Output Solutions CI-8060 User Manual

User´s Manual

C I - 8 0 6 0

Acknowledgements
EPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
ProPrinter is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

A Publication of
Output Solutions GmbH
Bavierstraße 1
D-40699 Erkrath
Federal Republic of Germany

January 2002
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and

complete. However, should any errors or omissions be discovered or should any user wish
to make suggestions for improving this handbook, please feel encouraged to send us the
relevant details.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © by Output Solutions GmbH.

All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction or issue to third parties in any form is not
permitted without written authorization from the publisher.

Safety Regulations

The printer PP 806 (CI - 8060) fulfills the safety regulations according to UL
1950 and
VDE (IEC 950) and CNA/CSA C22.2 / No. 950 for computer systems.

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.

There is a warning symbol to draw the user's attention to possible injuries:

This symbol is visible when the rear cover has been
opened. It indicates that the print head is extremely
hot after long periods of printing.

Ce signal de danger se présente quand le cache
derrière de l´imprimante soit retiré pour indiquer que
la tête d´impression peut être extrèmement chaude
après imprimer très longtemps.

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Safety Regulations

Electromagnetic Compatibility

We certify that the equipment at issue,
Type: Printer PP 806 (CI - 8060)
corresponds to the law regulations ruling electromagnetic compatibility of ap-

pliances (89/336/EWG) and, therefore, fulfills the requirements for conformity
marking with the CE-sign.

For standard printer with serial and parallel interface (Ser/Par PM) please note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in­stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

S Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
S Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
S Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the

circuit to which the receiver is connected.

S Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For printer with all other interface please note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inerfe­rence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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Safety Regulations

Shielded interface cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with Class B limits.

Changes and modifications not explicitly allowed by the equipment's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Changes et modifications pas expressément approuvés par le producteur
peuvent dévaluer l'autorité d'opérer l'équipement.

Operating Environment

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

S Temperature: + 10 °C to + 35 °C (+50 °F to +95 °F)
S Humidity: 20% to 80%
S Humidity with Automatic

Sheet Feeder (ASF): 30% to 70%

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Safety Regulations

Power On/Off - Lever

To switch the printer on or off push the Power On/Off - Lever always down.

Power - On Power -

Off

Lifting the On/Off - Lever to the zero position won’t switch off the printer. Push
the On/Off - Lever always down for switching on or off.

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Table of Contents

Preface ...................................................... XI

About this manual .............................................. XI

1.Getting started ............................................. 1-1

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

1.2 Requirements to the location of the printer ...................... 1-4

S Environment Conditions .................................. 1-4

S Prconditions for Installation ................................ 1-4

S Power Requiremens ..................................... 1-4

1-3 Remove Transport Lock .................................... 1-5

S Re-packing information .................................. 1-6

1.4 Installing thePersonality Module (PM) .......................... 1-6

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

1.6 Ribbon Installation ........................................ 1-8

1.7 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette .............................. 1-9

1.8 Paper Loading ........................................... 1-10

1.8.1 Paper Source Selection ............................... 1-10

1.8.2 Fanfold Paper Feeding ............................... 1-11

1.8.2 Manual Sheet Feeding ................................ 1-13

1.9 Test-Print Printouts ....................................... 1-14

S Sample: PRINT MENU .................................. 1-15

S Sample:CONFIGURATION ............................... 1-16

S Sample: PRINT LETTER ................................ 1-17

S Sample: PRINT LINES .................................. 1-18

1.10 Connecting to the System .................................. 1-19

S Parallel/Serial Interface .................................. 1-19

1.11 Installing the Printer Drivers ................................ 1-19

1.12 Emulation Selection ...................................... 1-20

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

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

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

2.2.1 Ready Mode ......................................... 2-4

2.2.2 Local Mode ......................................... 2-4

2.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ................................. 2-6

2.4 Menu Mode .............................................. 2-8

2.4.1 To Activate the Menu .................................. 2-9

2.4.2 To Confirm Selection ................................. 2-11

2.4.3 How to Save Settings ................................. 2-12

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

3.1 What is Configuration ...................................... 3-1

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

3.3 Explanation of the Printout ................................... 3-4

3.4 Menu Tree ............................................... 3-5

3.5 Menu Item Description ...................................... 3-7

5.5.1 Test Modes ......................................... 3-7

3.5.2 Select Macro ....................................... 3-7

3.5.3 Paper Source ....................................... 3-8

3.5.4 Paper Exit .......................................... 3-8

3.5.5 Print Position Adjustment .............................. 3-9

3.5.6 Page Length ....................................... 3-10

3.5.7 Print Quality ....................................... 3-10

3.5.8 Font ............................................. 3-10

3.5.9 Pitch ............................................. 3-11

3.5.10 Line ............................................. 3-11

3.5.11 Emulation ......................................... 3-11

3.5.12 Character Set ...................................... 3-12

3.5.13 Left Margin ........................................ 3-13

3.5.14 Right Margin ....................................... 3-13

3.5.15 Line Mode ......................................... 3-13

3.5.16 Perforation Skip .................................... 3-14

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3.5.17 Tear Off Mode ..................................... 3-14

3.5.18 Interface ......................................... 3-15

3.5.19 Language ........................................ 3-16

3.5.20 Recall Factory ..................................... 3-16

3.5.21 Program Update ................................... 3-16

3.5.22 Menu Access ...................................... 3-16

4 Description of the Individual Menu Items ..................... 4-1

4.1 TEST MODES ............................................ 4-2

4.2 DEFINE MACRO .......................................... 4-3

S SELECT MACRO ................................... 4-3

S PAPER SOURCE ................................... 4-3

S PAPER EXIT ....................................... 4-3

S PRINT POS. ADJ. ................................... 4-4

S PAPGE LENGTH .................................... 4-4

S PRINT QUALITY .................................... 4-5

S FONT ............................................. 4-5

S PITCH ............................................ 4-6

S LINE ............................................. 4-6

S EMULATION ....................................... 4-6

S CHARACTER SET .................................. 4-6

S LEFT MARGIN ...................................... 4-7

S RIGHT MARGIN .................................... 4-7

S LINE MODE ....................................... 4-7

S PERF. SKIP ........................................ 4-8

S TEAR OFF MODE ................................... 4-8

4.3 INTALLATION ............................................ 4-9

S INTERFACE ....................................... 4-9

S I/F TYPE ....................................... 4-9

S WORD LENGTH ................................. 4-9

S BAUD RATE .................................... 4-9

S PARITY BIT .................................... 4-9

S PROTOCOL .................................... 4-9

S DSR / CTS MODE .............................. 4-10

S I / F BUFFER .................................. 4-10

S LANGUAGE ....................................... 4-10

S RECALL FACTORY ................................. 4-10

S PROGRAM UPDATE ................................ 4-10

S MENU ACCESS ................................... 4-10

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

S Preferred Materials ...................................... 5-1

5.1 Cleaning the Platen and Surrounding Areas ..................... 5-1

S PRINT MENU ........................................... 5-1

5.2 Cleaning Procedure ........................................ 5-3

S Unlock procedure ....................................... 5-3

5.3 User Replaceable Parts ..................................... 5-5

5.3.1 Print Head Exchange ................................. 5-5

5.3.2 Installing Procedure .................................. 5-7

6. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics .......................... 6-1

- How to Use this section .................................... 6-1

6.1 Power-related Problems .................................... 6-2

6.2 Error Messages ........................................... 6-2

6.3 No Printout ............................................... 6-7

6.4 Operation-related Problems .................................. 6-8

6.5 Print-related Problems ...................................... 6-9

6.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems ......................... 6-11

6.7 Print Tests .............................................. 6-11

6.8 Diagrams for Failure Analysis ............................... 6-12

6.8.1 Locking Procedure .................................. 6-12

6.8.2 Ribbon Unfasten Procedure ........................... 6-13

6.8.3 Ribbon Error ....................................... 6-14

6.8.4 Remove Paper ..................................... 6-15

6.8.5 Paper Jam TRF .................................... 6-16

6.8.6 Paper Jam ASF or Manual ............................ 6-17

6.8.7 Gap Error ......................................... 6-18

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

7.1 Printer Stand ............................................. 7-1

7.2 Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) ...................... 7-3

7.2.1 Checking the Delivery Consignment ..................... 7-3

7.2.2 Prepare the ASF Cassette ............................. 7-4

7.2.3 Installing the ASF Cassette ............................ 7-5

7.2.4 Removing the ASF Cassette ........................... 7-7

7.2.5 Inserting Paper ..................................... 7-8

7.3 Replacement of the ASF Pick-up Rollers ...................... 7-10

7.3.1 To Remove the ASF Pick-up Rollers .................... 7-10

7.3.2 To Install the Pick-up Rollers .......................... 7-11

7.4 Cut Sheet Tray .......................................... 7-12

7.4.1 Installing the Cut Sheet Tray .......................... 7-12

8. Technical Data ........................................... 8-1

8.1 Printer Specification ....................................... 8-1

8.2 Performance ............................................. 8-3

8.3 Paper Handling ........................................... 8-3

8.3.1 Tractor Feed ....................................... 8-4

8.3.2 Manual Insertion .................................... 8-4

8.4 Connectivity ............................................. 8-5

8.4.1 Optional Personality Modules ...........................8.6

8.5 Options ................................................. 8-7

8.5.1 Printer Stand ....................................... 8-7

S Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette A ........................ 8-7

S Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette B ........................ 8-8

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Appendices

Appendix A System Interface Descriptions .......................... A-1

1 Serial Interface RS 232C / RS 422 .......................... A-2

1.1 Interface Characteristics .............................. A-2

1.2 Transmission Protocols and Connection Diagrams .......... A-3

1.2.1 DTR - Ready / Busy .............................. A-3

1.2.2 XON / OXOFF .................................. A-5

1.2.3 Serial Interface with RS-422 .......................A-7

2 Parallel Centronics Interface ..............................A-8

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2.1 Interface Signal Defination .............................A-8

2.2 Interface Characteristics - Connector Pin assignment ........A-9

2.3 Timing Diagram ....................................A-10

3 Shared Operation ...................................... A-11

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts ........................ B-1

Appendix C Character Set Tables ..................................C-1

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick Reference .........................D-1

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 / ESC/P2 Quick Reference ................ E-1

Appendix F Barcode Quick Reference .............................. F-1

Appendix G Miscellaneous

Information for the System Manager .........................G-1

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module (Perso­nality Module).

