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.
While FUJITSU ISOTEC has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual,
FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or
omission contained in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors or omissions
result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. In addition, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no
liability with respect to the application or use of any product or system in accordance with
descriptions or instructions contained herein; including any liability for incidental or
consequential damages arising therefrom. FUJITSU ISOTEC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
REGARDING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESSED,
IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
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
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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.
DL7400 dot matrix printer (136 columns)
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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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INTRODUCTION
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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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP
SETTING UP
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
• Install the printer driver
• 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.
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SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION
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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:
9 Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
9 Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
9 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.
9 Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.
9 Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from
excessive dust.
9 Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and
humidity.
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9 Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or
recommended by your dealer. Do not use an extension cord.
9 Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with
heavy industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, or
such as copiers or coffee makers. Such equipment often emits
electrical noise or causes power degradation.
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).
Printer
Paper table
Power cord Ribbon cartridge
Quick Guide
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 and cushions securing the printer. Open the
front cover and remove the shipping restraint cardboard that
holds the print head carriage in place (shown below).
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:
• LAN card (option)
• Cut sheet feeder (option)
• Tractor unit (option)
• Large Paper Table (option)
• Large Stacker (option)
• Extra monochrome ribbon cartridges
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 setting the paper table and ribbon cartridge.
Setting the paper table
Turn the paper table (1) as shown in the table below, then push it (2) and
set it (3).
The complete setup conditions are shown below. Make sure that the top
end of the paper table is engaged with the printer guide pin and the guide
pin on the paper table is inserted into the cover groove.
NOTE
Do not apply unreasonable force while you are setting the paper
table. It could cause damage. Also, do not leave the paper table in
incomplete setting. Running the printer with the paper table left in
incomplete conditions could cause a paper jam.
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Handling the paper table
You must open and close the paper table when you feed continuous
forms using the front tractor or you attach the cut sheet feeder to the front
of the printer.
Normal mode
The following figure shows the paper table in normal mode.
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Open mode in which the front tractor is attached or
detached or when continuous forms are fed using
the front tractor
When you attach the optional cut sheet feeder to the front of the printer,
open the paper table and proceed as follows:
1 Open the paper table.
Slightly raise the front end of the paper table (1), then pull (2) and
lift the table (3).
2 Close the paper table.
Lower the paper table as shown in the figure below (1), then push
(2) and close (3) the table.
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Installing the Ribbon cartridge
CAUTION <HOT>
The print head and metal frame is hot during
printing or immediately after printing. Do not touch
(HOT)
1. Prepare the printer to install the ribbon cartridge.
Make sure that the print head protecting cardboard used for
transportation has been removed, then turn on the printer power with
the top cover closed. Ensure that the print head moves and stops at
the ribbon replacement position.
them until it cools down.
NOTE
If you turn on the printer power with the top cover open, the
print head does not move. Turn the printer power with the
top cover closed.
2. Turn off the printer power.
Make sure that the power switch is set to the “{” side.
3. Open the front cover of the printer. Slide the print head carriage so
that its center is at the position for replacing the ribbon cartridge
(indicated by the triangle marking on the front of the upper cover).
Preparing the printer to install the ribbon cartridge
NOTE
The buzzer may sound if the print head is moved while the
power supply is ON.
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4. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the two
ribbon release tabs. The tabs snap into the cartridge and the ribbon
feed mechanism engages.
Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly.
Preparing the ribbon cartridge
5. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon
cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the side.
Place the mounting pins on the ribbon support bracket of the print
head cartridge. Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon falls between the
nose of the print head and the print guide.
Installing the ribbon cartridge
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6. 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.
7. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in the
ribbon.
8. Close the front cover.
NOTE
A Fujitsu ribbon cartridge is recommended. Don’t use other
cartridges. If other cartridges are used, operating problems or a
damage of the print head may be caused.
Selecting the Tractor Unit Position
NOTE
This printer uses a detachable tractor that can be used on either the
front or back of the printer. You can attach the tractor to either the
front or back of the printer according to your installation or
operating conditions. The printer is delivered to you with the tractor
attached to the front. You can detach it from the front and then
attach it to the back if needed.
See “SELECTING PAPER PATH” in Chapter 3.
