Black Box A/C-7 RO A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO Printer Interface Manuel d'utilisation

FEBRUARY 2000

PCD50A

PCD50AE

PCD51A

PCD51AE

A/C-7P RO

A/C-7S RO

A/C-7P

RO

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CUSTOMER

SUPPORT

INFORMATION

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FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746

Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of

Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

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

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos

(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

TRADEMARKS

Centronics ® is a registered trademark of GENICOM Corporation.

Epson ® is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

IBM ® , Proprinter ® , and IPDS ™ of IBM Corporation.

are registered trademarks or trademarks

Hewlett-Packard ® , HP ® , LaserJet ® , and PCL ® of Hewlett-Packard.

are registered trademarks

OKIDATA ® is a registered trademark of Oki America, Inc.

Mannesmann Tally ®

Corporation.

is a registered trademark of Mannesmann Tally

All applied-for and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications...................................................................................................9

2. Introduction ..................................................................................................10

2.1 Description of Front Panels .................................................................11

2.2 About this User’s Guide .......................................................................11

2.3 Unpacking.............................................................................................11

3. Installation.....................................................................................................13

Power On/Off Sequence ............................................................................15

4. Configuration ................................................................................................20

4.1 A/C-7 RO Configuration .....................................................................20

4.2 Configuration Switch Settings .............................................................21

4.3 Setup Software (does not apply to versions after Feb. 1996).............26

4.4 Host/PC Download Command Overview ...........................................27

4.5 Restoring Factory Defaults ...................................................................57

5. Operation .....................................................................................................58

5.1 Printer Sharing .....................................................................................58

5.2 Parallel/Serial Port Initialization ........................................................59

5.3 Host Port Initialization.........................................................................59

5.4 Print Position and Page Length...........................................................59

5.5 Laser Printing .......................................................................................60

5.6 Computer Output Reduction (COR) .................................................61

5.7 Automatic Print Orientation (APO) ...................................................62

5.8 Generic Mode .......................................................................................64

6. Advanced Features ........................................................................................66

6.1 Command PassThru.............................................................................66

6.2 Custom User Strings.............................................................................67

6.3 SCS Mode Transparent Data ...............................................................67

6.4 Color Printing.......................................................................................68

6.5 Printing Bar Codes ...............................................................................68

6.6 I-O Graphics Language ........................................................................84

6.6.1 I-O Graphics Language Overview .............................................84

6.6.2 Helpful Hints..............................................................................88

6.6.3 Basic Description........................................................................90

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6.7 I-O Graphic Language (IOGL) in Action.........................................101

6.7.1 General Steps............................................................................101

6.7.2 Tutorial .....................................................................................101

6.7.3 X- and Y-Axes............................................................................105

6.8 Linking Graphical Output to a Host Application ............................106

6.9 Printing Images from the Host..........................................................107

7. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................109

7.1 Interface Self-Test...............................................................................109

7.2 EBCDIC Hex Dump ...........................................................................110

7.3 ASCII Hex Dump ...............................................................................111

7.4 Problem Resolution Guide ................................................................112

Appendix A: Font (FGID) Reference for HP LaserJet Printers ..................117

Appendix B: Character Sets...........................................................................141

Appendix C: Serial Port Pinnings .................................................................144

Appendix D: Parallel Port Pinnings..............................................................146

Appendix E: Transferring Power to Pin 18 ..................................................148

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1. Specifications

Emulation —IBM ® 3812, 4214,

4224, 3287, 3262, and 3268 printers (non-IPDS)

Systems Supported —ASCII printer, IBM ® 30XX, 43XX,

937X host, or 3174, 3274, or

3276 controller

Indicators —(5) LEDs: Power,

Host line, Sync, Printer Online,

Data from Host, Data Out

Connectors —PCD50A, PCD50AE:

(1) BNC, (1) DB25 female,

(1) 36-pin Centronics ® ;

PCD51A, PCD51AE: (1) BNC,

(1) DB25 female, (1) DB25 male

Power —9 VAC wallmount transformer

Size —6.5"H x 2.1"W x 5.1"D

(16.5 x 5.3 x 13 cm)

Weight —3 lb. (1.4 kg)

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2. Introduction

The A/C-7P RO and the AC-7S RO are powerful, yet easy-to-operate external printer interfaces. You can easily set them up through on-board configuration switches or Host/PC download commands.

The A/C-7P RO and A/C-7S RO attach virtually any ASCII printer to an IBM 30XX, 43XX, 937X host, or

3174, 3274 or 3276 controller. They offer reliable emulations of IBM

3812, 4214, 4224, 3287, 3262 and

3268 printers (all non-IPDS™).

When connected to a laser printer operating in PCL ® mode, the A/C-7

RO allows Computer Output

Reduction (COR) and Automatic

Page Orientation (APO). In addition, paper can be pulled from several sources and a multitude of fonts (printer-resident or from optional cartridges) are supported.

The A/C-7P RO comes with a standard parallel sharing port that allows automatic sharing of the attached printer between the host and a PC or LAN. The A/C-7S RO comes with a standard serial sharing port.

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Figure 2-1. Front Panels of the A/C-7 RO.

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2.1 Description of Front Panels

C ONFIGURATION S WITCHES

The Configuration Switches are used to set the output protocol and to perform the available test and diagnostic functions. While the A/C-

7P RO models come with only one bank of switches, the A/C-7S RO comes with two banks of eight switches. The left bank is labeled

SW1; the right bank is labeled SW2.

LED

S

The green LED lights indicate the following:

• Host Line Sync—Communication lines between the host and the interface are established.

• Printer Online—The printer is ready to receive data.

• Data From Host—The A/C-7 RO is currently processing data received from the coax host.

• Data From Parallel/Serial—The

A/C-7 RO is currently receiving data from an attached PC or

LAN. PC download commands are processed, other data is transmitted to the printer.

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

• Power—The A/C-7 RO is powered on.

On/Off Switch —The On/Off switch is used to power on or power off the

A/C-7 RO. Use this switch when asked to cycle power.

2.2 About This User’s Guide

Since this user’s guide covers two

A/C-7 RO models, including A/C-7P

RO and A/C-7S RO.

2.3 Unpacking

Check the packaging for water or physical damage, and notify the carrier immediately if there is any damage.

Keep the original packaging in case you need to move or ship the

A/C-7 RO.

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The package should include the following:

• A/C-7P RO or A/C-7S RO

• Wallmount transformer (9V AC output)

• Standard parallel cable (for

A/C-7P RO only)

• Standard serial cable (for

A/C-7S RO only)

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3. Installation

Before connecting the A/C-7 RO to the printer, verify that the printer functions properly by performing a printer self-test. Consult the printer’s user’s guide for instructions on how to start and evaluate the self-test. If the printer functions properly, proceed with the installation of the

A/C-7 RO.

WARNING

Electrical current from power lines and cables connecting the A/C-7 RO, printer, and PC can be hazardous. To minimize the danger, follow the instructions below.

NOTE

Do not connect the interface to the coax cable until Step

9.

To install the A/C-7P RO:

1. Power off the printer and PC (if used) and disconnect the power cord(s).

2. Use the configuration switches located on the A/C-7P RO’s front panel to select the desired output protocol. Refer to Table

4.1

for configuration switch settings.

3. Connect the parallel cable from the interface’s “Parallel Out” connector to the printer’s parallel port.

4. If the sharing port of the A/C-7P

RO is used, attach the parallel cable now. Note that a PC or

LAN connected to the A/C-7P

RO’s sharing port should always be powered up when the A/C-7P

RO is operating.

5. Connect the wall mount transformer from the outlet to the A/C-7P RO’s “9V” connector. Connect the power cord(s) to the printer and PC (if used).

6. Power on the A/C-7P RO, then printer. The A/C-7P RO’s green

LED lights labeled “Power” and

“Printer On Line” should be lit.

7. Print an A/C-7P RO self-test.

Power off the A/C-7P RO. Set configuration switch SW1:8 (far right) to the “|” position. Power on the A/C-7P RO. After the self-test prints, set configuration switch SW1:8 back to the “o” position, then cycle the power one more time.

8. Refer to the self-test printouts to determine which configuration parameters need to be altered. Change these parameters by using the

Host/PC download commands.

9. With the A/C-7P RO powered off, attach the coax cable from the host to the A/C-7P RO’s

BNC connector.

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NOTE

Whenever the printer is powered off, the A/C-7P RO must also be powered off to ensure they stay in sync with each other.

To install the A/C-7S RO:

1. Power off the printer and PC (if used) and disconnect the power cord(s).

2. Use the configuration switches on the A/C-7S RO’s front panel to select the desired output protocol and the serial output parameters for the interface.

Refer to Tables 4.1 and 4.5 for configuration switch settings.

3. Connect the serial cable from the A/C-7S RO’s “Serial Out” connector to the printer’s serial port.

4. If the sharing port is used, attach a second serial cable to the A/C-

7S RO’s “Serial In” port. Note that a PC or LAN connected to the A/C-7S’s sharing port should always be powered on when the

A/C-7S RO is operating. In addition, the PC/LAN and the interface must be using the same serial parameters. Refer to

Section 5.1

, Printer Sharing, for more information.

5. Connect the wall mount transformer from the outlet to the A/C-7S RO’s “9V” connector. Connect the power cord(s) to the printer and PC (if used).

6. Power on the A/C-7S RO, then the printer. The A/C-7S RO’s green LED lights labeled

“Power” and “Printer On Line” should be on. If the sharing port is used and handshaking requirements are met, the LED labeled “PC/LAN Ready” should also be on.

7. Print an A/C-7S RO self-test.

Power off the interface, then set configuration switch SW1:8 (far right on the first switch bank) to the “|” position. (If you are operating a label printer, put the printer in ASCII hex dump mode, then power on the A/C-

7S RO. If the label printer starts printing, the A/C-7S RO has passed the self-test. To obtain a printout of the current settings, connect the A/C-7S RO to a laser or dot-matrix printer.)

Power on the A/C-7S RO. After the self-test prints, set configuration switch SW1:8 back to the “o” position, then cycle the power one more time.

8. Refer to the self-test printouts to determine which configuration parameters need to be altered.

Change these parameters by using the Host/PC download commands. Refer Chapter 4 for further information.

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9. With the A/C-7S RO powered off, attach the coax cable from the host to the A/C-7S RO’s

BNC connector.

NOTE

Whenever the printer is powered off, the A/C-7S RO must also be powered off to ensure they stay in sync with each other.

The self-test printouts in Figures 3-

1 and 3-2 show the default settings for the different A/C-7 RO models.

The printout you obtain may differ from the samples, since only the configuration parameters associated with the active output protocol (e.g.

HP PCL, IBM PPDS, etc.) are printed. The second page of the selftest printout is the same for both

A/C-7 RO models.

P

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EQUENCE

Follow the power-on and -off sequences exactly, or the print output may be garbled.

To power on:

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Turn on the A/C-7 RO.

To power off:

1. Turn off the A/C-7 RO.

2. Turn off the printer.

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PARALLEL 3270 COAX INTERFACE

COPYRIGHT (c) 1994 SDE Corp

Rom Ok

Ram Ok

Software Version 1.00

ASCII Printer Protocol : Generic

Buffer Size (Characters)

Lines Density (LPI)

Characters Density (CPI)

Line Spacing

Form Length (MPL)

Maximum Print Position (MPP)

Print Case

LU1 Language

FF Before Local Screen Copy

FF After Local Screen Copy:

LU3 Print Image (Non-SCS Mode):

CR at MPP + 1

NL at MPP +1

Valid FF Followed by Data

Valid FF at End of Buffer

FF Valid Location

Auto Function at End of Job

Print Quality (Fast Draft)

IBM Motion Command

Suppress Empty Forms

Form Feed After Time Out :

:

Override of Formatting Cmds

Truncate/Wrap select

Interv Required (IR) Timeout

Suppress IBM Control Codes

Vertical Channel Select (VCS)

CPT End Delimiter (ASCII)

CPT Start Delimiter (ASCII)

Command ID Char (ASCII)

Start/Stop Buffer Hex Dump

SCS TRN Translate

Sharing Port Timeout

Host Port Timeout

Character Set Selection

Parallel Port Init String

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6

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1 Single (6 or 8 LPI)

066

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01 English (US)

0 No

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Null line suppress

0 Next line

0 Current line + 2

0 2nd PP

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0 FF valid at 1st PP or MPP+1

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0 DP=Fast Draft, Text= Draft

0 Use FF

0 No

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Wrap text beyond MPP

120 times 5 seconds

0 No control codes suppressed

1 3268/4224

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2625 (&%)

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: 5A (Z)

0 No Action

:

: 1 3287 emulation, SCS code 35

08 Seconds

08 Seconds

1 Roman 8

Host Port Init String :

Figure 3-1. Self-Test Printout for A/C-7P RO.

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COPYRIGHT (c) 1994 SDE Corp

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ASCII Printer Protocol

Serial Out Baud Rate

Serial Out Parity

Serial Out Word Length

Serial Out Stop Bits

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:

Generic

9600 Baud

None

8 Bits

1 Bit

Buffer Size (Characters)

Lines Density (LPI)

Characters Density (CPI)

Line Spacing

Form Length (MPL)

Maximum Print Position (MPP)

Print Case :

:

:

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6

10

1 Single (6 or 8 LPI)

066

080

1 Dual

LU1 Language

FF Before Local Screen Copy :

:

FF After Local Screen Copy: 0 No

LU3 Print Image (Non-SCS Mode) :

CR at MPP + 1

NL at MPP +1

Valid FF Followed by Data

Valid FF at End of Buffer

FF Valid Location :

01 English (US)

0 No

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0 LU3 and Local Copy Null line suppress

0 Next line

0 Current line + 2

0 2nd PP

: 1 Line 1

0 FF valid at 1st PP or MPP+1

Auto Function at End of Job

Print Quality (Fast Draft)

IBM Motion Command

Suppress Empty Forms

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0 NL

0 DP=Fast Draft, Text=Draft

0 Use FF

0 No

Form Feed After Time Out :

Override of Formatting Cmds

Truncate/Wrap select

Interv Required (IR) Timeout

Suppress IBM Control Codes

Vertical Channel Select (VCS)

CPT End Delimiter (ASCII)

CPT Start Delimiter (ASCII)

Command ID Char (ASCII)

Start/Stop Buffer Hex Dump

SCS TRN Translate

Sharing Port Timeout

Host Port Timeout

:

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:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

0 No

0 Disabled

Wrap text beyond MPP

120 times 5 seconds

0 No control codes suppressed

1 3268/4224

2625 (&%)

2625 (&%)

5A (Z)

0 No Action

1 3287 emulation, SCS code35

08 Seconds

08 Seconds

Figure 3-2. Self-Test Printout for A/C-7S RO.

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Serial In Word Length :

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Serial In Stop Bits :

Serial In Parity

Parallel Port Init String:

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Host Port Init String:

1 Roman 8

2 9600 Baud

8 Bits

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Figure 3-2. Self-Test Printout for A/C-7S RO, Page 1 (continued).

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SCS (LU1) EBCDIC to ASCII Translate Table

EBCDIC 40 50 60 70 80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0

0 20 26 2D D6 D2 B3 F3 5E 7B 7D 5C 30

1 20 C5 2F DC 61 6A 7E BB 41 4A 20 31

2 C0 C1 A2 A4 62 6B 73 BC 42 4B 53 32

3 CC CD D8 A5 63 6C 74 F2 43 4C 54 33

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DSC (LU3) DBC to ASCII Translate Table

DBC 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 A0 B0

0 00 20 30 26 C8 CC A1 D8 61 71 41 51

1 00 3D 31 2D C9 CD A3 A5 62 72 42 52

2 00 27 32 2E D9 DD E6 A7 63 73 43 53

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4. Configuration

4.1 A/C-7 RO Configuration

The A/C-7 RO can be configured through its on-board configuration switches or by sending download commands from the host or from a

PC/LAN. To ensure proper functioning of your A/C-7 RO, you should review all available parameters.

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4.2 Configuration Switch Settings

Use the A/C-7 RO’s configuration switches to select the output protocol and to perform the available test and diagnostic functions. Use a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, to change the switch settings.

When operating, the A/C-7 RO will only recognize EBCDIC Hex

Dump and ASCII Dump settings. All other settings are read only at powerup. Whenever you change one of these settings, remember to cycle the power to activate them.

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NOTE

If an invalid switch setting is encountered at power-up, all

LED lights will blink and the

A/C-7 RO cannot operate.

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Output Protocol

Table 4-1. Configuration Switch Settings.

SW1:4 SW1:5 SW1:6

Hewlett-Packard ® PCL o o |

IBM Proprinter

IBM PPDS

Epson ESC/P1

Epson DFX+

Epson LQ (24-pin)

Epson 9-pin (DFX)

Generic |

| o o o o o

| o o

| o

| o

| o o

| o o o

| o o

|

|

| o

SW1:7 o

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Tests/Diagnostic

Restore Factory Defaults

Table 4-2. Tests/Diagnostic.

