FUJITSU DL9300/9400
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
for United States Users
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measure:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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
M33021A or M33011A.
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 serial interface
cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.
3. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
Notice to Canadian Users
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice to German Users
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das
•M33021B/M33011B
in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
•“CE”
funk-entstört ist.
Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses
Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie
auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
•Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991:
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß
EN 27779-1991.
The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and
without obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into
units already shipped.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included
here is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however,
Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.
Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136)
and the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).
C147-E031-02EN February 1996
Copyright © 1996 FUJITSU LIMITED
Printed in Japan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Fujitsu Limited.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a
trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of
Centronics Data Computer Corporation 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, Windows and
Microsoft BASIC 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.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL9300/9400 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 DL9300, an 80-column printer, and model
DL9400, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120 VAC or 220240 VAC power supply. You must specify these when purchasing the
printer. Other options include a cut sheet feeder which can be added
by yourself after purchasing the printer.
Unless otherwise stated, the information given here applies to both
models. All illustrations are of the DL9300/9400.
DL9300/9400
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi: 80 columns (DL9300)
136 columns (DL9400)
Interface: Dual (Contro+KS232C)
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VAC
Factory add-on option
Front cover (visible type)
User add-on options
Cut sheet feeder
Tractor unit
cpi: characters per inch
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-
of-form. Most settings only affect print features such as the typestyle
and page format. Note that certain settings directly affect hardware
and software compatibility. Refer to this chapter as indicated in
Chapter 2 or as required.
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.
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.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP
Maintenance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference ............................................................QR–1
Features ........................................................................... 1–1
Options ............................................................................ 1–3
Selecting a Good Location........................................... 2–1
Unpacking the Printer .................................................... 2–3
Checking Options and Supplies .............................. 2–5
Assembling the Printer.................................................... 2–6
Installing the Rear Stand........................................... 2–6
Setting the Paper Table ............................................ 2–8
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge................................ 2–10
Getting Acquainted With Your Printer ......................... 2–13
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................ 2–14
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.................. 2–22
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable....................... 2–22
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable .......................... 2–22
Connecting the Interface Cable ............................ 2–23
Installing the Printer Driver ............................................. 2–25
Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 ............ 2–25
Installing the Printer Driver for Windows® 95 ........... 2–25
Plug and Play Printer Detection............................... 2–26
Setup from Printers Folder......................................... 2–26
Selecting an Emulation.................................................. 2–28
Printing a Sample Page (Online) .................................. 2–32
Installing Dlmenu (Remote Setup Utility)...................... 2–35
Procedure .................................................................. 2–36
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CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING
Selecting Paper .............................................................. 3–1
Overview of Paper Operations..................................... 3–2
Selecting Paper Path ..................................................... 3–4
Paper Path and feed Directions.............................. 3–4
Adjusting for Paper Thickness........................................ 3–6
Using Single Sheets ......................................................... 3–7
Loading a Single Sheet of Paper............................. 3–7
Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option).
Ejecting Single Sheets ............................................... 3–16
Using Continuous Forms ................................................. 3–16
Positioning the Paper Stack ..................................... 3–17
Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed) ................ 3–18
Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed) ................. 3–21
Unloading Continuous Forms ................................... 3–23
Tearing Off Continuous Forms.................................. 3–23
Feeding and Positioning Paper .................................... 3–25
Line Feed/Form Feed................................................ 3–25
Micro Feed ................................................................. 3–25
Load Position Adjust.................................................. 3–25
Tips on Paper Handling.................................................. 3–26
General Tips ............................................................... 3–26
Multipart Forms .......................................................... 3–26
Envelopes ................................................................... 3–26
Labels.......................................................................... 3–27
3–10
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Using Multipart Form (Multi Copy Mode)..................... 4–1
Starting or Stopping Printing.......................................... 4–2
Starting Printing.......................................................... 4–2
Stopping Printing ....................................................... 4–2
Resuming from a Paper-Out .................................... 4–3
Removing Printed Pages ............................................... 4–5
Removing Single Sheets............................................ 4–5
Removing Continuous Forms ................................... 4–5
Clearing the Print Buffer................................................. 4–6
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CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE
How to Use This Chapter................................................ 5–1
Entering Setup Mode ..................................................... 5–2
Overview of Setup Mode .............................................. 5–4
Setup Mode Example ............................................... 5–6
Points to Remember.................................................. 5–9
Printing a List of Selected Options ................................ 5–10
Deciding Which Options to Change ........................... 5–12
MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options ....................... 5–14
Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 .................................. 5–26
Hardware Items and Options........................................ 5–27
Print Position Adjustment Items and Options............... 5–32
Configuration Items and Options................................. 5–35
Head Gap Ajustment Items and Options.................... 5–39
Exiting and Saving .......................................................... 5–40
Procedure .................................................................. 5–40
Resetting Defaults........................................................... 5–41
Resetting Power-On Defaults ................................... 5–41
Resetting Factory Defaults ....................................... 5–41
Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2. 5–41
Using the Diagnostic Functions ..................................... 5–42
Printing the Self-Test................................................... 5–43
Printing Hex Dumps ........................................................ 5–44
Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT)............ 5–47
Setup Mode Reference ................................................. 5–49
DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION .................................. 5–50
Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ....... 5–52
Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation .................. 5–52
Online Setup Mode ........................................................ 5–53
