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Fujitsu DL7400 User Manual 3

FUJITSU DL7400
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY.
FUJITSU ISOTEC reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein without further notice and without obligation.
Using This Product in High-risk Situations
This product is designed and manufactured for use in standard applications such as office work, personal devices, household appliances, and general industrial use. This product is not intended for special uses (nuclear-reactor control in atomic energy facilities, aeronautic and space systems, air traffic control, operation control in mass transit systems, medical devices for life support, or missile firing controls in weapons facilities) where particularly high reliability requirements exist, where the pertinent levels of safety are not guaranteed, or where a failure or operational error could threaten a life or cause a physical injury (hereafter referred to as “high-risk” use).
Customers considering the use of this product for high-risk applications must have safety­assurance measures in place beforehand. Moreover, they are requested to consult our sales representative before embarking on such specialized use.
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.
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 M33324A.
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 (9.8 feet) or less.
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Notice for Canadian Users
This class B digital apparatus (M33324A) meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil (M33324A) 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
• M33324B
in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der 89/336/EEC und 73/23/EEC ist.
Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779
Importer / Distributor in EU: Fujitsu Europe Ltd., Hayes Park Central, Hayes End Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB4 8FE, U.K.
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Energy Saving
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 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.
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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 Isotec Limited cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.
Printer model specifications differ with the power supply input voltage (M33324A; 100-120 or M33324B; 220-240 VAC).
C147-E051-01EN December 2006
Copyright © 2006 FUJITSU ISOTEC 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 Isotec Limited.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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 DL7400 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 DL7400, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120 (M33324A) VAC or 220-240 (M33324B) VAC power supply. A LAN card, a user add-on option, can be installed only on printer models with the Centronics parallel+USB interfaces. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.
Other options include a cut sheet feeder can be added by yourself after purchasing the printer.
DL7400
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi: 136 columns (DL7400)
Interface: Centronics parallel + RS-232C Centronics parallel + USB + LAN (LAN:user option)
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100-120 VAC (M33324A) 220-240 VAC (M33324B)
User add-on option
LAN card Cut sheet feeder Tractor unit Large Paper Table Large Stacker
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 top-of­form. 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.
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.
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.
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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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z Warning symbols
Various graphic symbols are used in this manual. They serve as signs to help users of this product use the product safely and correctly as well as prevent damage and personal injury to the users or bystanders. The following tables show and explain each symbol. Be sure that you understand the meaning of each symbol before reading the manual.
WARNING CAUTION
A WARNING indicates that death or serious personal injury may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly.
Examples and explanations of graphic symbols
U indicates a warning or caution item. By itself, the image in this
Caution: Hot
Caution: Flammable
Do not touch
symbol suggests the meaning of the warning or caution (the example on the left is a caution of possible electric shock).
: indicates a prohibited action. The image in or beside this symbol expresses the prohibited action (the example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).
z indicates a direction that must be observed. The image in this symbol shows the direction (the example on the left shows the direction in which a power plug is disconnected from an outlet).
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury from a hot object.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of fire.
This symbol and accompanying touching part of the equipment.
A CAUTION indicates that personal injury or property damage may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly.
statement indicate a risk of injury from
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury,
Do not disassemble
General prohibited
action
General caution
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such as from electric shock, caused by disassembling the equipment.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a general prohibited action.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a general caution.
Notes on Safety
WARNING
WARNING
Do not place a container containing water, such as a vase, potted plant, and drinking glass, or a metal object on or near the printer.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not place the printer in a humid or dusty area, in an area with explosive fumes, an area with poor ventilation or close to a fire.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
se only one of the power cords included with this product, for this product. Do not use
U any other power cord for this product.
Otherwise, electric
Do not use this product in an area exposed to a high level of moisture, such as a bathroom and shower room.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
shock or fire may result.
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WARNING
When mounting or removing an optional device or component, turn off the power to the printer and personal computer and disconnect their power plugs from the outlets before performing the work.
Otherwise, electric shock may result.
Connect only Fujitsu-recommended optional devices and components.
Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or failure may result.
CAUTION
Do not block openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings).
