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User’s Manual
5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer
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5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................. 11
Printer Overview ..................................................................11
The Printer Family.........................................................11
Conventions in This Manual..........................................12
Warnings and Special Information ................................13
Related Documents.......................................................13
Graphics Enhancements...............................................13
Taking Care of Your Printer ..........................................14
Protocols and Emulations .............................................14
2 Setting Up the Printer ............................. 15
Before You Begin ................................................................15
Power Requirements ..........................................................15
Select a Site ........................................................................16
Printer Dimensions ..............................................................17
Printer Component Locations ..............................................18
Remove Packing Materials ..................................................19
Adjust the Paper Supports ............................................22
Release the Paper Chains (Cabinet Model)..................23
Remove Tags................................................................24
Attach the Output Basket (Pedestal Model) ..................26
Connect the Interface and Power Cords .............................27
Cabinet Model ...............................................................27
Pedestal Model .............................................................29
Interface Connections ...................................................30
Install Basic Components ....................................................31
Attach the Control Panel Overlays ................................31
Load the Ribbon............................................................32
Load the Paper..............................................................34
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Set the Top-of-Form ............................................................38
Procedure .....................................................................38
3 Operating the Printer............................... 41
Powering On the Printer ......................................................41
Operating Modes .................................................................41
The Control Panel................................................................42
Control Panel Keys .......................................................43
Operational Procedures.......................................................47
Reloading Paper ...........................................................47
Unloading Paper ..........................................................55
Replacing the Ribbon....................................................57
Canceling a Print Job ....................................................60
4 The Configuration Menus........................ 61
Configuration Overview .......................................................61
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings ....................62
Default and Custom Configurations ..............................62
Navigating the Menus ...................................................63
Changing Parameters Example ....................................64
Saving Your New Configuration ....................................66
Main Menu ....................................................................69
CONFIG. CONTROL ...........................................................71
Menu .............................................................................71
ACTIVE EMULATION..........................................................73
EMULATION........................................................................74
PCL-II Emulation ...........................................................75
LinePrinter Plus Emulation............................................79
P-Series Emulation .......................................................83
Proprinter XL Emulation ...............................................87
Epson FX Emulation .....................................................90
IGP/PGL Submenu .......................................................93
IGP/VGL Emulation.....................................................101
MAINT / MISC ...................................................................112
Table of Contents
Menu ...........................................................................112
HOST INTERFACE ..........................................................113
Dataproducts Submenu ..............................................114
Serial Submenu...........................................................116
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu...............120
Ethernet Submenu ......................................................121
ETHERNET PARAMETERS .............................................122
Menu ...........................................................................122
PRINTER CONTROL .......................................................123
DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................125
RIBBONMINDER...............................................................128
5 Interfaces .............................................. 131
Overview............................................................................131
Dataproducts Long Line Interface .....................................132
Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals ..................133
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface .............................................134
Compatibility Mode......................................................134
Nibble Mode ................................................................134
Byte Mode ...................................................................134
Signals ........................................................................135
Terminating Resistor Configurations...........................138
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces ...............................140
RS-232 ........................................................................140
RS-422 ........................................................................141
Host System Configuration ................................................142
Dataproducts Long Lines Parallel Interface ................142
TCP/IP LAN Configuration ..........................................142
Serial Configuration.....................................................143
Internal Ethernet Adapter Configuration ............................144
Ethernet Configuration Using the Printer Front Panel.144
Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for TCP/IP .......146
Host Software..............................................................146
Compiling Host Software.............................................147
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Configuration Through the Network with ARP ............152
Configuration Through the Network with RARP..........154
Configuration Through the Network with BOOTP .......155
Restoring Factory Defaults..........................................155
Host Configuration ......................................................156
Direct Printing Without Spooler ...................................156
Printing Via the Spooler ..............................................158
Custom Interface Scripts.............................................159
BSD UNIX ...................................................................160
System V UNIX ...........................................................164
npd Pseudo-device Interface ......................................166
Other TCP/IP Methods................................................171
Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell ......172
Host Software .............................................................172
Internal Ethernet Adapter ............................................173
Host Configuration ......................................................174
PSERVER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4) .............................175
RPRINTER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4) ............................177
NetWare 4 Options .....................................................180
Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows ....183
Print Methods Overview ..............................................183
TCP/IP Setup ..............................................................184
Configuring TCP/IP .....................................................186
Host Configuration ......................................................189
6 Troubleshooting .................................... 195
Cleaning Requirements .....................................................195
Exterior Cleaning ........................................................195
Interior Cleaning..........................................................196
Diagnosing Problems ........................................................198
Printing a Hex Dump ...................................................198
Fault Messages...........................................................200
Table of Contents
A Printer Specifications ........................... 207
Ribbon Specifications ........................................................207
Paper Specifications ..........................................................208
Printer Dimensions ............................................................209
Environmental Characteristics ...........................................210
Electrical Characteristics ...................................................211
Interfaces...........................................................................212
Printing Rates ....................................................................212
B Downloading Firmware......................... 213
Loading Flash Memory ......................................................213
C ASCII Character Set............................. 219
Trademark Information .............................. 221
Communication Notices.....................................................221
Trademark Acknowledgments ...........................................223
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Printer Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions used within this manual.
The Printer Family
The Compaq series of line matrix printers consist of 500, 1000, and
1500 lines per minute (lpm) models packaged in various configurations.
All of the models offer software versatility and the latest refinements in line matrix printing technology. The print mechanisms are housed in sound-insulated cabinets which make the printer family among the quietest printers in the world.
Most line matrix printers have specialized architectures, which enable the printer to emulate, or behave like, another printer. These specialized architectures are restricted. Your printer, however, has a flexible architecture that allows new features and emulations to be added as they become available.
PCL
®
-II is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus
®
is also included with each printer. LinePrinter Plus includes the Epson
®
FX-1050,
Printronix
®
P-Series, and IBM
Proprinter
®
III XL emulations. The
IGP
®
/PGL
®
and IGP/VGL graphics enhancement emulations are available as optional upgrades. No matter what emulation is installed, your printer is easy to use. The message display and lights on the control panel communicate with you directly and clearly. You can select every function on your printer at the control panel, or you can send commands from the host computer.
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Chapter 1 Printer Overview
The printer combines the use of Flash, RAM, and nonvolatile RAM for program execution. The Flash is used for all program, font, and emulation storage. New fonts, emulations, or program updates can be downloaded to Flash memory via the parallel or serial interface. The
RAM is used for buffers, print image storage, and execution variables.
The non-volatile RAM stores configuration, statistics, and internal parameters.
Refer to the following table for a complete listing of model numbers and options.
Table 1. The Compaq Line Matrix Printer Family
5525B
5531
5532
Model
Number
Print Speed Pedestal
500 lpm
1000 lpm
1500 lpm
á
Cabinet
á
á
Conventions in This Manual
All uppercase print indicates control panel keys.
Example: Press the CLEAR key, then press the ON LINE key.
Quotation marks (“ ”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD).
Example: Press the ON LINE key. “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.
The + (plus) symbol represents key combinations.
Example: “Press
=
+
>
” means press the
=
(UP) key and the
>
(DOWN) key at the same time.
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Warnings and Special Information
Warnings and Special Information
Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:
WARNING Conditions that can harm you as well as damage the printer.
CAUTION Conditions that can damage the printer or related equipment.
IMPORTANT Information that is vital to the operation of the printer.
NOTE: Information affecting printer operation.
Related Documents
•
Maintenance Manual —
Explains how to maintain and repair the line matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.
•
LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual —
Covers the host control codes for the LinePrinter Plus emulations.
•
PCL-II Programmer's Reference Manual —
Covers the host control codes for the Printer Control Language emulation.
•
IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual —
Provides information used with the optional IGP Printronix emulation enhancement feature.
•
IGP/VGL Programmer's Reference Manual —
Provides information used with the optional Code V TM emulation enhancement feature.
•
PrintNet
TM
User’s Manual —
Information about network protocols, configuration, and operation.
Graphics Enhancements
The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and create other graphics. Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed. These emulations are available as factory-installed or fieldinstalled options. For more information, contact your authorized service representative.
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Chapter 1 Printer Overview
Taking Care of Your Printer
Your printer will produce high print quality jobs if it is well taken care of.
Periodic cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the correct printer supplies such as paper and ribbons ensures optimum performance. Chapter
6 explains how to clean the printer, and printer
supplies are listed in Appendix A.
Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember these important maintenance concepts:
• Use only the ribbons specified in Appendix A. Use of incorrect ribbons can lead to ink migration problems, degraded print quality, and expensive damage to the printer.
• Incorrect closure of the forms thickness lever can lead to smearing, degraded print quality, paper jams, and damage to the platen and shuttle assembly. Never close the forms thickness lever too tightly.
Protocols and Emulations
A
protocol
is a set of rules governing the exchange of information between the printer and its host computer. These rules consist of codes that manipulate and print data and allow for machine-to-machine communication. A printer and its host computer must use the same protocol. As used in this manual, protocol and emulation mean the same thing.
Most impact printers use single ASCII character codes to print text, numbers, and punctuation marks. Some characters, both singly and in groups of two or more, are defined as control codes. Control codes instruct the printer to perform specific functions, such as underlining text, printing subscripts, setting page margins, etc. The main difference between most printer protocols is in the characters used to create control codes and the ways in which these characters are formatted.
When the printer executes the character and control codes of a particular printer protocol, it is “emulating” that printer. If the printer uses the Proprinter XL protocol, for example, it is emulating a Proprinter XL printer. If the printer is using the Epson FX printer protocol, for example, we can also say it is in Epson FX emulation mode.
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2
Setting Up the Printer
Before You Begin
Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer.
The printer is easy to install. However, for your safety, and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.
Power Requirements
The printer must be connected to a power outlet that supplies 88 to 135
Volts AC or 178 to 270 Volts AC at 47 to 63 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.
Primary circuit protection is provided by the power switch, which is also a circuit breaker. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local
electrical lines. See “Printer Specifications” on page 207
for additional power specifications.
IMPORTANT It is recommended that printer power be supplied from a separate
AC circuit protected at 10 amperes for 120 volts or 5 amperes for
230 volts at 50 or 60 Hertz.
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Chapter 2 Select a Site
Select a Site
Select a printer site that meets all of the following requirements:
• Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.
• For cabinet models, allows at least three feet of clearance behind the printer. (This permits air to circulate freely around the printer and provides access to the paper stacking area.)
• Has a standard power outlet that supplies 88-135 Volts AC or 178-
270 Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.
• Is relatively dust-free.
• Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F), and a relative humidity from 15% to 90% non-condensing.
• Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the host computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan
.
Table 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length
Interface Type
Dataproducts Parallel
IEEE 1284 Parallel
Serial RS-232
Serial RS-422
Dataproducts Long Line
Ethernet 10Base-T
Ethernet 10Base2
Maximum Cable Length
12 meters (40 feet)
10 meters (32 feet)
15 meters (50 feet)
1220 meters (4000 feet)
150 meters (492 feet)
100 meters (328 feet)
185 meters (607 feet)
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Printer Dimensions
57.5 in.
(146.1 cm)
41.0 in.
(104 cm) 27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
83.0 in.
(210.8cm)
29.0 in.
(73.7 cm)
27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
Figure 1. Printer Dimensions (Cabinet Model) m)
25 in.
(63.5 cm.)
10.5 in.
(26.67 cm.)
48.0 in.
(122 cm.)
24.6 in.
(62.48 cm.)
30 in.
(76.2 cm.)
Figure 2. Printer Dimensions (Pedestal Model)
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Chapter 2 Printer Component Locations
Printer Component Locations
Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer
, before continuing with the rest of the installation procedure.
2
4
3
5
6
7
8 9
1
18
13
12
11
10
Figure 3. Printer Component Locations
Legend:
1) Hub Latch
2) Ribbon Spool
3) Horizontal Adjustment Knob
4) Tractor Lock
5) Paper Scale
6) Splined Shaft
7) Paper Support
8) Tractor
9) Hammer Bank Cover and Ribbon Mask
10) Vertical Position Knob
11) Forms Thickness Lever
12) Ribbon Guide
13) Ribbon Loading Path Diagram
Remove Packing Materials
CAUTION To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever you move or ship the printer.
Save the cardboard packing, foam blocks, and bubble wrap along with the other packing materials in case you need to move the printer. If it is necessary to move the printer, reinstall the shipping restraints, reversing the steps in this section.
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Chapter 2 Remove Packing Materials
1
3
2
1.
Raise the printer cover.
2.
Remove the cardboard packing (1).
3.
Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors outward as far as they will go. The forms thickness lever (2) should be in the fully open (raised) position.
4.
Remove the envelope (3) containing the sample configuration printout. Store the envelope in the pouch attached to the left interior side of the cabinet.
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6
5
4
7
5.
Slide the paper supports (4) outward as far as they will go. Lift the hammer bank protective foam (5) and remove it from between the ribbon mask and the platen.
6.
Remove the foam strips (6) and the tape securing the foam strips.
7.
Rotate the forms thickness lever (7) downward to position “A”.
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Chapter 2 Remove Packing Materials
8
22
8.
Rotate the platen protective foam (8) toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft.
Adjust the Paper Supports
2
1
2
1.
Slide the paper supports (1) inward until they are approximately four inches from the tractor doors (2).
Release the Paper Chains (Cabinet Model)
Release the Paper Chains (Cabinet Model)
1
1 2
3
1.
Open the cabinet rear door.
2.
Cut the tie wraps (1) and release the paper chains (2) from the bags (3) at the top rear of the printer frame. Remove the tie wraps and bags.
3.
Make sure each chain hangs freely, with no kinks or knots.
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Chapter 2 Remove Packing Materials
Remove Tags
Cabinet Model
3
1
2
1
3
2
Figure 4. Removing Tags
(Left: 1000/1500 lpm models; Right: 500 lpm models)
1.
Remove the tie wrap (1) attached to the passive stacker paper fence (3). It is marked with a large, red tag (2).
2.
Close the cabinet rear door.
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Remove Tags
Pedestal Model
3
1
2
Remove the tie wrap (1) attached to the output basket (3). It is marked with a large, red tag (2).
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Chapter 2 Remove Packing Materials
Attach the Output Basket (Pedestal Model)
$
$
1.
Place the output basket in the holes in the back of the printer.
2.
Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printer.
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Cabinet Model
Connect the Interface and Power Cords
Before you connect the interface and power cables, verify the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified in
“Power Requirements” on page 15
.
Cabinet Model
1
2
5
4
3
Legend:
1) Host Interface Connectors
2) I/O Cover
3) Cable-Routing Notches
4) AC Power Cable
5) AC Power Connection
Figure 5. Interface and Power Locations
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Chapter 2 Connect the Interface and Power Cords
1.
Make sure the printer power switch is set to O (Off).
2.
Open the cabinet rear door, and remove the cover from the
selected I/O connector. (See “Interface Connections” on page 30
.)
3.
Locate the cable routing notch in the lower left corner of the back of the cabinet (see
).
4.
Hold the I/O cable below its connector and gently push the cable through the opening in the grommet seated in the notch.
5.
Pull the cable up through the notch until it reaches the I/O plate.
Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector previously selected in step 2 of this section. Secure the cable to the printer using the upper and lower standoffs.
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6.
Open the cabinet front door and cut the strap that secures the box, which contains the power cord, printer ribbon, control panel overlay labels, and documentation.
7.
Open the box and remove the power cord, overlays, and documentation.
Pedestal Model
8.
Guide the power cord up through the hole in the lower right back
corner of the cabinet (see Figure 5 ). Thread the power cord inside
the bracket where the gas spring is attached.
9.
Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector, then into the AC power outlet.
Pedestal Model
4
1
2
5
3
Legend:
1) Parallel Connector
2) Auxiliary I/O
3) Serial Connector
4) Power Switch
5) AC Power Connector
1.
Make sure the printer power switch is set to O (OFF).
2.
Remove the cover from the I/O connector you have selected. (See below.)
3.
Attach the cable connector to the printer interface connector.
Plug the power cord into the printer AC power connector, then into the
AC power outlet.
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Chapter 2 Connect the Interface and Power Cords
Interface Connections
5
1
2
3
1
4
4
Legend:
1) Parallel (not present on Network-based models)
2) Auxiliary I/O
3) Diagnostic
4) Serial RS-232/RS-422
5) Dataproducts Standard Adapter
Figure 6. Standard Interfaces
(Left: Pedestal Model; Right: Cabinet Model)
2
3
1 2 3
Legend:
1) Network 10Base2
2) Network 10Base-T
3) Dataproducts Long Line
Figure 7. Optional Interfaces for the Auxiliary I/O
1.
Remove the cover from the I/O connector you have selected.
2.
Attach the I/O cable connector to the printer interface connector.
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Attach the Control Panel Overlays
Install Basic Components
The following procedures describe how to attach the printed overlays to the control panel and install the printer ribbon and paper.
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
1.
Choose the overlay labels in the appropriate language.
2.
Cabinet Models: Open the printer cover, peel off the protective backing, and press the overlay into place.
3.
Pedestal Models: Open the printer cover and insert overlay labels by sliding them behind the control panel assembly in the appropriate place.
Figure 8. Attaching Control Panel Overlays
(Left: Pedestal Models; Right: Cabinet Models)
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Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Load the Ribbon
1.
Refer to the ribbon path diagram molded onto the shuttle cover (see
“Printer Component Locations” on page 18
).
2.
Open the printer cover.
2
1
3.
Raise the forms thickness lever (1) as far as it will go.
4.
Open the tractor doors (2).
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3
5.
Squeeze the right hub latch (3) and place the full spool on the right hub. Be sure the ribbon feeds off the outside of the spool. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place.
Load the Ribbon
4
6.
Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide (4) and along the ribbon path. Be sure to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask.
7.
Place the empty spool on the left hub. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place. Turn the empty spool by hand to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path and ribbon guides.
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Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
Load the Paper
When you start this procedure, verify that the printer cover is open, the forms thickness lever is raised, and the tractor doors are open. (See
“Printer Component Locations” on page 18
).
1
2
Legend:
1) Edge Of Paper
2) Box
1.
For cabinet models, align the paper supply with the label on the floor. Make sure that the paper pulls freely from the box.
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3
3
2.
Feed the paper up through the paper slot (3). Hold the paper in place with one hand (to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot) while pulling it through from above with your other hand.
5
4
Load the Paper
6
3.
Pull the paper (4) above and behind the ribbon mask, which is a silver metal strip with a clear plastic edge protector. Load the paper on the left tractor sprockets and close the tractor door (5).
CAUTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always position the left tractor unit directly to the left of the “1” mark on the paper scale.
4.
If adjustment is necessary, unlock (6) the left tractor. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale (10) and lock it. You can also use the paper scale to count columns.
7
5.
Unlock the right tractor (7). Load the paper onto the right tractor sprockets and close the tractor door.
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Chapter 2 Install Basic Components
8
9
10
6.
Make sure the leading edge of the first sheet of paper is parallel to the tractor splined shaft (8). If the paper is misaligned, reload it onto the tractor sprockets until its edge is parallel to the splined shaft.
7.
Slide the right tractor to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths. Lock the tractor.
8.
After both tractors are secured, you may use the horizontal adjustment knob (9) to make fine horizontal paper adjustments.
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Load the Paper
A
B
C
9.
Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness.
(The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness.)
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.
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Set the Top-of-Form
When paper is loaded into the printer, it must be told where you want the top of your form to be. This procedure must be performed the first time paper is introduced into the printer, as well as every time new paper is loaded.
Procedure
1.
Be sure the forms thickness lever is lowered. If the printer is off, set the power switch to I (On).
2.
Press ON LINE to place the printer in offline mode. The LCD will then display “OFFLINE / CONFIG. CONTROL.”
3.
Press FF several times to ensure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper path. Ensure the paper folds properly in the stacking area.
2
1
4.
Raise the forms thickness lever (1) as far as it will go. This allows you to turn the vertical position knob (2) freely in order to align the top-of-form.
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Procedure
3
4
5.
Locate the TOF indicator (3). It is the small tab located on both the right and left tractor door.
6.
Turn the vertical position knob (5) to align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator. For best print quality, it is recommended the top-of-form be set at least 1/2 inch below the perforation (4).
5
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A
B
C
7.
Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness.)
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.
8.
Press SET TOF. The top-of-form position you have set moves down to the print position.
9.
Press CLEAR to remove any fault messages (such as “LOAD
PAPER”) from the message display.
10. Press ON LINE to place the printer in online mode.
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Operating the Printer
Powering On the Printer
When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the display.
If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD
PAPER”). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so. See
for information on fault messages and solutions.
Operating Modes
Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the host. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.
Offline. In offline mode, you may perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-form. You may also move within the printer configuration menus. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.
Fault. In fault mode, a fault condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.
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The current operating mode may be selected via control panel keys, or may result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.
The Control Panel
show the keys, displays and indicators as they appear on the control panel. The following section provides descriptions of each of the control panel keys and their functions.
Key combinations are indicated with the plus (+) sign. For example,
“Press
=
+
>
” means to press the
=
key and the
>
key at the same time.
1 2
3
4
5
6
7 8 9 10
1
= >
Figure 9. Control Panel, Cabinet Model
2
5 7 9
; <
3 4 6 8 10
Figure 10. Control Panel, Pedestal Model
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Control Panel Keys
Legend:
1) Message Display
2) Status Indicator
3) CLEAR
4) SHIFT
5) SET TOF / L.P.I. ADJ.
6) ENTER / PAGE L. ADJ.
7) ON LINE
8) FF
9) LF
10) VIEW
Control Panel Keys
ON LINE
Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. If a fault condition exists, pressing this key will clear the fault message and return the printer from fault mode to offline mode.
NOTE: If the fault condition is not corrected
before
pressing this key, the fault message will reappear when attempting to place the printer online.
FF (Form Feed)
Causes the paper to advance to the top-of-form on the next page.
In online or offline mode, press and release to advance the paper to top-of-form on the next page. If there is data in the printer buffers, the data will print and then the paper will move to the next top-of-form.
In the fault state, FF does not advance the paper to the next top-ofform; instead, it will slew the paper 11 inches.
LF (Line Feed)
Advances the paper one line at a time. Unprinted data in the print buffer will print before the paper moves.
With the printer offline, press and release to advance the paper one line at a time. If there is data in the printer buffer, the data will print before the line feed occurs. Press and hold to repeat forward paper movement.
LF does not operate in the fault or online states.
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VIEW
In offline or online mode, allows you to view and adjust the placement of data on the page, or to remove peel-off labels.
With the printer online or offline, press and release to move paper forward for inspection. The last data printed advances to the tractor area. Press VIEW a second time to move the paper back to its previous print position.
If the printer is online and printing, press VIEW to stop printing. The paper advances. Press
=
or
>
to move 1/72” vertically for fine vertical forms alignment. Press VIEW. The paper moves back and printing resumes.
Pressing ON LINE also moves the paper back to its original print position and returns the printer to online.
CLEAR
Clears a fault message and returns the printer from fault mode to offline mode.
After correcting the fault, press and release. The fault message is cleared, and the printer returns to offline mode.
Other functions:
• Moves to the top of the configuration menu when the printer is in the configuration menus.
• Cancels data in the buffer. Place the printer offline. From the host system, stop the print job. Press CLEAR+ENTER. Reset the top-ofform (
• Press SHIFT+CLEAR to reset the PCL-II emulation.
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Control Panel Keys
SHIFT
The printer must be offline to perform the following functions:
• Press SHIFT+CLEAR to reset the PCL-II emulation.
• Press SHIFT+L.P.I. Adj to access the line spacing menu. Press
PREV or NEXT to scroll through the options.
• Press SHIFT+Page L. Adj to access the form length menu in lines or inches. The page length is selected by lines/page or inches/ page, depending on which option is chosen in the PCL-II submenu.
• Press SHIFT+
=
to micro step the paper upward in 1/72 inch increments.
• Press SHIFT+
>
to micro step the paper downward in 1/72 inch increments.
SET TOF
Sets the top-of-form on the printer. This key is active only when the printer is offline and will not operate if the printer is in a fault condition.
The paper moves down to the print position and aligns to the top-ofform. See
for the complete top-of-form setting procedure.
NOTE: If there is any data in the buffer, the paper will move to the last print position.
ENTER
When navigating the configuration menus, ENTER selects the currently displayed option value as the active value. An asterisk (*) appears next to the active value on the display. ENTER is also used for starting and stopping printer tests and generating a configuration printout.
NOTE: The ENTER key must be unlocked in order to function. See
UP + DOWN, below.
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UP or DOWN (
=
or
>
)
Moves up and down between levels in the configuration menus and makes vertical forms adjustment. After pressing VIEW, press
=
or
>
to adjust the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment. After pressing ON LINE, press
=
or
>
to move through levels in the configuration menus.
UP + DOWN (
=
+
>
)
Locks and unlocks the ENTER key.
PREV or NEXT (
;
or
<
)
Moves between the options on the current level of configuration menu.
In the configuration menu press
; to scroll backward or press
< to scroll forward through the menu selections on the same level.