SW1:1 SW1:8

| o

Self-Test

EBCDIC Hex Dump o o |

|

Tests/Diagnostic

ASCII Hex Dump

Table 4-3. Tests/Diagnostic.

SW1:4 SW1:5 SW1:6

| | | |

SW1:7

Table 4-4. Operating Mode.

Operating Mode SW1:1 SW1:4 SW1:5 SW1:6 SW1:7 SW1:8

No Tests o Valid Output Protocol o

The first two test functions

(Restore Factory Defaults and Self-

Test) are performed only if the configuration switches are set as indicated when the A/C-7 RO is powered on. In the case of the selftest, the A/C-7 RO prints a self-test at power-on and then needs to be powered off. Refer to Chapter 7 for more information.

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The second (right) bank of switches of the A/C-7S RO is used to set up the A/C-7S RO for communication with the printer.

9,600

4,800

2,400

1,200

600

300

Table 4-5. Serial Out Baud-Rate Switches.

Serial Out Baud Rate SW2:1 SW2:2 SW2:3

38,400 o o o

19,200 o o |

|

| o o

|

| o o

|

|

|

|

| o

| o

| o

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Table 4-6. Serial Out Word-Length Switch.

Serial Out Word Length SW2:4

7 Bits o

8 Bits |

Table 4-7. Serial Out Stop Bits Switch.

Serial Out Stop Bits SW2:5

1 Bit o

2 Bits |

Table 4-8. Serial Out Parity Switch.

Serial Out Parity SW2:6 SW2:7

None o o

Odd o |

Even | 0

Table 4-9. Serial X-On/X-Off Switch.

Serial X-On/X-Off SW2:8

Send |

Don’t Send o

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4.3 Setup Software (does not apply to versions after February 1996)

Older versions of the A/C-7 RO included a setup disk. For newer versions (after February 1996), all configuration parameters not already covered through configuration switches can be changed through the host/PC download commands.

NOTE

For a description of the available configuration parameters, refer to the

Table 4-11, Host/PC

Download Commands.

4.4 Host/PC Download Commands

By sending download commands from the Host/PC to the A/C-7 RO, you can change all configuration parameters not already covered through the configuration switches.

Most Host/PC download commands are placed in a Host/PC document or on the screen.

Regardless of whether the incoming print job is a screen print, a spreadsheet, or a word-processing document created on either the host or PC, the A/C-7 RO will recognize the Host/PC download command.

The command itself will not be printed if it was entered correctly. If any part of the command is printed, the A/C-7 RO did not recognize the command because of a problem in the format. Check the syntax of the command and send the command again.

Most Host/PC download commands sent to the A/C-7 RO take effect immediately and stay only in the A/C-7 RO’s active memory.

To save the changed configuration beyond a power off, send Host/PC download command Z99,0.

Tip: Save the Host/PC download commands in a separate file. If you need to re-configure the A/C-7 RO at a later time, or if you need to configure more than one A/C-7 RO, just “print” the file containing your

Host/PC download commands.

Take the following steps to enter a host download command.

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1. Type the Command Pass-Thru delimiter &% (or alternate CPT beginning delimiter) in the document at the point where the command is to take effect.

2. Type an upper case “Z” (or the alternate command ID character).

3. Type the command number for the command to be used, as shown in the table.

4. Type a comma.

5. Type the value representing the desired selection. No spaces are allowed. A space or invalid character in a command causes the A/C-7 RO to ignore the command and resume printing from the point the error occurred.

6. A space or control character

(NL, LF, CR, or FF) signals the end of the download command.

7. Multiple commands can be chained together by using a slash

(/) or backslash (\) to separate the commands (no spaces allowed). For example, to set the

Form Length (Command 05) to

64 lines (Value 64), the Buffer

Size (Command 01) to 960 characters (Value 1), and the

Character Density (Command

03) to 12 CPI (Value 12), type:

&%Z05,64/Z01,1/Z03,12

4.4 Host/PC Download Command

Overview

Table 4-10 shows the Coax Host/PC

Download commands and their corresponding command numbers in alphabetical order:

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Table 4-11. Host/PC Download Commands.

Host/PC Download Command Command Number

10 CPI Command String 86

12 CPI Command String

15 CPI Command String

16.7 CPI Command String

6 LPI Command String

8 LPI Command String

Alternate Paper Tray Orientation

CPT Ending Delimiter

CPT Start Delimiters

Automatic Function at End of Job

Automatic Print Orientation

Buffer Hex Dump

CPI

Character Set

Coax Buffer Size

42

03

20

61

65

01

39

40

85

63

89

84

88

87

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Table 4-11 (continued). Host/PC Download Commands.

Host/PC Download Command Command Number

Command ID Character 41

CR at MPP + 1

Custom User Strings

EpsonMatrixFont

FF After Time Out

FF At End Of Buffer

FF After Local Screen Copy

FF Before Local Screen Copy

Form Length

Host Port Init String

Host Timeout

IBM Motion Command

Intervention Required Timeout

Laser Paper Size

Line Spacing

32

04

25

34

57

51

12

05

18

13

09

27

15

55

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Table 4-11 (continued). Host/PC Download Commands.

Host/PC Download Command Command Number

LPI 02

LU1 Language

Manual Paper Tray Orientation

Max Print Position

NL at MPP+1

Override Format Commands

Primary Paper Tray Orientation

Paper Path

Parallel Port Init String

Print Active Configuration Setting

Print Quality

Print Case

Print Image

Restore Factory Default

Restore Previously Saved Configuration

98

98

07

14

98

21

11

56

30

62

06

16

08

64

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Table 4-11(continued). Host/PC Download Commands.

Host/PC Download Command Command Number

Save Config in NV Memory 99

SCS Translate =

Serial In Baud Rate (serial only)

Serial In Parity (serial only)

Serial In Stop Bits (serial only)

Serial In Word Length (serial only)

Serial Port Init String (serial only)

Sharing Timeout

Suppress Empty Forms

Suppress Host

Text After FF

True LPI Spacing

Truncate/Wrap

Valid FF Location

Vertical Channel Select

19

37

38

31

36

17

50

26

77

58

79

78

45

76

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Asterisks (*) identify factorydefault settings. Invalid commands

(such as selecting 2 LPI) are ignored. The last valid setting will be unchanged. Examples in this section apply to configuration through

Host/PC download only.

COMMAND 1: BUFFER SIZE

Selects logical default buffer size.

VALUE

1

*2

3

4

5

DESCRIPTION

960 characters

1920 characters

2560 characters

3440 characters

3564 characters

NOTES

This command, along with the Z99,0 command, changes the logical buffer size selection in the nonvolatile memory of the interface. The logical buffer size is only reported to the host the next time the unit is powered on.

The physical buffer size is permanently set at 4K.

Example: &%Z1,3 sets logical buffer size to 2560 characters.

COMMAND 2: LINES PER INCH

Selects default LPI.

VALUE

3

4

*6

8

DESCRIPTION

3 LPI

4 LPI

6 LPI

8 LPI

NOTES

This default emulates the front panel selection on an

IBM printer.

The IBM host can control the

LPI unless Command 36 is used to override the host LPI commands.

Example: &%Z2,8 sets the printer to

8 LPI default.

COMMAND 3: CHARACTERS PER

INCH

Selects default CPI.

VALUE

0

*10

12

15

16

DESCRIPTION

No default sent to printer

10 CPI

12 CPI

15 CPI

16.7 CPI

NOTE

The IBM host can control CPI unless Command 36 is used to select override of host CPI commands.

Example: &%Z3,15 sets the printer to 15 CPI default.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 4: LINE SPACING

Selects default Line Spacing.

VALUE

*1

2

DESCRIPTION

Single Space

Double Space

Example: &%Z4,2 sets the printer to double space default.

COMMAND 5: FORM LENGTH

Selects default Form Length (MPL =

Maximum Print Lines).

VALUE

000

001 to

255

DESCRIPTION

No form length control

Set form length in number of lines

*066 Factory Default

NOTE

The 000 value enables the front panel selection on the printer to control the form length when Command 25 is set to value 0.

Example: &%Z5,70 sets form length to 70 lines for A4 paper.

COMMAND 6: MAXIMUM PRINT

POSITION

Selects current and default

Maximum Print Position, the maximum number of characters which can be printed on each line.

VALUE

000

001 to

254

DESCRIPTION

Infinite line length

Set MPP in number of characters

*80 Factory Default

NOTES

Normal values are 80, 132, or

198 characters. This default emulates the front-panel selection on an HP printer.

MPP and the current position will not be changed by changes in CPI.

The infinite line length will place no limits on the number of characters that can be sent to the printer on a single line.

Example: &%Z6,63 sets MPP to 63 characters.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 7: PRINT CASE

Selects default print case.

VALUE

0

*1

DESCRIPTION

Mono case

Dual case

NOTE

This default only affects LU3 printing.

Example: &%Z7,0 sets default to mono case.

COMMAND 8: LU1 LANGUAGE

Selects default LU1 language.

14

15

16

19

20

21

22

VALUE

* 01

03

04

05

06

DESCRIPTION

English (U.S.)

EBCDIC

Austrian/German

Belgian

Brazilian

Canadian (French)

07

08

Danish/Norwegian

Danish/Norwegian

(alt.)

Finnish/Swedish 09

10 Finnish/Swedish

(alt.)

11 French

12 (same as 11) French (alt.)

13 Austrian/German

(alt.)

International Set 5

Italian

Japanese (English)

Spanish

Spanish (alt.)

Spanish Speaking

English (U.K.)

*Factory-default setting.

23 (same as 07)

24 (same as 09)

25 (same as 01)

26 (same as 08)

27 (same as 10)

28

29 (same as 06)

30 (same as 11)

31 (same as 14)

32 (same as 14)

NOTES

This command, along with command Z99,0, changes the default LU1 language selection in the permanent memory of the interface.

The command value should match the language number used in IBM CU configuration sequence number 121.

Example: &%Z8,04 sets LU1 language to Belgian.

Norwegian

Swedish

EBCDIC

(alt.)

Norwegian

(alt.)

Swedish

(alt.)

Portuguese

Canadian

(Bilingual)

French

AZERTY

(105 character)

Swiss

German

Swiss

French

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COMMAND 9: EPSON MATRIX

FONT

Selects Epson default font, if supported by the printer.

6

7

2

3

4

5

VALUE

*1

DESCRIPTION

Draft Print Quality

Roman, NLQ

Sans Serif, NLQ

Courier, NLQ

Prestige, NLQ

Script, NLQ

OCR-B, NLQ

Example: &%Z9,2 selects near-letter quality (Roman) as the default.

COMMAND 11: PAPER PATH

Selects default paper path for the

Page Presentation Media (PPM) command.

VALUE

0

DESCRIPTION

Ignore the host

PPM command and select the paper tray through the printer’s front panel.

1 Tractor feed or only one paper source used (ignore the host PPM).

*2

3

Cut sheet feeding from primary bin is default.

Cut-sheet feeding from

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4

5

6

7

8

9 alternate bin 1 is default

(corresponds to PCL escape value 4)

Envelope feeder default

Manual sheet feed default

Manual envelope feed default

Epson DFX front tray

Epson DFX rear tray

Cut sheet feeding from alternate bin 2 is default

(corresponds to PCL escape value 5)

NOTES

This command defines the default paper source for the

Page Presentation Media

(PPM) command in SCS mode. If the PPM command is received from the host, the interface always sends the paper source to the printer unless value 0 or 1 is selected.

The printer ignores the command if it does not have a secondary paper bin or an envelope feeder.

A manual sheet feed

*Factory-default setting.

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A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO command in the SCS PPM causes the printer to wait for the operator to insert paper in the manual feed tray. This command takes effect immediately if placed on the first position of the page

(line 1, position 1); otherwise, it takes effect on the next page.

Example: &%Z11,5 selects manual sheet feed as the default source of paper.

COMMAND 12: FORM FEED

BEFORE LOCAL SCREEN PRINT

Specifies whether a form feed is performed before doing local screen print.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

No form feed before local screen print

Form feed before local screen print

NOTE

This command only affects the local screen copy function, not the hostinitiated local copy printing, and functions only in LU3

(non-SCS) operations.

Example: &%Z12,1 performs a FF before local screen print.

COMMAND 13: FORM FEED

AFTER LOCAL SCREEN COPY

Specifies whether a form feed is performed after a local screen hard copy.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

No Form Feed after local screen dump

Form Feed performed after local screen dump

NOTE

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9508

IBM 3287 RPQ MC3750

IBM 4214 OPT 20=3

This command only affects the local screen copy, not the host-initiated local copy printing, and functions only in LU3 (non-SCS) operations.

Example: &%Z13,1 performs a FF after local screen copy.

COMMAND 14: LU3 PRINT

IMAGE (Non-SCS Mode)

Selects Null-Line Suppression or

True Screen Image in LU3 printing mode.

VALUE

*0

DESCRIPTION

Null line suppression in local copy and non-SCS print

*Factory-default setting.

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1 Null-line suppression in non-SCS print and true screen image in local copy

2 True screen image in non-

SCS print and null-line suppression in local copy

3 True screen image in non-

SCS print and true screen image in local copy

NOTES

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9505

IBM 3287 RPQ SC3741

IBM 4214 OPT 18=2

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operations.

Values 0 and 1 are only functional from CUT terminals.

Example: &%Z14,3 prints true screen image in non-SCS print and local copy.

COMMAND 15: CR at MPP + 1

Sets the printer in accordance with the RPQ installed in the control unit.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

First print position

(PP) of next line

First PP of current line

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NOTES

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9501

IBM 3287 RPQ S30219

IBM 4214 OPT 15=1

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operation.

Example: &%Z15,1 prints first PP of current line as the next PP when a

CR is received at MPP+1.

COMMAND 16: NL at MPP + 1

Sets the printer in accordance with the RPQ installed in the control unit.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

First PP of current line + 2 lines

First PP of next line

NOTES

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9502

IBM 3287 RPQ S30219

IBM 4214 OPT 15=1

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operation.

Example: &%Z16,1 performs first

PP of next line as the next PP when an NL is received at MPP+1.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 17: VALID FF

FOLLOWED BY DATA

Sets the printer in accordance with the RPQ installed in the control unit.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

Second print position of first line on next form

First print position

(PP) of first line on next form

NOTES

For the Value 1 selection, the

RPQ would be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9503

IBM 3287 RPQ N/A

IBM 4214 OPT 16=2

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operation.

Example: &%Z17,1 performs first

PP of first line on next form as the next PP when a valid FF is not positioned at the end of an IBM print buffer.

COMMAND 18: VALID FF AT END

OF PRINT BUFFER

Sets the printer in accordance with the RPQ installed in the control unit

VALUE

0

*1

DESCRIPTION

First PP of second line on next form

First PP of first line on next form

NOTES

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9504

IBM 3287 RPQ SC3749

IBM 4214 OPT 17=2

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operation.

Example: &%Z18,1 performs first

PP of first line on next form as the next PP when a valid FF is received at the end of an IBM print buffer.

COMMAND 19: FF VALID

LOCATION

Sets the printer in accordance with the RPQ installed in the control unit.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

FF is valid only at the first print position or at position MPP+1.

FF is valid anywhere it occurs.

NOTES

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9506

IBM 3287 RPQ SC3739

IBM 4214 OPT 19=1

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operation.

Example: &%Z19,1 makes FF valid anywhere it occurs.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 20: AUTOMATIC

FUNCTION AT END OF JOB

Sets the printer in accordance with the RPQ installed in the control unit.

VALUE

*0

DESCRIPTION

NL is automatically executed after the buffer is completed

(unless a FF, NL, or

CR was last in the buffer).

1 FF is automatically executed after the print buffer is completed (unless a

FF was last in the buffer).

NOTES

To use this function, the

RPQ should be:

IBM 3268 RPQ SC9507

IBM 3287 RPQ SC3740

IBM 4214 OPT 20=2

Available only in LU3 (non-

SCS) operation.

Do not press the form feed or line feed buttons on the front of the printer. This will cause the host and printer to lose synchronization of paper position. This command reduces the need to advance the paper.

Example: &%Z20,1 sets the printer to issue a FF automatically at the end of the print buffer.

COMMAND 21: PRINT QUALITY

(FastDraft)

Defines default print quality.

VALUE

*0

1

2

3

4

DESCRIPTION

The Page

Presentation Media

(PPM) commands control the quality:

DP Quality (01) =

FastDraft and DP

Text Quality (02) = normal draft.

All DP draft output is printed FastDraft

All DP draft output is printer normal draft

Value 0 reversed,

01 = normal and

02 = FastDraft

All output is Near

Letter Quality

Example: &%Z21,1 selects all DP output as FastDraft printing.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 25: IBM MOTION

COMMANDS

Enables a Form Feed from the host system to be converted to the required number of line feeds

(beneficial when forms length is controlled by the interface).

VALUE

*0

DESCRIPTION

Pass FF from host to the printer

1 Count the lines in

Command 5 and send multiple line feeds to the printer in place of the host

FF

2 Ignore all IBM

Motion Commands

Example: &%Z25,1 sets the printer to count the lines specified in

Command 5.