Maintenance
Procedure ............................................................. 5–43
Procedure ............................................................. 5–45
Procedure ............................................................. 5–47
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning.......................................................................... 6–1
Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer..................... 6–1
Cleaning the Platen.................................................. 6–3
Replacing the Ribbon.................................................... 6–3
Replacing the Print Head .............................................. 6–7
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CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Solving Problems............................................................. 7–1
Print Quality Problems ............................................... 7–1
Paper Handling Problems......................................... 7–4
Operating Problems.................................................. 7–7
Printer Failures ............................................................ 7–9
Diagnostic functions....................................................... 7–10
Getting Help.................................................................... 7–10
CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS
Installing the Cut Sheet Feeder..................................... 8–1
Installing the Tractor Unit................................................ 8–2
APPENDIX A SUPPLIES, OPTIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS
Supplies............................................................................ A–1
Options ............................................................................ A–1
Publications..................................................................... A–1
APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications................................................... B–1
Functional Specifications .............................................. B–2
Performance Specifications.......................................... B–4
Paper Specifications ..................................................... B–6
Print Area.................................................................... B–6
Paper Thickness ......................................................... B–8
APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS
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Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS ........................................................ C–2
IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation..................................... C–14
Epson ESC/P2 Emulation................................................ C–19
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APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION
Parallel Interface ............................................................ D–1
Data Transmission Timing .......................................... D–4
Serial Interface................................................................ D–4
Serial Options ............................................................. D–6
Cable Wiring .............................................................. D–6
Serial Protocols........................................................... D–8
APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETS
Character Sets 1 and 2
(DPL24C PLUS and IBMXL24E Emulation) ............... E–1
Italic and Graphics Character Sets
(ESC/P2 Emulation) ................................................... E–2
National Character Sets (All Emulations)..................... E–4
National Character Sets (DPL24C PLUS and IBM
XL24E Emulation) ....................................................... E–14
National Character Sets (ESC/P2 Emulation).............. E–15
National Character Sets and Supported Resident
Fonts (All Emulations) ................................................ E–18
Maintenance
APPENDIX F RESIDENT FONTS ..................................................................... F–1
GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................................................... GL–1
INDEX............................................................................................................ IN–1
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QUICK REFERENCE
QUICK REFERENCE
Reference
Quick
Quick Reference is written for experienced users —
users who are familiar with how the printer works,
but who may need to refresh their memory
occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup)
mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5.
Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper
handling and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode
when turned on. To enter setup mode, press the ↑MICRO and
↓MICRO buttons at the same time while the ONLINE indicator is off
(not lit).
POWER PAPER OUT
FRONT
TRACTOR
PAPER PATH
MULTI
MULTI
COPY
FRONT
REAR
TRACTOR
SAVE TOP
CUT
SHEET
ONLINE
LOAD
LF / FF
Q
FRONT DIR
MICRO
TEAR OFF
MICRO
SET UP
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 alphabetically.
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Printer Operations (Normal Mode)
√ : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state.
— : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state.
N/A : Does not apply.
Operation
Clear print buffer
Eject single sheets
Enter normal mode
Enter setup mode
Exit to normal mode
Form feed (forward)
Line feed (forward)
Load paper
Micro feed (backward)
Micro feed (forward)
Place printer offline
Place printer online
Reset power-on defaults
Resume printing after paper end
Save adjusted load positions
Start/stop/resume printing
Select a paper input source
Select a paper feed direction
Self-test printing
Set/reset multi copy mode
Tear off forms
(continuous forms only)
Unload paper to park position
(both front and rear-fed
continuous forms)
Online
—
√
N/A
—
—
√
√
√
√
√
√
—
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Offline
√
√
N/A
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
—
√
√
—
√
—
√
√
√
√
√
√
Required Response
Press LOAD and LF/FF.
Press LF/FF.
Turn printer on. (Press 1 on the power switch.)
Press ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO.
Press ONLINE, then press ↑MICRO or ↓MICRO.
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Press LF/FF within three seconds.
Press LOAD.
Press ↑MICRO.
Press ↓MICRO.
Press ONLINE.
Press ONLINE.
Turn printer off, then on.
Press ONLINE.
Press ONLINE and LOAD.
Start: Send print command.
Stop/resume: Press ONLINE.
Press PAPER PATH.
Press FRONT DIR.
Start: Turn printer off. Press LF/FF while turning
printer on.
Pause/resume: Press ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO.
Exit: Press ONLINE.
Press MULTI COPY.
Press TEAR OFF. Tear off forms, then press any
button to retract forms.
Press LOAD.
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This
printer is a compact, versatile, flat paper path
printer that offers maximum compatibility with
today’s software packages and personal computers.
The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business,
office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and
use.
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FEATURES
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Dot matrix printer
Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.
• Software compatibility. This printer, which operates primarily
with the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set, is compatible with
the IBM Proprinter XL24E command set and the Epson ESC/P2
command set.
• Various character sets. As basic character sets, IBM PC character
sets 1 and 2 are available for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command
set and the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, and the italic character set and graphics character sets 1 and 2 are available for the
Epson ESC/P2 emulation. As national character sets, a total of 56
or 58 national character sets (depending on the emulation), including IBM PS/2 character sets, are available.
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• Multiple fonts. The printer has eighteen resident fonts: Nine bitmap fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS,
OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, and 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 100 cps
for letter quality to 360cps for draft quality.
• Large print buffer. 96K bytes are available in total for storing input
data and downloading fonts. A large input data buffer allows you
to send files to the printer and return to work in your application.
A large download buffer allows you to use custom fonts.
• 80-column or 136-column print line. 80-column printers print in
landscape mode using letter- or A4- size paper. 136-column
printers print in landscape mode using legal- or standard-size
computer forms.
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• Simple switching of paper types. The ability to “park” continuous
forms makes it easy to switch between continuous forms and single
sheets from the control panel. This switching is possible even for
an optional cut sheet feeder.
• 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 :
8 combinations of front feed, rear feed, front eject, and rear eject.
• Tear-off function. Available at both the front and the rear of the
printer. The tear-off button on the control panel is used.
• Hight copy capability Up to eight sheets for front continuous
forms and cut sheets fed from front
paper table.
Up to six sheets for rear continuous
forms.
Up to five sheets for CSF fed.
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• Auto paper thickness control. Features as standard equipment.
• Dual interfaces and auto interface selection. The printer has the
dual interface connectors and automatically selects the interface
proper to the occasion.
