Genicom 5180, 5100, 5050 User Manual

Models

5050, 5100, 5180

User’s Manual

GEK-99032

genicom

Line Printers

GENICOM Confidential

Duplication Prohibited

Without Written Authorization

GEK-99043

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (USA)

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 measures:

! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

! Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

! Connect the equipment to 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.

Note the following:

! The use of a non-shielded 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.

! The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (CANADA)

This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada.

Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (GERMANY)

Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Hermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das

Machinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste

Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN27779-

1991.

GEK-99044 i Preface

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (EUROPE)

Warning

This product meets the interference requirements of EN55022.

In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference in which case, the user may be required to take

adequate measures.

Optional Interface Kits

If either of the Ethernet interface board, Token ring interface board, IBM TX/CX interface board, or any variation of the Legacy parallel board is installed in either or both of the interface expansion slots, this equipment may produce additional radio frequency interference in compliance with FCC Class A emissions.

Si des panneaux d’interface d’Ethernet, panneau de token ring, panneau d’IBM TX/CX, ou n’importe quelle variation des panneaux de parallèle de legs est installé dans l’un ou l’autre ou tous les deux emplacements d’interface, ce matérial peut produire l’interférence F.R. upplémentaire conformément ICES-003 aux émissions de la classe A.

Falls Ethernet, Token ring, IBM TX/CX, Schnittstellenkarten oder eine variation der herkoemmlicken Parallelscnittstellenkarten (interface) in einer oder beiden steckbaren Erweiterungsschnittstellen installiert sind, koennen moeglicherweise zusaetzliche Funkfrequenzstoerungen erzeugt werden, unter Einhaltung der EN55022 Klasse A Stoerstrahlungswerte.

ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, GENICOM has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR ® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE

EN5008-1:1993 EN55022:1994 EN50082-1:1997 EN61000-4-2:1995

EN61000-4-3:1994 EN61000-4-4:1995 EN61000-4-5:1995 EN61000-4-6:1994

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Trademark Acknowledgements

GENICOM is a registered trademark of GENICOM Corporation. The following companies own the other trademarks used in this manual:

GENICOM Corporation: Centronics;

International Business Machines Corporation: IBM;

Epson Corporation: Epson;

All other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks of their respective companies.

GEK-99044 iii Preface

Operating Precautions

Read this section and remember these instructions to ensure user safety and the printer’s correct performance. Follow the cautions and notices labeled on the printer or marked in the manual. Save this manual for future reference.

! Use only the power cord furnished with the printer and a properly

grounded outlet. Do not use an extension power cord.

! Confirm that the rated voltage of the printer matches the voltage

of the power outlet where the printer will be connected.

! The maximum wattage of these printers is as follows:

Model 5050 printer: 400 watts. Model 5100 printer: 524 watts. Model 5180 printer: 1167 watts.

! Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord before

beginning maintenance.

! Disconnect the power cord from the outlet when the printer is not

used over an extended period of time.

! Disconnect the power cord from the outlet whenever

thunderstorms are nearby. Leaving the power cord connected may damage the printer or other property.

! Do not put the printer in direct sunlight, near a heater, or near

water. Leave adequate space around the printer.

! Use only a shielded interface cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less for

the parallel interface, 15 meters (50 feet) or less for the serial interface, 100 meters (328 feet) or less for Ethernet interface 10Base-T connection, and 185 meters (607 feet) or less for the Ethernet interface 10Base-2 connection.

! Be sure the printer is turned off before connecting any interface.

! Do not turn the printer off while it is printing.

! Do not disassemble or remove any components unless instructed

in the maintenance procedures.

! Keep the printer unit upright when removing or installing it.

! Do not drop small objects, such as paper clips, into the printer.

! Do not set page margins off the physically printable page area.

! Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord immediately if

an abnormal condition occurs: for instance, if the printer emits smoke, prints abnormally, becomes wet, or falls. For additional information, contact the GENICOM authorized dealer, where the printer was purchased.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (USA).......................................................................................................i

OMPLIANCE STATEMENT (CANADA

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (GERMANY

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (EUROPE

) ...................................................................................................................i

) .................................................................................................................i

)................................................................................................................... ii

Optional Interface Kits.................................................................................................................................. ii

NERGY STAR

NTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE

.................................................................................................................................................... ii

........................................................................................................................... ii

Trademark Acknowledgements..................................................................................................................... iii

Operating Precautions ..................................................................................................................................iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS.....................................................................................................................................v

CHAPTER 1.INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1-1

EFERENCE USAGE

RGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

:......................................................................................................................................... 1-2

.................................................................................................................... 1-2

CHAPTER 2.GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................. 2-1

REPARING THE PRINTER FOR OPERATION

ONNECTING THE POWER CORD

ONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

..................................................................................................................... 2-1

...................................................................................................... 2-1

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

I/O Interface Card Options available......................................................................................................... 2-3

ESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

........................................................................................................... 2-3

Beeper......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Display........................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

Pushbuttons ................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

PERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

.............................................................................................................. 2-5

Data Entry .................................................................................................................................................. 2-6

NSTALLING THE PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM

(55

DBA

CABINET

MODELS

) ............................................................................................................... 2-8

................................................................................................... 2-8

Paper Handling Aids (55 dBa) Cabinet Models....................................................................................... 2-11

