Seiko FB-900 User Manual

24-pin Dot-matrix Printer

FB-90

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can raditae frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guaratee that interfernce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recption, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer ro an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“It is necessary to use shielded interconnect cables to insure compliance with FCC Class B limits for radio frequency emissions.”

Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

1. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form.

2. This manual is subject to change without notice.

3. This manual was prepared with the greateset care. If you should find any unclear points, mistakes, or omissions, please contact us.

4. We will not bear any responsibility for unsatisfactory results from the use of this printer despite item 3 above.

Company.

* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Warning

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

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer ro an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“It is necessary to use shielded interconnect cables to insure compliance with FCC Class B limits for radio frequency emissions.”

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

OWNER'S MANUAL

1999 SEIKO Precision Inc.

24-pin Wide-Carriage

Dot Matrix Printer

FB-900

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

- Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program -

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos uniform among participating nations.

How to use this maunal

This manual describes the operation procedures for the 24-Pin Wide-Carriage Dot Matrix Printer. Read through this manual before using the printer. Keep this manual near the printer and refer to it whenever necessary.

Sections 1 and 2 describe the basic procedures, including unpacking, setup and

key operations. Install and setup the printer as described in these sections.

Section 3 and subsequent sections describe the functions and software commands

of the printer. Refer to these sections when necessary.

This manual is organized as shown below.

1. Setting up the printer

2. Control panel operations

3. Setup options

4. Functions

5. Bar code and enlarged character function

6. Troubleshooting

7. Interface specifications

8. Software commands

9. Software setup functions

10. Specifications

11. Character set table Index Software command list

Read this manual thoroughly to use the printer properly.

—How to use this manual—

Precautions for use

Organization of this manual

Symbols used in this manual

How to use this maunal

A caution symbol Care should be taken in order to operate the printer correctly.

This symbol indicates a note that is useful for operation.

These item numbers show the sequence of operation. Perform the operations in the

order shown.

The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.

—How to use this manual—

This symbol indicates that personal injury may occur if this caution warning is ignored.

CAUTION

Caution

Display on the LCD before the key is pressed

Display on the LCD

1. MULTIPART

2.HEAD ADJUSTMENT

Display on the LCD after the key is pressed

Press the key.

To the next step

Contents

Preface How to use this manual

Cautions for use Organization of this manual Symbols used in this manual

● Major functions..................................... i

● Cautions................................................. iv

Safety Cautions............................

Cautions in setting up..................

Cautions in operation...................

● Unpacking the printer......................... v

Unpacking the printer................. vi

● Dimensions........................................... vii

● Components and functions................ viii

Appearance of the printer...........

viii

Components and functions.........

Operation panel explanation 1.. x Operation panel explanation 2. xi

Options and consumables....... xii

Maintenance............................ xiii

1. Setting up the printer...................... 1-1

● Connecting the printer to

the power source.................. 1-1

● Installing the ribbon cassette........... 1-2

Installing the ribbon cassette..1-2

● Paper path............................................ 1-4

Path of fanfold paper................ 1-4

Path of cut sheet paper............ 1-5

● Selecting the paper path.................... 1-6

● Paper..................................................... 1-8

● Selecting the paper form

..................1-10

● Loading fanfold paper

(Front tractor)

..........................1-12

(Rear tractor)............................ 1-16

● Loading cut sheet paper

(Manual paper feeding)............ 1-19

● Printing using the cut sheet feeder

(Optional)

.............................1-22

● Running the self-test.......................1-27

● Connecting the printer to

the computer...........................1-28

Parallel interface....................1-28

Serial interface.......................1-29

● Input data hexadecimal dump list...1-30

● Link between paper path (PATH)

and paper form (MEMO)..........1-31

2. Control panel

operations

......................... 2-1

● Control panel operations................... 2-1

Control panel............................ 2-1

Fuction keys............................. 2-1

LCD........................................... 2-5

3. Setup options.................................... 3-1

Outline of the

setup modes..... ......3-1

Available function in the

setup modes........... 3-1

Entering the setup

modes.................... 3-1

● Operations on the setup mode...........3-2

Keys for setting......................... 3-2

Setting example in EXTENDED

SETUP MODE.... 3-3

● Setup mode summary (1).................. 3-4

● Setup mode summary (2)

