Unisys UDS2280+, UDS2265+ Operator's Manual
Operator’s manual Matrix printer
Bedienungsanleitung Matrixdrucker
Manuel d’utilisation Imprimante matricielle
Manuale utente Stampante a matrice
Manual de usuario Impresora matricial
UDS2280+
UDS2265+
This device fulfils the European standards requirem ents by complying with the Directive of the Commission dated May 3, 1989 (89/336/EEC) relating to electromagnetic compatibility and the Directive dated
February 19, 1973 (73/23/EEC) relating t o low-voltage electrical equipment. Conformity with the above
mentioned Directives is indicated by the CE symbol attached to the device.
Note: Conformity may be affected by:
■ using interface cables not complying with the specifications
■ non-observance of important instructions in the operator's manual
■ installing components not approved for this device by the manufacturer
■ unauthorized manipulation
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Anforderungen der Europäischen Normen durch Einhaltung der Richtlinie des
Rates vom 3. Mai 1989 (89/336/EWG) bezüglich der Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit sowie die Richtlinie vom 19. Februar 1973 (73/23/EWG) bezüglich E lektrischer Betriebsmittel mit Niederspannungen. Die
Konformität zu den oben angeführten Richtlinien ist durch das am Gerät angebrachte CE-Zeichen
gekennzeichnet.
Hinweis: Die Konformität kann beeinflußt werden durch:
■ Benutzung von nicht spezifizierten Schnittstellenkabeln
■ Nichtbeachtung wichtiger Hinweise der Bedienungsa nleitung
■ Ersetzen von Bauteilen, die nicht vom Hersteller für dieses Gerät freigegeben wurden
■ Eingriffe durch Unbefugte
Cet appareil remplit aux exigences des normes européennes en respectant la directive du Conseil du 3
mai 1989 (89/336/CE) relative à la compatibilité électromagnétique et la directive du 19février 1973 (73/
23/CE) en matière du matériel à basse tensio n. La conformité aux directives mentionnées ci-dessus est
repérée par la marque de conformité de la Communauté Européenne (CE).
Remarque: La conformité peut être influencée par:
■ l'utilisation de câbles d'interface non spécifiés
■ le non-respect de consignes importantes du manuel d'utilisation
■ le remplacement de composants qui n'ont pas été homologués pour cet appareil par le constructeur
■ l'intervention de personnes non autorisées
Questo apparecchio soddisfa le richieste delle norme europee rispettando la direttiva del consiglio del 3
Maggio 1989 (89/336/CEE) relativa alla compatibilità elettroma gnetica nonché la direttiva del 19 Febbraio
1973 (73/23/CEE) relativa a mezzi di produzione elettrici a bassa tensione. La conformità alle direttive
sopra citate è contrassegnata con il simbolo CE applicato sull'apparecchio.
Nota: La conformità può essere influenzat a tramite:
■ Utilizzo di cavi interfaccia non specificati
■ Inosservanza di importanti indicazioni delle istruzioni per l'uso
■ Sostituzione di componenti per i quali non è stato dato il benestare dal produttore per questo apparecchio
■ Interventi tramite persone non autorizzate
Este equipo corresponde a lo exigido en las normas europeas a base del cumplimiento de la directriz del
Consejo del 3 de mayo de 1989 (89/336/CEE) en lo que se refiere a la compatibilidad electromagnética
así como de la directriz del 19 de febrero d e 1973 (73/23/CEE) en lo que se refiere a los materiales
eléctricos con bajas tensiones. Para señalizar la conformidad con las directrices antes mencionadas, el
equipo está dotado de la marca CE.
Indicación: La conformidad puede estar influida por:
■ la utilización de cables de interface no especificados
■ la inobservancia de indicaciones importantes contenidas en el manual de servicio
■ la sustitución por componentes, que no han sido homologados por el fabricante para el equipo en cuestión
■ intervenciones de personas no autorizadas
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger
gemäss EN ISO 7779.
Important Information
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference in radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for class B computing devices in accordance with the specification in subpart J of part 15
of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partial installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
■
Reorient the receiving antenna,
■
Relocate the peripheral away from the recei ver,
■
Move the peripheral away from the receiver
■
Plug the peripheral into a different outlet, so that the peripheral and re-
ceiver are on different branch circuits
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission,
helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV I nterference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington DC 20402 Stock No. 004.000.00345.4.