If ventilation openings are blocked, heat accumulates inside the printer, possibly resulting in a fire.
Do not place a heavy object on the printer. Also, do not subject the printer to shocks.
Otherwise, the printer may become unbalanced, causing it to fall, and possibly resulting in personal injury.
Do not place the printer in an area exposed to strong vibration or an unstable area such as on a slope.
Otherwise, the printer may fall or topple, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Do not leave the printer in an area exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, such as inside a car under the sun or any other area subjected to high temperatures.
Otherwise, the printer surface heats up, possibly melting covers or resulting in other deformities, or the inside of the printer may become extremely hot, possibly resulting in fire.
Before moving the printer, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet and disconnect all connected cables from the printer.
Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire, or the printer may fall or topple, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Before connecting or disconnecting a printer cable, be sure to turn off the power to the printer and personal computer.
Performing that and related work without the power turned off may result in a personal computer or printer failure.
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Notes about the printer in operation
If the printer is making a strange noise, which indicates a problem, discontinue printer operation. Request your printer dealer to fix the problem.
Continued operation of the printer without repairs may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a power source whose voltage is other than that indicated. Also, an excessive number of plugged-in power cords must not be connected to a single outlet.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not spill any liquid, such as water, on the printer.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not damage or modify the power cord.
The power cord may be damaged by placing a heavy object on it, stretching it excessively, forcibly bending it, twisting it, or heating it, and this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use the power cord if it or the power plug is damaged or the plug does not fit securely in the outlet receptacle.
WARNING
Using the power cord in that condition may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not insert the power cord into an outlet or turn on the power to the printer when any of its covers has been removed.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Prevent foreign objects, such as metal shards and inflammable materials, from being inserted or dropped into any openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings).
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not disconnect the power plug from the outlet while the power to the printer is turned on.
Otherwise, the plug becomes deformed, possibly resulting in fire.
Do not remove the main printer cover or the cover for the cable connectors except as necessary. To check and repair internal components, request your printer dealer to do so.
Some internal components use high voltage, and touching them may result in electric shock.
Do not modify the printer by yourself.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, electric shock may result.
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WARNING
If excessive heat, smoke, a strange odor, or a strange noise is coming the printer or any other abnormality is observed, immediately turn off the power to the printer by using the power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Then, after verifying the end of the abnormality (e.g., no more smoke is coming from the printer), request your printer dealer to make repairs. Do not repair the printer by yourself as doing so is dangerous.
Continued use of the printer when it is operating abnormally may result in electric shock or fire.
If a foreign object (e.g., water or other liquid, metal shard) has entered the printer, immediately turn off the power to the printer by using the power switch, and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your printer dealer.
Continued use of the printer in that condition may result in electric shock or fire. Customers who use the printer near children should take especial care regarding this point.
If the printer is dropped or a cover is damaged, turn off the power to the printer by using the power switch, and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your printer dealer.
Continued use of printer in that condition may result in electric shock or fire.
Before performing cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting work on the printer, switch off the power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Performing that work on the printer without the power turned off may result in burns or electric shock.
Dust accumulates on or near the metal parts of the power plug, so wipe away that dust with a dry cloth.
Continued use of printer in that condition may result in fire.
Do not drop or strike the printer, such as by hitting it against something.
Otherwise, a failure may result.
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CAUTION
Insert the power plug completely into an outlet so that it is securely connected.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Exercise caution to keep loose clothing, hair, neckties, etc. away from paper feed- or ejection openings, and tractors while the printer is operating.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, pull it out while grasping the plug, not the cord.
If you pull it out while grasping the cord, the insulation may be damaged or the cable core may be exposed or damaged, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire.
Do not cover or wrap the printer with a cloth or anything else while it is operating.
Otherwise, heat accumulates, possibly resulting in fire.
Do not use the power cord with it bunched together.
Otherwise, heat accumulates, possibly resulting in fire.
If the printer is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the outlet for safety reasons.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
If a lightning storm is in nearby, disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Leaving the plug connected to the outlet may result in damage to the printer or other property damage.
The print head and internal frames become extremely hot during printer operation and remain so immediately afterwards. Do not touch these parts until sufficient time has passed to allow them to cool.