The Personality Module (PM) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of PM
used significantly influences the behaviour or operation of the printer.

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 operating the printer and ends with the mounting of
options.

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 PM (Personality Module) and 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.

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.

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Preface

4. Description of the Individual Menu Items

In this chapter you will find a detail explanations of individual menu items.

5. Maintenance

This chapter shows how to clean the printer and how to replace the print
head.

6. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.

7. Options

This is a brief description of all available options. Supplements enclosed in
the packaging of options may be inserted here.

8. Technical Data

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

Appendix A. 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.

B. Print Samples of Resident Fonts

C. Character Set Table

All printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.

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D. Control Codes

Quick reference for IBM Proprinter and IBM Proprinter AGM (4207, 4208
XL 24) Emulation.

E. Control Codes

Quick reference for EPSOM LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Emulation.

F. Control Codes

Quick reference for Barcode programming.

G. Miscellaneous

S System Manager Information

Preface

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Preface

Conventions Used in this Guide

The following conventions are used:

Bold Headlines and important information.

Note: Contains special advice to facilitate handling.

Caution: Contains important information to prevent damage

of the equipment.

[ENTER] Key functions are always depicted in brackets or

you will find the symbol of the key e.g .

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ASF Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette for cut sheets and form sets
DRAFT Draft Quality
EE Eastern European
HSD High Speed Draft
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LQ Letter Quality
MACRO User defined group (1 bis 4) of stored parameter
NLQ Near Letter Quality
PH Print Head
PM Interface (Personality Module)

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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.

The package contains the printer and a box (1):

Note: Save all packing material and boxes for future transportation of the

printer.

The box (1) contains an additional smaller box (2) with the interface (Personality
Module, PM).

1-1

Getting Started

The box (1) contains the following:

First shelf:

S Ribbon Cassette (4)
S Quick Reference Guide (5)
S CD-ROM (6)
S Power cord (7)

Take the parts (4) to (7) out of the package (1) and open the second cover (3).

Second shelf:

Take out the Paper Insertion Guide (8) and the Manual Sheet Feeder (9).

Lowest shelf:
Turn the box (1) and remove the smaller PM box (2) (see page before).

1-2

Getting Started

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

S Printer (1)
S Paper Insertion Guide (2)
S Manual Sheet Feeder (3)
S Two Tractor Cassettes (4)
S Quick Reference Guide (5)
S Power Cord (6)
S Personality Module (PM) (7)
S Ribbon Cassette (8)
S CD-ROM (9)

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Getting Started

1.2 Requirements to the location of the printer

Environmental Conditions

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

strong airflow.

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

sunlight).

S Avoid installing the printer in a dusty or humid environment.

Preconditions for Installation

S Place the printer on the stand or a table.
S When processing fanfold paper always place the printer with its front edge

slightly off the edge of the table.

Power Requirements

S No special wiring is required. A typical office wall outlet is sufficient.
S Do not plug into the same wall outlet other equipment besides the printer

such as coffee machines, copy machines, or air conditioners.

1-4

1.3 Remove Transport Lock

Remove all transport locks (4) of the tractor cassettes.

Getting Started

Open the rear cover (2) by pressing the two locking buttons (1) and swivel the
rear cover backwards.

3

Remove the transport lock (3) for the print head carriage.

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Getting Started

Re-packing Information

To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, always:

S Remove any installed paper handling option.
S Remove the mains cable.
S Remove the ribbon cassette.
S Reposition the transport lock.
S Pack the printer in its original packing material and ship in its original

package.

1.4 Installing the Personality Module (PM)

The printer is only operational when an interface is installed, called a Personality
Module (PM). The illustration below shows the standard PM with a serial and
parallel interface.

Note: Never attempt to install or remove a PM while the printer is switched ON.

To avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge, do not touch the pins or
components of the PM.

S Insert the Personality Module (1) with the component side upwards until the

connector fully engages. Hand tighten the two lock screws (2).

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Getting Started

1.5 Mains Connection and Power On

S Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord. First connect the

cable to the power cord socket and then to the mains.

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

such as coffee machines, copy machines, or air conditioners.

S The power On/Off lever switches the printer‘s power supply ON or OFF.

Note: Press the lever always down.

Since the power cord serves as a safety cut-off, its connection to the
printer must be accessible any time.

When switched ON the printer performs an internal self-test which checks the
electronics, the print head carriage movement, and the interface. Power ON is
indicated by a green LED on the operator panel, the first panel message is

TEST.... .

If the message UNLOCKED - CHECK RIBBON ... is shown, follow the steps in
on page paragraph 1.6 Ribbon Installing.

After inserting the ribbon press to continue. When the internal test has
been completed successfully the display shows READY 1 ELQ or
LOCAL 1 ELQ if data have already been transmitted.

Note: If the display shows anything different please refer to chapter 6 Trouble-

shooting and Diagnostics.

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Getting Started

1.6 Ribbon Installation

Note: It is recommended to use only original ribbon cassettes supplied by the

printer manufacturer. Using other ribbons will void your warranty.

The following procedure describes how the ribbon cassette is installed into the
printer for the very first time. Lateron chapter 1.7 Replacing the Ribbon
Cassette is applicable.

Note: The prind head must be always in the park posirtion.

Open the rear cover (2) of the printer by pressing simultaneously the two lokking
buttons (1) and swivel the rear cover backwards.

park position

S Pull the right and left arm (7) of the ribbon cassette (3) to the bottom and

move the ribbon feed guide (4) into the fixing device (5) at the side.

3

7

5

4

Note: The ribbon feed guide (4) has to slide into the fixing device (5). The

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ribbon shall not be tensed.

1-8

S Slide the ribbon cassette (3) into the printer.

Getting Started

S Close the rear cover (2) and lock the printer (Press ).

1.7 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette

Caution: The print head may be very hot immediately after printing!

S To install the ribbon, the printer must be powered on.
S Put the printer into the Local Mode. (Press ).
S Unlock the rear cover (2). (Press ).
S Open the rear cover (2) of the printer by pressing simultaneously the two

lokking buttons, see picture on page before.

S Swivel the rear cover backwards.
S Remove Ribbon Cassette.

For further steps see chapter 1.6 Ribbon Installation.

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Getting Started

1.8 Paper Loading

There are three possibilities for paper feeding:

S Fanfold paper with the two tractor cassettes;
S Single sheets through the manual paper path;
S With the automatic sheet feeder cassettes (ASF-Cassettes, optional). For

further information please refer to chapter 7.2 ASF Cassettes.

1.8.1 Paper Source Selection

The basic selections for PAPER SOURCE are:

S TRACTOR (Default TRACTOR LOWER, indicated by ’)
S MANUAL

Select 'TRACTOR L/U' as paper source on the operator panel

The following diagram shows which keys to press and what is displayed on the
operator panel.

Power the printer ON:

KEY DISPLAY

[OFFLINE] LOCAL 1 ELQ

[MENU] TEST MODES º

[DOWN] DEFINE MACRO º
[RIGHT] » SELECT MACRO º
[DOWN] » PAPER SOURCE º
[RIGHT] » TRACTOR LOWER r
[DOWN] » TRACTOR L/U
[ENTER] » TRACTOR L/U r
[ONLINE] READY 1 ELQ

Note: The settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is

switched off. In order to prevent losing your new settings you can save
them using the function SAVE MENU (see chapter 2.4.3 How to Save
Settings.

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Getting Started

1.8.2 Fanfold Paper Feeding

Note: Ensure that all transport locks are removed.

S The printer has to be placed at the front edge of the table or on the printer

stand as described in chapter 7.1 Printer Stand.

S Remove the manual sheet feeder(1)

S Insert the lower (2) or the upper (3) tractor cassette, or both.

S Step 1: Adjust the tractors roughly to the paper width.

Note: The left tractor is in a fix position.

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Getting Started

S Step 2: Open the tractor covers, insert the paper, and close the tractor

covers.

S Move the right tractor (1) until the paper is straight but not too tight.

S Insert the Manual Sheet Feeder (4) and initiate a test printout, see chapter

1.9 Test Printouts to check the margins.

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Getting Started

1.8.3 Manual Sheet Feeding

S Insert the Manual Sheet Feeder (1) and connect it to the paper insertion

guide:

1

S Select the paper source MANUAL using either the menu function or by

means of the corresponding command in your application program, see
chapter 1.8.1 Paper Source Selection.

S Initiate a printout, see chapter 1.9 Test Printouts.

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Getting Started

1.9 Test Printouts

There are four test printouts available.
S PRINT MENU shows the current settings of all parameters and the contents

of the macros.

