FUJITSU DL3800 User Manual
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
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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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CHAPTER 4 PRINTING
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
2-8 User's Manual
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