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MODEL 4810/4840
USER'S MANUAL
СЕК-88954
© Copyright GENICOM Corporation, USA 1993 Printed January 1994
CODE COMPLIANCE
The printers described in this manual conform to the published codes and rules
shown below:
s Underwriter's Laboratory Standard, 1950 without D3 Deviations
s Canadian Standards Association C22.2 No. 950-M1989
« JEC 950, VDE 0805/05.90, EN60950: 1988 +A1:1990 +A2:1991
s Federal Communications Commission Rules, Part 15, Subpart J, Class A
» VDE 0871/0877 Class B
» CISPR-22, Class B
» ANSI X3.4-1977 (Code Set)
= ANSI X3.41-1974 (Code Extension)
s ANSI X3.64-1979 (Additional Controls)
» EIA/TIA-232-E/CCITT V.24
s ISO Standard 6429
» ISO Standard 2022 7/93
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment generates, uses, and can generate radio frequency energy if not
installed and used properly, i.e. in strict accordance with the instructions, may
cause interference to radio or television reception. This equipment complies
with the requirements in part 15 of FCC rules for a Class A computing device.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable
interference to radio and television reception requiring the user to take
whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le presént apparail numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioéletriques dépassant
les limits applicables aux apparails numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Reglement aur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
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Dataproducts of Dataproducts Corporation.
Epson of Epson America, Incorporated
IBM and Proprinter of International Business Machines Corporation
Printronix and IGP of Printronix, Incorporated
QMS of QMS, Incorporated
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Modelle GENICOM 4810 und 4840
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ACHTUNG
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(Gerät, Typ. Bezeichnung)
In Übereinstimmung mit Bestimmungen der
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Name des Herstellers/importeurs
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Getting the Printer Up and Running
Introduction . .
Preparing the Printer for Operation .
Connecting the Power Cable
Connecting the Interface Cable . . :
Installing the Paper Handling System .
Loading Paper . . .
Semiautomatic Paper Loading 2.
Horizontal Positioning of the Paper
About the Ribbon Deck . . .
About the Ribbon Cartridge
About the Installation . .
Installing a New Ribbon . .
Changing or Reinstalling a Ribbon
Removing a Ribbon . . . .
Print Gap Adjustment Wheel .
Paper Thickness Adjustment .
Selecting the Paper Path
Power-On Sequence .
Interlock Switch .
Initializing the Printer .
Printer Initialization . . . .
Initialization Switch . . . .
Control Panel Initialization
Test Pattern Printing
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer
Description of the Control Panel
Beeper
Display
Pushbuttons . . . .
Initialization Switch . .
Operation of the Control Panel .
Basic Pushbutton Use . .
Setting Top of Form
Using the Arrows .
Function and Program Modes
Function Mode .
Program Mode .
Using the Function Mode
Setting Up a Form
Active Form
Methods . . .
Form Length .
Top Margin
Bottom Margin .
Special Offset from TOF . .
Special Offset from Top Of Form (TOF) :
Explanation of the Special Offset From TOF .
Low Paper Printing . . Coe ee ee ee
Paper Tear-Off Feature
Local Auto View Feature
Using the Program Mode
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Chapter 3. Operator Care and Maintenance
Introduction
Operator Cleaning Procedures
Operator Troubleshooting
Soft Faults .
Miscellaneous Non- Fault Messages
Hard Faults . .
Electrical Problems
Mechanical Problems
Self-Test Error Messages
Diagnostic Fault Codes
User Replacement Parts
Print Head Replacement .
Print Head Test
Chapter 4. Printer Interface
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
Appendix F.
Glossary
Index .
Introduction
Parallel Interface . .
Interface Signal Path
Input Buffer Size . . ;
CENTRONICS Interface Operation .
Parallel Interface Control Options
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
CENTRONICS Interface Signal Definition _
CENTRONICS Interface Signal Timing .
Serial Interface
Serial Interface Operation .
Serial Buffer Characteristics
Buffer Overrun . . . . . . .
Accepting Data While Offline .
Serial Interface Data Stream . .
Serial Interface Pin Assignments
Serial Interface Signal Definition
Serial Interface Control Jumpers
Appendixes
Unpacking Instructions
Paper Specifications
Considerations for Operation
Parts, Accessories, Expendables, and Options
Print Samples
Description of Strapping Options
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Chapter 1. Getting the Printer Up and Running
Introduction
This chapter begins with illustrations to show what your printer and its
various parts look like. Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the
terminology so that you'll better understand the instructions that follow.
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Preparing the Printer for Operation
Printer unpacking is complete when all accessories have been removed from
the packaging and pedestal.
Move the printer to a suitable operating location. See Appendix C for
considerations on the space and conditions required for normal operation.
The two front casters have locks to stabilize the printer once it has been
moved to its location. Press one brake tab to lock the wheel of the caster and
press the other tab to unlock. See Figure 1-5.
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Right Front Pedestal Caster Shown in Locked Position
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Important: For the initial setup of your printer, carefully follow the
instructions of this chapter in the order they are presented.
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Connecting the Power Cable
This printer is equipped with an auto-switching power supply and can be
connected to either a 1 15VAC or 230VAC source without damage or manual-
ly changing a switch setting.
The allowable voltage variation is 115% and the allowable frequency is 48 to
65 Hz.
A power cable is packed with your printer. Plug the female end of the cable
into the recessed connector at the rear of the printer. See Figure 1-6. Plug
the other end into a compatible, properly grounded AC outlet.
Avoid using AC circuits serving other equipment which may cause chronic
low voltage, noise interference, or power fluctuations.
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Connecting the Interface Cable
Both a 25-pin RS-232C serial and a 36-pin CENTRONICS parallel interface
connector are standard on this printer. Both connectors are located on the
data connector plate on the rear of the printer. See Figure 1-7.
Chapter 4 contains useful information for setting up the interface to match
your host. Any necessary changes in the setup are made by changing strap
options through the control panel. Appendix F lists the interface strapping
options.
The circuitry for Dataproducts short line parallel interface is resident in the
printer. A different data connector plate with the proper connector is normal-
ly required to use the short line interface and is available as an option.
Options available:
* Dataproducts short line (data connector plate, connector, and internal
cable and connector)
e Dataproducts long line (circuit board, internal cable, and connector)
Both options are available with either a 50-pin Winchester or 50-pin D-type
connector. See Appendix D for a complete list of options.
Interface Cable Connector
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Installing the Paper Handling System
The paper handling system for this printer consist of a two-piece paper guide
and a paper shelf with wickets and a stacking aid. See Figure 1-8.
The paper shelf hangs on the back of the printer near the floor. The paper
guide hooks onto the two end wire loops protruding from the rear paper exit
and snaps into the clips on the back of the printer.
1. Hang the paper shelf on the back of the printer in the holes provided as
shown in Figure 1-8.
2. Install the wickets on the shelf so the tightening knobs are facing away
from the area the paper will occupy.
3. Slide the wickets along the shelf so the distance between the wickets
accommodates the length of your fanfold paper.
4. Lay the V-shaped paper stacking aid on the shelf between the wickets.
This stacking aid should be used when stacks of 1000 or more forms are
anticipated. See Figure 1-8.
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5. Snap the paper guide support (smaller of the two pieces) into the lower
set of clips on the back of the printer. See Figure 1-9. The lower clips are
used for forms that are 11-inches or larger between perforations. The
upper clips are used for shorter forms.
6. Hook the guide (larger of the two pieces) into the two wire loops
protruding from the rear paper exit. Make sure the spade connectors for
the static ground wires are facing the printer. See F igure 1-9.
7. Connect the hooks of the lower piece into the end loops of the upper
piece. See Figure 1-9.
8. Connect the two static ground wires from the printer to the paper guide
assembly (one on each side). See Figure 1-9.
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Loading Paper
Your printer is designed to use edge-punched (spocket- or pin-fed) fanfold
paper. For a further description of the types of paper that can be used in
your printer, see Appendix B.
CAUTION
Use full-width 14 7/8-inch (377.8cm) paper
until you are familiar with the printer's setup
and operation.
Printing without paper or using paper too nar-
row for the job will cause the print wires to hit
the striker bar.
Never attempt to move the paper manually by
turning the tractor shafts. This will upset the
belt timing and may damage the tractors.
To load paper in your printer, complete the following steps:
1. Push the top cover latch in and raise the cover to the open position.
2. Turn the print gap adjustment wheel to the LOAD position by pushing
the top of the wheel towards the rear of the printer until it stops. See
Figure 1-10.
3. Push the paper thickness adjustment lever down to position 1. See
Figure 1-10.
4. Open the top left and right tractor doors. See Figure 1-10
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5. Open the pedestal enclosure door and place the paper supply in the
enclosure. NOTE: Either cut the top off the box of paper or tape the flaps
down to prevent snagging the paper as it leaves the box.
6. Grasp the bottom edge of the front access panel of the printer and lift it
to the open position. A magnetic latch will hold the panel open. See
Figure 1-11.
7. Open the lower left and right tractor doors. See Figure 1-11.
NOTE: If you're loading single-part paper, then fold paper over at a
perforation so that the first two forms are double-thick. Later, when you
power the printer up, feed these doubled forms out of the printer before
you adjust the print gap.
8. Hand feed the paper, bypassing the lower tractor pins, up through the
printer to the top tractors. After the printer is in operation, the
semiautomatic paper loading feature described on page 1-13 may be
used.
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NOTE: For now, load the paper so that it will print on the second form
(rather than first form) because a default strap setting pulls the paper into
the printer about 4 inches (see pages 2-6 and 2-7). Later, vertical positioning
and top of form (TOF) alignment will be completed after the printer is in
operation.
9. Place the paper onto the pins of the upper left tractor and close the
tractor door.
10. If necessary, release the locking lever on the right-hand tractor by
flipping it down, and slide the tractor sideways to match the paper width.
11. Place the paper on the pins of the upper right tractor, making sure that
the paper is straight horizontally, and close the tractor door.
If you have not done so already, release the locking lever on the right
tractor by flipping the lever down. Slide the tractor slightly to the right to
make the paper taut. Excessive tension will tear the pinholes and cause
the paper to become misaligned. Lock the tractor in place by pressing up
on the locking lever.
12. While applying a slight downward tension, lay the paper onto the lower
tractors and close the tractor doors. If needed, unlock and adjust the
lower tractors for correct alignment with the upper tractors and for
correct paper tension.
IMPORTANT: The upper and lower tractors must be in line vertically after all
adjustments are finished. See Figure 1-12.
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13. Close the front access panel and the pedestal enclosure door.
NOTE: After the paper has been loaded, the print gap, paper tension, paper
path, and top of form position must be set. These settings are discussed later
is this chapter after the installation of the ribbon cartridge.
Semiautomatic Paper Loading
Once the printer's tractors have been set up for the specific paper being used
and power has been applied, the semiautomatic paper loading feature may
be used.
After the paper is loaded in the lower tractors, pressing the FORM FEED
pushbutton causes the paper to move up at a slower rate (10 inches per
second) to the top tractors.
NOTE: Some extremely thin forms, stiff cardstock, forms with raised labels, or
envelopes with cutouts may not work with this feature. у you experience
problems, load the paper manually.
With the print gap adjustment wheel in the LOAD position, the paper
thickness lever at position 1, and the upper tractor doors open, complete the
following steps:
1. Load the paper into the lower tractors.
2. Press the FORM FEED pushbutton to move the paper up through the
printer to the upper tractors.
3. Load the paper onto the upper tractors and close the tractor doors.
Unlock and adjust the upper tractors as needed.
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Horizontal Positioning of the Paper
The column indicator label is located directly above the lower left tractor. See
Figure 1-13. Use this label as a guide to position the paper horizontally
within the printer. Unlock and slide the tractors sideways to align the paper
as needed. This positions the paper for the first physical print column.
A left margin is set electronically through either the control panel
pushbuttons or a command sent by the host.
The marks on the label are set up for paper with a 1/2-inch margin or
perforation strip and for printing at 10 cpi. When using paper with a
different edge width or when printing at a different cpi value, use the H's
printed on the label as a guide.
Aligning the edge of the paper with the first mark, as shown below, will cause
the first column to print immediately after the perforation strip. (See the H's
on the on the first line and the label.) Aligning the edge of the paper with the
mark labeled 6 will cause the first column to print 1 inch from the edge. This
position is column 6 on the paper after the perforation strip.
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About the Ribbon Deck
The ribbon deck contains the drive mechanism for the ribbon cartridge. The
locking lever is used to open (LOAD position) and close (RUN position) the
ribbon drive gears.
The ribbon fabric in the cartridge is placed between the drive gears of the
deck as the cartridge is lowered onto the deck. When the locking lever is
moved to the RUN position, the drive gears move together to grip the fabric.
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After the ribbon cartridge is in place and the locking lever has been turned to
the RUN position, the ribbon drive knob is turned clockwise to manually ad-
vance the ribbon fabric.
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About the Ribbon Cartridge
The top side of the ribbon cartridge has a window for viewing the ribbon
fabric, the yellow SPOOL knob for taking up slack in the ribbon, and an
orange SLIDE LEVER used to position internal parts. A removable shipping
tab is located in the window on new cartridges. The bottom side has an
opening for the ribbon deck drive gears and locking lever. When the ribbon
is installed, the locking lever and ribbon drive knob will pass through the
openings in the top side of the cartridge. Some ribbon cartridges have a
reinker for longer life. The reinker lever should be rotated clockwise after
the ribbon installation.
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Installing a New Ribbon
On the printer:
1.
2.
3.
Place the printer offline and raise the top access door.
Turn the print gap adjustment wheel to the LOAD position.
Turn the ribbon locking lever to the LOAD position (clockwise).
On the ribbon cartridge:
4.
5.
Installation:
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Make sure the orange SLIDE LEVER on the ribbon cartridge is in the full
left position.
Turn the yellow SPOOL knob clockwise to take out any slack in the ribbon
fabric between the cartridge arms.
Hold the ribbon cartridge over the ribbon deck at an angle that matches the
tilt of the ribbon deck as described below:
As you face the front of the printer, hold the ribbon cartridge so the body of
the cartridge is parallel to the floor. Rotate your hands down so that the
angle of the cartridge (front to back) matches the tilt of the ribbon deck.
Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the ribbon deck so that the drive gears on
the deck enter the opening on the bottom of the cartridge.
After the cartridge is in place, grasp the shipping tab on the ribbon cartridge
and pull it up and towards the left to remove it from the cartridge.
Look into the window of the ribbon cartridge and make sure the ribbon fabric
is not twisted, or folded, between the ribbon deck drive gears. If necessary,
turn the yellow SPOOL knob to straighten the fabric.
Turn the ribbon locking lever to the RUN position {counterclockwise).
Turn the ribbon drive knob clockwise to unwind any ribbon fabric that has
been wound onto the spool. The yellow SPOOL knob will stop turning when
all fabric has been unwound. |
W your ribbon cartridge has a reinker, turn the reinker lever to the ON
position (clockwise). If necessary, see Figure 1-15.
NOTE: After the ribbon cartridge has been installed, the print gap, paper
tension, paper path, and top of form position must be set. These settings are
discussed later is this chapter.
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Changing or Reinstalling a Ribbon
On the printer:
1. Place the printer offline and raise the top access door.
2. Turn the print gap adjustment wheel to the LOAD position.
3. Make sure the ribbon locking lever is in the LOAD position (clockwise).
On the ribbon cartridge:
4. Make sure the orange SLIDE LEVER on the ribbon cartridge is in the full left
position.
5. Turn the yellow SPOOL knob clockwise to take out any slack in the ribbon
material between the cartridge arms, and then hold the yellow SPOOL knob
to prevent the ribbon from loosening.
6. Look into the window of the ribbon cartridge and make sure that the short
length of visible ribbon fabric is relatively straight and taut. See Figure 1-17.
If necessary, slowly turn the yellow SPOOL knob clockwise to straighten the
ribbon, and then hold the yellow SPOOL knob to prevent the ribbon from
loosening.
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Changing or Reinstalling a Ribbon (continued)
Installation:
7. Hold the ribbon cartridge over the ribbon deck at an angle that matches the
tilt of the ribbon deck. If necessary, see Figure 1-16.
8. Lower the ribbon cartridge onto the ribbon deck so that the drive gears on
the deck enter the opening on the bottom of the cartridge.
9. Look into the window of the ribbon cartridge and make sure the ribbon fabric
is not twisted, or folded, between the ribbon deck drive gears. If necessary,
turn the yellow SPOOL knob to straighten the fabric. See Figure 1-17.
10. Turn the ribbon locking lever to the RUN position (counterclockwise).
11. Turn the ribbon drive knob clockwise to unwind any ribbon fabric that has
been wound onto the spool. The yellow SPOOL knob will stop turning when
all fabric has been unwound.
12. Turn the print gap adjustment wheel to the desired setting.
13. If your ribbon cartridge has a reinker, turn the reinker lever to the ON posi-
tion (clockwise). If necessary, see Figure 1-15.
Removing a Ribbon
Place the printer offline and raise the top access door.
Turn the print gap adjustment wheel to the LOAD position.
Turn the ribbon locking lever to the LOAD position (clockwise).
Lift the ribbon off the ribbon deck.
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Print Gap Adjustment Wheel
The print gap adjustment wheel is used to adjust the distance between the
bank of print head actuators and the striker bar.
Setting the gap too tight will cause smudging on the paper and can obstruct
the movement of the shuttle mechanism. Overloading or stalling the shuttle
will cause the printer to stop and Fault:Shuttle will be displayed on the
control panel.
Setting the gap too loose may cause unacceptable print quality and excessive
noise.
Reading the Scale
The print gap adjustment wheel has two scales to aid in setting the proper
gap.
Using the White Scale
The white scale with the black markings is used to set the gap by the
number of parts in the paper being used. Set the wheel to 1 for single-part
paper, 2 for two-part paper, etc.
This is a relative setting. A change in the paper weight or the thickness of the
carbon paper (if used) in multipart forms may require further adjustment.
Cardstock and carriers with stick-on labels require a larger print gap.
Using the Black Scale
The black scale with the white markings is used when direct measurements
in thousandths of an inch are made. Its main use was during the factory
setup of the printer.
After the ideal gap setting has been found for a particular type of form, note
the wheel setting using the black scale. A four-part form with a heavy first
sheet may run best with the wheel set at 26 or 27 on the black scale instead
of somewhere in the 4 range on the white scale. The smaller increments (one
click of the wheel per number) provide a more accurate setting to go back to
after reloading paper or changing the ribbon.
The most accurate, but somewhat more complicated, way to set the gap is to
load the paper and ribbon, and then use a .004~inch feeler gauge or shim
between the ribbon smudge shield and the paper. Slide the gauge from one
side of the form to the other and adjust the gap so the gauge is snug at the
tightest point.
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Paper Thickness Adjustment
The paper tension adjustment lever is located next to the print gap
adjustment wheel. It is used to maintain the proper tension on the paper
during printing.
Place the five-position lever to LO (the bottom position) when loading paper,
setting top of form, and printing single-part paper. This position applies the
least tension to the paper and should be used as the first trial position for all
forms.
For multipart forms and single-part paper that is heavier than 20 pounds,
higher paper tension lever settings may be required. Six-part forms are
normally run at the second or third position.
Paper Thickness Adjustment Lever
Figure 1-18
Nov 93 Chapter 1. Getting the Printer Up and Running 1-21
Selecting the Paper Path
This printer has a top exit paper path and a rear exit paper path.
The top path is used when forms or peel-off labels are printed and removed
from the printer individually.
The rear path is used when high volumes or unattended print jobs are
printed.
When the top exit is closed, the paper will automatically seek the rear exit.
To switch to the top exit, push down on the ears of the top exit door as
shown below.
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IMPORTANT
1. Choose the paper path before allowing the paper to go past the upper
tractors.
2. The top cover must be closed for the paper to use either path.
1-22 User's Manual Nov 93
Power-On Sequence
With the ribbon cartridge and paper installed and the power cable connected,
the printer is ready for power to be applied. The power switch is located on
the rear panel. See Figure 1-6 on page 1-6.
The following describes the power-on sequence and shows the expected
display:
¢ Printer starts diagnostics and Self Test shows on the
display. The shuttle and ribbon motors will run for a
brief period.
e The printer then loads the processing software and
Loading...Wait is displayed.
» Printer completes the sequence in approximately 15
seconds.
e When the power-on sequence and self-test are
completed, Local or Online is displayed.
With printer option strap A24 IN, the printer always powers up online. Strap
A24 OUT causes the printer to always power up offline. See Chapter 2 and
Appendix F for strap settings.
Interlock Switch
This printer has an interlock switch circuit to meet safety and international
requirements.
The interlock switch circuit disables the power supply voltages when the
ribbon deck is lifted. See Figure 1-3 on page 1-3. This eliminates any
potential shock hazard or inadvertent printer start-up while moving parts in
the print area are accessible. The ribbon deck must be in place and the
screws must be tightened securely for printer operation.
Important: Removing the ribbon deck with the power applied will energize the
interlock circuit. If this happens, the deck must be replaced, power must be
turned off, and you must wait 5 minutes before attempting to reapply power.
Nov 93 Chapter 1. Getting the Printer Up and Running 1-23
Initializing the Printer
Initializing resets the printer electronics and sets the printer parameters to a
set of known conditions. Parameters include margins, tabs, forms control.
cpi, Ipi, etc. The set of known conditions can be either the factory default
settings or previously defined settings that were stored in memory. See
Chapter 2 for information on storing customer-defined settings.
When to Initialize
Initialize the printer when:
e You want the printer set to the factory default settings.
e You want the printer set to your previously stored
settings.
e New integrated circuit chips (firmware upgrade or
options) are installed.
e The electronics lock up, causing the printer to ignore
control panel inputs.
e Repair actions involving the circuitry have been made.
Which Method to Use
There are two methods used to initialize the printer. One method uses the
initialization switch located on the back of the control panel to set the printer
to the factory default settings. The second method uses the control panel
pushbuttons to initialize the printer to either the factory settings or to
customer-defined settings that were previously stored.
Method 1 - Using the Initialization Switch
Use of the initialization switch will erase any customer-defined settings (in
use or previously stored) and restore the printer to the factory set
parameters. All special modes (bar codes, partial line up/down, etc.) will be
cancelled. This method is particularly useful if the printer should ever lock
up and the keypad does not respond to inputs.
Method 2 - Using the Keypad to Initialize
Using the control panel pushbuttons to initialize the printer allows resetting
to previously stored customer-defined parameters or to the factory default
parameters. Initializing to the factory setting using the keypad does not erase
a customer-defined setup that was previously stored.
1-24 User's Manual Nov 93
Printer Initialization
Initialization Switch
Reset the printer with the initialization switch using the following procedure.
The initialization switch is located in the hole located on the back of the
control panel.
1. Turn the printer off. | |
2. Slide the initialization switch to the UP position.
3. Turn the printer on. The printer will perform a self-test
and initialize.
4. When the display shows St:Initialize, slide the initialization
switch back to its original position (down).
Control Panel Initialization —- Local 3-0-0-4-4
With the printer in Local, initialize the printer with the control panel using
the following procedure:
Exit
1. Press [fonc to enter the Function Mode.
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Enter
3. Press {prow to enter the setup mode.
Enter
4. Press = to initialize to factory default setup.
To restore the customer—defined settings using Setup:Recall,
press3-0-0-4-0-4.
If the printer was operating before initialization, it may need to be
reconfigured for the specific task at hand.
Nov 93 Chapter 1. Getting the Printer Up and Running 1-25
Test Pattern Printing
1-26 User's Manual
Quit
Test
Clear
With the printer in Local, press and hold 2
Stop the printing by releasing the pushbutton.
