Printronix P3000 Series, P3040, P3040–12, P3240 User's Reference Manual

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User's Reference Manual

P3000 Series Multifunction Printer

User's Reference Manual

P/N 112392–001, Rev B

US and CANADA Radio Interference Note

Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The input/output (I/O) cable must be shielded for the printer to comply with FCC rules and regulations Part 15 governing the radiation limits for Class “A” equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Printronix, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix, Inc. shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or incorporated in any other material in any form or by any means, whether manual, graphic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Printronix, Inc.

Trademark Acknowledgements

The following trademarks are hereby acknowledged: IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Printronix is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. IGP is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc.

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17500 Cartwright Road, P.O. Box 19559

Irvine, California 92713

Telephone (714) 863–1900 FAX (714) 660–8682

Technical Support (714) 221–2686

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

1 OVERVIEW

Features 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Features 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Formation 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Matrix Printing 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Rate 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot Rate

2 OPERATION

Introduction 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operation Features

On Line 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Off Line 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Sets (Protocol Modes) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Options 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Switch 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Panel Switches and Indicators 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alphanumeric Message Display

ON LINE Switch 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLEAR Switch and CHECK Indicator 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6/8 LPI Switch 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PAPER ADV Switch 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VFU LOADED Indicator 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENABLE/HOLD, PA1 REPRINT, PA2 CANCEL, ALT MODE (Optional Switches) 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT

R/S Switch 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENTER Switch 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MODE Switch 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F/L Switch 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Paper 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unloading Paper 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Ribbon

Setting Top–Of–Form 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Top–of–Form – Forward Paper Motion 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Top–of–Form – Reverse Paper Motion 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Model) 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

, and PREV Switches

1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 OPERATION (continued)

Setting Forms Length 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Set Forms Length in Inches 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Set Forms Length in Lines 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Print Mode 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Line Spacing 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Reset 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 CONFIGURATION

Introduction 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Menus

Configuration Printout 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Factory Default Configuration Values 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Procedure 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Load Configuration Values 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Panel Configuration Diagram 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level I – Print Format 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level II – Main Configuration Menus 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 GRAPHICS

Introduction 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Matrix Compatible Bit Image Graphics 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plotting a Bit Image Pattern 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Image Density

Bit Image Programming Format 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Image Sample Program 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P–Series Compatible Plot Mode

Plot Density 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot Data Byte Format 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot Data Line Format 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plotting the Data 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Exit the P–Series Plot Mode 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Combining Graphics and Text 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS

Introduction 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General VFU Programming 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS (continued)

VFU Load/Save/Clear 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P–Series EVFU 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start Load Code – 1E or 6E Hex 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Channel Assignment

End Load – 1F or 6F Hex 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the EVFU 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearing the EVFU Memory 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relative Line Slewing 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DVFU 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start Load Code – 6C, 6D, or 6E Hex 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Channel Assignment

End Load Code – 6F Hex 5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the DVFU

Clearing the DVFU Memory 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relative Line Slewing 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical T

Executing Vertical Tabs 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ab Positions

5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 PROGRAMMING

Introduction 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overstrike/Overlay Mode 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Code Functions

Special Function Control Code – Control Code Header 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Attribute Set and Reset Codes

Control Code Reference Index 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backspace 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bell 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Image Mode, Single Density Bit Image Mode, Double Density Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density

Bold Print 6–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bold Print Reset

Cancel 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carriage Return 6–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Pitch 10 CPI 6–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Pitch 12 CPI 6–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select 6–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select: 80–9F = Control Codes

Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols 6–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols 6–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Character Set Select: International Languages 6–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended 6–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Condensed Print Condensed Print Reset

Delete 6–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Download a Language 6–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Elongated (Double High) Print (1 Line) 6–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emphasized Print 6–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emphasized Print Reset

Expanded (Double Wide) Print 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Expanded (Double Wide) Print (One Line Only) 6–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extended Character Set 6–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extended Character Set Cancel (Primary Character Set Select) 6–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Form Feed 6–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Forms Length Set (Inches) 6–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Forms Length Set (Lines) 6–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Horizontal Tab 6–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Horizontal Tab Set 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Feed 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Feed n/216 Inch (One Line Only) 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 1/6 Inch 6–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi) 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 8 or 10.3 lpi (One Line Only) 6–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 7/72 Inch 6–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing n/72 Inch 6–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing n/216 Inch 6–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overscoring 6–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot, Even Dot (P–Series High Density Graphics) 6–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot, Odd Dot (P–Series Normal Density Graphics) 6–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Reset 6–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Mode/Pitch Selection 6–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) 6–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Select 6–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Deselect 6–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skip–Over Perforation 6–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skip–Over Perforation Cancel 6–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superscript/Subscript Printing 6–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset 6–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Underline 6–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VFU Commands (P–Series) 6–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical Tab 6–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix) 6–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dataproducts Parallel Interface 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dataproducts Interface Signals 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Centronics Parallel Interface 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Centronics Interface Signals 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alternate T

Remove Printer Cabinet (Pedestal Model) 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remove Paper Guide Assembly (Floor Cabinet Model) Remove Controller Board and Install T

Restore Printer to Operation (Pedestal Model) 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restore Printer to Operation (Floor Cabinet Model) 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Serial Interface 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Interface Signals 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Serial Interface Protocols 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Serial Interface Configuration 7–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

erminating Resistors

7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 ROUTINE SERVICE & DIAGNOSTICS

Introduction 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Cleaning

Exterior Cleaning 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior Cleaning 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Self–Tests 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running the Self–Tests 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hex Code Printout 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fault Messages

9 MULTINATIONAL CHARACTER SETS

Introduction 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Character Set and Language 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Extended Character Set ECMA 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OCR–A and OCR–B Downloading Languages Character Set Charts and International Language Substitution T

Character Address Table (Character Library) 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeric Character Location Listing 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alphabetical Character Location Listing 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ables

8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Requirements 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Site Requirements Shipping Restraints

Shipping Restraint Removal

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APPENDICES:

A Standard ASCII Character Chart A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C Specifications C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Sets

Control Code Cross Reference

10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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This

manual was written with you in mind. It contains all the information you

printer

operation, and is designed for fast and easy use. The comprehensive T

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by chapter contents listings on the first page of each chapter and a detailed index at the back

the

book. Supplemental and reference information is charted in four appendices. The chapters provide introductory information, installation instructions, complete operating information, graphics data, Vertical interface

WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE

Format Unit data, control code information for programmers, maintenance procedures,

descriptions.

need for trouble–free

able of Contents is aug

and

Information ply with this information. The heading reveals the nature of the information:

requiring special attention is highlighted

WARNING tells you of conditions that could cause you physical harm.

CAUTION tells you of conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.

IMPORTANT gives you information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE:

ovides information affecting printer operation considered important enough to

emphasize.

Switches and Indicators

under special headings. Always read and com

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Switches, indicators, and switch positions are printed as they appear on the printer — in uppercase letters. For example, “Set the power switch to the ON (|) position.”

Controls and indicators without identification labels are assigned functional names printed with the

letter of each word capitalized. For example, “Raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the

first fully

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Introduction

CHAPTER 1

OVERVIEW

The Printronix ers.

In addition to dence quality print for near–letter–quality (NLQ) printing requirements, high–speed printing, and character–by–character attributes for wide application compatibility.

The

P–3000 Series

the

P3240 floor cabinet model printer

providing a quick access cover for easy printout retrieval, and a smaller produce P3040 is the pedestal model illustrated throughout this manual.

This chapter presents an overview of the printer:

• Features Page 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Line Matrix Printing Page 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Optional Features Page 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Print Rate Page 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Character Formation Page 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

P3000 Series Multinational printers are quiet, full–featured, multifunction line print

the basic

family of printers consists of the P3040 and P3040–12 pedestal model printers and

very fine bar code print quality

Plot Rate

Printronix

P–Series printer functions, the P3000 Series includes correspon

. The P3040–12 pedestal model dif

. All three printers are identical in function

fers from the standard P3040

, .012–inch hammer tip to

and operation. The

Page 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1Overview

Features

P3000 Series Multinational printers provide the following standard features:

• P–Series and Serial Matrix emulation protocols

• P–Series Plot and Bit Image compatible graphics

• By–Character attributes:

Selectable pitch

⋅ ⋅ Bold print ⋅ Emphasized (shadow) print ⋅ Expanded (double wide) print ⋅ Elongated (double high) print ⋅ Automatic underline and overscore ⋅ Superscript/subscript print

• Selectable forms length

• Electronic vertical formatting ⋅ Standard Printronix Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU) ⋅

Direct Access V

⋅ Serial Matrix compatible vertical formatting

ertical Format Unit (DVFU)

•

Resident multinational character sets, including OCR–A and OCR–B

• Selectable 13.2” or 13.6” print widths

•

Built–in diagnostic self–tests

• Configuration printout

• Data stream hex code printout

Resident serial and parallel interfaces

•

Downloadable international languages

Two separate graphics capabilities are included in the printer: standard P–Series odd–even dot Plot Mode graphics and Bit Image graphics standard on Printronix MVP 150B printers and many serial matrix printers. Intelligent graphics capabilities are available by using the Printronix Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) options.

Serial Matrix compatibility extends printer versatility, enabling it to be used with a wide variety of applications bility (similar to the IBM Graphic Printer) from the control panel.

programmable V

The repetitive P–Series compatible EVFU or Dataproducts compatible DVFU. Serial Matrix compatible vertical formatting is used in Serial Matrix protocol.

software. Y

and continuous forms. When P–Series compatible protocol is used,

ou may select industry standard

ertical Format Unit provides rapid

Printr

onix

P–Series or Serial Matrix

paper advance to specified lines for printing

compati

you can select either the

International character library and are accessible in P–Series and Serial Matrix printer protocol.

languages can be selected and downloaded. International languages can be added to

the

Overview1–2

Optional Features

P3000

Series Multinational printer capability

below. For more information, contact an authorized Printronix representative.

and versatility can be enhanced with the options listed

• Intelligent

logos,

of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric

ety pass. Available as a factory–installed or field–installed option. The IGP is ture for the P3040–12.

• IBM Interfaces – Allows P3000 Series printers to attach to coax (PI–3287) or twinax (PI–5225)

• Special

labels,etc.). Available as a factory–installed option.

• Maintenance

Troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown.

• Quick

feature is standard for the P3040–12.

Graphics Pr

bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. Forms can be created with a vari

systems. A

Paint/Labeling

Access Cover – For easy printout retrieval. A

Character Formation

The

printer generates

solid

appearing character of uniform assembly hammers impact the paper through a moving ink ribbon. Horizontal shuttle movement and vertical paper advancement combine for precise dot printing to form the character matrix.

of hammers installed

characters by assembling groups of dots in matrices. Dots overlap to produce a

ocessor (IGP)

vailable as a factory–installed or field–installed option.

– Of

fers custom cabinet colors or special labels (company

Manual

– Covers Theory of Operation, Cleaning, Corrective Maintenance,

density as shown in Figure 1–1. Dot impressions are made by an

on an oscillating shuttle. P3000 Series printers have 34 hammers. The

– Allows you to create and store forms, generate

and bar code data in a single

a standard fea

vailable on pedestal models only

logos,

. This

Figur

e 1–1. T

ypical Character Formation

1–3Overview

Line Matrix Printing

Unlike

moving–head dot matrix printers,

ters

printing an entire dot row at one time. As shown in Figure 1–2, dots are printed in both direc

tions

of shuttle travel at a printer stroke length of .4 inches to print through several character positions in

10 pitch Data Processing print mode. By printing a row of dots, line matrix printers achieve higher

print duty cycles than moving head dot matrix (serial) printers. During

each sweep of the shuttle, hammers are activated to print

row.

When the shuttle reaches the end of a sweep, it reverses direction, paper advances one dot row

the hammers print the next consecutive row of dots. After

an entire line of

first

dot row of the next print line. This creates a series of blank rows between lines of characters.

number

of rows allowed

selected from the control panel or the host computer.

characters is printed, hammer print action ceases and the paper advances to the

Printr

onix

P3000 Series printers create graphics and charac

dots at selected positions in that dot

, and

The

for line separation depends on the line spacing selected. Line spacing may be

DIRECTION OF SHUTTLE MOVEMENT

ONE

CHARACTER

ROW

Print Rate

DOT

ROW START

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SPACE

1 2

NOTE: P3000 shuttle sweeps through 4 character spaces at 10 cpi.

1 HAMMER PRINT SPAN

USED FOR LOWERCASE DESCENDER ONLY

USED FOR UNDERLINE AND LOWERCASE DESCENDER

Figure 1–2. Line Matrix Printing

PAPER

ADVANCES

PAPER

FEED

PAPER

ADVANCES

The

print rate, in lines per minute (lpm),

character

line regardless of the number of characters in the line. For example, more dot rows are re quired to print lowercase characters with descenders; consequently slower

rate. T

able 1–1 describes the print rate according to type of character printed and print mode.

Complete printing specifications are provided in Appendix C.

is a function of the number of dot rows required to produce the

, those characters are printed at a

Overview1–4

Table 1–1. P3000 Series Print Rates

Plot Rate

well as character printing, the P3000 Series printers are capable of

ting.

Based on the protocol selected, either P–Series Plot Mode or Serial Matrix Bit Image Graphics is used; the plot rate specifications apply to both P–Series and Serial Matrix types of graphic The

bidirectional plot rate (in inches per minute, “ipm”) is described in T

density (in dots per inch, “dpi”). Complete plotting specifications are provided in Appendix C.

Print Mode Upper

Data Processing (DP) Correspondence (NLQ) High Speed (HS) Barcode 145 Barcode 160

Table 1–2. Plot Rates

case Only

300 175 400 267 250

Upper/Lowercase

240 134 350 214 200

dot–addressable graphic plot

plotting.

able 1–2 according to the dot

P3000 Plot RatesDensity (dpi)

(ipm)

60 Horiz x 72 Vert (DP mode)

90 Horiz x 96 Vert (NLQ mode)

60 Horiz x 48 Vert (HS mode) 50

72.5 Horiz x 72 Vert (Barcode 145 mode) 15

80 Horiz x 72 Vert (Barcode 160 mode) 14

NOTE:

Unidir

selected

ectional plotting pr

om the contr

ol panel; however

oduces better print quality than bidir

, unidir

ectional plot r

educes the plot rate to half.

ectional, and can be

1–5Overview

Overview1–6

Introduction

This

chapter discussed in this chapter:

CHAPTER 2

OPERATION

describes P3000 Series controls and operating procedures. The following information is

Basic Operation Features

•

• Power Switch Page 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Control Panel Switches and Indicators Page 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Loading Paper Page 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Unloading Paper Page 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

Replacing the Ribbon

• Setting Top–of–Form Page 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Models) Page 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Setting Forms Length Page 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Selecting Print Mode Page 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Setting Line Spacing Page 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Printer Reset Page 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1Operation

Basic Operation Features

On Line

The

printer functions either “on line” or “of

data

and control commands from the host computer

indicates that the printer is on line and shows the current print mode.