.................. 3-5

● Factory default setting..................... 3-6

#01 Multipart............................................. 3-8

#02 Head adjustment............................... 3-9

#03 TOF adjustment.............................. 3-10

#04 Page length..................................... 3-11

#05 Paper width..................................... 3-12

#06 Top margin..................................... 3-13

#07 Bottom margin............................... 3-14

#08 Left margin..................................... 3-15

#09 Right margin................................... 3-16

#10 Character quality............................ 3-17

#11 Character font................................. 3-18

#12 Character pitch............................... 3-19

#13 Line feed pitch................................ 3-20

#14 Enlarging/Reducing print.............. 3-21

#15 Paper Fastener................................ 3-22

#16 Perforation...................................... 3-22

#17 Fanfold feed.................................... 3-23

#18 Paper Quality.................................... 3-23

#19 Saving data in format memory...... 3-24

#20 Loading data from format

memory................................ 3-24

#20 Emulation........................................ 3-25

#21 Character table (HP)....................... 3-25

#22 Character table (EPSON)............... 3-26

#23 Character table (IBM).................... 3-26

#24 National font (EPSON).................. 3-27

#25 Code page...................................... 3-28

#26 Alternate graphics mode (AGM)

(IBM).................................. 3-28

#27 CR code function............................ 3-29

#28 LF code function............................ 3-29

#29 Accent character............................ 3-30

#30 Zero font style................................ 3-30

#31 Horizontal tab................................ 3-31

#32 Locking page length...................... 3-31

#33 Locking font................................... 3-32

#34 Locking character pitch................. 3-32

#35 Locking character quality.............. 3-33

#36 Locking character table.................. 3-33

#37 FF code function / TOF ................. 3-34

#38 Graphic Quality.............................. 3-35

#40

Validity of bar code and

enlarged character

................ 3-36

#41

Bar code type

................................... 3-37

Bar code specifications.........

