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TallyGenicom® 6800 Series Printers Administrator’s Manual

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READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER

Software License Agreement

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Administrator’s Manual

TallyGenicom® 6800 Series Printers

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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 TallyGenicom.

TallyGenicom 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. TallyGenicom shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct or 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.

Trademark Acknowledgements

IBM, AS/400, and Proprinter are registered trademarks, and Intelligent Printer Data Stream and IPDS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Printronix, PGL, LinePrinter Plus, and IGP are registered trademarks, and 6805, 6810, 6805Z, 6810Z, 6805Q, 6810Q, 6815Q, 6820Q, and SureStak are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

ANSI is a registered trademark of the American National Standards Institute, Inc.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.

CSA is a registered certification mark of the Canadian Standards Association.

Dataproducts is a registered trademark of Dataproducts Corporation.

EIA is a registered service mark of the Electronic Industries Association.

Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

IEEE is a registered service mark of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

QMS is a registered trademark, and Code V is a trademark of Quality Micro Systems, Inc.

TallyGenicom brand is owned by Printronix, Inc.

TUV is a registered certification mark of TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.

UL is a registered certification mark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction........................................................... 11

Printer Overview..................................... ... ... ... .... ... ................................11

TallyGenicom 6800 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)...........11

Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise...................................13

Protocols and Emulations............. ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ................................14

Taking Care of your Printer.....................................................................14

Conventions in this Manual.....................................................................14

Warnings and Special Information..........................................................15

Related Documents................................................................................15

Contact Information ................................................................................16

TallyGenicom Customer Support Center .........................................16

TallyGenicom Supplies Department.................................................16

Corporate Offices.............................................................................17

2 Setting Up The Printer.......................................... 19

Before You Begin....................................................................................19

Power Requirements..............................................................................19

Select a Site............................................................................................19

Printer Dimensions .......... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............................................21

Printer Component Locations.................................... ... .... ... ...................26

3 Operating The Printer........................................... 27

Powering on the Printer..........................................................................27

Operating Modes....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ......................27

The Control Panel...................................................................................28

Control Panel Keys ..........................................................................29

Cancel a Print Job..................... .... ... ... ... ... .......................................32

Operational Procedures..........................................................................33

Reload Paper ...................................................................................33

Unload Paper ...................................................................................44

Integrated Print Management System .......................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...47

Output Darkness ..............................................................................47

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge....................................................48

Lighter Or Darker Print.....................................................................48

Changing Ribbon Cartridge..............................................................49

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4 Configuration Menus.............................................53

Configuration Overview ..........................................................................53

Changing Parameter Settings..........................................................53

Saving Parameter Settings ..............................................................54

Default and Custom Configurations .................................................54

Navigating the Menus ......................................................................54

Top Level Menu Overview................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .........56

Changing Parameters Example .......................................................57

Auto Save Configuration ..................................................................60

Saving Your New Configuration.......................................................61

6800 CRP Main Menu ..................... .......................................................69

Quick Setup............................................................................................70

Operator Menu........................................................................................74

Font Submenu.............. .... ... ... ... .... ...................................................75

Forms Submenu...............................................................................81

Vertical Format Units (VFU) Submenu.............................................87

Config Menu .............. ... ... ... .... ... .................................................... ... ... ...88

Printer Submenu........................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...................88

Codes Submenu ........................................................................ ... ...92

Graphics Submenu ....................................................................... ...97

Configurations Submenu................................................................102

Host Interface Submenu .. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .104

USB I/O Submenu............... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .................106

Serial I/O Submenu........................................................................107

Parallel I/O Submenu.......................................................... .... ... ... .111

Intellifilter Submenu............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...........................113

Main File Mgmt Submenu ..............................................................114

SD File Mgmt Submenu.................................................................115

CST/PAA Submenu .......................................................................116

PTX_SETUP Option Submenu ......................................................116

TCP/IP Menu........................................................................................117

Ethernet Address ...........................................................................117

Ethernet Params ............................................................................119

Test Menu.............................................................................................121

Pattern Submenu...........................................................................122

Fault Override Submenu.. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..............................124

Diag Submenu .................................................................... ...........124

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5 Interfaces............................................................ 125

Overview...............................................................................................125

RS-232 Serial Interface ........................................................................127

USB ......................................................................................................128

Centronics Parallel Interface.................................................................129

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals .............................................130

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.................................................................131

Compatibility Mode....... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .....................................131

Nibble Mode...................................................................................131

Byte Mode..................................................... ... ... ... .... ... .................131

Signals ...........................................................................................132

Ethernet................................................................................................134

6 Reprogramming the Security Key....................... 135

Reprogramming the Security Key.........................................................135

How to Program the Security Key..................................................135

7 Downloading Firmware....................................... 137

Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe) ..................................................138

WebPanel Download........................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .139

Automatic Download (.exe)...................................................................142

Manual Two-Key Download Sequence.................................................144

Manual Three-Key Download Sequence..............................................145

Sending Firmware in Download Mode.......................................... .... ... .146

Sending Firmware via Ethernet (FTP)............................................146

Sending Firmware via USB............................................................147

Sending Firmware via Parallel........................................................152

Sending Firmware via Serial ..........................................................153

Downloading Files to the Main File System..........................................153

Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus ..........................................154

WebPanel File Download ....... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..............155

PTX_SETUP Download........................................................................157

Manual Two-Key Download..................................................................157

Downloading Files to the SD Card........................................................158

Demo Facility........................................................................................158

Downloading a Demo File..............................................................158

Configuring the Printer to run a Demo File.....................................159

Starting a Demo File ......................................................................159

Pausing a Demo File......................................................................159

Stopping a Demo File.......... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .................................159

Deleting a Demo File......................................................................160

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8 Troubleshooting..................................................161

Cleaning Requirements................................................ .... ... ... ... .... .......161

Exterior Cleaning............................................................................161

Interior Cleaning............................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .................162

Diagnosing Problems............................................................................164

Bar Code Verification .....................................................................164

Printing a Hex Dump......................................................................165

Most Frequent Problems and Solutions................................................167

Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors ............................168

Fault Messages................................ ... ... .... ... ... ..............................168

A Printer Specifications..........................................187

Ribbon Cartridge Specifications ...........................................................187

Paper Specifications............... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................187

Labels...................................................................................................188

Printer Weight and Dimensions............................................................188

Environmental Characteristics............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .189

Acoustic Noise Level ................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................189

Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................190

Interfaces..............................................................................................190

Printing Speed......................................................................................191

B ASCII Character Set...........................................193

C SureStak™ Power Stacker ................................195

Introduction...........................................................................................195

Stacker Operation.................................................................................195

D Zero Tear Pedestal Printer.................................201

Overview...............................................................................................201

Operation..............................................................................................202

Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides..................202

Load Paper................ ... .... ... ... .................................................... ... .204

Position the Paper Out Sensor............ ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .206

Set the Tear Bar Distance..............................................................207

Set the Top of Form .......................................................................208

ZTP SETTINGS Menu..........................................................................209

Performance Considerations............................................ ... ... ..............210

How to Set the ZTP Printer to Help Mitigate Paper Jams..............211

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E Quick Change Memory Cartridge (QCMC)........213

Overview...............................................................................................213

Installing the QCMC......................... .... .................................................2 14

Saving the Printer’s Configuration to the QCMC ..................................215

Copying the QCMC “Snapshot” Image to a Second Printer .................217

F PTX_SETUP Commands................................... 219

Overview...............................................................................................219

The PTX_SETUP Commands..............................................................219

Commands.....................................................................................220

G Customer Support.............................................. 227

TallyGenicom Customer Support Center..............................................227

TallyGenicom Supplies Department .....................................................227

Corporate Offices..................................................................................228

H Communication Notices..................................... 229

Notices..................................................................................................229

Communication Statements..................................................................232

Software License Agreement................................................................237

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1 Introduction

Printer Overview

This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions

used within this manual.

TallyGenicom 6800 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers

(CRP)

TallyGenicom® is pleased to announce the TallyGenicom 6800™ Series Lin e

Matrix printers, the latest generation product from a long heritage of high

quality extending over 30 years. TallyGenicom® is a global leader for design

and manufacturing with the ability to deliver unsurpassed service and support.

The TallyGenicom 6800™ Line Matrix Printing Platform extends the series of

technology innovations that cement TallyGenicom’s reputation of world class

printing. Line matrix printing is TallyGenicom’s flagship technology, and it

remains the workhorse solution for supply-chain and back-office printing

applications because of its reliability, lower cost of ownership and flexibility of

printing applications.

• Most reliable printer ever – Durability provides more up time and lower

operating costs

• High capacity ribbon cartridge – Darker, easy to read images, last longer,

and costs less to operate than other print technologies

• Integrated print management system – provides precise control over pr int

quality, print costs, and job planning

• Tabletop, cabinet, pedestal, enclosed pedestal, or zero tear pedestal

(ZTP) styles – best user access and forms handling flexibility

• Unsurpassed ease of use – larger graphics LCD simplifies operation and

enhances productivity

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Chapter 1 Printer Overview

Table 1. 6800 Series Models and Configurations

Number Model

LMPPLS (Line Matrix Printer Pedestal Low Speed)

LMPCLS (Line Matrix Printer Cabinet Low Speed)

LMPCHS (Line Matrix Printer Cabinet High Speed)

Five printer configurations are available:

Tabletop (68XX)

• The tabletop models are designed for space constrained environments,

allowing for the printer to be placed on a desk or tabletop for quiet use.

• Paper guides allow for paper input under the table or as a small stack on

the table.

• Output forms are easily accessible from the front of the printer.

Configuration

Number

6805 500 6805Z 500 6810 1000 6810Z 1000

6810Q 1000

6815Q 1500 6815Q (with stacker) 1500 6820Q 2000 6820Q (with stacker) 2000

Print Speed

(Lines per Minute)

• Using the top paper exit, this printer is ideal for short print runs and easy

access to output.

• Available in the following print speeds: 500 and 1000 line per minute (lpm)

models.

Cabinet (68XXQ)

• The enclosed cabinet models provide for near silent operation, making

these printers perfectly suitable for use in the quietest of office environments.

• Provides the best paper handling for large print runs. All paper input and

output is contained inside the cabinet and protected from bumping and contamination.

• Highly effective combination of moveable fences and chains allows for

precise stacking all the way up to a full box of paper.

• For tougher forms that tend not to refold well, a SureStak power stacker

option is available for the 1500 and 2000 lpm enclosed cabinet models.

• Available in the following print speeds: 1000, 1500 and 2000 lpm models.

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TallyGenicom 6800 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)

Pedestal (68XX)

• The pedestal model has a clamshell design that allows easy access to all

controls providing faster ribbon replacements and easier paper loading.

• Oversized casters are standard making movement easy.

• Available in the following print speeds: 500 and 1000 lpm models.

Enclosed Pedestal (68XX)

• The enclosed pedestal model has a lower enclosure that holds the input

paper while providing for near silent operation.

• The paper enclosure can accommodate a full paper box (12” maximum

length forms).

• The paper output area is not enclosed for easy access to printed media.

• Available in the following print speeds: 500 and 1000 lpm models.