Off Line

When

the printer is of stopped the

and the message OFFLINE READY appears on the display

following tasks:

•

Display/Change Configuration V

• Run the Self–Test • Advance to Top of Form

f line, communication between the printer and the host computer is

f line.” When on line, the printer is capable of receiving

. The message display on the printer control panel

temporarily

. Set the printer of

alues • Load Paper and Ribbon

f line to perform

• Set Top–of–Form •

• Enter Hex Dump Mode • Adjust Paper Tractors

• Set Line Spacing • Advance Paper

Change Print Modes

Command Sets (Protocol Modes)

The

P3000 Series Multinational printers respond to two dif

and Serial Matrix.

protocol is selected from the control panel and must correspond with the programming standard

The used

by the host computer to communicate with the printer

the application. The P–Series emulation mode generates standard graphics Programming chapter for detailed information on P–Series and Serial Matrix protocols and control code definitions.

P–Series control code protocol. The Serial Matrix emulation mode generates characters and using Serial Matrix control

code protocol similar to the IBM Graphics Printer

ferent command

. Y

ou can select either protocol as required

characters and graphics using

sets (protocols): P–Series

Printronix

. Refer to the

Character Set Options

Four basic character set choices are selectable from the control panel: IBM PC, Multinational, ECMA–94 eign

Latin 1, and DEC Multinational. W

language set.

ithin each

character set, specify the desired specific for

You

can also define and download a custom character substitution table to replace any symbol residing in the character library (see page 6–31). This Programming chapter.

downloading feature is discussed in more detail in the

Operation2–2

Power Switch

pedestal model printers (P3040 and P3040–12), the AC power switch is located on the rear panel of

the

printer. The floor cabinet model (P3240) power switch is located at the lower left corner of the rear

panel.

(Refer to Figure 2–1.) T

o turn the printer power on, set the power switch to the ON (|) position.

Power Switch – Pedestal Models

Figur

e 2–1.

Power Switch

Power Switch – Floor Cabinet Model

2–3Operation

Control Panel Switches and Indicators

The

printer control panels contain twelve momentary–contact switches (16 switches if the

PI–3287 option), four Light–Emitting Diode (LED) indicators (eight if the printer has the PI–3287 option), figuration raised.

and a 32–character alphanumeric Message Display

function switches on the Display control panel are accessible only when the printer cover is

These switches and indicators are described on the following pages.

Exterior Control Panel:

the printer has

, as shown in Figure 2–2. The eight con

ON LINE

CHECK

8 LPI VFU

Accessible with the Printer Cover Open:

ALPHANUMERIC

MESSAGE DISPLAY

Exterior Control Panel with the PI–3287 Option:

CHECK 8 LPI VFUON LINE

HOLD READY ERROR ALT

ON LINE CLEAR 6/8 LPI PAPER

F/L

MODE

ENABLE/

HOLD

DOWN

VALUE

CLEAR 6/8 LPI

PA1 PA2

REPRINT CANCEL

R/S

ENTER

ADV

PAPER

ADV

ALT MODE

Alphanumeric Message Display

The

Message Display shows printer status, operator selections, and fault condition messages. The dis

play

has two rows with sixteen characters on line status and the current print mode (and pitch) selection. When off line, the display reads OFFLINE READY or OFFLINE DATA IN BUFFER.

Figur

e 2–2.

per row

Control Panel

. During normal operation, the display indicates the

Operation2–4

ON LINE Switch

Press

this switch to place the printer alternately on line or of

LINE

LED lights. The printer must be on line to receive data from the host computer

on line, the display indicates the current print mode, and only the PAPER ADV control panel switch functions. (except host automatically if a fault occurs.

When the printer is of

the ENTER switch unless it has been unlocked), and the printer cannot communicate with

computer

. The printer must be of

f line, the display reads OFFLINE READY

f line to change printing format or configuration and goes of

f line. When

the printer is on line, the ON

. When the printer

. All switches are active

f line

the

If the display shows causes

the printer to go on line, and data from the host computer is printed in “hex dump” format. The

display

shows ON LINE HEX DUMP

OFFLINE

HEX DUMP state.

OFFLINE HEX DUMP (a diagnostic selection), pressing the ON LINE switch

. Pressing the ON LINE switch

again takes the printer back to the

CLEAR Switch and CHECK Indicator

a fault condition occurs, a fault message appears on the Message flashes

alternately with the ON LINE indicator

switch.

The fault

play will indicate the printer is off line.

addition,

printer (#1 below), the CLEAR switch operates only when the printer is off line.

1. Simultaneously pressing CLEAR and R/S (RUN/STOP) resets the printer. You may reset the

printer the printer only when it is off line and no data is in the buffer, or loss of data may result.

2. CLEAR

Form

3. Pressing

back to of chapter.

status will be validated and the display updated. If all faults were corrected, the dis

the CLEAR switch has the special functions noted below

at any time, on line, of

is used with the P

section on page 2–12.)

CLEAR when one of the configuration parameter values is displayed places the printer

f line status. Refer

f line, or while printing. However

APER ADV switch to set top–of–form. (Refer to Setting the T

to the Control Panel Configuration Diagram in the Configuration

. After you correct the fault condition, press the

Display

, and the CHECK indicator

CLEAR

. Except when used to reset the

, it is recommended that you reset

op–of–

4. Pressing CLEAR silences the audio alarm during a fault condition.

6/8 LPI Switch

Press

this switch to display the current line spacing in lines per inch (lpi). Subsequently pressing this

switch

steps the select the line spacing. The LED next to this switch lights when line spacing is LPI switch functions only when the printer is off line.

NOTE: codes reflected

selection through 6, 8 and 10.3 (7/72”) lpi. Use of the ENTER switch is not required to

Line spacing contr

om the host computer can select line spacing other than the 6, 8, or 10.3 lpi and is

on the message display

other

ol fr

om the host computer overrides the switch setting.

than 6 lpi. The 6/8

Contr

2–5Operation

PAPER ADV Switch

Momentarily the

top–of–form of the next page. This switch can be configured to advance the paper only after print

ing

any data remaining in the buf chapter.) When the printer is on line, press the PAPER ADV switch to advance to the next top–of– form.

However

DATA IN BUFFER momentarily displays.

NOTE: host of

The PAPER ADV switch is also used to set top–of–form. (Refer to Setting T page 2–12.)

press this switch to advance the paper

fer

, or to move paper without printing. (Refer to the Configuration

, if there is any data in the buf

If the Paper Advance Switch is configur

does not end in a paper motion command, the last line of text will print on the first line

the next page.

one line, or press and hold the switch to advance to

fer

, no paper

motion occurs and the message ON LINE

ed for Move Paper Only and data fr

op–of–Form section on

om the

VFU LOADED Indicator

This LED indicator lights when the form (paper) format is being controlled by the Vertical Format Unit. (Refer to the Configuration and VFU chapters.) When the appropriate VFU is selected by the operator and loaded by the host computer, this indicator lights.

ENABLE/HOLD, PA1 REPRINT, PA2 CANCEL, ALT MODE (Optional Switches)

These four switches and their associated LEDs are included on printers equipped with a Printronix PI–3287 enables 3274 the these

printer interface and operate independently of all other

Printronix

or 3276 control unit. Information on the operation and function of these switches is contained in

PI–3287 User’s Reference Manual. If the printer is not configured to emulate an IBM 3287 printer

switches are not provided.

printer to emulate an IBM 3287 printer;

THE SWITCHES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE ACCESSED BY RAISING THE PRINTER COVER:

control panel switches. The PI–3287

the printer may then be used with an IBM

MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT, and PREV Switches

make configuration changes, the ENTER switch must be unlocked. When the printer is OFFLINE READY, ENTER switch. No other switches are affected by this action. Use the MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT, and PREV switches to display configuration parameter main menus, submenus, and certain diagnostic Control The memory.

simultaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN alternately locks and unlocks the

tests. After the required menu displays, use the NEXT and PREV switches (shown on the

Panel Configuration Diagram in the Configuration chapter) to display individual parameters.

value shown on the display with an asterisk (*) is the current parameter value retained in printer

Operation2–6

NOTE: When the printer is off line, configuration menus and parameter values may be

at any time. T

viewed switch from the OFFLINE READY display. The ENTER switch cannot be unlocked or locked from within a menu. Pressing ENTER loads a displayed configuration value into printer

working memory

is power

er your

ed down unless

changes.

o make any configuration changes

. However

saved. Be sur

, these configuration changes will be lost when the print

e to r

elock the configuration after you have made

, you must first unlock the ENTER

R/S Switch

R/S (Run/Stop) performs the following functions:

• Press R/S simultaneously with CLEAR to reset the printer.

• If

a diagnostic test is selected and shown on the display

again

to stop the test.

• If

the CONFIGURA

R/S to print a list of the current configuration.

TION PRINT

OUT message is selected and shown on the display

, press R/S to start the test and press it

ENTER Switch

, press

Press

ENTER to enter a displayed parameter value into printer working memory replaced parameters switches do not use the ENTER switch.)

The multaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN alternately locks and unlocks the ENTER switch. this action. The ENTER switch can only be locked or unlocked when the display shows OFFLINE (and there is no data in the buffer), after which the display reads either ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED OFFLINE. Resetting the printer or turning the power off and on will relock the ENTER switch.

by the displayed value. The ENTER switch must be used to alter a menu selection and those

displayed using the MODE and F/L switches. (Functions activated by the R/S and 6/8 LPI

ENTER switch must be enabled (unlocked) before making configuration or format changes. Si

(This sequence protects against accidental reconfiguration.) No other switches are af

or ENTER SWITCH LOCKED for approximately

one second. The display then returns to

. The previous value is

fected by

MODE Switch

The print MODE switch functions only when the printer is off line. Press this switch to display the current print mode. Subsequently pressing the NEXT VALUE, PREV VALUE, or MODE switches updates lected with the ENTER switch.

the Message Display through all of the available print modes listed below

• High Speed (HS) at 10, 12, 13.3, 15, and 17.1 cpi

• Data Processing (DP) at 10, 12, 13.3, 15, and 17.1 cpi

. Print mode is se

• Correspondence (NLQ) at 10, 12, and 15 cpi

•

OCR–A at 10 cpi

•

OCR–B at 10 cpi

2–7Operation

Barcode 145 at 12.1 cpi

•

Barcode 160 at 13.3 cpi

NOTE: Print mode contr

ol fr

om the host computer overrides the contr

ol panel setting.

F/L Switch

The

F/L (Forms Length switch functions only with the printer of

Length menus.

can select Forms Length in inches or lines via printer configuration. Refer to the Setting Forms

You Length

section on page 2–15.

You

can also set Forms Length by control code from the host computer

host computer overrides the control panel setting. Refer to the Programming chapter for details.

f line. Press F/L to enter the Forms

. Forms length control from the

Operation2–8

Loading Paper

The

printer uses standard fanfold paper from 3 to 16 inches wide (perforation

100

lb. bond (0.025 inches thick maximum). T

Figure 2–3.

1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A).

3. Open both tractor gates (B) by swinging them out.

o load paper

to perforation) and 15 to

, perform the following steps and refer to

4. Feed

5. Load

6. Continue to feed the paper through the paper path at the top of the cabinet (F).

7. For

8. Press PAPER ADV to advance paper into the paper stacking area. Verify unobstructed paper

9. Set the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) with slight friction to approximate the paper

the paper up the front printer door and align the paper supply with the position of the tractor sprockets (D). Feed

the paper up through the paper slot until it appears above the ribbon mask (C). If the paper snags, fold the top edge down before feeding.

the paper on the tractor sprockets (D); close the tractor gates (B). If necessary, slide the right

tractor

to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths by releasing the right

lock

(E) by raising or lowering it to the center; slide the tractor into position. After positioning the

tractor, lock it in place.

NOTE:

Lock the left tractor in alignment with the number “1” on the

left

mar

gin with the first character space.

printers with a Quick Access cover, close the printer cover cover by pulling the Quick Access lever located on the through

feeding.

thickness. to 6–part paper thicknesses. (If closed too tightly, the shuttle may stall or tear the paper.)

the clear plastic Quick Access cover

through the paper slot at the base of the printer

right

The A–B–C scale indicates relative positioning to correspond approximately with 1–

. (In floor cabinet models, open

tractor

paper scale to set the

. Open the plastic Quick Access

side of the printer

. Feed the paper

10. Set the top–of–form as described in the Setting Top–of–Form procedure on page 2–12.

11. Close the printer cover.

12. Press CLEAR and place the printer on line.

NOTE: The P3040 is the pedestal model illustrated thr

oughout this manual.

2–9Operation

Figure 2–3. Loading Paper

Operation2–10

Unloading Paper

1. Place the printer off line.

2. Tear off the paper at the slot at the bottom of the printer.

3. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever.

4. Open both tractor gates and remove the paper from the tractor sprockets.

5. Gently

pull the paper up through the paper slot. Be careful not to let paper perforations or sprock

holes catch on the ribbon mask.

Replacing the Ribbon

Each

printer is shipped with a standard black ink, one–inch nylon fabric ribbon on two spools.

(extra

dark) ribbons are also available. Replace the ribbon when the print contrast is too light or ap proximately ing steps and refer to Figure 2–4.

1. Place the printer off line and raise the top cover.

2. Fully

3. Unlatch

4. Place

6. Thread

after each box of standard size computer paper

raise the

alarm,

press the CLEAR switch.)

ribbon

path. Discard the used ribbon.

each new ribbon spool (B) on a hub (C) with the ribbon to the outside. Either ribbon spool

can be loaded on either hub. Press the spools down until the latch (D) snaps in place.

diagram (F) on the ribbon deck cover called

the hammer bank cover (G) and the ribbon mask (H). Manually turn the ribbon spools to

ensure that the ribbon is tracking correctly in the ribbon path.

Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) to open the platen. (T

the ribbon spools (B) and carefully lift them of

the ribbon around the two ribbon guides (E) and through the ribbon path as shown in the

. T

o replace the ribbon, perform the follow

f the hubs

. The ribbon must pass between

(C). Raise the ribbon out of the

OCR

o disable the audio

the two thin metallic strips

The

ribbon must not be twisted. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality

bon life, or cause paper jams.

Das Farbband darf nicht verdreht sein. Ein verdrehtes Farbband kann die Druckqualität und die Farbbandlebensdauer erniedrigen, oder könnte Papiertransportfehler hervorrufen.

7. Lower the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) to the appropriate operating position.

CAUTION

VORSICHT

, shorten rib

2–11Operation

8. Press CLEAR (on the control panel) to clear the PLATEN OPEN fault condition.

9. Close the top cover and place the printer on line.

Setting Top–Of–Form

Figure 2–4. Ribbon Replacement

Top–of–form cally,

the first line of print is set approximately one–half

cific application requirements dictate otherwise. Once

top–of–form has been set, press and hold the P next form. Unless otherwise configured, the nate length forms, refer to Setting Forms Length on page 2–15.

determines where the first line of print will appear and is set when paper is loaded. T

inch below the paper perforation unless spe

APER ADV switch to advance to the top of

printer assumes 1

ypi-

the

1–inch length paper is used. For alter

Operation2–12

are two methods of setting top–of–form. The first method

There formed

with the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever closed. The second method uses

motion and is performed with the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever open. Use

the reverse paper motion method when the forms length setting in the actual forms length set (for example, when the host sets the forms length for non–standard length forms).

The reverse paper motion method of setting top–of–form reverse feeds the paper backward a

fixed number of inches and does not use the forms length currently set in the printer.

uses

forward

printer is dif

paper motion and is per

reverse paper

ferent from the

Do not use the r

NOTE: or

peel–off label forms.

everse paper motion method of setting top–of–form for heavy forms

Setting Top–of–Form – Forward Paper Motion

1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2. Move

3. Rotate

5. Press

6. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.

the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the fully open position. (The CHECK indicator

lights,

the status lamps flash alternately

the V

ertical Position Knob (on the right side of the printer) to align the first print line with

the top–of–form alignment notch on the left tractor gate (A, Figure 2–5). Close the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the appropriate paper thickness position.

and release the CLEAR and P

the

top–of–form position on the

, and F

AUL

T CONDITION PLA

APER ADV switches

next form. The display reads OFFLINE/T

simultaneously. The paper advances to

TEN OPEN displays.)

OP OF FORM SET

Figure 2–5. Setting Top–of–Form

2–13Operation

Setting Top–of–Form – Reverse Paper Motion

NOTE: Do not use this method of setting top–of–form for heavy forms or peel–off label forms.

1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2. Move

3. Rotate

4. Press and release the CLEAR and PAPER ADV switches simultaneously. The paper reverses

6. Press the CLEAR switch to clear the PLATEN OPEN fault condition.

7. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.

the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the fully open position. (The CHECK indicator

lights,

the status lamps flash alternately

the V

ertical Position Knob (on the right side of the printer) to align the first print line with

the top–of–form alignment indicator on the left tractor gate (Figure 2–5).

Be sur

e ther

e is

NOTE: not

run out of the tractors during the r

feed to the top–of Close the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the appropriate paper thickness position.

enough paper extending thr

–form position on the current form.

, and FAULT CONDITION PLATEN OPEN display.)

everse feed in the following step.

Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Model)

NOTE:

The following paper stacking instructions pertain to the floor cabinet model printer

only.

For

pedestal models, r

per

basket/stacking kit.

efer to the paper stacking instructions accompanying your pa

ough the tractor ar

ea so that forms do

The

floor cabinet model printer can stack at is properly loaded. After loading the paper, perform the following steps.

Open the rear cabinet door to access the paper stacking area.

2. Advance the paper until a few sheets begin to stack on the floor of the printer cabinet.

3. V

erify the following and make any necessary adjustments. a. The paper perforation folds are folding naturally. b. The paper is following a straight path down to the paper stack.

4. Run the printer and stack approximately 15 to 20 sheets of paper.

5. Repeat

step 3. Any adjustments to the paper stack can be made while the printer is running. If an adjustment essed.

is made, check the stack again after approximately 15 to 20 sheets have been proc

least half a box of standard computer paper when the paper

Operation2–14

If the paper is not stacking pr

NOTE: listed in step 3:

operly

, check the following items in addition to those

printing occurs acr

1. If just the Skip–Over Perforation configuration parameter to eliminate printing across the

paper perforations.

2. If

the paper path is too close to either side

the paper path towar

just

Setting Forms Length

NOTE:

Forms length

rides

the contr lengths ter

for mor

The

printer uses continuous, tractor–fed paper with the forms length set between 1.0 and 24.0

between 1 and 192

change

the line spacing.

The

printer has been preset for 1 of–form forms length:

setting and the forms length setting must be changed to match the designated length. T

ol panel setting. Using control codes, the host computer can specify forms

other than those available fr

e information.

lines

at 6 or 8 lines per inch. Setting the forms length in lines at 6

oss the paper perforations, the paper may not stack corr

panel, paper stacking may be disrupted. Ad

d the center of the printer

can also be set by contr

om the contr

1–inch length paper

ol code fr

. When using paper of a dif

, away fr

om the host computer which over

ol panel. Refer to the Pr

om the side panels.

ogramming chap

ferent length, the top–

ectly

. Ad

inches,

or 8 lpi does not

o set the

1. Place the printer off line.

2. Simultaneously

TER SWITCH NOT LOCKED displays for a moment.

3. Press F/L; the display shows FORMS LENGTH SET IN INCHES.

4. Press NEXT VALUE or PREV VALUE to cycle through the following options: FORMS

LENGTH SET IN 6 LPI LINES, FORMS LENGTH SET IN 8 LPI LINES, and FORMS LENGTH

press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to

SET IN INCHES. Select an option and perform the corresponding instructions below

unlock the printer configuration. EN

To Set Forms Length in Inches

1. Press

2. Press MENU DOWN or F/L to display the current forms length in inches.

3. Press

4. Press ENTER to select the displayed forms length.

5. Press CLEAR to return to OFFLINE READY.

NEXT V

NEXT V decrease scribed

ALUE or PREV V

ALUE or F/L to increase

the forms length by 0.5 inches. When the appropriate value is displayed, save it as de

below

ALUE until FORMS LENGTH

the forms length by 0.5 inches, or press PREV V

SET IN INCHES is displayed.

ALUE to

2–15Operation

6. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration.

7. Set the top–of–form according to the instructions on page 2–12.

To Set Forms Length in Lines

1. Press NEXT VALUE or PREV VALUE until FORMS LENGTH SET IN 6 LPI LINES or FORMS LENGTH SET IN 8 LPI LINES displays.

2. Press MENU DOWN to display the current forms length in lines.

3. Press

4. Press ENTER to select the displayed forms length.

5. Press CLEAR to return to OFFLINE READY.

6. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration.

7. Set the top of form according to the instructions on page 2–12.

NEXT V

the

forms length by one line. When the appropriate value displays, save it as described below

ALUE to increase the forms length by one line, or press PREV V

Selecting Print Mode

During

normal operation, the message display indicates the printer is on line and what print mode is

currently selected; for example:

ON LINE DP AT 10 CPI

1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2. Simultaneously plays momentarily.

3. Press MODE. The currently selected print mode displays.

press MENU UP and MENU DOWN. ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED dis

ALUE to decrease

4. Press NEXT VALUE or PREV VALUE to cycle through the various print mode options. The following print mode options are available:

• Data Processing (DP) at 10, 12, 13.3, 15, and 17.1 cpi

• Correspondence (NLQ) at 10, 12 and 15 cpi

• High Speed (HS) at 10, 12, 13.3, 15 and 17.1 cpi

OCR–A at 10 cpi

•

OCR–B at 10 cpi

• Barcode 145 (12 cpi)

• Barcode 160 (13.3 cpi)

NOTE:

The contr

selected.

ol panel actually displays 13 or 17 cpi when 13.3 or 17.1 cpi, r

espectively,

Operation2–16

When the desired print mode is shown on the display

6. Press CLEAR to return the printer to off line status. The display reads OFFLINE READY.

7. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration.

8. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.

For additional printing capabilities and character attributes, refer to the Programming chapter. Print mode control from the host overrides the control panel setting.

Setting Line Spacing

P3040

Multinational printers can be set for a line spacing of 6, 8, or 10.3 lines per inch (lpi) from the

control

panel by using the 6/8

following

1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2. Press 6/8 LPI. The currently selected lpi setting displays.

3. Press

steps.

, PREV

light

beside the 6/8 LPI switch lights when the selected line spacing is other than 6 lpi.

LPI switch. T

, or 6/8 LPI to step

, press the ENTER switch.

o select the line spacing from the control panel, perform the

through the 6, 8, and 10.3 lines–per–inch selections. The

4. Press

5. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line.

Line scribed other than 6, 8, or 10.3 lpi. Line spacing control from the host computer overrides the control panel setting.

CLEAR when the

the display reads OFFLINE READY.

spacing can also be selected by sending line spacing control codes from the host computer as

in the Programming chapter

Printer Reset

This

function resets the printer to the configuration values

the

current form position becomes the top–of–form. The printer

ration

values at any time: on the printer only when it is off line to prevent the possible loss of data. The printer can also be reset through the host. (Refer to the Programming chapter.)

To reset the printer

desired line spacing setting is displayed. The printer is placed of

. Using control codes, the host computer can specify line spacing

line, of

f line, or while printing. However

, press CLEAR and RUN/ST

IMPORTANT

last saved

OP (R/S) simultaneously.

(not factory default values), and

can be reset to the power–up configu

, it is recommended that you reset

f line and

Information regarding Hex Code Printout, Running the Self–Test, and Fault Condition Messages is located in the Routine Service and Diagnostics chapter.

2–17Operation

Operation2–18

Introduction

CHAPTER 3

CONFIGURATION

Configuration tronic

interface signals and the commands sent from the host computer are

selected from the control panel, as shown in the Control Panel Configuration Diagram at the end of

this chapter.

Read this chapter before configuring any printer function. The following information is presented:

• Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration Page 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

• Configuration Printout Page 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Factory Default Configuration Values Page 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Configuration Procedure Page 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Load Configuration Values Page 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Control Panel Configuration Diagram Page 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

more information on operating and configuring the

For tinational Character Sets chapter.

refers to the set of

Configuration Menus

operating parameters that define how the printer responds to the elec

Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration

. Most configuration parameters

Page 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multinational Character Sets, refer to the Mul

The

ENTER switch must be unlocked to reconfigure the printer from the control the printer configuration is locked to prevent accidental reconfiguration. In order to change any con figuration multaneously (while the printer is off line) will alternately unlock and lock the ENTER switch. The message when pressing the ENTER switch will enter a selected value into printer configuration.

value, the ENTER

display will briefly read ENTER

the printer configuration is unlocked or locked, respectively

Configuration Menus

With

the printer of displays the main configuration menus. The individual parameter values or secondary menus are dis played by again pressing MENU DOWN. All parameter options within a menu may be viewed by pressing

NEXT or PREV V

f line, pressing MENU DOWN, then repeatedly pressing NEXT or PREV V

panel. At powerup,

switch must be unlocked. Pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN

SWITCH NOT LOCKED or ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

. While in the configuration menus,

ALUE. Pressing MENU UP moves the configuration menu up one level.

si-

ALUE

3–1Configuration

the main configuration menus below

From and

selected.

• Character Set

• Application Compatibility

• Paper Format

• Host Interface

• Load Parameters

• Save Parameters

• Diagnostics

the ENTER switch is unlocked, displayed values can be selected as the current configuration by

Once displaying menu by pressing CLEAR, which places the printer off line.

the value in the message display and pressing ENTER. Y

NOTE:

If an “E” is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD, the VFU is enabled. If a

“L”

is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD, the VFU is loaded.

Configuration Printout

, related configuration parameter values can be displayed

ou can exit from a configuration

The

configuration printout lists all of the currently selected configuration parameter configuration the same order as the configuration menu via control panel.

following general procedure is used to obtain a

The Configuration When

you return to OFFLINE READY

tributes are canceled. All other format parameters are unaffected.

1. Place the printer off line.

2. Select

pressing area.

3. Press

4. Press R/S. The configuration printout prints.

5. Press CLEAR to return to OFFLINE READY.

6. Place the printer on line.

printout is shown in

Diagram beginning on page 3–7 for an illustration of

and display the CONFIGURA

MENU DOWN and then PREV V

MENU DOWN to display CONFIGURA

Figure 3–1. Configuration parameters on the printout are listed in

configuration printout. Refer to the Control Panel

, the previous print mode and LPI is restored, and all print at

TION PRINT

ALUE until DIAGNOSTICS appears

OUT menu in the DIAGNOSTICS menu by

TION PRINT

the available menus and values.

OUT in the message area.

values. A sample

in the message

Configuration3–2

Figure 3–1. Sample Configuration Printout

3–3Configuration

Factory Default Configuration Values

The printer comes with a set of Printronix factory configuration values, shown in Table 3–1. These values

are set at the factory

and

applied as necessary for each application, but factory default values remain accessible using the

LOAD PARAMETERS configuration. On ration

values are indicated

the

Configuration Procedure on page 3–5 to change values of the configuration parameters for your

application.

