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FCC Notes
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver to outlets on different circuits.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could avoid the user's authority to operate the equipment. The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.
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I n t t e r r f f e r r e n c e R e g u l l a t t i i o n
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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 édicté par le ministère des communications du Canada
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E E C R e g u l l a t t i i o n s
This equipment conforms to the EEC Directive 89/392 (the sound pressure, measured according to ISO 7779, does not exceed
70 dBA).
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S a f f e t t y I
I n f f o r r m a t t i i o n
• A. Never remove any printer cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer
accessory and expressly described in this manual.
B. Please retain the printer covers in a safe place because they should be reinstalled if you decide to remove any printer accessory.
The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons:
Rear Tractor Cover
Large Rear Cover
Paper Stacker Openings
• The above openings must always be protected with their cover when the corresponding option
is not installed. Do not touch inside and do not insert any object into these openings or into the gears.
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Table of Contents
FCC Notes.................................ii
Canadian D.O.C. Radio Interference Regulation............ ii
Moving within the Printer Setups.............................. 20
Leaving the Printer Setups ......................................... 20
Safety Information............................iii
Table of Contents............................iv
Getting to Know Your Printer ................1
Entering the Power-On Configuration....................... 20
Program Setup .................................................................. 38
Printer Features ..................................................................1
Unpacking Your Printer .....................................................2
Entering the Program Setup....................................... 38
Printer Parts ........................................................................3
Front View .......................................................................3
Rear View.........................................................................4
Setting Up Your Printer ..................5
Selection of the Tear-Off Mode.................................... 54
Choosing a Suitable Location.............................................5
How to Lock/Unlock the Printer Setups......................... 55
Removal of the Shipment Locks....................................6
Paper Handling....................... 60
Ribbon Cartridge Installation........................................6
Paper Paths ....................................................................... 60
Upper Push Tractor Installation...................................9
Paper Specifications.......................................................... 60
Host Computer Connection ............................................. 11
Software Driver Selection................................................ 11
Fanfold Paper................................................................ 60
Fanfold Paper Loading.................. 61
Power Connection............................................................. 12
Selecting the Display Language...........13
Configuring the Printer..................14
Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor ................... 61
Loading Paper Using the Upper Tractor ................... 66
Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting . 70
Operator Panel Presentation........................................... 14
Cleaning the Printer......................................................... 70
Display Messages......................................................... 14
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge...................................... 71
Indicators ...................................................................... 16
Function Keys............................................................... 17
Entering the Printer Setups ....................................... 20
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G e t t t t i i n g t t o K n o w Y o u r r P r r i i n t t e r r
P r r i i n t t e r r F e a t t u r r e s
• 18 Needle Print Head
• 136 columns
• High Speed Draft printing at 1100 cps, LQ printing at 240 cps, DP Text printing at 480 cps
• IBM Proprinter XL III, Personal Printer 2381+ and EPSON FX Series emulations
• Multiple copies (1 original and 7 copies)
• Automatic paper path selection
• Easy operability via operator panel setup and S/W commands
• Usage of all specific features by means of the Specific Software Driver which is applicable to the most popular S/W Packages
• Plug & Play capability for Windows 95/98/2000/XP®
• Bi-directional IEEE 1284 parallel interface and standard serial RS-232/C and RS-422/A interface
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U n p a c k i i n g
Y o u r r P r r i i n t t e r r
Together with the Installation Guide and the CD-ROM with the User Manual, the following items are included in the box:
• Notify any damage to your supplier.
Power Cable
Upper Push Tractor
Ribbon Cartridge
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P r r i i n t t e r r P a r r t t s
F r o n t t
V i i e w
Paper Knob
Operator Panel
Power Switch
Push Tractors Cover
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R e a r r V i i e w
Rear Tractor Cover
Rear Paper Slot Top Cover
Paper Knob
Interface Connectors
Large Rear Cover
Power Cable Connector
Rear Tractor Installation
Area Covers
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S e t t t t i i n g U p Y o u r r P r r i i n t t e r r
C h o o s i i n g a
S u i i t t a b l l e L o c a t t i i o n
Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer:
• The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable;
• The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable;
• Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity (see "Printer
Specifications" later);
• You need an AC power outlet compatible with the plug of the printer's power cord. The voltage of the outlet must match the voltage shown on the printer's Rating Plate;
Additionally, you must make sure that when you install the printer in the selected location, there are sufficient clearances on all sides for easy operation. The required space is shown in the figure:
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10
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20 c
7.9 i m n
80 cm
31.5 in.
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10
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0 c m
20 c
7.9 m in
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P r r i i n t t e r r A s s e m b l l y
R e m o v a l l o f f t t h e S h i i p m e n t t L o c k s
Open all the printer covers and make sure that you remove all the shipment locks from the printer.
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• Make sure that you are using only Output Technology original consumables.
Make sure that the printer is turned off.
Find the ribbon cartridge among the accessories
Ribbon guide
Tension Knob
Cartridge Pin
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Open the top cover using the small handles on either side of the top cover.
Turn the printer on. The print carriage prepares for ribbon cartridge installation.
Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction
(located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon.
Ribbon Tension
Knob
1. To avoid damage to the ribbon, do not turn the winding knob in the wrong direction.
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Align the cartridge pins with the locking grooves on the left and right cartridge supports.
Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head.
Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask.
O K
N O
Turn the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon.
Ribbon Tension
Knob
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Push the cartridge down gently until all four locking points clip into places.
Turn the ribbon advance knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon.
To ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon, manually move the print carriage horizontally.
If you need to replace the used ribbon cartridge, see "Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge", later in this manual.
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U p p e r r P u s h T r r a c t t o r r I
I n s t t a l l l l a t t i i o n
An additional push tractor is provided with this printer. This second push tractor unit can be installed in front position (on the lower push tractor).
1. Find the upper push tractor among the accessories.
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2. Install the upper push tractor aligning both its hooks with the lower push tractor pins and
Lower Tractor Pin inserting them into the corresponding pins. Push the
Upper Tractor Hook upper tractor until it is fully engaged. Insert the connector cable in the electrical connector located in the lower push tractor.
3. The upper push tractor must be installed as shown in figure.
Electrical Connector
Connector Cable
4. If you need to remove the upper push tractor, turn the printer off. Take the connector cable off and press on the push buttons (located in the upper push tractor hooks) to disengage the tractor.
Push Button
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H o s t t
C o m p u t t e r r C o n n e c t t i i o n
This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces. The interface connectors are located on the rear of the printer.
• A bi-directional IEEE1284 parallel interface
• A RS-232C/422A serial interface
Before connecting the interface cable, make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF.
Insert the parallel interface cable into the parallel connector and fasten it by means of the clips.
Insert the serial interface cable into the serial connector, and fasten it by means of the two screws
(use the screwdriver).
Parallel Interface Serial Interface
S o f f t t w a r r e D r r i i v e r r
S e l l e c t t i i o n
At this point it is necessary to configure your printer for your application package. The installation procedures depend upon the host environment.
Follow the instructions in the readme file you find on the CD-ROM.
In a WINDOWS 95/98/2000® environment the printer supports the Plug & Play feature.
The printer drivers of all Output Technology printers can be found at the Internet Address http://www.Output.com/support/drivers.asp
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P o w e r r C o n n e c t t i i o n
Make sure that the power outlet matches the power rating of the printer. See the name plate of the printer, that you find under the large rear cover.
In case the power rating does not correspond DO NOT CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE
MAINS. Consult your dealer for help.
Always use a grounded outlet.
1. Make sure the power outlet is near the printer location and easily accessible.
2. Make sure that the power switch is in 0
position (OFF).
3. Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other power cable end into a convenient outlet (the figure shows the European version).
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4. If you need to turn the printer on, press the power switch in the I position (ON).
S e l l e c t t i i n g t t h e D i i s p l l a y L a n g u a g e
The display messages for this printer can be displayed in five different languages: English
(Default), French, German, Italian and Spanish. To select the language, that you prefer, proceed as follows:
1. Press the
PROGRAM
key and keep it pressed while powering on the printer until the following message will be displayed:
RELEASE KEY
2. When you release the
PROGRAM key, the following messages will be displayed:
PrintStation 100 then,
PRINT OUT? NO
3. Press the key to enter the setup. The first setup item is displayed:
LOW. JAM SENS. N
4. Press the key until the language first level function is displayed:
FUNCTIONS
→
key to pass to the second level functions:
SEQUENCE NONE
6. Press the key until the setup language is displayed:
MENU ENGLISH
7. Press the
→
key to scroll the setup languages. When the desired language is displayed, press the
PROGRAM
key to select it. The printer exits the setup. From now on the display messages appear in the selected language.
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C o n f f i i g u r r i i n g t t h e P r r i i n t t e r r
O p e r r a t t o r r
P a n e l l
P r r e s e n t t a t t i i o n
The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including paper path selections, font selection and the printer setup.
READY
LOAD/FF
↓
MICRO FEED
LF
↑
QUIET
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PITCH
SHIFT
ON LINE SHIFT
MACRO
PATH
FONT
PARK
The operator panel consists of:
• A 16-character display (Liquid Crystal Display)
• Three function mode indicators
• Seven function keys
D i i s p l l a y M e s s a g e s
The printer display is used to indicate the printer status or to request an user intervention.