ELECTING THE PAPER PATH

5050/5100 (55

60 DBA) CABINET M

AND

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

ODEL ONLY

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

Wire Paper Guide..................................................................................................................................... 2-12

OADING PAPER

............................................................................................................................................ 2-14

Manual Paper Loading............................................................................................................................. 2-14

Semiautomatic Paper Loading ................................................................................................................. 2-18

ORIZONTAL POSITIONING OF THE PAPER

HE RIBBON DECK

5050/5100 (55 T

HE RIBBON DECK

5180 (52 OR 55

THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE

5050/5100 (50,55

RIBBON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

5050/5100 (50,55

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

60 DBA)

CABINET MODEL

........................................................................................................................................ 2-21

) C

DBA

ABINET MODEL

............................................................................................................................... 2-22

60 DBA) C

60 DBA)

ABINET MODEL

CABINET M

..................................................................................................... 2-19

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

....................................................................................................... 2-21

........................................................................................... 2-22

.......................................................................................................... 2-22

ODEL ......................................................................................... 2-22

Removing a Ribbon (50,55, or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model ........................................................................... 2-25

RIBBON REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

5180 (52 S

ETTING THE PRINT GAP

55 DBA)

CABINET M

............................................................................................................................... 2-27

.......................................................................................................... 2-25

ODEL ....................................................................................................... 2-25

Reading the Scale ..................................................................................................................................... 2-27

Using the White Scale ............................................................................................................................................2-27

Using the Black Scale............................................................................................................................................. 2-28

APER TENSION ADJUSTMENT

....................................................................................................................... 2-28

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OWER-ON SEQUENCE

NTERLOCK CIRCUIT

.................................................................................................................................. 2-29

...................................................................................................................................... 2-29

5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model................................................................................................ 2-30

5180 (55 dBa) Model................................................................................................................................ 2-31

Top Access Door Interlock Switch......................................................................................................................... 2-31

Print Module Access Panel AC Interlock Switch ...................................................................................................2-31

NITIALIZING THE PRINTER

............................................................................................................................ 2-32

When to Initialize...................................................................................................................................... 2-32

SING THE KEYPAD TO INITIALIZE

................................................................................................................ 2-32

Control Panel Initialization...................................................................................................................... 2-32

TEST PATTERN PRINTING

................................................................................................................................2-33

CHAPTER 3.OPERATING THE PRINTER ................................................................................................ 3-1

RINTER OPERATIONAL MODES

....................................................................................................................... 3-1

Online ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Offline ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Fault ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Menu........................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Status Display........................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

AIN MENU

.................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Operator Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 3-2

Maintenance Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Menu Control.............................................................................................................................................. 3-3

ETTING UP A FORMAT

.................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Active Format ............................................................................................................................................. 3-3

Setting up an Active Format ....................................................................................................................... 3-4

Form Length ............................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Top Margin................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Bottom Margin............................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Top Print Ref ..............................................................................................................................................3-4

Explanation of the Top Print Ref..............................................................................................................................3-5

Example.................................................................................................................................................................... 3-5

OW PAPER PRINTING

..................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Low Paper .................................................................................................................................................. 3-7

Replenishing Paper Supply......................................................................................................................... 3-7

ETTING TOP OF FORM

APER TEAR-OFF FEATURE

..................................................................................................................................... 3-8

............................................................................................................................. 3-9

Paper Path (5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model Only) ................................................................... 3-9

Number of Forms Ejected........................................................................................................................... 3-9

Special Forms........................................................................................................................................... 3-10

OCAL AUTO VIEW FEATURE

........................................................................................................................ 3-12

Viewing ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-12

Retracting ................................................................................................................................................. 3-12

SING THE MENU CONTROL MENU

................................................................................................................ 3-12

CHAPTER 4.USING THE OPERATOR MENU.......................................................................................... 4-1

EW RIBBON

N S

ELECT FORMAT

ONT STYLE

HAR SET/COUNTRY

................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

............................................................................................................................................. 4-1

.................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

....................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Character Set.............................................................................................................................................. 4-3

Country....................................................................................................................................................... 4-4

CPI..................................................................................................................................................... 4-4

ELECT

Select CPI (User Set).................................................................................................................................. 4-4

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LPI ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

ELECT

Select LPI (User Set) .................................................................................................................................. 4-5

NTERFACE

MULATION

ILTER

...................................................................................................................................................... 4-6

..................................................................................................................................................... 4-6

............................................................................................................................................................. 4-7

Serial .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Parallel(1284) ............................................................................................................................................ 4-8

Expansion1/Expansion2 ............................................................................................................................. 4-9

.............................................................................................................................................................. 4-9

HOW

Software IDs............................................................................................................................................. 4-10

Sample Status Page .................................................................................................................................. 4-11

Sample Format Page ................................................................................................................................ 4-14

Sample Character Set............................................................................................................................... 4-15

Sample Font Page .................................................................................................................................... 4-15

TOF ................................................................................................................................................. 4-17

DJUST

Print At TOF............................................................................................................................................. 4-17

Set TOF..................................................................................................................................................... 4-18

Rolling ASCII ........................................................................................................................................... 4-18

ISCARD JOB

................................................................................................................................................. 4-18

CHAPTER 5.USING THE SET UP MENU .................................................................................................. 5-1

