Panasonic KX-P3124 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Impact Dot Matrix Printer

KX-P3124

Panasonic

Quiet

Printing

Before operating this unit, please read these insVucticns compteiety

FOR USERS IN 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 televi
sion 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.

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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-P3124

NAME OF DEALER
DATE OF PURCHASE

IBM and IBM-PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Proprinter is a trademark of Internationa! Business Machines Corporation.
Windows is a registered 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.

Chap. 1 Before You Start

Cautions

Operating Environment

Precautions..................

Unpacking

Assembling the parts

Parts of the Printer .

Chap. 2 Setup

Connecting to a Computer

Ribbon Cassette.................................................

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

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

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

Installing Paper

Fanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode—Rear Feed) . .
Fanfold Paper (Pull Tractor Mode—Bottom/

Front Feed)..................................................................

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode

—Top Feed).................................................................

Single Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode

—Front Feed)...............................................................

Characters Alignment

Printer-Driver Seiection.....................................

Instailing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)

Self Test

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Chap. 3 Using the Printer

Super Quiet Mode............................

Feeding Paper

Form Feed/Line Feed/Micro Line Feed/

Reverse Micro Line Feed

Tear Off (Rear feeding only)

Paper Parking (Rear feeding only) . . .

Top of Form Function................................

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Chap. 4 Function Mode______________________________________

Using the EZ Set Operator Panel....................................52

Operation
Setting the Function Mode Items
Direct Access to FONT and PITCH Setting

Setting POINT SIZE........................................................................ 56

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Function Mode Menu ......................................................58

PRINT SETTING Menu.................................................................. 61

PRINT STYLE Menu

EMULATION Menu......................................................................... 63

PAGE FORMAT Menu.................................................................... 63

PRINT MODE Menu........................................................................ 64

TEXT ENHANCEMENT Menu

CHARACTER SET Menu................................................................ 66

INSTALL Menu

DISPLAY language Menu.............................................................. 69

INTERFACE Menu...........................................................................69

MACRO MODE Menu

Using the Setup Disk

Running the Setup Program............................................................ 70

Print Settings.................................................................................. 71

Setting Selections on Setup Disk

Save to Disk.................................................................................... 74

Load from Disk................................................................................ 74

Send to Printer

FACTORY Settings......................................................................... 76

Help................................................................................................. 77

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Chap. 5 Software Commands

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Epson ESC/P2'“ Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode) .... 78

IBM Proprinter X24E Mode

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Command Reference Program

(Using the Setup Disk)

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Chap. 6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Periodic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

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Printer Specifications......................................................97

Paper Specifications........................................................99

Fanfold Paper

‘Single Sheet.................................................................................... 99

Envelope......................................................................................... 99

Printing Area..................................................................................100

Interfacing..................................................................... 101

Parallel Interfacing.................................................................

Initialization
Hex Dump

Character Set Tables

Glossary......................................................................... 112

Index............................................................................... 119

Options and Supplies................................................... 122

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Chap. 1 Before You Start

Chap.

Chap. 3 Using the Printer

Chap. 4 Function Mode

Chap. 5 Software Commands

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Chap. 6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Appendix

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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.

Your printer contains an EZ Set Operator Panel featuring a 16-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
that lets you control a wide variety of printing conditions quickly and conveniently.

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 need to change
the initial printer settings.

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Features

Printer Emulation:

Setup Disk:

ATM Disk:

Super Quiet Mode:

Color Printing:

Fonts:

Printing Speed:

Paper Handling:

Epson LQ-570 and IBM Proprinter X24E
A Printer-Driver for Windows Ver. 3.1, Function mode

program and Command Reference program
Adobe Type Manager with 13 scalable Adobe fonts for

Windows 3.0 or higher

Reduces printing noise
7 colors with the optional color kit (KX-PCK11)
3 Draft ( p ica. Elite, Micron )

8 Letter Quality (Roman, Sans Serif, Courier,

Prestige, Script, OCR-B, Bold PS, ORATOR)

1 Super Letter Quality ( Roman )

6 Scalable Fonts ( Roman, Sans Serif, Courier,

Prestige, Script, Bold PS )

Draft—256 characters per second (12 cpi)
LQ—85 characters per second (12 cpi)
SLQ—42 characters per second (12 cpi)

Friction and Tractor (Pull/Push built-in)

Paper Paths:

Tear Off:

Paper Parking:

Cut Sheet Feeder Option

(KX-PT11):

Seriai Interface Option

(KX’PS13 and KX-PS14):

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Rear, Bottom, Front, Top
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.

Operating Environment

• Do not use the printer under the following conditions.

Extremely high or low temperature Extremely high or low humidity
[temperature range: 10* to 35*C (50* to 95°F)] (humidity range: 30% to 80% RH)

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

Areas of high dust concentration

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Areas with extreme vibration

•Power consumption:
(MAX—250 W, Stand by—12 W. Self Test—50 W)

Areas on an unstable or unlevel surface

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

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Keep all liquids away from the printer.

—Accidental spillage of a liquid into the printer Do not place books, paper, or other items

can cause severe damage. on top of the printer.

Do not operate the printer without paper

and a ribbon cassette installed.

Avoid prolonged use without allowing the
printhead time to cool.

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

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

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

Printer (KX-P3124)

Ribbon cassette (KX-P150)

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Setup Disk

• The Setup Disk contains a Printer-Driver for Windows Ver. 3.1 (t^ P. 39), a
Function Mode program {o^ P. 70) and a Command Reference program

P. 90).

• To use the Setup Disk you need to have an IBM-PC or a Compatible computer

with a 3.5" floppy disk drive.

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

ATM Disk

Note:

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

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Assembling the parts

Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the printer and

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rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Push the platen knob onto the
platen shaft to secure.

Fold the smoked plastic cover, and remove the protective paper.

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Open the smoked plastic cover.

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16-Character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

A 16-character LCD prompts the user with mes
sages and step-by-step instructions.
In case of incorrect operations, the display will
immediately indicate the appropriate error mes
sages so you may take corrective action.

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SUPER QUIET (^) Switch

Pressing this switch reduces print noise, however
it also reduces the printing speed. When it is
active, the SUPER QUIET indicator is lit and the

display briefly shows QUIET MODE=ON.

In the Function mode, this switch scrolls back

through the Main menu, the Sub-menu and the
selections or conditions of the item.

TEAR OFF (♦) Switch

Pressing this switch advances or reverses the
paper for tear off in the OFF LINE mode or when
not printing in the ON LINE mode. (Q^ P. 44)

In the Function mode, this switch returns you to

the previous menu level such as “Selection ^
Sub-menu Main menu”.

LOAD/PARK(*) Switch

This switch loads/parks the paper in the OFF
LINE mode or when not printing in the ON LINE
mode.

In the Function mode, this switch lets you scroll

down to the next menu level such as “Main menu
^ Sub-menu ^ Selection”.

TOF SET (^) Switch

This switch allows you to set the Top of Form in
the OFF LINE mode or when not printing in the
ON LINE mode, (t^ P. 50)

In the Function mode, this switch scrolls through

the Main menu, the Sub-menu and the selections
or conditions of the item.

ON LINE/FUNCTION Indicator

This indicator is lit when the printer is in the ON
LINE mode, and the indicator is not lit in the OFF
LINE mode.

In the Function mode, the indicator blinks.

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POWER/PAPER OUT Indicator

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This indicator is lit when the power switch is

turned on and paper is installed. When an out of

paper condition occurs, the POWER/PAPER
OUT indicator blinks.

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ON LINE (FONT) Switch 0

This switch opens and closes the communication
line with the computer. When the power switch is
turned on and paper is installed, the ON LINE

indicator is lit, the display shows “ON LINE", and
the printer is ready to receive data from the com
puter. In the OFF LINE mode, the indicator is out,
the display shows “OFF LINE’’ and the printer can
no longer receive data.

In the Function mode, this switch lets you di

rectly access the FONT selection with one step.

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FF (PITCH) Switch

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This switch moves the carriage to the center and
advances the paper to the top of the next page
(depending on your TOF setting) in the OFF LINE
mode or when the printer is not printing in the ON
LINE mode.

In the Function mode, this switch lets you di

rectly access the PITCH Selection with one step.

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LF (SET) Switch

This switch advances the paper one line. Holding
the switch down performs multiple line feeds.
These functions are active in the OFF LINE mode
or when the printer is not printing in the ON LINE
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In the Function mode, this switch sets selec

tions or conditions of the item shown on the dis
play and returns you to the Sub-menu.

FUNCTION Switch

This switch allows you to enter and exit the Func
tion mode.

In the Function mode, the ON LINE/FUNCTION

indicator blinks and the E2 Set Operator Panel
switches have secondary capabilities, for easily
setting your desired print conditions. ((^ P. 52)

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Printhead gap lever

Adjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. The lever moves
in increments of 0.0028 inch (0.07 mm).

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Smoked plastic cover

Thinner sheets
Thick or multiple sheets

Used for

Envelopes

Serial No. label

Nameplate

Frame ground terminal

Centronics parallel interface connector

Paper teed selector (o^ P. 23)

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Serial interface cover

Position

Q (Friction)

Q (Tractor)

PULL

0 (Tractor)

PUSH

Used for

Single sheets and Envelopes
Fanfold paper with PULL

tractor mode

Fanfold paper with PUSH
tractor mode

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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.

Note:

• If you do not have a parallel interface cable,
you will need to purchase one from your

local computer store or dealer.

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

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Plug printer into a grounded 3 prong

AC socket.

When power is supplied to the printer, the power
indicator on the EZ Set Operator Panel will light.

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Installing the Ribbon Cassette

Turn the power switch off for safety.

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

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O Raise the smoked plastic cover.

0 Remove the smoked plastic cover.

Caution:

•The printhead may be hot, use caution
when cover is open.

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Slide the carriage gently toward the
center of the unit.

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

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Rotate the knob on the ribbon cassette

to remove any slack.

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mask and the printhead nose.

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Q Press down on rear of the cassette

until the blue wing tab snaps into
place.

Replace the smoked plastic cover.

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Adjust the printhead gap lever for the
thickness of paper you are using.

Removing the Ribbon Cassette

Position

1 or 2 Thinner sheets

3, 4, 5 and 6

Turn the power switch off for safety.

Thick or multiple sheets or
envelopes

Used for

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by lifting the tab on right side.

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@ Remove the smoked plastic cover.

Caution:

•The printhead may be hot, use caution
when cover is open.

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

Spread the blue wing tab and lift up the

cassette.

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This printer has two paper feed mechanisms to support 4 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 front or top. The optional KX-PT11 Cut Sheet Feeder will accommodate
automatic feeding of single sheets, from the top paper path.

Push Tractor mode (Q PUSH)
—fanfold paper (1 part)

—multipart forms consisting of 2 parts

Pull Tractor mode (0 PULL)
—multipart forms consisting of 3

or 4 parts
—labels
—fanfold paper {1 part)

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feeding

Friction mode (Q)

—single sheets

(The KX-PT11 Cut Sheet Feeder
allows you to automatically feed up
to 80 sheets of 20 lb paper.)