The printer will print a rolling test pattern of all printable ASCII characters.
The pattern is printed in the font style, line length (determined by the
margins), characters per inch, and lines per inch settings that are currently
in effect (selected locally or remotely).
Using the Test Pattern as a Tool
Use the test pattern as a guide to determine whether or not the print gap
adjust knob is set correctly. If thicker paper (more copies) is being used, turn
the print gap adjust knob clockwise to increase the gap. If thinner paper
(fewer copies) is being used or the printing is too light, turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease the gap. Generally, the print gap should be set
to the lowest setting that does not cause smudging.
If printing becomes lighter gradually over a period of time, the ribbon may
need replacing.
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Chapter 2. Operating the Printer
Description of the Control Panel
The control panel is mounted in the top of the printer and is
accessible with the top cover either open or closed. It has ten
pushbuttons that have labels, numbers, and, in some cases, sub-
labels or arrows. The sixteen-character display and the beeper allow
the printer to communicate with you.
With the top cover open, the control panel will move around
slightly to the touch. This is normal. The floating mount allows
the panel to align itself when the top cover is closed. The mount
is also hinged so that you can tilt it forward to use the
initialization switch and to remove the ribbon deck for service.
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Nov 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-1
Description of the Control Panel (continued)
Beeper
Display
Pushbuttons
Initialization
2-2 Users Manual
The control panel beeper sounds momentarily when:
« a pushbutton is pressed.
« a BEL control code is received.
s a PAPER LOW condition exists.
s an EVFU loading error occurs.
a a hard fault occurs.
The sixteen-character display tells you:
» the printer's status - Online, Local, Self-test, etc.
« what mode the printer is in - Function or Program.
« which menu or menu option is presently on display to assist in
making selections.
« when a fault condition exists.
The pushbuttons are sealed membrane-type switches used to make
menu selections, clear faults, and position the paper. An
explanation of the pushbuttons' functions is given in the following
section on "Operation of the Control Panel. "
Switch
The recessed initialization switch located on the back of the control
pane! is used to clear and reset the electronic circuitry of the
printer. A small screwdriver or pencil can be used to reach the
switch when needed. An explanation of when, why, and how to
initialize the printer is in Chapter 1.
Nov 93
Operation of the Control Panel
The primary use of each pushbutton is printed on the button itself.
But when the PROGRAM (4) or FUNCTION (3) keys are pressed, the
pushbuttons perform according to their printed sub-label.
Numbers - The number printed to the side of each pushbutton can
be used to remember a pushbutton sequence for a frequently used
operation. Example: When offline, pressing 3 - 1 - 4 will print out
the printer's configuration status sheet.
Basic Pushbutton Use
Nov 93
Next
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ONLINE - Causes the printer to switch from online to local and
local to online.
The sub-label for this pushbutton is NEXT OPTION, which allows
you to move forward through the menu selections when in the
Program or Function Mode. It can be momentarily pressed to view
the next option or pressed and held to scroll.
CPI/LPI - Characters per inch/lines per inch - Used to select and
display cpl and lpi settings. Press the pushbutton once to display
the currently selected CPI. Press it twice within one second to
display the currently selected LPI. |
When this pushbutton is pressed and held while CPI: is showing,
the display will scroll through the available cpi settings starting
with the cpi value currently set. When the pushbutton is released,
the cpi value showing on the display is selected as the current
setting. Available cpi settings are 10, 12, 13.3, 15, and 16.7. If a
display shows LS on the right, a nonstandard cpi value has been
set by the host.
Similarly, when the pushbutton is held while LPL: is showing, the
various lpi settings are shown starting with the current value.
Release the pushbutton when the lpi value you want to select is
showing on the display. Available Ipi settings are 3, 4, 6, and 8. If
a display shows LS on the right, a nonstandard lpi value has been
set by the host. |
The sub-label for this pushbutton is PREVIOUS OPTION, which
allows you to move backwards through the menu selections when
in the Program or Function Mode. It can be momentarily pressed
to view the next option or pressed and held to scroll.
TEST/CLEAR - When pressed momentarily, fault displays are
cleared. When pressed and held (after faults have been cleared), a
rolling test pattern is printed in the currently selected font style,
cpi, Ipi, and line length. When the pushbutton is released, the test
pattern stops after the print buffer is empty and the printer
performs a self-test.
The sub-label for this pushbutton is QUIT, which allows the printer
to return to Local from the Program or Function Mode.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-3
Basic Pushbutton Use (continued)
> FUNCTION - When pressed while offline, the printer enters the first
= level of the Function Mode and changes the pushbuttons from their
primary or labeled use to their sub-labeled use. The sub-label for
this pushbutton is EXIT and allows you to leave the current menu
and go back one level. Information on using the Function Mode
starts on page 2-8.
Enter
PROGRAM - When pressed while offline, the printer enters the first
{rom level of the Program Mode and changes the pushbuttons from their
labeled use to their sub-labeled use. The sub-label for this
pushbutton is ENTER, which allows a menu option or operation to
be chosen. Information on using the Program Mode starts on
page 2-8.
LINE FEED - Advances the paper one line based on the current
(m) lines per inch setting each time it is pressed. Holding the push-
button down causes consecutive line feeds at a rate of 10 per
second until released. It can be used online with printer control
strap A26 IN. (Strap settings are discussed are page 2-55 and
Appendix F.)
for each time the pushbutton is pressed. It can be used online
with printer control strap A26 IN. It also controls the paper tear-off
function online with control strap B20 IN. See "Paper Tear-off
Feature" on page 2-28.
| | FORM FEED - Advances paper to the next top of form setting, once
6
When using the control panel to alter the form length, top or
bottom margin size, or horizontal and vertical tab positions, this
pushbutton will increase the number on the display by 10 each
time it is pressed. Also see "Using the Arrows" on page 2-7.
(rom ), FONT/FORM - Used to select and display the font style and form
"Form | number. Press the pushbutton once to display Font: followed by
the currently selected font style. Press it twice within one second
to display Form: followed by the currently selected form number.
When this pushbutton is pressed and held while the font style is
showing, the display will scroll through the available font styles
starting with the currently selected font. When the pushbutton is
released, the font showing on the display is selected. (The font
styles available are dependent on which emulation is being used
and are shown on the next page. )
Similarly, when this pushbutton is pressed and held while the form
number is showing, the display will scroll through the form
numbers starting with the currently selected form. When the
pushbutton is released, the form number showing on the display is
selected. The available forms that can be selected are 0 through 9
and Deviation. See page 2-14 for information on how to use the
Forms Entry/Storage Feature. The arrow is discussed on page 2-7.
2-4 Users Manual Nov 93
Basic Pushbutton Use (continued)
FONT/FORM (continued)
Printer option straps B22 and B23 must be OUT to use this
pushbutton for selecting a font or form.
When the Micro Adjust feature (option strap B22) or the Auto View
feature (option strap B23) are enabled, pressing this pushbutton
advances the paper 1/72 inch. Holding the button down causes
consecutive paper moves at a rate of 50 per second. Also, see
"Using the Arrows" on page 2-7.
The available font styles for all emulations except IBM Proprinter
and Epson FX286 are:
DISPLAY
Data Proces
High Speed
Gothic NLQ
Courier NLQ
Correspond
Graphics
OCR-A
OCR-B
Italic NLQ
FONT STYLE
Gothic Data Processing
High Speed Draft
Gothic Near Letter Quality
Courier Near Letter Quality
Correspondence
Character Graphics
Optical Character Recognition - set A
Optical Character Recognition - set B
Italic Near Letter Quality
The available font styles for the IBM Proprinter emulation are:
DISPLAY
DP Did
Fastint Did
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NLQ II Did
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FONT STYLE
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Gothic Data Processing
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Courier Near Letter Quality
Courier Italic Near Letter Quality
Courier Italic Near Letter Quality
Gothic Data Processing
Gothic Data Processing
Gothic Near Letter Quality
Courier Near Letter Quality
The available font styles for the Epson FX286 emulation are:
DISPLAY
Draft
Sans Serif
Roman
italic
Nov 93
FONT STYLE
Gothic Data Processing
Gothic Near Letter Quality
Courier Near Letter Quality
Italic Near Letter Quality
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-5
Basic Pushbutton Use (continued)
8 Paper
Reverse
9 Set Top
Of Form
2-6 Users Manual
PAPER REVERSE - Moves the paper backwards 1/72 inch each
time the button is pressed. Holding the button down causes
consecutive 1/72-inch backward steps at a rate of 50 per second
until the button is released. Moving paper with this pushbutton
will affect the top of form position. See the discussion on the
arrows on page 2-7.
SET TOP OF FORM - Tells the printer where the top of form (TOF)
position (perforation) is located on the paper. The paper perforation
must first be positioned at the pointer on each of the upper tractor
doors. Position the paper using the LINE FEED and PAPER
REVERSE pushbuttons.
Setting Top of Form
Note: To ensure proper printing integrity, do not print within 1/8 inch
of perforations.
« Using the LINE FEED and PAPER REVERSE pushbuttons, align
the forms perforation with the pointers on the upper tractor
covers. See Figure 2-2.
» Close the top cover. The cover must be closed for the paper to
enter the paper path of the printer.
« Press the SET TOP OF FORM pushbutton.
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After the perforation is positioned at the notches and the SET TOP
OF FORM pushbutton is pressed, the printer will move the paper
so that the paper is correctly positioned at the print wires for
printing.
Printer option strap B9 controls which direction the paper travels
during the set TOF operation. See Appendix F for strap listing.
When strap B9 is OUT, the paper will move forward a pre-
determined distance to align the first printable form. This distance
is calculated by the printer using the value set for the length of
the form. The factory default form length is set for 11-inch forms.
Nov 93
Basic Pushbutton Use (continued)
Nov 93
SET TOP OF FORM (continued)
When strap B9 is IN, the paper will move backwards approximately
4 inches and does not rely on the length of form value. This
feature eliminates the need for the operator to manually set the
length of form value, since it can be supplied by the host.
If the B9 IN feature is used, make sure that there is sufficient
paper loaded above the upper tractor units so that the paper does
not back out of the tractors when setting TOF,
Using the Arrows
Online: the arrows beside the PAPER REVERSE and FONT/FORM
pushbuttons indicate the direction of unregistered paper moves
made each time the button is pressed. Unregistered paper moves
are not recorded by the printer and do not change any of the form
settings (margins, length, etc.). The unregistered moves are similar
to manually turning a platen knob on a typewriter while someone
is typing.
Each time the pushbutton is pressed, the paper will move in the
direction of the arrow 1/72 of an inch. Holding an arrow
pushbutton down causes consecutive paper moves at a rate of 50
per second.
Pressing the down arrow pushbutton moves the paper down
(printing will move up on the form) and pressing the up arrow
pushbutton moves the paper up (printing is positioned farther down
on the form).
When printing text characters, the space added or subtracted using
these pushbuttons affects the spacing between lines of text. Using
these pushbuttons while printing dot graphics may cause gaps or
horizontal dark streaks.
Note: The top of form setting will be adjusted by the number of
times the buttons are pressed. Since the moves are not recorded,
the printer doesn't "know" that the paper has been adjusted and
will position the paper where it "thinks" the TOF should be. This
new position will differ from your original setting (See SET TOF
pushbutton).
Offline: Normally, the pushbuttons with arrows operate by their
labels as explained earlier. But, when using a menu selection in
the Program Mode that has a counter (tabs, margins, etc.), the
pushbuttons are used to change the number in the counter. The
single up arrow increases the count by 1 each time it is pressed
and the single down arrow decreases the count by 1. The single
arrow pushbuttons can be pressed and held to scroll through the
numbers. The double up arrow pushbutton increases the count by
10 each time it is pressed.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-7
Function and Program Modes
Pressing the FUNCTION or PROGRAM pushbutton while offline
causes the printer to enter that mode.
Function Mode
The Function Mode is used to gain information about the printer,
align and define forms, back paper out of the printer, and perform
maintenance and troubleshooting. The foldout diagram on the next
page shows the menu structure and the displays you can expect.
An explanation of the displays and their usage starts on
page 2-11.
Program Mode
The Program Mode uses an extensive menu of options to set up
and control the printer's operation.
The foldout diagram on page 2-10 shows the menu structure and
the displays you can expect. An explanation of the displays and
their usage starts on page 2-32.
While in the Function or Program Mode:
» Pressing the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1)
pushbuttons causes the display to change to the next menu or
option.
« Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton causes the printer to enter a
sub-menu or perform the operation showing on the display.
« Pressing the EXIT (3) pushbutton causes the display to return
one step up the menu tree or to Local if already at the top
evel.
s Pressing the QUIT (2) pushbutton causes the display to leave the
Function or Program Mode and return to Local.
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Using the Function Mode
Exit
While in Local, Press {rere to enter the Function Mode.
Starting on this page, the displays shown on the far left side are first-level menu
choices. Press the ENTER pushbutton to cause the printer to perform that operation
or to enter into a second-level menu. Second-level and subsequent sub-menus are
shown indented under their parent menus. The horizontal lines are used to show
the beginning and end of a first-level parent menu and all of its sub-menu options.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1) pushbutton to change the
display to the next menu item.
Press QUIT (2) to return to the parent menu or to Local when in a first-level menu.
Press EXIT (3) to leave the Function Mode and return to Local.
FCT:Reverse FF Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton causes a reverse form feed to
occur. Use this feature to position the first form at the upper
tractors after moving paper out of the printer to tear off printed
forms. This feature can also be used to back paper out of the
printer after the print job is finished and the printed forms have
been torn off.
Important: If the paper is inadvertently backed out of the upper
tractors, the paper will have to be reloaded.
FCT:Software ID Software identification - Used to show the part or version number
of the installed software.
ID:TTLB - Table Top Logic Board identification.
TTLB:44AXXXXXX - Part number of currently installed firmware.
ID:TTMI - Table Top Machine Interface Board identification.
TTMl:Rev XX - Revision number of circuit board.
Nov 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-11
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Setup Used to initialize the printer, store the current printer configuration,
and recall the stored configuration.
The Store and Recall options are not available when using the
Proprinter or FX286 emulations.
Setup:Initialize Resets all parameters to the factory default configuration. Also
see Chapter 1.
Setup:Recall Recall is used to configure the printer to the parameters that
were stored using Setup:Store. Use this option to restore your
parameter selections after initialization.
Setup:Store Storing saves all the parameters you have changed into non-
volatile RAM. Examples: Interface setup straps, option straps,
font style, cpi, lpi, etc. These changes can be quickly restored
after performing a Setup:initialize by using Setup:Recall or the
ANSI ESC ce command.
FCT:Security This function allows you to lock out the control panel keyboard for
security purposes. ^
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below.
Security:Lockout To activate the lockout, press and hold the ENTER (4)
pushbutton for 5 seconds. A beep will confirm the lockout,
and Local will be displayed.
During lockout, the only pushbuttons that are still active are
ON LINE (0), TEST/CLEAR (2), LINE FEED (5), and FORM
FEED (6). (The TEST/CLEAR pushbutton will not initiate
rolling ASCII self-test during lockout. )
To unlock the keyboard, press the FUNCTION (3) pushbutton
once and then the PROGRAM (4) pushbutton twice. A beep
Will tell you that the keyboard is unlocked. |
Note: If a fault occurs during lockout, the keyboard is
automatically unlocked and the fault is displayed.
FCT:Alignment — This menu is used to check the performance of the print heads
and to examine electrical alignments by service technicians.
Align:Patterns Once a test pattern has been selected, press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton to start the test pattern. Press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton again to stop the printing. The printer signature
page and the head test pattern continue printing until finished.
Patrn:Signature - Printer signature page.
Patrn:Amplitude - Amplitude test pattern.
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Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Alignment (continued)
Patrn:InterGap - Print module intergap test pattern.
Patrn:CheckerB - Checkerboard test pattern.
Patrn:Head Test - Print head verification test.
The signature, amplitude, and checkerboard patterns are used
by service technicians to check adjustments and repairs, and to
evaluate the overall print quality ability of the printer. The print
module intergap pattern and head test are designed for use by
those that choose to check, move, or replace print heads
themselves.
InterGap
The intermodule gap pattern is used after print heads are
replaced or moved. The pattern shows whether or not the print
heads are spaced properly in relation to each other. Chapter 3
gives more information on the use of this pattern and has
sample printouts.
Head Test
The print head verification test reveals weak or malfunctioning
print head actuators.
Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton with Patrn:Head Test
showing starts the test. The printer switches to low print
intensity, prints 10 inches of checkerboard pattern, stops
printing, and then switches back to the original print intensity
setting.
The printout will show vertical streaks if any actuators are weak
or malfunctioning. Chapter 3 gives more information on this
test and has a sample of the printout.
Align:Adjust Amp This menu is used by service technicians to adjust the
shuttle motor swing amplitude.
AAmp:Adjust Ptrn - Prints a pattern during adjustment.
AAmp:Save Amp - Used to save the new adjustment.
Dec 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-13
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT.:Form Adjust This menu is used to help align the paper to the print line of the
printer. Use the line feed, up arrow, and down arrow pushbuttons
to align the paper. Use the FAd:View Pattern option to check
positioning. Repeat as necessary. The printer will advance paper to
the next form if a sixth attempt is made to print HHHHHH.
Note: Make sure there is sufficient paper above the top tractors
since the paper will be pulled down approximately 4-inches to print
regardless of the setting of option strap BO.
FAd:Test Pattern Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton starts the printing of a
rolling ASCII text test pattern. Press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton again to stop the printing.
FAd:View Pattern Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton pulls the paper down to
the print wires, prints HHHHHH on the first printable line,
and moves the paper back for viewing. If included in the
form description, the Hs will print at the top margin or at
the special offset from top of form.
FAd:Set TOF After adjustments are completed, use this option to set top
of form.
FCT:Form Entry This menu and its sub-menus are used to define and store up to
ten customized form descriptions. Font style, cpi, Ipi, form length,
bottom margin, and special offset from top of form can be defined
for each form and be stored in nonvolatile memory.
These menus and options are not available when using the
Proprinter or FX286 emulations.
The following steps are used to redefine a stored form description
and to store the description for future use.
1. With the display showing FCT:Form Entry, press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton and use the FEnt:Form Select menu to select a
orm.
FEnt:Form Select Form Entry - Form Select. The forms shown below are
2-14 Users Manual
factory set. Pick one of these forms that you would like to
modify.
2. Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below. Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the form
number you want shows in the display. Press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton to select the form - Form Selected will be displayed
momentarily.
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Form Entry (continued)
Offset Form Bottom Font
Display from TOF Length Margin Style CPI LPI
Form 0 О" 3" О" Draft 10 6
Form 1 0" 3.5" О" Draft 10 6
Form 2 0" 4" 0" Draft 10 6
Form 3 О" 6" 0" Draft 10 6
Form a 0" 7" 0" Draft 10 6
Form 5 О" 8" О" Draft 10 6
Form 6 0" 8. 5" 0" Draft 10 6
Form 7 0" 11" О" Draft 10 6
Form 8 0" 12" 0" Draft 10 6
Form 9 1" 8.5" .2" Draft 13.3 8
Form Deviation This display means that the the current setup does
not match any of the stored fornís. A top margin
may have been set or a parameter has been changed
through the control panel or sent by the host. The
current setup will be lost if any stored form is
selected. If you do not wish to disturb these settings,
press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to leave the Function
Mode.
3. After the form is selected, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to
return to the parent menu, and then press the NEXT
OPTION (0) pushbutton. FEnt:Form Define will be displayed.
FEnt:Form Define This menu is used to select the font style, cpi, lpi, form
length, bottom margin, and special offset from top of form.
A valid form (Form 0-9) must be selected to use this part of
the menu.
4. Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to gain access to the sub-
menus.
NOTE: Any of the sub-menus under FEnt:Form Define may
be skipped by pressing the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton.
EXAMPLE: If you know that the font style in this stored
form is correct, skip steps 5 through 7, press the NEXT
OPTION (0) pushbutton, and continue with step 8.
FmDef:Font Style Form Define - Font Style. This menu is used to
select one of the 9 font style options shown below.
5. Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu
shown below.
Styl:High Speed
Styl:Data Proces
Styl:Correspond
Styl:Gothic NLQ
Styl:Italic NLQ
Styl:Courier NLQ
Dec 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-15
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Form Entry (continued)
2-16 Users Manual
Styl:Graphics
Styl:OCR-A
Styl:OCR-B
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired
font style is displayed, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton to select that font.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the parent menu
and press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton.
FmDef:Char/inch Form Define - Characters Per Inch. This menu allows
8.
10.
the selection of one of the five options for cpi shown
below. (Not all cpi options are available for each font
style. )
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu
shown below.
CPI:10
CPI:12
CPI:13.3
CPI:15
CPI:16.7
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired cpi
setting is displayed, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton to select that setting.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the parent
menu, and press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton.
FmDef:Lines/Inch Form Define - Lines Per Inch. This menu is used to
11.
12.
13.
select one of the four options for lpi shown below.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the
FmDef.Lines/Inch sub-menu.
LPI:3
LPI:4
LPI:6
LPI:8
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired lpi
setting is displayed, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton to select that setting.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the parent menu,
and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton.
Dec 93
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Form Entry (continued)
Dec 93
FmDef:Setup Form Define - Setup. This menu is used to set the form
14.
15.
16.
FEnt:Form Align
17.
18.
length, bottom margin, and special offset from top of
form using line counters. Minimum form length is . 33 of
an inch (8. 4mm, 240 decipoints). Maximum form length
is 22 inches (559mm, 15,840 decipoints).
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu
shown below.
Setup:Length XXX
Setup: Offset XXX
Setup:BotMgn XXX
Use the up (7) and down (8) arrow pushbuttons to increase
or decrease the line counters. The double up arrow (6)
pushbutton will increase the count by 10 each time it is
pressed.
After each counter is set to the desired number, press the
ENTER (4) pushbutton to store that value.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to change from one
counter to another. |
After all three counter values are set and stored, press the
EXIT (3) pushbutton twice to return to the first-level parent
menu, and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton.
Form Entry - Form Alignment. This menu is used only
when setting a special offset from top of form (TOF). See
page 2-23 for an explanation of the special offset from top of
form.
The Mark TOF function gives the processor a reference point
for the beginning of the offset and the Mark Offset shows the
end of the offset. The View Pattrn function will print
HHHHHH as a visual aid. It is similar to the FCT:Form
Adjust menu options discussed earlier.
Note: A valid form (0-9, not deviation) must be selected
before using this function.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu
shown below.
FAIn:Mark TOF Form Alignment:Mark Top of Form.
FAIn:Mark Offset Form Alignment:Mark Special Offset from
Top of Form.
FAIn:View Pattrn Form Alignment:View HHHHHH Pattern.
Use the LINE FEED, up arrow, and down arrow pushbuttons
to roughly align the paper perforation with the pointers on
the upper tractors. This will act as the top of form setting.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-17
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Form Entry (continued)
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20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the display
shows FAIn:View Pattrn.
Note: Make sure there is sufficient paper above the top
tractors since the paper will be pulled down approximately
4 inches to print.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton. The printer will pull the
paper down to the print wires, print HHHHHH on the first
printable line, and move the paper back up for viewing.
Make any needed adjustments to the paper's position (step
18) and repeat step 20 as needed. An attempt to use the
view pattern function a sixth consecutive time will cause a
form feed.
After the paper is positioned properly, press the NEXT
OPTION (0) pushbutton until FAIn:Mark TOF appears in the
display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to mark the top of form
setting. TOF Marking will be displayed momentarily.
Press the PREVIOUS OPTION (1) pushbutton until the
display shows FAln:View Pattrn again.