Table 3–1. Printronix Factory Default Configuration Values

, and are operational when the printer is received. New values can be saved

the Control Panel Configuration Diagram, factory configu

by a asterisk (*). (The asterisk is not shown on the printer display

.) Refer to

Configuration Factory Default

Parameter Value

Forms Length Line Spacing Print Mode

Select Set Select Language

Select Subset

Printer Protocol Printer Select Disable

Paper Advance Switch PRINT + PAP ADV Power On State Online

Alarm On Fault Enable Unidirectional Disable

Select SFCC 01 SOH 80–9F Hex Control Codes Control Code 08 Double High

Control Code 06 8 lpi Overstrike Enable

11.0 Inches 6 lpi DP 10 cpi

IBM PC ASCII

IBM PC Graphics

P–Series

Configuration Factory Default

Parameter Value

Parallel Interfaces:

Data Bit 8 Data Polarity Resp. Polarity Standard PI Line Disable

Strobe Polarity Latch Data On

Serial RS–232 Interface:

Data Protocol Data Rate Word Length

Stop Bit Parity Bit 8 Function

AND CTS

CD DSR Data Term Ready Request to Send Reverse Channel

Enable Standard

Standard Leading Edge

X–On / X–Off 9600 Baud 8 Bits

One None Font Select

Disable Disable Online and BNF Online and BNF Online and BNF

Auto Line Feed Define CR Code CR = CR

Define LF Code LF = CR + LF VFU Select

Perforation Skip Paper Empty PMD Fault Print Width 13.2 Inches

After Full Line

EVFU

00.0 Inch End of Paper Enable

CentronicsHost Interface

Configuration3–4

Configuration Procedure

Most

configuration options are selected from the control panel. T

control

panel, the printer must be powered up,

TER

switch enabled (unlocked). The current configuration

leaving the ENTER switch locked.

o change the configuration from the

f line (OFFLINE READY), and the control panel EN

may be examined—but not changed—by

basic configuration procedure requires pressing MENU

The arrive

at the desired menu. The parameters associated with that menu are accessed by again pressing

MENU DOWN, at which time the currently active parameter or a submenu is displayed. NEXT or

PREV When it. The Control Panel Configuration Diagram, which illustrates all configuration menus and values, is provided menu hierarchy and the control panel buttons to select individual menus and parameter values.

The following general procedure can be used to reconfigure the printer from the control panel:

1. Obtain a current configuration printout as described in the Configuration Printout section on

2. Determine the parameter values that must be changed to meet your requirements. Refer to the

3. Place

4. Select and display the desired menu by pressing MENU DOWN and then NEXT VALUE or

5. Select

ALUE are used to

the currently active value is shown on the

Pressing ENTER selects the parameter visible on the display

at the end of this chapter

page 3–2.

Control dure

simultaneously until the messages reads ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED.

and then NEXT or PREV V

Panel Configuration Diagram for an illustration of the parameter values

required to select and display the values.

the printer of

ALUE until the name of the menu appears in the message display.

and display the required value(s) for the

sequentially list all the parameters or submenus available within that menu.

display

. Thoroughly review these diagrams to understand the configuration

f line. Enable the

ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN

selected menu item by pressing MENU DOWN

ALUE until the value appears in the message display

DOWN and NEXT or PREV V

, it will be indicated with an asterisk (*) next to

, and replaces the previous parameter

ALUE to

and the proce

6. Save the selected value(s) by pressing ENTER.

7. After all parameters have been changed as required, select the SAVE PARAMETERS main menu and press ENTER. This will save the current parameter values as the default values.

8. Press

9. Place the printer on line by pressing ON LINE. The selected values are effective.

CLEAR to place printer of MENU DOWN simultaneously sage display

f line. Disable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and

. ENTER

SWITCH LOCKED temporarily appears in the mes

3–5Configuration

Load Configuration Values

The

previously saved default value

loaded

for use as needed. This procedure

figuration

to a known value set.

set or the permanently stored

provides a convenient method of resetting the printer con

Printronix

factory value set can be

1. Place

2. Select

3. Press

4. Press

5. After all parameters have been changed as required, select the SAVE PARAMETERS main

6. Press CLEAR to return to OFFLINE READY.

7. Disable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP

the printer of

and MENU DOWN simultaneously

the message area.

and display

NEXT or PREV VALUE.

MENU DOWN and then NEXT or PREV V RAMETERS emulation board is installed, select the appropriate standard configuration listed in this menu.

ENTER once the desired selection is shown in the message display LOAD SAVED COMPLETED or LOAD FACTORY COMPLETED.

and press ENTER. This saves the current parameter values as the default values.

the printer on line by pressing ON LINE.

f line by pressing ON LINE. Enable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU

the LOAD P

or LOAD F

. ENTER

ARAMETERS main menu by pressing MENU DOWN and then

ACTOR

Y P

ARAMETERS menu. If

SWITCH NOT LOCKED temporarily appears

ALUE to select either the LOAD SA

an IGP

, IBM 3287, or IBM 5225

. The display then reads

and MENU DOWN simultaneously

VED P

. Place

A-

Configuration3–6

Control Panel Configuration Diagram

The

Control Panel Configuration Diagram is a series of block diagrams that show the configuration menus and the parameters (values) available within each menu. Boxes on the diagram represent the message the boxes adjacent to the directional arrows represent control panel switches. When a switch is pressed, Panel Configuration Diagram are summarized in Figure 3–2.

The diagram is presented in 3 levels, each level illustrating a particular set of parameter menus and values. The relationships between the three levels are summarized in Figure 3–3.

Level I – Print Format

Level II – Main Configuration Menus

area, the message that appears on the display is printed inside the box, and the letters outside

an arrow leads to

⋅ Line Spacing ⋅ Print Mode ⋅ Forms Length Set

the displayed result of pressing that switch. The symbols used on the Control

⋅ Character Set ⋅ Application Compatibility ⋅ Paper Format ⋅ Host Interface ⋅ Load Parameters ⋅ Save Parameters ⋅ Diagnostics

Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters

Select

Set IBM PC

Select Set Multinational Select Set DEC Multinational

Printer Protocol Printer Select 80–9F Hex Paper Advance Switch Power On State Alarm On Fault Overstrike Unidirectional

Select Set ECMA–94 Latin 1

Select SFCC

Control Code 06 Control Code 08

3–7Configuration

Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters (continued)

Auto Line Feed Perforation Skip Define CR Code Define LF Code VFU Select Print Width VFU Table (Save/Clear)

Paper Out PMD Fault

Centronics Interface Parameters

Data Rate Dataproducts Interface Parameters Word Length Serial RS–232 Interface Parameters Stop Bit Data Bit 8

Parity PI Line Bit 8 Function Data Polarity Response Polarity Strobe Polarity Data T Latch Data On Data Protocol

CD and CTS

DSR

erm Ready

Request T

o Send

Reverse Channel

Load Saved Parameters Load IBM 5225 Parameters Load IGP Parameters Load Factory Parameters Load IBM 3287 Parameters

Configuration Printout E Plus TOF Print Data Stream In Hex Code All H’s Printer T Printer T

est 8 Inch W est Full W

idth

idth Underline Only

Black Plot Shift Recycle Shuttle/

Ribbon

All E’s

Stroke Time Shuttle Rebound Index Hammer Phasing Index

Configuration3–8

CONTROL

ANEL CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM SYMBOLS:

MESSAGE DISPLAY

OL = PRESS

CL = PRESS

LS = PRESS

PA = PRESS

D = PRESS

U = PRESS

N = PRESS

P = PRESS

RS = PRESS

ON LINE

CLEAR

6/8

LPI

PAPER

ADV

MENU DOWN

VALUE

R/S

E = PRESS

PM = PRESS

FL = PRESS

ENTER

MODE

F/L

+ = PRESS SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY * = F

ACTORY DEFAULT SETTING

ARROWS LEAD TO THE

RESULT

INDICATED SWITCH

AFTER PRESSING THE

Figure 3–2. P3000 Control Panel Configuration Diagram Symbols

3–9Configuration

Pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously will alternately lock/ unlock the ENTER switch. ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED or ENTER SWITCH LOCKED appears on the display for one second.

LS, PM, FL

LEVEL I LEVEL II

U + D

ON LINE DP AT

10 CPI

OFFLINE READY

NOTE: DP 10 CPI is the factory print mode setting.

Press

OL in any submenu (except when running diagnostic tests) to place the printer ON LINE.

U or

Print Format

(Sheet 1)

NOTE: MODE, LINE SPACING or FORMS LENGTH menus may be accessed from

any

other menu except when running

diagnostic tests.

NOTE: Pressing R/S and CLEAR simultaneously resets the printer to default values.

U or

Main

Configuration

Menus

(Sheet 2)

LEVEL III

Configuration

Parameters

(Sheets 3–15)

Figur

e 3–3.

Control Panel Overview

Configuration3–10

Configuration 3–11

LEVEL I – PRINT FORMAT

ON LINE

LINE SPACING SET

AT 8 LPI

LINE SPACING SET

AT 6 LPI

OFFLINE READY

PRINT MODE DP

AT 10 CPI

DP AT

12 CPI

DP AT

13 CPI

DP AT

15 CPI

DP AT

17 CPI

NLQ AT

10 CPI

NLQ AT

12 CPI

NLQ AT

15 CPI

FORMS LENGTH RANGE IS FROM

1.0 TO 24.0 INCHES IN 0.5 INCH INCREMENTS

DP AT

10 CPI

LS or N

N or PM

N or FL

FORMS LENGTH SET AT

1.0 INCHES

FORMS LENGTH SET AT 10.5 INCHES

PRINT MODE

OCR–A AT

10 CPI

FORMS LENGTH SET BY VFU Will be displayed.

OCR–B AT

10 CPI

N or PM

FORMS LENGTH SET IN INCHES

D or FL

LINE SPACING SET

AT 10.3 LPI

(2)

FORMS LENGTH RANGE IS FROM 1 TO 192 LINES

FORMS LENGTH SET AT

66 LINES

FORMS LENGTH SET AT

65 LINES

FORMS LENGTH SET IN 6 LPI LINES

FORMS LENGTH RANGE IS FROM 1 TO 192 LINES

FORMS LENGTH SET AT

88 LINES

FORMS LENGTH SET AT

87 LINES

FORMS LENGTH SET IN 8 LPI LINES

CL CL CL

or PM

when optional font PROMs are installed.

HS AT

10 CPI

HS AT

12 CPI

HS AT

15 CPI

(2) If a VFU is enabled and loaded,

(1)

The menu selections may vary

LS or N

HS AT

13 CPI

HS AT

17 CPI

(1)

BARCODE 145

BARCODE 160

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 1 of 15)

Configuration3–12

OFFLINE READY

ON LINE

CHARACTER SET

APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY

PAPER FORMAT HOST INTERFACE

LOAD PARAMETERS

U or CL

DIAGNOSTICS

SHEET

SHEET 13

SHEET 14

DDD

UUU

U or CL U or CL U or CL U or CL

U or CL

AB C DE

NOTE: If configuration changes are to be made,

unlock the ENTER switch at this point by simultaneously pressing MENU UP

and MENU DOWN.

LEVEL II – MAIN CONFIGURATION MENUS

SAVE PARAMETERS

U or CL

COMPLETED

(1)

SHEET

SAVE PARAMETERS

AT 10 CPI

(1) Returns after 1 second

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 2 of 15)

Configuration 3–13

EXTENDED SUBSET is IBM PC GRAPHICS(1) EXTENDED SUBSET is MULTINATIONAL

(3)

CHARACTER SET

FROM SHEET

SELECT SET SELECT SET SELECT SET

SELECT SUBSET SELECT SUBSET PRIMARY

EXTENDED

(1)

IBM PC MULTINATIONAL ECMA–94 LATIN 1

ASCII

FRENCH GERMAN ENGLISH DANISH SWEDISH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE

FRENCH CANADIAN

ASCII

DUTCH

ENGLISH

FINNISH

FRENCH

ITALIAN

NORWEGIAN

SPANISH

DANISH

TURKISH

GERMAN SWEDISH

MULTINAT. DP 10 MULTINAT. DP 12

MULTINAT. NLQ 10

MULTINATIONAL

SELECT LANGUAGE

(3)

SELECT LANGUAGE

SELECT SET DEC MULTINAT.

ASCII

DUTCH

ENGLISH

FINNISH

FRENCH

ITALIAN

NORW./DAN.

SPANISH

SWISS

GERMAN

SWEDISH

SELECT LANGUAGE

FRENCH CANADIAN

JAPANESE

(3) (4)(3) (4)

(3) (4)

The menu selections may vary when optional font PROMS are installed

(4)

JAPANESE

DOWNLOADED is displayed when a downloaded substitution table is active

(5)

(2)

LEVEL III – CONFIGURATION MENU PARAMETERS

(2)

(5) EXTENDED SUBSET is DEC MULTINATIONAL

LATIN AM

NOTE: OCR–A and OCR–B are selected from the print format at level 1 on the configuration diagram (with DP, NLQ, and HS features).

(3) (4)

ASCII

SELECT LANGUAGE

EBCDIC

SELECT LANGUAGE

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 3 of 15)

Configuration3–14

APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY

PRINTER PROTOCOL

FROM SHEET

PRINTER PROTOCOL P–SERIES

PRINTER PROTOCOL SERIAL MATRIX

PRINTER SELECT

PRINTER SELECT DISABLE

PRINTER SELECT ON=DC1 / OFF=DC3

PAPER ADVANCE SW

PAPER ADVANCE SW MOVE PAPER ONLY

PAPER ADVANCE SW PRINT + PAP

ADV

POWER ON STATE

POWER ON STATE OFFLINE

POWER ON STATE ON LINE

PPP

PUU

N or P N or P

N or P

(1)

(1) Not applicable in P–Series (menu box not displayed)

Continued on sheet 5

N or P

ALARM ON FAULT

DISABLE

ENABLE

N or P

ALARM ON FAULT

UNIDIRECTIONAL

DISABLE

N or P

UNIDIRECTIONAL

P–SERIES PLOT

UNIDIRECTIONAL

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 4 of 15)

Configuration 3–15

U U

SELECT SFCC CONTROL CODE 08

01 SOH

CONTROL CODE 08

BACKSPACE

UCONTROL CODE 08

DOUBLE HIGH

03 ETX

1B ESC

5E HAT

SELECT SFCC

7E TILDE

SELECT SFCC

80–9F HEX

CONTROL CODES

PRINTABLE

80–9F HEX

N or P

(1) (1)

(1) Only available in P–Series protocol

(NOT

APPLICABLE displayed in Serial Matrix protocol)

Continued from

sheet 4

OVERSTRIKE

DISABLE

UOVERSTRIKE

ENABLE

N or P

CONTROL CODE 06

10.3 LPI

UCONTROL CODE 06

8 LPI

N or P

(1)

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 5 of 15)

Configuration3–16

FROM SHEET

PAPER FORMAT

AUTO LINE FEED

AUTO LINE FEED DISABLE

AUTO LINE FEED AFTER FULL LINE

DEFINE CR CODE

DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR

DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR + LF

DEFINE LF CODE

DEFINE LF CODE LF = CR + LF

VFU SELECT

VFU SELECT EVFU

VFU SELECT DVFU

Continued on sheet 7

(2)

LF = LF

(1) Not available in P–Series protocol

UU U

NNN N

N or P

(2) VFU selections are not available in Serial Matrix protocol

N or P

VFU SELECT DISABLE

VFU TABLE

CLEAR

SAVE

N or P

VFU TABLE

CLEARED

VFU TABLE

SAVED

VFU TABLE

(2)

(3)

(1)

(3) Returns after 1 second

(menu box not displayed)

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 6 of 15)

Configuration 3–17

PERFORATION SKIP

PERFORATION SKIP DISABLE

PERFORATION SKIP 1/2 INCH

PERFORATION SKIP 2/3 INCH

PERFORATION SKIP 5/6 INCH

PERFORATION SKIP 1 INCH

PAPER OUT

PAPER OUT IMMEDIATE

PAPER OUT END OF PAPER

PMD FAULT

DISABLE

PMD FAULT

ENABLE

N or P

Continued from

sheet 6

(1)

PRINT WIDTH

13.6 INCHES

PRINT WIDTH

13.2 INCHES

N or P

(1) If a DVFU is enabled and loaded, then DISABLE and ENABLE will be the only menu boxes displayed;

If the P–Series protocol EVFU is enabled and loaded, the DISABLED BY VFU will be displayed.