PREV + NEXT (
;
+
<
)
When both keys are pressed simultaneously, the printer performs a soft reset of the LP+ emulation and the printer buffers are cleared.
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Reloading Paper
Operational Procedures
This section outlines certain basic procedures which need to be performed when necessary in order to keep your printer operating.
Reloading Paper
Follow this procedure when “LOAD PAPER” displays. (This message occurs when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.)
This procedure reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply. This action retains the current top of form setting.
1.
Raise the printer cover. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it
will go. (See Figure 3 on page 18
for the location of the lever.)
2.
Press CLEAR to turn off the alarm. Do not open the tractor doors or remove the existing paper.
3.
For cabinet models, open the front door. Align the paper supply with the label on the floor. Ensure the paper pulls freely from the box.
2
1
Legend:
1) Paper Slot (Cabinet Model)
2) Paper Slot (Pedestal Model; 8” below printer base)
Figure 11. Paper Slot Location
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4.
Locate the paper slot and feed the paper up through it (see Figure
). It may be easier to feed one corner of the new paper up through the slot first. When this corner can be grasped from the top, rotate the paper back to the normal position.
NOTE: If you are using thick, multi-part forms and are unable to load
the new paper over the existing paper, go to step 14.
5.
Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down and through the paper slot.
3
4
6
5
6.
Pull the new paper (3) above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper (4). The ribbon mask location is shown on the ribbon path diagram (5). If necessary, gently press the existing paper back.
7.
Align the top edge of the new paper with the top perforation of the existing paper (6).
8.
Load the new paper over the existing paper. Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping.
NOTE: Make sure that the top edge of the new paper lines up with the top horizontal perforation of the last page.
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Reloading Paper
A
B
C
9.
Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness.
(The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness.)
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.
10. Press CLEAR to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the display.
11. Press FF several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.
12. Close the printer cover. Close the cabinet front door.
13. Press ON LINE to place the printer in online mode and resume printing.
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Perform steps 14 through 30 only if you are unable to load the new paper over the existing paper in step 4.
14. Open both tractor doors.
15. Remove the paper from the tractors. Allow the paper to fall into the paper supply area.
7
7
16. Feed the paper up through the paper slot (7). Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot.
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9
8
Reloading Paper
17. Pull the paper (8) above and behind the ribbon mask. (The ribbon mask location is shown on the ribbon path diagram.)
18. Load the paper on the left tractor and close the tractor door (9).
CAUTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always position the left tractor unit directly to the left of the “1” mark on the paper scale.
19. Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale and lock it. (You can also use the paper scale to count columns.)
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10
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20. Move the paper supports (10) as necessary to support the paper between the tractors.
11
12
21. Unlock the right tractor (11). Load the paper onto the sprockets and close the tractor door (12). If necessary, slide the right tractor to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths. Then, lock the tractor.
13
22. After both tractors are secured, you may use the horizontal adjustment knob (13) to make fine horizontal paper adjustments.
14
14
Reloading Paper
23. On pedestal models:
Using the vertical position knob to move the paper up, guide the paper over the lower paper guide (14) and through the slot in the top cover. Close the platen and the printer cover.
24. Press FF several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide (14). Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.
25. On cabinet models: Open the cabinet rear door. Make sure the paper is aligned with the label in the output area (inside the cabinet). Close the front and rear doors.
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15
17
16
26. Locate the TOF indicator (15). It is the small tab located on both the right and left tractor door.
27. Turn the vertical position knob (16) to align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator. For best print quality, it is recommended the top-of-form be set at least 1/2 inch below the perforation (17).
A
B
C
28. Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness. Adjust until you have the desired print quality.)
29. Press CLEAR to clear any fault messages (such as “LOAD
PAPER”) from the Liquid Crystal Display.
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Unloading Paper
30. Press SET TOF. The top-of-form you have set moves down to the print position. If there are data in the buffer, the paper moves forward to the last print position on the next page.
31. Press ONLINE and close the printer cover.
Unloading Paper
1.
Press ON LINE to place the printer in offline mode, and open the printer cover.
2.
For cabinet models, open the cabinet rear door.
3.
Tear off the paper at the perforation.
4.
Allow the paper to fall to the back of the printer and into the paper stacking area.
5.
For pedestal models, remove the stacked paper from the paper tray.
6.
For cabinet models, remove the stacked paper from the cabinet floor.
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2
1
56
7.
To completely remove the paper from the printer: a.
Raise the forms thickness lever (1) as far as it will go, and open both tractor doors (2).
CAUTION Be careful when pulling any paper backward through the paper path, especially when using a label stock. If you are not careful, labels can detach and adhere to the printer within the paper path, where only an authorized service representative can remove them.
b.
Remove the paper from the tractors. For cabinet models, open the cabinet front door. Gently pull the paper down through the paper slot. Allow the paper to fall into the paper supply area.
c.
Remove the paper from the paper supply area.
Replacing the Ribbon
Replacing the Ribbon
1.
Press ON LINE to place the printer in offline mode.
2.
Open the printer cover.
2
1
3.
Remove the old ribbon: a.
Raise the forms thickness lever (1) as far as it will go. b.
Press in on the hub latches (2) and lift the ribbon spools off the hubs. Lift the ribbon out of the ribbon path.
4.
Discard the old ribbon.
5.
If necessary, clean the interior of the printer. (See “Cleaning
.)
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6.
Install the new ribbon: a.
With the ribbon to the outside, place the full spool on the right hub (3). Press down on the spool until the hub latch snaps in place.
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3 4 b.
Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide (4) and along the ribbon path. (Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover.) Be sure to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask.
CAUTION The ribbon must not be twisted. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality, shorten ribbon life, or cause paper jams.
c.
Place the empty spool on the left hub. Press down on the spool until the hub latch snaps into place. d.
Hand turn the empty spool to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the path and ribbon guides.
Replacing the Ribbon
A
B
C
7.
Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness.)
NOTE: Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.
8.
Close the printer cover.
9.
Press ON LINE to return the printer to online mode.
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Canceling a Print Job
The procedure to cancel a print job depends on the printer emulation and your application software. Contact your System Administrator for additional information.
1.
If the printer is online, press ON LINE to place the printer in offline mode.
2.
From the host system, stop the print job.
NOTE: If the print job is not stopped from the host system before pressing CLEAR + ENTER, the print job continues with data missing when the printer returns to online mode. Exercise caution to prevent unwanted data loss occurrences, as this function deletes unprinted data in the printer. This function is active only in offline mode; the purpose of this function is to eliminate the necessity of printing unwanted data when print jobs are canceled.
3.
Press CLEAR + ENTER.
4.
Set the top-of-form (see “Set the Top-of-Form” on page 38 ).
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The Configuration
Menus
Configuration Overview
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer’s operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels, or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics which define the printer’s response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters.
You can configure the printer using the configuration menus and the control panel, or by sending control codes in the data stream from a host computer attached to the printer. This chapter provides an introduction to configuring the printer, as well as all the configuration menus available (depending on which emulation you have installed in the printer).
IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter.
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Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
You may change a printer parameter setting, such as line spacing or forms length, either by pressing keys on the control panel to configure the printer’s resident set of configuration menus, or by sending emulation control codes from a host attached to the printer (the host data stream). An example procedure for using the control panel to
change parameter settings begins on page 64
.
When control codes are sent from a host attached to the printer, they override control panel settings. For example, if you set the line spacing to 6 lpi with the control panel, and application software later changes this to 8 lpi with a control code, the control code overrides the control panel setting.
The parameter settings that you have changed using the menus and control codes can be permanently stored in the printer’s memory if you save them to printer memory using the “Save Config.” menu option. If you do not save your changes, they will be lost when the printer is powered off.
There are no host control codes that allow you to save a parameter as a custom configuration.
Default and Custom Configurations
A configuration consists of a group of parameter settings, such as line spacing, forms length, etc. Your printer provides a fixed default configuration and also allows you to define several custom configurations for use with particular print jobs.
The factory default configuration can be loaded, but it cannot be altered.
Eight configurations can be modified for unique print job requirements.
The “Save Config.” option allows you to save eight groups of parameter settings in memory as custom configurations numbered from 1 through
8. An explanation on how to save a set of parameter values as a custom configuration using the “Save Config.” menu option begins on
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Navigating the Menus
Navigating the Menus
To manipulate configurations it is important to understand how to navigate through the menus. Review the following instructions before you begin making changes to the printer.
You must be offline to move within the menus.
ON LINE
OR
OR
ENTER
Press to toggle between online and offline modes.
Press to move up or down through the menu levels.
Press to scroll through the available choices on a chosen level.
Press to confirm selection.
+
Press to lock and unlock the ENTER key. The
ENTER key is locked by default, to prevent you from accidentally changing the printer configuration.
When the printer is online, the LCD displays ONLINE and the type of emulation on the second line.
To experiment with navigating the menus, follow the example on the next page as a tutorial.
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Changing Parameters Example
* = Factory Default
OFFLINE
CONFIG.
CONTROL
. . .
PRINTER
CONTROL
Unidirectional
Disable*
Enable
PMD Fault
Enable*
Disable
Slow Paper
Slew
Disable*
Enable
Power Saver
Time
15 min.*
(15-60 min.)
A configuration consists of several parameters. The default factory configuration has a starting set of parameters. In the configuration menu above, and in all the configuration menus in this chapter, the factory default values are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Your print jobs may require parameter values which vary from the default settings. This section provides an example procedure for changing individual parameter values.
The following procedure shows how to change and save the settings for the Unidirectional and Slow Paper Slew options. Use these basic guidelines to navigate the configuration menus and change other parameters.
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Changing Parameters Example
Step
1.
Press LCD
Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover.
CONFIG. CONTROL
3.
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
4.
5.
UNTIL
OFFLINE
PRINTER CONTROL
PRINTER CONTROL
Unidirectional
6.
Unidirectional
Disable*
7. Unidirectional
OR Enable
Notes
Allows you to make configuration changes.
Cycle through the choices.
The * indicates this choice is active.
9.
10.
11.
12.
UNTIL
OR
Enable*
PRINTER CONTROL
Unidirectional
PRINTER CONTROL
Slow Paper Slew
Slow Paper Slew
Disable*
Slow Paper Slew
Enable
Press until the desired parameter displays.
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Step
13.
Press
ENTER
LCD
Slow Paper Slew
Enable*
Notes
The * indicates this choice is active.
+ LOCKED
LinePrinter+
Places the printer in online mode.
16. Close the printer cover. The printer is ready for operation.
The parameters you have changed remain active as long as the printer is on. When you turn off the printer, the parameters are erased from memory unless you save them in a configuration. If you do not save the configuration, the printer reverts to the default values next time the printer is powered on.
The next section, “Saving Your New Configuration”, will explain how to save configurations.
Saving Your New Configuration
Once you have changed all of the necessary parameters, it is recommended you save them as a configuration that can be stored and loaded for future use. If you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of your parameter changes are erased. The
Save Config. option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. (Configurations 1 through 8 are empty until you save values to them using the Save Config. option.)
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Step
1.
3.
4.
5.
Saving Your New Configuration
Once you have saved a custom configuration using this option, it is not lost if you power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a
specific print job (see “Load Config.” on page 71
). You can also modify
and resave it. You may want to print your configurations (see “Print
Config.” on page 72 ) and store them in a safe place, such as inside the
printer cabinet.
If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled, and you try to resave an existing configuration, the new configuration will not be saved until the
existing configuration has been deleted (see page 72
).
NOTE: Once you change active emulations, any changes to the previously selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.
Notes Press LCD
Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover.
CONFIG. CONTROL
+
UNTIL
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.
Allows you to make configuration changes.
OR
1*
2 choices.
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Step Press LCD Notes
2* is active.
NOTE: It is recommended you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to Step 9. To skip this procedure and resume printer operation, go to Step 14.
Save Config.
10. CONFIG.
UNTIL
Print Config.
Current
OR 2
CONFIG. CONTROL parameter displays.
The selected configuration is printed.
+
LOCKED
LinePrinter+
16. Close the printer cover. If you printed out the configuration, store it in a safe place. The printer is ready for operation.
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Main Menu
Main Menu
1
If installed
OFFLINE
CONFIG.
CONTROL
ACTIVE
EMULATION
Load Config.
Save Config.
Print Config.
Delete Config.
Power-up Config.
Protect Configs.
PCL-II
LP PLUS
IGP/PGL
1
IGP/VGL
1
EMULATION
PCL-II
LP PLUS
IGP/PGL
1
IGP/VGL
1
MAINT/MISC
Hex Dump Mode
Power-up State
Display Language
HOST
INTERFACE
Dataproducts
Serial
Ethernet
1
IEEE 1284
ETHERNET
PARAMS
1
PRINTER
CONTROL
DIAGNOSTICS
IP Address
Gateway Address
Subnet Mask
MAC Address
Unidirectional
PMD Fault
Slow Paper Slew
Power Saver Time
Printer Tests
Test Width
Paper Out Dots
System Memory
Print Statistics
RIBBON
MINDER
New Ribbon
Ribbon Action
Ribbon Size
Ribbon Adjust
Fault Action
Figure 12. Configuration Main Menu
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Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options:
• CONFIG. CONTROL — These options allow you to save, print, load, delete, name, and protect entire sets of configuration parameters, as well as select the default power-up configuration.
• ACTIVE EMULATION — This menu allows you to select the active emulation: PCL-II or LinePrinter+. The optional IGP/PGL or
IGP/VGL emulations can be selected if they are installed.
• EMULATION — This menu allows you to configure the options which are available for the current operating (active) emulation. For example, if LinePrinter+ is the active emulation, then the
LinePrinter+ emulation options can be configured using this menu.
• MAINT / MISC — These options provide miscellaneous functions, such as printing a hex dump, selecting a display language, and choosing whether the printer will power up in offline or online mode.
• HOST INTERFACE — These options allow you to select either the
Serial RS-232, Serial RS-422, Dataproducts
®
Long Line,
Ethernet
™
, or IEEE1284 parallel interface for the printer (which must match the interface cabling you installed while setting up your printer, described in Chapter 2). This menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.
• ETHERNET PARAMS — This option allows you to view and change the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask. The
MAC Address may also be viewed.
• PRINTER CONTROL — These options allow you to select several operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which paper will advance when slewing.
• DIAGNOSTICS — These options include the diagnostic tests, system memory, and statistics of the printer.
• RIBBONMINDER — The options in this submenu allow you to enable the RibbonMinder
™
feature and set its parameters.
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Menu
CONFIG. CONTROL
The CONFIG. CONTROL menu allows you to control your printer’s configurations according to the specifications necessary for your print jobs.
Menu
* = Factory Default
CONFIG.
CONTROL
(from
Load Config.
Factory*
1-8
Save Config.
1*
(1-8)
Print Config.
Delete Config.
Current*
Factory
Power-up
All
1-8
1*
(1-8)
Power-up
Config.
Factory*
1-8
Protect
Configs.
Disable*
Enable
Load Config.
The printer can store numerous configurations in memory. This parameter allows you to select and load a specific configuration.
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Save Config.
This option allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet different print job requirements. This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job. The configurations are stored in memory, and will not be lost if you turn off the printer. If the Protect
Configs. parameter is enabled, the new configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted first. The factory
default configuration cannot be changed. See “Saving Your New
for details.
Print Config.
This option is used to print a listing of various stored printer configurations. It is recommended you store printouts of your configurations in a safe place for quick referral.
Delete Config.
You can delete one or all of your eight customized configurations. The factory default configuration cannot be deleted.
Power-Up Config.
You can specify which of the nine configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the power-up configuration.
Protect Configs.
You can specify whether or not a new configuration should overwrite an existing configuration when you activate the Save Configs. parameter.
When disabled (default), the new configuration will overwrite the existing configuration. When enabled, the new configuration will
not
overwrite the existing configuration, and the message “CONFIG.
EXISTS / Delete First” displays.
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Menu
ACTIVE EMULATION
ACTIVE
EMULATION
(from
PCL-II* LP PLUS IGP/PGL
1
IGP/VGL
1
* = Factory Default
1
Optional Emulation
The ACTIVE EMULATION function allows you to activate either the
PCL-II or LinePrinter Plus emulation, as well as the optional IGP/PGL or
IGP/VGL emulations, if they are installed. There are two methods for selecting the desired emulation. The first is by selecting the emulation directly from the printer menu. The second is by sending a host command which will switch the emulation automatically (see the appropriate
Programmer’s Reference Manual
for details
).
When changing from one emulation to the other, the printer will load the power-up configuration. Thus, any configuration settings performed before selecting these emulations and not saved in NVRAM will be lost.
IMPORTANT In order to configure an emulation, the emulation must be selected in the ACTIVE EMULATION menu. The emulation that is not selected will not appear in the EMULATION menu (see
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EMULATION
The EMULATION menu is the gateway to configure the emulations available with your printer. The control codes for each of these emulations are described in their respective
Programmer’s Reference
Manuals
.
* = Factory Default
1
Optional Emulation
EMULATION
(from
)
PCL-II*
LP PLUS
IGP/PGL
1
IGP/VGL
1
PCL-II Emulation
Hewlett-Packard’s Printer Control Language that is compatible with
Compaq systems.
LinePrinter Plus Emulations
• Epson FX. This LP Plus emulation is provided for compatibility with the Epson FX-1050 printer control language.
• Proprinter XL. This LP Plus emulation is provided for compatibility with the IBM Proprinter III XL printer control language.
• P-Series. This is the Printronix P-Series printer control language, provided as part of LP Plus.
Optional Emulations
IGP/VGL (Code V) and IGP/PGL are optional graphics emulations.
They can be selected and configured only if you have purchased these options. PCL-II must be the active emulation for Code V or IGP/PGL to operate.
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PCL-II Emulation
PCL-II Emulation
EMULATION
(from
)
* = Factory Default
PCL-II
Primary Char
Set
Secondary
Char Set
ID
0* - 109, xx
ID
0* - 109, xx
Inches/Page*
Lines/Page
Symbol Set
(see next page)
Symbol Set
(see next page)
Pitch
10*, 12, 13.3
15, 16.67, 20
Density
Data Proc.*
NLQ
OCR-A
OCR-B
High Speed
Pitch
10*, 12, 13.3
15, 16.67, 20
Density
Data Proc.*
NLQ
OCR-A
OCR-B
High Speed
Page Length
Rep.
Graphics
Density
60 dpi*
70 dpi
Perforation
Skip
Disable*
Enable
Display
Functns
Disable*
Enable
Line
Terminator
LF after CR
Disable*
Enable
CR after LF
Enable*
Disable
CR after FF
Enable*
Disable
CR after VT
Enable*
Disable
PTX Linefeed
Disable*
Enable
11 inches*
(2-16 inches)
LPI Adjust
6 lpi*
8 lpi
Page L. Inches Config. Print
Page L. Lines
66*
(1-128)
Symbol Set
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Primary Char
Set
(from
)
Symbol Set
Roman-8(8U)*
Turkish-8(8T)
Arabic-8(8V)
Cyrillic(8R)
Japan Postnet
Katakana Post
ASCII(OU)
Math Sym(0A/0M)
LineDraw(0B/0L)
IS0 Den/Nor(0D)
Roman Ext.(0E)
ISO UK(1E)
ISO France(0F)
ISO German(0G)
Hebrew(0H)
Japan ASCII(0K)
Katakana(1K)
Block Char(1L)
OCR-A(0O)
OCR-B(1O)
ISO Swe/Fin(0S)
ISO Spain(1S)
ISO Italian(0I)
ISO Portugu(4S)
Latin-1(0N)
Latin-2(2N)
Latin-5(5N)
Latin-6(6N)
Baltic(19L)
PC8 DanNor(11U)
PC8 Cd437(10U)
PC850 MtLi(12U)
PC851 LtGk(12G)
PC852 Lat2(17U)
PC Turkish(9T)
PC Hebrew(15H)
PC Lat/Ara(10V)
PC Cyrillic(3R)
Win3.1 Lat-1(19U)
Win3.1 Lat-2(9E)
Win3.1 Lat-5(5T)
Math-8(8M)
PS Math(5M)
Greek 7(12N)
Postnet 4(15Y)
Postnet 11.25
Greek-8(8G)
Hebrew-8(8H)
Katakana-8(8K)
Secondary
Char Set
(from
)
Symbol Set
(identical to Primary
Character Set)
Primary Character Set
You can select one of 92 pre-defined character sets by ID (although character sets range from 0 - 109, not all sets are available on the
Compaq series printer), or you can select pitch, symbol set, and typeface individually. If the combination you choose matches one of the
92 predefined sets, the ID submenu will reflect that selection. If not, the
ID menu will display “xx” to indicate that the current character set does not match a pre-defined set. Set 0 is the default and its attributes are 10 cpi, Data Processing typeface, and Roman 8 symbol set.
Secondary Character Set
Your printer can store an additional character set. To toggle between them, send the Shift In (Decimal 15, to select the Primary character set) or Shift Out (Decimal 14, to select the Secondary character set) command code.
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PCL-II Emulation
Page Length Representation
• Inches/Page. All page length calculations are based on the inches displayed on the panel.
• Lines/Page. All page length calculations are based on the number of lines per page displayed on the panel.
For example, if the form in use is 82 lines at 6 lpi, the page is physically 13.67 inches. Since 13.67 inches is not selectable from the Length in Inches menu, change the representation to lines, then set the number of lines to 82. The inches menu will display 13.6 inches although the printer internally keeps the exact form length of
13.67 inches.
Graphics Density
Graphics can be printed in 60 DPI (the default) or 70 DPI.
Perforation Skip
• Disable. Allows printing on page perforation.
• Enable. The printer sets up a skip-over margin to prevent printing on the page perforation.
Display Functions
• Disable. The default. Control characters are not printed.
• Enable. Control characters are printed before they get executed.
This is a useful debugging tool.
Line Terminator
You can specify what will be used to indicate the end of a line. Four options are available: LF after CR, CR after LF, CR after FF, and CR after VT. Each of these options may be Enabled or Disabled independent of one another.
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LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
PTX Linefeed
• Disable. The default. Linefeed is performed as calculated from the bottom of the graphics or barcode, thereby disrupting the vertical text alignment.
• Enable. The Linefeed moves to the next line as calculated from the
Top of Form position, thereby retaining vertical text alignment.
When printing graphics or bar codes, you may want to set the PTX
Linefeed parameter to Enable to maintain text alignment.
PTX Linefeed Enabled PTX Linefeed Disabled
Linefeed
LINE 1
LINE 2
Linefeed
LINE 3
LPI Adjust
This parameter lets you specify the lines per inch (lpi) values, 6 LPI (the default) or 8 LPI.
Page Length Adjust/Lines
This parameter lets you set physical page length from 1 to 128 lines.
The default is 66 lines.
Page Length Adjust/Inches
This parameter lets you set physical page length from 2 to 16 inches, in increments of half an inch. The default is 11 inches.
Config. Print
This option prints the emulation’s parameters and the currently selected values.
Symbol Set Print
This option prints a list of all the available sets. The character set number prints to the left of the character set sample.
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LinePrinter Plus Emulation
LinePrinter Plus Emulation
EMULATION
(from
LinePrinter+
Printer
Protocol
P-Series
(see
Proprinter XL
(see
Epson FX
(see
Print Char. Set CPI/LPI Select Font Attributes Page Format
Select CPI
10.0 CPI*
12.0 CPI
13.3 CPI
15.0 CPI
17.1 CPI
20.0 CPI
Select LPI
6.0 LPI*
8.0 LPI
10.3 LPI
(see below) (see next page)
* = Factory Default
Font Attributes
(from above)
Typeface Prop. Spacing
Data Process.*
NLQ
OCR-A
OCR-B
High Speed
NLQ Sans Serif
Disable*
Enable
Bold Print
Disable*
Enable
Italic Print Slashed Zero
Disable*
Forward Slant
Backward Slant
Disable*
Enable
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* = Factory Default
Page Format
(from
80
Margins
Left Margin
0* columns
(0-369)
Right Margin
0* columns
(0-369)
Bottom Margin
0* lines
(0-451)
Perforation
Skip
Disable*
1/2 inch
2/3 inch
5/6 inch
1 inch
Form Length Form Width
Abs. Length IN
11.0* inches
(0.1-24)
Abs. Length MM
279.4* millimeters
(0.1-609.6)
Funct. of Lines
66* lines
(1-192)
Abs. Width IN
13.6* inches
(0.1-13.6)
Abs. Width MM
345.4* millimeters
(0.1-345.4)
Funct. of CPI
136* Characters
(1-272)
Printer Protocol
Select the LinePrinter+ protocol you wish to use. Refer to the
LinePrinter Plus Programmer’s Reference Manual
for more information.
Print Char Set
When this selection is displayed and the ENTER key is pressed, the current character set is printed.
CPI/LPI Select
This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) values.
Font Attributes
Typefaces
• Data Processing. A general purpose font printing at 120 dpi horizontally and 72 dpi vertically. The width of the font varies with each cpi.
• NLQ. A high quality font with serifs printing at 180 dpi horizontally and 96 dpi vertically. The width of the font varies with the cpi.