—envelopes

Front
feeding

Note:

•For optimum print quality, do not use reverse line feeding in pull mode. If reverse feeding is
necessary in pull mode, set REV LF/PULL in the INSTALL menu to ON through the
Function mode.

•Paper Parking is not available in pull mode.

• 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.

•When printing on envelopes or thick sheets, front feeding is recommended.

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Fanfold Paper; Push Tractor Mode—Rear Feed

O Turn the power on.

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A beep will sound once and the PAPER OUT
indicator will flash. This indicates that there is
no paper installed in the printer.

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Paper feed

selector

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the thickness of paper you are

using.

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1 or 2 Thinner sheets

3, 4, 5 and 6

Set the paper feed selector to the “0 PUSH” position.

The display briefly shows “TRACTOR/PUSH".

Thick or multiple sheets

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O Fold the smoked plastic cover for

ward by lifting tab on right side.

0 Remove the top cover.

Tractor clamping

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O Unlock the tractors by pulling the

tractor clamping levers forward.

0 Slide the tractors to accommodate

the approximate width of the paper

being used.

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.

O Raise the upper tractor covers (A).

0 Raise the lower tractor covers (B).

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Place paper holes onto tractor pins and
align top edge of paper with PUSH lines
on tractors.

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O Close the lower tractor covers (B).

0 Close the upper tractor covers (A).

O Adjust the tractors to remove any

slack in the paper.

0 Lock the tractor clamping levers.

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Press [T) (LOAD/PARK).

This will load the paper to the first print line.
The display shows “PAPER LOAD” and the

PAPER OUT indicator will stop blinking.

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O Replace the top cover.

0 Close the smoked plastic cover.

If ON LINE indicator is not lit, press

[ON LINE] to get ready to print.

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•To avoid paper cur! in PUSH mode, park
the paper after use.

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Fanfold Paper: Pull Tractor Mode—Bottom/Front Feed

O Turn the power on.

A beep will sound once and the PAPER OUT indi
cator will flash. This indicates that there is no paper

installed in the printer.

Q Adjust the printhead gap lever for

the thickness of paper you are

using.

Position

1 or 2 Thinner sheets

Used for

3, 4, 5 and 6

Set the paper feed selector to the
“0 PULL” position.

The display briefly shows “TRACTOR/PULL”.

Thick or multiple sheets

O Fold the smoked plastic cover for

ward by lifting tab on right side.

0 Remove the top cover.

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Tractor clamping
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O Unlock the tractors by pulling the

tractor clamping levers forward.

0 Slide the tractors to accommodate

the approximate width of the paper
being used.

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.

Raise the upper tractor covers (A) only.

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Remove the pull up roller unit as shown.

Note:

• Do not forget to remove the pull up roller
unit before using PULL mode.

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Push the paper up through the bottom
opening until it appears in front of the
platen.

When Front Feeding:

Open the paper door and insert the
paper along the paper guides until it
appears in front of the platen.

Note:

•When feeding fanfold paper through the
front paper door, paper types and condition,
as well as temperature and humidity
conditions may effect accurate line feeding
and print quality may not be optimum. For
optimum output bottom feed is

recommended.

Adjust the paper position by pulling it
up as shown.

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O Align the paper sprocket holes

with the tractor pins making sure
the paper is straight.

Q Close the tractor covers.

O Adjust the tractors to remove any

slack in the paper.

0 Lock the tractor clamping levers.

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Replace the pull up roller unit.

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

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O Replace the top cover to its origi

nal position.

0 Close the smoked plastic cover.

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

Note:

• In the pul! tractor mode, reverse feed functions will not feed paper correctly and the resulting
printout may not be correct.
If reverse feeding is necessary in pull mode, set REV LF/PULL in the INSTALL menu to ON
through the Function mode.

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Single Sheets and Envelopes: Friction Mode—Top Feed

O Turn the power switch on.

A beep will sound and the PAPER OUT indica
tor will flash. This indicates that there is no
paper installed in the printer.

Q Adjust the printhead gap lever for

the thickness of paper you are

using.

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Position

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3, 4, 5 and 6 Thick sheets or Envelopes

Set the paper feed selector to the

position.

The display briefly shows “FRICTION".

Thinner sheets

Used for

O Fold the smoked plastic cover by

lifting tab on right side.

Q Reposition the top cover into the

singie sheet position by inserting

the top cover pins into the siots in
the printer.

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Separate the paper guides to the ap
proximate width of your paper.

Note:

•To predetermine your left most print
position, move the left paper guide until it
clicks into place.

Insert one sheet of paper into the paper

guide slots.

The paper will automatically load to the first print

line.

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Fold the smoked plastic cover until it
rests against top cover.

If ON LINE indicator is not lit, press

(ON LINE) to get ready to print.

Note:

•If the paper does not automatically load, press (5D (LOAD/PARK).

•When the paper feed selector is in the “0” 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 “0 PULL” position and insert the envelope manually, then move the selector
back to the “Q” position.

•When printing on envelopes or thick sheets, front feeding is recommended.

Single Sheets and Envelopes: Friction Mode—Front Feed

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Set the paper feed selector to the

position.

The display briefly shows "FRICTION".

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0 Insert one sheet of paper along the

front paper guide until you feel re

sistance.

The paper will automatically load to the first
print line.

If ON LINE indicator is not lit, press

(ON LINE) to get ready to print.

Note:

• If the paper does not automatically load, press (5D (LOAD/PARK).

•When the paper feed selector is in the "0” 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 “0 PULL” position and insert the envelope manually, then move the selector
back to the “Q" position.

•When printing on envelopes or thick sheets, front feeding is recommended.

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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.

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

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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-P3124 will be your first choice. However, if the Panasonic KX-P3124
printer is not listed in your software, you must select an alternative from the following table.

Printer-Driver Selections (in order of priority)

Color Printer Selections'^

Printer Selection

(KX-PCK11 Color Kit must be installed

in the KX-P3124)

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

Epson LQ-570 (ESC/P2™) Panasonic KX-P2124

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Panasonic KX-P2123 Epson LQ-860

Panasonic KX-P1124/

Epson LQ Series

IBM Proprinter X24E

IBM Proprinter X24

When you use IBM Proprinter X24E/X24 mode;

Change the Emulation to IBM Proprinter X24E/X24 mode in the Function mode (0^ P. 52—77) and
select the appropriate Printer-Driver in the software package.

* To obtain color and utilize the internal scalable fonts, the Panasonic KX-P3124 printer driver must

be selected in your software.

Panasonic KX-P3124

Epson LQ-2500/2550

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If you are using Windows Ver. 3.1, please insert your Setup Disk into 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 “Print

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Manager”.

in “Options”, select “Printer

Setup”.

Click Add>>

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

Click Install...

Insert the Setup Disk into

drive A.

If you choose to insert the Setup Disk

into drive B, you must type B:\.

Default Printer —

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Installed Printer:

XXXXXXXXXX

Set As Default Printer

Default Printer —
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disk in:

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Click OK .

Click “Set As Default Printer”.

Click Close

Exit the “Print Manager”.

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

Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or single

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sheet), then turn the power off.
((BT P. 28--36),

While pressing (lQ, turn the power on.
After starting the printing, release (TtI-

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serves as a self test.

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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 (ap

proximately 20 minutes).

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

Turning on the Super Quiet mode:

Press @ (SUPER QUIET).

The SUPER QUIET indicator is lit and the display
briefly shows “QUIET MODE= ON”.

Turning off the Super Quiet mode;

Press @ (SUPER QUIET) again.

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The SUPER QUIET indicator is off and the display
briefly shows “QUIET MODE= OFF".

Note:

•When enabled this feature will decrease your print speed.

•Your printer has the capability of saving this feature through the Function mode.
(0^ P. 52-77)

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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

Pressing fFF] advances the paper to

the next top of form position.

Line Feed

Pressing (T^ once advances the paper

one line.

Micro Line Feed

Reverse Micro Line Feed

Holding the switch will advance the paper continu
ously until the switch is released.

Pressing [F0 while pressing [ON LINE] advances the paper one micro line

(Vi 80").

Holding the switches will advance the paper contin

uously until the switches are released.

Pressing [LFl while pressing [ON LINE]

reverses the paper one micro line

(Vl80").

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The printer cannot reverse the paper past the print

able area. Holding the switches will reverse the
paper continuously until the switches are released.

Note:

• In the pull tractor mode, Reverse Micro Line Feed will not feed paper correctly.

•When pressing (fQ or [TfI. the amount of paper which is fed is determined by the current
setting for lines per inch as specified in the Function mode or software command.

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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 position but is dependent on your form length. After tearing off the
page you can return your paper to the top of form. This function can be automatic through the

Function mode.

If the ON LINE indicator is blinking,

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press (FUNCTION] to exit the Function
mode.

Be sure the paper feed selector is in the
“0 PUSH” position.

Press (T] (TEAR OFF) to advance the
paper to the tear bar.

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

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Tear off the page, using the tear bar.

Press [T] (TEAR OFF) again to reverse

the paper back to the top of form.

—A Top of Form setting (0^ P. 50) past the print

able area is ignored by Tear Off. Tear Off will
use the Top of Form setting that was last saved.

—If you do not press (T] (TEAR OFF) the second

time, once data is received, the printer will auto

matically reverse the paper to the top of form
position.

Replace the smoked plastic cover.

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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

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selector is in the “Q PUSH” position.

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blinking, press [FUNCTION].

Tear off the printed page(s) of the fan­fold paper being used, (et P. 44—45)

Press (X) (LOAD/PARK) to reverse the

fanfold paper to the parked position.

While the paper is going back, the display shows
"PAPER BACK”, and when the paper is parked,

the display shows “PAPER OUT”, with the PAPER

OUT indicator blinking. If the printer is in the ON
LINE mode, it automatically goes back to the OFF
LINE mode.

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Loading Single Sheets or Envelopes

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Paper feed

selector

O Move the paper feed selector to the

position.

The display briefly shows “FRICTION”.

0 Fold the smoked plastic cover.

O Raise the top cover to the single

sheet position.

0 Separate the paper guide and load a

single sheet or an envelope.
(q^ P. 33-35 “Single Sheets and En
velopes”)

O Open the paper door.

0 Load a single sheet or an envelope.

([^ P. 35-36 “Single Sheets and En
velopes”)

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Press (ON LINE] to enable printing.

The ON LINE indicator will be lit and the display will
show “ON LINE”.

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Reloading the Fanfold Paper

When you are finished printing, remove
the sheet from the printer by rotating
the platen knob.

O Lower the top cover for fanfold

paper.

0 Replace the smoked plastic cover to

its original position.

O Close the paper door.

0 Replace the smoked plastic cover to

its original position.

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Move the paper feed selector to the
PUSH” position.

Press (2 (LOAD/PARK) to reload the

fanfold paper to the first print iine.

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Top of Form Function

This printer allows you to set and store the first print line position and automatically load the paper to
that location. The first print line position (TOF) will remain stored in memory when power is turned off.

The printer can store the 3 different top of form positions depending on the paper feed method
[fanfold paper (0 PUSH), single sheet (Q), and single sheet with the Cut Sheet Feeder option:
KX-PT11].

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If necessary, redefine the page length of

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the paper you are using through your
application software (o^ P. 82, 88) or the

printer’s Function mode (o^ P. 58, 63).