• Printer driver. To be able to print from a Windows application you
need a printer driver installed on your PC. The printer driver
controls docummnt printing. Also, this printer has plug and play
printer detection feature for Windows 95.
• DLMENU. You can control the printer using the remote setup
utility program, DLMENU, stored in the floppy disk which is
furnished with the printer.
• Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and
changing of the ribbon cartridge.
Introduction
OPTIONS
Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8.
• Cut sheet feeder. The SF930 single-bin feeder is available as an
option for the 80-column printer (DL9300) and the SF940 single-bin
feeder and double-bin available for the 136-column printer
(DL9400).
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 addtional
option if dual tractor feeding capability is required.
• Front cover (visible type). The visible-type front cover is a factory
option.
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SETTING UP
SETTING UP
SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION
Your new printer is easy to install and set up.
This chapter tells you how to set up the printer
and start printing right away. If this is your first
printer, you should read the entire chapter before
attempting to use the printer.
In this chapter, you will learn how to:
• Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer
• Identify the printer’s major parts
• Connect the power and interface cables
• Test the printer before connecting it to your computer
• Install the printer driver
• Select an emulation and print a sample page using your
software
• Install the DLMENU (remote setup utility)
If you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section
Solving Problems in Chapter 7. If the problem persists, contact your
dealer.
This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environments. To obtain peak performance from the printer, select a location
that meets the following guidelines:
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√ Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
√ Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
√ Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving
several inches of space around the printer. Do not block the air
vents on the front, left, and right sides of the printer.
√ Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.
√ Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from
excessive dust.
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√ Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and
humidity.
√ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recom-
mended by your dealer. Do not use an extension cord.
√ Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with
heavy industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such
as copiers or coffee makers. Such equipment often emits
electrical noise or causes power degradation.
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UNPACKING THE PRINTER Unpack the printer as follows:
1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components.
Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note
that the power cord supplied depends on the printer model
(100-120 or 220-240 VAC power supply).
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Ribbon cartridge
Power cord
Rear stacker
Setting Up
Printer
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Printer driver
Checking items received
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2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems
to your dealer or shipping agent.
3. Place the printer where you plan to use it.
4. Remove the tapes 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).
Cardboard
Front cover
Removing the shipping restraint cardboard
5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for
future use. For example, the original packaging is ideal for use
when you move or ship your printer to another location.
NOTE
The interface cable is not included with the printer. You must
purchase it separately. Connection of the interface cable is described
later in this chapter.
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Checking Options and Supplies
The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately:
• Cut sheet feeder (option)
• Tractor unit (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.
Setting Up
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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to install the rear stacker and ribbon
cartridge.
Installing the Rear Stacker
The rear stacker enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and
continuous forms. Install the rear stacker as described below:
1. Referring to the following figure, located stacker guides and
upper and lower stacker grooves at either side of the printer.
2. Locate the front and rear mounting pins on each side of the rear
stacker.
3. While holding the rear stacker at an inclined angle, slide the
front mounting pins into the stacker guides and the rear
mounting pins into the upper stacker grooves. (Adjust the letter
C labeled on the rear stacker to the letter C labeled on the
printer. Insert the stacker in the direction of the arrow.) This is
the rear stacker’s up position.
Upper groove
Stacker guide
Rear stacker
Mounting pins
Installing the rear stacker (up position)
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To place the rear stacker in its down position, place the front mounting
pins beneath the stacker guides and slide the rear mounting pins into
the lower stacker grooves. (Adjust the letter C labeled on the rear
stacker to the letter C labeled on the printer. Insert the stacker in the
direction of the arrow.) The rear stacker is put in this position when a
cut sheet feeder is to be attached to the rear of the printer or using the
front tractor.
Lower groove
Stacker guide
Mounting pins
Setting Up
Installing the rear stacker (down position)
NOTE
Do not place the rear stacker under the stacker guides of the printer.
Upper cover
Upper groove
Stacker guide
Rear
stacker
Lower groove
Bad placementGood placement
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Setting the Paper Table
Lower the paper table until it is in the horizontal position, as shown in
the figure below.
The paper table has two modes depending on how the printer is used.
(Normal mode)
Normal mode is used for manual feeding of cut sheets from the
paper table and feeding continuous forms from the front or rear
tractor.
The following figure shows the paper table in normal mode.
(Stack mode)
Stack mode is used when a cut sheet feeder option is attached to
the rear of the printer. To put the paper table from normal
mode to stack mode, proceed as follows:
1. Lift up the paper table and remove the tractor unit.
Tractor unit
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NOTE
When lifting the paper table, keep it located against the printer side
by pushing gently towards the printer. If this is not done, the flaps
may come free.
2. Lower the paper table to down position (normal mode) and pull
the paper table forward.
Flaps
Setting Up
Paper table
3. Tilt the paper table in the direction of the arrow below.
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4. Keeping to the path of the guide slot, push the paper table
sloping downwards to locate in position.
NOTE
When the paper table is set for stack mode, the cut sheet feeder
option cannot be attached to the front of the printer.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, do NOT connect the printer to a power source before
installing the ribbon cartridge.
1. 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).
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2. Rotate the paper thickness indicator upwards until head gap is
at maximum R.
Move to R
Preparing the printer to install the ribbon cartridge
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3. 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.
Ribbon feed knob
Turn clockwise to tighten.
Ribbon release lever
Mounting pin
Ribbon release tabs
Preparing the ribbon cartridge
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4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon
cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the
side. 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 plastic print
guide.
Head carrier
Print guide
Print head
Triangle mark
Installing the ribbon cartridge
5. Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins
snap into the holes of the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull
on the cartridge to be sure that the pins are secure in the holes.
6. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in the
ribbon.
7. Close the front cover.
NOTE
A Fujitsu ribbon cartridge is recommended. Don’t use other car-
tridges. If other cartridges are used, operating problems or damage
of print head may be caused.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER
Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar
with its major parts.