When the printer is in Ready state, the display gives the following information:
When paper is already loaded in the printer:
M1 - Lower Push E
Current Macro
Current Paper Path
Current Emulation
where:
M1, M2, M3, M4
LOWER PUSH
UPPER PUSH
PUSH-PULL
Indicate which of the four User Macros is currently used.
Indicates which Paper Path is currently used. The printer displays only the messages related to the installed devices.
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E, I
This acronym is displayed only when pressing the
ON LINE
key.
Indicates the Emulation currently used.
E
indicates the EPSON emulation, whereas
I
indicates the IBM emulation.
• When there is no paper loaded in the printer:
M1 - Load Lower Push
Current Macro
Current Paper Path where:
M1, M2, M3, M4
LOAD LOWER PUSH
LOAD PUSH-PULL
LOAD UPPER PUSH
Indicate which of the four User Macros is currently used.
Indicates that the currently selected paper path is out of paper.
The messages are displayed only for the available paper paths, according to the installed devices.
The following messages appear to indicate other printer conditions or user intervention requests. The list is in alphabetical order.
Message Description
COVER OPEN
CLOSE COVER
When the printer cover is not closed correctly, the buzzer sounds and the display shows alternately these two messages. Close the printer cover.
EJECTING
LOAD LOWER PUSH
LOAD PUSH-PULL
LOAD UPPER PUSH
MACRO CHANGING
The printer is ejecting the paper out of the printer.
These messages are displayed when the corresponding paper path is out of paper.
LOCKED MENU
UNLOCKED MENU
The macro has been changed and the printer is updating the settings.
When the access to the Printer Setups has been locked at the power on, the printer displays this message.
When the access to the Printer Setups has been unlocked at the power on, the printer displays this message.
MICRO FEED DOWN
↓
The paper is fed in micro steps downwards when pressing the arrow key.
MICRO FEED UP
↑ The paper is fed in micro steps upwards when pressing the arrow key.
OPER. INTERRUPTED
This message is displayed if the
SHIFT
key has been pressed to interrupt a park procedure.
PARKING
PATH CHANGING
The printer is parking the fanfold paper.
The path has been changed and the printer is updating the settings.
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Message Description
PRESS A KEY
NVM CHANGED
The NVM has been changed. Press any key to set the printer.
Message Description
QUIET PRINT OFF
Printing at normal noise level.
QUIET PRINT ON
RELEASE KEY
RESET & BREAK
SELF TEST
SHIFT FUNCTION
TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
TEAR IF NECESS.
EJECT PAPER
TEAR OFF PAPER
PARK PAPER
TEAR OFF PAPER
EJECT PAPER
Printing at reduced noise level.
This message is displayed when you can release the PROGRAM key in the Selftest selection or in the Power-on Configuration procedure.
The printer received a reset and break command via interface.
Printing the self-test page.
This message appears to indicate that the Shift functions of the operator panel keys have been selected pressing the SHIFT key.
These messages are displayed when the printer receives a paper parking command. Tear off the fanfold paper if necessary and then press the PARK key to park the paper.
These messages are displayed when the printer receives a paper parking command and the TEAR NO item is selected for the tear-off function. Tear off the fanfold then press the PARK key to park the paper.
These messages are displayed when the printer has received a paper parking command but was not able to execute it, because the paper to be parked is longer than 18 inch. Tear off the fanfold paper and then press the PARK key to park the paper.
These messages are displayed when the printer receives a paper ejecting command (TEAR NO has been selected for the tear-off function) but was not able to execute it, because the paper to be ejected is longer than 18 inch. Tear off the fanfold paper and then press the PARK key to eject the paper.
For the error messages see "Error Handling" later in this manual.
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I n d i i c a t t o r r s
READY
PROGRAM
SHIFT
Lit when the printer can receive and print data (printer online).
Blinks when there is data in the buffer and the printer is offline.
Unlit when the printer is disabled and the buffer does not contain any data, or during the initialization, setup or tests.
Blinks when one of the printer setup procedures has been selected: Program
Configuration or Power-On Configuration
Lit when the alternate function of the keys has been enabled pressing the SHIFT key.
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F u n c t t i i o n K e y s
The function keys are enabled, when the printer is offline (
READY indicator unlit). The function keys have three functions each.
Normal Function
The normal function of the keys does not require previous action to select it. This function is indicated in black characters beside the function keys
Shift Function
The alternate function is selected pressing the SHIFT key.
The alternate functions of the keys are described on the gray areas beside the keys. The
SHIFT
indicator is lit and the display shows SHIFT FUNCTION.
This function is not enabled, if the printer is in setup mode.
Program Function
The program function is selected pressing the
PROGRAM
key, where:
If you press the key while powering on the printer, the Power-On Configuration is selected
Pressing the key when the printer is enabled without printing or disabled (READY indicator unlit), the Program Setup is selected.
In the Program Setup mode only the four arrow keys and the
PROGRAM
key are enabled.
When the printer is in setup mode, the
PROGRAM
indicator blinks.
ON LINE Key
ON LINE
Normal
Function
Enables or disables the printer.
• If this key is pressed while powering the printer on, the self test is printed; the printout is stopped pressing this key again.
• In an error condition, once the error cause has been removed, press this key to enable the printer.
• If the Tear-Off Function in the Program Setup is set to
TEAR NO
, press this key to position the paper for the Tear-Off.
Pressing this key, the input buffer is cleared an a break (250 msec.) on a serial interface is sent. The message RESET & BREAK is displayed.
Program
Function
PROGRAM Key
PROGRAM Normal
Function
Enables the printer setups as follows:
• Pressing this key while powering on the printer, the Power-On
Configuration is selected.
• Pressing this key when the printer is enabled without printing or disabled
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PITCH
Shift
Function
Program
Function
SHIFT Key
SHIFT Normal
Function
(
READY
indicator unlit), the Program Setup is enabled
Selects the pitch to be used with the currently selected font. The selected pitch is valid until the printer is turned off.
Exits the current printer setup. See also “Leaving the Printer Setups”, later in this section.
Enables the alternative key functions.
If the printer is receiving print data, press the ON LINE key before pressing the
SHIFT
key.
If no printing data are in the print buffer, pressing the
SHIFT key, the printer goes offline.
The display then shows
SHIFT FUNCTION to indicate that the Shift
Function of the keys is enabled.
May be used to abort paper-parking procedure. See also “
How to Handle the Paper Parking
”, later in this manual.
Disables the alternative key functions.
If pressed after the
PARK key, the parking procedure is interrupted
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Shift
Function
LOAD/FF Key
LOAD/FF
↑
↑
Normal
Function
Shift
Function
Program
Function
LF Key
LF
↓
↓
Executes a Form Feed (FF): when paper is loaded into the printer, it advances to the following page; if no paper is loaded, it is positioned for printing.
Moves the paper forward in micro steps. Keeping the key pressed the paper is moved continuously at increasing speed.
Scrolls the parameters of the functions or macros backwards.
Normal
Function
Program
Function
Performs a line feed according to the current line spacing settings.
Shift Function Moves the paper backward in micro steps. Keeping the key pressed the paper is moved continuously at increasing speed.
Scrolls the setup and macro functions forward.
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MACRO Key
MACRO Normal
Function
←
PATH
Shift
Function
Program
Function
FONT Key
FONT Normal
Function
→
PARK
Shift
Function
Program
Function
Key Combinations
PROGRAM + SHIFT
Selects one of the user macros (Macro 1, Macro 2, Macro 3 or Macro 4). If you want to select the displayed macro, wait for 2 seconds without pressing any key and the parameters of this macro will be set .
Selects one of the paper paths. The parameters of the displayed path are set pressing the
SHIFT
key or waiting for 2 seconds without pressing any key.
Scrolls the setup and macro functions backward.
Selects the font to be used with the currently selected pitch. The selected font is valid until the printer is turned off
Parks the paper in the currently selected paper path.
Scrolls the setup and macro functions forward
Normal
Function
When the printer is on line without printing or printing data
(READY indicator lit) or when the printer is unable to receive and print data but there is still data in the input buffer (READY indicator blinks) press these two keys contemporaneously, the printing noise level toggles between normal (QUIET PRINT OFF) and reduced noise level (QUIET PRINT ON). When the printer is off line (READY indicator unlit), the printing noise level function is disabled.
Lock or unlock the access to the printer setups. See later “How to
Lock/Unlock the Printer Setups” section.
ONLINE + MACRO + SHIFT Normal
Function
P r r i i n t t e r r S e t t u p s
The main printer setup parameters can be selected via the operator panel. The setup parameters are divided into two printer setups, the Power-On Configuration, that allows a complete configuration at installation time according to the hardware and the emulation types, and the
Program Setup, that allows you to set the functions that are the most useful in your daily job.
These settings can be selected when the printer is online without printing or offline (
READY indicator unlit). These settings can be stored in the NVM.
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E n t t e r r i i n g t t h e P r i i n t t e r
S e t t u p s
• Press the
PROGRAM key and keep it pressed at the printer power on until the RELEASE
KEY message is displayed to select the Power-On Configuration.
• Press the
PROGRAM
key when the printer is online without printing or offline (
READY indicator unlit) to select the Program Setup.
M o v i i n g w i i t t h i i n t t h e P r r i i n t t e r r S e t t u p s
The arrow keys
↑
,
↓
,
←
,
→
are used to move within the different functions inside the Printer
Setups. See the following description of the setup items.