Zero Tear Pedest al (68XXZ)

• Special push tractor configuration enables printing from the very first to

the very last line of a form and then tear-off with no forms lost

• The elimination of wasted forms between jobs can yield significant

savings.

• An ideal solution for supply-chain and back-office applications.

• Available in the following print speeds: 500 and 1000 lpm models.

Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise

The Integrated Print Management System works with PrintNet Enterprise

(PNE). PNE allows a system administrator to remotely view the current

consumable status of all printers. PNE can be configured to deliver alerts on

all consumable warnings. When a ribbon reaches the low state, PNE notifies

the system administrator remotely via an automated e-mail alert of the low

condition. This allows corrective action to be taken before the ribbon reaches

its end of life. If the ribbon is not changed, an alert will again be initiated once

the ribbon reaches the 0% end point. Refer to your PrintNet Enterprise

Remote Management Software manual for details.

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Chapter 1 Protocols and Emulations

Protocols and Emulations

A protocol is a set of rules governing the exchange of information between the printer and its host computer. These rules consist of codes that manipulate and print data and allow for machine-to-machine communication. A printer and its host computer must use the same protocol. As used in this manual, protocol and emulation mean the same thing.

Most impact printers use single ASCII character codes to print text, numbers, and punctuation marks. Some characters, are defined as control codes. Control codes instruct the printer to perform specific functions, such as underlining text, printing subscripts, setting page margins, etc. The difference between most printer protocols is the characters used to create co ntrol cod es and the ways in which these characters are formatted.

When the printer executes the character and control codes of a particular printer protocol, it is emulating that printer.

Taking Care of your Printer

Your printer will produce high quality print jobs if it is well taken care of. Periodic cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the correct printer supplies such as ribbon and paper ensures optimum performance. Chapter 8 explains how to clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in Appendix A.

Conventions in this Manual

Control panel keys and indicators are highlighted in UPPERCASE BOLD PRINT. Example: Press the CANCEL key, then press the ONLINE key.

Quotation marks (“ ”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Example: Press the ONLINE key. “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.

The + (plus) symbol represents key combinations. Example: “Press  + ” means press the  (UP) key and the  (DOWN) key at the same time.

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TallyGenicom 6800 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)

W arnings and Special Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

W ARNING

CAUTION

IMPORT ANT

A warning notice calls attention to a condition that could harm you.

A caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the

printer.

Information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE: A note gives you helpful tips about printer operation and

maintenance.

Related Docu ment s

• Quick Reference Guide — Explains how to set up the printer for basic

operation (load ribbon cartridge and media, and clear paper jams).

• Maintenance Manual — Explains how to maintain and repair the line

matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.

• Integrated Network Interface Card User’s Manual

Information about network protocols, configuration, and network operation.

• 6800 Series Printers Emulations Applications Manual, Volume 1

Defines printer emulations.

• 6800 Series Printers Fonts and Character Sets Applications Manual,

Volume 3

Defines printer fonts and character sets.

• 6800 Series Printers Graphics Languages Applications Manual, Volume 4

Defines Code V, PGL, and MT660 IG printer graphics languages.

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Chapter 1 Contact Information

Contact Information

TallyGenicom Customer Support Center

IMPORT ANT

Please have the following information available prior to calling the TallyGenicom Customer Support Center:

• Model number

• Serial number (located on the back of the printer)

• Installed options (i.e., interface and host type if applicable to the problem)

• Configuration printout (Press CONFIG on the control panel, then pre ss

ENTER)

• Is the problem with a new install or an existing printer?

• Description of the problem (be specific)

• Good and bad samples that clearly show the problem (faxing or emailing

of these samples may be required)

Americas (714) 368-2686 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (31) 24 6489 311 Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4114 China (86) 800-999-6836 http://www.tallygenicom.com/service/default.aspx

TallyGenicom Supplies Department

Contact the TallyGenicom Supplies Department for genuine TallyGenicom supplies.

Americas (800) 733-1900 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (33) 1 46 25 19 07 Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4116

or (65) 6548 4132 China (86) 400-886-5598 India (800) 102-7869 http://www.tallygenicom.com/supplies/default.aspx

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Corporate Offices

Printronix, Inc. 15345 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone: (714) 368-2300 Fax: (714) 368-2600

Printronix Inc. c/o Printronix Nederland BV Bijsterhuizen 11-38 6546 AS Nijmegen The Netherlands Phone: (31) 24 6489489 Fax: (31) 24 6489499

Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street 1 Changi South Industrial Estate Singapore 486763 Phone: (65) 6542 0110 Fax: (65) 6546 1588

Printronix Commercial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd 22F, Eton Building East No.555, Pudong Av. Shanghai City, 200120, P R China Phone: (86) 400 886 5598 Fax: (86-21) 5138 0564

Visit the web site at www.tallygenicom.com

Corporate Offices

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2 Setting Up The Printer

Before You Begin

Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printer is easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.

Power Requirements

The printer must be connected to a power supply outlet that supplies 90 to 264 volts AC at its upper and lower limits. These limits take into account normal voltage sags and surges created on the nominal line voltage by other AC power loads associated with the AC distribution line. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.

Primary circuit protection is provided by the AC source protection device. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines.

IMPORT ANT

Select a Site

Printer power should be supplied from a separate AC circuit protected at 20 amperes maximum for 100 - 240 volts at 50 or 60 Hertz.

Select a printer site that meets all of the following requirements:

• Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.

• For cabinet models, allows at least three feet of clearance behind the

printer. (This permits air to circulate freely around the printer and provides access to the paper stacking area.)

• For pedestal models, DO NOT place the side of the printer (inlet and exit

air vents) against a wall or other object. A minimum of 6 inch spacing is recommended.

• Has a standard power outlet that supplies 100-135 Volts AC or 178-240

Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.

• Is relatively dust-free.

• Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) and a

relative humidity from 15% to 90% non-condensing.

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Chapter 2 Select a Site

• Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the host

computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use, as shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length

Interface Type Maximum Cable Length

Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet) IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet) Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet) USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus 5 meters (15 feet) Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet) Ethernet 10/100Base-T 100 meters (328 feet)

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Printer Dimensions

184751c

37.73 in

(95.8 cm)

11.36 in

(28.9 cm)

6.1 in

(15.5 cm)

19.1 in

(73.9 cm)

25.92 in

(65.8 cm)

.75 in

(1.9 cm)

Printer Dimensions

Figure 1. Tabletop Model

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Chapter 2 Printer Dimensions

184819a

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

29.0 in

(73.7 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

57.5 in

(146.1 cm)

41.0 in

(104 cm)

184820a

59.0 in

(149.9 cm)

42.5 in

(107.8 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

32.0 in

(81.3 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

32.5 in

(82.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

Figure 2. Cabinet Model

Figure 3. Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker

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184564 REV B

184564b

29.5 in.

(74.93 cm)

11.36 in.

(28.9 cm.)

54.0 in.

(137.2 cm)

29.1 in.

(73.9 cm.)

25.92 in.

(65.8 cm)

19.1 in.

(48.5 cm)

Printer Dimensions

Figure 4. Pedestal Mode l

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Chapter 2 Printer Dimensions

184750b

54.0 in.

(137.2 cm)

6.5 in.

(16.5 cm)

19.1 in.

(48.5 cm)

38.9 in.

(98.8 cm)

25.92 in.

(65.8 cm)

35.9 in.

(91.2 cm)

Figure 5. Enclosed Pedestal Model

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184821b

60.1 in.

(152.7 cm)

42.0 in.

(106.7 cm)

31.95 in.

(81.2 cm)

25.92 in.

(65.8 cm)

19.1 in.

(43.8 cm)

38.9 in.

(98.8 cm)

Figure 6. Zero Tear Pedestal Model

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184555b

Ribbon

Cartridge

Ribbon Tension Knob

Air Shroud Assembly

Tab (2)

Tab Slot (2)

Blue Tractor

Lock (2)

Paper Support (2)

Tractor (2)

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Lever

Splined Shaft

Platen Stop

Hammer Bank Cover and Ribbon Mask

Ribbon Cartridge

Interface

Chapter 2 Printer Component Locations

Printer Component Locations

Figure 7. Printer Component Locations

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3 Operating The Printer

Powering on the Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is offline. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light is off, indicating the printer is offline. When the printer is online, the default emulation type you have installed appears in LCD display. The configuration name or ribbon life remaining is shown on the bottom of the LCD display.

If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so. See “ LCD Message Troubleshooting Table” on page 169 for information on fault messages and solutions.

Operating Modes

Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the

host. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.

Offline. In offline mode, you can perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-form. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.

Menu. In offline mode, pressing ENTER moves the printer into Menu mode. In this mode, you can navigate through all menus and change the printer configuration. To return to offline mode, press the ONLINE key.

Fault. In fault mode, a condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.

The current operating mode can be selected via control panel keys or can result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.

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TOF

VIEW

CONFIG

CANCEL

ADVANCE

SELECT

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Legend:

TOF = Set TOF (Top of Form) VIEW = View/Eject ADVANCE = Paper Advance CONFIG = Print Config SELECT = Load Config CANCEL = Cancel Job ONLINE = Online/Clear

The Control Panel

Figure 8 shows the keys, displays, and indicators as they appear on the control panel. The following section provides the descriptions, and functions of the control panel keys.

Key combinations are indicated with the plus (+) sign. For example, “Press +

” means to press the  key and the  key at the same time.



Figure 8. Control Panel

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ONLINE

Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. The key performs the following in Online, Offline, Fault, and Menu modes:

• Online Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.

• Offline Mode – sets the printer to Online Mode.

• Fault Mode – causes the printer to recheck the faults; if the faults are

cleared, the printer toggles to Offline Mode. If the fault condition is not corrected before pressing the ONLINE key, the fault message reappears.

• Menu Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.

NOTE: When changing to Online Mode, if the user has changed menu items

without saving the changes in a configuration, the user will be prompted to save the changes.

ADVANCE

Performs advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length. The key works both online and offline.

• If online with data in the printer buffer, the data will print and then the

paper will move to the next top-of-form.

• In the fault state, pressing ADVANCE will advance the paper. The first

press moves to the top of the next available form. All subsequent presses advances one forms length as defined by the current active forms length.

VIEW

When the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the view or eject function, depending on whether the printer is a cabinet or a pedestal model.

If online with data in the printer buffer, the data prints and the key functions as described below.

If in a fault state, this key will be ignored.

• View Function — For cabinet and pedestal models, pressing the VIEW

key for a short time (less than 1/2 second) moves the last data printed to the tractor area for viewing. While in the view state, the message "Printer in View" displays, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments. This is done to align the image within a pre-printed form, for example. Refer to the UP and DOWN key functions for additional details on the microstep feature. Pressing VIEW a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted print position.

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• Eject Function — For pedestal models only, if the View key is pressed

for a long time (more than 1/2 second), the bottom of the last printed form will move to the tear bar position as set by the Tear Bar Dist menu. The message "READY TO TEAR/EJECT To Return" displays. While in this position, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments. Refer to the Up and Down key functions for additional details on the microstep feature. When the VIEW key is pressed a second time, the printer will move the paper either forward or backward to enable printing on the next availa ble for m .