LinePrinter Plus Emulation
• OCR-A / OCR-B. Optical character recognition fonts printing at 120 dpi horizontally and 144 dpi vertically. Both fonts print only at 10 cpi.
• High Speed. A draft quality font printing at 120 dpi horizontally and
48 dpi vertically. The width of the font varies with the cpi.
• NLQ Sans Serif. A high quality font printing at 180 dpi horizontally and 96 dpi vertically. This font prints without serifs. The width of the font varies with the cpi.
Proportional Spacing
Each printed character is contained inside a character cell. The width of the character cell includes the character and the space around the character.
• Disable. Each character cell is printed with the same width. Each column in the printed text will line up.
• Enable. The width of each character cell varies with the width of the character. For example, [i] takes less space to print than [m]. Using proportional fonts generally increases the readability of printed documents, giving text a typeset appearance.
Bold Print
• Disable. Text is printed normally.
• Enable. Text is printed with a heavy line thickness.
Italic Print
• Disable. Text is printed normally.
• Forward Slant. Text is printed with a forward slant.
• Backward Slant. Text is printed with a backward slant.
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Slashed Zero
This parameter allows you to print the numeral “0” with or without the slash. This option applies to all character sets except OCR-A and
OCR-B.
• Disable. Zero is printed without a slash.
• Enable. Zero is printed with a slash.
Page Format
Margins
• Left Margin. Set in columns. Column zero is defined as the far left edge of the page, and column numbering increments from left to right.
• Right Margin. Set in columns. Column zero is defined as the far right edge of the page, and column numbering increments from right to left.
• Bottom Margin. Defined in lines, starting from line zero at the bottom of the page and incrementing from the bottom up.
Perforation Skip
• Disable. Allows printing on page perforation.
• You may set up a skip-over margin of 1/2 inch, 2/3 inch, 5/6 inch, or
1 inch. For example, a skip-over margin of 1 inch allows a 1 inch margin at the bottom of the page.
Forms Length
Forms length is the number of lines that can be printed on a page. You can set forms length in inches, millimeters (mm), or as a function of the current LPI (lines per inch).
Forms Width
The forms width can be specified in inches, millimeters, or as a function of the current CPI (characters per inch). The forms width set should not exceed the actual paper width.
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P-Series Emulation
P-Series Emulation
* = Factory Default
Printer
Protocol
(from
P-Series
Control Code
06
6.0 LPI
8.0 LPI*
10.3 LPI
Control Code
08
Elongated*
Backspace
Define CR
Code
CR = CR*
CR = CR + LF
Auto LF
Disable*
Enable
Overstrike
Enable*
Disable
Define LF
Code
LF = CR + LF*
LF = LF
Select SFCC
1*
(hex 00-7F)
EVFU Select Alt. Set 80-9F Character Set
Enable*
Disable
Control Code*
Printable
SFCC d
Command
Even dot plot*
Double High
IBM PC* Multinational
Primary Subset
ASCII (USA)*
French
German
English
Danish
Swedish
Italian
Spanish
Japanese
French Canadian
Latin American
Norwegian
Danish II
Spanish II
Latin Am II
Extended Subset
Code Page 437*
Code Page 850
ASCII (USA)*
EBCDIC
ECMA Latin 1
Primary Subset
ASCII (USA)*
German
Swedish
Danish
Norwegian
Finnish
English
Dutch
French
Spanish
Italian
Turkish
Japanese
Extended Subset
Multinational*
Barcode 10 CPI
Mult. DP 10 CPI
Mult. DP 12 CPI
Mult. LQ 10 CPI
Greek DP 10 CPI
Greek DP 12 CPI
Greek LQ 10 CPI
Grap. DP 10 CPI
Grap. LQ 10 CPI
Sci. DP 10 CPI
Sci. DP 12 CPI
Sci. LQ 10 CPI
DEC
Multinational
ASCII (USA)*
French
German
English
Norweg./Danish
Swedish
Italian
Spanish
Japanese
French Canadian
Dutch
Finnish
Swiss
OCR-A OCR-B Latin 2 8859-2 Latin 2 852 Bulgarian
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Control Code 06
Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code hex 06 (ACK). You can select an alternate line spacing of 6, 8 or 10.3 LPI.
Control Code 08
Control Code 08 defines the function of ASCII code hex 08 (BS). You can define the code to output an elongated character or a backspace.
Define CR Code
This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage
Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional
Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream. Do not use this feature if the host computer sends Line Feeds to the printer.
• CR = CR. Does not insert an extra Line Feed after each Carriage
Return.
• CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra Line Feed after each Carriage
Return. The next print position will be print position 1 of the next line.
Auto LF
This option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms width setting.
• Disable. Discards any data past the forms width.
• Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width.
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Overstrike
• Enable. Common dots appear darker in characters printed over each other, as shown below. The print position moves one-half dot to the right. Overstrike printing occurs at a decreased speed.
• Disable. If you are using a control code for overstrike, but it is disabled in the printer control panel, no bolding will occur.
Define LF Code
• LF = CR + LF. Forces an automatic carriage return with each line feed command. The next print position is print position 1 of the next line.
• LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line.
Select SFCC
This parameter allows you to select which ASCII codes will function as the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) command delimiter.
P-Series codes can use hex 00 through hex 7F. Options include the following:
• ESC (hex 1B)
• SOH (hex 01)
• ETX (hex 03)
• CIRCUMFLEX (hex 5E)—also called caret (^)
• TILDE (hex 7E)—(~)
NOTE: SOH, ETX and ESC are non-printables. The characters (^) and
(~) are printable; however, do not use them as printables in the host data stream if either is chosen as a delimiter, or print errors will occur.
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EVFU Select
Controls how the printer handles vertical formatting.
• Enable. Enables the VFU and selects P-Series compatible
Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU).
• Disable. Disables all VFU processing.
Alt. Set 80-9F
Determines whether the printer processes ASCII codes hex 80 through hex 9F as control codes or as printable characters.
Character Set
Specifies a character set. To use one of these sets, choose the desired set and press ENTER. Two groups of character sets (IBM PC and
ECMA Latin 1) have Primary and Extended Subsets. To use one of these sets, choose the group name and press ENTER, then choose the desired set within the Primary or Extended subset and press ENTER.
Both the group and the desired set will be starred to indicate your selection.
SFCC d Command
• Even dot plot. This option interprets SFCC d Command as even dot plot.
• Double high. This option interprets SFCC d Command as double high. Select this option for backward compatibility.
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Proprinter XL Emulation
Proprinter XL Emulation
* = Factory Default
Printer
Protocol
(from
Proprinter XL
Define CR
Code
CR = CR*
CR = CR + LF
Auto LF
Enable*
Disable
Define LF
Code
LF = LF*
LF = CR + LF
FF Valid at
TOF
Enable*
Disable
Character Set Alt. Char Set
Code Page 437*
Code Page 850
OCR-A
OCR-B
Latin 2 8859-2
Latin 2 852
Bulgarian
Latin 0 8859-15
Set 1*
Set 2
20 CPI
Condensed
Enable*
Disable
Define CR Code
This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage
Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional
Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream. Do not use this feature if the host computer sends Line Feeds to the printer.
• CR = CR. Does not insert an extra Line Feed after each Carriage
Return.
• CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra Line Feed after each Carriage
Return.
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Auto LF
This option defines the printer actions when print data is received past the forms width setting.
• Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width.
• Disable. Discards any data past the forms width.
Define LF Code
• LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return when a line feed command is received. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line.
• LF = CR + LF. Forces an automatic carriage return with each line feed command received. The next print position is print position 1 of the next line.
FF Valid at TOF
• Enable. Performs a form feed when the host sends a Form Feed command and the printer is at the top of form.
• Disable. Will not perform a form feed when the host sends a Form
Feed command and the printer is at the top of form.
Character Set
Specifies a character set. To use one of these sets, choose the desired character set and press ENTER.
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Alternate Char Set
This option determines if data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F should be interpreted as a control code or as a printable character.
• Set 1. Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a control code.
• Set 2. Prints data for the characters at hex locations 03, 04, 05, 06,
15 and 80 through 9F.
20 CPI Condensed
Compressed print characters are narrower than the normal character set. This is helpful for applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page.
• Enable. Prints characters about 60 percent the width of normal characters when compressed print is chosen by the host computer.
• Disable. Does not compress print widths, even if condensed print is chosen by the host.
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Epson FX Emulation
* = Factory Default
Printer
Protocol
(from
Epson FX
Define CR
Code
CR = CR*
CR = CR + LF
Auto LF
Enable*
Disable
Define LF
Code
LF = LF*
LF = CR + LF
Printer Select
Disable*
Enable
Character Set 20 CPI
Condensed
Epson Set*
ASCII (USA)*
French
German
English
Danish I
Swedish
Italian
Enable*
Disable
Spanish I
Japanese
Norwegian
Danish II
Spanish II
Latin Am I
French Canadian
Latin Am II
OCR-A
OCR-B
Latin 2 8859-2
Latin 2 852
Cyrillic 866
Bulgarian
Latin 0 8859-15
Alt. Set 80-9F
Control Code*
Printable
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Define CR Code
The Define CR Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage
Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream. Do not use this feature if the host computer sends Line Feeds to the printer.
• CR = CR. Does not insert an extra Line Feed after each Carriage
Return.
• CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra Line Feed after each Carriage
Return.
Auto LF
This option defines the printer actions when print data is received past the forms width setting.
• Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width.
• Disable. Discards any data past the forms width.
Define LF Code
The Define LF Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (hex 0A) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream. This feature is required if the host computer does not send Carriage Returns to the printer.
• LF = LF. Does not add a Carriage Return with a Line Feed.
• LF = CR + LF. Adds an extra Carriage Return with each Line Feed.
Printer Select
• Disable. Ignores the ASCII DC1 and DC3 control codes.
• Enable. Disables the printer when a DC1 control code is received, and enables the printer when a DC3 control code is received.
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Character Set
Specifies a character set. To use one of these sets, choose the desired character set and press ENTER.
Note that when OCR-A or OCR-B is selected as the print language, the
Font Attribute Typeface option under the LinePrinter Plus menu ( page
) is changed to OCR-A or OCR-B, respectively.
20 CPI Condensed
Compressed print characters are narrower than the normal character set. This is helpful for applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page.
• Enable. Prints about 60 percent of the width of normal characters when compressed print is chosen by the host computer. For example, a 12 CPI Draft font will compress to 20 CPI.
• Disable. Does not compress print widths, even if condensed print is chosen by the host.
Alternate Set 80-9F
• Control Code. Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex
9F as a control code.
• Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F.
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IGP/PGL Submenu
IGP/PGL Submenu
The IGP/PGL emulation is the software based Intelligent Graphics
Processor (IGP). It is based upon, and is compatible with, the Printronix
IGP-100/200/400 board using the Printronix Graphics Language (PGL).
The IGP/PGL graphics processing features are detailed below.
Features
On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a “preprinted” look for each application. IGP/PGL programs control all graphic functions, dramatically reducing host computer programming and processing time.
Graphic capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal lines with user-selectable thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print features. Forms and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally and vertically.
Alphanumeric data can appear as prepositioned “fixed” information
(entered when the form is created), be overlayed onto the form
(positioned in a specific location after the form is created), or may be dynamically merged with the form.
Selectable Bar Codes provide you with the appropriate bar code for your application using standard wide-to-narrow ratios. A wide selection of bar codes are available: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128
Subset A, B, and C, EAN 8, EAN 13, FIM, Interleaved 2 of 5, German I-
2/5, ITF-14, Matrix, MSI A through D, PDF417, POSTNET, PostBar,
Royal Mail, UCC/EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, and UPS 11. UPC and
EAN bar codes can specify add-on data.
Expanded and Compressed Character Print attract attention where needed. Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a wide range of character sizes up to 139 times the standard character size (up to 11.3 inches wide and tall). Compressed print sizes of 10, 12, 13, 15, 17 and 20 characters per inch (cpi) are available.
Logos are created using alphanumeric commands and add many print and shading features for a “customized” appearance to forms, reports, and labels.
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Rotated Alphanumerics permit new concepts in form design. Normal, expanded, and compressed character strings can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, or they can be printed upside down.
Reversed Print permits highlighting and contrasting by printing white characters on a dark background.
Automatic Increment/Decrement Capability allows batch form processing. You can identify individual numeric and bar code data fields, which includes automatic increment or decrement functions.
Scaling Capability permits graphic elements, such as corners or boxes, to retain their physical shapes and sizes when printed in a horizontal and vertical density other than the base density of 60 x 72 dpi.
Multinational Character Sets provide 32 international character sets, each 96 characters in length. This feature also allows you to create your own character sets using characters defined and stored in memory.
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
You can select IGP/PGL default parameters directly from the control panel, or by control codes as explained in the
IGP/PGL Programmer’s
Reference Manual.
The IGP/PGL parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be offline to enter the configuration structure.
Pressing an invalid key to enter a parameter value may move you to another level in the configuration or exit the configuration menu completely. Configure the IGP/PGL according to your specific requirements.
IMPORTANT BEFORE you reconfigure the IGP/PGL, print a configuration sheet to see all of the current settings.
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* = Factory Default
EMULATION
(from
IGP/PGL
Define CR
Code
CR = CR*
CR = CR + LF
Define LF
Code
LF = LF*
LF = CR + LF
Autowrap
Disable*
Enable
Select SFCC
126*
(1-255)
PI Slew Range
16*
15
CR Edit
Disable*
Enable
Select Font
0-32 6*
Select LPI
8, 9, 10
Auto
Uppercase
Disable*
Enable
Skip Cmd
Prefix
Enable*
Disable
Power On
IGP/PGL
Enable*
Disable
Ext Execute
Copy
Disable*
Enable
UPC
Descenders
Enable*
Disable
Compressed
CPI
Disable*
Enable
Ignore Char
Ignore Mode
Disable*
Enable
Select Char
0*
(0-255)
IGP100
Compatbl.
Disable*
Enable
Optimized
Ratio
Disable*
Enable
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Define CR Code (Carriage Return)
This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send Line Feeds to the printer.
• CR = CR. Does not perform a line feed. The next print position will be print position 1 of the current line.
• CR = CR + LF. Performs an automatic line feed. The next print position will be print position 1 of the next line.
Define LF Code (Line Feed)
This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Carriage Return code into the data stream whenever a Line Feed code occurs. This can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send Carriage Returns to the printer.
• LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line.
• LF = CR + LF. Performs an automatic carriage return. The next print position will be print position 1 of the next line.
Autowrap
This parameter determines if text will wrap to the next line when the line of text exceeds the right margin.
• Disable. Truncates the text beyond the right margin until a CR or
CR + LF is received.
• Enable. Automatically inserts a CR + LF after a full print line.
Select SFCC
You can specify which decimal code (1-255) will be used as the Special
Function Control Code (SFCC). The factory default setting is 126. The
SFCC denotes that the following data is an IGP/PGL command.
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PI Slew Range
You can specify how many lines the paper will feed.
• 15. A paper slew of 1-15 will move 1-15 lines. A paper slew of 0 will move 1 line.
• 16. A paper slew of 0-15 will move 1-16 lines.
CR Edit
This parameter determines if a carriage return will be followed by a line feed.
• Disable. The printer ignores all carriage returns that are not followed by line feeds.
• Enable. The printer processes all carriage returns, even for those that are not followed by line feeds.
Select Font
This parameter allows you to select a font for the IGP/PGL feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. ASCII. The following values are valid choices:
5
6
3
4
0
1
2
7
8
9
10
11
U.S. ASCII
German
Swedish
Danish
Norwegian
Finnish
English
Dutch
French
Spanish
Italian
Turkish
Values 12-23 are undefined and will default to 0. You can set values 24-
32 to specific fonts; refer to the USET command in the
IGP/PGL
Programmer’s Reference Guide
.
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Select LPI
This is the number of lines to be printed per inch. For example, at 6 lpi there is 1/6 inch from the top of one print line to the top of the next print line.
Auto Uppercase
This parameter enables the printer to print text in all uppercase when using the ALPHA command.
• Disable. The printer will print text in upper and lowercase.
• Enable. The printer will print text in uppercase only.
Skip Command Prefix
This parameter determines if the printer will print any data before an
IGP/PGL command is received.
• Enable. The printer ignores all data on the current line before an
IGP/PGL command.
• Disable. The printer will print all data on the current line before an
IGP/PGL command.
Power On IGP/PGL
You can set the IGP/PGL feature so that it is enabled or disabled when the printer is powered on.
• Enable. The IGP/PGL is enabled when the printer is powered on.
(The IGP/PGL feature is initialized in the Normal mode.)
• Disable. The IGP/PGL is disabled when the printer is powered on.
(The IGP/PGL feature is initialized to the Quiet mode.)
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Extended Execute Copy
• Disable. Dynamic data, overlay data, etc. are not allowed if the optional Form Count parameter (number of forms to print) is specified as part of the Execute command. (This setting is IGP-100 compatible.)
• Enable. Dynamic data, overlay data, etc. are allowed within a form in which the Form Count parameter is specified in the Execute command. In this case, the exact same form (with identical dynamic data, etc.) is printed for whatever the Form Count is. However, incremental data is not incremented since the page that is printing is exactly the same. Also, each form is printed on a separate page.
UPC Descenders
This parameter allows you to print bar code descenders when human readable data is not presented in the UPC/EAN bar codes.
• Enable. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed with descenders, even if there is no human readable data.
• Disable. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed without descenders if there is no human readable data.
Compressed CPI
This parameter allows you to choose a compressed character (60% shorter) for 17 or 20 CPI instead of the normal height character.
• Disable. The IGP/PGL does not use compressed 17 or 20 CPI font.
• Enable. Uses the standard compressed 17 or 20 CPI font.
Ignore Character
Ignore Mode
This parameter instructs the IGP/PGL to ignore the character selected under the Select Character menu.
• Disable. The IGP/PGL does not ignore any characters.
• Enable. The IGP/PGL ignores the characters specified in the
Select Character menu.
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Select Character
Instructs the IGP/PGL which decimal character (0-255) to ignore from the host.
IGP100 Compatbl.
This option instructs the IGP/PGL to behave similar to the IGP-100 with respect to certain commands. All new users with new applications should select the “Disable” option. Selecting this mode insures the printer behaves as described in this manual.
• Disable. The IGP/PGL does not emulate the IGP-100 mode.
• Enable. The IGP/PGL emulates the IGP-100 version.
Optimized Ratio
This option selects different bar code ratios for certain bar codes including Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5. It is included for compatibility with the IGP-X00 printers.
• Disable. Use standard bar code ratios.
• Enable. Select the alternate bar code ratios.
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IGP/VGL Emulation
IGP/VGL Emulation
Code V Graphics language (VGL) is an Intelligent Graphics Printing
Code V emulation of the QMS
Code V Version II programming language produces on-line forms, bar codes, and alphanumeric textgeneration. The graphics processing features are detailed below.
Features
On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with the “preprinted” look for each application. VGL programs control all graphics functions, dramatically reducing host computer programming and processing time. Graphics capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal, solid and dashed lines with a variety of thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print features.
Variable Bar Codes allow the bar code for your application to print with standard or user-defined ratios in vertical or horizontal orientations.
Available bar codes are: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with
Subsets A, B, and C, EAN 8, EAN 13, Identicon, Interleaved 2 of 5,
MSI, UPC-A, UPC-E, POSTNET, Royal Mail, UCC/EAN 128, UPS 11, and UPC Shipping. POSTNET is available only in the horizontal direction. A dark print mode is included for darker, high-contrast bar codes. The IBARC bar code command prints bar codes in four orientations: horizontal, rotated 90, rotated 180 or rotated 270 degrees.
Expanded and Compressed Print draws attention where needed.
Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a tremendous range of character sizes up to 9.9 inches wide and tall.
Several compressed print sizes are available: 12, 13.33, 15, 17.65, and
20 cpi (characters per inch), permitting up to 170 columns in an 8.5 inch printed area (20 cpi).
Rotated Alphanumerics permit new concepts in form design. Normal, expanded, and compressed character strings can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise, counterclockwise, or printed upside down.
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Logos are easily created using alphanumeric commands and a variety of print and shading features, providing a “customized” appearance for forms, reports, and labels. The registered trademark, copyright, TUV
®
,
GS-Mark, UL
®
, and CSA
® symbols are provided as standard designs on the Code V, and you can also define custom symbols.
Reverse and Shaded Print permit highlighting and contrasting by printing white characters on a dark background or white characters on a gray, shaded background. Various levels or patterns of gray shading and reverse printing may combine with the many other print features to create distinctive designs.
Automatic Increment/Decrement Capability allows batch form processing. Individual alphabetic, numeric, and bar code data fields can be identified and automatically incremented or decremented by any amount, beginning from a specified reference point.
Standard Character Sets provide you with many different character sets. Based on the Multinational Character Set, you may create your own character sets using characters defined and stored in flash memory.
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
You can select Code V default parameters directly from the control panel, or by control codes as explained in the
IGP/VGL Programmer’s
Reference Manual
. The Code V parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be offline to enter the configuration structure.
Pressing an invalid key to enter a parameter value may move you to another level in the configuration or exit the configuration menu completely. Configure the IGP/VGL according to your specific requirements.
IMPORTANT BEFORE you reconfigure the IGP/VGL, print a configuration sheet to see all of the current settings.
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EMULATION
(from
CODE V
SFCC & Pwrup LPI
Control Character
94* (17-255)
Ignore Mode
Disable*/Enable
Free Format
Disable*/Enable
Mgnum Conversion
Disable*/Enable
6*
7, 8, 9, 10
* = Factory Default
Graphics
Options
(see next page)
Error Handling Ignore/DB8
Setup
Error Msgs
Enable*/Disable
Error Markers
Enable*/Disable
Offpage Errors
Disable*/Enable
Barcode Errors
Enable*/Disable
Ignore Nulls
Disable*/Enable
Data Bit 8
Enable*/Disable
ISO Char Set
0-32
PI Control
Printer PI
Disable*/Enable
Host PI
Disable*/Enable
Max PI 16
Enable*/Disable
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Graphics
Options
(from
Slashes in
Zeros
Enable*
Disable
Ignore Dots
Disable*
Enable
Append
Rotated
Disable*
Enable
Truncate Alpha True Vert 1/10 Absorb After
^PY
Enable*
Disable
Disable*
Enable
Absorb All*
Absorb Motion
Disable
UPC
Descenders
Disable*
Enable
Rot. Char Size Ignore Spaces
Adjusted*
Not Adjusted
Disable*
Enable
Midline PY
Disable*
Enable
Convert to U/C Absorb After
^PN
Disable*
Enable
Disable*
Enable
IGP 110
Compatbl.
Disable*
Enable
SFCC & Pwrup
This option has several suboptions which define the SFCC and powerup configuration used with Code V.
Control Character
This option selects the Special Function Control Code (SFCC). The default value is the caret ^ (decimal 94). Valid values are 17 through
255. Throughout this section, the caret is used as the SFCC. Run a configuration printout to determine the currently selected SFCC.
IGP/VGL Emulation
Ignore Mode
• Disable. The default.
• Enable. Selects the ignore mode as the power-up default, and selects the graphics mode ^PY as the power-up default. All characters are ignored until a ^A command is received.
Free Format
• Disable. The default.
• Enable. Selects free format mode as the power-up default, and selects the graphics mode ^PY as the power-up default. Free format causes the Code V to ignore carriage returns, line feeds and all characters below hex 20 sent from the host.
Mgnum Conversion
• Disable. The default.
• Enable. Selects the graphics mode ^PY as the power-up default.
LPI
The number of lines to be printed per inch. For example, at 6 lpi there is
1/6 inch from the top of one print line to the top of the next print line.
Graphics Options
Following are several options which configure printing output.
Slashes in Zeros
This parameter allows you to print the numeral “0” with or without the slash. This option applies to all character sets except OCR-A and OCR-
B.
• Disable. Zero is printed without a slash.
• Enable. Zero is printed with a slash.
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Ignore Dots
• Disable. The default.
• Enable. Causes the Code V to expect position values to be specified in only 1/10ths of an inch. If the dot position is also given, it is treated as text.
Append Rotated
• Disable. Logos and alphanumeric strings are treated as separate elements.
• Enable. Appends logos to an alphanumeric string rotated in a clockwise, counterclockwise, or inverted orientation.
Truncate Alpha
When enabled, this parameter prevents the printing of Error 48
(Element Off Page Error) if alphanumeric data, including spaces, extends beyond the right side of the form.
True Vert 1/10
• Disable. A vertical 1/10 of an inch parameter is used as 7/72 of an inch. The absolute move is slightly smaller than expected. For example, a one inch move would be 70/72 of an inch. Vertical moves that have the same value will be identical in length.
• Enable. A vertical 1/10 of an inch parameter is used as 1/10 of an inch. Rounding occurs to the nearest 1/72 of an inch. This can cause vertical moves that have the same value to differ by
±
1/72 of an inch.
Absorb after ^PY
• Absorb All. The system ignores all the data and terminator until a host generated terminator is detected.
• Absorb Motion. Prevents paper motion following a system terminator in a graphics ^PY command.
• Disable. System terminators following a graphics command are sent to the printer and result in paper motion.