If the ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator is
blinking, press [FUNCTION].

To redefine your paper’s first print posi
tion, it is recommended that you use
your application software. If this feature

is not provided in your software, adjust

the paper position by using Line Feed,

Micro Line Feed, or Reverse Micro Line
Feed, (c^ P. 43)

A page is defined by setting the page length
through the Function Mode or the Software com

mand.

Press [T] (LOAD/PARK) to load the
paper.

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Note:

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

Press @ (TOP SET) to set the Top of Form for the current position.

Saved Top of Form

A Top of Form position (less than or equal to 5"
from the top of page) will be saved even after the
power is turned off. Pressing (2 (LOAD/PARK)
will advance the paper to the most recently saved
Top of Form setting.

Temporary Top of Form

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, after using Tear Off, or
after pressing

[fEI when using a single sheet.

Note:

•A temporary Top of Form setting is indicated by one beep. A saved Top of Form setting

is indicated by two beeps.

•When using 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.

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You can control a wide variety of printing conditions through the Function mode. The Function mode
is comprised of a Main menu and Sub-menus that allow you to select modes and parameters.

(D3^ P. 58-“69 “Function Mode Menu")

Operation

The following flow chart diagrams the operation using the EZ Set Operator Panel. After entering the

Function Mode, the black lettering (FONT, PITCH, SET and EXIT) and outlining (^, t, ^) will
help you navigate through the Main menus, Sub-menus and selections.

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Set and returns you to

the Sub-menu

Press (TUNCTioFTl to exit.

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Setting the Function Mode Items

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ON LINE

FONT

1 A MICRO LF T I

■ FF LF

PITCH

Press iFUNCTION) to enter the Func
tion mode.

The display briefly show “FUNCTION MODE" and
the ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator blinks.

SET

Press (3 O'' E) to scroll to the appro
priate Main menu topic (ex; PRINT

STYLE).

Press to enter the Sub-menu.

A status message will appear (ex; FONT=DRAFT)
to reflect the current setting. If you do not want to
change the current setting, skip to step 8 on p. 54.

Press (3 or (3 to scroll to the appro

priate Sub-menu topic (ex; PITCH).

(3 to enter the selection menu.

A status message of your current selection will
blink. ^ ^
(ex; PITCH= NoCP()

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Press (3 O'" (S to view the other

selections.

A blinking status message will appear as you
scroll through the selections.

Press (L0 (SET) to set the new selec
tion.

The status message will stop blinking and an
equal sign will appear to reflect your new current
selection. If other changes are required at the
Sub-menu level, repeat steps 4~7.

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Press (3 O'' El to make other

changes within the current Sub
menu.

If you do not want to make any other changes,
proceed to step 10.

If changes must be made to another
Main menu topic, press once and
repeat steps 2 through 7.

Press (FUNCTION] to exit the Func

tion mode.

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•This example can be used for setting any print selection. For direct access to FONT/PITCH,
see page 55 for more details.

•All settings made are temporary unless saved in a Macro.

•Temporary settings are lost when power is turned off.

•The desired settings when power is turned on should be stored as POWER ON MACRO.

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Direct Access to FONT and PITCH Setting

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ON LINE

FONT PITCH

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ON LINE FF LF FUNCTION

FONT PITCH SET

(For FONT) (For PITCH)

TEAR OFF

SUPER C3UIET

FF LF FUNCTION

SET

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EXIT

rn ON LINE

FUNCTION

□ SUPER QUIET

POWER
PAPER OUT

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Press [FUNCTION] to enter the Func

tion mode.

The display briefly shows “FUNCTION MODE’

and the ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator blinks.

For font, press (ON LINE! (FONT).
For pitch, press fFF| (PITCH).

A status message of your current selection will
appear. ^ ^ ^ ^
(ex; FONT=^DRAFT) (ex; PITCH=NoCPIJ

Press or El to view your desired

font or pitch.

A blinking status message will appear as you scroll
through the selections.

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tion.

A beep will sound, the status message will stop
blinking and an equal sign will appear to reflect
your new current setting.

Press [FUNCTiON] to exit the Function

mode.

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Setting POINT SIZE

Press [FUNCTION] to enter the Func

tion mode.

The display briefly shows “FUNCTION MODE’
and the ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator blinks.

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ON LINE

FONT PITCH

FF LF

SET

FUNCTION

Press (3 once to select “PRINT STYLE”.

Press (2 to enter the Sub-menu.

A status message will appear {ex; FONT=

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Press to enter the font selection menu.

A status message of your current selection will
blink.

(ex; FONT=^DRAFTJ

Press (3 or El to select the desired SC font (ex; COURIER-SC).

A blinking status message will appear as you scroll

through the selections.

“SC” is a scalable font.

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Press (lQ (SET) to set the selection.

The display will show “POINT SIZE= 10.5’’.

Press to enter the font selection menu.

A status message of your current point size will
blink.
(ex; POINT SIZE=No.5J

Press @ or ® to select the desired

point size.

A blinking status message will appear as you scroll
through the selections.

Press [L0 (SET) to set the selection.

The display will show your selected point size after
showing “UPDATING CPI" and “UPDATING LPI".

Note:

• If you set a wrong point size, pressing fTl
allows you to make a new selection.

Note:

•When a SC FONT is selected, PITCH will be changed to “PROPORTION" (Proportional
Spacing) and LINES/INCH will be changed to “SC” automatically.

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You can control a wide variety of printing conditions through the Function mode. The Function mode
is comprised of a Main menu and Sub-menus that allow you to select modes and parameters by
using the EZ Set Operator Panel or the Setup Disk.

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Function Mode Main menu Sub-menu

PRINT SEHING

([^P. 61)

PRINT STYLE

(D^P. 61)

H---------- EMUUTION -[T]- EMUUTION^ EPSON -(T)- EPSON

([^ P. 63)

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PAGE FORMAT -QD“ LINES/INCH= 6 -(T>

(11^ P. 63)

-{T]- F0NT= DRAFT "(D-

POINT SIZE=

(®- PITCH= 10 CPI -[T>

Selection

■ffl (All)

-fLFl (Current)

SET

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DRAFT SCRIPT
BOLD PS SUPER LQ
COURIER
OCR-B COURIER-SC
ORATOR
PRESTIGE ROMAN-SC
ROMAN S.SERIF-SC
SANS SERIF

—m—j 8 to 96 with 10.5 and 21

10.5
The number increases or
decreases by 2.

10 CPI
12 CPI 5 CPI
15 CPI
17 CPI 7.5 CPI
20 CPI 8.5 CPI

1 3 6 10

4

1.5

2

4.5

2.5 5

BOLD PS-SC

PRESTIGE-SC

SCRIPT-SC

PROPORTION

6 CPi

IBM

7.5
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SET

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(Continued)

• Factory Settings are indicated in
the Sub-menus.

*’“POINT SIZE” will be displayed

only when a SC font is selected in
the FONT Sub-menu.

*2“SC” will be displayed only when a

SC font is selected in the FONT
Sub-menu.

*^The value number depends on the

CPI which has been selected.

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¡30- P. LENGTH = 11.00" -(Ty-

(Page length)

®-|t. MRGN= 0.00" 1-(TH 0 00" to 2.50"

(Top margin)

30- B. MRGN= 0.00" -(Ty-

(Bottom margin)

L. MRGN= 0/10 CPi

(Left margin)

-CT>

(30- R. MRGN= 80/10 CPI -(T)-

(Right margin)

(®-| CTR PRINTHEAD= 40 |-(®H ^0 to 45 I—(TF)

(Centering)

O.T' to 14.9" with 11.66"
The number increases or

decreases by 0.1.

-[LF]

SET

-(LF)

The number increases or

decreases by 0.05.

0.00" to 4.90" —

0 to 88/10 CPr" I—(LF)

0 to 90/10 CPr^ 1—0

The number increases or SET
decreases by 1.

SET

SET

SET

SET

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Function Mode

Main menu Sub-menu Selection

PRINT MODE

((^ P. 64)

TEXT ENHANCEMENT -(T]- B0LD=

—TT1~[ G.D1RECTI0N= UNI [-[Tl— UNI (Unidirectional print)

(Graphic direction)

T,DIRECTION= 81 j Bl (Bidirectional print)

(Text direction)

- PRINT WIDTH^

PANEL LOCK= OFF

8" ~[±}-

OFF -CEh

Bl (Bidirectional print)

UNI (Unidirectional print)

8" 9"

-s>

OFF PITCH ALL
FONT F&P

OFF ON

(0^ P. 65)

DBL HIGH= OFF -[T> OFF ON

(Double high)

ra- DBL STRIKE= OFF -{JJ- OFF ON

(Double strike)

DBL WIDE= OFF -(T> OFF

(Double wide)

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ON

-[LF)
SET

■CkE)

SET

-dE)

SET

SET

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SET

-(LF)

SET

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SET

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CHARACTER SET “CD- COUNTRY= USA -(Th

(B^ P. 66)

(Continued)

• Factory Settings are indicated in the
Sub-menus.

^’“ITALIC” is available only in the EPSON

mode.

- ITALICS=

OFF -CD- OFF

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OUTLINE=

SHADOW=

ZERO FONT= NORMAL -I

CDH CHR SET= ITALIC 1-CDH ITALIC

(Character set)

CODE PAGE= US^®-fuSA

OFF -[Th OFF

OFF -CDh

♦ H NORMAL POINT

ON

ON

OFF

SLASH

USA LTN AMER
DENMARK1

DENMARK2 LEGAL
FRANCE
GERMANY SPAIN1

ITALY SPAIN2
JAPAN SWEDEN
KOREA UK (England)

GRAPH1 (Graphic 1)
GRAPH2 {Graphic 2)

C.FREN (Canada French)
MULT (MuStilingual)
NORWAY
PORT (Portugal)
TURKEY

ON

(Later America)

NORWAY

-dE

SET

-dE

SET

-dE

SET

-dE

SET

-dE

SET

-dE

SET

-dE

SET

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Main menu Sub-menu Selection

INSTALL “(Tl- AGM/IBM=

(0^ P. 67)

(Alternate Graphic Mode)

OFF -ffl“

OFF ON

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AUTO L0ADING= ON “(T]“ ON

8UZZER=

- P.0.DETECT= ON -{T}- ON OFF

(Paper Out detector)

QUIET M0DE= OFF

SH REV LF/PULL= OFF -CT]~jO^

(Reverse Feeding

in PULL Mode)

Si TEAR 0FF= MANUAL KiDi MANUAL AUTO |—EE

)- CSF M0DE= OFF -[£}- OFF

(Cut Sheet Feeder Mode)

D0WNL0AD=

C0L0R=

OFF “S“ OFF

ON -(T]- ON

-ffl-

OFF

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BLACK

-CD-

OFF ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF ON

ON

ON

ON

BLACK ORANGE YELLOW
BLUE RED
GREEN VIOLET

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-ClE

SET

-[LF]

SET

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SET

-m

SET

-[lE

SET

-(lE

SET

SET

SET

-EE

SET

-EE

SET

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DISPLAY LANGUAGE “S“ LANGUAGE= ENGLISH

INTERFACE

MACRO MODE

• Factory Settings are indicated in the
Sub-menus.