CANCEL

In offline mode, this key cancels all data in the print buffer. The print buffer is cleared without printing any of the data and the current paper position moves to the next top-of-form. If this function is disabled, the CANCEL key will be ignored.

NOTE: Use of this key will cause loss of data.

TOF

Sets the top-of-form on the printer. This key is active only when the printer is offline and will not operate if the printer is in a fault condition. The paper moves down to the print position and aligns to the top-of-form. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide for complete instructions on how to set the top-of-form.

CONFIG

In offline mode, CONFIG prints the current full configuration. This key requires a confirmation with the ENTER key; pressing any other key will exit from this function. See “Config Menu” on page 88 for an explanation of configuration menus.

SELECT

In offline mode, this key allows for fast selection of any of the previously stored configurations. Pressing this key causes the printer to cycle through the following configuration load options: Factory, Cfg 1, Cfg 2, Cfg 3,..., Cfg 8.

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Control Panel Keys

ENTER ( ↵ )

When navigating the configuration menus, the Enter key (referenced by the symbol ↵ ) selects the currently displayed option value as the active value. An asterisk (*) appears next to the active value on the display. ENTER is also used for starting and stopping printer tests and generating a configuration printout.

NOTE: The ENTER key must be unlocked to execute the select function.

See UP + DOWN, later in this section.

• In Offline mode, pressing the Enter key places the printer in Menu mode.

This will bring up a set of icons to select.

• In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), pressing the Enter key moves

down into the menu tree of the highlighted icon.

• Within a menu tree: if the highlighted menu contains submenus instead of

a selectable parameter, pressing the Enter key will go into the submenu. If the highlighted menu is a display only menu, then pressing the Enter key performs no function. If the highlighted menu has selectable parameters, pressing the unlocked Enter key will select the displayed parameter. An asterisk (*) displays next to the selected parameter.

• If the highlighted menu is an ex ecutable menu, pressing the unlocked

Enter key will cause the function associated with the executable menu to run. If the ENTER key is locked, pressing the Enter key for highlighted menus that are executable or contain selectable parameters will cause the message, THE

NOTE: Press the UP and Down keys at the same time to lock/unlock

the

↵ key.

For special Network Address menus or String menus, pressing the Enter key will move down into a special multiple segment setting menu. Exit this menu by pressing Enter again to save changes or Cancel to exit without saving changes. This key is inactive in all other modes.

UP or DOWN ( or )

Moves up or down between levels in the configuration menus and makes vertical forms adjustment. In Offline mode or after pressing VIEW, press  or  to adjust the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment. When the printer is in Menu mode, press  or  to move through levels in the configuration menus.

UP + DOWN ( + )

Locks and unlocks the ENTER key.

↵ KEY IS LOCKED, to display momentarily.

PREV or NEXT ( or )

Moves between the options on the current level of configuration menu. In the configuration menu, press through the menu selections on the same level.

 to scroll backward or press  to scroll forward

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PREV + NEXT (  + )

When both keys are pressed simultaneously, the printer will reset to the power-up configuration and reset its internal state (in offline mode).

Ribbon Life Indicator

If the Panel Display menu is set to Ribbon Life, the bottom of the LCD displays the remaining life of the currently installed ribbon. The default settings for this feature should match the requirements for most applications; no special user setup is needed. If your particular application requir es darker printing or can tolerate lighter printing, the ribbon end point can be adjusted as appropriate. See “Ribbon” on page 73.

Cancel a Print Job

The procedure to cancel a print job depends on the printer emulation and your application software. Contact your system administrator for additional information.

1. If the printer is online, press ONLINE to place the printer in offline mode.

2. From the host system, stop the print job.

NOTE: If the print job is not stopped from the host system before pressing

CANCEL, the print job continues with data missing when the printer

returns to online mode. Exercise caution to prevent unwanted data loss occurrences, as th is function deletes unprinted data in the printer. This function is active only in offline mode; the purpose of this function is to eliminate the necessity of printing unwanted data when print jobs are canceled.

3. Press CANCEL.

4. Set the top-of-form. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

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Operational Procedures

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Paper Slot

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Wire Guide (2)

Enclosed Pedestal Model

Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:

• reload paper

• unload paper.

Reload Paper

Do this procedure when “LOAD PAPER” displays. (This message occurs when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.) This procedure reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply, while retaining the current top-of-form setting.

Reload Paper

Figure 9. Paper Slot Loca tion

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Paper Slot

Wire Guide (2)

Upper Paper Guide

1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go.

(See Figure 7 on pa ge 26 for the location of the lever.)

NOTE: Do not open tractor doors or remove the existing paper.

2. Tabletop models: place the paper supply on the table underneath the

printer, centered under the paper slot. See Figure 9 on 33. Cabinet models: open the front door and align the paper supply with the

label on the floor. Pedestal models: place the paper supply on the floor of the printer,

centered under the paper slot. Enclosed pedestal and Zero Tear Pedestal models: open the front

door and place the paper supply inside the printer, on the floor of the cabinet.

3. Ensure the paper pulls freely.

4. Feed the paper up through the paper slot (see Figure 9). It may be easier

to feed one corner of the new paper up through the slot first. When this corner can be grasped from the top, rotate the paper back to the normal position.

NOTE: If you are using thick, multi-part forms and are unable to load the new

5. Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down and through the paper

slot.

Figure 9. Paper Slot Location (continued)

paper over the existing paper, go to step 15.

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Reload Paper

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New Paper

Existing Paper

Figure 10. Loading New Paper into the Printer

6. Pull the new paper above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper. See Figure 7 on page 26 for the ribbon mask location. If necessary, gently press the existing paper back.

7. Align the top edge of the new paper with the top perforation of th e existing paper.

8. Load the new paper over the existing paper. Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping.

NOTE: Make sure that the top edge of the new paper lines up with the top

horizontal perforation of the last page.

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Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop Knob

Platen Stop

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9. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness).

NOTE: If you are using the same thickness of paper, there is no need to

10. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

11. Press ONLINE to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the display.

12. Press ADVANCE several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Fe ed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.

13. Close the printer top cover. Close the cabinet front door.

14. Press ONLINE

Figure 11. Setting the Platen Lever

readjust.

to place the printer in online mode and resume printing.

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Reload Paper

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Left Tractor Door

Left Tractor Lock

NOTE: Perform steps 15 to 31 only if you are unable to load the new paper

over the existing paper.

15. Open both tractor doors.

16. Remove the old paper from the tractors. Allow the paper to fall into the paper supply area.

17. Feed the new paper up through the paper slot. Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot (see Figure 9 on page 33).

18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 7 on

19. Load the paper on the left tractor.

20. Close the tractor door.

Figure 12. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor

page 26 for the ribbon mask location.

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Paper Scale

Tractor

Splined Shaft

Tractor Lock

CAUTION

Figure 13. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage

To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the pla ten, a lways position the left tractor unit directly to the left of the “1” mark on the paper scale.

21. Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor by placing the tractor lock in the middle position. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale and lock it. (You can also use the paper scale to count columns.)

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Figure 14. Loading Paper onto the Sprockets

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Tractor Lock

Tractor Door

Reload Paper

22. Unlock the right tractor.

23. Load the paper onto the sprockets and close the tractor door. If necessary, slide the right tractor to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths. Then, lock the tractor.

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Upper Paper Guide

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Wire Guide (2)

Enclosed Pedestal Model

Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

Upper Paper Guide

Figure 15. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper

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Paper Slot

Wire Guide (2)

Upper Paper Guide

Figure 15. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper (continued)

24. Tabletop, Pedestal, or Zero Tear Pedestal models: Using the vertical position knob to move the paper up, guide the paper over the upper paper guide and through the slot to the rear of the top cover.

25. Press ADVANCE several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Fe ed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.

26. Cabinet models: Open the cabinet rear door. Make sure the paper is aligned with the label in the output area (inside the cabinet). Close the front and rear doors.

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Perforation

Vertical Position Knob

Figure 16. Aligning the Perforation with the TOF Indicator

27. Align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator on the tractor by rotating the vertical position knob. For best print quality, it is recommended that the top-of-form be set at least one print line or more below the perforation.

NOTE: For exact positioning, perform a short press of the VIEW key to move

the last data printed to the tractor area for viewing. While in View mode “Printer in View” displays. Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the paper vertically in small increments. Pressing the VIEW key a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted print position. The key works both online and offline provided that the printer is in View mode. (This procedure is applicable for both the cabinet and pedestal models.)

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Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop Knob

Platen Stop

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Figure 17. Adjusting the Platen Lever

28. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds ap pr o xim at ely to 1-, 3- , and 6-part paper thickness. Adjust until you have the desired print quality).

NOTE: The platen stop allows you to set an optimum and consistent

thickness that is not affected when opening and closing the platen lever.

29. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

30. Press ONLINE to clear any fault messages (such as “LOAD PAPER”) from the LCD.

31. Press TOF. The top-of-form you have set moves down to the print position. If there is data in the buffer, the paper moves forward to the last print position on the next page.

32. Press ONLINE and close the printer cover.

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Paper

Perforation

Unload Paper

1. Press ONLINE to place the printer in offline mode and open the printer cover.

2. For cabinet models, open the cabinet rear door. For models with the power stacker installed, press the STACKER UP key on the rear control panel.

Figure 18. Unloading the Paper from the Printer

3. Tear off the paper at the perforation.

4. Allow the paper to fall to the back of the printer and into the paper stacking area.

5. For pedestal models, remove the stacked paper from the paper tray.

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Paper

Power Stacker

Integrated Print Management

Unload Paper

Figure 19. Removing Stacked Paper from the Printer

6. For cabinet models, remove the stacked paper from the rear cabi net floor. For cabinet models with the power stacker installed, remove the paper from the wire paper tent and press the STACKER DOWN key to lower the stacker mechanism.

7. Close the cabinet rear door.

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Tractor Door

CAUTION

Figure 20. Completely Removing the Paper

8. To completely remove the paper from the printe r: a. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go and open both tractor doors.

Be careful when pulling any paper backward through the paper path, especially when using a label stock. If you are not careful, labels can detach and adhere to the printer within the paper path, where only an authorized service representative can remove them.

b. Open the cabinet front door. c. Gently pull the paper down through the paper slot. Allow the paper to

fall into the paper supply area.

d. Remove the paper from the paper supply area.

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Integrated Print Management System

The 6800 CRP has a feature that automatically monitors and communicates the status of the ribbon life to help the oper ator know when to change ribbons. Using an ink delivery system called the Cartridge Ribbon System (CRS), the printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is loaded, and all ribbon properties. The ribbon is contained in a plastic box (the cartridge) and feeds only in one direction. The CRS contains an interface board that allows communication between the printer and the cartridge. Using the CRS, the 6800 automatically detects when a new or used ribbo n is insta lle d an d determines the ribbon’s length, ink color, and expected yield. The ribbon life, starting from 100% when new and decreasing to 0% when depleted, can be displayed on the control panel if configured by the Panel Display Menu. See Figure 8 on page 28.