8.0 INCHES

PRINT WIDTH

N or P

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 7 of 15)

Configuration3–18

FROM SHEET

SHEET

FOR DATAPRODUCTS MENUS

SHEET 10 FOR SERIAL

HOST INTERFACE

CENTRONICS

DATA BIT

ENABLE

DATA BIT

DISABLE

DATA POLARITY

STANDARD

INVERTED

DATA POLARITY

STANDARD

INVERTED

RESP. POLARITY

HOST INTERFACE

DISABLE

ENABLE

PI LINE

UU U

NNN N

PPP

UU U

N or P N or P

N or P

STROBE POLARITY

LATCH DATA ON

STANDARD

INVERTED

N or P

TRAILING EDGE

LEADING EDGE

N or P

LATCH DATA ON

STROBE POLARITY

UUUU U

RS–232 MENUS

(1)

(1) Centronics and Dataproducts parameters cannot be set independently

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 8 of 15)

Configuration 3–19

FROM SHEET

DATA BIT

ENABLE

DATA BIT

DISABLE

ENABLE

DATA POLARITY

STANDARD

INVERTED

PI LINE

DATAPRODUCTS

DATA POLARITY

STANDARD

INVERTED

RESP. POLARITY

HOST INTERFACE

UU U U

NNN

UU U

N or P N or P N or P N or P

STANDARD

INVERTED

STROBE POLARITY

N or P

TRAILING EDGE

LEADING EDGE

LATCH DATA ON

N or P

LATCH DATA ON

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 9 of 15)

Configuration3–20

PPP

N or P

H FROM SHEET

SERIAL RS–232

DATA RATE

150 BAUD

300 BAUD

600 BAUD

1200 BAUD

2400 BAUD

4800 BAUD

9600 BAUD

WORD LENGTHDATA PROTOCOL

DATA PROTOCOL

XON/XOFF

ACK / NAK

ETX / ACK

DATA RATE

DATA RATE 19200 BAUD

WORD LENGTH

7 BITS

8 BITS

STOP BIT

PARITY

NONE

ODD

EVEN

Continued on sheet 11

ONE

TWO

DTR, RC, OR RTS

HOST INTERFACE

UUUU

NNN

DD D

UUU

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 10 of 15)

Configuration 3–21

UUU

N or P

BIT 8 FUNCTION

FONT SELECT

PI LINE

IGNORE

CD AND CTS

DISABLE

ENABLE

DSR

DISABLE

ENABLE

Continued from sheet 10

(1)

(1) Not applicable for a 7–bit word (NOT

APPLICABLE displayed when appropriate)

BIT 8 FUNCTION

CD AND CTS

DSR

Continued on sheet 12

U N

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 11 of 15)

Configuration3–22

DATA TERM READY

DATA TERM RDY

DATA

TERM RDY

DATA

TERM RDY

DATA

TERM RDY

ONLINE AND BNF

OFFLINE OR BF

FALSE

TRUE

Continued from sheet 11

REVERSE CHANNEL

ONLINE AND BNF

OFFLINE OR BF

FALSE

TRUE

REQUEST TO SEND

REQUEST

TO SEND

REQUEST

TO SEND

REQUEST

TO SEND

ONLINE AND BNF

OFFLINE OR BF

FALSE

TRUE

U U

U N

N N N

***

BF = Buffer Full BNF = Buffer Not Full

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 12 of 15)

Configuration 3–23

PARAMETERS

FROM SHEET

LOAD PARAMETERS

PARAMETERS

LOAD IGP

COMPLETED

LOAD SAVED

COMPLETED

(1) (1)

User defined

LOAD SAVED LOAD IGP

PARAMETERSPARAMETERS

COMPLETED COMPLETED

(1) (1)

LOAD IBM 3287 LOAD IBM 5225

PARAMETERS

LOAD FACTORY COMPLETED

(1)

LOAD FACTORY

LOAD IBM 3287 LOAD IBM 5225

Factory settings are indicated by asterisks in the menu boxes throughout this diagram

(1) Returns after 1 second

Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS

Host Interface: Dataproducts 80–9F Hex: Printable Character Set: Multinational Auto Line Feed: Disable

except:

Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS

80–9F Hex: Printable Character Set: Multinational Auto Line Feed: Disable

except:

Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS

PI Line: Enable 80–9F Hex: Printable Character Set: Multinational Auto Line Feed: Disable

except:

PI Line: Enable

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 13 of 15)

Configuration3–24

PPP

PRINTER TEST 8 INCH WIDTH

PRINTER TEST FULL WIDTH

RS RS

PRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST

SHIFT RECYCLE ALL E’S E PLUS TOF ALL H’S

SHIFT RECYCLE

ALL E’S

E PLUS TOF ALL H’S

FROM SHEET

DIAGNOSTICS

PRINT DATASTREAM IN HEX CODE

OFF LINE HEX DUMP

P CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT

CONFIGURATION PRINTING

PRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST UNDERLINE ONLY BLACK PLOT

RUNNING TEST

RUNNING TEST RUNNING TEST RUNNING TEST RUNNING TEST

UNDERLINE ONLY

U U

SERVICE AIDS

SHEET 15

PRINTER TEST SHUTTLE/RIBBON

RUNNING TEST SHUTTLE/RIBBON

BLACK PLOT

ON LINE HEX DUMP

(1) Returns after completion of printout

NNNN

NNN N

(1)

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 14 of 15)

Configuration 3–25

FROM SHEET 14

SERVICE AIDS

STROKE TIME

HAMMER

PHASING INDEX

SHUTTLE

REBOUND INDEX

STROKE TIME

(1) Increment/decrement the PHASING INDEX by pressing the N/P buttons

(1)

PHASING INDEX HAMMERBANK XX

MOTORBAR XX

+/– XX

RS RS RS

Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 15 of 15)

Configuration3–26

CHAPTER 4

GRAPHICS

Introduction

The

printer can produce Bit graphics Bit quently, er to perform the desired graphics functions.

The following graphics information is presented in this chapter:

when in P–Series protocol. Y

Image protocol in Serial Matrix protocol. In either mode, printing text is the default mode. Conse

each line of graphics data must include the necessary plot mode commands to enable the print

• Serial Matrix Compatible Bit Image Graphics Page 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . .

P–Series Compatible Plot Mode

•

• Combining Graphics and Text Page 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Matrix Compatible Bit Image Graphics

Image graphics when in Serial Matrix protocol and P–Series Plot Mode

ou can print text and graphics on the same line

only

by using the

Page 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The

printer produces Bit Image graphics in Serial Matrix printing od ally the binary equivalent of ASCII character decimal values 0 through 255. When the data byte is rotated top.

a series of vertical Bit Image data bytes which represent the binary code bit pattern. This meth

utilizes the “1” or “true” bit from a binary data byte to print dot patterns. These data bytes are actu

vertically

, the result is a vertical data byte pattern with the Most Significant Bit (MSB) at the

protocol. Bit Image graphics are created by

Plotting a Bit Image Pattern

Bit Image pattern is produced by following these steps:

1. Lay out the graphic(s) pattern on a quadrille pad or graph paper.

2. Determine the decimal equivalent of each Bit Image data byte required to produce the pattern

(Figure 4–1).

3. Write a program to generate the complete pattern.

4. Enter and run the program on the host computer.

4–1Graphics

DECIMAL WEIGHTS

128

64 32

1st BIT IMAGE DATA BYTE

2nd BIT

IMAGE DATA BYTE

7th BIT

IMAGE DATA BYTE

8 4 2 1

1463625536146

73 DECIMAL

VALUES

Figure 4–1. Bit Image Pattern Plan

How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced

The binary data byte bit pattern for the ASCII character “A” (hex 41, decimal 65) is pictured in Figure 4–2.

• If

this data byte is rotated clockwise, the result is a vertical data byte

the top.

• If

each “1” or true bit is plotted, the result is a Bit Image plot of the ASCII character “A.”

MSB

: Most Significant Bit

MSB

87654321

8 7

6 5 4 3 2 1

pattern with the MSB at

Figur

e 4–2. Vertical Data Byte Pattern

Graphics4–2

The relationship of ASCII character, decimal value, and Bit Image plot is shown in Figure 4–3.

• The

These

• Bit

data bytes can be identified by their binary

values are used to generate the Bit Image pattern.

Image plotting is not limited to printable ASCII characters. Y

, octal, hexadecimal, or decimal equivalents.

ou can plot Bit Image pat

terns for any 8–bit data byte with decimal values ranging from 0 to 255.

• The standard ASCII character chart and its equivalents are listed in Appendix A.

Bit Image Graphics is r

NOTE: dpi). V

ertical density variations in other print modes may cause white horizontal bars or

overlapping

of adjacent graphics

ecommended in the Data Pr

lines; however

, changing the line spacing can corr

ocessing

print mode (120 x 72

ect this

problem.

ASCII

CHARACTER

DECIMAL

VALUE

BINARY

CODE

EQUIVALENT

128

VERTICALLY

ROTATED DATA

MSB

BYTE

BIT IMAGE

PATTERN

64 32 16

=A65=

4 2 1

Figur

Bit Image Density

Bit

Image

graphics can be printed in dif

• Control

Single per inch (dpi) horizontally and 72 dpi vertically. In the Correspondence print mode, the horizontal mode, horizontal dot density is 60 dpi and vertical dot density is 48 dpi.

• Contr

The same Single Density mode. Double horizontal density requires twice the number of input data bytes printing

• If

code ESC K

Density Bit Image graphics in the Data Processing print mode are printed at 60 dots

dot density is 90 dpi and vertical dot density is 96 dpi. In the High Speed (HS)

ol code ESC L

Double Density mode prints up to twice the number of dots

space as used for Single Density

to print the same length line as for

speed by half.

each “1” or true bit is plotted, the result is a Bit Image plot of the ASCII character “A.”

e 4–3.

Bit Image Pattern from an ASCII Character

ferent dot densities. Dot densities are selected by control code:

selects the

Single Density Mode.

Double Density Mode.

. The vertical dot density remains

Single Density

. Printing double density reduces the

per inch horizontally in the

the same as in the

4–3Graphics

• Control

When ble sity at

code ESC Y

the Double Density

the

current horizontal dot density

graphics are printed at

the same speed as are Single Density graphics.

selects the

, Double Speed control code is received, the data will print at dou

half speed, Double Speed, Double Density graphics are printed

Double Speed, Double Density Mode.

, but adjacent dots are not printed. Since Double Den

• Contr

ol code ESC Z

printing Quadruple Density graphics, the printer pairs adjacent quadruple density Bit

When Image bytes. The compounded data is then printed in the Double Density mode.

selects the

Quadruple Density Mode.

Bit Image Programming Format

• The

• The syntax of the Bit Image expression must be correct.

• The

• The number of data bytes and the n1, n2 definition must be equal.

general Bit Image expression is:

ESC CC(n1)(n2)DATA

where: ESC = the Serial Matrix compatible header

CC = K, L, Y or Z to select dot density

(K=single, L=double, Y=double density

Z=quadruple density) n1, n2 = n1 + 256 n2 defines the number of data bytes to follow DATA = the dot pattern bytes

expression must include the appropriate dot density control code, the number of bytes

of data to be plotted, and the data itself.

, double speed

• Any

• If n1 = n2 = 0, then control codes K, L, Y, or Z are ignored.

NOTE: Depending on the host computer system, it may be necessary to include a width statement within the BASIC program.

characters

definition

n2 = 2 (700 ÷ 256) n1 = 188

The program statement is: ESC K (188)(2)(DATA)

following n1 and n2 will be interpreted and plotted as data until the n1, n2

is satisfied.

= 700 bytes of data; 2 sets of 256 with a 188 remainder = 188–byte remainder

Graphics4–4

• The

• Data

maximum number of data bytes in the

using 132–column paper) varies according to the operating mode: At 60 dpi, Single Density = 792 bytes; Double Density = 1584 bytes Quadruple Density = 3168 bytes

in excess of the right mar

of the right margin causes a Line Feed (LF) and continue printing on the next line.

gin is discarded. If the auto line feed is enabled, data in excess

DATA portion of the program statement (when

detailed description of the individual Bit Image control codes with examples is provided in the Pro

A gramming chapter.

Bit Image Sample Program

The

following sample program written in BASIC produces Single Density Bit Image graphics of the

pattern

shown in Figure 4–1. The 7 data

the program is shown in Figure 4–4.

5 WIDTH “LPT1:”,255 10 LPRINT “ 20 LPRINT CHR$(27);“K”;CHR$(24);CHR$(1); 30 FOR N=1 TO 40 40 RESTORE 50 FOR I=1 TO 7 60 READ R 70 LPRINT CHR$(R); 80 NEXT I 90 NEXT N 100 DATA 73, 146, 36, 255, 36, 146, 73 110 LPRINT

Single Density Bit Image Graphics

bit pattern is repeated 40 times. The printed result of running

”

Figure 4–4. Sample Single Density Bit Image Graphics

P–Series Compatible Plot Mode

P–Series can codes, complex curve graphs, pie and bar charts, block characters, or halftones.