3-38

#42 Bar code size................................... 3-39

#43 Enlarged character size.................. 3-39

#44 Software setup................................ 3-40

#50 PCL mode (HP).............................. 3-40

#51 Secondary character table (HP).... 3-41

#60 Setting option.................................. 3-41

#61 Paper path....................................... 3-42

#62 Automatic scrolling........................ 3-42

#63 Out-of-paper detection.................... 3-43

#64 Skew detection............................... 3-43

#65 Paper jam detection....................... 3-44

#66 Line feed speed.............................. 3-44

#67 Auto scroll position........................ 3-45

#70 Interface.......................................... 3-46

#71 Printer select command................... 3-47

#72 Parity bit (Serial I/F)................... 3-47

#73 Data length (Serial I/F)............... 3-48

#74 Stop bit (Serial I/F)...................... 3-48

#75 Protocol (Serial I/F)..................... 3-49

#76 Baud rate (Serial I/F)................... 3-49

#77 Serial error (Serial I/F)................ 3-50

#78 CTS signal (Serial I/F)................. 3-50

#79 CD signal (Serial I/F)................... 3-51

#80 DSR signal (Serial I/F)................. 3-51

#81 Input buffer size.............................. 3-52

#82 BUSY/ACK signal timing

(Parallel I/F)....................... 3-53

#83 Data latch timing

(Parallel I/F)....................... 3-53

#84 Error Status (Parallel I/F)............... 3-54

#90 Printing direction........................... 3-55

#91 Display language on LCD............. 3-55

#92 Locking panel keys........................ 3-56

#93 Locking reset key........................... 3-56

#94 Printing panel setting..................... 3-57

#95 Printing setup list........................... 3-57

4. Functions........................................ 4-1

● High speed printing............................. 4-1

● Enhancing the copying capability

for multipart forms................. 4-2

● Setting the printing start position........ 4-2

● Feeding perforation to the cutter

position................................... 4-3

● More stable paper feeding.................. 4-3

● Automatically feeding perforation to the paper

cutter position in the standby condition.. 4-4

● EEPROM initialization ...................... 4-5

● Correcting vertical misalignment........ 4-6

● Using various types of paper............... 4-8

● Executing test printing......................... 4-9

● Key shortcut function........................... 4-9

● Setting the application software......... 4-10

● Connecting the printer in the

HP envioronment................. 4-12

5. Bar code and enlarged

character function

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

● Bar code type.......................................5-1

Outline of bar code function

........ 5-1

Makeup of bar code....................... 5-1

Presettable bar code function list.5-2

Bar code command list................. 5-2

(1) Bar code type.......................................... 5-2

(2) Element width........................................ 5-3

(3) Bar code height..................................... 5-3

(4) Setting HRI on and off........................... 5-3

(5) HRI font.................................................. 5-4

(6) Check character.................................... 5-4

Contents

(7) Starting the bar code data sequence.... 5-4

(8) Ending the bar code data sequence.... 5-5

(9) Bar code data sequence......................... 5-5

(10) Printing density.................................... 5-5

(11) Guide bar expansion............................ 5-5

(12) Start and stop characters..................... 5-6

(13) Barcode rotational angle...................... 5-6

(14) Disabling HRI of the start

and stop characters................... 5-6

(15) Value input mode.................................. 5-6

(16) Initializing the bar code mode.............. 5-7

Additional explanation of bar code

commands................................. 5-7

◆

Data processing in the bar

code data sequence................... 5-7

◆

Printing bar codes..................................... 5-8

◆

HRI........................................................... 5-9

◆

Error processing...................................... 5-10

◆

Code 128 subset transition rule............. 5-11

◆

UPC-E conversion rule......................... 5-12

◆

Calculating the check character............ 5-12

◆

Other....................................................... 5-14

◆

Element printing.................................... 5-14

● Enlarged character function

........... 5-16

Outline of enlarged character

function................................... 5-16

Enlarged character command list.. 5-16

(1) Executing backspacing......................... 5-17

(2) Executing line feeding.......................... 5-17

(3) Executing form feeding........................ 5-18

(4) Executing carriage return..................... 5-18

(5) Initializing the

enlarged character mode........ 5-18

(6) Arrangement of enlarged characters..... 5-19

(7) Cell magnification for enlarged

characters............................... 5-19

(8) All-character set for enlarged

characters................................ 5-20

(9) Selecting an enlarged character font..... 5-20

(10) Height expansion for enlarged

characters................................ 5-21

(11) HMI for enlarged characters............... 5-21

(12) VMI for enlarged characters............... 5-22

(13) Setting and canceling the enlarged

character mode...................... 5-22

(14) Enlarged character cell offset............ 5-23

(15) Enlarged character pitch.................... 5-23

(16) Enlarged character quality.................... 5-24

(17) Enlarged character rotational angle..... 5-24

(18) Setting and canceling enlarged

character smoothing................. 5-25

(19) Enlarged character top offset............... 5-25

(20) Setting and canceling underlining

of enlarged characters.............. 5-26

(21) Enlarged character widthwise

expansition................................5-26

(22) Horizontal printing position for

enlarged characters.................. 5-27

(23) Vertical printing position for

enlarged characters.................. 5-27

◆

Enlarged character print samples.......... 5-28

6. Troubleshooting............................. 6-1

● Functional error messages

................ 6-1

● Operational error messages.............. 6-2

● Troubleshooting................................. 6-6

7. Interface specifications............... 7-1

● Parallel interface................................. 7-1

Input connector......................... 7-1

Pin configuration...................... 7-1

Timing chart.............................. 7-2

Input/output conditions............. 7-2

Signal explanations................... 7-3

Input signals to the printer........ 7-3

Output signals from the printer...7-4

● Serial interface

.................................... 7-5

Input connector........................ 7-5

Pin configuration...................... 7-5

Timing chart.............................. 7-5

Input signals to the printer........ 7-6

Output signals from the printer.. 7-7

Contents

Handshaking protocol................ 7-8

DTR (READY/BUSY)

