Panasonic KX-P3123 User Manual

Panasonic

Operating Instructions

Impact Dot Matrix Printer

KX-P3123

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FOR USER IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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:

® Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
® Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
° Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

® Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet "Something About Interference" available from FCC local

regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use

only the recommended shield interfacing cable when connecting to a host computer. Also,
any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users
authority to operate this device.

All Rights Reserved. © COPYRIGHT 1993 KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

WARNING

® The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Plug the printer only

into an outlet with the proper voltage.

* To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of

moisture.

® When you operate this equipment, the outlet should be near the equipment and should

be easily accessible.

The serial number of the unit may be found on the label on the rear of the unit. For your
convenience, note this number below, and retain this book, along with your proof of
purchase, to serve as a permanent record of your purchase in the event of a theft, or for
future reference.

MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.

KX-P3123

NAME OF DEALER
DATE OF PURCHASE

IBM and IBM-PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

Proprinter is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Epson ESC/P2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Adobe, ATM and the ATM logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc., which may be
registered in certain jurisdictions.

Any details given in these operating instructions are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Features ................................................................. 7

Chap. 1

Chap. 2

Before You Start

Cautions

Operating Environment...................................................... 8

Precautions........................................................................ 9

Unpacking

Assembling the Parts

Parts of the Printer.............................................. 12

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Setup

Connecting to a Computer

Ribbon Cassette.................................................. 15

Installing the Ribbon Cassette ........................................ 15

Removing the Ribbon Cassette ...................................... 18

Paper Feed Selection.......................................... 20

Installing Paper

Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode/Rear Feeding)

Fanfold Paper (Pull Tractor Mode/Bottom Feeding) .... 25

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)

Characters Alignment...................................................... 31

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Chap. 3

Printer-Driver Selection

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)

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33

Self Test ............................................................... 35

Using the Printer

SUPER QUIET Mode ........................................... 36

Feeding Paper ..................................................... 37

(Form Feed/Line Feed/Micro Line Feed/

Reverse Micro Line Feed)

Tear Off (Rear Feeding Only)

Paper Parking (Rear Feeding Only)

Setting the Top of Form (TOF) ....................................... 41

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37
39

Table of Contents

Setting the Control Table.................................... 43

Printing Out the Current Settings in MACROS
Setting the FONT/PITCH/FORM LENGTH

Setting the LEFT/RIGHT MARGIN ................................. 46

Defining MACRO (MACRO Save) .................................. 48

Recalling a Defined MACRO (MACRO Recall)
Recalling FACTORY Settings (Default Settings)

Setting a COLOR ............................................................ 53

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51

Chap. 4

Chap. 5

Initial Setup Mode

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Using the Control Panel...................................... 55

Printing Out the Current Settings

Setting the Initial Setup Mode.......................................... 59

Resetting to FACTORY Settings

Using the Setup Disk

Running the Initial Setup Program
Printing Settings
Setting Selections on Setup Disk

Save to Disk..................................................................... 68

Load from Disk................................................................ 69,

Send to Printer................................................................. 69

Resetting to FACTORY Settings

Help................................................................................. 71

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Software Commands

Epson ESC/P2™ Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)

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Chap. 6

IBM Proprinter X24E Mode

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Command Reference Program

(Using the Setup Disk)

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iVlaintenance & TroubOeshooting

Periodic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

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TabBe of Contents

Appendix

Printer Specifications

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Paper Specifications........................................... 92

Fanfold Paper.................................................................. 92

Single Sheets

Envelopes........................................................................ 92

Printing Area.................................................................... 93

Interfacing

Parallel Interfacing........................................................... 94

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Initialization ......................................................... 97

Hex Dump............................................................. 98

Character Set Tables........................................... 99

Glossary

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Index.......................................................................Ill

Options and Supplies

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114

Congratulations on purchasing a Panasonic printer.

This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the needs
of your office.
This printer has been factory set to operate with most of the popular software packages.
Your application software should control the printer functions. In most cases, there will be no need to
change the initial printer settings.

Printer Emulation:

Setup Disk:

ATM Disk:

Super Quiet Mode:

Color Printing:

Fonts:

Printing Speed:

Paper Handling:

Paper Paths:

Epson LQ-570 and IBM Proprinter X24E

A printer-driver for Windows Ver. 3.1, initial setup
program and command reference program

Adobe Type Manager with 13 scalable Adobe fonts for
Windows Ver. 3.0 or higher

Reduces printing noise

7 colors with the optional color kit (KX-PCK11)
3 Draft ( Pica i Elite . ^licron )

6 Letter Quality ( courier , bom ps, prestige , scM^jixt >

Sans Serif , Roman )

1 Super Letter Quality ( Roman )

4 Scalable fonts ( Roman , Sans Serif, Courier .Prestige )

Draft — 192 characters per second (12 cpi)
LQ — 64 characters per second (12 cpi)

SLQ — 32 characters per second (12 cpi)

Friction and Tractor (Pull and Push)
Rear, Bottom, Top

Tear Off:

Paper Parking:

Cut Sheet Feeder Option

(KX-PT10):

Serial Interface Option

(KX-PS13 and KX-PS14):

Advances fanfold paper’s perforation to tear position
Allows single sheets/envelopes to be used without

removing/wasting fanfold paper
Provides fast and automatic feeding of single sheets

You may select parallel or serial when either serial

interface board is installed

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Operating Environment

Do not use the printer under the following conditions.

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Extremely high or low temperature
[temperature range: 10-35'C {50~95T)]

Areas of poor ventilation
[a minimum of 4" (10 cm) clearance on all
sides is necessary to insure proper ventilation]

Extremely high or low humidity
(humidity range: 30-80% RH)

Areas of high dust concentration

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Areas with extreme vibration

Areas on an unstable or unlevel surface

Precautions

The following precautions are recommended to extend the life of the printer.

Keep all liquids away from the printer.

— Accidental spillage of a liquid into the printer

can cause severe damage.

Do not place books, paper, or other items
on top of the printer.

Do not operate the printer without paper

and a ribbon cassette installed.

Do not obstruct the movement of the
printhead while in operation.

Avoid prolonged use without allowing the
printhead time to cool.

If the printer is not going to be used for an
extended period, unplug the power cord.

Unpacking

Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged.
Report damages or shortages to the store from which the unit was purchased.

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This setup disk contains a printer-driver
for Windows Ver. 3.1 (P. 33), an
initial setup program (i®’ P. 55) and a
command reference program

P.84).
To use this setup disk you need to have
an IBM-PC or a compatible computer
with a 3.5'" floppy disk drive.

Note:

• It is recommended that you save the original carton and packing materials for proper shipping
and transporting of the printer.

• For detailed information on ATM
disk, refer to ATM disk manual.

Assembling the Parts

Unpacking

O Insert the platen knob into the hole

on the right side of the printer and rotate it
slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Push the
platen knob onto the platen shaft to secure.

® Open the smoked plastic cover.

@ Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward, and remove the protective
paper.

Smoked plastic cover

O Remove the top cover pad.

Protective
paper

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Parts of the Printer

® Control table

This control table shows the details of the
setting for each item.

® Row indicators

This indicates the selected item.

@ Column indicators

This indicates the elements of each item.

@ SUPER QUIET (TOF) switch

Pressing this switch reduces print noise,
however, it also reduces the printing speed.
Pressing this switch alternately turns the
SUPER QUIET mode on/off. P. 36)

In the FUNCTION mode, pressing this
switch sets the Top of Form (TOF).

(C5* P. 41)

® TEAR OFF (OTHERS) switch

Pressing this switch will advance or reverse
the paper for tearing off in the OFF LINE
mode, or when not printing in the ON LINE
mode, (ns* P. 37)

In the FUNCTION mode, pressing this
switch wiil advance the column position
for the OTHERS on the controi table.

© LOAD/PARK (SET) switch

Pressing this switch will load/park the paper
in the OFF LINE mode, or when not printing
in the ON LINE mode. (>®’ P. 39)

In the FUNCTION mode, pressing this
switch will set or release the items on the
control table.

@ ON LINE (FONT) switch

This switch opens and closes the
communication lines with the computer.

In the FUNCtiON mode, pressing this
switch advances the column position for
the FONT on the control table.

® FF (PITCH) switch

Pressing this switch advances the paper to
the top of form on next page in the OFF LINE
mode or when the printer is not printing in the
ON LINE mode (depending on your TOF
setting).

In the FUNCTION mode, pressing this
switch advances the coiumn position for
the PITCH on the control table.

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(Rear View)

Parts of the Printer

Paper support

(c^ P.22)

Tractors

( P. 22)

AC power cord \\

Top cover

Head Gap Lever

Adjusts the gap between the platen and the
printhead. The lever moves in increments of

0.0028 inch {0.07 mm).

Position Used for

1 or 2 Thinner sheets

3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple

sheets, envelopes

Paper Feed Selector

“ Q ” (Friction) Single sheets

and envelopes

“ |]]” (Tractor) Fanfold paper

Serial No. Label

Nameplate

Frame ground

terminal ( d®“ P. 14)

LF (FORM LENGTH) switch

Pressing this switch advances the paper one
tine at a time. Holding this switch wilt
advance the paper continuously until the
switch is released. These functions are
active in the OFF LINE mode or when not
printing in the ON LINE mode.

In the FUNCTION mode, pressing the
switch advances the column for the
FORM LENGTH on the control table.

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FUNCTION switch

This switch allows you to enter and exit the

FUNCTION mode.

Serial interface cover

Centronics parallel interface
connector (us* P. 14, 94)

(Q) ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator

This indicator is lit when the printer is in the
ON LINE mode, and is out in the OFF LINE
mode. It blinks in the FUNCTION mode.

@ SUPER QUIET indicator

This indicator is lit when the printer is in the
SUPER QUIET mode.

@ POWER/PAPER OUT indicator

This indicator is lit when the power is on and
paper is installed. It blinks when paper is not
installed.

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Connecting to a Computer

Attach one end of the parallel interface
cable to your printer as shown, and
the other end to your computer.

Be sure to secure the printer clips.

r Note:

• If you do not have a parallel interface

I from your local computer store or dealer.

cable, you v^ill need to purchase one

Frame ground wire

If the cable has a frame ground wire,
connect it to the frame ground
terminal.

Plug the printer into a grounded 3
prong AC socket.

When power is supplied to the printer, the
power indicator on the control panel will
light.

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Rlbbfti Cassette

Installing the Ribbon Cassette

O Turn the power switch off for

safety.

@ Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward by lifting tab on right side.

O Raise the smoked plastic cover.

O Remove the smoked plastic cover.

Caution:

• The printhead may be hot. Use caution
when the cover is open.

Gently slide the carriage toward the
center of the unit.

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Ribbon Cassette

Move the head gap lever to the (+)
position.

Rotate the knob on the ribbon
cassette to remove any slack.

Slip the ribbon between the ribbon

mask and the printhead nose.

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Replace the smoked plastic cover to

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its original position.

Ribbon Cassette

Press down on rear of the cassette
until the blue wing tab snaps into
place.

Adjust the head gap lever for the thick

ness of the paper you are using.

Position

1 or 2 Thinner sheets

3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick or multiple sheets or

envelopes

Use for

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Ribbon Cassette

Removing the Ribbon Cassette

O Turn the power switch off for

safety.

@ Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward by lifting tab on right side.

O Raise the smoked plastic cover.

(Top View)

O Remove the smoked plastic cover.

Caution:

• The printhead may be hot. Use caution
when the cover is open.

Gently slide the carriage toward the
center of the unit.

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Ribbon Cassette

Move the head gap lever to the (+)
position.

Spread the blue wing tab and lift upthe

cassette.

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Paper Feed Selection

This printer has two paper feed mechanisms to support 3 paper paths. One mechanism is TRACTOR
mode for continuously fed paper. In the tractor mode you can choose between PUSH or PULL.

The other paper feed mechanism is FRICTION mode. In the friction mode you can feed single sheets
or envelopes through the top. The optional KX-PT10 Cut Sheet Feeder will accommodate automatic
feeding of single sheets, from the top paper path.

Push Tractor Mode

— fanfold paper (1 part)
— multipart forms consisting of 2 parts

Pull Tractor Mode '* [T| ” (Bottom Feeding)

— multipart forms consisting of 3 or 4

parts
— labels
— fanfold paper (1 part)

Friction Mode “ Q

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(Rear Feeding)

— single sheets

(The KX-PT10 allows you to automatically

feed up to 80 sheets of 20 lb paper.)

— envelopes

Note:

• When feeding paper from the bottom, do not use reverse line feed. Paper may not feed
correctly and print quality may not be optimum.

• Paper Parking is not available when the paper is installed from the bottom.

• Multipart forms consisting of 2 parts may be used for rear feeding (Push mode). For 3 or
4 part forms, we recommend bottom feeding (Pull mode) for optimum print quality.