ORMAT

.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Modify Format............................................................................................................................................ 5-2

Format Name............................................................................................................................................................5-2

Font Style..................................................................................................................................................................5-2

CharSet/Country....................................................................................................................................................... 5-3

Character Set ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-3

Country.................................................................................................................................................................5-3

CPI............................................................................................................................................................................ 5-4

LPI............................................................................................................................................................................5-4

Form Length ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-5

Top Margin............................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Bottom Margin .........................................................................................................................................................5-6

Left Margin...............................................................................................................................................................5-6

Right Margin ............................................................................................................................................................5-7

Top Print Ref ............................................................................................................................................................5-8

Left Print Ref............................................................................................................................................................ 5-9

Horiz Expansion ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-9

Vert Expansion ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-10

VertExp Options.....................................................................................................................................................5-10

Print Modifiers........................................................................................................................................................5-11

Print Options...........................................................................................................................................................5-11

Slew Rate................................................................................................................................................................ 5-12

Save Format ............................................................................................................................................. 5-12

ORIZ TAB

ERTICAL FORMAT

.................................................................................................................................................... 5-13

....................................................................................................................................... 5-13

Vertical Tabs ............................................................................................................................................ 5-14

Emulation VFU......................................................................................................................................... 5-14

NTERFACE SETTINGS

.................................................................................................................................... 5-15

MultiSource .............................................................................................................................................. 5-15

Parallel Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 5-16

Serial ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-16

Serial Type..............................................................................................................................................................5-16

Serial Setup.............................................................................................................................................................5-17

Protocol .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-17

XON/XOFF........................................................................................................................................................ 5-17

CD(DTR)............................................................................................................................................................5-18

CA(RTS) ............................................................................................................................................................5-19

SCA(SRTS)........................................................................................................................................................ 5-19

ETX/ACK ..........................................................................................................................................................5-20

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Inhibit Xmit........................................................................................................................................................ 5-20

Lead Polarity...................................................................................................................................................... 5-21

CD(DTR)....................................................................................................................................................... 5-21

CA(RTS)........................................................................................................................................................ 5-21

SCA(SRTS) ................................................................................................................................................... 5-22

CB(CTS)........................................................................................................................................................ 5-22

CC(DSR) .......................................................................................................................................................5-22

Data Bits ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-23

Parity.............................................................................................................................................................. 5-23

Stop Bits ........................................................................................................................................................5-24

Baud Rate ......................................................................................................................................................5-24

High Trip Pt%................................................................................................................................................ 5-25

Expansion1/Expansion2 ........................................................................................................................... 5-25

Legacy Parallel....................................................................................................................................................... 5-26

Centronics .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-26

DP(Short) ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-26

DP(Long) ...........................................................................................................................................................5-27

I/F Straps............................................................................................................................................................ 5-28

Token Ring............................................................................................................................................................. 5-28

Coax .......................................................................................................................................................................5-29

Twinax.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-29

TCP/IP.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-30

Netware ..................................................................................................................................................................5-30

NGINE OPTIONS

........................................................................................................................................... 5-31

Direction................................................................................................................................................... 5-31

EngineOff Delay ....................................................................................................................................... 5-31

Print Intensity ........................................................................................................................................... 5-32

RINT CONTROL

............................................................................................................................................ 5-32

Define LF.................................................................................................................................................. 5-33

Define CR ................................................................................................................................................. 5-33

Define FF.................................................................................................................................................. 5-33

Define HT ................................................................................................................................................. 5-34

VertMove ..................................................................................................................................................5-34

AutoWrap.................................................................................................................................................. 5-34

FF @ TOF ................................................................................................................................................ 5-35

GenPtrOpts ................................................................................................................................................... 5-35

EAROFF

....................................................................................................................................................... 5-35

Path .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-36

Retract ......................................................................................................................................................5-36

Auto .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-36

MULATION

................................................................................................................................................... 5-37

ANSI (4800).............................................................................................................................................. 5-38

ANSI (4410).............................................................................................................................................. 5-38

FX286E..................................................................................................................................................... 5-39

ProPrinter................................................................................................................................................. 5-39

P 300/600.................................................................................................................................................. 5-40

DEC LG .................................................................................................................................................... 5-40

Pseries ......................................................................................................................................................5-41

DEC PPL3 ................................................................................................................................................ 5-41

ESC/P2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-42

ISPLAY LAN

FILTER

................................................................................................................................................ 5-42

........................................................................................................................................................... 5-42

QMS.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-43

BC Density ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-43

Control Chars..........................................................................................................................................................5-44

Language ................................................................................................................................................................ 5-44

Code V.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-45

Free Format ............................................................................................................................................................5-45

Ignore Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................5-46

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Slashed Zero ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-46

PY Terminator........................................................................................................................................................ 5-46

PN Terminator........................................................................................................................................................ 5-47

Vertical DPI............................................................................................................................................................ 5-47

LPI Grid.................................................................................................................................................................. 5-47

Version ...................................................................................................................................................................5-48

Magnum Spaces...................................................................................................................................................... 5-48

Ignore Chr Mode ....................................................................................................................................................5-48

Ignore Char............................................................................................................................................................. 5-49

IGP ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-49

BC Density .............................................................................................................................................................5-49

Control Chars..........................................................................................................................................................5-50