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UPC Descenders
• Disable. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed without descenders if there is no human readable data.
• Enable. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed with descenders, even if there is no human readable data.
Rot. Char Size
• Adjusted. Rotated (clockwise/counterclockwise), expanded characters have a different size than an unrotated character with the same size parameters.
• Not Adjusted. Rotated, expanded characters will be the same size as unrotated characters with the same size parameters.
Ignore Spaces
• Disable. Trailing spaces are not deleted from alphanumeric elements in a graphics pass.
• Enable. Trailing spaces are deleted from alphanumeric elements in a graphics pass.
Midline PY (includes ^PN)
• Disable. The Graphics mode Enable command, ^PY, must be the first three characters of a line.
• Enable. The ^PY or ^PN can occur anywhere in a line.
Convert to U/C
• Disable. Lowercase characters are printed normally.
• Enable. All lowercase alphabetic characters are converted to uppercase.
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Absorb After ^PN
• Disable. All line terminators that immediately follow the ^PN command are sent to the printer and processed.
• Enable. All line terminators that immediately follow the ^PN command are ignored.
IGP 110 Compatbl.
This option instructs the Code V to behave similar to the IGP-110 with respect to certain commands. All new users with new applications should select the “Disable” option. Selecting this mode insures the printer will behave as described in this manual.
• Disable. The Code V does not emulate the IGP-110 mode.
• Enable. The Code V emulates the IGP-110 version.
Error Handling
Following are several options which define how errors are reported.
Error msgs
• Enable. Command syntax is checked and error messages printed when command parameters are incorrect.
• Disable. Error checking and error messages are suppressed.
Error markers
• Enable. Prints the following error markers for those elements that print beyond the page boundaries:
>> for elements that begin off the right side of the page;
<< for elements that begin at the indicated position but end off the page;
♦
for elements where the starting position of the command contains an error other than an off-page error.
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Offpage Errors
• Disable. Does not report errors for elements that start or end beyond the right edge of the page.
• Enable. Reports errors for elements that start or end beyond the right edge of the page.
Barcode Errors
• Enable. An error message will print when invalid bar code data is encountered.
• Disable. Code V will not print an error for illegal bar code data; the bar code will be skipped.
NOTE: When Barcode Errors is disabled, the Code V emulation will try to make the best use of invalid data by either truncating extra digits or adding zeros to the end of bar code data to meet minimum data length requirements for some bar codes. Not all errors will be corrected.
Ignore / DB8 Setup
Following are several options which define character filtering and data bit 8.
Ignore Nulls
• Disable. None of the null characters (hex 00 or hex 80) are ignored.
• Enable. Null characters are filtered out of the data stream.
Data Bit 8
• Enable. The PI line is not passed directly from host to printer; all 8 bits are used for data bits, and characters in the hex 80-FF range can be accessed.
• Disable. When the host PI line is enabled, data bit 8 internally indicates PI line status. To use the PI line, disable data bit 8, and enable the Host PI configuration option (under the PI Control option, below).
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NOTE: Data bit 8 is interpreted as either data bit 8 or PI signal, but never both. When enabled as data bit 8, data bit 8 has priority over the PI signal, and all data above hex 7F is used to access character data and not to interpret PI line data.
Conversely, when data bit 8 is disabled and the PI signal is used, data bit 8 of the data is reserved for use as the PI function, and you cannot access characters in the hex 80-FF range. Therefore, to access characters in the hex 80-FF range, data bit 8 must be enabled.
ISO Char Set
This parameter allows you to select a font for the Code V feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. ASCII. The following values are valid choices:
6
7
4
5
2
3
0
1
8
9
10
U.S. ASCII
United Kingdom
Swedish/Finnish
Norwegian/Danish
Japanese
German
French
Italian
Spanish
PC Subset
Code V Version I
Values 11-23 are undefined and will default to 0. You can set values 24-
32 to specific fonts; refer to the User Set command in the
IGP/VGL
Programmer’s Reference Guide
.
PI Control
Printer PI
• Disable. The ASCII emulation is configured with the PI line disabled.
• Enable. The ASCII emulation is configured with the PI line enabled.
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Host PI
• Disable. The host does not send PI signals.
• Enable. The host sends PI signals. The Data Bit 8 configuration option must be disabled to transmit the PI line to the printer.
Max PI 16
• Enable. A paper slew of 0-15 will move 1-16 lines.
• Disable. A paper slew of 1-15 will move 1-15 lines. A paper slew of
0 will always move 1 line.
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MAINT / MISC
Menu
MAINT/MISC
)
* = Factory Default
Hex Dump
Mode
Disable*
Enable
Power-up
State
Online*
Offline
Display
Language
English*
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Hex Dump Mode
A hex code printout (or hex dump) translates all incoming data to hexadecimal equivalents. A hex dump lists each ASCII data character received from the host computer, together with its corresponding twodigit hexadecimal code. Hex dumps can be used to troubleshoot some
types of printer data reception problems. Figure 15 on page 199
shows a hex dump sample.
Power-Up State
• Online. The printer powers up in the online state.
• Offline. The printer powers up in the offline state.
Display Language
This parameter chooses the language that will appear on the LCD:
English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.
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Menu
HOST INTERFACE
HOST
INTERFACE
(from
)
1
Available when an Ethernet
Adapter is present.
Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284 Ethernet
1
(see
) (see
(see
The Host Interface Menu enables you to select and configure one of many types of interfaces between the printer and your host computer.
The currently selected interface is indicated with an asterisk on the control panel message display. Each interface has its own submenu with a set of interface parameters which can be configured.
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Dataproducts Submenu
* = Factory Default
Dataproducts
(from
Data Bit 8
Enable*
Disable
PI Ignored
Enable*
Disable
Data Polarity
Standard*
Inverted
Response
Polarity
Standard*
Inverted
Latch Data On
Middle*
Trailing
Leading
Prime Signal
Disable*
Enable
TOF Action
Reset*
Do Nothing
Buffer Size in
K
1*
(1-16)
Data Bit 8
• Enable. Allows access to the extended ASCII character set.
• Disable. The printer interprets bit 8 of each incoming data character as a zero, regardless of its actual setting.
PI Ignored
The PI (Paper Instruction) signal is used to control vertical paper motion.
• Enable. Causes the printer to interpret the eight data lines as
DVFU commands when the PI signal is true.
• Disable. Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters or control codes.
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Dataproducts Submenu
Data Polarity
The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.
• Standard. Does not expect the host computer to invert the data.
• Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverted. Ones become zeros, and zeros become ones.
Response Polarity
The Response Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer.
• Standard. Does not invert the response signal.
• Inverted. Inverts the response signal sent to the host computer.
Latch Data On
Specifies whether the data is read on the leading, middle, or trailing edge of the data strobe signal.
Prime Signal
• Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Prime Signal.
• Disable. The parallel port will not perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Prime Signal.
TOF Action
• Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is used only if the Prime Signal parameter is enabled.
• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the prime signal is asserted from the host.
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Serial
(from
Buffer Size in K
Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Dataproducts parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-
Kbyte increments.
Serial Submenu
* = Factory Default
Interface Type Data Protocol Baud Rate
RS-232*
RS-422
XON/XOFF*
ETX/ACK
ACK/NAK
DTR
600
1200
2400
4800
9600*
19200
38400
8*
7
Word Length
1*
2
Stop Bits Parity
None*
Odd
Even
Mark
Sense
Data Term
Ready
Request To
Send
Buffer Size in
K
True*
Online and BNF
Offline or BF
False
Online and BNF*
Offline or BF
False
True
1*
(1-16)
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Serial Submenu
Interface Type
This parameter allows you to select either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port interface.
Data Protocol
You can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements.
• XON / XOFF. The printer controls the flow of communication from the host by turning the transmission on and off. In some situations, such as when the buffer is full or the timing of signals is too slow or too fast, the printer will tell the host to stop transmission by sending an XOFF character. An XOFF character is sent when the number of empty bytes in the buffer is less than or equal to 25 percent of the buffer size. If the host keeps sending data after an XOFF is sent, the printer firmware will continue to send an XOFF for every 16 characters received. When cleared, the printer will resume receiving data (XON). The data does not have any End of Text codes; XON / XOFF is a non-block protocol.
• ETX / ACK. End of Text / Acknowledge. The host controls the flow of communication to the printer by sending a block of data and ending the block with an End of Text (ETX) signal. When the printer receives the ETX signal, it will acknowledge the ETX, thereby acknowledging it has received the entire block of data.
• ACK / NAK. ACK means acknowledge; the device acknowledges it has accepted a transmission. NAK means negative acknowledge; the device did not receive the transmission.
• DTR. The printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there is enough room in the printer buffer, the printer will send a high signal; if the buffer is full the printer will send a low signal. DTR tells the host if it is safe to send more data. (If the host sends data during an unsafe condition, data will be lost.) DTR is not available when RS-422 is selected.
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Baud Rate
Sets the baud rate of the serial interface in the printer. Baud rate is the speed at which serial data is transferred between the host computer and the printer. The choices for the RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces are
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400 Baud.
NOTE: If you select a baud rate that is greater than 19200, you may need to use RS-422 to prevent data loss. You also may need to increase the Buffer Size in K parameter from the default (1
Kbyte) to improve performance.
Word Length
Sets the length of the serial data word. The length of the data word can be set to 7 or 8 bits, and must match the corresponding data bits setting in the host computer.
Stop Bits
Sets the number of stop bits in the serial data word. Either one or two stop bits can be selected. The setting must match the corresponding stop bit setting in the host computer.
Parity
Set for odd parity, even parity, mark, sense, or no parity. The setting must match the corresponding parity setting in the host computer.
Data Terminal Ready
This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal is generated. This signal indicates if the printer is ready to receive data.
• True. Continuously asserts the DTR signal.
• On-Line and BNF (buffer not full). Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is online and the internal serial buffer is not full.
• Off-Line or BF (buffer full). Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is offline or the internal serial buffer is full.
• False. Never asserts the DTR signal.
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Serial Submenu
Request to Send
This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Request to Send (RTS) signal is generated. This signal indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data.
• On-Line and BNF. Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is online and the internal serial buffer is not full.
• Off-Line or BF. Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is offline or the internal serial buffer is full.
• False. Never asserts the RTS signal.
• True. Continuously asserts the RTS signal.
Buffer Size in K
This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. You may specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.
NOTE: If you select a baud rate that is 19200 or greater, you may need to increase the Buffer Size in K parameter from the default to
16 Kbytes to improve performance.
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IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
* = Factory Default
IEEE 1284
(from
Prime Signal
Enable*
Disable
TOF Action
Reset*
Do Nothing
Buffer Size in
K
1*
(1-16)
The IEEE
®
1284 interface supports bidirectional communication.
Configuration of this interface is controlled from the host.
Prime Signal
• Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Prime Signal.
• Disable. The parallel port will not perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Prime Signal.
TOF Action
• Reset. A form feed is performed before a warm start when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is used only if the Prime Signal parameter is enabled.
• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the prime signal is asserted from the host.
Buffer Size in K
This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the IEEE
1284 parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in
1-Kbyte increments.
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Ethernet Submenu
Ethernet Submenu
* = Factory Default
Ethernet
(from
Buffer Size in
K
1*
(1-16)
The Ethernet interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directly into the printer. The detailed configuration of this option is given in the
PrintNet User’s Manual
.
Buffer Size in K
This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the Ethernet buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.
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ETHERNET PARAMETERS
Menu
ETHERNET
PARAMS
(from
IP Address Gateway
Address
Subnet Mask MAC Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx hhhhhhhhhhhh
* = Factory Default
The ETHERNET PARAMS menu enables you to configure your printer to communicate on a network.
For information on assigning the IP Address, Gateway Address, Subnet
Mask and MAC Address, refer to the
PrintNet User’s Manual
.
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Menu
PRINTER CONTROL
PRINTER
CONTROL
(from
Unidirectional
Disable*
Enable
PMD Fault
Enable*
Disable
Slow Paper
Slew
Disable*
Enable
Power Saver
Time
15 min.*
(15-60 min.)
* = Factory Default
Unidirectional
The Unidirectional feature affects both print quality and printing speed.
By setting this feature, you can configure the printer to print in both directions of the shuttle sweep (bidirectional), or to print in one direction only (unidirectional).
• Disable. The printer will print all data in both directions of the shuttle sweep (bidirectional printing). This choice produces higher printing speed.
• Enable. The printer will print all data in only one direction of the shuttle sweep (unidirectional printing). Although enabling this feature reduces print speed, it enhances the vertical alignment of dots and produces cleaner, sharper bar codes and text.
PMD (Paper Motion Detection) Fault
• Enable. In the event of a paper jam, an audible alarm beeps,
“CLEAR PAPER JAM” appears on the message display, and the printer stops printing.
• Disable. You should disable PMD only if special paper requires it.
CAUTION Once PMD is disabled, paper motion is not monitored. If a paper jam occurs, the printer ignores the condition and continues to print, possibly causing damage to the printer.
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Slow Paper Slew
• Disable. The printer will slew and stack paper at maximum speed.
• Enable. Causes the paper to stack at a slower rate. This ensures that certain forms will stack neatly.
Power Saver Time
Power Saver is also referred to as E NERGY S TAR ® Office Equipment
Program. The Power Saver feature places the printer in “sleep mode” when the printer has not been used for a specified number of minutes.
In sleep mode the printer is in low-energy idle state, all fans and higher voltages are off, and only +5Vdc logical circuits are active.
You can designate the number of minutes after which the printer will go into sleep mode. The range time is 15 to 60 minutes. Fifteen minutes is the default.
Pressing any key on the control panel or sending a print job to the printer will turn off sleep mode.
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Menu
DIAGNOSTICS
DIAGNOSTICS
(from
* = Factory Default
1
If Ethernet adapter is present.
Printer Tests
Shift Recycle*
All E’s
E’s + TOF
All H’s
All Underlines
All Black
Shuttle Slow
Shuttle Fast
Full Width*
80 columns
Shuttle Only
Phase Printer
217* (500 lpm)
123* (1000 lpm)
62* (1500 lpm)
1 to 2000
Paperout Adj.
Burnin Test
Print Error Log
Clear Error Log
E-net Test Page
1
Test Width Paper Out
Dots
40 dots*
(4-76)
System
Memory
X Megabytes
Print Statistics
On: X.X hrs.
Print: X.X hrs.
Print Strokes
Print Lines
11 inch Pages
Printer Tests
These tests are used to check the print quality and operation of the printer.
NOTE: Your authorized service representative will typically run the tests. They are described in more detail in the
Maintenance
Manual
.
• Shift Recycle. A sliding alphanumeric pattern which identifies missing or malformed characters, improper vertical alignment, or vertical compression.
• All E’s. A pattern of all uppercase E’s which identifies missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, improper phasing problems, or light/dark character variations.
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• E’s + TOF. A pattern of all E’s followed by a form feed to the next page top-of-form, which identifies paper motion or feeding problems.
• All H’s. A pattern of all uppercase H’s used to detect missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, or improper phasing.
• All Underlines. An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment.
• All Black. A condition where all dot positions are printed, creating a solid black band.
• Shuttle Slow. Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and ribbon motion at low speed.
• Shuttle Fast. Verifies proper operation by exercising shuttle and ribbon motion at fast speed.
• Shuttle Only. Exercises only the shuttle at fast speed.
• Phase Printer. Checks for wavy print. The initial phase value is set in the factory. Run the test and check the quality. (The phase value prints on the left margin.) If the print looks too wavy, change the
Phase Value parameter while the test is running. While the phase printer test runs, press the DOWN key. To change the value, press the PREV or NEXT key until the desired value displays and then press ENTER.
• Paperout Adjust. Verifies the current Paper Out Dots setting, which determines where the last line of text will print when there is a paper out condition. Setting this parameter correctly prevents printing on the platen.
• Burnin Test. Reserved for factory use.
• Print Error Log. Prints the current log of errors. Most non-routine faults (ribbon stall, voltage faults) are stored in the error log.
• Clear Error Log. Clears entries in the error log.
• E-net Test Page. Prints the Ethernet statistics stored on the
Ethernet adapter (if present).
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Menu
Test Width
Set this parameter to run the self-tests at full width or 80 columns.
Paper Out Dots
This parameter is used to adjust the paper out distance from the perforation; you can specify where the last line on the page will print when there is a paper out condition. Setting this parameter correctly prevents printing on the platen.
CAUTION Only authorized service representatives should set this parameter.
System Memory
Displays the amount of RAM installed.
Print Statistics
You can view various printer statistics and refer to them for preventive maintenance purposes. Printer statistics accumulate continuously; they do not reset when you turn off the printer. All of the printer statistics are set to zero at the factory after burn-in testing.
• On. The cumulative time in hours the printer has been powered on.
The range is 0 to 30,000 hours.
• Print. The cumulative time in hours the printer has actually been printing. The range is 0 to 30,000 hours.
• Print Strokes. The cumulative number of back-and-forth shuttle strokes the printer has printed during normal printer operation. The range is 0 to 2,147,483,647 shuttle strokes.
• Print Lines. The cumulative number of lines the printer has printed.
The range is 0 to 2,147,483,647 print lines.
• 11 inch Pages. The cumulative number of pages the printer has printed. The range in print pages is 0 to 2,147,483,647 total inches of paper movement divided by 11.
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RIBBONMINDER
RibbonMinder™ is a user-definable software feature which notifies the user when a ribbon should be changed. It does this by monitoring ink consumption and alerts you when the print quality falls below a level you designate. This is especially important if you are printing bar codes to be scanned.
ON LINE 100%
<printer emulation>
As printing continues, the percentage of usable ink in the ribbon decreases.
ON LINE 74%
<printer emulation>
Ribbon ink being consumed
ON LINE 8%
<printer emulation>
Ribbon life approaching end
When 0% usable ink appears, the printer is typically configured to stop printing and display the following message:
RIBBON INK OUT
CHANGE RIBBON
NOTE: Once you have set up options for RibbonMinder, it works without attention. When you begin printing with RibbonMinder enabled, the message display shows a ribbon life value of
100%. The ribbon life decreases as the ink is consumed.
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Menu
* = Factory Default
RIBBON
MINDER
)
New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Size Ribbon Adjust Fault Action
Press ENTER to reset ribbon life to 100%. A new ribbon must be installed after setting the ribbon life to
100%.
Disable*
Display
Fault
60 yards*
(1-255)
0%*
(-99% to 99%)
New Ribbon*
Do Nothing
New Ribbon
Whenever you install a new ribbon, you must reset the ribbon life to
100%.
Once you install the new ribbon, work your way through the configuration menus until “New Ribbon” appears on the LCD. Press the
ENTER key to reset the ribbon life to 100%.
Ribbon Action
• Disable. Removes the ink consumption display. RibbonMinder will continue to monitor how much ink is left in the ribbon.
• Display. Activates the RibbonMinder ink consumption display.
Allows you to continually monitor the percentage of ink left in the ribbon.
• Fault. Activates a fault message when the display reaches 0%.
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Ribbon Size
The standard ribbon size is 60 yards for the pedestal model and 100 yards for the cabinet model. These are the factory default settings. You can use the Ribbon Size option to specify the ribbon length in one-yard increments, with a maximum of 255 yards.
Ribbon Adjust
Adjust the number of pages printed before the display reaches 0%. If the ribbon normally prints 1000 pages before reaching 0%, configuring the Ribbon Adjust to 20% will print 200 more pages than normal before reaching 0%. A Ribbon Adjust setting of -20% will cause the display to reach 0% after 200 fewer pages than normal. The setting can range from -99% through 99%.
Fault Action
• New Ribbon. Changing the ribbon while in the RIBBON INK OUT /
CHANGE RIBBON fault mode will reset the ribbon life to 100%, just as if the New Ribbon menu option was executed.
• Do Nothing. The ribbon life may only be reset through the New
Ribbon menu option.
RibbonMinder Fault
When the RIBBON INK OUT / CHANGE RIBBON fault message appears on the LCD, press the CLEAR key to remove the fault
message, then follow the “Replacing the Ribbon” procedure on page
. If you need to complete a current print job before replacing the ribbon, press ON LINE. This allows the printer to continue printing for an additional two minutes. After the two-minute period has elapsed, the fault will reoccur if the Ribbon Action parameter remains set on Fault. If
Ribbon Action is changed to Disable or Display within the two-minute period, the fault will not recur; disable RibbonMinder if you do not want to change the ribbon at this time. The fault message will reappear once the function is enabled again, and the printer status indicator will flash until the ribbon is changed.
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5
Interfaces
Overview
This chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all communications signals and data to and from the host computer.
This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer.
Standard Host Interfaces:
• IEEE 1284 parallel bidirectional
• High Speed Serial Port (RS-232/RS-422)
Optional Host Interfaces:
• Dataproducts Long Line
• Ethernet 10Base-T
• Ethernet 10Base2
In addition to descriptions for the multi-line interfaces, this chapter also provides instructions for configuration of terminating resistors for the parallel interfaces.
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Dataproducts Long Line Interface
Table 3. Dataproducts Long Line Interface Connector Pin Assignments
(with a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable Connector)
Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous
Signal Pin Signal
DATA LINE 1
Return
DATA LINE 2
Return
DATA LINE 3
Return
DATA LINE 4
Return
DATA LINE 5
Return
DATA LINE 6
Return
DATA LINE 7
Return
DATA LINE 8
Return
DATA STROBE
Return
PAPER INSTRUCTION
Return
38
37
30
14
BUFFER CLEAR
Return
31
15
NOTE: Pins not listed are not connected.
41
40
34
18
43
42
36
35
28
44
1
2
19
3
20
4
READY
Return
ONLINE
Return
DEMAND/DATA REQ.
Return
PARITY ERROR
Return
Pin
23
7
27
11
22
6
21
5
Signal
CABLE VERIFY
GROUND
TEST
Pin
45, 46
39
12
The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 492 feet (150 meters).
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Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals
Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals
Dataproducts-compatible interface signals between the host computer and the printer are defined as follows:
Data Lines 1 through 8. Provides eight standard or inverted levels from the host that specify character data, plot data, or a control code.
Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set. You can enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the
Dataproducts submenu (see page 114
).
Data Strobe. Carries a high true pulse from the host when data is ready. The data strobe remains high until the Data Request line goes false. The active edge of the strobe signal can be configured as leading, middle (default), or trailing.
Paper Instruction (PI). Carries a DVFU signal from the host with the same timing and polarity as the data lines.
Ready. Carries a high true signal from the printer when AC power and
DC voltages are present, paper is loaded properly, and the printer is not in a check condition.
Online. Carries a high true signal from the printer when the Ready Line is true and the ON LINE key on the control panel has been pressed.
When the printer is in online mode, it may accept data from the host.
Demand/Data Request. Carries a high true signal from the printer when the printer is ready to accept character data from the host. This signal changes to false shortly after the leading edge of the data strobe signal.
Cable Verify. Two pins on the interface connector are jumpered together to allow the user to verify proper installation of the interface connector.
Buffer Clear. A high true level from the host to indicate the printer should perform a reboot.
Test. This signal is connected to +5 volts through a 470 ohm resistor.
Parity Error. Always carries a low false signal from the printer indicating there is no parity error.
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IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
The 1284 supports three operating modes, which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the host.
Compatibility Mode
This mode provides compatibility with Centronics
-like host I/O. Data is transferred from the host to the printer in 8-bit bytes over the data lines.
Compatibility Mode can be combined with Nibble and Byte Modes to provide bidirectional communication.
Nibble Mode
Eight bits equals one byte. When a byte of data is sent to the printer, the eight bits are sent over eight data lines.
Some devices cannot send data over their eight data lines. To bypass this, the 1284 permits data to be sent as half a byte over four status lines. (Half a byte equals one nibble.) Two sequential four-bit nibbles are sent over the lines.
Data is transferred from printer to host in four-bit nibbles over the status lines, and the host controls the transmission.
Byte Mode
The printer and host send data to each other along eight data lines (one bit per line).
If bidirectional communication is supported by the printer and the host, the host will take control of the data transfer.
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Signals
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
17
18
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Pin
Host
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Host
Printer
Signals
lists each of the signals associated with the corresponding pins on the 1284 interface. Descriptions of the signals follow.
Table 4. 1284 Signals
Source of Data
Type of Mode
Compatible Nibble Byte nStrobe
Data 1 (LSB)
Data 2
Data 3
Data 4
Data 5
Data 6
Data 7
HostClk Host/Clk
Data 8 (MSB) nAck
Busy
PError
Select nAutoFd
Not Defined
Logic Grid
Chassis Grid
Peripheral Logic High
PtrClk
PtrBusy
PtrClk
PtrBusy
AckDataReq AckDataReq
Xflag Xflag
Host Busy HostAck
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31
32
33
34
27
28
29
30
35
36
23
24
25
26
19
20
21
22
Pin
Table 4. 1284 Signals (continued)
Type of Mode
Source of Data
Host
Printer
Host
Compatible Nibble Byte
Signal Ground (nStrobe)
Signal Ground (Data 1)
Signal Ground (Data 2)
Signal Ground (Data 3)
Signal Ground (Data 4)
Signal Ground (Data 5)
Signal Ground (Data 6)
Signal Ground (Data 7)
Signal Ground (Data 8)
Signal Ground (PError, Select, nAck)
Signal Ground (Busy, nFault)
Signal Ground (nAutoFd, nSelectIn, nInit) nInit
NFault
Not Defined
Not Defined
Not Defined nSelectIn nDataAvail
1284 Active aDataAvail
1284 Active
NOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 10 meters (32 feet).
