AMT ACCEL-5350 AMT ACCEL-5350 User's Guide User's Guide Document No. 397000 B Document No.
AMT ACCEL-5350 User's Guide Document No.
AMT ACCEL-5350 AMT ACCEL-5350 User's Guide User's Guide Unpacking Unpacking Set Up Set Up Loading Paper Loading Paper Control Panel Control Panel Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance Solving Problems Solving Problems Bottom-Feed Tractors Bottom-Feed Tractors Bar Codes Bar Codes Interfaces Interfaces Code Sets Code Sets Specifications Specifications Document No. 397000 Revision B AMT DATASOUTH CORP.
User's Guide User's Guide ii Preface ii Preface
User's Guide Preface User's Guide Preface Thank you for selecting an AMT Datasouth® ACCEL™-5350 series printer. Using an all-metal chassis, 24-wire dot-matrix printhead, stateof-the-art electronics, and simple user controls, your printer will provide fast and reliable printing for years to come. Printer Models Thank you for selecting an AMT Datasouth® ACCEL™-5350 series printer.
User's Guide User's Guide About This User's Guide About This User's Guide iv Preface This user's guide provides information that will help you set up and operate your printer. If you are using the printer for the first time, you should perform the procedures in sections 1, 2 and 3 to set up the printer. Then, use section 4 to learn how to use control panel functions. The rest of the guide contains reference information that will help you get the most from your printer.
User's Guide Conventions User's Guide Conventions Some of the procedures in this guide contain special notices that highlight important information: Some of the procedures in this guide contain special notices that highlight important information: Notes Indicate information that you should know to help your printer run properly and efficiently. Notes Indicate information that you should know to help your printer run properly and efficiently.
User's Guide User's Guide Copyright Copyright © Copyright, 2000 by AMT Datasouth Corp. (AMT Datasouth). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AMT Datasouth. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. AMT Datasouth assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
User's Guide User's Guide Dated proof-of-purchase must be provided by the Purchaser when requesting warranty work to be performed. (A warranty reply card is included with the product and should be returned to AMT Datasouth within 10 days of accepting the product.) The Purchaser may request information on how to get warranty service by contacting an Authorized AMT Datasouth Dealer or writing to AMT Datasouth, 4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28217 for further information.
User's Guide User's Guide Factory Service Factory Service viii Preface If you suspect that your printer needs service, first contact the Dealer that sold you the printer. The Dealer will ask you for the printer's model number and serial number, the date you purchased the printer, and an explanation of the problem. In the event that your Dealer is unable to help you and the warranty period is in effect, contact AMT Datasouth, 4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd.
User's Guide Agency Compliances User's Guide Agency Compliances AMT Datasouth ACCEL-5350 and -5350d series printers have been tested and found to comply with the application U.S. and Canadian requirements of Underwriter's Laboratory Inc.® AMT Datasouth ACCEL-5350 and -5350d series printers have been tested and found to comply with the application U.S. and Canadian requirements of Underwriter's Laboratory Inc.
User's Guide User's Guide Power Precautions Power Precautions When installing and using the printer, be sure to take the following precautions: L Use the appropriate power supply and voltage frequency. Be sure to check the voltage select switch before the printer's first installation. GND When installing and using the printer, be sure to take the following precautions: L Use the appropriate power supply and voltage frequency.
User's Guide Operating Precautions User's Guide Operating Precautions When installing and using the printer, be sure to take the following precautions: 115° F 46° C 45° F 7° C Use the printer only within the following temperature and humidity ranges: Ambient temperature: 7° to 46° Centigrade (45° to 115° F) Relative humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing When installing and using the printer, be sure to take the following precautions: 115° F 46° C 45° F 7° C Use the printer only within the following temp
User's Guide User's Guide Operating precautions––continued Operating precautions––continued xii Preface Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation and paper fiber deposits can cause the printer to function improperly. Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation and paper fiber deposits can cause the printer to function improperly. Do not place cups, books or other objects on top of the printer. Be careful not to hang jewelry, clothes or hair near the paper entry slots.
User's Guide Contents User's Guide Contents Preface Printer Models ............................................................................. About This User's Guide ............................................................. Conventions .................................................................................. Technical Support ........................................................................ Trademarks .................................................................................
User's Guide User's Guide Section 2—Set Up Introducing Printer Components ................................................. Installing the Paper Deflector ...................................................... Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ................................................... Checking the Voltage Select Switch ............................................ Attaching the Power Cord ........................................................... Turning the Printer On and Off ....................
User's Guide Operator and Error .................................................................. Setup Menu ............................................................................. Using the Select-Dial ................................................................... Moving the Paper Up and Down ............................................ Moving the Carriage Back and Forth ..................................... Scrolling Through the Setup Menu ........................................
User's Guide User's Guide Using Text Appearance Parameters Set Print Quality ...................................................................... Set Font ................................................................................... Set Pitch .................................................................................. Set Character Cell Size ........................................................... Set Number of Lines per Inch ................................................ Set Color ....
User's Guide Specify Number of Data Bits ................................................. Specify Number of Stop Bits .................................................. Specify Parity .......................................................................... Set DTR Signal Polarity .......................................................... Specify STROBE Pulse Edge for Data Capture .................... Reviewing the Setup Menu ..........................................................
User's Guide User's Guide Fine-Adjusting the Carriage Home Position ................................ Fine-Adjusting the Paper Sensor ................................................. Changing User Names ................................................................. Locking Control Panel Functions ................................................. Disabling the Cover Open Interlock ............................................ Appendix A—Bottom-Feed Tractors Selecting a Printer Stand ....................
User's Guide Appendix D—Code Sets D-1 AMT and Diablo 630 Code Set ................................................... Character Codes ...................................................................... Printing Characters Assigned to Control Codes ................ Printing International Characters ....................................... Control Codes and Escape Sequences .................................... Epson JX, Epson LQ-2550 and IBM XL24 Code Set ................. Character Codes ...............
User's Guide User's Guide xx Contents xx Contents
User's Guide Figures and Tables User's Guide Figures and Tables Figures Figures 1-1 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ............................................................. Removing the Foam Blocks .................................................... 1-3 1-4 1-1 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ............................................................. Removing the Foam Blocks ....................................................
User's Guide xxii Contents User's Guide 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 Selecting a Paper Path ............................................................ Attaching the Support Extender ............................................. Loading a Form ....................................................................... Raising the Tractor Cover ....................................................... Unlocking the Tractors ...........................................................
User's Guide User's Guide Tables Tables 4-1 Setup Menu Summary ............................................................. 4-39 4-1 Setup Menu Summary ............................................................. 4-39 6-1 Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................... 6-12 6-1 Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................... 6-12 A-1 Troubleshooting the Bottom-Feed Tractors ...........................
User's Guide User's Guide Section Section 1 1 Unpacking Unpacking This section describes how to select a good place for the printer and unpack it. If the printer is already set up, you can skip ahead to the next section. Selecting a Good Place for the Printer This section describes how to select a good place for the printer and unpack it. If the printer is already set up, you can skip ahead to the next section.
User's Guide User's Guide Selecting a Good Place for the Printer––continued Selecting a Good Place for the Printer––continued 9 Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors, such as copiers or postage machines, or other appliances that might disturb the power supply. 9 Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors, such as copiers or postage machines, or other appliances that might disturb the power supply.
User's Guide Unpacking the Printer––continued User's Guide Unpacking the Printer––continued PAPER SUPPORTS PAPER SUPPORTS PRINTER PAPER DEFLECTOR PRINTER PAPER DEFLECTOR POWER CORD RIBBONS POWER CORD RIBBONS USER'S GUIDE Figure 1-1. Unpacking the Printer USER'S GUIDE Figure 1-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Removing Internal Packing Removing Internal Packing To remove the internal packing, use the following procedure: TOP COVER FOAM BLOCKS Figure 1-2. Removing the Foam Blocks 1-4 Unpacking To remove the internal packing, use the following procedure: TOP COVER 1. Raise the top cover and locate the two foam blocks (one on each side of the main carriage shaft). 1. Raise the top cover and locate the two foam blocks (one on each side of the main carriage shaft). 2.
User's Guide User's Guide Section Section 2 2 Set Up Set Up This section points out the various printer components that you use to operate the printer and describes how to install the paper deflector and ribbon cartridge. This section also describes how to check the voltage select switch, attach the power cord, turn the printer on and off, load paper, print a self test, and attach the interface cables.
User's Guide User's Guide Introducing Printer Components––continued Introducing Printer Components––continued SELECT-DIAL CONTROL PANEL SELECT-DIAL CONTROL PANEL Provides easy setup and configuration of the printer Provides easy setup and configuration of the printer FORMS THICKNESS INDICATOR FORMS THICKNESS INDICATOR Shows the current forms thickness Shows the current forms thickness TRACTOR SELECT INDICATOR TRACTOR SELECT INDICATOR Shows whether the rear forms tractors are engaged or disenga
User's Guide User's Guide Introducing Printer Components––continued Introducing Printer Components––continued TOP COVER TOP COVER Opens to reveal the carriage, ribbon and printhead Opens to reveal the carriage, ribbon and printhead PLATEN PLATEN Provides a firm print impression surface Provides a firm print impression surface BAIL BAIL Holds paper firmly against the platen with pressure rollers Holds paper firmly against the platen with pressure rollers PAPER SCALE PAPER SCALE Provides an
User's Guide User's Guide Introducing Printer Components––continued Introducing Printer Components––continued INTERFACE CONNECTORS INTERFACE CONNECTORS Receives parallel and serial interface cables Receives parallel and serial interface cables FORMS TRACTORS FORMS TRACTORS Guides pin-fed paper into the printer Guides pin-fed paper into the printer TRACTOR COVER TRACTOR COVER Helps to reduce noise and guide paper; snaps into the raised position to allow access to forms tractors Helps to reduce
User's Guide Installing the Paper Deflector Installing the Paper Deflector The paper deflector hooks onto the rear tractor support shaft to keep pin-feed paper away from the interface and power cables. To install the paper deflector, use the following procedure: TRACTOR COVER PAPER DEFLECTOR Figure 2-4. Installing the Paper Deflector User's Guide The paper deflector hooks onto the rear tractor support shaft to keep pin-feed paper away from the interface and power cables.