Plot Density

Plot density are available with P–Series Plot Mode graphics: normal density and double density.

compatible odd/even dot

address and print any individual dot position. This produces a variety of graphics, including bar

density refers to the number of dots per inch (dpi) printed in a single dot row

Plot Mode is available only in P–Series printer protocol. Plot Mode

. T

wo types of plot

4–5Graphics

In Normal Density Plot:

• The mode is selected with the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex).

• The

odd–numbered dot columns are addressed to produce

that varies, based on the mode of operation:

Print Mode

Data Processing (DP) Correspondence (NLQ) High Speed (HS) Barcode 145 Barcode 160

Horizontal dpi Vertical dpi

60 90 60

72.5 80

• Different print modes cannot be mixed on the same dot row.

Figure 4–5 illustrates normal density dot plot.

a horizontal and vertical density

72 96 48 72 72

Figure 4–5. Normal Density Plot

In Double Density Plot:

• Two separate shuttle strokes produce double density plot. First the even plot command

(EOT,

04 hex) and dot data are sent, followed by the odd plot command (ENQ, 05 hex) and

dot data, allowing a maximum of 1584 dots in a single dot row at 60 dpi.

• Even

dot plot is sent first for control of the initial plot pattern; then odd

dot plot is sent for

control of the final dot pattern.

• The dots average .017 inches in diameter.

• The vertical density remains the same in normal and high density plotting.

Figure 4–6 illustrates double density plotting.

Figure 4–6. Double Density Plot

Graphics4–6

Plot Data Byte Format

In P–Series Plot Mode, the format is as follows:

•

Each data byte specifies six out of twelve dot columns.

• Using odd dot plot mode, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the odd–numbered dot col-

umns;

using even dot plot mode, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the even–numbered dot

columns.

• Bit 6 and/or bit 7 of the data byte must be a “1” (or true) bit in the Plot mode.

• Bit 8 of the data byte is not used in the Plot mode and may be either a 1 or 0.

• The

binary equivalent of the plot data bytes must be known to address specific dot positions

accurately.

shown in Figure 4–7, a dot is printed at the location addressed by each of bits 1 to 6 in the data byte

As that is set (1 or true).

NOTE: Bit or

NOTE: BIT

6 AND/OR BIT MUST BE “1” FOR PLOT MODE

DOT COLUMN #12 OF PREVIOUS CHARACTER COLUMN

der in Figur

LSB MSB BIT 1BIT 2BIT 3BIT 4BIT 5BIT 6BIT 7BIT

2 4 6 8 10 12

e 4–7 is r

EVEN DOT PLOT DATA

eversed.

BYTE

00 01111

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NOT

USED

DOT COLUMN #1 OF NEXT CHARACTER COLUMN

111 1110

BIT 1BIT 2BIT 3BIT 4BIT 5BIT 6BIT 7BIT LSB MSB

1357911

ODD DOT PLOT DATA

BYTE

Figure 4–7. P–Series Plot Data Byte Format

NOTE: IN ACTUAL PRINTING, THESE TWO ROWS MERGE TO PRINT SAME ROW.

NOT

USED

THE

4–7Graphics

Plot Data Line Format

plot data line may contain any number of plot data bytes

density

of 60 dpi (Data Processing mode) or spondence is

exceeded and Auto Line Feed is enabled, a Line Feed (LF) is forced and

printed The

may decrease if it is not at the beginning of the line.

NORMAL DENSITY PLOT

For nator follows:

1. Send the plot command code ENQ (05 hex).

mode). If Auto Line Feed is disabled, any bytes over the maximum are lost. If the maximum

as text on the next line.

plot mode control code may occur anywhere in the line prior to the line terminator

normal density plot, the plot

(0A hex or 0C hex). The control sequence for sending the P–Series

line contains: Control Code 05 hex, plot data bytes, and a Line T

198 bytes for a horizontal dot density of 90 dpi (Corre

up to the maximum of 132 for horizontal dot

the remaining plot data is

Normal Density

, but plot speed

ermi-

Plot

is as

2. Send the plot data bytes. (Refer to T

3. Send

4. Regardless

a line terminator Return (CR) may also be used instead of the LF code, provided the Carriage Return has been configured for Carriage Return = Carriage Return + Line Feed (CR = CR + LF).

line feed (0A hex) used as the line terminator plots the contents of the buf

a. A

the paper a

b. A form feed (0C hex) used as the line terminator plots the contents of the buffer and ad-

vances the paper to the

of which line

print mode unless further plot control codes are provided with the data.

NOTE: Failur

, either a Line Feed (LF

single dot r

e to adher

ow, based on the vertical density of the current mode.

terminator code is sent, the printer defaults to the previously selected

e to this format may cause unexpected r

able 4–1 on page 4–1

, 0A hex) or a Form Feed (FF

top of the next form.

1.) , 0C hex). A Carriage

fer and advances

esults.

Graphics4–8

DOUBLE DENSITY PLOT

For

double density plot, the plot line

(0A

hex or 0C hex), Control Code 05 hex, plot data bytes,

for

sending P–Series

Double Density Plot

contains: Control Code 04 hex, plot data bytes, a Line T

is as follows:

and a Line T

erminator

. The control sequence

1. Send

2. Send

3. Send

the even dot plot control code EOT (04 hex), followed by plot data bytes. (Refer to T

4–1

on page 4–1

a line terminator

Double

1.) , which causes the printer to plot the data bytes. The paper is

Density Plot; the printer now waits for the second plot command and plot data bytes.

the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex) and a second line of data, followed by a line

terminator.

line feed (0A hex) used as the line terminator plots the contents of the buf

a. A

the

paper a

single dot row, based on the vertical density of the current mode. A CR (if CR =

CR + LF is configured) may also be used with the same result.

form feed (0C hex) used as

b. A

to the

4. Regardless

top of the next form.

of which line

terminator code is sent, the printer defaults to the previously selected

the line terminator plots the data bytes and advances the paper

print mode unless further plot control codes are provided with the data.

NOTE: Failur

e to adher

e to this format may cause unexpected r

Plotting the Data

esults.

able

not

advanced

fer and advances

P–Series shown row,

Plot Mode plots the image from the horizontal bit pattern. Figure 4–8

duplicates the pattern

in Figure 4–4 but is modified for Odd Dot Plot. Eight dot rows are required, two characters per

six columns per character

. (The dots required to produce the pattern are shown Figure 4–9 on page

4–10.)

DOT

ROW

1st

CHARACTER

ODD COLUMNS

13 11579 13 11579

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figur

ODD COLUMNS

e 4–8.

2nd

CHARACTER

Odd Dot Plot Pattern Plan

1st

CHARACTER

ASCII DECIMAL

42 73 92 42 73 92 42 73

2nd

CHARACTER

ASCII DECIMAL

A @ @

64 65 64 64 65 64 64 65

4–9Graphics

The following program uses the Odd Dot Plot control code to produce the image.

10 LPRINT “Odd Dot Plot” 20 FOR I=1 TO 8 30 READ R1 40 READ R2 50 LPRINT CHR$(5); 60 FOR N=1 TO 25 70 LPRINT CHR$(R1);CHR$(R2); 80 NEXT N 90 LPRINT 100 NEXT I

10 DA

TA 42, 64, 73, 65, 92, 64, 42, 64, 73, 65, 92, 64, 42, 64, 73, 65

120 LPRINT

• The image is printed 25 times as shown in Figure 4–9.

• An

entire dot row is plotted in one printing pass. Consequently

, the first row of

is printed in one pass, followed by the second row, etc, until all rows have been printed.

all 25 images

Figure 4–9. Sample Odd Dot Plot

Graphics4–10

4–11Graphics

Table 4–1. Plot Data Byte Dot Patterns

0100000

Space

0100001 0100010 0100011 0100100 0100101 0100110 0100111 0101000 0101001 0101010 0101011 0101100 0101101 0101110 0101111 0110000 0110001 0110010 0110011 0110100 0110101 0110110 0110111 0111000 0111001 0111010 0111011 0111100 0111101 0111110 0111111

BINARY OCT HEXDEC ASCII

1 3 5 7 9 11

2 4 6 8 1012

BINARY OCT HEXDEC ASCII

1 3 5 7 9 11

2 4 6 8 1012

BINARY OCT HEXDEC ASCII

1 3 5 7 9 11

2 4 6 8 1012

”

# $ % &

’

( )

* + ,

–

. /

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?

1000000 1000001 1000010 1000011 1000100 1000101 1000110 1000111 1001000 1001001 1001010 1001011 1001100 1001101 1001110 1001111 1010000 1010001 1010010 1010011 1010100 1010101 1010110 1010111 1011000 1011001 1011010 1011011 1011100 1011101 1011110 1011111

A B C D E F G H

J K L

N O P Q R S T U V

X Y Z

[

] ^

1100000 1100001 1100010 1100011 1100100 1100101 1100110 1100111 1101000 1101001 1101010 1101011 1101100 1101101 1101110 1101111 1110000 1110001 1110010 1110011 1110100 1110101 1110110 1110111 1111000 1111001 1111010 1111011 1111100 1111101 1111110 1111111

60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F

96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127

‘

e f

g h

i j

n o

p q

r s

t u v w x

{

} ~

Delete

2032040 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

041 042 043 044 045 046 047 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95

100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137

140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177

To Exit the P–Series Plot Mode

When

returning to the print mode from the P–Series Plot Mode, include an extra line feed in the data

stream

to maintain proper print line registration relative to the last line of plot graphics. If the extra line

feed

is not included, the first character line after the graphics data may be truncated, as shown in Figure

Figure 4–10.

plot data plot data

@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

this example, a text line follows

In plot data, preceded by a single line terminator code. (T into the range of the previously printed plot line and appear truncated.)

ext characters extend

e 4–10. T

Figur

Combining Graphics and Text

The printer can combine Serial Matrix Bit Image graphics and characters (text) on the same line. P–Series

graphics and printable symbols cannot be intermixed on the same line.

This example shows a text line fol– lowing plot data, but preceded by an additional line terminator code. (Characters are able to be printed full– height.)

runcated Character Line

Graphics4–12

VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS

Introduction

The

P3000 Series printers includes two vertical format

Format

Unit (EVFU) and Dataproducts Direct Access V “true” VFU, a vertical tab table is available cal tabs feature is always enabled in Serial Matrix protocol. This chapter describes:

only in P–Series protocol and are enabled from the control panel, and the

• General VFU Programming Page 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• P–Series EVFU Page 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• DVFU Page 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting Page 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General VFU Programming

provided for forms control in Serial Matrix protocol. All VFUs are

CHAPTER 5

units:

ertical Format Unit (DVFU). Although not a

Printr

onix

standard Electronic V

Serial Matrix verti

ertical

A VFU provides an efficient way to slew paper rapidly during repetitive printing tasks. The type of VFU

used is a configuration option selected from the control panel. If not used, disable the VFU option

from the control panel. The general VFU programming procedure is as follows:

Design a form, determining spacing and channel assignments for each line.

Send the programming sequence to the host. The sequence depends on the type of VFU used.

Some

VFUs require the Paper Instruction (PI)

interface. Note that data bit 8 of the standard RS–232 interface can be configured for use as the PI line. The following information applies when programming and using a VFU:

Elongated

VFU automatically counts one line of elongated characters as two normal character lines. Paper Runaway Protection – If the VFU is selected but not loaded when a VFU command is sent

from memory has been loaded, a channel code sent from the host, which is not a part of the assigned sequence currently in memory, will move the paper a single line feed.

Line

length according to the program specifications and the currently selected line spacing. Line spacing may be mixed on the same form; however, do so with caution to avoid unpredictable results.

Characters

the host computer

Spacing

– The printer can use any line spacing with the VFU. The VFU determines the forms

– Elongated (double high) characters can be used within VFU programs. The

, the printer will move the paper

line normally associated with the Dataproducts parallel

a single line feed. If the VFU is selected and the

VFU

Deselected

forms

length definition returns to the previously set value. The current print position

of–form.

– If any VFU is deselected from the control panel, the VFU data is ignored and the

becomes the top–

5–1Vertical Format Units

VFU Load/Save/Clear

Save

one VFU table at a time in Non–V

LPI,

and VFU channel data.

olatile Memory (NVM). The VFU table format

is: VFU type,

Load – Upon printer powerup or printer reset, a previously saved VFU loads if the

matches table

Save

memory. Skip–over perforation and forms length values are not saved from this selection.

Clear

code (SFCC @), VFU format. When DISABLE is selected as the VFU type, the previously loaded VFU data is not cleared

the

VFU type

if the saved VFU was loaded using the 6 or 8 lpi DVFU.

–

From

the control panel, VFU T

–

Clear the VFU by pressing ENTER at the VFU T

and is still in ef

(see page 3–16). Upon loading the VFU, LPI sets to the

changing

printer protocol, changing VFUs, loading parameters, or by loading a new

fect if reselected.

P–Series EVFU

The

EVFU can

lines.

The programming sequence follows this order: 1) start load code, 2) line identification code, and

end load code.

Start Load Code – 1E or 6E Hex

The

start load code clears and initializes the EVFU memory for the memory load

load code is 1E hex when the PI line is disabled (low) or 6E hex when the PI line is enabled (high).

be selected in P–Series protocol. The EVFU provides 16 channels to identify up to 192

ABLE SA

saved

VFU table

value stored in the VFU

VE writes the current VFU table into Non–V

ABLE CLEAR configuration menu, control

program. The start

olatile

Channel Assignment

The EVFU memory has the capacity for 192–line forms. The first line identification code (channel code)

in the memory load program defines the first line on the form; the second line identification code

defines the second line on the form, etc. Each line must have a line identification code. Filler

channel codes are used for lines not accessed by

filler

except channel code 1, which is reserved for the top–of–form, and channel code 12, which is re served as the vertical tab channel. Repeat the same filler channel code as lines.

Channel

of–form form. (top–of–form).

Channels

channels. channel ating program must also be identified by filler channels (unused channel codes).

