Printer features1
Symbols used1
About this manual2
Printer at a glance3
Printer in tractor mode4
Printer in single-sheet mode4
Paperway5
Installation6
Unpacking the printer6
Placing your printer7
Checking the printer voltage8
Connecting the printer8
Switching on the printer9
Inserting the ribbon cassette10
Installing the ribbon cassette the first time10
Changing the ribbon cassette15
Printer drivers20
Installing a printer driver in Windows 95/98/ME20
Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP21
Other operating systems22
Changing printer settings23
Form settings (Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP)23
Graphic options24
Loading optional firmware25
Troubleshooting25
The control panel26
The LC display27
Online mode28
Offline mode28
Setup mode29
Messages in the LC display30
Key functions when turning on the printer31
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Paper handling32
Changing the paper path32
Changing the paper type in the setup menu33
Loading paper34
Fanfold paper34
Single sheets36
Paper transport38
Moving the paper to the tear position39
Removing paper40
Settings41
Setting the tear position41
Setting the first printing line (TOF)42
Setting the print head gap43
Selecting character density and font (temporarily)44
The Menu45
Programming via the control panel45
Enabling access to menu mode45
Calling up the menu45
Menu configurations (Macros)46
Menu handling47
Save settings47
Selecting the LC display language48
Terminating Setup mode49
Menu structure50
Menu parameters51
Printing out macro configurations (Print)51
Loading menu configurations (Macro)51
Reset to default values (Reset)52
Quiet mode printing (Quiet)52
Selecting font (Font)53
Setting line spacing (LPI)54
Selecting start signal for escape sequence (ESCChar) 54
Selecting Protocol (emulation)55
Bidirectional printing (PrintDir)56
Settings for interfaces (I/O)57
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Serial interface (Serial)57
Data transmssion rate (Baud)57
Data format (Format)58
Buffer control (BuffCtrl)59
Banner page (Banner)64
Automatic carriage return (Auto-CR)65
Automatic line feed (Auto-LF)65
Menu lock (MenLock)66
Language (Language)67
Paper parameters (Paper)67
Form length (Formlen)68
First printing position (FormAdj)69
Print head gap manually (Head)70
View and tear position (TearView)71
Line length (Width)72
Barcode (Barcode)72
Normal characters and barcode (Barmode)73
Form feed mode (FFmode)74
Setting and activating options (PapOpt)75
Activation of tractors (AutoTra)75
Automatic paper motion sensor (PMS)76
Automatic gap adjustment (AGA)77
Paper handling (Paphand)77
Increasing the print head gap (Head up)78
Paper width (Pagewid)78
Left-hand area (Leftzon)79
Right-hand area (Rightzo)79
Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid)80
Line wrap (Wrap)80
Beep at paper end (Sound)80
Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm)81
Automatic paper width detection (APW)82
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Automatic detection of the top paper margin (AED)83
Setting the page margins (Margin)84
Setting the top margin (Topmrg)84
Setting the bottom margin (Botmrg)85
Setting the left margin (Leftmrg)85
Setting the DEC Mode (DECMode)86
Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI)86
Character set (CharSet)87
User preference character set (UserChr)88
Printer ID (Prn.ID)89
Deleting sequence or buffer (CAN Fkt.)89
Disconnection on end of transmission (Discnct)90
Initial Report (Report)90
Automatic answerback (Answbck)91
Answerback on ENQ (Answ_ENQ)91
Setting the IBM mode (IBMMode)92
Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI)92
IBM character set (IBM-Cset)92
Code page (CodPage)93
IBM Double Height (DblHigh)94
Horizontal pitch on Compress (IBMComp)94
Slashed Zero (Sl.Zero)95
Setting the EPSON Mode (EPSMode)96
Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI)96
EPSON character set (EPS-Cset)96
Code Page (CodPage)97
Slashed Zero (Sl.Zero)98
Menu settings (example)99
Advanced menu100
Test functions100
Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII)101
Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode102
Interface test (H-Dump)103
Printout in Hex-Dump103
Terminating Hex-Dump104
Advanced settings105
Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single)106
Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.back)106
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Troubleshooting107
General print problems108
The display remains dark108
The display is lit, but the printer does not print108
Problems with the paper feed109
Paper jam (fanfold paper)109
Paper jam (single sheets)110
Paper does not move to tear off position110
Problems with the print quality111
Print is too pale111
Smudged print111
Prints undefined characters111
The first line is not completely printed out at the top111
Dots within characters are missing111
Error messages via the display112
Additional display messages 115
Care and maintenance116
Replacing the fuse116
Cleaning the housing117
Cleaning the interior117
Cleaning the platen118
Ribbon118
Cleaning the upper friction118
Carriage shafts118
Specifications119
Printer specifications119
Interface specifications123
Paper specifications125
Available character sets and fonts126
Emulations131
General131
Escape sequences 131
What are escape sequences?131
How are escape sequences used?131
Barcode132
Printer featuresYour printer is a high speed and rugged design for easy use and heavy
duty operation. It is designed for service-free PC, network and mini system operations.
At top speeds of 1100 and 900 cps the LA800+ and LA650+ keep pace
with the bustling, demanding world where printing is time sensitive and
critical. Engineered for printing under adverse conditions, these devices produce multi-part invoices, shipping documents or bar code labels at a rate of 40,000 to 50,000 pages per month.
The printer handles up to 7-part forms with no skewing or jamming; it
automatically adjusts for different forms thickness. The straight paper
path is easy to access, for reliable forms handling.
The LA800+/LA650+ optionally is configured with an optional tractor
(front). A straight paper path on the front tractors results in jam-free
operation and flawless 24-wire impressions on up to 7-part forms. Both
models offer fully automated gap adjustment, paper parking, loading,
etc.
With extensive connectivity alternatives and popular emulations, the
printer is ideal for a variety of industrial or business applications.
Symbols usedImportant information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.
CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in order to
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prevent injuries to the user and damage to the printer.
NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific
topic.
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User guideIntroduction
About this manualThe user guide contains a detailed description of the printer, its charac-
teristic features and additional information.
` Chapter 1 Printer at a glance
` Chapter 2 Installation
` Chapter 3 Inserting the ribbon cassette
tions for changing the ribbon cassette.
` Chapter 4 Printer drivers
ling the printer driver.
` Chapter 5 The control panel
` Chapter 6 Paper handling
to load, transport and move the paper to the tear-off position.
` Chapter 7 Settings
font, character density, print head distance, print line height and tearoff position.
` Chapter 8 The Menu
trolling the printer via the control panel.
` Chapter 9 Advanced menu
other technical adjustments of the printer.
` Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
which do not require the intervention of qualified personnel.
contains start-up instructions and points to note.
tells you how to adjust the basic settings such as
contains all the information necessary for con-
lists all the parts of the printer.
provides step-by-step instruc-
provides step-by-step instructions for instal-
explains how to control printer operations.
tells you how to set the paper type and how
describes the possible test settings and
provides instructions for rectifying faults
` Chapter 11 Care and maintenance
of the printer.
` Appendix A Specifications
ons of your printer and the paper which should be used.
` Appendix B Available character sets and fonts
racter sets.
` Appendix C Emulations
` Appendix D Interfaces
` Appendix E Options and accessories
ons and accessories you can purchase for your printer.
informs you about the technical specificati-
deals with programming via the interface.
explains the interfaces.
provides information on the upkeep
lists the available cha-
contains information about opti-
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Printer at a glance
Soundproofing cover
Control panel
Top cover
Front cover
Bottom cover
Interface connectors
Power cord connector and fuse
Power switch
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Printer in tractor mode
Tract ors
Printer in single-sheet mode
Paper support
Rear cover
Paper guide
Single sheet feeder
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Paperway
Standard printer:Tractor 1
Single sheet*
Option:Tractor 2
` Single sheet mode*
` Fanfold paper mode
Tractor 2
Tractor 1
* Not available on some models.
Single sheet
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Installation
Unpacking the printer
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f
Place your printer on a solid surface (see Placing
your printer, page 7).
Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direction.
Open the packaging, take out the accessory cassette and unpack it. Pull the printer out of the cardboard box towards you and remove the remaining
packaging material.
Check the printer for any visible transport damage
and completeness. Apart from this CD-ROM (c)
the Quick start guide (d), the power cable (e), the
ribbon (f) and the MMJ interface adapter (g)
should be included.
If you find any transport damage or if any accessories are missing, please contact your dealer.
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Placing your printer
Place the printer on a solid, flat, surface, ensuring
that the printer is positioned in such a way that it
can not topple, and that there is easy access to the
control panel and paper input devices. Also ensure that there is sufficient space for the printed
output.
If you expect that frequent forward and reverse
feeds will occur, you should place the printer as
shown in the figure, if possible.
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The power supply cable may be damaged if the paper edges constantly
chafe the insulating sheath. The user
must always ensure that there is sufficient distance between the power supply cable and the paper.
When selecting the printer location, observe the
following additional instructions:
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Never place the printer in the vicinity of
inflammable gas or explosive substances.
Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window, protect it from the sunlight with a curtain.
When connecting the computer with the printer, make sure not to exceed the permitted cable length (see Interface specifications
,
page 123).
Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating radiators.
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Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity
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fluctuations. Above all take care to avoid the influence of dust.