S CONFIGURATION lists all available fonts and indicates the page counter va-

lue.

S PRINT LETTER produces a standard letter (ECMA-132) which can be used

for measuring the printer’s throughput.

S PRINT LINES shows a pattern of all printable characters. Use this to check

the print qiality as well as the top and left margin.

The following steps show which keys to use to start a test printout.
The printer feeds paper from the defined paper source (default TRACTOR

LOWER).

KEY DISPLAY

[OFFLINE] LOCAL 1 ELQ

[MENU] TEST MODES º

[RIGHT] » PRINT MENU (or other printout)

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[ENTER] » PRINT MENU r
[ONLINE] PRINT MENU r

(starts printing)
» PRNITMENU

[FORM FEED] TEAR OFF PAPER

(short displayed)
» LOCAL

[ONLINE] READY 1 ELQ

Getting Started

Sample: PRINT MENU

PRINT OUT FW-VERSION 20xxxxxx HW-VERSION 29xxxxxx FPGA 4.7 PAGE COUNT 50
INTERFACE
I/F TYPE PARALL./RS232

WORD LENGTH 8 BIT
BAUD-RATE 9600 BIT/S
PARITY BIT EVEN
PROTOCOL DTR
DSR/CTS MODE IGNOR. DSR+CTS
I/F BUFFER 64 KBYTE

MENU ACCESS FULL ACCESS

CURRENT SETTINGS MACRO 1* MACRO 2 MACRO 3 MACRO 4

PAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER
PAPER EXIT
PATH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH
BATCH CAPACITY - - - - ­PRINT POS. ADJ.
TRACT.L. V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TRACT.L. H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TRACT.U. V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TRACT.U. H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
MANUAL V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
MANUAL H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 1 V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 1 H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 2 V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 2 H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 3 V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 3 H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
PAGE LENGTH 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES
FONT QUALITY LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ
GRAPHICS QUALITY STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
FONT DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA
PITCH 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI
LINE 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI
EMULATION EPSON LQ EPSON LQ IBM PROPR. IBM PROPR. AGM EPSON LQ
CARACTER SET EPSON EXT. GCT EPSON EXT. GCT IBM SET 2 IBM SET 2 EPSON EXT. GCT

LEFT MARGIN 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS
RIGHT MARGIN 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS
LINE MODE LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR
PERF. SKIP YES YES YES YES YES
TEAR-OFF-MODE NO NO NO NO NO

1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.

Note: An asterisk (’) after MACRO 1 indicates the actual macro

The values after FW- and HW-VERSION indicates the actual release.

All this standard settings of the firmware will be restored with the menu function
RECALL FACTORY.

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Sample: CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURATION FW-VERSION 202xxxxx PAGE COUNT 126

C031 ISO 8859/1 CO32 ISO 8859/15 C061 IBM SET 1
C062 IBM SET 2 C063 IBM CODE PAGE C071 EPSON EXT. GCT
C100 CODE PAGES EE C101 CODE PAGES EE2

DATA ROMAN NLQ ROMAN LQ
SAN SERIF NLQ SAN SERIF LQ COURIER NLQ
COURIER LQ PRESTIGE NLQ PRESTIGE LQ
SCRIPT NLQ SCRIPT NQ OCR B LQ
OCR A LQ ORATOR-C NLQ ORATOR-C LQ
ORATOR NLQ ORATOR LQ DATA LARGE LQ

ZEICHENSATZ : EPSON EXT. GCT 1: U.S.A.

PRINTHEAD NEEDLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DATA DRAFT

$ !"#$%&'()*+,-./01234567890:;<=>?@ABCDEF.......

.
.

The value after FW-VERSION indicates the actual release of the firmware.

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Sample: PRINT LETTER

Eilzustellung

Norddeutsche Farbwerke KG
Herrn Dr. Grauert
Große Elbstraße 64

2000 Hamburg 4

Org. III 5/37 H-A 4 34 22.04.75

17.04.75Volkmann

Vordruckgestaltung für den allgemeinen Schrift­verkehr, für das Bestell- und Rechnungswesen E i l t

Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. Grauert,

Sie können das Schreiben der Briefe, Bestellungen, Rechnungen usw.
sowie das Bearbeiten des Schriftguts rationalisieren, wenn die
Vordrucke 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
Vordrucke DIN 5008 'Regel für Maschinenschreiben' beachtet wird,
entstehen übersichtliche und werbewirksame Schriftstücke.

Die beifgefügten 6 Mustervordrucke zeigen, daß das Beachten der
Normen die künstlerische und werbewirksame Gestaltung der Vor­drucke 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.

Mit bester Empfehlung

NORAG
Druckerei und Verlagshaus KG

Getting Started

Herrmann

Anlagen

6 Mustervordrucke

Note: By pressing the key the print job will be interrupted and then with

the following key sequence and terminated.

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Getting Started

Sample: PRINT LINES

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§

§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!
!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789
9!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz012345678
89!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz01234567
789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456
6789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz012345
56789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz01234
456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123
3456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz012
23456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz01
123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0
0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
z0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy
yz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwx
xyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw
wxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuv
vwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstu
uvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrst
tuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrs
stuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqr
rstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopq
qrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnop
pqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmno
opqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmn
nopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklm
mnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijkl
lmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijk
klmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghij
jklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghi
ijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefgh
hijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefg
ghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdef
fghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcde
efghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcd
defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabc
cdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZab
bcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZa

Note: By pressing the key the print job will be interrupted and then with

the following key sequence and terminated.

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Getting Started

1.10 Connecting to the System

Parallel/Serial Interface

S Switch the printer and the computer OFF.
S Connect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's

parallel (1) or serial (2) port.

The following values are default settings, see test printout PRINT MENU on
page 1-15

S Word Length: 8 bit
S Baud-Rate 9600 BPS
S Parity Bit: Even
S Protocol DTR
S DSR/CTS Mode Ignore DSR+CTS
S I/F Buffer 64 K-Byte

After powering the printer ON both interfaces, serial and parallel, are available
for data transfer because of the shared mode. The port to which data is sent
becomes active automatically.
For changing the parameters, see Appendix A System Interface Description

1.11 Installing the Printer Drivers

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

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Getting Started

1.12 Emulation Selection

The following emulations are included in the PM Ser/Par:

S EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 in Macro 1 (Default)
S IBM ProPrinter XL 24 in Macro 2
S IBM ProPrinter XL 24 AGM in Macro 3
S EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 in Macro 4

To change from one emulation to another, follow the procedure below. The ex­ample shows the keys to press along with the display information for a change
from EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 in Macro 1 to IBM ProPrinter in Macro 2.

Switch the printer ON. The display shows READY 1 ELQ.

KEY DISPLAY

[OFFLINE] LOCAL 1 ELQ

[MACRO SELECTION] MACRO 2 r

(hold the key down and the available marcos are scrolling in the
display and stop pressing with selected Macro 2)

[ONLINE] READY 2 IPP

The information READY 2 IPP indicates the selected macro and the
emulation of this macro, for example:

1 ELQ Macro 1 with Epson Emulation
2 IPP Macro 2 with IBM Proprinter Emulation
3 AGM Macro 3 with IBM Proprinter AGM Emulation
4 ELQ Macro 4 with Epson Emulation.

Note: A “Macro“ is a summary of application specific parameter settings. It is

possible to have a total of four macros, each with a different summary of
VALUE settings.
The settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is
switched off. In order to prevent losing your new settings you can save
them using the function SAVE MENU (see chapter 2.4.3 How to Save
Settings.

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2. Printer Operation

Mos of the printer functions could be executed via operator panel as well as via
software commands from the host system. Some functions become only
effective with Operator Panel keys, for example: locking/unlocking the printer.

2.1Operator Panel

The Operator Panel

S controls the set-up for communication with the host computer;
S controls various parameter settings;
S allows manual control of the paper handling;
S gives information about the printer's status.

1 LCD Display
2 Online / Offline
3 LED
4 Lock / Unlock Cover

Lock/ Unlock Print Head
5 Macro Selection
6 Form Feed
7 Curser Keys for Navigation

in the Menu Mode

The LCD Display (1) indicates the current status of the printer. If any error
occurs (e.g. UNLOCKED - ... CHECK RIBBON) the corresponding error
message will be displayed. The green LED (3) lights only if the printer is
powered on and in the Ready Mode.

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Printer Operating

2.2Function Keys

If the printer is powered on, the display shows READY 1 ELQ and the green
LED lights. The printer is in the Ready Mode.

The printer works in two different modes, the Ready Mode and the Local Mode.
To put the printer into the Local Mode, press the Online / Offline-key .

Ready Mode

In this mode only the red [Online/Offline] key is active and the green LED lights.
By pressing the key the printer changes into the Local Mode and the green
Online-LED extinguishes. Further information see chapter 2.2.1.

Local Mode

Depending on the state of the printer the three leftmost keys have multiple
functions. The functions are displayed by keeping the appropriate key pushed.
Release the key as soon as the desired function is displayed. Further
information see chapter 2.2.2 .

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KEY DISPLAY

[Form Feed] EJECT PAPER )

INSERT MANUAL )
INSERT TRACTOR )
INSERT TRACTOR U(pper) )
INSERT TRACTOR L(ower) )
PAPER TEAR OFF
PAPER PARK
FORM FEED
REV. FORM FEED

[Macro Selection] MACRO 1

MACRO 2
MACRO 3
MACRO 4

[Lock Cover/ LOCK COVER
Unlock Cover] UNLOCK COVER

UNLOCK COVER/ PH

Printer Operating

1

1

1

1
1

Note: PH means Print Head

The following keys have only one function:

KEY FUNCTION

[Online / Offline] After pressing this key, the printer enters the

ONLINE or OFFLINE mode.

