Tallygenicom Mobile Impact Printer 480 User Manual

Mobile Impact Printer 480

User’s Manual

GEK-04006

FCC Compliance Statement

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

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

Canadian Compliance Statement

Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada.

Radio and Television Interference

When installed at a certain location, the machine may cause interference with radio and television reception. If you notice flickering or distorted images or noises on your audio-visual units, your machine maybe causing radio interference. Switch it off, and if the interference disappears, the machine is the cause of radio interference. Perform the following procedure until the interference is corrected.

• Move the machine and the TV and/or radio away from each other.

• Reposition or reorient the machine and TV and/or radio.

Unplug the machine, TV and/or radio, and re-plug them into outlets that operate on different circuits. Reorient the TV and/or radio antennas and cables until the interference stops. For an

out-door antenna, ask your local electrician for support

• Use coaxial cable antennas.

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

Notes

1. The use of a non-shielded parallel interface cable with the referenced device is

prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The length of the serial interface cable must be 600 meters (1970 feet) or less.

2. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

Notice to Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This equipment is in the 2nd class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for correct handling.

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the TallyGenicom Mobile Impact Printer 480 (MIP480). This printer is an 80 column, 24 wire, serial dot matrix printer specifically designed as a robust output device for use in vehicular applications. This compact, versatile printer offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. The 24wire print head provides crisp, clear printing of invoices and documents. This printer is also easy to install and use.

TALLYGENICOM Mobile Impact Printer 480

( MIP480)

Features

Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.

• Software compatibility. This printer operates with IBM Proprinter XL24E and Epson EP2 emulations.

• Various character sets. For IBM Mode: IBM Set 1 and Set 2. For EPSON Mode: 15 National Character Sets.

• Multiple fonts. The printer has thirteen resident fonts: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Bold, Prestige, Script, Orator, Gothic, OCR-A, OCR-B, Sans Serif H and Roman T. Two scalable fonts – Roman and Sans Serif.

• High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 400 cps for high-speed draft quality to 133 cps for letter quality.

Introduction

• 64K bytes of input buffer. 64K bytes are available for storing input data and downloading custom fonts.

• Simple switching of paper types. The ability to “park” continuous forms to switch between continuous forms and single sheets.

• Two positions capability. The printer may be mounted vertically on a panel or seat back in a standard transportation vehicle, or horizontally on the passenger seat or other location. The push tractor feeds the continuous forms.

• Automatic tear-off advancing. With factory settings of the Set-Up mode, continuous forms’ perforations are automatically advanced up to the tear bar at the end of each job so that forms can be torn off.

• Auto viewing. Paper (continuous forms or single sheets) is automatically advanced at the end of each printing so that the last printed line can be read.

• Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and changing of the

ribbon cartridge.

Options

Printer configurations are available with:

• 802.11B Wireless Ethernet.

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Paper Handling

This chapter explains how your printer handles paper. Topics covered are:

• Getting to know the printer’s major parts and the control panel

• Selecting paper

• Overview of paper operations

• Adjusting for paper thickness

• Using single sheets

• Using continuous forms

• Feeding and positioning paper

• Switching paper types

Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multipart forms, invoices, envelopes, or labels.

Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel

This section describes the major parts and controls of the printer and operations of the control panel. Take a moment to become familiar with the printer.

Paper Handling

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Front View

1. Top Cover

2. Cut Sheet Edge

3. Power Supply Connector (to connect to the vehicle battery)

4. Control Panel (to load and feed paper, select print features, or change the printer’s optional settings)

5. Single Sheet Edge Guides (to adjust location of single sheets)

6. Easy Load Platforms

7. Tractor Doors (to hold and feed continuous forms)

8. Front/Bottom

Control Panel

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Rear Front

Left Side View

1. Power Switch

2. Cover Latch (to secure top cover)

3. Forms Tractors (to hold and feed continuous forms)

4. Paper Guides (to guide single sheets)

5. Paper Exit Slot and Tear Edge

6. Top Cover – Rear

7. Single Sheet Tray (Shown in down Position)

Bottom View

8. Interface Connectors (or Wireless Adapters if installed)

Vertical Position Bottom View

Paper Handling

Operations of the Control Panel

This section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For details on Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode.” Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling, font selection, macro selection, and protocol selection. The first table lists basic states represented by the Ready and Fault indicators. The second table lists Normal mode operations and required user response. Operations are listed by functions.