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Installing Paper

Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode/Rear Feeding)

O Turn the power on.

You will hear a beep.
The PAPER OUT indicator will flash
indicating that paper is not installed in the
printer.

& Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of paper you are using.

Position

1 or 2

3, 4, 5 and 6

Set the paper feed selector to the
“ [Q] ” position.

O Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward by lifting the tab on right

side.

Thinner sheets
Thick or multiple sheets

Use for

@ Remove the top cover.

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Installing Paper

O Unlock the tractors by pulling the

tractor clamping levers forward.

0 Slide the tractors to opposite ends

of the printer.

Note:

• In most applications, you will find that
the 0 indicator on the tear bar is a
useful tool for predetermining your left
most print position.

Move the paper support to the

center position.

@ Open the tractor covers.

To set the tractors to the proper

width, align the paper sprocket

holes with the tractor pins by
moving the tractors.

Note:

• Make sure the paper is straight before
closing the tractor covers.

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O Close tractor covers.

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Open the tractor covers and remove

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the paper, then close the tractor
covers.

Installing Paper

O Adjust the tractors to remove any

slack in the paper.

@ Lock the tractor clamping levers.

While holding down [ ON LINE ] ,

press [ FF ].

Note:

• This will cause the tractors to rotate

slowly for approximately 60 seconds.

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Installing Paper

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While the tractors are rotating, insert
the fanfold paper evenly behind the
tractors, until the tractor pins catch
the paper sprocket holes.

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1 2 cover to its original

* ^ position, then close the smoked

plastic cover.

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Press rtOAD/PARI^ once.

Note:

• This will load the paper to the first print
line.

If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press

fON LINE ] to get ready to print.

Note:

• To avoid paper curl in push mode, park the
paper after use.

Fanfold Paper (Pull Tractor Mode/Bottom Feeding)

O Turn the power on.

You will hear a beep.
The PAPER OUT indicator will flash
indicating that paper is not installed in the
printer.

e Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of the paper you are

using.

Installing

Position

1 or 2

3, 4, 5 and 6

Thinner sheets
Thick or multiple sheets

Use for

Set the paper feed selector to the
“ (0] ” position.

Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward by lifting the tab on the

right side.

O Remove the top cover.

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Installing Paper

Unlock the tractors by pulling the

tractor clamping levers forward.

Slide the tractors to accommodate

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the approximate width of the

paper you are using.

Note:

• In most applications, you will find that the
0 indicator on the tear bar is a useful tool
for predetermining your left most print
position.

Remove the pull up roller unit.

Note:

• Be sure to remove the pull up roller unit
before using the bottom feeding.

O Move the paper support to the

center position.

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O Open the tractor covers.

Installing Paper

Push the fanfold paper up through the
bottom opening until it appears on the
platen.

Align the paper sprocket holes with
the tractor pins.

Make sure the paper is straight before
closing the tractor covers.

O Adjust the tractors to remove any

slack from the paper.

& Lock the tractor clamping levers.

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Installing Paper

10

Replace the pull up roller.

Note:

• Be sure to press down the pull up roller
unit it snaps into place.

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12

Replace the top cover to its original position, then close the smoked plastic cover.

If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press

[ ON LINE] to get ready to print.

Note:

• In the pull tractor mode (Bottom feeding), reverse line feed will not feed paper correctly
and the resulting printout may not be correct.

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Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)

O Turn the power on.

You will hear a beep.
The PAPER OUT indicator will flash
indicating that no paper is installed in the
printer.

0 Adjust the head gap lever for the

thickness of the paper you are

using.

Installing Paper

Position

1 or 2

3, 4, 5 and 6

Thinner sheets
Thick or multiple sheets or

envelopes

Use for

Set the paper feed selector to the
“ Q ” position.

Fold the smoked plastic cover

forward by lifting the tab on the
right side.

0 Reposition the top cover into the

single sheet position by inserting

the top cover pins into the slots in
the printer.

These slots are indicated by black arrows

( ^ ^ ) on the printer cabinet.

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Installing Paper

Separate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper or envelope.

Note:

• To predetermine your left most print
position, move the left paper guide until

it clicks into place.

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Insert a sheet of paper through the

paper guides and behind the

platen.

The paper will automatically load to the first
print line position.

Fold the smoked plastic cover

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until it rests on the top cover.

Note:

• To disable Auto Load, turn Auto Load
off in the initial setup mode.

P.55)

• If Auto Load is disabled, press

[ LOAD/PARK] to automatically load

paper to the first print line.

If the ON LINE indicator is not lit, press [ ON line) to get ready to print.

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Installing Paper

Note:

• When Automatic load is set to off in the initial setup mode, press the [ LOAD/PARK] switch
to load the paper to the first print line.

• When the paper feed selector is in the “ p ” position, the buzzer will sound to inform you
that the selector is in the wrong position.

• When loading an envelope, if the envelope will not load smoothly, move the paper feed
selector to the “ ” position and insert the envelope manually, then move the selector
back to the “ Q ” position.

Characters Alignment

The center of all characters printed on this printer will be aligned with the ribbon mask line (RML).
The RML is a useful marker that shows you exactly where your print line is located.

Note:

• Remember that once you rotate the platen knob, the top of form (TOP) will no longer be recognized.

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Printer-Driver Selection

The Printer-Driver Selection contains the software codes your application software program uses to
access the printer’s features.
This procedure is the final step before printing and is performed in your application software program.
The steps will vary, depending on the software program. Consult your software package for proper

procedures. The Panasonic KX-P3123 wilt be your first choice. However, if the Panasonic KX-P3123
printer is not listed in your software, you must select an alternative from the following table.

Printer-Driver Selections (in order of priority)

Printer Selections

Panasonic KX-P3123 Panasonic KX-P3123
Panasonic KX-P3124 Panasonic KX-P3124

Epson LQ-570(ESC/P2™)

Panasonic KX-P2123 Panasonic KX-P2124
Panasonic KX-P2124 Epson LQ-860

Panasonic KX-P1124i Epson LQ-2500/2550

Epson LQ series

IBM Proprinter X24E

IBM Proprinter X24 *■'

*1

If selecting the IBM Proprinter X24E or IBM Proprinter X24 in your software, printer emulation
must also be changed in the initial setup mode. C®*p. 55-72)

*2

To obtain color and utilize the internal scalable fonts, the Panasonic KX-P3123 printer-driver must

be selected in your software.

Color Printer Selections

(KX-PCK11 Color Kit must be instalied)

Panasonic KX-P2123

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Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)

If you are using Windows Ver. 3.1, please insert your setup disk in drive A or B and follow the

directions below.

Before you use the setup disk, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original
in a safe place.

Note:

* Use the DISKCOPY command of the operating system to make a back-up copy. Refer to your

DOS manual for further information.

In ‘‘Main Group”, select

1

“Print Manager”.

In “Options”, select “Printer Setup”.

Click Add »

In “List of Printers”, select “Install Unlisted or Updated Printer”.

Click Install...

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Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)

Insert the setup disk into drive A.

H you choose to insert the setup disk
into drive B, you must type B:\

Install-Driver

8

10

Click OK

Highlight your Panasonic Printer model.

Click OK .

Click Set As Default Printer

Insert unlisted, updated, or
vendor-provided printer driver disk in:

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Add Unlisted or Updated Printer

List of Printers:

Panasonic KX-P3123

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L. OK -e

1 Cancel

1 Help

Click Close!.

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12 Exit “Print Manager’

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Se

This printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer.

Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or single

1

sheet), then turn the power off.

P. 21-31)

While pressing [ LM , turn the power
on, then release.

Do not release f LFl until printing has
started.

A sample printout will begin, which
serves as a self test.

Version A
Draft

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If the printer is functioning properly,
you may turn the power off during the
self test, or you may run the entire
test, (approximately 20 minutes.)

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SUPER QUIET Mode

The SUPER QUIET mode is a useful feature for further reducing print noise, however, it also reduces
the printer’s speed.

The printer can store this function in the MACRO as one of the printing conditions. To simplify the
MACRO setting process, you should set the SUPER QUIET mode before setting any other item on
the control table.

Turning on the SUPER QUIET mode:

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(D

Be sure the power is on.

1

Note:

• Make sure the ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator
is not blinking. If it is blinking, press

[ FUNCTION I. j

i

Press [ SUPER QUIET ) to turn the SUPER

< MARGIN ►

SUPER

QUlEt

TOF^ l^HERS

3

TEAR

OFF

LOAD

PARK

SET

ON LINE

function

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

QUIET mode on.

You will hear a beep and the SUPER QUIET
indicator will light.

Turning off the SUPER QUIET mode:

Be sure the power is on.

1

36

2

Press [ SUPER QUIET ] again to turn the SUPER QUIET mode off.

The SUPER QUIET indicator will not be lit.

Feeding Paper

You can adjust the paper position by using the front panel switches when the printer is in the OFF
LINE mode or when the printer is not printing in the ON LINE mode.

Form Feed

With paper installed, pressing [ FF] moves the printhead to the center and advances the paper to the
next Top of Form (TOF) position.

Line Feed

With paper installed, pressing [ LF] once advances the paper one line. Holding the switch will move
the printhead to the center and advances the paper continuously until you release the switch.

Micro Line Feed

With paper installed, while pressing (ON LINE) , press [ FF] once to advance the paper one micro
line (1/180"). Holding the switch will advance the paper continuously until you release the switch.

Reverse Micro Line Feed

With paper installed, while pressing [ ON LINE ] , press (TQ once to reverse the paper one micro
line (1/180"). Holding the switch will reverse the paper continuously until you release the switch. The
printer cannot reverse the paper past the printable area, (b^ P. 93)

Note:

• Reverse Micro Line Feed will not work correctly in the pull tractor mode.

• When pressing [FF] or (TQ , the amount of paper which is fed is determined by the current
setting for lines per inch (Ipi). The Ipi is specified by the software command or through the control
panel.

Tear Off (Rear Feeding Only)

This function allows you to advance your fanfold paper’s perforation to the tear position. This is not
dependent on your Top of Form (TOF) position, but is dependent on your form length. After tearing
off the page, you can return your paper to your Top of Form. This function can be automatic through
the FUNCTION mode.

(D

Be sure the power is on.

1

Note:

• Make sure the ON LINE/FUNCTION
indicator is not blinking. If it is blinking, press

[ FUNCTION

i

37

Feeding Paper

Press [ TEAR OFF] to advance the paper’s perforation to the tear bar.

Fold the smoked plastic cover forward by lifting tab on right side.

5*

(O

(D

"0

5'

(D

Close the smoked plastic cover.

Tear off the page, using the tear bar.

Press [TEAR OFF) to reverse the paper back to the Top of Form.

Note:

• A Top of Form setting (i®" P. 41) in the
non-printable area is ignored by Tear Off.
Tear Off will use the Top of Form setting
that was last saved.

If you do not press [TEAR 01^ the
second time, once data is received, the
printer will automatically reverse the paper
to the top of form position, if you choose the
automatic Tear Off function.

38

Feeding Paper

Paper Parking (Rear Feeding Only)

This function allows you to use single sheets or envelopes without removing or wasting your fanfold
paper.

Parking the Fanfold Paper

Be sure power is on and the paper feed selector is in the “ [T| ” position.

1

Tear off the printed page(s) of the fanfold paper being used.

2

If the ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator is blinking, press ( FUNCTION ).

3

Press [ LOAD/PARK ] to reverse the fanfold
paper to the park position.

Loading Single Sheets or Envelopes

1

Move the paper feed selector to “ ”

(Friction mode).

O Fold the smoked plastic cover by lifting

tab on right side.

0 Raise the top cover to single sheet

position.

39

Feeding Paper

1

Separate the paper guides and load a single
sheet or an envelope.

(i®* P. 29 “Single Sheets and Envelopes”) When
you are finished printing, remove the sheet (or
envelope) from the printer.

O Lower the top cover for fanfold paper.

(O

(D

■D

5’

& Replace the smoked plastic cover to its

original position.

Move the paper feed selector to “ ¡n] ”

(Push Tractor mode).

Press [ LOAD/PARK ] to reload the fanfold
paper to the Top of Form.

40

Feeding Paper

Setting the Top of Form (TOF)

This printer has a Top of Form (TOF) function which stores the first print line position and loads the
paper to the designated position automatically. The first print line position will be stored even after the
power is turned off. Additionally, the printer can store 3 different Top of Form positions depending on
the paper feed method, [fanfold paper-push ( Q ), single sheet ( Q ) and single sheet using the cut
sheet feeder (option: KX-PT10)]

Be sure the power is on.

1

If necessary, redefine the FORM LENGTH of the paper you are using through your application
software or the printer’s control table (eg* P. 44).

Press { LOAD/PARK] to load the paper.