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It is recommended to install the printer in a place which is acoustically isolated from the workplace because of the noise it may
produce.
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Checking the printer
voltage
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Make sure that the device has been set to the correct voltage (e.g.
120 V in the USA, 230 V in Europe). To do this, check the type plate
above the power inlet at the back of the printer. Contact your dealer
if the setting is incorrect.
Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect,
since this may result in severe damage.
If the setting is incorrect, set the colored switch at
the rear of the printer to the correct position, using
a pointed object (e.g. screwdriver, ball pen or
120V
tweezers).
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Make sure that the printer is switched
off before setting the correct voltage;
otherwise severe damage may be
caused.
Connecting the printer
d
c
Connect the power cable c to the power inlet of
the printer. Connect the power cable plug to a
mains socket.
Make sure that the printer and the computer are
switched off and connect the data cable
tween the printer and the computer.
The printer by default is pr ovided with a
parallel, an Ethernet and a serial interface. For further information about the
inter-faces, refer to the section
Interfaces
(page 133).
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Switching on the printer
The power switch for switching on the printer is located at the bottom left at the front of the printer
when viewed from the front.
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
After switching on, the printer passes through a memory test during
the initialization phase. In the display appears temporary the message "SDRAMTEST XXXXX XX ok".
If the memory test is successful finished, the firmware number appears in the display.
After finishing the initialization the printer switches to online mode
(see Online mode
, page 28).
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User guideInserting the ribbon cassette
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Inserting the ribbon cassette
Installing the ribbon
cassette the first time
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When delivered, no ribbon cassette is installed. When you switch on
the printer the first time, the printers display shows the message:
Now insert the supplied ribbon cassette.
During the process of initialization after powering on, the printer checks if a ribbon cassette is installed. It also checks
during the execution of a print job the operativeness of the ribbon cassette. These functions mandatory require the use of
the manufacturers original ribbon cassettes (see Accessories
page 143). If other ribbon cassettes were used, the message
Check Ribbon appears in the display, it is impossible to print.
,
Before opening the cover, make sure
that the printer is switched on so that it
can execute automatic preparations for
ribbon changing (widening the print
head gap).
Open the printer top cover.
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A
Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left
stop (viewed from the printer front).
Move the coloured friction tabs to the left and right
(direction of the arrows) as shown in the figure and
raise the friction mechanism.
Raise the coloured insertion tongue A.
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Insert the coloured ribbon tension knob into the
right-hand front location of the new ribbon cassette. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.
Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards and thread
in the ribbon between the coloured insertion tongue and the ribbon support (transparent plastic
plate).
Align and insert the cassette into the guides on the
left and right, then press down until it clicks into
place.
Insert the coloured tension knob into one of the
two locations.
Turn the tension knob to take up slack in the ribbon until it is seated correctly at the bottom in the
ribbon support.
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Press down the coloured insertion tongue A.
A
Move the print head carriage back and forth several times. If the ribbon is correctly seated, there
must be no perceptible resistance.
The ribbon should be transported
during the travel from left to right. If
this is not the case, you should check
that the ribbon cassette is correctly
inserted on the right.
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Press the friction mechanism down until it clicks
into place.
Close the top cover.
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Changing the
ribbon cassette
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During the process of initialization after powering on, the printer checks if a ribbon cassette is installed. It also checks
during the execution of a print job the operativeness of the ribbon cassette. These functions mandatory require the use of
the manufacturers original ribbon cassettes (see Accessories
page 143). If other ribbon cassettes were used, the message
Check Ribbon appears in the display, it is impossible to print.
Before opening the cover, make sure
that the printer is switched on so that it
can execute automatic preparations for
ribbon changing (widening the print
head gap).
Move the paper to the park position.
Open the printer top cover.
,
Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left
stop (viewed from the printer front).
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Move the coloured friction tabs to the left and right
(direction of the arrows) as shown in the figure and
raise the friction mechanism.
Remove the used cassette.
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Raise the coloured insertion tongue A.
A
Insert the coloured ribbon tension knob into the
right-hand front location of the new ribbon cassette. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.
Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards and thread
in the ribbon between the coloured insertion tongue and the ribbon support (transparent plastic
plate).
Align and insert the cassette into the guides on the
left and right, then press down until it clicks into
place.
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Insert the coloured tension knob into one of the
two locations.
Turn the tension knob to take up slack in the ribbon until it is seated correctly at the bottom in the
ribbon support.
Press down the coloured insertion tongue A.
A
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Move the print head carriage back and forth several times. If the ribbon is correctly seated, there
must be no perceptible resistance.
The ribbon should be transported
during the travel from left to right. If
this is not the case, you should check
that the ribbon cassette is correctly
inserted on the right.
Press the friction mechanism down until it clicks
into place.
Close the top cover.
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Printer drivers
You need to install a printer driver so that the printer can process the
data from your application programs.
An original driver offers the best conditions for optimal printing results. All available printer drivers can be found on the CD-ROM enclosed with the printer, as well as on our Internet
can also download updated versions as necessary.
Installing a printer driver in Windows 95/98/ME
To install the printer driver, proceed as follows.
1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.
3 Move the mouse to Settings and click on Printer to open the printer
folder.
4 Click on New Printer.
5 Click on Next In the Printer Installation Wizard.
site, from which you
6 Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer
or Network Printer by clicking on the relevant option, then press
Next.
For instructions on installing the printer as a network printer,
please consult the documentation supplied with your network
operating system and/or printer server, or contact the network
administrator.
7 Click on Disk, then on Browse.
8 Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\english\driv-
ers\<printer model> (“n“ stands for the letter of your PC drive).
The printer driver is also available in German, French, Italian
and Spanish language. If you want to install a printer driver in
one of these languages open the respective directory.
9 Open the folder of your printer’s operating system, select the file
oemsetup.inf and click on OK.
10 Select the printer type. Click on OK, then on Next.
11 Select the port to which your printer is connected, then click on Next.
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12 If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether
you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the relevant option. Then click on Next.
13 Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by
selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver
will now be installed.
Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP
The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common
Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows.
1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.
3 Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.
4 Click on File and Add Printer in the menu bar.
5 Click on Next In the Printer Installation Wizard.
6 Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer
or Network Printer by clicking on the relevant option, then press
Next.
For instructions on installing the printer as a network printer,
please consult the documentation supplied with your network
operating system and/or printer server, or contact the network
administrator.
To install a network printer, you will need Administrator rights.
If you are using the printer locally, you can continue installing the
driver in one of two possible ways:
` Manual installation of printer driver: in this case, continue with
Step 7.
` Automatic installation of printer driver via Plug & Play function: in this
case, continue with Step 12 once the printer installation wizard has
determined the printer, port and printer name.
Then click on Next.
7 Select the port to which your printer is connected, then click on Next.
8 Click on Data Carrier, then click on Browse.
9 Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\english\driv-
ers\<printer model> (“n“ stands for the letter of your PC drive).
10 Open the folder of your printer’s operating system, select the file
oemsetup.inf or printer.inf (Windows NT 4) and click on OK.
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11 Select the printer type. Click on OK, then on Next.
12 If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether
you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the relevant option. Then click on Next.
13 If you are using the printer as a network printer, you have the option
of sharing it with other network users. In this case you must enter an
access name which will be displayed to the other network users.
Then click on Next.
14 Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by
selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver
will now be installed.
Other operating
systems
The printer can also be used with other operating systems such as
Linux or Unix. In this case, set the printer to the Epson emulation or
IBM emulation for which default drivers are available in most operating systems.
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Changing printer
settings
Form settings (Windows
2000/NT 4.0/XP)
You can make permanent changes to the printer settings using the
control panel of the printer (see The Menu
settings can also be entered in the operating system of your PC,
however.
1 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.
2 Windows 95/98/ME: move the mouse to Settings and click on Print-
ers to open the printer folder.
Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP: click on Printers and Faxes to open the
printer folder.
3 Move the mouse pointer to the appropriate printer symbol, press the
right mouse key and click on Properties.
Details of the settings available in this window can be found in the
Windows documentation or help pages.
Settings entered in the printer driver via Windows have priority
over settings entered via the printer menu. It is therefore possible that the former may overwrite the latter.
In contrast to Windows versions 95/98/ME, in which forms are defined in the printer driver itself, Windows versions 2000/NT 4.0/XP
have a central facility for managing form properties and assign one
paper feed only.
, page 45). Various printer
If you want to set up a form not included in the Windows default settings, proceed as follows.
You will need Administrator rights to define new forms.
1 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.
2 Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.
3 In the menu bar, click on File and Server Properties.
4 In the window Printer Server Properties, click on Form if neces-
sary.
5 Either select an existing form from the Forms list or activate the op-
tion New Form.
6 Enter a form name and the desired values.
7 Click on Save to save the new form.
You can now assign this form to the paper feeds of your printer (see
Changing printer settings
The form cannot be assigned if its dimensions exceed the permissible paper sizes of the specified paper feed.
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Graphic optionsYou can select different print qualities via the Windows printer driv-
ers (see table). This selection will affect the printing speed: th e higher the print quality, the lower the speed (see Printer specifications
page 119).
To set the desired print quality, proceed as follows.
1 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar.
2 Windows 95/98/ME/2000: move the mouse to Settings and click on
Printers to open the printer folder.
