LA550W - Printer TALLYGENICOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LA550W TALLYGENICOM

User guide Table of contents Paper handling 26 Changing the paper path 26 Changing the paper type in the setup menu 27 Loading paper 28 Fanfold paper 28 Single sheets 32 Paper transport 34 Moving the paper to the tear position 35 Removing paper 36 Settings 37 Setting the tear position 37 Setting the first printing line (TOF) 38 Setting the print head gap 39 Selecting character density and font temporarily 40 The Menu al Programming via the control panel 41 Enabling access to Menu mode 41 Calling up the menu 41 Menu configurations (Macros) 42 Menu handling 43 Save settings 43 Selecting the LC display language 44 Terminating Setup mode 45 Menu structure 46 Menu parameters 47 Printing out macro configurations (Print) 47 Loading menu configurations (Macro) 47 Reset to default values (Reset) 48 Quiet mode printing (Quiet) 48 Selecting font (Font) 49 Setting line spacing (LP1) 50 Selecting start signal for escape sequence (ESCChar) 50 Selecting Protocol (emulation) 51 Bidirectional printing (P rintDir) 52 Settings for interfaces (1/0) 53

User guide Table of contents Setting the DEC Mode (DECMode) Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI) Character set (CharSet) User preference character set (UserChr) Printer ID (Prn.ID) Deleting sequence or buffer (CAN Fkt.) Disconnection on end of transmission (Discnct) Initial Report (Report) Automatic answerback (Answbck) Answerback on ENQ (Answ_ENQ) Setting the IBM mode (IBMMode) Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI) IBM character set (IBM-Cset) Code page (CodP age) IBM Double Height (DblHigh) Horizontal pitch on Compress (IBMComp) Slashed Zero (SI.Zero) Setting the EPSON Mode (EPSMode) Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI) EPSON character set (EPS-Cset) Code P age (CodP age) Slashed Zero (SI.Zero) Menu settings (example) Advanced menu Test functions Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode Interface test (H-Dump) Printout in Hex-Dump Terminating Hex-Dump Advanced settings Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single) Settings for paper with dark back (P ap.back) Reduced power consumption (SleepMod)

User guide Table of contents Troubleshooting 97 General print problems 98 The display remains dark 98 The display is lit, but the printer does not print 98 Problems with the paper feed 99 Paper jam (fanfold paper) 99 Paper jam (single sheets) 100 Paper does not move to tear off position 100 Problems with the print quality 101 Print is too pale 101 Smudged print 101 Prints undefined characters 101 The first line is not completely printed out atthe top 101 Dots within characters are missing 101 Error messages via the display 102 Additional display messages 105 Care and maintenance 106 Replacing the fuse 106 Cleaning the housing 107 Cleaning the interior 107 Cleaning the platen 108 Ribbon 108 Cleaning the upper friction 108 Carriage shafts 108 Specifications 109 Printer specifications 109 Interface specifications 112 Paper specifications 113 Available character sets and fonts 115 Emulations 120 General 120 Escape sequences 120 What are escape sequences? 120 How are escape sequences used? 120 Barcode 121 List of available barcodes 121

User guide Table of contents Interfaces Parallel interface Connector assignment Serial interface V.24/RS232C Connector assignment Interface cable (serial interface) Input signals Output signals Interface-Adapter IF Adapter-Set RS232 (DB9M)/MMJ Protocols Memory mode XON/XOFF Memory mode Robust XON/XOFF Configuring the serial interface of the PC DOS mode Windows 95/98/ME Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP Physical printer port in Ethernet with TCP/IP Example of a printer connected to a computer in an Ethernet Example of several devices in an Ethernet Options and accessories Options Tractor 2, front Serial interface adapter MM) interface adapter Others Optional firmware Accessories Ribbon cassettes Optional paper support Programming manuals Index

User guide Introduction Introduction Printer features Your printer is a high speed and rugged design for easy use and heavy duty operation. Itis designed for service-free PC, network and mini sy- stem operations. Attop speeds of up to 500 cps the LAS50N and LA550 keep pace with the bustling, demanding world where printing is time sensitive and cri- tical. Engineered for printing under adverse conditions, these devices produce multi-part invoices, shipping documents or bar code labels at a rate of up to 26,000 pages per month. The printer handles up to 5-part forms with no skewing or jamming; it automatically adjusts for different forms thickness. The straight paper path is easy to access, for reliable forms handling. The LAS5ON/LA550W optionally is configured with an optional tractor (front). A straight paper path on the front tractors results in jam-free operation and flawless 24-wire impressions on up to 5-part forms. Both models offer fully automated gap adjustment, paper parking, loading, etc. With extensive connectivity alternatives and popular emulations, the printer is ideal for a variety of industrial or business applications. Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols. CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in order to prevent injuries to the user and damage to the printer. NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific topic.

User guide Introduction About this manual The user guide contains a detailed description ofthe printer, its charac- teristic features and additional information.

Chapter 1 Printer at a glance lists all the parts of the printer.

Chapter 2 Installation contains start-up instructions and points to note.

Chapter 3 Changing the ribbon cassette provides step-by-step instruc-

tions for changing the ribbon cassette.

Chapter 4 Printer drivers provides step-by-step instructions for instal-

ling the printer driver.

Chapter 5 The control panel explains how to control printer operations.

Chapter 6 Paper handling tells you how to setthe paper type and how

to load, transport and move the paper to the tear-off position.

Chapter 7 Settings tells you how to adjust the basic settings such as

font, character density, print head distance, print line height and tear- off position.

Chapter 8 The Menu contains all the information necessary for con-

trolling the printer via the control panel.

Chapter 9 Advanced menu describes the possible test settings and

other technical adjustments of the printer.

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting provides instructions for rectifying faults

which do not require the intervention of qualified personnel.

Chapter 11 Care and maintenance provides information on the upkeep

of the printer. Appendix À Specifications informs you about the technical specificati- ons of your printer and the paper which should be used. Appendix B Available character sets and fonts lists the available cha- racter sets. Appendix C Emulations deals with programming via the interface. Appendix D Interfaces explains the interfaces. Appendix E Options and accessories contains information about opti- ons and accessories you can purchase for your printer.

User guide Printer at a glance ER Printer at a glance Paper support Single sheet feeder closed Power switch D Bottom cover Control panel Ribbon cassette Latches Top cover Print head

Printer in single-sheet mode Paper support

User guide Installation | 2 | Installation Unpacking the printer Place your printer on a solid surface (see Placing your printer, page 7). Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the cor- rect direction. Open the packaging, take out the accessory cas- sette and unpackit. Pullthe printer out of the card- board box towards you and remove the remaining packaging material. Check the printer for any visible transport damage and completeness. Apart from this CD-ROM (©) the Quick start guide (©), the power cable (@), the ribbon (®) and the MM] interface adapter (©) should be included. If you find any transport damage orifany accesso- ries are missing, please contact your dealer.

User guide Installation Placing your printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, surface, ensuring that the printer is positioned in such a way that it can nottopple, and thatthere is easy access to the control panel and paper input devices. Also en- sure that there is sufficient space for the printed output. If you expect that frequent forward and reverse feeds will occur, you should place the printer as shown in the figure, if possible. The power supply cable may be dam- © aged if the paper edges constantly chafe the insulating sheath. The user must always ensure that there is suffi- cient distance between the power sup- ply cable and the paper. When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions: Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive sub- stances. Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid plac- ing the printer near a window, protect it from the sunlight with a cur- tain. When connecting the computer with the printer, make sure notto ex- ceed the permitted cable length (see Interface specifications, page 112). Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating radi- ators. Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations. Above all take care to avoid the influence of dust. Itis recommended to install the printer in a place which is acousti- cally isolated from the workplace because of the noise it may produce.

User guide Installation Checking the printer voltage Make sure that the device has been set to the correct voltage (e.g. 120 V'inthe USA, 230 V in Europe). To do this, check the type plate above the powerinlet atthe back of the printer. Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect. Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect, since this may result in severe damage. You can setthe printer to the correct mains volt- age yourself. To do this, cautiously place the print- eronits back side. Make sure that the fixing clips of the parallel connection are not bent. Use a suitable object (e.g. a screwdriver, but nev- er a pencil) to setthe slide switch on the leftatthe bottom of the printer to the correct voltage. r— 120 V Back side of printer — 230 V

User guide Installation Connecting the printer Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer. Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket. Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the data cable between the printer and the computer.

User guide Installation Switching on the printer The power switch for switching on the printer is lo- cated at the bottom left at the front of the printer when viewed from the front.

3. Changing the ribbon cassette

The ribbon consists of a dense synthetic fabric saturated with ink. When printing, the needles hit the ribbon and transfer the ink parti- cles on to the paper. After printing several million characters, the ink is consumed and the fabric worn out. Remove all the paper from the printer and make sure thatthe printer is switched off before opening the cover. Press the two slide latches, raise the top cover to an angle of 90 degrees relative to the top cover of the printer and remove it. Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left stop (viewed from the printer front). The print head heats up during print- ing. Let it cool down before touching, if necessary.

User guide Changing the ribbon cassette Raise the printer bar cover. Remove the used cassette. We recommend use of genuine ribbon cassettes only. Turn the coloured ribbon feed knob atthe right of the new ribbon cassette in the direction of the ar- row in order to take up slack of the ribbon.

User guide Changing the ribbon cassette Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards in such a way thatitis parallel to the housing top and thread in the ribbon in front of the print head. Locate the two projections in the left and right guide rails ofthe printer and gently press down on both sides until it clicks into place. In this way, the cartridge is automatically positioned correctly. Use the knob on the right side of the cassette to take up slack of the ribbon again. Thereby the rib- bon will slide over the plastic noses on the leftand right of the print head into the correct positon. Press the printer bar cover down until it clicks into place, remountthe top cover, making sure thatthe projections on the cover are inserted correctly into the recesses of the printer housing, and close it.

User guide Printer drivers | 4 | Printer drivers You need to install a printer driver so thatthe printer can process the data from your application programs. An original driver offers the best conditions for optimal printing re- sults. All available printer drivers can be found on the CD-ROM en- closed with the printer, as well as on our Internetsite, from which you can also download updated versions as necessary. Installing a printer driver in Windows 95/98/ME To install the printer driver, proceed as follows. 1 insertthe supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. 3 Move the mouse to Settings and click on Printer to open the printer folder. 4 Click on New Printer. 5 Click on Next In the Printer Installation Wizard. 6 Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer or Network Printer by clicking on the relevant option, then press Next. For instructions on installing the printer as a network printer, O0 please consult the documentation supplied with your network operating system and/or printer server, or contact the network administrator. 7 Click on Disk, then on Browse. 8 Selectthe CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\english\driv- ers\<printer model> (“n“ stands for the letter of your PC drive). Ô The printer driver is also available in German, French, Italian and Spanish language. If you want to install a printer driver in one of these languages open the respective directory. 9 Open the folder of your printer's operating system, select the file oemsetup.inf and click on OK. 10 Selectthe printer type. Click on OK, then on Next. 11 Selectthe portto which your printer is connected, then click on Next.

If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the rel- evant option. Then click on Next. Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver will now be installed. Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP O OU PB W ND M The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as fol- lows. Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder. Click on File and Add Printer in the menu bar. Click on Next In the Printer Installation Wizard. Specify whether you want to operate the printer as a Local Printer or Network Printer by clicking on the relevant option, then press Next. For instructions on installing the printer as a network printer, please consult the documentation supplied with your network operating system and/or printer server, or contact the network administrator. To install a network printer, you will need Administrator rights. If you are using the printer locally, you can continue installing the driver in one of two possible ways: Manual installation of printer driver: in this case, continue with Step 7. Automatic installation of printer driver via Plug & Play function: in this case, continue with Step 12 once the printer installation wizard has determined the printer, port and printer name. Then click on Next. 7 Selectthe portto which your printer is connected, then click on Next. 8 Click on Data Carrier, then click on Browse.

Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\english\driv- ers\<printer model> (“n“ stands for the letter of your PC drive). Open the folder of your printer's operating system, select the file oemsetup.inf or printer.inf (Windows NT 4) and click on OK.

User guide Printer drivers Other operating systems

Select the printer type. Click on OK, then on Next. If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the rel- evant option. Then click on Next. If you are using the printer as a network printer, you have the option of sharing it with other network users. In this case you mustenter an access name which will be displayed to the other network users. Then click on Next. Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver will now be installed. The printer driver only works if the Epson emulation is selec- ted (default setting for parallel interface). For details how to select Epson emulation, refer to Setting the EPSON Mode (EPS- Mode) (page 86). The printer drivers either support the printer font Draft or Draft Copy, not both. Selection, which kind of draft font is used, has to be made in the printers Menu mode (see Selecting font (Font), page 49). If you want to switch between print qualities NLQ (Near Letter Quality) and LQ (Letter Quality), you also have to make this selection in Menu mode. The printer can also be used with other operating systems such as Linux or Unix. In this case, setthe printer to the Epson emulation or IBM emulation for which default drivers are available in most oper- ating systems.

User guide Printer drivers Changing printer settings

B W Nm You can make permanent changes to the printer settings using the control panel ofthe printer (see The Menu, page 41). Various printer settings can also be entered in the operating system of your PC, however. Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. Windows 95/98/ME : move the mouse to Settings and click on Print- ers to open the printer folder. Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP : click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder. Move the mouse pointer to the appropriate printer symbol, press the right mouse key and click on Properties. Details of the settings available in this window can be found in the Windows documentation or help pages. Settings entered in the printer driver via Windows have priority over settings entered via the printer menu. It is therefore pos- sible that the former may overwrite the latter. In contrast to Windows versions 95/98/ME, in which forms are de- fined in the printer driver itself, Windows versions 2000/NT 4.0/XP have a central facility for managing form properties and assign one paper feed only. If you want to set up a form notincluded in the Windows default set- tings, proceed as follows. You will need Administrator rights to define new forms. Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder. In the menu bar, click on File and Server Properties. In the window Printer Server Properties, click on Form if neces- sary. Either select an existing form from the Forms list or activate the op- tion New Form. Enter a form name and the desired values. Click on Save to save the new form. You can now assign this form to the paper feeds of your printer (see Changing printer settings). The form cannot be assigned if its dimensions exceed the per- missible paper sizes of the specified paper feed.

User guide Printer drivers Graphic options You can select different print qualities via the Windows printer driv- ers (see table). This selection will affectthe printing speed: the high- er the print quality, the lower the speed (see Printer specifications, page 109). To setthe desired print quality, proceed as follows. Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. Windows 95/98/ME/2000: move the mouse to Settings and click on Printers to open the printer folder. Windows NT 4.0/XP: Click on Printers and Faxes to open the print- er folder. Move the mouse pointer to the printer symbol, click on the right mouse key and click on Properties. Windows 95/98/ME: Click on Graphics. Windows 2000: Click on Printer Properties, then click on Ad- vanced. Windows NT 4.0/XP: Click on Printer Settings, then click on Ad- vanced. Windows 95/98/ME : Highlight the required setting in the list next to Resolution. Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP : Highlight the required setting in the list next to Print Quality. Confirm your selection by clicking on OK. Print quality Resolution Data Print Quality 180 x 90 dpi Copy Print Quality 180 x 180 dpi Near Letter Quality |360 x 180 dpi Letter Quality 360 x 360 dpi

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Online Setup ) (1e) To load new firmware, proceed as follows. The most current version of the firmware can be downloaded from our internet page. 1 Switch off the printer. Connect your DOS PC (LPT1:) to the par- allel port on the printer. 2 Press keys 1, 4 and Online. Hold the keys pressed. 3 Switch on your printer. The printer is ready for the download when BOOT appears on its display. 4 In Windows open the MS-DOS window. 5 Copy the file, e.g. DOWNLOAD.FDF, to your printer: COPY /B X:\path\DOWNLOAD.FDF PRN (X:\path stands for the drive and the directory in which the file is lo- cated.) A progress indicator (bar) and DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE appears on the display during the download; alternatively, an error message is displayed: PRG =Firmware GEN = Character set or font (character generator) P+G =Firmware and character set BOO =Firmware, character set and boot block The number of the currently transferred data block (frame) is dis- played in addition in the top line of the display on the right. DOWNLOAD OK and BOOTAREA SKIPPED is displayed briefly when the procedure has been completed successfully. The printer then runs through its initialisation routine, after which itis ready for use. Repeated separate loading of firmware and character genera- tors is possible. Itis necessary to repeat the entire procedure if an error occurs dur- ing the download. This is indicated by a corresponding message on the display. It may be that not all fault messages can be shown on the display. In this case, the operating system of your PC displays an error message such as “Write error on device”.

User guide The control panel [5 | The control panel The control panel keys are used for controlling your work with the printer. The control panel is located on the front right side of your printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys. The functions of the keys depend on the printer's current mode (sta- tus). There are four basic modes. > The Online mode (display message: Ready) is the printer's normal operating mode. Data from your computer can be received and prin- ted. > Inthe Offline mode (display message: Pause) the link between prin- ter and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed. > Inthe Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry outthe so-called quick-switch function. The quick-switch option was included so that you can change the mostimportant parameters (for example adjustments, character density, font, paper path, adjust- ments i.e. head gap) directly without having to enter them via the menu. The settings for the parameters character density and font are lost when the printer is switched off. They can be selected per- manently in the Menu mode of the printer. > Inthe Menu mode further printer settings (line spacing, size ofthe interface buffer etc.) can be altered and saved permanently.

User guide The control panel The LC display The LC display tells you allthe important printer settings and informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. The upper line informs you that the printer is either in Online or Offline mode (in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and the selected paperpath (below: Frontl =tractor mode). Example: Printer status Paper path [Ready Fronti | MX YYY Load © [ [I 1 1 1 2 3 4 su) ©0000 The second line informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. The word or symbol directly above a key tells you the current function of the key. Key functions Status messages In our example, key 1 (Back) serves to activate the previous param- eter group, while keys 2 (Font) and 3 (CPI) open the menus for ed- iting the settings for fonts and character density. Key 4 (Next) takes you to the next parameter group. Example: Font CPI Key functions Back I 1 Next onine @@) [l [l [l [l 60e ‘©

Offline mode Pause Front1l Park + LF/FF [l l ! 0 1 2 3 4 N AA seu) After switching on, the printer is automatically set to Online mode. Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer. > MX (a message only; X =1 to 4): Shows the selected menu (Macro); for further information refer to Loading menu configurations (Macro) (page 47). > YYY (a message only; YYY =EPS,IBM, DEC): Shows the active emulation of the active interface (parallel or serial); for further in- formation refer to Selecting Protocol (emulation) (page 51). > Load key (4): Ifthis is displayed above this key, no paper is loaded in the printer or the paper is in park position. In this case the display switches between Ready and Park Position. Press the key to feed paper to the printing position. > Setup key: Sets the printer to Setup mode. > Online key: Sets the printer to Offline mode. Loaded paper will be transported to printing position. If the printer is set to Online mode by pressing the Online key again, the printer transports the paper in tear position. Only in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds from the control panel, see Paper transport (page 34); however, data cannot be received. > Park key (1): Clears the paper path with paper loaded and acti- vates paper path quick selection, see Changing the paper path (page 26). > Key # (2): Short keypress: Microstep forward. Long keypress: Continuous paper feed. > Key # (3): Short keypress: Microstep reverse. Long keypress: Continuous paper reverse feed up to the park position. > Load key (4): If no paper is loaded, see above. If paper is loaded: Loads paper from the selected paper source; the display changes to LF/FF Short keypress: Line Feed (LF). Long keypress: Form Feed (FF). > Setup key: Sets the printer to Setup mode. > Online key: Sets the printer to Online mode.

e © In this mode, the following settings are available: > Setup key: Sets the printer to Setup mode, in which the following settings can be selected: > Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Acces may be disabled by the manufacturer (see note below). > Adjust key (2): Sets the Tear position, first printing line and print head gap. > Paprpath key (3): Sets the paper path. > Char key (4): Sets the font and number of characters per inch. Access to the other menu settings (Menu) may be - depending on the model - disabled by the manufacturer. Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily. 1 Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds. 2 Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed until Selftest disappears on the display. For information on how to enable access permanently and about the available settings, refer to the section Menu lock (MenLock) (page 58) and Menu parameters (page 47). The settings for Font and CPI are lost when the printer is switched off. The section Selecting font (Font) (page 49) and Horizontal spacing of characters (CP1) (page 76), (page 82), (page 86) explains how to set fonts and character density per- manently.

User guide The control panel Messages in the LC display Ifthe printer detects an internal fault or user error or ifitexpects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display. Italso dis- plays the status during an operation (e.g. Loading default). Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each mes- sage. The messages are described in greater detail in the chapter Error messages via the display (page 102). Message Meaning Eject error The printer cannot eject the paper / advance it to park position. Hardware Alarm Internal hardware error, contact your dealer or service technician. Head hot The printer reports that the print head is hot and that print speed will be reduced. Initializing This message appears during the printer's initializing phase. Load error The printer cannot draw in the loaded paper. Loading default Indicates that the printer is being initia- lised and is carrying out the internal self- test immediately after turning on the printer. Factory defined parameters will be reloaded in all available menues. Out of paper The printer has detected paper end dur- ing operation / printer was switched on with no paper loaded. Parity error À parity error during data transmission is indicated. Press any key The user is requested to press any key. Tear Paper off The user is requested to tear off paper which has been advanced to the quick tear edge. Setftest After power-on, the printer executes a short hardware self-test.

User guide The control panel Key functions when turning on the printer If you keep one of the following keys pressed during power-on until the printer has completedinitialisation, the corresponding function is activated: If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer, you enter the printer's advanced Menu mode. The advanced Menu mode is described in the section Advanced menu (page 90) of this manual. If you keep the Setup key depressed while turning on the printer, you regain access to the printer menu if you had locked itbefore with the help of the MenLock function. The MenLock function is descri- bed in the section Menu lock (MenLock) (page 58). Ifthe four function and select keys (keys 1 to 4) are depressed si- multaneously while turning on the power, all printer settings are re- set to the default values. This causes all the user's previous settings to be lost. If you keep the key 4 depressed while turning on the printer, a status page is printed out from the active paper source with the selected settings of all menus.

This section describes how to setthe paper type, load fanfold paper and single sheets, transport paper and move the paper to the tear position. You can change the paper type either from an application program, by means of the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup menu. In this section, the quick selection feature is described; for de- tailed information on how to make this setting via the Setup menu, refer to the section Setup mode (page 23). Make sure that the printer is in Offline mode (Pause); press the On- line key, if necessary. Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the dis- play. After having torn off the paper, press any key. If a single sheet is loaded in the printer, itis ejected. Use one of the marked keys to selectthe desired paper path, for ex- ample, Single (2). The display shown here may vary depending on which paper options you have installed. If you do not make a selection within 5 seconds, the menu is closed. The display alternates between the basic menu and the menu in the following figure: Insert a single sheet (for the procedure, see Loading paper (page 28). Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. When the printer receives data from the computer, the single sheetis automat- ically loaded. Press the Load (4) key to load the single sheet before starting the printout.