User's Guide User's Guide Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Both black and color ribbon cartridges install the same way. To install a ribbon cartridge, use the following procedure: PRINTHEAD SHIELD KNOB Both black and color ribbon cartridges install the same way. To install a ribbon cartridge, use the following procedure: PRINTHEAD SHIELD KNOB 1. Make sure the printer is off, raise the top cover, and slide the carriage to the center of the printer. 2.
User's Guide Checking the Voltage Select Switch Figure 2-7. Setting the Voltage Select Switch User's Guide Checking the Voltage Select Switch The voltage select switch lets you set up the printer to receive U.S. or international input power. Before attaching the power cable, you must make sure the voltage select switch is set to the correct ac input voltage for your installation.
User's Guide User's Guide Attaching the Power Cord Attaching the Power Cord Figure 2-9. Attaching the Power Cord 2-8 Set Up After checking the voltage select switch, you are ready to attach the power cord. To do so, use the following procedure: After checking the voltage select switch, you are ready to attach the power cord. To do so, use the following procedure: 1. Make sure the power switch is off. 1. Make sure the power switch is off. 2.
User's Guide Turning the Printer On and Off User's Guide Turning the Printer On and Off To turn on the printer, set the power switch to the I position, as shown in figure 2-10. To turn on the printer, set the power switch to the I position, as shown in figure 2-10. To turn off the printer, set the power switch to the O position. To turn off the printer, set the power switch to the O position. , Cautions: , Cautions: 9 Do not unplug the power cord with the printer turned on.
User's Guide User's Guide Printing a Self Test Printing a Self Test Figure 2-11. Loading a Cut Sheet DISPLAY COURIER LQ TEST TEST BUTTON READY BUTTON Figure 2-12. Printing a Self Test Self test lets you verify normal printing operation and inspect print quality. Print a test after installing the printer, after maintenance, after periods of inactivity, and during troubleshooting when applicable. Self test lets you verify normal printing operation and inspect print quality.
User's Guide Attaching the Interface Cable WIRE LOCKING LOOPS Figure 2-13. Connecting the Parallel Cable User's Guide Attaching the Interface Cable The printer has a Centronics®-compatible parallel interface and an EIA RS-232-Ccompatible serial interface for communications with computers. The printer does not come with an interface cable, since the correct cable to use depends on your computer. If you do not already have an interface cable, you can obtain one at a local computer supply store.
User's Guide User's Guide Setting Communications Parameters Setting Communications Parameters 2-12 Set Up When the printer comes from the factory, it is ready to use the parallel interface. To use the parallel port, no further action is necessary. If you want to use the serial interface, however, you may need to first set the serial communications parameters on the printer's Setup menu. You'll need to set them so that they match the serial protocol that your computer uses.
User's Guide Configuring Software User's Guide Configuring Software Your printer is now ready to receive and print data sent from your computer. Configuring most software applications to work with the printer requires only two steps: 1) select the correct printer, and 2) select the correct output port. Your printer is now ready to receive and print data sent from your computer.
User's Guide User's Guide 2-14 Set Up 2-14 Set Up
User's Guide User's Guide Section Section 3 3 Loading Paper Loading Paper This section describes how to load various kinds of media into the printer, including single sheets, pin-feed paper, multipart forms, labels, and transparencies. If your printer has bottom-feed tractors, refer to the Bottom-Feed Tractors appendix. Choosing Paper This section describes how to load various kinds of media into the printer, including single sheets, pin-feed paper, multipart forms, labels, and transparencies.
User's Guide User's Guide Paper Paths Paper Paths 3-2 Loading Paper The printer has three separate paper paths that you can use to load various types of paper. The printer has three separate paper paths that you can use to load various types of paper. 9 Top path. You use this path to feed single sheets and forms. 9 Top path. You use this path to feed single sheets and forms. 9 Rear path. You use this path to feed pin-feed media from the rear of the printer.
User's Guide Selecting a Paper Path User's Guide Selecting a Paper Path BUTTONS LEVER Figure 3-1. Positioning the Paper Support To change paper paths, you need to set the positions of both the tractor select indicactor and the paper support. The tractor select indicator shows which paper path is selected: BUTTONS LEVER To change paper paths, you need to set the positions of both the tractor select indicactor and the paper support.
User's Guide User's Guide Loading Forms Loading Forms Figure 3-2. Attaching the Support Extenders Figure 3-3. Loading a Form 3-4 Loading Paper You load forms from the top of the printer. After loading a form, the printer automatically positions it to the first printable line. After printing, the printer ejects the form. If the printer has more information to print, the LOAD PAPER message appears on the control panel display to notify you. You load forms from the top of the printer.
User's Guide Loading Forms––continued User's Guide Loading Forms––continued )Note: To load sheets wider than 16 inches, don't use the paper edge guides. Just set a sheet into the paper entry slot behind the platen and let it rest against the paper support. If necessary, you can remove the edge guides. )Note: To load sheets wider than 16 inches, don't use the paper edge guides. Just set a sheet into the paper entry slot behind the platen and let it rest against the paper support.
User's Guide User's Guide Loading Pin-Fed Report Paper Loading Pin-Fed Report Paper Figure 3-4. Raising the Tractor Cover To load pin-fed report paper in the printer, use the following procedure: To load pin-fed report paper in the printer, use the following procedure: 1. Select the rear path ( ). 1. Select the rear path ( ). 2. Raise the paper support and tractor cover, as shown in figure 3-4. 2. Raise the paper support and tractor cover, as shown in figure 3-4.
User's Guide Loading Pin-Fed Report Paper––continued Figure 3-7. Loading Paper Into the Tractors User's Guide Loading Pin-Fed Report Paper––continued 6. Mount the paper onto the first three pins of both tractors, as shown in figure 3-7, and close the tractor doors. You'll need to slide the right-edge tractor left or right as needed until its pin belt aligns with the paper holes. 6. Mount the paper onto the first three pins of both tractors, as shown in figure 3-7, and close the tractor doors.
User's Guide 3-8 Loading Paper User's Guide Positioning Pin-Fed Report Paper Positioning Pin-Fed Report Paper Although it is usually unnecessary, you can move pin-fed report paper forward or backward after loading it. To move the paper, press the Ready button to disable printing and then turn the Select-dial. Turning the dial clockwise advances the paper; turning the dial counterclockwise reverse feeds the paper. After positioning the paper, press the Ready button again to re-enable printing.
User's Guide Using the Demand Document Mode––continued User's Guide Using the Demand Document Mode––continued The printer automatically senses whether or not you tear off the page. Pressing the Ready button again causes one of the following actions: The printer automatically senses whether or not you tear off the page.
User's Guide User's Guide Using the Demand Document Mode––continued Using the Demand Document Mode––continued 3-10 Loading Paper Instead of selecting On at the DEMAND parameter, you can select Beep, Tear or Auto. These options also select the demand document mode, but with special options: Instead of selecting On at the DEMAND parameter, you can select Beep, Tear or Auto.
User's Guide User's Guide Using Paper Park Using Paper Park With the paper park feature, reversing pin-fed report paper out of the printer is quick and easy. Reloading paper is even easier. With the paper park feature, reversing pin-fed report paper out of the printer is quick and easy. Reloading paper is even easier. To park pin-fed report paper, use the following procedure: To park pin-fed report paper, use the following procedure: 1. Tear off the last printed report page at the perforation. 1.
User's Guide User's Guide Loading Multipart Forms Loading Multipart Forms The printer can handle individually-cut or pin-fed forms containing up to seven parts and carbons. The procedures for loading multipart forms are the same as those for loading single forms and pin-fed report paper, except for the following precautions: The printer can handle individually-cut or pin-fed forms containing up to seven parts and carbons.
User's Guide Loading Labels––continued User's Guide Loading Labels––continued 9 If your printer has bottom-feed tractors or you have a top-mounted pull tractor option, load labels from the bottom of the printer, especially labels that easily peel off the backing. When labels enter the printer from the bottom, they feed straight through the printer without having to bend around the platen.
User's Guide User's Guide Aligning Preprinted Forms Aligning Preprinted Forms When you print on preprinted forms, forms alignment is critical. To align a preprinted form in the printer, use the following procedure: When you print on preprinted forms, forms alignment is critical. To align a preprinted form in the printer, use the following procedure: 1. Load the preprinted form into the printer. 1. Load the preprinted form into the printer. 2.
User's Guide Setting Page Length––continued User's Guide Setting Page Length––continued Ordinarily, software applications set page length for you. If you experience one of these problems, you may have to set the page length manually. Ordinarily, software applications set page length for you. If you experience one of these problems, you may have to set the page length manually. To set the page length, use the following procedure: To set the page length, use the following procedure: 1.
User's Guide User's Guide Reviewing the Paper Handling Controls Reviewing the Paper Handling Controls 3-16 Loading Paper Here's a brief review of the paper handling controls: Here's a brief review of the paper handling controls: 9 Tractor select indicator shows which paper path is selected. When loading pin-feed paper from the rear, the indicator must be towards the front of the printer.
User's Guide Reviewing Paper Handling Controls––continued User's Guide Reviewing Paper Handling Controls––continued 9 Bail button engages and disengages the bail. During paper loading, bail motion is automatic so you will rarely use this button. Pressing the button moves the bail away from the platen so you can clear a paper jam or clean the platen. Pressing the button again moves the bail back against the platen. 9 Bail button engages and disengages the bail.