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Mounting and removing the tractor unit
Tractor unit at the front
[Removing the tractor unit]
Raise the cut sheet table. While pressing the lock levers of the
tractor frames located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the
tractor unit to remove it.
[Mounting the tractor unit]
1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of the tractor unit over the
guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor unit in position, line
it up with the groove of the left guide pin. The right guide pin has
no groove).
2) Push down the shaft at the front of the tractor unit until it locks with
an audible click. (Do not press the lock levers when pushing down
the shaft.)
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3) Verify that the hooks on both sides of the tractor unit are securely
hooked onto guide pin 2 as shown in the following figure.
Tractor unit at the rear
[Removing the tractor unit]
While pressing the lock levers of the tractor frames located on both
sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to remove it.
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[Mounting the tractor unit]
1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of the tractor unit over
the guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor unit in
position, line it up with the groove of the left guide pin. The
right guide pin has no groove).
2) Push down the shaft at the front of the tractor unit until it locks
with an audible click. (Do not press the lock levers when
pushing down the shaft.)
3) Verify that the hooks on both sides of the tractor unit are
securely hooked onto guide pin 2 as shown in the following
figure.
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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 and rear left side, you can
see the parts of the printer shown in the figure below.
Printer components
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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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
Before you plug in the printer:
9 Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side
marked “{” on the power switch should be depressed.
9 Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.
9 Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer.
This cord is designed to minimize radio frequency interference.
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 “I” on the power
switch. The POWER indicator on the printer control panel will
light, the print head will move to its home position within a few
seconds, and the ONLINE indicator will light (green).
NOTE
If no forms are loaded, the printer beeps and the red PAPER OUT
indicator lights and the ONLINE indicator will not light.
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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). Pull the subguide out as required to accommodate the paper size.
Before loading paper, make sure that the printer is on. Then, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the PAPER PATH button on the control panel to select the
cut sheet mode (the CUT SHEET indicator LED lights).
Loading a sheet of paper
2. Insert a sheet of paper (A4 or larger) into the printer, keeping it
aligned with the paper guide on the left hand side of the paper
table. The sheet will automatically be pulled into the printing
start position.
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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.
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.
Starting the self-test
3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat
printing. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button.
Then press the LOAD button to remove the test page.
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.
• Load a new sheet of paper.
• Repeat the self-test procedure.
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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 paper (A4 or larger).
2. Turn the printer off .
3. While pressing the FRONT DIR 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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Demo pattern
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CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
Your printer supports one of the following interface options:
• Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface
• Centronics parallel interface+USB (+LAN) interface
The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface
connector has tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are available from
dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers.
The LAN card is a user installable option. For details, see Chapter 8 or
refer to the Online Manual that comes with the LAN card.
For detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D.
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable
For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following
specifications:
9 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.
9 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.
9 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:
9 At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a
Cannon DB-25P or its equivalent.
9 To determine the type of connector your computer requires,
refer to your computer user manual or ask your dealer.
9 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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Selecting a USB Cable
9 When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer,
the parallel interface and the serial interface (factory add-on
option) cannot be connected simultaneously.
9 The USB interface does not guarantee all connections of USB-
supported devices.
Selecting a LAN cable
9 When the LAN cable is connected, the parallel and USB cables
cannot be used.
9 The LAN cable, when used in 100BASE-TX environments,
must conform to category 5 or higher.
Connecting the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable:
1. Turn off both the printer and the computer.
2. Attach the interface cable to the connector. Do not connect more
than one interface cable type to the printer at the same time.
Connecting the interface cable
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NOTE
The LAN interface is a user add-on option.
When installing a LAN card, remove the two screws securing the
cover and remove the cover. Then insert the LAN card and reattach
the cover with the two screws removed earlier. For details, refer to
the Online Manual that comes with the LAN card.
3. 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.
4. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer.
Gently pull on the cable to verify that it is secure.
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.
Here are some points to help you determine which emulation to select:
9 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.
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9 If you are using more than one software package, determine
which emulation is supported by the software you use most
frequently.
Select that emulation.
9 If your software supports more than one emulation, select the
DPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the
greatest capabilities.
9 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.
2. Enter setup mode.
Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then,
press the AUTO GAP button and the HI IMPACT button.