User guide Paper handling Changing the paper type in Ifyou wish to change the paper type in the Setup menu, proceed as the setup menu follows. > Press the Setup key followed by the Paprpath key (3). > Selectthe desired paper type with the key < (2) or > (3). > Press the Set (1) key to confirm your selection.

User guide Paper handling Loading paper Fanfold paper Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For information on the supported paper sizes, please refer to section P a- per specifications (page 113). Only use dust-free or low-dust paper. Many paper qualities are suitable for this printer. For more information, please refer to the section Paper specifications (page 113). Ifnecessary, remove the paper support. Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold pa- per printing. Ifnecessary, change the paper ty- pe, see Changing the paper path (page 26). Raise the front cover, taking it by the areas marked with arrows on the left and right. Open the right and left tractor flaps. You may also want to remove the bottom cover in order to facilitate loading the fanfold paper. However, you can also feed paperto the tractor with the bottom cover mounted.

User guide Paper handling Insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor. Make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins. Close the left tractor flap. Insert the fanfold paper in the left-hand tractor first, ensuring that at least three perforation holes engage with the tractor pins. Close the tractor flap. Open the coloured latch lever and align the tractor so thatthe first printing position on the paper matches the X mark on the printer hou- sing. Lock the lever again. Align the right-hand tractor to the width of the paper and insert the paper. Make sure that it is inserted by the same length as on the left-hand trac- tor in order to avoid any paper jam.

User guide Paper handling Close the tractorflap and slide the tractor to the right until the paper is slightly tensioned. Do nottension the paper excessively to avoid tearing the perforation ho- les; do not allow excessive slack sincein this case the paper will bulge and there may be problems in the feeding process. Then lock the tractor.

User guide Paper handling puter. Make sure that the paper stack is aligned in parallel to the printer and thatthe paper supply cannot be obstructed. Lower the front cover. Ready Front1 M1 EPS Load onine(@) Switch the printer on. The active paper source (Front1 =tractor 1) appears in the display. The paper is automatically loaded when the [l l ! 0 a) a) @ A seu) printer is in Online mode (Ready) and receives data from the com-

0 Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the printout.

User guide Paper handling Single sheets If required, install the paper support. Make sure thatthe printer is setto single sheet mode. lfnecessary, change the papertype, see Changing the paper path (page 26). Press the latch atthe middle ofthe front cover. The single sheet input tray opens downwards. Align the left paper guide with the mark on the left of the single sheet input tray marking the first printing position. Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the paper used.

A À seur@) ©0000 7 Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far as possible. Press the Online key to setthe printer to ready status. The sheetis automatically loaded when the printer is in Online mode (Ready) and recei- ves data from the computer. The printer reports a paper out condition by dis- playing Load paper from single and beeping. Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the print- out.

Loaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in the printer in several ways. Make sure that the printer is in Offline mode (Pause); press the On- line key, if necessary. > Key Park (1): If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, itis fed to the park position orthe tear position. If a single sheet is loaded, itis ejected. > KeyÆ (2): Shortkeypress: Paperis transported upwards step by step. Long keypress: Continuous transport upwards. > Key # (3): Shortkeypress: P aperis transported downwards step by step. Long keypress: Continuous transport downwards. > Key LF/FF (4): Short keypress: Line Feed (LF) is effected. Long keypress: Form Feed (FF) is effected. > Key Online (4): Moves P aper to tear position ifthe automatic tear function is activated. The maximum value of the paper return feed is 22 inches. You can not remove paper generally if the Tear parameter is set to No Tear/Reverse in the active macro.

Online ] coco © Your printer by default moves the paper into tear position once pa- peris loaded. If you deactivate this feature in the printer's menu (set- ting: Manual) you can use the Tear key to move the paperto the tear position. For more information refer to View and tear position (Tear- View) (page 63). Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see below). The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening. Make sure that the printer is in Online mode (Ready). Ifnecessary, press the Online key. Press the Tear (4) key. The printer moves the perforation edge of the fanfold paper to the tear edge. The display changes to. Tear off paper atthe tear edge A. Make sure you tear the paper off straight, otherwise a paper jam may occur. Ready M1 DE Front1l Online

Setup After having torn off the paper, press the Online key. The printer re- turns the paper to the first printing position. Ifa print job is active, the printer returns the paper automatically to the first printing position. The tear function can be deactivated completely (No Tear/ Reverse). In this condition the Tear key is not accessible; the paper can not be moved reverse. For more information, please refer to View and tear position (TearView) (page 63).

Never use force to remove the paper from the printer. Other- wise the mechanical components may be damaged. Make sure that the printer is in Offline mode (Pause); press the On- line key, if necessary. Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the dis- play. Now remove the paper from the tractor. Then press any key. If a sin- gle sheet is loaded in the printer, itis ejected.

This section describes how to setthe tear position, the first printing line, the print head gap as well as the font and the character density. Ifthe tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the printer, you can adjust it. Inserted paper needs to be torn off if necessary and retracted to park position. Press the Setup key. The printer changes to Setup mode. Press the Adjust (2) key. Press the Tear (4) key. Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the perforation to the desired position. Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Confirm the input again by pressing the Setup key. The printer is reset to the in- itial status. The correction made - a maximum of approx. 1" (2.5 cm) in each direction - will be retained after switching the printer off. It can be set separately for each paper path. Make sure that the set form length corresponds to the actual length of the forms you are using.

I I I 2 ë . Setup. een 00 00 © You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first prin- ting line for each paper source and each menu individually. Before using the TOF function (if fanfold paper is used), you should first set the tear position; see Setting the tear position (page 37). Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see Printer at a glance, page 3). Press the Setup key. The printer changes to Setup mode. Press the Adjust (2) key. Press the TOF (3) key.

The paper is fed to the position where the bot- tom edge of the first printing line is aligned with anz| the tear edge ofthe printer. The factory setting 0-220/72" lo! Readjusted first printing line î for the first printing position (TOF) is 8/72" (4.23 mm). This is equivalent to the FormAdj= 12/72"* \ Set < > Exit nine)

first line from the top. oo oc] Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the first printing line to the desi- red position. You can set values from 0 to 220/72" for fanfold paper or for single sheets. Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status. The selection made will be retained after switching off the printer.

The printer features automatic print head gap adjustment to the thickness ofthe paper used. In Setup mode, you can enter a correc- tion value to modify the head gap that is normally determined auto- matically. This correction is useful for modifying the appearance of the type face. This correction will modify the appearance ofthe font. Itmay be necessary to obtain optimum printing results on certain pa- per types. The AGA (automatic gap adjustment) function must be set to once or always. For more detailed information, refer to the sec- tion Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) (page 68). Press the Setup key. The printer changes to Setup mode. Press the Adjust (2) key. Press the Head (1) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to setthe range within which the automatic gap adjustment is to be corrected. You can select values in the range from -10 to +10. Negative values reduce the head distance, positive values increase it. Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key. Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status. Negative values decrease the print head gap, positive values increase it. Changing the automatically determined value may have a strong effect on the printing quality. The setting made will be retained after switching off the printer.

User guide Settings Selecting character density and font temporarily Adjust Menu | l [l l ! 0

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Online Setupl Online Setupl Online Setupl e 0 You can use the CPI (Character Per Inch) key in Setup mode to sel- ect the number of characters per inch to be printed. You can use the Font key to select resident fonts. Press the Setup key. The printer changes to Setup mode. Press the Char (4) key. Press the CPI (4) or Font (1) key (in our example, press CPI). Use the < (2) or > (3) key to setthe desired character density. Con- firm the selection by pressing the Set (1) key. You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by pressing the Exit (4) key. If you pressed the Font (1) key, use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired font. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set (1) key. You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by pressing the Exit (4) key. Press the Setup key. The printer returns to the initial status. Itis also possible to press the Online key. The printer then changes directly to Online mode. The selection made will not be retained after switching off the printer. For more details on how to set the character density and fonts permanently, please refer to the chapter Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI) (page 76), (page 82), (page 86) and Selecting font (Font) (page 49).

User guide The Menu 8 | The Menu Programming via the Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications soft- control panel ware you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use: > Programming via the control panel. > Programming via the interface using Escape sequences or control codes. Settings made by escape sequences have priority over set- Ô tings made in Menu mode; therefore they will override these. Informations on Escape sequences can be found in Appendix E, Emulations (page 120). Programming via the interface gives you far greater freedom for de- signing your printed pages, however, it is also a more sophisticated method and requires some experience with programming languag- es and printer control systems. All programming via the interface is lost after you turn offthe printer, whereas the programming carried out using the control panel, is saved and stored even after you turn off the printer. E nabling access to On some printer models the menu can be locked by default to pro- Menu mode tect it from accidental or unauthorised access. Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily.

1. Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds.

2. Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed until

Selftest disappears from the display. Ô For information on how to enable access permanently and about the available settings, refer to the section Menu lock MenLock) (page 58). Calling up the menu You can access the menu in the following way: Press the Setup key. The printer switches to Setup mode. (The Set- Bcbuse Papas à up mode can be selected both in the Online and Offline mode.) Menu | In Char| Online To access the printer menu, press the key directly underneath the a 6e è -.@ word Menu (1).

Online Setup | Online } Setupl Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many ap- plications make use of, are set. Atthe end ofthis chapter you will find a menu printout (Seite 89) which shows you the printer's default set- tings. Your printer allows you to set and use four independent menu con- figurations (Macros). Ifone of your applications for example requires an IBM printer while another program works better with an EPSON printer, you can set an IBM emulation configuration with the desired settings, and set the second configuration as an EPSON emulation. The active macro is always the one you used last. When you switch on the printer for the very firsttime, macro no. Lis loaded. Macro no. 1 only remains active until you load another macro. The last active macro is stored even after the printer is switched off and is reloaded automatically when the printer is switched on again. For example, to change from macro no. 1 to macro no. 3: Press Setup key. Press Menu (1) key. Press Macro (3) key. Now the following message appears in the LC display: Now press the < (2) or > (3) key repeatedly until Load Macro=3 appears. Then select macro no. 3 as the current setting using the Set key (1). The currently active setting is marked with an asterisk (x). If changing macros itis possible that the printer initializes due to different emulation settings.

User guide The Menu Menu handling You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and se- lection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the cor- responding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups are combined at one level. In the following example, these are the LPI and Skip parameter groups. If you do not wish to change one of the two parameters you can ei- ther press the Next key (to access the two following parameter groups in the menu), or you can press the Back key (to access the two previous parameter groups in the menu). If you want to change a setting, (e.g. the line density), then press the LPI key (LPI = lines per inch) to access the actual parameter level. The currently valid setting is marked by a * (in the example below the current setting is 6 Ipi). With the < and > keys you can view the other parameters available for this setting. Example: back to the previous on to the next parameter groups parameter groups 6 LPI # Skip = 0.0 Inch # Set < > Exit Set < > Exit Save settings Once the desired parameter is displayed on the LC display, you can save it by pressing the Set key. The parameter is then set and the printer automatically displays the parameter groups again. With the Exit key you can leave the sublevel without saving your changes.

Online! Setup Online! Setup 0e 0e This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the selection of the national language as an example. This example shows how to change from the English language to the German language. The same procedure applies to the other lan- guages (French, Italian and Spanish). Select the Setup mode by pressing the Setup key. Press the Menu key (1).