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Signals
Host Clock / nWrite. Driven by host. Data transferred from host to printer. When printer sends data, two types are available. If Nibble
Mode, signal is set high. If Byte Mode, signal is set low.
Data 1 through Data 8. These pins are host-driven in Compatibility
Mode and bidirectional in Byte Mode. They are not used in Nibble
Mode. Data 1 is the least significant bit; Data 8 is the most significant bit.
Printer Clock / Peripheral Clock / Interrup. Driven by the printer. A signal from the printer indicating the character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer.
Printer Busy / Peripheral Acknowledge / nWait. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer cannot receive data. (Data bits 4 and 8 in
Nibble Mode.)
Acknowledge Data Request / nAcknowledge Reverse. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer is in a fault condition. (Data bits 3 and 7 in
Nibble Mode.)
Xflag. Driven by the printer. A high true level indicating the printer is ready for data transfer and the printer is on-line. (Data bits 2 and 6 in
Nibble Mode.)
Host Busy / Host Acknowledge / NDStrobe. Driven by the host.
Activates auto-line feed mode.
Peripheral Logic High. Driven by the printer. When the line is high, the printer indicates all of its signals are in a valid state. When the line is low, the printer indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state.
nReverse Request. Driven by the host. Resets the interface and forces a return to Compatibility Mode idle phase.
nData Available / nPeripheral Request. Driven by the printer.
Indicates the printer has encountered an error. (Data bits 1 and 5 in
Nibble Mode.)
1284 Active / nAStrobe. Driven by the host. A peripheral device is selected.
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Host Logic High—Driven by the host. When set to high, the host indicates all of its signals are in a valid state. When set to low, the host indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state.
nInit —Resets init interface from the host.
Terminating Resistor Configurations
The factory equips the printer with several resistors that are used for parallel interface configurations and are suitable for most applications.
These 470 ohm pull-up and 1K ohm pull-down terminating resistors are
located at RP1 and RP2, shown in Figure 13
.
If the values of these terminating resistors are not compatible with the particular interface driver requirements of your host computer, you may need to install resistors with different pull-up and pull-down values.
RP1 Default: 470 ohm
Alt 1: 220 ohm
Alt 2: 1K ohm
RP2 Default: 1K ohm
Alt 1: 330 ohm
Alt 2: none
Figure 13. Resistor Locations
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Terminating Resistor Configurations
The shipping kit for this printer includes 220 ohm pull-up and 330 ohm pull-down alternate terminating resistors. If you install the 220 ohm pull-
up resistor, you must also install the 330 ohm pull-down resistor. Table
5 lists the three terminating resistor configurations you can install:
Table 5. Terminating Resistor Configurations
Configuration
Factory Default
Alternate 1
Alternate 2
Pull-Up (RP1)
470 ohm
220 ohm
1K ohm
Pull-Down (RP2)
1K ohm
330 ohm none
Removal and Installation
The procedure for removing and installing terminating resistors is provided in your
Maintenance Manual.
IMPORTANT This is an involved maintenance procedure; only a trained technician should perform this procedure.
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RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
NOTE: The RS-232 and RS-422 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association
Specifications EIA
®
-232-E and EIA-422-B.
The RS-232 and RS-422 serial interfaces enable the printer to operate with bit serial devices that are compatible with an RS-232 controller.
The input serial data transfer rate (in baud) is selectable from the printer’s control panel. Baud rates of 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, and 38400 baud rates are available.
NOTE: If you select a baud rate that is greater than 19200, you may need to use RS-422 to prevent data loss. You may also need to increase the Buffer Size in K parameter from the default (1
Kbyte), to improve performance.
The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 50 feet (15 meters) for RS-232 or 4000 feet (1220 meters) for RS-422. (A copper conductor, twisted-pair telephone cable with a shunt capacitance of 16 pF/foot [52.5 pF/meter] terminated in a 100 ohm resistive load must be used for the RS-422.
RS-232
Table 6. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous
Signal
Receive Data (RD)
Clear To Send (CTS)
Data Set Ready (DSR) 6
Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 8
3
5
Pin Signal
Transmit Data (TD)
Request To Send (RTS)
2
4
Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 20
Pin Signal
Chassis Ground
Signal Ground
Pin
1
7
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RS-422
Received Data (RD). Serial data stream to the printer.
Transmitted Data (TD). Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection.
Request To Send (RTS). Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration.
Clear To Send (CTS). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to receive data/status signals from the printer.
Data Set Ready (DSR). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is in a ready condition.
Data Carrier Detect (DCD). Status signal to the printer. The ON condition is required for the printer to receive data.
Data Terminal Ready (DTR). Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration.)
RS-422
Table 7. RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous
Signal
- Receive Data
(-RD)
+ Receive Data
(+RD)
Pin Signal
15
17
- Transmit Data
(-TD)
+ Transmit Data
(+TD)
Pin Signal
19 Chassis Ground
25 Signal Ground
Pin
1
7
+RD, -RD—Serial data stream differentially received by printer.
+TD, -TD—Differentially driven serial data stream for transmitting status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection.
NOTE:
±
RD and
±
TD form signal and return paths of a differential line signal.
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Host System Configuration
The Compaq series of line matrix printers do not support the Tandem
Asynchronous Protocol (TAP), or Transparent Tandem Asynchronous
Protocol (T-TAP).
Dataproducts Long Lines Parallel Interface
SYSGEN - Use the 5518 macro name. For a complete list of attributes for parallel printers, refer to the System Generation manual for
Terminals and Printers (P/N 107875).
NOTE: The EIO Timeout parameter may need to be configured depending on the speed of the printer.
TCP/IP LAN Configuration
In order to configure a network printer on a Compaq system, a file in
$system.system called “FASTCNFG” must be created. The following is an example entry in FASTCNFG for the 5525B/31/32 printer:
DEVICE
CONTYPE
PROTOCOL
ADDRESS
QUEUENAME
HOSTNAME
PORT
BLOCK
TIMEOUT
POLLNUM
IDLETIMEOUT
TCP/IP-A
ONLINEMODE
=
=
=
<$PRINTER NAME>
TCP/IP
MICROPLEX
= NAME OF PRINT QUEUE>
= NAME OF SERVER
= 4400
= 1024
= <ADJUST TO AVOID TIMEOUTS> (i.e. 4000)
= 100
= 60
= <PROCESS NAME>
= NO/YES (default is NO)
NOTE: In order to configure the printer with the Internal Ethernet
Adapter from the front panel, please refer to page 144
.
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Serial Configuration
Serial Configuration
SYSGEN - Use the ASYNC_PRT macro name.
CHAR8 SYSGEN modifier is highly recommended.
SPOOLCOM - DEVTYPE should be blank.
NOTE: DEVSUBTYPE SYSGEN modifier must be set to 32.
ETX/ACK - Protocol is not recommended.
CURRENT LOOP - Supported only when using a Current Loop to
RS232 adapter, TCL2 (P/N 50069). Flow control is provide by XON/
XOFF only. On the printer set the DTR option to True. Note that any other setting can cause Framing and Parity errors.
RS232 - Supports both XON/XOFF and DTR. Both XON/XOFF and
DTR are used for flow control only, and do not provide any status back to the host other than printer ready, or not ready. For a complete list of attributes for serial printers, refer to the System Generation manual for
Terminals and Printers (P/N 107875).
RS422 - Supported by both Compaq hosts and printers. However, the
RS422 cables provided by Compaq are not suitable for use with these printers. Thus, a custom cable must be used if you are using the RS422 protocol. (See
for pin assignments for a typical RS422 connection.) Flow control is provided by XON/XOFF only.
TXD+
TXD-
RXD+
RXD-
GND
GND
RTS
CTS
DCD
DTR
DSR
25
18
10
11
1
5
8
7
4
20
6
17
15
25
19
1
RXD+
RXD-
TXD+
TXD-
GND
(optional)
Signal GND
Figure 14. RS-422 Pin Assignments
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For a complete list of attributes for nonstandard serial printers, refer to the System Generation manual for Terminals and Printers (P/N
107875).
Internal Ethernet Adapter Configuration
There are two ways that the Internal Ethernet Adapter can be configured, either through the front panel or by using dynamic processes such as Bootp and Rarp. The IPAddress, Subnet Mask, and the Gateway Address can all be set from the panel.
Step
1.
2.
3.
Ethernet Configuration Using the Printer Front
Panel
Table 8. Ethernet Configuration
Key Result
Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover.
ON LINE
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
Notes
Allows you to make configuration changes.
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
4.
UNTIL OFFLINE
ETHERNET PARAMS
5.
ETHERNET PARAMS
IP Address
6.
IP Address www.xxx.yyy.zzz
7.
Selecting www to change.
www.xxx.yyy.zzz
www
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Step
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
OR
Table 8. Ethernet Configuration (continued)
Key Result www*
Notes
Asterisk (*) indicates this choice is active.
www
Scroll through to change numbers.
ENTER www*
An asterisk (*) appears next to your choice. This selection is active.
www.xxx.yyy.zzz
www www.xxx.yyy.zzz
xxx
Selecting xxx to change.
Repeat steps 8 through 11 to change the value for xxx.
Selecting yyy to change.
www.xxx.yyy.zzz
yyy
Repeat steps 8 through 11 to change the value for yyy.
Selecting zzz to change.
www.xxx.yyy.zzz
zzz
Repeat steps 8 through 11 to change the value for zzz.
ENTER
IP Address www.xxx.yyy.zzz
The IP Address is stored in
NVRAM.
To select the Gateway Address and Subnet Mask, simply repeat the steps above.
Locks the ENTER key.
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE
ONLINE
22.
Close the printer cover. The printer is ready for operation.
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Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for TCP/IP
The Compaq line matrix printer has an Internal Ethernet Adapter installed and will be referred to as such for the remainder of the chapter.
This section is exclusively devoted to the configuration of the Internal
Ethernet Adapter.
If you are setting up the Internal Ethernet Adapter in a TCP/IP environment, this section will help you in all aspects of the setup process. The provided host software is introduced and steps are given for configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for communications over the network and for printing. Since TCP/IP encompasses a wide variety of system types, the most common are covered in detail to help get you printing in a TCP/IP environment.
Host Software
The TCP/IP software provided includes two setup programs, source code, interface files, and various printing-related programs such as:
• onlcr for carriage return insertion
• banner for banner page generation
• chr for echoing ASCII characters and strings to standard output
• npscramble for print job scrambling
• npd for bidirectional communication when printing
• npwrite for direct socket printing
chr is the only mandatory binary when using one of the interface scrips for printing. The extra processing binaries (onlcr, banner) can be configured from the host, or they can each be set on the Internal
Ethernet Adapter, alleviating the host of these extra tasks.
NOTE: To be utilized on a host, they must be used in conjunction with an interface file.
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Compiling Host Software
Compiling Host Software
unless you have Sun
OS 4.1.x, Solaris
2.x, or SCO UNIX
. Precompiled binaries are provided for these. npconfig can be used to do the compilation, or you can try and compile each program independently. For the npconfig method perform the following steps:
1.
Select Detailed Configuration Options... from the npconfig Main
Menu.
2.
Select Manage Host Software... from the Options Submenu.
3.
Select Compile Host Software and answer the prompts until compiled.
For more information on the provided host software, see the following subsections.
ezsetup and npconfig
ezsetup and npconfig are the two installation programs provided.
ezsetup is used for a quick, simple setup and npconfig is used for more detailed configuration, or for maintenance and troubleshooting the
Print Server. Both programs help to configure your Internal Ethernet
Adapter and direct print jobs to it.
ezsetup provides two choices; they are the same as the first two choices of npconfig’s Main Menu. Within minutes, you will have configured the Internal Ethernet Adapter so it can be recognized on the network and your host will be able to successfully send print jobs to it.
If you would like to spend more time manipulating the extra capabilities of the Print Server and your host’s configuration, use npconfig. It can be used to configure a print destination on your host and as a Print
Server management utility allowing you to monitor, change, and troubleshoot the unit.
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Table 9. npconfig/ezsetup Main Menu
Option Description
Configure New Unit
Configure Host Setup
Add an Internal Ethernet Adapter Print Server to your network. This option provides for: IP name, IP address, hardware address, netmask, and for root and guest passwords (ezsetup also).
Configure a print destination on the host, including communication mechanism and processing options
(ezsetup also).
Detailed Configuration Options See
, below.
Check Current Print Server Status Display current status of a Print Server and I/O port.
Cancel a print Job in the Print
Server
Display current status of a Print Server, current print jobs within it, and a prompt for a print job to be canceled.
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Table 10. npconfig Detailed Configuration Options Submenu
Option Description
Select Print Server Select the Print Server you want to configure.
Configure Print Server Destination Configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter destination settings: name, I/O port, model, logpath, state, and service(s).
Configure Print Server’s Models Configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter model setting: name, type, banner, page, carriage return insertion (onlcr), tab expansion (xtab), descrambling, ASCII to PostScript
conversion
(a2ps), and header and trailer strings.
Configure Print Server’s I/O Ports Configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter port settings: state, timeout, hand-shaking, parity, and speed.
Configure Print Server’s Log
Paths
Configure Print Server’s User’s
Configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter logpath settings: name, type, and port.
Add and remove users. Change user passwords and user types.
Configure Print Server’s Novell
Options
Configure Print Server’s Network
Options
Configure and list the Internal Ethernet Adapter
Novell settings: name, frame type, and PSERVER password. List Internal Ethernet Adapter PSERVER and RPRINTER configuration.
Configure and list the Internal Ethernet Adapter IP address, netmask, routing entries, frame type, and
RARP and BOOTP setting. Restores unit to default settings. List all network related settings.
Configure Print Server’s System
Information
Display and modify system information of a Print
Server: Internal Ethernet Adapter name, contact name, location string, log details, descramble key, license key, and module(s).
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Table 10. npconfig Detailed Configuration Options Submenu (continued)
Option
Configure Print Server’s
Permanent Settings
Manage Host Software
Debug Print Server
Remote Host Security
Description
For Print Server settings, query status and store changes to/from EEPROM and factory defaults.
Install manual pages, compile source code, and install binaries and scripts provided on the host software media.
Use Internal Ethernet Adapter debug commands.
Start I/O port tests.
Specify TCP hosts/networks which communicate with the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
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Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig
When the Internal Ethernet Adapter is initially installed on a TCP/IP network, you are unable to communicate with it since its network parameters are not initialized. During configuration, the following parameters are initialized and saved in EEPROM:
• IP address (mandatory)
• netmask or sub-netmask (mandatory)
• root user password (recommended for security)
• guest user password (recommended for security)
Initializing these parameters permits configuration of all remaining settings though any one of the following ways:
• computer-aided configuration with ezsetup or npconfig
• configuration through the network with RARP
• configuration through the network with BOOTP
• configuration through the network with ARP
Once you have completed any one of these methods, you will see the
STAT LED flashing once per second. This means the Internal Ethernet
Adapter is configured and recognizable on the network. At this point,
you can then configure a host for printing by continuing with “Host
. This completes your entire print setup, unless you choose to enhance it.
Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig
NOTE: If you choose computer-aided configuration, you must log on to your system as root or superuser and use the host software diskette supplied with your Internal Ethernet Adapter. If the software is not provided, or you need a different medium, contact your vendor.
To configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter with the aid of a script you must perform the following steps:
1.
Insert the host software into the drive.
2.
Login as root user.
3.
cd to a directory with at least three megabytes of free space.
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4.
Transfer the compressed tar file from the media onto the host:
tar xvf /dev/ devicename devicename
is usually fd0 for a diskette.
5.
Uncompress this file. Enter: uncompress npdist.tar.1.Z
6.
Untar the file. Enter:
tar xvf pndist.tar.1
A list of files displays and scrolls up the screen as tar executes and several file and sub-directories are created.
7.
Assign an IP address and IP name to the Internal Ethernet Adapter in your host table (/etc/hosts, hosts nis map, or DNS name tables).
8.
Run ezsetup or npconfig. Enter:
./ezsetup or ./npconfig
NOTE: If running the host software on an HP-UX
®
system, you will need to explicitly set the Korne shell by adding “ksh” before
./ezsetup or ./npconfig.
9.
Enter the number for Configure New Unit from the Main Menu.
10. Follow the prompts.
For more information, see ezsetup and npconfig on page 147
.
Configuration Through the Network with ARP
To configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter using the network, go to a host terminal and do the following:
1.
Log on to your system as root user.
2.
Assign an IP address and an IP name to the Internal Ethernet
Adapter in your host table (/etc/hosts, hosts nis map, or DNS name tables).
3.
Find the Ethernet address for the Internal Ethernet Adapter on the bottom of the unit. It must be entered as part of this procedure.
4.
Use the arp command to add an entry in the host's arp table. The following is the most common syntax for this command: arp -s
ipname ethernetaddress
Where
ipname
is the Internal Ethernet IP name or IP address and
ethernetaddress
is that of the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
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5.
telnet to the Internal Ethernet Adapter. This will bring up a login screen.
telnet ipname
6.
Log on to the Print Server as root.
7.
At the password prompt, press <Enter>. No password is required at this point as the Internal Ethernet Adapter is still unconfigured.
NOTE: This WARNING message is normal at this point and should be ignored:
STORED AND CURRENT VALUES DIFFER
You should now see a prompt displayed having the Internal
Ethernet Adapter followed by a colon, then root.
ipaddress:root>
8.
Store the new IP address and netmask in EEPROM so the Internal
Ethernet Adapter remembers its configuration after rebooting.
Enter: store tcpip ifnum addr ipaddress store tcpip ifnum mask netmask
NOTE: ifnum is the index to a particular Network Interface. ifnum will always be 1 for the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
9.
[Optional, but recommended] Configure root and guest user passwords with the following commands:
set user passwd root newrootpasswd
set user passwd guest newguestpasswd
10. Save these configurations to EEPROM. Enter: save
11. Verify the IP address and netmask. Enter: list stored tcpip
These are now stored in EEPROM.
12. Log out of the Telnet session with quit. Reboot the Internal
Ethernet Adapter by powering the unit off, then on.
13. Test the equipment and configuration after installation is complete.
Enter at the shell prompt on your UNIX machine: ping ipname
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Configuration Through the Network with RARP
The RARP daemon provides a mechanism for dynamic IP address assignment. When a RARP-configured TCP/IP host boots, it broadcasts a RARP request for an IP address. Your network must have this daemon running on some host. If you do not know whether your network has one, ask your system administrator or configure the
Internal Ethernet Adapter with one of the other methods in this section.
To configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter with RARP you need to:
1.
Make an entry in the /etc/ethers file for the new Internal Ethernet
Adapter:
00:80:72:00:AB:CD:spike entry for the Internal Ethernet Adapter named spike which has this
Ethernet address.
2.
Start the RARP daemon if it isn’t running. Send a HUP signal to it with the kill command: kill -HUP pid
3.
Power the printer down and then up, wait another ten seconds to allow the RARP process to complete.
4.
Test the new IP address by trying a ping with the new IP name: ping ipname
5.
[Optional, but recommended] At this point set up the user passwords.
If no response is given by the Internal Ethernet Adapter, the RARP process probably failed. Reboot the unit and try one of the other methods mentioned in this section.
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Configuration Through the Network with BOOTP
BOOTP is a protocol for configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter as it boots. During the boot sequence, the Print Server can broadcast a
BOOTP request and if a BOOTP server is running on the network configured to respond to the requesting device, it will provide the
Internal Ethernet Adapter with its IP address, netmask, default router, and a time server from which to query the current time (GMT) and the timezone in which the Internal Ethernet Adapter is located.
By default, the Print Server will broadcast a BOOTP request when it boots. The following command can be used to control this request: store tcpip ifnum opts [[-]bootp]
On the BOOTP server, there must be an entry in /etc/bootptab similar to the following:
M205:\
:sm=
netmask
:\
:hd=/usr/boot:\
:bf=null:\
:gw=
default router
:\
:ht=ethernet:\
:ha=
network address
:\ (i.e. 0080720000DC)
:ip=
ipaddress
:\
:ts=
time server
:\
:to=
timezone
: (in seconds from GMT)
Restoring Factory Defaults
If at any time you would like to restore the Print Server’s
network
settings to their original state, you can perform a npsh command or utilize the dipswitches on the Internal Ethernet Adapter itself.
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Host Configuration
When setting up a print destination on a UNIX host, you have the option of using a computer-aided script such as ezsetup, npconfig, or performing the appropriate steps manually.
If you use one of the installation scripts provided, select Configure
Host Setup from the Main Menu of either program to configure a print setup on your host. It will help you through some questions and perform the necessary setup commands for you.
The rest of this section introduces you to different printing methods, with the spooler and without, and discusses each of the steps for each environment:
BSD
System V
Sun NeWSprint and Adobe
®
AIX
TranScript
®
PC
Direct Printing Without Spooler
Before configuring the spooling system, test that the basic communications are working with the Internal Ethernet Network printer.
Perform test by sending print jobs directly to the Internal Ethernet
Network printer and bypassing the spooler altogether. You can send print jobs directly to the Internal Ethernet Network printer with either
npwrite or rsh/rcmd/remsh.
The rsh/rcmd/remsh program provides the same functions as the
npwrite program except that the rsh/rcmd/remsh program exits with an error code when the network connection is down. npwrite continually tries until the job is completed. Remember this behavior when you are manually modifying your interface script because some spooler systems simply send a message about the error but the error gets flushed. The npr.if interface script gives you examples of how this behavior should be handled.
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npwrite
The data transfer program npwrite is provided with the host software shipped with your 5525B/31/32 Internal Ethernet Network printer. It sends data to the printer over a TCP connection. Data is read from a file or, if no file is specified, from standard input. The format of the data is not altered by this program; be certain it is in print-ready format.
This syntax for npwrite is as follows: npwrite ipname portname [filename]
Where: ipname Internal Ethernet Adapter IP name or IP address portname I/O port on the Internal Ethernet Adapter (i.e. prn) filenames [optional] File name(s) to be printed. If no filename is specified, data is read from standard input.
For example: npwrite 192.75.11.32.prn testfile.txt
cat testfile.txt | npwrite 192.75.11.32.prn
where 192.75.11.32 is the Internal Ethernet Adapter’s IP address.
If the npwrite binary is not available on your machine, use rsh/rchmd/
remsh instead.
rsh/rcmd/remsh
The rsh/rchmd/remsh programs are remote command execution clients that talk to the rshd server in the Internal Ethernet Adapter. rsh,
rcmd, and remsh are the same programs but have different names on different UNIX systems.
The Internal Ethernet Adapter provides lp, lpstat, and cancel program for print services through the rshd server. The lp command reads data from the standard input and sends it to the specified port as follows:
• on SCO UNIX, use either of the following: rcmd spike lp -d d1prn < testfile.txt
cat testfile.txt | rcmd spike lp -d d1prn
• On Sun UNIX rsh spike lp -d d1prn < testfile.txt
cat testfile.txt | rsh spike lp -d d1prn
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Printing Via the Spooler
Once you know your communications are correct and you can successfully print directly to the printer, you can integrate the spooler.
Interface scripts play important roles in BSD spooling environments and especially with System V print spoolers. BSD systems also provide a remote printing method utilizing the spooler but needs no script or host software.
The following sections elaborate on different spooling environments and provide the steps for full host configuration in various environments. ezsetup or npconfig can be used in most cases to simplify the process.
npr.if Interface Script
The npr.if interface script provided works in most environments, but can be replaced by a custom interface script if you have other requirements. It is usually a UNIX script which reads the parameters from the command line, processes the job according to the parameters, and sends it to the destination.
Two interface scripts, nprbsd.if and nprsysv.if, are shipped in the raw state. Load the appropriate script for your system spooler type and use it in this state if the Internal Ethernet Adapter can do sufficient processing. The Internal Ethernet Adapter contains enough processing options, when they are activated, to handle most processing needs without the need of host software. Thus, host software may be unnecessary and you may turn off all processing options on the host.
NOTE: If you require high-speed printing, use one of the interface scripts with the host processing turned on. This removes processing load from the Internal Ethernet Adapter and increases printing throughput.
Both ezsteup and npconfig utilizes the appropriate interface script by renaming it to npr printername .if, where printername is the name of the printer on the host.
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Custom Interface Scripts
You have three choices of interface scripts:
• npr.if provided in the host software
• A pre-defined script for your particular printer
• A script you have created yourself
The npr.if method is explained throughout this section. However, if you have a pre-defined printer script or a script of your own, there are certain modifications you must make in order for it to work with the
Internal Ethernet Adapter.
With the Internal Ethernet Adapter, the data must be captured and sent over the network for printing, since your printer is no longer locally attached. Use one of the following two methods:
1.