protocol..................7-8

X-ON/X-OFF (I)/(II) protocol. 7-9

Special notes............................ 7-10

ETX/ACK protocol................. 7-11

Baud rate................................. 7-11

Serial data organization........... 7-11

Automatic serial/parallel

selection.......................... 7-11

8. Software commands..................... 8-1

● EPSON Software command........... 8-1

● IBM Software command................. 8-9

● HP Software command

.................. 8-18

9. Software setup functions.......... 9-1

● Command format............................... 9-1

● Command

............................................ 9-2

. Specifications

................................ 10-1

● Printing specifications.......................10-1

● Print mode specifications.................. 10-2

● Graphic printing specifications.......... 10-5

● Throughput......................................10-5

● Paper specifications.......................... 10-6

● Other specifications.......................... 10-6

11. Character set table.................... 11-1

EPSON italic table...................................11-1

EPSON extenced graphic table...................11-1

EPSON international font table..................11-2

IBM character set table 1...........................11-2

IBM character set table 2...........................11-3

IBM all-character set table.........................11-3

Code page 437........................................ 11-4

Code page 850........................................ 11-4

Code page 857 ........................................11-4

Code page 860 .......................................11-4

Code page 863........................................ 11-5

Code page 865........................................ 11-5

ISO-1 (ISO-8859-1)..................................11-5

Code page 858.......................................... 11-5

Code page 861.......................................... 11-6

Code page BRASCII.................................11-6

Code page ABICOMP...............................11-6

ROMAN-8 character set (HP)....................11-7

PC-8 character set (HP).............................11-7

LEGAL character set (HP).........................11-7

MATH 7 character set (HP)........................11-7

LINE DRAW character set (HP).................11-8

International character set (HP) [ISO].........11-8

● Index

● Software command list

Contents

◆ High-speed printing

Prining mode Pirnt speed Throughput DRAFT (10 cpi) 603 CPS 206 LPM (132 columns) LQ (10 cpi) 180 CPS 76 LPM (132 columns) NLQ (10 cpi) 240 CPS 100 LPM (132 columns) HQDR (10 cpi) 360CPS 135 LPM (132 columns) S.D. (12 cpi only) 723 CPS 230 LPM (132 columns) S.S.D. (15 cpi only) 904 CPS 270 LPM (132 columns)

◆ Original plus 8 multipart forms printing

The printer can print data on an original and up to eight copies. Copy density can be enhanced by selecting the DARK 1 (high pressure), DARK 2 (very high pressure) or AUTO (automatic print pressure adjustment by sensing the form set thickness). This setting is made in the MULTIPART function of the SETUP MODE.

✽ : If DARK 1 or DARK 2 is selected, the printing

speed is reduced below the normal print speed to compensate for the extra energy required when printing in the high pressure print modes.

◆ Bar code printing function

A variety of bar codes of this printer may be printed. The narrow and wide spaces, narrow and wide bars, HRI, check character, bar code height, and rotation may be controlled with software commands. Customized bar codes may also be printed using the element funcion. Registered bar code formats: Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Codabar, Code11, Code 39 , Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, and Postnet

◆ Enlarged character printing

Characters can be enlarged (by up to 127 times as large x 127 times as large) using the enlarged character command unique to this printer. Software commands are used for control.

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Major functions

This printer provides a wide range of print functions, as shown below:

●●

Major functions

◆Zooming function (Batch enlargement or reduction printing)

◆ Cut sheet paper manually loading

◆ Skew sensor

A built-in skew sensor detects any cut sheets that are skewed when loaded and ejects them.

◆ Automatic head adjustment

The printer employs an automatic paper thickness detection sensor, instead of the conventional paper thickness adjust lever, for optimum printing on all form sets.

◆ Automatic loading (For fanfold or cut sheet paper)

◆ Perforation cutting (For fanfold paper)

By pressing the TEAR OFF key, the perforation of fanfold paper is automatically fed to the paper cutter position.

◆ Paper parking (Switching fanfold paper and cut sheet paper)

If cut sheet paper is selected while fanfold paper is used, the fanfold paper is automatically fed back to the parking position (i.e., paper parking).

◆ Load adjustment

The pritning start position may be adjusted within a range from approximately 0 to 26.7 mm from the top of the paper. It is recommended that the printing position be in the center of the paper in the range of 4 mm or less from the the top of the paper.

◆ MICRO REVERSE LF and MICRO LF keys

These keys are useful for adjusting the printing start position and paper cutting position.

◆Automatic scroll (For fanfold paper)

If no data input is recived for a preset period (0.5, 1, 5, 10, 15 sec.), the perfpration of the current page of fanfold paper is fed to the paper cutter position.