L e a v i i n g t t h e P r r i i n t t e r r
S e t t u p s
Pressing the
PROGRAM
in the Power-On Configuration key the printer exits from the setup and the new settings will be automatically saved.
Pressing the
PROGRAM key in the Program Setup, the following choice is offered for the storage of the values set:
STORE? QUIT
STORE? SAVE
STORE? CURRENT
The new settings are not activated and the old settings remain valid.
The new settings are stored permanently in the NVM (Non Volatile
Memory).
The new settings remain valid until the printer is turned off.
Press the
→
or
←
keys to scan these selections forward and backwards. When the desired setting is displayed, press the
PROGRAM key to exit from the Setup.
P o w e r r -
-
O n C o n f f i i g u r r a t t i i o n
The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold.
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E n t t e r r i i n g t t h e P o w e r r
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O n C o n f f i i g u r r a t t i i o n
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2. Press and hold the
PROGRAM
key pressed while powering on the printer until the RELEASE
KEY message is displayed. As soon as the PROGRAM key gets released, the following message will be displayed:
PrintStation 100 then,
PRINT OUT? NO
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The following figure shows the structure of the Power-On Configuration and how to move inside the Setup.
Main Structure
Print out? NO
Low. Jam Sens. Y
Upp. Jam Sens. Y
Print out? YES
Low. Jam Sens. N
Upp. Jam Sens. N
Parallel Interface Settings
Parall Interface
Serial Interface
Functions
Serial Interface Settings
Functions Block
Back to MFG? NO
Back to MFG? YES
The functions concerning the interfaces group the parameters for the configuration of the interfaces.
The setup item Functions groups the following printer functions:
• Paper loading sequence,
• Buzzer setting,
• Ribbon type,
• Text printing direction,
• Graphics printing direction,
• Bar code printing direction,
• Paper path at power on,
• Language of the display messages.
Printout of the Printer Settings
PRINT OUT? NO
↓
LOW. JAM SENS. Y
PRINT OUT? NO
PRINT OUT? YES
→ or ← PRINT OUT? YES
The Setup is not printed.
The printer setup is printed showing the currently selected values. The printout starts as soon as you select this value.
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Enable/Disable Lower Tractor Jam Sensor
PRINT OUT? NO
LOW. JAM SENS. Y
LOW. JAM SENS. N
↓
UPP. JAM SENS. Y
LOW. JAM SENS. Y
LOW. JAM SENS. N
→ or ←
→ or ←
Enables the paper jam sensor located in the Lower Push Tractor.
Disables the paper jam sensor located in the Lower Push Tractor.
When the cutter option is used, the jam sensor should be enabled for higher cut precision.
Enable/Disable Upper Tractor Jam Sensor
LOW. JAM SENS. Y
UPP. JAM SENS. Y
→ or ←
UPP. JAM SENS. N
→ or ←
↓
PARALL INTERFACE
UPP. JAM SENS. Y
Enables the paper jam sensor located in the Upper Push Tractor.
UPP. JAM SENS. N
Disables the paper jam sensor located in the Upper Push Tractor.
When the cutter option is used, the jam sensor should be enabled for higher cut precision.
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Parallel Interface
This setup defines the use of the parallel interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters.
Parallel Interface Parameters
Parall.Interface
1284 Bidir. I/F
Select-In Host
Data Bits 8
Dedic. Buffer 2K
Emul. EPSON
Char. Set ...
Nation ...
...
Auto LF ...
CX Parallel I/F
Select-In On
Data Bits 7
Dedic. Buffer ...
Emul. IBM ...
Char. Set ...
Nation ...
Auto CR ...
Auto LF ...
20 CPI IBM ...
Serial Interface
Setting the Interface Parameters
Interface Type
UPP. JAM SENS. Y
↓
PARALL INTERFACE
PARALL INTERFACE
↓
SERIAL INTERFACE
1284 BIDIR I/F
CX PARALLEL I/F
→
1284 BIDIR I/F
CX PARALLEL I/F
↓
SELECT-IN HOST
→ or ←
→ or ←
Bi-directional IEEE 1284 parallel interface.
Centronics type parallel interface (mono-directional).
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Setting the Select-In Signal
1284 BIDIR I/F
SELECT-IN HOST
SELECT-IN ON
↓
DATA BITS 8
SELECT-IN HOST
SELECT-IN ON
→ or ←
→ or ←
The printer checks the SELECT-IN signal coming from the host.
The SELECT-IN signal of the parallel interface is ignored and treated always as ON.
Number of Data Bits
SELECT-IN HOST
DATA BITS 8
DATA BITS 7
↓
DEDIC.BUFFER 2K
→ or ←
→ or ←
Selection of the number of data bits: 7 or 8
Input Buffer Size
DATA BITS 8
DEDIC.BUFFER 256
DEDIC.BUFFER 2K
DEDIC.BUFFER 12K
DEDIC.BUFFER 32K
DEDIC.BUFFER 64K
↓
EMUL. EPSON
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
Selects the input buffer size. If the input buffer is set to 64K, the DLL is not available.
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Printer Emulation
DEDIC.BUFFER 2K
EMUL. EPSON
EMUL. IBM XLIII
EMUL. IBM 2381
↓
CHAR. SET CS2
EMUL EPSON
EMUL IBM XLIII
EMUL. IBM 2381
EPSON Character Sets
EMUL. EPSON
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
The printer uses the EPSON FX Series emulation.
The printer uses the IBM Proprinter XL III emulation.
The printer uses the IBM Personal 2381+ emulation.
CHAR. SET CS1
CHAR. SET CS2
CHAR. SET ITALIC
↓
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
NATION CP437
These items select the character set to be used in EPSON emulation.
IBM Character sets
EMUL. IBM zxxx
CHAR. SET CS1
→ or ←
CHAR. SET CS2
→ or ←
↓
NATION CP437
These items select the character set to be used in IBM Proprinter emulation.
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EPSON National Character sets
CHAR. SET CS2
NATION CP437
NATION ...
→ or ←
→ or ←
NATION LATIN A1 → or ←
↓
AUTO LF NO
The following national character sets are available:
CP 437 CP437 G 96GREEK CP850 CP851
CP 857
CP 867
CP 858
CP 876
MAZOWIA ISO 8859/1
ISO 8859/8 ISO 8859/9
SWEDEN ITALY
CP 860
CP 877
CP 862
CP 1250
CP 863
CP 1251
CP 852
CP 864
CP 1252
ISO 8859/2 ISO 8859/3 ISO 8859/4 ISO 8859/5
ISO 8859/15 USA
CP 853
CP 865
GOST
CP 855
CP 866
TASS
ISO 8859/6 ISO 8859/7
SPAIN1 JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK2 A1
The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
IBM National Character Sets
CHAR. SET CS2
NATION CP437
NATION ...
NATION 8859- 15
↓
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
AUTO CR YES
The following national character sets can be selected:
CP 437
CP 857
CP 867
CP437 G 96 GREEK CP850
CP 858 CP 860 CP 862
CP 876 CP 877 CP 1250
CP851
CP 863
CP 1251
CP 852
CP 864
CP 1252
CP 853
CP 865
GOST
MAZOWIA ISO 8859/1 ISO 8859/2 ISO 8859/3 ISO 8859/4 ISO 8859/5 ISO 8859/6
ISO 8859/8 ISO 8859/9 ISO 8859/15
CP 855
CP 866
TASS
ISO 8859/7
T h e C P 8 5 8 a n d I I S O 8 8 5 9 / / 1 5 c h a r a c t t e r s e t t s c o n t a i i n t h e E u r o c h a r a c t t e r .
.
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CR Code Behavior
These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected.
NATION xxx
AUTO CR NO
AUTO CR YES
↓
AUTO LF NO
AUTO CR NO
→ or ←
→ or ←
No automatic carriage return is performed after a LF, VT or ESCJ code
AUTO CR YES
The printer performs an automatic carriage return after a LF, VT or ESCJ code.
LF Code Behavior
AUTO CR NO or
NATION CP437
AUTO LF NO
AUTO LF YES
AUTO LF HOST
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
↓
20 CPI IBM NO or
PARALL INTERFACE
AUTO LF NO
AUTO LF YES
AUTO LF HOST
No Automatic LF after CR.
Automatic LF after CR.
Only in EPSON emulation. The printer checks the AUTOFEEDXT signal coming from the host and executes an automatic LF after CR, if the signal is low.
IBM Compressed Printing
These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected.
AUTO LF NO
20 CPI IBM NO
20 CPI IBM YES
↓
PARALL INTERFACE
20 CPI IBM NO
20 CPI IBM YES
→ or ←
→ or ←
The compressed printing is performed at 17.1 cpi.
The compressed printing is performed at 20 cpi.
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Serial Interface
This setup defines the use of the serial interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters.
Serial Interface Parameters
Serial Interface
Serial I/F No
Baud 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Handshake DTR
Connection Local
Dedic. Buffer 2K
Emul. EPSON
Char. Set ...
Nation ...
Auto LF ...
Functions
Setting the Interface Parameters
Interface Type
PARALL INTERFACE
SERIAL INTERFACE
↓
FUNCTIONS
→
SERIAL INTERFACE
SERIAL I/F NO
SERIAL I/F 232
SERIAL I/F 422
↓
BAUD 9600
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
Serial I/F ...
Baud ...
Data Bits 7
Parity ...
Handshake Xon/Xof
Connect. Remote
Dedic. Buffer ...
