Fujitsu M304X User Manual

M304X

SERIES LINE PRINTER

OEM MANUAL

r

REVISION RECORD

Edition

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER

1.1

CHAPTER 2

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.5.1

2.5.2

2.5.3

2.5.4

2.5.5

2.6

2.6.1

2.6.2

CHAPTER 3

3.1

3.2 Control Unit

CHAPTER 4

4.1

4.2

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.3

4.3.1

4.3.2

4.4

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

INTRODUCTION ...............................................

1

Introduction

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................

Printer Specifications .........................................

Ribbon Specifications

Installation Conditions
Optional Unit
Forms Specification

General note about forms

Dimensions

Multiple-part forms

Ambient conditions for forms ............................... 2 - 18

Purchase order for forms

Format Control Tape

Medium quality

Dimensions
CONFIGURATION

Mechanical Unit ................................................

DPC-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE

Operation Outline ..............................................

Interface Signals

Interface signal lines

Physical specifications of interface signals

Character and Control Codes

Character codes ............................................

Control codes

Format

control
Definition of the top of forms
of form

Specification of a forms feed format
Skip and Space commands

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(FCT)

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(BOF)

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(TOF)

and the bottom

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2-l

2 - 1
2-3

2-3
2-6
2 - 11
2 - 11
2 - 12
2 - 15

2 - 18
2 - 19
2 - 19
2 - 19

3-2

3-3
4-l

4-l

4-2

4-2
4-6
4-a

4 - 10

4 - 10
4 - 11

4 - 11
4- 12
4 - 19

CHAPTER 5

5.1

5.2

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.3

5.3.1

5.3.2

5.4 Format Control

5.4.1

5.4.2

5.4.3

5.5

5.5.1

5.5.2

CENTRONICS-COKPATIBLE

Operation Outline

Interface Signals

Interface signal lines
Physical specifications of interface signals

Character and Control Codes

Character codes
Control codes

Loading from the mainframe to the VFU
Loading from an FCT to the VFU

Format specification from the operator panel

VFU Commands

n-Line Skip command

Skip to Channel-n commands

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5

INTERFACE

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5 - 11
5 - 12
5 - 12
5 - 14

5 - 15
5 - 16

5 - 16
5 - 17

5 - 18

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13.1

CHAPTER 6

6.1

6.2

Operation Outline ..............................................

Interface Signals ..............................................

6.2.1

6.2.2

6.3

Character and Control Codes ....................................

6.3.1

6.3.2

6.4

Hessage Protocols ..............................................

6.4.1

6.4.2

6.4.3

6.4.4

6.5

6.6

Commands .......................................................

Printer Status .................................................

RS-232-C INTERFACE .........................................

6-1
6-1

6 - 4

Interface signal lines .....................................

Physical specifications of interface signals

...............

6-4

6-8

6 - 14

Character codes

............................................

6 - 16

Control codes .............................................. 6 - 16

6 - 19

XON/XOFF protocol .......................................... 6 - 19

Reverse Channel line protocol ..............................

DTR line protocol ..........................................

RTS line protocol

..........................................

6 - 19

6 - 20

6 - 20
6 - 21

6 - 28

CHAPTER 7

7.1

7.2

7.3

CRAPTER

8.1

8.2

a.3
a.4

Standard Print Band List .......................................

Standard Character Sets

Type Catalog

8

Print Bands .................................................... 8 - 2

Options ..............................................

Expendable Supplies ............................................

Special Tools ..................................................

PRIYT BAND SPECIFICATIONS

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7-1

7-2

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SPECIFICATION LIST .........................................

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ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1.1
Figure 2.1

Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure

Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6
Figure 2.7
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Figure 2.10
Figure 2.11
Figure 2.12

Lgure

Figure 2.14

Figure 2.15

Figure 2.16
Figure 2.17
Figure 2.18
Figure 2.19

2.L

2.13

M304x series line printer

Outer dimensions (with the forms rack)

Operation and maintenance area (with the forms rack)

Outer dimensions (with the powered stacker)
Operation and maintenance areas (with the
powered stacker)

FCT unit
Paper puller
Forms
Curled

Forms container lids .....................................