Use the LINE FEED (5) pushbutton to advance the paper the
distance needed for the offset. The distance in inches is
determined by the lpi setting. Advancing six lines at 6 lpi
would equal a l-inch offset.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton. The printer will pull the
paper down to the print wires, print HHHHHH on the first
printable line, and move the paper back up for viewing.
Make any needed adjustments to the paper's position with
the LINE FEED and up and down arrow pushbuttons, and
repeat step 25 as needed.
After the offset distance has been set, press the NEXT
OPTION (0) pushbutton until FAIn:Mark Offset appears in the
display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to mark the offset position.
Offset Marking will be displayed momentarily.
Press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to Local.
Important: Use the FCT:Setup menu option Setup:Store to
save this form in nonvolatile memory. This allows you to
quickly restore this setting using Setup:Recall after an
initialization.
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Dec 93
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Form Status
Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton causes the form status
listing to print. The listing provides the font style, cpi, lpi.
length, offset, and bottom margin of each stored form.
The first form in the list is the current setup, or active form. If
it matches a stored form, the number of that form appears after
the heading FORM CONTROL:. If the active form does not
match one of the stored forms, FORM DEVIATION appears.
Press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to Local.
FCT:Hex Dump OFF
FCT:Hex Dump ON
Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton causes the
display to alternate between these two displays.
When FCT:Hex Dump OFF is shown, the printer operates in the
normal mode. When the display is changed to FCT:Hex Dump
ON, data sent to the printer is dumped in hexadecimal format.
See Appendix A of the Programmer's Manual.
When the desired display is showing, press the QUIT (2)
pushbutton to return to Local, switch to Online, and send data
to the printer.
FCT:Clear Buffr
Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton clears all buffers of data
(including interface buffers). Any data already processed and
sent to the image memory cannot be cleared. (This may be as
much as 1/2 inch on a line.) Buffer Clearing will be displayed.
The display may be momentary or as long as 2 seconds
depending on how much data was buffered.
Press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to Local.
FCT:Service Time
Time:Power On
Time:Print Time
Reset
This menu shows total elapsed time that the printer has had
power applied and the total time the shuttle motor has run.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton for the sub-menu below.
Total time power has been applied to the printer. Press the
ENTER (4) pushbutton to display time (see below).
PWR HHHHHH:MM:SS
Total time power has been applied to the shuttle motor.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to display time (see below).
PRN HHHHHH:MM:SS
Used by service technicians.
Dec 93
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-19
Using the Function Mode (continued)
FCT:Status Pressing the ENTER (4) pushbutton when this display is showing
causes the printer configuration status sheet to print. This sheet
contains all the information about the current printer configuration.
Use this sheet as a reference for how the printer is configured for
a particular print job.
If service or technical assistance is needed for a problem, have the
status sheet available to provide any needed information.
A reduced sample of the printout is shown on the next page.
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Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-21
Setting up a Form
2-22 Users Manual
Several methods can be used to set up a form. Form description
requirements and personal preference will determine which method
you use. Setting up the physical boundaries of a form consists of
setting the length of the form, a top margin (if used), a bottom
margin, and the special offset from TOF (if used). An explanation of
the special offset from top of form starts on page 2-24.
Although the entire length of the form is available for printing,
some combination of a top and bottom margin or a bottom margin
and offset is recommended to avoid printing on the paper
perforation and possibly snagging print wires.
Active Form
An active form is the form description that presently resides in the
printer's processor. When printing starts, the active form is used to
format the page.
The active form can be a description that was entered through the
control panel, sent from the host, or one of the stored forms that
was selected. It is the first form described on the form status
printout and also appears on the printer's status printout.
Methods
An active form can be set up using the following methods:
« Program Mode - use the PRG:Form Control menu to set the active
form length, top margin, and bottom margin.
s Function Mode - use the FEnt:Form Select menu to select a
stored form description. (Factory-set form descriptions are on
page 2-14.)
« Function Mode - use the FCT:Form Entry menu to change a
stored form and set the form length, bottom margin, and special
offset from top of form.
» ANSI Emulation - use the ESCIp1:p2:p3r escape sequence to set
the active form length, top margin, and bottom margin.
Form Length
Form length is set using the currently set lpi value. If the form
length is set to 66 lines while the lpi is set at 6, the length will
be 11 inches. After the form length has been set up, an Ipi
change will not change the form length.
The minimum form length is . 33 inch (8. 4mm, 240 decipoints),
and the maximum length is 22 inches (559mm, 15.840 decipoints).
Nov 93
Setting up a Form (continued)
Nov 93
Top Margin
The top margin is set using the currently set lpi value. If the top
margin is set to 6 lines while the lpi is set to 6, printing will start
on line 7. Lines 1 - 6 (1 inch) will be skipped. After the form has
been set up, an Ipi change will not alter the length of the margin.
Bottom Margin
The bottom margin is set using the currently set lpi value. If the
bottom margin is set to 97 lines while the lpi is set to 6, the last
printable line will be line 57. Lines 58 - 66 (1.5 inch) on an 11-
inch form will be skipped. After the form has been set up, an lpi
change will not alter the length of the margin.
Special Offset from TOF
The special offset is set using the currently set Ipi value. If the
offset distance is set to 6 lines while the lpi is set to 6, printing
will start on line 7. Lines 1 - 6 (1 inch) will be skipped. The
offset occurs once each time the top of form position is set using
the pushbutton on the control panel. After the form has been set
up, an lpi change will not alter the length of the offset distance.
The special offset from top of form should not be confused with a
top margin. They are distinctly different and serve separate
functions. See the explanation on the next page.
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Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-23
Special Offset from TOF
2-24 Users Manual
Explanation of the Special Offset from TOF
The special offset from TOF feature is used mainly with preprinted
forms. Certain application programs immediately start printing data
on the first form with no consideration for where the form is
positioned. In the past, the person loading paper was responsible
for positioning the form so that the first printed line fell in the
correct place on the form (perforation 2.5 inches above the notches
in the upper tractors for the green forms, 1 inch above the notches
for paychecks, etc.).
Using the special offset from the top of form allows you to load all
forms and paper with the perforation at the notches.
Since the host program knows the distance between perforations, it
will print the first form and then move the paper to the same
position on the next form. This will continue through the box of
forms to be printed.
The offset is used to position the string of forms to the first print
line on the first form. The host, knowing the length of the form, is
then responsible for advancing the paper to the next form's first
print line.
Example: To print standard data listings, the operator selects an
11-inch form (Form 7) at 6 lpi, with no top or bottom margins.
The date, which is the first printed data on each page, is supposed
to land 1 inch from the top of the form (perforation). TOF has
been set with the perforation at the notches of the upper tractors.
When the application program starts, the date is printed on the
first line of the form, not 1 inch from the perforation. The program
prints the first page and advances the forms to the second page.
The second page is also printed with the date at the perforation.
This cannot be compensated for with a top margin, since a margin
affects every form. A top margin would effectively add to the space
that the host uses to go from form to form.
In the following illustrations, the application program knows to print
54 lines of data (9 inches at 6 lpi) and then advance the paper 12
lines (2 inches at 6 lpi) before printing the next form. This will
continue until the print job is finished.
Paper in both examples was loaded with the perforation at the
notches of the upper tractors.
Nov 93
Special Offset from TOF (continued)
Without the offset (Example A), the data printed starts at the first
printable line of the form. The paper should have been loaded with
the perforation 1 inch above the notches for the desired results.
Example B shows the effect of the special offset on the print job.
The offset (1 inch) was stored in a form description and paper was
loaded with the perforation at the notches.
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Nov 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-25
Low Paper Printing
2-26 Users Manual
Low paper printing allows you to replenish the forms supply
without losing data or forms registration.
This printer will print to the end of the current form or to the end
of the last form (end of paper) after sensing a low paper condition.
Several option straps are used to control this operation and are
discussed on the next page.
Fault:Low Paper
When the paper supply runs down to 12.5 inches (32cm)
remaining, the paper out sensor is activated. The printer will finish
the remainder of the current form and stop. The display will show
Fault:Low Paper and the beeper will sound.
At this point, depending on form length, one or more unused forms
may remain below the print wires. You can either replenish the
paper supply now, or press the TEST/CLEAR pushbutton to
continue.
Important: If your print job has been using reverse paper moves
(backing paper up while using bar codes, oversize, or vertical
moves), stop at this point and replenish the paper supply. Once
the paper runs out of the lower tractors, poor print quality and
jams could occur. ;
Pressing the TEST/CLEAR pushbutton causes the printer to enter
the low paper printing mode. The remaining forms are printed at a
slower rate and the display shows Online:Low Print.
A form length of 12.5 inches or longer causes the printer to
bypass the low paper fault. The printer will finish the last form
and immediately go to a paper out condition.
Replenishing Paper Supply
1. With the printer in Local, press the FORM FEED pushbutton to
eject the remaining forms out of the upper tractors.
2. Load a fresh supply of paper/forms and return the print gap
adjustment wheel to the proper setting. If necessary, see
"Loading Paper” in Chapter 1.
Note: If printer control strap B9 is OUT, the beginning edge of the
first form can be positioned at the pointers, since paper will move
forward when the SET TOP OF FORM pushbutton is pressed. If
strap B9 is IN, place the perforation at the notches with one full
form above the upper tractors to prevent the paper from being
pulled out of the upper tractors.
3. If needed, use the LINE FEED and down arrow pushbuttons to
make final adjustments to the perforation’s position.
4. Press SET TOP OF FORM and place the printer Online.
5. Press the TEST/CLEAR pushbutton to clear the fault displays.
Nov 93
Low Paper Printing (continued)
Nov 93
Straps
The following straps are used to determine how the printer will react to
a paper low condition and when the condition is reported to the host.
Parallel Interface Strap:
* A5 OUT causes the printer to signal a fault to the host when a
paper out condition exists.
Printer Option Straps:
* B16 IN causes the printer to signal a fault (paper out) to the host as
soon as low paper is sensed.
* B17 IN causes the printer to switch to Local and signal the host
(deselect) when paper low is sensed. B16 must be IN.
* B18 IN causes the printer to continue to print to the end of the
last form when paper low is sensed.
* B39 OUT will disable any reverse paper moves during low paper
printing.
The following chart shows how the printer's condition and strap
settings interrelate.
Printer Parallel Printer Control Paraliel interface
Condition Interface Option Panel Lead Status
Strap Straps Display
AS B16 B17 B18 PE Fault Select
Low Paper Condition * OUT * OUT | Fault:Low Paper Low Low High
has been Sensed OUT IN | OUT | OUT | Fault:Low Paper | High | High | High
IN IN OUT | OUT | Fault:Low Paper | High Low High
OUT IN IN OUT | Fault:Low Paper | High | High Low
IN IN IN OUT | Fault:Low Paper | High Low Low
Low Paper Printing * * . OUT | Online:Low Print | Low Low High
started by
pressing TEST/CLEAR
Automatic Low Paper ” * * IN Online:Low Print | Low Low High
Print Mode On
Paper Out OUT * . * Fault:Paper Out High High Low
Condition IN * " * Fault:Paper Out High Low Low
* Either IN or OUT
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-27
Paper Tear-Off Feature
2-28 Users Manual
Pressing the FORM FEED pushbutton while the printer is online
starts the paper tear-off feature cycle.
This feature slews paper forward out of the printer far enough to
tear off the last printed form at its perforation. Tearoff will show in
the display. After a 15-second delay, the beeper will sound a
warning. The paper then retracts back into the printer and is
positioned at the print wires ready to print.
Pressing the FORM FEED pushbutton a second time during this
cycle will cancel the 15-second delay and immediately retract the
paper.
Printer option strap A26 IN allows use of the FORM FEED
pushbutton while online, and option strap B20 IN enables the tear-
off feature. Both straps must be IN for the feature to work. (See
Appendix F for information on changing strap settings.) The FORM
FEED pushbutton still functions normally when offline.
This feature will not work during a fault condition such as
Fault:Cover Open or Fault:Strikr Bar.
Paper Path
The distance the forms are ejected and retracted depends on which
paper path (top exit or rear exit) is being used. The program
mode's PRG:Forms Eject menu (page 2-58) is used to set the proper
tear-off distances for each paper path.
Number of Forms Ejected
This feature works by performing a series of forward form feeds to
eject the paper and a shorter series of reverse form feeds to
reposition the paper. It is designed to prevent the paper from being
backed out of the upper tractors. Since paper is needed in the
tractors above the print wires, that form(s) can not be printed. (See
Special Forms below.)
The charts on pages 2-29 and 2-30 show the number of forward
form feeds (or forms ejected), the number of forms retracted (reverse
form feeds), and the approximate amount of paper retracted for a
given form length. Option strap B21 must be OUT.
Special Forms
When using special forms like labels on a carrier, printer option
strap B21 IN allows full retraction of the forms. If the carrier is
not torn off, it can be fully retracted so the first form can be
used.
Nov 93
Paper Tear-off Feature (continued)
Rear Paper Exit Tear-Off
Calculated Ejection and Retraction Chart
(Option Strap B21 OUT)
FORM LENGTH NUMBER OF NUMBER OF INCHES
(INCHES) FORMS EJECTED | FORMS RETRACTED RETRACTED
0.5 34 11
1.0 17 11
1.5 12
2.0 12
2.5 10
3.0 12
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13.5
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14.5
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16.5
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Nov 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-29
Paper Tear-off Feature (continued)
Top Paper Exit Tear-Off
Calculated Ejection and Retraction Chart
(Option Strap B21 OUT)
FORM LENGTH NUMBER OF INCHES INCHES FORMS
(INCHES) FORMS EJECTED EJECTED RETRACTED NOT USED
0.5 16 8 6
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2-30 User's Manual Nov 93
Local Auto View Feature
Nov 93
The local auto view feature is used to view the last line printed
through the glass in the top cover. Printer option strap B23 must
be IN to enable this feature. See Appendix F for information about
changing strap settings.
Viewing
When the printer is switched from Online to Local at the control
panel, the paper will move up until the last printed line is at the
pointers of the upper tractors.
Retracting
When the printer is switched back to Online, the paper will move
down until it is positioned at the print wires ready for printing.
The paper will also be retracted if either the Program or Function
Modes are entered and when the TEST/CLEAR pushbutton is
pressed and held.
When this feature is enabled, the paper may or may not move
immediately when the SET TOP OF FORM pushbutton is pressed.
Depending on the printer's condition (active or idle), it may not
retract the paper until the ONLINE pushbutton is pressed.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-31
Using the Program Mode
Enter
While in Local, Press = to enter the Program Mode.
Starting with this page, the displays shown on the far left side are first-level menu
choices. Press the ENTER pushbutton to cause the printer to perform that operation
or to enter into a second-level menu. Second-level and subsequent sub-menus are
shown indented under their parent menus.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1) pushbutton to change the
display to the next menu item.
Press QUIT (2) to return to the parent menu or to Local when in a first-level menu.
Press EXIT (3) to leave the Program Mode and return to Local.
NOTE: The first menu discussed in this section is for selecting the emulation. The
emulation must be selected first to enable the proper menu displays to appear. Press
the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until PRG:Emulation appears in the display.
PRG:Emulation This menu is used to select the emulation. This printer can
emulate (become functionally similar to) ANSI Standard X3. 64-1979,
Printronix P-Series, IBM Proprinter, Dataproducts, and Epson
FX-286 type protocols. From this point on, these protocols will be
referred to as ANSI, P Series, Proprinter, Dataproducts, and FX-286
emulations.
Which emulation to use will depend on what control codes and
escape sequences will be sent by the host. See Programmer's
Manual, GEK-89025, for information on each emulation.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Emul:ANSI
Emul:FX286
Emul:Proprinter
Emul:Printronix
Emul:Dataproduct
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired emulation
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
When the emulation is selected, the printer will perform a self-test
and the display will show Self Test followed by Loading.....Wait. All
printer parameters will be set to the default state as if an ESC c
had been received from the host.
2-32 Users Manual Nov 93
Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Font
This menu and its sub-menus are used to select the font style, cpi,
international character set, enhancements, print options, and
expansion.
As shown in the foldout on page 2-10, the emulation selected will
Font:Styl
determine which displays will appear.
This menu is used to select the font style.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Used with all emulations except Proprinter and FX-286.
Styl:High Speed
Styl:Data Proces
Styl:Correspond
Styl:Gothic NLQ
Styl:Italic NLQ
Styl:Courier NLQ
Styl:Graphics
Styl: OCR-A
Styl:OCR-B
Used with the IBM
Styl:DP
Styl:Fastfnt
Styl:NLQ
Styl:NLQ li
Styl:DP
Styl:Fastfnt
Styl:NLQ
Styl:NLQ И
Styl:Alt NLQ
Styl: Alt Il
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Res
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Did
Did
Did
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ADCABCL 2x
abcARC1ER
abcABC123
abcABC123
abcABC123
abcABCl23
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abcABC123
Proprinter emulation only.
atcALXCIS
ScARCIOSS
abcABC123
abc ABCI23
abc ARI
abcARC122
abcABC123
abcABC123
abc ABCl123
abcABC123
Used with the FX286 emulation
Styl:Draft
Styl:Sans Serif
Styl:Roman
Sty!:italic
abcâEC1 25
abcABC123
abcABC123
abcABC123
only.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired font style
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Nov 93
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-33
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Char/Inch This menu is used to select the characters per inch (cpi). If a
display shows LS on the right, a nonstandard cpi value has
been set by the host.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-
menu:
Used with all emulations except Proprinter and FX-286. The
chart shows which cpi values can be used with each font style.
CPE12 DCASC 12 = CF Value
CPI:13.3 abcABC123 FONT STYLE 10 | 12 | 13.3 | 15 | 16.7
CPI:15 abcABC123 High Speed X
CP1:16.7 abcABC123 Data Processing | X | X | x | x | x
CPI:XX.X LS Correspondence | X | X X X
Gothic NLQ X X X X
Italic NLQ X
Courier NLQ X X X X
Graphics X X X X X
OCR-A X
OCR-B X
Used with the Proprinter and FX-286 emulations only.
CPI:10
CPI:12
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired cpi
value appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
Font:Country
2-34 Users Manual
This menu and its sub-menus are used to select the
international character set (country).
This printer has 50 standard international character sets.
When using the Proprinter emulation, international character
sets must be selected using escape sequences from the host.
See Programmer's Manual, GEK-89025, for more information on
international character sets and print samples.
Dec 93
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Country Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the
(continued) following sub-menu:
Used with all emulations except Proprinter and FX-286.
Coun:USA ISO
Coun:GERMANY ISO
Coun:FRNCH A ISO
Coun:FRENCH B
Coun:CANADIAN
Coun:DUTCH
Coun:ITALIAN
Coun:UK
Coun:SP ANISH
Coun:DAN/NOR A
Coun:DAN/NOR B
Coun:DAN/NOR C
Coun:DAN/NOR D
Coun:SWED/FIN À
Coun:SWED/FIN B
Coun:SWED/FIN C
Coun:SWED/FIN D
Coun:SWISS
Coun:ITALIAN ISO
Coun:SPANISH ISO
Coun:UK A
Coun:SLO/CROAT
Coun: TURKISH
Coun:GREEK
Coun:USA CP 437
Coun:MULTI CP850
Coun:CODE PG 852
Coun:CODE PG 853
Coun:CODE PG 855
Coun:CODE PG 860
Coun:CODE PG 863
Coun:CODE PG 864
Coun:CODE PG 865
Coun:CODE PG 866
Coun:CODE PG 867
Coun:1SO 8859-1
Coun:1SO 8859-2
Coun:ISO 8859-3
Coun:1SO 8859-4
Coun:1SO 8859-5
Coun:1SO 8859-6
Coun:1SO 8859-7
Coun:1SO 8859-8
Coun:1SO 8859-9
Coun:GREEK CP437
Coun:DEC MULTI
Coun:ROMAN8
Coun:MAZOWIA CP
Coun:TURKISH CP
Coun:GREEK CP851
Dec 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-35
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Country
(continued)
Used with the FX-286 emulation.
Coun:USA
Coun:FRENCH
Coun:GERMAN
Coun:UK
Coun:DANISH |
Coun:SWEDISH
Coun:ITALIAN
Coun:SPANISH
Coun:JAPANESE
Coun:NORWEGIAN
Coun:DANISH И
Coun:SPANISH Il
Coun:LATIN AMER
Coun:NETHERLANDS
Coun:ANGLO-UNI
Coun:SPANISH AM
Coun:PORTUGUESE
Coun:AFRICAN
Coun:SWISS
Coun:TURKISH
Coun:GREECE
Coun:YUGOSLAVIAN
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired set
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
Font:Specl Mode
2-36 Users Manual
Font - Special Mode. This menu is used to select font
enhancements. Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the
following sub-menu.
Multiple modes can be set. As each mode is selected, the
display will momentarily read On (Example: Underline On).
Used with all emulations except Proprinter and FX-286.
Mode:Normai abcAGCLES
Mode:Bold abcABC123
Mode:Underline ALLES
Mode:Proportioni atcABCLZ3
Mode:Double wide abc aC 1 —:
Selecting Mode:Normal turns off all special modes.
Mode:Double Wide is a 2X horizontal expansion of the currently
selected font and cpl.
Nov 93
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Spec! Mode Used with the Proprinter emulation only.
(continued)
As each mode is selected, the display will momentarily
show Mode Set.
Mode:Fastfont atchAËC ICS
Mode:ltalic Font abcABC123
Mode:Emphasized abcABC1Z3
Mode:Double High abcABC123
Mode:Double Wide ab crac: um =
Mode:Reset
Mode:Save
Special mode Fastfont is printed at 12 cpi. Double High and
Double Wide are 2X expansions.
Selecting Mode:Reset disables all currently active special modes.
Mode:Save must be used after the reset to clear special modes
stored in nonvolatile memory.
Selecting Mode:Save after setting the special modes saves these
selections to nonvolatile memory. The saved selections can be
recalled by sending the Set Initial Condition command ESCIK nl
n2 init id pl p2 from the host (see programmer's manual).
Used with the FX-286 emulation only.
As each mode is selected, the display will momentarily
show Mode Set.
Mode:Underline abcABCIÓON
Mode:Emphasized abcABC123
Mode:Double High abcABCLES
Mode:Double Wide at cAakci ==
Mode:Dbl Strike abcAEC1Z:
Mode:Condensed abcABC123
Mode:Reset
Special mode emphasized is a shadow effect by double-striking a
dot with a slight offset of 1/120 inch for draft and 1/240 inch
for NLO. Double high and double wide are 2X expansions.
Condensed mode prints 10 cpi at 17.1 cpi and 12 cpi at 20
cpi. Reset clears all special modes.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired special
mode appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
Nov 93
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-37
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Prt Options Font - Print Options
This menu, its sub-menu, and options are used to control the
printing position of expanded characters, the type of superscript/
subscript printing, and character case conversions.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton, and then:
« Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the POpt:VertExp Opt
sub-menu or
a Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the POpt:SScript
ON/OFF or the POpt:FoldOver ON/OFF option appears in the
display.
After the desired sub-menu or option appears in the display,
proceed as folows:
POpt:VertExp Opt Print Option/Vertical Expansion Options
This sub-menu is used to control how the the expanded characters
will appear. Although all expanded characters are printed from the
top down, the positioning on the page will make them appear to
"grow" up or "sag" down when compared to normally printed
characters on the same line. See the examples below.
The characters in the examples below were printed at 1X, 2X, 3X,
4X, and 5X vertical expansion with 2X horizontal expansion.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below.
VExOpt:Baseline oo aA AR |
VExOpt:Default e AAM
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
2-38 Users Manual Nov 93
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Nov 83
Font:Prt Options
(continued)
POpt:SScript ON or OFF Print Options - Super/Subscript
This option is used with all emulations except Proprinter and
FX-286.