As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following
information:
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<<FUNCTION>> menu
Function
Initial printout in setup mo
de
Check that the <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed at the bottom
of the page.
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3. Select the MENU1 function.
Locate the cursor on left edge of the aluminum print guide.
Initially, this cursor should be positioned at SAVE & END at
D the beginning of the <<FUNCTION>> menu. Press the LOA
button repeatedly to position the cursor at MENU1, as shown
below:
<EMULATE>
Press the T MICRO FEED button t
the following <EMULATE> options:
DP
L24C+ XL 42 E ESC/P2
The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short
d
un erline. In the figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C
PLU
S emulation is selected.
4. Sele
5. Exit
ct an emulation.
Pres
s the LOAD button repeatedly to position the cursor at the
requ
ired emulation. Press the T MICRO FEED button to select
the
emulation and print the next MENU1 item.
MENU1.
Pres he MENU1 function and
s the ONLINE button to exit t
repr
int the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation.
To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that
the cursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press the
T MICRO FEED button. The printer selects SAVE & END and
then goes online.
o select MENU1 and print
To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see
Chapter 5.
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PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE (ONLINE)
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 ar correct
characters automatically. However, you may need to adjust the page
layout or various print features using your software or the printer se
mode. If you are using a serial interface, the printer may not work a
or it may print a lot of “?
th
hanging any settings, use the procedure described below to try printing
c
using the printer’
Test communicat nd computer as follows:
e using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the
tup
t all
” characters. In this case, the serial settings on
e printer do not match those of your computer or your software. Before
s preselected factory settings.
ion between the printer a
1. Load a sheet of paper.
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.
4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup
mod he
e (described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in t
pag
e layout or other print features.
th
If e printer does not print or prints the wrong characters,
oc
pr eed as follows:
•
Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected.
•
Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your
e is the same as that selected on the printer.
softwar
• 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/
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 selecti
provided by your software or the commands of your
computer operating system.
The following example uses the MS-DOS operating
system:
XOFF
on menus
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Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings
For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOS
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.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
• If an error occurs during printing with Windows, simply
printing the page again will cause the printed characters to
be garbled. To avoid this problem, execute reset from the
control panel or turn off the printer, then print the page
again.
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.
A printer driver is required for using the printer in a Windows
environment. Special printer drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0,
2000, XP, and Server 2003 are provided with the DL7400 printer.
For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to Readme.txt
of the printer driver to be installed.
- These printer drivers run with DLP24C+ emulation. Be sure to
specify DLP24C+ emulation for the printer mode.
- The DL7400 printer driver is a printer driver for monochrome
printing.
The color data printing result may differ from its print preview
or the monochrome data printing result.
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CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING
PAPER HANDLING
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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 (front-tractor feed and rear-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.
SELECTING PAPER
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.
Length Single sheets: 70 to 420 mm (3 to 16.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater
Width Single sheets: 55 to 420 mm (2.16 to 16.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)
Thickness 0.57 mm (0.022 in) maximum total thickness.
Copies 1 to 8-copies (Paper table/Front/Rear tractor)
1 to 5-copies (Cut sheet feeder)
Note:
To use cut sheets exceeding 297 mm in length, the optional large cut
sheet table and large stacker are required.
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OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS
The following buttons are used in paper handling:
• LF/FF, TEAR OFF, PAPER PATH, S MICRO FEED,
T MICRO FEED 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 button:
Location of the buttons
Table 3.1 summarizes the use of 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, the printer must be:
• Online but not receiving or printing data
• Offline but not in setup mode
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Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling
Button/Dial Purpose Action
ONLINE
LOAD
LF/FF
TEAR OFF
PAPER
PATH
HI IMPACT
Change the
printer mode
Stop/resume
printing
Load/unload
paper
Save adjusted
load point
Form feed
Line feed
Advance
forms for
tear-off
Selects paper
path
Set/reset HI
IMPACT
mode
Press ONLINE to place the printer online or offline.
Press ONLINE to stop or resume printing.
Press LOAD to load paper or to retract continuous
forms to the “park position.”
Press LOAD and ONLINE simultaneously to
permanently store a load position adjusted by micro
feeding immediately after loading paper.
Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form feed.
Continuous forms are fed forward by one page.