WARNING: To comply with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a class B computing device, the printer cable must be shielded. To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a computing d evice,
use a shielded interface cable with a metal shell connector. The use of
cables not properly shielded may result in violating FCC regulations.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian department of co mmunications.
This unit complies with DOC standard C108.8-M 1983
ATTENTION: Le présent appareil numérique n'eme nt pas de bruits radioélectriques déspassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de la classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radio-électrique édicté par le minstère des communications du Canada.
The paper used is made of raw materials treated with a chlorine-free
bleaching process.
Das verwendete Papier ist aus chlorfrei gebleichten Rohstoffen hergestellt.
Le papier utilisé est fabriqué à partir de matières premières blanchis
sans chlore.
La carta utilizzata è prodotta con materiali sbiancati senza cloro.
El papel utilizado ha sido fabricado con un proceso de blanqueo libre
de cloro.
WARNING For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. Only trained and qualified personnel may open covers or
remove parts that are not explicitly shown and described in the User Guide as being accessible to the operator.
WARNUNG Aus Brandschutzgründen nur Sicherungen desselben Typs und derselben Auslegung verwenden. Das Entfernen oder Öffnen von Abdeckungen und
Teilen darf nur durch geschultes Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden. Ausgenommen hiervon sind nur solche Abdeckungen und Teile, deren Entfernen bzw. Öffnen in der Bedienungsanleitung ausdrücklich gekennzeichnet und beschrieben sind.
ATTENTION Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d'incendie, remplacer par un fusible de même type et de mêmes caractèristiques nomi-
nales. Seul un personnel qualifié et formé est habilité à démonter les sous-ensembles de la machine qui ne sont pas formellement indiqués dans le
Manuel d'utilisation meme s'ils sont accessibles par l'opérateur.
ATTENZIONE Per evitare il pericolo di incendio, utilizzare esclusivamente fusibili dello stesso tipo e della stessa portata. Solo personale qualificato puo'accedere a
parti che non siano esplicitamente descritte nelle Istruzioni per l'operatore come accessibill all'operatore.
ADVERTENCIA Sólo utilizar fusibles del mismo tipo y con las mismas características para evitar cualquier riesgo de incendio. Las cubiertas y piezas sólo deberán ser
quitadas o abiertas por personal especializado. Se exceptúan de esta regla sólo las cubiertas y piezas cuya retirada y apertura estén indicadas y
descritas expresamente en las Instrucciones de uso.
QUICK START GUIDE
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction 2
Symbols used 2
Important safety instructions 2
Using the Online-CD-ROM 3
Contents of the Online CD-ROM 3
Hardware requirements 3
Troubleshooting 3
Printer at a glance 4
Installation 5
Unpacking the printer 5
Placing your printer 6
Connecting the printer 7
Switching on the printer 7
Control panel 8
Online mode 8
Offline mode 8
Setup mode 8
Changing the ribbon cassette 9
Paper handling 15
Changing the paper type 15
Loading paper 16
Fanfold paper 16
Single sheets 19
Paper transport 20
Moving the paper to the tear position 21
Settings 22
Setting the tear position 22
Setting the first printing line (TOF) 23
Setting the print head gap 24
Selecting character density and font 25
Technical data 26
Printer specifications 26
Paper specifications 27
Accessories 27
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Introduction This quick start guide is intended as a quick introduction into working with the printer and also
to enable inexperienced users to operate the device properly. It describes the most important
functions of the printer and contains the essential information for your everyday work with the
printer. A more detailed description of the printer, its characteristic features, and further
information is contained in the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM, which is inserted at the
back of this manual.
➤ Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.
CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in order to prevent injuries to the
user and damage to the printer.
NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific topic.
➤ Important safety
instructions
Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer in order to prevent
injuries and avoid damage to the device.
Keep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
Place the printer on a solid base so that it cannot fall down to the ground.
Do not expose the printer to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
Keep all liquids away from the printer.
Protect the printer from shock, impact and vibration.
Be sure to connect the printer to a socket with the correct mains voltage.
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.
Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service
technician.
Whenever you want to disconnect the printer from the power supply, pull the plug out from
the mains socket.
Additional safety instructions are provided at the relevant places in the text.
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➤ Using the
Online-CD-ROM
First install the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your hard disk, unless the program has already been
installed. To install it, follow the steps described in the README file in the READER directory.
To start the online documentation, call the Explorer and double click on the START.PDF file.
Then follow the instructions and menus on the screen.