Language ................................................................................................................................................................5-51

IGP Terminator....................................................................................................................................................... 5-51

Quiet Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 5-51

Delete Logos...........................................................................................................................................................5-52

Default OCR-B.......................................................................................................................................................5-52

Vertical DPI............................................................................................................................................................ 5-52

Slashed Zero ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-53

Clip Text................................................................................................................................................................. 5-53

Ignore Chr Mode ....................................................................................................................................................5-53

Ignore Char............................................................................................................................................................. 5-54

IPDS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-54

IPDS BC Stagger.................................................................................................................................................... 5-54

IPDS BC Density.................................................................................................................................................... 5-55

IPDS GR Density....................................................................................................................................................5-55

IPDS Image Density ............................................................................................................................................... 5-55

IPDS Dens Ovr....................................................................................................................................................... 5-56

IBM Format.............................................................................................................................................. 5-56

Code Page...............................................................................................................................................................5-56

Code Pg Override ...................................................................................................................................................5-57

LPI Override...........................................................................................................................................................5-57

CPI Override........................................................................................................................................................... 5-57

MPP Override.........................................................................................................................................................5-58

MPL Override......................................................................................................................................................... 5-58

Override Text..........................................................................................................................................................5-59

Override All............................................................................................................................................................ 5-59

Hex Print.................................................................................................................................................................5-60

Hex 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................5-60

Hex 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................5-61

Hex Term................................................................................................................................................................ 5-61

DCF1 ......................................................................................................................................................................5-61

DCF2 ......................................................................................................................................................................5-62

DCF Term...............................................................................................................................................................5-63

Coax Compat.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-63

Case....................................................................................................................................................................5-64

LOC Copy FF.....................................................................................................................................................5-64

FF Before LC .....................................................................................................................................................5-64

Interv Req........................................................................................................................................................... 5-65

Irq Err TO...........................................................................................................................................................5-65

Irq Bsy TO..........................................................................................................................................................5-66

CR at MPP+1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-66

NL at MPP+1 .....................................................................................................................................................5-67

FF Data............................................................................................................................................................... 5-67

FF EndBuff.........................................................................................................................................................5-68

Null Sup .............................................................................................................................................................5-68

FF Pos ................................................................................................................................................................5-69

Auto Funct..........................................................................................................................................................5-69

LAST LF/FF.......................................................................................................................................................5-69

Supp CCode .......................................................................................................................................................5-70

VCS....................................................................................................................................................................5-70

Comm................................................................................................................................................................. 5-71

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CHAPTER 6.USING THE MAINTENANCE MENU.................................................................................. 6-1

ESET TO DEFLTS

LIGNMENT

............................................................................................................................................ 6-1

..................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Patterns....................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

AdjustAmplitude.......................................................................................................................................... 6-3

EADSERVICE

................................................................................................................................................. 6-4

Dot Counts.................................................................................................................................................. 6-4

Print Chart.................................................................................................................................................. 6-5

Actuator Status ...........................................................................................................................................6-6

OWER ON TIME

RINT TIME

PGRADE FLASH

IBBONMONITOR

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

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

............................................................................................................................................. 6-7

............................................................................................................................................ 6-7

CHAPTER 7.OPERATOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 7-1

NTRODUCTION

PERATOR CLEANING PROCEDURES

5050/5100 (50, 55 O

PERATOR CLEANING PROCEDURES

5180 (52 O

PERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

................................................................................................................................................ 7-1

............................................................................................................... 7-1

60 DBA) C

ABINET MODEL

............................................................................................ 7-1

............................................................................................................... 7-2

55 DBA) C

ABINET MODEL

........................................................................................................... 7-2

....................................................................................................................... 7-3

Soft Faults................................................................................................................................................... 7-4

Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages ........................................................................................................... 7-7

Hard Faults ................................................................................................................................................ 7-8

Electrical Problems .................................................................................................................................. 7-10

Mechanical Problems............................................................................................................................... 7-11

Self-test Error Messages........................................................................................................................... 7-12

ERIAL INTERFACE ERRORS

RINT HEAD REPLACEMENT

5050/5100 (50, 55

........................................................................................................................... 7-13

.......................................................................................................................... 7-13

60 DBA)

CABINET MODEL

.......................................................................................... 7-13

Replacement Procedure............................................................................................................................ 7-14

RINT HEAD REPLACEMENT

5180 (52

55 DBA)

.......................................................................................................................... 7-18

CABINET MODEL

......................................................................................................... 7-18

Resetting Print Head Counters................................................................................................................. 7-21

APPENDIX A UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................... A-1

NPACKING

(5180 52

DBA MODEL

)............................................................................................................... A-1

Unpacking (5050/5100 55 DbA Model)......................................................................................................A-4

Repacking ...................................................................................................................................................A-6

NPACKING

(5180 M

) ........................................................................................................................... A-6

ODEL

Removing the Shipping Blocks and Hardware ...........................................................................................A-7

APPENDIX B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................. B-1

ECOMMENDED PAPER WEIGHTS

....................................................................................................................B-1

APPENDIX C CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATION ........................................................................... C-1

APPENDIX D................................................................................................................................................... D-1

PARTS, ACCESSORIES, CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS................................................................... D-1

APPENDIX E. FONT PRINT SAMPLES......................................................................................................E-1