Single sheets are ejected.
Press LF/FF within three seconds to feed paper
forward by one line.
Press TEAR OFF to advance the forms perforation
to the tear-off edge. Tear off the forms, then press
any button to retract the remaining forms.
Press PAPER PATH to select the paper path: front
tractor, rear tractor, cut sheet.
Press HI IMPACT to set or reset hi impact mode.
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Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling (Cont.)
Button/Dial Purpose Action
PRINT
MODE/
FRONT DIR
S MICRO
T MICRO
AUTO GAP
MANUAL
GAP DIAL
Select cut
sheet ejection
Micro Feed
Select paper
thickness
control mode
Select paper
Thickness at
MANUAL
MODE
Press PRINT MODE/FRONT DIR at Offline to
select a direction of ejecting cut sheet.
• Front ejection – FRONT indicator lights. It
blinks when paper is ejected to
the paper table prompting the
user to remove the paper.
• Rear ejection – FRONT indicator does not
light.
When you save your setting in the setup mode, it
becomes the new default. The default setting is
invoked whenever you turn on the printer.
Press SMICRO/TMICRO to feed paper by 1/180
inch in the direction of the arrow.
Select paper thickness control mode.
AUTO GAP — AUTO GAP indicator lights.
Manual Gap — AUTO GAP indicator doesn't
lights.
The Manual Gap dial is enabled.
Select the paper thickness at MANUAL MODE.
Auto Gap is usually used. Auto Gap is used for
printing on paper of different thicknesses.
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SELECTING PAPER PATH
This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions.
Paper Paths and Feed Directions
See the following five cases. : Cut sheet
: Continuous forms
(n) : Input
[n] : Output
With rear tractor
(1) Paper table → Print → Paper table
(2) Paper table → Print → Rear stacker
(3) Rear tractor → Print → Front eject
With front tractor
(1) Paper table → Print → Paper table
(2) Paper table → Print → Rear stacker
(4) Front tractor → Print → Rear eject
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With front and rear tractors (either optional)
(1) Paper table → Print → Paper table
(2) Paper table → Print → Rear stacker
(3) Rear tractor → Print → Front eject
(4) Front tractor → Print → Rear eject
In the next two cases, the number of cut sheets stacked in the printer may
be reduced depending on printing conditions and environments. Follow
the notes.
With rear tractor and front optional cut sheet feeder and
large stacker
(1) Paper table → Print → Paper table
(3) Rear tractor → Print → Front eject
(5) Front cut sheet feeder → Print → Paper table
(6) Front cut sheet feeder → Print → Rear stacker
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With front or rear tractor and rear optional cut sheet feeder and
large stacker.
In addition, the front and rear tractor (either is optional) can be mounted.
(3) Rear tractor → Print → Front eject
(4) Front tractor → Print → Rear eject
(7) Rear cut sheet feeder → Print → Paper table
(8) Rear cut sheet feeder → Print → Rear stacker
NOTES
When ejecting cut sheets to the paper table, the REMOVE PAPER
indicator blinks after ejecting a cut sheet and stops printing. Before
restarting printing, be sure to remove the cut sheet.
You must remove cut sheets one by one immediately after ejection.
This is required therefore the printer may load an ejected sheet
again or an ejected sheet may push the previous sheets out of the
printer.
To eject sheets larger than A4 size onto the paper table, the paper
table must be replaced with the optional large cut sheet table to
prevent ejected sheets from falling off the paper table.
When printing thin paper, multipart copy paper, or large size paper,
frequently remove the paper from the rear stacker or the paper table.
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ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS
The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart
forms with up to eight parts (original plus seven copies). For details on
paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B.
The printer automatically adjusts for different paper thicknesses.
You can use the MANUAL GAP DIAL to adjust the paper thickness
manually at manual mode.
Adjusting the manual gap dial
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Table 3.2 Manual Gap Dial Settings
Number of Copies
(Including the Original) *1
1 copy
2 copies
3 copies
4 copies
5 copies
6 copies
7 copies
8 copies
Envelopes
Slips
Ribbon replacement
*1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.
*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to R) to optimize printing
especially for labels and envelopes. Select R when replacing a
ribbon or clearing a paper jam.
