Chapter 1
Manual Front Cover
PACEMARK 3410 Printer Handbook
for Epson/IBM & Microline/Pacemark Models
PN 59249101, PM3410, PACE, PM3FM, 12/91, Final
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Chapter 1
Setup
Setup
Unpack your printer and make sure you have the following items:
Pacemark 3410 Printer Platen knob
Power cord Ribbon cartridge
Sheet separator (w/rollers)Bottom tractor unit
Printer Handbook
If you are missing any of these items, contact your dealer.
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Preliminaries
Preliminaries
After unpacking the printer, there are a few minor tasks that must be performed
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Remove shipping restraint
Remove shipping restraint
After unpacking the printer, there are a few minor tasks that must be performed before you can
begin.
1. Open the front cover of the printer.
2. Remove the shipping restraint located under the printhead.
3. Open the rear cover. Set the pull-up roller on the printer so that the tabs on the roller are in the
grooves in the printer.
Save the shipping restraint and the packing material for reshipping.
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Installing the Platen Knob
Installing the Platen Knob
You will notice that the shaft on the platen knob has a flat side that matches the flat side of the shaft
in the printer.
1. Line up the flat side of the platen knob shaft with the flat side of the printer shaft.
2. Push the knob into place.
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Inserting the Ribbon
Inserting the Ribbon
1. Unpack the ribbon and remove the shipping restraint.
2. Push the idler roller latch in.
3. Lay the ribbon in the printer so that the pins on the cartridge fit into the notches in the side plates
of the printer. Push down on the cartridge until it clicks into place (See the diagram on the
cartridge).
Note
Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow if the cartridge doesn't fit into place easily.
4. Center the printhead.
5. Thread the ribbon around the posts as shown.
6. Turn the take-up knob clockwise to take up the slack in the ribbon.
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The Bottom Feed Tractor Unit
The Bottom Feed Tractor Unit
This separate unit makes it easy and convenient for you to use continuous forms paper fed from the
bottom of the printer.
To install the bottom feed unit:
1. Place the unit where you plan to put the printer. The opening in the unit should face the same
direction as the front of the printer.
2. Pick up the printer and put it on top of the bottom feed unit as shown. Be sure the printer is firmly
seated on the unit.
3. Plug the cable on the unit into the round socket above the parallel interface connector on the
back of the printer. The arrow on the plug faces up.
Caution
Do not attempt to pick up the printer and bottom feed unit together. Disconnect the printer from
the bottom feed unit
and move them separately.
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Making Connections
Making Connections
The power cable and the interface cable have to be connected before you can use your printer. Before
you begin, make sure that the power switch is off.
Plug the power cord into the printer, but do not plug it into an electrical outlet until setup is complete.
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Choosing Parallel or Serial
Choosing Parallel or Serial
Your Pacemark 3410 has both a parallel and a serial port. All you have to do is decide which one
you want to use. You can only use one of them at a time.
When you take the printer out of the box, there will be a metal plate over the serial port. If you want
to use the parallel port, just plug in your cable and fasten the clips to it.
If you want to use the serial interface, loosen the metal plate with a Phillips screwdriver and slide it
to the right to uncover the serial port. Plug your cable into the serial port and tighten the screws.
You can fasten the metal plate over the parallel port to eliminate confusion in the future.
You can fasten the metal plate over the parallel port to eliminate confusion in the future. If you use the
serial port, you may have to enter the Menu Select mode and adjust the menu settings. See Chapter 3 (
) for an explanation of the Menu Select mode.
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Adjusting the HeadGap
Adjusting the HeadGap
The headgapis the distance between the printhead andthe roller. When you use envelopes or multi-part
forms, you want to have a larger head gap than when you use plain paper. Use the recommended head
gap to ensure the best print quality and easy paper feeding.
To adjust the head gap, open the front cover. The blue head gap lever is located on the right side of the
printer. Use the following chart to determine the proper head gap for your needs.