IGH SPEED FONT

GOTHIC DRAFT

GOTHIC NEAR LETTER QUALITY

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............................................................................................................................................E-1

– D

ATA PROCESSING FONT

......................................................................................................E-1

.......................................................................................................................E-1

CHARACTER GRAPHICS FONT

CORRESPONDENCE FONT

OCR-A FONT

OCR-B

COURIER NLQ FONT

ITALIC NLQ FONT

IGH SPEED

CANADIAN PST

.....................................................................................................................................................E-2

..................................................................................................................................................E-2

FONT

..........................................................................................................................................E-2

.............................................................................................................................................E-2

2.................................................................................................................................................. E-3

.................................................................................................................................................E-3

...........................................................................................................................E-1

..................................................................................................................................E-2

APPENDIX F. FLASH UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................F-1

APPENDIX G DESCRIPTION OF STRAPPING OPTIONS .................................................................... G-1

EGACY PARALLEL HARDWARE STRAP DEFINITIONS

EGACY PARALLEL SOFTWARE STRAP DEFINIT IONS

ENERAL PRINTER OPTIONS DEFINIT IONS

MULATION OPTION DESCRIPTIONS

..................................................................................................... G-4

............................................................................................................... G-6

...................................................................................... G-2

...................................................................................... G-3

APPENDIX H. ................................................................................................................................................. H-1

INTERFACE EMULATION COMPATIBILITY........................................................................................ G-1

APPENDIX I. LCD MENU MAPS ..................................................................................................................I-1

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

This printer is a high duty cycle, line matrix printer. Among the advanced features of this printer are:

! High speed at 500/1000/1800 lpm

! Industry’s only lifetime warranty on shuttle mechanism and

striker bar

! IBM-compatible models

! Ideal for manufacturing pick lists and shipping documents

! Remote network printing

! Auto interface switching

! Top demand exit or rear exit standard (5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa)

Cabinet Model)

! Industrial graphics, bar codes, and labels

Other characteristics include:

! Input voltage:

5050/5100 Models auto range selecting 115V or 230V

5180 Models switchable 115V or 230V

! Hardware interfaces: menu selectable or auto switching between

CENTRONICS parallel and RS-232 serial

! Standard emulation’s: menu- or host-selectable ANSI 4800, ANSI

4410, Epson FX286e, IBM Proprinter III XL, P 300/600, DEC LG and PPL3, Pseries, and ESC/P2.

! Standard fonts: menu- or host-selectable Data Processing,

Correspondence, Gothic NLQ, Graphics, Courier NLQ, Italic NLQ, High Speed, OCR-A, OCR-B and Oversize.

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REFERENCE USAGE:

Warning is used to alert a user of a hazard that could cause personal injury or severe damage to the equipment.

Caution is used where there is a risk of damaging the equipment, parts or supplies.

Indicates additional information.

ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

This User’s Manual covers the 5000 series printers. Some procedures discussed in this manual are model number and/or cabinet specific. The differences are noted within sections where possible and separated into section where necessary. The following is a visual representation of the cabinet models available:

Warning

Caution

Note

5000 SERIES CABINET STYLES AND MODEL NUMBERS

5050/5100 (50 dBa)

5180 (52 dBa)

This User’s Manual is divided into the following main sections:

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter contains a brief introduction to the key features of the printer and the organization of this manual.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

This chapter contains the instructions necessary to get the printer up and running.

5050/5100 (55 dBa) 5050/5100 (60 dBa) 5180 (55 dBa)

Chapter 3: Operating the Printer

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This chapter contains descriptions of the control panel, the pushbuttons and navigation through the menu options.

Chapter 4: Using the Operator Menu

This chapter details the procedures for accessing the options under the Operator Menu.

Chapter 5: Using the Setup Menu

This chapter details the procedures for accessing the options under the Set Up Menu.

Chapter 6: Using the Maintenance Menu

This chapter details the procedures for accessing the options under the Maintenance Menu

Chapter 7: Operator Care and Maintenance

This chapter contains information for the user to care and maintain the printer.

The following appendices are provided for reference information:

Appendix A: Unpacking & Repacking

This appendix contains information necessary to unpack the printer or repack the printer for shipment.

Appendix B: Paper Considerations

This appendix contains information as a guide to paper supplies.

Appendix C: Considerations for Operation

This appendix contains specifications on the printer.

Appendix D: Parts, Accessories, Consumables, Options

This appendix contains a list of available parts, accessories, consumables and options available for the printer.

Appendix E: Font Print Samples

This appendix contains print samples of the font styles available on this printer.

Appendix F: Flash Software Procedures

This appendix contains upgrade software procedures.

Appendix G: Description of Strapping Options

This appendix contains reference tables listing hardware and software strapping options.

Appendix H: Emulation Interface Compatibility

This appendix contains reference tables for Emulation to Interface compatibility issues.

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CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED

PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR OPERATION

Printer unpacking is complete when all accessories have been removed from the packaging and printer cabinet or pedestal. See “Appendix A Unpacking Procedures” for more information.

Move the printer to a suitable operating location. See Appendix C for considerations on the space and conditions required for normal operation.

The two front casters have locks to stabilize the printer once it has been moved to its location. Press one brake tab to lock the wheel of the caster and press the other tab to unlock. See Figure 2-1.