Windows NT 4.0/XP: Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.
3 Move the mouse pointer to the printer symbol, click on the right
mouse key and click on Properties.
4 Windows 95/98/ME: Click on Graphics.
Windows 2000: Click on Printer Properties, then click on Ad-vanced.
Windows NT 4.0/XP: Click on Printer Settings, then click on Ad-vanced.
,
5 Windows 95/98/ME: Highlight the required setting in the list next to
Resolution.
Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP: Highlight the required setting in the list
next to Print Quality.
6 Confirm your selection by clicking on OK.
Print qualityResolution
High Speed Quality90 x 60 dpi
Data Print Quality180 x 90 dpi
Copy Print Quality180 x 180 dpi
Near Letter Quality360 x 180 dpi
Letter Quality360 x 360 dpi
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Loading optional
firmware
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firmware
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
To load new firmware, proceed as follows.
The most current version of the firmware can be downloaded
from our internet page.
1 Switch off the printer. Connect your DOS PC (LPT1:) to the par-
allel port on the printer.
2 Press keys 1, 4 and Online. Hold the keys pressed.
3 Switch on your printer.
The printer is ready for the download when BOOT appears on its
display.
4 In Windows open the MS-DOS window.
5 Copy the file, e.g. DOWNLOAD.FDF, to your printer:
COPY /B X:\path\DOWNLOAD.FDF PRN
(X:\path stands for the drive and the directory in which the file is located.)
A progress indicator (bar) and DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE appears
on the display during the download; alternatively, an error message
is displayed:
PRG = Firmware
GEN = Character set or font (character generator)
P+G = Firmware and character set
BOO = Firmware, character set and boot block
The number of the currently transferred data block (frame) is displayed in addition in the top line of the display on the right.
DOWNLOAD OK and BOOTAREA SKIPPED is displayed briefly
when the procedure has been completed successfully. The printer
then runs through its initialisation routine, after which it is ready for
use. Repeated separate loading of firmware and character generators is possible.
TroubleshootingIt is necessary to repeat the entire procedure if an error occurs dur-
ing the download. This is indicated by a corresponding message on
the display. It may be that not all fault messages can be shown on
the display. In this case, the operating system of your PC displays
an error message such as “Write error on device”.
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The control panel
The control panel keys are used for controlling your work with the
printer. The control panel is located on the front right side of your
printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys.
The functions of the keys depend on the printer’s current mode (status). There are four basic modes.
` The Online mode (display message: Ready) is the printer’s normal
operating mode. Data from your computer can be received and printed.
` In the Offline mode (display message: Pause) the link between prin-
ter and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and
printed.
` In the Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry
out the so-called quick-switch function. The quick-switch option was
included so that you can change the most important parameters (for
example adjustments, character density, font, paper path, adjustments i.e. head gap) directly without having to enter them via the
menu. The settings for the parameters character density and font
are lost when the printer is switched off. They can be selected permanently in the menu mode of the printer.
` In the Menu mode further printer settings (line spacing, size of the
interface buffer etc.) can be altered and saved permanently.
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The LC displayThe LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs
you which functions are currently assigned to which keys.
The upper line informs you that the printer is either in online or offline
mode (in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and
the selected paperpath (below: Front1 = tractor mode).
Example:
Status messages
Key functions
Printer status
ReadyFront1
MX YYYLoad
The second line informs you which functions are currently assigned
to which keys. The word or symbol directly above a key tells you the
current function of the key.
In our example, key 1 (Back) serves to activate the previous parameter group, while keys 2 (Font) and 3 (CPI) open the menus for editing the settings for fonts and character density. Key 4 (Next) takes
you to the next parameter group.
Example:
BackNext
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Font CPI
Paper path
Online
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Setup
Online
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Online modeAfter switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode.
Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer.
ReadyFront1
MX YYYLoad
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Online
4
Setup
(Macro); for further information refer to Loading menu
configurations (Macro) (page 51).
` YYY (a message only; YYY = EPS, IBM, DEC): Shows the active
emulation of the active interface (parallel or serial); for further in-
` MX (a message only; X = 1 to 4): Shows the selected menu
formation refer to Selecting Protocol (emulation)
(page 55).
` Load key (4): If this is displayed above this key, no paper is
loaded in the printer or the printer is in park position. In this case
the display switches between Ready and Park Position. Press
the key to feed paper to the printing position.
` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode.
` Online key: Sets the printer to offline mode. Loaded paper will be
transported to printing position. If the printer is set to online mode
by pressing the Online key again, the printer transports the paper
in tear position.
Offline modeOnly in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds
from the control panel, see Paper transport
data cannot be received.
(page 38); however,
PauseFront1
ParkLF/FF
3
21
4
Online
Setup
` Park key (1): Clears the paper path with paper loaded and acti-
vates paper path quick selection, see Changing the paper path
(page 32).
` Key (2): Short keypress: Microstep forward. Long keypress:
Continuous paper feed.
` Key (3): Short keypress: Microstep reverse. Long keypress:
Continuous paper reverse feed up to the park position.
` Load key (4): If no paper is loaded, see above.
If paper is loaded: Loads paper from the selected paper source;
the display changes to LF/FF
Short keypress: Line Feed (LF).
Long keypress: Form Feed (FF).
` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode.
` Online key: Sets the printer to online mode.
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Setup modeIn this mode, the following settings are available:
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
4
Online
Setup
` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following
settings can be selected:
` Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Acces may be disabled by
the manufacturer (see note below).
` Adjust key (2): Sets the Tear position, first printing line and print
head gap.
` Paprpath key (3): Sets the Paper path.
` Char key (4): Sets the font and number of characters per inch.
Access to the other menu settings (Menu) ma y be – depending
on the model – disabled by the manufacturer.
Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily.
1 Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds.
2 Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed until
Selftest disappears on the display.
For information on how to enable access permanently and
about the available settings, refer to the section Menu lock
(MenLock) (page 66)and Menu parameters (page 51).
The settings for Font and CPI are lost when the printer is
switched off. The section Selecting font (Font)
(page 53)
explains how to set fonts permanently.
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User guideThe control panel
Messages in the LC
display
If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you
to do something, a message will appear in the LC display. It also displays the status during an operation (e.g. Loading default). Below
you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. The messages are described in greater detail in the chapter
Error messages via the display
MessageMeaning
Eject errorThe printer cannot eject the paper/
Hardware AlarmInternal hardware error, contact your dea-
InitializingThis message appears during the prin-
Load errorThe printer cannot draw in the loaded
Load paper fromThe printer has detected paper end
(page 112).
advance it to park position.
ler or service technician.
ter’s initializing phase after switching on
the printer.
paper.
during operation/printer was switched on
with no paper loaded.
Loading defaultFactory defined parameters will be
reloaded in all available menues after
switching on the printer.
Out of paperThe printer has detected paper end
during operation / printer was switched on
with no paper loaded.
Paperwidth errorPrint characters override the detected
right paper margin.
Parity errorA parity error during data transmission is
indicated.
Park positionPrinter was switched on with no paper
loaded.
Press any keyThe user is requested to press any key.
PW sensor defectThe automatic paper width detection
cannot detect the left paper margin.
SelftestAfter power-on, the printer executes a
short hardware self-test.
Tear Paper offThe user is requested to tear off paper
which has been advanced to the tear
edge.
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User guideThe control panel
Key functions when
turning on the printer
If you keep one of the following keys pressed during power-on until
the printer has completed initialisation, the corresponding function is
activated:
` If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer,
you enter the printer’s advanced menu mode. The advanced menu
mode is described in the section Advanced menu
manual.
` If you keep the Setup key depressed while turning on the printer,
you regain access to the printer menu if you had locked it before with
the help of the MenLock function. The MenLock function is described in the section Menu lock (MenLock)
` If the four function and select keys (keys 1 to 4) are depressed si-
multaneously while turning on the power, all printer settings are reset to the default values.
This causes all the user’s previous settings to be lost.
` If you keep the key 4 depressed while turning on the printer, a status
page is printed out from the active paper source with the selected
settings of all menus.
(page 66).
(page 100) of this
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User guidePaper handling
6
Paper handling
Changing the paper
path
PauseFront1
ParkLF/FF
3
21
Online
4
Setup
This section describes how to set the paper type, load fanfold paper
and single sheets, transport paper and move the paper to the tear
position.
You can change the paper type either from an application program,
by means of the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup
menu. In this section, the quick selection feature is described; for detailed information on how to make this setting via the Setup menu,
refer to the section Changing the paper type in the setup menu
(page 33).
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode (Pause); press the On-
line key, if necessary.
Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is
fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the dis-
play.
After having torn off the paper, press any key. If a single sheet is
loaded in the printer, it is ejected.
Single Front1
3
21
Load paper from
Single
21
ReadySingle
M1 EPSLoad
21
4
3
4
3
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Use one of the marked keys to select the desired paper path, for example, Single (2).
The display shown here may vary depending on which
paper options you have installed.
If you do not make a selection within 5 seconds, the
menu is closed.
The display alternates between the basic menu and the menu in the
following figure:
Insert a single sheet (for the procedure, see Loading paper
(page 34).
Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. When the
printer receives data from the computer, the single sheet is automatically loaded. Press the Load (4) key to load the single sheet before
starting the printout.