Shape of the forms container
Leftmost and rightmost print positions
Dimensions relating to pin feed holes
Protrusion and separation of the outer layer at the
perforation of multiple-part forms
Methods of fastening paper
Allowable incorrect alignment of multiple-pzrt forms

Multi-part forms with layers of different

Carbon paper covering pin feed holes
Self-adhesive

Specifications of FCT

.................................................

....................................................

forms

.........................................

.............................................

............................................. 2 - 11

lable

forms ................................

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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....

..............

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...................2 -

....................

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............................... 2 - 15

.....2 -

th:ickness

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.................................... 2 - 20

......2 -

1- 2

2-4
2-5

2-7

2-8
2-9
2 - 10
2 - 11

2 - 12
2 - 12

13

2 - 13
2 - 14

16

17
2 - 17
2 - 18

Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2

Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.5
Figure 4.6

.igure

Figure 4.8
Figure 4.9
Figure 4.10
Figure 4.11
Figure 4.12

Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.5
Figure 5.6
Figure 5.7

Figure 5.8

4.7

Printer configuration ....................................

Control unit

Basic operations .........................................

Print operation
Basic data transfer operation
Timing of signals in data transfer
DPC-compatible interface signal driver and
DPC-compatible interface connector pin

(Alup type)

DPC-compatible interface connector pin assignment

(Winchester type)

Timing of FCB data loading ............................... 4 - 12

Correspondence between FCB data channels and bits

Channels specified for a forms feed format
An example of FCT and forms feed format
An example of format specification from

the operator panel .......................................

Basic operations

Character code transfer timing

Control code receive timing

DC1 code receive timing chart

DC3 code receive timing

Skip-15-Lines command receive timing chart

VFU

data receive timing chart

Centronics-compatible interface signal

.............................................

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.......................

rseceiver ......4 -

assig:nment

................................................

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driver/rec.eiver

...

3 - 1
3-4

4-l
4-2

4-5

4-5

6

4-7

4-8

4 - 13

4 - 15
4 - 17

4 - 19

5-l
5 - 5
5-5

5 - 6
5-7

7

5

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5 - 9

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Figure 5.9
Figure 5.10

Centronics-compatible interface connector pin
assignment

Loading the data in the VFU

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . ..*.......................

5 - 10
5 - 15

Figure 6.1
Figure 6.2
Figure 6.3

Figure 6.4
Figure 6.5

Figure 6.6
Figure 6.7

Figure 6.8

Figure 6.9
Figure 6.10

RS-232-C interface circuit

RS-232-C interface signal transmitter and receiver . . . . . . . 6

Reverse channel line-protocol

(Drop DTR in START/STOP mode)
Reverse channel line-protocol (DTR Constant
XON/XOFF protocol (Drop DTR in START/STOP mode and
Half-auplex mode)

XON/XOFF protocol (Drop DTR in START/STOP mode and
Full-auplex

DTR line protocol

RTS line protocol (Drop DTR in START/STOP mode) . . . . . . . . . . 6

Interface cable connector

RS-232-C interface connector pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

mode)

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..*............................

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On

mode) . . . . . 6

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6-2

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8

6 - 10

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6 - 11
6 - 11

6 - 12

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6 - 13

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TABLES

Table 2.1

Table 2.2

Table 2.3
Table 2.4

Table 2.5

Table 2.6

Table 2.7
Table 2.8

Table 4.1
Table 4.2
Table 4.3
Table 4.4
Table 4.5
Table 4.6

Able 4.7

Table 5.1
Table 5.2
Table 5.3

Table 5.4

Table 6.1
Table 6.2
Table 6.3
Table 6.4

stable

Table 6.6

6.5

Printer specifications
Ribbon specifications
Electrical specifications
Environmental conditions
Powered stacker specifications
FCT unit specifications

Perforation dimensions ....................................

Recommended bond weight of forms

DPC-compatible interface signal lines (Positive logic)

Character (ASCII) and control codes
Definition of the start code
VFU data example

Skip commands ............................................. 4 - 20

Space commands

Space commands

Centronics-compatible interface signal lines

Character (ASCII) and control codes
n-line Skip commands

Skip to Channel-n commands ................................