[Menu] MENU key - to enter the Menu Mode in the first

level.

[Enter] A selection can be confirmed. To cancel the

selection, choose another item and press [ENTER]
again. The selection becomes effective by pressing
the [ONLINE/OFFLINE] key. Behind the actual
displayed parameter appears an asterisk (*).

1

) depends on paper source

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Printer Operating

KEY FUNCTION

[Cursor] As soon as the menu mode has been

activated, the four keys can only be used as
cursor keys to move within the menu tree.

Up, Down, Right, and Left Key

2.2.1 READY Mode

In the READY mode only the [Online/Offline] key has a function:

After pressing that key the printer enters the LOCAL mode.

2.2.2 LOCAL Mode

All keys have at least one function. If one key has multiple functions they can
displayed by keeping that key pushed:

Note: The corresponding display messages are shown on page before.

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After pressing that key the printer enters the READY mode

1) Rear cover is locked:

S Short pressing: Unlocking the rear cover.
S Long pressing: Unlocking the rear cover and the print head.

2) Rear cover is unlocked:
S Pressing the key: Locking the rear cover (and the print head).

Printer Operating

Single sheet:
S only form feed function. Either the form is fed into print position

or is ejected.

Fanfold Paper:

1) Paper is in Park Position
S paper is fed into print position.

2) Paper is in Print Position

S paper is fed to the tear off position.
S paper is fed into park position.

3) Paper is in Tear Off Position

S printer performs a form feed
S paper is fed into park position (for this function the paper has

to be torn off)

S printer performs a reverse form feed

The four macros are displayed by keeping the key pushed. The
actual macro is displayed first. Release the key as soon as the
desired macro is displayed. This one will be come the active one.
How to confirm and save the selection see chapter 2.4.3 How to
Save Settings.

Press the [Menu] key to activate the menu mode. The four arrows
(up, down, right, and left) can be used as cursor keys to move within
the menu tree. The menu tree is shown and explained on the
page Menu-1.
To leave the menu mode press this key again

With this key a selection will be confirmed. To cancel the selection
choose another item and press [Enter] again. The selection becomes
effective by pressing the [Online/Offline] key.The selection remains
active until the printer is powered off. If the selection should be
available after power off it must be saved by means of the menu
function „SAVE MENU“ see chapter 2.4.3 How to Save Settings.

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Printer Operating

2.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

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

S ONLINE messages
S OFFLINE messages

Note: Messages which exceed the 16 character display, e.g. error messages,

are horizontally scrolled.

The green LED lights when the printer is in the ONLINE mode and the display
shows:

READY 1 ELQ

When the printer is in the OFFLINE mode status information, error messages, or
menu messages are displayed.

Example: The display contents after powering the printer on without a ribbon

cassette.

Because of the error case the printer switches into the Offline Mode.

Switch the printer on. The printer performs an internal test:

TEST

The green LED is flashing and after a short moment the following term is
displayed:

UNLOCKED

Note: In an error case the printer switches into the Offline Mode.

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Printer Operating

And then, the message is scrolled:

- CHECK RIBBON.....

Insert the ribbon cassette, seechapter 1.6 Ribbon Installation and press .
The display shows:

LOCKING COVER

After the locking procedure the display shows:

LOCKED

In this state it is possible to use all keys.

The printer is still in the OFFLINE Mode due to the previous error condition is
cleared now. Press and the printer switches into the ONLINE Mode.

READY 1 ELQ

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Printer Operating

2.4 Menu Mode

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

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

There are three entry points:

S TEST MODES (4 test printouts and a Hexdump-function are available)
S DEFINE MACRO (1 of 4 macros can be selected and its contents

defined)

S INSTALLATION (installation specific parameters can be defined)

SAVE MENU is another function at the first level of the menu tree which allows
to save all selections permanently in a non-volatile memory.

The menu is organized in three levels:

S Level 1 Main Functions
S Level 2 Subfunctions
S Level 3 Parameters and values

Level 1 (main functions) is entry point into the menu.
There is only one main function in level 1 without an entry into a lower level,
SAVE MENU.
In Level 2 (subfunctions) menu functions can be activated or a group of values
can be choosen.
In Level 3 (parameters and values at the lowest level) all menu items can be
selected/activated.

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Printer Operating

2.4.1 To Activate the Menu

To activate the menu please follow the next steps:

Press :
The printer changes from the READY mode into the LOCAL mode.
The display shows:

LOCAL 1 ELQ

Note: The second term identifies the active macro and the emulation.

Press :
Now, the printer enters the menu mode at the first level of the menu tree.
The display shows:

TEST MODES º

Note: As soon as the menu mode has been activated the arrow keys are

useable as cursor keys to navigate within the menu tree (up, down, right,
and left).

Pres or :
Arrow down or arrow up are used within one level to shift menu functions into
the display. The keys have a wrap around function.

DEFINE MACRO º

Press :
The display shows:

» SELECT MAKRO º

Now, you are at the Subfunction level.

Note: Movement in both directions is possible. Arrow right is used to enter the

next lower level and arrow left is used to enter a higher level.

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Printer Operating

Press :
The display shows:

» PAPER SOURCE º

Press :
Now, you are at the third level. The display shows:

» TRACTOR L/U r

The default value for PAPER SOURCE is TRACTOR L/U (lower or upper). At the
lowest level, parameters and values, the asterisk (*) to the right indicates the
actual selection.

To change this parameter into paper source MANUAL,
press twice .
The display shows:

» MANUAL

Press to confirm the choice:
The display shows:

» MANUAL r

To quit the menu mode press .

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Printer Operating

2.4.2 To Confirm a Selection

S press ; the confirmed value is marked with an asterisk ( r ) at the last

position as shown in the picture before.

Note: All cursor keys have an autorepeat function.

The menu mode is left either by pressing or by moving to the MAIN
FUNCTION level and then pressing the key.

A number of VALUE settings is summarized in a "Macro". Four macros are
available, each with a different contents of VALUE settings. The standard
emulations are assigned to the macros in following manner:

Macro Emulation

1 Epson LQ ESC/P2

2 IBM Proprinter XL 24E

3 IBM Proprinter XL 24E AGM

4 EPSON LQ ESC/P2

Macro parameters can be tailored to specific application requirements. This
feature is highly beneficial in case of frequent changes between applications in a
multi-user environment. Instead of having to adjust the menu settings every time
before a particular application is started, the user just selects the macro
containing the pre-defined set-up configurations.

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Printer Operating

2.4.3 How to Save Settings

The settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is switched
off. In order to prevent from losing your new settings you can save them using
the Main Function SAVE MENU.

KEY Display

[OFFLINE] LOCAL 1 ELQ
[MENU] TEST MODES º
[UP] SAVE MENU
[ENTER] SAVING NOW r

(display is flashing)

[ONLINE] READY 1 ELQ

Note: The values of the "current settings" and the macro contents can be

printed using the function PRINT OUT.

1 LCD Display
2 Online / Offline
3 LED
4 Lock / Unlock Cover

Lock/ Unlock Print Head
5 Macro Selection
6 Form Feed
7 Curser Keys for Navigation

in the Menu Mode

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3. Configuring the Printer

3.1 What is Configuring

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:

S protocol,
S baud rate,
S word length,
S I/F type,
S parity.

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

S paper handling
S text processing.

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 discribed in detail on the following pages. A short view of all Menu settings
you will find in chapter 3.5 Menu Item Description, and a detail descriotion in
chapter 4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items.

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

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Configuring the Printer

Key Diyplay

[OFFLINE] LOCAL 1 ELQ

[MENU] TEST MODES º

[RIGHT] » PRINT MENU
[ENTER] » PRINT MENU r
[ONLINE] PRINT MENU r

After feeding paper from the defined paper source the printer starts to print.
When printing is completed the following message will be displayed:

» PRINT MENU

[FORM FEED] PAPER TEAR OFF

(short displayed)
» LOCAL

[ONLINE] READY 1 ELQ

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Configuring the Printer

3.2 Standard Configuration

The standard Configuration (factory default values) is reflected in the following
pintout.

PRINT OUT FW-VERSION 20xxxxxx HW-VERSION 29xxxxxx FPGA 4.7 PAGE COUNT 50
INTERFACE
I/F TYPE PARALL./RS232

WORD LENGTH 8 BIT
BAUD-RATE 9600 BIT/S
PARITY BIT EVEN
PROTOCOL DTR
DSR/CTS MODE IGNOR. DSR+CTS
I/F BUFFER 8 KBYTE

MENU ACCESS FULL ACCESS

CURRENT SETTINGS MACRO 1* MACRO 2 MACRO 3 MACRO 4

PAPER SOURCEE TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER TRACTOR LOWER
PAPER EXIT
PATH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH
BATCH CAPACITY - - - - ­PRINT POS. ADJ.
TRACT.L. V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TRACT.L. H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TRACT.U. V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
TRACT.U. H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
MANUAL V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
MANUAL H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 1 V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 1 H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 2 V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 2 H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 3 V-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
BIN 3 H-POS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
PAGE LENGTH 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES 72 LINES
FONT QUALITY LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ
GRAPHICS QUALITY STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
FONT DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA
PITCH 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI
LINE 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI
EMULATION EPSON LQ EPSON LQ IBM PROPR. IBM PROPR. AGM EPSON LQ
CARACTER SET EPSON EXT. GCT EPSON EXT. GCT IBM SET 2 IBM SET 2 EPSON EXT. GCT

LEFT MARGIN 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS 1. COLUMNS
RIGHT MARGIN 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS 165. COLUMNS
LINE MODE LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR LF=LF, CR=CR
PERF. SKIP YES YES YES YES YES
TEAR-OFF-MODE NO NO NO NO NO

1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A. 1: U.S.A.