To redefine your paper’s first print line position, It is recommended to use your
application software. If this feature is not provided in your software, adjust the paper

position by using the Line Feed, Micro Line Feed, or Reverse Micro Line Feed.

(113=* P.37)

Press f FUNCTION ] to enter the FUNCTION

mode.

Note:

• Do not rotate the platen knob, otherwise the
printer will not be able to count the number of
lines.

41

Feeding Paper

Press! SUPER quiet) (TOP) to set the Top

of Form for the current position.

Note;

• A Top of Form position (less than 5 inches from
the top of page) will be saved even after the
power is turned off. Pressing (LOAD/PARKl
will advance the paper to the most recently
saved Top of Form setting.

• A Top of Form position set in the area greater
than 5 inches will not be saved after the power

is turned off, after parking the paper, or after
using Tear Off.

• Temporary Top of Form setting is indicated by

one beep. Saved Top of Form is indicated by
two beeps.

• When you use fanfold paper, the Top of Form

position must be set on the first page because
the printer does not accept a top margin which
is longer than one page.

• When bottom feeding, do not use this function.

Press ( FUNCTION I (EXIT) to exit the

FUNCTION mode.

Press (ON LINE

1

to receive data.

42

Setting the Control Table

While in the function mode, the black lettering (FONT, PITCH, FORM LENGTH, etc.) will help you
navigate through the Control Table. These settings will be temporary, unless stored in a MACRO.
Refer to page 48.

Printing Out the Current Settings in MACROS

Before changing any settings on the control table, you should verify the current settings.

Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or single sheet).

1

Press (FUNCTION I to enter the FUNCTION
mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

Press and release [TEAR OFF] (OTHERS)
until all the column indicators are blinking.

Press [ LOAD/PARK ) (SET) to print out the

current settings.

Press [ FUNCTION I (EXIT) to exit the
FUNCTION mode.

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43

Setting the Control Table

Setting the FONT/PITCH/FORM LENGTH

Be sure the power is on.

1

Press [ FUNCTION I to enter the FUNCTION
mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

<D

3A

3B

3C

FONT

PITCH

FORM LENGTH

Press and release ( ON UNE I (FONT) to
reach the desired font. Go to step 4.

Press and release fFFl (PITCH) to reach

the desired pitch. Go to step 4.

Press and release [ LF ] (FORM LENGTH)

to reach the desired form length.

44

4 MARGIN ►

SUPER

QUIET

TOF OTHERS setV^

TEAR

OFF PAF^

LOAD

ON LINE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

Setting the Control Table

Press [ LOAD/PARK) (SET) to store the setting into the temporary memory.

You will hear a beep. The ON LINE/FUNCTION

indicator will stop blinking and be lit.
If you wish to make additional changes, refer to

step{s) 3A, B or C.

Note;

• When making multiple changes,
[LOAD/PARK] (SET) must be pressed after

each selection is made.

A

1

---------

ONLINE 1 FF LF

FONT PITCH FORM LENGTH EXIT

MICRO LF

T

Press ( FUNCTION
FUNCTION mode.

1

(EXIT) to exit the

(O

o

T3

(D

45

Setting the Control Table

Setting the LEFT/RIGHT MARGIN

Be sure the power is on.

1

UHE

3^FUNCTK3N

SUPER own

ifOWFI

I?№rouT

A MICRO LF y I

ICDCZIC

PITCH FORM LENGTH EXIT

ionI

%

Press [^UNCTION ] to enter the FUNCTION
mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

Press and release[ TEAR OFF) (OTHERS)
until the column indicator is biinking over
the desired margin.

Press [ LOAD/PARKl (SET) to enter the
MARGiN mode.

The column indicator will be lit.

46

4 MARGIN ►

TEAR

OFF PARK

HERS SET

LOAD

ON LtNE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

Setting the Control Table

Press ( SUPER QUIET] (TOF) to move

the printhead to the left.

0

Press [ TEAR OFF ) (OTHERS) to move

the printhead to the right.

4 MARGIN ►

SUPER

QUIET

1 TEAR 1 LOAD
1 1

TOF OTHEM^ V SET

PARK

ON UNE

FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET

POWER

___

PAPER OUT

NOTE:

When the printhead is at the far
left, press ( SUPER QUiET] twice to
move it to the far right. You will hear
a beep a few times.

When the printhead Is at the far
right, press ( TEAR OFF ] twice to
move it to the far left. You will hear a
beep a few times.

Press [ LOAD/PARK] (SET) to specify the

margin location, and to exit the MARGIN
mode.

You will hear two beeps. The column inciicator will
blink.

Note:

• If the left margin is set to the right of
the right margin, the right margin is
reset to 80 (10 cpi) automatically.

• If the right margin is set to the left of'

the left margin, the left margin is reset
to 0 automatically.

(Q

(D

TI

Press ( FUNCTION ] (EXIT) to exit the

FUNCTION mode.

Note:

• You can set either the left or the right
margin first.

You can also change the margins by
software commands. This will
override the control table settings.

47

Setting the Control Table

Defining MACRO (MACRO Save)

A MACRO allows you to store a combination of your most frequently used Font, Pitch, Form Length,
Left/Right Margin, Color, and Super Quiet mode settings into the printer’s memory which can be easily
recalled and/or changed. This will enable you to recall one of two combinations (MARCOs #1, #2) at
the touch of a button eliminating the need to reset all your features each time you have a print job that
uses a previously set combination.
When you turn the power switch on, the printer reads MACRO #1 automatically. Therefore it is
recommended to store the format you use most often in MACRO #1.

Be sure the power is on.

1

Press ( FUNCTION I to enter the FUNCTION

mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

to

3"

(D

■D
5'

<D

Set the print features you wish to store as the current settings. [FONT/PITCH/FORM LENGTH P.44), LEFT/RIGHT MARGIN (<^ P.46), COLOR (I®* P.53), SUPER QUIET (cs’ P.36)]

Note:

• COLOR can not be set without installation
of the color kit {KX-PCK11).

Press and release (TEAR OFF) (OTHERS) until the column indicator is blinking over MACRO #1 or #2.

48

< MARGIN ►

I

SUPER

I

QUIET

TOP OTHERS

TEAR LOAD

OFF

PAF^I^

ON LINE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

Setting the Control Table

Press (LOAD/PARK) (SET) to set the

MACRO mode.

You will hear a beep. The column indicator over your
desired MACRO will be lit.

RECALL*MACRO-SAVE

M MARGIN ►

SUPER TEAR LOAD

QUIET OF^ PARK

A

MICRO LF

SET

T

LF

TOP OTHE*

Z]

FONT PITCH FORM LENGTH E

ON LINE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

Press [ TEAR OFF) [SAVE] to save the

current settings to the MACRO.

You will hear two beeps.

Press ( FUNCTION

1

(EXIT) to exit the

FUNCTION mode.

(Q

(D

“0

5‘

o

49

Setting the Control Table

Recalling a Defined MACRO (MACRO Recall)

Be sure the power is on.

1

Press ( FUNCnoiT) to enter the FUNCTION
mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

Press and release [ TEAR OFF ] (OTHERS)
until the column indicator is blinking over
MACRO #1 or #2.

< MARGIN ►

ON UNE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

Press I LOADTparITI (SET) to set the
MACRO mode.

You will hear a beep. The column indicator over your
desired MACRO will be lit.

Press ( SUPER QUIET ) [RECALL] to recall
the MACRO.

You will hear a beep. The previously defined MACRO
is recalled as a current setting.

Press (FUNCTION I (EXIT) to exit the
FUNCTION mode.

50

Setting the Control Table

Recalling FACTORY Settings (Default Settings)

All of the original settings in the Function mode can be restored in the printer as they were originally
set when the printer was shipped. You can recall the factory settings anytime. {You cannot change
the factory settings. The MACROS settings are not canceled by recalling the factory settings.)

Be sure the power is on.

1

Press i FUNCTION ] to enter the FUNCTION

2

. 1---------------------------------------1 AMICROLFT^
^LJ ^RJM CnON

^3 S UPE R QU ET
_ POWER

— P APER OO T

ON LINE

FF LF FU NCTK)n|

PITCH FOFW LENGTH

exi tW^

mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

< MARGIN ►

ON LINE

FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET

POWER
PAPER OUT

Press and release [ TEAR OFF ) (OTHERS)

until the column indicator is blinking over
FACTORY.

Press ( LOAD/PARK

(SET) to set the

FACTORY mode.

You will hear a beep. The column indicator over
FACTORY will be lit.

51

Setting the Control Table

A

MICRO LF

T

Press (SUPER QUIET) [RECALL] to recall
the FACTORY setting.

You will hear a beep. The FACTORY setting is

recalled as a current setting.

Press (function) (EXIT) to exit the
FUNCTION mode.

ON LINE

FONT PITCH FORM LENGTH EXIT

.jJ

LF

52

Setting the Control Table

Setting a COLOR

Before you use this function, make sure that the color kit (KX-PCK11) is installed in the printer.

Be sure the power is on.

1

Press ( FUNCTION ) to enter the FUNCTION

mode.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will blink.

Press and release [TEAR OFF) (OTHERS)
until the column indicator is blinking over
COLOR (OPTION).

Press [ LOAD/PARK] (SET) to enter the
COLOR mode.

You will hear a beep. The OTHERS row indicator will
blink.

Press and release ( TEAR OFF ) (OTHERS)
until the column indicator combination is
blinking over your desired color.

53

Setting the Control Table

< MARGIN ►

SUPER TEAR

QUIET OFF

TOF OTHERS

A

MICRO LF

T

ON LINE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

PAPER OUT

Press ( LOAD/PARK] (SET) to store this setting into the temporary memory and exit the COLOR mode.

You will hear two beeps. The OTHERS row indicator
will be lit. The column indicator over COLOR will

blink.

Press ( FUNCTION ] (EXIT) to exit the FUNCTION mode.

ON LINE

FONT

FF

PITCH FORM LENGTH EXIT

CZ

FUNCTION

This printer allows you to select any one of the colors given in the table below.

COLOR

BLACK
RED (MAGENTA)

ORANGE

YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE (CYAN)
VIOLET

(Control table)

Cl
1 1
1 1

1 1
1' 1

1

--­1—1
□

COLUMN Indicator

C2

1

___

) 1 1 1 i

□ 1
1 1 1—1
1 1

1

1
1 1

1 1

1__!

___

1 1 1

i—1

|.„ 1

C3 C4 C5

___

1 1

___

wm

1 1

1 1 1 I

1 1

ON

1

L_

C6

1

___

1 1
□□

□

:=OFF

1

* •

54

Note:

• C3, C4, C5 and C6 are used to represent the color selection Cl and C2 have no function
when selecting color.

• Only one color can be printed at a time. Multi-color printing may be accessible through your
application software.

Using the Control Panel

Your Printer allows you to select 32 initial setup items.

You can use the control panel to select following 24 of all the initial setup items.

Emulation

Epson*

IBM.....................IBM Proprinter X24E

Character Set P.99)

Italic* (Epson only)
Graphic character set 1
Graphic character set 2

Code Page (d^ P. 99)

PC-437 (USA)*
PC-850 (Multilingual)
PC-860 (Portugal)
PC-863 (Canada-French)
PC-865 (Nonway)
PC-853 (Turkey)

International Character Set (c^ P. 104)

USA*
France Italy

@

Germany
U.K.
Denmark 1

Zero Font

0* (Normal zero)

0 (Slashed zero)
0 (Point zero)

Download Buffer Control

ON
OFF*

Cut Sheet Feeder

ON
OFF*
[C.S.F. option (KX-PT10) is installed.]

Paper Out Detector

ON*

OFF ....................Ignored

Buzzer Sound Control

ON*
OFF

Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM)

ON
OFF*
(This setting is effective only in the IBM
mode.)

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

Sweden
Spain 1

Japan
Nonway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Epson LQ-570

Denmark 2
Spain 2
Latin America
Korea
LEGAL

Enable
Disable

Enable
Disable

Active

Enable
Disable

AGM is ON
AGM is OFF

Auto LF

ON.......................CR+LF

OFF*

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

Auto CR

ON.......................LF, VT, ESC+“J”+CR

OFF*

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

(This setting is effective only in the IBM
mode.)

Skip Perforation

ON.......................1 inch

OFF*

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

Graphic Direction

Uni*

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

Bi

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

Auto Tear Off

ON.......................Auto Tear Off

©

OFF*....................Manual Tear Off

(using TEAR OFF switch)

Interface

ON.......................Serial interface

OFF*

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

(This setting is effective only when
KX-PS14 is installed.)

Data Length

ON.......................7 bit data length

OFF* ..................

Auto Loading

ON*

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

OFF

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

(This setting is ineffective when using the

fanfold paper or C.S.F.)