Setup mode and Menu mode may be disabled. Hold down the Setup key while switching on the printer to enable Menu mode. If you want to enable access to this mode permanently, you need to change the appropriate setting in the menu; see Menu lock (MenLock) (page 58). Press the Next key (4) several times until the display indicates Lan- guage. Press the Language key (3). The display now changes to P arameter mode and indicates English in the top line. The lower line displays Set and Exit. The two arrows < (2) and > (3) represent the symbols for parameter selection (“<”indicates de- scending and “>” ascending). Press the < (2) or > (3) key until the desired language is displayed, in our example German. Save your selection by pressing the Set key (1). An acoustic signal verifies this action.

Terminating Setup mode You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the Exit key (4), the old setting is retained. After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example indicates the following text: This setting is retained even after switching off your printer. Press either the Setup key to change into Offline mode (Pause) or the Online key to change to Online mode (Ready).

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Onlinel The following section introduces and explains all the possible menu settings. Press Setup key. Press Menu (1) key. Setup mode and Menu mode may be disabled. Hold down the Setup key while switching on the printer to enable Menu mode. If you want to enable access to this mode permanently, you need to change the appropriate setting in the macro; see Menu lock (MenLock) (page 58). Prints the menu configurations using the active paper feed; see Menu settings (example) (page 89). Press Print (2) key, to startthe printout. A menu is loaded, you can choose between four menus; see Menu handling (page 43). Press Macro (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Load Macro=1/2/3/4 Default Setting: Load Macro=1 Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

The current macro returns to the default values (factory settings). Press Reset (2) key. Press the No (1) or Yes (2) key to select the desired setting. All manually altered settings in the current menu are lost when itis reset to the default settings. We therefore recommend that you print out the menu first. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Switches between normal and quiet mode printing. For all printing modes, the print-out is made with the bidirectional method in quiet mode printing. In the first step the firstrow of pins is activated, during the second step the second row is used. Press Quiet (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: Off Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

This parameter selects the character style and its quality perma- nently. Press Font (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: see table below Default Setting: Draft Character styles marked with an 1 (for example Courier 1 LQ) are IBM compatible fonts. Fonts with the identifier PS in their name are proportional fonts which use only the space actually required for the character width. Example: Roman LQ: Waillillli]l Roman PS LQ: fWillh The abbreviation NLQ stands for Near Letter print quality, which means that the printer works faster but with a slightly lower resolu- tion. LQ stands for Letter Quality, which means thatthe resolution is higher at the expense of a slightly slower speed. Available fonts Draft S Serif PS LQ OCR-A NLQ Draft Copy Courier NLQ OCR-A LQ Roman NLQ Courier LQ Courier | NLQ Roman LQ Prestige NLQ Courier! LQ Roman PS NLQ Prestige LQ CourIPS NLQ Roman PS LQ Script NLQ CourIPS LQ Sans Serif NLQ Script LQ Orator NLQ Sans Serif LQ OCR-B NLQ Orator LQ S SerifPS NLQ OCR-B LQ Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Sets the lines per inch (line density). The higher the parameter the smaller the line spacing (random LPI can be selected via the ESC sequences). Press LPI (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 2 LPI, 3 LPI, 4 LPI, 6 LPI*, 8 LPI, 12 LPI Default Setting: 6 LPI Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Selects the start signal for control sequences. Setting ESC: Only character Escape (27d, 1Bh) can be used. Setting ESC+$$: Char- acter Escape or alternatively two $ characters ($$) can be used. For more information see the section Escape sequences (page 120). Press ESCChar (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: ESC/ESC+$$ Default Setting: ESC Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

e6nnae Online Setup Online Setup 00 00 © Online| Setup Selects the emulation for the serial or parallel interface. When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer. The selected emulation of the active interface is shown in on- line or Offline mode in the second line of the printers display. For more information refer to Online mode (page 22) Press Protocol (3) key. Press Parall. (2) if you want to select a emulation for the parallel in- terface or Serial (3) if you want to select a emulation for the serial interface of the printer (in our example: Parall.). Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: DEC PPL2, Epson ESC/P2, IBM XL24, IBM XL24+AGM, Default Setting: Epson ESC/P2 (Parall.) DEC PPL2 (Serial) Ifthe printer is switched to Online mode after changing the emula- tion, it performs a reset. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

User guide The Menu Bidirectional printing (PrintDir) PrintDir 1/0 Back | | Next [l Ql Ql [ © [A] © © PrintDir=Bidir * Set < > Exit 1 [l [l 1

Selects ifthe printer prints in both directions (bidirectional) or only in one direction (unidirectional from left to right). Press PrintDir (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Bidir/Unidir Default Setting: Bidir Normal internal characters will be printed always bidirectional, whereas graphic, semigraphic, large characters (LCP) and bar- codes are printed depending on the setting of PrintDir. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

one In this parameter group, you can choose various settings for the printer interfaces. See also Interfaces (page 122). Press 1/0 (3) key. To ensure the proper functioning of serial data trans- fers, the serial settings of the printer and computer (host) must coincide. Press Serial (2) key. Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate) (baud = bit per sec- ond). Press Baud (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Default Setting: 9600 0 Printer and computer must have the same baud rate. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

eRRe Online Setup Online| Setup ee oo This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity check for received data bytes and the number of stop bits per data byte. Press Format (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: see table below Default Setting: 8 Bit No 1 Stop 1 number of data bits 2 parity test 3 number of stop bits 8 Bit No 1 Stop 8 Bit No 2 Stop 8 Bit Even 1 Stop 8 Bit Odd 1 Stop 8 Bit Mark 1 Stop 8 Bit Spc 1 Stop 7 Bit No 2 Stop 7 Bit Even 1 Stop 7 Bit Odd 1 Stop 7 Bit Even 2 Stop 7 Bit Odd 2 Stop 7 Bit Mark 1 Stop 7 Bit Spc 1 Stop 7 Bit Mark 2 Stop 7 Bit Spc 2 Stop 1 Sets the number of data bits: You can select 7 or 8. 2 The parity test for received data bytes can be selected. NO cau- ses transmission in both directions without parity bit. If EVEN or ODDis selected, the bytes are checked if they have even or odd parity. The selection of MARK or SPACE causes a data byte transmission with parity bit, but without checking the received da- ta. Transmission data with parity bit is always marked with 1 (MARK) or 0 (SPACE). 3 Selects one or two stop bits per data byte. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Setup (s 1e) Onlinel Setup This parameter serves to selectthe type of protocol, i.e. a certain set of rules and procedures for ensuring error-free data exchanges be- tween computer and printer. Details of the available protocols can be found in the section Protocols (page 127). Press BuffCtri (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: XON/XOFF, Robust XON/XOFF, Default Setting: XON/XOFF Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Defines the conductor to which the DTR signal is connected (DTR = Data Terminal Ready). Press DTR (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: DTR/READY Default Setting: DTR DTR=DTR: DTR signal is assigned to DTR line. DTR=READY: READY signal is assigned to DTR line. DTR =Pin 20 on 25-pin female V.24 connector. DTR =Pin 4 on 9-pin female V.24 connector. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

eaae Online Setup Online| Setup Selects the interface. Printer is configured either for parallel or serial connection or in automatic change for both (Auto). Press Interf. (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Auto, Parallel, Serial Default Setting: Auto Interf.=Auto: Printer switches automatically between parallel and serial interface. Interf.=Parallel: Printer using parallel interface. Interf.=Serial: P rinter using serial interface. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Selects the size of the interface buffer. Press Buffer (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 0, 16, 32, 48, 64 Default Setting: 32 KB If buffer = 0 KB and the serial interface is selected, or if the setting Auto is active, the actual buffer size will be 512 bytes. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to leave the parameter group Interf.. Press the Next key (4) again to access the next group of parameters.

The Timout option allows you to define the duration after which the interface switches back to the Stand-by state, when the printer stops receiving data. Press Timeout (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 2 sec … 30 sec Default Setting: 2 sec Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Switches the automatic carriage return on or off after receiving the signal LF (line feed). Press Auto-CR (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: On Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

Menu lock (MenLock) MenLock Language Back | 1 Next 0 1! 0 [D

Switches the automatic line feed (LF) on or off after receiving the signal CR (carriage return). Press Auto-LF (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: Off Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. With MenLock = Off, all functions and settings are accessible with- out restriction in Online, Offline and Setup mode. If MenLock = Menu is activated, all functions and settings are still accessible in Online and Offline mode, however, in Setup mode you can only access the parameter groups Adjust (setting the printhead gap [Head], top of form [TOF] and tear position [Tear]), Paprpath (setting the paper path), Font (setting the font) and the character spacing (CPI), while access to Menu mode (Menu key) is disabled. If you select MenLock = AI, you can access the Online/Offline, Load/P ark, Paper and Paper Feed (LineFeed/Form Feed, &/#) functions in Online and Offline mode while Setup mode is disabled. In this case, the Setup menu can only be called up by holding the key Setup while switching on the printer. Press MenLock (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Off, Menu, AIl Default Setting: Off Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

The menu can be shown in five languages on the LC display. Press Language (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish Default Setting: English Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Selects the paper parameters Formlen (form length), FormAdij (first printing position) and Head (print head gap, only if AGA=Off) sepa- rately for each paper source in the current menu. Only installed options can be selected. Press Paper (2) key. You can now choose between the following paper options: > Single » Frontl (tractor 1) > Front? (tractor 2 front, option) Selectthe desired paperway, in our example Single (2). Press Next (4) key, to proceed to the installed optional paperways.

User guide The Menu Form length (Formlen) Formlen FormAd)j Back | 1 Next 5 D 1 : ©0000 Lines Standard Back | 1 Next pyy ©0R0e 6 LPI =72 * Set Online Setup Online Setup Online| Setup ®@ 00 You can define the form length in one of two ways: via the number of lines or via standard formats (e.g. Letter, Legal). Press Formlen (2) key. If you wish to define the form length via a line format, press Line (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 6 to 132 Default Setting: 66 Sets the form length via line formats. Please note that the adjust- ment in Lines depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPIata selected line number of 96 lines results in a formlength of 12 inches (96 lines/[8lines/inch]) = 12 inches). The selectable range is be- tween 3 and 21 inches, i.e. for 2 LPI from 6 to 42 lines and for 12 LPI from 24 to 262 lines. Ifthe form length is set it will not be changed by changing the LPI later on. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

FormAdj= 12/72"* Set < > Exit 1 1 ï [

e 00 If you wish to define the form length via standard formats, press Standard (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: DIN A3, DIN A4, DIN A5, DIN B5, DIN B6, DIN C6, Executive 10.5", Letter 11", Fanfold 12", Legal 14", No Format Default Setting: Letter 11" Selects the form length by standard formats. Using Standard, differ- ent paper formats can be selected directly, e.g. DIN A4, Legal, Let- ter. The LC display indicates No formatif a value is selected by the Line function or ESC sequences, which does not correspond to a stan- dard format. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Sets the first print position of a form in n/72 inch, separately adjust- able for each paper path. The settings made here reduce the height of the printable area. Press FormAdij (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 0/72" bis 220/72" Default Setting: 8/72" An alternative notation for FormAdj is TOF (Top Of Form). Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

This parameter is ignored ifthe automatic gap adjustment (AGA) is activated; see Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) (page 68). Adjusts the print head gap manually; separately adjustable for each paper path. Press Head (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 0 to 100 Default Setting: 18 Selectthe Head = 18 parameter for normal paper. Use a greater dis- tance for thicker paper. Recommended values for the print head gap: 1 layer

If you change this value, this may affect the print quality. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

User guide The Menu View and tear position (TearView) Back | 1 Paper TearView Next

The auto tear or the auto view function can be selected as desired. When auto view is switched on, the last printed text is visible. When auto tear is switched on, the perforation of the paper is posi- tioned at the tear off edge of the printer, when no data are pro- cessed. Press TearView (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: View=1s/3s/6s Tear=1s/3s/6s Tear at TOF No Tear/Reverse Manual Default Setting: Tear=ls Ifthe parameter View is setto Ls, 3s or 6s, the paper moves to the “normal” print position as soon as data is received. After printing the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the auto view position. Ifthe parameter Tear is setto 1s, 3s or 6s, the perforation of the pa- peris positioned atthe tear off edge ofthe printer. If data is received, the paper returns to the normal print position. After printing, the print- er waits forthe given interval to bring the paper once more to the tear off position. If the tear off edge is not aligned with the perforation of the paper, this can be corrected (see Setting the tear position (page 37). Ifthe parameter No Tear/Reverseis set, TearView mode is disabled and no backward movements are performed. Ifthe parameter Manual is set, the paper can still be brought into a View or Tear position via a specific sequence or by pressing the Tear key. Ifthe parameter Tear at TOF is set, the paper perforation is auto- matically positioned at the tear off edge as long as the current print position TOF is activated. Feeding takes place after approx. 1.5 sec- onds (hold time). If any data is received during this period oftime the paperis not positioned atthe tear off edge. With this function it must be noted that the printer may only be switched off when the print po- sition is at TOF. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

Selects the line length in inches. With the setting of 8 Inch, the prin- ter operates like a printer with a width of only 8 inches. Press Width (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: 8 Inch, 13.2 Inch, 13.6 Inch Default Setting: 13.6 Inch (wide printer)/8 Inch (narrow printer) The setting options 13.2 Inch and 13.6 Inch are available in the wide printer only. The narrow printer has a fix line length of 8 Inch. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.

