Output Solutions 650 User Manual

User's Manual

C-650 Plus

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Acknowledgements

EPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Cor

ProPrinter is a Trademark of International Business Machines Cor

oration.

Publication of Output Solutions GmbH Talstraße 25

D 51399 Burscheid Federal Republic of Germany

Pub. No. 602 650

Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate and complete. However, should any errors or omissions be discovered or should any user wish to make suggestions for improving this manual, please feel encouraged to send us the relevant details.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

February 2006

issue to third parties in any form is not

Safety Regulations

The printer C-650 Plus computer systems.

fulfill the safety regulations according to DIN EN 60950-1 for

The mains cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The selected voltage of the printer needs to fit to the local voltage.

The power plug must be easily accessible at any time so that it can be disconnected immediately in case of danger or for maintenance purposes.

Comme le câble de secteur sert de dipositif d'arrêt-urgence, sa connexion à l'imprimante doit être tout le temps accessible.

Before installing the printer, check the surrounding conditions in which the printer will be placed (see next page, Operating Environment).

During a thunderstorm you should never attempt to connect or disconnect any data transfer cables.

The power supply should only be opened and checked by authorized personnel. Repairs and maintenance may only be attempted by authorized personnel as well. Repairs done inappropriately may cause damage and severe danger for the user.

General Installation Precautions

To ensure optimum printer functionality and to avoid making service calls for problems that are not directly caused by the product itself, bear in mind the information provided in the following sections.

Electrical Power Supply

Make sure that the electrical wall outlet to which the printer is connected has a valid ground and that it is able to supply the power needed by the machine. A wall outlet without ground can cause functional problems and can be a safety hazard.

Do not plug the printer to electrical wall outlets that are already being used by equipment that could cause electrical noise and excessive voltage fluctuations (fans and air conditioners, large photocopiers, lift motors, TV radio transmitters and signal generators, high frequency safety devices, and so on).

Common office equipment (calculating machines, typewriters, small photocopiers, terminals and personal computers) can share the same outlet as long as they do not cause excessive electrical noise.

Environmental Conditions

The environmental conditions in which the product can work properly referring to a normal air-conditioned office environment (environmental temperature of 15 up to 35 °C, relative humidity of between 15 and 85%).

During machine storage and operation, make sure that condensation does not form as the result of extreme environmental variations.

Dust, dirt and smoke can cause the parts in motion to wear excessively, short circuits (in the presence of a high degree of humidity). High temperatures and low humidity can cause problems due to static electricity.

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Safety Regulations

Locating the Machine

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The printer must be installed on a flat, vibration free surface.

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Do not position the machine near air conditioning systems, heat sources or in direct sunlight.

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Do not obstruct the printer's ventilation slots.

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If the printer is installed in a cabinet, make sure that it has good ventilation so as to avoid overheating.

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Install the printer in a position so that paper jams can be cleared easily.

Work Environment

An environment that is too cold, hot or humid could be the cause of certain malfunctions. The machine must not be positioned near air conditioning system vents or exposed to direct sun light. Make sure that the machine's internal ventilation slots are not blocked, especially if the printer is installed in furniture.

Printer Operating Condition

Check that the internal parts of the machine have no dirt deposited or residue of paper or ink that could interfere with the performance of the printer's different components. Make sure there is no internal damage caused by the insertion of documents with metal clips, staples, pins or similar. Ensure that the parts specified are correctly lubricated.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ............................................................................................................................. VII

About this manual ............................................................................................................. VII

1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Delivery contents Printer C-650 PLus .......................................................1-1

1.2 Requirements to the Location of the Printer...............................................................1-2

1.3 A first Look at the Printer............................................................................................1-3

1.3.1Front View ...................................................................................................1-3

1.3.2Rear View....................................................................................................1-3

1.4 Remove Transport Lock.............................................................................................1-4

1.5 Ribbon Installation......................................................................................................1-5

1.6 Mains Connection and Power On ..............................................................................1-7

1.7 Print Test....................................................................................................................1-9

1.7.1 Selftest ....................................................................................................1-9

1.7.1 Selftest Printing Contents......................................................................1-10

1.7.3 Dr. Grauert (print a letter) ......................................................................1-11

1.8 Connection to the System........................................................................................1-12

1.8.1 Parallel / Serial Interface .......................................................................1-12

1.9 Installing the Printer Drivers .....................................................................................1-12

2. Printer Operation........................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Operator Panel...........................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Function Keys ............................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ......................................................................................2-4

2.4 Load Print Medium.....................................................................................................2-5

2.5 Menu Mode ................................................................................................................2-5

2.5.1 To Confirm a Macro Selection and Save the Settings.............................2-6

2.6 The Use of C-650 Plus Emulation .............................................................................2-6

3. Configuring the Printer..............................................................................................3-1

Main Functions and Entry Points into the Menu................................................................3-1

3.1 What is Configuration..............................................................................................3-2

3.2 Standard Configuration ...........................................................................................3-3

3.2.1 Explanation of the Printout on the Previous Page...................................3-4

3.3 Menu Structure.........................................................................................................3-4

3.3.1 How to use the Key in the Menu Mode ...................................................3-5

3.3.2 The Emulations of C-650 PLus...............................................................3-5

3.4 Menu Setup Description ..........................................................................................3-5

3.4.1 Select Current Macro ..............................................................................3-6

3.4.2 Select User to Setup ...............................................................................3-6

3.4.3 Configure.................................................................................................3-6

3.4.4 IBM Configure .......................................................................................3-10

3.4.5 LQ Configure.........................................................................................3-13

3.4.6 Save Parameters...................................................................................3-16

3.5 Print Test ................................................................................................................3-17

3.5.1 Users Guide ...................................................................................... 3-17

3.5.2 ASCII Character Set............................................................................. 3-17

3.5.3 Character Attributes ............................................................................. 3-17

3.5.4 Dr. Grauert (print a letter) ..................................................................... 3-17

3.6 Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 3-18

3.6.1 Photo Sensor Value .............................................................................. 3-18

3.6.2 Left Margin ............................................................................................ 3-19

3.6.3 Top Margin ............................................................................................ 3-20

3.6.4 Run-in Test............................................................................................ 3-20

3.6.5 Bidirectional Alignment Adjustment....................................................... 3-21

3.6.6 Print Photo Values................................................................................. 3-22

3.6.7 Inquire Photo Values ............................................................................. 3-23

3.6.8 Resume Hardware Parameters............................................................. 3-24

3.7 Debug / Test ........................................................................................................... 3-24

3.7.1 Data Backup Mode................................................................................ 3-25

3.7.2 Printing Saved Data .............................................................................. 3-25

3.7.3 Printing Last Data.................................................................................. 3-26

3.7.4 Printing Flash Data................................................................................ 3-26

3.7.5 Directly Dump........................................................................................ 3-27

3.8 Info Inquiring .......................................................................................................... 3-28

3.8.1 FW Version............................................................................................ 3-28

3.8.2 HW Configuration .................................................................................. 3-28

3.8.3 Printer ID ............................................................................................... 3-28

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

4.1 Cleaning Surrounding Areas...................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Remove the Ribbon................................................................................. 4-2

4.1.2 Remove the Alignment Unit..................................................................... 4-3

4.1.3 Cleaning Procedure................................................................................. 4-4

4.1.4 Install the Alignment Unit ........................................................................ 4-4

4.1.5 Install the Ribbon Cassette ..................................................................... 4-4

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

5.1 Optional Devices........................................................................................................ 5-1

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6. Technical Data............................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1 Technical Specification ............................................................................................ 6-1

6.2 Document Specification and Technical Instructions ................................................ 6-3

7. Interface Description ................................................................................................. 7-1

7.1 Serial Interface......................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Parallel Interface...................................................................................................... 7-2

7.3 USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 7-2

8. Firmware Update........................................................................................................ 8-1

9. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 9-1

How to Use This Section................................................................................................... 9-1

9.1 Power-related Problems............................................................................................. 9-1

9.2 Uncompleted Power On............................................................................................. 9-1

9.3 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems ........................................................................ 9-2

9.4 Paper-related Problems ............................................................................................. 9-2

9.5 Print-related Problems ............................................................................................... 9-3

9.6 No Printout ................................................................................................................. 9-4

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Appendix A Code Pages .............................................................................................. A-1

A.1 PC Character Sets ................................................................................................... A-2

A.2 ISO Character Sets ................................................................................................. A-25

A.3 OCR-A Character Sets............................................................................................ A-34

A.4 OCR-B Character Sets............................................................................................ A-36

Appendix B IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Emulation ........................... B-1

B.1 Command Index .................................................................................................... B-2

B.2 Command Description........................................................................................... B-4

B.2.1 Basic Operations............................................................................ B-4

B.2.2 Margins ............................................................................... B-6

B.2.3 Line Feed ............................................................................... B-8

B.2.4 Print Pitches ............................................................................. B-11

B.2.5 Print Attributes ............................................................................. B-13

B.2.6 Tabulation ............................................................................. B-19

B.2.7 Graphics ............................................................................. B-21

B.2.7.1 The IBM Graphic Commands .......................................... B-22

B.2.7.2 Alternate Graphic Mode (AGM) .......................................... B-24

B.2.8 Downloading Customized Characters (DLL)................................ B-26

B.2.9 Other Functions ........................................................................... B-31

B.

Hex - Decimal Conversion Table............................................................................. B-34

Appendix C Epson LQ Emulation................................................................................. C-1

C.1 Command Index .................................................................................................... C-2

C.2 Command Description............................................................................................... C-6

C.2.1 Basic Operations............................................................................C-6

C.2.2 Margins ...............................................................................C-8

C.2.3 Line Feed ............................................................................. C-10

C.2.4 Print Position ............................................................................. C-12

C.2.5 Print Pitches ............................................................................. C-14

C.2.6 Print Attributes .............................................................................C-16

C.2.7 Tabulation .............................................................................C-23

C.2.8 Graphics .............................................................................C-25

C.2.9 Other Functions ...........................................................................C-27

C.2.10 Ignored Commands ..................................................................... C-29

C.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table ............................................................................C-33

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module.