Note

The printer should be initially setup following the instructions given in this chapter, in the order presented.

BRAKE TAB

Figure 2-1 Brake Tab on Front Caster

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

The 5050/5100 (50, 55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model printer is equipped with an auto-switching power supply and can be connected to either a 115V or 230V source without damage or manually changing a switch setting.

The 5180 (52 or 55 dBa) Cabinet Model has a voltage selection switch located on the back panel. The switch has two positions, 115V and 230V. The factory default is set to 230V.

(5180 (52 or 55 dBa) Cabinet Model) Set the voltage selection switch to the proper line voltage before plugging in the power cable.

The allowable voltage variation is ±15% and the allowable frequency is 48 to 65 Hz.

A power cord is packed with the printer. Plug the female end of the cord into the recessed connector at the rear of the printer. See Figure 2-2. Plug the other end into a compatible, properly grounded AC outlet.

Caution

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Note

The AC outlet must be rated for at least 10-ampere service.

Avoid using AC circuits serving other equipment which may cause chronic low voltage, noise interference, or power fluctuations. Data loss may result.

CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

Both a 25-pin RS-232C serial interface connector and a 36-pin CENTRONICS parallel interface connector are standard on this printer. Both connectors are located on the data connector plate on the rear of the printer. See Figure 2-2.

25-PIN SERIAL

CONNECTOR

36-PIN PARALLEL

CONNECTOR

I/O CARD

INTERFACE SLOTS

POWER ON/OFF

(I/O) SWITCH

FUSE HOLDER

RECESSED CONNECTOR

POWER CORD

FIGURE 2-2 REAR VIEW OF PRINTER

5050/5100 (55 dBa) MODEL

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I/O Interface Card Options available

5180 (55 dBa) MODEL

There are two expansion slots located in the rear of the printer. The interface options available are:

§ Legacy parallel

§ DPSL (Dataproducts short line)

§ DPLL (Dataproducts long line)

§ IBM/TX/CX

§ Ethernet (10/100, 10baseT, and Token Ring)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

The control panel is mounted in the top of the printer and is accessible with the top cover either open or closed. The Control Panel utilizes a display panel composed of two rows of sixteen characters each. With the top cover open, the control panel will move around slightly to the touch. This is normal. The floating mount allows the panel to align itself when the top cover is closed.

5050/5100 MODELS

5180 (52 dBa) MODEL

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The basic look and layout of the 5050/5100 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model control panel is represented by the following:

The four pushbuttons to the right of the display are to navigate the menu tree structure and are referred as menu browse pushbuttons. The On Line/Off Line pushbutton is located at the top of the left row of pushbuttons. The three pushbuttons below the On Line/Off Line pushbutton,↑ (up arrow), ↓ (down arrow), and TOF, are used to set top of form. See “Setting Top of Form” in Chapter 3 for additional information. The bottom left pushbutton, Format (in conjunction with the Select pushbutton), is used to select one of ten stored form formats. The FF, Tear Off, and View pushbuttons under the display are additional paper positioning functions. The Clear and Select pushbuttons are used in data entry.

Note

The locations of the pushbuttons and display on the 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model are different, however the functionality of each is the same.

When in the online state, only the FF, On Line/Off Line, Tear Off, & View pushbuttons and limited functionality of the Clear and Select

pushbuttons are active. Pressing any other pushbutton causes a “beep.” The “Processing” LED indicator is lit whenever data is being received and or being processed/printed. In multi-source I/O mode, the “Processing” LED indicator will blink for the duration of the timeout period when processing is complete.

Beeper

Note

The control panel mount on the 5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) and 5180 (52 dBa) Cabinet Model is hinged so that it can be tilted forward to remove the ribbon deck for service.

The control panel beeper sounds momentarily when:

! A pushbutton is pressed.

! A BEL control code is received. (The host can send a “bell” code to

sound the printer’s beeper. For more information, see the Programmer’s Manual.)

! A PAPER LOW condition exists.

! An EVFU loading error occurs. (For more information on the

EVFU, see the Programmer’s Manual.)

! A hard fault occurs. (See Chapter 7 for an explanation of hard

faults.)

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Display

The two row by sixteen-character LCD provide the following information:

! The printer’s status - Online, Local, Self-test, etc.

! Which menu or menu option is presently on display to assist in

making selections.

! When a fault condition exists.

Pushbuttons

The pushbuttons are sealed and raised rubber-type switches used to make menu selections, clear faults, and position the paper. An explanation of the pushbuttons’ functions is given in the following section on “Operation of the Control Panel.”

OPERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

The primary use of each pushbutton is printed beside the button itself.

On Line Off Line

Pressing the On Line/Off Line pushbutton causes the printer to toggle between online and offline operation. Offline operation allows access to the menu functions.

FORMAT

Tear Off

Pressing the ↑↑↑↑ pushbutton moves paper up incrementally.

Pressing the ↓↓↓↓ pushbutton moves paper down incrementally.

Pressing the TOF (Top of Form) pushbutton sets the top of form

TOF

position on the printer.

Pressing the Format pushbutton allows the operator to select from up to ten stored formats. The pushbutton is repeatedly pressed until the desired set up format is being displayed, press the Select pushbutton to activate the selected format.

Pressing the FF pushbutton moves paper to next top of form according to the top of form set for the printer.