RS-232-C interface signal lines

Operation by the RTS and CTS combination

Printer statuses

Character (ASCII) and control codes

Commands and their control sequences
Printer status

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(15-line
(63-line

.......................................... 6 -

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....

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feed mode)
feed mode)

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2 - 3
2-3

2 - 6
2-9

2 - 14

4 - 3

4 - 13
4 - 16

4 - 21
4 - 21

5 - 17

6 - 1
6-7

9

11

5 - 18

9

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction

The

M304x

series (M3040, M3041, M3042, and M3043) is Fujitsu's latest
introduction of highly cost-effective line printers using a print band and
designed for OKM applications. The printing speeds of
390, 750, 1090, and 1420

1200

The

lpm

for a 64-character set respectively.

M304x series provides the following features:

lpm

for a 48-character set, and

M304:x

3013,

series models are

600, 900, and

Superb Print-quality:

up to six-part forms.

High Reliability_: By using simplified mechanical design, reduced adjustment

requirements,
guaranteed.

compactness:

unit is controlled by microprocessors, operability has be improved and printer

size has been reduced,
Commonality:

in all M304x series models, minimizing parts inventory and reducing maintenance
training costs.

Low Sound Level:

55 dB A (in the

-zlf-diagnosis:

diagnosis is performed immediately after power-on.
automatically indicated, enabling the operator to determine if the error is
operator-correctable or requires customer engineer service.
can also test printers offline.

and self-diagnosis function, high reliability is consistently

Since the mechanical unit is divided into modules and control

Almost all mechanical and electric components are used in common

By using a soundproofing structure, a sound pressure level of

ECM@.

Thanks to the incorporation of microprocessors and sensors,

Improved print hammers assure excellent print quality on

resulting in compact installation space.

condition) has been attained for all models.

Errors during printing are

The microprocessor

Simple Print Band Interchange: Each printer can use up to four print band;

three standard ones,

Wide Variety of Options:

individual customer needs

and one optional one.

M304x

The

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series offers

a variety

of

options to meet

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1.1 M304x

series line printer

1-2

CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS

This section describes specifications of the M304x series
ribbons, and forms.

2.1 Printer Specifications

Table 2.1 lists the printer specifications. For electrical specifications and
ambient conditions, see Section 2.3.
DPC, Centronics or RS-232-C interface, see Chapter 4, 5, or 6.

For standard interface specifications,

:Line

printers,

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Item

Print band ~ Type

'

Replacement

Table 2.1 Printer specifications

i48-,

64-, and 96-character

my

operator

sets (ochers optionally

available)

Printing mechod

Prinringj 48-character set

speed

~ 64-character
(

96-character set

set

Print positions

Character spacing

~Continuously

390

~

3@0

210

80, 132 or 136

2.54

nrm (10

rotating

Ipm

/

lpm ~

lpm

print positions per inch)

print

band

750

lpm

600

lpm

420

lpm

prinr

positions per line

~

str~xk b:;

rotary hammers

(:Selecrable)

Character ~ 48-character set 10 numerics, 26 upper-case alphabecics,

set

I

Font

type

Character code

Number of I Carbonless copy

copies

j

64-character

(

96-character set

I

set

;

10 numeric*,

26 upper-case

alphabecics,

10 numerics,26 upper-case and 26 lower-case

iand

32 symbols

~Scandard Gothic (others optionally available)

iASCI1 (others optionally available)

paper

~

6 (Including original)

j

Ferns with interleaved! 5 (Including original)

~

carbon

?aper

and

alphabetics,

~ carbonbacked forms

S5 dB

Sound pressure level

A (Conforms to

ISO. UP7779 srandarcl

so"nd level)

Forms feed I Line spacing time

rate

Vertical line spacing

Format

:

Continuous feed i424.2 mm/s

control

tape

(FCT)

option ~ 8- or

Interface

1

Dimensions

powered

11; x ii x D) without 1700 m

stacker

,18

i4.23 or 3.18 m (6 or 8 lines/inch)

:DPC, Centronics,

i

900

1 Weighr I180

ms (6 LPI)

(16.7 inches/s)

12-channel

FCT is available.