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◆Dual paper parking

If the optional rear tractor is used, two different types of fanfold paper may be used. Software command or the PAPER PATH key can be used for selection.

◆ Large 512KB communication buffer

◆ Setup memory for setting various functions on the LCD

◆ Ten resident fonts

◆ Line feed speed adjustment

Standard, 1/2 or 1/3 line feed speed is selectable for stable paper feeding even when multipart paper is used.

◆ Vertical alignment function

◆ Serial data transfer at a maximum rate of 38.4k bps

◆ Parallel and serial interfaces are standard

Parallel and serial interface are switched automatically.

◆ Printing stops immediately if the printer cover is

inadvertently opened during printing.

◆ Enegy Star

●●

Caution

★ Unpack the printer. Make sure that the

printer body and all accessories are included in the package and no parts are damaged.

★ Do not use the printer in a location

exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heater or other heat generating equipment.

★ Before connecting or disconnecting the

interface cable, be sure to turn off the printer.

★ Place the printer on a rigid, horizontal

base in a location that is free of vibration.

★ Do not use the printer in a dusty location

or any location subject to sudden changes in temperature and humidity.

★ Do not connect the printer to a non-

standard power source.

★ Never try to print without a ribbon

cassette installed and paper loaded.

★ Do not turn off the printer during

printing, as this may lead to a malfunction.

★

Take care not to twist the ribbon while installing the ribbon cassette.

★

Push the lock levers of both tractors to the LOCK positions firmly while loading fanfold paper or single sheet paper. It is for the purpose of setting paper path securely.

★

If the case or cover becomes dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a small quantity of neutral detergent diluted with water. Never use a hard cloth or volatile solvent such as alcohol, thinner, or benzine.

★ If any foreign matter gets into the

printer, turn off the printer immediately and remove the foreign matter.

Cautions in operation

Safety Cautions

Cautions in setting up

See page 3-1.

★ Use two hands and hold firmly at each

end when lifting the cut sheet feeder. Personal injury can occur if the CSF unit is dropped.

★ Do not touch the print head immediately

after printing because it is too hot.

★ Do not put your finger under the tractor

cover while loading fanfold paper.

CAUTION

Caution

●

The printer body weights approximately 24 kg [52.9 lbs.]. It should be

taken out of the package by two or more persons.

Make sure that no parts of the printer are damaged.

●●

Unpacking the printer

Printer

Ribbon Cassette

Power Cord

24-pin Dot-matrix Printer

FB-900

Hand book

CD-ROM

Hand book

Top paper rack

Attach the top paper rack to eject paper to the top of the printer. Sheets of paper are stacked on this rack.

■

Hand book

■

CD-ROM

Driver-CD with Owner's Manual, printer driver software.

Caution

FB-90

Hand book

24-pin Dot-matrix Printer

vii

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Dimensions

●

The following drawings show the outside dimensions of the printer.

300mm

250mm

520mm 630mm

505mm

395mm

442mm

The weight of the printer including the ribbon cassette is approximately 24 kg [52.9 lbs.]. Two persons should carry the printer.

Caution

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Components and functions

1. Paper Guide (for Manual Feeding)

2. Paper Stacker (for Cut Sheet Feeder)

3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

4. Control Panel

11. Power Switch

16. AC Receptacle

17. Serial Connector

18. Parallel Connector

12. Tractor

19. Rear Printer Cover

14. Top Cover

LCD: TOP COVER

5. Paper Rack

LCD: PAPER RACK

15. Rear Cover

LCD: REAR COVER

13. Top Paper Rack

8. Front Cover

LCD: FRONT COVER

10. Print Head

9. Ribbon Cassette

6. Paper Support Guide (for Manual Feeding)

20. Paper Cutter

7. Front Cover Lock Release Button

Appearance of the printer

The names and functions of the printer components are shown below.

Name (See drawing on left.) Function

1. Paper guide Adjusts the printing position when feeding paper manually.

2. Paper stacker When the optional CSF is used, sheets of paper are ejected into this paper stacker. Both sides of the paper stacker should be set up.