The interface is an integral part of the printer, and the type of interface used significantly influences the behaviour or o

The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the various procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up, moves on to detailed instructions for o

The manual is divided into the following chapters:

1. Getting Started

This chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the installation of the ribbon cassette. By the end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and tested in its primary form. It is not yet connected to the host computer system and no options are mounted.

eration of the printer.

erating the printer and ends with the mounting of options.

2. Operating the Printer

This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, all menu functions, and the general operation of the menu.

3. Configuring the Printer

This chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with the corresponding system environment. Then this chapter thoroughly describes the printer's operating controls. In the last part you will find tables with the possible values of the menu items. In this chapter you will also find a detail explanations of individual menu items.

4. Maintenance

This chapter shows how to clean the printer and how to remove the Alignment Unit.

5. Options

This is a description of the available options, the Tractor Unit and the USB Port.

6. Technical Data

ll technical details or data about the printer can be found here.

7. Interface Description

This chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the various computer systems and explains particularities depending on the version of the operating system. Additionally, cable connection is illustrated.

8. Firmware Update

Output Solutions will advise users to update the printer’s firmware irregularly to strengthen C-650 PLUS’s functions.

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9. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

Suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.

Appendix

A. Character Set Table

ll printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.

B. IBM ProPrinter Emulation Commands

Quick reference for IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II

C. EPSON LQ Emulation Commands

Quick reference for EPSOM LQ Emulation.

Conventions Used in this Guide

The following conventions are used:

Bold

Note:

Caution:

[STOP ]

Headlines and important information.

Contains special advice to facilitate handling.

Contains important information to prevent damage of the equipment.

Key functions are always depicted in brackets.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

DRAFT

HSD LCD LED

LQ

MACRO

NLQ

PH

VIII

Draft

High S Liquid C Light E

Letter Q

User defined group (1 up to 3) of stored parameter

Near L

Print H

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1.

Getting Started

1.1 Unpacking

Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier immediately if any item is missing or damaged.

1.1.1 Delive

Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier immediately if any item is missing or damaged.

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Printer

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Power Cord (2)

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C-650 PLUS Cartridge (Ribbon Cassette) (3)

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Printout of the User's Manual (4) Printout of the default menu configuration (5)

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CD-ROM with a PDF format of the User's Manual and additional information (6)

Contents Printer C-650 Plus

C-650 Plus (1)

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1.2

Requirements to the Location of the Printe

Environmental Conditions

This printer is designed to be installed in a typical office environment. We claim that customer must follow these operation explanation as below for printer’s well working status and safet

Install the printer in an area away from any heat source, air conditioner, or strong

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airflow. Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct sunlight).

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Avoid installing the printer in a dusty or humid environment.

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Do not put printer to the high temperature, shake or wet environment. And no exposure to direct sunlight. For example boiler, humidifier or fridge.

of operator:

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Preconditions for Installation

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Place the printer on the stand or a table.

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When processing fanfold paper always place the printer with its front edge slightly off the edge of the table.

Power Requirements

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No special wiring is required. A typical office wall outlet is sufficient. Make sure that the electrical wall outlet to which the printer is connected has a valid ground and that it is able to supply the power needed by the machine.

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Do not plug into the same wall outlet other equipment besides the printer such as

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A First Look at the Printe

1.3.1 Front View

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Top Cover (1)

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Operator Panel (2)

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Display (3)

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Front Paper Feeding Platform (4)

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Power Switch (5)

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Bottom Frame (6)

Getting Started

1.3.2

Rear View

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Serial Interface Connector (7)

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Option Interface Board Slot (8) for detail see chapter 5

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Rear Paper Feeding Path (9)

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Power Cord Socket (10)

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Electrical Label (11)

Options

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Getting Started

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1.4 Remove Transport Lock

Note:

Please do not connect the printer's power cord at this moment, otherwise the

printer may be damaged permanently.

Open the top cover (1) first.

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Remove the black iron clip (2) and yellow label, from the print head carriage.

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Take out the four foam-rubber cushions (3) which on the both sides of carriage.

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Remove the foam-rubber cushions (4) to the front by lifting up.

Remove all trans

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Re-packing Information

To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, always:

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Remove the mains cable.

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Remove the ribbon cassette.

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Reposition the transport lock.

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Pack the printer in its original packing material and ship in its original package.

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1.5

Ribbon Installation

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Take out the Ribbon Cassette (1) from plastic wrapping

Details of the Ribbon Cassette (1):

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Active Wheel (2)

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Fixation Pin (3)

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Fixation Block (4)

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Ribbon (5)

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Ribbon Guide (6)

Getting Started

Installing:

Power the printer on.

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Remove the Ribbon Guide (6) by sliding down from the Ribbon Cassette (1).

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Open top cover.

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Swivel the green print unit lift handle (9) backwards to lift the print unit entirely.

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Move print head (10) to the centre.

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Insert the fixation pins (3) at the both ends of ribbon cassette (1) into the slots (11) at both ends of print unit frame.

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Try to push ribbon cassette (1) by rotation as shown in the picture above. Press the ribbon cassette fixation block (4) into both ends slot of print unit until you

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hear a “

CLICK”.

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Getting Started

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Insert ribbon guide (6) into print head (10) and press it up to make sure that the two taps (12) on the ribbon guide (6) have been fixed.

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Move the print head (10) to the right and left side until the ribbon is tight.

Swivel the green print unit lift handle (9) to let print unit back to its normal Position.

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Close top cover.

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Mains Connection and Power On

Getting Started

WARNING:

Before plug the power cord into the electrical wall outlet and power on the printer, voltage rating indicated on the electrical data plate must be checked to corres

Note:

Power switch (3) must be in off position.

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Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord (2).

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First connect the cable to the power cord socket (1) and then to the mains.

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Do not plug into the same wall outlet other equipment besides the printer such as coffee machines, copy machines, or air conditioners.

ond to the local mains.

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Getting Started

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The operator can press down front power switch (3 in figure before) to power on printer now.

fter power on:

The ON

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After a short delay the READY be all lighted.

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Several seconds later the print head start initialization action. You hear a sound of the movement.

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Only ON indicator will be light after initialization has been finished.

Note:

The display shows the message:

(1) indicator will be light up

(2), STATION 1

(3), and STATION 2

rinting medium in the printer paper path will be ejected.

CX LQ

(4) indicator will

ON-LINE

The informations shown by the LCD are either factory default or related to the selected micro.

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Print Test

1.7.1

Selftest

The following steps show which keys to use to start a test printout.

KEY

/ or action

DISPLAY

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]

(synchronously)

OFF-LINE MODE

MENU SETUP

[COMPRESS –]

OFF-LINE MODE

MENU PRINTING

Getting Started

[STOP #]

After feeding an A4 paper the printer will start process automatically if the operator put the print medium into the paper feeding path.

MENU PRINTING

MENU PRINTING PRINTING; WAITING...

The user needn’t align the print medium with the left or right border of the printer. The printer itself will look after the alignment.

If printing finished, printer will eject paper.

PRINTING

[STATION 2]

MENU PRINTING

WAITING...

MENU PRINTING FINISH; PRESS STAT2

OFF-LINE MODE

MENU PRINTING

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]

nchronously)

CX LQ1600K

ON-LINE

Note:

sample of the Menu Printing you will find on the next page.

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Getting Started

1.7.2 Selftest Printing Contents

For different menu setup configuration, there will be different printed out selftest printing contents. Concerning your printer’s menu configuration please refer to printer packing enclosed sheet.

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1.7.3 Dr. Grauert

The following steps show which keys to use to start a test printout.

(print a letter)

KEY

/ or action

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]

(synchronously)

[COMPRESS –]

[STOP #]

[COMPRESS –]

up to the message Y

[STOP #]

DISPLAY

OFF-LINE MODE MENU SETUP

OFF-LINE MODE MENU PRINTING

OFF-LINE MODE PRINTING TEST

PRINTING TEST

USER'S GUIDE

PRINTING TEST

Dr. Grauert

INSERT A4 SHEET After feeding an A4 paper the printer processes the printing. If printing finished, printer will eject paper.

PRINTING TEST

PRINTING; WAITING...

PRINTING TEST

FINISH, PRESS STAT2

[STATION 2]

PRINTING TEST

Dr. Grauert

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]

(synchronously)

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2000 Hamburg 4

Org. III 5/37

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ordruckgestaltung für den allgemeinen Schrift-

verkehr, für das Bestell- und Rechnungswesen

Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. Grauert,

Sie können das Schreiben der Briefe, Bestellungen, Rechnungen usw. sowie das Bearbeiten des Schriftguts rationalisieren, wenn die

ordrucke Ihres Unternehmens den folgenden Normen entsprechen:

DIN 676 Geschäftsbrief; Vordrucke A4 DIN 677 -; Vordruck A5 DIN 679 Geschäftspostkarte; Vordrucke A6

DIN 4991 Vordrucke im Lieferantenverkehr; Rechnung DIN 4992 -; Bestellung (Auftrag) DIN 4993 -; Bestellungsannahme (Auftragsbestätigung) DIN 4994 -; Lieferschein/Lieferanzeige DIN 4998 Entwurfsblätter für Vordrucke

Diese Normen enthalten alle Einzelheiten für den sinnvollen und zweckmäßigen Aufdruck. Wenn dazu bei der Beschriftung genormter

ordrucke DIN 5008 'Regel für Maschinenschreiben' beachtet wird,

entstehen übersichtliche und werbewirksame Schriftstücke.

Die beifgefügten 6 Mustervordrucke zeigen, daß das Beachten der

ormen die künstlerische und werbewirksame Gestaltung der Vor-

drucke nicht ausschließt.

Da wir uns auf die Herstellung genormter Vordrucke spezialisiert haben, können wir besonders billig liefern. Eine Probestellung wird Sie und Ihre Geschäftsfreunde von den Vorteilen überzeugen.

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Connection to the System

1.8.1 Serial/Parallel Interface

Switch the printer and the computer OFF.

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Connect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's standard

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RS232 C serial (1) port or to the optional Centronics Parallel (2) port.

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The followin

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Interface

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Baud-Rate (RS1)

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Bits/Characters (RS1)

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Parity (RS1)

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Stop Bits (RS1)

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DSR (RS1)

values are default settings, see chapter1.7.2 Selftest Printing Contents.