Encapsulate your script’s code with brackets () and, after the closing bracket, add a command to send the data to the Internal
Ethernet Adapter for printing.
2.
Use npd as the print method.
Both methods are explained in detail below.
Modifying Your Script
If you choose to simply edit the script, you need to understand how an interface file works. The structure of any standard interface file should be as follows: process options
( generate printer setup characters generate banner page data for each file translate data to printer format
) |
communication program
where
communication program
is the program executing rsh/rcmd/
remsh or npwrite so the print job is redirected over the network to the
Internal Ethernet Adapter.
(
FILE=$6
#the spool file is found in the sixth parameter on System
V cat $FILE | onlcr
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#filter the job
) | rcmd spike lp -d d1prn where spike is the name of the Internal Ethernet Adapter and print jobs are being sent to its destination d1prn by remotely executing the
Internal Ethernet Adapter’s lp print command.
NOTE: Even if you have a very simple script, it’s important that you enclose your script with brackets then add in a communication program at the end.
Using npd and Your Own Script
If npd is the chosen print method, start the npd daemon on your host
and incorporate it into your print setup. See page 166
for more information on npd.
Once you have this daemon running, you can work it into your printer configuration. For BSD systems, this requires an lp= field in your printcap entry along with the standard if= field for the name of your interface script. The lp= field is filled in with the name of the npd devicefile used in npd’s startup command. If you have a System V setup, the -v option in the lpadmin command will equal the npd devicefile .
BSD UNIX
BSD systems allow you to print remotely or with an interface file for a locally attached printer. This is configured within the /etc/printcap database.
Ipd Remote Printing
The lpd daemon spools files locally, then sends them to the Internal
Ethernet Adapter acting as a remote printer. As interface scripts cannot be used with this spooling method, processing must be done by the
Internal Ethernet Adapter.
This method should be used under the following conditions:
• your UNIX host supports BSD 4.3 LPD protocol
• no bi-directional communication is required between the printer and printing application
• you wish to avoid using special host software
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The control file usually contains valid information about originating user and host. The contents are only used to gather log information on the printed jobs. Since the control file may not arrive before the data file in the current LPD standards, fully detailed banners cannot be guaranteed.
Setting up Ipd Remote
To add an Internal Ethernet Adapter as a remote printer entry on your
BSD UNIX host, you need to add an entry to the /etc/printcap file and create its associated file and directories. The following is an example of what the printcap should look like, with a description of the commands necessary to create these entries: ps|PostScript printer on spike’s prn port:\
:lp=:\
:rp=d1prn:\
:rm=spike
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/spike/ps:\
:lf=/usr/spool.lpd/spike/ps/log:\
:af=/usr/spool.lpd/spike/ps/acc:
Where ps is the printer name sending jobs to the destination d1prn on the Internal Ethernet Adapter named spike.
To create the necessary entries for this example, use the following commands: cd /usr/spool/lpd mkdir spike mkdir spike/ps touch spike/ps/log spike/ps/acct chown -R daemon.daemon spike chmod -R g+rwX,o+rX spike
You can then start this printer.
lpc start ps
To send a job, use this syntax: lpr -P printername filename
BSD Interface Script Printing
If you choose not to use a remote printer setup, you can use an interface file. This interface script is specified in /etc/printcap with the
if= entry rather than the rm= and rp= entries. This script is called by the lpd daemon with the following syntax: nprbsd.if -w width -llength -iindent -nlogin -hhost acct_file where
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width length indent login host acct_file
Name of the interface script
Width of page in characters
Length of page in inches
Number of characters of indent from left margin
Login name of user originating print request
Name of host where the print job originates
File where accounting data is stored
Setting up an Interface Script
To set up your host with an interface file, add an entry to the /etc/
printcap file, then create and edit its associated files and directories.
The following is an example of the printcap entry, followed by the necessary command for creation of the entries: hp:\
:sh:pw#80:mx#0\
:lp=/dev/spike.prn:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/spike/prn:\
:lf=/usr/spool/lpd/spike/prn/log\
:af=/usr/spool/lpd/spike/prn/acct:\
:if=/usr/spool/lpd/spike/prnnpr.if:
Where hp is the printer name sending jobs to the Internal Ethernet
Adapter named spike through the interface file npr.if. To create these entries, do the following:
1.
Create the printer’s spooling directory and associated files.
cd /usr/spool/lpd mkdir spike mkdir spike/prn touch spike/com2/log spike/ps/acct chown -R daemon.daemon spike chmod -R g+rwX,o+rX spike
2.
Copy the nprbsd.if file from the host software to the spool directory. Copy the file as npr.if or name it as something more meaningful.
cp nprbsd.if /usr/spool/lpd/spike/prn/npr.if
cd /usr/spool/lpd/spike/prn chown daemon.daemon npr.if
chmod g+rwX,o+rX spike
3.
Edit the npr.if variables to suit your system environment. Look for the comment section beginning with “EDIT THESE VARIABLES” and at the end of this comment block, you will find the following:
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When defining these variables, remember each is
case sensitive
.
Define them as illustrated in these descriptions.
NPDIR_PATH (mandatory) Define the directory location of chr,
banner, onlcr, and npscramble binaries. Usually /usr/
local/bin.
These binaries must be copied over from the host software.
COMM_PROG (mandatory) Specify a communication program to transfer the data to the Internal Ethernet Adapter (i.e.
npwrite, rsh). If the program is npwrite, define the
UNIT_PORT variable. Otherwise, define the LP_DEST variable.
PRINTER_TYPE (mandatory) Specify printer type (i.e. raw, ascii, ps,
hp, gen7170).
UNIT_PORT (conditional) Specify the Internal Ethernet Adapter port name (i.e. prn). Use only when COMM_PROG is defined as rsh.
For example:
#END_MARK_1
NPDIR_PATH=./USR/LOCAL/BIN
COMM_PROG=rsh
UNIT_NAME=spike
LP_DEST=d1prn
PRINTER_TYPE=hp
BANNERPAGE=1
#START_MARK_1
NOTE: Additional variables can also be identified within this variable section as indicated by BANNERPAGE=1. Some other options include ASCII to PostScript conversion, carriage return insertion, and scrambling. By setting a particular variable to 1, this option is then turned on and a 0 turns it off.
4.
Create the LP= device used as a locking mechanism for contending print jobs.
touch /dev/spike.prn
chmod go+rw /dev/spike.prn
5.
Start the print spooler.
lpc start hp
6.
Print with the following syntax: lpr -P printername filename
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System V UNIX
Printing in a System V environment requires the use of an interface file.
It also consists of:
• the lp printer interface program
• the lpsched printing scheduler
• a set of programs acting as interfaces between the scheduler and printing device.
The scheduler copies the files into a spooling directory and calls the interface program when the job is ready to go the Internal Ethernet
Adapter. It processes the job according to the script’s setting and sends it to the printer for printing.
The interface script is usually kept in /usr/spool/lp/admins/lp/
interfaces and carries the same name as the associated printer. It is copied from the original interface file in /usr/spool/lp/model when the
lpadmin command is executed.
The interface script is called with the following syntax: ps203 reqid username copies options file1 ...
where: ps203 requid
Name of the interface script which is also the printer name on the host
Print job identification username title copies options file1
...
ID of the user requesting the job
Title of the print job required
Number of copies for each file to be printed
Additional switches for any extra job processing options spool file
Indicates additional spool files
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Setting up an Interface Script
The following steps are the instructions for setting up your host with
npr.if.
NOTE: The commands provided represent a print setup involving a printer named hp, an Internal Ethernet Adapter named spike, and a printer attached to the Print Server’s com2 port.
1.
Copy the nprsysv.if file from the host software to the model directory. Copy the file as npr.if or name it something more meaningful.
cp nprsysv.if /usr/spool/lp/model/npr.if
2.
Edit the npr.if variables to suit your system environment. Look for the comment section beginning with “EDIT THESE VARIABLES” and at the end of this comment block, you will find the following:
When defining these variables, remember each is
case sensitive
.
Define them as illustrated in these descriptions.
NPDIR_PATH (mandatory) Define the directory location of chr,
banner, onlcr, and npscramble binaries. Usually /usr/
local/bin.
These binaries must be copied over from the host software.
COMM_PROG (mandatory) Specify a communication program to transfer the data to the Internal Ethernet Adapter (i.e.
npwrite, rsh, rcmd, remsh). If the program is npwrite, define the UNIT_PORT variable. Otherwise, define the
LP_DEST variable.
PRINTER_TYPE (mandatory) Specify printer type (i.e. raw, ascii, ps,
hp, gen7170).
UNIT_NAME (mandatory) Define the Internal Ethernet Adapter IP name
UNIT_PORT (conditional) Specify the Internal Ethernet Adapter port name (i.e. prn). Use only when COMM_PROG is defined as npwrite.
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For example:
#END_MARK_1
NPDIR_PATH=./usr/local/bin
COMM_PROG=rcmdsh
UNIT_NAME=spike
LP_DEST=d1prn
PRINTER_TYPE=hp
BANNERPAGE=1
#START_MARK_1
NOTE: Additional variables can also be identified within this variable section as indicated by BANNERPAGE=1. Some other options include ASCII to PostScript conversion, carriage return insertion, and scrambling. By setting a particular variable to 1, this option is then turned on and a 0 turns it off.
3.
Create the dummy output device used as a locking mechanism between contending print jobs.
touch /dev/spike.prn
chmod go+rw /dev/spike.prn
4.
Install a new printer specifying printer name, interface script name, and dummy device.
/usr/lib/lpadmin -php -mnpr.if -v/dev/spike.prn
5.
Start the scheduler lpsched
6.
Enable the printer and allow it to accept requests.
enable hp accept hp
7.
Print a file with the following syntax: lp -d printername filename
npd Pseudo-device Interface
The npd pseudo-tty daemon is used when bi-directional communication is required between printer and printing application, and when changes to the printer’s interface script are undesirable.
Some applications such as Sun NeWSprint work best with a bidirectional communication channel to the printer because they can provide more details on the printer status. npd is used in this case using the TCP protocol and pseudo-tty device drivers.
Starting npd
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Starting the npd daemon is all that is needed to utilize npd. Integrating any special applications can be done anytime thereafter.
Use the following syntax to start npd: npd devicefile ipname portname where : devicefile ipname portname
Name for a pseudo-tty pair’s slave device acquired by npd
Internal Ethernet Adapter IP name or IP Address
Internal Ethernet Adapter I/O port name (i.e. prn)
NOTE: The
devicefile
cannot exist prior to starting npd and this particular npd daemon cannot be running already. You can have more than one daemon running on the same host, as long as they are not using the same
devicefile
.
npd /dev/spike.prn spike prn starts an npd daemon utilizing /dev/spike.prn
to send print jobs to the printer attached to the parallel port on the Internal Ethernet Adapter named spike.
By default, npd looks in the /dev directory to find a free pseudo-tty pair
(/dev/pty?? and /dev/tty?? files). If your UNIX system has these files in a different directory, you can specify the directory pathname with a -p option.
npd -p /dev/pty /dev/spike.prn spike prn where /dev/pty is the directory to be searched for a free pseudo-tty pair.
Some systems, such as HP-UX, place the master and slave devices in separate directories (i.e. /dev/ptym and /dev/pty). Specify where each of the pairs reside with the -pm and -ps options.
npd -pm /dev/ptym -ps /dev pty /dev/spike.prn spike prn where /dev/ptym is the directory searched to find a free pseudo-tty pair’s master device and /dev/pty is the directory used for locating the pseudo-tty pair slave device.
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npd locks
As npd acquires an exclusive lock on the Internal Ethernet Adapter port, it is possible to lock out other daemons that may reside on other
UNIX hosts. Therefore, npd is designed to timeout and release the lock if the pseudo-tty pair is idle for a specified time (30 seconds). You can modify this value with the -t option.
npd -t 60 /dev/spike.prn spike prn for the timeout to occur in 60 seconds.
Testing npd
Once npd has been started, test to see if npd is working before attempting to print through the spooler. The following is one test method: cat test.txt > /dev/spike.prn
redirects the cat output of test.txt to the npd device /dev/spike.prn which is then sent to the Internal Ethernet Adapter named spike.
Modifying a Host to Use npd
If you want the npd daemon to start every time you reboot your UNIX machine, edit your -rc file to include the appropriate npd startup command (from the previous section). After npd starts, integrate the print spooler into this pseudo-tty setup.
In BSD print spooler systems, modify the lp= field in the appropriate printer entry in /etc/printcap file. Set lp= to the
devicefile
argument of the npd program.
On System V systems, the -v option in the lpadmin command will equal the devicefile.
Stopping npd
Whenever an npd daemon starts, it makes a log entry in the /usr/adm/
npdlog file. The contents of this file have the following naming information: pid ipname port masterfile slavefile devicefile
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Process ID of npd daemon
Internal Ethernet Adapter IP address or IP name serviced by npd
Internal Ethernet Adapter I/O port used by npd (i.e. prn)
Master device used by npd
Slave device used by npd
Name linked to the slavefile by npd
153 spike prn/dev/ptyq1 /dev/ttyq1 /dev/spike.prn
is the log entry for the npd daemon using process ID 153.
You can acquire the process ID of the npd daemon that needs to be stopped and execute the following kill command for that process: kill -TERM pid
AIX
IBM has a unique print spooler system that uses the qdaemon program. Use the following steps to interface with the Internal Ethernet
Adapter using rsh:
NOTE: These steps and associated examples refer to a setup with a queue named queue2, a queue device named lp0, printing to a destination d1prn on the Internal Ethernet Adapter named
spike.
1.
Create a device. Enter: smit pdp
2.
Select Printer/Plotter, then Add a Printer/Plotter. Follow the prompts until SMIT executes the “mkdev” command to create this device.
NOTE: Select parallel as the interface.
Select p as the
port number.
Select ppa0 as the adapter.
Select a printer type that best matches what you are doing.
Select device lp0. If this deice is not available, go back and select “Remove a Printer/Plotter” and remove lp0 making it available for your next run through. AIX has a limit of four physical devices. If you run out, IBM suggests deleting the device after completing a print setup.
3.
Create a new queue. Enter: mkque -q queue2
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4.
Create a new queue device to do the one-to-one mapping with the printer and specify the backend program for the qdaemon to send print jobs to. Enter: mkquedev -d lp0 -q queue2 -a ’backend = /usr/lib/lpd/piobe’
NOTE: Sometimes /usr/lib/lpd/piobe is the location of this backend program.
5.
Create a virtual printer. This associates the queue, queue device, printer/plotter, name, data type, and printer/plotter type. Enter: mkvirprt -q queue2 -d lp0 -n lp0 -s pcl -t hplj3
NOTE: -s is usually pcl but can also be ps (PostScript) or asc (ASCII).
This does not seem to affect the output of the printer, so it may be best to use pcl.
6.
Change the pio-file for your queue. This will be located in /usr/lib/
lpd/pio/custom and will be called queue2:lp0 after the queue and queue device names. Change the line beginning with 302 mo::.
Enter:
307 mo::rsh spike lp -d d1prn
NOTE: This file is only created after the mkvirprt command has been executed in step 5. This step redirects the print job over the network to the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
7.
Run chvirprt since the print setup has been altered and needs updating. Enter: chvirprt -q queue2 -d lp0
NOTE: If you need to delete an entire print setup, use the rmvirprt command.
This is the /etc/qconfig entry created for this particular setup: queue2: device = lp0 up = TRUE lp0: backend=/user/lib/lpd/piobe queue stanza by mkquedev (queue device) printer’s ready to go queue device stanza for local printing
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Other TCP/IP Methods
NCSA
NCSA is a freeware package available on the Internet at
zaphod.ncsa.uiuc.edu in the directory /PC/Telnet/msdos/
contributions. The file is tel23bin.zip. It contains an lpr client for DOS that is compatible with the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
You can send jobs with the following syntax: lpr -S ipname -Pdestname
Where ipname is the Internal Ethernet Adapter IP name or IP address and destname is the name of the Internal Ethernet Adapter destination.
lpr -Sspike -Pd1prn sends a print job to d1prn on the Internal Ethernet Adapter named
spike.
FTP’s PC/TCP
FTP Software
®
markets a package called PC/TCP which provides an
lpr client for DOS that is compatible with the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
Jobs can be sent to the Internal Ethernet Adapter directly with the following command syntax after an entry has been made for the Internal
Ethernet Adapter in the host table: lpr -S ipname -Pdestname
Example: lpr -Sspike -Pd1prn sends a print job to d1prn on the Internal Ethernet Adapter named
spike.
FTP’s package also provides Windows
®
printing along with several other software packages on the market.
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Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell
This chapter introduces the Internal Ethernet Adapter’s configuration possibilities along with the various methods of printing available within a
NetWare
versions, including version 4, and we provide setup steps for each.
Host Software
NetWare’s PCONSOLE is generally used to change passwords, add print servers, add remote printers, and add queues to be serviced. It can be used for both a PSERVER or RPRINTER setup. To install an
Internal Ethernet Adapter in a Novell environment, PCONSOLE is used for the entire installation. The following pages give step-by-step examples of installing the Internal Ethernet Adapter in various Novell environments.
NOTE: You can also use the NPWin software to configure the unit.
npsh nvplist
Lists all of the Internal Ethernet Adapter’s on the network; each name is in the format M_ xxxxxx (where xxxxxx equals the last six digits of the unit’s Ethernet address) by defaulting regardless of whether it is configured as a PSERVER or an RPRINTER.
npsh
unitname
Starts a Telnet-like session with the named Internal Ethernet Adapter allowing you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the unit with its built-in command set.
npsh
unitname command
Initiates a single command with guest access only to the unit instead of entering into a complete session.
To communicate with the unit using npsh.exe, you need to:
1.
From a DOS prompt on a Novell workstation, begin an npsh session with the unit.
npsh unitname
Starts a Telnet-like session with the named print server with guest access only.
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2.
To obtain root access to the unit, type: supervisor
A standard login screen is displayed prompting you for the login name and password.
3.
Login to the unit as a root user.
root
NOTE: Root users require the use of a password as configured in the unit’s user list.
4.
Enter the password. If this password is not yet set, press enter at the password prompt. Otherwise, enter the password that is already stored on the unit.
password
You are now logged in to the unit as a root user and can access any
npsh command on the unit.
NOTE: Because npsh.exe makes use of broadcasts, you may have problems communicating across a router.
Internal Ethernet Adapter
The Print Server configuration in a Novell environment is much simpler than that required in a TCP/IP environment. No addresses, masks, or router entries are necessary and in most cases, the Internal Ethernet
Adapter can simply be connected to the network, turned on, and then configured for printing from a Novell station through PCONSOLE. The only parameters that you may want to set are a PSERVER password or possibly the frame type. This type of configuration is done using
npsh.exe as detailed in the previous section.
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Host Configuration
The Internal Ethernet Adapter can act as either a PSERVER or as an
RPRINTER in a Novell environment. It supports encrypted passwords and it is capable of servicing up to 16 file servers and 32 queues as a
PSERVER. One Internal Ethernet Adapter can handle eight RPRINTER setups.
PSERVER Bootup
When booting as a PSERVER, the Internal Ethernet Adapter gets a server list from the first file server it contacts. The unit then contacts those servers on that list to see if there is a queue that needs servicing.
The queues are then polled every 5 seconds (by default) by the Print
Server to see if there are any print jobs queued.
RPRINTER Bootup
When booting as an RPRINTER, the Internal Ethernet Adapter again gets a server list from the first file server it contacts. For each server found on that list, it then looks for a file called SYS:\LOGIN\M_ xxxxxx \
CONFIG where xxxxxx equals the last six hexadecimal digits in the
Ethernet address found on the bottom of the unit. This file contains one
set rprinter command for each RPRINTER serviced by the Internal
Ethernet Adapter since the RPRINTER settings do not hold their effect through a power cycle.
NOTE: If the Internal Ethernet Adapter loses a connection to a file server (as a PSERVER) or to a PSERVER (as an RPRINTER), it will automatically reconnect when that server becomes available again.
Following are the configuration steps for a PSERVER setup, an
RPRINTER setup, as well as the options available for NetWare 4 environments.
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PSERVER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4)
This procedure configures the Novell file server to use an Internal
Ethernet Adapter as a PSERVER in a non-NetWare 4 environment.
Please see “NetWare 4 Options” on page 180 for more on a NetWare 4
setup.
NOTE: The Internal Ethernet Adapter replaces a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE or PSERVER.NLM on the file server, so these are no longer needed.
To set up the unit as a PSERVER in a non-NetWare 4 environment,
follow the procedure outlined in Table 11
.
Table 11. PSERVER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Step
1.
2.
3.
10.
Action Result of Action
Log in to Novell as supervisor.
Enter PCONSOLE.
Select PRINT QUEUE INFORMATION.
List of currently-defined queues comes up.
Press <Insert> to add a queue.
Type in this new name in any format you like and press <Enter>.
Asks for new queue's name.
New queue is added to list.
Press <Escape>.
Select PRINT SERVER
INFORMATION.
Press <Insert> to add a server.
Gives you supervisor rights.
PCONSOLE's Main Menu displays.
Returns to PCONSOLE's Main Menu.
A list of existing print servers displays.
Prompts for the server's name.
This new server is added to the list.
Type the name of the Internal Ethernet
Adapter. By default, it is M_ xxxxxx where xxxxxx equals the last six digits of the unit's Ethernet address. (e.g.
M_000BF5)
Select it and press <Enter>.
PRINT SERVER INFORMATION menu comes up.
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Table 11. PSERVER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4) (continued)
Step Action Result of Action
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Select PRINT SERVER
CONFIGURATION.
Select PRINTER CONFIGURATION.
Select the first item listed as NOT
INSTALLED and press <Enter>.
Type in the name of one of the eight default destinations on the unit for the
Name field (e.g. d1prn, d2prn, etc.) and go to the Type field.
Press <Enter> at this field and then select DEFINED ELSEWHERE.
Press <Escape> and select Yes to save changes.
Press <Escape> again.
This menu displays.
A list of configured printers is displayed.
The PRINTER
N
CONFIGURATION window comes up where
N
equals the selected printer.
Cursor sits at the Type field with a printer name now assigned.
Comes back to the PRINTER
N
CONFIGURATION window.
Gives you the option to define more printers.
Returns to PRINT SERVER
CONFIGURATION menu.
A list of defined printers displays.
18. Select QUEUES SERVICED BY
PRINTER.
19.
Select one of these printers.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Press <Insert>.
Select the queue created earlier to service this printer and press <Enter>.
Press <Enter> to select the default.
This is fine for most cases.
Press <Escape> back to Main Menu
A list of queues comes up. It will be empty the first time you use it.
Displays a list of available queues.
Asks for a priority.
Comes back to queue list.
Main Menu displays.
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Table 11. PSERVER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4) (continued)
Step
24.
25.
26.
Action
Reboot the Print Server by unplugging and plugging it back in.
Check CURRENTLY ATTACHED
SERVERS once you have gone into view the appropriate queue.
Press <Escape> until you have exited
PCONSOLE.
Result of Action
Unit will boot up and see the new queue that it has to service. This may take a minute.
You should see the Print Server’s name displayed (e.g. M_000BF5).
The configuration is complete.
RPRINTER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4)
This procedure associates an existing PSERVER with a remote Internal
Ethernet Adapter acting as an RPRINTER in a pre-NetWare 4 environment. It is the PSERVER’s responsibility to get jobs from the queue and to pass them off to the Internal Ethernet Adapter acting as the remote printer. Unlike a PSERVER set-up, the Internal Ethernet
Adapter does not deal directly with the queues.
NOTE: As an RPRINTER, the Print Server does not use a login ID. In addition, a non-Internal Ethernet Adapter (e.g.
PSERVER.NLM) must be running for RPRINTER to operate.
An RPRINTER set up requires the use of a configuration file. This file is required to tell the Internal Ethernet Adapter to act as an RPRINTER upon boot up since RPRINTER settings do not hold their effect through a power cycle. Once the unit boots up, the Internal Ethernet Adapter contacts file servers it knows and on each Print Server looks for the file
SYS:\LOGIN\M_ xxxxxx \CONFIG where xxxxxx equals the last six digits (in hexadecimal) of the Ethernet address as found at the bottom of the unit. If it finds this file, it reads in each entry as if it were an npsh command entered right on the unit.
NOTE: To ensure that the Internal Ethernet Adapter contacts the file server that contains the CONFIG file, set up the appropriate file server as a preferred file server.
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CAUTION If you are using a configuration file and you have changed the name of the Internal Ethernet Adapter, you must change the name of the directory containing this file.
To set up the unit as an RPRINTER in a pre-NetWare 4 environment,
follow the procedure outlined in Table 12
.
Table 12. RPRINTER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4)
4.
5.
6.
7.
Step
1.
2.
3.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Action Result of Action
Log in to Novell as supervisor.
Enter PCONSOLE.
Press <Escape>.
Select PRINT SERVER
INFORMATION.
Gives you supervisor rights.
PCONSOLE’s Main Menu displays.
Select PRINT QUEUE INFORMATION.
List of currently defined queues comes up.
Press <Insert> to add a queue.
Type in this new name in any format you like and press <Enter>.