When the ribbon life reaches 2%, a warning message “RIBBON UNDER 2%/ Change RBN soon” appears on the control panel display. The control panel status indicator lamp flashes. The printer will continue printing in this condition until the ribbon life reaches 0% at which time, printing will stop. The ribbon may be changed at any time while the printer is in the “CARTRIDGE AT END POINT/Change Cart” condition without losing data in the printer’s buffer. If a new ribbon is loaded, the system automatically detects the change, clears the condition when the platen is closed, and restarts the life at 100%. If a partially used ribbon is loaded, the system continues the life at the percentage indicated for the used ribbon.

Output Darkness

You may also resume printing for approximately two more minutes without changing the ribbon by pressing the ONLINE key twice. This may be done as many times as needed to complete the job in progress.

Ribbon usage information is calculated by maintaining a count of imp ressions (dots) that is stored on the ribbon cartridge and updated periodically so that the cartridge can be used on a different printer with the information intact. This allows the system administrator to have precise control over print quality and consumable costs. The accurate presentation of available ribbon life allows for efficient planning of print jobs. For example, if the displayed ribbon life were low, you can install a new ribbon before printing a large print job.

Output Darkness

By default the system is configured to meet most user requirements. However, some applications require that the output remains darker than the nominal set point while some applications are less critical and could tolerate a lighter final image. The system can easily adjust to this variability. A setting under the QUICK SETUP or FORMS menu is available that allows the user to adjust the final output. The range is as follows:

Normal (Default) Darker +1 through +6 Lighter -1 through -10

The ribbon life indicator always cycles between 100% and 0%, but if a darker setting is selected, zero will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the amount of printing it takes to reach zero.

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Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge

You can take the ribbon cartridge off the printer and reload it at a later time. The ribbon life gauge automatically updates to reflect the correct remaining capacity.

NOTE: Since the ribbon usage information is stored on the ribbon cartridge,

you can reload a partially used cartridge onto a diffe re n t prin te r.

Lighter Or Darker Print

The ribbon life value as determined by the Integrated Print Management System is factory set so that the image quality at the end of the ribbon life is as good as it was when the ribbon was new. You may adjust the ribbon end point for a lighter or darker image as required for your printing needs. See Ribbon End Point on page 73.

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Platen Lever

Changing Ribbon Cartridge

Before changing the ribbon cartridge, determine whether at the end of ribbon life, you want to make the print lighter (extend the ribbon life) or darker (shorten the ribbon life). If you want to make the print lighter or darker, go to “Ribbon End Point” on page 73 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density. If you are satisfied with the print darkness, continue with the following steps.

NOTE: Ribbon cartridge instructions and illustrations shown in the following

section are for the pedestal model. Follow the same procedures for the cabinet model.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go.

3. Ensure the tractor doors are closed.

4. Remove the old ribbon cartridge and discard properly.

Figure 21. Preparing to Load the Ribbon

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Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon Tension Knob

Air Shroud Assembly

Tab (2)

Tab Slot (2)

CAUTION

Figure 22. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

5. Remove the ribbon slack on the new ribbon cartridge by turning the ribbon tension knob clockwise.

Do not turn the ribbon tension knob counterclockwise. This could damage the ribbon cartridge.

6. Hold the cartridge at an angle, so that the rear side nearest you is lower than the side with the ribbon. Find the two tabs on the outside of the cartridge and place them into the corresponding slots on the air shroud assembly (see Figure 22).

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Hammerbank Cover

Ribbon Mask

Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon

Ribbon Tension Knob

CAUTION

Figure 23. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place

7. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes between the guide and the mask (see Figure 23). You will feel it snap into place.

Make sure that the ribbon does not twist or fold over.

8. Turn the ribbon tension knob clockwise a few times to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path.

9. Close the platen lever.

10. Close the printer top cover.

11. Press the ONLINE key to return the printer to operation.

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4 Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

To print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics which define the printer's response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters.

You can configure the printer using the configuration menus and the control panel or by sending control codes in the data stream from a host computer attached to the printer. This chapter provides an introduction to configuring the printer and includes the configuration menus available (depending on which emulation you have installed in the printer).

IMPORTANT

Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter.

Changing Parameter Settings

You may change a printer parameter setting, such as line spacing or forms length, either by pressing keys on the control panel or by sending emulation control codes in the data stream from a host attached to the printer. The control panel allows you to configure the printer’s resident set of configuration menus. An example procedure for using the control panel to change parameter settings begins on

When control codes are sent from a host attached to the printer, they override control panel settings. For example, if you set the line spacing to 6 lpi with the control panel, and application software later changes this to 8 lpi with a control code, the control code overrides the control panel setting.

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ONLINE

Saving Parameter Settings

The parameter settings that you have changed can be permanently stored in the printer’s memory as a configuration. See “Auto Save Configuration” on page 60. and “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 61.

You may also save your new configurations using the PTX_SETUP command

ost control code. See Appendix F on page 219.

Default and Custom Configurations

A configuration consists of a group of parameter settings, such as line spacing, forms length, etc. Your printer provides a fixed default configuration and allows you to define several custom configurations for use with particular print jobs. The factory default configuration can be loaded, but it cannot be altered.

Eight configurations can be modified for unique print job requirements. The

Save Config.” option allows you to save eight groups of parameter settings in

“ memory as custom configurations numbered from 1 through 8. An explanation on how to save a set of parameter values as a custom configuration using the “Save Config.” menu option begins on page 61.

Navigating the Menus

To manipulate configurations review the following instructions about navigating through the menus.

You must be offline to move within the menus.

Press to toggle between ONLINE and OFFLINE. Press ENTER to enter Menu mode. Menus are accessed only in Menu mode.

Scroll up, down, left, or right through the icons to

hlight the area of interest.

hig

Press to enter the area of interest. This into that section and list three menu selections, with the middle selection highlighted.

Press to move up or down through the menu selections. The highlighted menu is the active selection.

will take you

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ENTER

CANCEL

ONLINE

Press to scroll through the available choices for the highlighted menu. If the highlighted menu contains submenus, these buttons have no effect and the

message “

↵ for Submenu” will display.

Press to confirm selection. For normal menus, this will change or execute the menu. If the selection has submenus, the submenu will be entered.

Press simultaneously to lock and unlock the ENTER key. Lock or Unlock settings of the ENTER key at power is defined in the Panel Lock Menu. The ENTER key is unlocked by default.

Press to return to the previous menu level.

Press to return to Offline mode. If changes were made, the user will be prompted to save or discard the configuration.

To experiment with navigating the menus, use the example on the next page as a tutorial.

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Top Level Menu Overview

When entering Menu mode, the user will see top level menus represented as icons as shown below. Use the navigation buttons up, down, right, and left to highlight the desired icon. As the user navigates, the name of the top level menu displays on the top line of the LCD.

Table 3 provides brief descriptions of first level configuration menu options:

Tabl e 3. Icon Level Menus

Menu Icon Menu Description

Quick Setup

Operator Menu

Config Menu This menu allows you to selec

TCP/IP Menu

Test Menu

Help Menu

This menu allows quick access changed or entered parameters during printer installation.

This menu allows you to set fonts, forms, and vertical format units (VFU) parameters.

Graphics, I/O, Intellifilter, CST/PAA, and PTX_SETUP options, as well as perform file and configuration management.

This menu allows you to select Ethernet Address and

net Parameters options.

Ether

This menu includes diagnostic tests, system memory, software build part number, Feature File (if available), shuttle type, and printer statistics.

This menu allows printing of th current options and the range of options allowed for each setting.

to the most frequently

t from Printer, Codes,

e Help Menu to view

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Changing Parameters Example

OFFLINE

Quick Setup

Operator

Font

Forms

VFU

Length

(lines)

Length

(inches)

66* (1-255)

11* (0.1-25.5)

* = Factory Default

Unidirectional

Disable* Enable

. . .

Changing Parameters Example

A configuration consists of several parameters. The default factory configuration has a starting set of parameters. In the configuration menu above, and in all the configuration menus in this chapter, the factory default values are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Your print jobs may require parameter values which vary from the default settings. T

his section provides an example procedure for changing individual

parameter values.

The following procedure shows how to change and save the setting for the

rm Length option from the default of 66 lines to 65 lines. Use these

Fo guidelines to navigate the configuration menus and change other parameters.

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ONLINE

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

Press to enter Menu mode.

The * indicates this choice is active.

Press until the desired selection or value displays.

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ENTER

ONLINE

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

10.

11.

12A

The * indicates this choice is active.

Press ENTER to go back into the menus or press ONLINE again to go ONLINE.

Configuration changes were detected and you are prompted to save the configuration permanently or temporarily, to cancel changes, or restore the Factory Configuration.

Configuration changes have been saved as Configuration 1, and will be set as the Power-Up config. The printer will then be brought online.

12B.

13. The printer is ready for operation.

Places the printer online after permanently saving the configuration changes as Config 1.

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Auto Save Configuration

If the user makes a menu change and attempts to place the printer online without saving the changes to a configuration, the following prompt displays:

The active option is highlighted. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the different options; the keys will loop at the top and bottom options. The (Enter) key selects the highlighted option. After performing the selected option, the printer will go to Online mode.

↵

NOTE: Only the Up,

Detected prompt.

Down, and Enter keys work at the Menu Changes

• Save Permanently (factory default). This option causes the printer to

save the configuration to the active configuration and make the active configuration the Power-Up default configuration. If the active configuration is the Factory Configuration, the printer will save the configuration to an open configuration and make that open configuration the Power-Up default configuration.

If no open configuration is available, the user must decide which configuration to overwrite. In Configuration menu, otherwise, the printer will go Online.

this case the printer will display the Save

• Save Temporarily. Menu changes will be implemented, but will not be

saved once the printer is powered off.

• Cancel Changes. This option causes the printer to reload the Active

Configuration, then go Online.

• Restore Factory. This option will cause the printer to reload the Factory

Configuration, then go Online.

NOTE: A pr

inter fault during the Auto Save process causes the printer to

Save Temporarily.

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Saving Your New Configuration

The Save Config. option allows you to save up to eight custom configurations to meet different print job requirements. Once you have changed all of the necessary parameters, you may save them as a numbered configuration (Example 1 on that can be stored and loaded later for future use. If you do not save your configuration using the Auto Save, or this option, all of your parameter changes will be erased when you power off the printer.

Once you have saved a custom configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job (see You may want to print your configurations and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled and you try to resave an existing configuration, the new configuration will not be saved until the existing configuration has been deleted (see Config.” on page 103).

NOTE: Once you change active emulations, any changes to the previously

selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.

page 62) or a named configuration (Example 2 on page 65)

“Load Config.” on page 103). You can also modify and resave it.

“Delete

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ONLINE

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

Example 1

This example shows how to save a configuration as a numbered configuration, then later print it.

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

Shows the top level icons.

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ENTER

CANCEL

UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

Step Press LCD Notes

9A.

9B.

NOTE: We recommend th

procedure and resume printer operation, go to step 16.

10.

Cycle through the choices.

Configuration is in the process of being saved.

The * indicates this choice is active.

at you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to step 10. To skip this

The Cancel Key will return back one level.