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Dual Interface

9600 BPS

8 bit

None

No

fter powering the printer ON both interfaces, serial and parallel, are available for data

transfer due to the shared mode. The port to which data is sent becomes active

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automaticall

For detail information to the ports see Chapter7 Interface Description

1.9

Installing the Printer Drivers

You will find the printer drivers on the CD-ROM.

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Printer Operation

2.1

Operator Panel

The Operator Panel

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controls the setup for communication with the host computer;

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controls various parameter settings;

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allows manual control of the paper handling;

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ives information about the printer's status.

Two lines L

1

The LCD Display (1) indicates the current status of the Printer. If any error occurs (e.g.

PLEASE CLOSE COVER

LED

L

ight E

lights only if the Printer is powered on and in the

mitting D

2

Online LED

3

Ready LED

4

Station 1 LED

5

Station 2 LED

iquid C

iode (LED)

rystal D

(flashing if receiving data) (user 1 active; only lighting up if a second serial Interface is

installed and a special software is working)

(user 2 active; only lighting up if a second serial Interface is

installed and a special software is working)

isplay (LCD) Displa

) the corresponding error message will be displayed. The green

On-line Mode.

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Function Keys

The five function keys operate differently in the on line or off line mode. Please refer to the followin

table for details when pressing the function keys.

If the Printer is powered on, the display shows in line two lights. The Printer is in the

On-line Mode / Off-line Mode

On-line Mode

and ready to receive and print data.

ON-LINE

and the green LED (2)

In this mode only the [STOP ] key is active and the green LED (2) lights. By pressing the key the Printer changes into the

Menu-Mode

To set the Printer into the Menu-Mode

Off-line Mode

, press the [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –

or back into the On-line Mode .

]

together. Depending on the state of the Printer the four right hand keys have multiple functions. For further information see paragraph

Function Key

[FEED/EJECT •

Menu-Mode = UP or LEFT

depending

On-line

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]

Feed or eject paper depending on the printin

on the actual menu level

2.5 Menu-Mode

Off-line

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Menu- Mode the previous item in the highest menu level

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item in a selected

Menu-Mode

select in the

go up to the next

[STOP ] Menu-Mode =

ACCEPT

[COMPRESS

–]

Menu-Mode =

DOWN

or RIGHT depending on the actual menu level

2-2

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stop printing and change to Offline Mode

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activates or cancels compression

rinting

change to On-line Mode and continue printing

O.k. or confirm

the actual item

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select the following item in the highest menu level

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go down to the

next item in a selected group

Printer Operation

Function Key

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[STATION 2]

together with

[COMPRESS –]

[STATION 2]

together with

[STOP ]

[FEED/EJECT •]

together with

[COMPRESS –]

change into the Menu- Mode

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in “Data backup” mode of HEX PRINTING, the Printer will save the

8K data which it received lately in flash memory

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in “Data backup”

mode of HEX

PRINTING, the

Printer will clear all

received data

which it backs up.

On-line

Off-line

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On-line Mode

Menu-Mode

go back into the

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2.3

Liquid C

stal Display (LCD)

The LCD indicator gives information about the status of the printer. In general it can be distin

uished between:

ONLINE messages

•

OFFLINE messages Menu Information

•

The LCD has two lines with 20 characters per line. After power on the display shows for

le:

exam

•

emulation

•

in the upper line:

in the second line:

the head line with the printer name, the actual interface, and the

the status.

CX LQ1600K

-

After pressing the [STOP ] key you get the OFF-LINE

message.

CX LQ1600K

-

After entering the MENU MODE together the printer displays:

by pressing the [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] keys

OFF-LINE MODE

MENU SETUP

You can enter the Menu Mode from the

On-line

orOff-line Mode

.

In this state it is possible to use all four keys at the right hand side of the Operator Panel in the wa

as described in the table in paragraph

2.2 Function Keys

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Load Print Medium

Printer Operation

The Printer can deal with single sheet, cheque,multi copy carbon paper and carton. The printer will start inserting the sheet automatically when the operator puts the print medium into paper feeding path. Users needn’t bother aligning the print medium with the left or ri

ht border of the printer. The printer itself aligns automatically.

Note:

As soon as the auto alignment process starts after you put in a medium, please

release the medium.

2.5

Menu Mode

ll selectable features are accessible via the operator panel and combined in the Printe MENU. This feature provides:

•

easy configuration (language, etc.) quick parameter changes activation of test functions

There are six entry points in the highest level:

•

MENU SETUP

Set up the Menu parameters for various modules (common

configuration and different emulation) and the important save

function is included.

•

MENU PRINTING

Printout of the Menu which is in use.

•

PRINTING TEST

character attributes is possible.

ADJUSTMENT

•

setting up the photoelectric sensor and printing the new settings, setting up the left margin, setting up the top margin, alignment adjusting for bi-direction print, and run-in printing etc.

•

DEBUG TEST

magnetic stripe.

•

INFO INQUIRY including the version (version number, nonstandard issue tag, special simulation etc.), a hardware configuration (characters generators, optional interface connections, a scanner, the sprocket),

A printout of the user's guide, the ASCII character sets and

Include printing the current settings of the photoelectric sensor, re-

A Hexdump-function is available and a soft test for reading a

Inquire current parameters settings of both software and hardware,

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2.5.1 To Confirm a Macro Selection and Save the Settings

,

•

Press [STOP ] key; the confirmed value will now be shown in the head line.

MENU SETUP SELECT CURRENT MACRO

•

Press [STOP ] key again.

SELECT CURRENT MACRO MACRO1

•

Now it is possible to scroll up or down with the [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –]

key.

•

Save the selected item immediately by pressing the [STOP ] key again.

•

SELECT CURRENT MACRO SAVING

PLEASE WAIT

• After the saving procedure the printer changed to the On-line Mode.

2.6 The C-650 Plus Emulations

The printer

•

EPSON LQ1600K Emulation IBM ProPrinter X24 Emulation

•

C-650 Plus

will be delivered with two different

Note:

Depending on the selected emulation you must also select the corresponding

Printer Driver.

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Main Functions and Ent

The following Main Functions are available:

•

Menu Setup

With this function you are able to modify the parameters of the printer configuration. For a detail information look at

Menu Printing

•

Printout of the Printer ID, a Needle Test and the parameter setting of the three Macros. For a detail information look at

•

Printing Test

The printing of User’s Guide, ASCII character set, character attributes, Dr. Grauert (print a letter). For a detail information look at

Adjustment

•

Printing current photosensor parameters, reset photosensor parameters and printing; adjust left margin, top margin and bi-direction printing, run-in printing, inquire photosensor value, reset hardware parameters. For a detail information look at paragraph

•

Debug / Test

Hex printing (include: data backup, printing backup data, directly dump), magnetic stripe operation (include read and write). For a detail information look at

3.6.

Points into the Menu

paragraph 3.4.

paragraph 3.2.

paragraph 3.5.

paragraph 3.7.

Info Inquiring

•

Inquiry the current setting parameters of software or hardware, including a version (version number, special version tag, special emulation, FPGA Version, etc.), hardware configuration (character’s generators, optional interface, scanner, sprockets), printer

ID. For a detail information look at paragraph 3.8.

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3.1

What is Configuration?

This chapter describes how to use the operator panel and menu settings to set up or configure your printer, so that the printer and your computer system can communicate correctly with each other.

Communication between the two requires that both, the computer operating system and the printer have the same communication settings or features. The most important of those are:

•

bit/character baud rate parity stop bits DSR

You may also need to change some of the printer's other features depending on your hardware and application requirements, for example:

•

special forms

•

paper handling

The MENU MODE allows you to access the configuration memory. All settings of the printer are stored in this memory and can be printed. The possible settings are described in detail on the following pages. A detail description of all Menu settings you will find in paragraph

The standard parameter setting can be printed by using the function PRINT MENU following steps show which keys to use to start this printout.

3.4 Menu Setup Description.

. The

KEY

/ or action

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]

(synchronously)

2 Line DISPLAY

OFF-LINE MODE MENU SETUP

[COMPRESS –]

MENU PRINTING

[STOP #]

Insert the paper PRINTING

[STATION 2]

MENU PRINTING

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]

(synchronously)

OFF-LINE MODE

MENU PRINTING

WAITING...

MENU PRINTING

FINISH; PRESS STAT2

OFF-LINE MODE

C-650P SERIAL1 Epson

ON-LINE

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Standard Configuration

The standard configuration (factory setting) is reflected in the following printout.

CURRENT USER: MACRO1

MACRO1* MACRO2 MACRO3 CONFIGURE INTERFACE: CX CX DUAL INTERFACE RS1 EMULATION: --- --- IBM BAUD RATE (RS1): --- --- 9600 BIT/CHARACTER(RS1): --- --- 8 PARITY (RS1): --- --- NONE STOP BITS (RS1): --- --- 1 DSR (RS1): --- --- NO CX EMULATION: LQ1600K IBM LQ1600K CX STROBE EDGE: RISING EDGE RISING EDGE RISING EDGE DRAFT SPEED: NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL LQ TYPE: LQ2 LQ2 LQ2 NEEDLES SWITCH: YES YES YES SPECIAL FORMS: NO NO NO BIM DIRECTION: UNIDIRECTION UNIDIRECTION UNIDIRECTION NEEDLE COMPENSATION: NO NO NO PMS #2000K: SINGLE SHEET SINGLE SHEET SINGLE SHEET PMS #2001K: 400 400 400 PMS #2002K: NO NO NO PMS #2003K: NO NO NO PMS #2004K: 205mm 205mm 205mm PMS #2005K: NO NO NO PMS #2006K: NO NO NO PMS #2007K: NO NO NO

LQ CONFIGURE

AUTO COMRESSION: NO NO LINE LENGTH COMPRESS: NO NO COMPRESS PROPORTION: 108/LINE(80%) 108/LINE(80%) FAN FOLD LEFT MARGIN: 0 0 PRINTING MODE: LATIN LATIN HIGH SPEED PRINTING: NO NO LPI: 6 6 CPI OF CJK FONT: 6.7 6.7 CPI OF WEST FONT: 10 10 XPI LOCKED: NO NO CHARACTER SET: PC PC PC CHARACTER SET: 1252 (PC-WIN LATIN1) 1252 (PC-WIN LATIN1) CHARACTER DEFINITION: LQ LQ LF+CR YES YES CR+LF NO NO LEFT MARG.(1/6): 0 0 LEFT MARG.(1/60): 0 0 TOP MARG.(1/6): 0 0 TOP MARG.(1/60): 0 0 ZERO SLASH: NO NO LINE LENGTH: 94 94 RESET WHEN EJECT: NO NO Note: An asterisk (* behind MACRO indicates the active macro.