. seu) ©RRO With this function selected itis posible to print differentbarcodes and LCP (Large Character Printing). Press Barcode (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off The definition and activation is performed by special sequences through the interface. Since this selection is possible for all emulati- ons it must be noted that conflicts in sequence conformity with the selected emulation may occur. (The possible barcodes, LCP cha- racters and the operation of these functions are described in the Programmer's Manual). Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Allows printing of normal characters on the left and right of the bar- code. Press Barmode (3) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: Secured/Unsecured Default Setting: Unsecured In secured mode, the space which the barcode characters require is “protected”. In each line, other barcode or normal characters can also be printed. These additional characters are printed in the line currently being printed and and in the subsequent lines, without af- fecting the barcode which is already being printed. Consequently, normal characters can be printed in every line to the right or left of the barcode.

In unsecured mode, the required paper transport for printing bar- codes is carried out automatically, it is not possible to print more than one line of normal characters in the barcode line. All characters in the mixed line are printed such that their bottom edges are in a straight line. This function may be switched on and off by se- quences. This function can be activated/deactivated by sequences. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Specifies whether a form feed is to be performed when the paper reaches the top print line. Press FFmode (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off FFmode = On: Ifthe paper is positioned in the first printing line (TOF), form feeds will be ignored. FFmode = Off: Form feed will be performed in all cases. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

eRRe Online Setup Onlinel ] Setup Selection of the optional tractor: see Paperway (page 5). If you set any ofthese options to Notinstalled, they will not be displayed in the paper path quick selection menu.For setting the tractor Press PapOpt (3) key. Press Front2 (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: installed/Not installed Default Setting: Not installed Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4). This parameter only appears ifthe optional tractor is installed. Itreg- ulates the activation of tractors when there is no more paper left in one ofthem. Press AutoTra (2) key. Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Setting Options: OfffT1=T2 Default Setting: Off If an optional tractor is installed and the Off parameter is activated, only the selected tractor is supported (either via the menu oran ESC sequence). If the selected tractor is out of paper, printing stops. Ifan optional tractor is installed and you select T1=T2, the printer will load paper from the other tractor if the selected one is empty. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).

This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA) off or on. Press the AGA key (3). Setting options: Off/once/always Default setting: always AGA=always: printer checks paper thickness and changes gap ad- justment if necessary (default). Measurments take place - after power-on - in single sheet mode: for each sheet - in tractor mode: whenever changing the paper path, when loading paper AGA=once: The printer checks the paper thickness only once after power-on for each selected paper path and after paper end. AGA =0ff: selects manual gap adjustment; the value can be set for each paper source and each of the 4 macros available. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. The printer automat- ically leaves test mode and assumes Online mode.

Increasing the print head gap (Head up) Head up=0ff 5 Set < > EXit| Oniine 1 1 ll

The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trou- blefree printing of paper with properties likely to cause problems (perforations etc.) or paper of poor finish. Putthe printer into Menu mode by pressing the Setup key. Press the Menu key. The display shows Print/Macro. Press Nextor Back key until the parameter group Paphand/CX-bid appears in the display. Press the Paphand key (2). Select the Head up menu (2). With this function you can increase the printhead gap before and af- ter the perforation of the form. Setting options: On/Off Defaultsetting: Off Ifthe parameter is set to On, the print head gap increases during form feed and line feed four lines before and afterthe perforation on the form (= protected zone). The print head gap is always increased during form feeding past the perforation even when feeding takes place outside the protected zone. 0 Printing is possible in the protected area. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. 1 Top edge of form 5 Protected zone 2 Paper transport strip 6 Transport holes 3 Bottom edge of form 7 Left-hand area 4 Form separation perforation 8 Right-hand area

This parameter determines the actual paper width. Press the Pagewid key (3). Setting options narrow printer: From 20 to 80 in 1/10 inch steps Setting options wide printer: From 20 to 136 in 1/10 inch steps Default setting narrow printer: 136/10" Default setting narrow printer: 80/10" (80/136 characters at 10 characters/inch) If Head up = On, the print head moves to the calculated center of the paper during the time the paper is moving in the protected zone. IfRightzo = On (see below), the print head moves out ofthe perfo- ration zone on the right as long as the paper is being transported. Setthe printing width rather than the actual paper width. Confirm your settings with the Set key (1) and press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters. Ifthe parameter is On, the print head moves out of the perforation zone (area @) on the left as long as the paper is being transported. The Pagewid setting has no influence (see above). Press the Leftzon key (2). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off Confirm your settings with the Set key (1).

Online. Setup (se) Ifthe parameter is On, the printhead travels from the right-hand per- foration area (@) towards the center of the paper while the paper is moving. The Pagewid option must be correctly set in this case, see Paper width (Pagewid) (page 70). Press the Rightzo key (3). Setting options: On/Off Defaultsetting: Off Ifthis parameter is On, the print head carriage travels to the center of the form while the paper is loaded. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4). This parameter sets the parallel interface either to bidirectional or to compatibility mode. Selectthe CX-bid menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On CX-bid = On sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE 1284, Nibble mode), e.g. for Windows Plug & Play. CX-bid = Off sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to en- sure reliable operation with special external boxes or print server. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

Beep at paper end (Sound) Wrap Sound . Back | 1 Next onine(@) l ll ! [l Setu cene ‘© Sound=0n È Set….< >"Exit| Online 1 5 : eaae (SL) Setup Select the Wrap menu (2). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On Wrap = On: Ifthe number of transferred characters per print line ex- ceeds the maximum printing width, the supernumerary characters are printed at the beginning of the next line. Wrap = Off: The supernumerary characters are cut off. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Generates a beep when paper is empty. Selectthe Sound menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On When Sound = On, à beep is generated every second to notify that paper is empty. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

User guide The Menu Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm) HvyForm Back | Next Online

If you set HvyForm = On, the printer prints the same line twice at double strike. This setting ensures that copy paper produces opti- mum results. Selectthe HvyForm menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Defaultsetting: Off With the Copy Draft, NLQ and LQ print qualities, the line is printed twice, however, at single strike. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

1 5 : 00e Topmrg= 1 E Set < > This parameter group allows you to define the area for printing. You can setthe top, bottom and left margin. Press the Margin key (2). This option lets you set the top margin with the number of the line (numbered from the top paper edge) where the printing actually starts. Press the Topmrg key (2). Setting options: Default setting: Line 1 to Formlength Line 1 The setting of this Option depends on the setting of both the vertical pitch and the form length options. For details refer to Setting line spacing (LP1) (page 50) and Form length (Formlen (page 60). Do not set Topmrg eqal or higher than Botmrg. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

©0ce Botmrg= 70 x Set < > Exit

The bottom margin option gives you the possibility to setthe bottom margin with the number of the line (numbered from the top paper edge) where the printing actually stops for a given page. Press the Botmrg key (2). Setting options: Default setting: Line 1 to Formlength Formlength The setting of this Option depends on the setting of both the vertical pitch and the form length options. For details refer to Setting line spacing (LP1) (page 50) and Form length (Formlen (page 60). The Values range from the value for top margin (see Setting the top margin (Topmrg) on page 74) to the value for form length. Do not set Topmrg eqal or higher than Botmrg. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter with the Next key (4). The left margin option is defined by the number of the columns (numbered from the left paper edge) where the printing actually starts. Press the Leftmrg key (2). Setting options: 0 to 30/10" Default setting: 0/10" Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

User guide The Menu Setting the DEC Mode (DECMode) Margin DECMode ET Next orine(@) eone ‘© Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI) CPI CharsSet Back | 1 Next crine@) [ 1! ! [ enee ‘© CPI= 10 CPI ëÿ set < > Exit cnine@) 1 0 1! 1 1 2 3 4 Setup © © Q Q © The DEC mode option sets the DEC protocol specific features. Press the DECMode key (3). Sets the horizontal spacing of the printed characters used with the DEC protocol. Press the CPI key (2). 5, 6, 6.65, 8.25, 8.6, 9, 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 16.5, 17.1, 18, 20 cpi and Proportional Spacing Default setting: 10 Setting options: Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

Selects the GO character setthat will be used with the DEC protocol. Press the CharSet key (3). Setting options: see table below Default setting: US ASCII Character Set Definition

British British French French German German Norw./Danish Norwegian/Danish DEC Finnish DEC Finnish DEC French-Can. DEC French-Canadian DEC Norw.-Dan. DEC Norwegian/Danish DEC Swedish DEC Swedish DEC Dutch DEC Dutch DEC Swiss DEC Swiss DEC Portuguese DEC Portuguese DEC Supplement. DEC Supplemental DEC Spec.-Graphi. DEC Special Graphics DEC Technical DEC Technical DEC 7bit Hebrew DEC 7Bit Hebrew DEC Turkish DEC 7Bit Turkish DEC Hebrew Sup. DEC Hebrew Supplemental DEC Greek Sup. DEC Greek Supplemental DEC Turk. Sup DEC Turkish Supplemental ISO Italian ISO Italian ISO Spanish ISO Spanish JIS Katakana JIS Katakana JIS Roman JIS Roman Legal Legal Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4). 255070-001A

User guide The Menu User preference character set (UserChr) UserChr Back | Next eace DEC Supplement * Set < > Exit

PPL2 É Set < > Exit 1 nl 1 1

This option defines the DEC printer ID used by the printer when re- sponding to DA commands (DA = device attributes, see Program- mer's Manual, Reports. from your host computer or application software (serial transmission only). Press the Prn.ID key (2). Setting options: Default setting:

PPL2, LA120 ID, LA210 ID

PPL2 PPL2: Allows the printer to respond as a DEC Conformance Level 2 device. LA120 ID: The printer responds as a LA120 printer. LA210 ID: The printer responds as a LA210 printer. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. This option defines the behaviour of the cancel function. Press the CAN Fkt. key (3). Setting options: Abort Sequ./Kill Buffer Default setting: Abort Sequ. If Abort Sequence is set, the printer immediately deletes the cur- rently processed sequence (without execution). If Kill buffer is se- lected, the printer immediately deletes the complete receiving buffer, even if a prior X-OFF was sent to printer. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