Basic States of the Printer

Indicator Status Printer Status

Ready On The printer is ready for printing

or The printer is receiving or printing data.

Blinking The printer is not ready and holds printing data.

Off The printer is not ready and it does not hold

printing data.

Fault On The printer is out of paper.

Blinking slowly The printer has detected an operational error:

paper jam, interface error, carriage error, paper unloading error, etc.

Blinking fast The printer detected diagnostic errors at power-

up.

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Paper Handling

Operation Required Conditions

Required Action

Ready Printing

Fault

Load continuous forms paper — Not printing On Press FF/LOAD.

Load single sheet paper — Not printing On Paper is automatically detected and

advanced (auto-loading) when it is first inserted. In this mode, if the FF button is pushed, the inserted sheet will be ejected from the printer and the Fault LED will light, indicating paper out condition.

Feed paper a page — Not printing Off Press FF/LOAD.

Advance perforation to tear — Not printing Off Press READY. bar Eject single-sheet paper — Not printing Off Press FF/LOAD. The Fault LED will

light, indicating a paper out

condition. Unload continuous-forms — Not printing Off Press Park. paper *3

Pause printing On Printing Off Press READY

Resume printing Blinking Not printing Off Press READY

Resume printing after a fault Off Not printing On Clear error and press READY.

Resume printing after paper Off Not printing On Load paper. out Place printer in Ready state Off Not printing Off Press READY

Place printer in pause state On — Off Press READY

Enter Normal mode N/A N/A N/A Turn power on without pressing any

buttons Printing test N/A N/A N/A Turn power on while pressing

FF/LOAD button.

Operation Required Conditions

Required Action

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Ready Printing

Enter Top-of-Form Adjustment mode—Not printing Off Press SETUP/EXIT and ALT.

Use the adjustment temporarily Off — Off Press ALT-NEXT.

Use the adjustment permanently Off — Off Press SETUP/EXIT.

Fault

Clear the adjustment Off — Off Press ALT-PREVIOUS.

Enter Set-Up mode N/A N/A N/A Turn power on while pressing

SETUP/EXIT.

Move cursor to select Off Not printing Off Press NEXT or PREVIOUS button. a Set-Up Function or Value

Move cursor to select Off Not printing Off Press NEXT or PREVIOUS button. a Set-Up Option

Select a Set-Up Function or Value Off Not printing Off Press ALT-NEXT or ALT-

PREVIOUS button.

Select a Set-Up Value and Off Not printing Off Press SETUP/EXIT. move cursor to SAVE&EXIT

Clear software-detected errors — — Blinking Press SETUP/EXIT

Initialize the printer — — — Turn power off and on again.

*1 In Normal mode operation, all buttons except READY are inactive in the Busy state in which the

printer is receiving or printing data.

*2 Not printing includes the following situations: the printer is ready and awaiting data, or the READY

button is pressed and the printer is awaiting data, or the READY button is pressed during printing.

*3 This operation is available in the rear-feeding push-tractor mode.

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Paper Handling

Selecting Paper

The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets, also called cut sheets, include envelopes and non-continuous, multipart forms. Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms fed into the printer using the forms tractors. For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed in the following table. (See Appendix B, “Printer and Paper Specifications,” for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular type of paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer.

Paper Specifications

Paper Size

Parameter Fixed Unit Portable Unit Width -- Cut Sheet 102 to 267 mm 102 to 248 mm Width -- Fan-Fold 102 to 216 mm 102 to 216 mm Length 102 mm or greater 102 to 279 mm Thickness Up to 0.35 mm Up to 0.35 mm

Paper Thickness and Number of Copies

Description

Thickness 0.35 mm (0.014 in) maximum total thickness. Copies 1 to 3 copies, including the original.