Looking at the printer from the front right side, you can see the parts of
the printer shown in the figure below.
Rear CSF connector
Power
connector
Platen
Paper thickness
indicator
Paper guide
Power switch
Paper table
Rating label
Print head
Tractor unit
Front CSF connector
Print guide
Front
cover
Rear stacker
Interface
connector
Control panel
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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:
√ Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side
marked “|” on the power switch should be raised.
√ Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.
√ Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the
printer. This cord is designed to minimize radio frequency
interference.
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
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3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected.
4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “|” on the
power switch. Within a few seconds, the POWER indicator on
the printer control panel will light, the print head will move to
its home position, and the ONLINE indicator will light (green).
NOTE
If no forms are loaded, the printer 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).
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).
2. Raise the rear stacker to its up position.
Rear stacker
Loading a sheet of paper
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3. Place the paper table in normal mode position. 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.
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.
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Starting the self-test
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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 procedure to self-test.
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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 has a Centronics parallel interface and an RS-232C serial
interface. The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial
interface connector has tapped holes. Cables for both interfaces are
available from dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. For
detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D.
This printer communicates with the interface from which it first
receives data. The interface is active until the input buffer becomes
empty.
For detailed interface selection, see the section Hardware items and
options in Chapter 5.
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable
For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
√ At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector,
such as an Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To
prevent RFI (radio frequency interference), the connector cover
must be connected to the cable shield.
√ At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs)
require a male DB-25P connector. Some computers, however,
require a Centronics connector. To determine the type of
connector your computer uses, refer to your computer user
manual.
√ Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters
(10␣feet).
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable
For the serial interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
√ At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a
Cannon DB-25P or its equivalent.
√ To determine the type of connector your computer requires,
refer to your computer user manual or ask your dealer.
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√ The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of
length is required in many networking and shared-printer
configurations.
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.
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Setting Up
Parallel
Clip
Serial
Connecting the interface cable
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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.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1
To be able to print from a Windows application you need a printer
driver installed on your PC. The printer driver controls document
printing. It has several dialog boxes where you choose the page size,
the orientation of the paper, and so on. Each printer driver is specific
to the type of printer that you want to use.
To install the printer driver for Windows 3.1:
1. Turn your computer on.
2. Start Windows.
3. Insert the printer driver floppy disk into your floppy disk drive
A:.
4. From Program Manager, select the “File” menu option “Run....”
5. In the Run window, type “A:\Install”.
6. Click “OK”.
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7. Choose your language from the dedicated dialog box and click
“Install”.
The installation program automatically performs the set-up procedure.
Once the set-up is complete, the printer driver is set as the default
printer driver.
Installing the Printer Driver for Windows® 95
The Windows printer driver can be installed by either of the following
two methods. The first one applies when Windows 95 is started with
the printer on and the second one applies when the printer is turned on
with Windows 95 started.
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Plug and Play Printer Detection
1. Windows 95 automatically detects the printer when Windows
95 is installed or during Windows 95 the boot process. Please
ensure the printer is connected to the parallel port and is
ONLINE.
2. Plug and Play detection code will prompt the user for the
appropriate files if they are not resident in the Windows
directory, by displaying the “New Hardware Found” dialog
box.
3. From the “New Hardware Found” dialog box, select the option
“Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer” and
click “OK”.
4. The “Install from disk” dialog box is displayed prompting the
user to select the drive and directory containing the installation
disk.
5. Insert the Printer driver installation disk into the A: drive. Use
the “Browse” button to select sub-directory PREDV95 of drive
A: and click “OK”.
6. The “Select Device” dialog box appears displaying the modelname “Fujitsu DL9300” or “Fujitsu DL9400”. Click “OK” to
continue.
7. Follow steps 8 to 11 in “Set-up from Printers Folder”.
Setup from Printers Folder
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
2. Double-click Add Printer.
3. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Click “Next>”.
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4. Click “Have Disk” from the next dialog and the “Install from
disk” dialog box is displayed prompting the user to select the
drive and directory containing the installation disk.
5. Inset the Printer driver installation disk into the A: drive and
using the “Browse” button to select sub-directory PREDV95 of
drive A: and click “OK” push-button.
6. A dialog box displays the model-name “Fujitsu DL9300” and
“Fujitsu DL9400”. Select model of choice and click “Next>” to
continue.
7. A list of available Ports appears. Select an appropriate Port and
click “Next>”.
8. A dialog appears prompting the user to type the Printer name.
Type an appropriate name or use the one supplied and click
“Next>”.
9. The next dialog prompts the user to print a test page. Select
“Yes” or “No” and click “Finish”.
10.Driver files are copied from the installation disk.
11.When all files have been copied and the driver is installed, if the
print test page option was selected, a dialog appears querying
the result of test page printout. Depending on whether the test
page was printed correctly or not click “Yes” or “No”.
The Fujitsu DL9300 or DL9400 Windows 95 printer driver is now
installed.
For further details, see the appropriate country version of the driver’s
Readme,txt file.
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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:
√ 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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√ If you are using more than one software package, determine
which emulation is supported by the software you use most
frequently. Select that emulation.
√ If your software supports more than one emulation, select the
DPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the
greatest capabilities.
√ If you want to use an emulation that is not supported by your
software, contact your software manufacturer or printer dealer
and ask whether support is available. You may be able to
obtain a printer driver that is not shipped with the original
software package.
To select an emulation, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper.
To change a single printer setting, such as the emulation, you
can use a single sheet paper. To change several printer settings
as described in Chapter 5, you must load continuous forms
paper. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions.
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2. Enter setup mode.
Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then,
press the ↑MICRO button and the ↓MICRO button.
As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following
information:
Function
Red cursor on print
guide
<<FUNCTION>> menu
Initial printout in setup mode
Check that the <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed at the bottom
of the page.
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3. Select the MENU1 function.
Locate the red cursor (two red lines) on the plastic print guide.