3. Liquid crystal display (LCD) Displays the condition and settings of the printer.

4. Control panel Displays and sets the printer conditions.

5. Paper rack If the “OPEN PAPER RACK” message is desplayed on the LCD when setting the paper path, open the paper rack.

6. Paper Support Guide Guide the cut sheet at manuarl feeding.

7. Front Cover Lock release button To open the front cover, push the two buttons located on the lower corners of the front cover.

8. Front cover To mount fanfold paper on tractors or replace the ribbon cassette, open the front cover.

9. Ribbon cassette If printed characters vecome pale, replace the ribbon cassette.

10. Print head Prints characters on paper.

11. Power switch Pressing the power switch toggles the power on and off. ON: Switch depressed OFF: Switch released

12. Tractor The tractor pins engage sprocket holes on both sides of fanfold paper for feeding.

13. Top paper rack Ejected cut sheets are stacked on the top paper rack.

14. Top cover Eject fanfold paper to the top of the printer. If the “OPEN TOP COVER” is displayed on the LCD when setting the paepr path, open the top cover.

15. Rear cover To eject fanfaold paper to the top of the prieter, open the rear cover. If the “OPEN REAR COVER” is displayed on the LCD when setting the paper path, open the rear cover.

16. AC receptacle

Connect the power to this AC receptacle. The power is desigated on the rating plate on the back of the printer.

17. Serial connector

RS-232C interface connector

18. Parallel connector

Parallel interface connector

19. Rear printer cover

When the rear tractor or CSF is used, remove the rear printer cover.

20. Paper Cutter

Cut the paper after pressing the TEAR OFF key.

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Components and functions

●●

Components and functions

Control panel explanation 1

DATA ERROR ONLINE POWER

TEAR OFF

ONLINE

PAPER PATH

FORM FEED

LINE FEED

REVERSE LF

TOF SET

QUALITY

EJECT/LOAD

PAPER FORM

RESET

SET UP

MICRO LF

MICRO RLF

EXIT

EXTENDED

ENTER

ALT

FORM

1.5

IN OUT

PAPER PATH

F.TR REAR

2 3

4 5

16 17

1 2 3 4

State display Lamps

State display LCD

Key Panel

Blinks while data is transferred. Lights while data is processed except during communication or when the input buffer contains data. Goes out in other conditions.

ON : Paper is not detected some other operational error has occurred. OFF : Paper is detected. Blinking : A functional error (such as home sense error, internal RAM error, paper path switching error, head adjustment error, park error and skew error)

ON : Printing is enabled. OFF : Printing is disabled. Blinking : The cover is open, or the printer is in the head temperature protect condition.

On when printer power is turned on.

State display lamps

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Components and functions

.5x15F . TR REAR1

F. TR R. TR MAN CSF

: Front Tractor : Rear Tractor : Manual : Cut Sheet Feeder

REAR TOP FRNT

: Rear : Top : Front

1inch=25.4mm

Paper In

Paper Out

15: 15 inches 12: 12 inches 10: 10 inches 5: 5 inches

Paper Width (Fanfold Paper)

16.5 A3 A4 A5

Page Length (Fanfold Paper) Paper Size (Cut Sheet Paper)

: 2 inches

: 16.5 inches : A3 : A4 : A5

HLT

LG EX

GLT

GLG

F4 PC C6

C10 MN

: LETTER : HALF LETTER : LEGAL : EXECUTIVE : GOVERNMENT LETTER :

GOVERNMENT LEGAL

: LEDGER : F4 SIZE : POST CARD : COMMERCIAL-6 : COMMERCIAL-10 : MONARCH : DL Envelope : C5 Envelope

Feeds the perforation of fanfold paper to the paper cutter poistion. (For fanfold paper only)

(ALT + TEAR OFF keys) Press these keys for two seconds or more. Release the keys when "INITIAL" is displayed on the LCD. The printer will be reset.

Changes the paper path display. To select the displayed paper path, press the ENTER key.

(ALT + PAPER PATH keys) When paper is loaded, the current printing position is considered as the TOF position.

Loads paper or feed back paper to the parking position when fanfold paper is used. Loads or and ejects paper when cut sheet paper is uesd.

(ALT + EJECT/LOAD keys) Changes the printing quality display. To select the displayed mode, press the ENTER key.