Note: An asterisk (’) after MACRO 1 indicates the actual macro

The values after FW- and HW-VERSION indicates the actual release.
All this standard settings of the firmware will be restored with the menu function

RECALL FACTORY.

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Configuring the Printer

3.3 Explanation of the printout on the previous page

in the headline behind the term VERSION the revision level of the printer's
firmware can be found.

Then, two columns of hardware related settings follow:

INTERFACE - for communication between the computer operating system and
the printer it is necessary to have the same protocol settings.

S I/F TYPE PARALL./RS232
S WORD LENGTH 8 BIT
S BAUD-RATE 9600 Bps
S PARITY BIT EVEN
S PROTOCOL DTR
S DSR / CTS MODE IGNOR. DSR+CTS
S I/F BUFFER 64 KBYTE

There is no automatic protocol sensing.

The last part of the printout is a list of all MACRO settings.
In this case MACRO 1 is marked with an asterisk (*) which identifies it as the
active macro.

Whenever you make modifications in the active macro without saving them you
will find the new settings under the heading CURRENT SETTINGS. Unless they
are saved, the modifications will stay active only until the printer is switched off.
When the printer is switched on again the macro settings marked with the
asterisk will be reactivated.

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3.4 Menu Tree

1

) The cassette types BIN 1 up to BIN 3 are

only displayed if the ASF cassettes are
installed.

2

) The next level displayed:

BATCH
MANUAL

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3-6

Note: for detail settings of the possible parameters see next tables and the description in chapter 4.

Configuring the Printer

3.5 Menu Item Description

The following tables show menu modes, submenus and parameters.
Precondition is: Access to all menu items is alloved. (MENU ACCESS = ALL)
Otherwise restrictions are to observed.

An asterisk (i) indicates the factory settings. For detail settings see chapter

4 Explanation of Individual Menu Items.

3.5.1Test Modes

Entry Point = TEST MODES

Selection Function

PRINT MENU Printout of the current settings
CONFIGURATION List of all available fonts, the firmware version, and

the page counter value
PRINT LETTER Produces a standard letter (ECMA-132)
PRINT LINES Shows a pattern of all printable characters
HEX DUMP Pintout including all control characters

3.5.2Select Macro

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

SELECT MACRO MACRO 1 r

MACRO 2

MACRO 3

MACRO 4

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Configuring the Printer

3.5.3 Paper Source

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Parameter

PAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER r

TRACTOR L/U
TRACTOR UPPER
MANUAL
ASF BIN 1 )

1

ASF BIN 2
ASF BIN 3
ASF BINS 1/2
ASF BINS 2/3
ASF BINS 1/2/3

1

) The cassette types ASF BIN 1 up to ASF BIN 3 are only displayed if the ASF

cassettes are installed.

3.5.4 Paper Exit

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO º PAPER EXIT

Selection Parameter / Value

PATH BATCH r

MANUAL

BATCH CAPACITY BATCH CAP. )

(range: ) ; 20 up to 600; steps = 20)

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3.5.5 Print Position Adjustment

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO º PRINT POS. ADJ.

Selection Parameter / Value

Configuring the Printer

TRACT.L. V-POS TRACT.L. V. 0.0 r

Tractor Lower Vertical Position (Range: -24.0 up to 99.9; Step: / inch)

1

6

TRACT.L. H-POS TRACT.L. H. 0.0 r

Tractor Lower Horizontal Position (Range: -6.0 up to 6.0; Step: / inch)

1

10

TRACT.U.V-POS TRAKT.U. V. 0.0 r

Tractor Upper Vertical Position (Range: -24.0 up to 99.9; Step: / inch)

1

6

TRACT.U.H-POS TRACT.U. H. 0.0 r

Tractor Upper Horizontal Position (Range: -6.0 up to 6.0; Step: / inch)

1

10

MANUAL V-POS. MANUAL V. 0.0 r

Manual Vertical Position (Range: -1.5 up to 24.0; Step: / inch)

1

6

MANUAL H-POS. MANUAL H. 0.0 r

Manual Horizontal Position (Range: -6.0 up to 6.0; Step: / inch)

1

10

BIN 1 V-POS. BIN 1 V. 0.0 r

Bin 1 Vertical Position (Range: -1.5 up to 24.0; Step: / inch)

1

6

BIN 1 H-POS. BIN 1 H. 0.0 r

Bin 1 Horizontal Position (Range: -6.0 up to 6.0; Step: / inch)

1

10

BIN 2 V-POS. BIN 2 V. 0.0 r

Bin 2 Vertical Position (Range: -1.5 up to 24.0; Step: / inch)

1

6

BIN 2 H-POS. BIN 2 H. 0.0 r

Bin 2 Horizontal Position (Range: -6.0 up to 6.0; Step: / inch)

1

10

BIN 3 V-POS. BIN 3 V. 0.0 r

Bin 3 Vertical Position (Range: -1.5 up to 24.0; Step: / inch)

1

6

BIN 3 H-POS. BIN 3 H. 0.0 r

Bin 3 Horizontal Position (Range: -6.0 up to 6.0; Step: / inch)

1

10

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Configuring the Printer

3.5.6 Page Length

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

PAGE LENGTH 72 Lines r

(Range: 1 up to 144 Zeilen)

3.5.7 Print Quality

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO º PRINT QUALITY

Selection Parameter

FONT QUALITY LQ / NLQ

(DRAFT for font DATA)

GRAPHICS QUAL. STANDARD r

WIN.LQ 180 DPI
WIN.NLQ 90 DPI
WI.DRAFT 60 DPI

3.5.8 Font

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Parameter

FONT DATA r

ROMAN LQ / NLQ
SANS SERIF LQ / NLQ
COURIER LQ / NLQ
PRESTIGE LQ / NLQ
SCRIPT LQ / NLQ
OCR B LQ
OCR A LQ
ORATOR-C LQ / NLQ
ORATOR LQ / NLQ
DATA LARGE

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3.5.9 Pitch

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

PITCH 10 CPI r

12 CPI

15 CPI

17 CPI

18 CPI

20 CPI

PROPORTIONAL

3.5.10 Line

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

Configuring the Printer

LINE 2 LPI r

3 LPI

4 LPI

6 LPI

8 LPI

12 LPI

3.5.11 EMULATION

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

EMULATION EPSON LQ r

IBM PROPR.

IBM PROPR. AGM

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Configuring the Printer

3.5.12 Character Set

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO º CHARACTER SET

Selection Value/ Parameter

ISO 8859/1
ISO 8859/15
IBM SET 1 / IBM SET 2 1: U.S.A. r

2: FRANCE
3: GERMANY
4: U.K.
5: DENMARK
6: SWEDEN
7: ITALY
8: SPAIN
9: JAPAIN
10: NORWAY
11: DENMARK 2
12: SPAIN 2
13: LATIN AM.
14: TURKEY

IBM CODE PAGE 1: PAGE 437 r

2: PAGE 850
3: PAGE 860
4: PAGE 863
5: PAGE 865
6: PAGE 858

EPSON EXT. GCT 1: U.S.A. r

2: FRANCE
3: GERMANY
4: U.K.
5: DENMARK
6: SWEDEN
7: ITALY
8: SPAIN
9: JAPAIN
10: NORWAY
11: DENMARK 2
12: SPAIN 2
13: LATIN AM.
14: TURKEY
15: LEGAL

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Selection Value/ Parameter

CODE PAGE EE 1: CP 437 GK

2: CP 851 GK
3: CP 928 GK
4: CP 855 CYRI
5: CP 866
6: CP 869
7: CP 852
8: KAMENICKY
9: ISO LATIN 2
10: MAZOVIA
11: CP 437 HUN
12: CP 852 SEE
13: CP 866 LAT
14: CP WIN LAT2

CODE PAGE EE2 1: CP 771

2: CP 773
3: CP 774
4: CP 775
5: BALTIC RIM

3.5.13 Left Margin

Configuring the Printer

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

LEFT MARGIN 1. POSITION r

(Range: 1 up to 16; Step / inch)

1

10

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Configuring the Printer

3.5.14 Right Margin

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

RIGHT MARGIN 136. POSITION r

165. POSITION

80. POSITION

132. POSITION
(measuring unit / inch))

1

10

3.5.15 Line Mode

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Value

LINE MODE LF = LF, CR = CR r

LF = LF + CR
CR = LF+CR
LF, CR = LF + CR

3.5.16 Perforation Skip

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Parameter

PERF. SKIP YES r

NO

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3.5.17 Tear Off Mode

Entry Point = DEFINE MACRO

Selection Wert / Parameter

TEAR-OFF-MODE NO r

TEAR-OFF 10 S.

TEAR-OFF 1 S.