Paper Setting
12-24 lb. paper 1
Labels 3-4
Envelopes 5-9
Forms (w/carbon)
Two-part 2-3
Three-part 3-4
Four-part 5
Five-part 6
Six-part 7
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Testing Your Printer
Testing Your Printer
Your Pacemark printer has two built-in tests to make sure your printer is working properly. Run these
after you've set up your printer and any time you want to verify that it•s running. The top of each print test
contains information on your printer model. Be sure to have a copy of the printout handy if you call for
service.
Important
Use only continuous forms paper to run these tests.
Print Sample Test
Turn the printer on while holding down the LINE FEED button. The test prints a two-page sample of your
Pacemark•s printing styles. Press the SELECT button or turn off the printer to stop the test.
Rolling ASCII Test
Turn the printer on while holding down the FORM FEED button. This test prints the character set in a
rolling pattern using the default type style. Press the SELECT button or turn off the printer to stop the
test.
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Chapter 2
Loading Paper
Loading Paper
The Pacemark 3410 has three standard paper handling configurations: rear-fed continuous forms,
bottom-fed continuous forms and top-fed single sheets. All three are flexible and trouble-free.
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Rear Feed Continuous Forms
Rear Feed Continuous Forms
1. Pull the paperlever forward to the continuous forms position.
2. Open the rear cover.
3. Insert the paper under the rear cover and pull it through.
4. Open the tractor covers and set the paper on the pins.
5. Pull the lock lever forward to unlock the tractor.
6. Slide the tractor to adjust to the width of the paper then push the lock lever back to lock the
tractor in position. Don't stretch the paper tightlyit can cause the paper to tear.
7. Close the tractor covers.
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8. Close the rear cover.
9. Press the FORM FEED button to advance the paper.
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Bottom Feed Continuous Forms
Bottom Feed Continuous Forms
1. Make sure the paper lever is set for single-sheet paper
2. Put a stack of continuous forms paper below the printer.
3. Open the door on the front of the tractor unit.
4. Open the tractor covers and set the paper on the pins.
5. Pull the lock lever forward to unlock the tractor.
6. Slide the tractor to adjust to the width of the paper, then push the lock lever back to lock the
tractor in position.
7. Close the tractor covers and the unit door.
8. Make sure the printer is on and selected. Press the FORM FEED button to advance the paper
into the printer.
(back).
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Form Tear Off (continuous form paper only)
Form Tear Off (continuous form paper only)
This feature lets you remove a printed page from the printer without wasting paper. Activate it by
changing the setting for the Form Tear Off menu selection to 500ms, 1 sec, or 2 sec. (See Chapter 3 (
for details on the printer menu.)
Note
Keep in mind that there are separate menu groups for each of the three possible paper paths. Be sure to
activate the Form Tear Off selection for the one you are using, rear feed or bottom feed.
After you load paper and press the FORM FEED button, the paper will advance past the printing (top of
form) position to the tear bar position. It stays in this position until the printer receives data; the paper
then moves back down for printing. A few seconds after printing stops, the paper moves back to the tear
bar
so you can tear it off without feeding an extra sheet of paper.
You can check the top of form position by pressing the TEAR button. Release the button to return to the
tear off position.
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Single-Sheet Paper
Single-Sheet Paper
1. Push the paper lever back to the single sheet position.
2. Lift the paper support to the upright position.
3. Align the left paper guide with the paper icon on the support.
4. Insert a piece of single-sheet paper and adjust the right paper guide to the width of the paper.
5. Press the FORM FEED button to feed the sheet into the printer.
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Setting Top of Form
Setting Top of Form
The top of form is the place on the page where printing starts. When the printer advances to the
next page, it stops at the top of form.
Your Pacemark printer stores the top of form position independently for the three standard types of
paper feeding top, rear, and bottom.