User's Guide User's Guide 3-18 Loading Paper 3-18 Loading Paper
User's Guide User's Guide Section Section 4 4 Control Panel Control Panel This section describes how to use the printer's control panel, which is shown below. The control panel consists of a sixteen-character display, twelve buttons and a Select-dial. This section describes how to use the printer's control panel, which is shown below. The control panel consists of a sixteen-character display, twelve buttons and a Select-dial.
User's Guide User's Guide Understanding Display Messages Understanding Display Messages COURIER Font Pitch 10 Font Pitch Quality Emul LQ The control panel display can show four kinds of messages. COURIER LQ READY Status COURIER LQ READY Status The status message appears when you turn on the printer and during normal printing operations. This message shows the current font and print quality, and whether the printer is ready, paused, printing a self test, or in demand document mode.
User's Guide Using the Select-Dial User's Guide Using the Select-Dial You turn the Select-dial to move the paper up and down, move the carriage back and forth, and scroll through the Setup menu. You turn the Select-dial to move the paper up and down, move the carriage back and forth, and scroll through the Setup menu. Moving the Paper Up and Down Moving the Paper Up and Down To move the paper up and down, press the Ready button to disable printing and then turn the Select-dial.
User's Guide User's Guide Using the Control Panel Buttons Using the Control Panel Buttons Ready 4-4 Control Panel You press the buttons to set printer parameters and perform operations. A function label is printed next to each button to remind you of its primary function and a blue label to remind you of its alternate function. To invoke the primary function of a button, just press the button. To invoke the alternate function of a button, hold down the Alt button and press the button.
User's Guide Emul Alt Quality Font User's Guide Selecting a Printer Emulation Selecting a Printer Emulation Holding down the Alt button and pressing the Emul button selects the next available printer emulation and displays the name of the printer being emulated.
User's Guide User's Guide Pitch Alt Color Alt Selecting a Pitch Selecting a Pitch Holding down the Alt button and pressing the Pitch button selects the next available pitch (number of characters per inch) and displays the pitch setting. You can select 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 17.1 or 20 characters per inch. If the current font is a proportionally-spaced font, you can also select PS.
User's Guide Alt Set Top User's Guide Setting the Top-of-Form Setting the Top-of-Form Pressing the Set Top of form button sets the top-of-form at the current print line. When you set a top-of-form, the printer recognizes the current print line as the first line on the page (line 0) and starts counting lines from that point. Pressing the Set Top of form button sets the top-of-form at the current print line.
User's Guide Alt Reset Test 4-8 Control Panel User's Guide Resetting the Printer Resetting the Printer Holding down the Alt button and pressing the Reset button resets printer logic, clears the input buffer, and initializes all printing parameters to the defaults. Using the Reset button is like turning the printer off and then back on, except that downloaded fonts remain in effect.
User's Guide Alt Status Setup User's Guide Printing a Printer Status Report Printing a Printer Status Report Holding down the Alt button and pressing the Status button prints a Printer Status Report. The report consists of a list of the available printer emulations and fonts, a printout of the Setup menu, and a printout of all characters in the current font. The Setup menu is a snap-shot view of the current printer settings. To terminate the printing of the report, just press the Ready button.
User's Guide User's Guide AMT PRINTER STATUS REPORT _______________________________________________________________________________________ MODEL: FIRMWARE: EMULATIONS: FONTS: ACCEL-5350 399101-020-A HexMode AMT Diab630 EpsonJX EpsonLQ IBMXL24 Barcode Courier Gothic TmsRomn Elite TEXT APPEARANCE OPERATIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) RSTOR: None SAVE: None DFALT: Fctry TEST: None PRINTER SETUP 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) AMT PRINTER STATUS REPORT ___________________________________________________________________________
User's Guide CURRENT SETTINGS Factory Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4 Usr 5 CURRENT SETTINGS TEXT APPEARANCE 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) QUAL: Letter FONT: Courier PITCH: 10 CELL: 10 LPI: 6 COLOR: Black ITALICS: Off HIGH: Off WIDE: Off SCRIPT: Off UNDLINE: Off BLD/SHA: Off SLASH-0: Off BI-DIR: Text 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 32) LENG: WIDTH: TOP MAR: BOT MAR: LFT MAR: RGT MAR: AUTO FF: User's Guide Memo Draft Courier Gothic 10 12 10 12 6 Black Green Off On Off Off Off Off Off
User's Guide User's Guide Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 4-12 Control Panel The Setup menu is a selection list of printer parameters organized into the following catagories: The Setup menu is a selection list of printer parameters organized into the following catagories: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Operations Print Modes Page Settings Tabs Communications Settings Special Modes Operations Print Modes Page Settings Tabs Communications Settings Special Modes When the Setup menu appears, the c
User's Guide PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTING OTHER SETTINGS User's Guide PARAMETER OPERATIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) RSTOR: SAVE: DFALT: TEST: 5) EMUL: 6) QUIET: 7) LANG: 9) AUTO CR: 10) AUTO LF: 11) ERRBEL: Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4 Usr 5 Fctry Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4 Usr 5 Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4 Usr 5 Memory Sensor Ribbon Align Pcalib Random Gap 1) 2) 3) 4) AMT Off USA IBM1 Diab630 EpsonJX EpsonLQ IBMXL24 Barcode HexMode On French German UK Dansh1 Swedsh Italn Spnsh1 Jpnese Norwgn Dansh2 Spnsh2 Portgs IBM2 It
User's Guide User's Guide PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTING OTHER SETTINGS PARAMETER COMMUNICATIONS 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49) 50) INTRFCE: BAUD: BUFFER HNDSHK: DATA BITS: STOP BITS: PARITY: DTR: STROBE: Auto 9600 48K D/X 8 1 None Pos Neg OTHER SETTINGS COMMUNICATIONS Par Ser 75 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 19200 512 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 64K 80K ENQ D/E None XON DTR 7 2 Odd Even Neg Pos 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49) 50) Figure 4-4.
User's Guide User's Guide )Note: Learning Setup menu functions is not necessary. These functions are provided for users who want to explore the advanced capabilities of the printer. During normal printing, application programs control most Setup menu functions automatically. )Note: Learning Setup menu functions is not necessary. These functions are provided for users who want to explore the advanced capabilities of the printer.
User's Guide User's Guide Selecting Operations Selecting Operations The first section on the Setup menu is operations. Selecting an operation performs a specific action. 1) RSTOR: None SETUP MENU The first section on the Setup menu is operations. Selecting an operation performs a specific action. 1) RSTOR: None Restore Printer Settings RSTOR lets you restore printer settings to the factory settings or to settings you saved previously with a SAVE operation.
User's Guide 3) DFALT: Fctry I O SETUP MENU You can select Fctry to use the factory settings as the power-on defaults; or Usr 1 through Usr 5 to use the settings saved under one of these names. None 3) DFALT: Fctry Select Power-On Default Settings DFALT lets you select the printer settings to use as the power-on default settings. You can select the factory settings or the settings you saved previously with a SAVE operation.
User's Guide User's Guide Selecting Print Modes Selecting Print Modes The second section on the Setup menu is print modes. The most important print mode parameter is emulation, which must be set so that it is compatible with your application program. Selecting print modes change the way text prints on the page. 5) EMUL: AMT The second section on the Setup menu is print modes. The most important print mode parameter is emulation, which must be set so that it is compatible with your application program.
User's Guide 7 ) LANG: USA User's Guide 7 ) LANG: Set Language USA Set Language LANG lets you specify a language for the printer to use when printing text. When you select any language other than USA, the printer replaces some of the standard ASCII printable characters with alternate characters that are used in a specific language. You can select the following: LANG lets you specify a language for the printer to use when printing text.
User's Guide User's Guide 8) SETS: IBM1 8) SETS: Select Characters for Codes 128-255 When an Epson or IBM emulation is selected, SETS lets you select a character set for ASCII codes 128 to 255. You can select IBM1 for IBM set #1; IBM2 for IBM set #2; Ital1 for Epson italics set #1; Ital2 for Epson italics set #2; or None for no set (the printer ignores codes above 127).
User's Guide Character Sets–– continued ASCII Code 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 IBM IBM #1 #2 Ital #1 Ital #2 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ASCII IBM IBM Code # 1 # 2 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243
User's Guide User's Guide 9)AUTO CR: Off Turn Automatic Carriage Return Mode On and Off 9)AUTO CR: AUTO CR lets you turn the automatic carriage return mode on and off. In the automatic carriage return mode, the printer performs a carriage return/line feed for each line feed code it receives. You can select On to turn the automatic carriage return mode on; or Off to turn the mode off.
User's Guide Using Text Appearance Parameters User's Guide Using Text Appearance Parameters The next section on the Setup menu is text appearance. The text appearance parameters let you change the way text prints on the page. The next section on the Setup menu is text appearance. The text appearance parameters let you change the way text prints on the page. 12) QUAL: Letter Set Print Quality 12) QUAL: Letter Set Print Quality QUAL lets you specify a quality for printing text.
User's Guide User's Guide 15) CELL: ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN 4-24 Control Panel 10 15) CELL: Set Character Cell Size 10 Set Character Cell Size CELL lets you specify how much to expand or compress characters so that they look good when printed at the selected pitch. You can select the same settings as for PITCH; that is, 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 17.1, 20 or PS (proportional spacing).
User's Guide 17) COLOR: Black 17) COLOR: Black Set Color COLOR lets you specify a color for printing. You can select Black, Blue, Red, Yellw, Purpl, Green or Ornge. If a monochrome ribbon is installed, the printer ignores your color selection. 18) ITALICS: Off User's Guide Turn Italic Mode On and Off Set Color COLOR lets you specify a color for printing. You can select Black, Blue, Red, Yellw, Purpl, Green or Ornge. If a monochrome ribbon is installed, the printer ignores your color selection.