Baud Rate

150 2400
300 4800
600 9600*

1200

Parity Control

®

None parity* Odd parity

Ignore parity Even parity

CRonly

LF, VT, ESC+“J”only

No skip

Uni-directional printing
Bi-directional printing

Parallel interface

8 bit data length

Enabled
Disabled

0)
C/l

(D

c

XJ

5

o
a

o

* denotes setting when shipped from factory.

55

Using the Control Panel

Protocol Select

ON

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

OFF* *

Remaining Buffer Capacity to Suspend
Data Transfer (S.D.T.) (X/OFF)

@

ON*
OFF

Remaining Buffer Capacity to Resume
Data Transfer (R.D.T.) (X/ON)

— When the S.D.T. is set to ON
ON*
OFF
— When the S.D.T. is set to OFF
ON*
OFF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

X/ON-X/OFF Protocol
DTR Protocol

128 byte
512 byte

256 byte
384 byte

640 byte
768 byte

@

L

* denotes setting when shipped from factory.

The control table is replaced with the following table.

Column indicator

Designation of Signal Polarity for DTR
Protocol Mode

NO

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

OFF*

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

Note:

• Items ® ~
optional KX-PS14 serial interface board is
installed.

. When the signal is

“space”, the printer tells
the computer that it can­not accept transferring
data.

. When the signal is

“mark", the printer tells
the computer that it can
not accept transferring
data.

will only appear when the

CO

<D

Row indicator

R1

R2
R3
R4

SUPER

QUIET

C=1
czt

dJ

CD

Cl C2 C3 C4

CD CD

/

------

-----

TEAR

OFF

Note:

• The rightmost column indicator is ignored.

• Each indicator is controled by using the keys below.

\

^

/ ' >

LOAD

PARK

___________

CD CD CD

f ' >

ON LINE

L

>

---------

(

------------

j

V

______

FF

\

/

V

f

----------

______

C5

1—1

\

LF

4

56

Using the Control Panel

SUPER

QUIET

Ri ;c
R2 ZÜ

R3

R4 zc

ni ■

R2 c
R3 c
R4 C

R1

R2
R3

R4

R1
R2
R3
R4

R1
R2
R3
R4

R1

R2
R3
R4

R1
R2
R3
R4

R1
R2
R3
R4

R1 C
R2 C
R3 C
R4 I

RI
R2
R3
R4

R1
R2
R3
R4

RI
R2
R3
R4

RI
R2
R3
R4

RI
R2
R3
R4

RI
R2
R3
R4

RI
R2
R3
R4

s

J

f

L

TEAR

OFF

C1

I-------1

c

LOAD
PARK

J

L

C2

ON LINE FF

C3

C4

Print Current Initial Setup Condition

0

Epson

Italic G1 G2

USA Multilingual Portugal

Turkey

IBM

Canada-

French

0

USA France Germany U.K. Denmark 1

Sweden

Italy

Denmark 2 Spain 2

Download

Buffer

0

C.S.F.

Auto LF Auto CR Skip Perf. G. Direction

©

Interface

150 300 600 1200

4800 9600

None Parity

Protocol S.D.T. R.D.T.

Data Length

Ignore

Parity

Spain 1

Latin

America

P.O.

Detector

Auto

Loading

Odd Parity

Japan Norway

Korea Legal

Buzzer A.G.M.

©

Even Parity

Signal

Polarity

--------------

^

LF

C5

I I

Factory Read

Norway

Auto

Tear Off

2400

ROW indicator condition:

=light is lit i i =light is not lit V \ =light is blinking

57

Using the Control Panel

Printing Out the Current Settings

Before changing the items of the initial setup mode, you should get a print out to verify the current
settings.

O Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or

1

OFF

0

h-H

POWER

single sheet).

& Turn the power switch off.

CO

(D

o
a

o

While pressing [ FUNCTION^), turn the

power switch on.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will
blink, and all the row indicators will be lit.

Press [TEAR OFF], [ LOAD/PARK),
( ON LINE ], or (?§ .

All current settings will be printed.

58

Press [ FUNCTibN] (EXIT) to exit the
FUNCTION mode, or continue by
proceeding to page 59, step 2, if you

wish to make changes.

Setting the Initial Setup Mode

1

Using the Control Panel

While pressing [ FUNCTION), turn the
power switch on.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will

blink, and all the row indicators will be lit.

RECALL-MACRO-SAVE

< MARGIN

OTHERS SET

0» UNE
FUNCTION

SUPER QUIET
POWER

A M ICRO LF T 1

PITCH FORM LENGTH

Press and release [ SUPER QUIET)
until your desired row indicator

combination is lit. P. 57)

Note:

I • Row indicators will switch each time you

I

press[ SUPER QUIET).

Use (TEAR OFF) (C1), ( LOAD/PARK]
(C2), [ON LINE) (C3), (FF) (C4), and

[ LF] (C5) to change the settings of

the column indicators, P. 57)

Note:

• Each column indicator is simply
controlled by pressing one of the 5
switches.

u
(/)

£

c

TJ

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a

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Press ( FUNCTION) (EXIT) to store
your selection(s) and exit the initial
setup mode.

59

Using the Control Panel

Examples

1. While pressing [FUNCTION) , turn the power on.

2. Press and release ( SUPER QUIET] until the desired row indicator

combination is lit.

3. Use f fEAR OFF ] (Cl), [XOAD/PARK ] (C2). [ON LINE] (C3), [FF) (C4),
and fLF) (C5) to change the settings of the column indicators.

u
U)

(D
C

D

O
a
(D

4. Press (Function

mode.

Emulation; Press [ SUPER QUIET] once.

Epson Mode —^ Press [ LOAD/PARK]

B

Code Page: Press [SUPER QUIET] 3 times.

USA ---------------► Press [ LOAD/PARK

Download Buffer Control: Press [ SUPER QUIET] 8 times.

OFF

---------------

B

Cut Sheet Feeder: Press [ SUPER QUIET] 8 times.

1

(exit) to store the settings and exit the initial setup

IBM Mode

► Press [ TEAR OFF ]

1

----------------

Multilingual

CD

► ON

60

OFF

Auto Loading; Press [ SUPER QUIÉT) 10 times.

ON

Indicators condition:

Mli=tight is lit

i=light is not lit

------------

I—I
B

-------------

Press [ LOAD/PARK 1

Press ( ON LINE ]

ON

OFF

Using the Control Panel

Resetting to FACTORY Settings

You can reset all the initial setup mode settings to the FACTORY settings anytime.
Follow the steps below.

While pressing [ FUNCTION] , turn the

power switch on.

The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will
blink, and all the row indicators will be lit.

Press [Tf^.

You will hear a beep.

Press [ FUNCTION
initial setup mode.

1

(EXIT) to exit the

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Using the Setup Disk

This printer allows you to select 32 initial setup items shown in the table below. You can select all
these items by using the setup disk.

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Menu

PRINT STYLE

EMULATION EMULATION
PAGE FORMAT

PRINT MODE G. DIRECTION

TEXT ENHANCEMENT

CHARACTER SET COUNTRY USA* JAPAN

FONT

PITCH

POINT SIZE 8* to 96 with 10.5 and 21

SKIP PERF.

P. LENGTH 11 INCHES* 8 INCHES

L. MARGIN
R. MARGIN 2 to 80* (10 CPI)

ZERO FONT NORMAL* SLASH

CHARACTER SET

CODE PAGE USA*

Item Setting

PROGRAM* SCRIPT
DRAFT SUPER LQ
BOLD PS COURIER SC
COURIER PRESTIGE SC
PRESTIGE ROMAN SC

ROMAN SANS SERIF SC

SANS SERIF

PROGRAM* 15 CPI
10 CPI 17 CPI
12 CPI PROPORTION

(every 2 points)

EPSON* IBM
1 INCH* NO SKIP (This condition can

12 INCHES 8.5 INCHES
14 INCHES 11^ INCHES

0* to 78 (10 CPI)

UNI* Bl

POINT

FRANCE NORWAY

GERMANY DENMARK 2

U.K. SPAIN 2
DENMARK 1 L. AMERICA
SWEDEN KOREA
ITALY LEGAL
SPAIN 1

ITALIC* GRAPHIC 2
GRAPHIC 1

MULTILINGUAL
PORTUGAL
CANADA FRENCH
NORWAY
TURKEY

“SC” is a scalable
font.

When -SC
sequences are
selected, PITCH is
automatically set to
PROPORTION.

POINT SIZE is

displayed only when

-SC sequences are
selected in FONT.

also be changed
through software
commands.)

(1^ P. 104
“International
Character Set")

(BS* P. 99

“Character Set
Tables”)

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* denotes setting when shipped from factory.

Using the Setup Disk

Menu Item

INSTALL

INTERFACE

Setting

AGM/IBM OFF* ON

AUTOCR/IBM OFF* ON

AUTO LF

AUTO LOADING

BUZZER ON*

P. 0. DETECTOR
QUIET MODE OFF*
TEAR OFF
CSF MODE OFF*

DOWNLOAD
COLOR

INTERFACE PARALLEL* SERIAL

DATA LENGTH 8 BIT*
BAUD RATE

PARITY NONE*

PROTOCOL DTR*
RDT SDT+128*
SDT RBC 128*
SIGNAL POLARITY

OFF* ON (This condition can

ON* OFF

OFF (This setting is

OFF* ON

ON

MANUAL* AUTO

ON [This setting is effective

OFF* ON

BLACK* RED

BLUE
GREEN YELLOW option (KX-PCK11) is
ORANGE

150 2400 (These settings are
300
600 9600*

1200

IGNORE EVEN

MARK* SPACE

VIOLET only when Color Kit

7 BIT

4800

ODD

XNO/OFF
SDT+256
RBC 512

{This setting is effective

only in the IBM mode.)

(This setting is effective

only in the IBM mode.)

also be changed
through software
commands.)

(This setting is effective
only when the paper
feed selector is in

position.)

available only for BEL
command.)

only when C.S.F.
option (KX-PT10) is

installed.]

[This setting is effective

installed.]

(This setting is effective
only when KX-PSI4 is
installed.)

effective only when
KX-PS14 is installed.)

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Using the Setup Disk

This setup disk can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatibie computer with a 3.5"fioppy disk
drive.

Before you use the setup disk, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original
in a safe place.

This printer has been factory set to operate with most of the popuiar software packages, in

most cases there wiii be no need to change the initiai setup items. Refer to page 62 to verify

that the factory settings meet your requirements, if no changes are required, you shouid be

ready to print.

Note:

• Use the DISKCOPY command of the operating system to make a back-up copy. Refer to your
DOS manual for further information.

• You may find it convenient to install the Setup Disk programs directly onto your C Drive, rather
than reading them from the Setup Disk each time a change is necessary. Either method is
acceptable.

To perform an automatic installation of the Setup Disk files onto your C Drive, follow the steps

below:

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1. Insert the Setup Disk into drive A or B.

2. Type A: (or B:) and press [ Enter].

3. Type INSTALL and press [Enter].

This procedure automatically creates a directory called 3123 and copies all of the programs
from your Setup Disk onto your C Drive.

At your C:\ >prompt, type CD 3123 and press [Ynter].
Type SETUP and press 1 Enter] to complete the procedure. Be sure to type this instruction as

one word.

if not, you will receive a Syntax error message.

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Using the Setup Disk

Running the Initial Setup Program

^ Insert your setup disk into either drive A or B.

<For DOS> <For WINDOWS>

O Type A: (or B:) and

2 Seiect Run from the Fiie menu.

^ press [ Enter ].

Q Type SETUP

Press ( Enter) .

You will receive a “Please Wait" message until your first screen automatically appears.

Q Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP)

^ Click I OK I (or Press ( Enter)).

The first screen is an introduction to the operation of the Setup Disk.

Please read it through and press any key to continue.

------

The <Menu> window will be highlighted.

fp < Menu >

« Setup Utility (x * X K X X X X X x) » =

? PRrNTStyUEZrZI]

♦ EMULATION
♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦TEXTENHANCEMENT

♦ CHARACTER set'

♦ INSTALL
♦INTERFACE

■; Item >

CFONTZ

PITCH

ZD

« COMMENT »

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »
[Ft =HELP] [F3=SAVE TO DISK) [F5= PR I NT SETTINGS]
[F2=FACTORY SETTINGS] [FA^LOAD FROM DISK] [F10=SEND TO PRINTER] [ESC=EXIT|

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

....

.

Note:

• You can proceed through the Setup Disk using a computer mouse or your arrow keys.

• (esc) exits you to DOS when you are at the <Menu> window.
Using the keyboard:

• (J) /(t) to move within the current window.

• 0 to advance to <ltem> and <Setting> windows.

• [ Enter] to make selection in <Setting> window.

• B to return to previous window.
Using the mouse:

• Highlight the selection and click the left mouse button.

• Click the right mouse button to move to the previous screen;

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Using the Setup Disk

Printing Settings

Before you change the initial setup mode settings, you can verify the settings by printing them.