Pressing the Tear Off pushbutton advances the paper to the selected tear position and will auto retract to the selected retract position after 15 seconds. Pressing the tear off pushbutton any time within that 15 second wait period will retract the paper to the selected retract position. The printer will emit three beeps prior to retracting the paper.

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Data Entry

View

Clear

Select

Pressing the View pushbutton advances the paper such that the last printed line is visible in the top cover window. Pressing the View pushbutton a second time will return the paper to the last print position. Receipt of any data will also retract the paper to the print position.

Press the Clear pushbutton to exit or backup data entry and selection levels.

Press the Select pushbutton to enter or select data entry.

Pressing the menu browse pushbuttons allows navigation of menu selections. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse pushbuttons allows navigation of menu selections laterally within the same level. Pressing the ▲ (up) or ▼ (down) menu browse pushbuttons allows navigation up or down a level of menus. While in a user set option, these pushbuttons are used for data entry.

There are two modes of data entry for the control panel. The first mode is to select from a list of several options displayed on the bottom line of the LCD. The entries are sequentially displayed on the bottom line of the LCD in response to browse pushbuttons ( ◄ and ► .)The optional selections are shown as a circular list. For example, in selecting CPI, the choices 10, 12<, 13.3, 15, 16.7, 17.1, 20, and XX.X USER SET will be displayed sequentially. If one of the displayed values (i.e. numbers) are selected (other than the XX.X USER SET) the selection process is completed by depressing the Select pushbutton.

Note

The current setting is marked with the < symbol (12< shown above.)

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In USER SET mode the display switches to a format where the operator may enter any value 0 to 9 for any “X” position. The four menu browse pushbuttons revert to data entry operation. The horizontal ◄ ►(left or right) pushbuttons position the cursor (underline) to the digit to be changed; the vertical ▲▼(up or down) pushbuttons increment/decrement the selected digit by one. In the example used previously, 12 CPI was active when the selection process is entered (shown above as 12<). The operator selected from the list, the XX.X USER SET. The display shows 12.0, where the underline indicates the active digit, and where 12.0 is the current CPI value. Depressing the up menu browse pushbutton increments that digit from 12.0 to 2

2.0 or higher, where only the first digit increments. Depressing the right arrow pushbutton moves the cursor from 22.0 to 22

.0. Depressing the right arrow again moved the cursor from 22.0 to the 10th position (the decimal point is automatically skipped over) from 22.0 to 22.0. Depressing the right down arrow pushbutton changes the digit from 20.0 to 20.9 (the values wrap 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 etc).

Note

Since the four menu browse pushbuttons are used to make this type of entry, use the Select pushbutton or CLEAR pushbutton to exit this type of data entry. If the Select pushbutton is pressed, the display shows the selection as from above: 22.9 USER SET. If the CLEAR pushbutton is used, the menu entry jumps back to the previous (higher) level showing XX.X User Set as above without changing the CPI.

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INSTALLING THE PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM

WICKETS

PAPER SHELF

FIGURE 2-4A PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM (5050/5100 55dba)

METAL PLATE

(55 OR 60 dBa CABINET MODELS)

The paper handling system for this printer consists of an upper paper rack and a paper shelf with wickets and a stacking aid. See Figure 24a. The upper rack on the 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model is shaped differently, but its functionality is the same (see Figure 2-4b.) The 5050/5100 (50 dBa) and 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Models have internally installed paper handling aids.

PAPER SHELF

WIRE

TIGHTENING

KNOB

UPPER PAPER

RACK

5050/5100

55 dBa Model

V SHAPED

STACKING AID

LOWER PAPER SHELF

ATTACH HERE

HOLES TO HANG SHELF

FIGURE 2-4b UPPER RACK AND LOWER PAPER

SHELF INSTALLED

5180 (55 dBa) CABINET MODEL

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HOLES TO HANG SHELF

The paper shelf hangs on the back of the printer near the floor. The

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)

paper rack hooks onto the two end wire loops protruding from the rear paper exit. Use the following procedures to install the paper handling system:

1. Hang the paper shelf on the back of the printer in the holes

provided as shown in Figure 2-4a.

Note

The 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model paper shelf attaches to a solid metal plate. The metal plate is attached to the back of the printer in the holes provided as shown in Figure 2-4b.

2. Install the wickets on the shelf so the tightening knobs are facing

away from the area the paper will occupy.

3. Slide the wickets along the shelf so the distance between the

wickets accommodates the length of the fanfold paper (form length).

4. Lay the V-shaped paper stacking aid on the shelf between the

wickets. This stacking aid should be used when stacks of 1000 or more forms are anticipated. See Figure 2-4a and Figure 2-4b.

5. Hook the paper rack onto the two end wire loops protruding from

the rear paper exit. See Figure 2-5.

LEFT END

WIRE LOOP

RIGHT END WIRE LOOP

FIGURE 2-5 REAR VIEW

5050/5100

55dBa) CABINET MODEL SHOWN

Note

The 5180 (55dBa) Cabinet Model has an opening in the back of the printer. The upper paper rack has two metal hooks, which hang over the edge of the opening to hold the rack in place. See Figure 2-6b.

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STATIC

SWING RACK UP

GROUND WIRE

CONNECTOR

(TWO PLACES)

6. After the rack is hooked into place, swing it up as shown in the

illustration on the left and connect the two static ground wires. See Figure 2-6a.