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In the headline behind the term VER2 found.

the revision level of the printer's firmware can be

Then following the Printer Identification and in the next line a needle test.

The next part of the printout is a list of the In this case macro.

Note:

MACRO 1

is marked with an asterisk (*) which identifies it as the active

A “Macro“ is a summary of application specific parameter settings for a user. It is

MACRO

settings.

possible to have a total of three macros, each with a different summary of VALUE settin

s for different applications.

Whenever you make modifications in the active macro without saving them you will find the new settings under the heading

CURRENT USER

. Unless they are saved, the modifications will stay active only until the printer is switched off. When the printer is switched on a

Note:

The CURRENT USER will be selected by MACRO 1, MACRO 2, or MACRO 3.

3.3

Menu Structure

ain the macro settings marked with the asterisk will be reactivated.

Press [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS – operation.

The Menu Mode starts with MENU SETUP

] together to start the Menu-Mode in Off-line

in level 1.

Menu Setu

Select Current Macro Select User to Setup Configure IBM Configure LQ Configure Save Parameters

Menu

Printin

Test

User’s Guide

SCII Character Set Character Attributes Dr. Grauert

OFF-LINE MODE

Printing

Photo Sensor Value Left Margin Top Margin Run In Test Bidirectional Aligment Print Photo Values Inquire Photo Values Resume Hardware Parameters

Debug/Test Info

In

Data Backup Mode Printing Saved Data Printing Last Data Printing Flash Data Directly Dump

FW Version HW Version Printer ID

Level 1

uirin

Level 2

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3.3.1 How to use the Key in the Menu Mode

If you want to enter a menu setup, you should press down [STATION 2]

and

[COMPRESS –] key simultaneously in on-line mode, entering the off-line mode and then

selecting

MENU SETUP

(see also Paragraph 2.2 Function Keys).

During the Menu Mode the key’s definition is as following:

•

[FEED/EJECT •]

•

[COMPRESS –]

•

[STOP ]

•

STATION 2] go back to the previous menu level or back to the top level.

upwards; it may cycle to the previous item from the first one. downwards; it may cycle to the following item from the last one. accept the selected item or value

The LCD display shows on the first line the current level, and on the second line the next level.

3.3.2 The Emulations of C-650 Plus

The C-650 Plus printer offers the following emulations:

•

IBM

•

LQ

You can modify the emulation you need by entering the corresponding menu setup.

3.4

Menu Setup Description

MENU SETUP was classified into 6

•

SELECT CURRENT MACRO

•

SELECT USER TO SETUP

•

CONFIGURE

•

IBM CONFIGURE LQ CONFIGURE

•

SAVE PARAMETERS

modules

(see paragraph 3.4) (see paragraph 3.4) (see paragraph 3.4.3) (see paragraph 3.4.4)

(see paragraph 3.4.5)

(see paragraph 3.4.6)

To modify various modules’ parameters you should enter a corresponding module. Before modifying printer parameters, please select the desired macro first. The current macro is the one to be chan

ed.

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3.4.1 SELECT CURRENT MACRO

The printer stores up to three user settings in MACRO 1 up to MACRO 3. Use the [STOP #] key to activate this function. The active macro is displayed first. Press

the

[COMPRESS –] key until you find the macro for your application and selected it with

the

[STOP #] key. The printer will save the selected macro immediately. After the

procedure the printer changes into the ON-LINE mode and will now work with the new settin

3.4.2 SELECT USER TO SETUP

With the module SELECT USER TO SET UP MACRO 2, and MACRO 3. Select the macro witch should be changed.

s.

you have the choice between MACRO 1,

Note:

If you have selected all new items and have these confirmed with the [STOP ]

'

t forget to activate the module SAVE PARAMETERS.

don

3.4.3 CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the

Note:

In the different emulations the items shown are not equal. The option’s which are

rinted in bold

C-650 Plus

indicate the actual setting.

key,

CONFIGURE

Parameter Option E

RESUME DEFAULT VALUE NO

YES

INTERF

RS1 EMUL

CE DUAL

INTERFACE

SERIAL1

CX

TION IBM

LQ1600K

lanation Note

Select resume default value or not,

If select YES, jump to SAVE PARAMETERS the parameters will be resumed the default value if pressing



[STOP

Select the interface you

ant to use.

Selec

] to confirm.

RS1 emulation

This option is mainly used to resume the default value when the menu parameters have been changed in disorder.

DUAL or CX will be selected only if an optional interface card is installed.

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CONFIGURE

Parameter Option E

MODIFY RS1 CONFIG NO

YES

UD RATE (RS1) 2400

B

4800

9600

19200

BITS/CH

RITY (RS1) NONE

P

STOP BITS (RS1) 12 Number of stop bits which

CTER (RS1) 87 Number of bits that

EVEN ODD

lanation Note

If YES configure also baud rate, bits/character, parit and stop bit.

NO not used with CX EMULATION .

Controls the speed of the data transfer.

The baud rate for the printer should be corresponding to the settings of the computer.

represent a character.

The data transfer will be checked by an even or odd parity bit.

are in use.

Only displayed if

MODIFY RS1 CONFIG

is set to YES

Only displayed if

MODIFY RS1 CONFIG

is set to YES

Only displayed if

MODIFY RS1 CONFIG

is set to YES

displayed if

Onl

MODIFY RS1 CONFIG is set to YES

(RS1) NO

DS

YES

CX EMUL

CX STROBE EDGE RISING EDGE

DR

LQ TYPE NLQ1

NEEDLES SWITCH YES

TION IBM

LQ 1600K

FALLING EDGE

FT SPEED NORMAL

HIGH SPEED

NLQ2

NO

SERIAL 1 handle the DSR signal ornot.

The emulation determines the set of commands available for the printer:

Select the trig mode of the printer strobe signal (CX present.

Select printer speed in draft mode.

Selectthe printertype in LQ mode.

YES = activated No = i

nored

Only displayed if

MODIFY RS1 CONFIG

is set to YES

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Parameter Option E

SPECIAL FORMS NO

YES

BIM DIRECTION UNIDIRECTION

NEEDLE COMPENS

Needle Position

TION NO

YES

lanation Note

ES reduce the speed of

paper handling, and add some special management to support special forms, e.g. thin paper, paper with different thickness.

Select printing direction for graphics.

Select needle compensation or not when the needle is broken.

HS COMPENS

BROKEN NEEDLE NO. 1

PNS SELECTION

ES

PNS #2000K SINGLE SHEET

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TION NO

YES

up to

24

205 mm 220 mm

Select heigh speed compensation or not

Choose the one needle from needle 1 up to needle

24 for compensation.

Whetherthe following PNS items are valid ornot.

The selection will influence the ejection of the paper. Single Sheet means A4

Only displayed if

NEEDLE COMPENSATION

is set to YES

Only displayed if

NEEDLE COMPENSATION

is set to YES

Only displayed if PNS SELECTION

is set to YES

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Parameter Option E

CONFIGURE

lanation Note

PNS #2001K 400

selectable: 200 up to 1000 in steps of 100

Digital filter (CX STB) Only displayed if PNS

SELECTION is set to YES

PNS #2002K NO

Yes

PNS #2003K NO

Yes

PNS #2004K 205 mm

YES NO

145 mm

PNS #2005K ERROR

SPACE CHAR1

CHAR2

IGNORE

reserved Only displayed if PNS

SELECTION is set to YES

reserved Only displayed if PNS

SELECTION is set to YES

Printhead moves out of paper with vertical movement or not .

NO, the print head never moves out of paper edge. 145 mm / 205 mm, the print head moves out of the paper if the paper width is less than 145 or 205 mm.

ES the print head always

moves out of the paper.

Only displayed if PNS SELECTION

is set to YES

Only displayed if PNS SELECTION

is set to YES

.

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IBM CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the IBM parameters.

Note:

In the different emulations the items shown are not equal. The option’s which are

rinted in

bold

indicate the actual setting.

IBM CONFIGURE

Configuringthe Printe

ameter Option E

Pa

EMUL

HIGH SPEED PRINTING YES

CPI 10

TION IBM X24

IBM PPII

GM NO

YES

NO

A4 SHEET

FANFOLD PAPER

12

15

17.1 20

lanation Note

Select your printer emulation

NO = ignore AGM graphic printing

ES = AGM graphic

printing is active

Selecting high speed printing mode.

NO = no draft mode. A4 SHEET = always draft

mode when the paper is A4 Sheet.

FANFOLD PAPER = always draft mode when the paper is fanfold paper.

ES: = the print mode

always is draft.

Defines the number of characters printed per inch.

GM is only for IBM

X24 printers valid.

LPI

CH

LF+CR NO

CR+LF NO

LEFT MARG. (1/60") 0

TOP M

CTER DEFINITION DRAFT

RG. (1/60") 0

5 6

LQ

YES

-6 up to +6

-6 upto +6

Defines the number of lines printed per inch.

Selecting the printing quality.

ES: LF = LF + C

NO: LF = LF

NO: CR = CR

ES:CR=CR+LF

To adjust the left margin more to left or right in units of 1/60" inch (about 4 mm).

djust the top margin in

units of 1/60 inch (about 4 mm).

TOF = To

Of Form

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IBM CONFIGURE

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IBM CH

PC CH

CTER SET PC

ISO

CTER SET 437(INT)

210(GR)

220(E)

850(LATIN 1)

851(GREEK)

852(LATIN 2)

855(CYRILLIC)

857(LATIN 5)

858(LATIN EURO)

860(P)

862(IL)

863(CAN. FR.)