Press

1

A Print Setting window will
be displayed.

2 Press [y] or

“Y”: All the settings (current,

MACROS, FACTORY) will
be printed.

“N”: The display will return to

previous screen.

-----

[=< Manu >

« Setup Utility (x X X K X X X X X x) » =

♦PHIMT STYLE
♦ EMULATION
♦PAGE FORMAT
♦PRINT MODE
♦TEXTENHANCEMENT
♦CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTALL
♦ INTERFACE

« COMMENT »

Select print style

_______

I — g Item a

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Are you sure 7 (Y/N)

FONT

PITCH

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Setting Selections on Setup Disk

In the <Menu> window,

1

press (J) or [J].

Select your desired menu

(ex; PRINT STYLE).

2 Press Q.

The <ltem> window will

be highlighted.

« KEY OPERATION »:

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0 Press (J]or U]

Highlight the desired item
(ex; FONT).

Press @ ,

Using the Setup Disk

The <Setting> window will be
highlighted.

C Press (T| or (Л

Highlight the desired setting
(ex; DRAFT).

Press f Enter] .

The desired item has been set.
A V will appear next to the new
setting.

^ Press Щ.

The <ltem> window will be
highlighted.

To make additional changes in
the <ltem> window, repeat steps
3to 6.

^— « Setup Utility (x X X X к Д x x x x) »

rF< Menu >

r^PRINTT STYLE !

♦ iMULATION
♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦TEXT ENHANCEMENT
♦CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTALL
♦ INTERFACE

« COMMENT » =

Select font style
Style of typeface.

♦SC is SCALABLE FOTN.
« KEY OPERATION » —
[F1=HELP1 [F3=SAVE TO DISK] [F5=PRINT SETTINGS]
[F2=FACTORY SETTINGS] [F4=LOAD FROM DISK] [F10=SEND TO PRINTER] [ESC=EXT]

------

- < Menu > ■

« COMMENT »

Select font style
Style of typeface.

♦SC is SCALABLE FONT.
« KEY OPERATION ■ ■
[F1=HELP] [F3=SAVE TO DISK] [F5=PRINT SETTINGS]
[F2=FACTORYSETTINGS] [F4=LOAD FROM DISK] [F10=SEND TO PRINTER] [ESC=EXIT]

« Setup Utility (x xxxxx xxxx)» -—

¡♦PR]nt STYLE

♦ EMULATION
♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦TEXTENHANCEMENT
♦CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTALL
♦INTERFACE

ttetti >

'FONT'

PITCH

~ < Item > :

[TFont_

PITCH

< betting

R PROGRAM

DRAFT П

BOLD PS
COURIER
PRESTIGE
ROMAN
SCRIPT
SANS SERIF
SUPER LQ
COURIER SC

PRESTIGE SC

ROMAN SC
SANS SERIF SC

—< Sotting >

PROGRAM

V DRA0G

BOLD PS
COURIER
PRESTIGE
ROMAN
SCRIPT
SANS SERIF
SUPER LQ
COURIER SC
PRESTIGE SC
ROMAN SC
SANS SERIF SC

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g Press @ .

The <Menu> window will be
highlighted.

To make additional changes in
the <Menu> window, repeat
steps 1 to 6.

= « Setup Utility (x X X X X X xxxx)»

Menu >

"♦PRiNT STYLE

♦EMULATION

♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦PRINT MODE
♦TEXT enhancement
♦CHARACTER SET

♦ INSTALL
♦INTERFACE

« COMMENT »:

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION ' " ■
[F1 =HELP] [F3=SAVE TO DISK] [F5=PR I NT SETTINGS]
[F2=FACTORY SETTINGS] [F4=LOAD FROM DISK] [F10=SEND TO PRINTER] [ESC=EXIT]

...........

.

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Using the Setup Disk

When all changes have been made, you may perform any one of the following operations:

Save to Disk - [F3) (ns* P. 68)

Print Settings - (F5]_te P. 66)

Send to Printer - [ FIOl {u^ P. 69)

Press [esc) .

10

An Exit window will be displayed.

Press ® or ® .

11

“Y": You have exited the Initial

Setup program.

“N”; The display will return to

the <Menu> window.

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|- < Menu >

« KEY OPERATION »
[FI^HELP]
[F2=FACT0RY SETTINGS] [F4=LOAD FROM DISK] [F10=SENO TO PRINTER] ESC=EXIT

« Setup Utility (x xxxxx xxxx)»

rrpRifir STYLE

♦ EMULATION
♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦ TEXT ENHANCEMENT
♦ CHARACTER SEI
♦ INSTALL
♦INTERFACE

« COMMENT »

Select print style

■p < Item >
PFONT'

PfTCH

Exit to DOS ? (Y/N)

[NO]

[F3=SAVE TO DISK] [F5=PRINT SETTINGS]

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Save to Disk

Press ipsl.

1

A Save to Disk window will
be displayed.

Enter a file name (up to 8 cha
racters, upper or lower case).

Press [^nter]

All the settings will be saved
on the disk and the display will
return to the <Menu> window.

A Press ( esc) , to exit to DOS.

= « Setip Utilitv (x X X X X X xxxx)»

Menu >

nPRItfrSTVllE

♦EMULATION
♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦PRINT MODE
♦TEXT ENHANCEMENT
♦ CHARACTER SET
♦INSTALL
♦INTERFACE

« COMMENT »

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »;

Rle name ■

fiSiSAVE.TODlSK]

f-=< Item >

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••DAT

(Type filename: Enter)

(ESC=EXrn

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Load from Disk

Press [ F4 ].

1

A Load from Disk window will

be displayed.

Use or [J] to highlight

your desired file name.

f^< Menu >

r*PfllNT STYLE"

♦emulation’

♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦TEXT ENHANCE^
♦CHARACTER SE"
♦ INSTALL
♦ INTERFACE

Using the Setup Disk

« Sehjp Uility (x X X X X K x x x x) » =

r-< iiem > ——

FONT
PITCH

File name : (T t to highlight; Enter)

xxxx.DAT
xxxxxxxx.DAT
xxxxx.DAT
xxxxxx.DAT

DAT

XXX.

Press Enter

All the settings in the file
will be loaded to your screen.
To transfer these settings to
your printer, you must perform the

[FIO] Send to Printer operation:

{US’ P.71)

Send to Printer

^ Press ( FI O ].

A Port Selection window will
be displayed.

Note:

• Before setting the Port
selections, it is recommended
to print out the current settings
of your printer (i®* P.58). Set
the Port selections so as to
match the settings of your
printer.

« COMMENT »

Select print style

KEY OPERATION » :

r?: < Menu > =

ITprint^style”

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION

« Setup Utility (x X X X X X x x x x) » =:

♦EMULATION
♦PAGE FORMAT
♦PRINT MODE
♦TEXTENHANCEMEI
♦CHARACTER SET
♦INSTALL
♦INTERFACE

F:4=L0AD;FROM DISK!

— < Hem a —

rrowr !

Port selection
PORT

BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH
PROTOCOL

Send to Printer (Y/N)

[YES] [NO]

[9600]
[NONE]
[8 bit]
[DTR]

[ESC=EXIT]

i[1 : LPTi]

[2; LPT2]
[3; LPT3]
[4: COM1]
[5: COM2]

FICfiSENpjroPBTT^ [ESC=EXIT]

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Select the desired Port selection
item, (ex; PORT)

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2 Press Q .

A Selection window will be
displayed.

A Press [t] or [T] .

Highlight the desired setting
(ex: LPT1).

Press Enter

The desired item has been set.

0 Press @ .

To make additional changes in
the Port selection menu, repeat

steps 2 to 5.

=:« Setup utility (x X X me X x x x x) »

7= < Menu >

»PRIHT STYLE
♦ EMULATION

♦ PAGE FORMAT

♦ PRINT MODE

♦TEXTENHANCEMEl
♦CHARACTER SET
♦INSTALL
♦ INTERFACE

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »:

r=< Item >

PORT
BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH
PROTOCOL

Send to Printer (Y/N)

[YES] [NO]

[9600]
(NONE)
(6 bit]
[DTR]

IBOiSEimOjraiNTEB [ESC=EXIT]

ifli)

LPT2]
LPT3]
COM1]
COM2]

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Press [T] until YES is highlighted.

0 Press (y] or ® .

“Y’: All the settings will be sent

to the printer.

“N": The display will return to

the <Menu> window.

Press [ESC] , [y] to exit

to DOS.

= « Sotip Utility (x X X X X X X X X x) »

;= < Menu > :

♦EMULATION
♦PAGE FORMAT
♦PRINT MODE
♦TEXTENHANCEME
♦ CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTALL
♦ INTERFACE

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »;

PORT
BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH
PROTOCOL

Send to Printer (Y/N)

irygsil [NO]

LPT1
[9600]
[NONE]
[8 bit]
[DTR]

IF.i05SEND.'nj;PBINTEft (ESC=EXIT1

1(1“

[2
[3
[4
[5-

LPTil
LPT2]
LPT3)
COMt]
COM2]

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Resetting to FACTORY Settings

^ Press .

Using the Setup Disk

Press ® O'' ® ■

ii^\

All the settings will be
reset to FACTORY
settings.

w

The display will return to
the <Menu> window.

If (3 was selected, you may
perform one of the following

operations:

Save to Disk — [F3] (P. 68)
Print Settings — fF^ {^ P. 66)
Send to printer — fFiOl P.69)

^ Press (esc) , (Y1 to exit to DOS.

Menu >

DlPRJNISWLE

♦EMULATION
♦ PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦TEXT ENHANCEMENT
♦CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTALL
♦ INTERFACE

« COMMENT »

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »:

« Setup Utility (x X X X X X x x x x>» =

[F2iFACTORY:SETnNGS!

Item > =

TFONT“

PITCH

Are you sure ? (Y/N)

fYESl NO

I

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Help

When you cannot remember what a particular function is, HELP will show you the explanations of the
functions.

^ Press [ F1 ].

A Help Item screen will

be displayed.

2 Press @/ @ / [t] / g]

Highlight your desired item.
(ex; AGM/IBM)

<AUTOCFVIBM> <FONT>
<AUTO LF>
<AUTOLOADING> «INSTALU
<BUZZER> <INTERFACE> «QUIET MODE>
«CHARACTER SET>

«CODE PAGE> «LEFT MARGIN> «SERIAL>
«COLOR> «PAGE LENGTHS
«COUNTRY> «P.O.DETECTOR>
«CSFMODE> «PAGE FORMAT>
«DOWNLOAD> «PARAaEb. «ZERO FONT>

.r.r KPY nPFRATIDN PflR HFI P ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

m

[^] [^)

[il

<EMUUTION>

<G.DIRECTION> «PRINT MOOE>

<ITALIC>

[ENTER KEY)

«PITCH>
«POINT SIZE>

«PRINT STYLE>

«RIGHT MARG)N>

«SKtPPERFORATION>
«TEAR OFF>
«TEXT ENHANCEMENT>

(ESC=EXIT)

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Using the Setup Disk

0 Press ( Enter ).

A definition will be displayed.

Press ESC

The Help Item screen will be
displayed.

Press [esc] .

5

The display will return to the

<Menu> window.

:« HELPfTEM ».

5AGM/iBM3 <EMULATION> <PITCH>

<AUTO CfVIBM> <FOMT> <P01^П■ SIZE>
<ALTTO LF> <G,DIRECTION> <PRI^П■ MODE>
<AUTO LOADING> <INSTALL> <PRINT STYLE>

<AGM/I8M>
The alternate graphics mode (AGM) will allow you to select
Epson graphics while in the IBM mode. If what you printed Is
not exactly what is on the screen, but there is a symbol that
is replacing the symbol you expect, change the character set.

« KEY OPERATION FOR HELP » —

IÎ]

[r-I [->1 [ENTER KEY]

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(ESC=EXIT|

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Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)

This section is for the development of programs and printer-drivers and assumes the reader is proficient

in programming. More detailed information has been stored in the command reference program on

the setup disk.