11.

12.

13.

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ENTER

ONLINE

Step Press LCD Notes

14.

15.

16.

17.

18. If you printed out the configuration, store it in a safe place. The printer is ready for operation.

The selected configuration is printed.

Press ENTER to go back into the menus or press ONLINE again to go ONLINE.

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ONLINE

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

ENTER

Example 2

This example shows how to save a configuration as a named configuration.

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

Shows the top level icons.

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UNTIL

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

10. You will rename config 2.

11.

12.

13.

14.

The LCD flashes.

Press the left or right key to choose the character that is highlighted.

Press the up key to select the next character in the string. Press the down key to go back to the previous character and continue editing as necessary.

Configuration 2 is renamed TEST.

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CANCEL

UNTIL

ENTER

ONLINE

Step Press LCD Notes

15.

16.

17.

18. TEST now appears as one of the

Goes back up one level.

Goes back up another level.

configuration choices.

19A.

19B. Your configuration is saved as TEST.

20.

Press ENTER to go back into the menus or press ONLINE again to go ONLINE.

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ONLINE

Step Press LCD Notes

21.

Now you have the saved configuration for later use if needed.

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6800 CRP Main Menu

OFFLINE

Config

page 88

TCP/IP

page 117

Printer Codes Graphics Configurations Host Interface USB I/O Serial I/O Parallel I/O

Intellifilter Main File Mgmt SD File Mgmt

CST/PAA PTX_SETUP Option

Ethernet Address Ethernet Params

If Ethernet is installed.

If Parallel is installed.

If SD is installed.

Quick Setup

page 70

Host Interface Emulation Ribbon Configuration Clear

Operator

page 74

Font Forms VFU

Test

page 121

Pattern Fault Override Diag

Help

Saving Your New Configuration

6800 CRP Main Menu

Figure 24. 6800 CRP Main Menu Configuration

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Chapter 4 Quick Setup

Quick Setup

(from page 69)

Host

Interface

Active Host

Auto Switching* Centronics

Serial IEEE 1284

USB Ethernet

Parallel Hotport

Port Type Trickle Time Timeout Report Status

Serial Hotport

Trickle Time Timeout Report Status

USB Hotport

Timeout

Ethernet Hotport

Timeout Switch Out On

Emulation

Ser/Par Emul

Tally ANSI* Genicom ANSI P5000 P6000 P600 DEC LG01 HP2564C IBM Proprinter Epson FX-1180 MTPL

Lan Emulation

Tally ANSI* Genicom ANSI P5000 P6000 P600 DEC LG01 HP2564C IBM Proprinter Epson FX-1180 MTPL

Length (lines)

66* 1-255

Length (inches)

11.0” *

00.1 – 25.5

Ribbon

Ribbon End Point

Darker +6 Darker +5 Darker +4 Darker +3 Darker +2 Darker +1 Normal* Lighter -1 Lighter -2 Lighter -3 Lighter -4 Lighter -5 Lighter -6 Lighter -7 Lighter -8 Lighter -9 Lighter -10

CPI

10* 12

13.33 15

16.67

17.14 20 5 6

6.67

7.5

8.33

8.57

LPI

1.5 2 3 4 5 6* 8 9 10 12

Configuration

Save Config.

Cfg 1* Cfg 2 - Cfg 8

Power -Up Config

Cfg 1* Cfg 2 - Cfg 8 Factory

* = Factory Default

If Ethernet is installed.

If Parallel is installed.

Clear

Buffers All Configs Current Configs Reset

Quick Setup

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Quick Setup

Host Interface

The Host Interface menu enables you to select and configure interfaces between the printer and your host computer. Options include:

• Auto Switching (default). This menu selects which host I/O is currently

active (see 1284, USB, and Ethernet. Note that selections will only appear if installed.

page 104). Other selections include Centronics, Serial, IEEE

• Parallel Hotport. This submenu controls the parameters for hot porting

with the Centronics or IEEE 1284 interface.

• Serial Hotport. This submenu controls the parameters for hot porting

with the serial interface.

• USB Hotport. This submenu controls the parameters for hot porting with

the USB interface.

• Ethernet Hotport. This submenu controls the parameters for hot porting

with the Ethernet interface.

Emulation

• Ser/Par Emul. This parameter allows you to define which set of printer

control commands will be emulated for data received on the Serial and Parallel ports. Tally ANSI is the default selection. This menu also enables you to define the form length, characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi).

When a new emulation setting is entered through the Printer Control Panel, emulation dependent parameters in the Current configuration changes to match the default settings for the elected emulation. The following table lists those parameters by emulation:

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Parameter Tally ANSI

Character Set Latin 1 Code Pg 437 Code Pg 437 Latin1 Latin1

OCR-A ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI

OCR-B ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI

Auto CR OFF ON ON ON OFF

Line Wrap OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

Wrap LF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

Code 7F FILL FILL Space Space Space

VT Channel 2 12 N/A 12 12

Skip When Before Before N/A After After

Parameter HP 2564C DEC LG01

Character Set Roman-8 DEC Multi Italic Code Pg 437 Code Pg 437

OCR-A ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI

OCR-B ANSI DIN ANSI ANSI ANSI

Genicom

ANS

P5000 P6000 P600

Epson

1180

FX-

IBM

Proprinter

MTPL

Auto CR OFF OFF ON ON ON

Line Wrap OFF OFF ON ON ON

Wrap LF OFF OFF ON ON ON

Code 7F FILL FILL Delete Char Ignore Delete Buffer

VT Channel 12 12 N/A N/A N/A

Skip When After After N/A N/A N/A

• LAN Emulation (LAN Interface only). Used to select the emulation

attached to the Ethernet port when using the Ethernet interface. The possible selections are the same as the Ser/Par Emul option.

• Length (lines). To define the length of your form in lines, select a form

length from 1 to 255. The default is 66 lines.

• Length (inches). To define the length of your form in inches, select a

form length from 0.1 to 25.5 inches. The default is 11.0 inches.

• CPI. This parameter allows you to select characters per inch (CPI)

settings. The possible selections are 5, 6, 6.67, 7.5, 8.33, 8.57, 10, 12,

13.33, 15, 16.67, 17.14, and 20. The default is 10 CPI.

• LPI. This parameter allows you to set the lines per inch (LPI). The

possible selections are 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12. The default setting is 6 LPI.

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Saving Your New Configuration

Quick Setup

Ribbon

Ribbon End Point. This parameter adjusts the point at which the system will

declare the ribbon as being expended. The life count is from 100% to 0%, but if a darker setting is selected, 0% will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the time it takes to reach 0%.

Configuration

• Save Config. This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to

meet different print job requirements. This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job. The configurations are stored in memory and will not be lost if you turn off the printer. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled, the new configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted first. The factory default configuration cannot be changed. See Configuration” on page 61 for details.

• Power-Up Config. This option allows you to specify which of the nine

configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the power-up configuration.

“Saving Your New

Clear

• Buffers. Clears all buffers and resets the application task to its initial

state.

• All Configs. Copies the Factory Configuration settings into all saved

configurations. Any parameters not listed on the Configuration Report, such as special characters downloaded from the host computer, are unaffected.

• Current Config. Copies the Factory Configuration settings into the

current configuration. Any parameters not listed on the Configuration Report, such as special characters downloaded from the host computer, are unaffected.

• Reset. The printer controller performs a hardware reset. You may use

this in place of cycling power to the printer. As with cycling power, the Powerup Configuration is loaded as the Current Configuration.

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Operator

(from page 69)

Font

Forms

VFU

(see page 75)

(see page 81) (see page 87)

* = Factory Default

Operator Menu

Following are explanations of each submenu and parameter.

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Font Submenu

Font

(from page 74)

Ser/Par

Lang

Ser/Par

Char Set

Matrix

US* German Norwegian/Dan French UK Spanish Swedish/Finish Italian Japanese Portuguese Canadian Hungarian Chinese French T6 Swedish T6 Italian T6 Canadian Alt Swedish Basic French Withdrwn Nor/Dan T6 UK LG Dutch LG Finnish LG Swiss LG JIS Roman LG Nor/Dan LG Swedish LG ISO Nor/Dan LG Portuguese LG VT 100 Turkish LG Cro-ASCII Nor/Dan Epson French Epson UK Epson Spanish Epson Italian Epson Norwegian Epson Danish Epson Spanish 2 Epson Lat Amer Epson Hebrew 8858-9 Code Page 862 Code Page 1255 Hebrew LG Hebrew Supp. IRV

Latin1 8859-1* Latin2 8859-2 Latin9 8859-15 Cyrillic 8859-5 Greek 8859-

7 Turkish 8859-9 Code Page 437 Code Page 850 Code Page 851 Code Page 852 Code Page 855 Code Page 857 Code Page 863 Code Page 866 Code Page 869 Code Page 928 Code Page 437G Code Page 866B Code Page 1250 Code Page 1251 Code Page 1252 Code Page 1253 Code Page 1254 DEC MultiNation DEC Turkish Siemens Turkish DEC Technical DEC Supp. Greek Supp. Turkish Supp. Mazovia Kamenicky Roman-8 Katakana ISO 13 Line Draw Hebrew 8859-8 Code Page 862 Code Page 1255 Hebrew Supp. SAP 8859-1 SAP 8859-2 SAP 8859-5 Italic

CDF* Enhanced

* = Factory Default

OCRA

Density

Standard* Enhanced High

Ser/Par

Style

DP* Gothic Courier OCR-A OCR-B Download Draft

CPI

10* 12

13.33 15

16.67

17.14 20 5 6

6.67

7.5

8.33

8.57

Panel

Language

English* German French Italian Spanish Portuguese

OCR

Standards

A:ANSI B:ANSI* A:DIN B:ANSI A:ANSI B:DIN A:DIN B:DIN

Zero

Open* Slashed

Compressed 8

OFF* ON

Bold

Weight

Light* Medium Dark

Italic

Quality

Standard* Fast

Font Submenu

This submenu contains parameters that control how print looks on a page and the display language. The Level 2 headings are as follows:

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Ser/Par Lang

This option allows you to select the language used by emulations attached to the Parallel, Serial, and LAN ports. The language selection defines the character substitutions in Hex locations 23, 24, 40, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 60, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E. The default is US.

Refer to the 6800 Applications Manual f

or details on character substitutions.