For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as a copy.

Print Gap Lever

Paper Handling

Overview of Paper Operations

The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: Lift the cover to locate these levers inside the printer.

• Print Gap lever on the left side under the cover

• Paper Select lever on the right side under the cover

The following figure shows the location of each lever, indicators, and buttons:

• All buttons on the control panel for primary and alternative functions are labeled below and above respectively.

Paper Select Lever

Control Panel

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Control Buttons

Indicator Lights

Printer Controls and Buttons

Paper Handling

The following table summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling. More detailed information is provided later in this chapter.

Caution: To load or feed paper, the printer must be:

• In the Ready state but not receiving or printing data

• In the Pause state

Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling

Lever/Button Purpose Action

FF/LOAD Form Feed Press FF/LOAD to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page.

Single sheets are ejected.

Load paper Press FF/LOAD to feed paper to the top of form

position.

PARK Unload forms Press PARK to retract continuous forms to the

“park position.”

SETUP/EXIT + ALT Press SETUP/EXIT and ALT at the same time to

See Top-of-Form Adjustment later in this chapter.

Paper select lever * Move the paper select lever forward for

Print Gap Lever Select the number corresponding to the number

Enter Top-of-Form (TOF) Adjustment

Select paper path

Adjust for paper thickness or number of copies

enter TOF Adjustment mode where the paper loading position can be adjusted.

continuous sheets.

Move the paper select lever backward for single forms.

of copies (including the original). Vary the setting upward or downward to optimize printing.

* The following graphics are engraved on the casing.

Continuous Forms Single Sheet

Paper Handling

Adjusting for Paper Thickness

The printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to four parts (original plus three copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B “Printer and Paper Specifications.”

The Print Gap lever, located on the left under the cover, allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust the Print Gap lever whenever you change the number of copies being printed.

The print gap lever has twelve settings. Moving the Print Gap lever to front of printer reduces the Print Gap.

Adjusting the Print Gap Lever

Larger Print Gap

hicker Form

Print Gap Lever

hinner For

Smaller Print Gap

Rear of Printer Left Side View Front of Printe

Important:

Open Print Gap lever to maximum to replace ribbon.

Caution: If printing smears, the ribbon misfeeds, or the paper jams, move the lever one position wider.

Using Continuous Forms

Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts, long files, forms and invoices. The paper is fed into the printer using the forms tractor unit. The Push tractor is at the front/bottom of the printer. The paper is loaded and adjusted via pushbuttons. The forms may be advanced to tear off position by operator or automatically through a timeout.

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Positioning the Paper Stack

Place the stack of continuous forms paper as shown in the picture below.

Paper Handling

Side View

Continuous Form Paper Stack

Paper Handling

Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor)

This section explains how to use continuous forms with a push tractor at rear (or bottom, depending on printer orientation). Paper is loaded and adjusted via pushbuttons. Forms may be advanced to tear off feature by operator or by host. To load continuous forms paper:

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-sheet paper from the printer.

2. If necessary, readjust the Print Gap lever for continuous forms. (See the section “Adjusting for Paper Thickness” earlier in this chapter.)

3. Move the paper select lever backward to Continuous Paper position.

Rear of Printe

Paper Select Lever

Front of Printe

Continuous

Single Sheet

NOTE: For improved viewing of tractors, you may move the Paper Support to the full-up (Position 3) position. After loading the paper, move it back to the full-down (Position 1) position.

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Paper Handling

Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Once the right forms tractor is positioned, lock it by pushing down its locking lever.

Tractor Door

Tractor Locking Lever

Raise the tractor doors and fit the first two paper feed holes onto the right tractor pins.

Holding paper against the Easy-Load Platform, fit the paper into the tractor. Close the tractor Door. Repeat the procedure for the left tractor and adjust the left forms tractor to accommodate the width of the form.

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5. Move the left tractor to make the paper flat. Do not stretch the paper too taut. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place.

6. Press the FF/LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position from which printing can start. The printer is automatically placed in the Ready State.