Emul. IBM ...
Char. Set...
Nation ...
Auto CR ...
Auto LF ...
20 CPI IBM ...
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SERIAL I/F NO
SERIAL I/F 232
The serial interface is disabled
Defines the usage of the serial interface RS-232/C
Defines the usage of the serial interface RS-422/A
SERIAL I/F 422
Baud Rate
SERIAL I/F NO
BAUD 300
BAUD 600
BAUD 1200
BAUD 2400
BAUD 4800
BAUD 9600
BAUD 19200
BAUD 38400
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
↓
DATA BITS 8
The baud rate is selected in bits per second. The above values can be selected.
Number of Data Bits
BAUD 9600
DATA BITS 8
DATA BITS 7
→ or ←
→ or ←
↓
PARITY NONE
Selection of the number of data bits: 7 or 8.
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Parity Check
DATA BITS 8
PARITY NONE
PARITY ODD
PARITY EVEN
PARITY MARK
PARITY SPACE
↓
HANDSHAKE DTR
PARITY NONE
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
PARITY ODD
PARITY EVEN
PARITY MARK
Data does not have a parity bit, i.e. 8 bit data are transferred and the parity check is disabled.
Parity check is enabled for odd parity.
Parity check is enabled for even parity.
Parity check is disabled and the transmitted parity bit is always a Mark.
Parity check is disabled and the transmitted parity bit is always a Space.
PARITY SPACE
Handshake Protocol
PARITY NONE
HANDSHAKE DTR
→ or ←
HANDSHAKE XONXOF
→ or ←
↓
CONNECTION LOCAL
HANDSHAKE DTR
The Handshake is performed using the DTR Protocol.
HANDSHAKE XONXOF
The Handshake is performed using the XON-XOFF Protocol.
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Connection Type
HANDSHAKE DTR
CONNECTION LOCAL
→ or ←
CONNECT. REMOTE
→ or ←
↓
DEDIC.BUFFER 2K
Selects the connection type: local or remote.
Input Buffer Size
DATA BITS 8
DEDIC.BUFFER256
DEDIC.BUFFER 2K
DEDIC.BUFFER12K
DEDIC.BUFFER32K
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
DEDIC.BUFFER64K → or ←
↓
EMUL. EPSON
Selects the input buffer size. If the input buffer is set to 64K, the DLL is not available.
Printer Emulation
DEDIC.BUFFER2K
EMUL. EPSON
EMUL. IBM XLIII
EMUL. IBM 2381
↓
CHAR. SET CS2
EMUL EPSON
EMUL IBM XLIII
EMUL. IBM 2381
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
The printer uses the EPSON FX Series emulation.
The printer uses the IBM Proprinter XL III emulation.
The printer uses the IBM Personal 2381+ emulation.
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EPSON Character Sets
EMUL. EPSON
CHAR. SET CS1
→ or ←
CHAR. SET CS2 → or ←
CHAR. SET ITALIC → or ←
↓
NATION CP437
These items select the character set to be used in EPSON emulation.
IBM Character sets
EMUL. IBM
CHAR. SET CS1
CHAR. SET CS2
↓
NATION CP437
→ or ←
→ or ←
These items select the character set to be used in IBM Proprinter emulation.
EPSON National Character sets
CHAR. SET CS2
NATION CP437
NATION ...
NATION LATIN A1
↓
AUTO LF NO
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
The following national character sets are available:
CP 437
CP 857
CP437 G
CP 858
CP 867 CP 876
MAZOWIA ISO 8859/1
ISO 8859/8 ISO 8859/9
SWEDEN ITALY
96GREEK
CP 860
CP850
CP 862
CP851
CP 863
CP 852
CP 864
CP 853
CP 865
CP 855
CP 866
CP 877
ISO 8859/2
CP 1250 CP 1251 CP 1252
ISO 8859/3 ISO 8859/4 ISO 8859/5
GOST TASS
ISO 8859/6 ISO 8859/7
ISO 8859/15 USA
SPAIN1 JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK2 A1
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The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
IBM National Character Sets
CHAR. SET CS2
NATION CP437
NATION ...
NATION 8859 - 15
↓
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
AUTO CR YES
The following national character sets can be selected:
CP 437
CP 857
CP437 G 96 GREEK CP850
CP 858 CP 860 CP 862
CP851
CP 863
CP 852
CP 864
CP 853
CP 865
CP 867 CP 876 CP 877 CP 1250 CP 1251 CP 1252 GOST
MAZOWIA ISO 8859/1 ISO 8859/2 ISO 8859/3 ISO 8859/4 ISO 8859/5 ISO 8859/6
ISO 8859/8 ISO 8859/9 ISO 8859/15
The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
CP 855
CP 866
TASS
ISO 8859/7
CR Code Behavior
These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected.
NATION xxx
AUTO CR NO → or ←
AUTO CR YES
↓
AUTO LF NO
AUTO CR NO
AUTO CR YES
→ or ←
No automatic carriage return is performed after a LF, VT or ESCJ code
The printer performs an automatic carriage return after a LF, VT or ESCJ code.
LF Code Behavior
AUTO CR NO or
NATION CP437
AUTO LF NO
AUTO LF YES
→ or ←
→ or ←
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↓
20 CPI IBM NO or
PARALL INTERFACE
AUTO LF NO
No Automatic LF after CR.
AUTO LF YES
Automatic LF after CR.
IBM Compressed Printing
These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected.
AUTO LF NO
20 CPI IBM NO
20 CPI IBM YES
→ or ←
20 CPI IBM YES
→ or ←
↓
PARALL INTERFACE
20 CPI IBM NO
The compressed printing is performed at 17,1 cpi.
The compressed printing is performed at 20 cpi.
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Functions
This item groups various printer functions, with which you can configure the printer.
Functions Group Parameters
Sequence None
Buzzer Yes
Ribbon Black
Text Direct Bi
Graph Direct Bi
Bar Codes Bi
P.On Path Macro
Menu ENGLISH
Sequence ...
Buzzer No
Ribbon Color
Text Direct Uni
Graph Direct Uni
Bar Codes Uni
P.On Path Last
Menu …
Setting the Functions Group Items
Paper Loading Sequence
SERIAL INTERFACE
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
→
SEQUENCE NONE
→ or ←
↓
RETURN TO MFG: NO
↓
BUZZER YES
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Enable/Disable the Buzzer
SEQUENCE NONE
BUZZER YES
BUZZER NO
↓
RIBBON BLACK
→ or ←
→ or ←
Enable or disables the buzzer.
Ribbon Type Selection
BUZZER YES
↓
TEXT DIRECT BI
Selects the ribbon type to be used with the printer: black or color.
Text Print Direction
RIBBON BLACK
TEXT DIRECT BI
TEXT DIRECT UNI
↓
GRAPH DIRECT BI
→ or ←
→ or ←
Selects the print direction for text: bi-directional or unidirectional.
Graphics Print Direction
TEXT DIRECT BI
GRAPH DIRECT BI
→ or ←
GRAPH DIRECT UNI
→ or ←
↓
BARCODES DIR.BI
Selects the print direction for graphics: bi-directional or unidirectional.
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Bar Codes Print Direction
GRAPH DIRECT BI
BARCODES DIR. BI
→ or ←
BARCODES DIR. UNI → or ←
↓
P. ON PATH MACRO
Selects the print direction for bar codes: bi-directional or unidirectional.
Paper Path at Power-On
BARCODES DIR. BI
P. ON PATH MACRO → or ←
P. ON PATH LAST
↓
MENU ENGLISH
P. ON PATH MACRO
→ or ←
P. ON PATH LAST
The paper path at power-on is the one from the default Macro.
The paper path at power-on is the last one that was selected before the printer was powered off.
Selection of the Language of the Display Messages
P. ON PATH MACRO
MENU ENGLISH
MENU ITALIANO
MENU FRANCAIS
MENU ESPANOL
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
MENUE DEUTSCH → or ←
↓
FUNCTIONS
These items are self explaining.
See also “Selecting the Display Language” before in this manual.
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Resetting to Factory Default Values
With the
BACK TO MFG
function it is possible to reset all items in the Power On Configuration
Setup and in the Program Setup to their factory default values. This may be useful if you do not remember the values you set in the setups, or because you simply changed you mind about the settings you have just done. The default values for the setup items are indicated in bold.
FUNCTIONS
BACK TO MFG: NO
→ or ← BACK TO MFG: YES
↓ or PROG
PRINT OUT ?
If you want to select
BACK TO MFG:YES
, you have to exit from this item using the or the ↓ key, in order to confirm the selection of this value.
At this point, the Power On Configuration Setup procedure is finished. If you exit pressing the ↓ and the
PROGRAM key, the new settings will be saved.
Do not power off the printer before all data have been written into the NVM and the printer has returned online.
P r r o g r r a m
S e t t u p
The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold.
E n t t e r r i i n g t t h e P r o g r r a m S e t t u p
Press the
PROGRAM
key when the printer is turned on and is offline or online without printing. The following message will be displayed:
PRINT OUT? NO
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The following figure shows the structure and how to move inside the Program Setup.
Main Structure
Print out? No Print out? Yes
Macro#4
User Macro Macro# 1
Line sp. 6 lpi
...
Line sp. ...