Font Selection

Function

Selects print quality

Selects print typeface

Selects sub/superscript printing ESC “S" n

Releases sub/superscript printing

Selects font by pitch and point

ESC V n

ESC “k” n

ESC T”
ESC “X" m ni n2

Name Parameter

n=0: Draft font
n=1: LQfont
n=2: SLQ mode (Roman 5,10, 6,

and 12 CPI fonts only))

n=0: Roman
n=1: Sans Serif
n=2: Courier
n=3: Prestige
n=4: Script
n=6: Bold PS

n=0: Superscript
n=1: Subscript

0 g m g 127 except 2,3 and 4

m=0: No change to character spacing
m=1: Character spacing is set to PS
m>4: Sets character spacing to ^°/m

CPI
(O^ni g255)DEC (0^n2^127)DEC
ni=0 n2=0: No change to point size

[Total points]=("‘''^^^2®®V2

Character Pitch Selection

Function Name

Sets pica pitch (10 cpi) printing
Sets elite pitch (12 cpi) printing*
Sets micron (15 cpi) printing
Sets compressed (17 cpi) printing*

Releases compressed printing

Sets/Releases proportional spacing

Sets programmable pitch/

highlighting based on the value
of n

ESC “P"

ESC “M"
ESC "g”
SI or ESC SI
DC2

ESC “p" n

ESC “!” n

n=0: Release
n=1: Set

(0^n^255)oEC
n=0: Pica n=16: Double-strike

n=1: Elite n-32: Double-width
n=2: PS n=64: Italic
n=4: Comp. n=128: Underlining
n=8: Emphasized

* When elite and compressed pitches are set simultaneously, subsequent output is printed in

20 cpi (up to 160 cpI).

Parameter

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Character Highlight Selection

Function

Sets emphasized printing

Releases emphasized printing

Sets/Releases double high printing ESC V n

Sets single-line double wide printing

Releases single-line double wide DC4

printing

Sets/Releases double wide printing

Sets outline and shadow printing

Sets double strike printing
Releases double strike printing
Sets/Releases underlining

ESC “E"
ESC “P

SO or ESC SO

ESC "W” n

ESC “q" n

ESC “G”
ESC “H”

ESC n

Name Parameter

n=0: Release
n=1: Set

n=0: Release
n=1:

Set

n=0: Releases outllne/shadow
n=1:

Outline

n=2:

Shadow

n=3: Outline with Shadow

n^O: Release
n=1:

Set

Sets/Releases score

ESC “(” “-”3 0 1 di d2

Word Processing Mode Selection

Function

Sets character dots spacing

Sets unit

Sets horizontal motion index (HMI)

ESC SP n

ESC “(” “U” 1 0 m

ESC “c" ni n2

Name

di=1: Underline
di=2: Strikethrough
di=3: Overscore

d2=0: Cancel the score line

selected by di
d2=1: Single continuous line
d2=2:

Double continuous line

d2=5: Single broken line

Double broken line

d2=6:

Parameter

(0^n^127)DEC

m=10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

(unit='"/3600inch)

HMl=ni+02x256
(O^ni S255)DEC (0gn2^4)DEC

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Character Set Selection

Function Name

Sets Italic printing
Releases Italic printing

Sets international character set ESC “R” n n=0

Selects graphic character set 1
Selects graphic character set 2 ESC “6”

Selects alternate character set ESC T n

Assign character table

ESC “4”
ESC V

ESC “7”

ESC T T 3 0 ni n2 0

n=1
n=2
n=3
n=4 Denmark 1 n=12: Latin
n=5
n=6 Italy n=13: Korea
n=7

n=0:
n=1: PC437 (US)
n=2: User-defined characters
n=3: PC437 (US)

(0^ni^3) (48sni^51) (0Sn2^255)
n2=0: Italic
n2=1 : PC437(US)
n2=3
n2=5: PC853 (Turkey)

n2=7
n2=^
n2=9

Parameter

USA n=8; Japan

France n=9: Norway
Germany n=10: Denmark 2
UK n=11: Spain 2

Sweden America

Spain 1 n=64: Legal

Italic

: PC850 (Multitigual)
: PC860 (Portugal)

: PC863 (Canada-French)
: PC865 (Norway)

Prints data as character

ESC “(" m na Data (O^ni g255)DEC (0^n2^125)DEC

Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection

Function Name

Sets 8-pin image standard density ESC “K" ni n2 Data

(60 dpi)

Sets 8-pin image double density ESC “L” ni n2 Data

(120 dpi)

Sets 8-pin image double density/ ESC “Y” ni n2 Data

double speed (120 cpi)

Sets 8-pin bit image quadruple ESC “Z” ni n2 Data

density (240 dpi)

Sets bit image mode selection

ESC m ni 02 Data 8-pin Dots^nch 24-pin Dots/Inch

m=0

m=1
m=2
m=3
m=4
m=6

Parameter

60

120

120D
240

80
90

m=32
m=33
m=38
m=39
m=40

60

120

90
180
360

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Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection (Continued)

Function Name Parameter

Reassigns graphics mode density ESC n m n=75: Reassign Standard Density

(ESC “K” ni n2)

n-76: Reassign Double Density

(ESC “L” m 02)

n=89: Reassign Double Speed,

Double Density (ESC “Y” ni ri2)

n=90: Reassign Quadruple Density

(ESC “Z” ni n2)

m is same as m of “Sets bit image

mode seiection"

Selects graphics mode

Prints raster graphics ESC “." c V h m ni n2

ESC T “G” 1 0 n

Data

Paper Feed Selection—Amount

Function Name Parameter

Sets paper feed to Vs inch (3.2 mm) ESC “0"
Sets paper feed to Ve inch (4.2 mm) ESC “2"

Sets paper feed to "/eo inch

Sets paper feed to "Лео inch ESC “3” n

Sets paper feed to ^/зео inch ESC “+” n

ESC “A” n

Paper Feed Selection

Function Name Parameter

Feeds paper one line LF
Feeds paper to next Top of Form FF

n=1,49

c=0, 1 v=10,20 h=10,20

(1 ^ m S24) (0 ^ ni ^ 255)dec

(0gri2g127)DEC

(О^пё 127)dec

(0^n^255)oEC

(0^n^255)DEC

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Executes paper feed of "/leo inch

for one line

Executes reverse paper feed of

"/leo inch for one line

Page Format Selection

Function Name Parameter

Sets page length in inches
Sets page length in lines
Sets left margin

Sets skip perforation

ESC “J" n

ESC T n

ESC “C" 0 n
ESC “C" n
ESC T n

ESC “N” n

(Oén^255)oEC

(0sn^255)DEC

(0 ^ n ё 22)dec

(1 ^nSl27)DEC
0sn^78: Pica

0^n^93: Elite
0^n£l17: Micron
0^n^133: Compressed

(1 ^пё 127)dec

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)

Page Format Selection (Continued)

Function

Sets right margin

Releases skip perforation ESC “0"

Sets page length in defined unit

Sets page format

ESC “Q” n 2^ng80: Pica

ESC T “C" 2 0 ni na
ESC X "c” 4 0 mi m2 ni n2 m=mi+nri2x256

Tabulation—Horizontal

Function

Sets horizontal tab
Releases horizontal tab
Executes horizontal tab

ESC “D” ni ... nx 0
ESC “D" 0
HT

° Name

3^n^96: Elite
3^n^l20: Micron
4 ^ n ^ 137: Compressed

n=ni+02x256

m: Top margin in defined units
n+ni+02x256
n: Bottom margin in defined units

Name Parameter

(1^xg32)

Parameter

Tabulation—Vertical

Function Name

Sets vertical tab
Releases vertical tab

Executes vertical tab

ESC “B” ni ... nx 0 (1^x^16)

ESC “B” 0

VT

Carriage Control

Function

Prints, then backspaces one

character

Prints a line, then returns carriage CR

Unidirection mode (single line) ESC “<”

Sets/Releases single direction

printing

Sets/Releases half speed printing

Moves the print position to an ESC T ni n2

absolute horizontal position

BS

ESC “U” n

ESC “s" n

Name

Parameter

Parameter

n=0: Release n=1: Set

n=0: Release n=1: Set

n=n 1+02x256
(0 ^ ni g 255)dec (0 g 02 S 1 27)dec

Moves the print position to a ESC T ni n2

relative horizontal position

n=ni+02x256
(0^ ni S 255)dec (0^ 02S 127)dec

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Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)

Carriage Control (Continued)

Function Name Parameter

Sets absolute vertical print position

ESC T “V” 2 0 ni n2

(0 ^ ni ^ 255)DEC (0 ^ n2 £ 127)DEC

Sets relative vertical print position

ESC T V 2 0 ni 02

Data Control

Function Name Parameter

Clears data in line buffer

Selects printer remotely
Deselects printer remotely
Deletes last printable character

Sets MSB on ESC “>”
Sets MSB off ESC “="
Cancels MSB setting ESC

CAN

DC1
DC3
DEL

Download Character Selection

Function Name Parameter

Defines download font

ESC 0 n m do di d2

Data

(0 ^ ni ^ 255)dec (0 ä n2 ^ 1 27)dec

0>
S

o

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3

3

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3

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Selects ROM CG

Selects download CG n=1: Select download CG
Copies internal ROM CG font into ESC 0 n 0 n=0: Roman n=3: Prestige

download CG

ESC “%” n

n=0: Select ROM Character

Generator

n=1: Sans Serif n=4: Script
n=2; Courier n=6: Bold PS

Miscellaneous

Function

Initializes the printer ESC

Cut sheet feeder control

Sounds the buzzer

ESC EM n

BEL

Name Parameter

n=“R”: Eject a sheet
n=“0”: Cut sheet feeder mode is OFF

n=“4”: Cut sheet feeder mode is ON

Color Selection

Function

Selects print color

ESC V n

Name

n=0: Black n=4: Yellow
n=1:
n=2: Blue n=6: Green
n=3: Violet

Parameter

Red n=5: Orange

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IBM Proprinter X24E Mode

This section is for the development of programs and printer-drivers and assumes the reader is proficient

in programming. More detailed information has been stored in the command reference program on

the setup disk.

Font Selection

Function Name

Selects print quality

Selects print typeface

Selects subscript printing
Selects superscript printing

Releases sub/superscript printing

ESC T n

ESC “k" n

ESC “S" n

ESC ‘T”

Parameter

n=0 Internal Draft 10 cpi font
n-2

Internal LQ 10 cpi font
n=3 Internal Proportional LQ font
n=4 Download Draft 10 cpi font
n=6

Download LQ 10 font
n=7

Download Proportional

LQ font

n=8

Internal Draft 12 cpi font
n=10: Internal LQ 12 cpi font
n=12: Download Draft 12 cpi font
n=14: Download LQ 12 cpi font

n=16: Internal Draft 17 cpi font
n=18: Internal LQ 17 cpi font
n=20: Download Draft 17 cpi font
n=22: Download LQ 17 cpi font

Roman

n=0
n=1

Sans Serif
Courier

n=2
n=3

Prestige

n=4

Script
Bold PS

n=6
n=0

Superscript

n=1:

Subscript

Character Pitch Selection

Function Name

Sets elite pitch (12 cpi) printing
Sets compressed (17 cpi) printing SI or ESC SI
Releases elite and compressed

printing

Sets/Releases proportional spacing ESC “P” n

ESC

DC2

Parameter

n=0: Release
n=1; Set

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Character Highlight Selection

Function

Sets emphasized printing

Releases emphasized printing

Sets double strike printing

Releases double strike printing

Sets single-line double wide printing
Releases single-line double wide

printing

Sets/Releases double wide printing

Sets double high & double wide

printing

Name

ESC “E"
ESC “P
ESC “G"
ESC “H"

SO or ESC SO
DC4

ESC “W" n

ESC “[" 4 0 0 0 m3 m4

n=0: Release
n=1: Set

m3

Line feed

0

Unchanged

1

Unchanged

2

Unchanged
Single

16
17

Single
Single

18
32

Double
Double

33
34

Double

Parameter

Character height

Unchanged
Single-line
Double-high
Unchanged

Single-high

Double-high

Unchanged
Single-high
Double-high

Sets/Releases underlining

Sets/Releases overlining

ESC n

ESC “ " n

Character Set Selection

Function Name

Selects alternate character set 1
Selects alternate character set 2 ESC “6"

Changes the current code page

ESC “7"

ESC T “T* 4 0 0 0 ni n2

m4=0: No change
m4=1: Single-wide
m4=2: Double-wide

n=0: Release

n=1: Set

Release

n=0:
n=1: Set

Parameter

ni=00H and n2=00H: Current
ni=0lH and n2=B5H: USA

ni=03H and n2=52H:
ni=03H and n2=5CH;
ni=03H and n2=5FH:
ni=03H and n2=6lH:
ni=03H and n2=59H: Turkey
Except the above: Download font

Multilingual
Portugal
Canada French
Norway

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Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection

IBM Proprinter X24E Mode

Function

Sets 8*pin image standard density

{60 dpi)

Sets 8-pin image double density

(120 dpi)

Sets 8-pin image double density/
double speed (120 dpi)

Sets 8-pin image quadruple density

(240 dpi)

Sets bit image mode selection ESC m ni ri2 Data

(A.G.M. mode only)