864(ARABIC)

865(NORDIC)

866(CYRILLIC)

DK/N

DK

1252(PC-WIN LATIN1)

1250(PC-WIN LATIN2)

CHINA CHN2

990(PC-866-BG

991(PC-GER)

Select PC characterseto ISO characterset.

Selectthe code page of the

PC characterset.

PC continued with PC

CHARACTER SET; ISO continued with ISO CHARACTER SET.

Only displayed if IBM CHARACTER SET

is set to PC.

ISO CH

PC T

BOF IBM-PP LIKE NO

TOP IBM PP LIKE NO

CTER SET CPOLUNIX

8859/15

8859/1 8859/2 8859/5 8859/6 8859/7 8859/8 8859/9

BLE TABLE 1

TABLE

YES

the code page of the

Selec ISO characte

Selectthe PC Table 1 o Table 2

Setting the bottom margin

NO = 2.3 mm

ES = 10 mm

Setting the top margin. NO the physical top margin (adjustable)

ES = 7.4 mm

set.

Only displayed if IBM CHARACTER SET

is set to ISO.

BOF = Bottom Of Form

TOF = Top Of Form

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ZERO SL

LINE LENGTH 80

INSERT MODE DIRECT

GE LENGTH 11

P

RESET WHEN EJECT NO

SH NO

YES

90

PR2 LIKE

12

YES

Selectthe printoutof 0 (0x30 = zero)

ES = the 0 will be printed

ith a slash on it (e.g. 0/ ).

Setting the line length in unit of character of 10 CPI.

Selecting the paper insert mode.

DIRECT = PR9 insert paper directly when paper alignment. PR2 LIKE = PR9 insert paper when printing data is received, it is same procedure as PR2.

Setting the page length in the units of an inch.

NO = no rese

ES = the printer will be

reset when eject a form.

COMPRESS 16.6

17.1

PNS SELECTION NO

YES

PNS #2080K NO

YES

Setting CPI which command SI set.

16.6 = 16.6 CPI

17.1 = 17.1 CPI

Whethe item is valid ornot.

NO = Double height printing and bold printing are permissible in any print pitch.

the following PNS

Only displayed if PNS SELECTION

is set to YES. Relative to the PNS4001K of PR2E.

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LQ CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the LQ parameters.

Note:

In the different emulations the items shown are not equal. The option’s which are

rinted in bold

Parameter Option Explanation Note

indicate the actual setting.

LQ CONFIGURE

UTO COMPRESSION NO

YES

LINE LENGTH COMPRESS NO

YES

COMPRESS PROPORTION 101/LINE (85%)

108/ LINE (80%)

115/ LINE (75%) 123/ LINE (70%) 133/ LINE (65%) 144/ LINE (60%) 157/ LINE (55%) 170/ LINE

NFOLD LEFT MARG. 0

F

P

EMPTY WARNING NO

0 up to +7

50%

YES

Determine whether automatically condense current line for printing,

hen current line length exceeds the allowed line length.

Determine whether the line

idth to compress or is

fixed by the menu setting.

Select the proportion of the automatic line condensation.

Select the left margin for the 80 columns fan fold paper in steps of 1/10 inch.

NO = blocking of the parallel port, when there is no paper in the C-650 PLUS.

ES = no blocking

HIGH SPEED PRINTING YES

NO

A4 SHEET

FANFOLD PAPER

LPI 5

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Selecting high speed printing mode.

NO = no draft mode. A4 SHEET = always draft

mode when the paper is A4 Sheet.

FANFOLD PAPER = always draft mode when the paper is fan fold paper.

ES: = the print mode always is draft.

Defines the number of lines printed per inch.

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LQ CONFIGURE

Pa

ameter Option E

lanation Note

CPI OF WEST FONT 10 12

15 17 20

CH

CTER SET PC

ISO

PC CH

CTERSET 437(INT)

210(GR)

220(E)

850(LATIN 1)

851(GREEK)

852(LATIN 2)

855(CYRILLIC)

857(LATIN 5)

858(LATIN EURO)

860(P) 862(IL)

863(CAN. FR.)

DK/N

DK

1252(PC-WIN LATIN1)

1250(PC-WIN LATIN2)

CHINA CHN2

990(PC-866-BG

991(PC-GER)

Select CPI of ASCII character.

Select PC charactersetor ISO characterset.

Selec

the code page of the

PC characterset.

PC continued with PC

CHARACTER SET; ISO continued with ISO CHARACTER SET.

Only displayed if IBM CHARACTER SET

is set to PC.

ISO CH

CTERSET CPOLUNIX

8859/15

8859/1

the code page of the

Selec ISO characterset.

Only displayed if IBM CHARACTER SET

is set to ISO. 8859/2 8859/5 8859/6 8859/7 8859/8 8859/9

CH

LF+CR NO

CTER DEFINITION DRAFT

LQ

YES

Selecting the printing quality.

ES: LF = LF + C

NO: LF = LF

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LQ CONFIGURE

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CR+LF NO

YES

LEFT M

TOP M

ZERO SL

LINE LENGTH 80

RESET WHEN EJECT NO

RG. (1/60") 0

-6 up to +6

RG. (1/6") 0

-1 up to +6

RG. (1/60") 0

-5 up to +5

SH NO

YES

90 94

YES

ES: CR = LF + CR

NO: CR = CR

To adjust the left margin more to left or right in units of 1/60" inch (about 4 mm).

djust the top margin in

units of 1/6 inch.

djust the top margin in

units of 1/60 inch (about 4 mm).

Selectthe printoutof 0 (0x30 = zero)

ES = the 0 will be printed

ith a slash on it (e.g. 0/ ).

Setting the line length in unit of character of 10 CPI.

NO = no rese

ES = the printer will be

reset when eject a form.

TOF = To

Of Form

PNS SELECTION NO

YES

PNS #2100K NO

YES

PNS #2101K NO

YES

PNS #2102K NO

YES

Whetherthe following PNS item is valid ornot.

ES = Reset automatically line condensation when Form Feed command executed.

NO = no reset

NO = ignore 0x20 at the

end of a line.

ES = don't ignores 0x20

the end of a line.

a

ES = Process of the horizontal and vertical movement command: ESC $; ESC \; ESC (v)

NO = ignore the command

Only displayed if PNS

SELECTION is set to

ES.

Only displayed if PNS SELECTION is set to

ES.

Only displayed if PNS SELECTION is set to

ES.

This PNS is only active on ver. 1.08 or higher.

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3.4.6 SAVE PARAMETERS

Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power on the new settin

s are activated.

While this function is operating the display shows the message

•

SAVING, PLEASE WAIT SAVED, RESTART C-650 Plus.

•

Now the printer changed into the

and then

ON -LINE

mode.

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3.5

PRINTING TEST

There are five test printouts available:

•

User's Guide

•

Ascii Character Set Character Attributes

•

Dr. Grauert (print a letter)

3.5.1 USER'S GUIDE

In the User's Guide you will find detail information. So it is possible to print out the User's Guide by yourself. If this function is selected the printer asks for A4 sheets. After inserting an A4 sheet the printer starts the print-out.

With the

[STATION 2] key it is possible to skip the selection.

3.5.2 ASCII CHARACTER SET

The stored ASCII character sets are:

•

GB

•

ROMAN

•

INT 437

•

CANADIAN FRENCH

•

OCR A OCR B

•

3.5.3 CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES

ll included character attributes are printed here.

3.5.4 Dr. GRAUERT

This test printout produces a standard letter (ECMA-132) which can be used for measuring the printer's throughput.

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3.6

ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment can be used to adjust and check some built-in parameters of the printer. It may enhance the print performance. Sometimes, it’s possible to improve the rationality of the page layout according to the practical environment. The printer has been adjusted corresponding to factory standard before it is delivered.

Warning:

User usually should not change the settings. If the printer has to be adapted, the use should have already well understood the involved parameters. Or else the printer may miss normal function. The followin

These parameters below allow manipulation on operator panel:

•

3.6.1 PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

All the photo sensor value has been adjusted to correct values in the factory, but after using it for many days, some unexpected change may happen for some reason, such as using unacceptable paper. In order to make the printer work correctly, please adjust the photo sensor value again.

fter entering adjustment, you have to do the following steps:

The user who wants to adjust these parameters of the printer should be a

rofessional engineer or be guided bya professional engineer.

Photosensor Value (see paragraph 3.6.1 Left Margin Top Margin Run In Test Alignment Adjustment for Bidirectional Printing (see paragraph 3.6.5) Printing Photosensor Value Inquire Photosensor Values Resume HW Parameters

There is a noise of the rollers and thegreen lamp of Station 2 lightup

The printer insert the paper and start the setup of the photo sensor.

(see paragraph 3.6.2 (see paragraph 3.6.3

(see paragraph 3.6.4)

Key or action

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

insert paperand press

Pa

afte

rint the values thepape

introduce the adjustable parameters.

)

) )

(see paragraph 3.6.6) (see paragraph 3.6.7)

(see paragraph

3.6.8

[STOP

STOP

[STOP

Inser

[STATION 2]

]

afteradjustment.

#

]

paper;

ill be ejec

Two line display

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE INSERT SHEET; PRESS

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE INSE

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE END. PRESS

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

INSERT A4 SHEET

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE FINISH

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

Configuringthe Printe

T SHEET; PRESS

#

TO PRINT

PRESS STAT 2

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Key or action

[STATION 2]

Note: The adjustment is only active during power on.

[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS

to leave the off-line mode

–

] together

Two line display

OFF-LINE MODE

DJUSTMENT

SAVE PARAMETERS

ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE

The new values of adjustment to be default settings can be saved now or ignore the new values. After savin

3.6.2 LEFT MARGIN

and power OFF and ON the new adjustment is still activated.

The [FEED/EJECT •] key reduce the current value (left margin is moving to the left side) and the [COMPRESS –] key increases the current value (moving to the right side).

fter entering adjustment, you have to do the following steps:

Key or action Two line display

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

[COMPRESS –]

until LCD shows

DJUSTMENT

LEFT MARGIN

Press [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –] to find the new left margin.

an A4 sheet to control the setting. The printer will insert the paper

Inser

automaticall

[STOP

The range is from zero up to 133.

rint the current margin and ejectthepaper.