3.5.18 Interface

Entry Point = INSTALLATION º INTERFACE

Selection Parameter / Value

I/F TYPE PARALL. / RS232 r

PARALL. / RS422
PARALLEL

WORD LENGTH ) 7 BIT r

1

8 BIT

BAUD-RATE ) 1200 BPS r

1

2400 BPS
4800 BPS
9600 BPS
19200 BPS
38400 BPS

PARITY BIT EVEN r

ODD
NONE

PROTOCOL DTR r

XON / XOFF
XON / XOFF + DTR

Configuring the Printer

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Configuring the Printer

Selection Parameter / Value

DSR / CTS MODE IGNOR. DSR+CTS r

DSR+CTS ACTIVE
CTS ACTIVE
DSR ACTIVE

BUFFER 64 KBYTE r

32 KBYTE
8 KBYTE
1 KBYTE

1

) Only indicated if the serial (RS232 or RS422) interface is selected.

3.5.19 Language

Entry Point = INSTALLATION

Selection VALUE

LANGUAGE ENGLISH r

DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS

3.5.20 Recall Factory

Entry Point = INSTALLATION

Selection Function

RECALL FACTORY All standard default settings of the firmware will be

restored but not saved.

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Configuring the Printer

3.5.21 Program Update

Entry Point = INSTALLATION

Selection Function

PROGRAM UPDATE A new firmware version can be down loaded from

the host system via the interface cable. All

parameters will be reset to their factory default

value.

3.5.22 Menu Access

Entry Point = INSTALLATION

Selection Parameter

MENU ACCESS FULL ACCESS r

NO ACCESS

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4. Description of the Individual Menu Items

Main Functions and Entry Points into the menu

The following Main Functions are available:

S TEST MODES

There are 4 test printouts and the hexdump function available. (For detail
information see chapter 4.1 beginning on the next page).

S DEFINE MACRO

Behind this menu point there are all functions and parameters to define a
macro. (For detail information see chapter 4.2).

S INSTALLATION

In the first Sub Function named INTERFACE you can manipulate parameters
to enable communication with the host. (See Chapter 4.3).

S SAVE MENU

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

While this function is operating the display flashes SAVING NOW.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

4.1 TEST MODES

S PRINT MENU

This test printout shows the current settings of all parameters and the
contents of the macros. This printout is helpful for future reference and when
macros are to be changed. For detail see chapter 3.2 Standard
Configuration.

S CONFIGURATION

This test printout lists all available fonts, contains the page count to identify
the actual number of printed pages, and gives information on technical
releases which are intended for service purposes. A sample you will find in
chapter 1.9 PRINT MENU.

S PRINT LETTER

This test printout produces a standard letter (ECMA-132) which can be used
for measuring the printer's throughput. See a sample in chapter 1.9 PRINT
MENU.

S PRINT LINES

Tis test printout shows a pattern of all printable characters. Use this to check
if the printer operates correctly. See a sample in chapter 1.9 PRINT MENU.

S HEX DUMP

This function allows to analyze that the data received by the printer. Control
codes are no longer carried out, instead all data is printed in hexadecimal
format and as ASCII characters. Any non-printable characters, such as
carriage return are only represented as a single dot (.) in the ASCII list.

It may happen that the transmission of data to the printer will be interrupted
during Hex Dump. In this case, printing of data received after the break is
started on the next available line. The result is an irregular right margin which
is not an indicator for any loss of data.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

4.2 DEFINE MACRO

S SELECT MACRO

To select one of the four macros which can be used for quickly changing the
printer settings for different applications. For example: Application A needs
fanfold paper with a top margin of one, application B processes fanfold paper
in a batch with a top margin of six. Simply by pressing Macro Selection key
the macro containing the information for the specific application
requirements can be activated.

S PAPER SORCE

The printer offers three choices for paper source:

S TRACTORT (fanfold paper)
S MANUAL (single sheet)
S ASF CASSETTES (optional)

They can be accessed either individually or bundled in a pool. Any
combination of cassettes can be selected.

Note: Please refer to chapter 8 Technical Data, for detailed media

specifications.

S PAPER EXIT

It is possible to define PATH and BATCH CAPACITY. The desired paper exit
can be selected via operator panel or software.

S Parameters of PATH

BATCH (default) and MANUAL are selectable.
MANUAL is for single sheet only with output to the front.

S Values for BATCH CAPACITY are in the range from ) (for no setting =

default); and 20 up to 600 in steps of 20.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

S PRINT POS. ADJ.

This function adjusts the print position in the current macro for the six
different paper paths TRACT. L.V-POS, TRACT. L.H-POS,

TRACT.U.V-POS, TRACT. U.H-POS, MANUAL V-POS, MANUAL H-POS or
ASF BIN x V-POS, ASF BIN x H-POS (x = 1 up to 3) to exactly position the

printout in relation to the top edge of the form in use. It is meant to be a
corrective parameter to compensate variations in paper size and pre-printed
material.

This parameter covers a range of:

S fanfold vertical: -24.0 up to 99.9 in steps of / inch,
S fanfold horizontal: - 6.0 up to 6.0 in steps of / inch
S manual or bins vertical: - 1.5 up to 24.0 in steps of / inch,
S manual or bins horizontal: - 6.0 up to 6.0 in steps of / inch

1

6

1

10

1

6

1

10

where "-" is up the page and "+" is further down the page.

Caution: The set up of PRINT.POS.ADJ. will become effective on the next

page of the form. Therefore, it is recommended to define
PRINT.POS.ADJ. as long as the paper is in the park position and
before starting the print job.

S PAGE LENGTH

Page length is expressed in terms of lines within the range of 1 to 144 lines.
Any page length setting is based on six lines per inch, regardless of the
number of lines per inch selected in the line setting or defined by the
application.
The following table shows the number of lines for the most common paper
sizes:
Paper length in inches Appropriate setting in no. of lines

4 24

1

4 / 25

6

6 36
8 48

1

8 / 51

2

11 66

2

11 / 70

3

12 (default setting) 72
The page length setting is the basis from which perforation skip, TEAR-OFF
and margins are calculated.
An incorrect page length, therefore, leads to an incorrect perforation skip.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

S PRINT QUALITY

Is splitted up into:

S Font Quality

Four different font quality levels can be selected:

S High Speed Draft (font "Data")
S Draft quality (font "Data")
S Near letter quality (NLQ displayed with the font name)
S Letter quality (LQ displayed with the font name).

and

S Graphics Quality

Four different graphics quality levels can be selected:

S Standard
S Win. LQ 180 DPI
S Win. NLQ 90 DPI
S WI. Draft 60 DPI

Different print qualities result in different print speed.

S FONT

A font is a family of characters with the same style and size. The appearance
of the font can be varied by using attributes such as: size, bold, italic, etc.

The fonts included in the PM are:

S Data ) Roman
S Sans Serif ) Courier
S Prestige ) Script
S OCR B ) OCR A
S Orator-C ) Orator
S DATA LARGE

see Appendix B for print samples.

Note: The printtest CONFIGURATION lists all available fonts. The firmware of

the printer comprises also barcodes. Detail information for printing bar­codes can be found in Appendix F Barcodes Quick Reference.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

S Pitch

Defines the number of characters printed per inch (10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 or
proportional).
Any pitch setting can be combined with any available font. In some cases
this might lead to a conflict with font designs. The pitch setting is, therefore, a
matter of personal taste.

S LINE

Determines the number of lines per inch (line space).

S EMULATION

The emulation determines the set of commands available for the printer (see
Appendix D and E). You can activate the following emulations:

S EPSON LQ / ESC/P2

S IBM PROPR.
S IBM PROPR. AGM

The selected emulation is also part of the actual macro. With a change of the
macro (e.g. key is pressed) it may happen that the emulation will also
be changed.
Be careful: Do not change the emulation within an application.

.

S CHARACTER SET

When selecting a character set it can be further specified by the correspon­ding national versions.

Detailed print samples are found in Appendix B and the Character Set
Tables in Appendix C.
If a different macro is selected the default character set may change as well.

e.g. S IBM PROPR. emulation has the character set IBM SET 2 as

default.

S EPSON / EDC/P2 emulation has the character set EPSON

EXT.GCT as default.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

S LEFT MARGIN

The left margin is set in 1/10" steps, depending on the actual selection. The
first left margin position is 1/20" from the left edge of the paper which means
that the letter H in regular "Data" font would be positioned 1/20" from the left
edge of the paper. The left margin can be set to a maximum of 16/10".

S RIGHT MARGIN

The right margin is set to print position 80, 132, 136, or 165, always
measured from the position of the first possible, not actual, left margin
setting.

S LINE MODE

S If LF = LF + CR is selected the printer performs a line feed and

additionally a carriage return (CR) for every line feed (LF) received via
the interface.

S If CR = LF + CR is selected the printer performs a carriage return an

additionally a line feed (LF) for every carriage return (CR) received via
the interface.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

S PERF. SKIP

If PERF. SKIP is set to YES the printer starts to print after the specified top
margin and stops printing before the bottom margin.
If PERF. SKIP is set to NO the printer ignores top and bottom margin and
prints from the very first to the very last line. That means that on a standard
11" paper 66 lines are available for printing.

S TEAR-OFF-MODE

There are three possible settings within this mode:

S NO
S TEAR-OFF 10 S.
S TEAR-OFF 1 S.

When TEAR-OFF is selected the printer waits for one or ten seconds and,
unless further data are received, advances the paper to the first perforation
behind the text.
Regardless of this setting, whenever a change from fanfold to another paper
source occurs the printer will request the fanfold paper to be torn off before
the paper is moved into the park position.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

4.3 INSTALLATION

S INTERFACE

S I/F TYPE (Interface Type)

The following types are available:

S PARALLEL / RS232

S PARALLEL / RS422

S PARALLEL

In case the PARALLEL / RS232 or PARALLEL / RS422 interface type is
selected the printer switches automatically between the parallel and
serial interface. The first data received at the port determine which
interface port becomes active. The other interface port will be closed so
that only one interface is active at a time (for detailed information see
Appendix A Interface Description).