– The top–of–form code, reserved as the first line on the form or the first line printed (top–

position). The operating program sends the channel 1 code to advance to the top

After the memory is loaded, a Form Feed code (FF

2 thr

ough 1

1, 13 and 14

Identify each line on the form with a channel

code, the paper advances to the line identified by the channel code. Lines not used by the oper

– Used as general channel codes (line identification codes) or filler

the print program. Use any channel code as a

necessary for any number of

of the next

, 0C hex) moves the paper to the next channel 1

code. When the operating program sends the

Vertical Format Units5–2

Channel

in the print buf nel 12 is not loaded in the EVFU memory

– Reserved as the V

fer and rapidly slews the paper to the next line identified by the channel 12 code. If chan

ertical T

ab channel. The V

ertical T

, a single line feed is executed when a VT code is sent.

ab code (VT

, 0B hex) prints any data

Channel

by as the Start Load and End Load codes.

15 and 16

the PI line. In an EVFU form that does not use the PI line, the codes for Channels 15 and 16 function

– Used as general channel codes or filler channels only when the VFU is accessed

End Load – 1F or 6F Hex

The

end load code terminates the memory load program. The end load code is 1F hex when the PI line is disabled (low) or 6F hex when the PI line is high. Channel codes in excess of 192 channels received prior

to the end load code are discarded.

Using the EVFU

Once the EVFU program has been enabled and loaded, the VFU LOADED indicator on the panel

glows. Sending the appropriate channel code to the printer causes any data in the buf

and

slew the paper to the next line on the form having the specified channel number

memory. To recognize a data byte as an EVFU instruction, the following criteria must be met:

1. The PI line must be enabled and set high; and

2. Data bit 5 must be 0 (not set).

assigned in EVFU

control

fer to

OR:

1. The PI line must be disabled or low; and

2. Data bit 5 must be 1 (set).

these

Given lists the EVFU channels and their equivalent data bytes with the PI line enabled; Table 5–2 lists the EVFU channel and their equivalent data bytes with the PI line disabled.

conditions, the lower four bits of a byte will specify the EVFU channel number

. T

able 5–1

5–3Vertical Format Units

Table 5–1.

P–Series EVFU Codes – PI Line Enabled

ASCII Channel

Hex

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 6E 6F

Dec

11 12 13 14 15

110 111

Code

NUL

SOH

STX

ETX

EOT

ENQ

ACK

BEL 8 9

n o

PI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 1

X X

X = Undefined, 0 or 1

Data Bits

0000001111110115

1 = High

0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

0 1

1 (TOF)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 (VT) 13 14

16 Start Load End Load

0 = Low

NOTE: Disabling or enabling the PI interface line is configuration controlled.

Vertical Format Units5–4

able 5–2. P–Series EVFU Codes – PI Line Disabled or Not Used

ASCII ChannelData Bits

Hex

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F

X = Undefined, 0 or 1

Dec

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Code

DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US

765 4 3 21

000

0 0

000

0 0

000

0 0

000

0 0

000

0 0

000

0 0

000

0 0

000

0 0

1 1

1 = High

1 (TOF) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 (VT) 13 14 Start Load End Load

0 = Low

The ESC code cannot

NOTE: Function with tion

Contr

ol Character (SFCC). If ESC is used as the SFCC, the EVFU must be used

the PI line enabled and set high. Refer to the

on the SFCC.

be used simultaneously as the EVFU VT code and the Special

Configuration chapter for mor

e informa

Clearing the EVFU Memory

Following one of these actions resets (clears) the EVFU memory.

• Sending only the start load code.

• Sending a start load code followed immediately by an end load code.

• Sending a second start load code, which reinitializes the EVFU. (This restarts the host

data.)

the EVFU memory is cleared, the forms length returns to the previously set value and the current

When print position becomes the top–of–form.

5–5Vertical Format Units

Relative Line Slewing

Another lines occur, three criteria must be met:

The described ing paper motion will occur, regardless of whether the EVFU memory is loaded or not.

If the Double High for One Line attribute is active, n

method of moving paper using the PI line results in vertical slews of a specified number of

within the form relative to the current print line (rather than slewing to a specific line). For this

• The PI line must be enabled and set high;

• Data bit 5 must be 1 (set); and

The EVFU must be the selected V

•

Slew Relative configuration and the status of data bits 1–4 determine the number of lines slewed as

in T

able 5–3. (Note that the state of data bit 5 is the dif

the

interface lines as EVFU channel codes.) As long as the EVFU is selected, this type of vertical

Table 5–3. P–Series EVFU Line Slewing

ASCII

Hex PI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Dec

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 31 US 16

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23

24 25

26 27 28 29 30

Code

DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

ertical Format Unit.

ference between line slewing and us

+ 1 lines are slewed rather than

Data Bits

0000111111110

X X

n lines.

Lines Slewed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 12 13 14 15

X = Undefined, 0 or 1

1 = High

0 = Low

Vertical Format Units5–6

DVFU

The DVFU may be selected in P–Series protocol and is generally used in conjunction with the Dataproducts up

to 143 lines. A channel number is assigned to each line on the form. The host computer sends nel codes to the printer, resulting in rapid paper slewing to the next corresponding line. The programming code.

The DVFU start load codes are either 6C, 6D, or 6E hex with the PI line high.

interface. A maximum of 12 channels can be assigned to each physical line of a form—

chan

sequence follows this order: 1) start load code, 2) channel assignments, and 3) end load

Start Load Code – 6C, 6D, or 6E Hex

Hex

– The DVFU start load code of 6E (hex) with the PI line high initiates the DVFU memory load

routine using the current printer line spacing as the DVFU line spacing.

Hex

routine using 6 lpi as the line spacing, regardless of the current printer line spacing.

routine using 8 lpi as the line spacing, regardless of the current printer line spacing.

– The DVFU start load code of 6C (hex) with the PI line high initiates the DVFU memory load

Hex

– The DVFU start load code of 6D (hex) with

the PI line high initiates the DVFU memory load

Channel Assignment

Following the be high or low; if high, however last ing will occur from the bottom of the form to the top of the form.

maximum of 12 channels can be assigned to one physical line on the form (multiple channels per line

A facilitate ters) used to assign channels 1 through 6; the least significant six bits of the second data byte are used to assign channels 7 through 12. If a bit is set, the corresponding channel is assigned.

Each should

maximum than nated.

CH 1 TOF – The first channel, line 1 of the form, must be assigned channel 1, top–of–form, or the entire load sequence is ignored and the memory reset. Consequently, when preparing to load the DVFU TOF (FF, 0C hex) moves the paper to the next channel 1 (top–of–form).

(0B loaded,

the start load code, all data bytes received are interpreted as channel assignment data

end load code is received.

channel 12

are required per line. As shown in T

line on the form requires two

not contain channel assignments.

286 bytes without an end load code, the end load code is “forced” and the load routine is termi

memory

channel assignment code as the first line loaded. After the memory is loaded, a Form Feed code

2 VT

hex) moves the paper to the next channel 2. If the printer receives a VT code but channel 2 is not

loaded is assigned Bottom–of–Form (BOF). If skip–over perforation is enabled, slew

the use of a single DVFU load for multiple forms). T

of 143 lines (286 DVFU bytes) can be assigned on the form. If the printer receives more

, position the paper at the required top–of–form position in anticipation of sending the

– Channel 2 is designated as the vertical tab channel. After the memory is loaded,

the paper advances a single line at the current line spacing.

During the channel assignment portion of the load routine, the PI line can

, the channel data

able 5–4, the least significant six bits of the first data byte are

bytes. For lines not requiring a channel identification, the two bytes

cannot

be the same as start

end load code data. The

wo eight–bit data bytes (DVFU charac

until

a VT code

5–7Vertical Format Units

12 BOF

nificance when using the printer skip–over perforation feature. When skip–over perforation is enabled, the BOF position but before the TOF position, no skip–over perforation will occur.

– The last channel 12 loaded is used as the Bottom–of–Form (BOF) channel and has sig

paper skips from BOF to T

only

if at the BOF position. If a channel search moves paper past

Table 5–4. DVFU Channel Assignment

Binary Binary Value Value

128

64 32 16

8 4

2 1

Bit #

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (LSB)

Channel #

X (don’t care)

6 5 4 3

2 – VT 1 – TOF

128

64 32 16

8 4

2 1

Second Data ByteFirst Data Byte

8 7

6 5 4 3

2 1 (LSB)

End Load Code – 6F Hex

The

DVFU end load code is 6F (hex) with the PI line high. This terminates the

routine.

Channel #Bit #

X (don’t care) X (don’t care)X (don’t care)

12 – BOF 11

9 8 7

DVFU memory load

Using the DVFU

The

VFU LOADED indicator on the control panel glows when the

and

loaded. Sending an appropriate channel code to the printer causes any data in the buf slew the paper to the next line on the form having the specified channel number assigned in DVFU memory.

1. The

2. Data bit 5 must be 0 (not set). Given

lists

o recognize a data byte as a DVFU channel instruction, the following criteria must be met:

PI line must be enabled and set high; and

these conditions, the lower four bits of a byte will specify the DVFU channel number

DVFU channels and their equivalent data bytes.

DVFU program has been enabled

fer to print

Vertical Format Units5–8

. T

able 5–5

and

Table 5–5. DVFU Channel Instruction

ASCII Channel

Hex

Dec

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B

X = Undefined, 0 or 1

Code

NUL

SOH

STX

ETX

EOT

ENQ

ACK

BEL 8 9

PI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Clearing the DVFU Memory

Following

one of these actions resets (clears) the DVFU memory

Data Bits

1 = High

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

0 = Low

•

Sending only the start load and end load codes (no channel assignment data).

• Sending

tects quired per line.

• Sending

• Sending the first byte (after the start load) that does not specify top–of–form.

DVFU data is ignored if the DVFU has not been selected from the control panel. Deselecting the

The DVFU

returns the forms length to

top–of–form.

an odd number of DVFU characters (channel assignment data). (The printer de

the characters after it

a second start

receives the end load code.) Remember

load code, which reinitializes the DVFU. (This restarts the host data)

the previously set value and the current print position becomes the

, two data bytes are re

Relative Line Slewing

Another lines occur, three criteria must be met:

1. The PI line must be set high;

2. Data bit 5 must be 1 (set); and

method of moving paper using the PI line results in vertical slews of a specified number of

within the form relative to the current print line (rather than slewing to a specific line). For this

The DVFU must be the selected V

ertical Format Unit.

5–9Vertical Format Units

Slew Relative configuration and

The slewed

as described in T

ing

and using the interface lines as DVFU channel codes.) As long as the DVFU is selected, this type

vertical paper motion will occur, regardless of whether the DVFU memory is loaded or not.

able 5–6. (Note that the state of data bit 5 is the dif

the status of data bits 1 through 4 determine the number of lines

ference between line slew

If the Double High for One Line attribute is active, n

Table 5–6. P–Series DVFU Line Slewing

ASCII

Hex PI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Dec

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 31 US

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23

24 25

26 27 28 29 30

Code

DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS

+ 1 lines are slewed rather than n lines.

Data Bits

0000111111110

Lines Slewed

0 = CR*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 12 13 14 15

X = Undefined, 0 or 1

*treated as CR = CR; r

efer to the Carriage Return contr

Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting

Serial Matrix protocol, vertical formatting is always enabled. Forms control is accomplished by a set of programmed vertical tabs. Various lines of the form are assigned vertical tabs which are then accessed trolling and their parameters are described in the Programming trol panel will not glow when vertical tabs are loaded for forms control.

by control

vertical tabs: ESC B for single channel tab setting and VT to execute

code for rapid paper advancement to the tab position. T

1 = High

ol code on page 6–16.

wo codes are used for con

a vertical tab. These codes

chapter. The VFU Loaded indicator on the con

0 = Low

Vertical Format Units5–10

Vertical Tab Positions

Vertical tab positions are assigned to a line number. A maximum of 16 vertical tab positions can be assigned for part number data, a second tab is assigned line 8 for part name data, and a third tab is 14 for quantity data.

on the form. A sample format is shown in Figure 5–1. The first vertical tab is assigned line

assigned

line

ESC B code is used to assign the vertical tabs to the lines of the form. Once the tab positions

The assigned, sending the vertical tab execute code (VT) causes the paper (currently at the top–of–form position) paper tion for QUANTITY data.

to advance to the first tab position for PART NUMBER data. Sending another VT moves the

to the

second tab position for PART NAME, followed by a third VT to access the third tab posi

Form Data

PART

NUMBER

PART

NAME

QUANTITY

Form Line Number

1 2

3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

Vertical T abs

Top of Form

ab 1 ab 2

ab 3

are

Figure 5–1. Sample Serial Matrix V

ertical T

Executing Vertical Tabs

The

vertical tab execute code

buffer)

and causes paper movement to the next predefined vertical tab defined, line, and the end of the form, the paper moves to the next top–of–form.

the paper is moved to the next line at the current line spacing. If a tab position is at the current

the paper is moved to the next tab position. If no tab

is VT

. When sent, it prints the contents of the print buf

positions are defined between the current line

ab Positions

fer (if data is in the

position. If a tab position is not

5–11Vertical Format Units

Vertical Format Units5–12

PROGRAMMING

Introduction

You

can configure the printer from the control protocols: Printronix P–Series or Serial Matrix. If equipped with the Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) option, the printer responds to the Special Function Control Character and IGP commands as described in the IGP User’

• Overstrike/Overlay Mode Page 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

Control Code Functions

• Special Function Control Code Header Page 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

Attribute Set and Reset Codes

• Control Code Reference Index Page 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Individual Control Code Descriptions Page 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overstrike/Overlay Mode

s Reference Manual. This programming chapter describes:

CHAPTER 6

panel to respond to control codes in one of two standard

Page 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You

can underline or overstrike data figured

for carriage return only (

stream

can overstrike printable characters or spaces already loaded motion command (i.e., line feed, form feed) has not been received. The printer is in the Overstrike Mode when configured from the control panel for OVERSTRIKE ENABLE. This mode causes the printer

to double strike any dots carriage

The ABLE. ceived before the carriage return. (No dots will double strike.) The Overlay Mode results in faster printing acter bolding with the use of carriage returns. An example of overstrike/overlay and underlining char acters is shown in Figure 6–1.

return. T

printer is in the Overlay Mode when configured from the control panel with OVERSTRIKE DIS

The Overlay Mode causes dots following the carriage return to lay on top of existing data re

because it does not have to strike dots twice; however

NOTE: The printer must be configur

* line

feed on r

o make a character bold, send the character, a carriage return, and the character again.