Enters the SETUP MODE. Quits the SETUP MODE or EXTENDED

SETUP MODE. (ALT + SETUP keys)

Enters the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. Selects an item displayed in the SETUP MODE,

the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, setting the paper path, setting the paper form or setting the printing quality.

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When pressing the corresponding key while you press the ALT key, one of the following functions is executed.

Changes the printing enable (online) state and printing disable (offline) state.

Changes the paper form display. To select the displayed paper form, press the ENTER key.

Feeds one page. Feeds one line in the forward direction at a pitch

of 1/6 inch. (ALT + LINE FEED keys)

Feeds one line in the forward direction at a pitch of 1/360 inch. (Micro line feed)

Feeds one line in the reverse direction at a pitch of 1/6 inch.

(ALT + REVERSE LF keys) Feeds one line in the reverse direction at a pitch of 1/360 inch. (Micro reverse line feed)

State display LCD

Keys on the panel

LINE FEED REVERSE LF SET UP EJECT/LOAD PAPER PATH TEAR OFF

MICRO LF MICRO RLF EXTENDED SETUP QUALITY TOF SET RESET

Orientation (Cut Sheet Paper)

p: Portrait l: Landscape

Page Length

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Cut sheet feeder Rear tractor

For attaching the cut sheet feeder, see pages 1-22 to 1-26.

For attaching the rear tractor, see pages 1-16 to 1-18.

Print head

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For mounting the print head, refer to the manual supplied with the print head.

Ribbon cassette

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For attaching the ribbon cassette, see pages 1-2 and 1-3.

Current loop interface unit

RS-422A interface unit

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This unit enables data to be transferred through an RS-422A interface. This is a built-in unit that is installed by the dealer. If the RS-422A interface unit is installed, the RS-232C interface cannot be used.

This unit converts serial data into 20 mA current loop signals. This is a built-in unit that is installed by the dealer. If the current loop interface unit is installed, the RS-232C interface cannot be used.

The cut sheet feeder feeds cut sheets automatically and continuously. A maximum of 150 sheets of paper (55 kg paper) may be set in the holder of the cut sheet feeder.

Dual paper parking is available when the rear tractor is used. Two different types of paper may be set onto the front and rear tractors and may be selected by issuing software commands or pressing the PAPER PATH key to change the paper paths.

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Maintenance

Periodic maintenance and inspection is recommended to keep the printer in good condition.

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Remove paper particles or dust adhered to the detection sensor cover upper surfaces (three locations) inside the printer and to the paper jam sensor surface (one location), by wiping with a soft clth or a cotton bud. The paper particles or dust on the sensor surfaces may cause faulty operation.

Detection sensor Detection sensor

Paper jam sensor

Do not use a hard brush to clean the sensor cover and the sensor surface. The brush may scratch the surface.

When opening the front cover just after the printer has been in operation, do not touch the printer heard which is hot and may cause burns.

Caution

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1. Setting up the printer

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1. Setting up the printer

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Make sure that the power switch is set to off.

Connect the printer with the supplied power cord to an AC outlet.

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The AC outlet shall be installed near the printer and shall be easily accessible.

To AC outlet

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet of the voltage designated on the rating plate on the back of the pirnter.

Once the printer is turned off, wait for three seconds or more before turning it on again. If the printer is turned on again within three seconds after turning it off, it may malfunction due to an initializtion failure.

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Connecting the printer to Power

Caution

1. Turn the ribbon feed knob on the ribbon

cassette counterclockwise to stretch the ribbon tight.

2. Turn off the power. Open the front cover.

3. Attach the ribbon cassette as shown below.

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Do not touch the print head immediately after printing becouse it is too hot.

Use the specified ribbon cassette . When power is turned off, data in the buffer is lost. Output all data before turning off the printer.

Open the front cover by pressing both side locks with both hands. Hold both sides with both hands to raise it upward slowly. When closing the front cover, hold both sides with both hands to pull it down slowly. Press the front cover to lock it.

Stretch the ribbon

Ribbon feed knob

Installing the ribbon cassette

Approximately 15 seconds after the printer is rutned on, the print head will move to the left.