Asks for new queue’s name.
New queue is added to list.
Returns to PCONSOLE’s Main Menu.
A list of existing print servers displays.
Select one of the print servers and press <Enter>.
Select PRINTER CONFIGURATION.
Display’s PRINT SERVER
INFORMATION menu.
Displays a list of printers associated with the print server.
Select or create a printer name which you want to install as a remote printer and press <Enter>.
Put the cursor on the Type field and press <Enter>.
PRINTER
N
CONFIGURATION window displays where selected printer.
N
equals the
A list of options comes up.
Select REMOTE OTHER/UNKNOWN.
This displays in the Type field.
Ignore the other fields and press
<Escape> to save these changes.
Takes you back to the list printers.
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Table 12. RPRINTER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4) (continued)
Step
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Action Result of Action
Press <Escape> until you are at the
PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION menu again.
Select QUEUES SERVICED BY
PRINTER.
Select the printer you previously defined and press <Enter>.
Press <Insert>.
Select the queue you want this printer to service and press <Enter>.
Press <Enter> to use the default.
Press <Escape> until you have exited
PCONSOLE.
Start PSERVER.
Displays this menu.
A list of defined printers for this print server is shown.
An empty queue list comes up.
A list of available queues displays.
Prompts you for a priority.
Returns to the queue list.
Takes you to the command prompt.
In SYS VOLUME on the file server, change to the \LOGIN directory.
Create a directory named after the
Internal Ethernet Adapter. By default, this will be M_ xxxxxx where xxxxxx equals the last six digits of the unit’s
Ethernet address (e.g. M_000BF5)
Within this directory, create a file called
CONFIG and open it for editing.
Starts the PSERVER so the Internal
Ethernet Adapter can service it as an
RPRINTER.
You will be at this prompt.
Creates the directory.
A blank file displays.
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Table 12. RPRINTER Setup (Pre-NetWare 4) (continued)
Step
25.
26.
Action Result of Action
Enter the line: set rprinter add
pservername printernumber destname
where pservername equals the existing PSERVER’s name, printernumber equals the defined number for this printer in that
PSERVER, and destname equals an
Internal Ethernet Adapter destination
(e.g. d1prn d2prn, etc.).
Reboot the Internal Ethernet Adapter to enable these changes.
One entry is written in the file. One entry is required for each RPRINTER serviced by the Internal Ethernet
Adapter.
The Internal Ethernet Adapter will boot up and read this entry from the
CONFIG file and set itself to act as an
RPRINTER.
NetWare 4 Options
NetWare 4 introduces NDS and some new frame types. The Internal
Ethernet Adapter can be used in a NetWare 4 environment with either of these options:
• Set the Internal Ethernet Adapter up as a PSERVER
• Set the Internal Ethernet Adapter up as a RPRINTER interacting with an existing PSERVER.
NOTE: If following a PSERVER setup, bindery emulation is required.
Included in this sub-section are the steps for a PSERVER setup since the steps have changed now that bindery emulation is required. A
PRINTER setup is not included since the only changes from a pre-
NetWare 4 RPRINTER setup are some name changes in PCONSOLE.
To configure the unit as a PSERVER in a NetWare 4 environment,
follow the procedure outlined in Table 13
.
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Table 13. PSERVER Setup (NetWare 4)
7.
8.
9.
4.
5.
6.
Step
1.
2.
3.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Action Result of Action
Log in to Novell as supervisor.
Enter PCONSOLE.
Press F4.
Select PRINT QUEUES.
Press <Insert> to add a queue.
Type in this new name and press
<Enter>.
Press <Escape>.
Select PRINT SERVERS.
Press <Insert> to add a new print server.
Type the name of the Internal Ethernet
Adapter. By default, it is M_ xxxxxx where xxxxxx equals the last six digits of the unit’s Ethernet address. (e.g.
M_000BF5)
Select this new print server and press
<Enter >.
Select PRINTERS.
Press <Insert> to add a printer to the list.
Type in the name of one of the eight default destinations on the unit for the
Name field (e.g. d1prn, d2prn, etc.) and go to the Type field.
Gives you supervisor rights.
PCONSOLE’s Main Menu displays.
Puts you into bindery emulation mode and displays Main Menu.
List of currently defined queues comes up.
Asks for new queue’s name.
New queue is added to list.
Returns to PCONSOLE’s Main Menu.
A list of existing print servers displays.
Prompts you for the name of the print server.
This new server is added to the list.
PRINT SERVER INFORMATION menu displays.
A list of defined printers comes up.
Prompts you for the printer name, type, and some additional fields.
Cursor moves to this field.
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Table 13. PSERVER Setup (NetWare 4) (continued)
Step
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Action
Press <Enter> at this field and then select DEFINED ELSEWHERE. If
DEFINED ELSEWHERE is not available, choose PARALLEL.
Press <Enter> on the Print Queues
Assigned field.
Press <Insert> to display all queues; select the one you defined earlier and press <Enter>.
Select a priority and press <Enter>.
Priority 1 should be sufficient.
Press <Escape> until you are back to
Main Menu.
Reboot the Print Server by unplugging and then plugging it back in.
21.
22.
Check the CURRENTLY ATTACHED
SERVERS once you have gone into view the appropriate.
Press <Escape> until you are out of
PCONSOLE.
Result of Action
Brings you back to the printer’s window.
List of available queues is displayed.
You are prompted for a priority.
Printer’s window displays with fields now filled in.
Main Menu is displayed.
Unit resets and realizes its new configuration. It then attaches to the queue after 30 seconds or so.
You should see the Internal Ethernet
Adapter’s name displayed (e.g.
M_000BF5).
Returns you to the command line. The
Internal Ethernet Adapter is configured.
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Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows
This section discusses the Internal Ethernet Adapter’s support for
NT , Windows for Workgroups (WfW), and Windows 95 are provided for each of these environments.
. Examples
In a Windows environment, TCP/IP is the data transfer protocol used for printing. This means that IP addresses and netmasks are required in your Windows stations along with appropriate TCP/IP software. This chapter will also discuss how you set this up in your environment.
Print Methods Overview
A Central Host
The recommended print method for a Windows environment is to have a central host act as a spooler for jobs before they are sent to the Print
Server/printer. The reason for this is that the central workstation has the ability to store the spooled jobs while they are waiting to go to the Print
Server/printer.
An example of this setup would be a Windows NT host which allows
WfW stations to spool to it. The NT host would have the only print setup going to the Print Server/printer directly and it would be shared across the network. In this way, the WfW station could send jobs to this shared printer on the NT host. All WfW jobs would first spool to the NT host before being sent to the Print Server/printer for printing.
Print Setup Possibilities
There are two print methods available with the Internal Ethernet
Adapter in a Windows environment:
• LPR - Berkeley’s Line Printer Protocol which uses TCP/IP to transfer data to the Print Server’s built-in Line Printer Daemon.
• NetBIOS - NetBIOS over TCP/IP used to transfer data to the
Internal Ethernet Adapter.
NetBIOS is further broken down into these two setup procedures:
• “net use” - Microsoft’s shared resource feature.
• Print Manager - Microsoft’s management tool for printing.
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Your choice depends entirely on what is available with your particular Windows software. The following is a list of what is supported in each:
• Windows NT and NT/AS - LPR and NetBIOS (“net use” and
Print Manager)
• Windows for Workgroups - NetBIOS (“net use” and Print
Manager)
• Windows 95 - NetBIOS (Print Manager)
NOTE: Regardless of which method you choose, TCP/IP will always be used in some manner.
Basic Setup Steps
In each of these environments, the basic setup steps required to get you printing from one of these hosts are to:
1.
Ensure that you have the appropriate network software installed on your Windows host.
2.
Configure the Windows host with an IP address and netmask.
3.
Configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter with an IP address and netmask.
4.
Create a printer and select a method of printing to the Print Server
(e.g. LPR).
TCP/IP Setup
The following section gives step-by-step directions on how to install the necessary network software in the supported environments.
Windows NT LPR Network Software Installation
1.
Go to the Main program.
2.
Double click on Control Panel.
3.
Double click on Network.
4.
A dialogue box will appear showing your current network settings.
Under Installed Network Software, check to see if MS TCP/IP
Printing shows. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to perform the following steps.
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5.
Select Add New Software.
6.
Select TCP/IP Protocol and Components.
7.
Click on Continue.
8.
Select TCP/IP Printing Support from the TCP/IP components list that displays. You may also want to select Connectivity Utilities.
9.
Click on Continue.
Windows NT NetBIOS Network Software Installation
1.
Go to the Main program group.
2.
Double click on Control Panel.
3.
Double click on Network.
4.
A dialogue box will appear showing your current network setting.
Under Installed Network Software, check to see if NetBIOS TCP/
IP->Streams Environment appears. If not, you’ll need to add this new software by clicking on the Add New Software Button.
Windows for Workgroups NetBIOS Software
Installation
1.
Make sure that you have the Microsoft TCP/IP-32 group in your
Program Manager. If you do not have the file, wfwt32.exe, you can download it from:
• Compuserve in “MS Software Library”
2.
Once this is placed in a directory on your WfW station, you will need to double click on the Network Setup icon in the Network
Group.
3.
Click on Drivers.
4.
Since the TCP/IP services will not yet be listed here, click on Add
Protocols.
5.
Select Unlisted.
6.
Specify the directory where the file exists. A new TCP/IP-32 program group will then be created which will include FTP, Telnet, etc.
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NOTE: At this point, you will be prompted with a dialogue box asking for the TCP/IP network settings (i.e. IP address and netmask) for this WfW station. Fill these in at this time.
Windows 95 NetBIOS Network Software Installation
Make sure that File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is installed in your Network setup. If not, you’ll need to perform the following steps.
1.
Open Settings:Control Panel folder.
2.
Double click on the Network icon.
3.
Select Add.
4.
Select Service.
5.
Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks from the list.
6.
Click OK.
7.
Click OK again since this service will now show in the list to the left.
Configuring TCP/IP
Since TCP/IP is used as the data transfer protocol, IP addresses and netmasks must be assigned to your Windows workstation(s) if you have not already done so.
If you are not familiar with IP addresses and are sure that this network
will not go onto the Internet, Table 14
lists some sample settings to use.
Table 14. IP Address Examples
Host 1
M205/M206
Host 2 and so on ...
IP Address
192.1.1.1
192.1.1.2
192.1.1.3
Netmask
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
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The following sections will detail how you configure TCP/IP settings on the different Windows platforms.
Windows NT IP Address and Netmask Configuration
1.
Go to the Main program group.
2.
Double click on Control Panel.
3.
Double click on Network.
4.
Select TCP/IP Protocol from Installed Network Software list.
5.
Click on the Configure button.
6.
A dialogue box will come up asking for network settings. Fill in the
IP address and netmask for this workstation and then click OK.
Windows for Workgroups IP Address and Netmask
Configuration
Configuring an IP address and netmask for the WfW workstation is part of the procedure involved in installing NetBIOS Network Software.
Please see “NetBIOS Using Print Manager Method” on page 191
for more details.
Windows 95 IP Address and Netmask Configuration
1.
Open the Settings:Control Panel folder.
2.
Double click on the Network icon.
3.
Under the Installed Network Software list, select the entry dealing with the TCP/IP Protocol.
4.
Click on Configure.
5.
A dialogue box will come up asking for network settings. Fill in the
IP address and netmask for this workstation and then click OK.
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Internal Ethernet Adapter IP Address and Netmask
Configuration
Since TCP/IP is being utilized, the Internal Ethernet Adapter’s configuration involves storing an IP address and a netmask. To configure the Internal Ethernet Adapter with its network settings, follow the steps below:
1.
Find the Ethernet address for the Internal Ethernet Adapter on the bottom of the unit. It must be entered as part of this procedure.
2.
Select an IP address for the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
3.
Open a DOS window.
4.
Use the arp command to add an entry to the host’s arp table.
arp -s ipaddress ethernetaddress
5.
telnet to the Print Server. This will bring up a login screen.
telnet ipaddress
6.
Log into the unit as root.
7.
At the password prompt, press <Enter>. No password is required at this point as the Internal Ethernet Adapter is still unconfigured.
NOTE: The following WARNING message will appear. It is not important at this time:
STORED AND CURRENT VALUES DIFFER
You should now see a prompt displayed that has the Internal Ethernet
Adapter’s IP address followed by a colon, then root.
ipaddress
:root>
8.
Store the new IP address and netmask in EEPROM so that the
Internal Ethernet Adapter can remember its configuration after reboots. Enter: store net ifnum addr ipaddress store net ifnum mask netmask
NOTE: The ifnum will always be (1) since there is only one network interface, ethernet.
9.
Verify the IP address and netmask. Enter: list stored net
10. Log out of the Telnet session with quit. Then reboot the Internal
Ethernet Adapter by powering the unit off, then on. This will reset the unit and apply the changes to the stored settings.
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11. Test the equipment and configuration after installation is complete.
Enter at the shell prompt: ping ipaddress
Once you have configured this unit, you will notice the STAT LED flashing. This means the Internal Ethernet Adapter is configured and recognizable on the network. At this point, you can now configure your host.
Host Configuration
Now that your workstation(s) and the Internal Ethernet Adapter have IP addresses and netmasks, you can now configure a print setup. There are several methods available depending on what Windows package you are using.
Windows NT Version 3.5x
LPR Method
1.
Create a print path and printer; select Main.
2.
Select Control Panel.
3.
Select Printers which loads up the Print Manager.
4.
Select Create a Printer from the Printer menu.
5.
Define the printer name and driver; in the Print to field, select
Other....
6.
Choose LPR port from the list that comes up and select OK.
7.
Fill in the host name or IP address of the Internal Ethernet Address.
8.
Fill in the destination or queue on the Internal Ethernet Adapter
(e.g. d1prn) and select OK. where: destination Is a pre-defined destination or queue on the
Internal Ethernet Adapter that is automatically mapped by default to the I/O port. Please note that destinations are case sensitive and are lowercase by default.
This printer is now available for printing and will interact with the
Internal Ethernet Adapter’s built in Line Printer Daemon using TCP/IP.
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NetBIOS Using Print Manager Method
NOTE: In order to use this method, you must first configure the Internal
Ethernet Adapter with a Microsoft Networks Workgroup name.
This can be done by telneting to the Internal Ethernet Adapter, starting an npsh session with the unit, and issuing the following command: store pserver smb workgrp
workgroupname
where workgroupname is the name of the Microsoft Networks
Workgroup that you want the Internal Ethernet Adapter to be included
(e.g. Engineering).
NOTE: You must reset the Internal Ethernet Adapter for this command to take affect.
1.
Ensure that the network connection is functioning properly between the Windows NT workstation and the Internal Ethernet Adapter. Try to ping or telnet to the unit.
2.
Open Print Manager.
3.
Select Connect Network Printer from the Printer menu or click on the appropriate toolbar item.
4.
A list of network services will appear. Double click on the Microsoft
Windows Network.
5.
A list of known workgroups will appear. Double click on the workgroup name that you previously configured the Internal
Ethernet Adapter under (e.g. Engineering).
6.
Double click on the Internal Ethernet Adapter once the list of registered devices in this workgroup appears.
7.
A list of destinations (e.g. d1prn) with NetBIOS service enabled will appear. These are read directly from the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
Select one of them.
8.
Print Manager will then ask to install a local printer driver. Click on
OK.
9.
A dialogue box appears providing a list of possible printer drivers.
Once you select one, click on OK.
The printer is now available for printing using NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
Windows for Workgroups
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Host Configuration
NetBIOS Using Print Manager Method
NOTE: In order to use this method, you must first configure the Internal
Ethernet Adapter with a Microsoft Networks Workgroup name.
This can be done by telneting to the Internal Ethernet Adapter, starting an npsh session with the unit, and issuing the following command.
store pserver smb workgrp
workgroupname
where workgroupname is the name of the Microsoft Networks
Workgroup that you want the Internal Ethernet Adapter to be included
(e.g. Engineering).
NOTE: You must reset the Internal Ethernet Adapter for this command to take affect.
1.
Ensure that the network connection is functioning properly between the Windows workstations and the Internal Ethernet Adapter. Try to ping or telnet to the unit.
2.
Open Print Manager.
3.
Select Connect Network Printer from the Printer menu or click on the appropriate toolbar item.
4.
A list of known workgroups will appear. Double click on the workgroup name that you previously configured the Internal
Ethernet Adapter under (e.g. Engineering).
5.
Double click on the Internal Ethernet Adapter once the list of registered devices in this workgroup appears.
6.
A list of destinations (e.g. d1prn) with NetBIOS service enabled will appear. These are read directly from the Internal Ethernet Provider.
Select one of them.
7.
Click OK.
This printer is now available for printing using NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
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Windows 95
NetBIOS Using Print Manager Method
NOTE: This setup assumes that you have already created a local printer using the Add a New Printer icon in the
Settings:Printer folder. You can use any port here such as
LPT1 or LPT2 when creating this printer.
NOTE: In order to use this method, you must first configure the Internal
Ethernet Adapter with a Microsoft Networks Workgroup name.
This can be done by teleneting to the Internal Ethernet Adapter, starting an npsh session with the unit, and issuing the following command: store pserver smb workgrp
workgroupname
where workgroupname is the name of the Microsoft Networks
Workgroup that you want the Internal Ethernet Adapter to be included
(e.g. Engineering).
NOTE: You must power the printer down and then up again for the
Internal Ethernet Adapter command to take affect.
1.
Ensure that the network connection is functioning properly between the Windows workstations and the Internal Ethernet Adapter. Try to ping or telnet to the unit.
2.
Open the Settings:Printer folder.
3.
Double click on the target printer that you created earlier.
4.
Select Properties from the Printer menu.
5.
Select the Details tab and click on the Add Port... button.
6.
Select the Browse button.
7.
A list of network services will appear. Double click on the Entire
Network.
8.
A list of known workgroup will appear. Double click on the workgroup name that you previously configured the Internal
Ethernet Adapter under (e.g. Engineering).
9.
Double click on the Internal Ethernet Adapter once the list of registered devices in this workgroup appears.
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Host Configuration
10. A list of destinations (e.g. d1prn) with NetBIOS service enabled will appear. These are read directly from the Internal Ethernet Adapter.
Select one of them.
11. Click on OK to exit the Browse for Printer dialogue box.
12. Click on OK to exit the Properties dialogue box.
This printer is now available for printing using NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
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6
Troubleshooting
Cleaning Requirements
Clean the printer every six months or after every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. If the printer is located in a dusty area or is used for heavy duty printing, clean it more often.
WARNING Disconnect the power source before cleaning the printer.
WARNUNG Vor dem Säubern des Druckers ist die Netzverbindung zu unterbrechen.
ATTENTION Débranchez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’imprimante.
Exterior Cleaning
Clean the outside of the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild detergent soap. (Dishwashing liquid works well.) Do not use abrasive powders or chemical solvents. Clean the windows with plain water or mild window cleaner. Always apply the cleaning solution to the cloth; never pour cleaning solution directly onto the printer.
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Chapter 6 Cleaning Requirements
Interior Cleaning
Over time, particles of paper and ink accumulate inside impact printers.
This is normal. Paper dust and ink build-up must be periodically removed to avoid degraded print quality. Most paper dust accumulates around the ends of the platen and ribbon path.
2
3
4
1
7
Legend:
1) Base Casting
2) Splined Shaft
3) Paper Support (2)
4) Tractor
5) Forms Thickness Lever
6) Ribbon Guide (2)
7) Shuttle Cover Assembly
6
5
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Interior Cleaning
To clean the interior of the printer perform the following steps.
1.
Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord.
2.
Open the printer cover. Fully raise the forms thickness lever.
Unload paper.
3.
Unlatch both ribbon spools and carefully lift them off the hubs.
Raise the ribbon out of the ribbon path.
4.
Using a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base casting, and ribbon guides. Vacuum up the residue.
CAUTION Vacuum carefully around the hammer bank and surrounding area to avoid damage. To avoid corrosion damage, use only alcohol when cleaning the printer mechanical elements. Solutions used to clean mechanical elements must contain no water.
5.
Wipe the splined shaft with a soft cloth.
6.
Check the ribbon mask and hammer bank cover for bits of torn paper or ribbon lint.
7.
Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with anhydrous alcohol, remove dust and ink from the platen. (The platen is the thick silver bar behind the hammer bank cover that rotates when the forms thickness lever is rotated.) Clean the ribbon guides.
8.
Brush and vacuum up dust or residue that has accumulated inside the lower cabinet.
9.
Wipe the lower cabinet interior with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened (not wet) with water and mild detergent or window cleaning solution. Dry the lower cabinet interior by wiping it down with a clean, lint-free cloth.
10. Install the ribbon and load paper.
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Diagnosing Problems
This section is designed to help the user recover from any problems which may arise with normal printer operation.
Printing a Hex Dump
A hex code printout (or hex dump) is a translation of all host interface data to its hexadecimal equivalent, listing all ASCII character data received from the host computer with their corresponding two-digit hexadecimal codes. Hex dumps are used to troubleshoot printer data reception problems.
Printable characters print as the assigned symbol; nonprintable characters are indicated by a period (.).
For instructions on how to enable and disable Hex Dump mode, see
shows an example of a hex dump.
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Printing a Hex Dump
Figure 15. Hex Dump Sample
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Chapter 6 Diagnosing Problems
Fault Messages
If a fault condition occurs in the printer, the status indicator on the control panel flashes on and off and the message display indicates the specific fault. Fault messages are summarized in
.
Displayed faults fall into one of two categories:
• Operator correctable
• Field service required
For the operator-correctable faults, follow the suggested solution in
Table 15 . After correcting the displayed fault, press the CLEAR key to
clear the error message and status indicator and resume printing. If the fault message reappears, contact your authorized service representative.
NOTE: The
Maintenance Manual
provides more detailed information and procedures for resolving fault conditions. However, many of the procedures described there must be performed only by your authorized service representative
.
Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention
If a fault is not correctable by the operator, the fault message is followed by an asterisk (*). This usually indicates that an authorized service representative is needed. You may try two steps to clear the fault before calling your authorized service representative:
1.
Set the printer power switch to O (off), wait 15 seconds, then turn the printer on again. Run your print job again. If the message does not appear, it was a false indication and no further attention is required.
2.
If the message reappears, press the CLEAR key. If the message goes away, it was a false indication and no further attention is required. If the message reappears, call your authorized service representative.
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Fault Messages
Displayed Message
8.5V PWR FAIL*
15V CTL FAIL*
23.5V CTL FAIL*
48V PWR FAIL*
ACCESS NULL PTR*
A TO D OVERUN*
BUFFER OVERFLOW
BUFFER OVERRUN
CAUTION PPM HAS
REMOTE CONTROL
CLEAR PAPER JAM
CLOSE PLATEN
Table 15. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table
Can User
Correct?
No
Explanation
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Solution
Internal power failure.
Controller voltage failure.
Controller voltage failure.
Internal power failure.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Host sends data after the printer buffer is full (serial interface).
Receive overrun (serial interface).
Another user is accessing the printer remotely through the Printer Manager.
No paper motion.
The forms thickness lever is open.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Check your serial host interface parameter settings; if necessary, adjust them so that they match the settings of the attached host.
Check printer serial port configuration setup. Ensure the baud rate and data protocol match both host and printer settings.
Wait until the remote user has finished their Printer Manager session, or press any key to disable the Printer Manger and gain control of the printer.
Clear jam and reload paper. If this message recurs, contact your authorized service representative.
1
Close the forms thickness lever.
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COIL HOT
CTL VOLT FAIL*
DRVR CIR BAD*
Table 15. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued)
Yes
EXHAUST FAN FLT
(Cabinet model only)
FIRMWARE ERROR*
FRAMING ERROR
HAM. COIL OPEN*
HAMMER COIL BAD*
#, #, #
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
One or more hammer coils are hot.
Controller voltage failure.
Hammer coil count test failed.
Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit.
Check printer environment. If too hot or dusty, relocate printer. May occur normally on graphically intense print jobs.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Power off the printer and remove the paper path (see Maintenance
Manual). Check that the fan cable connector is connected.
Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway, and remove any obstructions. Check for items beneath the printer blocking cabinet vents. Power back on the printer. If this message recurs, contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Application software tried to perform an illegal printer function or damaged memory detected on board.
Serial framing error (serial interface).
Electrical malfunction of one or more hammer coils.
Hammer coil # failed current test at power up.
Check your serial host interface parameter settings; if necessary, adjust them so that they match the settings of the attached host.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
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Fault Messages
LOAD PAPER
ONLINE
8344 FAILED*
PAP BAD TABLE*
Table 15. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued)
HMR BANK FAN FLT
HB NOT INSTALLD*
ILL EXT BUS ACC*
ILLGL OPR ACCSS*
ILL INST ACCSS*
INTAKE FAN FAULT
LO DRV. SHORT *
PAP BSY TOO LNG*
PAP FIFO OVERFL*
PAP FIFO UNDRFL*
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit.
Self-test does not detect hammer coils.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit.
Circuit(s) on the hammer bank or in the hammer bank power cable shorted to ground.
Printer is out of paper.