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User guidePaper handling
Changing the paper type in
the setup menu
If you wish to change the paper type in the setup menu, proceed a s
follows.
` Press the Setup key followed by the Paprpath key (3).
` Select the desired paper type with the key < (2) or > (3).
` Press the Set (1) key to confirm your selection.
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User guidePaper handling
Loading paperYour printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For
information on the supported paper sizes, please refer to section Pa-
per specifications (page 125).
Only use dust-free or low-dust paper. Many paper qualities are
suitable for this printer. For more information, please refer to
the section Paper specifications
Fanfold paper
Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing. If necessary, change the paper type, see Changing the paper path
Raise the front cover.
Remove the bottom cover A.
Open the right and left tractor flaps.
(page 125).
(page 32).
A
Release the colored latch lever of the left-hand
tractor and align the tractor so that the first printing position on the paper matches the X mark
on the printer housing.
Lock the colored lever again.
Place fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor.
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User guidePaper handling
Open the colored latch lever of the right-hand
tractor and align it to the paper width.
Insert the fanfold paper into the right-hand tractor.
Make sure that it is inserted by the same length
as on the left-hand tractor in order to avoid any
paper jam.
Close the tractor flap and lock the tractor by
turning the tractor lever to the rear.
Do not tension the paper excessively
to avoid tearing the perf oration holes;
do not allow excessive slack since in
this case the paper will bulge and
there may be problems in the feeding
process.
Make sure to align the paper stack in parallel
with the printer and that the paper flow is unobstructed.
ReadyFront1
M1 EPSLoad
3
21
90
Re-install the bottom cover.
Online
4
Setup
Lower the front cover.
Switch the printer on. The active paper source (Front1 = tractor 1)
appears in the display. The paper is automatically loaded when the
printer is in online mode (Ready) and receives data from the com-
puter.
Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the
printout.
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User guidePaper handling
Single sheets
Some printer models are designed for
fanfold paper operation only and
therefore do not feature a single sheet
feeder. The front cover can therefore
not be opened on these models.
Make sure that the printer is set to single sheet
mode. If necessary, change the paper type, see
Changing the paper path
Press the latch at the middle of the front cover.
The single sheet input tray opens downwards.
(page 32).
Align the left paper guide with the mark on the
left of the single sheet input tray marking the
first printing position.
Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the
paper used.
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User guidePaper handling
Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far
as possible.
Press the Online key to set the printer to ready
status. The sheet is automatically loaded when
the printer is in online mode (Ready) and receives data from the computer.
The printer reports a paper out condition by dis-
playing Load paper from s ingle and beeping.
ReadySingle
M1 EPSLoad
3
21
Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the print-
Online
4
Setup
out.
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User guidePaper handling
Paper transportLoaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in
the printer in several ways.
PauseFront1
ParkLF/FF
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode (Pause); press the On-
line key, if necessary.
` Key Park (1): If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to
the park position or the tear position. If a single sheet is loaded ,
it is ejected.
` Key (2): Short keypress: Paper is transported upwards step by
step. Long keypress: Continuous transport upwards.
` Key (3): Short keypress: Paper is transported downwards step
by step. Long keypress: Continuous transport downwards.
` Key LF/FF (4): Short keypress: Line Feed (LF) is effected.
Long keypress: Form Feed (FF) is effected.
` Key Online (4): Moves Paper to tear position if the automatic tear
function is activated.
The maximum value of the paper return feed is 22 inches.
You can not remove paper generally if the Tear parmeter is set
to No Tear/Reverse in the active macro.
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User guidePaper handling
Moving the paper to the
tear position
ReadyFront1
M1 EPSTear
3
21
ReadyFront1
M1 EPS
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
Your printer by default moves the paper into tear position once paper is loaded. If you deactivate this feature in the printer’s menu (setting: Manual) you can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear
position. For more information refer to View and tear position (Tear-
View) (page 71).
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see below). The
tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening.
Make sure that the printer is in online mode (Ready). If necessary,
press the Online key.
Press the Tear (4) key. The printer moves the perforation edge of
the fanfold paper to the tear edge.
The display changes to…
Tear off paper at the tear edge A.
A
ReadyFront1
M1 EPS
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Make sure you tear the paper off
straight, otherwise a paper jam may
occur.
After having torn off the paper, press the Online key. The print er returns the paper to the first printing position.
If a print job is active, the printer returns the paper automatically to
the first printing position.
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User guidePaper handling
The tear function can be deactivated completely (No Tear/Reverse). In this condition the Tear key is not accessible; the
paper can not be moved rever se. For more information, plea se
refer to View and tear position (TearView)
(page 71).
Removing paperNever use force to remove the paper from the printer. Other-
STOP
wise the mechanical components may be damaged.
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode (Pause); press the On-
PauseFront1
ParkLF/FF
3
21
4
Online
Setup
line key, if necessary.
Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is
fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the dis-
play.
Now remove the paper from the tractor. Then press any key. If a single sheet is loaded in the printer, it is ejected.
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User guideSettings
7
Settings
Setting the tear
position
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
TOF
HeadTear
21
4
3
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
This section describes how to set the tear position, the first printing
line, the print head gap as well as the font and the character density.
If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of
the printer, you can adjust it. Inserted paper needs to be torn off if
necessary and retracted to park position.
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the Tear (4) key.
TearAdj= 00/72"*
Set<>Exit
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see Printer at a
glance, page 3). The tear edge is located at the front side of the pa-
per output opening.
Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the perforation to the desired
position. Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Confirm the
input again by pressing the Setup key. The printer is reset to the initial status.
The correction made – a maximum of approx. 1" (2.5 cm) in
each direction – will be retained after switching the printer off.
It can be set separately for each paper path.
Make sure that the set form length corresponds to the actual
length of the forms you are using.
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User guideSettings
Setting the first printing
line (TOF)
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
TOF
HeadTear
3
21
B
A
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first printing line for each paper source and each menu individually.
Before using the TOF function (if fanfold paper is used), you
should first set the tear position; see Setting the tear position
(page 41).
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see Printer at a
glance, page 3).
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the TOF (3) key.
The paper is fed to the position where the bottom edge of the first printing line A is aligned
with the tear edge B of the printer. The factory
setting for the first printing position (TOF) is
12/ 72" (4.23 mm). This is equivalent to the se-
cond line from the top.
Computerdrucker
FormAdj= 12/72"*
Set<>Exit
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the first printing line to the desired position. You can set values from 0 to 220/72" for fanfold paper
or for single sheets.
Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Press the Setup key.
The printer returns to the initial status.
The selection made will be retained after switching off the
printer.
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User guideSettings
Setting the print head
gap
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
TOF
HeadTear
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
The printer features automatic print head gap adjustment to the
thickness of the paper used. In setup mode, you can enter a correction value to modify the head gap that is normally determined automatically. This correction is useful for modifying the appearance of
the type face. This correction will modify the appearance of the font.
It may be necessary to obtain optimum printing results on certain paper types.
The AGA (automatic gap adjustment) function must be set to
On. For more detailed information, refer to the section Automa-
tic gap adjustment (AGA) (page 77).
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the Head (1) key.
Head= 0*
Set<>Exit
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to set the range within which the automatic
gap adjustment is to be corrected. You can select values in the
range from -10 to +10. Negative values reduce the head distance,
positive values increase it.
Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key.
Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status.
Negative values decrease the print head gap, positive values
increase it. Changing the automatically determined value may
have a strong effect on the printing quality.
The setting made will be retained after switching off the
printer.
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User guideSettings
Selecting character
density and font
(temporarily)
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
FontCPI
3
21
10 CPI*
Set<>Exit
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
You can use the CPI (Character Per Inch) key in setup mode to sel-
ect the number of characters per inch to be printed.
You can use the Font key to select resident fonts.
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Char (4) key.
Press the CPI (4) or Font (1) key (in our example, press CPI).
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to set the desired character density. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set (1) key.
You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by
pressing the Exit (4) key.
ROMANHQ
Set<>Exit
3
21
4
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
If you pressed the Font (1) key, use the < (2) or > (3) key to select
the desired font. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set (1) key.
You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by
pressing the Exit (4) key.
Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status.
It is also possible to press the Online key. The printer then changes
directly to online mode.
The selection made will not be retained after switching off the
printer. For more details on how to set fonts permanently,
please refer to the chapter Selecting font (Font)
(page 53).
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User guideThe Menu
8
The Menu
Programming via the
control panel
Apart from being able to control your printer via the application s software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are
two programming options you can use:
` Programming via the control panel.
` Programming via the interface using Escape sequences or control
codes.
Settings made by escape sequences have priority over settings made in menu mode; therefore they will override these.
Informations on Escape sequences can be found in
Appendix E, Emulations
Programming via the interface gives you far greater freedom for designing your printed pages, however, it is also a more sophisticated
method and requires some experience with programming languages and printer control systems.
All programming via the interface is lost after you turn off the printer,
whereas the programming carried out using the control panel, is
saved and stored even after you turn off the printer.
(page 131).
Enabling access to
menu mode
On some printer models the menu can be locked by default to protect it from accidental or unauthorised access.
Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily.
1. Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds.
2. Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed until
Selftest disappears from the display.
For information on how to enable access permanently and
about the available settings, refer to the section Menu lock
(MenLock) (page 66).