COMMAND 26: SUPPRESS

EMPTY FORMS

Suppresses blank printout pages caused by form feed commands that occur at the top of a form.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

No, do not suppress empty forms

Yes, suppress empty forms

NOTES

If 1 is selected, the interface ignores form feed commands located at the top of form position.

This command affects printing in both DSC and

SCS modes. This differs from the IBM 3287, which suppresses form feed only in

DSC mode.

Example: &%Z26,1 sets the interface to suppress empty forms.

COMMAND 27: FF AFTER TIME

ELAPSE

Sends a Form Feed if unprinted data remains in the print buffer for the coax-port timeout interval specified in Command 51.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

No extra FF is sent

Send FF after timeout value

NOTE

In most cases, the host application generates a termination FF and there is no need to change this command from the default.

Example: &%Z27,1 sends a FF after time delay selected by command 51

(default = 5 sec.) when unprinted data remains in the print buffer.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 30: OVERRIDE OF

FORMATTING COMMANDS

Enables the printer’s front-panel selections to control how a job is printed.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

Normal operation

(disabled)

Formatting commands are not sent to the printer

(enabled)

NOTES

When active, this command overrides the interface’s default selections for CPI,

LPI, font, orientation, bin selection, paper size, COR, and line compression.

A reset command is sent to the printer before a coax print job in order to restore the printer’s front-panel default selections.

This command has no effect on the special features

Command Pass-Thru, user strings, initialization strings, and coax host RPQs.

Example: &%Z30,1 sets override of formatting commands.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 31:

TRUNCATE/WRAP SELECT

Printers without HP PCL only.

Selects whether the interface truncates or wraps the text if the maximum print position is exceeded.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

Allow text to print on next line when maximum print position is exceeded

Truncate text beyond the maximum print position

Example: &%Z31,1 causes text that exceeds the maximum print position to be truncated (not printed).

COMMAND 32: PAPER SIZE

HP PCL only. Specifies the paper size used for printing.

VALUE

*0

1

2

3

4

DESCRIPTION

Selects 8 1/2" x 11" letter paper

Selects A4 (210mm x 297mm, 8.27" x

11.69") paper

Selects 8 1/2" x 14" legal paper

Selects 11" x 17" paper

Selects A3 size paper

Printer selected 5

Example: &%Z32,1 selects A4 paper.

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COMMAND 34: INTERVENTION

REQUIRED (IR) TIMEOUT

Sets the time interval before an intervention required signal is sent to the host after a printer error occurs.

VALUE

000

DESCRIPTION

Never send an IR

001 to

255

*120

IR is sent (value *5) seconds after printer error occurs

Default, send IR after ten minutes.

Example: &%Z34,036 sets IR time interval to 3 minutes (36 *5)/60 = 3 minutes.

COMMAND 36: SUPPRESS IBM

CONTROL CODES

This function is used to select suppression of all or some IBM control codes sent from the host system.

VALUE

*0

1

2

3

4

5

DESCRIPTION

Obey all IBM control codes

Suppress all IBM control codes

Suppress LPI, CPI,

MPP and MPL control codes

Suppress CPI and

MPP control codes

Suppress LPI and

MPL control codes

Suppress print quality specified in the PPM command

NOTES

If this command is set to 1, documents need to be formatted by sending transparent control codes to the printer using Command

Pass-Thru or SCS mode transparent data.

If value 2 is selected, the

SCS pitch (CPI), line density

(LPI), SHF (MPP), and SVF

(MPL) commands will be suppressed (not sent to the printer).

Example: &%Z36,2 no LPI, CPI,

MPP or MPL commands are sent to the printer. The document prints using the printer’s defaults.

COMMAND 37: VERTICAL

CHANNEL SELECT (VCS)

Specifies vertical channel select

(VCS) emulation. Functions similarly to a vertical tab, except the

3287 does LF only.

VALUE

0

*1

DESCRIPTION

3287 VCS emulation

3268/4214/4224

VCS emulation

Example: &%Z37,0 selects 3287

VCS emulation.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 38: TRUE LPI

SPACING

HP PCL only. Because laser printers have a non-printable border around the edge of single-sheet pages, 6 LPI and 8 LPI spacing is compressed slightly to enable 66 lines and 88 lines to be printed on 11-inch long paper. This can occasionally cause a problem, especially when using preprinted forms that must align precisely. Command 38 enables a user to override the laser-printer LPI compression.

VALUE

*0

1

DESCRIPTION

Compress the vertical LPI spacing

Print using true 6 and 8 LPI spacing

NOTE

If true LPI is selected, the user needs to adjust the document formats to allow for the reduced number of lines that can be printed per page, or the extra lines may print onto another sheet of paper.

Example: &%Z38,1 specifies that vertical spacing prints using true 6 and 8 LPI.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 39: CPT ENDING

DELIMITER CHARACTERS

Specifies the two characters to be used for the ending delimiter characters for Command Pass-Thru.

VALUE

XXYY

DESCRIPTION

XX is the ASCII hexadecimal value of the first character and YY is the ASCII hexadecimal value of the second character.

NOTES

If an ending delimiter is not selected with this command, the delimited selected with

Command 40 will be used as a default.

The default delimiter will no longer be active if the command is used to change it. If Command 39 and

Command 40 are both entered, Command 39 must be sent after Command 40 to be active.

One delimiter character can be specified instead of two by entering the hex code for the character followed by two zeros (for example,

&%Z39,2500 selects & as the delimiter).

A hex code that starts with

00 is invalid.

Example: &%Z39,253F specifies the %? characters as the alternate ending delimiter characters (%

ASCII hex value is 25 and ? ASCII hex value is 3F).

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COMMAND 40: CPT START

DELIMITER CHARACTERS

Specifies the two characters to be used for the beginning delimiter characters for Command Pass-Thru.

VALUE

XXYY

DESCRIPTION

XX is the ASCII hexadecimal value of the first character and YY is the ASCII hexadecimal value of the second character

NOTES

Host download commands use the CPT beginning delimiter characters as well.

The new character(s) replace the &% in front of the Z.

If you do not select an ending delimiter with

Command 39, the delimiter selected with this command will be used as the default ending delimiter.

The default beginning delimiter will no longer be active if you use this command to change it.

One delimiter character can be specified instead of two by entering the hex code for the character followed by two zeros (for example,

&%Z40,2500 selects & as the delimiter).

A hex code that starts with

00 is invalid.

Example: &%Z40,253F specifies the

%? characters as the beginning delimiter characters (% ASCII hex value is 25 and ? ASCII hex value is

3F).

COMMAND 41: COMMAND ID

CHARACTER

Specifies the character that is used for the command identifier that follows the delimiter characters.

VALUE

00

DESCRIPTION

Deletes the previously selected character

ZZ ZZ is the ASCII hex value of the command ID character

NOTE

The character selected must be a hex value (L, P, or U).

Example: &%Z41,59 specifies “Y” as the command ID character.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 42: START AND

STOP EBCDIC HEX DUMP

After receiving a start command the coax interface, starting with the next buffer received, sends all host data directly to the printer as hexadecimal printing until a stop command is received or the printer is powered off.

VALUE

*0

1

2

DESCRIPTION

No action taken

Start EBCDIC hex dump

Stop EBCDIC hex dump

NOTES

This command enables the user to print only the section of the document that is in question in buffer hex dump format.

Hex printing starts with the buffer after the start command and stops with the buffer after the stop command.

Examples: &%Z42,1 starts buffer hex dump printing; &%Z42,2 stops buffer hex dump printing.

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COMMAND 45: SCS TRN

TRANSLATE

Specifies how transparent data sent using SCS code 35 is handled.

VALUE

0

*1

DESCRIPTION

Binary Transparent

Emulate IBM 3287

Printer

NOTES

Value 1 causes valid graphic characters to be printed normally (i.e., converted from EBCDIC to ASCII), while control codes and invalid graphics are printed as hyphens, and normal page formatting is maintained.

Value 0 causes the 8-bit binary codes to be sent directly to the printer just as they are received from the host.

SCS code 36 functions the same as code 35.

Available in SCS (LU1) mode only.

Example: &%Z45,0—All SCS Code

35 data is sent to the printer as binary codes without translation.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 50: SHARING PORT

TIMEOUT

Selects the time interval that the interface waits for receipt of additional data from the alternate

(PC/LAN) host before automatically switching to check for data from the coax host.

VALUE

04 to

63

*08

DESCRIPTION

Time interval in number of seconds

Factory default is 8 seconds

NOTES

The interface sends a reset command to the printer and restores the coax host defined format commands

(i.e., LPI, PI, MPL, MPP) prior to printing data from the coax host after having printed data from the shared parallel port. Because the printer is being shared between the parallel port and the 3270 host, careful attention should be paid to setting up the PC so that jobs are not automatically terminated because the printer is busy.

This problem may be helped by setting the PC timer “off” by writing “mode 1pt1:,,;” (in case of an LPT1 printer) in

DOS.

Use of the DOS PRINT command or a spooling program for the PC is recommended.

If your printer supports

Intelligent Emulation

Switching (IES), make sure the printer’s IES timeout period is less than the command 51 timeout setting.

Example: &%Z50,10 sets the timeout interval to 10 seconds

COMMAND 51: HOST PORT

TIMEOUT

Selects the time interval that the interface waits for receipt of additional data from the coax host before automatically switching to check for data from the alternate

(PC/LAN) host.

VALUE

04 to

60

*08

DESCRIPTION

Time interval in number of seconds

Factory default is

8 seconds

NOTES

The alternate (PC/LAN) host is responsible for sending any needed format commands required by the printer prior to sending printable data.

If your printer supports

Intelligent Emulation

Switching (IES), make sure the printer’s IES timeout period is less than the command 50 timeout setting.

*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 55: CUSTOM USER

STRINGS

Allows the user to define up to six custom user strings, of up to 25 bytes each, which are stored in the memory of the interface and sent to the printer whenever the character delimiter, letter U, and number of the string appears in the text of the document (for example, &%U3).

VALUE DESCRIPTION

0-5(max. 25 Defines the custom bytes of

ASCII hex user string code)

0-5() Deletes custom user string

NOTES

To aid in readability, a single space is allowed between hex bytes, but is not included in the string.

The strings could specify a special font-selection command or other custom command to be sent directly to the printer.

This command, if placed as the first printable data at the top of the page (position 1, line 1), will be sent to the printer prior to the data.

To change a custom user string, simply input the new custom user string values; the old string is automatically erased.

Example: &%Z55,3(1B01)

Defines the &%U3 custom user string to send an “Escape and SOH”

(1B and 01 hex) to the printer, which is the double wide command.)

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COMMAND 56: PARALLEL PORT

INITIALIZATION STRING

Allows the user to define an initialization string of up to 25 bytes, which is stored in the memory of the interface and is sent to the printer at the beginning of any printing received from the parallel port.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the parallel bytes of

ASCII hex port init string code)

1() Deletes the parallel port init string

NOTES

To aid in readability, a single space is allowed between hex bytes but is not included in the string.

The string could specify a special font-selection command or other custom command to be sent directly to the printer prior to the data that is received from the parallel shared port.

To change the initialization string, simply input the new command values. The entire old string is automatically erased.

To delete the initialization string from the NV memory, simply put nothing between the parentheses.

Example: &%Z56,1( ) deletes from

NV memory any hex string that had been previously defined for the parallel-port initialization string.

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COMMAND 57: HOST PORT

INITIALIZATION STRING

Allows the user to define an initialization string of up to 25 bytes, which is stored in the memory of the interface and is sent to initialize the printer for host printing after shared-port printing has occurred.

The interface also restores the host page-format parameters after sending this string and prior to host printing. The initialization string is sent at the beginning of each page.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the hostbytes of

ASCII hex code)

1() port init string

Deletes the hostport init string

NOTES

To aid in readability, a single space is allowed between hex bytes but is not included in the string.

The host-port initialization string is only sent to the printer when you turn the printer on and after printing by the shared parallel port has occurred.

Host SCS commands and download commands have priority over the initialization string instructions.

To change the initialization string, simply input the new command values. The old string is automatically erased.

To delete the initialization string from the permanent memory, simply type the parentheses with nothing between them.

Example: &%Z57,1( ) deletes from permanent memory any hex string that had been previously defined for the host-port initialization string

COMMAND 58: SERIAL-PORT

INITIALIZATION STRING

Allows the user to define an initialization string of up to 25 bytes, which is stored in the memory of the interface and is sent to the printer at the beginning of any printing received from the serial port.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the serialbytes of port init string

ASCII hex code)

1() Deletes the serialport init string

NOTES

To aid in readability, a single space is allowed between hex bytes but is not included in the string.

The string could specify a special font-selection command or other custom command to be sent directly to the printer prior to the data that is received from the serial shared port.

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To change the initialization string, simply input the new command values. The entire old string is automatically erased.

To delete the initialization string from the NV memory, simply put nothing between the parentheses.

Example: &%Z58,1( ) deletes from

NV memory any hex string that had been previously defined for the serial port initialization string.

COMMAND 61: AUTOMATIC

PRINT ORIENTATION (APO)

HP PCL only. Laser printers have the ability to automatically control page orientation if the user decides to activate Auto Print Orientation

(APO). Refer to the APO flowchart

(Figure 5-1) in Section 5.3.

VALUE

0

DESCRIPTION

APO is NOT

ACTIVE. Print orientation is controlled by the orientation selections specified in Commands 62,

63, and 64.

*1 APO is ACTIVE.

The page dimensions of a document are checked to determine if the data should be printed in landscape because the width is greater than the length.

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

NOTE

APO active is the recommended selection. A user can manipulate the page dimensions using SCS commands to control the orientation of the printing as long as the page size required is 8 1/2 x 11" or smaller.

Example: &%Z61,1 enables APO

COMMAND 62: PRIMARY PAPER

TRAY ORIENTATION

HP PCL only. The SCS (LU1) PPM command specifying the source for the paper can have a printing orientation assigned to the paper tray that is assigned. Refer to the

APO flowchart (Figure 5-1) in

Section 5.7

. This command duplicates the IBM 3812 and 4028 printer’s feature with the additional selection of option 3 below.

VALUE

*0

DESCRIPTION

Computer Output

Reduction (COR)

Mode is active when paper is specified to be selected from the primary tray

1

2

Prints PORTRAIT orientation using the active font when the primary tray is specified

Prints

LANDSCAPE orientation using the active font when the primary tray is specified

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3 User Defined mode. Documents are printed using the fonts and orientation that the user specifies through use of the

&% font ID commands.

Example: &%Z62,3 specifies that the document is printed as formatted when the primary paper tray is specified as the paper source.

COMMAND 63: ALTERNATE

PAPER TRAY ORIENTATION

HP PCL only. This command functions identically to Command 62 except it controls the orientation for printing that specifies the alternate tray for the paper source.

Even if the printer does not have an alternate paper tray, the SCS

(LU1) host specifies the alternate tray, and the interface prints the document in accordance with the selection in Command 63.

Values are the same as Command

62 except substitute “alternate tray” for “primary tray” in the descriptions.

NOTE

The value 3 is an excellent choice when COR is not required, since the user can decide the fonts and orientation he desires by using &% font ID commands.

Example: &%Z63,2 specifies that landscape orientation will be used for all printing in which the SCS

(LU1) PPM code specifies the alternate paper tray be used.

COMMAND 64: MANUAL FEED

TRAY ORIENTATION

HP PCL only. This command functions identically to Command 62 except it controls the orientation for printing when the PPM Command specifies the manual feed tray for the paper source.

Values are the same as Command

62 except substitute “manual feed tray” in place of “primary tray” in the descriptions.

NOTE

The laser printer will, upon receipt of the manual feed tray command, not print until paper is placed into the manual feed slot. This allows the user to insert special forms, letter head, or colored paper into the manual feed slot.

*Factory-default setting.

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Example: &%Z64,1 specifies that all printing using paper from the manual feed slot will be printed in portrait orientation.

COMMAND 65: CHARACTER SET

SELECTION

Enables the user to select the ASCII character set that is used in the conversion from EBCDIC

(SCS/LU1) or DSC (LU3) to ASCII.

This selection automatically changes to match the output protocol selected through the interface’s configuration switches if HP, PPDS, or Proprinter II modes are chosen.

The other selections require the user to manually select the appropriate character set.

VALUE

1

2

3

DESCRIPTION

Roman 8 character set (HP PCL)

Code Page 850 character set (IBM

PPDS, Epson

ESC/P2, Generic)

IBM PC Extended

(Code Page 437) and Epson

Graphics (PC Set 2)

NOTES

The character-set substitutions defined in Commands 70 and 71 must be adjusted if the ASCII character set is changed.

All previously defined substitutions are lost from

NV memory when the character-set selection is changed.

Refer to the character set summary tables at the end of the self test to confirm which

ASCII character is printed for each of the 3270 hex codes.

Both the EBCDIC and DSC tables are provided.

Example: &%Z65,2 selects the Code

Page 850 character set.