7. Press the READY button to place the printer on line. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:

- Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required with paper parked.

- top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4, “using the Set-Up Mode”) or the Top-of-form Adjustment mode (see the section, “Feeding and Positioning Paper,” later in this chapter).

- Margin settings. Use your software or the printer Set-Up mode (see chapter 4, “using Set-Up Mode.”)

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Paper Handling

Unloading Continuous Forms

To unload continuous forms:

1. Make sure that the Paper Select lever is set to the continuous forms position.

2. Press the PARK button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the PARK button until the paper is parked.

3. To remove the paper, raise the Tractor Doors and lift out the paper.

Note: The printer can retract continuous forms-paper by a recommended maximum of 25.4 cm (11 inches) per operation.

Recovering from an Unexpected Unloading Operation

If you have accidentally pressed the PARK button, you can cancel this operation in two ways only if this unexpected operation was unsuccessful (the paper was not actually parked, and the Fault indicator is blinking).

• Press the READY button. The printer switches to the Ready state and the paper moves according to the setting of the Set-Up option.

• Press the FF/LOAD button. The paper moves back to the place it was positioned before you pressed the PARK button.

Automatic-Tear-Off Advancing

Your printer has a tear bar that allows you to tear off printed pages without wasting paper. The tear bar is at the rear edge of the paper exit slot.

Your printer is factory-set for automatic tear-off. When a printing job ends (including a form feed command), the bottom perforation of the last printed page is automatically positioned in front of the tear bar. The printed page may now be pulled against the tear bar of the tope cover. You can change the positioning delay from one to five seconds, using the Set-Up mode.

Using Single Sheets

This section describes how to load paper in the Single Sheet Paper Tray. The Single Sheet Paper Tray allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a time.

Loading a Single Sheet of Paper

To load a sheet of paper using the Single sheet Paper Tray:

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check that tractor-fed continuous forms are retracted to the park position. (For details, see the section, “Unloading Continuous Forms,” later in this chapter.)

Paper Handling

2. If necessary, reset the Print Gap lever. (See the section, “Adjusting for Paper Thickness,” earlier in this chapter.)

3. Move the Paper Select lever toward front of printer. (This lever is at the right under the cover.)

4. Raise the Single Sheet Paper Tray until it locks in Paper Support Position 2.

5. Line up the right sliding edge guide with the notch on the Paper Support. Adjust the left sliding edge guide to the width of the paper. Insert the sheet into the raised Paper Support. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen. The paper will automatically advance to the top-of-form position if the Single Sheet Load option of the Set-Up mode is set to Automatic.

Note: The factory setting for the Single Sheet Load option is automatic loading after

paper detection. If you set this option to manual, you will have to press FF/LOAD to feed the paper.

. If you want to slightly adjust the Top-of-Form position, See “Top-of-Form Adjustment”

later in this chapter.

7. Place the printer in the Ready state. Print a sample page Make the following adjustments, as necessary:

• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.

• Top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up

Mode,”) or the TOF Adjustment mode (see the section, “Feeding and Positioning Paper,” later in this chapter).

• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4,

“Using Set-Up Mode.”)

Paper Support Position 1 Operating and tear-off using continuous forms

Paper Support Position 2 Loading Single Sheets

and check the page margins.

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Ejecting Single Sheets

If you print using software with form feed, each sheet is ejected automatically upon the completion of the page printing. To manually eject sheets of paper:

• Press the FF button to execute a forward form feed. Note: If the printing job does not include a form feed command, the paper is

automatically fed so that you can see the last printed line. Press on the FF/LOAD button to position the next paper perforation in front of the tear bar.

The paper is automatically retracted when the printer receives more data. For tearing off the paper, see the next subsection “Manual Tear-Off Advancing.”

Manual Tear-Off Advancing

If you have set the TEAR option of the INSTALL function to MANUAL, tear off the paper by:

1. Press the READY to put the printer in pause mode. The printer will position the paper

perforation in front of the tear bar.