The possible selections are:

US German Norwegian/Dan

French UK Spanish

Swedish/Finnish Italian Japanese

Portuguese Canadian Hungarian

Chinese French T6 Swedish T6

Italian T6 Canadian Alt Swedish Basic

French Withdrwn Nor/Dan T6 UK LG

Dutch LG Finnish LG Swiss LG

ISO Nor/Dan LG Portuguese LG VT 100

JIS Roman LG Nor/Dan LG Swedish LG

Turkish LG Cro-ASCII Nor/Dan Epson

French Epson UK Epson Spanish Epson

Italian Epson Norwegian Epson Danish Epson

Spanish 2 Epson Lat Amer Epson Hebrew 8859-8

Code Page 862 Code Page 1255 Hebrew LG

Hebrew Supp. IRV

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Font Submenu

Ser/Par Character Set

This option allows you to select a character set that occupies locations Hex 80 through FF used by emulations attached to the Parallel, Serial, and LAN ports. The default depends on the following:

Emulations Default Character Set

Tally ANSI, P600, P6000 Latin 1 8859-1

IBM Proprinter, MTPL, Genicom ANSI, P5000 Code Page 437

Epson FX-1180 Italic

DEC LG DEC MultiNation

HP 2564C Roman-8

Refer to the 6800 Applications Manual for details on character sets. The possible selections are:

Latin1 8859-1 Latin2 8859-2 Latin9 8859-15

Cyrillic 8859-5 Greek 8859-7 Turkish 8859-9

Code Page 437 Code Page 850 Code Page 851

Code Page 852 Code Page 855 Code Page 857

Code Page 863 Code Page 866 Code Page 869

Code Page 928 Code Page 437G Code Page 866B

Code Page 1250 Code Page 1251 Code Page 1252

Code Page 1253 Code Page 1254 DEC MultiNation

DEC Turkish Siemens Turkish DEC Technical

DEC Supp. Greek Supp. Turkish Supp.

Mazovia Kamenicky Roman-8

Katakana ISO 13 Line Draw Hebrew 8859-8

Code Page 862 Code Page 1255 Hebrew Supp.

SAP 8859-1 SAP 8859-2 SAP 8859-5

Italic

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Matrix

There are two font modes available on your printer:

• Enhanced. Includes Draft and Data Processing, Near Letter Quality

(Gothic and Courier), and Optical Character Recognition Fonts (OCR-A and OCR-B).

• Constant Density. Includes Draft and Data Processing.

NOTE: The CPI selections are different for each mode.

When this parameter is set to Enhanced, characters printed at 12, 13.3, 15, and 17.14 will use a denser character matrix the default CDF matrix. If this parameter is set to CDF and a CDF font matrix is not available for the current Font Style and CPI, the Enhanced matrix will be selected.

NOTE: CPI Selection is limited in Constant Density Mode. See “Printer

Specifications” on page 187 for a listing of the CPI selections available in Constant Density fonts. If you select a CPI value (via the Control Panel or an escape sequence from the host computer) that is not available in Constant Density Mode, the printer automatically switches to Enhanced Mode for printer output.

OCRA Density

This parameter sets the density for the OCRA font. There are three options:

• Standard (default). Prints at 85 DPI vertical.

• Enhanced. This option causes the OCR-A font to print at 96 DPI vertical.

• High. This option causes the OCR-A font to print at 144 DPI vertical.

Standard and Enhanced print at the same speed, but the enhanced font is slightly shorter than the Standard. High prints at a slower speed.

Ser/Par Style

This option allows you to select the font style for use by emulations attached to the Parallel, Serial, and LAN port. For emulations that support downloaded fonts, you can use this parameter to select the download font. The default is DP.

Style selections include:

Draft (High-speed)

DP (default) (Data Processing)

Gothic (San Serif NLQ)

Courier (Serif NLQ)

OCR-A (Optical Character Recognition)

OCR-B (Optical Character Recognition)

Download (Selects the downloaded font)

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Font Submenu

CPI

This parameter allows you to select characters per inch (CPI) settings. The possible selections are 5, 6, 6.67, 7.5, 8.33, 8.57, 10, 12, 13.33, 15, 16.67,

17.14, and 20. The default is 10 CPI.

Panel Language

This option allows you to set up the printer to display messages on the Control Panel in a particular language. Printed reports also display in your chosen language. Possible selections are English (default), German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

OCR Standards

This parameter defines the combination of ANSI and DIN standards to be used for the OCR A and OCR B character sets. The default value depends on the emulation. The possible selections are:

• A:ANSI B:ANSI (default). This means ANSI OCR-A and ANSI OCR-B.

• A:DIN B:ANSI. This means DIN OCR-A and ANSI OCR-B.

• A:ANSI B:DIN. This means ANSI OCR-A and DIN OCR-B.

• A:DIN B:DIN. This means DIN OCR-A and DIN OCR-B.

Zero

As an aid in distinguishing zeros from the uppercase letter O, you can choose to have your zeros slashed (Ø). Default is open (non-slashed) zeros.

Compressed 8

Use this option for higher lines per inch settings to decrease the space between the dot-rows of the printed characters. This increases the vertical spacing between each printed line, which increases readability without changing the current LPI settings. Compressed 8 functions at 8 LPI and above (at any CPI). Setting this parameter to ON causes all characters printed at 8, 9, 10, or 12 LPI to be compressed vertically. The default is OFF.

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Bold Weight

Use this option to adjust the boldness of bold text characters. The option is only applicable when the Font Matrix is set to CDF, or the Font CPI is set to 10 CPI, or the Font Ser/Par Style is set to OCR-A. The default is Light.

• Light (default). Prints a thin bold character. This weight is ideal for all

CPI’s and provides an increase in print speed over the Medium weight.

• Medium. Prints a normal bold text character. Although selecting this

weight reduces print speed, it provides the best boldness appearance.

• Dark. Prints a thick bold character. This weight is best for 10 and 12 CPI

characters and provides an increase in print speed over the Medium weight.

Italic Quality

Use this option to adjust the quality of italic printing.

• Standard (default). This prints the best quality italic.

• Fast. This prints a faster version of italic.

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Forms Submenu

FORMS

(from page 74)

Length

(lines)

Length

(inches)

LPI

66* 1-255

11.0”

00.1 – 25.5

1.5 2 3 4 5 6* 8 9 10 12

* = Factory Default

If installed.

2000 lpm printer only.

1000 lpm printer only.

Default is 15 minutes for cabinet models.

Top Margin

0* 0-255

Bottom Margin

66* 0-255

Left

Margin

1* 1-272

Right

Margin

136* 1-272

Horz

Adjust

0* +

Vert

Adjust

0* +

108

Quick

Access

Disable* Enable

Eject

Distance

13.98*

4.5 to 15.5

Fast

Slew

Enable* Disable Stack

Ribbon End

Point

Darker +6 Darker +5 Darker +4 Darker +3 Darker +2 Darker +1 Normal* Lighter -1 Lighter -2 Lighter -3 Lighter -4 Lighter -5 Lighter -6 Lighter -7 Lighter -8 Lighter -9 Lighter -10

RBN Low

Warn @

Under 2%* Under 5% Under 10% Under 20% Under 30%

RBN Low

Action

Warn & Continue* Warn & Pause

RBN End

Action

Ignore RBN End Stop At RBN End*

Energy

Standard* PowerPrint

Power Save

Time

15 seconds*

, 4

(5 sec - 30 sec) (1 min - 240 min) Instant

Unidirectional

Disable* Enable

Power

Stacker

Enable* Disable

Auto

Elevator

Enable* Disable

Perf Skip

Disable* Enable

Forms Submenu

This submenu is used for setting form specifics. The Level 2 headings are as follows:

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Length (lines)

To define the length of your form in lines, select a form length from 1 to 255. The default option is 66.

Length (inches)

To define the length of your form in inches, select a form length from 00.1 to

25.5 inches. The default is 11.0 inches.

LPI

This allows you to set the lines per inch. Possible selections are 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12. The default is 6 LPI.

Top Margin

This parameter dictates where the first print line is located on the page. The Top Margin location is measured in lines from the current Top-of-Form location. The range is 0 to 255, with the default at 0.

Bottom Margin

This parameter allows you to set the bottom margin. The Bottom Margin is measured in lines from the current Top-of-Form location. The range is 0 to 255, with the default at 66.

NOTE: The Bottom Margin and Top Margin selections are translated into a

physical location on the page. Subsequent changes in LPI affect this location. If the new location does not exactly correspond with a line position, no asterisk is shown as a "current setting" indicator.

For example:

The initial Bottom Margin selection is line 60 and the current LPI is 6. The Bottom Margin location would be 10 inches from the Top-of-Form location. If the LPI is changed to 10 LPI, the selection for Bottom Margin would change to line 100.

Left Margin

You can place the left margin at any column number across the page, using selections 1 to 272. The range of selections for this parameter depends on the CPI setting. Column 1 is the Default. The left margin must be less than or equal to the right margin.

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Right Margin

You can place the right margin at any column number across the page. Similar to the Left Margin parameter, the range of this value depends on the CPI. Column 136 is the Default selection. The right margin must be greater than or equal to the left margin.

NOTE: If a margin setting is a column number that is greater than the

maximum allowable for the current CPI, the printer will default to the last valid setting.

The current value of the right and left margins reflects a physical location on the form, and therefore, changes when the CPI setting changes. If the physical location of the right or left margin does not exactly correspond with a line position after changing the CPI (characters per inch) setting, there will be no current setting indicator (asterisk).

Horz Adjust

The print position on the form may be adjusted horizontally in increments of 1/30 an inch. The default option is 0.

Vert Adjust

The print position on the form may be adjusted vertically in increments of 1/72 an inch. The default option is 0.

Quick Access

This option provides a way for a pedestal printer to position printed forms for quick tear-off access. When Quick Access is enabled, the paper is moved to the tear position by holding down the VIEW key for one second for Eject. The Eject mode may be exited by pressing the VIEW key. (This typically results in a blank form separating the next-to-print form from the previously printed form.) Placing the printer back online while in the Eject mode will automatically move to the next available form, and printing will resume as soon as data is received. The default option for the Quick Access parameter is Disabled. The distance that the paper is ejected is set with the Eject Distance parameter (below).

Eject Distance

The Eject Distance parameter allows you to select the distance at which the paper ejects during a Quick Access operation. The units are in tenths of an inch, from 4.5 to 15.5. The default is 13.98 inches.

Fast Slew

Slew refers to the high speed paper motion that occurs whenever the printer moves paper more than one line. If your forms are thin or fragile in which output stacking is a problem, you can decrease the printer's slew speed by setting this parameter to Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. The 2000 lpm printer also has a stack selection which aids in paper stacking and is faster than the parameter setting for Disable.

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Ribbon End Point

This parameter adjusts the point at which the system will declare the ribbon as being expended. The life count will always be from 100% to 0%, but if a darker setting is selected, 0% will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the time it takes to reach 0%. The range of values is as follows:

• Normal (default)

• Darker +1 through Darker +6

• Lighter -1 through Lighter -10

NOTE: This value can be adjusted at any time; the display will automatically

adjust to show the correct percentage relative to the new end point.

RBN Low Warn @

This option allows the user to select the Ribbon Life value, at which point the printer will declare a ribbon low condition and display the "RIBBON UNDER XX% / Change RBN Soon" warning message. The default is Under 2%. See “RBN Low Action” below for details of how the printer behaves once a ribbon low condition is reached.

The values are Under 2% (default), Under 5%, Under 10%, Under 20%, and Under 30%.

RBN Low Action

This menu determines how the printer behaves once a ribbon low condition is reached.

• Warn & Continue (default). Once a ribbon low condition is reached the

printer beeps and displays the "RIBBON UNDER XX% / Change RBN Soon" warning message. Printing will continue without interruption. The warning message can be cleared by pressing the CLEAR key, however the message will reappear in two minutes. This action will continue until a ribbon out (ribbon life reaches 0%) condition occurs.