Print head position

Front cover

Power switch

Every press of the power switch turns the power on or off.

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1. Setting up the printer

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Installing the ribbon cassette

Caution

CAUTION

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Installing the ribbon cassette

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1. Setting up the printer

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4. Slide the ribbon toward the print head so

that the ribbon is lightly in contact with the projection of the print head.

5. Attach the cassette firmly to the mounting

plate. Turn the ribbon feed knob counterclockwise.

Fit the right and left projections on the mounting plate to the holes in the bottom of the ribbon cassette.

6. Close the front cover.

Pull down the front cover slowly toward you with both hands from both sides to close it. Push down on both sides at the bottom of the front cover to close it firmy. Two hands are required to engage and lockthe front cover on both sides.

Slide

Projection

Ribbon feed knob

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1. Setting up the printer

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Paper path

Paper loading direction

Rear tractor (Optional)

Paper loading direction

Paper rack

2. Front loading, top ejection

This paper path applies a smaller load to the paper. This is recommended for printing on thick paper (such as multipart paper or label sheets).

1. Front loading, rear ejection

This paper path is recommended if fanfold paper is cut along the perforation frequently. The perforation is automatically fed to the paper cutter of the top cover by pressing the TEAR OFF key so that the paper may be torn off easily.

To cut the paper, hold the upper cover firmly with one hand and tear the paper towards you.

3. Rear loading, front ejection

Dual paper parking is available when the optional rear tractor is used. Two types of fanfold paper of different size and thickness may be used and selected from the control panel or by issuing a software command (ESC EM or software setup*) from the computer.

* Software setup commands The software setup commands are unique to this printer. Most functions available on the SETUP MODE and EXTENDED SETUP MODE can may

11x 5F.TR REAR

11x 5FTRTOP

11x 5R.TR FR T N

Liquid crystal display

Inside of the printer viewed from the right.

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Inside of the printer viewed from the right.

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Path of fanfold paper

The three fanfold paper paths shown below are available. For selecting a paper path, See pages 1-6 and 1-7.

Rear tractor (Option)

Front tractor

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1. Setting up the printer

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Paper path

Path of cut sheet paper

The five cut sheet paper paths shown below are available.

1. Front loading, front ejection

This paper path applies a lighter load on feeding paper. This is recommended for printing on thick paper (such as multipart paper, postcards, and envelopes).

3. Front loading, top ejection

This paper path enables face-down stacking.

Paper loading direction

4. CSF loading, front ejection

This paper path is suitable for thick paper (such as multipart paper, postcards and so on). Sheets of paper are stacked face-up.

5. CSF loading, top ejection

This paper path enables face-down stacking.

Paper loading

direction

A4 pMAN F RN T

A4 pMAN REAR

A4 pMAN TOP

A4 pCSF FR

A4 pCSF TOP

Inside of the printer viewed from the right.

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This paper path applies a lighter load on feeding paper. It is recommended for printing on thick paper (such as multipart paper, postcards, and envelopes).

2. Front loading, rear ejection

Inside of the printer viewed from the right.

Manual paper feeding

Cut sheet paper (Option)

●Sheets of paper are loaded manually one at a time.

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1. Setting up the printer

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Selecting the Paper path

1. Press the PAPER PATH key.

The paper path currently selected is displayed.

2. Continue to press the PAPER PARH key until

“PATH: F. TR. -> TOP ” is displayed. Press the ENTER key.

Selecting the paper path

The following shows an example of changing the paper path for reference. The example shown below changes front tractor loading and rear ejection to the front tractor loading and top ejection.

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F .

TR EA

OUT

FORM

PAPER PATH

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PAPER PATH

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PAPER PATH

ENTER

OUT

PAPER PATH

FORM

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OUT

PAPER PATH

FORM

OUT

PAPER PATH

FORM

MEM 1F

. R->R ATERO

MEM 1F

. R->T PTO

->T PO

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1. Setting up the printer

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Selecting the paper path

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◆Cut sheet paper (Optional cut sheet feeder)

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The optional CSF and rear tractor cannot be used together. If the optional CSF or rear tractor is installed, enable it by using the EXTENDED SETUP MODE (#60 option). If the option is not enabled on the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, the paper path cannot be selected.

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