COMMAND 70: OVERWRITE

EBCDIC (SCS/LU1)

TRANSLATION TABLE

Custom substitutions defined by this command and stored in permanent memory are written into the

EBCDIC (SCS/LU1) to ASCII translation table.

VALUE

XX

YY

DESCRIPTION

The EBCDIC character to be changed (in hex)

The substitute

ASCII character for the EBCDIC character above

NOTES

Previously stored substitutions are automatically changed to the new selection when the same hex location is specified in the

EBCDIC table.

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Previously stored substitutions are cancelled if an

ASCII hex sequence of 00 is specified.

Command Z99,0 must be used to store the substitutions in permanent memory for them to be effective when the printer is next turned on.

The active EBCDIC

(SCS/LU1) translation table prints out at the end of the interface self-test summary.

Example: &%Z70,7B,40/Z99,0 prints a 40 ASCII hex (a @ symbol) when the interface receives an

EBCDIC 7B (a # symbol). The command is followed by a command

Z99,0 which stores the active setup selections in permanent memory.

COMMAND 71: OVERWRITE DSC

(LU3) TRANSLATION TABLE

Custom substitutions defined by this command, and stored in the permanent memory, are overwritten into the DSC (LU3) to ASCII translation table.

NOTES

This command functions similarly to Command 70 except the substitutions are applicable to the DSC (LU3) translation table. Refer to the

Command 70 instructions.

The active DSC (LU3) translation table prints out at the end of the interface selftest summary.

COMMAND 76: SERIAL-IN BAUD

RATE

Selects the Baud Rate for data received at the serial-in port. A new setting will not be effective immediately. To activate the new setting, cycle power on the interface.

4

5

6

7

VALUE

0

1

*2

3

DESCRIPTION

38,400 baud

19,200 baud

9,600 baud

4,800 baud

2,400 baud

1,200 baud

600 baud

300 baud

Example: &%Z76,0 sets the receiving baud rate to 38,400

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COMMAND 77: SERIAL-IN WORD

LENGTH

Selects the Word Length of data received at the serial-in port. A new setting will not be effective immediately. To activate the new setting, cycle power on the interface.

VALUE

*8

DESCRIPTION

8 Bits

Example: &%Z77,7 sets the word length to 7 bits

COMMAND 78: SERIAL-IN STOP

BITS

Selects the number of Stop Bits of a data stream received at the serial-in port. A new setting will not be effective immediately. To activate the new setting, cycle power on the interface.

VALUE

*1

2

DESCRIPTION

1 Bit

2 Bits

Example: &%Z78,2 sets the number of Stop Bits to 2

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COMMAND 79: SERIAL-IN

PARITY

Selects the Parity of a data stream received at the serial-in port. A new setting will not be effective immediately. To activate the new setting, cycle power on the interface.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

*0 None

1 Odd

2 Even

Example: &%Z79,2 sets the parity to even.

COMMAND 84: 6 LPI STRING

Used when operating in Generic output protocol. Defines the 6 LPI string the interface sends to the printer when the host sends a 6 LPI command.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the 6 LPI bytes of string

ASCII hex code)

1() Deletes the 6 LPI string

*Factory-default setting.

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NOTES

This string represents the printer-specific command to set the printer to 6 LPI.

Consult your printer’s manual for the appropriate hex value representing the 6

LPI command.

Example: &%Z84,1(1B 32) stores the 6 LPI command for an Epson

LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 32) as the 6 LPI string.

COMMAND 85: 8 LPI STRING

Used when operating in Generic output protocol. Defines the 8 LPI string the interface sends to the printer when the host sends an 8 LPI command.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the 8 LPI bytes of

ASCII hex string code)

1() Deletes the 8 LPI string

NOTES

This string represents the printer-specific command to set the printer to 8 LPI.

Consult your printer’s manual for the appropriate hex value representing the 8

LPI command.

Example: &%Z85,1(1B 30) stores the 8 LPI command for an Epson

LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 30) as the 8 LPI string.

COMMAND 86: 10 CPI STRING

Used when operating in Generic output protocol. Defines the 10 CPI string the interface sends to the printer when the host sends a 10 CPI command.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the 10 CPI bytes of string

ASCII hex code)

1() Deletes the 10 CPI string

Example: &%Z86,1(1B 50) stores the 10 CPI command for an Epson

LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 50) as the 10 CPI string.

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*Factory-default setting.

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COMMAND 87: 15 CPI STRING

Used when operating in Generic output protocol. Defines the 15 CPI string the interface sends to the printer when the host sends a 15 CPI command.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the 15 CPI bytes of

ASCII hex string code)

1() Deletes the 15 CPI string

Example: &%Z87,1(1B 67) stores the 10 CPI command for an Epson

LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 67) as the 15 CPI string.

COMMAND 88: 12 CPI STRING

Used when operating in Generic output protocol. Defines the 12 CPI string the interface sends to the printer when the host sends a 12 CPI command.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the 12 CPI bytes of string

ASCII hex code)

1() Deletes the 12 CPI string

Example: &%Z88,1(1B 4D) stores the 10 CPI command for an Epson

LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 4D) as the 12 CPI string.

COMMAND 89: 16.7 CPI STRING

Used when operating in Generic output protocol. Defines the 16.7

CPI string the interface sends to the printer when the host sends a 16.7

CPI command.

VALUE DESCRIPTION

1(max. 25 Defines the 16.7

bytes of

ASCII hex

CPI string code)

1() Deletes the 16.7

CPI string

Example: &%Z89,1(1B 10) stores the 16.7 CPI command for an Epson

LQ-2500 printer (hex value 1B 10) as the 16.7 CPI string.

COMMAND 98: RESTORE

DEFAULTS OR PRINT

CONFIGURATION

Restores the factory default configuration selections, prints out a copy of the active configuration selections, or restores the permanent memory selections to the active setup status.

VALUE

0

1

DESCRIPTION

Restores the factory setup

Prints out the active setup selections

2 Restores the setup selections stored in the permanent memory to active status

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NOTES

If a document is printed using temporary host download commands

(commands not stored using the Z99,0 command), value 2 will restore the permanent memory selections.

Put a &%Z98,2 at the end of the document to restore the standard setup parameters for the next user of the printer.

The active setup and permanent memory setup selections are the same after a Command Z99,0 or a

Command Z98,2 is sent to the printer.

Example: &%Z98,1 prints out the active setup selections for review.

COMMAND 99: STORE

CONFIGURATION IN

PERMANENT MEMORY

Send this command after all desired host download configuration commands have been sent to the interface. It stores the active setup in the permanent memory of the interface so it will be in effect whenever the printer is powered on.

Otherwise, active configuration commands are lost when the printer is turned off.

VALUE

0

DESCRIPTION

To complete the command, the value 0 must be used

NOTES

Host download selections followed by a Command

Z99,0 will be stored in permanent memory and active when the printer is turned on.

Only use Command Z99,0 when the host download selection needs to be permanently stored in the memory of the interface.

Example: &%Z99,0 stores the currently active setup selections in the permanent memory of the interface.

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4.5 Restoring Factory Defaults

The factory-default configuration can be restored either by sending

Host/PC Download Command

“Z98,0” or by taking the following steps:

1. Power off the printer and the

A/C-7 RO.

2. Disconnect the host and PC sharing cables from the interface.

3. Set configuration switch SW1:1

(far left) to the “|” position, and switch SW1:8 (far right of the first bank of switches) to the “o” position if it is not already there.

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4. Power on the A/C-7 RO. The factory defaults are restored.

The LED lights labeled “Host

Ready” and “Printer Ready” will blink continuously, indicating the A/C-7 (RO) is not in operating mode.

5. Power off the A/C-7 RO and return configuration switch

SW1:1 (on the first bank of switches) to the “o” position.

Switch SW1:8 should be in the

“o” position as well.

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5.1 Printer Sharing

The A/C-7P RO and A/C-7S RO allow the printer to be shared automatically between an attached

PC/LAN and an IBM coax host.

Simply connect the PC/LAN printer server to the parallel/serial port.

The A/C-7P RO can supply external devices attached to its parallel sharing port with 5V up to 350 mA.

See Appendix E for instructions on how to transfer power to pin 18 on the A/C-7P RO. The A/C-7 RO uses a timeout after each print job before it honors print jobs from another port.

5. Operation

If the PC print job is sent while a host job is printing, the printer responds as “busy” to the PC print request. The print job can be spooled through a spool program, sent to the printer when the host job is finished or if the PC’s printer port is set for infinite retry through the

DOS “Configure Printer” command

(described in the DOS manual), the print job waits for the printer to be available to receive the data.

At the end of a host print job, the

A/C-7P RO waits for the specified

Host Port Timeout period before it honors data streams coming in through the parallel port. The Host

Port Timeout period is set through

Host/PC download command 51.

After a parallel or serial print job is completed, the A/C-7 RO will again wait for a period of time before it honors host print jobs. The Sharing

Port Timeout is set through

Host/PC download command 50.

By default, the A/C-7S RO sends data at 96N81 (9,600 baud; parity = none; word length = 8 bits; stop bits

= 1). Make sure that the printer and the A/C-7S RO are using the same serial parameters. The A/C-7S RO’s

Serial-Out parameters can be changed using the second (right) bank of switches located on the front panel.

Also make sure that the A/C-7S

RO’s Serial-In settings are the same as those of the PC/LAN. Note that when printing from the share por, the slowest baud rate (Serial-In,

Serial-Out) will determine the print speed.

The A/C-7S RO’s Serial In parameters can be changed through

Host/PC download commands 76 through 79.

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PC printing longer than 10 to 20 minutes (depending on host configuration) may cause the 3270 host to drop communication with the printer (“go to sleep”).

The output protocol specified in the A/C-7S RO’s configuration

(through configuration-switch settings) is irrelevant for printing from the shared port. For PC/LAN printing, select the appropriate printer driver on the PC/LAN printer server.

5.2 Parallel/Serial-Port

Initialization

If you want to change the printer’s configuration for shared printing

(e.g. set it to PostScript mode), use the parallel- or serial-port initialization string (Host/PC download command 56 for parallel; command 58 for serial). Consult the printer’s user’s guide for the ASCII hex values representing the desired configuration commands. Then store these commands in the A/C-7

RO’s memory using Host/PC download commands 56 or 58.

After the host printing is completed and before the print job from the shared port is sent to the printer, the A/C-7 RO will send this initialization string to the printer and configure it according to your instructions. However, it is possible that the print job coming through the parallel or serial shared port contains other printer instructions, thus overriding the parallel initialization string.

5.3 Host Port Initialization

After shared printing, the A/C-7 RO reconfigures the printer according to the active configuration settings.

If you want to further modify the printer configuration (e.g select a different font for all host printing) take advantage of the host port initialization string. Unlike the parallel- or serial-port initialization string, which is usually overridden by commands coming with the

PC/LAN print job, the host-port initialization string is not sent to the printer until after the A/C-7 RO has reconfigured the printer for host printing. The initialization string is sent at the beginning of each printed page.

5.4 Print Position and Page Length

Table 5-1 outlines the PMPP

(Physical Maximum Print Position) and PMPL (Physical Maximum Page

Length) for letter, legal, and A4 size paper.

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Paper Size

Table 5-1. PMPP and PMPL.

PMPP at

10

CPI

12

CPI

15

CPI

PMPL at

17.1

6

CPI LPI

8

LPI

Letter

Portrait

Landscape

COR

80

105

136

96

126

154

120

157

201

136

178

201

66

50

66

88

87

89

Legal

Portrait

Landscape

80

135

A4

Portrait

Landscape

78

112

96

162

93

134

120

202

117

167

136

230

133

191

84

50

70

49

112

67

93

66

True True

LPI LPI

63

48

—

84

84

—

81

48

108

64

67

47

89

62

5.5 Laser Printing

S

ELECTING

F

ONTS

You can select a printer-resident font or a font from an optional font cartridge in the printer by entering a font change command in the document. The font change commands take the following format:

&%[P or L][font ID]

The &% (or the alternate beginning delimiter selected with command 40) is the delimiter that signals the A/C-7 RO that the information following is a command.

The letter “P” or “L” controls the orientation of the printing: P for portrait and L for landscape printing. The font ID number selects the font to be used for printing. The font ID should be five digits in length. Refer to Appendix A for a list of fonts and their font IDs available for the printer.

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For example:

&%L00086 selects a Prestige 12 CPI font in landscape orientation.

The font ID number must select a font available in the printer or in the installed cartridge. If the proper cartridge is not installed, or the font does not exist on the cartridge, then the printer will automatically select an alternate font for printing.

Multiple font changes can be made in a document as long as all fonts are in the same orientation. Changes in orientation (portrait or landscape) automatically eject the page. A font

ID that changes the orientation from the previous page must be on the first line and first position of the page or a blank page will be ejected.

A blank page at the first of a print job is often caused by a change in orientation. Command 61 must be set to “1” (APO Disabled),

Commands 62-64 must be set to “3”

(User Defined).

5.6 Computer Output Reduction

(COR)

Computer Output Reduction (COR) is an IBM printer feature that automatically rotates data processing reports to landscape orientation and compresses the text to fit 198 columns x 66 lines on the page.

COR is enabled by doing the following:

1. Select APO active with command

61 (value 0).

2. Select COR for the paper source with commands 62-64 (value 0).

When COR is enabled, the following format changes are automatically made to data processing reports:

• The page is printed in landscape orientation.

• Vertical line height is 70% of that specified.

• A 0.5-inch blank area is provided on the top and left edge of the paper.

• The selected pitch is changed:

10 pitch to 13.3 pitch; 12 pitch to 15 pitch; 15 pitch to 19 pitch.

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A combination of control codes in the printer data stream and the settings in the configuration are used to determine page orientation when processing DSC, DSE, or LU1

(SCS) data streams.

Some applications will not allow you to insert the data stream commands required to select orientation and format. Where the insertion of the required data stream commands is not possible, you can select the orientation and format desired by using the printer configuration settings. Use of the

Write Control Character (WCC) in the DSC/DSE data streams for orientation and format selection is not recommended.

5.7 Automatic Print Orientation

(APO)

When Automatic Print Orientation

(APO) is activated (command 61, value 1), the A/C-7 (RO) notes the format of the print image and calculates the required print dimensions. Figure 5-1 shows how the page size determines the orientation for coax COR.

If a calculated paper size is larger than 8 1/2" x 11", the paper-tray orientation selection (commands 62-

64) determines the orientation.

In LU3 (DSC/DSE) mode, the values used in the calculations are specified by the A/C-7 RO’s active configuration selections. In LUl

(SCS) mode, the values are specified in the data stream by the SCS controls. If a value has not been set in the SCS data stream, the A/C-7

RO’s active configuration is used instead.

The APO feature also uses the calculated print width and length to determine the print orientation when the dimensions are less than 8

1/2" x 11". When the width is greater than the length and APO is active, the document prints in landscape, even if the font is specified as portrait.

The following steps describe printing with the APO feature (refer to Figure 5-1).

1. If APO is not active (command

61, value 0), the A/C-7 RO uses the paper source selections

(commands 62-64) to control orientation in the active font. If

APO is active, the report continues to block 2.

2. The A/C-7 RO calculates the page size. If the page size is more than 8 1/2" x 11" the interface uses the paper source selections to control the orientation in the active font. If the report is less than 8 1/2" x 11" it continues to block 3.

3. At block 3, the interface checks the length and width. If the report is longer than it is wide, it prints in portrait. If the report is wider than it is long, the report prints in landscape.

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START

Page Orientation

Logic

1

APO

Active?

(Command 61)

No

Yes

2

Print Size

Less Than

8 1/2 x 11?

No

Print according to

Paper Tray Orientation

(Commands 62-64)

COR

Yes

3

Is Length

Less Than

Width?

No

Print in Portrait

Portrait Landscape User

Defined

Print in Landscape

Figure 5-1. Printing with the APO Feature.

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5.8 Generic Mode

The Generic output protocol should be used when the other output protocols of the A/C-7 RO are inappropriate. This could be the case with printers such as certain barcode label printers or embossers, but also with printers from Okidata ® ,

Mannesmann-Tally ® , etc. Refer to the printer’s user’s guide to find out if the printer operates with one of the output protocols of the A/C-7

RO.

In Generic mode, the A/C-7 RO does not pass on the LPI and CPI commands from the host. Rather, it allows you to match the printer specific CPI or LPI command with the CPI or LPI command from the host (through Host/PC download commands 84-89).

For example, the printer protocol a printer requires is not available on the A/C-7 RO. To change the printer to 10 CPI, the printer’s user’s guide provides the hexadecimal value of 1B 50. Use the Host/PC download command 88 to assign the value 1B 50 to the 10 CPI string: type &%Z88,1(1B 50). From now on, when the interface receives a request for 10 CPI from the host, it will send the value 1B 50 to the printer and thereby set it to 10 CPI.

If nothing is assigned to the CPI or

LPI string, the A/C-7 RO will send nothing to the printer—it will ignore the CPI or LPI command from the host.