RS-232-C, and other

(27.56") x 1095 mm

fmn

05.43")

kg

(I?7 lbs)

(43.11") x

avai.lable

options

700 x 1095

~

960

(37.80")

I

x

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2.2 Ribbon Specifications
This printer uses an endless cartridge type or open-type ribbon, which only

moves

in one direction.

specifications are as

The ribbon is replaced by the operator. The ribbon

f0110ws:

Table 2.2 Ribbon specifications

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Item

Parts number ~

I

B87L-0840-0401A

Specification

(black)

B87L-0840-0402A (blue black)

Fabric
Width
Length

Ink

-

.~

Storage life

I ~-~- -

2 years

blue black

_..__~_

2.3 Installation Conditions

This section shows the outer dimensions,
electrical specifications,

and environmental conditions of the printer.

operation and maintenance area,

Table 2.3 Electrical specifications

I

M3040 j

I

Primary voltage

Phase

Frequency

POW7

consump­tion

Starting Surge

men

print- !

ing

When not printing

UL/CSA

version

I VDE

version

I

! LB-character set

136-column

64-character

~

136-column

printing

printing

200/220/2301240

Single phase

50 or 60 Hz

250 VA

50

A or less

+2

4%

VAC

20%

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2

-3

x3040
xi3041

M304?

900

(35.43")

-9

M3043

Figure 2.1 Outer dimensions (with the forms rack)

2-4

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Figure 2.2 Operation and maintenance area (with the

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forms rack)

2-5

Table 2.4

Environmenral

conditions

Ambient
condi-

tions

When I

when

“CX

ope-

Temoerature

~ Temperature range / -

( Temperature gradient ! lS’C/h (27”F/h) or below

ranee 1

rating Relative 10% to

Maximum wet-bulb ZY’C

I temperature

Heat dissipation (6Lvcharacter set

136-column

printing)

Air flow

M3040

5’C

to 40aC

20% to 80%

290~

(84.20~)

20-Z

to

(84.2’F)

360 kcallh

I

I M3041

(41’

P.8

5O’C C-4’

90% RH

to 104’F)

(Without condensation)

440

5

condftianM304:T-rTA

to 122’F)

kcalfh 1 530 kcailh

I I

m31min

y80

kcal/h I

7

m3/min

I

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2.4 Optional Unit
This section gives specifications of printer optional units such as the powered

stacker, long-line interface unit, format control tape

(FCT) wit,

line counter,

and paper puller.

(1)

Powered stacker

(BOZB-ISOO-0005A)

The powered stacker enables folding and stacking of forms.

lists the powered stacker specifications. Figure 2.3 and 2.4 show the
outer dimensions,

and the operation and maintenance areas for printers

with the powered stacker attached.

Table 2.5 Powered stacker specifications

I

Forms

available

for

fcldine

Capacity 3000 sheete (1 part, 17

Power

consumption

Dimensions

Weight

Item

I

’ Width 76.2 mm

Length

No. oE carts

177.8

1 to 5. 6 (only for carbonless paoer)

60 VA maximum (powered stacker only)

700

mm

Powered stacker only: 60 kg

M3040 to M3042 with powered stacker attached:

M3043 with powered stacker attached: 220 kg (485

(3”)

to 431.8 mm

mm

(7”)

(27.56”)

co 355.6 m

width

Table 2.5

Specifications

(17”)

(14l’)

lbs./bond) maxirmvn

x

960 mm (37.80”) height x 417 mm (16.42”) width

(133 Ibs.)

or fonos stacked 32 cm high

200 kg

1

(441 lbs.)

lbs.)

I

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M3040

M3041

M3042

700

(27.56")

1

M3041
M3042

'990

r

(,T

1050

r-14134.)

M3043

M3043

Figure 2.3 Outer dimensions (with the powered stacker)

The powered stacker can be operated using switches on the switch panel at the
top of the stacker.
Printer Operator's Guide.