FINISHED

INSTALLATION

FIGURE 2-6a SIDE VIEWS

5050/5100 (55 dBa) CABINET MODEL

FINISHED

INSTALLATION

METAL

HOOK

HANGS ON

EDGE OF

OPENING

ATTACH GROUND

CABLES

FIGURE 2-6b REAR VIEW

5180 (55 dBa) CABINET MODEL

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Paper Handling Aids (55 dBa) Cabinet Models

A paper handling “wicket” is shipped with the 55 dBa model printer. It is positioned at the outside edge of the rear paper cabinet to assist in the vertical stacking of the paper. Magnets hold the wicket in various positions according to the type of form being printed. See Figure 2-7.

FIGURE 2-7 PAPER HANDLING “WICKET”

Another paper handling device shipped with the printer is a “V”-shaped, metal paper stacking aid. Some papers tend to curl as the stack builds in the paper compartment. This device will alleviate that situation. See Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8 “V” Shaped Metal Paper Stacking Aid

SELECTING THE PAPER PATH 5050/5100 (55 and 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL ONLY

This printer has a top exit paper path and a rear exit paper path.

The top path is used when forms or peel-off labels are printed from the printer individually.

The rear path is used when high volume or unattended print jobs are printed.

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REAR PAPER PATH

When the top is closed, the paper will automatically seek the rear exit. To switch to the top exit, push down on the ears of the top exit door as shown below.

Wire Paper Guide

The printer is shipped with a wire paper guide installed. The purpose of this part is to prevent paper jams when the rear (default) paper exit is used.

To thread paper through the rear exit, lift up the paper guide until it sticks to the magnet on the top cover. See Figure 2-10.

MAGNET

PAPER GUIDE

FIGURE 2-10 WIRE PAPER GUIDE

5050/5100 (55 OR 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL)

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Note

FIGURE 2 - 11a

FIGURE 2 - 11b

FIGURE 2 - 11c

BRACKET

PRONG

TOGETHER

The 5180 model uses rear paper path only. To have paper exit through the top (5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model only), the paper guide must be removed. Placing a hand under the paper guide at the left end, lift up and away at an angle. See Figure 2-11a. Placing a hand under the right side of the paper guide, lift up and toward the front of the printer. See Figures 211b and 2-11c.

If the rear exit paper path is used without the paper guide installed, paper may jam in the top cover.

To re-install the paper guide, find the wires that are closest together on the left end. Install the guide so that these two wires straddle the left mounting bracket. This holds the part in place horizontally. The small ring on the paper guide slides onto the corresponding prong on the paper deflector.

TWO WIRES CLOSEST

5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL

PAPER GUIDE

LEFT

MOUNTING

FIGURE 2-12 REINSTALLING THE PAPER GUIDE (LEFT VIEW)

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LOADING PAPER

This printer is designed to use edge-punched (sprocket, or pin-fed) fanfold paper. See “Paper Specifications” in Appendix B for further description of the types of paper that can be used in the printer.

Printing without paper or using paper too narrow for the job may damage printer components and void the printer warranty. Fullwidth paper (greater than 14 5/8-inch or 371cm) should be used until the operator is familiar with the printer’s setup and operation.

Manual Paper Loading

To load paper in the printer, complete the following steps:

CAUTION

Paper Out

1. Raise the top cover to the open position. On 5050/5100 (55 or 60

dBa) Cabinet Model printers, press the cover latch to unlock the cover. See Figure 2-13.

FRONT LATCH

FIGURE 2-13 FRONT VIEW OF PRINTER

5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL

FIGURE 2-13B

5180 (55dBa) CABINET MODEL

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5180 (52 dBa) CABINET MODEL

FIGURE 2-13C

Strikr Bar Open

FIGURE 2-14b PRINT GAP WHEEL IN LOAD POSITION

5180 (55 OR 52 dBa) CABINET MODEL

WHEEL

PAPER

TENSION

LEVER

PRINT GAP

WHEEL

2. Turn the print gap wheel to the LOAD position by pushing the top

of the wheel towards the rear of the printer until it stops. See Figure 2-14a. (On the 5180 model, turn the print gap adjust knob to the LOAD position by turning the knob fully clockwise. See Figure 2-14a.)

Note

If the power has been applied to the printer, the fault messages

Paper Out and Strikr Bar Open will appear on the display panel and

the beeper will sound. These will alternately display in the upper left corner of the display panel until the CLEAR pushbutton is pressed.

FIGURE 2-14a PRINT GAP WHEEL IN LOAD POSITION

5050/5100 (50,55, or 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL

PRINT GAP

PAPER

TENSION

LEVER

3. Push the paper tension adjustment lever down to position 1. See

Figure 2-14a(b).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (USA)

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (CANADA)

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (GERMANY)

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (EUROPE)

Optional Interface Kits

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Operating Precautions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

REFERENCE USAGE:

ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED

PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR OPERATION

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

I/O Interface Card Options available

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Beeper

Display

Pushbuttons

OPERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Data Entry

INSTALLING THE PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM

(55 OR 60 dBa CABINET MODELS)

Paper Handling Aids (55 dBa) Cabinet Models

Wire Paper Guide

LOADING PAPER

Manual Paper Loading