User's Guide User's Guide 2 1 ) SCRIPT: O f f Turn Super/Subscript Modes On and Off 2 1 ) SCRIPT: O f f SCRIPT lets you turn on and off the superscript and subscript modes. In superscript mode, characters shrink to about half the normal size and print above the print line. In subscript mode, the same small characters print below the normal print line. You can select Supr to turn the superscript mode on; Sub to turn the subscript mode on; or Off to turn both modes off.
User's Guide 25) BI-DIR: Text ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK ABCDEFGHIJK User's Guide 25) BI-DIR: Text Set Printing Direction DIRCTN lets you specify whether the printer should print in both directions or from left to right only. Printing from left to right only provides the highest possible vertical alignment, but slows down printing. You can select Bi-d for bi-directional printing or Uni for left-to-right printing.
User's Guide User's Guide Using Page Setup Parameters Using Page Setup Parameters ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ The next section of the Setup menu is page setup. Page setup parameters let you specify page size and margins. The next section of the Setup menu is page setup. Page setup parameters let you specify page size and margins.
User's Guide 28) TOP MAR: 000 User's Guide 28) TOP MAR: 000 Set Top Margin Set Top Margin TOP MAR lets you specify a top margin. On subsequent form feeds, paper advances to the top margin you specify. The top margin can be from 0 to 181 lines down from the top-of-form; however, you can only select a line that is above the bottom margin setting. The physical location of the top margin on the page is unaffected by subsequent changes to line spacing.
User's Guide User's Guide 31)RGT MAR: 136 31)RGT MAR: Set Right Margin RGT MAR lets you specify a right margin. When printing reaches the right margin on a line, the printer performs a carriage return/line feed and continues printing on the next line. The right margin is also used in the center and justify modes.
User's Guide Using Paper Handling Parameters User's Guide Using Paper Handling Parameters The next section of the Setup menu is paper handling. Paper handling parameters control how paper feeds through the printer. 33) PATH: Top The next section of the Setup menu is paper handling. Paper handling parameters control how paper feeds through the printer. 33) PATH: Select Paper Path PATH lets you select the active paper path.
User's Guide User's Guide 35)DEMAND: O f f 4-32 Control Panel Turn Demand Document Mode On and Off 35)DEMAND: O f f Turn Demand Document Mode On and Off DEMAND lets you turn set the demand document mode. The demand document mode lets you remove a pin-fed form without wasting the next form. With the mode on, pressing the Ready button turns printing off, displays DEMND on the control panel, and advances the last printed page up to the tear bar. You can then tear off the page if you want to.
User's Guide 36) PPR JAM: On Turn Paper Jam Sensing On and Off User's Guide 36) PPR JAM: On Turn Paper Jam Sensing On and Off PPR JAM lets you turn the printer's paper jam sensing function on and off. With paper jam sensing on, the printer can detect when a pin-fed form gets jammed inside the printer and will notify you by displaying CLEAR PAPER JAM on the control panel display. With paper jam sensing off, the printer cannot detect paper jams.
User's Guide User's Guide 38) POPUP: Off Turn Preprinted Forms Alignment Mode On and Off 38) POPUP: Turn Preprinted Forms Alignment Mode On and Off POPUP lets you turn the preprinted forms alignment mode on and off. When the mode is on, you can easily align a preprinted form so that printing begins on any desired line. Just press the Ready button to pause print-ing and use the Select-dial to align the first print line on the form with the top edge of the ribbon shield.
User's Guide 40) PH GAP: Auto User's Guide 40) PH GAP: Auto Set Print Density Set Print Density PH GAP lets you enable and disable automatic forms thickness detection. When set to Auto, the printer automatically detects forms thickness and adjusts the print gap (that is, the physical distance between the printhead and the form) for optimal print density. PH GAP lets you enable and disable automatic forms thickness detection.
User's Guide User's Guide Setting Communications Parameters Setting Communications Parameters The next section of the Setup menu is communications. These parameters control data communications between the printer and the host computer. The next section of the Setup menu is communications. These parameters control data communications between the printer and the host computer.
User's Guide 45) HNDSHK: D/X Specify Handshaking Method User's Guide 45) HNDSHK: D/X Specify Handshaking Method HNDSHK lets you tell the printer what handshaking method your computer is using. Handshaking is a technique that starts and stops data transmission between your computer and the printer. This starting and stopping is important so that neither device receives more data than it can handle at any given time. Without handshaking, the printer's input buffer could overflow.
User's Guide User's Guide 48) PARITY: None 48) PARITY: None Specify Parity PARITY lets you tell the printer what parity method your computer is using. When your computer uses parity, it adds a special parity bit to each data byte it sends. This parity bit enables the printer to detect a data transmission error. In the even parity method, the sum of the binary 1 bits plus the parity bit must be an even number, or else an error has occurred.
User's Guide Reviewing the Setup Menu User's Guide Reviewing the Setup Menu Now that you've been introduced to the Setup menu parameters and their possible settings, it's time for a brief review. Now that you've been introduced to the Setup menu parameters and their possible settings, it's time for a brief review. Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary Table 4-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continued Parameter Description Table 4-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continued Parameter Description Settings Table 4-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continued Parameter Description Table 4-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continued Parameter Description Settings Table 4-1.
User's Guide User's Guide 4-44 Control Panel 4-44 Control Panel
User's Guide User's Guide Section Section 5 5 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance To maintain trouble-free operation and good print quality, you should perform periodic cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures on your printer. This section provides the following procedures: To maintain trouble-free operation and good print quality, you should perform periodic cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures on your printer.
User's Guide User's Guide Removing and Installing the Top Cover Removing and Installing the Top Cover CLIPS Figure 5-1. Removing the Top Cover WINDOW SUPPORT TAB Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures require you to remove the top cover to access internal printer components. CLIPS To remove the top cover, simply lift up the front edge, as shown in figure 5-1. To remove the top cover, simply lift up the front edge, as shown in figure 5-1.
User's Guide Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers CLEANING PAD Figure 5-3. Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers User's Guide Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers You should clean the platen and bail rollers whenever there is ink or paper fibers on the platen, the platen appears shiny, or printed pages contain vertical smears. To do so, you'll need a cleaning pad moistened with Fedron® platen cleaner (available at most typewriter supply stores).
User's Guide User's Guide Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft Figure 5-4. Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft 5-4 Cleaning and Maintenance The carriage slides on two shafts. The main shaft, located directly under the printhead, requires occasional lubrication. The other shaft near the front of the printer does not require lubrication. You must use 3-In-One® machine oil or an equivalent oil.
User's Guide Cleaning the Printhead Wires User's Guide Cleaning the Printhead Wires To prevent excessive ink build-up on the printhead wires, you should periodically wipe them with pure silicone lubricant (LPS-1® or an equivalent). To prevent excessive ink build-up on the printhead wires, you should periodically wipe them with pure silicone lubricant (LPS-1® or an equivalent). To clean the printhead wires, use the following procedure: To clean the printhead wires, use the following procedure: 1.
User's Guide User's Guide Cleaning Printer Surfaces Cleaning Printer Surfaces WIPE SURFACES WITH MILD DETERGENT BRUSH OR VACUUM CARRIAGE PATH Figure 5-6. Cleaning Printer Surfaces BRUSH OR VACUUM FORMS TRACTORS Figure 5-7. Cleaning the Forms Tractors 5-6 Cleaning and Maintenance To keep your printer looking new, you should periodically clean its surfaces with glass cleaner (Windex® or equivalent), 91% isopropyl alcohol, or a mild dishwashing detergent (Lux® or equivalent).
User's Guide Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge User's Guide Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes too light, you should replace the ribbon cartridge. Follow the procedures for Installing the Ribbon Cartridge in the Set Up section of this guide. Replacing the Fuse When printing becomes too light, you should replace the ribbon cartridge. Follow the procedures for Installing the Ribbon Cartridge in the Set Up section of this guide.
User's Guide User's Guide Inspecting Printer Parts Inspecting Printer Parts You should occasionally inspect printer components so you can prevent problems before they occur. If some component appears to be damaged or worn, contact your service representative for a replacement part. You should occasionally inspect printer components so you can prevent problems before they occur. If some component appears to be damaged or worn, contact your service representative for a replacement part.
User's Guide Inspecting Printer Parts––continued User's Guide Inspecting Printer Parts––continued After you complete the inspection checklist on these two pages, turn on the printer and run a self test to verify normal operation. After you complete the inspection checklist on these two pages, turn on the printer and run a self test to verify normal operation. ,Caution: Do not inspect the printer with the power turned on. ,Caution: Do not inspect the printer with the power turned on.
User's Guide User's Guide Replacing the Printhead Replacing the Printhead Figure 5-10. Replacing the Printhead 5-10 Cleaning and Maintenance When the printhead wears out, you should replace it with a new one. To do so, use the following procedure: When the printhead wears out, you should replace it with a new one. To do so, use the following procedure: Warning: The printhead can become very hot while in use.
User's Guide User's Guide Section Section 6 6 Solving Problems Solving Problems This section describes printer messages and tells you what corrective action(s) to take. This section also includes a brief troubleshooting guide and information on running printer tests. Understanding Printer Messages This section describes printer messages and tells you what corrective action(s) to take. This section also includes a brief troubleshooting guide and information on running printer tests.
User's Guide User's Guide Correcting Operating Errors Correcting Operating Errors When an operating error occurs, the printer does not lose any buffered data. After you perform the corrective action(s), printing continues where it left off. When an operating error occurs, the printer does not lose any buffered data. After you perform the corrective action(s), printing continues where it left off.
User's Guide Correcting operating errors––continued User's Guide Correcting operating CLEAR PAPER JAM errors––continued CLEAR PAPER JAM This error message appears when the printer detects a paper jam while ejecting the current page. This error message appears when the printer detects a paper jam while ejecting the current page. Corrective action: Carefully remove the jammed paper and press the Ready button. Corrective action: Carefully remove the jammed paper and press the Ready button.