➤ Contents of the
Online CD-ROM
The Online CD-ROM contains
–the User Guide: A detailed description of the printer and its impressive features
– Drivers: For Windows 98/ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003 Server
– Additional documentation: Programming instructions and descriptions of the available
options
If your CD-ROM is be defective or missing, please consult your dealer. The Online Documentation can also be downloaded via the Internet.
➤ Hardware
requirements
Minimum hardware requirements: PC 486 MHS, quad-speed CD-ROM, 15" display screen,
mouse.
➤ Troubleshooting The chapter Troubleshooting of the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM contains detailed
Information on how to rectify errors. It deals with general printing problems as well as problems
with the print quality, paper feed and ribbon cassette.
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Printer at a glance
Top cover
Soundproofing cover
Control panel
Power switch
Front cover
View from the front
Printer in tractor mode
Tractors
Printer in single-sheet mode View from the rear
Power cord connector
Interface connectors
Bottom cover
Paper support
Rear cover
Single sheet feeder
Paper guide
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Installation
➤ Unpacking the printer
Place your printer on a solid base.
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 missing
items. In addition to this Operator’s Manual (➀) the CD-ROM
(➁, at the back of this manual), the power cable (➂) and the
ribbon (➃) must be included.
If you find any transport damage or if any accessories are
missing, please contact your dealer.
➀
➁
➂
➃
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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.
When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions:
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 a computer to the printer, make sure not to exceed the maximum cable
length (see User Guide on the Online CD-ROM, Technical Specifications).
Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices/radiators.
Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations. Protect the
printer from dust.
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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➤ Connecting the printer
Make sure that the printer is set to the correct voltage (e.g. 230 V
in Europe, 120 V in the U.S.A.). To do this, check the plate
above the power inlet at the rear of the printer.
If the setting is incorrect, set the coloured switch at the rear of
the printer to the correct position, using a pointed object (e.g.
screwdriver, ball pen or tweezers).
Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off,
and connect the printer to the computer with the data cable
(interface cable).
Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer.
Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket.
➤ 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.
120V
Make sure that the printer is switched off before
setting the correct voltage; otherwise severe damage may be caused.
Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is
incorrect, since this may cause severe damage to the
printer.
The printer by default is provided with a parallel and
an Ethernet interface. For further information about
the interfaces, refer to the User Guide on the Online
CD-ROM.
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Control panel The control panel and the keys are used for controlling the printer operation.
The upper line of the display shows whether the printer is in Online or Offline mode and the
paper path selected (Tractor1 or Single).
➤ Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this mode can it receive
data from the computer.
Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded (see
page 21, Moving the paper to the tear position). If Load is displayed above
this key, no paper is loaded in the printer; 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.
➤ Offline mode Only in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds from the control panel (see page 20,
Paper transport); however, data cannot be received.
Park key (1): Clears the paper path with paper loaded and activates paper
path quick selection (see page 15, Changing the paper type).
Key (2): Short keypress: Microstep forward.
Long keypress: Continuous paper feed.
Key (3): Short keypress: Microstep reverse.
Long keypress: Continuous paper reverse feed back to the park position.
Load key (4): If no paper is loaded, see above.
If paper is loaded: 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.
➤ Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available:
Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following
settings can be selected:
Menu key (1): Other menu settings.
Adjust key (2): Tear position, first printing line and print head gap.
Paperway key (3): Paper path.
Char key (4): Font and number of characters per inch.
Access to the other menu settings (Menu) may be disabled by the manufacturer. For information on how to enable access and about the available settings, refer to the User Guide on the
Online CD-ROM. (chapter The Menu, section Enabling the menu).
Online Trac1
Tear
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Offline Trac1
Load
Online
Setup
Park Load
21
3
4
Adjust Paperway
Menu Char
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Control panel Quick start guide
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Changing the
ribbon cassette
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).
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 section Accessories, page 28). If other ribbon cassettes were used, the message
"Check Ribbon" appears in the display, it is impossible to print.
Move the paper to the park position.
Open the printer top cover.
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Carefully slide the print head carriage to the left stop (viewed
from the printer front).
Move the coloured friction tab to the left (direction of the arrow)
as shown in the figure and raise the friction mechanism.
The print head becomes hot during printing. For this
reason, let it cool down before touching it.
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Changing the ribbon cassette Quick start guide
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Remove the used cassette.
Raise the coloured insertion tongue A.
A
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Quick start guide Changing the ribbon cassette
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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 the slack of the ribbon.