Paper Handling

Caution: If the paper perforation is not positioned in front of the tear bar, the length of

your paper may not be specified correctly in your software or the Set-Up mode. Check that the paper length is specified correctly. For information on specifying page length using the Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode.”

2. Tear the paper off at the perforation by sweeping paper to the rear.

Tearing Off Continuous Forms

Paper Handling

Feeding and Positioning Paper

Print Area Definition

• Top-of-Form:

This value defines the distance between the edge of the paper and the place where you allow the printing to begin (position of line number 1). You can adjust this distance according to the condition of your paper (for example, pre-printed forms). When you load the paper, the printer feeds the paper to this position, waiting for printing commands.

• Form Length:

Set the corresponding Set-Up option (FORM LENGH) according to the actual physical page length (distance between two perforations for continuous forms). This will allow the printer to know exactly where the print head is and to position it at the same position when a form feed occurs.

• Top line:

This is the line where the printing actually starts. To define a top margin, select the number of this line within Set-Up mode (TOP MRGN option). Example: In the following picture, TOP MRGN option is set to 3.

• Bottom line:

This is the line where the printing actually stops. To define a bottom margin, select the number of this line within Set-Up mode (BOTTOM MRG option). Example: In the following picture, BOTTOM MRG option is set to 50.

• Left column:

This is the column where the printing actually starts. To define a left margin, select the number of this column within Set-Up mode (LEFT MARGN option). Example: In the following picture, LEFT MARGN option is set to 4.

• Print area:

Print area defined by the corresponding Set-Up options: Form Length, Top-of-Form, Top Margin, and Bottom Margin.

• Paper perforation: The perforation defines the physical page length.

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Paper Handling

Print Area Definition

Paper Handling

Form Feed

Use the form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not receiving or printing data and has no fault. Pressing the FF/LOAD button feeds the paper to the next Top-of-form position.

Top-of-Form Adjustment

Note: For Top-of-Form definition, see the previous section, “Print Area Definition.” You can adjust the Top-of-Form value within the range from 0 to 99/60 inches.

Note: The horizontal embossed rib under the red cursor on the print head carriage

corresponds to the base line of the characters to be printed.

1. Position the paper at the current Top-of-Form position:

– For continuous forms, park the paper, then press the FF/LOAD button. – For a single sheet, simply insert the sheet in the paper support and guide.

Paper is automatically fed to the Top-of-Form position.

2. Enter the Top-of-Form mode by pressing the SETUP/EXIT and ALT buttons at the

same time. The printer beeps and the Ready and Fault indicators flash alternately indicating it is in the Top-of-Form mode.

3. Adjust the Top-of-Form value:

– To increase the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the NEXT button.

The paper moves forward.

– To decrease the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the PREVIOUS button.

The paper moves backward.

– To reset the Top-of-Form value to 0, press the ALT-PREVIOUS button.

The paper moves to the edge of the page (position 0).

Note: If you reach the limit of the permitted range, the printer beeps, and the paper

stops moving.

4. Save the Top-of-Form value:

– To permanently save the value, press the Exit/Save button.

The printer returns to Normal mode.

– To temporarily save the value, press the ALT-NEXT button.

The printer returns to Normal mode. (The new value is lost at the next power-off.)

Switching Paper Types

If you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch between continuous forms and single sheets. This section explains how to switch between paper types. It is not necessary to remove the continuous forms paper from the printer.

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Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets

To switch from continuous forms to single sheets:

1. Tear off your printed pages.

2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the Park button. The Fault

indicator turns on.

Caution: Retracting many pages by using the Park button without tearing off may cause

paper jams. To avoid damage to your printed pages, be sure to tear off the printed pages before retracting the continuous forms paper.

3. Move the Paper Select lever to the single sheet position.

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4. Raise the Paper tray support and guide to tray position 2. (For details, see the

“Using Single Sheets,” earlier in this chapter.) Put a sheet of paper on the Paper support and guide with its bottom edge aligned with the platen. The paper is automatically detected and advanced (auto-loading) when it is first inserted to the topof-form position. In this mode, if the FF/LOAD button is pushed, the inserted sheet will be ejected from the printer and the Fault LED will light, indicating a paper out condition.