User's Guide User's Guide Correcting Programming Errors Correcting Programming Errors These messages appear when your computer tries to select a printer feature that is unavailable. When a programming error occurs, a message appears to warn you and printing continues. These messages appear when your computer tries to select a printer feature that is unavailable. When a programming error occurs, a message appears to warn you and printing continues.
User's Guide Correcting programming errors––continued User's Guide Correcting programming errors––continued FONT UNAVAILABLE FONT UNAVAILABLE This error message appears when your computer tries to select a font that is not in the installed FLASH memory. When this message displays, the printer beeps and printing continues. This error message appears when your computer tries to select a font that is not in the installed FLASH memory. When this message displays, the printer beeps and printing continues.
User's Guide Understanding warnings––continued 6-6 Solving Problems User's Guide TEST UNAVAILABLE Understanding warnings––continued TEST UNAVAILABLE This message appears when you select a test on the Setup menu, but the test is not in the installed Intelli-card. This message appears when you select a test on the Setup menu, but the test is not in the installed Intelli-card. Corrective action: Turn the Select-dial to clear the message and return to the Setup menu.
User's Guide User's Guide Understanding Warnings Understanding Warnings These messages appear to warn you of special printer conditions. These messages appear to warn you of special printer conditions. INITIALIZING.... INITIALIZING.... This warning appears each time you turn on or reset the printer to notify you that the printer is preparing for normal operation. When the warning disappears, the printer is ready to print.
User's Guide User's Guide Correcting Communication Errors Correcting Communication Errors These messages only appear while the serial interface is selected. When a communication error occurs, printing stops and some or all print data is lost. After you perform the corrective action(s), you must restart the print job from the beginning. These messages only appear while the serial interface is selected. When a communication error occurs, printing stops and some or all print data is lost.
User's Guide Correcting communication errors––continued User's Guide Correcting communica- BUFFER OVERFLOW tion errors––continued BUFFER OVERFLOW This message appears when the printer's input buffer overflows. A buffer overflow occurs when one of the following conditions exists: This message appears when the printer's input buffer overflows. A buffer overflow occurs when one of the following conditions exists: 9 The printer and your computer are not using the same handshaking method.
User's Guide User's Guide Correcting Printer Errors Correcting Printer Errors Printer errors occur when the printer is unable to continue printing due to a malfunctioning printer component. Printer errors occur when the printer is unable to continue printing due to a malfunctioning printer component. MEMORY ERROR ### MEMORY ERROR ### This error message appears when printer logic detects defective memory during a printer memory test.
User's Guide Correcting printer errors––continued User's Guide Correcting printer errors––continued RIBBON ERROR RIBBON ERROR This error message appears when one of the following conditions exists: This error message appears when one of the following conditions exists: 9 You turn on the printer with no ribbon cartridge installed. 9 You turn on the printer with no ribbon cartridge installed. 9 The ribbon cartridge is not fully seated on the printer carriage.
User's Guide User's Guide Troubleshooting Problems Troubleshooting Problems If you experience a printer problem that you cannot correct, consult the following troubleshooting guide for assistance. If you are still unable to solve the problem, contact your Service Representative. If you experience a printer problem that you cannot correct, consult the following troubleshooting guide for assistance. If you are still unable to solve the problem, contact your Service Representative. Table 6-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Self test runs ok; but printer remains idle when computer sends print data––continued. Printing is too light. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Wrong INTRFCE setting on Setup menu. Check setting. Self test runs ok; but printer remains idle when computer sends print data––continued. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Wrong INTRFCE setting on Setup menu. Check setting.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Printing is too light––continued. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Ribbon cartridge is not fully seated on carriage. Re-install ribbon cartridge. Printing is too light––continued. 9 If the back copies of multipart forms are too light, set normallyhidden SI MODE parameter to On. Printing is smearing. Large portions of characters are not printing.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Characters are missing one or dots. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Push forms thickness indicator toward back of printer. Characters are missing one or dots. 9 Printhead is damaged or worn. Replace printhead. Printer prints garbled text and paper moves erratically. 9 Wrong printer emulation selected. Make sure computer and printer are set for same printer emulation.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Single sheets do not feed properly––continued. 6-16 Solving Problems Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Push the form thickness indicator toward the back of the printer. Single sheets do not feed properly––continued. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Push the form thickness indicator toward the back of the printer.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Multipart forms or labels tear during printing. Or, labels peel off the backing sheet during printing. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 Push forms thickness indicator towards front of the printer. Multipart forms or labels tear during printing. Or, labels peel off the backing sheet during printing.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Printer leaves blank line after every print line. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 AUTO LF mode on Setup menu is on; turn off mode. Printer leaves blank line after every print line. 9 LPI setting on Setup menu is incorrect; check setting. 6-18 Solving Problems Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 AUTO LF mode on Setup menu is on; turn off mode.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Probable Cause/Corrective Action Characters overlap each other or 9 CELL setting on Setup menu there are wide gaps between them. is incorrect; check setting. Probable Cause/Corrective Action Characters overlap each other or 9 CELL setting on Setup menu there are wide gaps between them. is incorrect; check setting. Double-high text overlaps text on the next line.
User's Guide User's Guide Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continued Symptom Symptom Printer ejects cut sheets before finishing the printing on the page. Probable Cause/Corrective Action 9 PGE END setting on Setup menu is on; change setting to off. Printer ejects cut sheets before finishing the printing on the page. 9 LENG setting on Setup menu does not refelect actual size of page in use. Change the setting.
User's Guide Running Printer Tests User's Guide Running Printer Tests From the Setup menu, you can run tests to check the following: memory, sensors, ribbon alignment, printing alignment, paper sensor, carriage, and platen. From the Setup menu, you can run tests to check the following: memory, sensors, ribbon alignment, printing alignment, paper sensor, carriage, and platen.
User's Guide User's Guide Checking Sensors and Switches Checking Sensors and Switches The printer can perform an interactive test to check printer sensors and switches. During the test, you are required to perform various actions so that the printer can check the sensors and switches for normal operation. You can check sensor and switches in any order and you can terminate the test whenever you want. The printer can perform an interactive test to check printer sensors and switches.
User's Guide Checking Sensors and Switches—continued Sensor: Rear Jam Checking Sensors and Switches—continued To test the rear and bottom paper jam sensors, turn the wheel on each sensor. Sensor: Bot Jam Button: Setup Button: Quality Button: Font Button: Test User's Guide Sensor: Rear Jam Sensor: Bot Jam To test a control panel button, just press the button and look for a confirmation message. Pressing the Ready button terminates the test.
User's Guide User's Guide Checking Ribbon Alignment Checking Ribbon Alignment The ribbon alignment test checks for proper alignment of the ribbon. The test prints two rows of triangles for each of the possible RIBBON parameter settings, with an asterisk next to the rows that print with the currently-selected RIBBON parameter setting. By looking at this test pattern, you can determine whether the currently-selected RIBBON parameter setting is providing the optimal ribbon alignment or not.
User's Guide Checking Printing Alignment Checking Printing Alignment The printing alignment test checks to make sure that left-to-right printing aligns with right-to-left printing. The test prints a row of vertical lines with the carriage moving from left-to-right. Then, the test prints another row of vertical lines on top of the first line with the carriage moving from right-to-left. This repeats for all possible alignment values and for four different print speeds (6, 12, 24 and 48 inches per second).
User's Guide User's Guide Re-Calibrating the Paper Sensor Re-Calibrating the Paper Sensor The paper sensor test adjusts the sensitivity of the paper sensor so that it can accurately sense paper in the printer. It is only necessary to run this test if the RUN PCALIB TEST error message appears, or if erroneous LOAD PAPER or CLEAR PAPER JAM errors occur. The paper sensor test adjusts the sensitivity of the paper sensor so that it can accurately sense paper in the printer.
User's Guide User's Guide Checking Carriage Movement Checking Carriage Movement The random printing test exercises the carriage, carriage belt, and carriage motor. During the test, the printer moves the carriage erratically and prints a pattern of characters using various fonts, qualities, and character cell sizes. The width of the test pattern is determined by the WIDTH parameter setting on the Setup menu.
User's Guide User's Guide Checking the Platen Checking the Platen The gap test prints a table of printhead gap values measured across and around the surface of the platen. From this table, you can verify platen parallelism and identify flaws, such as lumps, dents, or cracks, in the surface of the platen. The gap test prints a table of printhead gap values measured across and around the surface of the platen.
User's Guide Using Hidden Parameters Font Quality User's Guide Using Hidden Parameters The Setup menu also contains hidden parameters that are only accessible by pressing a certain combination of control panel buttons. These parameters are hidden since they are set at the factory and there is seldom a need for printer operators to use them. Furthermore, if these parameters are set incorrectly, poor print quality and performance can result.
User's Guide User's Guide 52) PTOP: 0/60" Fine-Adjusting the Top-Of-Form Position PTOP lets you add or subtract an offset distance to the leading edge of the paper on initial load to force the top-of-form position up or down the page. The printer determines the top-of-form position on a page using a paper sensor located near the printhead. This paper sensor can detect the leading edge of a page as it loads into the printer.
User's Guide 54) HOME: 0/120" Fine-Adjusting the Carriage Home Position HOME lets you fine-adjust the carriage home position, which determines the location of the leftmost print position on a page. This parameter ensures that the leftmost print position aligns exactly with the "0" mark on the paper scale. The fine-adjustment is expressed in 1/120-inch increments. HOME parameter settings can range from -6 to 24.
User's Guide User's Guide 56) UNAMS: None Changing User Names 56) UNAMS: None Changing User Names UNAMS lets you rename each of the printer's five user names (that is, Usr 1, Usr 2, Usr 3, Usr 4, and Usr 5). You can change these default names to names that are more meaningful to your particular needs. For example, if you print five different forms, each requiring a unique printer setup, you could change Usr 1 to the name of the first form, Usr 2 to the name of the second form, and so on.