MACRO PARAMETER BLOCK
Next Macro? No
Next Macro? Yes
Macro#4
Config. Menu? No
Hex Dump? No
Tear adjust 0
Cut adjust 0
Config. Menu? Yes
Hex Dump? Yes
Tear adjust …
Cut adjust …
Low. Jam Sens. No
Upp. Jam Sens No
Serial Interface
The items define the following parameters:
• Four user macros
• The direct access to the Power-On Configuration
• Hexadecimal printout
• Tear-Off adjustment
• Cut adjustment
Printout of the Printer Settings
PRINT OUT? NO
↓
USER MACRO
PRINT OUT? NO
PRINT OUT? YES
→ or ← PRINT OUT? YES
The setup is not printed.
The printer setup is printed. The printout starts as soon as you select this value.
NOTE: The Program setup printout indicates:
• The currently selected values,
• The current selected macro is marked with the #x# symbols (
USER MACRO #x#),
• The current firmware release.
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• USER MACRO
The
USER MACRO
item allows to prepare four printing environments (MACRO#1
,
MACRO#2
,
MACRO#3 and
MACRO#4). Each macro is composed of a group of parameters which define a configuration that can then be recalled to easily set the printer for four printing environments.
• SELECTION OF THE USER MACRO
PRINT OUT? NO
↓
USER MACRO
USER MACRO
→
MACRO # 1
→ or ←
↓
CONFIG MENU NO
MACRO → or ←
MACRO
→ or ←
↓
LINE SP. 6 LPP
Selection of the macro for which you intend to set the parameters.
•
W h e n a n e w m a c r o i i s s e l l e c t t e d a n d t t h e f f a n f o l l d p a p e r p i i r s e p s r s e s
P e
A n
R t t i i
K n k t t e h y e
.
.
p a p r e v i i o u s m a c r o , , i t t w i i l l l l b e a u t o m a t i i c a l l l y p a r k e d (
T E A R I F N E C E S S / P A R K
T e a r o f f f f t t h i i s f f a n f o l l d p a p e r a n d p p
P e
A r
P p
E a
R t i i h s s d i e s t i i n p l l a t t h e y e d ) ) .
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• USER MACRO PARAMETERS
•
User macro
Macro #1 Macro #2 Macro #3 Macro #4
Line Sp. 6 lpi
Line Sp. Lock No
Length 1 Line
Top of Form 0
Skipover 0
Draft Mode HS
Font Draft
Pitch 10 cpi
Pitch Lock No
Left Margin 0
Right Margin 2
Slash Zero No
Line Sp. ...
Line Sp. Lock Yes
Length ...
Top of Form ...
Skipover …
Draft Mode Norm
Font …
Pitch …
Pitch Lock Yes
Left Margin ...
Right Margin ...
Slash Zero Yes
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Path Lower Push
Tear Normal
VT:FF+Cut
Strong Impact
Perfor. Safe No
Autogap 0
Tuning: Horiz 0
Tuning: Vert 0
Macro-> MFG No
Next Macro? No
Config. Menu No
Line Spacing
MACRO# 1 →
MACRO # 1
LINE SP. 6 LPI
LINE SP. 8 LPI
LINE SP. 12 LPI
Path ...
Tear …
VT: ...
Soft Impact
Perfor. Safe Yes
Autogap ...
Tuning: Horiz ...
Tuning: Vert ...
Macro-> MFG Yes
Next Macro? Yes
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
LINE SP 12L/30MM
→ or ←
↓
LINE SP LOCK NO
These values define the line spacing in lines/inch (6, 8, 12) or in lines per 30 mm (3, 4, 6, 8, 12).
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Line Spacing Lock
LINE SP. 6 LPI
LINE SP. LOCK NO
LINE SP. LOCK YES
↓
LENGTH xxx
LINE SP. LOCK NO
→ or ←
→ or ←
LINE SP. LOCK YES
Setting this item, the value set for vertical spacing can be changed by software or operator panel
Setting this item, the value set for vertical spacing cannot be changed by software but only by operator panel.
Page Length
LINE SP. LOCK NO
LENGTH 1 LINE
LENGTH ... LINES
LENGTH 244 LINES
↓
TOP OF FORM 0
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
These items set the page length for fanfold paper in number of lines depending on the current vertical spacing. Default value is 66 lines.
Top of Form
LENGTH xx
TOP OF FORM 0
TOP OF FORM …
TOP OF FORM xxx
↓
SKIPOVER 0
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
These items set the top of form. The values range between 0 and the page length - 1.
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Skip Over Perforation
TOP OF FORM 0
SKIPOVER 0
SKIPOVER …
SKIPOVER xxx
↓
DRAFT MODE HS
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
These items set the skip over perforation. The values range between 0 and the page length - 1.
Draft Mode Selection
SKIPOVER 0
DRAFT MODE HS
→ or ←
DRAFT MODE NORM
→ or ←
↓
FONT Draft
DRAFT MODE HS
Selects the HS Draft mode printing.
DRAFT MODE NORM
Font Selection
Selects the Draft mode printing.
DRAFT MODE HS
FONT Draft
FONT Courier
FONT OCR-B
FONT Gothic
FONT OCR-A
FONT DP Text
↓
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
PITCH 10 CPI
Selects the fonts OCR-A is displayed only if a non proportional pitch has been selected.
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Pitch Selection
FONT Draft
PITCH 5 CPI
PITCH 6 CPI
PITCH 7.5 CPI
PITCH 8.5 CPI
PITCH 10 CPI
PITCH 12 CPI
PITCH 15 CPI
PITCH 17.1 CPI
PITCH 20 CPI
PITCH PROP
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
↓
PITCH LOCK NO
These items set the horizontal spacing in characters per inch. The PITCH PROP item sets proportional character spacing.
Pitch Lock
PITCH 10 CPI
PITCH LOCK NO
PITCH LOCK YES
•
↓
LEFT MARGIN 0
PITCH LOCK NO
→ or ←
→ or ←
PITCH LOCK YES
Left Margin
PITCH LOCK NO
LEFT MARGIN 0
LEFT MARGIN ...
LEFT MARGIN xxx
↓
RIGHT MARGIN 2
Setting this item, the pitch can be changed by software or operator panel.
Setting this item, the pitch can be changed ONLY by operator panel.
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
The Left Margin is set in number of columns (depending on the current pitch) starting from the physical left edge.
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Right Margin
LEFT MARGIN 0
RIGHT MARGIN. 2
RIGHT MARGIN. ...
→ or ←
→ or ←
RIGHT MARGIN. xxx → or ←
↓
SLASH ZERO NO
The Right Margin is set in number of columns (depending on the current pitch) starting from the physical left edge. The default value is 136.
Zero Character Printing
RIGHT MARGIN 2
SLASH ZERO NO
→ or ←
SLASH ZERO YES → or ←
↓
PATH LOWER PUSH
You can select the Zero character printing with or without a slash.
Paper Path Selection
This function defines the default paper path for the current macro.
SLASH ZERO NO
PATH LOWER PUSH
→ or ←
PATH UPPER PUSH → or ←
PATH PUSH PULL → or ←
↓
•
TEAR NORMAL
PATH LOWER PUSH
Paper loading with the lower push tractor.
•
PATH UPPER PUSH Paper loading with the upper push tractor.
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Tear-Off Mode
PATH LOWER PUSH
TEAR NORMAL
→ or ←
TEAR AUTOMATIC
→ or ←
LABEL
→ or ←
TEAR NO
→ or ←
ENABLE CUTTER
→ or ←
↓
VT: FF+ CUT
TEAR NORMAL
The Tear-Off Function is performed pressing the ON LINE key when the printer is offline.
TEAR AUTOMATIC
LABELS
TEAR NO
When the printer is not receiving any data, the paper is moved to the Tear-Off position. It is returned to the Tear-Off position as soon as it receives printing data.
This item must be set when printing on labels, in order to avoid paper jams.
The paper does not execute any backward movement. When pressing the PARK key, the paper is ejected.
The paper does not execute any backward movement.
ENABLE CUTTER
This selection enables the cutter option and appears only, if the cutter option is installed.
See also How to Use the Tear-Off Function and How to Handle the Paper Parking later in this chapter.
Cutter mode
TEAR NORMAL
VT: FF + CUT
VT: LF+CUT
VT: VT
CUT EACH PAGE
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
CUT PAPER CHANGE → or ←
↓
STRONG IMPACT
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VT: FF + CUT
VT: LF + CUT
VT: VT
CUT EACH PAGE
CUT PAPER CHANGE
When the printer receives a VT command, it performs a form feed and then cuts the paper.
When the printer receives a VT command, it performs a line feed and then cuts the paper.
When the printer receives a VT command, it performs a vertical tabulation.
Selecting this item, the printer cuts the paper at the end of each page according to the selected page length.
Selecting this item, the printer cuts the paper when it receives a paper path change command and passes over to the new paper path.
•
Print Impact Strength
VT:FF + CUT
STRONG IMPACT
SOFT IMPACT
↓
PERFOR. SAFE NO
STRONG IMPACT
→ or ←
→ or ←
SOFT IMPACT
The impact strength of the print head is set for printing on multi-copy paper.
The impact strength of the print head is set for printing few copies. The printing noise is reduced.
Paper Perforation
This function allows moving the print head aside the paper when the fanfold paper perforation passes between the Mylar and the print bar, to avoid paper jams.