Otherwise, burns or personal injury may result.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the paper feed- or ejection openings while the printer is operating.
Otherwise, personal injury may be result.
Do not touch the printer cable connectors or the metal part of the print head.
Otherwise, personal injury or a printer failure may result.
Do not touch the print head while it is moving.
Otherwise, burns or personal injury may result.
Note that continuous forms that are fed in the reverse direction continuously may come off the paper feed tractors.
Operate the printer with the paper thickness lever set to the appropriate paper thickness.
Use only an original ribbon cassette that is specified as suitable by Fujitsu.
Textile fibers accumulate on components inside the printer and parts of the roller, so clean these parts regularly.
Do not turn the ribbon feed knob in the reverse direction.
Otherwise, the ribbon may become jammed and stuck.
If printing is started with a slack ribbon, the ribbon may become tangled or the ribbon feed mechanism may become locked.
The print head is extremely hot immediately after printing. When replacing the ribbon, verify that the print head is sufficiently cool before setting the print head to the ribbon replacement position.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE....................................................QR-1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1-1
FEATURES.......................................................................1-1
MODELS........................................................................... 1-2
OPTIONS.......................................................................... 1-3
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP ............................................................................ 2-1
SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION .................................. 2-1
UNPACKING THE PRINTER ...........................................2-2
Checking Options and Supplies..................................2-4
ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER .........................................2-5
Setting the paper table ................................................2-5
Handling the paper table .............................................2-6
Installing the Ribbon cartridge.....................................2-8
Mounting and removing the tractor unit.....................2-11
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER.........2-14
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD.............................2-15
TESTING THE PRINTER (OFFLINE) ............................2-16
Loading Paper for the Self-Test.................................2-16
Printing the Self-Test.................................................2-17
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable..........................2-21
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable.............................2-21
Selecting a USB Cable..............................................2-22
Selecting a LAN cable...............................................2-22
Connecting the Interface Cable.................................2-22
SELECTING AN EMULATION .......................................2-23
PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE (ONLINE)........................2-27
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER...........................2-28
...................................................................2-21
CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING.................................................................. 3-1
SELECTING PAPER........................................................3-1
OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS ..........................3-2
SELECTING PAPER PATH..............................................3-5
Paper Paths and Feed Directions................................3-5
ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS..........................3-8
USING SINGLE SHEETS.................................................3-9
Loading a Single Sheet of Paper.................................3-9
Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder
(Option)
Ejecting Single Sheets...............................................3-14
USING CONTINUOUS FORMS.....................................3-14
Positioning the Paper Stack ......................................3-15
Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed)..................3-16
Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed)...................3-19
Unloading Continuous Forms....................................3-19
Tearing Off Continuous Forms..................................3-20
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......................................................................3-12
FEEDING AND POSITIONING PAPER..........................3-22
Line Feed/Form Feed ................................................3-22
Micro Feed.................................................................3-22
Load Position Adjust..................................................3-22
TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING.........................................3-23
General Tips ..............................................................3-23
Multipart Forms..........................................................3-23
Envelopes..................................................................3-23
Labels.........................................................................3-23
CHAPTER 4 PRINTING .................................................................................4-1
MULTIPART FORMS (HI IMPACT MODE)......................4-1
SELECTING PRINT FEATURES......................................4-2
Using Commercial Software........................................4-3
Using the Control Panel...............................................4-3
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2.......................................4-4
STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING............................4-6
Starting Printing ...........................................................4-6
Stopping Printing..........................................................4-6
Resuming from a Paper-Out........................................4-6
Printing the remaining lines on a page ........................4-6
Continuing printing after supplying paper....................4-7
Resuming after an Area Over warning........................4-7
REMOVING PRINTED PAGES........................................4-8
Removing Single Sheets..............................................4-8
Removing Continuous Forms......................................4-8
CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER....................................4-8
CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE ..............................................................5-1
HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER .......................................5-1
ENTERING SETUP MODE...............................................5-2
OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE........................................5-4
Setup Mode Example...................................................5-5
Points to Remember....................................................5-8
PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS .................5-8
DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS TO CHANGE..................5-11
MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMS AND OPTIONS...............5-13
Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 .................................5-27
CHANGING HARDWARE OPTIONS.............................5-27
CHANGING PRINT POSITION ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS
CHANGING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS....................5-38
HEAD GAP ADJUSTMENT ITEMS AND OPTIONS......5-49
EXITING AND SAVING ..................................................5-50
Procedure ..................................................................5-50
RESETTING DEFAULTS................................................5-51
Resetting Power-On Defaults ....................................5-51
Resetting Factory Defaults ........................................5-51
Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2..5-51
USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS.......................5-52
Printing the Self-Test .................................................5-52
Procedure ..................................................................5-53
Printing Hex Dumps...................................................5-54
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........................................................................5-32
Procedure..................................................................5-54
Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT)..........5-56
Procedure..................................................................5-56
SETUP MODE REFERENCE.........................................5-58
DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION..............................5-59
Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation .......5-62
Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ..................5-62
ONLINE SETUP MODE..................................................5-63
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 6-1
CLEANING........................................................................6-1
Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer...........................6-1
Cleaning the Platen.....................................................6-2
REPLACING THE RIBBON.............................................. 6-3
REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD......................................6-6
Opening and closing the control panel........................6-8
Removing the stacker unit...........................................6-8
Mounting the stacker unit ............................................6-9
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING ............................................................ 7-1
SOLVING PROBLEMS.....................................................7-1
Print Quality Problems.................................................7-1
Paper Handling Problems............................................7-4
Operating Problems.....................................................7-6
Printer Failures ............................................................7-7
Alarm display function ................................................. 7-8
Responses to alarm occurrences................................7-9
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .............................................7-9
GETTING HELP .............................................................7-10
CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS ........................................................... 8-1
INSTALLING THE CUT SHEET FEEDER ....................... 8-1
Installing on the front side of the printer......................8-2
Installing on the rear side of the printer....................... 8-4
Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder.................................8-7
INSTALLING THE TRACTOR UNIT.................................8-8
INSTALLING THE LARGE STACKER.............................8-9
INSTALLING THE LARGE PAPER TABLE....................8-11
APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS ......................................................A-1
SUPPLIES ........................................................................A-1
OPTIONS..........................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS.............................B-1
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................B-1
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................B-2
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS...............................B-5
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS...............................................B-6
Print Area.....................................................................B-6
Paper Thickness..........................................................B-8
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APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS.................................................................... C-1
FUJITSU DPL24C PLUS.................................................C-2
Bar Code Printing Control.........................................C-14
IBM PROPRINTER XL24E EMULATION......................C-22
EPSON ESC/P2 EMULATION.......................................C-27
APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION................................................... D-1
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
USB INTERFACE .......................................................... D-11
Cable......................................................................... D-11
Specification..............................................................D-11
LAN INTERFACE........................................................... D-12
Cable......................................................................... D-12
APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETS .................................................................E-1
CHARACTER SETS 1 AND 2 (DPL24C PLUS AND IBM XL24E EMULATION) ITALIC AND GRAPHICS CHARACTER SETS
(ESC/P2 EMULATION).................................................... E-2
NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ALL EMULATIONS) NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (DPL24C PLUS AND IBM XL24E EMULATION) NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2
EMULATION).................................................................E-16
NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS AND SUPPORTED RESIDENT FONTS (ALL EMULATIONS)
................................................................. E-4
................................................ E-1
..................................... E-14
..................... E-20
APPENDIX F RESIDENT FONTS...................................................................F-1
INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1
FUJITSU OFFICES ...................................................................Inside back cover
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QUICK REFERENCE

QUICK REFERENCE
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 AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT buttons at the same time while the ONLINE indicator is off (not lit).
Control panel
The table on the next page lists normal mode operations with online and offline conditions and gives the required user response. Operations are listed by functions.
Q
User's Manual QR-1
QUICK REFERENCE
Printer Operations (Normal Mode)
9: 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 Online Offline Required Response
Enter normal mode N/A N/A Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.)