User's Guide 57) PANEL:Unlock Locking Control Panel Functions 57) PANEL:Unlock Locking Control Panel Functions PANEL lets you lock control panel functions to prevent casual users from making unauthorized changes to the printer's setup and configuration.
User's Guide User's Guide Disabling the Cover Open Interlock Disabling the Cover Open Interlock Should you need to operate the printer with the top cover raised, you can reverse the polarity of the cover open interlock switch. This causes the printer to disable printing and display the LOWER TOP COVER message when the top cover is lowered and print normally when the top cover is raised.
User's Guide User's Guide Appendix Appendix A A Bottom-Feed Tractors Bottom-Feed Tractors AMT Datasouth ACCEL-5350d models include powered, bottom-feed tractors in addition to the rear-feed tractors. This appendix describes how to select a printer stand, activate the bottom-feed tractors, load paper, alternate between paper paths, and correct bottom-feed tractor problems. Figure A-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Selecting a Printer Stand Selecting a Printer Stand You'll need a sturdy printer stand with a paper slot through which paper can be fed. The paper slot permits pin-feed paper to feed straight up from below the printer to the bottom-feed tractors. When selecting a printer stand, observe the following guidelines: You'll need a sturdy printer stand with a paper slot through which paper can be fed.
User's Guide Accessing the Bottom-Feed Tractors POP-DOWN SUPPORT TRACTOR Figure A-2. Raising and Lowering the Printer User's Guide Accessing the Bottom-Feed Tractors There are pop-down supports on the bottom of the printer that extend to lift up the front of the printer. This allows easier access to the bottom-feed tractors. There are pop-down supports on the bottom of the printer that extend to lift up the front of the printer. This allows easier access to the bottom-feed tractors.
User's Guide User's Guide Loading Paper in the Bottom-Feed Tractors Loading Paper in the Bottom-Feed Tractors PAPER GUIDE LOCKING LEVER PAPER SENSOR TRACTOR DOOR PAPER GUIDE PIN BELT Figure A-3. Loading Paper in the Bottom Path ALIGN PAPER HOLES OVER CIRCLES RULER Figure A-4.
User's Guide Using the Bottom-Feed Tractors User's Guide Using the Bottom-Feed Tractors With the bottom-feed tractors activated and paper loaded, you can use the bottom-feed tractors just like the rear-feed tractors. All of the printer's special paper handling features, such as demand document mode and paper parking, are fully supported. For detailed information on the printer's paper handling features, refer to the Loading Paper section of this guide.
User's Guide User's Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience a problem while using the bottom-feed forms tractors, consult the following table for assistance. This troubleshooting information pertains only to the bottom-feed forms tractors. For additional troubleshooting information, refer to the Solving Problems section. If you experience a problem while using the bottom-feed forms tractors, consult the following table for assistance.
User's Guide Table A-1. Troubleshooting the Bottom-Feed Tractors––continued Symptom Probable Cause/Corrective Action User's Guide Table A-1. Troubleshooting the Bottom-Feed Tractors––continued Symptom Probable Cause/Corrective Action Paper advances into printer but jams inside (continued). 9 Set the AUTOBAIL parameter to On so that the printer automatically lifts bail for each perforation. Paper advances into printer but jams inside (continued).
User's Guide User's Guide Appendix Appendix B B Bar Codes Bar Codes You must purchase and install a Bar Code Option before your printer can print bar code symbols. You must purchase and install a Bar Code Option before your printer can print bar code symbols. This appendix describes the printer's bar code symbologies (formats) and explains how to configure the printer to print bar codes. For programming information, refer to the Bar Code Option Operating Guide sold separately.
User's Guide B-2 Bar Codes User's Guide 9 Code 3-of-9. This is a variable-length, self-checking, alphanumeric bar code widely used in the automotive industry and many other nonretail industries. 9 Code 3-of-9. This is a variable-length, self-checking, alphanumeric bar code widely used in the automotive industry and many other nonretail industries. 9 Codabar. This is a variable-length, self-checking, alphanumeric bar code that can encode digits 0 through 9 and six additional characters.
User's Guide Selecting the Bar Code Emulation User's Guide Selecting the Bar Code Emulation Before you can print bar codes, you must select the printer's bar code emulation. COURIER LQ READY With the status display on the control panel, 10 BARCODE BLACK hold down the Alt button and press the Emul button as needed until BARCODE appears; then release both buttons. Before you can print bar codes, you must select the printer's bar code emulation.
User's Guide User's Guide Bar Code Specifications Bar Code Specifications Table B-1 lists the printer's bar code specifications. Table B-1 lists the printer's bar code specifications. Table B-1. Bar Code Specifications Item Table B-1. Bar Code Specifications Specification Item Agency Compliances Agency Compliances Interleaved 2-of-5, Code 3-of-9 and Codabar American National Standard Institute (ANSI), ANSI MH10.
User's Guide User's Guide Table B-1. Bar Code Specifications––continued Item Table B-1. Bar Code Specifications––continued Specification Item POSTNET Dimensions Specification POSTNET Dimensions Height of short bars 0.050 inch (±0.010 tolerance) Height of short bars 0.050 inch (±0.010 tolerance) Height of tall bars 0.125 inch (±0.010 tolerance) Height of tall bars 0.125 inch (±0.010 tolerance) Bar width 0.020 inch (±0.005 tolerance) Bar width 0.020 inch (±0.005 tolerance) Pitch 0.
User's Guide User's Guide B-6 Bar Codes B-6 Bar Codes
User's Guide User's Guide Appendix Appendix C C Interfaces Interfaces This appendix describes the printer's parallel and serial interfaces, including voltages, signals and timing, cables and connectors, pin assignments and parameters. Centronics Parallel Interface This appendix describes the printer's parallel and serial interfaces, including voltages, signals and timing, cables and connectors, pin assignments and parameters.
User's Guide C-2 Interfaces User's Guide Signals and Timing Signals and Timing The parallel interface consists of a data clock signal, eight data bit signals, two handshaking signals, two printer error signals, two printer control signals, two printer select signals, a power line, fifteen ground lines, and three lines that are not connected.
User's Guide DATA STROBE- 0.5 µs minimum DATA STROBE0.5 µs min. 0.5 µs minimum 0.5 µs minimum BUSY ACK- 0.25 µs maximum User's Guide 0.5 µs min. 0.5 µs minimum BUSY ACK- 5 µs minimum (or when printer buffer can hold more data) 4 µs minimum Figure C-1. Parallel Data Transfer Timing Diagram 0.25 µs maximum 5 µs minimum (or when printer buffer can hold more data) 4 µs minimum Figure C-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Power Line Power Line The printer provides a +5 volts dc power line to drive the logic of an external device. The printer provides a +5 volts dc power line to drive the logic of an external device. Ground Lines Ground Lines The printer provides fifteen ground lines consisting of a logic ground, chassis ground, and thirteen signal return grounds. The printer provides fifteen ground lines consisting of a logic ground, chassis ground, and thirteen signal return grounds.
User's Guide User's Guide Setting Parallel Parameters Setting Parallel Parameters Four Setup menu parameters affect the parallel interface: STROBE, BUSY, ACK and DAT BITS. For more information on these parameters, refer to the Control Panel section in this guide. Four Setup menu parameters affect the parallel interface: STROBE, BUSY, ACK and DAT BITS. For more information on these parameters, refer to the Control Panel section in this guide.
User's Guide User's Guide Table C-1. Parallel Pin Assignments––continued Pin Signal Printer Usage Pin Signal Source Printer Usage 11 BUSY Printer Goes high within 0.25 microsecond after STROBE– pulse to suspend further data transfer while printer receives data byte on DB1-DB8 lines; returns low at least 5 microseconds later or when printer buffer can hold another byte 11 BUSY Printer Goes high within 0.
User's Guide User's Guide Table C-1. Parallel Pin Assignments––continued Pin Signal Source Printer Usage Table C-1.
User's Guide User's Guide RS-232-C Serial Interface RS-232-C Serial Interface The serial interface conforms to the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232-C standard for serial communications. This standard describes a data transfer method between data terminal equipment (DTE) and data communications equipment (DCE). DTE refers to computers; DCE refers to modems or other data communications devices.
User's Guide User's Guide Data Set Ready Data Set Ready The Data Set Ready (DSR) signal indicates when DCE is turned on. If DSR is high, DCE is on; if DSR is low, DCE is off. The Data Set Ready (DSR) signal indicates when DCE is turned on. If DSR is high, DCE is on; if DSR is low, DCE is off. Data Carrier Detect Data Carrier Detect The Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal indicates when DCE has established a link to a remove receiver. If DCD is high, DCE is linked; if DCD is low, DCE is not linked.
User's Guide User's Guide IDLE STATE OF LINE HIGH (+) LOW (-) STOP BIT 7 OR 8 DATA BITS LSB 00 01 02 START BIT 03 04 ONE BIT TIME (ONE BAUD RATE) 05 06 OPTIONAL 8TH BIT START BIT OF NEXT CHARACTER IDLE STATE OF LINE HIGH (+) MSB 07 OPTIONAL PARITY BIT LOW (-) RETURN TO IDLE STATE OF LINE C-10 Interfaces 7 OR 8 DATA BITS LSB 00 01 02 START BIT Figure C-3.