Initially, this cursor should be positioned on SAVE & END at
the beginning of the <<FUNCTION>> menu. Press the ← or →
button repeatedly to position the cursor on MENU1, as shown
below:
Print guide
Cursor
(red lines)
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Press the ↑ button or the ↓ button to select MENU1 and print the
following <EMULATE> options:
DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2 <EMULATE>
The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short underline. In the figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
emulation is selected.
4. Select an emulation.
Press the ← or → button repeatedly to position the cursor under
the required emulation. Press the ↑ button to select the emulation and print the next MENU1 item.
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5. Exit MENU1.
Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and
reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation.
To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that
the red cursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press
the ↑MICRO button or the ↓MICRO button. The printer selects
SAVE & END and then goes online.
To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see
Chapter 5.
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 are using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the
correct characters automatically. However, you may need to adjust the
page layout or various print features using your software or the printer
setup mode. If you are using a serial interface, the printer may not
work at all or it may print a lot of “?” characters. In this case, the serial
settings on the printer do not match those of your computer or your
software. Before changing any settings, use the procedure described
below to try printing using the printer’s preselected factory settings.
Test communication between the printer and computer as follows:
1. Load a sheet of paper.
2. Check that the printer is online. If the ONLINE indicator is not
green, press the ONLINE button.
3. Try to print using your word processor, a programming
language, or other software.
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4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup
mode (described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the
page layout or other print features.
If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters,
proceed as follows:
• Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected.
• Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your
software is the same as that selected on the printer.
• If you are using a serial interface, make sure that the printer
serial interface settings are the same as those on the computer. The printer’s preselected factory settings are 8 data bits,
no parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 baud, and XON/XOFF protocol.
You can change the serial settings on either the printer or
your computer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter
5. To change the computer settings, use the selection menus
provided by your software or the commands of your
computer operating system. The following example uses the
MS-DOS operating system:
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Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings
For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MSDOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to
match the printer factory settings:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P
MODE LPT1:=COM1
To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on,
write the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Make sure that the MODE.COM file is included in your root
directory.
If the printer still doesn’t work, consult your dealer or
someone experienced in serial interface communications.
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INSTALLING DLMENU (REMOTE SETUP UTILITY)
Generally, the printer driver controls the printer. You can also controls
the printer using the remote setup utility program, DLMENU, stored in
the DLMENU floppy disk which is furnished with the printer.
This section focuses on the DLMENU. The DLMENU allows you to
easily change your printer’s features directly from your computer
display and keyboard in place of the printer’s control panel. You use it
to configure your printer to suit the requirements of your computer,
software, and documents to be printed. The DLMENU also has
maintenance-aid functions which allows you to print self-test reports
and print commands and data in hexadecimals.
The parameters you can change using the DLMENU affect page layout,
font, and printer control. If your software programs have printer
drivers, the printer drivers control these parameters for you. You may
never need to change the settings manually using the DLMENU.
For more details and the latest modifications, refer to the “ReadMe.txt”
file on the DLMENU disk.
The DLMENU first displays the opening screen then the main menu.
The main menu offers functions to select print options for your
documents. It also offers an operation guide of some keys and a help
message line. If the printer is not ready or has an error, a status
message is displayed. The top menu bar offers pull-down menus for
file functions, emulation selection and interface setting, and maintenance. You can select options or perform a function by using the main
menu and top menu bar accessed through your mouse or keyboard.
One of the six languages is selectable for messages when installing the
DLMENU.
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To use the DLMENU, the following are require: :
• IBM PC/AT or compatible or PS/2
• PC DOS 5.02, MS-DOS 3.3, or higher
• VGA (640 x 400) or higher display
• Hard disk driver installed (1 MB essential for DLMENU)
• 3.5-inch 2HD floppy disk drive (1.44 MB)
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Procedure
1. Insert the DLMENU disk in the floppy disk drive (e. g. A).
2. Type A: then press ENTER.
3. Type DLMENU\INSTALL then press ENTER.
4. To run DLMENU, type DLMENU then press ENTER.
The following main menu is displayed if the printer has no error
after the opening screen is displayed.
Option(O) Help(H)
File(F)
Menu function 1
Menu function 2
Hardware function
Adjust function
Config function
Key Guide
ALT+( ) : Short cut key
Enter :
TAB :
ESC : Cancel
Cursor :
F5 : Cuctum setup
(Help windows : discribes item Indicated by cursor)
Menu function 1
FONT : COUR 10
QUALITY : LETTER
PITCH : 10CPI
LINE SP : 6 LPI
CHAR-W : NORMAL
CHAR-H : NORMAL
ATTRIB : NONE
PAGE LG : 11.0IN
COLOR : AUTOSEL
LFT-END : 1 COLM
TOP-MRG : 1 LINE
LANGUGE : USA
CHR-SET : SET 1
AGM : OFF
SEND Exit
Main menu
5. To perform operations in the main menu, use the keys as
follows:
• Select a pull-down menu: Alt key + F, S, or O key
• Select (highlight) a feature or option: TAB and cursor keys
• Confirm or execute: Enter key
• Cancel: ESC key
To apply new options to the printer, press the Tab key to select
the SEND button and press the Enter key. To save the settings,
select the “Save current settings” function from the top menu
bar.
You can use the mouse cursor and the left mouse button instead
of the above keys.
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6. To end the DLMENU and exit to DOS or your application,
choose the item “Exit” in the “File” menu or select the EXIT
button in the main menu. (The DLMENU displays a message
asking if the options are to be saved.)
For information about the factory defaults and other options,
see Chapter 5.
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PAPER HANDLING
PAPER HANDLING
SELECTING PAPER
This chapter explains how your printer uses paper.
Topics covered are:
• Selecting paper
• Overview of paper operations
• Adjusting for paper thickness
• Using single sheets
• Using continuous forms (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.