The A/C-7 RO stores commands for the following CPI and LPI values:

• 6 LPI—Host/PC download command 84

• 8 LPI—Host/PC download command 85

• 10 CPI—Host/PC download command 86

• 15 CPI—Host/PC download command 87

• 12 CPI—Host/PC download command 88

• 16.7 CPI—Host/PC download command 89

Other Printer Commands

You can also enter commands into your document that allow you to control true LPI and response to host commands. These commands

(shown in Table 5-2) are similar to font-change commands.

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Command

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Table 5-2. Commands.

Function

Sends an ASCII ESC command to the printer

¬TY

¬TN

Enables true LPI printing

Disables true LPI printing

¬I Ignores all host formatting commands

¬S

The ¬E command allows you to send an escape command to the printer to control the printing. For example, ¬E(s3B would begin bold printing (see your printer’s manual for a list of the printer or escape commands).

The printer may compress line spacing to fit 66 lines onto the page.

This may be undesirable, as when using pre-printed forms that must align correctly. In these cases, the

¬TY command prevents the printer from compressing the line spacing.

Stops ignoring host formatting commands

Use the ¬I and ¬S commands to remove unwanted host commands from a print file. For example, when printing with forms-generating software, the files are recognized by the host as text files and formatted with unwanted carriage returns and line feeds.

Placing the ¬I at the end of a line and ¬S at the front of the next line causes the interface to remove the host carriage-return and line-feed commands and send only the data to the printer.

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6. Advanced Features

There are several advanced features in the A/C-7 RO for accessing special functions of the printers, which are not normally available on the IBM system printers:

• Command Pass-Thru™

• Custom User Strings

• SCS Mode Transparent Data

• Bar Code Printing

• Color Printing

• I-O Graphics Language™

Each of these features is described below.

6.1 Command Pass-Thru™

The Command Pass-Thru feature allows access to all of the built-in features of your printer, even if these features aren’t normally available through the host software.

Command Pass-Thru lets you place printer-specific command sequences into the data sent to the printer. The

A/C-7 RO recognizes these special sequences and “passes the command through” to the printer. The steps below describe how to use

Command Pass-Thru.

1. Find the command for the print feature in the printer’s user’s guide.

2. Convert the printer command to hexadecimal.

3. Place the beginning delimiter

&% (or the custom delimiter as defined with command 40) in the document at the point you want the feature to take effect.

This signals the start of the print feature. Enter the beginning printer command, then enter the ending delimiter &% (or the custom delimiter as defined with command 39). No spaces are allowed.

4. Move the cursor to the point in the text where you want to end the print feature. Enter the delimiter followed by the ending printer command and then the delimiter again, into the document.

For example:

The command ESC &d0D begins underlining and ESC &d@ ends underlining. First convert the start command to the hexadecimal 1B 26

64 30 44 and the ending command to 1B 26 64 40. And, if the delimiter is the default &% (hex 50 6C), then enter the commands as follows:

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This is an

&%1B26643044&%underlined&%1

B266440&% word.

to print on the printer as:

This is an underlined word.

NOTES

Only numbers or the upper case letters A–F are allowed.

Errors in the Command

Pass-Thru sequence will cause the A/C-7 RO to ignore the command and resume printing at the point the error occurred.

Command Pass-Thru may change the horizontal spacing.

6.2 Custom User Strings

Host download command 55 allows you to define up to six (0 through 5) custom user strings. A user string can be a font ID, a form feed, or another printer command that is frequently used.

After the custom user string is defined, the string is activated by placing the delimiter (&% or the beginning delimiter defined with command 40), a capital letter U, and the number of the desired custom user string into the text of a document.

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For example, use command 55 to define user string number 3 to send a form feed as follows (FF = 0C in hex):

&%Z55,3(0C)

Then, to send a form feed at the end of a print job, enter the following at the end of the document:

&%U3

Print the document, and the interface will send the 0C, or form feed, command to the printer when it encounters the &%U3 code.

6.3 SCS Mode Transparent Data

SCS transparent mode (SCS TRN code 35) provides a method for transparent data transmission when operating in LU1 mode. To use this method, you must be connected to a system using SNA protocol and be operating as a Logical Unit Type 1.

An SCS TRN sequence begins with a one-byte binary count immediately following the TRN code. The count indicates the number of bytes, not including the count byte, of transparent data to follow. Up to 256 bytes of transparent data can be sent in each sequence.

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SCS TRN data is user-defined is not scanned for SCS control codes. However, to emulate the characteristics of the IBM 3287, non-printable characters (control characters) are converted to hyphens. Data is translated to ASCII with undefined characters printed as hyphens. The A/C-7 RO offers a configurable option to emulate the

IBM 3287 or to pass the data without translation. Refer to command 45,

SCS TRN translate, on page for more detailed information.

For example, to print the word

“red” in the color red in the following sentence, type:

This prints ¬C02red¬C00 in red.

6.5 Printing Bar Codes

Using the bar-code feature, the following bar codes can be easily printed:

6.4 Color Printing

The A/C-7 RO allows printing of color on the HP Color LaserJet or

DeskJet 1200C printers. Simply insert the color command in front of the text you want to colorize. Return to the “normal” black color by inserting _C00. The color commands are:

¬C00 - Black

¬C01 - Blue

¬C02 - Red

¬C03 - Magenta

¬C04 - Green

¬C05 - Turquoise/Cyan

¬C06 - Yellow

¬C07 - White

¬C08 - Black

¬C09 - Dark Blue

¬C10 - Orange _C15 - Grey

¬C11 - Purple _C16 - Brown

¬C12 - Dark Green

¬C13 - Dark Turquoise

¬C14 - Mustard

Type

Table 6-1. Bar Codes.

Bar Code

1 Code 3 of 9

2

3

4

5

6

7

Code 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

POSTNET

UPC A

EAN 8

EAN 13

To print any of these bar codes, use the following format:

¬B<type>,<height>,<width>,

<hr>,<chkd>,<ast>,<data>¬B

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The bar-code command string must contain all of these parameters, even if the parameter is irrelevant for the type of bar code being printed. For example, POSTNET comes in only one size, so, any height or width specifications are ignored. But the parameters for height and width must be included anyway.

¬B: Identifies the strings as a bar code command string. _B must be placed at the beginning and at the end of the string.

<type>: Specifies the bar code type according to the table shown on the previous page.

<height>: Specifies the height of the bar code. When using a PCL laser printer driver, height is expressed in multiples of 2.5 mm (approximately

1/10 inch). When operating in

Epson or IBM Proprinter mode, height is expressed in multiples of

3.175 mm (1/8 inch). The height of the bar code can range from 1 (laser

= 2.5 mm, dot-matrix = 3.175 mm) to

9 (laser = 22.5 mm, dot-matrix =

28.575 mm) inclusive.

Height values are ignored if a

POSTNET bar code is being printed, since POSTNET uses one standard height. However, a valid value (1-9) must be entered for the height parameter to ensure the bar-code command string is complete.

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<width>: Specifies the width of a bar code module. A module is defined as a specific combination of bars and spaces used to represent a humanreadable character.

By changing the width parameter, you can determine the width of the module and the thickness of the bars and spaces.

Width parameters can range from

1 to 9 when printing to a PCL printer. When printing to an Epson or Proprinter mode dot-matrix printer, the width parameters can range from 1 to 3.

To determine the total length of the bar code, simply multiply the module length (found in the table on the following page) by the number of bar-code characters.

NOTE

Be aware that the table gives rounded values only.

Example: Using Code 3 of 9, you want to bar code the word

“PRINTERS.” Assume the interface also generates a check digit and the start/stop characters. Setting the width parameter to 2 will yield a total bar code length of approximately 4 cm or about 1.5 inches.

Number of characters: 11 (8 letters

(PRINTERS) + 2 start/stop characters + 1 check digit)

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Module width (from Table 6-2):

3.6 mm (0.14 inches)

Calculation: 11 x 3.6 mm = 39.6

mm = 3.96 cm; or

11 x .14 in = 1.54 inches

Table 6-2. Module Width in mm (inches): PCL Laser.

Width 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Code 3 2.6

of 9 (.1)

3.6

(.14)

4.5

(.18)

5.5

(.22)

6.5

7.5

8.4

9.4

10.4

(.25) (.29) (.33) (.37) (.41)

Code

128

2.2

3.1

(.09) (.12)

3.9

(.15)

4.7

(.19)

5.6

6.4

7.3

8.1

8.9

(.22) (.25) (.29) (.32) (.35)

Inter2.3

3.2

leaved 2 (.09) (.12) of 5

4

(.16)

4.9

(.19)

5.8

6.6

7.5

8.4

9.3

(.23) (.26) (.3) (.33) (.36)

Postnet

EAN-13 1.5

2

(.06) (.08)

2.5

(.1)

5.7 (.23)

3.1

(.12)

3.6

4.2

4.7

5.2

5.8

(.14) (.16) (.18) (.20) (.23)

EAN-8 1.7

2.3

(.07) (.09)

2.9

(.11)

3.6

(.14)

4.2

4.8

5.4

6.1

6.7

(.16) (.19) (.21) (.24) (.26)

UPC A 1.6

2.2

(.06) (.08)

2.8

(.11)

3.4

(.13)

4 4.6

5.2

5.8

6.4

(.16) (.18) (.2) (.23) (.25)

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Table 6-3. Module width in mm (inches): Epson or IBM Proprinter Dot-Matrix.

Width 1 2 3

Code 3 of 9 2.7

(.11)

5.4

(.22)

8.1

(.32)

Code 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

2.5

(.1)

2.2

(.9)

5

(.2)

4.4

(.18)

7.6

(.3)

6.6

(.26)

POSTNET

EAN 13

EAN 8

UPC A

1.5

(.06)

1.8

(.07)

1.8

(.07)

6.5 (.25)

3.1

(.12)

3.6

(.14)

3.6

(.14)

4.6

(.18)

5.5

5.5

(.21)

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Width parameters are ignored when printing POSTNET bar codes, since POSTNET uses one standard width. However, a valid value (1-9) must be entered for the width parameter to ensure the bar code command string is complete.

<hr>: Identifies whether humanreadables are printed or not.

Human-readables are printed underneath the bar code. Valid values are:

0 = Do not print human readables.

1 = Print human readables.

<chkd>: Indicates whether the A/C-

7 RO automatically calculates and causes a check digit to be printed.

The following bar codes require a check digit, so, the A/C-7 RO automatically generates and adds a check digit to the bar-code data:

Code 128, POSTNET, UPC A, EAN

8, EAN 13

If any of the bar codes listed above has been selected, the <chkd> selection is ignored by the A/C-7

RO. However, one of the following values must be entered to ensure the bar code command string is complete and valid. The options for the <chkd> parameter are:

0 = Do not calculate and add a check digit.

1 = Calculate and add a check digit to the bar code data.

<ast>: Specifies whether start/stop characters are automatically generated or manually added. This parameter only applies to bar code type Code 3 of 9. For all other bar code types, the start/stop characters are automatically generated by the

A/C-7 RO and input for the <ast> parameter is ignored. However, one of the following values must be entered to ensure the bar code command string is complete and valid. The options for the <ast> parameter are:

0 = Do not automatically add start/stop characters.

1 = Automatically add start/stop characters.

NOTE

If value 0 is selected, you must manually enter start/stop characters

(asterisks) together with the data. Failure to add the asterisks will cause an invalid bar code to be printed (i.e. a bar code without start/stop characters). If human readables are being printed, the asterisks will also print as human readables.

If value 1 is selected, you must not add asterisks as start/stop characters to the data. Failure to omit asterisks will cause an invalid bar code to be printed (i.e. a bar code with a start/stop character pair in the beginning and a start/stop character pair in the end.)

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<data>: The data to be printed as a bar code. Some bar codes require a certain number of characters.

Others only allow alphanumeric or numeric characters. Before the A/C-

7 RO processes the data string, it will check the complete data string and verify that it is valid. This is why the

¬B at the end is so important. If an invalid data string has been entered, the A/C-7 RO will print “Invalid

Data” in the place of the bar code.

NOTES

1. Valid values must be entered for each of the parameters specified above, even if the parameter is irrelevant for the type of bar code being printed.

2. If an invalid parameter value (other than invalid data) has been entered, the

A/C-7 RO will process the bar-code command up to that point and then reject any information it receives after the incorrect value.

For example, a bar-code command string has been entered, however, an invalid

<hr> value of 3 has been specified.

¬B2,6,6,3,0,0,code128_B

The A/C-7 RO would cause all characters after the invalid value 3 to be printed:

,0,0,code128

This helps quickly identify

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3. Spaces in the bar-code command string are invalid and will lead to the same result as mentioned in Step

2.

4. If invalid data (either too many characters or the wrong type of characters) is entered, the A/C-7 RO will print the error message:

** Invalid Data **

5. Allow for sufficient vertical spacing when printing text data beneath the bar code.

For example, when the bar code command sting is entered on line 1 of the document with a bar code height specified as 5 (approximately

1/2 inch or 3 lines at 6 LPI), and text is then entered on line 2 as follows,

¬B5,7,1,0,0,0,1234567890¬B

This data overrun by barcode this will cause the bar code to overlap the text in the second line:

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This data overrun by barcode

Figure 6-1. Bar Code Overlapping Text.

To avoid overlapping bar codes with text, always allow for sufficient vertical line spacing (by adding line feeds, for example) to accommodate the height of the bar code.

6. When text data is entered to the right of the bar code command sting, the printed text will appear immediately to the right of where the barcode print ends.

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O

VERVIEW AND

E

XAMPLES

The examples shown on the following pages give an overview of the supported bar code types. Note that the “maximum number of data characters” does not include start/stop characters and check digits.

Code 3 of 9

Maximum number of data characters: 30

Valid numeric characters:

Valid alphanumeric characters:

Valid other characters:

0-9

A-Z space ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - . / : ; <

= > ? @

Example: ¬B1,4,1,1,1,1,0123456789¬B

0123456789

Figure 6-2. Code 3 of 9.

POSTNET

Maximum number of data characters:

Valid numeric characters:

Valid alphanumeric characters:

Valid other characters:

30

0-9

N/A

N/A

Example: ¬B4,1,1,1,1,0,0123456789¬B

0123456789

Figure 6-3. POSTNET.

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UPC A

Required number of data characters:

Valid numeric characters:

Valid alphanumeric characters:

Valid other characters:

Example: ¬B5,5,1,1,1,0,0123456789¬B

10

0-9

N/A

N/A

0 01234 56789 5

Figure 6-4. UPC A.

EAN 8

Required number of data characters:

Valid numeric characters:

Valid alphanumeric characters:

Valid other characters:

Example: ¬B6,3,1,1,1,0,1234567¬B

7

0-9

N/A

N/A

1234 5670

Figure 6-5. EAN 8.

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EAN 13

Required number of data characters:

Valid numeric characters:

Valid alphanumeric characters:

Valid other characters:

Example: ¬B7,3,1,1,1,0,012345678912¬B

12

0-9

N/A

0 123456 789128

Figure 6-6. EAN 13.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Maximum number of data characters:

Valid numeric characters:

Valid alphanumeric characters:

Valid other characters:

Example: ¬B3,3,1,1,1,0,0123456789¬B

30

0-9

N/A

N/A

0123456789

Figure 6-7. Interleaved 2 of 5.

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NOTE

Since Interleaved 2 of 5 symbols are created from data-character pairs, the number to be encoded must have an even number of digits. If an odd number of data characters (including the optional check digit) is entered, the A/C-7 RO adds an “0” to the beginning of the bar code. If an even number of data characters (including the optional check digit) is entered, the A/C-7 RO prints the bar code exactly as it is input.

Code 128

Code 128 has three unique character subsets (code A, B, and C) shown in the table on the following pages. When entering data representing Code 128 bar code, follow these two steps:

1. Define which code set you want to use: type “A” to represent code A; type “B” to represent Code B; and type “C” to represent code C.

2. If you are using code set B, enter the data characters directly. The ~ character and other special characters are represented by the Symbol

Character Value found in the left column of Table 6-4.

If you are using code set A or C, enter the Symbol Character Value found in the left column of the table. Each character is represented by two digits or a ~ followed by a digit. For example, to bar code the character “&” using Code Set A, type 06.

Maximum number of data characters: 30 (includes special characters)

Valid characters: Differs with selected code set, see

Table 6-4 .

Example: ¬B2,3,2,1,1,0,ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ¬B

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Figure 6-8. Code 128.

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To show how multiple character sets are used, study the following data string. Height, width and other parameters were omitted in this example to focus your attention on the data string. Please note that this example is for illustration purposes only, and is not a recommended way of bar coding. The following data string is a fairly complex way of bar coding “10A/C-7(RO)10”.

¬B2,...,A1716~6A/C-7(RO)~510¬B

A:

17:

16:

~6: selects code set A selects the number “1” from code set A selects the number “0” from code set A switches from code set A to code set B

A/C-7 (RO): selects the characters “A/C-7 (RO)” from code set B

~5: switches from code set B to code set C

10: selects the number “10” from code set C

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25

26

27

21

22

23

24

17

18

19

20

13

14

15

16

09

10

11

12

05

06

07

08

00

01

02

03

04

Table 6-4. Symbol Character Value and Data Character.