Calling up the menuYou can access the menu in the following way:
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Press the Setup key. The printer switches to Setup mode. (The Setup mode can be selected both in the Online and Offline mode.)
To access the printer menu, press the key directly underneath the
word Menu (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Menu configurations
(Macros)
ReadyFront1
M1 EPS
21
3
Online
4
Setup
Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings
such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find
amenu printout(Seite 99
)which shows you the printer’s default set-
tings.
Your printer allows you to set and use four independent menu con-
figurations (Macros). If one of your applications for example requires
an IBM printer while another program works better with an EPSON
printer, you can set an IBM emulation configuration with the desired
settings, and set the second configuration as an EPSON emulation.
The active macro is always the one you used last. When you switch
on the printer for the very first time, macro no. 1 is loaded. Macro no.
1 only remains active until you load another macro. The last active
macro is stored even after the printer is switched off and is reloaded
automatically when the printer is switched on again.
For example, to change from macro no. 1 to macro no. 3:
Press Setup key.
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
3
21
4
Print Macro
BackNext
Load Macro=1*
SetExit
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Menu (1) key.
Press Macro (3) key.
Now the following message appears in the LC display:
Now press the < (2) or > (3) key repeatedly until Load Macro=3
appears.
Then select menu no. 3 as the current setting using the Set key (1).
The currently active setting is marked with an asterisk (
).
*
If changing macros it is possible that the printer initializes due
to different emulation settings.
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User guideThe Menu
Menu handlingYou can navigate in the current menu using the four function and se-
lection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and
parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the corresponding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups
are combined at one level. In the following example, these are the
LPI and Skip parameter groups.
If you do not wish to change one of the two parameters you can either press the Next key (to access the two following parameter
groups in the menu), or you can press the Back key (to access the
two previous parameter groups in the menu).
If you want to change a setting, (e.g. the line density), then press the
LPI key (LPI = lines per inch) to access the actual parameter level.
The currently valid setting is marked by a
the current setting is 6 lpi). With the < and > keys you can view the
other parameters available for this setting.
Example:
back to the previous
parameter groups
6 LPI*
Set<>Exit
LPISkip
BackNext
Skip = 0.0 Inch*
Set<>Exit
* (in the example below
on to the next
parameter groups
Save settingsOnce the desired parameter is displayed on the LC display, you can
save it by pressing the Set key. The parameter is then set and the
printer automatically displays the parameter groups again. With the
Exit key you can leave the sublevel without saving your changes.
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User guideThe Menu
Selecting the LC display
language
ReadyFront1
M1 EPS
3
21
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
Print Macro
BackNext
Online
4
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the
selection of the national language as an example.
This example shows how to change from the English language to
the German language. The same procedure applies to the other languages (French, Italian and Spanish).
Select the Setup mode by pressing the Setup key.
Press the Menu key (1).
Setup mode and Menu mode may be disabled. Hold
down the Setup key while switching on the printer to
enable menu mode. If you want to enable access to this
mode permanently, you need to change the appropriate
setting in the menu; see Menu lock (MenLock)
(page 66).
Press the Next key (4) several times until the display indicates Language.
3
21
4
MenLock Language
Back Next
3
21
4
English *
Set < > Exit
3
21
4
German *
Set < > Exit
3
21
4
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press the Language key (3).
The display now changes to Parameter mode and indicates English
in the top line.
The lower line displays Set and Exit. The two arr ows < (2) and > (3)
represent the symbols for parameter selection (“<” indicates descending and “>” ascending). Press the < (2) or > (3) key until the
desired language is displayed, in our example German.
Save your selection by pressing the Set key (1). An acoustic signal
verifies this action.
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User guideThe Menu
Ges.Men Sprache
Rück Vor
3
21
4
Online
Setup
the Exit key (4), the old setting is retained.
After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example indicates
the following text:
This setting is retained even after switching off your printer.
Terminating Setup modePress either the Setup key to change into Offline mode (Pause) or
the Online key to change to Online mode (Ready).
You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing
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User guideThe Menu
Menu structureThe menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the
example shown here, depending on the printer software.
MENU
MacroPrint
ResetQuiet
Font
ESCChar
PrinDir
Auto-CR
LPI
Protocol
I/O
Auto-LF
MenLockLanguage
IBMMode
Margin
Wrap
Paphand
PMS
FFmode
EPSMode
DECMode
Hvy Form
Sound
CX-bid
AGA
PapOpt
BarcodeBarmode
1)
PaperTearView
1) only with installed optional paperway
Width
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User guideThe Menu
Menu parametersThe following section introduces and explains all the possible menu
settings.
ReadyFront1
M1 EPS
21
3
Online
4
AdjustPaprpath
MenuChar
Online
Printing out macro
configurations (Print)
Print Macro
BackNext
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Setup
Setup
Press Setup key.
Press Menu (1) key.
Setup mode and Menu mode may be disabled. Hold
down the Setup key while switching on the printer to
enable menu mode. If you want to enable access to this
mode permanently, you need to change the appropriate
setting in the macro; see Menu lock (MenLock)
(page 66).
Prints the menu configurations using the active paper feed; see
Menu settings (example)
(page 99).
Press Print (2) key, to start the printout.
Loading menu
configurations (Macro)
Print Macro
BackNext
3
21
Load Macro=1*
Set<>Exit
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
A menu is loaded, you can choose between four menus; see Menu
handling (page 47).
Press Macro (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Load Macro=1/2/3/4
Default Setting:Load Macro=1
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Reset to default values
(Reset)
ResetQuiet
BackNext
3
21
Reset Macro1
NoYes
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
STOP
The current macro returns to the default values (factory settings).
Press Reset (2) key.
Press the No (1) or Yes (2) key to select the desired setting.
All manually altered settings in the current men u are lost when
it is reset to the default settings.
We therefore recommend that you print out the menu first.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
Quiet mode printing (Quiet)Switches between normal and quiet mode printing. For all printing
modes, the print-out is made with the bidirectional method in quiet
mode printing. In the first step the first row of pins is activated, during
the second step the second row is used.
ResetQuiet
BackNext
3
21
4
Quiet=Off*
Set<>Exit
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Quiet (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Off/On
Default Setting:Off
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Selecting font (Font)This parameter selects the character style and its quality perma-
nently.
Font LPI
BackNext
3
21
4
Draft*
Set<>Exit
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Font (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: see table below
Default Setting:Draft
Character styles marked with an
I (for example Courier I LQ) are
IBM compatible fonts.
Fonts with the identifier PS in their name are proportional fonts
which use only the space actually required for the character width.
Example:
Roman LQ:
Roman PS LQ:
The abbreviation NLQ stands for Near Letter print quality, which
means that the printer works faster but with a slightly lower resolution. LQ stands for Letter Quality, which means that the resolution is
higher at the expense of a slightly slower speed.
Available fonts
DraftS Serif PS LQOCR-A NLQ
Draft CopyCourier NLQOCR-A LQ
Roman NLQCourier LQCourier I NLQ
Roman LQPrestige NLQCourier I LQ
Roman PS NLQPrestige LQCour I PS NLQ
Roman PS LQScript NLQCour I PS LQ
Sans Serif NLQScript LQOrator NLQ
Sans Serif LQOCR-B NLQOrator LQ
S Serif PS NLQOCR-B LQHigh Speed
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Setting line spacing (LPI)Sets the lines per inch (line density). The higher the parameter the
smaller the line spacing (random LPI can be selected via the ESC
sequences).
FontLPI
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6 LPI*
Set<>Exit
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Selecting start signal
for escape sequence (ESCChar)
ESCChar Protocol
BackNext
Online
Press LPI (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 2 LPI, 3 LPI, 4 LPI, 6 LPI*, 8 LPI, 12 LPI
Default Setting:6 LPI
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
Selects the start signal for control sequences. Setting ESC: Only
character Escape (27d, 1Bh) can be used. Setting ESC+$$: Character Escape or alternatively two $ characters ($$) can be used.
Press ESCChar (2) key.
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ESCChar=ESC*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: ESC/ESC+$$
Default Setting:ESC
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Selecting Protocol
(emulation)
ESCChar Protocol
BackNext
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Parall. Serial
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Selects the emulation for the serial or parallel interface. When a
printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it
is said to emulate the other printer.
The selected emulation of the active interface is shown in online or offline mode in the second line of the printers display.
For more information refer to Online mode
(page 28)
MTPL is also active in IBM or Epson emulation mode.
Press Protocol (3) key.
Press Parall. (2) if you want to select a emulation for the parallel interface or Serial (3) if you want to select a emulation for the serial
interface of the printer (in our example: Parall.).
Epson ES/P2*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: DEC PPL2, Epson ESC/P2, IBM XL24,
IBM XL24+AGM,
Default Setting:Epson ESC/P2 (Parall.)
DEC PPL2 (Serial)
If the printer is switched to online mode after changing the emulation, it performs a reset.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Bidirectional printing
(PrintDir)
PrintDir I/O
BackNext
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PrintDir=Bidir *
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Online
4
Setup
Selects if the printer prints in both directions (bidirectional) or only in
one direction (unidirectional from left to right).