STRONG IMPACT
PERFOR. SAFE NO
→ or ←
PERFOR. SAFE YES → or ←
↓
AUTOGAP 0
PERFOR. SAFE NO
PERFOR. SAFE YES
The function is disabled. The print head remains in its position, when the perforation of the paper passes.
The function is enabled. The print head is moved aside, when the perforation passes.
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Adjusting the Distance of the Print Head
PERFOR. SAFE NO
AUTOGAP -5
AUTOGAP ...
AUTOGAP +3
MANUAL GAP
FIXED GAP 0.3
FIXED GAP ...
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
FIXED GAP 9.3 → or ←
↓
•
TUNING.HORIZ 0
AUTOGAP xxx
Selecting one of these values sensing the paper thickness. Negative values reduce the distance between the print head and the paper. Default value is
AUTOGAP 0.
Selecting this item, the print head must be adjusted manually.
MANUAL GAP
FIXED GAP xxx
Selecting one of these values the printer adjusts the print head gap to a fixed distance.
•
Horizontal Character Tuning
AUTOGAP 0
TUNING:HORIZ 0 → or ←
TUNING:HORIZ ...
TUNING:HORIZ 60
↓
TUNING.VERT 0
→ or ←
→ or ←
These values adjust the distance between the left paper margin and the first print character. The values correspond to 1/120-inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between 0 and 0,5 inch.
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Vertical Character Tuning
TUNING.HORIZ 0
TUNING:VERT. -24
TUNING:VERT. ...
→ or ←
→ or ←
TUNING:VERT. 288 → or ←
↓
MACRO -> MFG NO
These values adjust the distance between the top paper margin and the first printable line. The values correspond to 1/144 inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the default value.
Resetting the Macro Parameters to the Factory Defaults
TUNING.VERT. 0
MACRO -> MFG NO
→ or ←
MACRO -> MFG YES → or ←
↓
NEXT MACRO? NO
MACRO -> MFG NO
MACRO -> MFG YES
Selecting Another Macro
MACRO -> MFG NO
The new values set for the macro parameters will be the used.
The values set for the macro parameters will be reset to their factory defaults.
NEXT MACRO? NO
→ or ← NEXT MACRO? YES
↓
CONFIG MENU NO
↓
MACRO # 1
To pass over to another macro, select NEXT MACRO YES. Pressing the ↓ or key the item
MACRO#1 is displayed, then press the → key to pass over to MACRO#2 (MACRO CHANGING is displayed)
.
When passing over from one macro to another, the fanfold paper loaded from the paper path, selected in the previous macro, will be automatically parked (TEAR IF NECESS/PARK PAPER is displayed). Tear off this fanfold paper and press PARK key.
You can now set the parameters for MACRO#2 as described above. In this way you prepare the second printing environment. Passing over from one macro to the other then sets two different printing environments.
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Passing over to the Power-On Configuration
At this point of the setup, it is possible to pass over to the Power On Configuration functions setting
NEXT MACRO NO
CONFIG MENU NO
→ or ← CONFIG MENU YES
↓
HEX DUMP NO
↓
PARALL INTERFACE
These items are self-explaining.
Hexadecimal Dump
CONFIG MENU NO
HEX DUMP NO
↓
TEAR ADJUST: xxxx
→ or ← HEX DUMP YES
If you select HEX DUMP YES
,
press the
PROGRAM
key to set this item. The hexadecimal printing continues, until the HEX DUMP NO item is selected, entering again into the Program Setup.
Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
HEX DUMP NO
TEAR ADJUST: - 24 → or ←
TEAR ADJUST: ... → or ←
TEAR ADJUST: +288
→ or ←
↓
CUT ADJUST: xxx
TEAR ADJUST: xxxx
These values adjust the distance between the Tear-Off Perforation and the Tear-
Off Bar. The values correspond to 1/144-inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the default value.
See also “How to Use the Tear-Off Function”, later in this Chapter.
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Adjusting the Cut Position
TEAR ADJUST: xxxx
CUT ADJUST: - 24
CUT ADJUST: …
CUT ADJUST: +288
↓
STORE? QUIT
CUT ADJUST: xxxx
→ or ←
→ or ←
→ or ←
These values adjust the position in which the paper is cut. The values correspond to 1/144-inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the default value.
Storing the values
CUT ADJUST: xxx
STORE? QUIT
STORE? SAVE
→ or ←
→ or ←
STORE? CURRENT → or ←
PROG
EXIT
STORE? QUIT
STORE? SAVE
STORE? CURRENT
This setting does not save any of the new values set. The values set previously will be used.
The values set are stored permanently (in the NVM) and will be used until they are changed by the operator.
The values set are valid until the printer is turned off. When you turn the printer on again, the values set in the preceding setup setup will be used.
At this point the Program Configuration Setup is finished. You exit pressing the PROGRAM key.
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H o w t t o S e l l e c t t t t h e P a p e r r
P a t t h
The paper can be loaded into the printer using different paper paths. The messages indicating the paper paths are shown only if the corresponding loading device is installed on the printer.
Proceed as follows:
1. Press the key to put the printer offline (
READY
indicator unlit).
2. Press the
PATH key, according to the installed devices the following messages are displayed:
LOAD LOWER PUSH
LOAD UPPER PUSH
For the lower push tractor paper path
For the upper push tractor paper path.
LOAD PUSH-PULL For the paper path using the lower push tractor and the optional rear pull tractor
• To load fanfold paper, go to “Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor”, “Loading Paper
Using the Upper Tractor” or “Loading Paper Using the Lower Push Tractor and the Rear
Pull Tractor (option)”.
When a new paper path is selected, the paper loaded in the printer is automatically parked.
H o w t t o U s e t t h e T e a r r -
-
O f f f f
F u n c t t i i o n
This function is used to match the paper perforation with the tear-off bar. For this function the following values must be set:
S e l l e c t t i i o n o f f t t h e P a p e r r S i i z e
1. Press the
PROGRAM
key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the
Program Setup.
2. Press the
↓ key and the following message appears:
USER MACRO
3. Press the → key to select the macro for which you want to set the paper size (MACRO#1
,
MACRO#2
,
MACRO#3 or MACRO#4).
4. Once the desired macro is displayed press the ↓ key until the following parameter is displayed:
LENGTH xx
5. Press the → or ← key until the desired page size is displayed.
6. Press again the
PROGRAM
key to exit the setup end set the new value.
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A d j j u s t t i i n g t t h e T e a r r
-
O f f f f P o s i i t t i i o n
The default value for the Tear-Off Function is
TEAR NORMAL
. To check the Tear-Off Position proceed as follows
1. To move the paper to the Tear-Off position, press the
ON LINE
key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing.
2. Check if the paper perforation matches the tear-off bar on the printer.
If it does not:
PROGRAM
key to enter the Program Setup.
USER MACRO
(#1,#2,#3 or #4):
MACRO # x
TEAR ADJUST xxx
The values below 0 move the tear-off position downwards; values above 0 move the paper upwards. The values can be set between -24 and 288 at 1/144 inches (-1/6 to 2 inches).
6. When the desired value is displayed, press the
PROGRAM
key. The storage options are displayed.
STORE? SAVE
PROGRAM
key to exit from the setup.
S e l l e c t t i i o n o f f t t h e T e a r r
-
O f f f f M o d e
It is now possible to select the Tear-Off Mode.
PROGRAM
key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the Program Setup.
USER MACRO
3. Press the → key to select the macro for which you want to set the tear-off mode
MACRO#1
,
MACRO#2, MACRO#3 or MACRO#4).
TEAR NORMAL
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Pressing the
→
or
←
key it is now possible to decide how to execute the tear off function:
TEAR NORMAL
Pressing the
ON LINE
key the paper is moved to the tear-off position.
Pressing again the
ON LINE
key, the paper is moved to the printing position.
TEAR AUTOMATIC
If the
ON LINE
key is not pressed for 10 seconds, the paper moves automatically back to the print position.
If the printer is not receiving data, the paper is moved automatically to the tear position.
LABEL
TEAR NO
The
ON LINE
key is disabled for the tear-off function. This selection is useful when printing on labels. Pressing the
PARK key, the printer ejects the paper toward the back of the printer.
The Tear-Off function is disabled
PROGRAM
key to exit the setup.
H o w t t o L o c k /
/
U n l l o c k t t h e
P r r i i n t t e r r S e t t u p s
To prevent not expertise persons changing the printer setup parameters, it is possible to lock/unlock the access to the printer setups as follows:
• Press
ON LINE, MACRO
and
SHIFT keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering the printer on. As soon as these keys are released, the following messages will be displayed:
PrintStation 100 then,
LOCKED MENU
Now the access to the printer setups is locked. If the
PROGRAM
key is pressed, the LOCKED
MENU message is displayed (the PROGRAM key is disabled).
• If you decide to unlock the printer setup, turn the printer off, then press the
ON LINE,
MACRO
and
SHIFT
keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering the printer on again. As soon as these keys are released, the following messages will be displayed:
PrintStation 100 then,
UNLOCKED MENU
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H o w t t o H a n d l l e t t h e P a p e r r P a r r k i i n g
According to the setting of the TEAR item in the Program Setup, the paper parking procedure is performed in different ways. See the following description:
If
TEAR NO
is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed, the printer performs automatically the parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or the paper has been fed forward at least 1 line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed, the display shows
TEAR IF
NECESS./PARK PAPER
.
If the paper to be parked is longer than 18" tear it off and press the
PARK
key again to perform the parking procedure.