[STOP #] to accept

Display after saving ADJUST M E N T

#

] to selec

LEFT MARGIN 17

•

= LEFT – = RIGHT

LEFT MARGIN 20

•

= LEFT – = RIGHT

LEFT MARGIN (20)

•

= LEFT – = RIGHT

LEFT MARGIN

SAVE PARAMETERS

LEFT MARGIN

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3.6.3 TOP MARGIN

Configuringthe Printe

The [FEED/EJECT •] key reduce the current value (top margin is moving upwards) and

[COMPRESS –] key enlarge the current value (moving downwards).

the

fter entering adjustment, you have to do the following steps:

Key oraction Two line display

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

–

[COMPRESS

until LCD sho

]

s

DJUSTMENT

TOP MARGIN

Press [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –] to find the new top margin.

an A4 sheet to control the setting. The printer will insert the paper

Inser

automaticall

3.6.4 RUN IN TEST

[STOP #] to selec

The range is from zero up to 214.

rint the currentmargin and ejectthepaper.

#

[STOP

Display after saving ADJUSTMENT

] to accept

TOP MARGIN 030

•

= UP – = DOWN

TOP MARGIN 042

•

= UP – = DOWN

TOP MARGIN (042)

•

= UP – = DOWN

TOP MARGIN

SAVE PARAMETERS

TOP MARGIN

fter selecting the Run in Test the printer will insert a sheet and start nonstop printing.

Key oraction Two line display

Select Adjustment

[COMPRESS

until LCD sho

–

s

]

DJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

DJUSTMENT

RUN IN TEST

[STOP #] to selec

The yellow Readylamp lights up.

The printe

No

starts printing horizontal lines afterinserting a paper. RUN IN TEST NO: 00

is possible to stop printing bypressing the [STOP #] key. RUN IN TEST NO: 00

RUN IN TEST PLEASE INSE

rinting, finish: 00

printing, finish: 00

T SHEET

[STOP #] continued printing

Power off the printer to leave the continued printing.

Note:

Use Bidirectional Alignment Adjust to correct an offset in the vertical lines (see

aragraph

3.6.5).

RUN IN TEST NO: 00

printing, finish: 00

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After selecting the Bidirectional Alignment it is possible to align the printing of vertical lines.

Key or action Two line display

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

–

[COMPRESS

until the LCD shows:

#

[STOP

The yellow Readyand green Station 2 lamp lights up.

Press the [STOP INSERT A4 SHEET

The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. BIDIRECTION ALIGN

•

Now press [FEED/EJECT

font and CPI which you want to align (e.g. DRAFT 12 CPI).

] or [COMPRESS –] until you can select the

] to selec

TION 2] BIDIRECTION ALIGN

[ST

]

#

] key BIDIRECTION ALIGN

BIDIRECTION ALIGN

DJUSTMENT

BIDIRECTION ALIGN

BIDIRECTION ALIGN RESULT OF ALL SPEED

FINISH; PRESS STAT2

RESULT OF ALL SPEED

BIDIRECTION ALIGN DRAFT 12CPI

Press the [STOP #] key to acceptthe selection. BIDIRECTION ALIGN 000

•

= LEFT – = RIGHT

•

Use the [FEED/EJECT 5 times). If you are going to the right the numeric value will be indicated by

an A4 sheet and the printer starts a controlprintofyourselection.

Inser

Press the [STOP #] key to accept and save your selection.

Now you can select an other font for alignment or leave the function. BIDIRECTION ALIGN

ou want to leave the off-line mode press [STATION 2] and

If

Because the parameters are saved, press [STATION 2] to ignore.

] or [COMPRESS –] key for alignment (e.g. left

an minus sign (e.g. -005).

[COMPRESS

–

] together.

BIDIRECTION ALIGN 005

•

= LEFT – = RIGHT

BIDIRECTION ALIGN 005

•

= LEFT – = RIGHT

DRAFT 12CPI SAVE PARAMETERS

DRAFT 12CPI

SAVE PARAMETERS

ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE

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3.6.6 PRINT PHOTO VALUES

With the selecting of Print Photo Values you can start a print out photo sensor values.

oraction Two line display

Ke

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

[COMPRESS –]

until the LCD shows:

[STOP #] to selec

The yellow Ready and green Station 1 lamp lights up.

The printer starts printing the values after inserting a paper.

[STATION 2]

ou want to leave the off-line mode press [STATION 2] and

If

[COMPRESS

Press [STATION 2] to ignore.

–

] together.

DJUSTMENT

PRINT PHOTO VALUES

T A4 SHEET

INSE PRINT PHOTO VALUES

FINISH, PRESS STAT2

DJUSTMENT

PRINT PHOTO VALUES

SAVE PARAMETERS

ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE

CX LQ1600K

ON-LINE

*)

The displayed line is depending on the selected emulation.

le of the Print Photo Values:

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3.6.7 INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES

The inquiry of the photosensor can be classified into

•

Photo Value-set and

•

Photo Value-actual.

For both selections you can inquire 7 class photosensor values

•

Paper Intro1

•

Paper Intro2

•

Paper Alline 1

•

Paper Alline 2

•

Paper Alline 3

•

Paper Alline 4

•

Paper Edge

You can check each photosensor value by pressing [COMPRESS –] (means move downwards) or

[FEED/EJECT •] (means upwards).

Key or action Two line display

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

[COMPRESS –] or [FEED/EJECT •]

until the LCD shows:

DJUSTMENT

INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES

[STOP

#

] to select INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES

inquire press [STOP #]

Fo

continue with

–

[COMPRESS

to check various values

] or [FEED/EJECT •]

Press [ST

TION 2]

to exit

Now you can select other operations you want.

PHOTO VALUE SET

INTRO CUR VOL. 0260

INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES PHOTO VALUE SET

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All standard default settings of the firmware will be restored. The contents of the page counter will not be changed, but all other settings are reset.

The yellow Ready and green Station 1 and Station 2 lamp lights up.

Key oraction Two line display

Select Adjustment ADJUSTMENT

PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

[COMPRESS –]

until the LCD sho

[STOP #] to selec

Press[STOP #] to accept

or [STATION 2] to ignore.

s:

DJUSTMENT

RESUME HW PARAMETERS

ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE

DJUSTMENT

RESUME HW PARAMETERS

OFF-LINE MODE

DJUSTMENT

Configuringthe Printe

If

ou want to leave the off-line mode press [STATION 2] and

[COMPRESS

Press [STATION 2] to ignore.

*)

The displayed line is depending on the selected emulation.

3.7

DEBUG / TEST

–

] together.

SAVE PARAMETERS

ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE

CX LQ1600K

ON-LINE

The Debug / Test parameter defines the execution of control sequences when Hexprinting has been activated. The incoming or stored data from the host are printed in hex mode. This is an excellent hel

for the programmer.

The Debug/ Test mode is arrange into two groups:

•

Hex Printing Magnetic Test

•

In the Hex Printing mode we will find five groups:

•

Data Backup Mode

•

Printing Saved Data

•

Printing Last Data

•

Printing Flash Data

•

Directly Dump

The HEX print is divided into three groups:

•

1. the transmission code first with five bytes

•

2. values of the data in HEX

•

3. ASCII code of the printed data

1.

2. 3.

Sample:

00000 00 0C 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 0 &

C * C * C * C * C *

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3.7.1 DATA BACKUP MODE

The Data Backup Mode is using the buffer of the printer. All receiving data from the host are saved first. To get data printed select after saving the data the function Printing Saved Data (see paragraph

Note:

The new to be saved data will overwrite the saved data before.

The receiving data from the host will be stored in the buffer of the printer. HEX PRINTING

ou want to leave the off-line mode press [STATION 2] and

If

3.7.2).

Key or action Two line display

Select Debug / Test DEBUG/TEST HEX PRINTING

[COMPRESS –]

[STOP #] to select

You hea

[STOP #] to stop hex printing HEX PRINTING

[COMPRESS

Press [STATION 2] to ignore.

a short beep.

–

] together.

HEX PRINTING DATA BACK UP MODE

HEX PRINTING WAITING FOR DATA ...

OPERATE NATURALLY

OPERATE NATURALL

SAVE PARAMETERS

ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE

CX LQ1600K

ON-LINE

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The displayed line is depending on the selected emulation.

3.7.2 PRINTING SAVED DATA

All before in the buffer of the printer saved data can be printed in HEX format with this function.

Note:

The saved data are printed with two bytes first

indicates the len

Sam

le:

00000 00 0C 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 0 &

The green Station 2 lamp is flashing.

The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. HEX PRINTING

After printing and eject the page the LCD shows: HEX PRINTING POWER OFF OR OTHERS

th of the saved data.

Ke

or action Two line display

Select Debug / Test DEBUG/TEST

HEX PRINTING

[COMPRESS –]

until the LCD shows:

[STOP

#

] to accep

(in the sample in bold), which

C * C * C * C * C *

HEX PRINTING PRINTING SAVED DATA

HEX PRINTING

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INSE

PRINTING, WAITING...

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3.7.3 PRINTING LAST DATA

All last used and in the buffer of the printer saved data can be printed in HEX format with this function.

The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. HEX PRINTING

Key oraction Two line display

Select Debug / Test DEBUG/TEST

HEX PRINTING

[COMPRESS –]

until the LCD sho

#

[STOP

The green Station2lampisflashing.

PRINTING, WAITING...

After printing and eject the page the LCD shows: HEX PRINTING POWER OFF OR OTHERS

] to accep

s:

HEX PRINTING PRINTING LAST DATA

HEX PRINTING

T A4 SHEET

INSE

3.7.4 PRINTING FLASH DATA

ll in the flash saved data can be printed in HEXformat with this function.

Ke

oraction Two line display

Select Debug / Test DEBUG/TEST

HEX PRINTING

[COMPRESS –]

until the LCD sho

[STOP

The green Station2lampisflashing.

The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. HEX PRINTING PRINTING,

After printing and eject the page the LCD shows: HEX PRINTING POWER OFF OR OTHERS

#

] to accep

s:

HEX PRINTING PRINTING FLASH DATA

HEX PRINTING INSE

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WAITING...

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3.7.5 DIRECTLY DUMP

The receiving data from the host will not stored first in the buffer of the printer. They will be printed directly after being received by the printer.