Print Options - Super/Subscript ON/OFF. With SScript OFF, the
printer will process the ANSI partial line up (PLU) and partial line
down (PLD) commands by moving the text up or down 3/72 inch.
With SScript ON, PLU and PLD cause the text to be compressed
and stay within the printed line boundaries.
The printout samples below show the effect these options will have
while printing superscript and subscript characters.
POpt:SScript OFF
SuperScriptNormal SubScriptNormal with SScript OFF
POpt:SScript ON
SuperScr+‘ptNorma subSer sp«Norma with SScript ON
When a POpt:SScript display is showing, pressing the ENTER (4)
pushbutton will cause the display to alternate back and forth
between ON and OFF. When the desired option is showing in the
display. press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the Font:Prt
Options menu, or press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to
Local.
POpt:FoldOvr ON or OFF Print Options - Fold Over
This option is used with all emulations except Proprinter and
FX-286.
Print Options - Fold Over ON/OFF. This feature converts lowercase
characters to uppercase with no descenders for higher speed
printing. With POpt:FoldOvr ON, characters a - Z (61H - 7AH) are
converted to A - Z (41H - 5AH). It only affects the High Speed and
Data Processing fonts. This option overrides the setting of printer
option strap A31 (no descenders in draft).
When a POpt:FoldOvr display is showing, pressing the ENTER (4)
pushbutton will cause the display to alternate back and forth
between ON and OFF. When the desired option is showing in the
display, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the Font:Prt
Options menu, or press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to
Local.
Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-39
Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Prt Options
(continued)
POpt:Tall HS ON or OFF Print Options - Tall High-Speed Font
The high-speed font uses five-dot-high characters with a sixth-dot
for descenders. The normal vertical height of the characters based
on printing at 8 lpi. The tall high-speed font has the same 5- or
6-dot characters but is based on 6 lpi printing. When exiting this
menu, the option showing on the control panel display will take
effect.
POpt: Tall HS OFF
ABCDEFGHI JH MHOPOARSTUVWXXYYZIN)I_‘abcdefoghigkimnopgqgr
BCE FOMI IRKL MHOPORSTU VW. Y Zi NI" _"abcdefghi:i¿kimnopgagrs
COEFGHT JHLMHOPQARSTUVWHYWIZINI_‘abcdefghigkimnopgrst
CEFGAHI IRLMMMOPORSTUVW: Y Zi NI“ abcdefghi:gkimnoaparstu
POpt: Tall HS ON
ABCOEFOHI RL MHOPORSTUVWY [1] _'"abcdefghi¿kimnopgr
ECOCEFGHT JKL MNOPORSTUVYW: Y ZN] 'abcdefahi:isklmnopgrs
COEFGHIJRLMHOPORSTUVWYi]"* “abcdefghi:jkimnopaqrst
CEFGHTI UFRLMHOPORSTUVW: Y ZN] '"abcdefgh:ykimnopaqrstu
Font:Horiz Expand
Font - Horizontal Expansion
This option is not used with the Proprinter and FX286 emulations.
This menu and its sub-menu are used to expand the currently
selected font style horizontally from 1 to 8 times normal width. Do
not confuse expanded character printing with the oversize character
font; they are distinctly different. Oversize uses its own font style.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Horiz Exp:X1 |
Horiz Exp:X2 xl BALI >= ся -=< —+
Horiz Exp:X3
Horiz Exp:X4
Horiz Exp:X5 == Fm EE ll La
Horiz Exp:X6
Horiz Exp:X8
The first option displayed is the printer's current setting.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired horizontal
expansion appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
Font:Vert Expnd Font - Vertical Expansion
This option is not used with the Proprinter and FX-286 emulations.
This menu and its sub-menu are used to expand the currently
selected font style vertically from 1 to 8 times normal height. Do
not confuse expanded character printing with the oversize character
font; they are distinctly different. Oversize uses its own font style.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Vert Exp:X1 X1 VS VS à | [ || ;
Vert Exp:X2 A= Ud vmod Sal
Vert Exp:X3 i М il | Ш
Vert Exp:X4 AE nn
Vert Exp:X5 1
Vert Exp:X6
Vert Exp:X7
Vert Exp:X8
The first option displayed is the printer's current setting.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired vertical
expansion appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
PRG:LPI Program - LPI
This menu is used to select the lines per inch (lpi). If a display
shows LS on the right, a nonstandard lpi value has been sent by
the host.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu.
СРЕЗ
LPI:4
LPI:6
LPI:8
LPEXX.X LS
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired lpi value
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Nov 93 Chapter 2. Operating the Printer 2-41
Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Form Control Program - Form Control
This menu and its sub-menu are used to set vertical form
boundaries. A form can be set up using this option, the Function
Mode, or by escape sequences sent from the host.
Also, see the discussion on setting up a form on page 2-22 and
the illustration on page 2-23.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the Form Control Setup
menu.
FormCti:Setup Form Control - Setup
The menu is used to set the form length, top margin, and bottom
margin. Minimum form length is . 33 of an inch (8. 4mm, 240
decipoints). Maximum form length is 22 inches (559mm, 15,840
decipoints).
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below. |
Setup:Length XXX
Setup: TopMgn XXX
Setup:BotMgn XXX
Each of these displays represents a line counter to measure
distance. The counter uses the current Ipi setting to calculate the
ength of the form and margins. A count of 6 equals 1 inch at 6
pi.
Use the up arrow (7) and down arrow (8) pushbuttons to increase
or decrease the line counters (XXX). The double up arrow (2)
pushbutton will increase the count by 10 each time it is pressed.
After each counter is set to the desired number, press the ENTER
(4) pushbutton to store that value.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to change from one counter
to another.
After all three counter values are set and stored, press the EXIT (3)
pushbutton to return to the parent menu.
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PRG:Interface Op
Nov 93
IFOp: Type
Program - Interface Options
This menu and its sub-menus are used to set up the printer's
interface straps and the serial interface parameters.
See Chapter 4 for a description of the interfaces and important
information on host-to-printer protocols. Appendix F describes the
purpose of each interface strap. A copy of the printer's status
printout can be helpful when using the charts in Appendix F to
help decide which straps need to be changed.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the IFOp:Type menu.
Interface Options - Type
This menu is used to select either the parallel, serial, or
multisource interface. The interface type must be selected first
before the correct menus will appear in the control panel display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below.
Type:Serial Use serial interface.
Type:Parallel Use parallel interface.
Type:MultiSource Use both serial and parallel interfaces.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired interface
type appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
When the interface type is selected, the printer will perform a self-
test and the display will show Self Test followed by Loading.....Wait.
Reenter the IFOp:Type menu by pressing 4 - 0 - 0-0 - 0 - 4
after the self-test has been completed.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display. |
IFOp:SourceDelay Displayed for multisource only.
IFOp:ParallelSet Displayed for parallel and multisource only.
IFOp:Serial Set Displayed for serial and multisource only.
Multisource Interface - See Chapter 4 for information on setting
the source delay.
Parallel Interface - Go to page 2-44 for option selections.
Serial Interface - Go to page 2-46 for option selections.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PARALLEL INTERFACE
IFOp:ParallelSet
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This section covers the parallel interface strap menus. If using the
serial interface only, skip to page 2-46. See Appendix F for strap
explanations.
Interface Options - Parallel Set
This menu is used to select the parallel interface software strap
menu or the hardware (HW) interface strap menu. The software
straps are designated Set A and the hardware straps Set H.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below.
ParOp:Straps
ParOp:HWstraps
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
ParStrp:Set A Parallel Strap - Set A
This menu is used to set the individual parallel interface
software straps.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the strap sub-menu
shown below.
IStrp:Set A1 IN
IStrp:Set A2 OUT
tt
IStrp:Set A40 IN
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1)
pushbutton to scroll through the 40 available straps until the
desired strap number appears in the display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to switch alternately between IN
and OUT.
After all straps have been set, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to
return to the ParOp:Straps menu, press NEXT OPTION (0) to
advance to the ParOp:HWstraps menu, or press QUIT (2) to
return to Local.
Important: After all settings have been made, use the Function
Mode Setup:Store option (page 2-12) to store the changes in non-
volatile memory. (This applies to all emulations except Proprinter
and FX-286.)
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PARALLEL INTERFACE (continued)
Nov 93
ParOp:HWstraps Parallel Options - Hardware Straps
This menu is used to either set the straps to the factory default
settings or to enter a sub-menu to set individual straps.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below.
HWstraps:Default
HWstraps:Set H
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display.
s When the ENTER (4) pushbutton is pressed with HWstraps:Defauit
showing in the display, the straps are set to the factory default
state. The state of these settings is dependent on whether a
CENTRONICS or Dataproducts parallel interface is being used.
The chart in Appendix F shows the default settings.
s When the ENTER (4) pushbutton is pressed with HWstraps:Set H
showing in the display, the following sub-menu is displayed.
HWstrap:H1 IN
HWstrap:H2 OUT
HWstrap:H48 IN
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1) push-
button to scroll through the 48 available straps until the desired
strap number appears in the display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to switch alternately between IN
and OUT.
After all straps have been set, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to
return to the ParOp:HWstraps menu, or press QUIT (2) to return
to Local.
Important: After all settings have been made, use the Function
Mode Setup:Store option (page 2-12) to store the changes in non-
volatile memory. (This applies to all emulations except Proprinter
and FX-286.)
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
SERIAL INTERFACE
This section covers the serial interface strap and protocol menus.
See Chapter 4 and Appendix F for detailed information about the
serial interface. If using the parallel interface, see page 2-44.
IFOp:Serial Set Interface Options - Serial Set
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This menu is used to change strap and parameter settings for the
serial interface. The sub-menus can be skipped through by pressing
the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton. When the desired sub-menu is
displayed, press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
SerOp:Protocol Serial Options - Protocol
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Protocol:DC1/DC3
Protocol: ETX/ACK
Protocol:CD
Protocol:CA
Protocol:SCA
Protocol:None
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired protocol
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the SerOp:Protocol
menu, and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to advance
to the next menu.
SerOp:Word Size Serial Options - Word Size
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Word:8 Bits 8 data bits, no parity
Word:8+Parity 8 data bits, 1 parity bit, parity check enabled
Word:8+Par,NoChk 8 data bits, 1 parity bit, parity check disabled
Word:7 Bits 7 data bits, no parity
Word: 7+Parity 7 data bits, 1 parity bit, parity check enabled
Word: 7+Par,NoChk 7 data bits, 1 parity bit, parity check disabled
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired word size
and parity combination appears in the display, and then press the
ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the SerOp:Word Size
menu, and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to advance
to the next menu.
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SERIAL INTERFACE (continued
Nov 93
SerOP:Stop Bits Serial Options - Stop Bits
This menu is used to select the number of stop bits for each data
word.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
StopBits:1
StopBits:2
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the SerOp:Stop Bits
menu, and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to advance
to the next menu.
SerOp:Straps Serial Option - Straps
This menu is used to select the serial interface strap Set A and Set
B sub-menus.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton. Press the NEXT OPTION (0)
pushbutton until the desired strap set appears in the display, and
then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
SerStrp:Set A Serial Straps - Set A
This sub-menu is used to change the state of individual straps
in Set A.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-
menu:
IStrap:A1 IN
IStrap:A2 OUT
IStrap:A40 IN
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1)
pushbutton to scroll through the 40 available straps until the
desired strap number appears in the display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to switch alternately between IN
and OUT.
After all straps have been set, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to
return to the SerOp:Set menu, press NEXT OPTION (0) to
change to the othe SerStrp:Set menu, or press QUIT (2) to
return to Local.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
SERIAL INTERFACE (continued
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SerStrp:Set B_ Serial Straps - Set B
This sub-menu is used to change the state of individual straps
in Set B.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-
menu:
IStrap:B1 IN
IStrap:B2 OUT
IStrap:B40 IN
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1)
pushbutton to scroll through the 40 available straps until the
desired strap number appears in the display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to switch alternately between IN
and OUT.
After all straps have been set, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton
twice to return to the SerOp:Straps menu, press NEXT OPTION
(0) to advance to the SerOp:Speed menu, or press QUIT (2) to
return to Local.
SerOp:Speed Serial Options - Speed (Baud Rate)
This menu is used to change the baud rate of the serial interface.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Speed:300 Baud
Speed:600 Baud
Speed: 1200 Baud
Speed:2400 Baud
Speed:4800 Baud
Speed:9600 Baud
Speed: 19200 Baud
Speed:38400 Baud
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired baud rate
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the SerOp:Speed menu,
and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to advance to the
next menu.
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SERIAL INTERFACE (continued
SerOp:Parity Serial Options - Parity Type
This menu is used to select the parity type for the serial interface.
The available parity options are determined by the word size (page
2-46) and the serial strap setting definitions in Appendix F.
Parity:None will be the only selection if no parity bit is selected in
the SerOp:Word Size menu.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Parity:Even
Parity: Odd
Parity:Space
Parity:Mark
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired parity
type appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the SerOp:Parity menu,
and then press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton to advance to the
next menu.
SerOp:Busy Trip Serial Options - Busy Trip
This menu is used to select the trip point of the serial buffer. The
trip point is the threshold of the number of characters in the serial
buffer before BUSY is signaled to the host. Information on the
buffer characteristics is in Chapter 4.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to display the trip point counter.
Busy Trip XXXX
Use the up arrow (7) and down arrow (8) pushbuttons to increase
or decrease the counter in increments of 50. The FORM FEED (2)
pushbutton will increase the count by 500 each time it is pressed.
When the desired trip point is reached, press the ENTER (4)
pushbutton to store that value.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the SerOp:Busy Trip
menu, or press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to Local.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Margin Set Program - Margin Set
This menu is used to clear and set the left and right margins.
The SetLft and SetRght displays represent column counters to measure
distance. The counters use the current cpi setting to calculate the
distance for the margins. The number shown in the counter display is
a printable column.
Column 1 (left margin default) will contain the first printed character.
If a l-inch left margin is needed at 10 cpi, set the counter to 11 so
the first 10 columns are skipped.
Column 132 (right margin default at 10 cpi) will contain the last
printed character. If a l-inch right margin is needed at 10 cpi, set the
counter to 122 so the last 10 columns (123-132) are skipped.
À cpi change after the left margin will not affect the distance.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Mgn:Clr Margins Margin - Clear Both Margins
Mgm:SetLft XXX Margin - Set Left
Mgn:SetRght XXX Margin - Set Right
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Use the up arrow (7) and down arrow (8) pushbuttons to increase or
decrease the counter. The double up arrow (6) pushbutton will
increase the count by 10 each time it is pressed.
When the desired column count is reached, press the EXECUTE/
SELECT (4) pushbutton to store that value.
Press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to return to the PRG:Margin Set menu,
or press the QUIT (2) pushbutton to return to Local.
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PRG:Horiz Tabs
Program - Horizontal Tabs
This menu is used to set and clear horizontal tabs.
The column number used to set a tab is a printable column.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Htb:Clear All
Htb:NextTab XXX
Htb:PrevTab XXX
Htb:Set Tab XXX
Htb:Cir Tab XXX
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display.
The following explains what each option will do when the ENTER
(4) pushbutton is pressed:
a Htb:Clear All - will clear all horizontal tabs.
s Htb:NextTab - will advance to the next tab and display the
column count for that tab each time the pushbutton is pressed.
« Htb:PrevTab - will go back to the previous tab and display the
column count for that tab each time the pushbutton is pressed.
a Htb:Set Tab - will set a horizontal tab at the column number
shown in the display. See below.
a Htb:Clr Tab - will clear the tab at the column count shown in
the display. See below.
Use the up arrow (7) and down arrow (8) pushbuttons to increase
or decrease the column counters when using the Set Tab and
Clr Tab options. The double up arrow (6) pushbutton will increase
the count by 10 each time it is pressed.
After the Set Tab or Cir Tab column counter is set to the desired
column, press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Vert Format Program - Vertical Format Control
This menu and its sub-menus are used to determine which system
of vertical paper moves the printer will use.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
VtForm:Type Vertical Format - Type
This menu is used to select either an emulation-dependent vertical
format unit (VFU) or a vertical tab table for vertical moves.
The VFU option is for all emulations except Proprinter and FX286.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
ViType:Vert Tabs
VtType:Emui VFU
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
See Programmer's Manual, GEK-89025, for operation of the electronic
VFU (EVFU).
When VtType:Vert Tabs is selected, the following sub-menu will
show in the display:
VtForm:Vert Tab
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Vtbh:Clear All
Vtb:NextTab XXX
Vth:PrevTab XXX
Vtb:Set Tab XXX
Vtb:Cir Tab XXX
The following explains what each option will do when the ENTER
(4) pushbutton is pressed:
= Vtb:Clear All - will clear all vertical tabs.
a Vtb:NextTab - will advance to the next tab and display the
line count for that tab each time the pushbutton is pressed.
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PRG:Vert Format
(continued)
» Vtb:PrevTab - will go back to the previous tab and display the
line count for that tab each time the pushbutton is pressed.
в Vtb:Set Tab - will set a vertical tab at the line number
shown in the display. See below.
sa Vtb:Clr Tab - will clear the tab at the line count shown in
the display. See below.
Use the up arrow (7) and down arrow (8) pushbuttons to increase
or decrease the line counters when using the Set Tab and
Clr Tab options. The double up arrow (6) pushbutton will increase
the count by 10 each time it is pressed.
After the Set Tab or Clr Tab column counter is set to the desired
column, press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
PRG:Engine Opts Program - Print Engine Options
This menu and its sub-menus are used to control the shuttle
motor, paper slew rate, and print wire actuator tiers.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
EOpt:Slew Rate Engine Options - Slew Rate
This menu is used to set the speed at which paper can be moved
through the printer during printing operations (form feeds, vertical
moves, etc.). The reduced slew speed can be useful if you are
experiencing trouble with heavy stock or stiff multipart forms.
Using the reduced slew speed can slow throughput considerably.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Siw:Normal 20 inches per second slew rate.
Slw:Reduced 10 inches per second slew rate.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired slew rate
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Engine Opts
(continued)
EOpt:Direction Engine Options - Shuttle Print Direction
This menu is used to control the firing of the print wires in
relationship to the swing of the shuttle. Bidirectional mode allows
printing during both the left and right shuttle swing (normal
operation).
Printing only during the left or right swing of the shuttle is used
for troubleshooting and alignment purposes. A slight increase in
the quality of printing may be realized using a single-swing option
due to the characteristics of the timing.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Dir:Bidirectionl
Dir:Right
Dir:Left
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
EOpt:Eng Off Dly Engine Options - Shuttle Motor Off Delay
This menu is used to set the power-off delay for the shuttle motor.
This delay is the time between the moment when no print data is
detected and the moment when the shuttle motor is shut off. A
short delay time is preferred. If the host is sending data slower
than the printer can print, a longer delay may prevent the time lost
when the shuttle is turned off and cycled back on again.
Long delay times may cause form smudging if the paper gap is set
too tight.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
Delay:2 seconds
Delay:5 seconds
Delay:10 seconds
Delay:20 seconds
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
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PRG:Engine Opts
(continued)
EOpt:Print Iten Engine Options - Print intensity
This menu is used to set the print intensity (striking power) of the
print head actuators.
Low intensity is used mainly for testing the print actuators (see
Chapter 3). The low intensity setting may give acceptable print
quality on single-part forms.
Medium intensity is for normal use and is the default setting of
this printer. It gives excellent print quality while extending the life
of the print actuators and the ribbon fabric.
High intensity is used when heavy multipart forms show a need for
more print impact on the last copy.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
iten:Low
lten:Medium
lten:High
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
PRG:Printer Opts Program - Printer Options
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This menu and its sub-menus are used to select strap options. Set
A is for all emulations except Proprinter and FX-286. Set C is for
Proprinter and FX-286 emulations only.
PStraps:Set A Printer Option Straps - Set A
This menu is used to set the individual printer option straps. See
Appendix F for the definitions of the straps and how they affect the
printer. These options appear in the display only when emulations
other than Proprinter or FX-286 have been selected.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the following sub-menu:
PStrap:A1 IN
PStrap:A2 OUT
PStrap:A40 IN
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Printer Opts
(continued)
PStraps:Set
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1) pushbutton
to scroll through the 40 available straps until the desired strap
number appears in the display.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to switch alternately between IN
and OUT.
After all straps have been set, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to
return to the PStrap:Set A menu, press NEXT OPTION (0) to
advance to the PStrap:Set B menu, or press QUIT (2) to return to
Local.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
B Printer Option Straps - Set B
and
PStraps:Set
C Printer Option Straps - Set C
These menus are also used to set individual printer option straps
and are selected and changed the same as Set A.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the desired strap menu,
press the NEXT OPTION (0) or PREVIOUS OPTION (1) pushbutton
to scroll through the straps until the desired strap number appears
in the display, and press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to switch
alternately between IN and OUT.
After all straps have been set, press the EXIT (3) pushbutton to
return to the PStrap:Set A menu, press NEXT OPTION (0) to
advance to the PStrap:Set B menu, or press QUIT (2) to return to
Local.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:SmartGraphic
NOTE: This display and menu will not be available unless the
SmartGraphics controller option has been installed.
This menu is used to select either the Code V or IGP graphics
emulations.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown
below.
SGL:None None - pass through mode.
SGL:Code V Emul QMS Code V Emulation.
SGL:IGP Emul Printronix IGP Emulation.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Selecting SGL:None will cause the SmartGraphics controller to enter
the permanent pass-through mode. All graphics emulation
commands will be ignored by the controller and all received data
will be passed directly to the printer.
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Using the Program Mode (continued)
PRG:Forms Eject
This menu is used to select the paper tear-off feature and to set the
paper eject and retract distances to the paper path in use. Also see the
explanation starting on page 2-28, "Paper Tear-Off Feature", for paper
movement distances.
Press the ENTER (4) pushbutton to enter the sub-menu shown below.
FmEjt:Normal FF
FmEjt:Rear Exit
FmEjt:Top Exit
FmEjt:RetractMov
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
When FmEjt:RetractMov is displayed, press the ENTER (4) pushbutton
for this sub-menu:
RetMov:Next TOF Retract paper to next usable TOF.
RetMov:FullRetrn Fully retract paper.
Next TOF retracts the paper to the next usable top of form (perforation)
without pulling the forms out of the upper tractors.
Full Return is used on forms that are mounted on a carrier (labels).
The forms will be ejected so the last printed label can be peeled off the
carrier, and then the forms are retracted fully into the printer so the
next label on the carrier can be printed.
Press the NEXT OPTION (0) pushbutton until the desired option
appears in the display, and then press the ENTER (4) pushbutton.
Selections through the control panel using this menu affect printer
option straps B20, B21, and B26. The chart below shows how this
menu and the straps are linked. See Appendix F for strap
explanations.
Forms Eject Option | Printer Option Strap Status Sheet Indication
Menu Display B20 B21 B36 | EjectMove Retract Move
FmEjt:Normal FF OUT X X Normal FF None
FmEjt:Rear Exit IN x OUT Rear Exit See Below
FmEjt:Top Exit IN X IN Top Exit See Below
RetMov:Next TOF X OUT X See Above Next TOF
RetMov:FullRetrn X IN X See Above Full Return
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Chapter 3. Operator Care and Maintenance
Introduction
These shuttle matrix printers are designed so that preventive
maintenance is not required. There are no lubrication
requirements; therefore, operator maintenance is minimal.
Operator Cleaning Procedures
The following services are performed when the ribbon is replaced or
when otherwise required:
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Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cable from
the AC source.