Tilt the ribbon cassette slightly forward, and thread in the ribbon
between the coloured insertion tongue and the ribbon support
(transparent plastic plate).
Align the cassette and insert it, 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 backwards and forwards several
times. If the ribbon is correctly seated, there must be no perceptible resistance.
Press the friction mechanism down until it clicks into place.
Close the front section of the top cover.
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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Paper handling 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.
➤ Changing the paper
type
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
User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
On some printer models, the single sheet paper source cannot be selected since these models
are not designed for manual single sheet feeding.
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online 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 display. Then press any key. If a
single sheet is loaded in the printer, it is ejected.
Use one of the marked keys to select the desired paper path, for example,
Single (2).
The printer returns to offline mode. The display alternates between the basic menu
and the menu in the following figure:
Insert a single sheet (for the procedure, see page 19, Loading single sheets).
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.
Offline Trac1
Park Load
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Single Trac1
Online
Setup
21
3
4
If you do not make a selection within 5 seconds, the menu is closed.
Load paper from
Single
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Online Single
Load
Online
Setup
21
3
4
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➤ Loading paper Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For information on the supported
paper sizes, please refer to page 27 (Paper specifications).
You should only use those paper types which are approved for this printer. For more information, please refer to the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
The printer by default is adjusted in such a way, that it will automatically check the width of
the inserted paper before starting a print job. If the paper couldn’t be detected (for example
because it is positioned too far left), the message "PW sensor defect" appears in the display, it
is impossible to print.
If a printing line overrides the measured paper width, the characters out of range will not be
printed and the message "Paperwidth error" appears in the display. The printer switches to offline
mode. You can restart the printing process by pressing the Online key.
For further information on paper width measurment, please refer to the User Guide on the
Online CD-ROM.
Fanfold paper
Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing. If
necessary, change the paper type (see page 15, Changing the
paper type).
Raise the front cover.
Remove the bottom cover A.
Open the right and left tractor flaps.
A
Not available on some printer types.
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Release the coloured 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 coloured lever again.
Place fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor.
Open the coloured 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 tighten the paper excessively to avoid tearing
the perforation holes; do not allow excessive slack
or the paper will not remain flat enough to ensure
accurate feeding.
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Be sure to align the paper stack in parallel with the printer and
that the paper flow is unobstructed.
Re-install the bottom cover.
Lower the front cover.
Switch the printer on. The active paper source (Traktor1) appears in the display.
The paper is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and receives
data from the computer.
Press the Load (4) key to load paper before starting the printout.
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Online Trac1
Load
Online
Setup
21
3
4
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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 page 15, Changing the
paper type).
Press the latch at the middle of the front cover. The single sheet
input tray opens downwards.
Align the left paper guide with the mark on the left of the single
sheet input tray. Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the
paper used.
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Insert the single sheet as far into the input tray 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 and receives data from the computer. Press the Load (4)
key to load paper before starting the printout.
➤ Paper transport Loaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in the printer in several ways.
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key, if necessary.
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.
LF/FF key (4)
Short keypress: Line Feed (LF) is effected.
Long keypress: Form Feed (FF) is effected.
Offline Trac1
Online
Setup
Park LF/FF
21
3
4
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➤ Moving the paper to
the tear position
You can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear position.
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front.
Make sure that the printer is in online mode. 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 of the top cover (see below).
The display alternates between…
and…
After having torn off the paper, press the Exit (4) key. The printer returns the
paper to the first printing position.
If a print job is active, the printer automatically returns the paper to the first
printing position.
Online Trac1
Tear
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Tear position
Trac1
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Online Tear
Exit
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Abreißkante
Tear edge
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Settings This section describes how to set the tear position, the first printing line, the print head gap as
well as the font selection and the character density.
➤ Setting the tear
position
If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the top cover of the printer,
you can adjust it.
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the Tear (4) key. The printer performs a form feed.
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. 2.5 cm (1") in each direction – will be retained
after switching the printer off.
Adjust Paperway
Menu Char
Online
Setup
21
3
4
TOF
Head Tear
Online
Setup
21
3
4
TearAdj= 0/72" *
Set < > Exit
Online
Setup
21
3
4
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➤ Setting the first
printing line (TOF)
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 above).
Open the top cover.
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the TOF (3) key. The printer performs a form feed.