• Warn & Pause. This setting is similar to the Warn & Continue selection

with one exception. When a ribbon low condition is reached, the printer will still display the "RIBBON UNDER XX%/Change RBN Soon" warning message; however, the printer will stop printing. This is meant to get the user’s attention. To resume printing, the user must press the CLEAR key.

NOTE: Printing will only stop on the first occurrence of a ribbon low condition.

Once the user clears the warning message, subsequent warnings will display the warning message, but printing will continue.

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Forms Submenu

RBN End Action

This menu allows the user to override the normal ribbon low warning and ribbon out conditions.

• Stop At RBN End (default). When this factory default option is selected,

the printer displays a warning message when a ribbon low condition is reached, and displays a ribbon out fault when ribbon life reaches 0%.

• Ignore RBN End. When this menu option is selected, it overrides the

ribbon low and ribbon out conditions, i.e., no warning or fault messages are displayed and printing continues even after ribbon life reaches 0%. However, once the ribbon life reaches an excess wear condition as indicated by the fault message "EXCESS RBN WEAR / Install New RBN", printing will stop and the user must install a new ribbon before printing can resume.

NOTE: The excess ribbon wear is set below the "Lighter -10" Ribbon End

Point setting.

Print Energy

NOTE: For 1000 lpm printers only.

This menu allows the user to optimize the energy or impact of the hammers when printing single or multipart forms.

• Standard (default). When this option is selected the printing energy is

optimized for normal jobs.

• PowerPrint. When this option is enabled printing is optimized for

multi-part forms.

Perf. Skip

• Disable (default). The platen does not open at the perforation.

• Enable. This parameter enables the automatic perforation skip feature

that causes the platen to automatically open between the last line printed on the current form and the first line printed on the next form. This feature is useful when using heavy forms that have a large perforation “tent” that can get hung up in the print station.

NOTE: When enabled, the printer throughput is reduced due to the time

required to automatically open and close the platen.

Power Saver Time

The time interval you specify for this parameter sets the amount of idle time before the printer goes into Power Saver mode. When Instant is chosen, the printer goes into Power Saver mode as soon as it is able to stop the shuttle properly. The time allotted to perform this function depends upon the shuttle timeout value which can be set in the menu. The default is 15 minutes for cabinet models and 15 seconds for all other models.

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Unidirectional

The Unidirectional feature affects both print quality and printing speed. By setting this feature, you can configure the printer to print in both directions of the shuttle sweep (bidirectional), or to print in one direction only (unidirectional).

• Disable (default). The printer will print all data in both directions of the

shuttle sweep (bidirectional printing). This choice produces higher printing speed.

• Enable. The printer will print all data in only one direction of the shuttle

sweep (unidirectional printing). Although enabling this feature reduces print speed, it enhances the vertical alignment of dots and produces cleaner, sharper barcodes and text.

Power Stacker

This parameter allows you to enable or disable the power paper stacker (provided this option is installed).

Auto Elevator

This parameter exists only on printers with the power paper stacker installed. The power stacker has a sensor which detects paper movement and raises the stacker as the printed paper stack grows. If the printer has been printing for three minutes continually and the sensor has not detected any growth in the paper stack, the stacker raises itself 1/4 inch automatically.

• Enable (default). The automatic elevator on the power stacker operates

normally.

• Disable. The stacker does not raise automatically every three minutes

and is entirely dependent on the sensor. Disable is used with extremely high-quality print jobs that take a long time to print.

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Vertical Format Units (VFU) Submenu

VFU

(from page 74)

VFU

Enable

Channel

Skip

When

Disable* Enable

2* 1-12 Unused

Before* After

* = Factory Default

Vertical Format Units (VFU) Submenu

This submenu is used for setting VFU specifics. The Level 2 headings are as follows:

VFU Enable

A Vertical Format Unit is a means for loading sets of vertical tabs. These vertical tabs define various parameters of a form. This parameter applies only to the emulations which make explicit use of the VFU channels.

• Disable (default).

• Enable. Causes the printer to use the last loaded EVFU instead of using

the Form Length, Top Margin, and Bottom Margin settings. When an EVFU is loaded, this parameter is automatically set to Enabled.

VT Channel (Vertical Tab Channel)

You can select which VFU Channel is designated as the Vertical Tab Channel. This parameter applies only to the emulations which make explicit use of the VFU channels. Selections are 1 - 12 and Unused. The default depends on the emulation as defined in the tables under the Emulation selection parameter, page 71.

Skip When

This parameter applies only to the emulations which make explicit use of the VFU channels. This parameter designates where the Skip Length distance will begin, before or after the Bottom of Form channel. The Skip location is determined by using the designated Bottom-of-Form Channel in the downloaded VFU. The Skip When parameter only functions when the VFU Environment is enabled. The default depends on the emulation as defined in the table under the Emulation selection parameter.

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Config

(from page 69)

Printer

Codes

Graphics

Configurations

Host

Interface

(see below)

(see page 92) (see page 97) (see page 102) (see page 104)

* = Factory Default

If Parallel Installed.

If SD card is installed.

Serial I/O

(see page 107)

Parallel I/O

(see page 111)

Intellifilter

(see page 113)

Main File

Mgmt

(see page 114)

PTX_SETUP

Option

(see page 116)

CST/PAA

(Refer to the

PNE User’s Manual)

USB I/O

(see page 106)

SD File Mgmt

(see page 115)

Printer

(from “Config

Menu” above)

Ser/Par Emul

Lan

Emulation

Powerup

Dump

Mode

Beeper

Mode

Report

Tally ANSI* Genicom ANSI P5000 P6000 P600 DEC LG01 HP 2564C IBM Proprinter Epson FX-1180 MTPL

Offline* Online

OFF* Style 1 Style 2 Style 3

Off On* Cont. Beep

Current Short* Current Full Factory Power-up All Cfg 1 – Cfg 8 Intellifilter

* = Factory Default

If Ethernet is installed

Disp.

Intensity

2* 0 - 20

Config Menu

The following are explanations of each submenu and parameter.

Printer Submenu

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Ser/Par Emul

This parameter allows you to define which set of printer control commands will be emulated for data received on the Serial and Parallel ports. The emulation settings are automatically saved in the Powerup Configuration. Tally ANSI is the default selection.

When a new emulation setting is entered through the Printer Control Panel,

ulation dependent parameters in the Current and Powerup configurations

em are changed to match the default settings for the elected emulation. The following table lists those parameters by emulation:

Parameter Tally ANSI

Character Set Latin1 Code Pg 437 Code Pg 437 Latin1 Latin1

OCR-A ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI

OCR-B ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI

Auto CR OFF ON ON ON OFF

Line Wrap OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

Wrap LF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

Code 7F FILL FILL Space Space Space

VT Channel 2 12 N/A 12 12

Skip When Before Before N/A After After

Parameter HP 2564C DEC LG01

Character Set Roman-8 DEC Multi Italic Code Pg 437 Code Pg 437

OCR-A ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI ANSI

OCR-B ANSI DIN ANSI ANSI ANSI

Genicom

P5000 P6000 P600

Epson

FX-1

180

IBM

Proprinter

MTPL

Auto CR OFF OFF ON ON ON

Line Wrap OFF OFF ON ON ON

Wrap LF OFF OFF ON ON ON

Code 7F FILL FILL Delete Char Ignore Delete Buffer

VT Channel 12 12 N/A N/A N/A

Skip When After After N/A N/A N/A

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Lan Emulation (LAN Interface only)

Used to select the emulation attached to the Ethernet port when using the Ethernet interface. Possible selections are the same as the Ser/Par Emul option (

page 89).

Powerup

This parameter sets the printer either Online or Offline when the power switch is turned on. This parameter setting is automatically saved to the Powerup Configuration when it is changed. The default is Offline.

Dump Mode

Dump Mode is used to troubleshoot problems that may arise when processing data. It places the printer into a Hex Dump Mode. You can select three styles of printouts for use as debugging tools. The standard selections are:

• OFF (default). Dump Mode is disabled.

• Style1. Two column output. Text, spaces, and control codes are printed

in hexadecimal code format in one column and ASCII equivalents in another column.

• Style2. Only control codes are printed in hexadecimal format. ASCII

characters are printed as is and escape sequences force a new line.

• Style3. Control codes and spaces are printed in hexadecimal format.

ASCII characters are printed as is and escape sequences force a new line.

Beeper Mode

When a fault event occurs, the beeper will sound. There are three options:

• Off

• On (default). Each fault event causes the fault alert beeper to produce a

few short-duration audio tones.

• Cont. Beep. A fault event causes periodic short-duration audio tones that

cycle about once per second and persists until the operator clears the fault.

Disp. Intensity

This menu controls the intensity of the LCD display. The range is 0-20 and the default setting is 2.

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Printer Submenu

Report

You can use this parameter to print or display a report.

• Current Short (default). This produces a brief printed report of the

current printer Quick Setup configuration. The report contains a header which identifies the installed software and interface, and any options that are installed.

• Current Full. This produces a complete printed report of the current

printer configuration. The report contains a header which identifies the installed software and interface, and any options that are installed.

• Factory. This produces a complete printed report of the factory (default)

configuration. The report contains a header which identifies the installed software and interface, and any options that are installed.

• Power up. This produces a complete printed report of the power-up

printer configuration. The report contains a header which identifies the installed software and interface, and any options that are installed.

• All. This produces a complete printed report of all saved printer

configurations. Each report contains a header which identifies the installed software and interface, and any options that are installed.

• Cfg 1 – Cfg 8. This produces a complete printed report of any of the

saved printer configurations. Each report contains a header which identifies the installed software and interface, and any options that are installed.

• Intellifilter. Prints the currently downloaded Intellifilter.

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CODES

(from page 88)

Auto LF

Auto CR

Line Wrap

Wrap

Line Feed

Print on CR

Form Feed

At TOF

OFF* ON

ON OFF*

OFF* Double Strike Bold

Enable* Disable

* = Factory Default

If P5000 emulation is selected.

If Genicom ANSI emulation is selected.

ESC

Enable* Disable

Alt ESC

Disable* Enable

Upper

Only

Disable* Enable

Code 7F

Ignore Delete Char Delete Buffer Space Fill*

80-9F Hex

ON* OFF

Ignore

Char

OFF* 0-255

Sub Char

From

OFF* 0-255

Sub Char

OFF* 0-255

PTX SFCC

1* 1-255

PTX ALS

10.3

TOF

Control

Enable* Disable

DC3

Operation

Enable* Disable

SISO

OverszBar

Disable* Enable

Barcod

Top Pos

Enable* Disable

Oversz

Top Pos

Enable* Disable

Codes Submenu

Auto LF (Line Feed)

Auto LF causes the printer to perform a Line Feed each time it receives a Carriage Return Control Code. This parameter is available for host systems that cannot send a Line Feed Control Code.

Some computers automatically generate a Line Feed of their own at the right margin. If double-space between lines of print. Consult your computer manual to determine whether this function should be turned off or on. Default is OFF.

your system does this and if Auto LF is enabled, it will result in a

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Auto CR (Carriage Return)

Auto CR allows the printer to perform a Carriage Return (moves print location to the left margin) when it receives either a Line Feed or Vertical Tab Control Code. The default value depends on the emulation (see Emulate under the Config Menu, Printer category,

page 88).