WARNING
Use extreme care while cleaning around the smudge
shield area. The shield is constructed of thin metal
and the edges are sharp. Avoid bending or wrinkling
the shield. |
Turn the print gap adjust wheel to the LOAD position, turn the
ribbon deck locking lever to the LOAD position, remove the
ribbon cartridge, and wipe away any accumulation of dust from
the smudge shield and striker bar area.
With a soft brush and vacuum, remove any paper dust that has
accumulated inside the printer. Most dust tends to accumulate
in the strike" bar area and the paper supply compartment.
Reinstall or replace (if print legibility is not acceptable) the
ribbon cartridge.
Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a clean cloth and
water. Do not use cleaning solutions. Always dry the outside
cabinet surfaces with a clean dry cloth.
Reconnect the power cable and apply power to the printer for
operation.
Operator Troubleshooting
Many of the operating faults that can occur are operator-
correctable. They are often related to an incorrect setup, wrong
adjustment, or the need to replenish consumables.
Initializing the Printer - Newly installed parts or options, power
fluctuations, static buildup, or errant electrical signals may cause
the printer electronics to lock up. Initializing the printer will clear
this problem as long as no damage has been done.
Use the initialization procedure on Page 1-19 when:
« Inputs to the control panel are ignored or misinterpreted.
as The printer performs unexplained actions or ignores
commands.
s The printer misinterprets valid commands from the host.
The remainder of this chapter is divided into the following sections
and contains information to help guide you through possible
problems.
TABLE 3-1 - Soft Fault Displays, lists messages that may appear
that do not stop the printer.
TABLE 3-2 - Hard Fault Displays, lists messages that may appear
when printing has stopped unexpectedly. It also lists the probable
cause and the action needed to clear the fault.
TABLE 3-3 - Electrical Problems, guides you when the display,
pushbuttons, or an incorrect data printout is the problem.
TABLE 3-4 - Mechanical Problems, addresses problems with paper
feeding, print quality, and incorrect adjustments.
TABLE 3-5 - Diagnostic Fault Codes, shows and explains the faults
that may be detected during self-test diagnostics.
Print Head Actuator Replacement - Step-by-step replacement
instructions and information that may keep you online if a
replacement module is not immediately available.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
Soft Faults
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When a soft fault occurs, printing continues (or can be started) and
immediate operator intervention may not be required. Some change
in the data being sent to the printer may be required. If a wire
driver or print head actuator fails (see the first two displays in Table
3-1), printing may continue without damage to the printer (see the
section on module replacement).
Press the TEST/CLEAR pushbutton to clear the display.
Either Online or Local will be displayed in front of the following fault
messages:
TABLE 3-1
Soft Fault Displays
DISPLAY MEANING
:WD n A defective wire driver has been found (See
Note 1).
:WDAct n A defective wire driver or print head actuator
has been found (See Note 1).
:SVTMReset Service time was set to zero or the timer has
failed.
:DLF ram Download Font RAM failure.
:Suspend Printing is temporarily suspended because of a
short-duration, low power supply voltage or the
ribbon weld passing the sensor.
:Low Print Low paper print mode.
:VFU TOF Missing TOF in the VFU load sequence.
:VFU Pl PI lead: The menu option for PI lead selection
is set incorrectly.
:VFU Inval There is an invalid character(s) in the VFU
load sequence.
:VFU Long The VFU table length has been exceeded.
?VFU Short The VFU load sequence defines a form which
is less than the minimum form length or less
than the top or bottom margins.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
TABLE 3-1 (continued)
Soft Fault Displays
DISPLAY MEANING
:FntCksm X The font pair specified by X has failed the
checksum test (See Note 2).
:DLF Pstn The download font contains an invalid
character position.
:DLF Cksum The download font has a load checksum error.
:DLF Numbr The download font has an invalid font number.
:DLF Dnsty The download font contains an invalid font
density/width.
:DLF DotSp The download font contains an adjacent dot
error.
:DLF Term The download font has an invalid terminator.
:DLF Memry There is insufficient memory for the download
font. |
SGL FAILED ST The SmartGraphics controller failed self-test.
Note 1: When a defective wire driver or actuator is found, n will
indicate the position (1 - 66 for 800-Ipm or 1 - 33 for 400-
lpm).
Note 2: X = font EPROM set 1-4 or download RAM 5. If all installed
fonts fail the checksum test, the Fault:No Font message will
be displayed.
Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages
The following displays indicate printer status:
When the display is preceded by a :, either Online or Local will be
displayed in front of the following fault messages:
DISPLAY MEANING
:Ready The serial interface CB lead is true.
VFU A valid VFU has been downloaded.
Local:Remote Printer deselected by host via received ОСЗ.
Tearoff Paper is in position for tear off at rear exit.
TopTearoff Paper is in position for tear off at top exit.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
Hard Faults
When a hard fault occurs, printing will stop and operator
intervention is required. Correct the condition causing the fault and
press the TEST/CLEAR pushbutton to restore printer operation.
DISPLAY
TABLE 3-2
Hard Fault Displays
MEANING
Fault:Low Paper
A low paper condition exists. Press
TEST/CLEAR to proceed to low paper printing.
See "Low Paper Printing" on page 2-26 of
Chapter 2.
Fault:Paper Out
Paper supply is depleted. Load paper and set
top of form. Paper out sensor is reset when
paper is inserted in the lower tractors and
TEST/CLEAR is pressed.
Fault:Paper Jam
No paper movement has been sensed by the
paper motion sensor.
1 - Turn the print gap adjust wheel to the
LOAD position and physically clear the paper
jam.
2 - Reload paper and readjust right side
tractors, paper tension and gap.
3 - Press TEST/CLEAR to clear display.
Fault:Ribbon
Ribbon cartridge is missing, installed
incorrectly, or damaged.
Fault:Ribbon Jam
Ribbon has stopped moving. Remove cartridge,
inspect, and try to reinstall.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
TABLE 3-2 (continued)
Hard Fault Displays
Fault:Strikr Bar
Print gap adjust wheel turned to the OPEN
position. Adjust for proper paper gap.
Fault:Shuttle
Shuttle drive motor is stalled or overloaded.
Check for interference caused by a paper jam
or paper gap adjusted too tight.
Fault:Low Power
Power supply has sensed low line voltage or is
temporarily overloaded by continuous high
density printing.
Fault:ImageLogic
No image logic dot request processed for 5
seconds. Try to clear fault by cycling power
and initializing. Call for service.
Fauit:NV Cksum
Nonvolatile RAM checksum failure.
Fault:No Font
No printable font found in printer. Try to clear
fault by cycling power and initializing. If fault
does not clear, call for service.
Fault: XXX HD FAN
A print head fan in the ribbon deck has
failed. XXX = LFT for Left, LCT for Left Center,
RCT for Right Center, and RT for Right fan.
Call for service.
Fault:REAR FAN
The rear fan for the logic circuit boards has
failed. Call for service.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
Electrical Problems
Use Table 3-3 when problems are experienced with the display. pushbuttons, or data
printouts.
TABLE 3-3
Electrical Problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
No indication on the display panel = Make sure that the power cable is
when power is turned on. plugged into the printer and wall
| outlet.
s Check for power at the wall outlet
using a known good appliance.
» Check thumbscrews and press "X" on
ribbon deck.
» Check the printer for blown fuse.
Some pushbuttons are inoperative. » Normal if printer is online.
s Offline: Printer may be locked up.
Try to print a status as future
reference for strap settings and then
initialize the printer.
Printer does not respond correctly to » Invalid configuration may be causing
pushbutton commands. printer to lock up. Turn power off and
then back on. If problem persists,
initialize the printer.
Incorrect or no printout. » Check interface cable connections.
s Selected speed (baud rate) may not
be compatible with host. Reset serial
interface data rate.
» Parity selected may not be
compatible with host. Reset serial
interface parity type.
« Interface strap settings may not be
compatible with host. Recheck settings
and compare to host protocol settings.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
Mechanical Problems
Use Table 3-4 when problems are experienced with paper feeding and print quality.
TABLE 3-4
Mechanical Problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
Paper does not feed properly.
« Paper supply in lower enclosure not
aligned properly.
« Paper snagging on box. Cut top of
box off.
= Paper not loaded properly. Reload
paper and check all four tractors for
proper adjustment.
Paper tearing, paper "walking" out of
tractors, elongation of paper pin holes.
« Excessive tension on paper.
Readjust paper thickness adjust lever,
readjust print gap adjust wheel, check
right side upper and lower tractors for
correct lateral paper tension.
Paper jammed.
» Paper jams are most often caused by
incorrect paper tension (see above) or
misaligned tractors or paper.
l. Turn the Print gap adjust wheel to
the LOAD position and physically clear
paper jam. |
2. Reload paper, readjust right side
tractors, paper tension, and gap.
3. Press TEST/CLEAR to print
buffered data and to clear display.
(continued)
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
TABLE 3-4 (continued)
Mechanical Problems
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE/CURE
Light printing
s Ribbon worn. Install a new ribbon.
» Paper gap too large. Turn print gap
adjust wheel for a smaller gap.
Ribbon droops on one side during
printing or outer columns of print
missing.
« Ribbon cartridge improperly installed.
Check installation by repeating
installation procedure.
» Print heads too close to paper.
Adjust paper gap setting for thicker
paper.
Weak or absent printing in some
columns, light or missing dots in
adjacent columns, poor print quality in
a narrow zone of the print area.
:WD XX, :WDAct XX, or :DriverCkt
may be displayed.
a Check for loose cable connection on
print head actuators.
» Defective print module. Replace or
move the suspect module to a different
zone. If the problem remains and is
localized in the same zone, cable or
driver circuitry may be defective. Call
for service.
O. K. to continue using printer if light
or missing dots can be tolerated
temporarily.
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
Self-test Error Messages
Self-test diagnostics are run:
During the power-on sequence.
After initialization by either the control panel keypad or the
initialization switch.
After printing.
When requested from the host by the ESC Q sequence.
The following table shows the display message, fault, and error
message. (The error message is only used when requested by ESC
Q - See note.) The fault column indicates which circuit board is
defective.
NOTE: The error message is used only in ANSI emulation with
serial interface. When an ESC Q is received, the printer
performs a self-test and sends the appropriate error message
to the host if a fault is found. DCS = ESC P and
ST = ESC \.
TABLE 3-5
Diagnostic Fault Codes
ERROR
DISPLAY FAULT MESSAGE
Self Test Self-test in progress. N/A
St:Initialize Control panel switch in ISU position. N/A
St:TTLB checksum TTLB board ROM checksum failure. DCS IROM ST
St:TTLB dram
St:TTLB sram
St:TTLB dma X
St:TTLB timer X
St:TTLB interupt
TTLB board dynamic RAM failure.
TTLB board static RAM failure.
TTLB board DMA controller X failed.
TTLB board timer X failed.
TTLB board interrupt controller failure.
DCS IDRAM ST
DCS IWRAM ST
DCS IDMAx ST
DCS ITx ST
DCS IINT ST
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Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
TABLE 3-5 (continued)
Diagnostic Fault Codes
ERROR
DISPLAY FAULT MESSAGE
St:TTLB nvram TTLB nonvolatile RAM failure. DCS INVR ST
St: TTLB swing rd
St. TTLB nv cksum
St:Parallel Fail
St-Serial Failed
St:TTMI error
St:TTMI noresp
St-Shuttie Error
St:TTMI checksum
St:No Interface
Online:WD xx or
Online:WDAct xx
Loading... Wait
TTLB swing reduction logic failure.
TTLB nonvolatile RAM checksum bad.
TTLB parallel interface failure.
TTLB serial interface failure.
Invalid response from TTMI board.
No response from TTMI board.
Shuttle cannot stablize.
TTMI board ROM checksum failure.
No interface found.
Defective wire driver or actuator.
Self-test completed with no errors found,
printer software is loading.
DCS IHDW ST
DCS SBAT ST
DCS PID ST
DCS HSD ST
DCS SDMAx ST
DCS HID ST
N/A
DCS HIROM ST
N/A
DCS ACT ST
DCS OK ST
NOTE: Printer option strap B40 must be IN to perform the complete
parallel and serial interface self-test.
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User Replaceable Parts
This printer has been designed so that the parts that most likely
wear out after extended use are replaceable by the operator.
These parts include:
* Print heads.
* Ribbon smudge shield.
* Tractor assemblies.
* Ribbon drive mechanism.
The replacement of these parts requires only a few minutes and no
special tools. Replacement instructions are provided with each
replacement kit ordered from your authorized service agent or
distributor.
Print Head Replacement
The 33 print heads in this printer are identical. If a replacement
print head is temporarily unavailable, rearrange the heads so that
the defective one is located in an area that is least likely to be
used. Relocating the defective head to the far right end of the
shuttle would still allow a full 12. 8-inch line (128 characters at 10
cpi) to be printed starting at the left.
Print heads for the 400-lpm printers have one actuator. See Figure
3-1. Print heads for the 800-lpm printer have two actuators. The
handle is used to lift the print head from the printer. During
installation, press down and to the right on the barrels of the print
head to position it properly.
BARRELS
4004pm Print Head 8004pm Print Head
Figure 3-1
The section starting on the next page covers the testing and
replacement of the print heads.
See Appendix D for information on ordering print head replacement
kits.
NOTE: Do not operate the printer with a print head removed. All
33 heads must be in place with their connectors secured to
maintain shuttle balance.
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Print Head Replacement (continued)
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Print Head Test
NOTE: Recommended paper for print head tests:
20-1b, single-part, white (such as Moore's #1410C)
If a print head actuator fails, run the print head test to check for
weak actuators that may also need to be replaced.
With the printer in Local, press:
+ 3 - (Function Mode)
+ O or 1 - (Next Option or Previous Option) until FCT:Alignment is
displayed.
* 4 - (Enter) to enter the alignment menu.
* 4 - (Enter) to enter the patterns menu.
* 0 - (Next Option) until Patrn:Head Test is displayed.
* 4 - (Enter) to start the test.
The printer will switch to low intensity and print a checkerboard
pattern. A white stripe in the printout identifies the location of a
failed print actuator. A weak or marginal actuator will have missing
or light dots in the printout.
Leave the printout in the printer to help identify the correct print
head to be removed.
Removal
To remove and replace a print head, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the printer power off and disconnect the power cable from
the AC source.
2. Open the top access door and set the print gap adjustment
wheel to the LOAD position.
3. Remove the ribbon cartridge.
4. Tilt the control panel up and towards the front of the printer.
5. Unscrew the two captive thumbscrews and remove the ribbon
deck.
NOTE: If the printer has been printing for an extended time,
allow it to cool for five minutes.
6. Remove the Allen wrench from the foam padding. See
Figure 3-2.
Print Head Replacement (continued)
7. Unscrew the two screws securing the print head cable cover for
the print head to be removed. See Figure 3-2. Unscrew the
screws until their ends are flush with the end of the cover.
NOTE: On 400-lpm printers, the cable covers are attached in
pairs. Three screws must be loosened to remove the covers.
When removing print heads 6, 17, and 28 on a 800-lpm printer,
two cable covers must be removed. Remove covers 1 and 2 for
print head 6, covers 3 and 4 for print head 17, and covers 5
and 6 for print head 28.
ACTUATOR NUMBERS
PRINT HEAD
CABLE COVER
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Figure 3-2
8. Remove the cable cover by pulling back on it while wiggling it
from side to side. After it is disconnected, lift up on the back
of the cover to clear the screws.
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Print Head Replacement (continued)
9. Each print head number is shown in a large circle on the label
underneath the print heads. See Figure 3-3. Lay the Allen
wrench down between the dotted lines over the number of the
head to be removed. The print head screw underneath the head
is difficult to see; however, you can feel it with the wrench. See
Figure 3-3.
10. Loosen the screw 1/2 turn.
11. Grasp the print head by the handle and lift it out of the
printer. See Figure 3-3.
1} LIFT STRAIGHT UP
PRINT HEAD
NUMBERS
Figure 3-3
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Print Head Replacement (continued)
12. Place the new print head over the print head screw. Press
down and to the right on the barrels of the print head and
tighten the screw. See Figure 3-4.
NOTE: If there is not enough or too much clearance for the
new print head, loosen the print head screws on all of the
heads to the left of the one you are replacing. When the new
print head is in place, tighten all print head screws starting
with the new one and working towards the left side of the
printer. Keep all the print heads snug against the head on the
right.
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13. Push the cable cover/connector over the connecting pins on the
print heads. Wiggle the cover from side to side while pushing
the connector onto the pins. When in place, press down on the
end of the cover while tightening the cover screws.
14. Install the ribbon deck and a ribbon cartridge. Make sure the
thumbscrews are tight on the ribbon deck.
Note: Press firmly on the "X" on the ribbon deck (as instructed on the
label) to ensure proper connection. A poor connection will leave the
printer in an interlock power off condition (no power, no displays, etc.).
To recover from this condition, press firmly on the "X". There will be a
delay of several (at least 2) minutes before power restoration.
15. Apply power and run the printer head test again to verify correct
operation.
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Chapter 4. Printer Interface
Introduction
These printers are configured with both CENTRONICS parallel and RS-232C
serial interfaces. The 36-pin parallel and 25-pin serial interface connectors
are located at the rear of the printer cabinet. See Figure 4-1.
Beth interfaces can be monitored for data by selecting the multisource
option from the control panel.
The circuitry for Dataproducts short line parallel interface is resident in the
printer. A different data connector plate with the proper connector is
normally required to use the short line interface and is available as an
option.
Options available:
* Dataproducts short line (data connector plate with connector and
internal cable).
* Dataproducts long line (circuit board, data connector plate with
connector and internal cable).
Both options are available with either a 50-pin Winchester or 50-pin D-type
connector. See Appendix D for a complete list of options.
PARALLEL
CONNECTOR —
Interface Connectors
Figure 4-1
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Parallel Interface
Interface Signal Path
This printer uses a high-speed parallel interface to accept data transfers at
rates up to 300,000 characters per second.
The interface board contains the circuitry needed for CENTRONICS parallel
and Dataproducts short line parallel interfaces. The Dataproducts interface
requires an optional internal cable with the proper connector.
The optional Dataproducts long line parallel interface requires an additional
circuit board as well as the internal cable with the proper external connector.
This long line interface is used for installations where the printer may be
located up to 500 feet (152 meters) from the host.
All parallel interfaces accept seven- or eight-bit data transfers.
Input Buffer Size
Two 4090-byte buffers are provided to store data when using the parallel
interface. When one buffer is full, incoming data is switched to the second
buffer. When using the multisource interface option, buffer size is reduced to
2045-byte. This allows both the parallel and serial interfaces to have two
2045-byte storage areas.
CENTRONICS Interface Operation
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The data source can clear the input buffer through the PRIME lead before
initiating a data transfer. Selection of the printer for receiving data will cause
the SELECT line to go high, identifying the printer to the data source as
being available to print received data.
Data is applied to the printer on eight parallel lines on specific pins at the
interface reserved for this purpose. Each eight bits placed on the parallel
input data bus is strobed into a latch by the STB pulse. Thereafter, the
printer moves the data into a buffer for subsequent printing by means of a
direct memory access routine.
The printer accepts the data and control signals from the data source.
Printer status is furnished to the host through the data cable via the
interface logic board.
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Parallel Interface (continued)
Parallel Interface Control Options
Parallel interface control is divided into two categories: software control and
hardware configuration.
Software Control
Parallel interface straps are used to set the programming functions within
the printer for a particular application. The straps are set using the keypad
pushbuttons. The parallel interface must be selected before the straps will
appear in the display menu.
See Appendix F for a complete listing of the available straps and the
instructions for changing the settings.
Hardware Configuration
The application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology used in this
printer allows the hardware portion of the interface to be configured using
the keypad pushbuttons.
The display menu choices allow setting all straps simultaneously to the
factory default settings or changing the setting of each strap individually.
Appendix F contains a listing of all hardware straps, the SMPI jumper
number that they replaced, and the recommended (default) settings for use
with CENTRONICS or Dataproducts parallel interfaces.
CENTRONICS/Dataproducts Settings
When either the CENTRONICS or Dataproducts interface is selected, the
hardware straps automatically default to the settings recommended for that
interface. (See the default settings in the Appendix F listing.)
Individual strap changes should be saved to nonvolatile memory by pressing
3-0-0-4-1-4while the display is showing Local:.
Saving the settings allows you to recall the settings (3 - O - O0 - 4 - O- 4)
after an interruption in power or after a keypad printer initialization
(3 - О - 0 - 4 - 4).
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Parallel Interface (continued)
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
PIN 19 PIN 36
PIN 1 PIN 18
Parallel Interface 36-pin Panel Mount Receptacle
Figure 4-2
The parallel interface data cable requires a 36-pin male connector.
(Amphenol Part No. 57-30360 or equivalent)
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Parallel Interface (continued)
CENTRONICS Interface Signal Definition
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STB - Input from the data source. The strobe pulse must be a minimum of
0.5 ps in duration. The strobe pulse is used to clock the data from the data
source into the interface board data latches. The strobe pulse may be
inverted by hardware strap H29.
DATAO - DATA7 - Data bits O through 7 are input from the data source. A
high level represents a binary ONE and a low level represents a binary
ZERO. All data received is identified by decoders as printable or
nonprintable, with an inherent decoder delay.
Control codes that affect printer operation are decoded and stored. Hardware
straps permit selection of desired control codes for printer functions.
Data setup time is not necessary. The strobe pulse can be generated by the
data source concurrent with placing the data on the bus.
The printer can receive 7-bit data where the eighth bit will cause the
character to be printed in the alternate font. The alternate font is determined
by the settings of control straps A17 - А20.
ACK - The acknowledge pulse is generated by the printer to indicate to the
data source that a character has been received. The ACK is generated 2.5 ps
after the trailing edge of the strobe is received. The ACK pulse is 2.5 us in
duration. Hardware straps permit changing the pulse width or disabling
ACK.
BUSY - BUSY is generated by the printer when data cannot be received. The
BUSY signal may be inverted by hardware strap H26. Several printer
conditions (fault, paper out, etc.) are strap-selectable to cause a BUSY
condition.
PAPER OUT - The PAPER OUT state is a low level under normal conditions.
When a PAPER OUT condition occurs, the TTLB board generates a level
change at the output to tell the data source that the printer can no longer
receive data for printing. Hardware strap H31 permits inversion of this
signal.
SELECT - The SELECT state is high when the printer is in the SELECT
mode. When DESELECT occurs, the TTLB board generates a level change at
the output to tell the data source that the printer is in a DESELECT state.
Hardware strap H30 permits inversion of this signal.
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Parallel Interface (continued)
PRIME - This signal is input from the data source. The input buffer is
cleared in anticipation of receiving new data for printing.
FAULT - The FAULT signal is high under normal operating conditions. The
occurrence of a printer fault, paper out, or deselect generates a fault which
lowers the FAULT signal. Hardware strap H32 permits inversion of this
signal.
+5 VDC - This voltage is intended to tell the data source that the printer is
connected to the host, it is turned on, and the logic voltage is present in the
printer.
PI - The source-generated PAPER INSTRUCTION lead is used to inform the
printer that the information on the data lines is to be treated as a paper
move command or page format data.
CENTRONICS Interface Signal Timing
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Serial Interface
Serial Interface Operation
Nov 93
Select the serial interface using the control panel keypad - Local:
4-0-0-0-0-4-4, O until Type:Serial shows, then 4. See Chapter 2.
The serial interface accepts data at selectable rates from 300 to 38.4K bits
per second. Data can be received in 7- or 8-bit form with a variety of
start/stop and parity combinations.
When printing the high-speed font at 10 cpi and 133 characters a line
(counting an LF), the 800-Ipm printer requires a sustained serial rate of
1774 characters per second. Using 10-bit serial characters requires a baud
rate of at least 19,200 for maximum throughput.