User's Guide TOP VIEW: User's Guide TOP VIEW: P2 P1 SIDE VIEW: SIDE VIEW: CONNECTING HARDWARE (2 EA REQ'D) AMT/IBM PC WIRING BACKSHELL (2-PIECE) COPPER FOIL UNSHIELDED WIRES CABLE SHIELD DB-26 RUBBER BUSHING P2 P1 MOUNTING HARDWARE (2 EA REQ'D) CONNECTING HARDWARE (2 EA REQ'D) AMT/IBM PC WIRING BACKSHELL (2-PIECE) FROM TO COLOR FROM TO COLOR P1-1 P1-2 P1-3 P1-4 P1-6 P1-8 P1-7 P1-5 P1-20 P2-4 P2-6 P2-8 P2-1 P2-3 P2-2 P1-6 P1-8 P1-16 P2-7 P2-20 P2-5 P2-6 P2-8 P2-16 N/A RED WHITE N
User's Guide Handshaking methods–– continued User's Guide 9 X-ON/X-OFF: The printer sends an X-OFF code on its data transmission line to pause data transfer, and an X-ON code to resume. An X-OFF is an ASCII DC3 code (19 decimal, 13 hex); an X-ON is an ASCII DC1 code (17 decimal, 11 hex). When you turn on or reset the printer, it sends an X-ON to enable data transfer.
User's Guide User's Guide Table C-2.
User's Guide User's Guide Appendix Appendix D D Code Sets Code Sets This appendix lists the code sets for the following printer emulations: This appendix lists the code sets for the following printer emulations: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 AMT Diablo 630 Epson JX and LQ-2550 IBM Proprinter XL24 Bar Code Codes sets include all of the character codes, control codes and escape sequences that you can send from your computer to the printer to control printing operations.
User's Guide User's Guide AMT and Diablo 630 Code Set AMT and Diablo 630 Code Set D-2 Code Sets The first part of this appendix describes the AMT and Diablo 630 code set. The printer responds to this code set when either of these emulations is active. The first part of this appendix describes the AMT and Diablo 630 code set. The printer responds to this code set when either of these emulations is active.
User's Guide Table D-1. AMT and Diablo 630 Character Code Assignments Character code Table D-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Printing International Characters Printing International Characters The ESC @ G escape sequence causes the printer to replace some of the standard ASCII characters with alternate characters that are used in a specific language. This sequence and the character replacements are described later in this appendix. The ESC @ G escape sequence causes the printer to replace some of the standard ASCII characters with alternate characters that are used in a specific language.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-2. AMT and Diablo 630 Control Codes Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-2. AMT and Diablo 630 Control Codes Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Ignore ................................. NUL 00 0 The printer ignores this code unless it is used within an escape sequence. Ignore ................................. NUL 00 0 The printer ignores this code unless it is used within an escape sequence. Continue printing? ............
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-2. AMT and Diablo 630 Control Codes––continued Function Enable characters with ..... codes outside normal range (continued) ASCII SO Hexadecimal 0E Decimal 14 Table D-2. AMT and Diablo 630 Control Codes––continued Description Function 9 If an ECS font is active and 8-bit data is in use, this code permits the printing of characters with codes from 80 to 9F hex. An SI code cancels this function. Enable characters with .....
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Basic Functions Decimal Description Basic Functions Reset printer ...................... Alternate .........................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Basic Functions––continued Auto line wrap Start ................................ End ................................. ESC ? ESC ! 1B 3F 1B 21 27 63 27 33 Auto perforation skip ........ Start ................................ End .................................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Horizontal Spacing Decimal Description Horizontal Spacing Set character spacing ........ 5 characters/inch ..... 6 characters/inch ..... 6.6 characters/inch ..... 7.5 characters/inch ..... 8.5 characters/inch ..... 10 characters/inch ..... 12 characters/inch ..... 13.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Horizontal Spacing––continued Set horizontal ..................... spacing offset (continued) ESC DC1 n 1B 11 n 27 17 n 9 Reads the least significant six bits as a binary number to determine the distance of the offset in 1/120-inch increments.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Margins, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Margins, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Set right margin ................ ESC 0 1B 30 27 48 This sequence sets the right margin at the current print position for use by the automatic center and justify modes.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Margins, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Margins, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Set vertical tab stop ........... ESC - 1B 2D 27 45 This sequence sets a vertical tab stop at the current line position.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Text Functions––continued Set font ............................... ESC @ F n 1B 40 46 n 27 64 70 n Courier ........................... ESC @ F SOH 1B 40 46 01 27 64 70 1 Courier (alternate) ......... ESC @ F 1 1B 40 46 31 27 64 70 49 Gothic, 12 cpi ................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Text Functions––continued Download font coding ........ ESC @ D a1 a2 n1 n2 coding 1B 40 44 a1 a2 n1 n2 coding 27 64 68 a1 a2 n1 n2 coding This sequence downloads a font to the printer. Variable a1 is the number assigned to the font.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Text Functions––continued Bold / shadow printing Start bold ........................ Start shadow ................... End bold / shadow .......... ESC O ESC W ESC & 1B 4F 1B 57 1B 26 27 79 27 87 27 38 Auto underscoring Start ................................ End ....................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Text Functions––continued Decimal Description Text Functions––continued Double-high printing ......... Start ................................ End .................................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Text Functions––continued Proportional mode Start ................................ End .................................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Text Functions––continued Start program mode .......... 16-inch wide text printing . Enable ............................ Disable ...........................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Sheetfeeder Functions Decimal Description Sheetfeeder Functions Perform operation ............. Eject current sheet .......... Load from front bin ........ Load from back bin ........ Load envelope ................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Graphic Functions––continued Print 16-wire graphics 120V x 120H dpi ........... 120V x 240H dpi ........... Printhead microshift up ....
User's Guide Epson JX, Epson LQ-2550 and IBM XL24 Code Set User's Guide Epson JX, Epson LQ-2550 and IBM XL24 Code Set The second part of this appendix describes the Epson and IBM code set. The printer responds to this code set when an Epson or IBM emulation is active. The second part of this appendix describes the Epson and IBM code set. The printer responds to this code set when an Epson or IBM emulation is active.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-4. Epson and IBM Character Code Assignments Character code (in decimal) Table D-4.
User's Guide User's Guide Printing International Characters Printing International Characters The ESC ESC G and ESC R sequences in the code set cause the printer to replace some of the standard ASCII characters with alternate characters that are used in a specific language. These sequences are described later in this appendix.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Ignore ................................. NUL 00 or 80 0 or 128 The printer ignores this code unless it is used within an escape sequence. Ignore ................................. NUL 00 or 80 0 or 128 The printer ignores this code unless it is used within an escape sequence.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes––continued Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Start double-wide print- ... ing for one line SO 0E or 8E 14 or 142 This code starts double-wide printing on the current line and doubles the character spacing to accommodate the wider characters.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Basic Functions Decimal Description Basic Functions Reset printer ...................... ESC @ 1B 40 27 64 This sequence sets the top-of-form at the current print line and resets print modes, page setup parameters, tabs and special modes to the Setup menu defaults.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Basic Functions––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Basic Functions––continued Auto carriage return ......... Start ................................ End .................................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Basic Functions––continued Set eighth bit ...................... To zero ........................... To one ............................ End (data "as is") ...........
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Horizontal Spacing Set character spacing ........ to 10 or 17.1 CPI ESC P 1B 50 27 80 Decimal Description Horizontal Spacing This sequence sets character spacing/character cell size to 10 characters per inch.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Vertical Spacing Set line spacing in 1/216- ... or 1/180-inch increments Epson JX & IBM XL24: 3 lines per inch .......... 4 lines per inch .......... 6 lines per inch .......... 8 lines per inch .......... 12 lines per inch ........ Epson LQ-2250: 3 lines per inch .......... 4 lines per inch ...
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Vertical Spacing––continued Set line spacing in .............. 1/120-inch increments 3 lines per inch ............... 4 lines per inch ............... 6 lines per inch ............... 8 lines per inch ............... 12 lines per inch .............
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Vertical Spacing––continued Reverse paper feed in ...... 1/216- or 1/180-inch increments ESC j n 1B 6A n 27 106 n Hexadecimal Decimal Vertical Spacing––continued This sequence reverse feeds the paper a set distance without changing the current line spacing.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Absolute and Relative Moving––continued Relative move to ................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Boundaries, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Set right print boundary ... ESC Q n 1B 51 n 27 81 n This sequence cancels printing of the current line, resets the default tabs, and sets the right print boundary anywhere on the page.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Boundaries, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Set/clear absolute ............... horizontal tab stops Set/clear absolute ............... vertical tab stops Alternate ......................... Set absolute horizontal ......
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Boundaries, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Boundaries, Tabs and Page Formatting––continued Set page length in lines ...... ESC C n 1B 43 n 27 67 n This sequence sets the number of lines per page and sets the top-of-form at the current line position.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Text Functions––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Text Functions––continued End extended character .... set (ECS) mode ESC ESC C 1B 1B 43 27 27 67 This sequence ends the ECS mode by replacing the ECS characters in the active font with the normal ASCII/IBM characters.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Text Functions––continued Download font coding ........ ESC ESC D a1 a2 n1 n2 coding 1B 1B 44 a1 a2 n1 n2 coding 27 27 68 a1 a2 n1 n2 coding Hexadecimal Decimal Text Functions––continued This sequence downloads a font to the printer. Variable a1 is the number assigned to the font.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Text Functions––continued Print character string ....... (continued) ESC \ n1 n2 list 1B 5C n1 n2 list 27 92 n1 n2 list Decimal Text Functions––continued The list is a series of character codes for the characters to print.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Text Functions––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Text Functions––continued Automatic underscoring ... Start ................................ End .................................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Text Functions––continued Automatic formatting ....... Start centering ................ Start flush right ............... Start justify ..................... End all formatting ........... Proportional printing ........ Start ................................ Start (alternate) ............... End ...........
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Text Functions––continued 16-inch wide text printing . Enable ............................ Disable ...........................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Hexadecimal Graphic Functions Print Epson JX .................. graphics ESC * m n1 n2 list 1B 2A m n1 n2 list 27 42 m n1 n2 list This sequence prints bit-image graphics, wherein character codes no longer print characters, but instead print 8-dot-high columns of dots on the current print line.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Graphic Functions––continued Print Epson LQ-2550 ........