Initial Report (Report)

Discnct Report Back | 1 Next 1 D 1 : ©0R0 Disable * Set < > This option determines whether the communication disconnect oc- curs atthe end of the transmission. Press the Discnt key (2). Setting options: Enable/Disable Default setting: Disable Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. This option determines whether the printer sends an initial report to the host or not. Press the Report key (3). Setting options: Enable/Disable Default setting: Disable Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

IBM character set (IBM-Cset) CPI IBM-Cset Back | 1 Next

1 5 : ©00ne Standard x Set < > The IBM mode option sets the IBM specific features. Press the IBMMode key (2). Sets the horizontal spacing of the printed characters used with the IBM protocol. Press the CPI key (2). Setting options: 5, 6, 7.5, 8.6, 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 cpi and Proportional Spacing Default setting: 10 Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. This option identifies which kind of character set is to use: for En- glish (IBM standard characters) or non English languages (IBM ex- tended characters). Press the IBM-Cset key (3). Setting options: Standard/Extended Default setting: Standard Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

1 5 : eR0e IBMComp= 17.1 C* set < > Exit This option determines whether the IBM double height mode should be used (On) or not (Off). Press the DhlHigh key (3). Setting options: On/Off Defaultsetting: Off Ifthe parameter On is selected, all data will be printed in double height. Ifthe parameter Off is selected, all data will be printed in normal height. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4). This option selects the character density when receiving the Com- press command (Si or ESC Sl). Press the IBMComp key (2). Setting options: Default setting: 17.1, 20 CPI

Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

1 2 4 tu 6nne ‘© out a slash. Press the Sl.Zero key (3). Setting options: On/Off Defaultsetting: Off This option selects whether the zero character is printed with or with- Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

Horizontal spacing of characters (CPI) CPI EPS-Cset Back | 1 Next 5 D 1 : ©R00 CPI= 10 CPI ëÿ Set < > Exit EPSON character set (EPS-Cset) CPI EPS-Cset Back | 1 Next pyy e0re Graphic x Set < > Online Setup Onlinel Setup Online Setup Online| Setup The EPSON mode option sets the EPSON protocol specific fea- tures. Press the EPSMode key (3). Sets the horizontal spacing of the printed characters used with the EPSON protocol. Press the CPI key (2). Setting options: 5, 6, 7.5, 8.6, 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 cpi and Proportional Spacing Default setting: 10 Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. This option defines the style which is applied to the character set. Press the EPS-Cset key (3). Setting options: Graphic, Italic, DLL Default setting: Graphic Graphic: The character sets are not altered. Italic: The Italic style is applied to the character set. DLL: A DLL (download) character set, as defined before, can be ac- tivated in the code range from hex. AO to hex. FE. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

1 2 4 tu 6nne ‘© out a slash. Press the Sl.Zero key (3). Setting options: On/Off Defaultsetting: Off This option selects whether the zero character is printed with or with- Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4).

User guide Advanced menu 9 | Advanced menu Test functions ASCII80 ASCI1136 Testmode = Initializing ... one) éece + The advanced menu consists of test functions and advanced settings. Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available at any time. With these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper operation of the print head and the mechanics, as well as ef- ficient data transmission from the computer to the printer. The extended menu contains two or three test functions (wide print- er: ASCII 80, ASCII 136, H-Dump; narrow printer: ASCII 80, H-Dump). te ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line. Back l | Next =

Next F7 Interface test (H-Dump) Enter advanced Menu mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer and keep the key pressed until Testmode appears on the display. The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then auto- matically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136.

To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test rou- tine which allows testing ofthe printer configuration, the print quality and correct operation of your printer. Before performing a self-test, your printer must be switched off. En- sure that paper is inserted. Keep the key Online pressed while switching on the printer, until Testmode appears on the display. Press the soft key for the ASCII 80 format (corresponds to Legal Portrait) or for ASCII 136 (Double or Legal Landscape). The display will indicate Test mode Off. Press the Online key, to startthe test. Itis also possible to change to Setup mode when you are in Rolling test mode if you want to change the configuration for the test print- out. To do this, press the key Setup. The printer then changes to Setup mode and the first of the main levels is then displayed. Program your printer in the usual way for the test printout to change the parameters. See section Programming via the control panel (page 41). Some changes in Menu mode may cause the printer to reinitialize; in this case the Rolling ASCII test is aborted. By pressing the key Setup you exit Setup mode and the printer once again returns to Rolling ASCII test mode test mode. Testmode Offis displayed. Press the key Online, the test printout starts. The self-test can be interrupted by pressing the key Online which will stop printing and put the printer into Offline status. Before you begin printing, you can adjust the paper for the printout with soft keys & and #.

If you selected a proportional font (PS font), the printed length of the lines varies. This test can also be used to determine and set the optimal print head gap (see the section Setting the print head gap (page 39). The self-Rolling ASCII test mode test mode can only be terminated by switching off your printer. For this operation the printer must be Offline. If you want to stop the test printout before switching off the printer, press the key Online.

With the interface test (Hex-Dump/H-Dump) you can test data trans- mission from the computer to the printer. During this test, the data from the computer is printed out in two columns. The text in the left column is printed in hexadecimal format and in the right column in ASCII format. Putthe printer into advanced Menu mode by pressing the key On- line while switching on the printer. Press the key Online until Test mode is shown on the display. The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then auto- matically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136. Press the key Next (4), the display shows the next menu level.

Back | 1 Next onine(@) [l ll l T 1 2. 5 Setup ©

Hex-Dump mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer. If you want to stop the Hex-Dump printout before switching off the printer, press the key Online and then the key LF/FF (4) once.

User guide Advanced menu Advanced settings In the advanced menu, there are two other settings available be- sides the test functions. > The Single option can be used to deactivate the single sheet func- tion (for printers without single sheet feeder). > The function Pap.back allows printing on paper with a dark back. Single Pap.back Back | Next — Testmode * Initializing ... one@)

—æ#———— Activate/deactivate manual single sheet feeder and setting for printing on paper with dark back Enter Extended Menu mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer and keep the key pressed until Testmode appears on the display. The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then auto- matically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136. Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do not feature a single sheet feeder. To prevent erro- neous selection of the single sheet paper source, all sequences re- ferring to the single sheet feeder can be deactivated by setting the Single menu option to Off. Select the Single (2) menu. Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On Single =Onis the default setting for printer models with single sheet function. Single = Off must be selected for printer models without single sheet function. This setting is not reset by loading the default factory settings. Confirm your settings by pressing the Set key (1).

Selectthe Pap.back (3) menu. Setting options: normal/dark Default setting: normal Pap.back = normal is the standard for normal paper. Pap.back = dark can be set to process paper with a gray back. Paper with a completely black back side cannot be used if the ink is carbon-based. However, the printer can handle aniline- based black paper (undefined colors). Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4). Select the SleepMod menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On SleepMod = On reduces the electric power consumption of the printer in standby mode to <10 W. SleepMod = Off ensures the first printing position even after longer printing pauses. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.

User guide Troubleshooting 1 0] Troubleshooting Many of the faults and problems which may occur while using the printer are minor problems which you can solve yourself. The follow- ing chapter should help you to distinguish between a simple operat- ing error and a major malfunction. This chapter provides information on the rectification of faults with- outthe assistance of specially trained personnel. Follow the advice and tips in this chapter if your printer is not working correctly. Important notes on the care and maintenance of your printer can be found atthe end of this chapter. Repairs should only be performed by authorised service per- sonnel.

User guide Troubleshooting General print problems Problem Corrective action The display remains dark The printer is switched on, but nothing happens (nothing is dis- played, no noise). Switch off the printer and proceed as follows: 1 Check thatthe power plug is correctly connected to the socket on the printer. 2 Checkthatthe power plug is seated properly in the wall socket. 3 Switch on the printer again. lfthe printer is now connected cor- rectly, the printer initializes and text is shown on the display. Ifthese steps do not eliminate the fault: > Replace the power cord and repeat step 3. > Check whether the fuse is faulty and if so exchange it:, see Replacing the fuse (page 106). > Check that power flows atthe socket e.g. using a desk lamp, if necessary use a different socket and repeat step 3. > Contact your dealer if the printer cannot be powered up. Do not attempt to open the printer. You might suffer © an electric shock. The display is lit, but the printer does not print 1 Check thatthe printer is Online. Ifthe displays shows Offline, then press the key Online. Try to print again. 2 Check the connection from the printer to the computer (inter- face cable): > Check thatthe interface cable is properly connected to the computer and to the printer. > Checkthatitis the correctinterface cable for your printer. Infor- mation on the interface is located in the section Connecting the printer (page 9) and in chapter Interfaces (page 122). > Checkthatthe printer is properly adapted to the computer (con- figured). Refer to section The control panel (page 20). Check the parameter set in the Setup menu under Settings for inter- faces (1/0) (page 53)and if necessary correctit. 3 Check whether the printer is working properly. To do this, print out a copy ofthe menu; siehe Printing out macro configurations Print) (page 47) 4 Check thatthe top coveris closed. 5 Check that paper is inserted and loaded. Refer to the section Loading paper (page 28)

User guide Troubleshooting Problem Corrective action Problems with the paper feed 1 Check thatthe display shows the correct paperway, if neces- The paper is not fed in sary select the correct paperway (single sheet or fanfold) with the key Park. See Changing the paper path (page 26). If you wish to use optional paper types, make sure they are correctly installed. 2 Make sure thatthe paper guide is correctly adjusted atthe side. 3 When using single sheets, push the paper fully into the paper feed. When having torn off the fanfold paper and after switching over from fanfold paper to single sheets, the fanfold paper moves to the park position. 4 Check that the fanfold paper is in the park position when you insert a single sheet. This means the fanfold paper should not be loaded (pulled in). To check this, raise the guide ofthe single sheet feeder. If necessary, drive the remaining paper manually to the park position with the # key. Paper jam (fanfold paper) 1 Open the top cover. If a paper jam should occur, then remove the jammed paper by tearing it off at the tear off edge (the tear off edge is located at the outfeed for the fanfold paper). 2 Press the # key to transportthe paper backwards. 3 You may supportthe paper return feed by cautiously pulling the paper in the correct direction. Before you replace the fanfold paper, refer to the instructions in the section Loading paper (page 28). You should pay special attention to the following points: > Insertthe paper straight. > Afterinserting the paper, close the tractors. > Adjustthe tractors, the paper should be positioned in the trac- tors straight but without tension. > Adjustthe print head gap to the paper thickness (if AGA=Off). > Setthe parameter Head-up to On, see section Increasing the print head gap (Head up) (page 69). > Clean upper friction, see section Cleaning the upper friction (page 108).