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
Width
Thickness
Copies
80
columns
136
columns
80
columns
136
columns
Single sheets: 70 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)
Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater
Single sheets: 70 to 420 mm (3 to 16.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater
Single sheets: 55 to 267 mm (2.16 to 10.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)
Single sheets: 55 to 420 mm (2.16 to 16.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)
0.57 mm (0.022 in) maximum total thickness.
1 to 8-copies (Paper table/Front tractor)
1 to 6-copies (Rear tractor)
1 to 5-copies (Cut sheet feeder)
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OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS
The following buttons are used in paper handling:
• LF/FF, TEAR OFF, PAPER PATH, ↑MICRO, ↓MICRO 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 of the button:
POWER PAPER OUT
FRONT
TRACTOR
PAPER PATH
MULTI
MULTI
COPY
FRONT
FRONT DIR
MICRO
REAR
TRACTOR
SAVE TOP
SET UP
CUT
SHEET
ONLINE
LOAD
LF / FF
TEAR OFF
MICRO
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 Purpose Action
PAPER HANDLING
ONLINE
LOAD
LF/FF
TEAR OFF
PAPER
PATH
MULTI
COPY
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 multi
copy 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 to permanently store the
load position adjusted by micro feeding.
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 remaining the forms.
Press PAPER PATH to select the paper path: front
tractor, rear tractor, cut sheet.
Press MULTI COPY to set or reset multi copy mode.
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FRONT
DIR
↑MICRO
↓MICRO
Select cut sheet
ejection
Micro Feed
Select a direction of ejecting cut sheet.
• Front ejection – FRONT indicates
• Rear ejection – FRONT does not indicate
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 ↑MICRO/↓MICRO to feed paper by 1/180
inch in the direction of the arrow.
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SELECTING PAPER PATH
NOTE
The number of cut sheets stacked
in the printer may be reduced
depending on printing conditions
and enviroments. When printing
thin paper, multipart copy paper,
or large size paper, frequently
remove the paper from the rear
stacker or the paper table. When
printing B-4 size or larger length
paper in portrait orientation, be
sure to set the paper table in stack
mode or place the rear stcker in up
position.
This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions.
Paper Paths and Feed Directions
: Cut sheet
: Continuous forms
(2)
(1)
(3)
(2)
Rear tractor
Front tractor
Front and rear tractors (either optional)
Front cut sheet
feeder
Rear tractor and front optional cut sheet feeder
Rear cut sheet feeder
(3)
(1)
NOTE
When the cut sheet feeder is
installed at the rear of the printer,
the rear stacker paper capacity is a
maximum of 30 sheets.
(5)
Rear tractor and rear optional cut sheet feeder
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(1) Paper table → Platen →Paper table (normal mode)
or
Rear stacker
(2) Front tractor → Platen →Rear ejection
(3) Rear tractor → Platen →Front ejection
(4) Front cut sheet feeder → Platen →Paper table (normal mode)
or
Rear stacker
(5) Rear cut sheet feeder → Platen →Paper table (stack mode)
or
Rear stacker
Avairiable combinations of paper paths and feed directions are
below:
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• (1)+(2)+(3)
• (1)+(2)+(3)+(5)
• (1)+(3)+(4)
• (1)+(3)+(4)+(5)
When loading the paper from the rear cut sheet feeder, it is
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PAPER HANDLING
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.
The paper thickness setting can be read from the paper thickness
indicator.
You can use the paper thickness indicator as a dial to adjust the paper
thickness manually.
Before adjusting, specified AMOUNT : MANUAL using the GAP-ADJ
function in the setup mode.
Adjusting the paper thickness indicator
NOTE
Do not touch the paper thickness indicator during printing.
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Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Indicator Settings
USING SINGLE SHEETS
Number of Copies
(Including the Original) *1
1 copy 1
2 copies 2
3 copies 3
4 copies 4
5 copies 5
6 copies 6
7 copies 7
8 copies 8
Envelops A
Slips B, C, D
Ribbon replacement R
*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. Select R when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper
jam. For labels and envelopes, use trial-and-error to determine
a satisfactory setting.
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.
Setting *2
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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. Put the paper table in the nomal position (horizontal).
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4. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of ejecting
single sheets.
• Front ejection FRONT indicator lights.
• Rear ejection FRONT indicator doesn’t lights.
5. Adjust the left margin.
On the left hand side of the paper table, a scale graduated in
units of 0.1 inch. When the paper guide is positioned all the
way to the right, the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). The arrow
on the paper table indicates the location of the first character.
Push the lock lever down to secure the guide.
NOTE
When using the paper whose width is under 100 mm (4 inch),
position the paper guide all the way to the right.
Left margin
(minimum)
Lock lever
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 platen.
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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 ↑MICRO button or the ↓MICRO button. The
paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments.
After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode.
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Loading a sheet a 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.
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Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option)
A cut sheet feeder allows automatic printing on single sheets without
the need to manually insert the sheets one-by-one. This can save you a
lot of time when printing long files using single sheets. The 80-column
printer uses an SF930 cut sheet feeder; the 136-column printer uses a
SF940 cut sheet feeder. See Chapter 8 for more infomation on cut sheet
feeders.
The front cut sheet feeder cannot be used with front tractor (see the
section Using Continuous Forms later in this chapter).
For installation of the feeder, refer to its user’s manual. When a feeder
is mounted and the feeder cable is connected, the printer mechanically
knows the feeder type and controls the feeder accordingly.
NOTES
• Cut sheet feeder options may be attached to the front and the rear
of the printer simultaneously.
• A front cut sheet feeder unit and a front tractor unit can not be
attached to the printer at the same time.
• Two steps of extension are available for supporting long sheets of
paper.
2 Steps of extension
2
1
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To load paper from the cut sheet feeder:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and continuous forms
are retracted to the park position. (For details, see the section
Unloading Continuous Forms later in this chapter.)
2. Press the PAPER PATH button to select CUT SHEET (the
indicator lights).
3. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of ejecting
cut sheets.
• Front ejection FRONT indicator lights.