Symbol

Character

Value Code A

Data Character

Code B Code C

;

:

9

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

/

0

.

-

.

+

)

*

(

‘

%

&

SP

#

$

“

!

;

:

9

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

/

0

.

-

.

+

)

*

(

‘

%

&

SP

#

$

“

!

25

26

27

21

22

23

24

17

18

19

20

13

14

15

16

09

10

11

12

05

06

07

08

00

01

02

03

04

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53

54

55

49

50

51

52

45

46

47

48

41

42

43

44

37

38

39

40

33

34

35

36

28

29

30

31

32

Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.

Symbol

Character

Value Code A

Data Character

Code B Code C

U

V

W

S

T

Q

R

M

N

O

P

K

L

I

J

E

F

G

H

A

B

C

D

<

=

>

?

@

U

V

W

S

T

Q

R

M

N

O

P

K

L

I

J

E

F

G

H

A

B

C

D

<

=

>

?

@

53

54

55

49

50

51

52

45

46

47

48

41

42

43

44

37

38

39

40

33

34

35

36

28

29

30

31

32

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81

82

83

77

78

79

80

73

74

75

76

69

70

71

72

65

66

67

68

61

62

63

64

56

57

58

59

60

Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.

Symbol

Character

Value Code A

Data Character

Code B Code C

CR

So

SI

DLE

DC1

DC2

DC3

HT

LF

VT

FF

ENQ

ACK

BEL

BS

X

\

[

Y

Z

]

^

_

NUL

SOH

STX

ETX

EOT r q s o p m n l k j i g h f e c d a b

`

_

]

^

X

\

[

Y

Z

81

82

83

77

78

79

80

73

74

75

76

69

70

71

72

65

66

67

68

61

62

63

64

56

57

58

59

60

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~0

~1

~2

89

90

91

92

84

85

86

87

88

~3

~4

~5

~6

~7

~8

Table 6-4 (continued). Symbol Character Value and Data Character.

Symbol

Character

Value Code A

Data Character

Code B Code C

DC4

NAK

SYN

ETB

CAN

EM

SUB

ESC

FS

GS

RS

US

FNC3

FNC2

SHIFT

CODE C

CODE B

FNC4

FNC1 t u v w x

|

{ y z

}

~

DEL

FNC3

FNC2

SHIFT

CODE C

FNC4

CODE A

FNC1

93

94

95

96

89

90

91

92

84

85

86f

87

88

97

98

99

CODE B

CODE A

FNC1

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6.6 I-O Graphics Language

™

The I-O Graphics Language ™

(IOGL ™ ) allows printing of graphical elements and charts on PCL5 compatible printers. IOGL is independent of other I-O features, such as internally generated bar codes or font change commands.

This means that if an I-O font change command is followed by an

IOGL command to rotate text, the text would print in the specified font. IOGL is also independent of regular text data. This allows text data to be overlaid by a graphical element, such as a shaded box.

6.6.1 I-O G

RAPHICS

L

ANGUAGE

™

O VERVIEW

Table 6-5 is an overview of the I-O

Graphics Language™ (IOGL) command strings and a brief description of the parameters used in the IOGL strings.

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Graphical Element

Table 6-5. IOGL Graphics Language.

IOGL Command String

Line ¬GL<line width;<x start>;<y start>;<x end>;<y end>

Box

Circles

Arc

Shading/Color

¬GB<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x end>;<y end>;

<% shading>

¬GC<line width>;<x center>;<y center>;<radius>;

<% shading>

¬GA<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x center>;

<y center>;<angle of rotation>

¬GS<# of values>;<color 1>;<% shading 1>;

<color 2>;<% shading 2>;...

Pie Chart

Bar Chart (Histogram) ¬GH<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x increment>;<y increment>;<bar width>;<# of entries>;<value 1>;<value

2>;...

Run (Line) Chart

¬GP<line width>;<x center>;<y center>;<radius>;<# of segments>;<segment value 1>;<segment value 2>;...

¬GR<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x increment>;

<y increment>;<# of entries>;<value 1>;<value 2>;...

¬GT<x start>;<y start>;<angle of rotation>;<’text’> Text Rotation

Comments ¬GX<’text’>

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Parameter

’text’

Table 6-5. IOGL Graphics Language.

Description Units of Valid

Measurement Values text to be rotated or to be included in the IOGL program as a comment

N/A any printable character

% shading

# of segments

# of entries angle of rotation bar width color n line width percentage of shading number of segments to be printed in pie chart number of values to be printed in bar or run (line) chart angle of rotation of arc or text percentage each each degrees

0-100, integers

1 to 9, integers

1 to 12, integers arc: 0 to

360, integers text: 0, 90,

180, 270 width of a bar in a bar chart color code to select color of pie or bar chart segments width of any printed line (in line, box, arc, circle, chart) n/300 inch mm positive integers color command 00 to 16 numbers any positive number

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Parameter

Table 6-5 (continued). IOGL Graphics Language.

Description Units of Valid

Measurement Values radius radius of a circle or pie chart n/300 inch positive integers integer 0 to 100 segment value n value n x start value to be represented by a pie chart segment a value to be represented by a bar in a bar chart or a point in a line chart x coordinate of start position for lines and boxes any positive integer n/300 inch any positive integer x end x center x coordinate of end position for lines and boxes x coordinate of center point of circle, arc, or pie chart x increment horizontal movement before next bar (bar chart) or value

(run chart) is printed y center y coordinate of center point of circle, arc, or pie chart n/300 inch n/300 inch n/300 inch n/300 inch positive integers; incl. 0 positive integers; incl. 0 positive integers; incl. 0 positive integers; incl. 0 positive integers; incl. 0

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Parameter

Table 6-5 (continued). IOGL Graphics Language.

Description Units of Valid

Measurement Values y start y coordinate of start position for lines and boxes n/300 inch positive integers; incl. 0 y end y coordinate of end position for lines and boxes n/300 inch y increment height of one unit of the value to be printed in bar or run (line) chart n/300 inch positive integers; incl. 0 positive integers; incl. 0

6.6.2 H

ELPFUL

H

INTS

1. All xy values (start, end, center, increment) are measured in n/300 of an inch. The origin of the xy coordinate system is the top left hand corner of the printable area of the page (see

Figure 6-9 ).

The printable area of the page may vary with the printer model andpaper size being used. Refer to your printer’s user’s guide for specific information.

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Physical Page

X,Y origin

(0,0)

X

Printable Area

X

X,Y origin

(0,0)

X

Y

Physical Page

Printable Area

X

Y

Figure 6-9. XY Coordinate System on the Page.

2. The complete command string must be entered as shown below.

Incomplete command strings and command strings with invalid values (such as spaces) will cause the A/C-7 RO to print the string at the place where the error occurred.

For example, a line command string has been entered.

However, an invalid <x start> value has been specified.

semi-colon “;” as a separator between parameters, you may also enter a comma “,” or a forward slash “/”.

4. Do not enter numeric values with commas (for example,

50,000). The printer interface will interpret the “ ,” to be the end of the parameter (so that

50,000 would be interpreted as two values: value 1 = 50, value 2 =

000).

¬GL30;A;1;1;600

The A/C-7 RO would cause all characters, including the invalid value “A” to be printed:

A;1;1;600

3. As an alternative to using the

International users should also be aware that a decimal value used to specify line width (in mm) such as “1,5” (i.e. 1 1/2) is also interpreted as two separate values (i.e. value 1 = 1, value 2 =

5). To enter a valid decimal line width use the period “.” (i.e. 1.5

mm).

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6.6.3 B

ASIC

D

ESCRIPTION

Lines—¬GL<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x end>;<y end>

Draws a line from the specified xy start to xy end. <Line width> is specified in mm.

For example: ¬GL2;100;0;100;600 draws a 2 mm wide, vertical (<x start> = <x end>) line of 2 inches in length (<y-end> - <y-start> =

600/300” = 2”) (Figure 6-10)

2 inches

X,Y start

(100,0)

X,Y end

(100,600)

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Figure 6-10. Example of Line.

Boxes—¬GB<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x end>;<y end>;<% shading>6

Draws a box from the specified xy start to the xy end. The box cannot be rotated.

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<line width> is specified in mm;

<% shading> can range from 0 to

100.

For example:

¬GB2;300;300;600;600;30 draws a box with 2 mm wide border and 30% shading (Figure 6-11).

X,Y start

(300,300)

Line width = 2mm

30% shading

X,Y end

(600,600)

Figure 6-11. Example of Box.

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Circle—¬GC<line width>;<x center>;<y center>;<radius>;<% shading>

Draws a circle with the specified radius (in n/300 inches) and line width (in mm) around the xy center.

For example: ¬GC2;900;2400;300;70 draws a circle with a radius of 1 inch

(300/300 inches) (Figure 6-12)

NOTE

To avoid cutting off part of the circle, make sure that the radius and the x,y center values are such that the complete circle will fit into the printable area of the page.

Line width = 2mm

X

70% shading

X,Y center

(900,2400)

Figure 6-12. Example of Circle.

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Arc—¬GA<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x center>;<y center>;<angle of rotation>

Draws an arc around the xy center, starting at xy start and ending when the angle of rotation is completed.

(Angle is measured from theoretical line xy center to xy start and rotates clockwise.)

For example:

¬GA1;500;900;900;900;180 draws an arc (semi-circle since rotation is 180 degrees) (Figure 6-13)

180 °

X,Y start

(500,900)

X,Y center

(900,900)

Figure 6-13. Example of Arc.

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Color/Shading—¬GS<# of values>;<color 1>;<% shading

1>;<color 2>;<% shading 2>;...

Defines the color and shading of the pie-chart and bar-chart segments. The first value entered in the pie and bar chart commands will be printed in color 1 with shading 1.

The second value entered in the pie and bar chart commands will be printed in color 2 with shading 2.

Colors are entered as numeric values 0-16 (corresponding to color command scheme). Shading is entered as a numeric value from 0-

100 (% of shading). If the attached printer is not capable of recognizing

PCL color commands, all printing will be black. Refer to pie and bar charts for an example.

Pie Chart—¬GP<line width>; <x center>;<y center>;<radius>;<# of segments>;<segment value

1>;<segment value 2>;....

Draws a pie chart around the xy center with the specified radius (in n/300 inches), number of segments

(maximum of 9), and segment values. Segment values are entered as numerics and converted to percentages. Segment values can range from 0 to 100.

Each segment will have the color and/or shading as specified in the shading command (pie chart value 1 will get color/shading value 1,...).

<line width> is specified in mm. The first pie segment starts at “9 o’clock,” meaning on the far left of the circle

(Figure 6-14).

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“9 o’clock”

= starting point for first pie segment

Figure 6-14. Color/Shading and Pie Chart.

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For example:

¬GS3;01;20;02;50;04;80

¬GP5;900;2400;600;3;10;20;30 draws a three-segment pie chart. If the attached printer is a PCL color printer, the first segment will be blue

(01), the second segment will be red

(02), and the third segment will be green (04). The segments will be shaded at 20%, 50%, and 80% respectively.

The first segment (value 10) will be 1/6 of the complete circle

(10/(10+20+30)=10/60=1/6), the second segment (value 20) will be

2/6 of the complete circle (20/60), and the third segment will be 3/6 of the complete circle (Figure 6-15).

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Figure 6-15. Segment of Circle.

Bar Chart (Histogram)—¬GH<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x increment>;<y increment>;<bar width>;<# of entries>; <value

1>;<value 2>; ...

Draws a bar chart. xy start specifies the bottom left hand corner of the first bar (the origin on the chart’s xy scale). The x increment specifies the horizontal movement before the next bar is printed. The y increment

(in n/300 inches) determines the height of the bar (multiplied by the value). The bar width (in n/300 inches) specifies the width of the bar. Bar chart values can range from

0 to 3,000. Each bar will have the color and/or shading as specified in the shading command (bar 1 is color/shading value 1,...). A maximum of 12 bars can be printed.

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For example:

¬GS3;01;20;02;50;04;80

¬GH1;100;2400;300;1;100;3;500;600;

800 draws three bars. If the attached printer is a PCL color printer, the first bar will be blue, the second red, and the third green. The bars will be shaded 20%, 50%, and 80% respectively (Figure 6-16).

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Color: Red*

Shading: 50%

Bar 1 (value 500)

Shading: 80%

Line width 5mm

Height = value times (*) y increment

X,Y start

(100,2400) x increment = horizontal distance between values

Figure 6-16. Bar Chart (Histogram).

Each bar is 1/3 inch wide

(100/300 inch). The distance from the left side of one bar to the left side of the next bar is one inch

(300/300). This allows other bars to be added through a separate command.

Bar 1 will be 1 2/3 inches (500 x

1/300 inch) high, bar 2 will be two inches high (600 x 1/300 inch), and bar 3 will be 2 2/3 inches high (800 x 1/300 inch).

NOTE

The y-increment determines the scaling. Only integers (1,

2, 3, 4, etc.) are valid. If you are charting sales figures in thousands of dollars, the yincrement should be small

(for example, 1). If you are charting the number of customer complaints per period, the y-increment should be high (for example,

100 or more). Be aware that the bar height must not exceed the total printable area of the page.

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Run Chart—¬GR<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x increment>;<y increment>;<# of entries>;<value

1>;<value 2>; ...

Draws a run (line) chart. The xy start specifies the origin of the chart’s xy scale (xy axes are not drawn). The x increment specifies the horizontal movement before the next value is printed. The y increment determines the height of the line (multiplied by the value).

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For example:

¬GR3;900;2400;150;1;5;100;300;200;

500;400 draws a run (line) chart

(Figure 6-17).

X,Y start

(900,2400)

Value 1 = 100

Value 2 = 300

Value 3 = 200

Value 4 = 500

Value 5 = 400

4

2

5

1/3 inch = 100

(value) x 1

(y increment)

÷ 300/inch

1

3

Line width 5mm x,y start (900,2400) x increment = horizontal distance between values

Figure 6-17. Run (Line) Chart.

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NOTE

The y-increment determines the scaling. Only integers (1,

2, 3, 4, etc.) are valid. If you are charting sales figures in thousands of dollars, the yincrement should be small

(for example, 1). If you are charting the number of customer complaints per period the y-increment should be high (for example,

100 or more).

Text—¬GT<x start>;<y start>;<angle of rotation>;<'text'>

Prints the text (“text”) in the active font, with the specified rotation and specified xy start. Text will be rotated counterclockwise.

For example:

¬GT1000;1000;90;’TEXT’ prints the word 'TEXT' in the active font with

90 degree rotation (Figure

6-18 ).

X,Y start

90 °

TEXT x,y start

Figure 6-18. Text.

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Comments—¬GX<'text'>

Allows text to be added to IOGL commands for documentation.

Comments will not print out.

For example: ¬GX’Pie chart with 3 elements’ can be used to document an IOGL pie chart command.

6.7 I-O Graphics Language™ (IOGL) in Action

6.7.1 G ENERAL S TEPS

I-O Graphics Language™ (IOGL) can be used in many different ways.

It can enhance the appearance of standard host reports through a few simple graphical elements such as lines, boxes, and circles; or it can be used to present pertinent data through charts. IOGL can even be used to create sophisticated electronic forms. However, programming with IOGL always follows the same general steps:

1. Determine which IOGL elements are needed to create the desired output (the bar chart shown below uses four different

IOGL elements.)

2. Determine the printable area of the page.

3. Determine the positioning of the graphical elements relative to the top left-hand corner of the printable area.

4. PCL color printer only:

Determine the order in which to print the graphical elements.

The lines of the last IOGL element will overlap (and cover) the previous IOGL elements.

5. Design the graphical output, one element at a time.

6. Link the graphical output with your host application.

6.7.2 T UTORIAL

The following example (Figure

6-19 ) shows how multiple IOGL elements interact to create a bar chart.

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# OF CALLS

40

SALES CALLS PER DAY

Week of: March 24, 1995

30

20

10

BOYD

GARY

SHAWN

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday WEEKDAY

Figure 6-19. Bar Chart.

1. Following the above mentioned general steps, we first determined the makeup of this bar chart. The example consists of four IOGL elements: bar charts, lines, boxes, and text.

2. To determine the printable area of the paper, we printed a box using 0;0 as the x;y starting coordinates. This was done by typing ¬GB1;0;0;300;300;50 on the screen and sending it to the printer. The top left corner of the printed box marks the top left corner of the printable area of the page. For reference, we drew the printable area on the blank sheet of paper. All references to distances are made in respect to the printable page, not the actual physical page.

Refer to Figure 6-9.

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3. Determine where the chart should be placed (always in relation to the top left-hand corner of the printable area). In the example, the bar chart is on the bottom half of a letter-size page. The origin of the chart is one inch away from the left margin and 10 inches away from the top margin (Figure

6-20 ).

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Approximate

Area of

Bar Chart

1 inch

5 inches

Origin of Chart

Figure 6-20. Placement of Bar Chart.