User guide Troubleshooting Problem Corrective action Paper jam (single sheets) Open the top cover and remove the paper manually or with the functions LF (line feed)/FF (form feed) in Offline mode from the printer. Before you replace the single sheet, refer to the instructions in the section Single sheets (page 32). Pay attention to the following points: > Set single sheet feed to the corresponding paper width. > Insertthe paper straight as far as possible. > Adjustthe print head gap to the paper thickness (card-like pa- per etc.) (if AGA=Off). Paper does not move to tear off | Itis only possible to tear off when fanfold paper is used, refer to the position section Moving the paper to the tear position (page 35). Single sheet inserted

User guide Troubleshooting Problems with the print quality Problem Corrective action Print is too pale 1 The ribbon is used up or the ribbon cassette is not correctly fit- ted. Refer to the section Changing the ribbon cassette (page 11). 2 The printhead to platen gap is not correctly set, refer to the sec- tion Setting the print head gap (page 39). 3 For printers with the AGA = ON: Enter a correction value <0. See the section Setting the print head gap (page 39). Smudged print 1 The ribbon is damaged (e.g. frayed). Change the ribbon as de- scribed in the section Changing the ribbon cassette (page 11). 2 The print head gap is too small, increase the gap. See the sec- tion Setting the print head gap (page 39). For printers with AGA =ON: Enter a correction value >0 (cor- rection value 0 to +10). See the section Setting the print head gap (page 39). Prints undefined characters 1 Checkthatthe interface plug is correctly connected to the com- puter and to the printer. 2 Check thatthe proper emulation and the correct character set (country, CG table or character set) is selected in the Setup menu. 3 Check the length of the interface cable, see section Interface specifications (page 112). 4 SetCX-bid in the advanced menu to Off, see section Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid) (page 71). 5 Check thatthe printer is properly adapted to the computer (con- figured). Refer to section The control panel (page 20). Check the parameter set in the Setup menu under Settings for inter- faces (1/0) (page 53)and if necessary correctit. The first line is not completely Check the function FormAdij. Refer to the section First printing printed out at the top position (FormAdj) (page 61). Dots within characters are 1 Check whether the ribbon is damaged, if necessary replace it. missing See the section Changing the ribbon cassette (page 11). 2 Setthe correct print head gap. 3 Check whether the platen is damaged. 4 Check whether the print head is damaged. We recommend to use genuine ribbon cassettes only. In case of points 3 or 4, please contact your dealer.

User guide Troubleshooting Error messages via the display Message Eject Error Possible cause The printer cannot eject the paper or cannot place the paper in the park position. Corrective action Check the following: > Whetherthe paper path is blocked by a foreign object. > Whetherthe paperis damaged. > Whether the upper friction is down and clicked into place. > Whetherthe print head gap is too small; see section Setting the print head gap (page 39). Load Error The printer cannot feed in the loaded paper. Check the following: > Whetherthe paper path is blocked by a foreign object. > Whetherthe paperis damaged. > Whetherthe tractors are closed and locked. > Whetherthe paperis too tightor loose. > Whetherthe paperis within the specified range. Details see section Loading paper (page 28) Load paper from The paper has run out during operation. 1 Printeris switched on butno pa- per is loaded in the displayed (active) paper compartment. 2 The paperis not fed pastthe light barrier. > Insert paper in the active sheet feeder. > Place the paper more to the left. Ifthe display shows Online or Offline instead of Print, the printer has loaded no paper and there is no print job. Itis no error message in this case, actions are not required.

User guide Troubleshooting Message Paper Jam Possible cause Paper jam. Corrective action > Eliminate the paper jam detect- ed by the paper motion sensor. For the procedure, see Paper am (fanfold paper) (page 99) or Paper jam (single sheets) (page 100). > Paperis too narrow. Use paper with a width of at least 6.3" (16 cm). Cover open Top cover is open. > Close the top cover. Hardware Alarm Internal hardware error. » Try switching off and on. > Check if changes to options have been previously carried out. > Note down the display mes- sage. Contact your dealer. Parity Error Transmission error from computer to printer via the optional serial interface. > Compare the interface configu- ration of your printer with the settings of your computer (pro- tocol), see Interfaces (page 122). > Check the cable, ifnecessary replace it. > The cable exceeds the maxi- mum allowed length, see Interface specifications (page 112). Frame Error Transmission error (serial inter- face). > Compare the format setting of your printer with the setting of your computer. > Check the permissible cable length, see Interface specificati- ons (page 112). > See parity error.

User guide Troubleshooting Message Possible cause Corrective action Received data which has not yet > Checkthatthe correct busy pro- Overrun Error been printed is overwritten with tocol (e.g. XON XOFF) is setin new data. the menu Serial interface, pro- tocol, see Protocols (page 127). > Checkthe interface cable, see section Connecting the printer (page 9) and Interfaces (page 122). The printer prints at lower speed. |» No action required. Head Hot P P P 4 When this message comes up even in a “cold” printer, please contact your technical service.

User guide Troubleshooting Additional display messages Message These are not error messages, they give operating instructions and information from the printer to the user. Possible cause Press any key Corrective action > To proceed press any key. Loading Default The factory-set parameters are loaded and are written into all menus. > No action required. Only available in Epson Mode Functions which have no meaning in this emulation have been selec- ted. > Forthis function please switch to the appropriate emulation in the menu, see Selecting Proto- col (emulation) (page 51). Park position You are informed when the fanfold paper is in the park position. > No action required. Tear paper off Note for the operator to tear offthe paper automatically positioned at the tear off edge. > Tear paper off. Load paper from Paper is not available in the selec- ted paper path (.… indicates the active paper path). Data is in the interface receiver buffer. > Load paper, see section Loading paper (page 28) Ô If messages appear which are not described here, please con- tact your customer service representative with exact details of the message.

User guide Care and maintenance 1 1 Care and maintenance The printer is designed to operate with minimal maintenance. It is advisable to clean the inside of the printer from time to time with a vacuum cleaner. Before cleaning, turn off the printer, wait 5 to 10 seconds and disconnect the power cable. Do not oil or grease the printer, especially the sliderails and shafts. Replacing the fuse The printer is provided with a line fuse accessible from the exterior. Open the small compartment below the po- wer supply connector with a screwdriver and pull outthe compartment completely. Remove the defective fuse. Install the new fuse in reverse order of steps. Only use the same type of fuse for replace- ment. The fuse ratings are specified on the printer type plate which is mounted above the power connector on the rear: T2,50AH/250V

User guide Care and maintenance Cleaning the housing Clean the printer housing with mild detergent (use a dishwashing agent, if necessary, or a plastic cleaning agent) and a soft lint-free cloth. Ô Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never use solvents. Cleaning the interior Remove paper and dust (ribbon deposits) with a soft brush. Check that any paper has been removed from the tractors. For optimal function of the print head the interior of the printer has to be as dust free as possible. Clean the interior with a vacuum cleaner if necessary.

User guide Care and maintenance Cleaning the platen Remove the ribbon. Carefully clean the platen with platen roller cleaner (available from dea- lers). Remove dust carefully from the platen. Avoid touching parts and compon- ents in the printer interior. Ribbon Check whether the ribbon is worn or damaged. The ribbon must be replaced if it is frayed, see Changing the ribbon cassette (page 11) and Error messages via the display (page 102). Cleaning the upper friction Clean the rollers ofthe upper friction as neces- sary with a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint- free cloth. © Avoid touching the pin rollers. Carriage shafts Carriage shafts must not be oiled or greased; otherwise damage will occur on the printer.

• Epson emulation only: superscript, subscript, 15 cpi, microscript and MTPL microscipt Tab speed 50 inch/sec. Print width Narrow printer Wide printer 80 characters at 10 cpi 136 characters at 10 cpi Character pitch 5/6/7,5/8,6/10/12/15/17,1/20 cpi

User guide Specifications Character size Height 3,32 mm (incl. descenders) Width 2,19 mm, max. 2,43 mm Fonts Standard Print Qualities: DPQ (Draft), CPQ (Copy Draft) Near Let- Barcodes (standard) ter Quality (NLQ), Letter Quality (LQ); Fonts: Courier, Roman, Sanserif, OCR A +B (all resident in NLQ und LQ); DLL is standard, but not battery-buffered 18 (see Barcode (page 121) Emulations Standard - DEC PPL2 - IBM Proprinter XL24E, IBM Proprinter XL24E+AGM

Paper feed Feed speed 3.8 inch/sec Feed first line (6 lpi) 48 ms Reverse motion Up to max. form length (22 inch) Printhead gap Standard Automatic gap adjustment Paper transport Standard - Tractor with parking position - Manual single sheet via front insertion (friction rollers) Optional - Tractor 2 (Front2) Service life Printhead 250 millions/DP Q 12 x 12 Matrix Ribbon Narrow printer: 3.5 millions characters, 20 m-0,8 m Wide printer: 5.0 millions characters 25 m-0,8 m Environmental conditio: Operation Temperature Rel. humidity Climate Storage Temperature Rel. humidity Climate Transport Temperature Rel. humidity Climate

+10° to +35°C 16 to 73% IEC 721-3-7, Class 7K1 -5° to +45°C 5 to 95% IEC 721-3-1, Class 1K3 -40° to +70°C 5 to 95% IEC 721-3-2, Class 2K4

User guide Specifications Interface specifications Parallel interface Type of data transmission Transmission rate Signal status Connection cable Voltage supply of external devices on pin 18 Interface connections bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface (Centronics compatible) IEEE-1284; Nibble mode Max. 12 KHz Low: 0,0 V to +0,4V High: +2,4V to +5,0 V Material: AWG 28 at least Length: up to 2,0 m Twisted-pair cable with double-shield, acc. IEEE Std 1284 - 1294 U = +5 V 410% 1=0,5 Amax Printer side: Amphenol 57-40360, 36-pin (or compatible) Cable side: Amphenol 57-30360, 25-pin (or compatible) Serial interface Synchronization Transmission rate Signal status Connection cable Interface connections Transmission protocol Capacity of data buffer RS232C interface Asynchronous 600 bauds to 19,200 bauds OFF =Mark =log.1 =-3 V to -15 V ON =Space = log. 0 =+3 V to +15 V Length up to 15 m ITT Cannon connector, series DB-9 S XON/XOFF, Robust XON/XOFF 64 KB max.

User guide Specifications Paper specifications Tractor 1 Continuous paper, single part forms Weight 60 to 120 g/m? Width 76 to 254 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 420 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 559 mm Multi part forms (to be tested indivi- dually!) Copies 1+5 Weight of original 45 to 65 g/m? Weight of copies 45 to 56 g/m? Weight of bottom sheet Thickness (max.) 45 to 65 g/m?

Weight of bottom sheet Thickness (max.) Width 76 to 254 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 420 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 559 mm Manual single Single part forms sheet feeder Weight 80 to 120 g/m? Width 76 to 254 mm 76 to 420 mm (narrow printer) Form length 76 to 305 mm (wide printer) Multi part forms (to be tested individually!) Copies 1+5 Weight of original 50 to 60 g/m? Weight of copies 45 to 56 g/m? 50 to 60 g/m?

Width 76 to 254 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 420 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 305 mm Envelopes Width 76 to 420 mm Length 76 to 305 mm Thickness 0.32 mm

User guide Specifications Printing paper Recycling paper made of 100% waste paper (to DIN 19

309) can be processed.

Set of forms Sets of forms may be used only ifthe top edge is bound. The binding edge should be as soft as possible. A wavy binding edge may hamper the smooth feeding of these sets. Multi-part forms have to be inserted with the glued top facing down. Multi-part forms should be tested for sui- tability. Paper quality Light pulp paper of medium fine quality, paper bearing the quality mark SM Post and photocopy paper are suitable for use. Unsuitable are: satin-finisch or coated papers, imita- tion art papers, and embossed papers. Since paper as natural material reacts strongly to environ- mental influences (e.g. humidity, temperature), the place of storage should be selected carefully. We recommend that this kind of paper should be tested extensively before lar- ger quantities are acquired. Coloured paper Should papers with a dark reverse side be used, these should also be tested for their functionality. Please pay attention to the use of infrared reflecting colors, when acquiring these papers.

User guide Available character sets and fonts | B Available character sets and fonts The following list includes all the character sets you can select from the control panel or via ESC sequences and specifies the fonts in which they are available. The character sets are only available in the fonts marked with an X. They can be selected via the menu or by means of ESC ( <«n> prin- ter control sequences, in the EPSON emulation, also by ESC R, in the DEC emulation by the SCD command.