For switch panel operation.

refer to M304X Series Line

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2-7

Operation area for M3040/M3041/M3042

with powered stacker attached

Maintenance area
M3042 with powered stacker attached

f'or

M3040/M3041/

1

Operation area for M3043 with
powered stacker attached

-_.

-r

T’

-

[5::3

el

Figure 2.4 Operation and maintenance areas

Maintenance area for M3043 with

powered stacker attached

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(with the powered stacker)

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(2) Long-line interface unit

The long-line interface unit can transmit and receive differential-mode

interface signals via signal lines which can be up to 150 m in length.

(B02B-1500-0004A)

(3) FCT units

The FCT unit reads format control data from the FCT and sends the data to the

printer.
FCT unit.

Table 2.6 lists the FCT unit specifications.

(BO2B-1500-0002A/OOO3A)

Tabl~e

2.6 FCT unit specifications

1~

I

Current

(

Dimensions

Item

Rated voltage

Tape speed

I

/

I
I
I

Figure 2.5 shows the

Soecification

6 to 12

0.4 A maximum
75 to 200 mm/s

To be supplied

VClC

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Figure 2.5 FCT unit

Line counter

(4)

The line counter counts up by one every time 100 lines are printed.

(B02B-1500-OOOlA)

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(5) 'Paper puller

(B02B-1500-0061A/0062A)

The paper puller,

forms folding.

The paper puller is supplied only as a parts kit (B02B-1500-0061A) or as an
assembly
the same way as the power stacker, that is, by using the

upper part of the forms rack.

Operator's Guide.

Figure 2.6 shows the paper puller.

(B02B-1500-0062A)

installed in the forms rack, pulls printed forms to improve

with a forms rack.

For details,

The paper puller is operated in

par~e!~

installed at the

refer to M304X Series Line Printer

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Figure 2.6 Paper puller

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2.5

Form

Specification

Continuous
printers.

fanfold forms,
The forms

single copy or multiple copy,

must

have pin feed holes evenly lined up on both sides and

horizontal perforations that run perpendicular to the

See Figure

2.7.

Vertical
perforations

'

Forms width

--+---CA

01

01

0

1

o+-----

--ko

01

0

0’

--A---------

fJ

I

0 I

0 1 10

I

-0

I

----------A--

0 1

HoIiZOIXil

-

perforations

0,

I

Pin feed hole

7

FOrIll

lo

length

10

‘O--i
:O

10

‘0
10

Figure 2.7 Forms

When selecting forms for this printer,

the user

must

conform to the following

forms specifications:

are

used for the

forms

feed direction.

2.5.1 General note about forms

This

section describes paper quality and shape of the forms container.

Paper quality

(1)

paper used for forms should be of good quality, opaque, not too elastic,
and suitable for printing. The paper must also be

wrinkles,

and tears.

Torn paper can cause printing trouble.

Curled forms es shown in Figure 2.8 will not be fed or stacked correctly

after printing. Do not use curled forms.

*

Figure 2.8 Curled forms

Perforations

:free

from dirt,

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(2) Forms container

If the forms catch on container lids when being fed, feed errors may

occur.

Therefore arrange the lids as shown in Figure 2.9.

Allowable

Figure 2.9 Forms container lids

Inside space between the forms and container should be 4 to 7 mm (0.16" to

0.28").

The bottom of the box must be flat.

(Top view) (Side view)

Unallowable

See Figure 2.10.

f

space

Figure 2.10 Shape of the forms container

The forms container height must be 330.2

in the
If the form length or folding dimension is more than

rear doors must be open during operation.

forms

hopper.

rmn (13")

or less to be installed

IS":,

the front and

2.5.2 Dimensions
This section describes dimensions of the forms, printing area, pin feed holes.

and perforations.

(1) Forms dimensions

Forms width:

Forms length:

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76.2 to 431.8 mm

76.2 to 381 m (3" to 15")

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(3"

to

17")

(2) Positions and dimensions of the printing area

Figure 2.11 illustrates the distances between the leftmost and rightmost

print-position centers of the printing area and the pin feed hole center.

+

I st print

+

position

km--wlxlm

-t

-

$A

-+

A- maximum: 63.5 mm

Figure 2.11 Leftmost and rightmost print positions

(3) Pin feed holes

Pin feed holes must be round.
are given in Figure 2.12.