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Next, determine the approximate maximum height and width of the chart. In the example, 40 was the expected maximum number of calls. We chose to represent 10 calls by one inch, resulting in a total maximum height of four inches

(not including the title and subtitle.) Similarly, each day was represented by one inch, resulting in a total maximum width of five inches (not including the space needed for the label “WEEKDAY”).

4. If the chart is being printed on a black-and-white PCL printer, the order in which these elements are created is irrelevant.

However, if you are printing on a

PCL color printer, the lines of the last element will always overlay (and cover) the element previously printed. In the example, the elements creating the x- and y-axes should be entered last when printing on a

PCL color printer.

5. Create the separate IOGL elements based on the order determined in Step 4. In the example, the bar charts were created first. Recall the IOGL formula for the bar chart and the preceding shading/color command string:

¬GS<# of values>;<color 1>;<% shading 1>;<color 2>;<% shading

2>;...

¬GH<line width>;<x start>;<y start>;<x increment>;<y increment>;<bar width>;<# of entries>;<value 1>;<value 2>; ...

The bar chart shown in Figure

6-16 was created using the following parameters:

Bar Chart Boyd

Shading/Color: Boyd’s calls were plotted for each day of the business week, so the number of values is five.

Since we printed to a black-andwhite laser printer, the color parameters were irrelevant. The shading was set to 10%.

Bar Chart (Histogram): The line width was set to 1 mm. The x;y-start parameters defined the bottom left corner of the bar which is identical with the origin of the chart.

Remember that the origin was one inch from the left margin, and 10 inches from the top margin of the printable area. The resulting values were 300 (=1 inch x 300/inch) for

<x start> and 3000 (= 10 inches x

300/inch) for <y start.>.

The bar representing Boyd’s calls for Tuesday was to be printed one inch to the right of Monday’s bar.

The resulting <x increment> was 300

(= 1 inch x 300/inch). Since the maximum height of a bar was specified at four inches, the resulting value for <y increment> was 30 (= 4 inches/40 max. calls x 300/inch).

To aid in readability, extra space was left between the last bar of day

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To determine the <bar width>, divide the available one inch (<x increment>) into four equal sections

(three bars and one space). The resulting value was 75 (= 300/4).

Next, count the <# of entries> (5) and enter the respective values. The parameters are:

¬GX'bar chart Boyd'

¬GS5;01;10;01;10;01;10;01;10;01;10

¬GH1;300;3000;300;30;75;5;30;34;39;

37;28

Bar Chart Gary

The bars representing Gary’s calls were to be printed directly to the right of Boyd’s. The resulting horizontal start value <x start> was:

300 (Boyd’s)

+ 75 (Bar width)

375

With the exception of the actual calls, the other parameters for Gary’s bar chart were identical to Boyd’s.

The parameters are:

¬GX'bar chart Gary'

¬GS5;02;75;02;75;02;75;02;75;02;75

¬GH1;375;3000;300;30;75;5;35;36;38;

39;31

Bar Chart Shawn

Shawn’s bar chart was to be printed directly to the right of Gary’s. The resulting horizontal starting position

<x start> was:

375 (Gary’s)

+ 75 (Bar width)

450

The parameters are:

¬GX'bar chart Shawn'

¬GS5;04;50;04;50;04;50;04;50;04;50

¬GH1;450;3000;300;30;75;5;15;16;21;

20;13

6.7.3 X- AND Y-A XES

The x-axis (Weekday) and the y-axis

(# of calls), along with the increments, were created through a series of separate lines. Notice that the line width of the axis is the same as the line width of the bars. The parameters are shown below:

¬GX'X-Axis with increments'

¬GL1;300;3000;1850;3000

¬GL.5;600;3000;600;3019

¬GL.5;900;3000;900;3019

¬GL.5;1200;3000;1200;3019

¬GL.5;1500;3000;1500;3019

¬GL.5;1800;3000;1800;3019

¬GC'Y-Axis with increments'

¬GL1;300;3000;300;1750

¬GL.5;281;2700;300;2700

¬GL.5;281;2400;300;2400

¬GL.5;281;2100;300;2100

¬GL.5;281;1800;300;1800

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6.7.4 L

ABELS

/T

ITLE

/S

UBTITLE

/L

EGEND

All text was created through text rotation command strings. Text was always printed in the selected font.

In the example, Universe Medium was used in different point sizes

(¬Q...). The legend consists of three separate boxes followed by text rotation commands. The parameters are shown below:

¬GX'Font Change Command'

¬Q4808

¬GX'Labels X-Axis'

¬GT300;3100;0;'Monday'

¬GT600;3100;0;'Tuesday'

¬GT900;3100;0;'Wednesday'

¬GT1200;3100;0;'Thursday'

¬GT1500;3100;0;'Friday'

¬GT1800;3100;0;'WEEKDAY'

¬GX'Labels Y-Axis'

¬GT200;2700;0;'10'

¬GT200;2400;0;'20'

¬GT200;2100;0;'30'

¬GT200;1800;0;'40'

¬GX'Legend (boxes with text)'

¬GT200;1650;0;'# OF CALLS'

¬GB1;1700;1650;1750;1700;10

¬GT1760;1700;0;' = BOYD'

¬GB1;1700;1750;1750;1800;75

¬GT1760;1800;0;' = GARY'

¬GB1;1700;1850;1750;1900;50

¬GT1760;1900;0;'= SHAWN'

¬GX;'Font Change Command'

¬Q4813

¬GX'Title'

¬GT500;1500;0;'SALES CALLS PER

DAY'

¬GX'Font Change Command'

¬Q4808

¬GX'Subtitle'

¬GT600;1550;0;'Week of:'

¬GT900;1550;0;'March 24, 1995'

6.8 Linking Graphical Output to a

Host Application

There are several ways to link the graphical output to a host application. One method is to simply add the IOGL commands to the application code. This means that whenever the application is used and sent to the printer, the IOGL commands are also sent.

Another method is to design a separate subroutine that sends the

IOGL output to the printer as a macro. The IOGL macro will only be sent to the printer once and resides in the printer’s active memory until the printer is powered down. The application code requires only a macro call and does not require the complete graphic to be downloaded when a report is printed.

To store the IOGL output as a printer macro, begin the IOGL routine with a PCL command that begins a macro by typing: ¬E&f#y0X

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For the # symbol, substitute a number that identifies the macro.

Make sure this command precedes all IOGL commands. Also, be aware that PCL is case-sensitive.

At the end of the IOGL routine, stop the macro and save it permanently (until the printer is powered down) in the printer’s memory. To end the macro, type:

¬E&f#y1X

To save the macro permanently

(until the printer is powered down) type: ¬E&f#y10X. Store this macro in the printer’s memory by “printing” it.

A call for this macro can be used in your application by embedding the following PCL command in the application code: ¬E&f#y3X

Another command that can be used to prevent overloading the printer’s memory is ¬E&f#y8X. This command deletes the macro ID # that currently resides in the printer’s memory.

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6.9 Printing Images From The Host

It is often advantageous to include images such as company logos or signatures with printed output.

Logos and other images can be stored on printer cartridges or

“Flash” SIMMs, offered through the printer manufacturer and/or various third party vendors. While the process of loading the cartridge or

SIMM differs, the final result is the same. The stored image is assigned a macro ID number that must be called up by the application when the image is to be printed. Please refer to the documentation supplied with the cartridge or SIMM for instructions on how to store an image.

Generally, a macro stored in nonvolatile memory is called up by sending the command ¬E&f#y3X, where # is the macro ID.

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A PCL command used to reposition the stored image on a page is ¬E&l#u#Z, where the first #

(l#u) specifies the “Left Offset

Registration” or horizontal movement in n/720 inch and the second # (#Z) specifies the “Top

Offset Registration” or vertical movement of the image in n/720 inch.

The repositioning command must precede the macro call. To return to the original position, type ¬E&l0u0Z immediately after the macro call.

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7. Troubleshooting

This chapter provides instructions for performing diagnostic tests on the A/C-7 RO. It also contains a problem resolution guide that describes common problems with the A/C-7 RO or the printer and their solutions. If you are unable to solve a problem by following the procedures outlined in this chapter, contact technical support.

Before calling, verify that the A/C-

7 RO is installed correctly, and that its configuration settings are correct, perform the appropriate diagnostic tests outlined in this chapter, and have the following information ready:

• Printer and A/C-7 RO self-test printouts

• Model number and serial number of the A/C-7 RO

• Description of the problem

• Results of diagnostic tests

• Type of host system or controller

You may also need to print a “hex dump” or “buffer print” by enabling the Buffer Print option through the

A/C-7 RO’s configuration switches, or Host/PC download command 42.

This causes all printing to be in hexadecimal code, just as it’s received from the host, to help in tracing problems.

If you need to ship the A/C-7 RO, use the original carton and packaging to prevent damage.

7.1 A/C-7 RO Self-Test

Verify proper installation and configuration of the A/C-7 RO by performing an A/C-7 RO self-test.

The self-test prints out the current software version, memory condition

(RAM and ROM), and the current configuration selections.

NOTE

If you are operating a label printer, put the printer in

ASCII hex dump mode, then follow the self-test instructions below. If the label printer starts printing the A/C-7 RO has passed the self-test. To obtain a printout of the current settings, connect the A/C-7 RO to a laser or dot-matrix printer.

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Follow the steps below to start the self-test from your PC or terminal.

1. Verify that the printer is connected properly to the A/C-7

RO and in “READY” mode.

2. Type “&%Z98,1” on the screen.

3. Send that command to the printer (press the Print Screen

Button or print the document/file that contains the

Host/PC download command).

The self-test will print out in a few seconds.

Follow the steps below to start the self-test by setting the configuration switches.

1. Verify that the printer is connected properly to the A/C-7

RO.

2. Power off the A/C-7 RO and the printer.

3. Set configuration switch SW1:8

(far right of first switch bank) to

“|” and configuration switch

SW1:1 to “o”.

4. Power on the printer and the

A/C-7 RO. A self-test will print within a few seconds after power up. After the self-test prints, the

LED lights labeled “Host Ready” and “Printer Ready” begin blinking, indicating that the

Print Box is not in operating mode.

5. Return configuration switch

SW1:8 to the “o” position, then cycle the power one more time.

Two self-test pages will print if the

A/C-7 RO is installed properly.

Sample printouts of the first page are shown in Figures 3-1 and 3-2.

The selections in the sample are factory defaults. The numbers at the left margin are command numbers used to change this setting using host download commands.

If the test does not print, the A/C-

7 RO failed the self-test. Contact technical support for more information.

7.2 EBCDIC Hex Dump

The A/C-7 RO can be set up to print the buffer in hexadecimal EBCDIC code. This can be useful for a technician to diagnose problems with the A/C-7 RO or the printer.

The EBCDIC hex data is printed on a grid corresponding to the data’s position in the buffer. If the hex data represents a printable character, that character is printed below the hex data.

To start the EBCDIC hex dump through Host/PC Download:

1. Verify that the printer is connected properly to the A/C-7

RO.

2. Type “&%Z42,1” on the screen.

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3. Send that command to the printer (press the Print Screen

Button or print the document/file that contains the

Host/PC download command).

4. Send the host data in question to the printer.

5. To stop the EBCDIC hex dump, type “&%Z42,2” on the screen, then send it to the printer (press the Print Screen Button or print the document/file that contains the Host/PC download command).

Start the EBCDIC hex dump from the A/C-7 RO’s front panel as follows:

1. With the A/C-7 RO powered on, set configuration switch SW1:1

(far left) to “o”, and switch

SW1:8 (far right of first switch bank) to “|”. The A/C-7 RO is now in buffer print mode.

2. Return configuration switch

SW1:8 to the “o” position after printing is completed.

7.3 ASCII Hex Dump

The A/C-7 RO can be set up to print the buffer in hexadecimal ASCII code. This differs from the EBCDIC hex dump in that the buffer is first translated into ASCII code before it is printed. This can be useful to diagnose problems with the interface or the printer. The ASCII Hex

Dump can only be started through the A/C-7 RO’s configuration switches. To start the ASCII Hex

Dump:

1. Locate configuration switches

SW1:4, SW1:5, SW1:6, and SW1:7 on the first switch bank.

2. Write down their current position (“o” or “|”).

3. With the A/C-7 RO powered on, set the configuration switches

SW1:4, SW1:5, SW1:6, and SW1:7 to “|”. The A/C-7 RO is now in

ASCII Hex Dump mode.

4. To end ASCII Hex Dump mode, return the switches to their original position (see Step 2).

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7.4 Problem Resolution Guide

The following is a general guide to resolve common problems that may occur. Please refer to this guide before contacting technical support.

Table 7-1. Problem Resolution Guide.

Problem or Message Probable Cause Action

“Host Line Sync” LED is not on when connected to the host

Host is not operating Check host system.

Damaged or improper cabling

“Printer Online” LED is off when printer is connected

Printer loses host communication (drops off line)

Printer not in a ready status

Printer fault such as paper out, paper jam, etc.

Damaged or loose printer cable

Improper or damaged cabling

Check host cabling for damage or improper connection.

Make sure printer is on line, has paper, etc.

Make sure the printer has paper, is clear of jams, etc.

Check printer cable for damage or improper connection.

Check host cabling for improper connections or damage.

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Table 7-1. Problem Resolution Guide.

Problem or Message Probable Cause Action

Right margin is cut off Page width in wordprocessing program is not set wide enough

Change to a wider page.

Extra blank sheets are ejected between sheets of printout

Page width is too wide Select a narrower page.

Form length not correct in software

(maximum length is

66 lines)

Make sure your document length doesn’t exceed the maximum number of lines.

Form length is incorrect

Page orientation was changed

Form length incorrect in software

The printer may eject a blank page when the page orientation (portrait or landscape) is changed.

Change form length

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Table 7-1. Problem Resolution Guide.

Problem or Message Probable Cause Action

Printer won’t change fonts Incorrect typestyle number

Make sure the font

ID used is valid.

Invalid font IDs are ignored by the printer.

Printer does not print landscape in requested font

Wrong font cartridge loaded

Load the cartridge with the font that corresponds to the font ID.

Font cartridge If possible try a damaged or not seated known good into the printer cartridge to determine properly if cartridge is faulty.

Make sure the cartridge is loaded properly.

APO feature is ON and page size is 8-1/2" x 11" or less and

Turn off APO or increase page size so it is larger than width is less than height 8-1/2" x 11" or change width and height so width is greater than height.

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Table 7-1. Problem Resolution Guide.

Problem or Message Probable Cause Action

APO feature is OFF Set paper tray and orientation is set to COR, portrait, or orientation to landscape or set user-defined (with font orientation to font orientation portrait) landscape or set font orientation to landscape.

Printer does not print portrait in requested font

APO feature is ON and page size is

8-1/2" x 11" or less; and width is greater than height

APO feature is OFF and orientation is set to COR, landscape, or user defined (with font orientation landscape)

Turn off APO or increase page size so it is larger than

8-1/2" x 11" or change width and height so width is less than height.

Refer to the COR and APO sections for additional solutions.

Set paper tray orientation to portrait or set font orientation to portrait.

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Table 7-1. Problem Resolution Guide.

Problem or Message Probable Cause Action

Printer does not print COR APO feature is ON and page size is 8-1/2" x 11" or less

Turn off APO or increase page size so it is larger than

8-1/2" x 11".

APO feature is OFF and orientation is set to portrait, landscape, or user-defined

Set orientation to

“COR.”

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Appendix A: Font (FGID) Reference for HP LaserJet Printers

The following table lists the standard

HP LaserJet resident fonts and the

HP font cartridges that are available, along with the font ID number used to select the font.

Typeface

Table A-1. Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

HP LaserJet Internal Resident Fonts

Courier R-8/CP850 P/L 10 12

Line Printer

Line Printer

Line Printer

Line Printer

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

LaserJet IID, III, IIID Printers have in addition:

Courier italic R-8/CP850 P/L 10

Courier bold R-8/CP850

Courier R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

10

12

15

17.1

19

13.33

12

12

10

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

Typestyle

No.

11

223

254

281

204

18

46

85

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Courier R-8/CP850 P/L 12 10 85

Courier bold R-8/CP850 P/L 12 10 88

10

12

89

87

Courier italic R-8/CP850

Letter Gothic R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

12

12

LaserJet III and IIISi Resident Scalable Fonts

CG Times R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

18

24

12

14

6

6

8

10

4605

4606

4607

4608

4609

4611

4614

4617

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

CG Times bold R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

6 4625

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

8 4626

CG Times italic

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

24

30

6

14

18

10

12

4627

4628

4629

4631

4634

4637

4645

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

12

14

8

10

18

4646

4647

4648

4649

4651

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

24 4654

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

30 4657

P/L Prop.

6 4665 CG Times bold italic

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

Univers R-8/CP850 medium

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

30

6

18

24

12

14

8

10

8

10

12

4806

4807

4808

4671

4674

4677

4805

4666

4667

4668

4669

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

14 4809

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

18 4811

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

24

30

6

4814

4817

4825

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

Univers med R-8/CP850 italic

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

18

24

30

12

14

8

10

4826

4827

4828

4829

4831

4834

4837

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Univers med R-8/CP850 condensed

P/L Prop.