^'Effective in the IBM mode only.
^^Ineffective when using the Cut Sheet

Feeder.

*^“SERIAL" is effective only when the

optional KX-PS14, RS-232C Serial in
terface board is installed.

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([^ P. 69)

((^ P. 69)

ENGLISH SPANISH
FRENCH
GERMAN TURKISH

l/F=

D.LENGTH= 8 BIT “E“

(DATA Length)

H SAVE MACR0= #1 HSH #1 #2 #3 #4 |—EE

POWER ON MACR0=1 “S"

PARALLEL “S“

8 BIT 7 BIT

#1
#2 #4

1 3 F
2 4

ITALIAN

PARALLEL SERIAL"^ j—EE

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#3 FCTRY

(Factory setting)

(Factory setting)

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SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

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SET

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PRINT SETTING Menu

(To Print Out the Function mode Settings)

Before you change the Function mode settings, you can verify the settings by printing them.
To print...

Current settings only—Press [L0 (SET) after selecting the PRINT SETTING Main menu.
All settings (current, MACROS and Factory)—Press after selecting the PRINT SETTING Main
menu.

PRINT STYLE Menu

(To Change the Font/Pitch)

FONT

This Sub-menu in the PRINT STYLE Main menu will allow you to select and set a desired font. This
printer has draft, 8 LQ (Letter Quality), 1 Super LQ fonts and 6 scalable fonts. Draft is printed at the
fastest speed and is normally used for printing draft documents. LQ produces the high print quality
and SLQ produces much better print quality than LQ; they are used to print the final version of formal
documents. If you want to see all of the font samples, use the Self Test feature on page 39.

(Print Example)

Draft:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN0PQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Bold PS:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789

abcdefifhi jklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Courier:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789
abcdefghi jklmnopqrstuvwxyz

OCR-B:

ABCOEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZO123456789
abcdefghijk Lmnopqrstuvuxyz

Orator:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN0PQRSTUVWXYZ0123il56789

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Prestige:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Roman:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZO123456789

abcdefghi jklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Sans Ser i f:

ABCDEFQHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZO123456789

abcdefgh i jkImnopqrstuvwxyz

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Super Letter Quality (Roman):

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZO123456789
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PITCH

The Sub-menu in the PRINT STYLE Main menu will allow you to select and set a desired pitch. This
printer has 10 pitch selections.
The height of the characters in the different pitches is the same; only the width varies. The pitches are
fixed pitch {within a pitch, all characters have the same width).

In proportional spacing, character widths vary with the character. An “I”, for example, takes up less

space than an “M” or a “W". Proportional printing gives the document a typeset appearance.
The following tables shows pitch availability for each font.

Font
Draft
Bold PS
Courier

OCR-B
Orator

Prestige
Roman

Sans Serif
Script

SUPER LQ

OCR-B micron prints using the Sans Serif font.

{Print Example)

5 6 7.5 8.5

О о о О

О о

о о
о о
о о
о о
о о
о о о
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О о о о о
О о о о о

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о о о
О о о о о
О о о о о о о
О о о о о о о

о о О о о о о

о о О о о о о

6 cpi printing

(Elite elongated)

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( C XT on a 1 OY>9 A ^ Ad )

8.5 cpi printing
(Compressed elongated)

10 cpi printing (Pica)
12 cpi printing (Elite)

13 cpi printing (Hlcron)

IT cpi piintiag (Coipressed)

TO cpi piloting {Elite Covrened)

Proportional Spacing

10

12

15 17 20 PS

о о о о о

о о о
о о о

•

о о о
о о о

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• For direct access to font and pitch settings, see page 55.

•To override your software with these two features (FONT and/or PITCH) activate the above
setting(s); see “PANEL LOCK”, P. 64)

POINT SIZE

You can alter the point size to make a font larger or smaller only when the scalable font (BOLD-SC,
COURIER-SC, PRESTIGE-SC, ROMAN-SC, SANS SERIF-SC and SCRIPT-SC) is selected in the
FONT Sub-menu.
When a SC font is selected, PITCH will be changed to “PROPORTION" (Proportional Spacing) and
LINES/INCH will be changed to “SC” automatically.

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EMULATION Menu

(To Change Your Printer’s Emulation)

This printer can emulate the Epson LQ-570 or the IBM Proptinter X24E.

P. 38 “Printer-Driver Selection")

PAGE FORMAT Menu

(To Change the Lines Per Inch/Page Format)

LINES/INCH This Sub-menu in the PAGE FORMAT main menu will allow you to change lines per inch.

Note:

•When a SC font is selected in the FONT Sub-menu, lines per inch will be changed to “SC”
automatically. The value of “SC” will be changed by the point size and the most suitable
space between the lines for the each point size is set up. You can change the lines per inch
within even if a SC font is selected.

Page formating is determined by:
© Page length (P.LENGTH)

(2) Top margin (T.MRGN)
@ Bottom margin (B.MRGN)
@ Left margin (L.MRGN)
© Right margin (R.MRGN)

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© Right margin

•The center position default is 40. If you have shortened your printable area, you may want to
reposition your printhead to a new centered position. This is accomplished through the CTR
PRINTHEAD Sub-menu in the PAGE FORMAT Main menu.

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Note;

•When changing the left/right margins, / (3 moves the carriage right or left.

Pressing (5]! (3 when the carriage reaches the end of the platen moves it to the opposite
end.

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

•The skip perforation command overrides the front panel bottom margin setting.

•When the PRINT WIDTH is changed, the left margin will default to 0" and the right margin will
default to 8" or 9" automatically depending on your selection of the print width. Please refer to
chart on page 97 for the maximum number of characters per line according to your pitch
selection. To change the print width to either 8" or 9", refer to “PRINT MODE Menu” (in this
page).

PRINT MODE Menu

(To Change Print Direction etc.)

This printer allows you to select print direction in graphics and text modes.
When you print graphics such as tables, set the G.DIRECTION Sub-menu to UNI. The printer will
print left-to-right only and provide precise vertical alignment. Setting to Bl will print in both directions
and reduces printing time, however the vertical alignment may not be as precise.

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This Sub-menu in the PRINT MODE Main menu will allow you to change the print width to either 8"
or 9".

PANEL LOCK

This Sub-menu in the PRINT MODE Main menu will allow you to decide the priority between the

printer’s front, panel settings and the software commands. This PANEL LOCK Sub-menu is set to
OFF when shipped which allows the software commands to override the printer’s front panel settings.

To activate the printer’s

Font only—Set PANEL LOCK=FONT
Pitch only—Set PANEL LOCK=PITCH
Font and Pitch only—Set PANEL LOCK=F&P
All settings—Set PANEL LOCK=ALL

Note:

•When you set a SC font in the FONT Sub-menu and “FONT” in the PANEL LOCK Sub-menu,
PITCH will be changed to “PROPORTION” (Proportional Spacing) automatically.

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TEXT ENHANCEMENT Menu

(To Enhance Your Text)

This printer allows you to have a variety of print styles using this Sub-menus.
Any enhancements can be set to ON (enable) or OFF (disable).

Enhancements are independent and are set individually, therefore, any enhancement can be

combined with another.
Double high printing makes the height of a character twice that of a normal one.

Double wide printing makes the width of a character twice that of a normal one.
Double strike printing uses a double strike with two passes of the printhead.
Bold (Emphasized) printing is done with one pass of the printhead at half speed, which allows

horizontally adjacent dots to be printed.

Outline printing makes the outline character of a normal one.
Shadow printing makes the shadow character of a normal one.
Italic printing makes a character slope from the right downwards.

(Print Example)

Emphasized Printing

Double High

Double Strike Printing

Dovilole Wide

Italic

Shadow Printing

ZERO FONT

This mode will allow you to set one of the following zero font selections.

Numeral “0" and alphabet “0” are very similar. To easily distinguish between them in a document,

print “0” or “0" instead of normal zero. Select and set one of the following in the ZERO FONT

Sub-menu.

Selections

Printing

Zero font

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POINT
SLASH

When the international character set is set to Norway, zero slash is printed as 0.

0
0
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CHARACTER SET Menu

(To Change the Character Set)

COUNTRY

This Sub-menu in the CHARACTER SET Main menu will allow you to set one of the following
international character set selections.

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USA
DENMARK1
DENMARK2
FRANCE
GERMANY
ITALY
JAPAN
KOREA

CHR SET

This Sub-menu in the CHARACTER SET Main menu will allow you to set one of the following
character set selections.

Selections

ITALIC
GRAPH1
GRAPH2

CODE PAGE

This Sub-menu in the CHARACTER SET Main menu will allow you to set one of the following code
page selections.

Character set

USA
Denmark 1
Denmark 2
France SPAIN1
Germany
Italy
Japan
Korea

Character set

Italic
Graphic 1 Epson or IBM mode
Graphic 2

Selections Character set

LTN AMER Latin America
LEGAL
NORWAY

SPAIN2 Spain 2
SWEDEN Sweden

UK

Epson mode only

Legal
Norway
Spain 1

England

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USA
C.FREN
MULT

Code page

USA
Canadian French PORT
Multilingual

Selections Code page

NORWAY

TURKEY

Norway
Portugal
Turkey

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INSTALL Menu

(To Control Initial Setup Conditions)

Alternate Graphics Mode

The alternate graphics mode (AGM) will allow you to selects Epson graphics while in the IBM mode.

Sub-Menu Selections Function

AGM/IBM ON

OFF

Sets Alternate Graphics Mode

Releases Alternate Graphics Mode

Automatic CR

Sub-Menu

AUTO CR/IBM

Selections Function

ON Activates Automatic CR on LF, VT, ESC+“J”
OFF Prevents Automatic CR on LF, VT, ESC+“J”

Automatic LF

Sub-Menu Selections Function

AUTO LF ON

OFF Activates CR only

Activates CR+LF

Automatic Paper Loading

When the AUTO LOADING Sub-menu is ON, the printer automatically loads a single sheet or an
envelope to the first print line.

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Buzzer Sound Controi

Select and set ON (sounds) or OFF (no sound) in the BUZZER Sub-menu.

Paper Out Detector

When the P.O.DETECT Sub-menu is ON, the printing stops once the paper is no longer under the

platen.

To avoid this and print to the end of the paper, set the P.O.DETECT Sub-menu to OFF.

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Super Quiet Printing

This feature reduces printing noise, however, it also reduces the printing speed.

Select and set ON (activate) or OFF (deactivate) in the QUIET MODE Sub-menu.

Reverse Feeding in Pull Mode

When you control reverse feeding in pull mode, select and set ON (enable) or OFF (disable) in the
REV LF/PULL Sub-menu.

Automatic Tear Off

This feature loads the fanfold paper’s perforation to the tear off position automatically.

Sub-Menu Selection Function

TEAR OFF

AUTO Automatic Tear Off
MANUAL Manual Tear Off (using TEAR OFF switch)

Cut Sheet Feeder Mode

CSF MODE

This Sub-menu will allow you to use the Cut Sheet Feeder (ON). This menu should be OFF when not
in use.
(This setting is effective only when the paper feed selector is in “Q” position and C.S.F. option

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Download Buffer Control

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If you need to download special characters, set the DOWNLOAD Sub-menu to ON. By setting the
Sub-menu to OFF, more data can be sent to your printer’s buffer, thereby freeing up your computer.