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Graphic Functions––continued Print IBM XL24 ................
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Description Function ASCII Graphic Functions––continued Hexadecimal Decimal Description Graphic Functions––continued Print single-density ............ graphics ESC K n1 n2 list 1B 4B n1 n2 list 27 75 n1 n2 list This sequence prints single-density graphics at 72V x 60H dots per inch.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal Description Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continued Function ASCII Graphic Functions––continued Wide graphics .................... Enable ............................ Disable ...........................
User's Guide Bar Code Escape Sequences User's Guide Bar Code Escape Sequences Table D-7 lists the escape sequences that can be sent to the printer to print bar code symbols. For more information on printing bar code symbols, refer to the Bar Codes appendix in this guide and to the AMT Bar Code Option Operating Guide sold separately by AMT. Table D-7 lists the escape sequences that can be sent to the printer to print bar code symbols.
User's Guide User's Guide ASCII Code Table ASCII Code Table Table D-8 is an ASCII code table to assist you in decoding hexadecimal printouts. Table D-8 is an ASCII code table to assist you in decoding hexadecimal printouts. Table D-8. ASCII Table ASCII Character D-50 Code Sets Dec Hex Binary ASCII Character Table D-8.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII Character Dec Hex Binary ASCII Character Table D-8.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII Character D-52 Code Sets Dec Hex Binary ASCII Character Table D-8.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII Character Dec Hex Binary ASCII Character Table D-8.
User's Guide User's Guide Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII Character D-54 Code Sets Dec Hex Binary ASCII Character Table D-8.
User's Guide User's Guide Appendix Appendix E E Specifications Specifications Table E-1 lists the specifications for AMT ACCEL-5350 and -5350d series printers. Table E-1 lists the specifications for AMT ACCEL-5350 and -5350d series printers. Table E-1. Specifications Item Table E-1. Specifications Specifications Item Physical Characteristics by Model Specifications Physical Characteristics by Model 5350 model Height Width Depth Weight 8.2 inches (20.8 cm) 24 inches (61 cm) 16.8 inches (42.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Table E-1. Specifications––continued Specifications Item Printing Characteristics Printing Characteristics Printing method 24-pin impact dot-matrix with one-half dot microshift Printing method 24-pin impact dot-matrix with one-half dot microshift Dot diameter 0.3 millimeter Dot diameter 0.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Table E-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Table E-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Table E-1. Specifications––continued Specifications Item Fonts Specifications Fonts Fonts Courier, Gothic, Trend and Elite Fonts Courier, Gothic, Trend and Elite Character matrixes Draft mode Memo mode Letter mode 8V x 15H (one pass) 16V x 36H (one pass) 32V x 36H (two passes) Character matrixes Draft mode Memo mode Letter mode 8V x 15H (one pass) 16V x 36H (one pass) 32V x 36H (two passes) Pitches 5, 6, 6.6, 7.5, 8.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Table E-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Specifications Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Paper Paths and Paper Paper width Single sheets Pin-feed paper Paper length Paper thickness Single sheets Multipart forms Paper paths 5350 5350d Specifications Paper Paths and Paper From 3 to 17 inches (7.6 to 43.1 cm) From 4.5 to 16.5 inches (11.4 to 41.9 cm) including pin-feed tear strips Paper width Single sheets Pin-feed paper From 3 to 17 inches (7.6 to 43.1 cm) From 4.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Table E-1.
User's Guide User's Guide Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Specifications Table E-1. Specifications––continued Item Power and Environmental Requirements Specifications Power and Environmental Requirements Voltage U.S. International 100, 120 and 140 vac (+/-10%) 220, 240 and 260 vac (+/-10%) Voltage U.S.
User's Guide Index User's Guide Index A ac power xi, 2-4, 5-9 agency compliances ix, E-9 align preprinted forms 3-14, 4-35 Alt button 4-5 AMT emulation 4-5, 4-20, D-2 absolute moving D-11 basic functions D-6 control codes D-5 graphic functions D-18 horizontal spacing D-8 margins, tabs, page formatting D-9 miscellaneous functions D-21 text functions D-12 vertical spacing D-9 ASCII codes 4-22, D-52 AUTOBAIL parameter 4-35 AUTO CR parameter 4-24 AUTOFEED- signal C-3 AUTO FF parameter 4-31 AUTO LF parameter
User's Guide User's Guide buttons—continued Color 4-6 Font 4-6 Form Feed 3-16, 4-7 Emul 4-5 Line Feed 3-16, 4-7 Paper Park 3-17, 4-8 Paper Path 3-16, 4-7 Pitch 4-6 Print Density 4-10 Quality 4-6 Ready 4-5 Reset 4-9 Set Top 3-16, 4-7 Setup 4-11 Status 4-11 Test 4-9 C cable requirements 1-1 parallel C-4 serial C-10 calibration 6-26 carriage 2-3 home position 6-31 movement test 6-27 return 4-24 shaft, cleaning 5-4 CARRIAGE ERROR message 6-10 CE compliance ix CELL parameter 4-26 cell size 4-26 Centronics par
User's Guide data terminal equipment C-8 data transfer signals, parallel C-2 DCD signal C-9 default power-on 4-19 settings 4-12, 4-13, 4-40 demand document mode 3-8, 4-33 DEMAND parameter 3-9, 4-33, A-6 DEMND message 3-8, 4-33 DFALT parameter 4-19 Diablo 630 emulation 4-5, 4-20, D-2 absolute moving D-11 basic functions D-6 control codes D-5 graphic functions D-18 horizontal spacing D-8 margins, tabs, page formatting D-9 miscellaneous functions D-21 text functions D-12 vertical spacing D-9 diagnostics E-8 d
User's Guide User's Guide font 4-6, 4-25, 6-6, E-5 Font button 4-6 FONT UNAVAILABLE message 6-5 form feed 4-7, 4-31 Form feed button 3-4, 3-16, 4-7 forms aligning 3-5, 3-8, 3-14, 4-35 length 4-29 margins 4-30, 4-31 tear-off position 6-30 width 4-29 forms thickness indicator 2-2, 3-16 forms tractors 2-4, 3-6, 5-9 FRAMING ERROR message 6-9 fuse compartment 2-4, 2-8 fuses checking 2-8 replacement 5-7 G gap 4-36, 6-28 graphics E-6 IBM emulation—continued boundaries, tabs, page formatting D-34 control codes
User's Guide loading paper 3-1 bottom-feed tractors A-4 cut sheets 3-4 pin-feed 3-6 LOAD INTELLI-CRD message 4-2, 6-2 LOAD PAPER message 3-4, 6-2 LOCKED message 6-33 LOWER TOP COVER message 6-2, 634 LPI parameter 4-26 M maintenance 5-1 MANUAL PHGAP SET message 4-10, 6-7 margins 4-30, 4-31 memory 6-21, E-8 menu––see setup menu messages, display 4-3, 6-1 models iii, E-1 motors E-3 MTBF E-9 MTTR E-9 multipart forms 3-12 N noise level 4-21, E-2 O on/off switch 2-4, 2-10 operating errors 6-2 operating preca
User's Guide hidden items 6-29 parameters—continued operations 4-18 page setup 4-29 paper handling 4-32 printer setup 4-20 text appearance 4-25 parity 4-39, E-3 PARITY ERROR message 6-9 PARITY parameter 4-39, 6-9 park 3-11, 3-16, 4-8 PATH parameter 4-32 PAUSE message 2-11, 3-8, 3-10, 4-5 PFORCE parameter 4-36 PGE END parameter 4-34 PH GAP parameter 4-36 physical characteristics E-1 pin assignments, parallel C-8 pin assignments, serial C-12 pin-feed paper advancing 3-8 loading 3-6, A-3 parking 3-11 position
User's Guide width 4-29 print line indicator 2-3 problem-solving 6-1, 6-12 programming errors 6-5 PROM CRC FAILURE message 6-11, 6-21 Proprinter––see IBM emulation PTHRESH parameter 6-26, 6-31 PTOP parameter 6-30 pulleys and drivebelts 5-8 Q quality 4-6, 4-25 Quality button 4-6 QUAL parameter 4-25 quiet mode 4-21 QUIET parameter 4-21 R RAM TEST FAILURE message 6-11, 6-21 reader's comments v Ready button 2-11, 4-5 Ready light 4-2 READY message 3-9, 3-10, 4-5, 4-33 rear paper path 3-2, 4-32 replacing fuse
User's Guide voltages C-8 service viii SETS parameter 4-22, D-3, D-23 settings default 4-19 factory 4-18 user 4-18 Set Top button 3-16, 4-7 set up 2-1 Setup button 4-11 setup menu 4-14 displaying 4-11 making selections 4-17 printing 4-11 scrolling 4-4 setup menu summary 4-40 shadow printing 4-28 shipping retainers 1-4 signals and data format C-2, C-8, C-10 single sheets 3-4 ejecting 3-5 loading 2-11, 3-4 positioning 3-5 SLASH-0 parameter 4-28 slew rate 4-32, E-7 software, configuring 2-14 solenoids E-3 spa
User's Guide top paper path 3-2, 4-32 TopTrac setting 4-32 tractor cover 2-4, 3-6 tractors 3-6, 3-7, 5-6, 5-9, A-4 tractor select indicator 2-2, 3-3, 3-16 transparencies 3-13 troubleshooting problems 6-12, A-6 TÜV compliance ix TxD/RxD C-9 U UL compliance ix UNAMS parameter 6-32 UNAVAILABLE message 6-4 underline mode 4-27 UNDLINE parameter 4-27 unloading cut-sheets 3-5 pin-feed paper 3-11 UNLOAD PAPER message 6-4, 6-26 UNLOCKED message 6-33 unpacking 1-1 UPC-A/UPC-E bar code B-2, B-4 user area names 6-32
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