Press PrintDir (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Bidir/Unidir
Default Setting:Bidir
Normal internal characters will be printed alwa ys bidirectional,
whereas graphic, semigraphic, large character s (LCP) and barcodes are printed depending on the setting of PrintDir.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Settings for interfaces (I/O)In this parameter group, you can choose various settings for the
printer interfaces. See also Interfaces
(page 133).
PrintDir I/O
BackNext
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Setup
Serial interface (Serial)To ensure the proper functioning of serial data trans-
Press I/O (3) key.
STOP
fers, the serial settings of the printer and computer
(host) must coincide.
Serial Interf.
BackNext
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Online
Setup
Press Serial (2) key.
Data transmssion rate (Baud)Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate) (baud = bit per sec-
ond).
Baud Format
BackNext
Online
Press Baud (2) key.
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Baud= 9600*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
Default Setting:9600
Printer and computer must have the same baud rate.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Data format (Format)This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity
check for received data bytes and the number of stop bits per data
byte.
Baud Format
BackNext
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8bit No1Stop*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Format (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: see table below
Default Setting:8 Bit No 1 Stop
1 number of data bits2 parity test3 number of stop bits
1 Sets the number of data bits: You can select 7 or 8.
2 The parity test for received data bytes can be selected. NO cau-
ses transmission in both directions without parity bit. If EVEN or
ODD is selected, the bytes are checked if they have even or odd
parity. The selection of MARK or SPACE causes a data byte
transmission with parity bit, but without checking the received data. Transmission data with parity bit is always marked with 1
(MARK) or 0 (SPACE).
3 Selects one or two stop bits per data byte.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Buffer control (BuffCtrl)This parameter serves to select the type of protocol, i.e. a certain set
of rules and procedures for ensuring error-free data exchanges between computer and printer. Details of the available protocols can
be found in the section Protocols
(page 139).
Special BuffCtrl
BackNext
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XON/XOFF*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press BuffCtrl (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: XON/XOFF, Robust XON/XOFF,
Default Setting:XON/XOFF
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
Signal Processing (DTR)Defines the conductor to which the DTR signal is connected
(DTR = Data Terminal Ready).
DTR
BackNext
Online
Press DTR (2) key.
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DTR=DTR*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: DTR/READY
Default Setting:DTR
DTR=DTR: DTR signal is assigned to DTR line.
DTR=READY: READY signal is assigned to DTR line.
DTR = Pin 20 on 25-pin female V.24 connector.
DTR = Pin 4 on 9-pin female V.24 connector.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Selecting interface (Interf.)Selects the interface. Printer is configured either for parallel, Ether-
net or serial connection or in automatic change for both (Auto).
SerialInterf.
BackNext
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Interf.=Auto*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Interf. (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Auto, Parallel, Ethernet, Serial
Default Setting:AutoInterf.=Auto: Printer switches automatically between parallel and
serial interface.
Interf.=Parallel: Printer using parallel interface.
Interf.=Parallel: Printer using parallel interface.
Interf.=Serial: Printer using serial interface.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
Interface buffer (Buffer)Selects the size of the interface buffer.
Buffer Timeout
BackNext
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Buffer=128 KB*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Buffer (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 0, 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128 KB
Default Setting:128 KB
If buffer = 0 KB and the serial interface is selected, or if
the setting Auto is active, the actual buffer size will be
512 bytes.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to leave the parameter group Interf.. Press the Next key (4)
again to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Selecting interface timeout
(Timeout)
Buffer Timeout
BackNext
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Timeout=2 sec*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Online
4
Setup
The Timout option allows you to define the duration after which the
interface switches back to the Stand-by state, when the printer stops
receiving data.
Press Timeout (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 2 sec … 30 sec
Default Setting:2 sec
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Ethernet interface
(ETH-INT)
ETH-INT
BackNext
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Online
Setup
In this parameter group you can choose settings for the internal
Ethernet interface.
Press ETH-INT (2) key.
Setting IP address (IP Addr)Input of the IP address of the printer.
IP AddrGateway
BackNext
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OCTET 1OCTET 2
BackNext
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press IP Addr (2) key.
This menu level offers the possibility to set the IP address, which is
divided into four digit groups (octet 1 to 4). You can activate octet 3
and 4 by pressing the Next (2) key.
Press OCTET 1 (1) key.
OCTET 1=0*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Setting Gateway address
(Gateway)
IP AddrGateway
BackNext
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Setup
OCTET 1OCTET 2
BackNext
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Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired digit.
Setting Options: 0 to 255
Default Setting:0
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
Set the remaining three digit groups in the same way.
Input of the Gateway address of the printer.
Press Gateway (3) key.
This menu level offers the possibility to set the IP address, which is
divided into four digit groups (octet 1 to 4). You can activate octet 3
and 4 by pressing the Next (2) key.
Press OCTET 1 (1) key.
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OCTET 1=0*
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired digit.
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Setting Options: 0 to 255
Default Setting:0
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
Set the remaining three digit groups in the same way.
Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.
Setting Subnet mask (Subnet)Input of the Subnet mask address of the printer.
SubnetIP Get M
BackNext
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OCTET 1OCTET 2
BackNext
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Subnet (2) key.
This menu level offers the possibility to set the IP address, which is
divided into four digit groups (octet 1 to 4). You can activate octet 3
and 4 by pressing the Next (2) key.
Press OCTET 1 (1) key.
OCTET 1=0*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired digit.
Setting Options: 0 to 255
Default Setting:0
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
Set the remaining three digit groups in the same way.
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User guideThe Menu
IP address administration
(IP Get M)
SubnetIP Get M
BackNext
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Setup
IP Get M=Static*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Selects the way of administrating the IP address.
Press IP Get M (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Static, DHCP, BOOTP
Default Setting:Static
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
The setting Static is the precondition that the values entered in
the parameter IP Addr become valid (see Setting IP address (IP
Addr) (page 62). For further informations, refer to the Web
Panel Manual on the Online-CD-ROM.
Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.
Banner page (Banner)Specifies whether a banner page is to be printed out, when using the
LPD/LPR protocol.
Banner
BackNext
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Banner=No*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Banner (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Yes/No
Default Setting:NoYes: When using the LPD/LPR protocol a banner page will be prin-
ted out in front of every print job, containing the file name and the
print queue name. The width of the banner page is 8".
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
Press the Next key (4) to leave the parameter group Interf.. Press
the Next key (4) again to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Automatic carriage return
(Auto-CR)
Auto-CR Auto-LF
BackNext
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Setup
Auto-CR=On*
Set<>Exit
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4
Setup
Automatic line feed
(Auto-LF)
Auto-CR Auto-LF
BackNext
Online
Switches the automatic carriage return on or off after receiving the
signal LF (line feed).
Press Auto-CR (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Off/On
Default Setting:On
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
Switches the automatic line feed (LF) on or off after receiving the
signal CR (carriage return).
Press Auto-LF (3) key.
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Auto-LF=On*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Off/On
Default Setting:Off
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Menu lock (MenLock)With MenLock = Off, all functions and settings are accessible with-
out restriction in Online, Offline and Setup mode.
If MenLock = Menu is activated, all functions and settings are still
accessible in Online and Offline mode, however, in Setup mode you
can only access the parameter groups Adjust (setting the print head
gap [Head], top of form [TOF] and tear position [Tear]), Paprpath
(setting the paper path), Font (setting the font) and the character
spacing (CPI), while access to Menu mode (Menu key) is disabled.
If you select MenLock = All, you can access the Online/Offline,
Load/Park, Paper and Paper Feed (LineFeed/Form Feed, /)
functions in Online and Offline mode while Setup mode is disabled.
In this case, the Setup menu can only be called up by holding the
key Setup while switching on the printer.
MenLock Language
BackNext
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MenLock=Menu*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press MenLock (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Off, Menu, All
Default Setting:Off
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Language (Language)The menu can be shown in five languages on the LC display.
MenLock Language
BackNext
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Online
Setup
Press Language (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Select the desired paperway, in our example Single (2). Press Next
(4) key, to proceed to the installed optional paperways.
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User guideThe Menu
Form length (Formlen)You can define the form length in one of two ways: via the number
of lines or via standard formats (e.g. Letter, Legal).
Formlen FormAdj
BackNext
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LinesStandard
BackNext
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6 LPI =72*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Formlen (2) key.
If you wish to define the form length via a line format, press Line (2)
key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 6 to 132
Default Setting:66
Sets the form length via line formats. Please note that the adjust-
ment in Lines depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPI at a
selected line number of 96 lines results in a formlength of 12 inches
(96 lines/[8lines/inch]) = 12 inches). The selectable range is between 3 and 21 inches, i.e. for 2 LPI from 6 to 42 lines and for 12 LPI
from 24 to 262 lines.
If the form length is set it will not be changed by changing the LPI
later on.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
LinesStandard
BackNext
3
21
Fanfold12*
4
"
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
If you wish to define the form length via standard formats, press
Standard (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: DIN A3, DIN A4, DIN A5,
DIN B5, DIN B6, DIN C6,
Executive 10.5", Letter 11", Fanfold 12",
Legal 14", No Format
Default Setting:Letter 11"
Selects the form length by standard formats. Using Standard, differ-
ent paper formats can be selected directly, e.g. DIN A4, Legal, Letter.