Color Printing

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

COLOR

Your desired print color may be selected through the front panel or through your application software.

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Note:

•The appropriate driver must be selected in the application software which supports color.
Refer to page 38 for Printer-Driver Selection information.

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

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DISPLAY LANGUAGE Menu

(To Select the Display Language)

Select and set one of the six display languages in the LANGUAGE Selection.

INTERFACE Menu

(To Select Interface)

The INTERFACE menu allows you to select the appropriate method of communication (parallel/se-

hal) with the computer.
To activate serial communication, you must first install the KX-PS13 or KX-PS14 serial interface.
With the KX-PS13 installed, the parallel interface is deactivated.

MACRO MODE Menu

(To utilize the MACROS)

A MACRO allows you to store a combination of your most frequently used print conditions {all settings
in the Function mode) into the printer’s memory which can be easily recalled and/or changed. This
will enable you to recall one of 4 combinations (MACROs #1, #2, #3, #4) at the touch of a button
eliminating the need to reset all your frequently used features.

SAVE MACRO

The SAVE MACRO is a Sub-menu in the MACRO MODE Main menu. This mode will allow you to
save your current customized printing requirements to any SAVE MACRO (#1, #2, #3 or #4)
selection. To load (recall) your customized macro select the same number in the LOAD MACRO
Sub-menu.

LOAD MACRO

The LOAD MACRO is a Sub-menu in the MACRO MODE Main menu. This mode wilt allow you to
recall your current customized printing requirements from any LOAD MACRO (#1, #2, #3 or #4)
selection.

POWER ON MACRO

The POWER ON MACRO is a Sub-menu in the MACRO MODE Main menu. This mode will allow you
to automatically recall a desired MACRO or FACTORY setting each time you turn on the printer.

FACTORY setting (Default setting): All the original settings in the Function mode can be restored
in the printer, as they were originally set when the printer was shipped. However, it does not change
any of the settings which are stored in MACRO #1, 2, 3 or 4. To do so, recall the Factory setting, and
save each Macro one at a time.

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This Setup Disk can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatible computer with a 3.5" floppy 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 popular software packages. In

most cases there will be no need to change the Function mode items. Refer to pages 58—60

to verify that the factory settings meet your requirements. If no changes are required, you

should 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:

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

2. Type A: {or B:) and press Enter.

3. Type INSTALL and press Enter.

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This procedure automatically creates a directory called 3124 and copies all of the programs
from your Setup Disk onto your C Drive.

At your C:\> prompt, type CD 3124 and press Enter.
Type SETUP and press ( Enter 1 to complete the procedure. Be sure to type this

instruction as one word.
If not, you will receive a Syntax error message.

Running the Setup Program

Insert your Setup Disk into either drive A or B.

1

<For Dos>

Type A: (or B:) and

2

press ( Enter),

Type SETUP

3

<For WINDOWS>

Select Run from the File

2

menu.

Type A:\SETUP

3

(or B:\SETUP)

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Press ( Enter).

4

You will receive a “Please wait!I” message

until your first screen automatically appears.

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

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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.

Note:

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

^ < Menu >;

GeRINTlSTyLEl

-.EMULATION
.PAGE FORMAT
.PRINT MODE
.TEXT ENHANCEMENT

.CHARACTER SET
.INSTALL
.DISPLAY UNGUAGE
.INTERFACE
.POWER ON MACRO

<< Setup Utility [XXXXXXKXXXX) »

F < Item > -

FONT
PITCH

•[ESC] exits you to DOS when
you are at the <Menu> window.

Using the keyboard:

•m / (3D to move within the
current window.

•(3) to advance to <)tem> and
<Setting> windows.

« COMMENT »

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION » =

[F1=HELP]
[F2-FACTORY SETTINGS]

[F3=SAVE TO DISK]
]F4=LOAD FROM DISK]

[F5=PRINT SETTINGS]
[F10-SENDTO PRINTER] 1ESC = EXIT]

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

•(3 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.

Print Settings

Before you change any selections on the Setup Disk, you can verify the settings by getting a print-out.

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displayed.

Press [a) O'' ©) O'' high
light the appropriate com-

mand and press [ Enter).

“A”: All the settings (current,

MACROS, Factory)
will be printed.

“C": Current settings will be

printed.

If you do not want a print
out of your settings, press

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:< Menu >:____

Gf?R!NT-STYLEl

.EMULATION
.PAGE FORMAT
.PRINT MODE
.TEXT ENHANCEMENT
.CHARACTER SET
.INSTALL
.DISPLAY LANG
.INTERFACE
.POWER ON Mfi

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION >>:

<< Setup Utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) >>

F < Item >:

FONT

PITCH

Please select PRINT SETTING (AiC)

[CURRENT]

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[ESC=EXIT]

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Setting Selections on Setup Disk

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In the <Menu> window, press [T] or m.

Select the desired menu

(ex; PRINT STYLE).

Press @.

<ltem> window will be highlighted.

Press [T] or .

Highlight the desired item
(ex; FONT).

Press @.

<Setting> window will be
highlighted.

Press C±] or (X) ■

< Menu >:

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^EMULATION
*PAGE FORMAT
♦ PRINT MODE
♦ TEXT ENHANCEMENT
♦ CHARACTER SET
♦ INSTALL
♦ DISPLAY LANGUAGE
♦ INTERFACE
♦ POWER ON MACRO

« COMMENT » =

Select font style
Style of typeface.

SC is SCALABLE FONT.

« KEY OPERATION » =

[FI = HELP]
[F2 = FACTORY SETTINGS]

<< Setup Utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »

[F < item >:

Cfont_

PITCH

[F3=SAVE TO DISK]
[F4=L0AD FROM DISK]

f < Setting > ♦

V[DRAirrJ

[F5-PRINT SETTINGS]
[F10=SEND TO PRINTER] [ESC = EXIT]

BOLD PS
COURIER
OCR-B
ORATOR
PRESTIGE
ROMAN
SANS SERIF
SCRIPT
SUPER LQ
BOLD PS SC
COURIER SC
PRESTIGE SC
ROMAN SC
SANS SERIF SC
SCRIPT SC

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Highlight the desired setting
(ex; BOLD PS).

Press {Enter ].

The desired item has been set.

A V will appear next to the
new setting.

Press ®.

<ltem> window will be
highlighted.

To make additional changes in

the <ltem> window, repeat
steps 3 to 6.

Press ©.

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<Menu> window will be
highlighted.

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

When all changes have
been made, you may

perform any one of the

following operations:

•Save to Disk—IF3) (0^ P. 74)

•Print Settings—fF^ {(^ P. 71)

•Send to Printer—[ F1Q1 ((^ P. 75)

After performing one of
the above operations,
and with the <Menu>
window highlighted,
press f ESCl.

Press [y] or ® •

“Y": You have exited the Setup

program.

“N”; The display will return to

the <Menu> window.

fp < Menu > :

GpniNT.'STyCE'

* EMULATION
»PAGE FORMAT

»PRINT MODE
»TEXT ENHANCEMENT
»CHARACTER SET
»INSTALL
»DISPLAY UNG
»INTERFACE
»POWER ON M^

<< COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »=;

[FI-HELP]
[F2=FACTORY SETTINGS]

<< Setup Utility {xxxxxKxxxKK) >>

fp < Item > :

FONT
PITCH

[F3=SAVE TO DISK]
[F4=LOAD FROM DISK]

[F5-PRINT SETTINGS]
[F10-SEND TO PRINTER] [ESC-EXIT]

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Save to Disk

Press [ F3 ].

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A Save to Disk window will be
displayed.

Enter a file name (up to

8 characters, upper or
lower case).

Press [ Enter).

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

Press [ESC], [Y] to exit to DOS.

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Load from Disk

Press [~F4).

1

A Load from Disk window will be
displayed.

Use [T] or [T] to highlight

your desired file name.

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

(Ftp]Send to Printer operation:

(B^ P. 76)

rf < Menu > =

□ PRINTjSTyi:E_

+EMULATION
*PAGE FORMAT
*PRINT MODE

tTEXT ENHANCI

♦ CHARACTER S

»INSTALL
♦ DISPLAY LANG
♦ INTERFACE

»POWER ON Mfi

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »:

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<< Setup Utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) >>

F < Item > -

FONT
PITCH

File name : (I i to highlight; Enter)

I xxxx.DAT 1

xxxxxxxx.DAT
xxxxx.DAT
xxxxxx.OAT

XXX. DAT

[[F4=LOAD'FROM DISK)!

[ESC=EXIT]

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Send to Printer

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Press (F10].

1

A Port Selection window will be
displayed.

Press [T] Of ® ■

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

Press @.

A Selection window will be
displayed.

Press [T] or [T] •

Highlight the desired setting
(ex; LPT1).

Press [ Enter).

The desired item has been set.

, < Menu >:

DiPRlNTjSTyLEl

+EMULATION
+PAGE FORMAT
+PRINT MODE

»TEXT ENMANCEMI

»CHARACTER SET

»INSTALL

»DISPLAY LANGUA

»INTERFACE

»POWER ON MACF

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION >>:

< Menu >

DtERINT.'STyLE

»EMULATION

»PAGE FORMAT

X PRINT MODE
»TEXT ENHANCEMI
»CHARACTER SET
»INSTALL
»DISPLAY LANGUA
»INTERFACE
»POWER ON MACF

« COMMENT >>:
Select print style

« KEY OPERATION »:

<< Setup Utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »

F < Item >:

[ceont:

Port selection
PORT : lEPXr]

BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH
PROTtXOL

Send to printer (Y/N)

[YES] [NO]

<< Setup Utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) >>

Port selection
PORT

BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH
PROTOCOL

Send to printer

]YES] |N0]

: [9600 )

: [NONeI

: [6bit ]
:[OTR ]

|LPTr]|

: [9600 j

: (NONE)
: (Bbit 1
;(DTR 1

(WN)

W-

[2: LPT2)
[3: LPT3]

[4:
[5:

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[[FlQgSENDlTO'PRINTERlI [ESC- EXIT]

!j1: LPTIll

[2: LPT2]
[3: LPT3)
[4: C0M1]
[5: COM2)
[6: COM3]

|1F10-SENP;TO'PRINTER]1[ESC=EXIT]

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COM2]
COM3]

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To make additional changes in
the Port Seletion menu, repeat
steps 2 to 5.

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Press [T] until YES is
highlighted.

Press [Y] or [N] .

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"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.

FACTORY Setting

< Manu >:

PRINT STYLE'
«EMULATION
«PAGE FORMAT
«PRINT MODE
«TEXT ENHANCEM
«CHARACTER SET
«INSTALL
«DISPLAY LANGUA
«INTERFACE

«POWER ON MACF

« COMMENT » :

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION » =

« SeUp Utility (xxxxxxxxxKx) »

< Item >:

FONT

It

Port selection
PORT

BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA LENGTH
PROTOCOL

Send to printer (YiN)

[[VESn [NO]

[LPT1)
[9600]
[NONE)
[Bbit]
(DTR)

[[F10~5ENOTO~PRINTER1|(ESC°EXIT]

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Press

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Press [y] or [N] .