Note:

The directly printed data are printed without the two bytes first

indication of the len

le:

Sam

The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. HEX PRINTING

PRINTING, WAITING...

00000 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D

The green Station 2 lamp is flashing.

After printing and eject the page the LCD shows: HEX PRINTING POWER OFF OR OTHERS

th of the printed data.

Key or action Two line display

Select Debug / Test DEBUG/TEST

HEX PRINTING

[COMPRESS –]

until the LCD sho

[STOP

#

] to accep

s:

. So there is no

C * C * C * C * C * C *

HEX PRINTING DIRECTLYDUMP

HEX PRINTING

T A4 SHEET

INSE

Note:

During the Directly Dump process, if the printer ejects paper automatically, it

indicate that the printing has been finished, but if the printer does not eject

Caution:

er automatically, press

The performance in the two different modes is different. In the Data Backup

[FEED/EJECT

•]key to eject the paper.

Mode, the printer doesn’t only print HEX, but also execute the programmer correctly (the bell will sound six times). But in the Directly Dump, the printer just

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INFO INQUIRING

Configuringthe Printe

You get information of the current setting parameters of software or hardware. This information is im

ortant for the system engineer and service staff.

You can select the following parameters:

•

FW VERSION

•

HW CONFIGURATION

•

PRINTER ID

3.8.1 FW Version

The parameter firmware version shows:

•

version number

•

special version tag

e.g.:

FW VERSION VER2.09 T7FPGA:2.4

Note:

In this sample indicates VER2.09

special version tag.

3.8.2 HW Configuration

the version number (firmware release), and T7

The parameter hardware configuration gives information over:

•

characters generators optional interface

•

scanner (only with MagneticTest)

e.g.:

HW CONFIGURATION GB18030 CX

3.8.3 Printer ID

The display shows the identification of the printer:

the

.:

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PRINTER ID 00000

EE6B3501

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Maintenance

Preferred Material

The following materials and cleaning lubricants are recommended when maintaining the printer:

•

4.1

Lint-free soft cloth

Light vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning Surrounding Areas

The user should clean the printer every six months. If you experience paper feed problems or if the print head carriage movement is hampered, cleaning should be carried out more often.

Maintenance work of do is:

•

remove the ribbon and

•

remove the Alignment

Note:

Before doing the cleaning, please switch off the printer and unplug the power cord

first.

C-650 Plus

printer is very simple, all you need to

Don't use alcohol, liquor or brushes with hard hair to clean the printer. Be careful not to let water and other li

uid flow into the inner of printer.

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Maintenance

4.1.1

•

Power the printer on.

•

Open the top cover; the print head (2) is moving to the centre.

•

Step 1:

•

Step 2:

•

Step 3:

•

Step 4:

•

Power the printer off.

Remove the Ribbon

swivel the green print unit lift handle (1) backwards to lift the print unit entirely.

loosen the green ribbon guide (3) by pressing downwards.

lift the ribbon cassette (4) by rotation as shown in the picture below.

take the ribbon cassette (4) out of the printer.

Caution:

The print head may by very hot immediately after printing.

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Maintenance

4.1.2

Remove the Alignment Unit

•

Power the printer off

•

Open the Top Cover Swivel the green print unit lift handle (see the photo on the page before) backwards to lift

•

the print unit entirely.

Press both Levers (2) to the outside of the printer

•

Swivel the Alignment Unit up to about 45°

•

Alignment Unit (1) are in the correct position.

•

Lift the Alignment Unit (1) out of the printer.

Note:

Both pins (3) are flatten and so it is only possible to take out the Alignment Unit in

an an

le of

45°!

. Now the Pins (3) on both sides of the

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4.1.3 Cleaning Procedure

Thoroughly brush and vacuum all accessible areas to any paper flock and dust.

•

Clean the black platen’s surface, the transport rollers. Clean also the rollers on the lower side of the Alignment Unit.

•

Clean the covers and operator panel with damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use some

•

cleaning solvents or excessive amount of water.

4.1.4 Install the Alignment

•

Mount the Alignment Unit. Execute the removing procedure in reverse sequence.

ttention:

Take care that the foil (2) at the rear side of the Alignment Unit (1) will not be dama

ed and is flat over the Print Bar (3)!

4.1.5 Install the Ribbon Cassette

•

Insert the Ribbon Cassette.

•

Swivel down the Print Unit with the green print unit lift handle to its normal position.

•

Close the Top Cover. Connect the Power Cord.

•

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5.

Options

5.1

Optional Devices

Following optional devices can be provided:

•

Serial interface port 2 USB interface (in preparation

•

Add the second interface port

Printer has basic configuration of one standard serial and parallel communication interface. At the rear of printer there is a second interface installation slot, this slot is be used in the standard Version by the parallel interface. A special version of can be provide without the parallel interface port.

C-650 Plus

This slot can be used than for option boards and cards as below:

•

Second serial interface board and USB interface board Second serial interface board or

•

USB interface board

•

Note:

When printer equipped with second or more other data communication interface

boards

interface working mode can be selected by menu setup configuration.

Options

•

Working with single communication port

•

Printer can only work according to the interface mode and emulation selected by menu configuration, even if the printer has been equipped with more interface boards.

•

Working with dual-port

If the printer has been equipped with option interface board, the operator can set

•

up printer working mode to be dual-port mode through the operator panel to meet different usage requirements.

•

If the printer has been installed second serial port board and USB interface board, there are only two serial ports( first serial port and second serial port) can work synchronously. Under this configuration, printer can check which port is active. Any one of these two ports, if its data has been received, printer will be under the control of this port, and be kept in this state till this port task is end. Two ports are independent. And two ports have the same configuration except emulation mode. Emulation mode can be shifted by commands.

If printer has been installed with second parallel interface board and configured as

•

dual-port activity, it will check which port buffer has data. If any one of these two ports detect data has been received, printer will be under the control of the port and it will be kept in this state till port task is end. Dual-port functionality and corresponding parameters can be selected though operator panel. Under the especial circumstance, each port can have its own emulation mode, and using commands can shift emulation mode.

•

If printer hardware configuration has two interface and the setup item interface in the menu is UAL then it can print out two interface corresponding emulation configuration in self-test sheet. Printer can set which port to be active and emulation mode according to host communication port

.

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6.

Technical Data

6.1

Technical Specification

Printhead:

•

Number of needles:

•

Needle Diameter:

•

Needle Material:

•

Needle alignment:

•

Matrix form:

•

Multi-copy print:

•

Thermal protection:

•

Life of print head:

Font:

•

Latin character: HSD, Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Italic, OCR-A, OCR-B, E13B.

•

UNICODE and BIG-5 traditional Chinese character.

Character Set:

ASCII character: 54 codepages

•

CPI:

•

ASCII character:

10CPI, 12CPI, 13.8CPI, 15CPI, 16.6CPI, 17.1CPI, 18CPI, 20CPI

24

0.25 mm tungsten carbide staggered two lines, 12+12

diamond-shaped 1+6 PTC >600 million dots/needle

LPI:

1/5”, 1/6”, 1/8”, n/72”, n/180”, n/216”, n/240”, n/360”

Printing Speed:

ASCII Character (CPS)

Form Feed Speed:

Alignment Speed:

Bar Code Printing:

32 cm/s

<0.3 s

EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, Codabar,

2 of 5 industrial, 2 of 5 interleaved

HSD

400

Draft

300

NLQ

150

LQ

100

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Graphics Dot Matrix Density:

•

9 needles:

•

24 needles:

Machine ID:

Diagnose:

•

Self-diagnose,

•

Hex print,

•

Remote interrupt by interface,

•

Remote intelligence service by interface,

•

Self-test when power on.

Ribbon Cassette:

Ribbon:

•

Ribbon Length:

•

Ribbon Width:

•

Useful ribbon Life:

Machine Character:

•

Dimensions:

•

Weight:

60 DPI, 72 DPI, 60 DPI, 120 DPI,

each machine has an unique ID Number.

80 DPI, 180 DPI,

96 DPI, 240 DPI,

black fabric 18 m 7 mm

120 DPI, 360 DPI

240 DPI

5 million characters (HSD

398 x 296 x 215 mm (W x D x H)

9.0 kg (Basic Model

Electric Character:

•

Rated Voltage:

•

Frequency:

•

Power Consumption: operating approx. 170 W (max), 15 W Standb

Environment:

•

Temperature: Humidity:

•

Noise level:

•

220 VAC ± 10%

50 HZ / 60 HZ

5 - 35° C

15 - 85% (no frost) < 54 dBA acc. to ISO 7799

Quality Characteristics:

•

MTBF: EMC and radio interference character:

•

>=10,000 hours acc. to CCC.

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Document Specification and Technical Instruction

Technical Data

Disposable Form:

•

Single sheet or multi-copy paper

•

Bill (card)

Caution:

If the print media does not accord to the above character, you have

to discriminate it carefull

Printing Media Character:

Input media

•

Margin align

•

Max thickness

•

Max width

•

Max length per line 10 CPI

•

Standard of top of page of document (measured

from the character’s bottom):

•

C-650 Plus

•

IBM PP II = 4.3 mm

The min distance from the last basic printing line to the page bottom margin:

•

5 mm (0.2 inch)

handwork automatically

2.2 mm 245 mm

emulation = 4.3 mm

before you use it.

(238 mm

Min value of document rear (measured from the character bottom):

•

C-650 Plus

•

IBM PP II = 10 mm

Left and right margin value of document LH/RH:

•

min

Min distance between last basic line character above the cord and horizontal cord:

•

5 mm

•

Min distance between last basic line character below the cord and horizontal cord:

•

8 mm

•

Distance between character Axial wire and vertical cord

emulation = 3.1 mm

3.1 mm ± 0.3 mm

• 5.08 mm

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Technical Data

Document

Single and multi-copy Sheet:

•

Max width

Min width

Suggested max length

Permitted max length

Single sheet weight:

245 mm

80 mm

297 mm

450 mm

45 g - 160 g/m² (when you set the

SPECIAL FORM to

YES

, it can print

thin paper with above 35 g/m²)

•

Weight of original and duplicated document

•

Weight of carbon

•

Max number of duplicated document

document value)

Thickness of single sheet

•

Recommended weight

last copy

•

Multicopy gluing

•

Max paper weight of multicopy forms

•

Printing quality (with multicopy forms)

original

0.06 mm - 0.28 mm

40 - 60 g/m²

20 - 34 g/m²

1+ 4 (paper weight equal average

50 g/m² 60 g/m²

At the top or on the side

380 g/m²

LQ or NLQ

•

Document

•

Single/multi copy

Min length 70 mm

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7.