Setting *2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
B, C, D
R
USING SINGLE SHEETS
NOTE
If printing is messy, the ribbon misfeeds, or the paper jams, move
the lever one setting higher.
This section describes how to load paper from the paper table or cut sheet
feeder. The paper table allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at
a time. A cut sheet feeder allows paper to be loaded automatically from
the paper bin.
Loading a Single Sheet of Paper
To load a sheet of paper from the paper table:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. Press the PAPER PATH button to select CUT SHEET (the
indicator lights).
3. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of ejecting
single sheets.
• Front ejection — FRONTDIR indicator lights.
• Rear ejection — FRONTDIR indicator doesn’t light.
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4. Adjust the left margin.
On the left hand side of the paper table, a scale graduated in
units of 1 [mm]. When the paper guide is positioned at scale 0
[mm], the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch).
Push the lock lever down to secure the guide.
5. Pull the subguide out as required to accommodate the paper size.
NOTE
When using the paper whose width is under 100 mm (4 inch),
position the paper guide at scale 0 [mm].
Preparing to load a sheet of paper
6. Insert a sheet of paper into the paper table. Make sure that the
front edge of the paper engages snugly with the feed roller.
NOTE
If paper skews when it is loaded, the printer does not print and ejects
the paper. (This function can be disabled by a setting in setup mode.)
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7. 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,
press the S MICRO FEED button or the T MICRO FEED
button. The paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch
increments.
After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode.
Loading a sheet of paper
8. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the
following adjustments, as necessary:
• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guide if required.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
NOTE
Do not open the front cover during printing. With the cover open
detection option installed, the printer never prints while the front
cover is open. Close the front cover to perform printing.
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Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder
(Option)
A cut sheet feeder (SF940) 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. See
Chapter 8 for more information on the cut sheet feeder.
For installation of the feeder, refer to its user’s manual. When a feeder is
mounted and the feeder cable is connected, the printer automatically
knows the feeder type and controls the feeder accordingly.
1. Two steps of extension are available for supporting long sheets
of paper.
Steps of extension
2. Adjust 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.
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• Slide the right paper guide until the distance between the
two guides is the approximate width of your paper.
3. Manually fan the stack of paper and place it in the paper bin.
NOTE
A short horizontal mark inside the left paper guide indicates
the maximum capacity of the bin. Make sure that your
paper stack does not exceed this horizontal mark.
Loading the cut sheet feeder (Front feed)
Loading the cut sheet feeder (Rear feed)
4. Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the
paper guide and the right edge of the paper. Slide the guide to
the approximate width of the paper, or the paper will not be
loaded properly. Pull the right locking lever forward.
5. Push the bin lever down to the “SET” position.
6. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the
following methods:
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• 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 the SMICRO button or
the TMICRO 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.
After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode.
7. 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).
NOTE
USING CONTINUOUS FORMS
Do not open the front cover during printing.
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
the following method:
• Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a forward
form feed.
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.
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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 front of the printer. After the paper is installed in the
printer, the paper path should look like this:
Good placement
Bad placement
Placement of continuous forms
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Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed)
This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit is
installed at the front of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous
forms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer.
Up to 8-ply media can be fed by the front tractor unit.
You can use continuous forms paper even if you have a cut sheet feeder
installed at the rear of the printer.
To load continuous forms paper:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-sheet
paper from the printer.
2. Lift up the paper table as shown below.
3. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the
tractor paper holders. See the following figure.
4. Position the left tractor. Push the left locking lever down to
secure the tractor. Center the middle forms support.
Positioning the tractors
5. Adjust the left margin.
Below the left tractor, 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
zero line, the left margin is 12 mm (0.5 inch) including
perforation area and the arrow indicates the location of the first
character.
6. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins.
Adjust the right tractor to the width of the form. Close the paper
holders.
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Paper Holders
Adjusting paper tension
7. Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right
locking lever down to secure the tractor in place.
8. Lower the paper table to the down position (normal mode).
Paper table
Lowering the cut sheet stand
CAUTION
• Before lowering the paper table, make sure that the paper holders
are closed.
If the holders are opened, they may cause damage to the tractors
and the paper table.
• Make sure that the paper table is positioned to its normal mode. If
it is not done, jamming may occur when continuous forms paper is
fed.