“Y": All the screen settings will

be reset to the FACTORY
settings.

"N”: The display will return

to the <Menu> window.

If [Y] was selected, you
may perform one of the

following operations:

• Save to Disk —(l^ P. 74)

• Print Setting —fFTl (i^ P. 71)

• Send to Printer —[ FI 01 ([@^ P. 75)

Press [ESC], (y) to exit to

DOS.

f? < Menu >:

QF^RINt STYLE'

«EMULATION
«PAGE FORMAT
«PRINT MODE

«TEXT ENHANCEMENT
«CHARACTER SET
«INSTALL
«DISPLAY LANG
«INTERFACE

«POWER ON M/

« COMMENT »:

Select print style

« KEY OPERATION » =

irF2=FACTORY'5ETTING5]| (ESC-EXIT)

<< Setup Utility (xxxxxxxxxxx) »

F < Item >:

FONT
PITCH

Are you sure ? [Y/N)

[NO]

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Help

If you cannot remember what a particular function does, HELP will show you the explanations of the

functions.

Press [fT].

1

A Help Item screen will be
displayed.

Press ® ® / C±3 /

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

Press fEnter].

A definition will be displayed.

Press (ESC].

The Help Item screen will be
displayed.

Press [ESC].

« HELP ITEM »

L<AGM/IBM^

<AUTO cr;ibm> < EMULATION > < POINT SIZE:;.
<AUTO LF>
<ALTrO LOADING> <G.DIRECTION> <PRINT MOOE>
<BOTTOM MARG!N>
<BOLD>
<BUZZER>
<CHARACTER SET>
<CODE PAGE> <LEFT MARGIN> <REV LF/PULL>
<COLOR> <L1NEANCH> <SERIAL>
<COUNTRY>
<CSF MODE> <PAGE LENGTH>
<CTR PRINTHEAD>
<DOUBLE HIGH>
<DOUBLE STRIKE> <PANEL LOCK> <TEXT ENHANCEMENT>
<DOUBLE WIDE>
<DISPLAY LAN6UAGE>

« KEY OPERATION FOR HELP » =

m

( - ) t - I [ENTER KEY]

<DOWNLOAD>
<FONT>
<tNSTALL>

<interface>

< IT ALIO

<ITALICS>

<OLm.1NE>

<p.o.detector>

<PAGE FORMAT>
<PARALL£L> <ZERO FONT>

<PITCH>
<POWERON MACRO>
<PRINT STYLE>

<PRINT WIDTH>
<OUIET MODE>

<RIGHT MARGIN>

<SHADOW>
<T.DIRECTION>
<TOP MARGIN>
<TEAR OFF>

m

« HELP ITEM »

C<AGM/IBM>]

<AUfb CR/IBM>
<AUTO LF>
<AUTO LOAOlNG>

<AGM/IBM>
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.

•"<<::TFrPffiHTHgACi>—

<DOUBLE HIQH>
<DOUBLE STRIKE>
<DOUBLE WIDE>
<DISPLAY UNGUAGE>

<DOWNLOAD>
<EMULATION>
<FONT>
<G.D|RECTI0N>

“<ir&,DETECT0tl>^

<PAGE FORMAT>
<PANEL LOCK>
<PARALLEL>

< PITCH >
<POIMT SIZE>
<POWER ON MACRO
<PRINT MODE>

<TEAR OFF>
<TEXT ENHANCEMENT>
<ZERO FONT>

[ESC-EXIT]

o
a

(D

The display will return to the
<Menu> window.

« KEY OPERATION FOR HELP » =

III

[ ^ 1 ( -*) [ENTER KEY]

[1]

[ESC=exiT]

77

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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. P. 90)

Font Selection

Function Name Parameter

Selects print quality

ESC “x" n

n=0: Draft
n=1; LQ
n=2: SLQ mode (Roman 5, 10, 6, and

12 CPI fonts only)

Selects print typeface

Selects sub/superscript printing ESC "S" n

Releases sub/superscript printing
Selects font by pitch and point

ESC “k” n

ESC “T”
ESC “X" m Hi Hi

Character Pitch Selection

Function

Sets pica pitch (10 cpi) printing
Sets elite pitch (12 cpi) printing* ESC "M"
Sets micron (15 cpi) printing ESC

ESC

“P"

"g"

Name

n=0: Roman n=4: Script
n=1: Sans Serif n=5: OCR-B
n=2: Courier n=6; Bold PS
n=3: Prestige n=7: Orator

n=0; Superscript
n=1: Subscript

0Sm^127 except 2, 3 and 4
m=0: No change to character spacing

1: Character spacing is set to PS

m=
m>4: Sets character spacing to 360/^ cPI

(0^n,g255)cfc (0^n.si27)oEc

n.=0 n!=0: No change to point size
[Total pOintS]=(n.+flix256^

Parameter

78

Sets compressed (17 cpi) printing*
Releases compressed printing

Sets/Releases proportional spacing

Sets programmable pitch/highlighting ESC “!” n (0Sn^255)c*c
based on the value of n

^When elite and compressed pitches are set simultaneously,

SI or ESC SI
DC2
ESC

“p” n n=0: Release

subsequent output is printed in 20 cpi

n=1: Set

n=0; Pica n=16: Double-strike
n=1: Elite n=32: Double-width
n=2; PS n=64: Italic
n=4: Compressed
n=8: Emphasized

(up to 160 cpI for an 8" print line).

n=128: Underlining

Character Highlight Selection

Function

Sets emphasized printing ESC ‘E”
Releases emphasized printing ESC ‘F"
Sets/Releases double high printing ESC ‘w” n n=0: Release

Sets single-line double wide printing

Releases single-line double wide

printing

Sets/Releases double wide printing

Sets outline and shadow printing ESC “q" n

Sets double strike printing
Releases double strike printing ESC '“H”
Sets/Releases underlining

SO or ESC SO
DC4

ESC "W" n

ESC '‘G”

ESC n

Name

n=1: Set

n=0: Release
n=1; Set

n=0: Releases outline/shadow
n=1: Outline
n=2: Shadow
n=3: Outline with Shadow

n=0: Release
n=1: Set

Parameter

Sets/Releases score ESC “(" 3 0 1 d, dr

Word Processing Mode Selection

Function Name

Sets character dots spacing

Sets unit

Sets Horizontal Motion Index (HMI)

ESC SP n {OSnS127)oEc
ESC “U” 1 0 n

ESC “c” ni r\i

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

dr=0: Cancel the score line

selected by di
dp^1: Single continuous line
dr=2: Double continuous line
dr=5: Single broken line
d2=6: Double broken line

Parameter

n=10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
(unit=rn^600 inch)

HMI = n.+nrx256

(0gn,^255)o£c (0Snr^4)D£c

79

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Character Set Selection

Function

Sets Italic printing
Releases Italic printing
Sets international character set

Selects graphic character set 1
Selects graphic character set 2
Selects character table

Assigns character table

Name

ESC “4”
ESC “5”

ESC “R” n

ESC "7”
ESC "6”

ESC “t" n .

ESC “{” “t” 3 0 ni ni ni

Parameter

n=0: USA n=8: Japan

n=1: France

n=2: Germany

n=3: UK

n=4: Denmark 1

n=5: Sweden

n=6: Italy n=13: Korea

n=7: Spain 1 n=64: Legal

n=0: Italic

n=1: PC437(US)

n=2: User-defined characters

n=3: PC437 (US)

0Sn,^3, 48£m£51

n=9: Norway

n=10: Denmark 2
n=11: Spain 2
n=12: Latin

America

0^02^255, n3=0

na=0

Italic

n2=1

PC437 (US)

n2=3

PC850 (Multilingual)

n2=5

PC853 (Turkey)

n2=7

PC860 (Portugal)
PC863 (Canada-French)

n2=8
n2=9

PC865 (Norway)

Prints data as characters

ESC "{" ni Hi Data

Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection

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 cpi)

Sets 8-pin bit image quadruple
density (240 dpi)

(Continued)

ESC "K” n, n2 Data

ESC "L” n, nj Data

ESC "Y” ni n; Data

ESC “Z” ni m Data

Name

(0^ni^255)DEc (0^n2^127)DEc

Parameter

80

(Ipcgio §©©il^ GS)®^

Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection

Function Name

Sets bit image mode selection

Reassigns graphics mode density

Selects graphics mode
Prints raster graphics

Parameter

ESC “*" m ni Data 8-pin Dots/Inch

m=0: 60
m=1; 120

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

ESC "?” n m

ESC “(” "G" 1 0 n n=1,49

ESC c V h m ni nj

Data

n=75: Reassign Standard Density

(ESC+ *‘K” + Hi + na)

n=76: Reassign Doubie Density

(ESC+"*L’'+ni+n?)

n=89: Reassign Double Speed,

Double Density

(ESC+"Y'’+ni+na)

n=90; Reassign Quadruple Density

(ESC+“Z’’+ni+na)

m is same as m of “Sets bit image

mode selection”

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

(1^m^24)
(0Sn, £255)dec (0s1 27)dec

24-pin Dots/Inch

m=32: 60
m-33: 120

m=38; 90
m=39: 180
m=40: 360

Paper Feed Selection—

Function

Sets paper feed to inch (3.2 mm)
Sets paper feed to i/fe inch (4.2 mm)
Sets paper feed to fvfeo inch
Sets paper feed to fyiso inch
Sets paper feed to fviieo inch

Paper Feed Selection

Function

Feeds paper one line
Feeds paper to next top of form

Executes paper feed of fVigo inch

for one line

Executes reverse paper feed of

rViso inch for one line

Amount

Name

ESC "0”
ESC “2”
ESC “A" n

ESC “3" n (0Sn^255)DEc
ESC n

Name Parameter

LF

FF
ESC “J” n

ESC "j" n

(0^n^127)«Ec

(0^nS255)pEc

(0^n^255)oEc

(0Sn^255)ccc

Parameter

81

@[0©®(5Q [Ms 01^^

Page Format Selection

Function Name

Sets page length in inches ESC “C" 0 n

Sets page length in lines
Sets left margin

Sets right margin

Sets skip perforation
Releases skip perforation
Sets page length in defined unit
Sets page format

ESC “C" n
ESC ‘T n

ESC “Q" n

ESC “N" n
ESC “0"
ESC “(" “C" 2

ESC “c" 4

n, m

Parameter

(0Sn£22)oEc

(0£n^127)oEc

8"

print line

Pica; 0^n^78
Elite;
Micron

Compressed: 0Sng133 0^n^151

Pica: 2Sn£80
Elite:
Micron 3SnS120 3^n^136

Compressed:

0^n^93

0£n^117 0gn^133

8'

print iine

3^nS96 3^n^108
4^n^137

9" print line

0Sng88
O^nSIOS

9" print line

2Sn^90

4gnS155

(1 ^n^127)DEC

n=nt+n2x256

m=nrii + m2x256
m: Top margin in defined units

n=ni+n2x256

n: Bottom margin in defined units

Tabulation—Horizontal

Function Name

Sets horizontal tab ESC “D" ni ... n, 0
Releases horizontal tab

Executes horizontal tab

ESC “D" 0

HT

Tabulation—Vertical

Function Name

Sets vertical tab

Releases vertical tab
Executes vertical tab

ESC “B”