The factory setting for the interface type are: PARALL./RS232, 8 bit word
length, 9600 baud rate, even parity bit, DTR protocol, ignore DSR+CTS,
and 8 Kbyte Buffer.

S WORD LENGTH

Number of bits that represent a word; values are 7 or 8 bit

S BAUD RATE (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

Controls the speed of data transfer. Possible transfer rates are: 600,
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 bps.

S PARITY BIT (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

The data transfer will be checked by an even or odd parity bit. The values
are: EVEN, ODD, or NONE.

S PROTOCOL (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

Selectable are: DTR, XON/XOFF, or XON/XOFF+DTR.

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Description of the Individual Menu Items

S DSR/CTS MODE (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)

Selectable are: IGNORE DSR+CTS, DSR+CTS ACTIVE, CTS ACTIVE,
or DSR ACTIVE.

S I/F BUFFER

Buffer size in Kbyte. The maximum (factory setting) size is 64 Kbyte.

S LANGUAGE

The operator panel may display its messages in three languages. Select one
out of the following: ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, or FRANCAIS.

S RECALL FACTORY

All standard default settings of the firmware will be restored. The contents of
Page Counter and the Paper-in Adjust will not be changed. Use the function
SAVE MENU if the standard settings shall be stored permanently.

S PROGRAM UPDATE

A new firmware version can be down loaded from the host system via the
interface cable. All parameters will be reset to their factory default value.

S MENU ACCESS

There are two possibilities to define the user’s access rights to the menu.

S FULL ACCESS All functions can be used (default)
S NO ACCESS The menu is not accessible at all. Only the menu item

TEST MODES is available.

Note: It is the system manager’s responsibility to grant access to the menu

when NO ACCESS was selected.

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5. Maintenance

Prefered Material

The following materials and cleaning lubricants are recommended whem

maintaining thr printer:

S Lint-free cloth

S Vacuum cleaner.

5.1 Cleaning Surrounding Areas

The user should clean the printer every six months or after 50,000 prints,

whatever occurs first. If you experience paper feed problems or if the print head

carriage movement is hampered, cleaning should be carried out more often.

Note: The Page Counter (PGCNT) in the PRINT MENU will inform about the

actual number of printed pages (see illustration on the next page) .

5-1

Maintenance

PRINT MENU

CONFIGURATION FW-VERSION 202xxxxxPAGE COUNT 126

C031 ISO 8859/1 CO32 ISO 8859/15 C061 IBM SET 1
C062 IBM SET 2 C063 IBM CODE PAGE C071 EPSON EXT. GCT
C100 CODE PAGE EE C101 CODE PAGE EE2

DATA ROMAN NLQ ROMAN LQ
SANS SERIF NLQ SANS SERIF LQ COURIER NLQ
COURIER LQ PRESTIGE NLQ PRESTIGE LQ
SCRIPT NLQ SCRIPT NQ OCR B LQ
OCR A LQ ORATOR-C NLQ ORATOR-C LQ
ORATOR NLQ ORATOR LQ DATA LARGE LQ

ZEICHENSATZ : EPSON EXT. GCT 1: U.S.A.

PRINTHEAD NEEDLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DATA DRAFT

$ !"#$%&'()*+,-./01234567890:;<=>?@ABCDEF.......

.
.

Note: FW-VERSION indicates the revision level of the firmware.

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5.2 Cleaning Procedure

S Power the printer ON:

S To open the rear of the printer :

S Press to change into the LOCAL mode.

S Press until UNLOCKED is displayed.

S Press the left and right unlocking buttons (1) simultaneously and open

the rear cover (2).

1 Locking Buttons
2 Rear Cover
3 Ribbon Cassette
4 Print Head (in park position)
5 Print Bar

Maintenance

S Remove the ribbon cassette.

S Thoroughly brush and vacuum all accessible areas to remove any paper

particles and dust.

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Maintenance

S Open the front cover of the printer:

S Remove the Manual Sheet Feeder, Tractor Cassettes, and the Paper

Insertion Guide.

S Press the left and right plastic leads (4) and open the front cover (5).

S Clean the paper pressure rollers and the transport rollers.

S Clean the covers and the operator panel with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do

not use cleaning solvents or excessive amounts of water.

S Insert the ribbon cassette (see chapter 1.6 Ribbon Installing).

S Close the front cover and press until LOCKED is displayed.

S Pressing causes the printer to enter the READY mode.

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Maintenance

5.3 User Replaceable Parts

The print head has an expected life time of approximately 600 Mio.
characters.

5.3.1 Print Head Exchange

Note: The print head may be very hot immediately after printing.

S Power the printer ON:

S To open the rear of the printer :

S Press to change into the LOCAL mode.

S Press until UNLOCK COVER / PH is displayed. Now the rear cover

and the print head are unlocked. (PH means print head).

S Release the rear cover (2) by pressing simultaneously the two

lockingbuttons (1) and swivel the rear cover backwards.

1 Locking Buttons
2 Rear Cover
3 Ribbon Cassette
4 Print Head (in park position)

S Slide out the Ribbon cassette (3) to the rear.

S Power the printer OFF.

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Maintenance

S Disconnect the print head cable (4) carefully by pullingblack the plastic

holder (5) upwards.

S The loose print head cable remains on the plastic holder (5a).

5-6

S Slide the print head (6) out of the fixation support.

5.3.2 Installation procedure:

S Put the new print head (6) into its fixation support and slide it in.

Maintenance

5-7

Maintenance

S Put the plastic pin (7) into the hole (8) of the carriage for adjusting the

print head cable.

S After finding the right position connect the print head cable by pressing

the plastic holder down (with strong pressure).

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Maintenance

S Insert the ribbon cassette (3) and close the rear cover (2) of the printer.

2

1

S Power the printer ON.

S The LED is flashing and the display shows:

UNLOCK ( CHECK RIBBON... ).

S Lock cover by pressing key . The print head will be locked

automatically.

S Print out one test page to ensure that the printer works correctly after the

print head replacement. See next page.

5-9

Maintenance

KEY DISPLAY

LOCAL 1 ELQ

[MENU] TEST MODES º

[ARROW RIGHT] » PRINT MENU

[ARROW DOWN] » CONFIGURATION

[ENTER] » CONFIGURATION r

[ONLINE] CONFIGURATION r

(start of the print out)
» CONFIGURATION

[FORM FEED] PAPER TEAR OFF

(short displayed)
» STOP

[ONLINE] READY 1 ELQ

Note: If it doesn’t work open the printer again. Press print head cable and its

connector once more together. Close the printer and repeat the test
printout.

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6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

How to Use This Section

1. Find the category to which your problem belongs. The problem categories
are:

S Power-related Problems
S Error Messages
S No Printout
S Operation-related Problems
S Print-related Problems
S Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

For example, if the print appears very light on the paper, look into Section
"Print- related Problems".

2. Find the symptom description that most closely matches the printer
symptom. In this example you would look at the symptom "Print faint or of
poor quality."

3. Try the first suggestion under that head line.

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

5. If none of the suggestions enables you to continue printing or if the fault is
not listed contact your service office.

Each time the printer is switched ON the display indicates TEST while the
internal self-tests are run. If the test is completed successfully READY 1 ELQ
will be displayed. If an error message is displayed please refer to the following
section.

6-1

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

6.1 Power-related Problems

Power indicator does not light when power is switched On:
S Check that the power cord and plug are securely fitted to the printer and to a

mains outlet.

S Ask for the power connector connections (and fuse) to be verified.
S Ask for the building electrical supply to be verified.
S PM correct inserted ?

6.2 Error Messages

After switching the power ON the printer runs a self test. During the test the follo­wing messages may show up on the display:

Display That means ... Cause

No information, No power S Mains cable not connected.
POWER ON

LED not not lit or ......... S PM not installed

S PM not property installed

LED lit but no Hang up in reset after S print PSU defective
reaction power on S Print CU-DEV defective

After all tests have been passed successfully the following message will be
displayed:

READY 1 ELQ Printer is OK S Printer ready for operation
or

BUSY 1 ELQ

6-2

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

During normal operation the following error messages may occur :

Note: In an error case the printer change into the OFFLINE mode. After error

correction press key to change back again into the READY mode.

If an error correction is not possible call the service of your dealer!

Display That means ... Cause / Action

BUFFER OVERFLOW Handshake protocol S Check CTR - CTS or

error XON/XOFF protocol

S Check connector
S Repeat data transfer

CARRIAGE ERROR Horizontal drive without S Paper jam

function S Print gap incorrect

S PCC-value too low
S Ribbon feed guide isn´t

aligned with print head

S Horizontal drive blocked
S Encoder strip not in

correct position

S Encoder strip is dusty
S Encoder strip missing
S Horizontal motor fault
S Print CU-DEV defective
S AGC procedure on not

workable position

S No AGC ADJUST after

print head replacement

6-3

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Display That means ... Cause / Action

CHECK TOF POS Perforation isn´t S Adjust the perforation of

adjusted with the tear the form with the tear off
off edge edge by pulling the paper

forwards or backwards

S Check if print head is in its

park positon

S Ribbon cassette correct

installed ?