Sets bit image mode selection

ESC “K” ni H2 Data

ESC “L” ni m Data

ESC “Y” ni n2 Data

ESC “2" ni n2 Data

ESC T “g” ni n2 m Data

Name Parameter

8-pin Dots/Inch 24-pin Dots/Inch

m=0: 60 m=32: 60
m=1: 120

m=2: 120D m=38: 90
m=3: 240
m=4: 80
m=6: 90

8-pin Dots/Inch

m=0: 60
m=1: 120

m=2: 120D

m=3: 240 m=12: 360

m=33: 120
m=39: 180

m=40: 360

24-pin Dots/Inch

m=8: 60
m=9: 120

m=11: 180

Paper Feed Selection—Amount

Function

Sets paper feed to Vs inch (3.2 mm)
Sets paper feed to V72 inch

(2.5 mm)

Executes line spacing set by

ESC “A” n

Sets paper feed to V72 inch

(or '^/eo inch in A.G.M. mode)

Sets paper feed to *^/216 inch

(or ^/iso inch in A.G.M. mode)

Selects the base line feed unit for

ESC “3” and ESC “J”

Sets/Release automatic line feed ESC “5” n

ESC “0"

ESC “1”

ESC “2”

ESC “A” n

ESC “3” n

ESC T ‘V 4 0 0 0 0 n

Name Parameter

(0^n^255)oEC

(0 ^ n ^ 255)dec

n=180: V18O inch base unit
n=216: V216 inch base unit

n=0: Release

n=1: Set

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Paper Feed Selection

Function

Feeds paper one line
Feeds paper to next top of form

Executes one-line paper feed of ESC "J” n

"/216 inch

(or "/180 inch in A.G.M. mode)

LF
FF

Page Format Control

Function

Sets page length in inches ESC “C" 0 n
Sets page length in lines ESC “C" n

Sets left and right margins

Sets skip perforation ESC “N'’ n

Releases skip perforation

Sets Top of Form

ESC “X” ni ri2

ESC “0"
ESC “4"

Name

Parameter

(0Sng255)oEC

Name Parameter

(1 ^ng255)DEC
(1 gng255)oEC

Pica: 1 ^ni S78 3^n2^80
Elite: 1 ^ni S93 4^n2S96

Comp.: 1^ni^133 5^n2S137

(0snS255)oEC

Tabulation—Horizontal

Function

Sets horizontal tab
Releases horizontal tab
Executes horizontal tab HT

Tabulation—Vertical

Function

Sets vertical tab
Releases vertical tab
Executes vertical tab

Returns to default tabs

Name Parameter

ESC “D" ni nz ...nx 0

ESC “D" 0

Name Parameter

ESC “B" ni nz ... nx 0
ESC “B" 0

VT

ESC “R"

(1 gxg32)

(1 SXS64)

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Carriage Control

IBM Proprinter X24E Mode

Function

Prints, then backspaces on

character

Prints a line, then returns carriage CR
Sets/Release single direction

printing

Moves the print position to a relative

horizontal position {0^120 inch)

BS

ESC “U” n n=0: Release

ESC “d” ni n2

Name Parameter

Data Control

Function

Clears data in line buffer

Selects printer remotely

Deselects printer remotely

CAN

DC1
ESC “Q” 36

Name Parameter

Download Character Selection

Function

Defines download font ESC “=” ni n2 35 Ai Aa

Data

Name Parameter

n=1: Set

Position; ni+(256xn2)

Miscellaneous

Function

Prints continuously from ESC T m P2

All Character Chart

Prints one character from

All Character Chart

Sets OFF LINE mode ESC “j”
Resets to initial state

Sounds the buzzer BEL

ESC

ESC T “K” ni 0 m 36 pi p2

Color Selection

Function

Select print color

ESC r n

Name Parameter

Total count: n2x256+ni

Name Parameter

n=0: Black
n=1: Red
n=2: Blue
n=3: Violet

n=4: Yellow

n=5: Orange

Green

n=6:

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Command Reference Program

The command reference program allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software
command or the proportional spacing tables on your computer screen. Each displayed explanation
can be printed out if required.

Before you use the setup disk, it is recommended that you make a back-up copy and store the original
in a safe place.

Note:

• Use the DiSKCOPY command of the operating system to make a back-up copy. Refer to your
DOS manual for further information.

• You may find it convenient to install the Setup Disk programs directly onto your C Drive, rather

than reading them from the Setup Disk each time a change is necessary. Either method is
acceptable.

To perform an automatic Installation of the Setup Disk files onto your C Drive, refer to page 64.

Insert your setup disk into either drive A or B.

1

<For DOS>

Type A: (or B:) and

2

press (Enter).

Type CMDREF

3

Press ( Enter).

4

Screen 1 will be displayed.

Screen 1

<For WINDOWS>

Select Run from the File menu.

o

Type A:\CMDREF (or B:\CMDREF)

3

A

Click OK (or Press [Enter ]).

4

Screen 1 will be displayed.

« Panasonic KX-P3123 command reference utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »

-- SELECT EMULATION

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[T]/(i]

[Enter]
(Ej

Select emulation
Set emulation
Exit to DOS

C Press [t]or U].

Select an emulation.

Press [ Enter ].

The emulation will be set and
screen 2 will be displayed.

^ Press [Pg.Up] /[Pg.Down)

Select a command.

Command Reference Program

Screen 2

« Panasonic KX-P3123 command reference utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »

-- SELECT COMMAND^- (EPSON)

FONT SELECTION

! E3C+’X’+n

ESC+‘k'+n
ESC+’S'+1 Selects subscript printing
ESC+’S’+O Selects superscript printing

ESC+T Releases sub/superscript printing

CHARACTER PITCH SELECTION

ESC+’P’
ESC+’M’

ESC+’g’ Sets micron (15 cpi) printing
SI
ESC+SI
DC2
ESC+'p’+1 Sets proportional spacing

it]/U]
jPg.UpJ^Pg.Down] :
[Enter]
[Esc] SELECT EMULATION mode
[E]

Selects orint quaiitv I
Selects print font style

Sets pica pitch (10 cpi) printing
Sets elite pitch 0^ prining

Sets compressed (17 cpi) printing
Sets compressed (17 cpi) printing
Releases compressed printing

Select command
Go to previous/next category
View command description

Exit to DOS

["ri/i-L]

[pg.up]/
[Pg.Down]

Moves the cursor one line up/down
Moves the cursor to the first command of

the previous/next item

[Enter] Displays the explanation of the command
[Esc]
[E]

Returns to screen 1

Exits to DOS

Note:

• There is a list of proportional spacing tables after the software commands list. If you want to see
a proportional spacing table, select your desired table and press f Enter ].

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Command Reference Program

Screen 3

Press (Enter).

8

The screen will show the
detailed explanation of the
command.

If you want to exit the
Command Reference
Program, go to step 9.

If you want to print out this
explanation, press [Enter]
again and press [y) .

The explanation will

be printed.

The display will return

to screen 3.

« Panasonic KX-P3123 command reference utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »
ESC+’x’+n Selects print quality j
<PRINT QUALITY>

Selects print quality

Name: ESC
Dec.: 27 120 n
Hex.: 1B 78 n

Comment:
*The following values of n can be used:

n=0: Draft font
n=1:
n=2: SLQ mode (Roman 5,10, 6 and 12 CPI fonts only)

[T]/[i]

[Pg Up] / IPg.Down]: Go to previous/next command
[Esc]

[Enter] : Print current command description

X n

LQ font

: Text scroll-down/up
: SELECT COMMAND mode

Screen 4

« Panasonic KX-P3123 command reference utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »

[ESC+’x’+n

<PRINTQUALITY>
Selects print quality

Name: ESC

Dec.: 27 120
Hex.: IB

Comment:

*The following

n=0: Draft font
n=1: LQfont

n=2: SLQ mode (Roman 5,10,6 and 12 CPI fonts only)

'Selects print quality

x
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values of n can be used:

n
n
n

riEPSON]"!

--END--

riEFSON]"!

--END--

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Print current command description ? (Y / N)

YES NO

Press CID-

You have exited the
Command Reference
Program.

[T]/[il
[Pg.Up]/

[Pg.Down]
[Esc]
[Enter]

Scrolls the text one line down/up
Displays the explanation of previous/next

command

Returns to screen 2
Prints the detailed explanation of the

command

[E]

Exits to DOS

Note:

• You can proceed through the Command Reference Program using a computer mouse or your
keyboard. Highlight the desired item and click the left mouse button, or follow the directions on
your screen for keyboard operation.

Periodic Maintenance

The printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will

extend its life. The following periodic measures are recommended:

• Cleaning the unit is the most important operation the user can perform.
The frequency of cleaning is dependent upon the environment.

— Turn the power off.
— Clean the case and covers with a soft cloth. Use any mild commercial cleaner on the cloth, do

not spray directly on to the printer.

— Remove the top and the smoked plastic covers. Vacuum or dust the inside area of the unit. Be

very careful not to damage the printhead ribbon cable or the carriage drive belt.
— The platen should be cleaned with denatured alcohol only.
— The carriage guide bar can be lubricated with a very light oil. Contact your authorized Panasonic

Service Center for advice on lubrication.

Ribbon Cassette

A single ribbon permits the printing of approximately 3 million total draft characters. When the printing

starts to fade, gently push the counter spring in the ribbon cassette hole with the tip of a ballpoint pen
or other object. Once the ribbon cassette is mounted onto the carriage and printing is performed for a
short time, the characters will become darker.

Note:

• Do not re-ink the ribbon until printing starts to fade. If the ribbon has too much ink, the characters
may smear when printed.

• If the ribbon begins to catch, snag, or tear from the printhead, your printer requires sen/icing.

Self Test

After re-inking the ribbon, to make sure that the characters are no longer smearing, you may perform
steps 1 -3 of “Self Test”, (ns* P. 35)

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Troubleshooting

Most problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling.
The following table 5.1 will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the more common
problems. If you need additional help, contact the store from which the unit was purchased.

Table 5.1 —Troubleshooting

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Symptom

Ink smears Head gap lever is not in the

Printout is faint

Carriage moves but there is no
printing

Paper out detector inoperative P.O. Disable
Printer does not power up
Power is on but printer does not

print

Carriage stops moving, all
indicators start blinking

Paper wrinkles when using
tractor feed

Printer cannot load single sheet
in Friction mode

Cut sheet feeder does not work

Unexpected characters appear
in printing

Printout is double-spaced Auto LF is ON

(Continued)

Possible Cause

proper position

Head gap lever is not in the
proper position

Ribbon is not installed correctly
Head gap lever is not in proper

position

No AC power
Printer is not ON LINE
Interface cable is not properly

connected
Out of paper Install new paper

Printhead has become

overheated

Path of printhead is blocked

No reverse tension on paper

Selector switch is in " Q ’’
position

Cut sheet feeder is Enable

Paper feed selector is in “ "

position
Cut sheet feeder is Disable

Paper feed selector is in the

“ P ” position

Emulation is set incorrectly

Probable Solution

Move the lever toward the (+)
position until ink does npt smear
(D®*P. 13)

Set the lever to the proper
position (1®* P. 13)

Re-insert ribbon ( cs* P. 15)
Set the lever to the proper

position {cs* P. 13)
Set P.O. Enable (P. 55, 63)
Check power cord (c®* P. 13)
Press ON LINE switch
Secure connection (cs’ P. 14)

{Note on next page)

Allow the printhead some time to
cool down. The printer will

automatically resume printing
Turn the power off. Clear the

path then turn the power back on
to resume printing

Set paper supply lower than
printer

Set selector to “ || ” position

Set cut sheet feeder to Disable
when not using the cut sheet
feeder (i®* P. 55, 63)

Set selector to “ Q ” position

Set cut sheet feeder to Enable

{P. 55)

Set paper feed selector to the

“ Cl ” position

Check printer

software paci*

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(US’ P.32)

Set Auto LF to C

(i^ P.55,63)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause

Keeps printing on the same line

Cannot change form length

Cannot print ASCII characters
with code above 127

Wrong character set is printed

Cannot change print mode from
computer

Fanfold paper is jamming

‘Printer does not print in color

‘Prints in 2 different colors

Computer is not sending a LF
command

Cut sheet feeder is Enable

Data length is set incorrectly

Wrong character set is selected

FONT and PITCH modes are set
incorrectly

Paper not installed correctly in

tractors

Color kit {KX-PCK11) is not
installed

Incorrect emulation is set

Yellow color gap lever of color kit
is not in the proper position

Probable Solution

Set Auto LF to ON
{1^ P. 55, 63)

Set cut sheet feeder in Disable
{iS* * P.55,63)

Set data length as required
(B®* P. 55, 63)

Set the character set as required
(I®* P. 55, 62)

Set to PROGRAM mode

P.62)

Set selector switch to “ Q ”
position to easily remove

jammed paper

Reinstall paper correctly into the

tractors {US’ P.21-31)

Install the color kit (KX-PCK11)

Select proper printer driver in
your software (P. 32)

Set color gap lever of color kit to
the proper position
(B®* “Color Adjustment” in the
color kit installation manual)
Reinstall the color kit
(i^ “Installing the Color Kit” in

the color kit installation manual)

(* Option)

Note:

• Your printer has a paper out detector. When an out of paper condition occurs, printing stops, the
printer goes to the OFF LINE mode, and the PAPER OUT light starts blinking. To continue printing
to the end of the current page, follow the steps below.