Important: The printer is provided with a number of interface strap options
(Appendix F) that can be used to supply feedback to the data source
regarding the printer's status. The way the printer reflects BUSY/READY
status is dependent on what the source expects to see. You must configure
the printer's interface firmware to match the method used by the source.
The printer can be strapped to generate a DC3 code (sometimes referred to
as XOFF) to reflect "BUSY" and a DC1 (XON) code to reflect "READY”
conditions. The use of DC1 and DC3 requires a full duplex communication
channel, since these codes are transmitted simultaneously with the receipt
of data.
The BUSY condition can also be reflected by the on/off condition of the CA or
CD leads in the interface.
Using the ETX/ACK protocol requires that a block of text from the host be
terminated by an ETX control code. When the printer sees the ETX, it sends
an ACK to the host, signaling receipt of the block. The maximum block size
is the input buffer minus one.
One of two modes of ETX/ACK operation can be selected using serial
interface straps A25 and A26.
With A25 IN, an immediate ACK is sent for each received ETX until the
buffer is at least 75% full. At 75% full, the buffers switch and the data is
processed.
With A26 IN, each buffer holds only one block of data, and the ACK response
won't be sent until one buffer has transferred the data for processing.
Strap A26 overrides A25 if both straps are IN.
Signals and signal levels conform to EIA RS-232C/CCITT V.24 standards.
Chapter 4. Printer Interface 4-7
Serial Interface (continued)
Serial Buffer Characteristics
The printer uses two 4090-byte buffers to temporarily store data during the
time intervals when the printer is occupied with nonprinting tasks (such as
paper movement) or when the data flow temporarily exceeds the print rate.
The printer processes the date in one buffer while receiving data in the other
buffer.
When one buffer is full (reaches a preset threshold), the interface signals a
BUSY condition to the host and a switch is made to the other buffer if it is
empty. A READY condition is sent when an empty buffer has been switched
and is prepared to receive data.
The threshold may be set adjusted in 50-byte increments from 200 to 3750
bytes through the control panel using the SerOp:Busy Trip menu.
The buffers are reduced to 2045 bytes if the multisource interface has been
selected and the threshold adjusted from 200 bytes to 1525 bytes.
Buffer Overrun
If the host continues to send data after the printer reports BUSY, the buffer
will eventually be filled. At this point, any additional data sent from the host
will be discarded. When the buffer is later printed, a warning (‘BUFFER
OVERRUN?) will be printed after the printed data.
Accepting Data While Offline
4-8 User's Manual
Serial interface straps B7 and B8 allow the buffer to accept data while
offline. This feature is designed to accept and store the data to prevent loss
while signaling the host to stop sending data until the printer is ready. Strap
A5 must be IN since the printer uses XON/XOFF (DC1/DC3) to signal the
host.
Strap B7 allows the buffer to react to data offline the same way it reacts
online. Data is accepted until the trip point is reached (520 characters from
full) when XOFF is transmitted to he host. Data will continue to be received
until the buffer is full. Subsequent data will be lost.
Strap B8 IN causes XOFF to be sent for every 20 characters received until
the buffer is full. If lead control has been selected, BUSY will only be sent
once after the first 20 characters.
Strap B8 IN overrides strap B7.
Nov 93
Serial Interface (continued)
Serial Interface Data Stream
Nov 93
Most serial interface applications can be matched by using various
combinations of stop bit(s), parity, and 7- or 8-bit data. Appendix F and
Chapter 2 have information on changing strap settings.
Interface strap A30 selects 1 or 2 stop bits, B2 selects parity, and B6 selects
7- or 8-bit data.
The following chart illustrates the possible combinations.
INTERFACE STRAP DATA STREAM TOTAL
0 0 0 START + 7 DATA + PARITY + 1 STOP BIT 10
1 0 0 START + 7 DATA + PARITY + 2 STOP BITS 11
0 1 0 START + 7 DATA + 1 STOP BIT 9
1 1 0 START + 7 DATA + 2 STOP BITS 10
0 0 1 START + 8 DATA + PARITY + 1 STOP BIT 11
1 0 1 START + 8 DATA + PARITY + 2 STOP BITS 12
0 1 1 START + 8 DATA + 1 STOP BIT 10
1 1 1 START + 8 DATA + 2 STOP BITS 11
NOTE: Interface strap B1 OUT causes the 8th bit to be interpreted as a PI
lead. * DATA becomes 7 DATA + PI.
Chapter 4. Printer Interface 4-9
Serial Interface (continued)
Serial Interface Pin Assignments
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Serial Interface Cable Pin Assignments
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Nov 93
Serial Interface (continued)
Serial Interface Signal Definition
PIN
SIGNAL
DIRECTION
DESCRIPTION
Chassis Ground
BA (TX)
From Printer
Printer transmits coded BUSY /READY status
as DC1/DC3 (XON/OFF) or as a 200msec.
BREAK.
BB (RX)
To Printer
This is the primary input line that carries the
data from the source to the printer. Data is
accepted while online and for 1 second after
going offline to allow for line delays during
satellite communications.
CA (RTS)
From Printer
Request To Send - Normally high. Can be
used to reflect BUSY/READY (A8), FAULT
(Al6), and SELECT (A24) status. A32 is used
to reverse the level.
CB (CTS)
To Printer
Clear To Send - Used to indicate to the print-
er that transmission to the host is not inhib-
ited. Printer can transmit if using CD1/DC3
or BREAK protocol.
CB must be positive or open (not tied to CA or
CD) for DC!/DC3 protocol.
CC (DSR)
To Printer
Data Set Ready - Printer transmitting is in-
hibited unless signal is high. See strap B4 in
Appendix F. Printer can still receive data.
ov
Printer Signal Ground
Nov 93
Chapter 4. Printer Interface 4-11
Serial Interface (continued)
Serial Interface Signal Definition (continued)
PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION
DESCRIPTION
11 SCA-1 From Printer
Secondary Request To Sent - Permits printer
status to be reflected in the same manner as
CA. See straps A4, Al2, A20, and A27 in Ap-
pendix F.
19 SCA-2 From Printer
Same as pin ll.
20 CD (DTR) From Printer
Data Terminal Ready - Permits printer status
to be reflected in the same manner as CA. See
straps A7, A15, A23, and A28 in Appendix F.
Serial Interface Control Jumpers
The jumpers defined below are used to provide control of the hardware
interface. They are located on the logic board (TTLB). The following shows the
standard configuration.
STANDARD | JUMPER DESCRIPTION
IN JS Transmit always enabled regardiess of the state of the CB lead.
OUT J6 Host CB lead function determined by J7 and JB.
IN J7 CB lead pulled high but is still controlled by the host.
OUT 38 CB lead is controlled only by the host.
4 - 12 User's Manual
Nov #0
Appendix A. Unpacking Instructions
These instructions are provided as a reference for those who:
* are unpacking multiple printers.
* have this manual but don't have the printer yet.
* wish to save the unpacking instructions as a guide to
repacking the printer if the need arises.
Unpacking
1. Cut the shipping straps. See Figure A-1.
2. Lift the top off the shipping package. See Figure A-1.
STEP 2
Figure A-1
3. Remove any items stored in the tray inside the shipping package. See
Figure A-2.
4. Remove the tray. See Figure A-2
5. Remove the two pieces of ethafoam packing material from the top of the
printer. See figure A-2.
6. Lift out the front wall of the shipping package sleeve. See Figure A-2.
Tr STEPS
STEPS 3 AND 4 == Sd — |
| STEP 6
- S NULA
Nov 93 Appendix A. Unpacking Instrucoons А- |
Remove the packing material and box containing the paper handling
system from in front of the printer. See Figure A-3
8. Remove the remaining portion of the shipping package sleeve. See
Figure A-3
STEP 7
Figure A-3
9. Remove the ribbon cartridge box and the packing material from the rear
of the printer. See Figure A4.
STEP 9
PLACE FOOT HERE
DURING STEP 10.
A-2 Appendix A. Unpacking Instructions Nov 91
CAUTION
The printer is top heavy. Use two
people for the next four steps.
10. Using two people. carefully slide the printer, in the shipping package
base, off of the pallet. This is easiest done with one person on one side
of the printer and the other person on the other side. Place your foot on
the pallet to prevent it from moving, and slide the printer forward off of
the pallet.
11. Cut the four corners of the shipping package base so that the sides will
lay flat. See Figure A-5.
STEP 11
Figure A-5
12. Tilt the printer up slightly on one side and kick the ethafoam block out
from under the printer. Carefully lower the printer.
13. Tilt the printer up on the other side and remove the other ethafoam
block.
14. Remove the plastic bag from the printer.
15. Roll the printer off of the base of the shipping package.
Nov 93 Appendix A. Unpacking Instructions A- 3 /(A-4Blank)
Appendix B. Paper Specifications
The printer is designed to use edge-punched (sprocket-fed) fanfold paper.
See diagram below. Multipart forms should be free of staples or stitching
and preferably held together with glue or self-crimping techniques. They
need to be of uniform thickness from side-to-side. In the case of special
forms and gummed labels, it is best to consult your forms supplier for
help in selecting the best forms construction and to try a sample to
ensure satisfactory operation. The chart on the next page lists forms that
should provide satisfactory performance.
Paper widths from 3 inches (76.2mm) to 16.54 inches (420.1mm) and
form lengths from 0.33 inch (8.4mm) to 22 inches (559mm) can be
accommodated. Fanfolds between 6 and 12 inches (15.2 and 30.5cm)
apart are recommended.
NOTE: High humidity may cause unsatisfactory paper feeding and
handling. Low humidity may cause static buildup. Make sure you test
how well the forms feed under various ambient conditions. Some recycled
papers have a higher content of dust and debris, which may require more
frequent cleaning of the printer.
The most satisfactory performance from the printer can be achieved with
paper of the recommended weights as shown below.
Recommended Paper Weights
Number of Recommended Weight of Carbon
Parts Paper Weight insert Sheet
1 15 Ib. (56 g/m?)
2, 3, or 4 13.5 lb. (50 g/m?) 5 Ib. (19 g/m2)
бог 6 12 №. (45 g/m?) 5 ib. (19 g/m?)
Recommended maximum weight for single-ply paper is 24 1b.(90 g/m?).
Maximum forms thickness should not exceed 0.025 inches. Cardstock
up to 100 1b.(163 g/m?) can be handled.
0.25 in. (6.35 mm) -«—
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0.156 in. (3.97 mm) o
Sprocket Hole Details
Figure B-1
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0.50 in. (12.70 mm)
Nov 93 Appendix B. Paper Specifications B- 1
Paper Specifications (continued)
Company Catalog Number Description
Avery 4162 Clear Label, One—wide 3 1/2" X 15/16"
Moore J21147 24-b. White Wove Envelope with Keen Edge
J13706 24-1b. White Wove Envelope
J21105 24-b. Ivory Laid Textured Envelope
8530SG One-wide Tab Card, Computer Punch Card
1530SG Two-wide Tab Card, Computer Punch Card
1412T, 1412TC Single-part 11° X 14 7/8" 15-1b.
14127, 1412RH Two-part 11" X 14 7/8" 15-Ib.
14127, 1412TQ, 1412RH Three-part 11" X 14 7/8” 15-1b.
1412T, 1412TE Four--part 11° X 14 7/8" 15-1b.
1412T Five—part 11° X 14 7/8" 15-4b.
1412T, 1412TQ, 1412NP Six-part 11" X 14 7/8" 15-b.
TC7 110-1b. Time Cards
21022 20-1b. Laid Textured
13557 Six—part Universal Mailer
13060 Seven-part Universal Mailer
13086 Two-wide 3" X 5” Card 100-Ib. White Tag Stock
29264 Mini-printer Label 3 1/2" X 15/16"
1410Q Two-part 14 7/8” X 11"
1410CKP One-parn 14 7/8" X 11"
8510 One-part 8 1/2" X 11"
8512TQ Three-part 8 1/2" X 11"
8512TQ Six-part 8 1/2" X 11°
13078 3" X 5”, 100-1b. White Tag Stock
9510 Four-part 9 1/2" X 11°
8510CK, 95104, 9510CJ One-part 9 1/2" X 11"
1182T One-part 113/4" X 8 1/2”
1280, 1280CK One-part 12" X 8 1/7"
1482TA, 1488TH One-part 14 7/8" X 8 1/2"
NNSY 4430/26 Four-part 9 1/2" X 11"
P1-9511-15-00 One-part 9 1/2" X 11” 15-1b.
P1-9511-20-00 Опе-рап 9 1/2” Х 11” 20-6.
13805 One-part 20-b.
28084 Label, One-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16"
28118 Label, Two-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16"
28142 Label, Three-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16"
28183 — Label, Four-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16”
| NCR 2-10-16 6-рай Омск Майег
6240174082 8-1/2" X 11” Carbonless 5-part
211093 Single-part 11° X 14-7/8" 15—b.
B-2 Appendix B. Paper Specifications
Nov 93
Appendix C. Considerations for Operation
* Voltage: 115 or 230 VAC automatic sensing
* Input Voltage Variation: +15% of assigned line voltage
(97-132VAC / 194-264VAC)
Frequency: 48 to 65 Hz
Power Consumption: 400 watts printing rolling ASCII draft font
* Dissipated Power: Maximum printing 1370 BTU/hour
e Weight: Unpacked 135 pounds (297 kg)
Shipping 150 pounds (330 kg)
Overall size: Width 26. 5 inches (67. 3cm)
Height 42 inches (106. 7cm)
Depth 25 inches (63. 5cm)
Depth with paper handling system 35 inches (88. 9cm)
An additional 20 inches (50. 8cm) of clearance is required in front of
the printer to open the pedestal door.
* Temperature: Operating +39 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
(+4 to +40 degrees Centigrade)
Storage -40 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit
(-40 to +70 degrees Centigrade)
* Humidity: Operating 10 to 90% relative humidity noncondensing
Storage 5 to 95% relative humidity noncondensing
Nov 93 Appendix С. Considerations for Operation C-1/(C-2 Blank)
Appendix D. Parts, Accessories, Expendables,
and Options
Nov 93
The items listed below are available from your authorized GENICOM
distributor, service agent. or from GENICOM headquarters at the
following address:
GENICOM Corporation
Parts Sales
1 Genicom Drive
Waynesboro, Virginia 22980-1999
1-800-535-4364
FAX: (703) 949-1392
When ordering, specify description. part or catalog number. and
quantity desired.
Description Part or Catalog
Number
Ribbon Cartridge 4A0040B01
Ribbon Cartridge - Long Life with Reinker 4A0040802
Print Head (400-Ipm Printer) 4D0491G01
Print Head (800-Ipm Printer) 4D0088G0 1
Print Head 5-Pack (400-Ipm Printer) 4D0681G01
Print Head S-Pack (800-lpm Printer) 4D0682G01
SmartGraphics Controller Kit 4A0646G0 1
Twinax/Coax Interface Kit 4A0043G01
50-pin D-Type Connector Kit 4A0044G01
50-pin Winchester Connector Kit 4A0683G01
Dataproducts Long Lines interface with D-Type 50-pin Connector. 4A0045G01
Detaproducts Long Lines Interface with Winchester 50-pin Connector. 4A0884G01
Upper Tractor Kit 4D0679G01
Lower Tractor Kit 400680G01
Ribbon Smudge Shield 4D0685G01
Service Manual СЕК-88955
Appendix D. Parts. Accessories. Expendables. and Options D-1/(D-2 Blank)
Appendix E. Print Samples
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Print Samples (continued)
Correspondence at 10 CPI - Better quality than Draft - Better speed than NLQ.
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123456789:;<=>2GABCDEPGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZC\3*_‘abedefg
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E-2 Appendix E. Print Samples
Nov 93
Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options
This appendix explains the firmware strap settings. which are changed
using the control panel pushbuttons.
* Save any strap setting changes using the Setup:Store feature to
prevent losing them when power is removed or when the printer is
initialized.
* Straps that change a default condition may not be recognized until a
self-test is performed. Cycle the printer power or press the
TEST/CLEAR pushbutton.
Parallel Interface Software Straps
With the parallel interface selected and the printer offline, select the
parallel interface straps by pressing:
* 4 - (Program Mode)
* О - (Next Option) until PRG:Interface Op is displayed
* 4 - (Enter)
* 0 - (Next Option) until IFOp:ParallelSet is displayed
*4-4-4 (Enter) until IStrap:A1 OUT is displayed
Use the NEXT OPTION or PREVIOUS OPTION pushbuttons until the
desired strap is displayed and use the ENTER pushbutton to change
the strap's setting.
Strap definitions for parallel interface are different from those for serial
interface.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
A1 - АЗ Reserved for future use.
A4 No Prime on Select (Online). Prime on Select.
А5** No Fault on Paper Out or Deselect. Fault on Paper Out or Deselect.
Ав Enable TOF/BOF leads.* Disable TOF/BOF leads.*
A7 Include PI lead in parity.* Do not include Pl lead in parity.”
AB Pass 8-bit data - Option Strap A32 Bit 8 equals 0.
determines 8th bit usage.
A9 Include bit 8 in parity.* Do not include bit 8 in parity.*
A10 Character with parity error replaced by Character with parity error unchanged.*
space.’
A11 Enabie parity checking.* Disable parity checking.*
A12 Paper moving lead reflects paper out Paper moving lead does not reflect
status." paper out status (lead is unused).*
*Dataproducts Interface Only
To completely disable the BUSY lead, AS, H19, H20, H21, and H22 must be IN
A13-A40 Reserved for future use.
Nov 93 Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options F-1
Parallel Interface Hardware Straps
The ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) technology used in this
printer allows the hardware portion of the interface to be configured
using the control panel pushbuttons.
In the following chart, the column labeled SMPI is a cross-reference to
other shuttle matrix printers using non-ASIC interface boards.
C = Factory default setting for CENTRONICS interface. Automatically
selected when the parallel interface and any emulation except
Dataproducts is selected.
D = Factory default setting for Dataproducts interface. Automatically
selected when the Dataproducts emulation is selected.
Selecting the HWstraps:Default option in the menu will set all 48 straps
to the default settings depending on which emulation is in effect.
Straps can also be changed individually.
Changing Hardware Strap Settings
With the parallel interface selected and the printer offline, select the
parallel interface hardware straps by pressing:
* 4 - (Program Mode)
* O - (Next Option) until PRG:Interface Op is displayed
* 4 - (Enter)
* O - (Next Option) until IFOp:ParaillelSet is displayed
* 4 - (Enter) to select ParOp:Straps
* 0 - (Next Option) until ParOp:HWstraps is displayed
* 4 - (Enter) to select
Press 4 - (Enter) for the default settings or press
* O - (Next Option) until HWstraps:Set H is displayed
* 4 - (Enter) to select HWstrap:H1 OUT
Use the NEXT OPTION or PREVIOUS OPTION pushbuttons until the
desired strap is displayed, and use the ENTER pushbutton to change
the strap's setting.
F-2 Appendix F. Descripuon of Strapping Options Nov 93
Parallel Interface Hardware Straps (continued)
Dec 93
Parallel Interface Hardware (HW) Strap Table
HWstrap Default State SMPI Function
H1 IN J16 Interface lead PRIME high causes printer buffer clear.
C,D OUT J15 Interface lead PRIME low causes printer buffer clear.
H2 IN J13 Enable the interrupt on all control codes.
CD OUT J14 interrupt disabled on all control codes except LF, VT, FF, CR, DC1,
and DC3. Note straps H11 - H16.
H3 C.D IN J12 DEL decoded does not cause an interrupt.
OUT J11 DEL decoded causes an interrupt.
Há C,D IN J10 DEL decoded does not cause printer PRIME.
OUT J9 DEL decoded causes printer PRIME.
H5 IN J8 PERR reset by IOW8 (EOL, CR, LF, VT, FF) or PRMSET.
C.D OUT J7 PERR reset 2 the leading edge of the naxt data strobe or by IOW8
or by PRM .
H6 Reserved for future use.
H7 IN J4 Underine character treated as CR.
C.D OUT J3 Underline character printed.
H8 C.D IN J2 Latched interface lead Pl causes an interrupt.
OUT J1 Latched interface lead P! does not cause an interrupt.
HS IN J36 interface lead ACK does not reflect ONLINE/LOCAL status.
Interface strap AS must also be IN.
C.D OUT J35 Interface lead ACK reflects ONLINE/LOCAL status.
H10 IN J34 Selectable character conversion to space enabled. See Н41 - Н48.
C.D OUT J33 Selectable character conversion to space disabled.
H11 C.D IN J32 CR not decoded.
OUT J31 CR decoded to generate an interrupt.
H12 CD IN J30 FF not decoded.
OUT J29 FF decoded to generate an interrupt.
H13 CD IN J28 LF not decoded.
OUT. | J27 LF decoded to generate an interrupt.
H14 C.D IN J26 VT not decoded.
OUT J25 VT decoded to generate an interrupt.
H15 C.D IN J24 ОСЗ not decoded.
OUT J23 DC3 decoded to generate an interrupt.
H16 C.D IN J22 DC1 not decoded.
OUT J21 DC1 decoded to generate an interrupt.
H17 D IN J52 interface lead BUSY does not reflect ACK.
C OUT J51 Interface lead BUSY reflects ACK.
H18 IN 450 interface lead BUSY/DEMAND toggles with each character.
Co OUT J49 interface lead BUSY/DEMAND doesn't toggle with each character.
H19* IN J48 Does not allow software to contro! the BUSY lead.
CD OUT J47 Allows software to controi the BUSY lead.
H20** IN J46 Interface lead BUSY does not refiect (ONLINE/LOCAL) FAULT/
PAPER OUT status.
C,D OUT J45 Interface lead BUSY reflects (ONLINE/LOCAL) FAULT/PAPER OUT
status.
Н21** D IN J44 Interface lead BUSY does not reflect (FAULT) ONLINE/LOCAL/
PAPER OUT status.
C OUT J43 Interface lead BUSY reflects (FAULT) ONLINE/LOCAL/PAPER OUT
status.
Appendix F. Description of Strapping Opuons F-3
Parallel Interface Hardware Straps (continued)
HWstrap Default | State SMPI | _ Function
Н22** D IN J42 Interface lead BUSY does not reflect (PAPER OUT) ONLINE/LOCAL/
FAULT status.
C OUT J41 Interface lead BUSY reflects (PAPER OUT) ONLINE/LOCAL/FAULT
status.
H23 IN J40 interface lead ACK does not reflect PAPER QUT.
C.D OUT J39 Interface lead ACK reflects PAPER OUT.
H24 IN J38 Interface lead ACK does not reflect FAULT.
CD OUT J37 interface lead ACK reflects FAULT.
H25 C.D IN J71 Interface ieads DATA 0-7, VFURDY, PAPMVG, PARERR, TOF,
BOF, and PARBIT are active high.
OUT J72 Interface leads DATA 0-7, PAPMVG, PARERR, TOF, BOF, and
PARBIT are active low. VFURDY active only when DP VFU loaded.
H26 С IN J68 Interface lead BUSY is active high.
D OUT J67 Interface lead BUSY is active low.
H27 CD IN J66 Interface lead P! active high.
OUT JES Interface lead Pi active low.
H28 D IN J64 Interface lead Pl enabled.
C OUT J63 Interface lead Pi disabled.
H29 D IN J59 interface lead STB is active high.
C OUT J60 Interface lead STB is active low.
H30 cD IN J58 Interface lead SELECT is active high.
OUT JS7 interface lead SELECT is active low.
H31 CD IN J55 Interface lead PAPER OUT is active high.
OUT Js6 interface lead PAPER OUT is active low.
H32 IN J54 Interface lead FAULT is active high.
C.D OUT J53 Interface lead FAULT is active low.
H33 с IN N/A Disable demand delay.