1st printable line
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
PARKING
TEAR NO
Other paper position
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
PARK
PARKING
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If
TEAR NORMAL
is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the
Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed, the printer performs automatically the parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or the paper has been fed forward at least 1 line and the paper path is
1st printable line changed (changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK key is pressed, the paper is moved to the tear-off position and the display shows
TEAR IF
NECESS./PARK PAPER
. If the paper to be parked is longer than 18" tear it off and press the
PARK
key again to perform the parking procedure.
• If the
ON LINE
key is pressed after a print job and the paper has moved in the tear-off position, when pressing the
PARK
key the printer performs automatically the parking procedure.
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
PARKING
TEAR NORMAL
Other paper position
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
Paper is moved to tear-off position
TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
PARK
PARKING
Print job
ON LINE
Paper is moved to tear-off position
PARK
PARKING
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If
TEAR AUTOMATIC
is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed, the printer performs automatically the parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or the paper has been fed forward at least
1 line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed, when the paper did not yet move to the tear position, the display shows
TEAR
IF NECESS./ PARK PAPER
. If the paper to be parked is longer than 18" tear it off and press the
PARK
key again to perform the parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or the paper has been fed forward at least
1 line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed when the paper is already in the tear position, the printer performs automatically the parking procedure.
PARKING
TEAR AUTOMATIC
1st printable line
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
Other paper position
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
PARK
PARKING
Paper moved to tear-off position
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
PARKING
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If
LABEL
is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key), or the
PARK key is pressed the printer automatically ejects the paper towards the rear of the printer.
• If at least one line has been printed, or the paper has been fed forward at least
1 line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH
key) or the
PARK
key is pressed, the display shows
TEAR IF
NECESS./EJECT PAPER
. If the paper to be ejected is longer than 18" tear it off and press the
PARK
key again to perform the paper ejection.
1st printable line
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
EJECTING
LABEL
Other paper position
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
TEAR IF NECESS.
EJECT PAPER
PARK
EJECTING
If at power on the paper is already loaded in a paper path that is different to the paper path used by the macro which is valid at power-on, independently from the setting of the
TEAR function, the display shows
TEAR IF NECESS./EJECT PAPER
. If the paper to be ejected is longer than 18" tear it off and press the
PARK
key again to perform the paper ejection.
In all the above cases the parking procedure may be interrupted pressing the
SHIFT
key. The display shows
OPER. INTERRUPTED
.
If in any of the above cases you do not tear off the paper and the printer is not able to park it, because it is too long, the display shows
TEAR OFF PAPER/PARK PAPER
. Tear off the paper and press again the
PARK
key.
During the parking procedure the display shows
PARKING
. If the printer is ejecting the paper
(see
LABEL
selection) the display shows
EJECTING
.
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P a p e r r P a t t h s
P a p e r r H a n d l l i i n g
P a p e r r S p e c i i f f i i c a t t i i o n s
It is important to use the correct paper for obtaining the best performance. See the information table below:
F a n f f o l l d P a p e r r
Loading Mode
Width
Length
Thickness
Lower Tractor
76 to 432 mm
3 to 17 inches
76 to 609 mm
3 to 24 inches max.0.635 mm
0.025 inches
1 + 7
55 to 150
45 to 75
35
Upper Tractor
76 to 432 mm
3 to 17 inches
76 to 609 mm
3 to 24 inches max. 0.635 mm
0.025 inches
1 + 7
55 to 150
45 to 75
35
Push-Pull
(option)
76 to 432 mm
3 to 17 inches
76 to 609 mm
3 to 24 inches max. 0.3 mm
0.014 inches
1 + 7
55 to 150
45 to 75
35
Copies
Weight (g/m
2
):
- Original
- Other sheets
- Carbon Paper
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F a n f f o l l d P a p e r r L o a d i i n g
L o a d i i n g P a p e r r U s i i n g t t h e L o w e r r T r r a c t t o r r
1. To select the lower tractor paper path, press the
PATH key. The display shows:
LOAD LOWER PUSH
• If you have been using a different path, the display shows:
PATH CHANGING
• If you have been using fanfold paper in the upper tractor paper path, the printer automatically starts the parking procedure. The display shows alternately:
TEAR IF NECESS. and
PARK PAPER
• Tear off the fanfold loaded with the upper tractor (if it is longer than 18 inches) and press the
PARK
key. The display shows:
PARKING followed by
LOAD LOWER PUSH
2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer.
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3. Rotate the upper tractor out of the printer.
4. Unlock the sprockets of the
Lower tractor moving the sprocket levers up. Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column.
5 .
Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket
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6. Insert the fanfold paper between the lower and the upper tractor.
7 .
.
Hold the fanfold paper in front of the sprockets and insert the paper perforation on the left sprocket pins and close the sprocket cover.
8 .
Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins, make sure the paper goes under the paper sensor and close the sprocket cover.
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9. Match the left sprocket for the first printing position with the ninth position and lock it in place. Adjust the right sprocket gently to remove slack from the paper.
9
Make sure the paper is not taut.
10. Reposition the upper tractor in its initial position
11. Close the tractor area cover. Press the
LOAD/FF
key to load the paper into the printer.
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12. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure.
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L o a d i i n g P a p e r r U s i i n g t t h e U p p e r r T r r a c t t o r r
To load paper in this way, it is necessary to install the upper tractor. See before "Upper Push
Tractor Installation" section
1. To select the upper tractor paper path press the
PATH
key until the display shows:
LOAD UPPER PUSH
• If you have been using a different path, the display shows:
PATH CHANGING
• If you have been using fanfold paper in the lower tractor paper path, the printer automatically starts the parking procedure. The display shows alternately.
TEAR IF NECESS. and PARK PAPER
• Tear off the fanfold loaded with the lower tractor (if it is longer than 18 inches) and press the
PARK
key. The display shows:
PARKING followed by
LOAD UPPER PUSH
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2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer.
3. Unlock the upper tractor sprockets moving the sprocket levers up. Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column.
4. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar.
Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket.
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5 .
.
Hold the fanfold paper in front of the sprockets and insert the paper perforation on the left sprocket pins and close the sprocket cover.
6 .
.
Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins, make sure the paper goes under the paper sensor and close the sprocket cover.
7. Position the left sprocket for printing and lock it in place. Adjust gently the right sprocket to remove slack from the paper.
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8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the
LOAD/FF
key to load the paper into the printer.
9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure.
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P r r i i n t t e r r M a i i n t t e n a n c e a n d T r r o u b l l e s h o o t t i i n g
C l l e a n i i n g t t h e P r r i i n t t e r r
Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations.
Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance.
• Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer.
• Do not use an abrasive cloth, alcohol, paint thinner or similar agents because they may cause discoloration and scratching.
• Be especially careful not to damage the electronic and mechanical components.
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R e p l l a c i i n g t t h e R i i b b o n C a r r t t r r i i d g e
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes.
Pay attention to the print head because it becomes hot during operation.
2. Open the top printer cover.
3. Slide the ribbon guide out of the print head.
4. Remove the used ribbon cartridge by lifting it up.
Now, you are ready to insert the new ribbon cartridge. See before "Ribbon Cartridge
Installation".
P r r i i n t t i i n g t t h e
S e l l f f T e s t t
If you need to know any printer setting, and to check if the printer is working well, print the self-test.
1. Proceed as follows:
2. Keep the
ON LINE
key pressed while powering on the printer until the display shows
RELEASE KEY.
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3. When you release the key, the printer starts the self-test printout.
To stop the self-test printing, press the
ON LINE
key again. The printer is offline.
E r r r r o r r H a n d l l i i n g
When an error condition occurs:
• The printer is disabled;
• The first message on the display indicates the error, while the second message gives more details concerning the error conditions.
Press always the ON LINE key to reset the error condition.
Error Message Description
Solution Messages Indication
A.G.A NOT OPER
ADJUST THE GAP
The automatic gap adjustment (A.G.A) is not enabled.
BUFFER OVERFLOW
CHARACTER LOST
CUT NOT ALLOWED
NUM.LINES < 12
A buffer overflow condition occurred (for the serial interface).
An error occurred with the optional cutter
Press the
ON LINE
key to reset the error condition. Adjust the print head gap to a fixed distance. Select the print head fixed gap adjustment function in the Program Menu.
• Press the
PROGRAM
key when the printer is disabled (
READY
indicator unlit) to enter the
Program Setup
• Press the
↓
key until the USER MACRO function is displayed. Press the
→
key until the desired macro is displayed (MACRO#x).
Press the
→
key to enter the macro parameters.
Press the
↓
key until the FIXED GAP parameter is displayed. Press the
→
o
←
keys to select the fixed gap adjustment values. From
FIXED GAP 1 (simple fanfold paper) to FIXED
GAP 4 (multipart fanfold paper).
Turn the printer off and on again, or press the
PROGRAM
and
ON LINE
key successively to clear the buffer.
Turn the printer off and on again. If the error is not solved, call the Customer Support.
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Messages Indication
DATA SET OFF
Solution
The DSR Signal is not connected to the printer and is not ready for data transfer
(if the serial interface is selected). This condition may happen in a remote connection (via modem) and the DSR (DATA SET
READY
) signal is missing.
Press the
ON LINE
key to reset the error condition.
INTERLOCK ERROR
CHECK INSERTION
JAM LOWER PATH
CHECK PAPER
JAM UPPER PATH
CHECK PAPER
Neither the rear tractor nor the tractor cover are installed on the printer.