Line Wrap

If the printer gets to the right margin without receiving a paper movement command, the Line Wrap Parameter dictates how the rest of the data will be treated. If Line Wrap is OFF, the excess characters are lost. If Line Wrap is ON, printer response is determined by the Wrap Line Feed parameter (see below).

If Line Wrap is ON and Wrap LF is OFF, the printer performs a Carriage Return only and overprinting can result.

If Line Wrap is ON and Wrap LF is ON, the printer performs a Carriage Return plus a Line Feed and excess characters are printed on a new line at the left margin.

The default value is dependent on the emulation (see Emulate under the Config Menu, Printer category,

page 88).

Wrap Line Feed

This parameter works in conjunction with the Line Wrap parameter, above. The default value depends on the emulation (see Emulate under the Config Menu, Printer category,

page 88).

Print on CR

This parameter is intended for use by customers whose applications embolden characters by using a CR-only method to selectively reprint all or parts of a line.

• Off (default). Ignores bolding, print as regular text.

• Double Strike. Prints a line, then backups to reprint (bold by

overstriking).

• Bold. Prints line once, bold portions are printed with enhanced "bold"

style.

For example, the application may embolden the word "bold" in the following sentence by sending:

This is bold<CR> bold<CR><LF>

"Double Strike" corresponds to the previous POCR=ON setting. With "Double Strike" selected, bolding is accomplished by re-striking the characters at the same dot positions. This requires a one line backup after printing each <CR> pass; some applications use many passes to print a single bolded line, so printing throughput may be reduced accordingly.

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With "Bold" selected, bolding is accomplished by rendering the bolded characters twice, one with a small offset to create a "shadow" effect. The resulting print is thicker and thus appears darker. This is the same technique used with the "bold" character attribute selected via emulation escape sequences.

Form Feed at TOF

This parameter dictates how the printer will respond to a Form Feed Control Code received from the host computer when it is already at a top-of-form location.

• Enable (default). The printer performs the requested form feed and

advances to the next top-of-form.

• Disable. The printer ignores the Form Feed Control Code sent from the

host.

ESC

This parameter is valid only in the Tally ANSI and LG01 emulations. When set to Disabled, the ESC control character is ignored. The default is Enable.

Alt ESC (Alternate Escape)

This parameter is only valid in the Tally ANSI and LG01 emulations. When set to Enabled, a "^" (carat) character in column 1 (left margin) followed by a CR or a CR LF can be used in place of the ESC control code. The default is Disable. ESC (see above) must also be Enabled for this to work.

Upper Only

This parameter allows you to set up your printer to print in uppercase characters only from the active Character Set. When this parameter is enabled, the lower-case characters in Hex positions 61 through 7A are overwritten by the uppercase characters in positions 41 through 5A. The default is Disable.

Code 7F

This parameter allows you to dictate how the printer will react when it receives a Hexadecimal code 7F. The default value depends on the emulation. (See the Emulation Parameter, page 70.).

• Ignore. The code is ignored.

• Delete Char (default). The previous character is deleted.

• Delete Buffer. The previous characters on the current print line are

deleted.

• Space. A Space character is substituted.

• Fill. A Fill character is substituted.

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Print 80 - 9F Hex

This parameter defines whether locations 80 through 9F Hex are to be treated as control characters or printable characters. The function of the control characters in this area depends on the emulation. The selections are ON (printable characters) or OFF (control characters). The default value depends on the emulation.

Ignore Char

This parameter allows you to select a character that will be ignored in the incoming data stream. This parameter functions in all emulations and non-downloadable print modes. It does not function in plot mode, font download, or VFU download. Selections are 0-255, referring to the decimal value of any 8-bit character, or OFF. Default is OFF.

Sub Char From

This parameter allows you to select a character that will be replaced by the character designated by the Sub Char To parameter. This parameter functions in all emulations and non-downloadable print modes. It does not function in plot mode, font download, or VFU download. Default is OFF.

Sub Char To

This parameter allows you to select the character that will replace the character designated by the Sub Char From Parameter. This parameter functions in all emulations and non-downloadable print modes. It does not function in plot mode, font download, or VFU download. Default is OFF.

PTX SFCC

Defines the Special Function Control Character used by the Printronix P5000 emulation. The decimal value of the ASCII character code is entered. The default value is 1 (SOH).

PTX ALS

Defines the single line Alternate Line Spacing used by the ACK (Hex 06) command in the Printronix P5000 emulation. The possible selections are 8 or

10.3 which define the line density. The default value is 8.

NOTE: The PTX SFCC and PTX ALS options will only appear if the Printronix

P5000 emulation is selected with the Ser/Par Emul control panel option.

TOF Control (Available when Genicom ANSI emulation is selected)

When a new form is defined, the top-of-form position is left unchanged if this parameter is set to Enable (the default). When a new form is defined, and this parameter is set to Disable, the top-of-form position is reset to the top margin of that form.

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DC3 Operation (Available when Genicom ANSI emulation is selected)

This parameter allows DC1 - DC3 operation. When set to Enable (the default), the printer can be selected and deselected using DC1 and DC3 control codes. The printer select/deselect operation is not in effect when set to Disable.

SISO OverszBar (Available when Genicom ANSI emulation is selected)

This parameter allows SI-SO operation for barcodes and oversize characters. When set to Disable (the default), barcode and oversize character modes do not need to be activated with SO and deactivated with SI. When set to Enable, barcode and oversize character modes will be activated and deactivated using the SO and SI control codes.

Barcod Top Pos (Available when Genicom ANSI emulation is selected)

When set to Enable (the default), the paper position is reset to the top of the bar code after printing. When set to Disable, the paper position is left at the end of the bar code after printing.

Oversz Top Pos (Available when Genicom ANSI emulation is selected)

The paper position will be reset to the top of the oversize characters after printing when this parameter is set to Enable (default). When set to Disable, the paper position is left at the end of the oversize characters after printing.

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Graphics Submenu

Graphics

(from page 88)

Code V

Cmd Char

Smooth

Size

PY Then

PN Then

Dark Bar

Modplot

94* 1-255

3* 2-99

None* All Term Free Format

None* All Free Format

Low* Medium High

ON* OFF

* = Factory Default

If MTPL emulation is selected

If Genicom ANSI emulation is selected

Version

1 2*

Descender

Fixed* Auto

Vertical

Scale

OFF Style 1* Style 2

Zero

Open Slashed*

SFCC

126* 1-255

Code V

Language

US* UK Swedish/Finnish Norwegian/Dan Japanese German French Italian Spanish

PGL

Language

ASCII* German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish

Free Format

OFF* ON

Automatic PY

Disable* Enable

MTPL Bar

OFF* ON

MTPL

Secured

Off* On

Ignore

Term

Enable* Disable

PGL

Terminator

CR/LF* CR

BlkMaxH

20* 0-136

BlkMinH

2* 0-136

BlkMinV

2* 0-136

Postnet Density

Low* High

Code V

Grph Den

Normal* High

BlkMaxV

20* 0-136

IMB

Density

Low* High

Graphics Submenu

This submenu allows you to configure certain aspects of the Graphic Processing Options on your printer. The Level 2 headings are as follows:

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Code V Cmd Char

This parameter allows you to change the CVCC. The Default for this parameter is the ASCII caret ( ^ , Decimal 94, HEX 5E) character.

Smooth Size

This parameter controls the size at which block characters are smoothed. The default is 3, which means that size 3 block c but size 2 block characters will not. This parameter is used by Code V and PGL.

PY Then

This parameter defines printer response to characters following the ^PY Command on the same line.

• None (default). All data, plus the line terminator are ignored.

• All. All data is executed.

• Term. All but the terminator is ignored.

haracters will be smoothed,

• Free Format. Depends on the state for Free Format Mode.

PN Then

This command defines printer response to characters following the ^PN Command on the same line.

• None (default). All data, plus the line terminator are ignored.

• All. All data is executed.

• Free Format. Depends on the state for Free Format Mode.

NOTE: F

or PY Then and PN Then, even though Code V documentation states that all other data on the line is ignored, some Code V installations do not follow this rule.

Dark Bar

This parameter allows you to set the base dot density at which bar codes will print. Default is Low.

All barcodes will print at the selected density unless requests a higher density. When the user program requests a higher density, the printer will switch to the next higher density than the base density. The following table shows the density selections and how they change when the printer receives a program request for a higher density:

the user program

DarkBar Selection Normal Mode Dark Mode

Low (Default) 60 x 72 60 (120) x 144

Medium 60 (120) x 144 120 x 144

High 120 x 144 120 x 144

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Modplot

This parameter eliminates the need to send an Align to Line Boundary Command (Tally ANSI) or an extra Line Feed (LF) Control Code (Printronix) when exiting Plot Mode. Whenever you are using Plot Mode in these emulations, set this parameter to ON to avoid graphic and text alignment problems. Modplot ON is the default selection. In addition to Code V and PGL graphics, this parameter also applies to Tally ANSI and Printronix style graphics. It does not apply to text following Epson or Proprinter graphics.

Version

This parameter controls the version of Code V the printer emulates. Version 2 is the default selection.

Descender

This parameter controls insertion of the character descender gap between print lines.

• Fixed (default). The descender gap is always inserted after the line

whenever Descender Mode is ON regardless of whether descenders are present or not.

• Auto. The descender gap is only inserted after lines containing

characters with descenders.

Vertical Scale

This parameter determines whether vertical block characters will be scaled to the same dimensions as horizontal block characters.

• Style1 (default). Adds intercharacter gap after the character has been

rotated.

• Style2. Does not add gap.

• Off. Vertical block characters will be compressed vertically due to the

higher vertical density (72 DPI vs. 60 DPI).

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Zero

As an aid in distinguishing zeros from the uppercase letter O you can choose to have your zeros slashed (Ø). Slashed is the default selection. This parameter is used by Code V and PGL.

SFCC

This parameter allows you to change the Special Function Command Character. The Default for this parameter is the ASCII tilde ( ~, Decimal 126, HEX 7E) character. Options are 1-255 (Decimal designators for ASCII characters).

Code V Language

This parameter allows you to select the language character set that will be used for text output in Code V Graphics Mode. The default is US. The available selections are:

US UK Swedish/Finnish

Norwegian/Dan Japanese German

French Italian Spanish

PGL Language

This parameter allows you to select the language character set that will be used for text output in Printronix Graphics Mode. The default is ASCII. The available selections are:

ASCII German Swedish

Danish Norwegian Finnish

English Dutch French

Spanish Italian Turkish

Free Format

This parameter turns on Free Format Mode in Code V graphics whenever a ^PY is encountered. Free Format Mode will remain active until a ^PN or ^O (Free Format Mode Off) command is received. The default is OFF.

Automatic PY

If Automatic PY is Enabled, the printer is automatically in Code V graphics mode, and a ^PY command is not needed in the file being sent to the printer to begin Code V graphics. The default is Disabled.

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