You are now ready to print using single sheets.

section,

Paper Handling

Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms

To switch from single sheets to continuous forms:

1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by pressing the FF/LOAD button.

2. Move the Paper Select lever to the continuous forms position.

3. Press the FF/LOAD button. The continuous forms paper advances from the park

position to the top-of-form position.

You are now ready to print using continuous forms paper.

Tips on Paper Handling

General Tips

• Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges.

• Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.

• Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper with partial

multilayers, paper with embossed printing.

• Store paper in a clean, dry environment

Multipart Forms

• Avoid using carbon-interl eaved single sheets if possible. Printing tends to become

misaligned on the bottom sheet.

• Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate the multipart form thickness.

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Printing

This chapter describes the following typical printing operations:

• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing and viewing last printed lines

• Removing printed pages

The PARK, LOAD and the READY buttons are used for these operations, which are described in detail in this section. For a summary of the operation of these buttons, see the section, “Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel,” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.” Instructions for loading and handling paper are also given in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

Using the Control Panel

Some print features can be selected from the control panel. These features are, two predetermined sets (macros) of print features, and two emulations. Use the Macro, and Emulation buttons as follows:

Printer Control Panel

Printing

Starting or Stopping Printing

Starting Printing

Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the Print Gap lever is set to the appropriate position. To start printing, make sure that the Ready indicator is lit (the printer is ready). If not so, press the READY button to place the printer in the Ready state. Start your print job.

Stopping and Viewing Printing

To stop printing, press the READY button to place the printer in the Pause state. The printer stops after printing the current and next lines. You can also use your software to stop printing, but there will be a slight delay before printing stops. After the printer enters the Pause state, it still receives data until the print buffer becomes full of new data. The data in the print buffer will be lost if you turn the printer off. When the printer stops printing, the paper is advanced to the viewing position so that you can view the last printed lines. This function is valid for single sheets and continuous forms in push-tractor feed mode.

Resuming Printing

To resume printing, press the READY button again. If the paper is advanced for viewing, it is backed to the previous position before printing. To cancel printing, use the cancel commands provided by your software or computer. To clear the print buffer, turn the printer off. Any data sent to the print buffer before you canceled printing will be lost.

Resuming from a Paper-Out

The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. The printer stops printing and lights the Fault indicator. To resume printing when paper runs out, follow the procedures described below:

1. Install paper on the forms tractor unit or on the cut sheet stand as described in

Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.”

2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the FF/LOAD button for continuous forms.

Single sheets are automatically loaded unless you change the factory setting. The Fault indicator will turn off and the printer resumes printing.

Removing Printed Pages

This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing.

Removing Single Sheets

When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually:

• Press the FF/Load button to execute a form feed.

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Printing

Note: Proper use of the Tear-off function requires the paper be positioned at Top of

Form either by software command (form Feed) or by pressing the FF/Load button.

If you have set the TEAR option to MANUAL, use the READY button to control the Tear-Off function.

Note: See the section, “Tearing Off Continuous Forms,” in Chapter 2, “Paper

Handling.”

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Using Special Mode

Your Mobile Printer has two operation modes:

– The Normal mode is used for daily operations like paper handling and printing as

explained in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling," and Chapter 3, “Printing.”

– The Special mode is used to change the printer settings.

The following table summarizes the purpose of each function.

Special Mode Functions

Function

Setup Mode Print Configuration

Printing Test Hex Dump Mode

Printing Alignment Adjustment Top Adjustment Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side Menu-Access

Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard) Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (6820)

Change the Printer setting Print the Printer Configuration

To check your settings by printing a list of all the printer’s currently selected values. Run the printing test

Hex-dump allows you to determine whether the computer is sending the correct commands to the printer Perform adjustment Bi-directional alignment

Change the top-of-form fine adjustment Change the left margin fine adjustment

Restricts access to Set-Up functions from the control panel Resets factory settings in MACRO and INSTALL for standard

Resets factory settings in MACRO and INSTALL for 6820

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