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9. Press the PAPER PATH button to select “FRONT TRACTOR”.
(The indicator lights.)
10. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form
position. Top-of-form is the first line on which printing can start.
After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode.
11. 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).
NOTE
Do not open the front cover during printing.
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Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed)
A tractor is supplied as standard and is attached to the front of the printer.
It can be attached to the rear of the printer. You can also buy a tractor
unit as an additional rear tractor unit.
A maximum of 8-ply media can be fed from the rear tractor unit.
• Put the paper table in the normal mode when the rear tractor unit
is to be used.
For reinstalling the tractor unit for rear feed, see page 2-10 to 2-13.
1. Press the PAPER PATH button to select REAR TRACTOR (the
indicator lights).
2. Set the continuous forms.
Go to step 3-8 in the section Loading Continuous Forms
(Front Feed) in this chapter.
3. Load the continuous forms.
Go to step 9 in the section Loading Continuous Forms (Front
Feed) in this chapter.
Unloading Continuous Forms
To unload continuous forms:
1. Make sure that the FRONT TRACTOR or REAR TRACTOR
indicator lights.
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 up to 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.
NOTE
If continuous forms are unloaded without stopping, the
paper may slip off the tractors.
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Tearing Off Continuous Forms
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
front and rear of the printer.
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 HARDWARE 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).
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.
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2. Tear the paper off at the perforation.
Tearing off continuous forms (front feed)
Tearing off continuous forms (rear feed)
3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form
position.
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FEEDING AND POSITIONING PAPER
The following functions are available whether the printer is online or
offline.
Line Feed/Form Feed
Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward.
• 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).
Micro Feed
Use the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper.
• Press the S MICRO button to feed paper backward by 1/180
inch.
• Press the T MICRO button to feed paper forward by 1/180 inch.
Remember that the top-of-form will differ from the original setting.
Load Position Adjust
Use also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the paper.
• When the S MICRO button or the T MICRO button is used
immediately after the LOAD button is pressed, the adjusted
position of paper 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.
The load position can be set for single sheets and continuous forms
respectively.
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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 rear stacker to support the forms.
Envelopes
When printing envelopes, use the paper table or the manual feed slot of
the cut sheet feeder. Note the following:
• 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.
• 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.
• Test-print labels before running a job. If jams occur, go into
setup mode and
- set the paper thickness control to manual mode and
- set the paper thickness indicator to a wider position
manually.
If jamming problems continue, try a different type of label.
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PRINTING
4
This chapter describes the following everyday
printing operations:
• Using multipart form (hi impact mode)
• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing
• Removing printed pages
• Clearing the print buffer
MULTIPART FORMS (HI IMPACT MODE)
Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3.
This printer has enough capability to print multipart forms. When
superior copy capability is required, use the hi impact mode. Press the
HI IMPACT button on the printer control panel. This function is valid
when the HI IMPACT indicator lights.
Print control panel
NOTE
• Setting hi impact mode by pressing the HI IMPACT button is
cancelled when you turn off the printer.
• If you wish to have the hi impact mode set on power-on, save the
setting in setup mode.
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SELECTING PRINT FEATURES
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)
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.
To determine which features your software supports and how to select
them, refer to your software documentation.
Using the Control Panel
Use the ONLINE and LF/FF button to directly select one of the two
menus.
Printer control panel
The AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT buttons specify 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.
When you first turn the printer on, the MENU 1 indicator is 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.
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.
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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 ONLINE and LF/FF buttons. 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
Font
Courier 10
Prestige Elite 12
Compressed 17
Boldface PS
Pica 10
Correspondence
OCR-B 10
OCR-A 10
Courier Normal 10 (outline)
Courier Bold 10 (outline)
Courier Italic 10 (outline)
Nimbus Sans Normal PS (outline)
Nimbus Sans Bold PS (outline)
Nimbus Sans Italic PS (outline)
Timeless Normal PS (outline)
Timeless Bold PS (outline)
Timeless Italic PS (outline)
Downloaded font 0
Downloaded font 1
Print quality
Letter
Report
Draft
High-speed draft
Pitch
2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12
15, 17, 18 or 20 cpi
Proportional spacing
Other features:
For easy reference, check (
your default settings in the space below.