Interface Description

7.1

Serial Interface

Standard C-650 Plus cores connected to the host.

has one asynchronous V24 RS232C serial interface with 9

Technical Character:

The following parameters can be modified in SETUP:

•

BAUD RATE:

•

BITS/CHARACTER:

•

STOP BITS:

•

PARITY:

•

DSR:

Communication Cable:

•

HOST: 9 PINS (DB-9S)

•

PRINTER: 9 PINS (DB-9S

This protocol uses the following signal lines

•

Receive Data (RXD)

•

Transmit Data (TXD)

•

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

•

Projective Ground (GND)

•

Data Set Ready (DSR)

•

Clear To Send (CTS)

•

Ready to send (RTS)

•

Signal Ground (SG)

2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (bit/s) 7 or 8 bits

1 or 2 bits none, even or odd. YES orNO

:

Host System

Printe

7-1

Interface Description

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7.2

Parallel Interface

The C-650 Plus parallel interface according to IEEE 1284-1994 standard, support SPP, nibble, byte protocol. Instruction of parallel interface as follows:

Technical Character:

•

Compatibility:

•

Logic circuit:

•

Data format:

•

Logic level:

•

Connector:

CENTRONICS TTL 7 or 8 bits 0 - 5 V 36 pins

ll the input and output signal was connected to a 5V voltage by a 2.2k ohm resistance

Interface signal:

7.3 USB Interface

USB characters

•

Type:

•

7-2

Reference standard: Transmission speed:

(in preparation)

terminal

Universal Serial Bus

$ 200 kbps

8.

Firmware Update

Output Solutions will advise users to update the printer’s firmware irregularly to strengthen C-650 Plus’ functions and will offer the necessary firmware file to users (usually the firmware file is named

To update C-650 Plus’ firmware please follow the steps below:

•

Copy the firmware file flash.mot

•

Connect C-650 Plus to one of the PC’s parallel ports (usually LTP1 port), and power on

•

the PC. Connect a 220-V power line to the

•

Press the [STOP ]

•

Plus. Do not release the [STOP ]

•

printer’s LCD.

flash.mot).

to a Personal Computer.

C-650 Plus

key and push the power button

key until the current firmware’s edition is displayed on the

VER211-T18

printer.

together to power on the C-650

•

Hold on to press the [STOP ]

•

After LCD’s displaying become stable, you can release the [STOP ]

will display “PROGRAM UPDATE”.

•

Copy the firmware file flash.mot

the

C-650 Plus

this:

. Usually we suggest the user to use the command under MS-DOS like

key until LCD shows as:

RELEASE STOP KEY

PROGRAM UPDATE

binary to the PC’s parallel port, which is connected to

c:\>copy flash.mot lpt1 /b

key and the LCD

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,

p

•

Now the downloading process will begin.

UPDATE BUSY

•

During the downloading process

rinter has received.

C-650 Plus’

LCD will display how many bytes the

PROGRAMMING 13BB0

•

The whole downloading process will last about three minutes. After updating is finished

successfull

LCD shows:

UPDATE O.K.

•

Now the

•

Firmware upgrading finished after

C-650 Plus

Warning:

C-650 Plus

will automatically reset after downloading process

can be used normally.

Power off during the process of firmware upgrading is forbidden, otherwise the

rinter will be destroyed.

C-650 Plus’

automatically resetting finish and

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9.

Troubleshooting

How to Use This Section

There are some examples which will help you to solve the printer troubles that may occur durin

use.

Warning:

1.

2. Find the symptom description that most closely matches the printer symptom.

3. Try the first suggestion under that heading.

4. If the suggestion does not cure the problem, try the next suggestion.

5. If none of the suggestions enable you to continue printing, or if the fault is not listed,

If there are mechanical or electrical troubles, don’t repair by yourself. Ask

your service centre for help.

If you cannot find the troubles in the following pages, please contact your local service office for technical su

Find the category in which your problem occurs. The problem categories are:

Power-related Problems

•

Uncompleted Power On

•

Ribbon or Carriage related Problems Paper-related Problems

•

Print-related Problems

•

No Printout

contact your service office.

ort.

9.1

Power-related Problems

•

The power indicator does not come on when power is switched on. Check that the power cord and plug are securely fitted to the printer and to an electrical

•

outlet.

Ask for the power connector connections to be verified.

•

sk for the building electrical supply to be verified.

9.2

Uncompleted Power On

After you powered on the printer, the printhead does not return to the left edge, which means the printer did not finish the internal self test.

Check whether the component used to protect the printhead and the sponge have

•

been removed or not.

•

Check if there is any object which is blocking the motor. Check whether the top cover is closed or not.

•

Restart the printer to try again.

•

Check whether the printhead moves smoothly or not. Check whether the ribbon box is settled correctlyor not.

•

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9.3

Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

•

Ribbon Problems

• Make sure that the ribbon is: Stretched correctly;

•

Not worn thin or dry;

•

Not torn or damaged in any other way; Not jammed

•

• If the ribbon box is damaged, replace it with a new one.

•

Carriage does not move smoothly

•

Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions. Check that all

packing material is removed.

Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove where necessary.

•

9.4

Paper-related Problems

The printer does not accept the sheet

•

Check whether the document is within specifications or not.

•

Check whether the document is inserted and aligned correctly or not.

•

Fanfold Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off feature

•

Select the correct form length using the Setup feature. Reset top of form by performing a parking function.

•

Paper tears or jams

•

Examine the paper path; remove any

Note:

To clean the paper path remove the Alignment Unit as described in

aragraph 4.1.2.

Paper is ropy, such as crimp.

•

Multi-carbon does not bond well together.

•

Too thick, too thin or too many sheets of paper. There is residue of paper or fibre on the printing media.

•

Paper with clip or pin (which would damage the printer seriousl

Note:

See

paragraph 6.2 Document Specification

•

Paper jam with printer including the optional Tractor Unit

•

Is the fanfold paper too loose or too taut between the tractors?

•

If the holes in the paper are deformed at their outer edges, the paper is too taut.

•

If the paper rises between the tractors, it is too loose. Readjust the tractor spacing so that the paper lies smoothly but without any tension.

•

Ensure that the paper is horizontally aligned on the pins.

.

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9.5

Print-related Problems

Note:

The

C-650 Plus

printer has the function of overheating protection. If overheating

Troubleshootin

protection will be active the printer may slow down printing speed or even stop printing after a long time printing (until printhead’s temperature returns normal). This function can

•

Print faint or of poor quality.

•

Have you used the correct paper? See Chapter 6

revent print head from being destroyed if print head is over heated.

Technical Data

which contains a full specification of the paper you can use. Replace the paper if it does not match the specification.

Make sure that the ribbon is stretched correctly.

•

Does the ribbon need changing? Replace it with a new ribbon if necessary.

•

Is the ribbon cartridge properly installed? Adjust as necessary.

Characters do not print evenlyor are not uniform in pitch

•

Examine the paper pathway for dirt or other obstruction that may cause the gap

between print head and platen to vary. Remove the obstruction.

Incorrect installation of ribbon box or the ribbon tied.

•

Part of printed text is missing (loss of data)

•

If you are using serial communication check the buffer control setting in Setup.

•

Check the data flow control setting on the host computer.

•

Dot Missing

•

If white lines appear on characters at certain fixed position, there are probably several needles broken or crooked. When this happens, please contact your printer supplier to replace the dama

Note:

Please avoid printing on the edge of the paper! It may cause printer needle

broken

.

ed printhead.

9-3

Troubleshooting

9.6

No Printout

•

Self-test printout does not start

•

Make sure that you have closed the cover. Check if paper is loaded in the printer.

•

Check if ribbon cassette is installed correctly on

•

Printing does not start

Check if the physics and logic connection between printer and host system are

•

correct and at least one LED should be light.

Check if LCD displays ON LINE and check if the communication interface

•

parameters have been set up correctly.

•

Make sure that the printer is connected to the host computer. (Refer to Paragraph

1.8 Connection to the System

•

both ends.

Make sure that the printer is receiving data from the host computer.

•

Make sure that the correct protocol is enabled.

•

Make sure that you have selected the correct port (if the automatic feature has not

been selected).

Make sure that paper is loaded.

•

Make sure that the ribbon is installed. Examine the ribbon path. Does the ribbon pass in front of the whole printhead?

•

Adjust the ribbon if necessary.

9-4

). Make sure that connectors are properly fixed at

Appendix A Code Pages

Code page of C-650 Plus

nnn PC Character Set nnn ISO Character Set

“700” PC-437 International “600” ISO 8859/1 Latin 1

“701” PC-220 Spain 2 “602” ISO 8859/9 Latin 5

IBM/PC Character Set

“710” PC-865 North Europe

(Sweden)

“711” PC- DK/N Denmark /

Norway

“712” PC-DK Denmark “617” ISO 8859/15

“720” PC-860 Portugal “620” ISO 8859/6 Arabia

“730” PC-863 Canada

(French)

“740” PC-850 Latin 1 “625” ISO 8859/8 Hebrew

“741” PC-858 Europe “680” OLI-UNIX

“742” PC-857 Latin 5

“750” PC-852 Latin 2

“770” PC-851 Greece

“771” PC-210 Greece *

“780” PC-855 Slavic

“781” PC-862 Israel

“782” PC-864 Arabia

“783” PC-866 Slavic

“640” PC-WIN Latin 1

“605” ISO 8859/2 Latin 2

“615” ISO 8859/5 Slavic

“623” ISO 8859/7 Greece

“645” PC-WIN Latin 2

“910” CHINA

“911” CHN2

“912” PC-866-BG(Bulgaria)

“913” PC-Ger.(Germany)

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Appendix A Code Pages

A.1 PC Character Sets

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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A.2 ISO Character Sets

Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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Appendix A Code Pages

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