D QUT N/A Enabie demand delay.
H34 - H35 | Used together to H34 H35 Delay
set ACK delay OUT OUT None (D)
from strobe. OUT IN 1 usec.
IN OUT 2 usec.
IN IN 3 psec. (C)
H36 - H37 | Usedtogetherto H36 H37 Pulse Width NOTE: The pulse width
set ACK pulse OUT OUT None (D) will be 1 usec. if H34 and
width. OUT IN 1 usec. H35 are out while using
IN OUT 2 usec. CENTRONICS interface.
IN IN 3 usec. (C)
H38 IN J76 interface lead IDENT low.
cD OUT J75 interface lead IDENT1 high.
H39 IN J78 interface lead IDENTO low.
C.D QUT J77 Interface lead IDENTO high.
H40 IN J80 Interface lead PAPMVG reflects VFURDY.
cD OUT J79 Interface lead PAPMVG reflects PAPMVG.
H41-H48 | Used with strap H10 to select space character substitution. H41 corresponds to bit 1 of the
character code. (See ASCH Chart.) All are OUT as the factory default. Example: Setting H41 -
H44 (for bits 1 - 4) and H46 (bit 6) IN would cause a space to be printed when à slash (/) character
is received. AB must be IN if H41 is set. |
**To completely disable the BUSY lead, AS, H19, H20, H21, and H22 must be IN
F-4 Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options
Nov 93
Serial Interface Straps
Nov 93
Changing Serial Interface Strap Settings
With the serial interface selected and the printer offline, select the
serial interface straps by pressing:
e 4 - (Program Mode)
* O - (Next Option) until PRG:Interface Op is displayed
* 4 - (Enter)
* O - (Next Option) until IFOp:Serial Set is displayed
e 4 - (Enter)
* 0 - (Next Option) until SerOp:Straps is displayed
* 4 - (Enter)
* For Set A - Press 4 - (Enter) to display IStrap:A1 OUT
* For Set B - Press O - (Next Option) to display SerStrp:Set B, and then
press 4 to select
Use the NEXT OPTION or PREVIOUS OPTION pushbuttons until the
desired strap is displayed, and use the ENTER pushbutton to change
the strap's setting.
READY/BUSY CONTROL STRAPS
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
A1 - A3 Reserved for future use. |
A4 Ready/Busy via SCA. SCA does not reflect Ready/Busy.
AS Ready/Busy via DC1/DC3. DC1/DC3 does not reflect Ready/Busy.
A6 Reserved for future use.
A7 Ready/Busy via CD. CD does not reflect Ready/Busy.
AB Ready/Busy via CA. CA does not refiect Ready/Busy.
FAULT CONTROL STRAPS
Strap
Number Meaning # IN Meaning # OUT
A9 - A11 Reserved for future use.
A12 FAULT via SCA. SCA does not reflect FAULT.
A13 FAULT via DC1/DC3. DC1/DC3 does not reflect FAULT.
Ald Reserved for future use.
A15 FAULT via CD. CD does not reflect FAULT.
A16 FAULT via CA. CA does not reflect FAULT.
Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options F-5
Serial Interface Straps (continued)
SELECT STATE CONTROL
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
A17 - A19 | Reserved for future use.
A20 SELECT state via SCA. SCA does not reflect SELECT.
A21 SELECT state via DC1/DC3. DC1/DC3 does not reflect SELECT.
A22 Reserved for future use.
A23 SELECT state via CD. CD does not reflect SELECT.
A24 SELECT state via CA. CA does not rafiect SELECT.
A25 ETX/ACK protocol enabied with ETX/ACK protocol disabled (depending
immediate ACK. on strap A26).
A26 ETX/ACK protocol enabled with ACK | ETX/ACK protocol disabled (depending
on buffer pass. Overrides strap A25. on strap A25).
A27 SCA active low. SCA active high.
A28 CD active low. CD active high.
A29 Disable parity check. Enable parity check.
A30 2 stop bits. 1 stop bit.
A31 inhibit transmitting to host. Do not inhibit transmitting.
A32 CA active low. CA active high.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
B1 8-bit data; No PI lead function. See Note 1. | 7-bit data: Bit 8 = PI lead.
B2 Parity bit not present. Parity bit present.
83 Reserved for future use.
B4 CC false inhibits transmitting. CC does not inhibit transmitting.
BS Underline character = CR. Underline character = Underline
character.
B6 8-bit character. 7-bit character.
B7 Accept data offline - send XOFF when Do not accept data while offline.
buffer almost full - see BS.
88 Accept data offline - send XOFF every Do not accept data while offline.
10th character - overrides B7.
Straps A33-A40 and B9-B40 are reserved for special applications.
Note 1 - Serial interface strap Bl and printer control strap A32
determine 8th bit usage.
Hardware jumpers on the TTLB board serve the following functions.
JS IN (J6 OUT) - Transmit always enabled regardless of CB lead state.
J6 IN (JS OUT) - Host CB lead function determined by J3 and J4.
J7 IN (J8 OUT) - CB lead pulled true but is stilt controlled by host.
J8 IN (J7 OUT) - CB lead is controlled only by host.
F-6 Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options
Nov 93
Printer Control Straps
There are three sets of printer option straps: Set A, B, and C.
Set C is only available when the Proprinter or FX-286 emulation is
selected. Set A is only available when using an emulation other than
Proprinter or FX-286. Only the applicable sets are displayed for the
emulation in effect.
Select the emulation first to make the appropriate strap sets available.
Changing Printer Option Strap Settings
With the printer offline, select the option straps by pressing:
* 4 - (Program Mode)
* O or 1 - (Next or Previous Option) until PRG:Printer Opts is
displayed
* 4 - (Enter) The display shows PStrap: followed by either Set A or
Set B depending on which emulation is selected
Pressing 4 - (Enter) selects the set showing on the display
Pressing O - (Next Option) and then 4 - (Enter) selects the next set
Use the NEXT OPTION or PREVIOUS OPTION pushbuttons until the
desired strap number is displayed, and use the ENTER pushbutton
to change the strap's setting.
Options Al through A8 apply to Printronix emulation only.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
A1 Coded select/deselect active. Coded select/deselect ignored.
A2 Reserved for future use.
A3 CR causes overprint. CR invokes edit mode.
A4 Restrict LPi to 8. Allow ali LPI selections.
AS Enable VFU load. Disable VFU load.
A6 Requires PI lead for VFU load. Allow VFU load without Pi lead.
A7 Reserved for future use.
AB Reserved for future use.
Nov 93 Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options F-7
Printer Control Straps (continued)
Options A9 - A16 apply to the ANSI and Dataproducts emulations only.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
A9 SI/SO will select/deselect bar 51/50 is ignored.
codes and oversize.
А10 Paper position is set to top of bar Paper position is left at end of bar
code after printing. code after printing.
A11 Disable ESC c (reset) sequence. Enable ESC c sequence.
A12 Enable staggered bar codes. Enable low density bar codes.
A13 Position Unit Mode (PUM) set - PUM reset - row/column mode.
Absolute decipoint mode.
A14 Paper position reset to top of Paper position left at end of oversize
oversize after printing. after printing.
A15 LF after dot graphics puts paper LF after dot graphics moves one LPI
on next LPI grid. increment.
A16 3000 Compatibility Mode. ANSI Mode.
Options A17 - A40 apply to all emulations except Proprinter and FX-286.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
A17-A20 4-bit binary value selecting alternate font. See chart on following page.
A21 CPI reset on font change. CPI preserved after font change.
A22 Truncate Pi slews at top of form. No truncation of P| siews.
* A23 No descenders in NLQ. Descenders used in NLQ.
A24 Power-up interface online. Power-up interface in local.
A25 Slashed zero character. Normal zero character.
A26 Enable LF and FF pushbuttons online. Disable LF and FF pushbuttons online.
A27 Wraparound at right margin. Truncate at right margin.
A28 CR converted to LF control code. CR works as CR.
A29 ignore received CR control code. Observe received CR.
A30 ignore HT if table empty. HT is space if table empty.
* A31 No descenders in draft. Descenders used.
A32 8th bit selects 256 character font. 8th bit selects alternate font,
A33 4410/40 Compatibility Mode. 4810/4840 Native Mode.
A34 Make 12 CPI font from 10 CPI. Make 12 CPI font from 13.3 CPI.
A35 Make 15 CPI font from 16.7 CPI. Make 15 CPI font from 13.3 CPI.
A36 LNM reset by default, LF = LF. See Note 1. LNM set by default, LF = CR, LF.
See Note 1.
A37 No CR on vertical position command. CR for vertical position command
except LF.
A38 GENC1C reset bt default, C1 control codes | GENC1C set by default, C1 control
ignored. See Notes 142. codes recognized. See Notes 142.
A39 GENCS2 reset by default - codes 20H-7EH | GENSC2 set by default - codes 15H,
and AOH-FFH are printable. See Notes 20H-7EH, and 80H-FFH are printable.
182. See Notes 182.
A40 Reduced POSTNET bar code quiet zone Normal POSTNET bar code quiet
and 24 bars per inch. Use 12 cpi for zone and 20 bars per inch. Use 10 cp:
calculating spacing. for calculating spacing.
* Applies to the following characters only: Q ; , _
F-8 Appendix F. Descripuon of Strapping Options
Мок оч
Printer Control Straps (continued)
Notes for A36, A38, and A39:
Note 1: A change in the default state of LNM. GENCIC, and/or
GENCS2 will not be effective until followed by an RIS, GENTST,
self-test, or a power-up sequence.
Note 2: GENCS2 overrides GENC1C.
4-BIT BINARY VALUE FOR SELECTING ALTERNATE FONT
Strap Option Font Table SGR Default
A17 A18 A19 A20 Entry Parameter Font
OUT OUT OUT OUT 0 10 Gothic Draft
OUT OUT OUT IN 1 11 Gothic Draft
OUT OUT IN OUT 2 12 Character Graphics
OUT OUT IN IN 3 13 Gothic NLQ
OUT IN OUT OUT 4 14 Courier NLQ
OUT IN OUT IN 5 15 High Speed
OUT IN IN OUT 6 16 OCR-A
OUT IN IN IN 7 17 OCR-B
IN OUT OUT OUT 8 18 ltalics NLQ
IN OUT OUT IN 9 19 Correspondence
See Appendix E for an explanation of character mapping.
Options B1 through B8 apply to the Dataproducts VFU only.
Strap |
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
B1 Extended line counter mode: P| slew Normal line counter mode: PI slew
range = 0 through 63. range = 1 through 15.
B2 Default is 8 LPI. Default is 6 LPI.
B3 Control codes disabled (ASCII codes Control codes enabled.
OOH-1FH).
B4 Form control codes disabled (ASC Form control codes enabled.
codes 10H-13H; LF, VT, FF, CR)
85-88 Reserved for future use.
Nov 93
Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options F-9
Printer Control Straps (continued)
Options B9- B40 apply to all emulations.
Strap
Number
Meaning if IN
Meaning if OUT
89
Set top of form uses reverse paper
motion.
Set top of form uses forward paper
motion.
810-815
Reserved for future use.
B16
Paper low is paper out. See B174818.
Paper low is not a fault.
817
Deselect on paper low if B16 is IN.
Do not deselect on paper low.
B18
Automatic Low Paper Printing to the
end of the last sheet. Overrides
straps B16&B17.
Stop printing at paper low.
B19
Stored form programming disabled.
Stored form programming enabled.
B20
Paper tear-off feature enabled if strap
A26 is IN.
Paper tear-off feature disabled.
B21
Paper tear-off feature does full paper
retraction.
Paper tear-off feature does calculated
paper retraction.
B22
Enable micro adjustment of paper with
the double arrow key.
Disable micro adjustment function.
B23
Automatic View featurs enabled.
Automatic View feature disabled.
B24-B35
Reserved for future use.
836
Paper tear-off distance set for top exit.
Paper tear-off distance set for rear exit.
B37
Paper jam does not report Fault
Paper jam reports Fault
B38
Ribbon jam detector does not report
ribbon fault.
Ribbon jam detector reports ribbon
fault.
839
Reverse paper motion is permitted
during low paper printing.
Reverse paper motion is not permitted
during low paper printing.
B40
Perform complete parallel and serial
interface self-test diagnostics. B40
switches to OUT when test is
completed successfully.
Test only for installation of parallel and
serial interface.
Options C1 through C16 apply to the Proprinter emulation only.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
C1 Stashed zero enabled. Slashed zero disabled.
C2 Line length equals 8 inches. Line length equals 13.2 inches.
C3 Condensed printing at 12 CP! yields 12 | Condensed printing at 12 CP! yields 20
CPI. CPI.
Ca Code page = Multilingual at Code page = USA at initialization.
initialization.
Cs Character set 2 selected. Character set 1 selected.
C6 Default form length is 12 inches. Default form length is 11 inches.
C7 Carriage retum = CR plus LF. Carriage retum = CR without LF.
сё Carriage retum for LF, VT, and ESC J. | No carriage retum for LF, VT, and ESG J.
C9 NLQ Il and alternate NLQ Il can use NLQ Il and alternate NLQ II can only use
Multilingual Code Page 850. USA Code Page 437.
C10-C16 Reserved for future use.
F-10 Appendix F. Description of Strapping Options
Nov 93
Printer Control Straps (continued)
Options C17 through C40 apply to the FX286 emulation only.
Strap
Number Meaning if IN Meaning if OUT
C17 Condensed printing enabled. Condensed printing disabled.
C18 Slashed zero enabled. Slashed zero disabled.
C19 Codes 128-255 are character graphics. | Codes 128-255 are italic characters.
C20 Default print quality is NLQ. Default print quality is Data Processing.
C21 Default form length is 12 inches. Default form length is 11 inches.
C22 Enable 1 inch perforation skip. No perforation skip.
C23 Carriage return = CR plus LF. Carriage return = CR without LF.
* C24 No descenders in draft or NLQ. Descenders used in draft and NLQ.
C25-C29 5-bit binary value selecting the default international character set. See the chart on
the foilowing page.
C30-C40 Reserved for future use.
* Applies to the following characters only: Q ; , _
5-BIT BINARY VALUE FOR SELECTING FX286 INTERNATIONAL
CHARACTER SETS
C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 Character Set
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT USA
OUT OUT OUT OUT IN French
OUT OUT OUT IN OUT German
OUT OUT OUT IN IN United Kingdom
OUT OUT IN OUT OUT Danish |
OUT OUT IN OUT IN Swedish
OUT OUT IN IN OUT italian
OUT OUT IN IN IN Spanish
OUT IN OUT OUT OUT Japan
OUT IN OUT OUT IN Norway
OUT IN OUT IN OUT Danish li
OUT IN OUT IN IN Spanish li
OUT IN IN OUT OUT Latin America
OUT IN IN OUT IN Netherlands
OUT iN IN IN OUT Anglo-Universai
OUT iN IN IN IN Spanish American
IN OUT OUT OUT OUT Portugal
IN OUT OUT OUT IN Africa
IN OUT OUT IN OUT Switzerland
IN OUT OUT IN IN Turkey
IN OUT IN OUT OUT Greece
IN OUT IN OUT IN | Yugoslavia
NOTE: All other combinations are ignored.
Nov 93 Appendix F. Description of Strapping Opuons F11/(F12 Blank)
Glossary
The following listing of words, with their definitions, are common data
communications terms relating to computer printers as well as other
computer devices.
Printer Related Terms
ANSI: American National Standards Institute. The national
clearinghouse and coordinating agency for voluntary standards in the
United States. ANSI establishes standards in such areas as data
transmission codes, interface protocols, storage media, and high level
languages. One standard, ANSI X3. 64, defines control sequences for
two-dimensional character imaging devices. This standard is the
native control language of the GENICOM 3xxx and 4000 printer
families; thus, the term ANSI can refer to the set of control and escape
sequences that is analogous to, and distinct from, the IBM and Epson
emulations.
ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange. ANSI
X3.64. A widely used, constant-length code for transferring
alphanumeric characters, symbols, and device control codes among
digital systems.
Asynchronous: With reference to serial communication protocols,
asynchronous implies that: 1) data is transferred one character at a
time, rather than in blocks; 2) there is no chain of synchronizing
pulses transmitted with a block of data; 3) communication depends on
clocks in the sending and receiving equipment running at the same
frequency, plus or minus a small defined percentage of error. The
RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces are examples of popular asynchronous
communications protocols.
BASIC: Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. A popular
general purpose programming language. Since the language is widely
understood and available as standard on many personal computers.
programming examples in GENICOM user's manuals are often written
in BASIC.
Baud: A unit of signaling speed associated with serial data
transmission that defines the number of signal elements transmitted
per second. Ten signal elements are typically required to transmit an
ASCII character via the most common serial interface; thus, a rate of
1200 baud will generally be understood to mean 120 characters per
second.
Bidirectional Printing: A term associated with daisy wheel and dot
matrix printers, meaning that printing occurs on both the left-to- right
and right-to-left traverse of the carriage. Bidirectional printing
increases printing throughput, but places greater demands on the
mechanical integrity of the printer to achieve horizontal registration
equivalent to unidirectional printing.
Nov 93 Glossary - 1
2 - Glossary
Binary: Relating to a base 2 numbering system. Logic functions are
implemented in binary in electrical circuitry for many reasons.
Principal among these is that there is much less potential for error in
deciding whether a voltage or current level corresponds toa l ora O
than there is in deciding whether the level corresponds to say. an 8
or a 9. In other words, if you are looking at a light bulb, you can
decide whether the light bulb is on or off with considerably less
potential for error than you can decide how bright the light bulb is.
The term binary is sometimes used to distinguish a method of
encoding data for storage and transmission in which each byte of data
represents a numeric value as opposed to, for instance, an ASCII
character. Graphics information might typically be encoded in binary
format, while text information might be encoded in ASCII format.
Bit: The smallest element of data. A bit will represent a value of
either 1 or O.
Bitmap: This is typically a two-dimensional array of bits such that
each bit represents a dot to be displayed or printed. Ultimately, every
image to be displayed or printed by a raster device must be translated
into a bitmap, but significant differences exist both in the point in the
process in which this translation occurs and in the methods by which
it is achieved.
Bold printing: Printing in which the stroke widths of the characters
are increased relative to the stroke widths of the same characters in
the parent font. In the case of the typesetter or laser printer, bold
printing is usually achieved by font substitution. In the case of the
dot matrix printer, bolding is usually done by overprinting the
character with a slight offset in horizontal position on a subsequent
pass of the carriage. In the case of the daisy wheel printer, bold
printing is usually effected by overprinting the character without
moving the carriage. The precise meaning and method of bold printing
is apt to vary from one product to the next, however, even within the
same printing technology.
Buffer: A storage area for data. Since data can often be transmitted
faster than it can be printed, a print data buffer can free both the
sending system and the transmission lines from waiting on the
printer.
Busy: A signal sent from the printer to the data source indicating that
the printer is temporarily unable to receive more data. In the case of
the Centronics interface, busy refers to a dedicated hardware signal.
In the case of the RS-232 serial interface, a busy condition can be
indicated by the status of one or more hardware signals, or by a
control character, or both.
Byte: A unit of data comprising eight bits.
CENTRONICS Interface: A unidirectional parallel printer interface
protocol originated by the Centronics Data Computer Corporation,
which has subsequently been widely adopted by manufacturers of
printers, plotters, and other peripherals.
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Characters per second (cps): A speed rating that refers to the highest
number of characters that a printer can print in a second. In the
printer technologies where the term is applicable, the value will
depend on factors such as character pitch and print quality selection.
The average value (throughput) will always be less than the cps value.
Character Set: This can refer to the set of all letters, numbers, and
symbols that the printer can print. More frequently, it refers to the
mapping of a set of characters to the ASCII table. Using a character
set appropriate for the United States, for instance, a printer might
print the circumflex symbol in response to the ASCII code 5E hex.
Using a character set appropriate to Sweden, the printer might print
the umlaut symbol in response to the same code. The maximum
number of symbols that can be selected by the expanded ASCII code
(8 bits per character) is 255. Typically, a printer will have available
more than 255 symbols, which could include characters from foreign
alphabets, graphics characters, and math symbols. In order to select
from a range of characters greater than 255, the printer will have
provisions to select among character sets. These character sets may
or may not be implemented across all available fonts.
Chip: A common term for an integrated circuit. A chip can contain
circuitry comprising anything from four gates to the most powerful
microprocessor.
Closed Loop: A system comprising a controlling element, a driven
element, and a feedback (or error) signal from the driven element to
the controlling element. The error signal indicates to the controlling
element the magnitude and direction of correction necessary to
achieve the desired output from the system. An example of a closed
loop system is a man driving his car into his garage. The controlling
element is the man and the driven element is the car. The error
signal is the visual (or, in the unhappy case, audible) information that
the man is processing to yield the current position and velocity of the
car relative to the garage. If the system is operating correctly, then
the desired output will be achieved; that is, the car will be stopped at
the appropriate spot in the garage.
Coax: When used to describe a printer interface, this refers to a
synchronous bidirectional serial protocol used with IBM
3270 display systems. Data connections are via RG62AU coaxial
cable.
Collating: In printing, collating means accumulating printed sheets in
a given order. In computing, collating means merging sets of relating
data in a given order.
Configuration: The unique arrangement of components that makes
up a distinct system, or the set of option selections that determines
the behavior of a system.
Control Codes: The first 32 locations in the ASCII table. These are
traditionally used to transmit information other than printable
symbols to the printer. The control code OA hex, for instance, is
almost universally interpreted as a line feed. The response of a printer
to other control codes will depend on the emulation. Printable
symbols are mapped to some of the control code locations in some
character sets.
Glossary - 3
4 - Glossary
CPI: Characters per inch. Horizontal spacing of characters on a line;
also referred to as pitch.
CPS: See characters per second.
CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. The display device common to television
sets, computer monitors, and oscilloscopes.
Cut Sheet: Single sheet of paper.
Cut Sheet Feeder: Device used to automatically insert single sheets
of paper.
Data: Information. With reference to printers, this usually means
information to be printed that is digitally encoded.
Database: A collection of related data, coded to indicate
relationships.
Data Connector: Multi-pin connector that connects the printer to the
data source.
Data Source: A computer, modem, buffer, or any device used to send
data to the printer.
Data Transfer: Moving information from one place to another.
dBa: Decibel. Unit of sound pressure. A noise level of 55 dBa is
considered "office quiet”.
Default: The condition that will be in effect if no action has been
taken to change it. The parameter that will be supplied by the
operating system when a software command is issued without a
parameter. |
Dot Matrix: This term is properly used to refer to a set of printer
technologies which includes impact dot matrix, ink jet, and thermal
transfer, wherein a character or symbol is printed using an array of
dots. In current usage, "dot matrix printer” usually implies impact dot
matrix technology.
Download: This is computer jargon, and as such, defles a solid
definition. An approximate translation would be the transfer of a
block of data from a larger device or system to an area of memory in
a smaller device or system. A downloaded font is a set of character
bitmaps or outlines sent from a data source to a printer. The term
"downline load" is an even more unfortunate jargon phrase that means
approximately the same thing.
DP: Data processing. This can refer to a print quality option that
features the highest speed and relatively low print quality.
DPI: Dots per inch. Unit of resolution applicable to raster devices,
including printers and CRTs. Devices can have different horizontal
and vertical resolutions. Higher resolutions are associated with better
looking images.
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Draft Mode: A print quality selection option associated with lower
resolution and higher speed than NLQ, so named because you might
select this option to print your first draft of a document. In some
GENICOM products, draft mode is an intermediate quality between DP
and NLQ.
Dual Interface: Many GENICOM printer models have both parallel
and serial interfaces resident in the same printer.