CD Press [ON LINE] repeatedly until the page is completed.

(D Install the new paper.

CD Press f ON LINE].

The paper out detector can be disabled through the initial setup mode.

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Printer Specifications

Power requirements:
Frequency:

Current:

Interface: Centronics parallel

Print fonts:

Software emulation: Epson LQ-570

Buffer: 46K (standard)

Character sets: 96 ASCII characters, ITALIC

Dot configuration: Vi27 inch (0.2 mm) dot diameter

Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.

RS-232C/Seria! interface board [KX-PS14, KX-PS13] (option)
3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron)

6 Letter Quality (Courier, Bold PS, Prestige Elite, Sans Serif, Script,

Roman)

1 Super Letter Quality (Roman)

4 Scalable Font (Roman, Courier, Prestige, Sans Serif)

IBM Proprinter X24E

33 International characters (14 countries -i- LEGAL Set no Science)

158 (IBM-PC special characters

38 Multilingual characters

Draft LQ SLQ

Matrix

(Hor. X Ver) 9 X 24

Dot pitch

(Hor.) Vl20"

(0.21 mm) (0.07 mm)

(Ver.) Viso"

(0.14 mm) (0.14 mm) (0.07 mm)

Maximum number of
characters per line (cpI):

Printing speed [characters Micron
per second (cps)]: Draft 240 cps
With Black Ribbon

Printing direction: Bi-directional character & graphics

Line feed time: Approx. 100 msec

Paper feed:

Pica [10 cpi (characters per inch)]

Elite (12 cpi)
Micron (15 cpi)

Compressed (17 cpi) 137 cpi

Elite compressed (20 cpi) 160 cpi
Pica elongated (5 cpi) 40 cpi
Elite elongated (6 cpi)
Micron elongated (7.5 cpi)

Compressed elongated (8.5 cpi)

Elite compressed elongated (10 cpi)

LQ 80 cps 64 cps

SLQ

Uni-directional character & graphics .

[with 1/fe inch (4.2 mm) line feeding]
Pull/Push tractor feed (with fanfold paper) (user selectable)

Friction feed (with single sheets or envelopes)

30x24 30x48

1/^0"

(0.07 mm)

V180" 1/^60"

80 cpi
96 cpi

120 cpi

48 cpi
60 cpi
68 cpi
80 cpi

Elite Pica

192 cps 160 cps

53 cps

32 cps

....

Color printing

26 cps

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Printer Specifications

Operating environment: Temperature: 10*C~35*C (50*F~95*F}

Humidity: 30-80% RH
{Please allow the printer to stabilize at room temperature within the

operating temperature range before operation)

Power consumption: MAX —150 W

Stand by — 11 W
Self Test — 49 W

Storage environment:

Head service life:

Ribbon:

Detectors:

Dimensions;

Mass {Weight}:

Temperature: -20’C~60’C {-4‘F~140*F}
Humidity: 10-90% RH

Black ribbon:

Approx. 200 million strokes in DRAFT mode

Color ribbon:

Apporx. 100 million strokes in DRAFT mode

Cassette seamless fabric ribbon
Black ribbon cassette KX-P150:

Life expectancy (in DRAFT mode) (rolling ASCII)

Approx. 3 million characters

Color ribbon cassette KX-P150C (option):

Life expectancy (in DRAFT mode) (rolling ASCII)

Black Approx. 0.7 million characters

Red (Magenta)/Blue (Cyan): Apporx. 0.7 million characters

Yellow: Approx. 0.4 million characters

Paper out detector
Overheat detector
Overload detector

459 (W) X 365 (D) X 149 (H) mm
(18.1" X 14.3" x5.8^'}

Approx. 8.6 kg {19 lbs}

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Paper Specifications

Paper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.

Fanfold Paper

Width: 4-10 inches (102 - 254 mm)
Quality and number of sheets:

Weight

Type of paper

Fine-quality
paper

Non-carbon 2-4 11 - 14 (17* *)
Multi-layered

with carbon

(* only for the last sheet)

Note:

I • When using multi-part fanfold paper especially in environments that have very high or low

temperature and/or humidity, we recommend the use of the bottom feed pull mode to optimize paper

I handling and print quality.
i • To insure optimum print quality, 16 - 22 lbs (60 - 82.5 g/m^) is recommended for graphic printing.

• In multi-layered paper with carbon, the carbon is equivalent to a sheet of paper.

• “Weight in pounds” represents the weight of 500 [17x22 inches (432x559 mm)] sheets.

• The printer will handle multipart papers up to 0.013 inch (0.32 mm) thick. Up to 4 copies of 14 lb.
chemical release paper can be used.

• Multipartformsconsistingof 2 parts may be used for rear feeding (Push mode). For 3 or 4 part forms,

we recommend bottom feeding for optimum print quality.

Sheets

push

1

2 11 - 14 (17*)

16 - 24

lbs

g/m^

pull

16-22 60-90 60 - 82.5

push pull

41 -53 (64*)

41 - 53 (64*)

Single Sheets

Width: 4 - 11.7 inches (102 - 297 mm)

Height: 5 - 14.3 inches (127 - 363 mm)

Weight in pounds (g/m^): 14-24 lbs (53 - 90 g/m^)

Note:

Paper should be within operating temperature and humidity ranges at least 24 hours prior to use.

Envelopes

#6 and #10 size envelopes are recommended. Since envelopes vary in size, paper weight and
construction, we cannot guarantee print quality and paper handling for all types of envelopes.

Note:

• To optimize print quality, printing should not occur in areas where the edges overlap.

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Printing Area

Fanfold Paper

Paper Specifications

1-0

Push

A

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

St character

Printing area

Paper perforations

Printing area

B
C 0.6" (15.2 mm)
D 1"(25.4 mm)

A: Value A indicates the area near the paper perforations where

the quality may not be optimum.

B: Value B indicates the minimum distance between the sprockets

and first printable character. (When the left tractor is set on the

left end and the margin is set to 0.)

C: Value C indicates the area from the top edge of the paper to the

top of the first printed character.

r(25A mm)

0.7" (17.8 mm)

Pull

5.4" (137 mm)

D: Value D indicates the position where paper out is detected and

printing may not be optimum.

Single Sheets and Envelopes

St character

Printing area

B: Value B indicates the minimum distance between the edge of

C: Value C indicates the area from the top edge of the paper to

D: Value D indicates the position where paper out is detected and

Single Sheets and Envelopes

B

1.5" (38 mm)

c 0.6" (15.2 mm)

D

the paper and the first printable character. (When the left paper
guide is set to the left end and the margin is set to 0.)

the top of the first printed character.

printing may not be optimum. (When printing on envelopes, do
not print on area where edges overlap. Print quality may not be
optimum.)

1"(25.4 mm)

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Interfacing

Parallel Interfacing

A method of transfering data from a computer to a printer through a parallel interface based on the
centronics standard.

Specifications:

• data transfer speed; 1000 cps minimum

• synchronization: external STROBE pulse

• logic levels: TTL (Transistor-Transistor-Logic) levels

• handshaking: BUSY and AC К signals

• connector type: 57-30360 (AMPHENOL) or equivalent

• cable: use a shielded cable (6^571.95 meters) or less in length.
When the printer is processing data, the BUSY signal is high. The printer will not accept new data from

the computer. After the processing is completed, the BUSY signal goes low. (The BUSY signal is also
high when the printer is OFF LINE). When the BUSY signal occurs, the ACK signal goes low indicating
to the computer that the data has been processed and the printer is ready to accept more data. This
handshaking routine occurs each time a character is sent to the printer.

BUSY SLOT PO

ON LINE LOW HIGH •

OFF LINE

PAPER OUT HIGH LOW

Printer status signals

Parallel interface connector (printer side)

Signal

pin

10

11

12

Return

side

pin

1
2
3
4
5
6 24
7
8
9

19
20

21 DATA 2

22

23

25 DATA 6
26
27 DATA 8
28
29

HIGH LOW LOW LOW

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STB

DATAI

DATA3

DATA 4
DATA 5

DATA 7

ACK

BUSY

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tion

Input

Output

ERROR

LOW

HIGH

Singal

pin

31
32
33
34
35
36

Return

side

pin

13 SLOT Output
14
15
16
17
18 +5 V

30

Signal

AUTO FEED XT Input

SG
FG

PRIME

ERROR

SG

HIGH

LOW

Direc

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Output

tion

Input

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Pin configuration (Parallel)

Interfacing

Connector Pin Signals

STB...STROBE

• This is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer.

• This signal is normally high. Data is read in when it is low.

DATA1-DATA8

• These are the input signals which carry the 8 data )5its of information.

• The signal is read in synchronization with the STROBE pulse. A high level indicates a logical “1".

ACK...ACKNOWLEDGE

• This is an output signal to the computer indicating that the printer is ready to receive the next data.
When the condition becomes true, the signal goes low.

• The ACK signal is automatically sent whenever the printer is switched ON LINE and the BUSY signal
drops from high to low.

BUSY

• This output signal indicates the status on which the printer cannot receive data.

• The signal is high under the following conditions:

1. receive buffer full

2. printer is processing data

3. printer is OFF LINE

4. printer is in an error condition

PO...PAPER OUT

• This output signal indicates the absence of paper and goes high during a “Paper Out” condition.

SLCT...SELECT

• This output signal is high in the ON LINE mode and low when OFF LINE.

• The printer enters the ON LINE mode:

1. When the printer is turned on

2. when PRIME is received

3. when the RESET command is received

4. when the ON LINE switch is pressed

• The printer enters the OFF LINE mode:

1. when the printer is out of paper

2. when the printer is switched OFF LINE

AUTO FEED XT (AFXT)

• While this input signal is low, one line feed (LF) command will be added to each carriage return (OR).

• Auto LF setting in the FUNCTION mode can alter the response by the printer to an AFXT signal. If
auto LF'is ON, the printer will perform a CR+LF regardless of the level of the AFXT signal. When
auto LF is OFF, automatic action is disabled.

* •

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Interfacing

SG...SIGNAL GROUND

• The twisted pair return wires (pins 19-30) are connected to signal ground.

FG...FRAME GROUND

• Frame ground is the same as chassis ground.

+5V

• This is for evaluation only. It should not be used to supply power for external equipment.

PRIME

• This input signal is normally high and goes low to reset the printer. It can be received anytime during
printer operation.

ERROR

• This output signal is normally high, and goes low when an error occurs. An error condition can be
caused by:

1. A “Paper Out" condition

2. The printer is OFF LINE

3. An overload condition exists

Timing diagram

Timing Chart (When normal printing code is received)

T1...0.5 ps (Min)
T2...1ps (Min)
T3...0.5 ps (Min)
T4...5 ps (Max)

T5...1 ms or less when buffer is not full

1 s or less when buffer is full

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Inilializalion

The printer is initialized under the following conditions:
— the AC power is turned on
— the PRIME signal is received
— the RESET PRINTER command is received

— the clear buffer function is used

When the printer is initialized, the following conditions are set:
— the print buffer is cleared
— the receive buffer is cleared (not cleared by RESET PRINTER command)
— the download character buffer is cleared (not cleared by PRIME signal in IBM Proprinter X24E

mode or by RESET PRINTER command)
— the initial setup modes are read and set
— horizontal tabs are set every 8 columns
— vertical tab settings are cleared
— all modes set by control and escape commands will be cleared
— present form position is designated as Top of Form
— the self test mode is cleared
— the control panel settings are read and set
— control panel settings are not changed by PRIME signal or RESET PRINTER command*
— the printhead goes to the home position

Some software packages send PRIME signal at the beginning of their programs. Print modes set

by the control panel will not change.

____

User Clear Function

This function initializes the printer from the control panel. This feature is very useful when you want to

clear the receive buffer (information recently sent from the computer and is currently printing) without
changing the control panel.

Press fON LINE^I to stop the printing and enter the OFF LINE mode.

While pressing ( FUNCTION ] , press

( LF) to clear the data in the receive

buffer.

ON LINE

FONT

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PITCH FORM LENGTH EXIT

Press (ON LINE) to re-enter the ON LINE mode.

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Hex Dump

In this mode, all data received from the computer is printed in hex code instead of the normal ASCII
characters. Function codes for the printer (CR, LF, HT, etc.) are not executed. This mode is very useful
to debug programs.

To Enter the Hex Dump Mode:

While pressing both (T§ and [F§ , turn the
power on.

To Release the Hex Dump Mode:

Turn the power off, then back on.

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PC-863

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Epson Character Set 2 (Norway)

PC-865

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