B = 12.7 mm

342.9 mm

(13.5")

136th print

posiiion

-

(2.5")

The dimensions relating to pin feed holes

B

I +

B-

maximun:

E = 0.2 mm
or

less

FOTC

length

--I

68.6 mm (2.7")

A: Distance between

the forms edge and

pin feed holes.

B: Distance between

two consecutive pin
feed holes.

C

: Misalignment of the

pin-feed hole
center with other
holes.

D: Diameter of a pin

feed hole.

E: Misalignment of the

pin feed hole with
a hole on the

opposite side.

Note:

Poorly shapted pin feed holes and misalignment between left and right pin
feed holes may result in inferior paper tensile strength. Misalignment

must be within 0.2 mm (0.0079").

The total misalignment of any two holes on opposite sides of

forms along a 254 mm

(0.0118").

Figure 2.12 Dimensions relating to pin feed holes

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(10")

length must not exceed 0.3 mm

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Pin feed holes that touch horizontal perforations may damage the paper.

Pin feed holes must not overlap horizontal perforations.

Hanging hole
stick to the printing area,

chad

will likely cause problems with the printer.

resulting in printing cutoff characters. Do

Chad may

not use such forms.

(4)

Perforations

Perforations must be straight. The perforations should be of the size
shown in Table 2.7.

Table 2.7 Perforation dimensions

Dimension of horizontal
perforations

Tie/Cut ratio 1

2,

3, 4, and

Tie dimension 1, 2, 3, 4,

and 5

and

Cur

dimension

1,

2, 3, 4,

5

about 1:3

5

2.0 ml (0.0787")

1.2 mm (0.472")

strong

Medium Weak

abollr 1:2 about 1:l

about 1:2

3.0

to 1.2m(0.0472")

rmn

Strong 1 Medium

/

(0.1181")

co

I

Use weak or medium perforations shown in Table 2.7. The dimensions of
horizontal perforation should be 2 mm (0.0787") or less.

If the
dimensions of horizontal perforations exceed 2 mm, the portion sticking
out (h in Figure 2.13) at the cutting edge becomes large! and feed error or

forms damage may occur.
If separation at the perforations (fold) between each part is too great,

the forms may be damaged or ink stain may result.

The raised part at the

fold (H in Figure 2.13) must be 2 mm or less with the bottom layer kept

flat by force.
Figure 2.13 shows the protrusion and separation of the outer layer at the

perforation of multiple-part forms.

Expended

CIOSS-

sectional view of

A-A'

Figure 2.13 Protrusion and separation of the

at the perforation of multiple-part

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outlzr

layer

~forms

2.5.3 Multiple-part forms

This printer utilizes up to 6-part forms. Interleaved carbon paper utilizes

6-part forms and is not included in the number of parts. Forms with
interleaved carbon paper, carbon-backed forms, and forms using carbonless copy
paper are available as multiple-part forms.
must meet the specifications in Subsections 2.5.1 and

the same length and width.

This section describes the fastening, misalignment, and thickness of
multiple-part forms and also how multiple-part forms cause feed defects.

(1) Fastening multiple-parts

Each part of multiple-part forms must be fastened together at one or both

pin feed hole areas by gluing or crimping.

interleaved carbon paper should be fastened on the right.

not be used on forms.

damaged and a feed error will occur.

For gluing, do the following:

. The shape of glued parts should be dots or stripes in the vertical

direction, as shown in Figure 2.14,

. Glue should be applied evenly and must not cause wrinkles or discolor

the paper.

. Do not apply glue to the perforations. If stripe gluing is necessary,

the glue must not
layers.

. Glue cannot be used if forms lose pliability.

If they are used,

ooze

through perforations of the top and bottom

Each part of multiple-part forms

2.5'.2.

Multiple-part forms with

the printer print section will be

They must be of

Staples

must

Stripe

gluing

-

---

0

I

Dotted

gluing

iO7--

Crimps

‘0 I

O/

0

I

0

I--

0 !

