until changed.
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Points to Remember
• Load continuous forms paper before entering setup mode. In
setup mode, the LF/FF button cannot be used to feed paper.
To adjust the line position of paper in setup mode, use the
platen knob.
• Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed
at the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you
select the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions.
Use help menus for quick reference while in setup mode.
• When printing the items and options for each function, you
can only print one item at a time. However, you can move
either forward or backward in the item list. To move forward
(print the next item), press the FONT button. To move
backward (print the previous item), press the MENU button.
• While in the <<FUNCTION>> menu or when selecting a
function that contains items and selectable options, press the
ONLINE button to reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
• A short underline under the first two letters of an option
indicates that it is the current default setting. For example,
CPI indicates that 12 characters per inch is the default pitch.
To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.
• While in setup mode, you can use the LIST function to print
out a list of the currently selected options (see the next section
for details).
• To exit setup mode and permanently save your changes, select
either the SAVE & END function. For details, see the section
Exiting and Saving later in this chapter. To exit setup mode
without saving your changes, turn the printer off. Your
previous power-on defaults are active when you turn the
printer on again.
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PRINTING A LIST OF
SELECTED OPTIONS
<<FUNCTION>>
SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected
options. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when
you first enter setup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of
options, load continuous forms paper and then proceed as follows:
1. Enter setup mode.
Press the FONT button and the MENU button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing
and check that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is
printed:
2. Select the LIST function.
Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor
under LIST. Next press the FONT button or the MENU button
to select the LIST function. The printer starts to print a list of
the currently selected options. The preselected factory
settings, also called factory defaults, are shown on the opposite
page.
When the printer finishes printing the list of options, it reprints
the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
NOTE
To remove the printout, turn the platen knob until the paper
can be torn off at the perforation. In setup mode, you cannot
use the printer tear-off feature (TEAR OFF button).
3. Do either of the following:
• Select another function, or
• Exit setup mode, saving any changes you made.
For details about other functions, see the other sections in this
chapter. To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure
that the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, then
press the FONT button or the MENU button.
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*1 When the color option is installed.
*2 FORMAT to CD are not printed when the serial interface option is not
installed or when PARALEL option is selected for INTRFCE.
*3 TEAR-EN is printed after TEARPOS when AUTO option is selected for
TEAROFF.
*4 LOADTIM is printed after this line when AUTO option is selected for
CUTLOAD.
Printout of factory defaults using LIST
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DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS
TO CHANGE
The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default
settings. In this printout, options are listed by functional group:
• Menu 1 settings (MENU1 function)
• Menu 2 settings (MENU2 function)
• Hardware settings (HARDWRE function)
• Print position adjustment settings (ADJUST function)
• Configuration settings (CONFIG function)
Most selectable options only alter print features, such as the
typestyle, page format, and color selection. However, some options
must be selected correctly for the printer to work properly with
your hardware and software. For each function, Table 5.2 lists items
whose options must be selected correctly for system and printer
accessory compatibility.
Table 5.2 Required Options
Function Item Option
MENU1 EMULATE The emulation selected on the printer
must be the same as the emulation
selected in your software. If you selected
an emulation when you set up the
printer (Chapter 2), you do not need to
change the EMULATE option unless you
want to change to a different emulation.
The emulation assigned to MENU1 is the
default when you turn the printer on.
See the section Changing MENU1 and
MENU2 Options later in this chapter.
MENU2 None If you use MENU2, the emulation selected
for MENU 2 must be the same as the
emulation selected in your software.
See the section Changing MENU1 and
MENU2 Options later in this chapter.
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