• Rear ejection FRONT indicator doesn’t lights.
4. Prepare the feeder as follows:
Preparing the cut sheet feeder (Front)
• Lift up the paper table
• Attach the cut sheet feeder, locating it on the guide pins.
Adjust the letter A labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the
letter A labeled on the printer
• Put the paper table on the cut sheet feeder.
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Preparing the cut sheet feeder (Rear)
• Remove the rear tractor (if present).
• Place the rear stacker in its lower position (the guide pins are
located in the lower groove on the rear of the printer).
(Adjust the letter C labeled on the rear stacker to the letter C
labeled on the printer. Insert the stacker in the direction of the
arrow.)
NOTE
Do not place the rear stacker under the stacker guides of the printer.
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• Attach the cut sheet feeder above the rear stacker, locating it on
the guide pins.
(Adjust the letter A labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the letter
A labeled on the printer.)
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• Put the paper table in its stacker mode (inclined position).
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5. 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.
Right paper
guide
Left paper
guide
Make sure that the left edge of your
paper falls within this area.
• Slide the right paper guide until the distance between the two
guides is the approximate width of your paper.
6. Manually fan the stack of paper and place it in the paper bin.
NOTE
A short horizontal mark inside each paper guide indicates the
maximum capacity of the bin. Make sure that your paper
stack does not cover these vertical marks.
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Bin lever
Loading the cut sheet feeder (Front feed)
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Bin lever
Loading the cut sheet feeder (Rear feed)
7. 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.
8. Push the bin lever down to the “SET” position.
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9. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the
following methods:
• Load the paper manually. Press the LOAD button. The
paper will advance to the top-of-form position. Adjust the
position of the paper as needed by the ↑MICRO button or
the ↓MICRO 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.
10. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the
following adjustments, as necessary:
• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if re-
quired.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
USING CONTINUOUS FORMS
NOTE
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
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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 singlesheet paper from the printer.
2. Lift up the paper table as shown below.
3. Press the PAPER PATH button to select “FRONT TRACTOR”.
(The indicator lights.)
Paper table
Preparing to load continuous forms paper
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4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the
tractor paper holders. See the following figure.
5. Position the left tractor. Push the left locking lever down to
secure the tractor. Center the middle forms support.
Middle forms
Locking lever
support
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Release
Locking lever
Positioning the tractors
6. 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.
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7. 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.
Paper holders
Adjusting paper tension
8. Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right
locking lever down to secure the tractor in place.
9. 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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10. Put the rear stacker in its down position.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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 6-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.
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To reinstall the tractor unit for rear feed:
1. Slide the rear stacker horizontally to remove it from the printer.
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2. Locate the tractor unit on the mounting pins as shown below.
Gently push the unit and down until it clicks into position.
(Adjust the letter B labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the letter B
labeled on the printer.)
Left side mounting
pin (from rear)
Installing the tractor unit (for rear feeding)
3. Press the PAPER PATH button to select REAR TRACTOR (the
indicator lights).
4. Set the continuous forms.
Go to step 4~9 in the section Loading Continuous Forms (Front
Feed) in this chapter.
5. Install the rear stacker to its upper or lower position.
NOTE
Do not place the rear stacker under the stacker guides of the
printer.
6. Load the continuous forms.
Go to step 10 in the section Loading Continuous Forms (Front
Feed) in this chapter.
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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 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.
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NOTE
If continuous forms are unloaded without stopping, the paper
may slip off the tractors.
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 HARDWRE function in setup mode, the paper
automatically advances to the tear-off edge at the end of each
job (or when the printer has printed all the data received).
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NOTE
If the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at
the tear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be specified correctly in your software or the printer setup mode.
Check that the paper length is specified correctly. For
information on specifying page length using setup mode, see
Chapter 5.
2. Tear the paper off at the perforation.
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
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 ↑MICRO/↓MICRO button to feed paper by 1/180 inch in the
direction of the arrow.
Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.
Load Position Adjust
Use also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the
paper. When this function is used immediately after the LOAD button
is pressed, the adjusted position is retained as the new load position
until the power is turned off. Pressing the ONLINE␣and LOAD
buttons simultaneously saves the new position permanently.
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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.
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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
USING MULTIPART FORM (MULTI COPY MODE)
PRINTING
This chapter describes the following everyday
printing operations:
• Using multipart form (multi copy mode)
• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing
• Removing printed pages
• Clearing the print buffer
Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3.
This printer has enough capability to print multipart form.
When superior copy capability is required, use the multi copy mode.
Press the MULTI COPY button on the printer control panel. This
function is valid when the MULTI indicator lights.
POWER PAPER OUT
FRONT
TRACTOR
PAPER PATH
MULTI
MULTI
COPY
FRONT
FRONT DIR
REAR
TRACTOR
SAVE TOP
CUT
SHEET
ONLINE
LOAD
LF / FF
TEAR OFF
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PRINTING
Printing
MICRO
SET UP
MICRO
Print control panel
NOTE
• Setting multi copy mode by pressing the MULTI COPY button is
cancelled when you turn off the printer.
• If you wish to have the multi copy mode set on power-on, save the
setting in setup mode.
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STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING
Starting Printing
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 LOAD and LF/FF buttons. Any data sent to the print buffer
before you canceled printing will be lost.
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Resuming from a Paper-Out
The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how
PPR-OUT (paper-out) is set in setup mode, the printer either:
• Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or
• Continues printing until no more data remains in the printer.
See Chapter 5 for details on setting PPR-OUT. The factory default is
to stop printing if continuous forms paper or single sheet paper runs
out.
When the cut sheet feeder runs out of paper, the printer always stops
printing, regardless of the PPR-OUT setting.
To resume printing when paper runs out, use either of the methods
described below:
PRINTING
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.
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.
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PRINTING
Continuing printing after supplying paper
1. Install paper on the forms tractors, on the paper table, 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. The printer goes online and 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.