S see also diagram 6.8.5

Paper Jam TRF

ELECTR-FAN ERROR Fan error S Press key again

S Hardware error; call

service

FRAMING ERROR Protocol error serial S Check protocol setting of

interface printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

GAP ERROR Print gap incorrect, S Printer not locked

green ribbon support S Wrong distance between
not in right position print head and print bar

S Pins of the green ribbon

support broken

S Check if print head is in its

park positon

S See also diagram

6.8.7 Gap Error

S Error still there call service

LOCK COVER Housing will be locked S Wait MOTOR FAN ERROR H-motor fan error S Press key again

S Hardware error; call

service

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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Display That means ... Cause / Action

PAPER JAM ASF There are obstructions S Remove any obstacles

in the paper path S See also diagram

6.8.6 Paper Jam ASF

PAPER JAM MANUAL There are obstructions S Remove any obstacles

in the paper path S Close front cover

S See also diagram

6.8.6 Paper Jam Manual

PAPER JAM TRF Tractor cassette:

S Feeding incorrect S Check paper path
S No paper feeding S Correct paper position?
S Not enough feeding S Paper movement wrong
S Too much feeding

by tearing off

After power on:

S No paper inserted S Close front cover

S Insert paper
S See also diagram 6.8.5

Paper Jam TRF

PARITY ERROR Protocol error serial S Check protocol setting of

interface printer and host

S Repeat data transfer

PRINT HEAD ERROR Problems with the print S No ribbon run

head incline S Pins on print head

carriage defective; call
Service

S Unlock print head and

lock it again (see diagram

6.8.1 Locking Procedur)

PROCESS TIMEOUT Firmware error S Press key again

S Switch printer off and on
S Error still there, call

service

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Display That means ... Cause / Action

REMOVE PAPER The paper sensor is S Remove paper

covered S Close front cover

RIBBON ERROR Ribbon problems S Unlock printer

S Open printer
S Check ribbon cassette

SYSTEM ERROR Problems with the S Switch printer off and on

system or the firmware S Error still there, call

service

UNLOCKED - S Horizontal drive S Open printer
CARRIAGE ERROR without function S Check ribbon

S Check if print head is in its

park positon

S Printer locking S Lock printer (see diagram

procedure faulty 6.8.1 Locking Procedur)

UNLOCKED COVER Rear cover will be S Wait

unlocked

UNLOCKED - S No ribbon cassette S Check ribbon cassette
CHECK RIBBON ... detected S Move print head into park

position

S Printer unlocked S Lock printer (see diagram

6.8.1 Locking Procedur)

UNLOCKED - Ribbon problems S Open printer
RIBBON ERROR S Check ribbon cassette

S Lock printer (see diagram

6.8.1 Locking Procedur

or 6.8.3 Ribbon Error)

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6.3 No Printout

S Self-test printout does not start

S Make sure that you have closed the cover.
S Check if paper is loaded in the printer.
S Refer to paragraph 1.8 Paper Loading.

S Printing does not start

S Make sure that the READY or BUSY message is displayed. If there is a

different message displayed please look into the above error message
table.

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

paragraph 1.10 Connecting to the System). Make sure that connectors
are properly fixed at both ends.

S Make sure that the printer is receiving data from the host computer.
S Make sure that the correct protocol is enabled. (Refer to page and

appendix A Interface Description).

S Make sure that you have selected the correct port (if the shared mode

has not been selected).

S Make sure that paper is loaded.
S Make sure that the ribbon is installed.
S Examine the ribbon path.
S The ribbon feed guides are not in the right posotion (see paragraph

1.6 Ribbon Installation)

S Fanfold paper does not advance

S Make sure that the right paper tractor is selected.

S Single sheet paper does not advance

S Make sure that the paper source MANUAL or BIN x (x = 1 up to 3) is

selected.

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6.4 Operation-related Problems

S Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off

S Select the correct form length using the Set-up feature.
S Reset top of form by moving the paper into park position.

S Paper tears or jams

S Examine the paper path; remove any obstacles
S Is the paper too loose or too tight between the tractors?
S If the transport holes are deformed at their outer edges, the paper is too

taut.

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

any tension.

S Ensure that the paper is horizontally aligned on the pins.
S Paper moves out of one tractor.

S Parking paper and resetting top of form

S Tear off the paper at the perforation.
S Press .
S Press until the paper is in the park position.
S Press . Printing will resume at the top of the next form.

S Print head carriage does not move smoothly / does not move at all

S Examine the paper path. Remove any obstacles.
S Examine the carriage area for obstacles. Remove where necessary.

Press the key when the paper path is cleared.

S Make sure that the transport lock has been removed.

S Single sheets are skewed

S Adjust ASF cassette paper guides.
S You will find more information in chapter 7.2 ASF Cassette.

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6.5 Print-related Problems

S Print faint or of poor quality

S Do you use the right paper? See Chapter 8 Technical Data which con-

tains the paper specification. Replace the paper if it does not comply to
this specification.

S Does the ribbon need to be changed? Replace it by a new one if

necessary.

S Is the ribbon cassette properly installed?
S Ribbon path not o.k. ?
S Print gap incorrect. Press twice.
S Coppies not dark enough. Don´t use old action paper!

S Characters are not printed evenly or are not uniform in pitch

S Examine the paper path for dirt or other obstacles that may cause the

gap between print head and platen to vary. Remove the obstacles.

S Print lines overlap

S Examine the paper path for dirt or other obstacles. Remove the

obstacles.

S Part of printed text is missing (loss of data)

S If you are using Serial communication channel check the buffer control

setting in Set-up.

S Check the data flow control setting on the host computer.

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If the printout or the character set is not correct the following procedure can help
to clear the situation.

Action Result Check
Select and start PRINT No print image or S PAPER SOURCE

TEST 1 printout not complete selection

S Ribbon condition
S Print head condition

Stop SELF TEST and No printing starts S Printer ONLINE
start external printing READY

S Interface cable for

proper connection

S Interface selection

Some characters not S Emulation
correct S Character set

S National version
S Word length
S Baud rate
S Parity bit
S Protocol

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Font and/or pitch faulty S Font

S Pitch
S Line space

Problem still there S Call service

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

6.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

S Ribbon Problems

S Make sure that the ribbon is:

S Properly tight
S Not worn out or dry
S Not torn or damaged in any other way
S Not jammed
S Ribbon turned over ?

S Carriage does not move smoothly

S Examine the paper path. Remove any obstacles. Check that all packing

material is removed.

S Examine the carriage area for obstacles. Remove where necessary.

6.7 Print Tests

There are four different print tests as well as one interface test built into the
printer.

Note: Detailed information about the print tests you will find in chapter 1.9 Test

Printouts.

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6.8 Diagrams for Failure Analysis

6.8.1 Locking Procedure

Error message:

UNLOCKED -

CHECK RIBBON....

Close rear cover and
press

LOCAL
displayed ?

Yes

Press
to continue

Rear cover closed ?
Ribbon inserted ?
Ribbon movable ?
Print head in park position ?

UNLOCKED ­CARRIAGE ERROR

No

Open the rear cover, clean
the encoder strip and control
the position.
Ribbon correctly inserted ?
Is the green lever of the ribbon
locked in its home position
(right side) ?

UNLOCKED ­CHECK RIBBON ...

Check ribbon cassette and
move printhead into park
position

UNLOCKED ­GAP ERROR

Open the rear cover
Ribbon correctly inserted ?
Is the green lever of the ribbon
locked in its home position
(right side) ?
Green lever below the print
head ?
Pins of the green ribbon
support broken ?

Note: Remove the ribbon cassette only, if the print head is in park position.

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6.8.2 Ribbon Unfasten Procedure

Note: Remove the ribbon cassette only, if the print head is in park position.

Print head
park position

Open rear cover

Rear cover

Print head in
park position?

Yes

Is it
possible to
remove the ribbon
cassette ?

Yes

New
ribbon cassette
required ?

Yes

Replace the ribbon
casstte

No

Move print head to
park position

Close rear cover, press

No

to lock the printer.

OK ?

Yes

No

Fix ribbon leading at home
position.

Close rear cover
and press

No

see 6.8.1 Locking

Procedure

OK ?

Yes

Press
to continue

No

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6.8.3 RIBBON ERROR

That means, that the printer has tried to tense the ribbon and to fix the ribbon
feed guide into the fixing device. But there are still problems with the ribbon.

Note: Remove the ribbon cassette only, if the print head is in park position.

Print head
park position

Rear cover

1) Park Postition: Print Head is on the most right side of the printer. (The view is
from the front of the printer.)

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6.8.4 REMOVE PAPER

That means, that a sensor isn’t free from any obstructions:

S Paper remains are in the paper path.
S Front cover isn’t closed entirely.
S Sunlight shines directly to a sensor.
S Clean the sensors 1, 2 and 3 carefully.

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6.8.5 PAPER JAM TRF (Tractor Feed)

That means, that there are obstructions in the paper path.

Note: Remove the ribbon cassette only, if the print head is in park position.

Visible paper
jam ?

Yes

Open rear cover

Remove paper
entirely.
Remove any
obstructions.

Close cover and
press

Paper jam

once more?

Yes

remove ribbon ?

No

No

No Possible to

Press
CHECK TOF POS
displayed

Perforation

adjusted with Tear
Off Edge ?

Yes

No

Yes

Remove paper and
any obstructions
entirely. Insert ribbon
cassette. Close
cover and press

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Release ribbon
cassette

Insert paper again

Press
to continue