The LC display indicates No format if a value is selected by the Line
function or ESC sequences, which does not correspond to a standard format.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
First printing position (FormAdj)Sets the first print position of a form in n/72 inch, separately adjust-
able for each paper path.
The settings made here reduce the height of the printable area.
Formlen FormAdj
BackNext
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Online
Setup
Press FormAdj (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
FormAdj= 12/72 *
Set<>Exit
"
Online
Setting Options: 0/72" bis 220/72"
Default Setting:12/72"
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Setup
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
An alternative notation for FormAdj is TOF (Top Of Form).
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User guideThe Menu
Print head gap manually (Head)This parameter is ignored if the automatic gap adjustment (AGA) is
activated; see Automatic gap adjustment (AGA)
(page 77).
Adjusts the print head gap manually; separately adjustable for each
paper path.
Head
BackNext
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Head= 18*
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Head (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 0 to 100
Default Setting:18
Select the Head = 18 parameter for normal paper. Use a greater dis-
tance for thicker paper.
Recommended values for the print head gap:
1 layer2 layers3 layers4 layers5 layers6 layers
182634425058
If you change this value, this may affect the print quality.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
View and tear position
(TearView)
PaperTearView
BackNext
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ViewTear=1s*
Set<>Exit
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Online
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Setup
Online
4
Setup
The auto tear or the auto view function can be selected as desired.
When auto view is switched on, the last printed text is visible.
When auto tear is switched on, the perforation of the paper is posi-
tioned at the tear off edge of the printer, when no data are processed.
Press TearView (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: View=1s/3s/6s
Tear=1s/3s/6s
Tear at TOF
No Tear/Reverse
Manual
Default Setting:Tear=1s
If the parameter View is set to 1s, 3s or 6s, the paper moves to the
“normal” print position as soon as data is received. After printing the
printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to
the auto view position.
If the parameter Tear is set to 1s, 3s or 6s, the perforation of the paper is positioned at the tear off edge of the printer. If data is received,
the paper returns to the normal print position. After printing, the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the tear
off position. If the tear off edge is not aligned with the p erforation of
the paper, this can be corrected (see Setting the tear position
(page 41).
If the parameter No T ear/Reverse is set, TearView mode is disabled
and no backward movements are performed.
If the parameter Manual is set, the paper can still be brought into a
View or Tear position via a specific sequence or by pressing the
Tear key.
If the parameter Tear at TOF is set, the paper perforation is automatically positioned at the tear off edge as long as the current print
position TOF is activated. Feeding takes place after approx. 1.5 seconds (hold time). If any data is received during this period of time the
paper is not positioned at the tear off edge. With this function it must
be noted that the printer may only be switched off when the print position is at TOF.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Line length (Width)Selects the line length in inches. With the setting of 8 Inch, the prin-
ter operates like a printer with a width of only 8 inches.
Width
BackNext
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Width=13.6Inch *
Set<>Exit
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Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press Width (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: 8 Inch, 13.2 Inch, 13.6 Inch
Default Setting:13.6 Inch
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
Barcode (Barcode)With this function selected it is posible to print different barcodes and
LCP (Large Character Printing).
Barcode Barmode
BackNext
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Online
Setup
Press Barcode (2) key.
Barcode=Off*
Set<>Exit
3
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Online
Setup
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: On/Off
Default Setting:Off
The definition and activation is performed by special sequences
through the interface. Since this selection is possible for all emulations it must be noted that conflicts in sequence conformity with the
selected emulation may occur. (The possible barcodes, LCP characters and the operation of these functions are described in the
Programmer’s Manual
).
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Normal characters and barcode (Barmode)
Barcode Barmode
BackNext
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Secured*
Set<>Exit
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Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
Allows printing of normal characters on the left and right of the barcode.
Press Barmode (3) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Secured/Unsecured
Default Setting:Unsecured
In secured mode, the space which the barcode characters require
is “protected”. In each line, other barcode or normal characters can
also be printed. These additional characters are printed in the line
currently being printed and and in the subsequent lines, without affecting the barcode which is already being printed. Consequently,
normal characters can be printed in every line to the right or left of
the barcode.
In unsecured mode, the required paper transport for printing barcodes is carried out automatically, it is not possible to print more
than one line of normal characters in the barcode line. All characters
in the mixed line are printed such that their bottom edges are in a
straight line. This function may be switched on and off by sequences.
This function can be activated/deactivated by sequences.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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User guideThe Menu
Form feed mode (FFmode)Specifies whether a form feed is to be performed when the paper
reaches the top print line.
FFmodePapOpt
BackNext
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FFmode=Off*
Set<>Exit
3
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4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Press FFmode (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: On/Off
Default Setting:OffFFmode = On: If the paper is positioned in the first printing line
(TOF), form feeds will be ignored.
FFmode = Off: Form feed will be performed in all cases.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Setting and activating
For setting the tractor; see Paperway (page 5).
options (PapOpt)
FFmodePapOpt
BackNext
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Setup
Activation of tractors (AutoTra)This parameter only appears if the optional tractor is installed. It reg-
AutoTra
BackNext
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4
Setup
AutoTra=Off*
Set<>Exit
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Online
4
Setup
Press PapOpt (3) key.
ulates the activation of tractors when there is no more paper left in
one of them.
Press AutoTra (2) key.
Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
Setting Options: Off/T1=T2
Default Setting:Off
If an optional tractor is installed and the Off parameter is activated,
only the selected tractor is supported (either via the menu or an ESC
sequence). If the selected tractor is out of paper, printing stops.
If an optional tractor is installed and you select T1=T2, the printer will
load paper from the other tractor if the selected one is empty.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
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User guideThe Menu
Automatic paper motion
sensor (PMS)
PMSAGA
BackNext
3
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PMS=On*
Set<>Exit
3
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Online
4
Setup
Online
4
Setup
You can use this function to activate or deactivate the paper motion
detection feature. When it is active, printing and paper movements
stop in case of a paper jam and an error message is output in the
display. Set the printer to test mode by pressing the Online key
while you switch on the printer.
Press the PMS key (2).
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting: On
PMS=On: The form movements of the active paper path are monitored. In case of a paper jam, printing and paper movements stop
and an error message (PAPER JAM) is displayed.
PMS=Off: A paper jam will not produce an error message.
The Paper Motion Sensor (PMS) detects an y paper jam or unintended paper end condition and provides efficient protection
against any paper transport problems together with the paper
end sensor . This prevents the printer fr om printing on jammed
paper or printing without paper. Disabling the PMS can affect
the operational reliability of your printer and should therefore
be avoided.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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Automatic gap adjustment
(AGA)
PMSAGA
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This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment
(AGA) off or on.
Press the AGA key (3).
Setting options: Off/On
Default setting:On
AGA=On: printer checks paper thickness and changes gap adjustment if necessary (default). Measurments take place
– after power-on
– in single sheet mode: for each sheet
– in tractor mode: whenever changing the paper path, when
loading paper
AGA = Off: selects manual gap adjustment; the value can be set for
each paper source and each of the 4 macros available.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. The printer automatically leaves test mode and assumes online mode.
Paper handling (Paphand)The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trou-
blefree printing of paper with properties likely to cause problems
(perforations etc.) or paper of poor finish.
Put the printer into Menu mode by pressing the Setup key. Press the
Menu key. The display shows Print/Macro. Press Next or Back key
until the parameter group Paphand/CX-bid appears in the display.
Paphand CX-bid
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Press the Paphand key (2).
Select the Head up menu (2).
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Increasing the print head gap
(Head up)
Head up=Off *
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With this function you can increase the print head gap before and after the perforation of the form.
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting: Off
If the parameter is set to On, the print head gap increases during
form feed and line feed four lines before and after the perforation on
the form (= protected zone). The print head gap is always increased
during form feeding past the perforation even when feeding takes
place outside the protected zone.
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Printing is possible in the protected area.
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Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.
1 Top edge of form5 Protected zone
2 Paper transport strip6 Transport holes
3 Bottom edge of form7 Left-hand area
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4 Form separation perforation 8 Right-hand area
Paper width (Pagewid)This parameter determines the actual paper width.
Press the Pagewid key (3).
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Setting options: From 20 to 136 in 1/10 inch steps
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Default setting: 136/10 Zoll (136 characters at 10 characters/inch)
If Head up = On, the print head moves to the calculated center of
the paper during the time the paper is moving in the protected zone.
If Rightzo = On (see below), the print head moves out of the perforation zone on the right as long as the paper is being transported.
Set the printing width rather than the actual paper width.
Confirm your settings with the Set key (1) and press the Next key
(4) to access the next group of parameters.
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Left-hand area (Leftzon)If the parameter is On, the print head moves out of the perforation
zone (area t) on the left as long as the paper is being transported.
The Pagewid setting has no influence (see above).
Leftzon Rightzo
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Press the Leftzon key (2).
Setting options: On/Off
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Default setting: Off
Confirm your settings with the Set key (1).
Right-hand area (Rightzo)If the parameter is On, the print head travels from the right-hand per-
foration area (u) towards the center of the paper while the paper is
moving. The Pagewid option must be correctly set in this case, see
(page 78).
Leftzon Rightzo
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Paper width (Pagewid)
Press the Rightzo key (3).