The paper is fed to the position where the bottom edge of the
first printing line A is aligned with the tear edge of the top
cover B. The factory setting for the first printing position (TOF)
is 12/72".
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.
Adjust Paperway
Menu Char
Online
Setup
21
3
4
TOF
Head Tear
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Computerdrucker
Computerdrucker
A
B
FormAdj= 12/72"*
Set < > Exit
Online
Setup
21
3
4
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Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key.
Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status.
➤ Setting the print
head gap
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 and the
impact force for multi-layer paper.
The AGA (automatic gap adjustment) function must be set to On. For more detailed information, refer to the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the Head (1) key.
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.
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.
The setting made will be retained after switching off the printer.
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Set < > Exit
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3
4
The setting made will be retained after switching off the printer.
For more details, please refer to the User Guide on the Online
CD-ROM.
Adjust Paperway
Menu Char
Online
Setup
21
3
4
TOF
Head Tear
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Head= 0 *
Set < > Exit
Online
Setup
21
3
4
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➤ Selecting character
density and font
You can use the CPI (= Characters Per Inch) key in setup mode to select the number of characters
per inch to be printed. You can use the Font key to select resident fonts.
Press the Setup key, then the Char (4) key.
Press the CPI (3) or Font (2) 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.
If you pressed the Font (2) key, use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired
font. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set 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.
Adjust Paperway
Menu Char
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Font CPI
Online
Setup
21
3
4
10 CPI *
Set < > Exit
Online
Setup
21
3
4
ROMAN NLQ
Set < > Exit
Online
Setup
21
3
4
Adjust Paperway
Menu Char
Online
Setup
21
3
4
The selection made will not be retained after switching off the
printer. For more details on how to set the character density permanently, please refer to the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
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Technical data
➤ Printer
specifications
For more information on printer specifications as well as interface specifications, refer to the
User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
Type 2265+ 2280+
Printing method Serial with 24-needle print head
Printing width 136 characters at 10 cpi
Print speed
HSQ (Matrix 12 x 10)
DPQ (Matrix 12 x 12)
CPQ (Matrix 24 x 12)
NLQ (Matrix 24 x 18)
LQ (Matrix 24 x 36)
(bidirectional mode, 10 cpi)
650 cps
600 cps
300 cps
200 cps
100 cps
(bidirectional mode, 10 cpi)
800 cps
667 cps
333 cps
222 cps
111 cps
Printing rate 540 pages/h
9 pages/min (ECMA)
600 pages/h
10 pages/min (ECMA)
Character densities 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi
Max. resolution horizontal: 360 dpi; vertical: 360 dpi
Emulations Standard: MTPL, Epson LQ2550/LQ2170, IBM XL 24
Noise level
≤ 55 dB (A)
(LQ Mode Sans Serif)
≤ 57 dB (A)
(LQ Mode Sans Serif)
Dimensions 624 x 430 x 276 mm (W x D x H)
Weight 20.7 kg
Power supply
U.S.A./Canada 120 V
± 10%, 60 Hz ± 2%
Europe 230 V
± 10%, 50/60 Hz ± 2%
Power consumption at 100% throughput 65 VA
when idling: 20 VA
at 100% throughput 75 VA
when idling: 24 VA
Ambient conditions Temperature: 10° to 35°C; Air humidity: 16% to 73%
Print head No. of needles: 24; Needle diameter: 0.25 mm
No. of copies:
1 original + 6 copies (max.)
No. of copies:
1 original + 5 copies (max.)
Approvals ISO 60950, CE, GOST, VDE/GS+CB, cULus, FCC/B, CCC,
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➤ Paper
specifications
For more information on general paper specifications as well as paper specifications for the
optional tractor units and the automatic sheet feeder, refer to the User Guide on the Online
CD-ROM.
Accessories
For more options, refer to the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
Fanfold paper Tractor1
Continuous single forms
Single set of forms
(requires individual testing)
Paper weight
No. of copies
Form thickness (max.)
60–120 g/m
2
1 + 6 (2265+)
1 + 5 (2280+)
0.60 mm
Single sheet feeder
Single sheets
Single set of forms
(requires individual testing)
Paper weight
No. of copies
Form thickness (max.)
80–120 g/m
2
1 + 5
0.60 mm
Sets of forms Sets of forms can only be processed if the top edge is bound.
ASF-R: Multi-part forms must be loaded with the bound top edge
down. They must be tested individually for their suitability.
Ribbon cassettes Order no.
Black ribbon cassette 062 471
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