Dual Mode: The capability of a printer to print in two modes: i. e. ,
draft and letter quality. A phrase used primarily in advertising copy
to ornament a very ordinary capability.
Dump: Computer jargon that implies a batch transfer of data to a
printer. A screen dump means printing whatever is on the monitor.
ECMA: European Computer Manufacturing Association.
Emulation: A set of functions and associated control and escape
sequences identified with a particular make and model of printer. A
GENICOM printer equipped with a Diablo emulation will behave like
a Diablo printer in terms of response to control codes and escape
sequences, although the throughput of the GENICOM printer may
exceed the throughput of the emulated Diablo printer by a factor of
ten or more. The popular emulations, such as Diablo, Epson FX80,
IBM-GP, etc., have become de facto printer control language
standards. There is a potential for variations among implementations
of the same emulation, based partly on the evolution of the emulated
product. Identifying and resolving these differences can be exquisitely
tedious. The native printer control language of the GENICOM 3000
and 4000 series is ANSI X3. 64, which is not an emulation at all, but
is sometimes erroneously referred to as such. Support of ANSI X3. 64
is prevalent in mainframes. The personal computer world has tended
not to follow suit, even though the ANSI standard is, in many
important respects, more logical than the alternatives.
EPROM: Erasable programmable read-only memory. Physically, this
is a chip into which a program or other information is written for
permanent storage. An EPROM can be erased and reprogrammed a
finite number of times. A typical erasure of an EPROM involves
placing the device under an ultraviolet lamp for twenty minutes.
Escape Sequence: Remote selection of printer functions and features
is achieved using command strings which are preceded with the
ESCAPE character (27 decimal, 1B hex). Escape sequences associated
with similar functions will vary from one emulation to the next. For
example, the escape sequence that selects the magenta band on the
four-color process ribbon is ESCAPE m in IBM Color Graphics
emulation. The escape sequence that does the same thing in ANSI
is ESCAPE [35m.
Expanded Character: Character printed at twice the normal width.
Fanfold: Continuous paper folded like "z" so it lies in a stack.
Fanfold paper usually has perforated holes on the sides that are
engaged by corresponding pins in the printer's tractor mechanism.
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6 - Glossary
Fault: A hardware signal assigned to a dedicated line on the parallel
printer interface. The fault line is normally high (permissive) and goes
low to indicate a fault in the operation of the printer. The conditions
indicated by the fault signal will vary from one printer to the next, and
are often strap selectable. Examples of conditions that might activate
the fault signal are cover open, ribbon failure, and print gap open.
Firmware: Firmware is a program or other information recorded in a
permanent storage device, such as ROM or PROM.
Font: Traditionally, a set of letters, numbers, and punctuation marks
of a particular typestyle and size, such as 10-point Courier or 14-point
Times Roman. The practical meaning of font will vary with the printer
technology being discussed. In the case of the dot matrix printers, a
font will consist of a set of bitmaps, one for each character or symbol
in the font. These bitmaps define individual dots at a particular type
size. The bitmaps can be adjusted algorithmically to adjust the type
size within a narrow range. For instance, in the 3000 distributor
model series, the 10-cpi Courier font is algorithmically reduced in size
to generate the 12-cpi version of the font. In some of the laser
emulations, such as HP, there will be a unique bitmap for each type
size. In the case of ACE or PostScript printers, on the other hand, a
font will consist of a set of outlines, which can be continuously scaled
to yield an enormous range of sizes. This means that the answer to
"How many fonts ?" will often require some expansion.
Footprint: The dimensions of the area of the desk that is occupied by
the printer, as set up for use.
Form Set Printing: Printing of multipart forms, either single sets of
multipart forms or continuous pin feed forms, where the pinfeed edges
may be separated cleanly from the form, leaving the multiple copies
in an intact set.
Friction Feed: Use of friction rollers to move paper through the
printer.
GP: Graphics printing. Refers to the IBM-GP emulation.
Hardware: As opposed to software, this refers to electrical and
mechanical components, logic circuits, and so forth.
High Resolution: With respect to printers, this refers to the ability
of the printer to control the placement of a relatively large number of
dots in a given area.
Initialize Printer: In some of the GENICOM products, this refers to
an action initiated by the operator to restore all of the printer settings
to the settings as shipped. This is sometimes referred to as an Initial
Setup (ISU) action. Printer settings affected by an ISU include the
emulation and the interface type. An unsophisticated operator may be
hard-pressed to recover from an inadvertent ISU. There are less
radical evolutions which can properly be described as initializing the
printer. When operating in parallel interface, there is a hardware
signal named INIT, which is asserted, for example, at the occasion of
booting a personal computer. The assertion of the INIT hardware
signal will reset all attributes applicable to the particular emulation to
a set of defaults which are emulation dependent and may also be
strap selectable. In addition, there are software commands (escape
sequences) in some emulations which will cause a similar result.
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Interface: The set of physical connections and associated electrical
specifications established to transfer data between two pieces of
equipment, such as a computer and a printer. Two types of interfaces
which are commonly used to connect printers to data sources are
RS-232 (a serial interface) and Centronics (a unidirect- ional parallel
interface). There are a myriad of interfaces for data exchange.
Interfaces can be categorized into the three classes:
1) interfaces which are defined by a sanctioning body, such as
IEE-488, a bidirectional parallel protocol; 2) interfaces which
originated as proprietary, but have been so widely adopted as to
become de facto standards, such as Centronics; 3) interfaces which for
reasons of governmental or company security are strictly proprietary.
The word is used to mean either the specification or the actual
hardware used to connect equipment, including the circuits that
control communication.
ISO: International Standards Organization.
Jumper: A hardware device (shorting wire or physical switch) used to
select among alternate signal paths. You might set a jumper on the
4000 product, for instance, to change the polarity of the BUSY signal.
Landscape: A textual or graphical presentation that is oriented
horizontally on the longer dimension of a page.
LED: Light-emitting diode. LEDs have replaced incandescent bulbs
used as indicators in many applications because they operate at lower
voltages, generate less heat, and do not regularly burn out.
Letter Quality: Printing equivalent in appearance to the output of a
high quality business typewriter. This assessment is subjective.
Line Terminator: A character designated to signify the end of a line.
Traditionally, the line feed and form feed control codes are interpreted
as line terminators, while other control codes, such as carriage return
and vertical tab, can be designated line terminators by strap
selection.
Lines Per Minute (Ipm): the number of lines a printer prints each
minute.
Local: As opposed to online, a printer is powered up and may print
internal test patterns and menus, but will not receive data.
Logic Seeking: Sometimes logic-seeking head. The print head will be
routed on the shortest path between characters to be printed. A
simple example: Assume subsequent lines of text consisting of a
character in column 40 and a character in column 41, with the
remainder of the line consisting of spaces. Without logic seeking, the
printer will print the characters in columns 40 and 41 and then send
the carriage to column 1 (home) before printing the next line. With
logic seeking, the carriage would return to column 40 before printing
the next line. Logic seeking improves throughput and reduces wear
on the printer.
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8 - Glossary
LPI: Lines per inch: A measure of line spacing. When the line spacing
is 6 LPI, the distance between the bottom of a line of print and the
bottom of the next is 1/6 inch.
Margin Justification: The process in which spacing is used between
words to achieve a straight printed border along the margin, usually
referring to the right margin, since the left margin is already justified.
This function might logically be performed by the host, but some
printers, including some models of the Diablo, perform margin
justification in the printer.
Mark: A term originating in the teletype era, this identifies a
negative voltage signal in the RS-232 interface. Paradoxically, a
negative voltage signal in that interface corresponds to a logic 1,
while a positive signal corresponds to logic 0. You will hear the term
used most often to apply to a parity protocol in which the parity bit
is always set to logic 1 to satisfy hardware requirements.
Menu: As applied to printers, a method of enabling the operator to
select among printing options by using control panel pushbuttons to
select from a printed list.
Mode: An overused and potentially ambiguous term, "mode" is used
on menus of some GENICOM products to contain a set of logically
unrelated print attributes, such as doublewide and underline. If in
doubt, do not use the word.
Modem: Data communications equipment (DCE) to convert binary
data into analog signals suitable for transmission on
telecommunication networks (modulate), and to convert received
analog signals into binary data (demodulate).
MTBF: Mean time between failures. How long you should expect the
product to run before it breaks. This is based on the mean of the
times between failures of a controlled sample set, such as life- test
units. |
MTTR: Mean time to repair. How long a reasonably competent
technician should be expected to work to fix the product. This figure
is based on the same kind of experience as is MTBF.
NLQ: Near letter quality. A subjective assessment of print quality,
NLQ implies that the characters are not fully formed, but look pretty
good. A test that might be applied is: if a manuscript is printed in
NLQ, then it should be acceptable to a college professor or editor.
NUL: The ASCII character 00. A byte of data in which all bits are set
to zero. The term is used to distinguish between the ASCII character
00 and the ASCII character associated with the numeral "0", which is
30 hex. The NUL character is a component of diverse escape
sequences in various emulations.
OCR: Optical Character Recognition. A set of font specifications,
presently comprising OCR-A and OCR-B, to facilitate the identification
of characters read by optical scanners. The standard was originated
by ECMA, and later adopted by ANSI and ISO.
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Offline: The condition when a printer or other device may be powered
on and yet not able to receive data.
Online: A printer or other device is able to receive or exchange data.
Paper Path: Path that the paper follows through the printer.
Parallel Interface: An interface in which the eight bits that make up
each byte of data are transmitted simultaneously over eight separate
wires.
Parameter: A value or variable that is passed to a procedure or
function. An independent variable. A quantity applied as a
description of an aspect of a system. Any of a set of physical
properties whose values determine the characteristics or behavior of
something. A parameter of a silicon diode that is of concern when
applying that device in a circuit is the peak inverse voltage rating. A
parameter that influences the appearance of a printed page is line
spacing.
Parity: A method of checking for errors in data transmission used in
some serial interfaces. The data source adds a bit—called the parity
bit-to each byte of data so that the total number of 1s is either always
even (even parity) or always odd (odd parity).
Pin Feed Paper: Multisheet paper that has sprocket holes along both
edges and is separated by perforations.
Platen: A bar, plate, or roller on the opposite side of the paper from
the print mechanism, designed to absorb or reflect excess energy
associated with impact printing.
Power Down: Power turn-off sequence.
Power Up: Power turn-on sequence.
Primary Ribbon: Color ribbon containing red, green, blue and black.
Print head: In an impact dot matrix printer, the assembly that
contains rows of pins and associated magnetic actuators that put the
dots on paper. In an ink jet printer, the analogous device that
contains nozzles and valves or pumps. In a thermal transfer printer,
the analogous device that contains heating elements.
Print Quality: A subjective assessment as to how good the printed
characters and symbols look, or a specification which attempts to
quantify how good the characters look. Measurable aspects of print
quality include relative darkness of individual dots, erences in
relative darkness from one dot to the next, consistency of dot
placement, registration, and so forth.
Process Ribbon: Color ribbon containing yellow, magenta, cyan and
black. A palette of colors can be achieved by overprinting colors on
subsequent passes of the print head.
Program: As related to computers, a sequence of instructions.
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10 - Glossary
PROM: Programmable read-only memory. Physically, this is a chip
into which a program or other information is written for permanent
storage. A PROM can be programmed only once after manufacture.
Proportional Printing: Printing in which the amount of white space
on either side of a character is adjusted to reflect the width of the
character itself. If proportional printing is enabled, then an
exclamation point printed next to an exclamation point will occupy
significantly less space than an uppercase M printed next to an
uppercase M. If proportional printing is not enabled, then every
character in the font will occupy the same width on the line.
Protocol: In electronic communications, a set of hardware and
software conventions governing the formatting and treatment of data
to be exchanged. There are myriads of protocols for data
communication.
RAM: Random-access memory. An area of memory structured so that
an individual byte can be accessed for read or write operations by
referring to the address of that byte.
Remote Programming: Instructions sent from a data source to a
printer to duplicate selections achievable by operating the control
panel. You could select proportional printing, for example, by
operating the control panel, or you could send an escape sequence
from the data source to do the same thing.
Resolution: The number of locations at which dots can be placed in
a given area to form either characters or graphics.
ROM: Read-only memory. Physically, this is a chip into which a
program or other information is written for permanent storage. The
term ROM is used in contrast to the terms PROM and EPROM, the
implication being that ROM is programmed at manufacture. This
meaning is made explicit by the term "masked ROM".
RS-232C: A common serial communications protocol, first applied to
data communications carried out between modems connected by long
lines, including, but by no means restricted to, telephone lines. The
standard was eventually codified by the Electronic Industries
Association (ElA). The frequency and extent of variations in the
implementation of RS-232 among applications and vendors is
notorious. Establishing communications between two devices, both of
which purport to be "RS-232 compatible", is liable to require hours of
trial and analysis.
Scroll: To move the displayed material on a CRT screen up or down.
Serial Transfer: Sending coded data over a single line.
Slew Rate: The maximum speed at which a printer can move paper.
Skewed: Loading pinfeed paper crooked.
Softkeys: Keys, which could include control panel keys on a printer,
that have different functions depending on conditions.
Software: Software simply means a computer program or set of
programs.
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Space: Referring to the RS-232 interface, space means a
positive voltage signal. Paradoxically, in this interface, a positive
signal is a logic O, while a negative voltage is a logic 1.
Submenu: A menu selected from another menu.
Subscript: Printing characters a half line below the line currently
being printed.
Superscript: Printing characters a half line above the line currently
being printed.
Synchronous: With reference to serial communications protocols,
synchronous implies that: 1) data is transferred in blocks of
characters rather than as individual characters; 2) a series of
synchronizing pulses is transmitted with each block; 3)
communication does not depend on frequency agreement between
clocks in the transmitting and receiving equipment.
System Compatibility: The quality of a system such that elements of
the system can exchange information and otherwise operate in
harmony.
Terminal: The input/output device you use to communicate with a
computer.
TOF: Top of form. This is a hardware or software input to a printer
to indicate that the top of a sheet of paper is positioned where you
want it to be with respect to the print head at the start of the form.
Tractor Feed: The use of pairs of discrete mechanisms (tractors) to
move paper through the printer. A tractor will comprise a set of pins
on a belt that engage corresponding holes in the paper, and a
spring-loaded clip that holds the paper in engagement with the pins.
Throughput: A description of the speed of a printer that is more
comprehensive than cps, lpm, or ppm. Throughput will depend on
data transmission rates and print attributes such as cpl, lpi, and
quality selection. Throughput will reflect characteristics of the printer
that affect real-world performance, but may not affect cps, lpm, or
ppm measurements. Examples of such characteristics include the
buffer size, the efficiency of logic-seeking mechanisms and the power
of the paper-handling functions. Throughput can never be quantified
without reference to the specific document used for the test.
Twinax: A bidirectional synchronous serial protocol used exclusively
with IBM system 3x/AS-400 workstation control units and certain IBM
cluster controllers. Data connection is via twinaxial cable.
Unidirectional Printing: Left to right printing only, selected in
instances where horizontal registration is critical.
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Active Form ......o-... »oencro.s
Actuator, Print .................
Alternate Font .................
ANSI Emulation ....ooereerroooo
СаЫе, Ромег ..................
Cartridge, Ribbon ...............
Caster ...eoceecccoccccacarnarooo
CENTRONICS/Dataproducts Settings
CENTRONICS Interface Operation ...
CENTRONICS Intic Signal Definition .
CENTRONICS Intíc Signal Timing ...
Character Expansion ............
Character Graphics .............
Character Sets .................
Characters PerInch .............
Cleaning Procedures .............
Configuration Status Printout ......
_ Connector, Interface ...... .......
Connector, Power ...............
Considerations for Operation ......
Control Jumpers, Serial Intfc ......
Control Panel .........+..+.+400000
Control Straps, Printer ...........
Correspondence Font ...... Peso
Counter Font......_w.e.ecworresecco
CPI .......... »nrermorrocoroo
CPI/LPI Pushbutton ........ .....
Customer Setup Store ....... rr...
D
Data Stream, Serial Interface ..... .
Data Processing Font ............
Dataproducts Emulation ......... .
Diagnostic Fault Codes ...........
Diagnostic Self-Test ...... .......
Display, Control Panel ...........
Dissipated Power ...............
Draft, Gothic ...e.e...eceseoerecsoo
E
Electrical Problems . .............
Emulation Control ..............
4-5
4-6
2-40, 2-41
2-33, E-1
2-34
2-3, 2-15, 2-34
4-12
2-1, 2-3
F-7
2-4, 2-15, 2-33
2-4, 2-15, 2-33
2-3, 2-14, 2-34
2-3
2-12
4-8
4-9
2-4, 2-15, 2-33
2-32
3-10
3-10
2-2
C-1
2-4, 2-15, 2-33
2-4, 2-15, 2-33
F
Fault Codes .............. Chapter 3
Faults, Diagnostic Codes for .. 3-10
Faults, Hard . ............. 3-5
Faults, Soft .............. 3-3
FCC Compliance ........... u
Function Mode Pushbutton ... 2-4
FONT/FORM pushbutton .... 2-4
Fonts ....Ñ..ococecoreecocoeo 2-5
Form, Active .............. 2-22
FORM FEED Pushbutton .... 2-4
Forms Entry/Storage Menu .. 2-14
Forms, Lengthof .......... 2-16, 2-22, 2-42
Form Selection ............ 2-4, 2-14
Forms Setup ............. 2-22
Frequency, Electrical ....... C-1
Function Mode ............ 2-8
FUNCTION MODE Pushbutton 2-4
Function Mode, Using ....... 2-11
FX-286e Emulation ........ 2-32
G
Gothic Font .............. 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
Gothic NLQ .............. 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
H
Hex Dump ..........0.00.0 2-19
HHHHHH ......oooceccoo. 2-13
High Speed Draft .......... 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
Horizontal Tabbing ......... 2-51
I
Initialization .............. 1-24, 1-25
Intialization Switch ........ 1-25, 2-2
Initialize, Method .......... 1-24
Initialize, When ........... 1-24
Initializing the Printer ....... 1-24
Input Buffer Size .......... 4-2
Installation ............... Chapter 1
Installation of Ribbon Cart. ... 1-17
Interface Cable ............ 1-7
Interface Connector ...... .. 1-7, 4-1
Interface, Parallel .......... 4-2, F-1
Interface, Serial ........... 4-7, F-5
Interface Signal Path ... . 4-2
Interface Straps ....... .... Appendix F
Interfacing ..... .. . Chapter 4
Interference, Radio ......... u
Interlock Switch ........... 1-23
International Character Sets .. 2-34
Introduction . ...o..oceoedaco 1-1
Italic Font ....eeececereecxeo. 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
Jumpers, Serial Control ..... 4-12
Keyboard Lockout .......... 2-12
Index X-1
L
LF RAT 2-4
Light Printing .................. 3-9
LINE FEED Pushbutton .......... 2-4
Lines Per Inch .....e..ecerecsxaxcono 2-3
Loading Paper ........... cv... 1-10
Lockout, Keyboard .............. 2-12
Low Paper Printing .............. 2-26
Low Print .............c.c00.... 2-26
Гомет Тгас10г® ........... 5... .. 1-4, 1-12
LPI квекеее.. 2-3
M
Maintenance .............000.5 Chapter 3
Маг п бер... ............... 2-23. 2-42, 2-50
Modes, Function and Program ..... 2-8
Mechanical Problems ............ 3-8
N
Near Letter Quality .............. 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
Cee eee eee 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
Non-Fault Messages ............. 3-4
O
ОСК-А/В ..................... 2-4, 2-15, 2-33
Oflline Data .......e_.eeeoceexe.. 4-8
Offset from Top of Form .......... 2-23
Offset from Top of Form Exp ....... 2-24
ON LINE Pushbutton ............ 2-3
Operation of Printer ............. Chapter 2
Options .......... oeogrceccseooo Appendix D
P
P Sertes .....oocecsneroreorcros 2-32
Paper Gap Adjustment Wheel ...... 1-20
Paper Handling System ........... 1-8
Paper Jam .....oooereereooo .... 8
Paperloading ................. 1-10
PaperOutSensor ............... 2-26
Paper Path Selection ............. 1-22
Paper Positioning ............... 1-14, 2-6
Paper КасК .................... 1-8
PAPER REVERSE Pushbutton ...... 2-8
Paper Shelf .................... 1-8
Paper Specifications ............. Appendix B
Paper Supply Repienishment ....... 2-28
Paper Tear-Off Feature ........... 2-28
Paper Thickness Adjustment Lever .. 1-21
Paper Weight .................. B-1
Parallel Interface ....... ........ 2-44, 4-2, F-1
Parallel Interface Control Options ... 4-3, F-1
Pin Assignments, Serial Interface ... 4-10
Pin Assignments, Parallel Intric . .... 4-4
Pitch (CP .......o o. o .eorccao. 2-3, 2-15, 2-34
Power Cable ...........ceo cress 1-8
Power Consumption ............. C-1
Power-On Sequence ............. 1-23
PowerSource .......... ........ 1-6, C-1
Print Cap Adjustment Wheel ....... 1-20
Print Head Replacement .......... 3-12
PrintSamples . ................. Appendix E
Print Head Test ...........000.. 313
Print Head Replacement .......... 3-12
Printer Care and Maintenance ...... Chapter 3
Printer Control Straps . . .......... F-7
X-2 Users Manual
Printer Infttallzation ........ 1-24, 1-25
Printer Interfacing ......... Chapter 4
Printer Nomenclature ....... Chapter 1
Printrontx Emulation ....... 2-32
Program Mode ............ 2-8
Program Mode, Using ....... 2-32
PROGRAM MODE Pushbutton 2-4
Proprinter Emulation ....... 2-32
Pushbuttons.............. 2-2
R
Radio Interference ......... u
Reinker ................. 1-16
Replacement. Print Actuator .. 3-12
Replenishing Paper Supply ... 2-26
Ribbon Cartridge Installation . 1-16, 1-17, 1-18
Ribbon Cartridge Removal ... 1-19
RibbonDeck.............. 1-15
RS-232C Serial Interface ..... 4-7
S
Security Lockout .......... 2-12
SELECT/DESELECT printer .. 4-2, 4-5
Self-Test ................. 1-23, 3-10
Self-Test Error Messages ..... 3-10
Semiautomatic Paper Loading . 1-13
Serial Buffer Characteristics .. 4-8
Serial Interface ............ 2-46, 4-7
SET Top Of Form Pushbutton . 2-6
Signal Definition ........... 4-5, 4-11
Signal Timing Diagram ...... 4-6
Signature Pattern .......... 2-12
Size (of printer) ............ Appendix C
Soft Faults ............... 3-3
Status Printout Sample .. .. . . 2-21
Straps, Interface ........... F-1
Strapping Options, Printer ... Appendix F
Subscript ................ 2-39
Superscript .............. 2-39
Suspended Printing ........ 3-3
T
Tabbing ................. 2-51, 2-52
TEST/CLEAR Pushbutton .... 2-3
Test Pattern .............. 1-26
Tuning, Parallel Interface .... 4-6
Top Margin .........cece.... 2-23, 2-42
Top of Form, Setting ........ 2-6
TFacCiOr8 2000000000000 0004 1-3, 1-4, 1-12
Troubleshooting ........... 3-2 .
Type Styles ............... 2-33, 2-36, E-1
U
Underline ................ 2-36
Underscore ............... 2-38
Unpacking ............... Appendix A
Upper Tractors ............ 1-3, 1-12
Vv
Vertical Expansion ......... 2-38, 2-41
Vertical Tabbing ........... 2-52
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Weight (of printer) ................ C-1
Weight. Paper .............cc.... Appendix B
Wheels ......o..cwwcooeocosoorcooro 1-5
Zero Character ......oo.ceedrcouoo F-8
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