A paper jam error condition occurred in the lower paper path
A paper jam error condition occurred in the upper paper path
Install the rear tractor or the tractor cover on the printer.
Check the paper path and remove the jammed paper. Press the reset the error condition.
ON LINE
key to
Check the paper path and remove the jammed paper. Press the
ON LINE
key to reset the error condition.
NO PATH AVAILABLE An electromechanical failure occurs in the lower or upper tractor paper paths.
Call Service.
NVM CHANGE
REMOVE PAPER
PAPER JAM
CHECK ALL PATHS
PRINT INTEGRITY
RIBBON BLOCKED
CHECK RIBBON
UNKNOWN TRACTOR
If this error is displayed during the printer power on, an NVM error condition occurs
A paper jam error condition occurs in the paper path
A tractor type that is not recognized has been mounted on the printer.
Turn the printer off and then on again. If the problem is not solved call Service
Check all the paper paths and remove the jammed paper. Press the
ON LINE
key to reset the error condition.
Anomalous print out because of a possible print carriage blocking
The ribbon of the cartridge is blocked
Do not move the platen knob.
Press the
ON LINE
key to reset the error condition
Check that the ribbon is correctly inserted.
Turn the tension knob to make sure that the ribbon is not jammed. Press the
ON
LINE
key to reset the error condition.
Check that the installed tractor is compatible with the printer.
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Printer Specifications
Printing Characteristics
Print Head
Matrix 18 pins - 0.3 mm
Print Head Life
Print Speed (cps)
700 mil characters (draft)
10 cpi
Throughput (pages/hour)
ECMA 132
10 cpi
Draft
Normal 800
High Speed 1100
Normal
Draft
700
750 High Speed
Print Matrix (horizontal x vertical)
HS Draft
10 cpi
12 cpi
15 cpi
9 x 9
Draft
12 x 9
10 x 9
10 x 9
Quality
LQ 240
-
LQ
Quality
240
LQ
20 x 18
20 x 18
20 x 18
20 x 18
20 x 18
17.1 cpi
20 cpi
12 x 9
12 x 9
Print Density (characters per inch)
Normal 5 - 6 - 7.5 - 8.55 -10 - 12 - 15 - 17.1 - 20
Line length (number of characters)
10 cpi
12 cpi
136
163
17.1 cpi
20 cpi
15 cpi 204
233
272
DP Text
480
-
DP Text
590
DP Text
20 x 9
20 x 9
20 x 9
20 x 9
20 x 9
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Vertical Spacing
6, 8, 12 lpi
3, 4, 6, 8, 12 lines/30 mm n/72, n/144, n/216
Print Styles
Draft - Courier- OCR B - Gothic - OCR A - DP Text
Print Attributes
Sub-superscript, Underline, Overscore, Italics, Emphasized, Double Strike, Shadow, Enlarged, Compressed
Graphic Resolution (dots per inch)
horizontal 60, 72, 80, 90, 120, 144, 240 vertical 72, 144
Characters Sets
International character sets ASCII Normal and Slanted
Standard PC IBM Character Sets CS1 and CS2
EPSON National Variations USA, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark-1, Sweden, Italy, Japan,
Spain-1, Norway, Denmark-2, Spain-2, Latin America
IBM and EPSON Character Sets USA (CP437), Greek (CP437-G), Multilingual (CP850), Greek (CP851),
Eastern Europe (CP852), Turkish (CP 853), Cyrillic (CP855), Turkish
(CP857), Euro PC Multilingual (CP858), Portugal (CP860), Hebrew (CP862),
Canada/France (CP863), Arabic (CP864), Denmark/Norway (CP865),
Russian (CP866), Turkish2 (CP867), OCR-A (CP876), OCR-B (CP877),
Central Europe (CP1250), Cyrillic (CP 1251), Windows Latin 1 Ansi (CP
1252), 96 GREEK, GOST, TASS, MAZOWIA
ISO Character Sets 8859/1 (Latin1), 8859/2 (Latin2), 8859/3 (Latin3), 8859/4 (Latin4), 8859/5
(Latin/Cyrillic), 8859/6 (Latin/Arabic), 8859/7 (Latin/Greek), 8859/8
(Latin/Hebrew), 8859/9 (Latin5). 8859/15 (Latin9)
Bar Codes
UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-EAN 2, UPC-EAN 5, Code GP, MSI Plessey, Code BCD, C2/5-3 BAR,
Code 39, Code 128, Code 11, Code 93, Codabar, 2/5 Bi-directional, 2/5 Interleaved, 2/5 Industrial, 2/5 Matrix,
Postnet
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Emulations
- EPSON FX Series - IBM Proprinter XLIII
- IBM Personal Printer 2381+
Paper Handling
Base Configuration
1 LOWER PUSH TRACTOR
Fanfold width:
Copies:
76 to 432 mm
1 original + 7 copies
(3 to 17 inches)
Max. thickness 0,635 mm (0.025 inches)
1 UPPER PUSH TRACTOR
Fanfold width: 76 to 432 mm
1 original + 7 copies Copies:
Standard Functions
(3 to 17 inches)
Max. thickness 0,635 mm (0.025 inches)
• Automatic print head gap adjustment (AGA)
• Automatic paper path switching via operator panel or S/W commands
• Paper parking
• Plug & Play capability
• Bar Code printing
• Automatic fanfold positioning for tear-off
• Setting and storage of paper format and print conditions for each paper path in the non volatile memory
Physical and Electrical Characteristics
Interfaces
Parallel Centronics Compatible Bi-directional (IEEE-1284) nibble and byte modes - 36 pin Amphenol connector, 7/8 data bits
Serial
Receive Buffer: max. 64 Kbytes
RS-232/C and RS-422/A - dB 25 connector
Baud Rate: 300 to 38400 bps, 7/8 data bits, DTR & XonXoff flow
Automatic interface switching
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Reliability
MTBF
MTTR
Workload
Printer Life
Duty Cycle
Power Supply
UNIVERSAL
Power Output
Mean Time between failure: 10000 hours at 25% DC
Mean Time To Repair: 30 minutes
60000 pages/month (ECMA 132 - 4 hours for 20 days)
5 years or 10000 hours @25%
Operating: no limitations
From 90 to 244 VAC
Max. 215 W
Power Consumption Standby: 28W ---- Average Printing: 90 W
Noise Level
Draft Mode: 58.5 dBA
LQ Mode: 55.9 dBA
LQ Quiet Mode: 54 dBA
Environment Conditions
Storage Conditions
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Operating Conditions
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Paper Conditions
Temperature
Relative Humidity
-40° to 50° C
10%t o 90% RH (non condensing)
10° to 38° C
10 % to 90 % RH (non condensing)
16° to 24° C
40% to 60% RH (non condensing)
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Physical dimensions
Height
Width
310 mm (12,21 inches)
665 mm (26,18 inches)
Depth
Weight
390 mm (15,35 inches)
20 kg (44,15 lbs)
Consumables and Options
Black ribbon cartridge (15 million characters)
Black ribbon ‘Long Life’ cartridge (20 million characters)
Standards
ESD IEC 801-2, CE Mark
UL 1950; CSA 22.2 n.950; FCC rules part 15, subpart J, class b
NEWKO-TSE (74-SEX) 203/92; EN 60950; IEC 950
VFG 243/91;VFG 46/92; VDE 875 cl.B; CISPR 22/EN 55022-class B
R.P.M. (cert. by VDE)
ISO 7779; ISO 9296
ECMA 8, 11, 132
PRKN407-1
PRKN707-1
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3808 N . Sullivan Road Bldg. #3
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509-536-0468
FAX 509-533-1280
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Lim ited W arranty
Output Technology Corporation warrants that it will repair or replace printer products, without charge for parts or labor, returned either to Output Technology in
Spokane, Washington
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, the nearest authorized repair facility or the dealer from which the printer was purchased. Output Technology will pay the return freight utilizing the method of Output Technology’s choice.
This w arranty covers: W orkm anship and M aterial
The tim e period w hich this w arranty covers is:
P roduct
P eriod from date of purchase by end user O ther
LaserM atrix
2400 Series 1 year on site
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O r 500,000 pages w hichever occurs first. Failure due to w ear of the fuser com ponents is excluded: heat roller, pressure roller, therm istor, and therm ostat.
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U se of consum ables or paper w hich do not m eet specification,
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Shipping and handling,
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U nsuitable packing m aterials,
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M isuse, abuse, accident or disaster,
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U nauthorized repairs or m odifications, or
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C onsequential dam age of any kind.
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D am age caused by consum ables during a return shipm ent.
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O utput Technology is com m itted to total custom er satisfaction.
In addition to our attractive w arranty coverage, O utput Technology offers:
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Factory
(U .S. only)
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(U .S. and Canada only)
A cost-effective w ay to guarantee overnight replacem ent of your printer should it ever fail. C all 1-800-468-8788 or
509-536-0468.
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800-468-8788 or 509-536-0468 to register.
C all O utput Technology or your reseller/dealer for details.
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(RMA#) must be obtained from Output Technology Customer Support at 1-800-468-
8788 or (509) 536-0468 prior to shipment. The product must be shipped in an approved shipping container and include proof of purchase. All consumables (toner, drums, ribbon) must be removed prior to shipment. Also, the RMA# must appear on the outside of the shipping box.
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