6 4845

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

Univers med R-8/CP850 cond italic

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

12

14

8

10

18

30

6

18

24

12

14

8

10

4866

4867

4868

4869

4871

4851

4854

4857

4865

4846

4847

4848

4849

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

24 4874

R-8/CP850 P/L Prop.

30 4877

P/L Prop.

6 4985 ITC Zapf

Dingbat

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

General Font Assignments

Time

Time

Time Bold

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

R-8/CP850

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

18

24

30

12

14

8

10

8

10

10

157

158

159

4986

4987

4988

4989

4991

4994

4997

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Time Italic R-8/CP850 P Prop.

10 155

P Prop.

14.4

34126 Helvetica

Bold

R-8/CP850

Courier Bold R-8/CP850 P/L 10 12 46

Courier Italic R-8/CP850

Prestige R-8/CP850

Prestige Bold R-8/CP850

Prestige Italic R-8/CP850

Letter Gothic R-8/CP850

Letter Gothic R-8/CP850

Bold

Letter Gothic R-8/CP850

Italic

Helvetica

Helvetica

Helvetica

Bold

ASCII

ASCII

ASCII

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P

P

P

12

12

10

12

12

12

12

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

10

6

8

8

10

10

12

10

12

12

181

183

182

18

86

111

112

87

110

112

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Helvetica

Bold

ASCII P Prop.

10 185

P Prop.

12 188 Helvetica

Bold

Helvetica

Bold

Tax Line

Draw

ASCII

ASCII

LinDrw-7

Letter Gothic R-8/CP850

Letter Gothic R-8/CP850

OCR-A 10N OCR-A

OCR-B 10N OCR-B

Code 3-9

4.6N

3 of 9

Code 3-9

9.3N

3 of 9

EAN/UPC

Bold Bar Code

UPC

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Prop.

10

10

10

10

17.1

4.6

9.3

Prop.

14

12

12

12

14.4

9.4

12

12

12

190

34

19

3

40

255

240

61

171

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

EAN/UPC

Bar Code

UPC P PROP.

12 170

HP Cartridge Font Assignments

Procollection Cartridge

Line Printer

Courier Bold

ASCII

ASCII

P/L

P/L

Courier Italic ASCII

Courier ASCII

Courier Bold ASCII

Courier Italic ASCII

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Courier Legal

Courier Bold Legal

Courier Italic Legal

Courier Legal

Courier Bold Legal

P

P

P

P

P

12

12

10

10

12

10

8.5

12

12

10

10

10

10

12

12

10

12

17.1

10

10

12

12

51

52

108

92

17

85

253

45

53

93

94

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Courier Italic Legal P 12 10 95

Prestige Elite ASCII P/L 15 7 220

P/L

P/L

12

12

10

10

83

113

Prestige Elite ASCII

Prestige Elite ASCII

Bold

Prestige Elite ASCII

Italic

Prestige Elite Legal

Prestige Elite Legal

Prestige Elite Legal

Bold

Prestige Elite Legal

Italic

Letter Gothic ASCII

Letter Gothic ASCII

Letter Gothic ASCII

P/L

P

P

P

P

P/L

P/L

P/L

12

15

12

12

12

27

19

17.1

10

10

3.6

6

9.5

7

10

10

114

291

281

257

219

97

98

99

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Letter Gothic ASCII P/L 12 12 66

P/L 12 12 69 Letter Gothic ASCII

Bold

Letter Gothic ASCII

Italic

P/L 12 12 68

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

8

10

10

163

164

165

Times Roman ASCII

Times Roman ASCII

Times Roman ASCII

Bold

Times Roman ASCII

Italic

Times Roman ASCII

Times Roman ASCII

Bold

Times Roman ASCII

Italic

Times Roman Legal

Times Roman Legal

P

P

P

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

10

12

8

10

12

12

166

167

168

169

173

174

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Times Roman Legal

Bold

P Prop.

10 175

P Prop.

10 176 Times Roman Legal

Italic

Times Roman Legal

Times Roman Legal

Bold

Times Roman Legal

Italic

Helvetica ASCII

Helvetica

Helvetica

Bold

Helvetica

Italic

ASCII

ASCII

ASCII

Helvetica

Helvetica

Bold

ASCII

ASCII

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

12

8

10

10

12

12

10

12

12

177

178

179

183

184

185

186

187

188

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Helvetica

Italic

ASCII P Prop.

12 189

P Prop.

14 190 Helvetica

Bold

Helvetica

Bold

ASCII

Legal

WordPerfect Cartridge

CG Times

CG Times

DskTop

DskTop

DskTop CG Times

Bold

CG Times

Italic

CG Times

DskTop

DskTop

DskTop CG Times

Bold

CG Times

Italic

DskTop

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

14

6

8

8

8

10

10

10

191

4685

4686

4706

4814

4687

4707

4815

130

CG Times

CG Times

Bold

CG Times

Italic

CG Times

Bold

CG Times

Bold

Univers

Univers

Univers

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

CG Times DskTop P Prop.

12 4688

DskTop P Prop.

12 4708 CG Times

Bold

CG Times

Italic

DskTop P Prop.

12 4816

DskTop

DskTop

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

14

14

4689

4709

DskTop

DskTop

DskTop

DskTop

DskTop

DskTop

P

P

P

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

14

18

24

14

18

24

4817

4711

4714

4789

4791

4794

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Microsoft Cartridge

Helv R-8 P Prop.

8 34102

Helv

Helv Bold

Helv Italic

Helv

Helv Bold

Helv Italic

Helv Bold

TmsRmn

TmsRmn

TmsRmn

Italic

R-8

TmsRmn R-8

Bold

R-8

R-8

R-8

R-8

R-8

R-8

R-8

R-8

R-8

14

8

12

12

10

10

10

12

10

10

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P Prop.

10 5815

34124

34232

34125

5686

34103

34123

34231

34104

5687

5707

132

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

TmsRmn R-8 P Prop.

12 5688

R-8 P Prop.

12 5708 TmsRmn

Bold

TmsRmn

Italic

R-8 P Prop.

12 5816

Prop.

14 5709 TmsRmn

Bold

R-8 P

Line Printer R-8

Polished Worksheets Cartridge

P/L

Prestige Elite R-8

Prestige Elite R-8

Prestige Elite R-8

Bold

Prestige Elite R-8

Italic

Prestige Elite Legal

Prestige Elite Legal

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

15

15

12

12

12

15

12

8.5

7

10

10

10

7

10

223

221

86

111

112

219

97

133

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Prestige Elite Legal

Bold

P/L 12 10 98

P/L 12 10 99 Prestige Elite Legal

Italic

Letter Gothic R-8

Letter Gothic R-8

Letter Gothic R-8

Bold

Letter Gothic R-8

Italic

Letter Gothic Legal

Letter Gothic Legal

Letter Gothic Legal

Bold

Letter Gothic Legal

Italic

Presentation ASCII

Bold

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

27

12

12

12

27

12

12

12

8.1

12

3.6

12

12

3.6

12

12

12

16

292

90

107

290

87

110

109

106

434

134

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Presentation Legal

Bold

P/L 8.1

16 431

Persuasive Presentations Cartridge

Letter Gothic ASCII P/L

Letter Gothic Legal

Presentation ASCII

Bold

P/L

P/L

P/L Presentation Legal

Bold

Presentation ASCII

Bold

Presentation Legal

Bold

Presentation ASCII

Bold

P/L

P/L

P/L

Presentation Legal

Bold

Presentation ASCII

Bold

P/L

P/L

10

10

10

10

8.1

8.1

6.5

6.5

5.7

14

14

14

14

16

16

18

18

24

39

38

6

7

434

431

435

432

436

135

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Presentation Legal

Bold

P/L 5.7

24 433

Helv Outline ASCII

Helv Outline Legal

Serifa

Serifa

ASCII

Legal

Line Draw

PC Line

Bold

LinDrw

PCLin

Forms, Etc. Cartridge

Univers R-8

Univers R-8

Univers Bold R-8

Univers Bold R-8

Univers Bold R-8

Univers Bold R-8

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

P/L

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

10

10

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

10

12

14

6

8

8

24

24

24

24

14

14

31

32

34115

34116

34215

34216

33101

33102

33122

33123

33124

33125

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Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Helv Cond.

Black Bold

TaxNum P/L Prop.

24 34128

10

10

12

12

19

30

OCR-A

Tax Line

Draw

OCR-A

TaxLin Drw

P

P/L

Bar Codes & More Cartridge

Letter Gothic R-8 P/L

Letter Gothic R-8

Letter Gothic R-8

P/L

P/L

OCR-A

OCR-B

Code 3 of 9

Code 3 of 9

OCR-A

OCR-B

3 of 9

3 of 9

EAN/UPC

10 Mil

UPC

EAN/UPC

13 Mil Bold

UPC

P

P

P

P

P

P

15

12

10

10

10

8.1

4.6

Prop.

Prop.

12

12

12

12

12

9.5

12

14

12 171

19

3

60

240

170

230

87

40

137

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

USPS Zip ZIP P/L Prop.

12 172

Line Draw LinDrw P/L 10 12 33

Text Equations

Prestige Elite R-8

Prestige Elite R-8

Prestige Elite R-8

Prestige Elite R-8

Bold

Prestige Elite R-8

Italic

CG Times R-8

CG Times

CG Times

Bold

CG Times

Italic

R-8

R-8

R-8

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

15

17.1

12

12

12

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

10

8

10

10

7

7

10

10

10

157

158

159

221

256

86

111

112

155

138

A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Global Text Cartridge

P/L Prop.

8 16950 CG Century R-9

Schoolbook

CG Century R-8

Schoolbook

P/L Prop.

10 16951

P/L Prop.

10 16971 CG Century R-8

Schlbk Bold

CG Century R-8

Schlbk Italic

CG

Triumvirate

R-8

CG Triumvirate Bold

R-8

Pretty Faces Cartridge

Microstyle ASCII

ASCII Microstyle

Bold

Hobo

Medium

ASCII

P/L

P/L

P/L

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

10

10

14

18

36

30

17079

33335

33357

5910

5920

5930

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A/C-7P RO, A/C-7S RO

Typeface

Table A-1 (continued). Selecting Standard Fonts.

Symbol Set Orient.

Pitch Point

Size

Typestyle

No.

Hobo

Medium

ASCII P Prop.

14 5940

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

54

18

5950

5960

Thunderbird ASCII

Signet

Roundhand

ASCII

Signet

Roundhand

ASCII

ITC Dingbats ITC

ITC Dingbats ITC

P

P

P

Prop.

Prop.

Prop.

14

36

18

5970

5980

5990

140

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Appendix B: Character Sets

The IBM 3812-1 printer emulation supports both the Roman 8 character set and Code Page 850.

The IBM 4214, 5224,5225, and 5256 printer emulations support both the

Code Page 850 and Code Page 437 character sets. The selection between the two available character sets decides which is used when a font supports both. Refer to the printer’s user’s guide for illustrations and information on character sets.

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

NUL DLE SP 0 @ P ` p — â Å Á

1

2

SOH DC1

STX DC2

!

"

1

2

A

B

Q

R a b q r

À

Â

ê

ô

î

Ø

Ä

ã

3

4

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EOT DC4

#

$

5 ENQ NAK %

3

4

5

C

D

E

S

T

U c d e s t u

È

Ê

Ë

°

Ç

ç

û

á

é

Æ

å

í

D d

Í

– 6 ACK SYN

7 BEL ETB

8 BS CAN

&

'

(

6

7

8

F

G

H

V

W

X f g h v w x ´

Ï

Î Ñ

ñ

¡

ó

ú

à

ø

æ

Ä

Ì

Ó

Ò

1/4

1/2

9

A LF

B

HT EM

SUB

VT ESC

)

*

+

9

;

:

I

J

K

Y

Z

[ i j k y z

{

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ˆ

¨

¿

£

è

ò

ù

ì

Ö

Ü

Õ

õ

S

ª

º

«

C FF

D CR

E SO

F SI

FS

GS

RS

US /

.

,

-

<

=

>

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L

M

N

O

]

\

^

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}

|

~

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˜

Ù

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¥

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¢

ä

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ï

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Figure B-1. Roman 8.

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0

1

3

4

6

7

E

F

2

5

8

9

A

B

C

D

♣

♠

♥

♦

•

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

0 @ P ` p Ç É á õ Ó

↕

!!

¶

§

↕

↓

↓

→

¬

←

↔

▲

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#

$

%

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,

(

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*

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+

-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

;

:

<

=

>

?

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

]

\

[

^

_ a b c d e f g h j i k l m n o q t

| r s u v w x y z

{

}

~

ü

é

â

ä

à

å

ç

ê

ë

è

ì

î

ï

Ä

Å

æ

Æ

ô

ö

ò

û

ù

ÿ

Ö

Ü

ø

£

Ø

ƒ

ª

º

í

ó

ú

ñ

Ñ

¿

®

¬

1/2

1/4

¡

«

»

Á

Â

À

©

¢

¥

ã

Ã

D

Ê

Ë

È

Ì

Ï

Î

Í

ì

ß

Ô

Ò

õ

Õ

µ

Ú

Û

Ù y

Y

’

¯

–

±

=

3/4

¶

‚

°

§

÷

¨

•

1

3

2

Figure B-2. Code Page 850.

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Appendix C: Serial-Port Specifications

The A/C-7S RO uses a standard, RS-232-C, 25-pin serial printer cable for connection to a serial printer and for connection to a serial PC/LAN print server port.

The A/C-7S RO’s input and output connectors use the same pin assignments. They are:

Shell:

1:

2:

3:

4:

5:

6:

7:

8-19:

20:

Chassis Ground

Chassis Ground

Transmit (TXD) .........................output

Receive (RXD) ..........................input

Request To Send (RTS) ...........output

Clear To Send (CTS) ................input

Data Set Ready (DSR) .............input

Signal Ground

No connection

Data Terminal Ready (DTR) .....output

Figure C-1. Input and Output Connector Pinout.

The serial printer cable shipped with the A/C-7S RO has the following pin assignments:

DB25F ..............................................DB25M

Shell .................................................Shell

2 .......................................................3

3 .......................................................2

5, 6, 8 ...............................................20

7 .......................................................7

20 .....................................................5,6,8

Figure C-2. Serial Printer Cable Pinout.

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This pin out will work with most PCs and printers (i.e. the supplied cable can be used as either sharing cable or printer cable). When used to connect the printer to the print box, the cable’s female side (DB25F) is connected to the A/C-7S RO. When used as a sharing cable, the male end (DB25M) is connected to the A/C-7S RO.

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Appendix D: Parallel-Port Specifications

The A/C-7P RO uses standard 36-pin/25-pin Centronics printer cables for connection to a parallel printer and to connect a parallel PC/LAN printer server port.

The 25-pin connector on the A/C-7P RO label “Parallel Out To Printer” has the following pin assignments:

Pin Number

Table D-1. 25-Pin Connector Pinout.

Direction Name

1 Output nStrobe

13

14

15

16

2-9

10

11

12

17

18-25

Shell

Output

Input

Input

Input

Input

Output

Input

Output

Output

Data 1 - Data 8 nAck

Busy

PError

Select nAutoFd (always high) nFault nInit (always high) nSelectIn (always high)

Signal Ground

Chassis Ground

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The 36-pin connector on the A/C-7P RO labeled “Parallel In From

PC/LAN” (TxP plus) and “Parallel Setup Port From PC/LAN” uses the following pin assignment:

Table D-2. 36-Pin Connector Pinout.

Pin Number

1

Direction

Input

Name nStrobe

2-9

10

11

12

13

14, 15

16

17

18

19-30

31

32

34-36

Shell

Input

Output

Output

Output

Output

Output

Input

Input

Data 1 - Data 8 nAck

Busy

PError

Select

No connection

Signal Ground

Chassis Ground

Optional +5V (350 mA max)

Signal Ground nSelectIn (an Acknowledge will be generated in response to this input going active, but the A/C-7P RO will not be reset) nFault

No connection

Chassis Ground

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Appendix E: Transferring Power to Pin 18

To transfer power to pin 18 of the parallel input connector of the A/C-7P RO, you must move a jumper on the A/C-7P RO board. To move this jumper do the following:

1. Power off the printer, the A/C-7P RO, and the attached PC or LAN print server.

2. Disconnect all cables from the A/C-7P RO.

3. Remove the two black screws from the outside of the back panel.

4. Pull out the A/C-7P RO’s back panel, together with the attached board.

5. Locate the jumper in the lower left corner, right above the parallel connector labeled “Parallel In From PC/LAN” (see Figure E-1).

6. Remove the black jumper from the pin, then reinsert it covering both pins

(see Figures E-1a and E1-b).

Figure E-1a.

Figure E-1b.

Figure E-1. Jumpers.

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7. Slide the A/C-7 RO board back into the bottom groove of the chassis.

8. Tighten the black screws on the back panel.

9. Connect the printer and the

PC/LAN to the A/C-7 RO, then connect the power cord.

10. Power on the printer, then the

A/C-7 RO.

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