9
) or record
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3. Press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready to
print using the selected menu.
STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING
Starting Printing
Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded.
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.
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 PRINT
MODE and AUTO GAP buttons. Any data sent to the print buffer before
you canceled printing will be lost.
Resuming from a Paper-Out
The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how PPROUT (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.
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 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 or 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 after an Area Over warning
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.
The AREA OVER detection control 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
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.
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.
CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER
Place the printer offline. Press the PRINT MODE and AUTO GAP
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,
paper loading position settings, and downloaded fonts.
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USING SETUP MODE
5
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.
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.
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.
HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER
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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
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
• MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options
• Hardware Items and Options
• Print Position Adjustment Items and Options
• Configuration Items and Options
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• Head Gap Adjustment Items and 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.
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.
ENTERING SETUP MODE
Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper from the front
tractor 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 front continuous forms paper is loaded and press
the PAPER PATH button to select the approporiate paper path.
If continuous forms paper is fed from the rear or a CSF is
mounted, the printer does not enter SETUP mode.
2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
3. Press the AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT buttons simultaneously
until the printer beeps.
Entering setup mode
If you do not hear a beep or an alarm beep (beeps four times),
you are not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and try again.
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4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the
following information.
Initial printout in 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 cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide is
initially positioned at the SAVE & END function.
Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then turning
the printer back on while pressing the AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT
buttons simultaneously until the printer beeps.
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OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE
When you enter setup mode, the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is
printed:
<< FUNCTION >>
SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG GAP-ADJ DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT INITIAL
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
MENU2
Assigns print features to MENU1 and MENU2 on the
printer control panel.
HARDWRE Changes the printer hardware options.
ADJUST Changes the print position adjustment options.
CONFIG Changes the configuration options.
GAP-ADJ Adjust the gap between the print head and printing
paper.
DEFAULT Resets factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2.
INITIAL Resets factory defaults in MENU1, MENU2,
HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, GAP-ADJ.
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 “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to
position the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide
at the function you require.
2. Press the S button or the T 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,
CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ functions contain items that have
selectable options. The other functions have neither items nor
options.
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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-DRFT
To select an option from the <item> menu:
1. Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to
position the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide
at the option you require.
2. Press the T button to select the option. The printer prints the
next item and its options. You can press S 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 AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT buttons simultaneously
until the printer beeps.
3. Select the MENU2 function.
Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the “TEAR OFF”
or “LOAD” button twice to position the cursor on the left edge
of the aluminum print guide at MENU2. Press the “S” button
or the “T” button to select the MENU2 function and print the
<EMULATE> item and its options.
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Summary of setup mode
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4. Select the current emu
Since you do not want to
lation.
change the emulation, press the “T”
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 “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button once to positio
cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide on
PRSTG12. Press the “T” button to select PRSTG12 and prin
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
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 functi
Press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button once to position the
cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide on 12 CPI.
Since you do not want to make any other changes in MENU
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 on the left edge of the aluminum print guide is
on SAVE & END, press the S MICRO FEED button or the T
MICRO FEED 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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Po
ints to Remember
•
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.
• tion, you can
When printing the items and options for each func
only print one item at a time. However, you can move either
forward or backward in the ite
next item), press the T butto
previous item), press the S b
• hi enu or when selecting a
W le in the <<FUNCTION>> m
function that contains items and selectable options, pre
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, 12
CPI indicates that 12 characters per inch is the default pitch.
To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.
m list. To move forward (print the
n. To move backward (print the
utton.
ss the
• 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
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 poweron defaults are active when you turn the printer on again.
PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS
<< FUNCTION >>
SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG GAP-ADJ DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT INITIAL
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 AUTO GAP button and the HI IMPACT button
simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to
stop printing and check that the following <<FUNCTION>>
menu is printed:
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2. Select the LIST function.
Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to
position the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide
on LIST. Next press the S button or the T 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.
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 cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide is
positioned on SAVE & END, then press the S button or the T
button.
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*1 FORMAT to CD are not printed when PARALEL option is selected for
INTRFCE.
It is printed equipped with RS-232C.
*2 TEAR-EN is printed when AUTO option is selected for TEAROFF.
Printout of factory defaults using LIST
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