0 I

---

It

-5

Figure 2.14 Methods of fastening paper

For crimping, do the following:

. Layers must be firmly fastened and must not come
. There should be no paper tailings or dust.
. Forms should maintain their shape so as not to cause jams.
. Crimps must not overlap horizontal perforations.

horizontal perforations,

. Crimps should not project through the bottom
If layers of multiple-part forms are not properly

likely to peel apart, causing feed defects.

‘0 ’

;Et--
IO

1

10

,

._A___

I<

the forms will tear at

shee,t.

:Loose.

If crimps overlap

t:he

perforation.

f,astened,

the layers are

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(2) Misalignment of paper

Misalignment between layers should be within the range shown in Figure

2.15.

Misalignmen;t

= 0.5 mm or less

or

Figure 2.15 Allowable incorrect alignment of multiple-part forms

(3) Thickness of parts

Thickness of parts should be uniform.
area must be within 0.076 mm

(including edges) is 0.6 mm (0.0236"). Table 2.8 indicates recommended

bond weight of each layer according to forms type.

(0.003").

A:

holes

B:

Misalignmen,t

c:

MLsa1ignmen.t

perforations

D:

Misalignment of vertical

perforatiom

less

Thickness deviation in the print

Maximum total thickness of forms

of pin feed

of edges

of horizontal

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Table 2.8 Recommended bond weight of forms

Forms type

-~ ----...-~~-i.-

Single-part forms

Forms with

leaved carbon paper

Carbon-backed forms

-~

Forms using
carbonless copy

paper

inter-

--. l-r--.
.~-j -=I;;

iL

I5

No. of parts

_..~~. -~.~-.

1

2

1

'

5

2 and 3

4

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Recommended j Minimum I Maximum

-~--

Bond weight (pound/bond)

17 ~

14 I

12.5

11

13

11

-

4

125 /

)

I 11

15

-

:

11

/

28

17

:;

11
17

11

When

multiple-part forms are used,

parts (layers), HOWeVer,

the weight of each part should be that given in

the forms can have different weights of

Table 2.8 according to the number of parts.
When forms ar too thick, density fading between the top and bottom of each

character will occur.

When forms are too thin, they will be damaged and a

feed defect will occur.

(4) Forms causing feed defects

The following forms are likely to cause feed defects, excluding those

described before:

. Multiple-part forms with layers whose thickness or number varies by

section, such as shown in Figure 2.16.

Glued

portions

'Glued portions

Figure 2.16 Multi-part forms with layers of different thickness

. Multiple-part forms with layers glued in the print: area (Printing should

not be done on the glued portions.)

. Carbon paper which is covering pin feed holes of uultiple-part forms

(see Figure 2.17.)

Pin feed hole

Carbon paper

Figure 2.17

Carbon paper covering pin feed holes

. Self-adhesive label form with labels whose all sides are cut (see

Figure 2.18)

Such forms are likely to peel off.

The forms feed 'direction side of every

label must be perforations to prevent peeling.

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Forms

feed direction

allowable Unallowable

Figure 2.18 Self-adhesive label forms

2.5.4 Ambient conditions for forms

The following are the ambient conditions in storage and usage:

(1)

Storage

Temperature should be with 10°C to 30°C and,

(2) Usage

Temperature should be within

70%.

If the conditions where it is stored and used are different, keep

1O'C

to

30°C,

and relative humidity 30% to

the paper for more than 48 hours in the environment where it will be used

before using. it.

2.5.5 Purchase order for forms
ordering forms, specify the following items:

m-K?*

Forms dimensions

The number of parts

Bond weight of each part

Perforation position
Perforation dimensions (tie and cut) for horizontal and vertical
Carbon paper position (If carbon paper is used)
Carbon-backed position (If carbon-backed paper is used)
Fastening method for multiple-part forms
Color of each part
Type of carbon paper (If carbon paper is used)
Carbon color (If carbon paper or carbon-backed paper is used)
Copy color (If carbonless copy paper is used)

Preprint on forms

relative humidity 30% to 70%.

ones

For more detailed specifications, specify as required.
forms, prepare a sample in advance and test it.

Order after confirming that it

When specifying special

will work.

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