Place printer offline
9
Place printer online —
Load paper
Line feed (forward)
Unload paper to park position
9 9
9 9
9 9
(both front and rear-fed continuous forms)
Form feed (forward)
Eject single sheets
Tear off forms
9 9
9 9
9 9
(continuous forms only)
Micro feed (backward)
Micro feed (forward)
9 9
9 9
Select a paper feed direction —
Select a print mode
Set/reset high impact mode
9
9 9
— Press ONLINE.
9
Press ONLINE.
Press LOAD.
Press LF/FF within three seconds.
Press LOAD.
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Press TEAR OFF. Tear off forms, then press any button to retract forms.
Press MICROS.
Press MICROT.
9
Press FRONT DIR.
— Press PRINT MODE.
Press HI IMPACT.
Select a paper input source
Select a gap mode
Save adjusted load positions
Select MENU1 or MENU2 —
Clear print buffer —
Reset power-on defaults
Start/stop/resume printing
9 9
9 9
9 9
9
9
9 9
9 9
Press PAPER PATH.
Press AUTO GAP.
Press ONLINE and LOAD.
Press ONLINE and LF/FF.
Press FRONT DIR and AUTO GAP.
Turn printer off, then on.
Start: Send print command. Stop/resume: Press ONLINE.
Resume printing after paper —
9
Press ONLINE.
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9: 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 Online Offline Required Response
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Enter setup mode —
Exit to normal mode
9 9
Self-test printing
9
Press AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT.
Start:Turn printer off. Press LF/FF while turning printer on. Pause/resume: Press LOAD. Exit: Press ONLINE.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This printer is a compact, versatile, flat paper path 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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Key printer features, models 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 56 or 58 national character sets (depending on the emulation), including IBM PS/2 character sets, are available.
• 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 High­speed 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 160 cps for
letter quality to 505 cps for draft quality.
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• 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.
• 136-column print line. 136-column printers print in landscape
mode using legal- or standard-size computer forms.
• Simple switching of paper types. The ability to “park” continuous
forms makes it easy to switch between continuous forms and single sheets from the control panel. This switching is possible even for an optional cut sheet feeder and second tractor.
• Dual tractor feeding capability. The tractor unit is removable and
can be converted to front-feed or rear-feed.
• Multi-path of paper. The printer has multiple paths to feed paper :
For the continuous form front and rear tractor(second tractor is option), For cut sheet loading paper table (front), front csf(option), rear csf(option).Also for cut sheet ejecting front and rear is selectable(front eject paper require removing for next paper loading)
• Tear-off function. Available at both the front and the rear of the
printer. The tear-off button on the control panel is used.

MODELS

• Hight copy capability
− Up to eight sheets for front/rear continuous forms and cut sheets
fed from front paper table.
− Up to five sheets for CSF fed
• Auto paper thickness control. Features as standard equipment.
• Auto interface selection. The printer automatically selects the
interface proper to the occasion.
(This function can’t move at single interface models)
• Paper skew detection. The printer detects a skew of paper that is
manually fed from the paper table and automatically ejects it without printing.
• Area-over print prevention. The printer senses and memorizes the
left and right edges of paper when loading the paper. If receiving data beyond either edge, the printer ignores it to prevent directly printing on the platen.
• Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and
changing of the ribbon cartridge.
• Power Supply type; 100-120VAC input (M33324A)
220-240VAC input (M33324B)
• Interface type; Centronics parallel + USB interfaces
Centronics parallel + RS232C serial interface
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OPTIONS

Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8.
• Cut sheet feeder. The SF940 single-bin feeder is available as an
option. Two cut sheet feeders can be installed in front of and behind the printer at the same time. A cut sheet feeder allows single cut sheets and multiple-part cut sheets to be fed automatically.
• Tractor unit. A second tractor unit may be bought as an additional
option if dual tractor feeding capability is required.
• LAN card. A LAN card is available as a printer add-on option. A
user installable function, the LAN card can be installed only on printer models with the Centronics parallel + USB interfaces. For details, see Chapter 8.
• Large paper table. The large paper table helps to increase
operability when large cut sheets are used.
Also, sheets that are output from the front are easier to keep properly organized.
• Large stacker. The large stacker accommodates sheets output from
the rear. It is used in continuous printing with a cut sheet feeder.
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