ESC
VT

n, ... n> 0

“B” 0

Parameter

(1ÉXS32)

Parameter

(1^x^16)

82

Carriage Control

[i[o©®(jD

Function

Prints, then backspaces one

character

Prints a line, then returns carriage CR
Unidirection mode (single line)

Sets/Releases single direction

printing

Sets/Releases half speed printing ESC “s”

Moves the print position to an

absolute horizontal position

Moves the print position to a relative

horizontal position

Sets absolute vertical print position

Sets relative vertical print position

BS

ESC
ESC

ESC

ESC

ESC

ESC

“U” n

T

r

Name

n=0: Release
n=1: Set

n

ni

n=0: Release
n=1: Set

n=m+n2x256

(0^n,S255)[*c (0^n2^127)cic

ni

r\i n=m +02x256

(0^n,^255)oEc {0^n2S127)oEc

“V”

2 0 Hi Or n=n.+02x256

(0^n,^255)oEc (0Sn2£127)Kc

“v" 2 0 ni 02

n=ni+n2x256

(0^n,S255)oEc (0^n2S127)DEc

Parameter

Data Control

Function

Clears data in line buffer
Selects printer remotely

Deselects printer remotely

Deletes last printable character
Sets MSB on
Sets MSB off
Cancels MSB setting

CAN

DC1
DC3
DEL

ESC “>”
ESC "=”

ESC “#”

Name

Parameter

83

§[ö®2XiD

Download Character Selection

Function

Defines download font

Selects ROM CG
Selects download CG

Copies internal ROM CG font into
download CG

Miscellaneous

Function

Sounds the buzzer
First byte of multi-byte control codes
Last byte of certain multi-byte control

codes

Name Parameter

ESC 0 n m di di di

Data

ESC “%" n n=0: Select ROM Character Generator

n=1: Select download CG

ESC 0 n 0

n=0: Roman
n=1; Sans Serif
n=2; Courier
n=3: Prestige
n=4; Script
n=5; OCR-B
n=6: Bold PS
n=7; Orator

Name Parameter

BEL

ESC

NUL

Initializes the printer
Cut sheet feeder control

Color Selection

Function

Selects print color

ESC
ESC EM n n-“R"; Eject a sheet

n="0”: Cut Sheet Feeder mode

is OFF

n=“4Cut Sheet Feeder mode

is ON

Parameter

Black

Red

Green

ESC “r" n

Name

n=0
n=1

n=2 Blue
n=3 Violet
n=4 Yellow
n=5 Orange
n=6

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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, {o^ P. 90)

Font Selection

Function

Selects print quality

Selects print typeface

Selects subscript printing
Selects superscript printing

Releases sub/super script printing

ESC "I” n

ESC “k” n

ESC “S" n

ESC “T”

Name

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 cpi 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 cont

n=0: Roman

n=1: Sans Serif
n=2: Courier
n=3: Prestige

n=0: Superscript

n=1: Subscript

n=4: Script
n=5: OCR-B
n=6: Bold PS
n=7: Orator

Character Pitch Selection

Function

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

Releases elite and compressed

printing

Sets/Releases proportional spacing

DC2

ESC “P” n

Character Highlight Selection

Function

Sets emphasized printing
Releases emphasized printing ESC “F"

Sets double strike printing ESC “G"

Releases double strike printing ESC “H”

Sets single-line double wide printing

ESC “E”

SO or ESC SO

Name

Name

Parameter

n=0: Release n=1: Set

Parameter

(Continued)

85

Character Highlight Selection

Function

Releases single-line double wide

printing

Sets/Releases double wide printing
Sets double high & double wide

printing

Sets/Releases underlining
Sets/Releases overlining

Name

DC4

ESC "W” n n=0: Release n=1: Set
ESC “[” 4 0 0 0

mi Line feed

ms m. 0: Unchanged

1: Unchanged

2: Unchanged
16: Single
17: Single
18: Single
32: Double
33: Double
34: Double

m4=0: No change
m4=1: Single-wide
nri4=2: Double-wide

ESC

ESC

n

n

n=0: Release
n=0: Release n=1: Set

Parameter

Character height

Unchanged
Single-line
Double-high
Unchanged
Single-high
Double-high
Unchanged
Single-high
Double-high

n=1: Set

Character Set Selection

Function

Selects alternate character set 1
Selects alternate character set 2
Changes the current code page

ESC “7”

ESC “6”
ESC

nt Hi

Name

Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection

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)

ESC K Oi n* Data
ESC "L” ni n* Data
ESC "Y" n, m Data

Name

Parameter

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

n.=03H and ni=52n: Multilingual

ni=03H and nj=5CH: Portugal
ni=03H and ni=5FH: Canada French
ni=03H and ni=6lH: Norway
n.=03H and n2=59M: Turkey
Except the above: Download font

Parameter

86

Sets 8-pin image quadruple density

(240 dpi)

(Continued)

ESC “Z” ni nj Data

Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection

Function

Sets bit image mode selection

Sets bit image mode selection ESC

Paper Feed Selection—

ESC ” m ni m Data 6-pin Dots/Inch

Data m=0: 60 m=8: 60

Amount

Function

Sets paper feed to inch (3.2 mm) ESC “0"
Sets paper feed to 7/^2 inch (2.5 mm)ESC “1”
Executes line spacing set by

ESC “A" n

ESC

Name Parameter

m=0: 60 m=32: 60
m=1: 120 m=33: 120
m=2: 120D
m=3: 240
m=4: 80
m=6: 90

“g" ni ni m

8-pin Dots/Inch

m=1: 120
m=2: 120D
m=3: 240

Name

‘'2’’

24-pin Dots/Inch

m=38: 90
m=39: 180
m=39; 180

24-pin Dots/Inch

m=9: 120
m=11: 180
m=12: 360

Parameter

Sets paper feed to inch ESC

(or rVeo inch in A.G.M. mode)

Sets paper feed to inch ESC "3’’ n {0^n^255)Mc

(or ryiso inch in A.G.M. mode)

Seiects the base line feed unit for ESC

ESC “3’' and ESC “J”

Sets/Reteases automatic line feed

"A” n

T ‘V 4 0 0 0 0

n n=216: 1/^16 inch base unit

ESC "5’’ n n=0; Release

(0Sn^255)D€c

n=180: 1/180 inch base unit

Paper Feed Selection

Function

Feeds paper one line
Feeds paper to next top of form
Executes one-line paper feed of ESC “J” n (0^n^255)DEc

inch

(or f/i80 inch in A.G.M, mode)

LF
FF

Name

n=1: Set

Parameter

87

DEGffl

Page Format Selection

Function

Sets page length in inches ESC "C” 0 n (1 ^n^255)oEc
Sets page length in lines ESC "C" n (1gng255)oEc

Sets left and right margins

Sets skip perforation

Reieases skip perforation

Sets top of form

ESC “X" Hi Oi 8" print line

ESC “N" n
ESC “0"
ESC “4”

Name

Pica: 1£niS78 3£ 02^80
Elite: 1^nig93 4Sn2S96

Comp.: 1^01^133 5^02^137

Pica: 1^ni^88 3^02^90
Elite: 1^ni^105 4^02^108
Comp.: 1gn,^151 5^n2g155

(1^n^255)DEc

Tabulation—Horizontal

Function

Sets horizontal tab ESC

Name

“D”

ni m .. n. 0 (1^x^32)

Parameter

9" print line

Parameter

CO

o

fi)

—1

(D

o

o

3
3

0)
3

a

(0

HT

"D”

0

Releases horizontal tab ESC

Executes horizontal tab

Tabulation—Vertical

Function

Sets vertical tab

Releases vertical tab ESC “B” 0

Executes vertical tab VT

Returns to default tabs

ESC “B” ni ni ... n. 0

ESC "R”

Name

(1^x^64)

Parameter

Carriage Control

Function

Prints, then backspaces one character

Prints a line, then returns carriage CR

Sets/Releases single direction printing ESC “U” n n=0: Release n=1: Set

BS

Name

Parameter

88

Moves the print position to a relative

horizontal position (1V120 inch)

ESC “d” ni n* Position: ni+(256xni)

Data Control

Function

Clears data in line buffer CAN

Selects printer remotely

Deselects printer remotely

DC1

ESC "0” 36

Download Character Selection

Function

Defines download font

ESC “=” m ns 35 A, Ai

Data

Miscellaneous

Function

Sounds the buzzer
First byte of multi-byte control codes
Last byte of certain multi-byte control
Prints continuously from All

Charalcter chart

BEL

ESC
NUL
ESC “V ni n;

Name

Name

Name

Parameter

Parameter

Parameter

Total count: n2x256-*-ni

Prints one character from All

Character chart

Sets OFF LINE mode

Resets to initial state

Color Selection

Function

Selects print color

ESC

ESC 1"
ESC “K" n, 0 m 36

p. p.

Name

ESC “r” n

Parameter

n=0: Black n=4: Yellow
n=1: Red n=5: Orange
n=2: Blue n=6: Green
n=3: Violet

CO

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o

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3
3

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3
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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 DISK COPY 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 70.

Insert the back-up disk into either drive A or B.

1

<For DOS>

Type A: (or B:) and

Press [Enter],

Type CMDREF

Press [Enter].

Screen 1 will be displayed.

Screen 1

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- - SELECT EMULATION - -

LEPSpNj

IBM

<For WINDOWS>

Select Run from the File menu.

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

^ Click |OK| (or Press [Enter]).

Screen 1 will be displayed.

90

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[Enter]

IE]

Select emulation
Set emulation
Exit to DOS

Press [tD of m.

Select an emulation.

©5M]DDaii)ä

Press [Enter].

The emulation will be set and

screen 2 will be displayed.

Press ( Pg.Up] / [ Pg.Down]

O'’®/®-

Select a command.

Screen 2

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- - SELECT COMMAND - - (EPSON)

FONT SELECTION

[ESCT’x’+n

ESC+ ’k'+ n
ESC+ ’S’+ 1
ESC+ ’S’+ 0
ESC+ T’

ESC+ ’X’+ m+ ni+ 02

CHARACTER PITCH SELECTION

ESC+ 'P'
ESC+ 'M'
ESC+ 'g'
SI
ESC+ SI
DC2

Select command

Ifig.Upl/ipg .Down]

Enter]

Esc)

I

El

m/[i]
[Pg.Up]/

[Pg.Down]

Go to previous/next category
View command description
SELECT EMULATION mode
Exit to DOS

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

of the previous/next item

'Selects print quality
'Seleas prinffont style

Selects subscript printing
Selects superscript printing

Releases sub/su|^rscript printing

Selects font by pitch and point

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

Releases compressed printing

_______________

[Enter]
[Esc]

[E]

Displays the explanation of the command
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 porportiona! spacing table, select your desired table and press [ Enter).

91

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Press [Enter],

8

This 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 this

explanation, press f Enter]

again and press (Y).

“Y”: The explanation will be

printed.

“N”: The display will return to

screen 3.