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Online
Setup
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting: Off
If this parameter is On, the print head carriage travels to the
center of the form while the paper is loaded.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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Bidirectional parallel
interface (CX-bid)
Paphand CX-bid
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CX-bid=On *
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Setup
Setup
This parameter sets the parallel interface either to bidirectional or to
compatibility mode.
Select the CX-bid menu (3).
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting:On
CX-bid = On sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional
mode (IEEE 1284, Nibble mode), e.g. for Windows Plug & Play.
CX-bid = Off sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to ensure reliable operation with special external boxes or print server.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
Wrap Sound
Select the Wrap menu (2).
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Setting options: On/Off
Wrap=On *
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Default setting:OnWrap = On: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted
per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are printed at the beginning of next line.
Wrap = Off: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted
per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are cut
off.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.
Beep at paper end (Sound)Generates a beep when paper is empty.
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Wrap Sound
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Sound=On *
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Setting for printing copy
paper (HvyForm)
HvyForm
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Select the Sound menu (3).
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting:On
When Sound = On, a beep is generate d every second to notify that
paper is empty.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
If you set HvyForm = On, the printer prints the same line twice at
double strike. This setting ensures that copy paper produces optimum results.
Select the HvyForm menu (3).
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Setting options: On/Off
Default setting:Off
With the Copy Draft, NLQ and LQ print qualities, the line is
printed twice, however, at single strike.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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Automatic paper width
detection (APW)
APWAED
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APW=On*
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Setup
The automatic paper width detection feature APW prevents the printer from printing beyond the paper edge. This is useful to prevent the
printer from printing on the platen, for example, because of an incorrect driver setting.
Select the APW (2) menu.
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting:On
If APW=On, the printer is in the standard mode and truncates all
data located beyond the right-hand paper edge. These print data are
lost.
When you select APW=Off, the printer does not prevent undesirable
printing on the platen.
The printer determines the paper width by means of an optical sensor in the print head module. The print head carriage moves once
across the maximum possible printable area of the paper and stores
the width measured in this process. The measuring process varies,
depending on the paper source selected.
Paperwidth Error
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Tractor: The measurement is made
` after power-on and before the first print job;
` after paper end and before the subsequent print job; after
` changing the paper source (e.g. from Tractor 1 to Tractor 2).
Single sheet mode: The measurement is made for each printed
sheet.
Manual sheet feeder: The measurement is made for each printed
sheet.
When you submit a print job which exceeds the paper width, the following message appears in the display:
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The print job is stopped at the measured paper-end position after
printing the first line.
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You can now either cancel the print job or load suitable p aper. In the
latter case, the printer will resume the print job upon pressing the
Online key.
If you press the Online key without having changed the paper,
another line is printed until reaching the measured paper-end
position.
The sensor interprets dark areas with a width of 13 mm or
more as the right-hand paper edge.
If the sensor does not detect any black area, the maximum
possible printing width is used as the printable area.
STOP
Automatic detection of the
top paper margin (AED)
APWAED
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AED=Off*
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If there is a sensor malfunction (e.g. because of dirt, a defect
or misinterpretation of the paper width) it is necessary to
deactivate the APW function (APW=Off), since otherwise the
printout will be too narrow or there will be no printout at all. In
this case contact your service technician.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
This menu option only appears, if a cut device is installed. It corrects
possible inaccuracies of the paper positioning at the tear edge if the
paper path is changed after a cutting action.
Select the AED (3) menu.
Setting options: On/Off
Default setting:Off
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.
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Setting the page margins
(Margin)
MarginDECMode
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This parameter group allows you to define the area for printing. You
can set the top, bottom and left margin.
Press the Margin key (2).
Setting the top margin (Topmrg)This option lets you set the top margin with the number of the line
(numbered from the top paper edge) where the printing actually
starts.
Topmrg Botmrg
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Press the Topmrg key (2).
Setting options: Line 1 to Formlength
Default setting:Line 1
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The setting of this Option depends on the setting of both the
vertical pitch and the form length options. For details refer to
Setting line spacing (LPI)
(page 54) and Form length (Formlen)
(page 68).
STOP
Do not set Topmrg eqal or higher than Botmrg.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.
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Setting the bottom margin
(Botmrg)
Topmrg Botmrg
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The bottom margin option gives you the possibility to set the bottom
margin with the number of the line (numbered from the top paper
edge) where the printing actually stops for a given page.
Press the Botmrg key (2).
Setting options: Line 1 to Formlength
Default setting:Formlength
The setting of this Option depends on the setting of both the
vertical pitch and the form length options. For details refer to
Setting line spacing (LPI)
(page 54) and Form length (Formlen)
(page 68). The Values range from the v alue for top margin (see
Setting the top margin (Topmrg)
on page 84) to the value for form
length.
STOP
Do not set Topmrg eqal or higher than Botmrg.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter with the Next key (4).
Setting the left margin (Leftmrg)The left margin option is defined by the number of the columns
(numbered from the left paper edge) where the printing actually
starts.
Leftmrg
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Press the Leftmrg key (2).
Setting options: 0 to 30/10"
Default setting:0/10"
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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Setting the DEC Mode
(DECMode)
MarginDECMode
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Horizontal spacing of characters
(CPI)
CPI CharSet
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CPI=*10 CPI
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The DEC mode option sets the DEC protocol specific features.
Press the DECMode key (3).
Sets the horizontal spacing of the printed characters used with the
DEC protocol.
Character set (CharSet)Selects the G0 character set that will be used with the DEC protocol.
CPI CharSet
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Setup
Press the CharSet key (3).
Setting options: see table below
Default setting:US ASCII
Character SetDefinition
US ASCIIUS ASCII
BritishBritish
FrenchFrench
GermanGerman
Norw./DanishNorwegian/Danish
DEC FinnishDEC Finnish
DEC French-Can.DEC French-Canadian
DEC Norw.-Dan.DEC Norwegian/Danish
DEC SwedishDEC Swedish
DEC DutchDEC Dutch
DEC SwissDEC Swiss
DEC PortugueseDEC Portuguese
DEC Supplement.DEC Supplemental
DEC Spec.-Graphi.DEC Special Graphics
DEC TechnicalDEC Technical
DEC 7bit HebrewDEC 7Bit Hebrew
DEC TurkishDEC 7Bit Turkish
DEC Hebrew Sup.DEC Hebrew Supplemental
DEC Greek Sup.DEC Greek Supplemental
DEC Turk. SupDEC Turkish Supplemental
ISO ItalianISO Italian
ISO SpanishISO Spanish
JIS KatakanaJIS Katakana
JIS RomanJIS Roman
LegalLegal
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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User preference character set
(UserChr)
UserChr
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DEC Supplement *
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This option sets the user character set for the DEC protocol.
Press the UserChr key (2).
Setting options: see table below
Default setting:DEC supplement
DEC FinnishISO Latin-Hebr. SuCode Page 853
FrenchISO Latin-Cyr. SupCode Page 855
DEC French-Can.ISO Latin-5 SuCode Page 857
GermanISO Latin-9 SuCode Page 858
ISO ItalianE-USACode Page 860
JIS RomanE-FranceCode Page 861
DEC Norw./Dan.E-GermanyCode Page 862
ISO SpanishE-United KingdCode Page 863
DEC SwedishE-Denmark 1Code Page 864
Norw./DanishE-SwedenCode Page 865
DEC DutchE-ItalyCode Pa ge 86 6
DEC SwissE-Spain 1 XXXCode Page 869
DEC PortugueseE-JapanAbicomp
LegalE-NorwayBrazilian ASCII
DEC SupplementE-Denmark 2Mazowian
DEC Spec.Graph.E-Spain 2Code MJK
DEC TechnicalE-L. AmericaBulgarian
DEC 7Bit HebrewE-TurkeyISO 8859-7
DEC Hebrew Sup.E-KoreaISO 8859-15
DEC Greek Sup.E-LegalISO Latin 1T
DEC 7Bit Turk.E-Old HebrewNew Hebrew
DEC Turk. Sup.Code Page 437D-Hebrew
JIS KatakanaCP 437 GreekCode Page 210
ISO Latin-1 SuCode Page 850Code Page 220
ISO Latin-2 SuCode Page 851
ISO Latin-Greek SuCode Page 852
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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Printer ID (Prn.ID)This option defines the DEC printer ID used by the printer when re-
sponding to DA commands (DA = device attributes, see Program-
mer’s Manual, Reports. from your host computer or application
software (serial transmission only).
Prn.ID CAN Fkt.
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PPL2*
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Deleting sequence or buffer
(CAN Fkt.)
Prn.ID CAN Fkt.
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Press the Prn.ID key (2).
Setting options: PPL2, LA120 ID, LA210 ID
Default setting:PPL2
PPL2: Allows the printer to respond as a DEC Conformance Level 2
device.
LA120 ID: The printer responds as a LA120 printer.
LA210 ID: The printer responds as a LA210 printer.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.
This option defines the behaviour of the cancel function.
If Abort Sequence is set, the printer immediately deletes the currently processed sequence (without execution). If Kill buffer is selected, the printer immediately deletes the complete receiving
buffer, even if a prior X-OFF was sent to printer.
Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next
parameter group with the Next key (4).
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Disconnection on end of
transmission (Discnct)
Discnct Report
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Disable*
Set<>Exit
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Setup
This option determines whether the communication disconnect occurs at the end of the transmission.