Enter in Print Buffer Printed Result

P3000 SERIES PRINTER (CR) SS/// (CR)

_____ (LF)

S = Space (20 Hex)

LF = Line Feed (0A Hex)

eceipt of the CR code, the contents of the buffer will print.

Figure 6–1. Overstrike/Overlay and Underline Examples

in the print buf

not

carriage return and line feed). Any printable characters in the data

following the carriage return that lay on top of dots placed

ed for

fer when the carriage return code (hex 0D) is con

in the print buf

, the Overlay Mode does not allow char

P3000 SERIES PRINTER///

CR = Carriage Return (0D Hex)* _ = Underline (5F Hex)

CR=CR only

. If configur

ed for a carriage r

fer as long as a paper

before

eturn and

the

6–1Programming

Control Code Functions

The following information is listed for each code function (where applicable and possible). ASCII Mnemonic – The standard American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

name for the control code.

Hex Code – The code’ Decimal Code – The code’s numeric equivalent in decimal. Purpose – The function(s) of the control code. Comment – A description of exceptions or limitations to normal use.

A sample when load IBM

Expression written in BASIC programming language is provided for

a specific syntax is required to complete the program statement (i.e.,: Bit

a Language, Horizontal T

Personal Computer using Microsoft GW–BASIC version 3.22.

s numeric equivalent in hexadecimal.

ab Set, V

ertical T

ab Set). The programs in this chapter were run on an

some control codes

Image modes, Down

Special Function Control Code – Control Code Header

Special Function Control Code control code introducer (or header); it is the first input in the sequence of parameters. The trol

code sequence is:

(SFCC)(parameter 1)(parameter 2)...(parameter n)

P–Series

ample, ducers:

codes

can use SOH,

you can enable bold print in the P–Series protocol using any of the following control code intro

(SFCC) is used to extend the control code protocol. The SFCC is the

ETX, ESC, ^ (“hat”) or ~ (“tilde”) as control code introducers. For ex

general

con

ASCII: Hex:

ETX G ESC G ^ G ~ G

Serial

Matrix codes

the

Serial Matrix printer protocol, use the Serial Matrix SFCC and the bold print control code character

as follows:

ASCII: Hex:

The

SFCC is selected from the control panel. T

plication Compatibility diagrams in the Configuration chapter.

Most

ESC G

programming examples in this chapter have been

use

01 47SOH G 03 47 1B 47 5E 47 7E 47

only

ESC as the control code introducer

1B 47

o select the SFCC for your application, refer to the Ap

created using the ESC control code introducer

BASIC:

CHR$(1);“G”; CHR$(3);“G”; CHR$(27);“G”; CHR$(94);“G”; CHR$(126);“G”;

. For example, to enable bold print in

CHR$(27);“G”;

Programming6–2

SFCC commands must be terminated by a semicolon (;) in a BASIC pr

NOTE: text

following the command string. A paper motion command dir

function

You can control print format, print mode, or international language selection by a longer sequence known lines

of text and af PSET, appropriate Control Code function.

For

example, when in P–Series emulation, you can set the form length in inches

command line:

SFCC INCHES;n.f

code command may r

as a Command Line. Command Lines are “string” type commands placed between complete

fect the text which follows. The printer has six Command Lines: PMODE, OSET

LPI, LINES, and INCHES. Each of these Command Lines

esult in err

oneous paper movement.

ectly following a special

is discussed in this chapter under the

ogram or by

using the following

where: “n”

When

using the SFCC in a Command Line, the SFCC must be the first (“space,” hex 20, is a blank symbol). In addition, characters following spaces (other than a valid line terminator) in a Command Line are ignored so that you can include program comments on the Com mand

Line. V

valid

line terminator does not produce paper motion. If a Command Line contains an error

mand is not executed, and the line truncates to include any of the following error messages:

INV

ARAMETER OUT

P BOUNDS

MISSING P

ILLEGAL DECIMAL PARAMETER

alid line terminators are: Form Feed (FF), Line Feed (LF), and Carriage Return (CR). The

Error

ALID P

is the whole number of inches, and “f” is the fractional increment

ments.

Message

ARAMETER

CHARACTER IN

Command Line Err

The command r correctly, expected

A decimal parameter in the command is out of range.

One or mor fr

om the command.

A decimal parameter contains a non–numeric character

or Messages

Explanation

eceived cannot be interpr

or the corr

delimiter

e necessary parameters is missing

, or a fractional digit is out of range.

ect command is not followed by an

in 0.5” incre

non–blank symbol in the line

, the com

eted

TOO MANY

DECIMAL PARAMETER

DIGITS IN

Attribute Set and Reset Codes

Certain

print attributes are set and sequence and the values 1 or 0. These values may be either the hexadecimal code 01 and 00, or the ASCII

code for the printable symbols of decimal 1 and 0 (hexadecimal code 31 and 30, respectively).

Expanded

Print, Super/Subscript

A decimal parameter contains too many digits.

reset (turned on or of

Print, and Underline are attributes which are set/reset in this fashion.

f) by using the appropriate ESC or SFCC code

6–3Programming

Control Code Reference Index

The

following index lists the control codes by function and lists the ASCII mnemonic and page num

ber. Alphabetical listings by mnemonic and function are provided in Appendix D.

NOTE: quence

Some contr or via contr

ol code functions can be accomplished using another contr

ol panel selection.

PAPER MOTION

ol code se

FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL P

Form

Feed Line Feed LF LF 6–45 Line Feed n/216 Inch (1 line only) N/A Vertical Tab VT VT 6–68

FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL PAGE NO.

Backspace BS BS 6–7 Cancel N/A CAN 6–15 Carriage Return CR CR 6–16 Delete N/A DEL 6–30 Forms Length Set (Inches) SFCC INCHES ESC C NUL 6–41 Forms Length Set (Lines) SFCC LINES Horizontal Tab N/A HT 6–43 Horizontal Tab Set N/A ESC D 6–44 Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi)

Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi)

Line Spacing 8 or 10.3 lpi (1 line only) ACK N/A 6–49

Line Spacing 7/72 Inch Line Spacing n/72 Inch

(as executed by ESC 2) Line Spacing n/216 Inch Skip–Over Perforation N/A ESC N 6–62 Skip–Over Perforation Cancel N/A ESC O 6–63 VFU Commands (P–Series) DLE–US N/A 6–67 Vertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix) N/A

FF FF 6–40

ESC J

FORMAT

ESC C

SFCC 2 SFCC LPI

SFCC 0 SFCC LPI

SFCC f SFCC 1 SFCC A

SFCC 3

ESC 2 6–47

ESC 0 6–48

ESC 1 6–50 ESC A 6–51

ESC 3 6–52

ESC B

AGE NO.

6–46

6–42

6–69

Programming6–4

PRINT MODE

FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL P

Bold Print Bold Print (1 line only)

Bold Print Reset Condensed Print

SFCC G

ESC G 6–13

SFCC j SFCC H

ESC H 6–14

N/A SI 6–28

AGE NO.

6–13

ESC SI

Condensed Print Reset

N/A DC2 6–29 Character Pitch 10 cpi N/A ESC P 6–17 Character Pitch 12 cpi N/A

ESC M

6–18

ESC : 6–18

Elongated (Double High) Print (1 line)

SFCC h

ESC h 6–33

BS Emphasized Print SFCC E ESC E 6–34 Emphasized Print Reset Expanded (Double Wide) Print Expanded (Double Wide) Print Reset

SFCC F

SFCC W

ESC F 6–35 ESC W 6–36 ESC W 6–36

DC4

Expanded (Double Wide) Print (1 line)

SFCC k

SO 6–37

ESC SO Overscoring Print Mode/Pitch Selection

SFCC _

ESC _ 6–53

SFCC X

ESC X

6–57

SFCC PMODE Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) SFCC [ ESC [ 6–59 Superscript/Subscript Printing

SFCC S

ESC S 6–64 Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset SFCC T ESC T 6–65 Underline

SFCC –

ESC – 6–66

GRAPHICS

FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL PAGE NO.

Bit

Image Mode, Double Density Bit Image Mode, Double Density/Speed Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density Bit Image Mode, Single Density

N/A ESC L 6–10 N/A ESC Y 6–11 N/A ESC Z 6–12 N/A ESC K 6–9

Plot, Even Dot (High Density) EOT N/A 6–54

SFCC d

Plot, Odd Dot (Normal Density) ENQ N/A 6–55

SFCC e

OTHER FUNCTIONS

FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL P

AGE NO.

Bell BEL BEL 6–8 Character Set Select

SFCC l

ESC l 6–19

6–5Programming

OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued)

FUNCTION P–SERIES SERIAL P

Character Set Select (Control Codes) Character Set Select (Printable Symbols)

SFCC 7 SFCC 6

AGE NO.

ESC 7 6–22

ESC 6 6–23 Character Set Select (Printable Symbols) N/A ESC u 6–24 Character Set Select: ECMA–94

Latin 1 Extended SFCC OSET N/A 6–27 Character Set Select: International

SFCC R

ESC R

6–25

Languages SFCC PSET Download a Language

SFCC V

ESC V 6–31 Extended Character Set SO ESC 4 6–38

SFCC SO SFCC n SFCC 4

Extended Character Set Cancel SI ESC 5 6–39

SFCC SI SFCC o SFCC 5

Printer Reset

SFCC @

ESC @ 6–56 Printer Select N/A DC1 6–60 Printer Deselect N/A DC3 6–61

Programming6–6

Backspace

P–Series/ Serial BS 08 08

ASCII Hex Decimal

Purpose Moves Comment When

acter

position

left

at the current character pitch setting. The code is ignored if the logical print is positioned at the first character column. When the backspace code is received, printing speed for the print line may be reduced to half.

Example

Print and backspace two character positions.

the logical print head to the left one character

configured for backspace (in P–Series printer protocol), BS moves the

indicator (the logical print head position) one character space to the

space toward the first column.

char

head

6–7Programming

Bell

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series/ Serial BEL 07 07

Purpose Sounds a buzzer/beeper. Comment The

mand.

BEL function sounds a buzzer/beeper for 0.2 seconds upon receipt of this com

Programming6–8

Bit Image Mode, Single Density

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC Purpose Selects Single (Normal) Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”K”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA”

where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow.

The DATA can be

NOTE: values

of the ASCII characters supplied,

printable

Comment For detailed information, refer to the Bit Image section in the Graphics chapter. Example The following example produces a pattern of Single Density Bit Image graphics.

NOTE: Depending on the host computer system, it may be necessary to include a width statement within the BASIC program.

characters ar

DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.

expr

essed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appr

e r

equired.

9 data bit pattern is repeated 27 times. Compare this example to the double den

The sity

and quadruple density examples.

1B 4B

especially in cases wher

27 75

opriate decimal

e the dot patterns of non

6–9Programming

Bit Image Mode, Double Density

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC L Purpose Expression CHR$(27);”L”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA”

where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow.

NOTE: values printable

Comment Double

Example The

NOTE: Depending on the host computer system, it may be necessary to include a width statement within the BASIC program.

Selects Double Density Bit Image graphics.

DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.

The DATA can be

of the ASCII characters supplied,

characters ar

refer to the Bit Image section in the Graphics chapter.

following example produces Double Density Bit Image graphics used must be doubled for double density (the data is used 54 times rather than 27).

expr

essed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appr

e r

equired.

Density printing

the Single Density Bit Image Mode example. Note that the amount of data

1B 4C

especially in cases wher

may reduce print speed to half. For detailed information,

27 76

opriate decimal

e the dot patterns of non

of the pattern

Programming6–10

Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC Purpose Prints

Expression CHR$(27);”Y”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA”

where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow.

The DATA can be

NOTE: values

of the ASCII characters supplied,

printable

Comment For detailed information, refer to the Bit Image section in the Graphics chapter. Example The

NOTE: Depending on the host computer system, it may be necessary to include a width statement within the BASIC program.

characters ar

graphics at twice the speed of Double Density (same speed as Single Density)

by ignoring adjacent dots.

DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.

expr

essed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appr

e r

equired.

following example produces Double Density Double Speed Bit Image graphics of the pattern used in the Single Density Bit Image Mode example. Note that the amount

of data must be doubled for double density (the data is used

than 27).

1B 59

especially in cases wher

27 89

opriate decimal

e the dot patterns of non

54 times rather

6–11Programming

Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC Z Purpose Expression CHR$(27);”Z”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA”

where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow.

NOTE: values printable

Comment Quadruple Density printing may reduce print speed to half. For detailed informa-

Example The

NOTE: Depending on the host computer system, it may be necessary to include a width statement within the BASIC program.

Selects Quadruple Density Bit Image graphics.

DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.

The DATA can be

of the ASCII characters supplied,

characters ar

tion, refer to the Bit Image section in the Graphics chapter.

The

printed density in this mode is 120 dpi lected when selected from the Correspondence print mode.

following example produces quadruple density graphics of the pattern used in the

Single Density Bit Image Mode example. Note that the amount of data must be

quadrupled for quadruple density (the data is used 108 times rather than 27).

expr

essed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appr

e r

equired.

from the Data Processing print mode or 180 dpi

1B 5A

especially in cases wher

horizontal and 72 dpi vertical when se

27 90

opriate decimal

e the dot patterns of non

horizontal and 96 dpi vertical

Programming6–12

Bold Print

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series SFCC

Serial ESC G Purpose Selects bold character printing. Comment When

Example The following sample program illustrates bold character printing.

SFCC j (1 line)

the bold character printing control code is received, all characters are printed

bold until reset by the

the

same as printing double strike. Bold character printing may reduce print speed

half. SFCC j selects bold print for the current line

characters reset, or a paper motion command.

Superscript or subscript characters implement the bold function with a vertical “shadow” or

subscript characters themselves.

are printed in bold until reset by

rather than a double strike. The bold attribute has no af

SFCC 47 SFCC 71 SFCC 6A

1B 47

bold print reset control code or printer reset. Bold Print is

only

the bold print reset control code, printer

SFCC 106 27 71

. When this code is received, all

fect on

superscript

6–13Programming

Bold Print Reset

ASCII Hex Decimal

P–Series SFCC Serial ESC H Purpose Comment The

Example Refer

Resets bold character printing.

bold print print attributes such as double wide printing are not affected.

and

reset.

reset control code only resets the bold print character attribute. Other

to the Bold Print control code for a sample program

SFCC 48 SFCC 72 1B 48

27 72

of bold character print set

Programming6–14

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