Link-level code test detects hardware failure.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Check that fan cable is connected. Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway; remove any obstructions. Check for items beneath the printer blocking cabinet vents. Power back on the printer. If this message recurs, contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
See description for
HMR BANK FAN FLT.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Load paper.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
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PAP ILLGL ST*
PAP INCMPL ENER*
PAP INVLD CMD*
PAP INVLD PARM*
PAP NOT SCHED*
PAP NT AT SPEED*
PAP UNEXP INT*
PARITY ERROR
POWER SUPPLY HOT
PROTECTED INSTR*
PLAT INV PARM*
PLAT INV CMD*
Table 15. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued)
No
PLAT INV STATE*
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Parity error
(serial interface)
Power supply sensors report high temperatures.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Check your serial host interface parameter settings; if necessary, adjust them so that they match the settings of the attached host.
Check printer environment. If hot or dusty, relocate printer. Contact your authorized service representative if this occurs frequently.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
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Fault Messages
Table 15. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued)
POWER SAVER MODE N/A
PRINTER HOT
PWR SUPP VOLT *
RIB INVLD STATE*
RIBBON DRIVE*
RIBBON INK OUT
CHANGE RIBBON
RIB INVLD CMD*
SECURITY CODE
VIOLATION*
SHUTL INV CMD*
SHUTL INV PARM*
SHUTTLE JAM
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Status message: printer is in low-energy idle state, all fans and higher voltages are off, only +5Vdc logic circuits are active.
Controller board sensors report high temperatures on the board.
Power supply failed.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
CMX controller does not detect ribbon drive motor.
The RibbonMinder program is warning that the amount of ink in the ribbon has reached
0%.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
No action required.
Check printer environment. If hot or dusty, relocate printer. Contact your authorized service representative if this occurs frequently.
1
Replace power supply board.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Replace ribbon or press CLEAR for two additional minutes of printing before the fault displays
again. See “RIBBONMINDER” on page 128
.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Security code of PAL on controller board does not match code of firmware on the controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
No shuttle movement or shuttle moving at wrong speed.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Check for obstruction to shuttle, a twisted ribbon, or forms thickness lever closed too tightly.
If fault source is not apparent, contact your authorized service representative.
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Table 15. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued)
SOFTWARE ERROR * No Application software tried to perform illegal printer function, or damaged logic circuits found on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
STACK OVERFLOW*
TCB CORRUPTED*
UNDEF INTERRUPT*
UNDFNED OPCODE*
No
No
No
No
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Fatal firmware error on controller board.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
UP DRV. SHORT* No Hammer drive circuits on the boards shorted to ground.
Contact your authorized service representative.
1
1
Before contacting an authorized service representative, power off the printer, wait 15 seconds, then power it back on and rerun your print job. If the message reappears, press CLEAR. If the fault message still displays, then contact your authorized service representative.
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A
Printer Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Extended Life Text Ribbon Kit (60 yards) P/N 55R034
Extended Life Text Ribbon Kit (100 yards) P/N 55R036
Bar Code Ribbon Kit (60 yards)
Bar Code Ribbon Kit (100 yards)
P/N 55R035
P/N 55R037
NOTE: Only cabinet models support 100-yard ribbons. Pedestal models must use 60-yard ribbons. Each kit contains six ribbons.
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Appendix A Paper Specifications
Paper Specifications
Type:
Thickness:
Sheet Thickness:
Drive:
Edge-perforated, fan-fold, 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide, 2 to
16 inches (5.08 to 40.64 cm) long.
Single-part: 15 to 100 pound (6.80 to
45.36 kg) stock; Multi-part: 1- to 6part forms (maximum 12 lb [5.44 kg] ply of upper plies)
0.025 inch (0.064 cm) maximum
Adjustable tractors (6-pin engagement)
Labels
On Backing: One-part continuous perforated fanfold back form.
Labels must be placed at least 1/6 inch (0.42 cm) from the fan-fold perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing.
Sheet Size: 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide, including the two standard perforated tractor feed strips. A maximum sheet length of 16 inches (40.64 cm) between top and bottom perforations.
Thickness: Not to exceed 0.025 inch (0.064 cm) (including backing sheet)
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Printer Dimensions
Cabinet Model:
Height: 42.5 inches (108 cm)
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
27 inches (68.6 cm)
29 inches (73.7 cm)
225 lbs. (102.1 kg) unpackaged
285 lbs. (129.3 kg) packaged
Pedestal Model:
Height: 35 inches (88.9 cm)
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
24.6 inches (62.5 cm)
20.7 inches (52.6 cm)
105 lbs. (47.6 kg) unpackaged
115 lbs. (52.2 kg) packaged
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Appendix A Environmental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature:
Operating: 50° to 104° F (10° to 40° C) up to 5000 feet (1524 meters) 50° to 90° F (10° to 32° C) up to 8000 feet
(2438 meters)
Storage: -40° to 158° F (- 40° to 70° C)
Relative Humidity
Operating:
Storage:
15% to 80% (noncondensing)
15% to 90% (noncondensing)
Energy Star
The printers described in this
User’s Manual
comply with the requirements of the E NERGY S TAR
Office Equipment Program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
When in the reduced-power idle state, the printer displays “Power
Saver Mode.”
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Electrical Characteristics
Input Voltage
Line Voltage
Design Range
88-135 V RMS
178-270 V RMS
Line
Frequency
47-63 Hz
47-63 Hz
500/1000 LPM
6A @ 100 V
3A @ 200 V
1500 LPM
8A @ 100 V
5A @ 200 V
Power Consumption
Operating
Mode
Units Power Consumption
500 LPM
30 (60)
1000 LPM
30 (60)
1500 LPM
45 (80)
Standby
1 Watts
BTU/Hour
Watts
100 (205)
180
100 (205)
220
154 (273)
310
Nominal
2
BTU/Hour
Watts
615
270
750
315
1058
440
Maximum
3
BTU/Hour 920 1075 1500
1
Numbers represent consumption in Power Saver Mode.
Numbers in parenthesis represent standby mode.
2
Nominal power measured at 120 VAC while printing ASCII Shift-Recycle.
3
Maximum power measured at 120 VAC while printing Black Plot.
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Appendix A Interfaces
Interfaces
Type:
Logic Levels:
Transfer
Rates
Standard:
Optional:
IEEE 1284 Parallel, RS-232/RS-422 serial
Dataproducts Long Lines, Ethernet
10Base-T, Ethernet 10Base2.
TTL/EIA-232E/EIA-422B
Up to 200 Kilobytes on parallel interface.
Up to 38.4K baud on RS-232 and RS-
422 serial interface.
Printing Rates
The printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute (lpm), and is a function of the selected font and the vertical dot density. Printing speed is independent of the number of characters configured in the character set repertoire. Print rates for lines containing attributes such as bold or emphasized printing, superscripts, subscripts, or elongated attributes will decrease to not less than half the rates of the font without such attributes. The exact print rate of lines containing these attributes depends on the specific print job, but software maximizes the throughput by dynamically determining which dot rows contain adjacent dots and must be printed in two strokes.
The reverse paper feed capability allows the printing of multiple densities on a single line. This is useful in printing forms and text together or in mixing different fonts on a print line. Use of multiple densities and reverse paper feed also affects throughput.
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B
Downloading Firmware
Loading Flash Memory
Flash memory is contained in in-line memory modules (SIMMs) located on the CMX controller board. (Shown in the
Maintenance Manual.
)
Printer emulation and operating system software are loaded into flash memory at the factory, but you will install software in the following situations:
• You buy the IGP/PGL or Code V graphics option after the printer is installed
• You need to upgrade printer software
• You need different emulation software
• You have replaced the controller board
Emulation and operating system software are stored as a compressed file on a 3.5 inch, double-density floppy diskette. The file is
“executable”. You will expand it and copy it into printer flash memory with a single command.
1.
Make a printout of
all
saved configurations. (Refer to “Print Config.” on page 72
.) Installing new software erases all saved configurations. You will use the printouts to restore printer configuration.
2.
Set the printer power switch to O (off).
3.
Unplug the AC power cord from the printer.
4.
If the printer's parallel data cable is connected to the parallel port of an IBM or IBM-compatible computer using the PC-DOS™, MS-
DOS
®
, Windows
®
3.x or Windows 95 operating system, skip to step
8. If not, go to step 5.
5.
Disconnect all data input cables from the printer interface.
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Appendix B Loading Flash Memory
6.
Connect the parallel data cable to the default parallel port (LPT1) of an IBM or IBM-compatible personal computer using the PC-DOS,
MS-DOS, Windows 3.x or Windows 95 operating system.
NOTE: You can connect the cable to the LPT2 port if the LPT1 port is already in use. You can also download software through the printer serial port. The download commands are different if you use these ports, as described in the note after step 18.
7.
Connect the parallel data cable to the parallel port of the printer.
8.
Plug the AC power cord into the printer.
9.
Power on the host computer.
10. Insert the emulation or upgrade diskette into diskette drive A (or B) of the personal computer.
11. Make the diskette drive the active drive by typing the following at the DOS prompt:
A: <Return>
(If the diskette is in drive B, type B: <Return>)
12. Get the name of the compressed file on the diskette by listing the contents of the diskette; at the DOS prompt type:
DIR <Return>
The compressed file on the diskette takes the form
FILENAME.EXE
Write down the complete name of the file with the
.
EXE extension.
13. On the printer operator panel, press and hold down the ON LINE +
FF keys. Without releasing the keys, power the printer on. Continue holding the keys down until “WAITING FOR PROGRAM
DOWNLOAD” appears on the LCD.
14. When you see “WAITING FOR PROGRAM DOWNLOAD” on the
LCD, release the ON LINE + FF keys.
NOTE: The default download port is DATAPRODUCTS; this is the standard download through the parallel port. If you want to use the default, continue with step 18.
15. Press the
<
(NEXT) key; “SELECT DOWNLOAD
PORT=DATAPRODUCTS” appears on the LCD.
16. Press
<
(NEXT) again to cycle through the download ports available in the printer:
DATAPRODUCTS*
RS232-9600
RS232-19.2K
(parallel) (default port)
(RS-232 serial, 9600 baud)
(RS-232 serial, 19200 baud)
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RS232-38.4K
RS422-9600
RS422-19.2K
RS422-38.4K
(RS-232 serial, 38400 baud)
(RS-422 serial, 9600 baud)
(RS-422 serial, 19200 baud)
(RS-422 serial, 38400 baud)
17. When the printer download port you want to use is displayed on the
LCD, press ENTER. “WAITING DOWNLOAD / PORT = <
your selection
>” appears on the display.
18. At the DOS prompt on the computer type:
FILENAME
.EXE -pb <Return> where
FILENAME
.EXE
is the compressed file you noted in step 12.
This command decompresses the file on the diskette and copies it as a binary file into the flash memory on the printer controller board.
NOTE: If you are downloading the file using the LPT2 port on the PC, enter the following DOS command:
FILENAME
.EXE -pb 2 <Return>
If you are downloading the file into the printer serial port, enter the following DOS commands*:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P <Return>
FILENAME
.EXE -pb c1 <Return>
* 9600 is the only rate older versions of DOS can use; otherwise, type the digits corresponding to the rate you selected in step 16.
19. While the file is copied into memory, the printer LCD informs you of
the load process and status. (See Table 16
.)
20. When the new program has successfully loaded into memory and the printer has reset itself, set the printer power switch to O (off).
21. Unplug the AC power cord from the printer.
22. Remove the diskette from the host computer and store it with the printer.
23. Power off the host computer.
24. If you had to install a parallel data cable to the computer and printer, disconnect it from the computer and printer.
25. Reconnect the data input cable(s) to the printer, if required.
26. Return the printer to normal operation.
27. Using the configuration printout(s) you made in step 1, reconfigure the printer. (Refer to Chapter 4.)
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Appendix B Loading Flash Memory
Table 16. Flash Memory Message Guide
Message
CLEARING PROGRAM
FROM FLASH
DIAGNOSTIC
PASSED
ERROR: DC
PROGRAM
NOT VALID
ERROR: DRAM AT
ADDRESS XXXXXXXX
ERROR: EC
PROGRAM
NOT VALID
ERROR: EC STOPPED
AT STATE XXXX
ERROR: FLASH
DID NOT PROGRAM
ERROR: NO DRAM
DETECTED
Explanation Required Action
The program successfully loaded into printer RAM and the checksum matched. The old program is now being deleted from flash memory.
The printer passed its memory and hardware initialization tests.
Printer cannot find the data controller program or the validation checksum is corrupt.
None
None
The printer found a defective memory location.
Printer cannot find the engine controller program or the validation checksum is corrupt.
Hardware fault in the engine controller.
The printer encountered an error trying to program flash memory.
The printer could not find any
DRAM.
Download the program again. If the message occurs again, call your service representative.
Call your service representative.
Download the program again. If the message occurs again, call your service representative.
Call your service representative.
Download the program again. If the message occurs again, call your service representative.
Call your service representative.
216
ERROR: PROGRAM
NOT VALID
ERROR: SECURITY
PAL NOT DETECTED
ERROR: SHORT AT
ADDRESS XXXX
ERROR: WRITING
TO FLASH
Table 16. Flash Memory Message Guide (continued)
Message
ERROR: FLASH
NOT DETECTED
ERROR: NVRAM
FAILURE
ERROR: PROGRAM
NEEDS MORE DRAM
ERROR: PROGRAM
NEEDS MORE FLASH
ERROR: PROGRAM
NOT COMPATIBLE
Explanation
The printer could not find any flash memory.
The security PAL is not present or the non-volatile memory has failed.
The printer requires more DRAM memory in order to run the downloaded program.
The printer requires more flash memory in order to run the downloaded program.
The printer is not compatible with the downloaded program.
The printer does not see a program in flash memory.
The security PAL is not present or has failed.
Hardware failure in DRAM or CMX controller circuitry.
Hardware or software fault in flash memory.
Required Action
Call your service representative.
Call your service representative.
Add DRAM. Call your service representative.
Add flash memory.
Call your service representative.
Use the correct emulation software option(s) for this model.
There is no program in printer memory.
Download program again.
Call your service representative.
Call your service representative.
Download the program again. If the message occurs again, call your service representative.
217
Appendix B Loading Flash Memory
INTO FLASH
RESETTING . . .
PLEASE WAIT
RESTORING
BOOT CODE
SECURITY CODE
VIOLATION
Table 16. Flash Memory Message Guide (continued)
Message
ERROR: WRONG
CHECKSUM
LOADING PROGRAM
FROM PORT XX%
LOADING PROGRAM
SENDING PROGRAM
TO EC PROCESSOR
TABLE MISMATCH
DOWNLOAD AGAIN
Explanation
The printer received the complete program but the checksum did not match. The data were corrupted during download.
The new program is loading into printer RAM. XX indicates how much of the program has loaded.
The printer has deleted the previous program from flash memory and is loading the new program into flash memory.
The printer finished loading the program into flash memory and is automatically resetting itself.
Normal download initialization message.
The software running or being downloaded does not match the security PAL code.
The printer is loading the engine controller program into the engine controller.
EC software update in progress.
Required Action
Download the program again. If the message occurs again, call your service representative.
None
None
None
None
Call your service representative.
None
Download the program again.
218
C
ASCII Character Set
KEY
B7
BITS
0
B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW
COLUMN
0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
1
0 0 1 0
0
1
2
NUL
SOH
STX
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
0 0 1 1
0 1 0 0
0 1 0 1
0 1 1 0
0 1 1 1
1 0 0 0
1 0 0 1
1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
ETX
EOT
ENQ
ACK
BEL
BS
HT
LF
VT
FF
CR
SO
SI
0
0
1
1
DLE
DC1
(XON)
DC2
DC3
(XOFF)
DC4
NAK
SYN
ETB
CAN
EM
SUB
ESC
FS
GS
RS
US
31
25
19
32
26
1A
33
27
1B
34
28
1C
35
29
1D
36
30
1E
37
31
1F
23
19
13
24
20
14
27
23
17
30
24
18
25
21
15
26
22
16
11
9
9
12
10
0 A
13
11
0 B
14
12
0 C
15
13
0 D
16
14
0 E
17
15
0 F
4
4
4
3
3
3
7
7
7
10
8
8
6
6
6
5
5
5
20
16
10
21
17
11
22
18
12
B7
BITS
B6
B5
B4 B3 B2 B1
1 0 1 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
ESC
0
1
33
27
1B
OCTAL equivalent
DECIMAL equivalent
HEX equivalent
ASCII Character Name
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
SP
!
"
#
$
%
&
(
)
*
’
+
-
/
.
,
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
;
:
<
=
>
?
3
71
57
39
72
58
3A
73
59
3B
74
60
3C
75
61
3D
76
62
3E
77
63
3F
63
51
33
64
52
34
67
55
37
70
56
38
65
53
35
66
54
36
60
48
30
61
49
31
62
50
32
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
4
111
73
49
112
74
4A
113
75
4B
114
76
4C
115
77
4D
116
78
4E
117
79
4F
103
67
43
104
68
44
107
71
47
110
72
48
105
69
45
106
70
46
100
64
40
101
65
41
102
66
42
51
41
29
52
42
2A
53
43
2B
54
44
2C
55
45
2D
56
46
2E
57
47
2F
43
35
23
44
36
24
47
39
27
50
40
28
45
37
25
46
38
26
40
32
20
41
33
21
42
34
22
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
]
\
[
^
_
5
131
89
59
132
90
5A
133
91
5B
134
92
5C
135
93
5D
136
94
5E
137
95
5F
123
83
53
124
84
54
127
87
57
130
88
58
125
85
55
126
86
56
120
80
50
121
81
51
122
82
52
1 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o
6
1
0
151
105
69
152
106
6A
153
107
6B
154
108
6C
155
109
6D
156
110
6E
157
111
6F
143
99
63
144
100
64
147
103
67
150
104
68
145
101
65
146
102
66
140
96
60
141
97
61
142
98
62
1
1
1
7 p q
| t r s u v w x y z
{
}
~
DEL
171
121
79
172
122
7A
173
123
7B
174
124
7C
175
125
7D
176
126
7E
177
127
7F
163
115
73
164
116
74
167
119
77
170
120
78
165
117
75
166
118
76
160
112
70
161
113
71
162
114
72
219
Appendix C
220
D
Communication and
Trademark Information
Communication Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Compaq is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
221
Appendix D Communication Notices
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement:
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du
Canada:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union (EC) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Compaq cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-Compaq option cards.
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen
EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG-Konformitätszeichen zu furhren.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communication and to other electrical or electronic equipment.
This product has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class
A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European
Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese
Klasse von Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG:
222
Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesminesters für Post und
Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und
Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.
(Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3, Abs.4)
Hinweis: Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen
Bundespost noch nicht veröffentlict worden.
Trademark Acknowledgments
IBM, AS/400, AIX and Proprinter are registered trademarks, and PC-
DOS, Intelligent Printer Data Stream and IPDS are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Adobe, TranScript, and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.
CSA is a registered certification mark of the Canadian Standards
Association.
Dataproducts is a registered trademark of Dataproducts Corporation.
EIA is a registered service mark of the Electronic Industries
Association.
223
Appendix D Trademark Acknowledgments
Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
FTP Software is a registered trademark of FTP Software, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard, PCL, HP, and HP-UX are registered trademarks, and
PCL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
IEEE is a registered service mark of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers, Inc.
Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
Printronix, PGL, LinePrinter Plus, and IGP are registered trademarks, and SureStak and RibbonMinder are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.
QMS is a registered trademark, and Code V is a trademark of Quality
Micro Systems, Inc.
Microsoft, MS, Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Sun and Solaris are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
TUV is a registered certification mark of TUV Rheinland of North
America, Inc.
UL is a registered certification mark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
UNIX is a registered trademark of X/Open Company Limited.
E NERGY S TAR is a registered trademark of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency. As an E NERGY S TAR
Partner,
Compaq has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
224
Index
ACCESS NULL PTR * message, 201
Adjustments
loading Flash memory, 213 software upgrades, 213
ASCII Character Set chart, 219
B
Barcode
Numerics
VERIFY CONFIGURATION message, 201
A
Buffer Clear signal
Buffer Size in K, 116, 119, 120, 121
C
Cable length
Dataproducts interface
Cable verify signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
CAUTION PPM HAS REMOTE CONTROL message, 201
Chains
Changing Parameter Settings, 62
Changing Parameters Example, 64
Clear To Send (CTS) signal
225
Index
Code chart
Communication
IEEE 1284 parallel (bidirectional), 134
Compatibility Mode
Compiling Host Software pre-compiled binaries
Configuring the Emulation with the Control
Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter,
internal ethernet adapter, 173
Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows, 183
configuring TCP/IP on windows workstations, 186
print methods overview, 183 print setup possibilities, 183
TCP/IP Setup configuring TCP/IP on your windows workstations
connfiguring TCP/IP for Windows
Workstations
Windows 95 NetBIOS Network installation, 186
Windows for Workgroups NetBIOS installation, 185
Windows NT LPR installation, 184
Windows NT NetBIOS Network installation, 185
Connections
Control codes
Control panel overlays, attaching, 31
226
Index
D
Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal
Data lines 1 through 8 signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
Data Set Ready (DSR) signal
Data strobe signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
Dataproducts (Standard & Long Lines)
Dataproducts Long Lines interface signals
Parity error, 133 ready, 133 test, 133
Dataproducts Long Lines Parallel Interface
Host System Configuration
Dataproducts parallel interface signals, 133
Default and Custom Configurations, 62
Define LF Code (Line Feed), 96
Demand signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
Dimensions
Distance required from host
E
Electrical characteristics, 211
Environmental characteristics, 210
ERROR DC PROGRAM NOT VALID, 216
227
Index
ERROR EC PROGRAM NOT VALID, 216
ERROR EC STOPPED AT STATE XXXX,
Error messages See Fault messages, 200
ERROR SHORT AT ADDRESS XXXX, 217
ERROR WRITING TO FLASH, 216, 217
ezsetup installation program
F
228
Index
Flash messages
229
Index
RESETTING . . . / PLEASE WAIT, 218
G
H
HAMMER COIL BAD, ### Message, 202
Hardware installation
attach output basket to pedestal model, 26
removing tags from cabinet model, 24
removing tags from pedestal model, 25
HB NOT INSTALLD * message, 203
Host System Configuration, 142
I
IEEE 1284
interface, 134 operating modes, 134
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional)
IGP/PGL
IGP/VGL
IGP/VGL Emulation Submenu, 103
IGP100 Compatibility, IGP/PGL, 100
ILL EXT BUS ACC * message, 203
ILLGL OPR ACCSS * message, 203
Installation
230
Index
L
LinePrinter Plus Emulation Submenu, 79
LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT XX%,
M
Midline ^PY (includes ^PN), 107
N
NetWare 4 Options See Configuring the
Internal Ethernet Adapter, 180
npconfig installation program
O
ONLINE 8344 FAILED message, 203
Online signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
Operating Modes
P
Memory, flash
231
Index
Page Length Representation, 77
PAP BSY TOO LNG * message, 203
PAP FIFO OVERFL * message, 203
PAP FIFO UNDRFL * message, 203
PAP INCMPL ENER * message, 204
PAP NT AT SPEED * message, 204
Paper
Paper chains
Paper Instruction (PI) signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
Perforation, skipping, setting with control panel, 77
PMD (Paper Motion Detection) Fault, 123
Power
consumption, 211 requirements, 15, 211
Power Paper Stacker
POWER SUPPLY HOT * message, 204
Powering on the Printer
Print Job
Printer
installation, distance required from host, 16
232
Index
Printer Dimensions
printing conventions
Printouts
PROTECTED INSTR * message, 204
PSERVER Bootup See Configuring the
Internal Ethernet Adapter, 174
PSERVER Setup See Configuring the
Internal Ethernet Adapter, 175
R
Ready signal
Dataproducts Long Lines interface,
Received Data (RD) signal
Received data (RD) signal
Request To Send (RTS) signal
Requirements
RESETTING . . . / PLEASE WAIT, 218
Resistors
installation, 139 removal, 139
RIB INVLD STATE * message, 205
Ribbon
RIBBON INK OUT, CHANGE RIBBON,
RPRINTER Bootup See Configuring the
Internal Ethernet Adapter, 174
RPRINTER Setup See Configuring the
Internal Ethernet Adapter, 177
233
Index
RS-232 serial interface
Data Carrier Detect (DCD), 141
RS-422 serial interface
received data (RD), 141 transmitted data (TD), 141
S
Saving Your New Configuration, 66
SECURITY VIOLATION message, 205
Serial Configuration
Host System Configuration, 143
Shipping restraints
Signals
Dataproducts parallel interface, 133
Site requirements, printer, 16
Software
loading into Flash memory, 213
Specifications
T
TABLE MISMATCH DOWNLOAD AGAIN,
TCP/IP
TCP/IP Host Software setup programs, 146
234
TCP/IP LAN Configuration
Host System Configuration, 142
Terminating resistor configuration, 138
Transmitted Data (TD) signal
U
V
W
Index
235
236
Index
5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer
Compaq Computer Corporation
P/N 422721-001
170115-001A
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