Screen 3

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[ ESC+’x’+n

TpRllTf'QUAUTYV’

Selects print quality.

Name: ESC
Dec.: 27
Hex.: IB

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

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

*PANEL LOCK in the Function mode affects this command.

Selects print quality

X

120

78

Text scroll-down/up
Go to previous/next command
SELECT COMMAND mode
Print current command description
Exit to DOS

—^[EPSON]~|

- - END- -

Screen 4

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Selects print quality.

Name: ESC
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Hex.: IB

x n
120 n
78 n

Comments:

‘The following values of n can be used:

n* 0: Draft font

n= 1: LQ font

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

Press (E]*

You have exited the

Command Reference

Program.

‘PANEL LOCK in the Function mode affects this command.

Print current command description? (Y / N)

Yes No

Scrolls the text one line down/up

[Pg.Up]/
[Pg.Down]

[Esc]
[Enter]

Displays the explanation of
previous/next command

Returns to screen 2
Prints the detailed explanaion of the

- - END- -

command

[E]

Exits

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.

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The printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will
extend its life. The following precautions and 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 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 and 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 before printing starts to fade. If the ribbon has too much ink, the
characters may smear when printed.

•Wear and tear of the printhead pins may cause serious damage to the ribbon and cause the
printing to fade. In such cases the printer needs servicing.

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Most probiems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling.
The error messages shown on the display ((^ Table 6.2) and the following table 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.

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Symptom

Ink smears

Printout is faint

Carriage moves but there is
no printing

Printer does not power up

Power is on but printer does
not print

Paper out sensor is
inoperative

Buzzer sounds when installing
single sheet

Possible Cause

Printhead gap lever is not in
the proper position

Printhead gap lever is not in
the proper position

Ribbon not installed correctly Re-insert ribbon

Printhead gap lever is not in
the proper position

No AC power Check power cord

Printer is not ON LINE
Interface cable is not properly

connected
P.O.DETECT is OFF

Paper feed selector is in “[]
PUSH” or “□ PULL” position

Probable Solution

Move the lever toward the {+)
position until ink does not
smear (0^ P. 16)

Set the lever to the proper
position
(Q^ P. 16)

(G^ P. 18-22)

Set the lever to the proper

position

(D^P. 16)

(11^ P. 17)
Press ON LINE switch

Secure connection

p. 17)

Set P.O.DETECT to ON

([®= P. 60, 67)

Set selector to “Q” position

(fl^ P. 16)

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Paper wrinkles when using

tractor feed

Printer can’t load single sheet

in Friction mode

Unexpected characters
appear in printing

Table 6.1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

No reverse tension on paper

C.S.F. is ON

Paper feed selector is in "[]”
position

Emulation is set incorrectly

Set paper supply lower than
printer

Set C.S.F. to OFF when not

using the Cut Sheet Feeder
(or P. 60, 68)

Set paper feed selector to

position

Check printer driver of your
software package and set
emulation accordingly

(0^ P. 38-40, 58, 63)

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Symptom

Printout is double-spaced

Keeps printing on the same
line

Wrong character set printed

Cannot change print style

from computer

*KX-PS14 {serial interface

board) is installed but cannot
print

*Cannot use parallel interface

when installing serial
interface board

Possible Cause

AUTO LF is ON Set AUTO LF to OFF

Computer is not sending a LF
command

Wrong character set selected

PANEL LOCK is ON for FONT
and PITCH modes

l/F is set to PARALLEL Set l/F to SERIAL and select

KX-PS14
l/F is set to SERIAL Set l/F to PARALLEL

KX-PS13
Parallel interface cannot be
used when a KX-PS13 is

installed

Probable Solution

{Q^ P. 60, 67)
Set AUTO LF to ON

p. 60, 67)

Set the character set as
required
((^ P. 59, 66)

Set PANEL LOCK to OFF
(Q^ P. 59, 64)

desired parameters
(D^ KX-PS14 manual)

KX-PS14 manual)

Remove KX-PS13 when using
parallel interface
(Q^ KX-PS13 manual)

*Printer does not print in color

*Prints in 2 different colors Yellow color gap lever of color

Table 6.1 Troubleshooting
* 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.

© Press [ON LINE) repeatedly until the page is completed.
@ Install the new paper.
© Press [ON LINE].

•The paper out detector can be disabled through the Function mode.

Color kit (KX'PCK11) is not

installed
Incorrect emulation is set Select proper printer driver In

kit is not in the proper position

Install the color kit
(KX-PCK11)

your software (Q^ P. 38)
Set color gap lever of color kit

to the proper position
(0^ “Color Adjustment" in the
color kit installation manual)
Reinstall the color kit
(Q^ “Installing the Color Kit”
in the color kit installation
manual)

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Error Messages

Possible Cause Probable Solution

CANT LOAD
MACRO

CANT PRINT
OUT

CANT SET
MARGIN

PAPER OUT

NO COLOR
RIBBON

NO COLOR KIT

OVERLOAD

Printer can’t load a MACRO in Hex.
Dump mode

Some data remains in printer

Some data remains and printer can’t
output

Margins are set incorrectly

Paper is not installed or is not under
platen

Printer can’t perform color printing
with a black ribbon or without a color
ribbon

Printer can't perform color printing
without a color kit and a color ribbon

Path of printhead is blocked Power off then eliminate

Paper is jamming

Power off then on

Press ON LINE switch to print out
remaining data

With paper installed press ON LINE
switch to print out remaining data

Set margins correctly
{(sr P. 58, 63)

Install paper or load paper by
pressing LOAD/PARK switch
(t^ P. 24-36)

Install a color ribbon
(D^ The color kit installation manual)

Install a color kit and a color ribbon
(D^ The color kit installation manual)

the blockage

Power on to resume printing
Power off then remove the jammed

paper and set paper correctly
Power on to resume printing

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NO REV LF/PULL

CANT BACK

PAPER

TOP MARGIN

CANT SET TOF

EEP ROM
ERROR

RAM ERROR

Table 6.2 Error messages

Printhead is overheated and printer
pauses until the printhead
temperature decreases

REV LF/PULL is OFF

Printer can’t back paper past
printable area

Printer can’t back paper past top
margin (only when a top margin is
set)

Printer can't set top of form Check your paper installation

EEP ROM chip is out of order

RAM chip is out of order

Automatic recovery

Set REV LF/PULL to ON

(tl^ P. 60, 68)

Do not back paper past printable
area

Do not back paper past top margin
or reset top margin to 0

((^ P. 24-36)
Contact a local Authorized Service

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Power requirements:

Frequency:
Current:
Interface:

Print fonts:

Software Emulation:
Buffer:
Character sets:

Dot configuration:

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

Centronics parallel
RS-232C/Serial interface board [KX-PS13, KX-PS14] (option)

3 Draft (Pica, Elite, Micron)

8 Letter Quality (Courier, Prestige, Bold PS, Script, Sans Serif, Orator,

Roman, OCR-B)
1 Super Letter Quality (Roman)
6 Scalable fonts (Courier-SC, Bold PS-SC, Prestige-SC, Script-SC,

Sans Serif-SC, Roman-SC)
Epson LQ-570, IBM Proprinter X24E

52K (standard)
96 ASCII characters,

96 Italic ASCII characters,
33 International characters—14 language sets-i-Legal,
33 Italic International characters—14 language sets-i-Legal,

158 IBM-PC special characters—sets 1 &2,

38 Multilingual characters

Vi27 inch (0.2 mm) dot diameter

Draft LQ SLQ
Matrix
(Hor.xVer.) 9x24
Dot pitch
(Hor.) Vl20"

(0.21 mm) (0.07 mm) (0.07 mm)

(Ver.) 1/180"

(0.14 mm) (0.14 mm)

30x24

1/360"

1/180" 1/360"

30x48

1/360"

(0.07 mm)

Maximum number
of characters per
line (cpI):
Print line (879")

Printing speed
[characters per
second (cps)]: LQ 106 cps
with black

(Continued)

Print line
Pica [10 characters per inch (cpi)] 80 / 90 cpi
Elite (12 cpi) 96 / 108 cpi
Micron (15 cpi) 120/ 136 cpi

Compressed (17 cpi)

Elite compressed (20 cpi)
Pica elongated (5 cpi)
Elite elongated (6 cpi) 48/ 54 cpi

Micron elongated (7.5 cpi)
Compressed elongated (8.5 cpi)

Elite compressed elongated (10 cpi) 80 / 90 cpi

Draft 320 cps

SLQ

8" / 9"

137/ 155 cpi
160/ 181 cpi

40 / 45 cpi
60/ 68 cpi

68/ 77 cpi

Micron Elite Pica

256 cps 213 cps

85 cps
42 cps

71 cps
35 cps

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Printing direction:

Line feed time: Approx. 90 msec [with i/fe inch (4.2 mm) line feeding] 2.5 ips at Form Feed
Paper feed: Push/Pull (user selectable) Tractor feed (with fanfold paper)

Bi-directional Character & Graphics
Uni-directional Character & Graphics:

Color Printing

Friction feed (with single sheet or envelopes)

Operating

environment:

Power consumption: MAX—250 W

Storage

environment:

Head service life;

Ribbon:

Dimensions:

Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50“F to 95T}
Humidity: 30 to 80% RH (Please allow the printer to stabilize at room
temperature within the operating temperature range before operation)

Stand by—12 W
Self Test—50 W

Temperature: -20“C to 60”C (-4°F to 140“F}
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH

Black ribbon;

Approx. 200 million strokes in draft mode

Color ribbon:

Approx. 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): Approx. 0.7 million characters

Yellow: Approx. 0.4 million characters

484 (W)x391 (D)x160 (H) mm

{19.0"x15.4"x6.3"}

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Detectors Paper out detector

Overheat detector
Overload detector

Mass {Weight}:

Approx. 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs.)

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

Fanfold Paper

Width: 4 to 10 inches (102 to 254 mm)

Quality and number of sheets:

Weight

Type of paper

Fine-quality paper

Non-carbon

Multi-layered with carbon

^only for the last sheet

Note:

•When using multi-part fanfold paper, especially in environments which have very high or low
temperature and/or humidity, we recommend the use of the bottom feed pull mode to optimize

paper handling and print quality.

•To insure optimum print quality, 16 to 22 lbs (60 to 83 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.

• Multipart forms consisting of 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 pull push pull

1

2 to 4 11 to 14 (17*) 41 to 53 (64*)

2

16 to 22 16 to 24 60 to 83 60 to 90

lbs

11 to 14 (17*) 41 to 53 (64*)

g/m^

Single Sheet

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

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

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

Envelope

#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

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Paper perforations

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B
C
D

Push Pull

0.7" (17.8 mm)

0.6" (15.2 mm)
1" (25.4 mm)

5.4" (137 mm)

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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.

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

and printing may not be optimum.

Single sheet and Envelope

1 St character

Printing area

Single Sheets and Envelopes

B

1.5" (38 mm)

c 0.6" (15.2 mm)

D 1"(25.4 mm)

B: Value B indicates the minimum distance between the

edge of 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.)

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

to the top of the first printed character.

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

and printing may not be optimum. (When printing on enve
lopes do not print on area where edges overlap. Print
quality may not be optimum.)

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