The method of setting top of form is the same for all types of paper:
1. Feed a page into the printer by pressing the FORM FEED button.
2. Hold down the TOP OF FORM button while you adjust the page up or down using the MICRO
FEED buttons. The red line on the plastic ribbon shield marks the base of the printing line•use
this as a guide.
3. When you release the TOP OF FORM button, the position will be registered in the printers
memory until you change it.
Note
If you want to reset the top of form to its original settings, turn off the printer, then hold down the
SELECT and TOP OF FORM buttons while turning it on again. Keep in mind, however, that this
will also cancel any changes you've made to the menu.
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Changing Paper Types
Changing Paper Types
You don't have to remove continuous forms paper in order to print a single sheet. With the touch of
a button you can switch from one type of paper to another.
To change from continuous forms to single sheets:
1. Remove any printed pages from the printer.
2. Press the PARK button to retract the continuous forms paper from the paper path.
3. Move the paper lever to the single sheet position if you're switching from rear feed.
4. Follow the instructions under Single-Sheet Paper for loading single sheets.
To change back to continuous forms:
1. Remove any single-sheet paper in the printer.
2. Move the paper lever to the continuous forms position if youre switching to rear feed, leave it set
for single sheets if you're switching to bottom feed.
3. Lower the paper support.
4. Press the FORM FEED button to feed continuous forms paper into the printer.
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The Optional Pull Tractor
The Optional Pull Tractor
This option is available for specialized bottom feed applications where a pull tractor is required, either
alone or in combination with the bottom feed unit.
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Installing the Optional Cut Sheet Feeder
Installing the Optional Cut Sheet Feeder
A Cut Sheet Feeder (CSF) is ideal for high-volume printing using single-sheet paper. The CSF
feeds paper automatically, controlled from the printer•s front panel or from the computer.
There are two cut sheet feeders available for the Pacemark 3410: the single-bin CSF 3001 and the
dual-bin CSF 3002. Since both feeders are installed in the same way, we•ll illustrate the
procedure with the CSF 3001, noting any differences as they arise.
Unpack your cut sheet feeder and make sure you have all the parts.
- Cut Sheet Feeder
- Bin rack (1 for the CSF 3001 and 2 for the CSF 3002)
- Output tray
1. Make sure the printer is off.
2. Open the front cover.
3. Remove the back cover: tilt it back slightly and lift it off.
4. Push the bail lever forward to the open position and the paper lever back to the single sheet
position.
5. Hold the cut sheet feeder over the printer.
6. While fitting the CSF hooks over the platen shaft, gently lower it onto the printer.
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7. Unplug the bottom feed tractor cable and plug the CSF cable into the receptacle on the printer.
The arrow on the plug faces up.
8. Fit the wire rack(s) into the hole(s) on the back of the bins.
9. Slide the output tray into the channels on the sides of the CSF.
This is what the finished product should look like:
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Loading the CSF
Loading the CSF
Each bin of the optional CSF3001 and CSF3002 holds up to 130 sheets of 20lb. paper or between
100 and 120 sheets of 24 lb. paper, depending on thickness and texture.
1. Push the reset lever up to load paper and the envelope lever forward for paper.
2. Make sure the paper lever is in the single sheet position.
3. Fan a stack of paper and square it. Put the paper in the paper bin.
4. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper.
5. Once the paper is in the proper position, push the reset lever down.
4. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper.
5. Once the paper is in the proper position, push the reset lever down.
6. Push the FORM FEED button to insert a sheet of paper.
7. To eject a page, press the FORM FEED button again.
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Switching Bins
Switching Bins
If you have the CSF3002, you can move from one bin to another. When the BIN SELECT light is
on, you are using bin number 1
To move to bin two:
1. Make sure that the printer is deselected. Press the SELECT button if the SELECT light is on.
2. Press the BIN SELECT button. The BIN SELECT light should go out. When the BIN SELECT
light is out, you are using bin number 2.
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