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PRINTING
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.
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CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER
Press the LOAD and LF/FF 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
Your printer has two modes: normal and setup.
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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.
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The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you
are a first-time user, be sure to read the following sections first:
• Entering Setup Mode
• Overview of Setup Mode
Setup Mode
USING SETUP MODE
These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works.
Once you understand the basics, use the following sections to select
printer options that are compatible with your computer system’s
hardware and software setup:
• Printing a List of Selected Options
• Deciding Which Options to Change
• MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options
• Hardware Items and Options
• Print Position Adjustment Items and Options
• Configuration Items and Options
• 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.
ENTERING SETUP MODE
For Experienced Users:
Once you are familiar with setup mode, you may want to use the flowchart
at the end of this chapter for quick reference. The flowchart lists all printer
setup functions, items, and options.
Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper 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 continuous forms paper is loaded and press the
PAPER PATH button to select the approporiate paper path.
2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
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3. Press the ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO buttons simultaneously until
the printer beeps.
POWER PAPER OUT
FRONT
REAR
TRACTOR
SAVE TOP
CUT
SHEET
ONLINE
LOAD
LF / FF
TEAR OFF
TRACTOR
PAPER PATH
MULTI
MULTI
COPY
FRONT
FRONT DIR
Function buttons in
setup mode
MICRO
MICRO
SET UP
Entering setup mode
If you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four
times), you are not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and
try again.
4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the
following information.
Setup Mode
Function
<<FUNCTION>> menu
Red cursor on print guide
Initial printout in setup mode
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The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <<FUNCTION>> menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and in
setup mode. The help menu provides a quick summary of how to use
setup mode. The <<FUNCTION>> menu lists all of the functions
available to you in setup mode. Note that the red cursor on the plastic
print guide is initially positioned below the SAVE & END function.
Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then
turning the printer back on while pressing the ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO
buttons simultaneously until the printer beeps.
OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE
SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT
LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT GAP-ADJ
When you enter setup mode, the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is
printed:
<<FUNCTION>>
Table 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function.
Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions
Function Purpose
SAVE & END Exits setup mode and saves any changes made
while in setup mode.
MENU1 and Assigns print features to MENU1 and
MENU2 MENU2 on the printer control panel.
HARDWRE Changes the printer hardware options.
ADJUST Changes the print position adjustment options.
CONFIG Changes the configuration options.
GAP-ADJ Adjust the gap between the print head and
printing paper.
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Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions (Cont.)
Function Purpose
DEFAULT Resets factory defaults in MENU1 and
MENU2.
LIST Prints a list of all currently selected options.
SELF-TST Runs the self-test.
HEX-DUMP Prints hex dumps.
V-ALMNT Checks and corrects vertical print alignment.
To select a function from the <<FUNCTION>> menu:
1.
Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red
cursor on the plastic print guide under the function you require.
2. Press the “↑” button or the “↓” 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.
The first three MENU1 items and their options are shown
below. Items are enclosed in single brackets < >.
DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2 <EMULATE>
<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
LETTER REPORT DRAFT <QUALITY>
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To select an option from the <item> menu:
1. Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red
cursor on the plastic print guide on the option you require.
2. Press the “↓” button to select the option. The printer prints the
next item and its options. You can press “↑” 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
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Enter setup mode:
Press ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO
Printer prints<<FUNCTION>>menu
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Reprint <<FUNCTION>> menu
Press ↑MICRO
or ↓MICRO
Printer
saves
changes
and exits
setup mode
Press ONLINE
Select function: Press
position the cursor, then press
Desired function is selected
MENU1,MENU2,HARDWRE,
ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ
SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP
“←”
or
SAVE&END
LIST, DEFAULT
V-ALMNT
“→”
“↑”
to
or
“↓”
Select options: Press
“←”
or
“→”
to
position cursor, then press
“↑”
or
“↓”
Press ONLINE
Press ↑MICRO
to pause/resume
Press FRONT DIR
See Checking Vertical Print
Alignment (V-ALMT) later in
this chapter for details.
or
↓MICRO
Setup Mode
: Functions having items and options
Summary of setup mode
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4. Select the current emulation.
Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the “↓”
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 “←” or “→” button once to position the cursor on
PRSTG12. Press the “↓” button to select PRSTG12 and print
the next item, <QUALITY>, and its options.
6. Select the current print quality.
Since you do not want to change the print quality, press the
“↓” button to select the current print quality and print the next
item, <PITCH>, and its options.
7. Change the pitch to 12 cpi and exit the MENU2 function.
Press the “←” or “→” button once to position the cursor on 12
CPI. Since you do not want to make any other changes in
MENU2, press the ONLINE button to select 12 CPI and exit
MENU2. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted.
8. Exit setup mode, saving the new font and pitch.
Since the cursor is on SAVE & END, press the ↑MICRO button
or the ↓MICRO button to select SAVE & END. The printer
saves Prestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi as the new power-on defaults
in MENU2. The printer then exits setup mode and returns
online. These settings remain in effect until changed.
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Points to Remember
• Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed
at the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you
select the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions.
Use help menus for quick reference while in setup mode.
• When printing the items and options for each function, you
can only print one item at a time. However, you can move
either forward or backward in the item list. To move forward
(print the next item), press the “↓” button. To move backward
(print the previous item), press the “↑” button.
• While in the <<FUNCTION>> menu or when selecting a
function that contains items and selectable options, press the
ONLINE button to reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
• A short underline under the first two letters of an option
indicates that it is the current default setting. For example,
CPI indicates that 12 characters per inch is the default pitch.
To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.
12
• While in setup mode, you can use the LIST function to print
out a list of the currently selected options (see the next section
for details).
• To exit setup mode and permanently save your changes, select
either the SAVE & END function. For details, see the section
Exiting and Saving later in this chapter. To exit setup mode
without saving your changes, turn the printer off. Your
previous power-on defaults are active when you turn the
printer on again.
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