User guide Available character sets and fonts

User guide Available character sets and fonts

User guide Available character sets and fonts

All codepages will be printed in all fonts, but the character shape may look the same although the font names are different. In IBM emulation only the codepages defined by ESC [T … are available. fonts 0 >» DEC Technical: non-Greek characters are the same for all LQ > Greek characters are the same in OCR-A and OCR-B > There are only two LQ fonts for cyrillic characters : Roman =Cou- rier =Prestige =Script and Orator =SansSerif=OCR-A =OCR-B > Arabic characters exist only in LQ 10 and 12 cpi, no Arabic Draft, Draft Copy and 15 cpi Epson style > Greek characters look the same for all LQ fonts

User guide Available character sets and fonts > Epson Turkey, Old Hebrew, New Hebrew and D-Hebrew have preliminary IDs and cannot be selected via the ESC (t.…. com- mand; butthe code pages will be implemented and shown in the menu and can be selected via the menu or with the ESC R … command. > Codepages 210 and 220 cannot be selected with ESC (t... com- mands in Epson emulation, these commands are not defined, in- stead these codepages can be selected via the menu or with the ESC R … command. > There is only one Draft: and one LQ-font for all Hebrew charac- ters and for all Katakana characters

User guide Emulations | C. Emulations General When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, itis said to emulate the other printer. Your printer in its stan- dard version emulates, i.e. “understands”the DEC-P PL2 for the se- rial interface and Epson ESC/P2 using the parallel interface. E scape sequences Escape sequences or control codes tell the printer thatthe following transmitted code is a printer command and not a printable character. They allow the selection of printer functions or the changing of prin- ter parameters from the computer. By transmitting an escape se- quence, you are able to change the previously set configuration of the printer (e.g. character set). This chapter contains an introduction into the sequences and control codes which are used by your printer. 0 The settings made by escape sequences have priority over the settings made in Menu mode; therefore they override these. What are escape An escape sequence consists of an ESCape control character (ESC sequences? = decimal 27 or hexadecimal 1B) followed by one or more charac- ters, which represent commandés to the printer. Please note thatthis escape character has nothing to do with the ESC key on your com- puter keyboard. For example, the control character ESC followed by the character “4” tells your printer to print the subsequent text in italics. How are escape Escape sequences are transmitted to the printer by your computer sequences used? software via the printer driver. Experienced users and programmers can also control the printer directly via control sequences, however before you start working with escape sequences and control codes, we recommend that you study the computer software manual. To enter control codes the Ctrl key and an ASCII character must be pressed simultaneously. For instance, by pressing Ctrl and J a line feed is accomplished (itis required to outputthe character string on the printer). More information concerning this topic is contained in your computer software manual and the corresponding Program- mer's Application Manuals (see section Programming manuals, page 131). For details on the escape sequences in the DEC, EPSON and IBM emulation refer to the Programmer's Manual on this CD-ROM.

List of available barcodes e © Even the standard version of your printer has the possibility of using up to 18 different barcode types. Barcode mode can be accessed in DEC emulation. The user can decide whether barcode is activated permanently or activated depending on the situation by means of an escape sequence. Type |Barcode Type |Barcode 0,2 |Code 30f9 11 [UPC-A 1 [Interleaved 2of5 12 |UPC-E 4 |EAN8 13 |Postnet 5 |EAN13 14 [Industrial 2 of 5 7 |Codabar a/t 15 |not supported 8 |Codabar b/n 16 |MSI mod 10/10 9 |Codabar c/* 17 | Code 128 (EAN 128) 10 |Codabar d/e 18 |Matrix20f5 Please note that within the Barcode environment the barcode commands have priority in case of conflicts with the emula- tion. Additional information is provided in the Programmer’s Manual on this CD-ROM.

User guide Interfaces L1 Interfaces Your printer offers the possibility of operating either via a parallel or via a serial interface. This chapter informs you about the parallel Centronics compatible interface and the serial interface type RS232C/V.24 and describes the communication between your com- puter and the printer. These interfaces are linked to form a so-called shared interface. Your printer can be configured to use only one interface or both al- ternately. When only one interface is used, itis monitored by the printer. If the printer is configured to use both interfaces simultane- ously it monitors both interfaces for incoming data. As soon as the printer recognizes a signalitswitches to the respective interface and sends the BUSY signal to the other interface. After finishing the data transmission, the printer remains switched to this interface for a cer- tain period of time (Macro: 1 to 30 seconds, default 2 seconds). When this time has elapsed, the controller reenables both interfaces and the sequence described restarts. Ifincoming data is on the other interface and the current print position is not ‘Top of Form”, a form feed is carried out. In the chapter Options (page 130), the interfaces which can be purchased with your printer are listed.

User guide Interfaces Parallel interface Connector assignment The bidirectional parallel interface offers the so called “nibble” mode ofthe IEEE 1284 interface norm. This enables installation in accor- dance with Windows “Plug & Play”. The standard parallel interface is able to transfer data at a speed of max. 30,000 bytes per second. When the receiving buffer is full, the data input is blocked until the data buffer is empty. This guarantees data transmission in blocks of 1 KB. Direction n Connector no. Printer-PC Signal 1 <— STROBE (active low) 2 — DATA 1 3 <— DATA 2 4 <— DATA 3 5 <— DATA 4 6 <— DATA 5 7 <— DATA 6 8 <— DATA 7 9 <— DATA 8 10 _ ACK (active low) 11 e BUSY 12 e PAPER EMPTY (PE) 13 e SELECT 14 e AUTO FEED (active low) 15 not used

31 <— INIT (active low) 32 e ERROR (active low)

34-35 not used 36 <— SELECT IN

Transmission length: max. 2,0 m

User guide Interfaces Serial interface V.24/ Your printer's serial interface supports the RS232C specification. RS232C The signals are received and transmitted by à 9 pin connector. Basically 3 lines are already enough for exchanging information bet- ween computer and printer (one receive line, one send line, one line for common grounding). Connector assignment Direction Printer-PC > TxD DTR RxD DSR RTS CTS 5 — Signal Ground SG Shield — Frame Ground FG Connector no. Signal œo O ND À W TITT+ Transmission length: max. 15 m

User guide Interfaces Interface cable (serial interface) Input signals Output signals The cables used must be shielded. The cable shield must be con- nected to the connector shield on both ends. PC/AT (9-pin) Printer (9-pin) RXD 2 3 TxD TxD 3 2 RxD

SG 5 5 SG DSR 6 DTR 4 It depends on the menu setting whether DTR or RDY is active at pin 4. Signal |Function CTS Clear to Send DSR Data SetReady RxD Receive Data Signal |Function DTR Data Terminal Ready RTS Request to Send READY |Ready to receive data TxD Transmit Data

User guide Interfaces Interface-Adapter IF The set consists of an adapter RS232 (D-Sub9)/MMJ and a MM] Adapter-Set RS232 cable.

Adapter RS232(D-Sub9)/MMJ Serial connector D-SUB9, male, 9 pins Modular connector DEC-MM}, female, 6 pins Internal wiring MMJ D-SUB 9 MM) -Cable Length 3 m, unshielded, leads crossed (1-6, 2-5, 3-4) Connector 2 x MMP, plug 6-pin Internal wiring MMP MMP

Make sure that the ferrit bead always points in direction to the printer.

User guide Interfaces Protocols Memory mode XON/XOFF Memory mode Robust XON/ XOFF The received characters are stored in a FIFO buffer (firstin/firstout). The characters are processed in this buffer. The buffer capacity can be adjusted from 0 to 64 Kb. Ifthe buffer is full, the interface signals NOT READY (signal acknow- ledgement: Level 1,-12 V) and XOFF (hex. 13, dec. 19). This results in stopping the data transmission. When the FIFO buffer is empty again, the interface signals READY (level 0, +12 V) and XON (hex. 11, dec. 17). Data transmission can be continued. In addition, the READY signal is influenced by the status ofthe prin- ter (On/Off Line). Ifthe printer assumes an undefined state, the in- terface also signals NOT READY and XOFF. Robust XON/XOFF is similar to XON/XOFF. However, the state of the printer (XON or XOFF) is also periodically transmitted via the TXxD line in the case of Robust XON/XOFF.

User guide Interfaces Configuring the serial interface of the PC DOS mode Windows 95/98/ME Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP To use the serial interface of your PC, you must add the following mode commands to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file: mode com1:9600,n,8,1,p mode lptl:= coml: With the first MODE command, you configure the serial interface Coml of your PC to the printer's factory defaults. The second MODE command redirects the parallel standard output port LPT1 of your PC to Coml. Transmission rate: 9600 bauds Parity: none Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 These settings must be modified to use other values. Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. Move the mouse to Settings and click on Control Panel. Click on System, followed by Device Manager. Click on Ports, COM1 and Port Settings. Bits per second: 9600 bauds Data bits: 8 Parity: none Stop bits: 1 These settings must be modified to use other values. Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. Click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder. In the menu bar, click on File and Server Properties. Click on Ports, then select COM1 and click on Configure... Bits per second: 9600 bauds Data bits: 8 Parity: none Stop bits: 1 These settings must be modified to use other values.

User guide Interfaces Physical printer port in Ethernet with TCP/IP Example of a printer connected to a computer in an Ethernet Example of several devices in an Ethernet If you use your printer in a local network with Ethernet connections and the transmission protocol TCP/IP, you have to assign some adress informations. Address information for the Ethernet port can only be made available by your network administrator, who has the neces- sary rights to install printers on the network and/or make any changes. The assumed address space corresponds to the TCP/IP adress, class C, 192.168.1.xxx. The subnet mask to be used is 255.255.255.0 The address of the router, or gateway, is 0.0.0.0, if not available. Computer 1 [Camion Ts par cab requimd Pinert IP: 192.168.1.1 IP: 192.168.1.2 Computer 1 Computer 2 IP: 192.168.1.1 | | IP: 192.168.1.2 Printer 1 Printer 2 1P:192.168.1.3 1P: 192.168.1.4

User guide Options and accessories E Options and accessories Options Tractor 2, front Serial interface adapter MM) interface adapter Others Optional firmware The following options can be ordered for your printer. The push tractor is suitable for fanfold paper and sets of forms with 1 +5 forms. Paper formats with a width of 76 to 264 mm (narrow printer) or 406 mm (wide printer) may be used. Each format in bet- ween can be set. Part no.: 061 795 (narrow printer) Part no.: 061 796 (wide printer) Serial interface adapter from 9 to 25 pins Part no.: 047 995 Part no.: 070 086 on request on request

User guide Options and accessories Accessories Ribbon cassettes Ribbon cassettes are available in the following versions. Name Part no. Ribbon cassette black, narrow printer LA55R-KN Ribbon cassette black, wide printer LA5S5R-KW Optional paper support Name Part no. Optional paper support 062 217 Programming manuals The available programming manuals are enclosed on this CD-ROM.

Barcode 65, 121 Barmode 65 Baud 53 Beep at paper end (Sound) 72 Bidir 52 Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid) 71 Bidirectional printing (Bidir) 52 Carriage shafts 108 Changing printer settings 17 Changing the paper path 26 Character density Setting 40 Character set Available character sets and fonts 115 CharSet 77 Checking the printer voltage 8 Cleaning Carriage shafts 108 Housing 107 Interior 107 Platen 108 Printer 107 Ribbon 108 Upper friction 108 Cleaning the printer 107 Connecting the printer 9 Control panel 20 Programming via 41 CPI 76, 82, 86 CX-bid 71

Normal characters and barcode (Barmode) 65

Quiet 48 Quiet mode printing (Quiet) 48